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Company F, 37th Indiana Volunteer Infantry

Company F, 37th Indiana Volunteer Infantry

Dearborn County

 

 

Private Thomas Acre

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was discharged for disability on 7/31/1862

 

Private Jacob Ard

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

He filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 11/7/1864, application # 54,567, certificate # 37,134.

 

He was born 5/18/1840 in Heltonville, Indiana to James and Temperance Ard. He married Nancy 5/30/1862 and had two children: Laura and William S. Ard. He died 12/1/1928 in Osage City, Osage Co., Kansas. He has a listing on rootsweb-emailed Thomas Mark 7/29/2002. –emailed back 7/30-no additional info.

 

Corporal William Ayers

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Corporal.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He died on 3/31/1862 at Dillsborough, Indiana

 

His sister Elizabeth Evans applied for a pension on 10/16/1888, application # 382,729

 

Sergeant Joseph I. Barnhart

                        AKA Joseph G. Barnheart

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Sergeant.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

Captured 10/2/1863 by Wheeler’s Cavalry at the Battle of Walden Ridge, Tennessee

 

Additional service as a private in Co. E, 7th Indiana Infantry

Enlisted on 4/22/1861 as a Private.

On 4/22/1861 he mustered into "E" Co. IN 7th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 8/2/1861 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

He filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 9/19/1888, application # 672,702, certificate # 437,203.

 

He was born in 1835 in Indiana to David and Sabra Barnhart. He married Mary Cain 11/9/1865 in Dearborn Co., Indiana and had two children: Fanny and Bennie. He later married Ella  M. Kiger 12/29/1887 in Dearborn Co., Indiana. He has a short listing on rootsweb-emailed A.J. Morris 7/29/2002-email undeliverable

 

Private Isaac Beall

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

Additional service as a private (later sergeant) in Co.C, 156th Indiana Infantry

Enlisted on 3/14/1865 as a Private.

On 3/14/1865 he mustered into "C" Co. IN 156th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 8/4/1865 at Winchester, Virginia

Promotions:

* Sergeant

 

He filed for a pension from the state of Illinois 11/10/1887, application # 628,549, certificate # 495,014. His widow Nancy M. Beall filed for a pension from the state of Illinois 5/27/1902, application # 763,455.

 

He was born 6/16/1844 in Ripley Co., Indiana to Joseph and Elenor Beall. He died about 1928. He married Nancy M. Ford 8/24/1897 in Clark Co., Illinois.  He has a short listing on rootsweb-emailed Michael Marks 7/29/2002.

 

Private John James Beall

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He died on 3/3/1862 at Louisville, Kentucky

 

His mother Eleanor Beall filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 8/13/1890, application # 477,328, certificate # 338,640.

 

He was born 5/15/1841, died 3/3/1862 at Louisville, Kentucky and is buried at Washington Cemetery, Elrod, Ripley Co., Indiana. He has a short listing on rootsweb-emailed Michael Marks 7/29/2002.

 

Private Israel Foster Beck

                        AKA Foster Beck

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

He filed for a pension 5/7/1869, application # 143,197, certificate # 118,216.

 

He was born 6/13/1826 in Clermont Co., Ohio to Stephen and Hannah Beck.He married Mary Ann McFarland 12/7/1848 in Dearborn Co., Indiana and had four children: Thomas, Barnicia, Nancy J., and Oliver Herman. He died in 1870 in Dearborn Co., Indiana. He has a listing on rootsweb-emailed David Lingenfelter 7/29/2002.-email undeliverable

 

Private John T. Bruce

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He deserted on 10/6/1862 at Nashville, Tennessee

 

Private Charles W. Brumley

Residence not listed;

Enlisted on 11/14/1861 as a Private.

On 11/14/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He died on 1/31/1862 at Nashville, Tennessee

 

Private George Burroughs

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was discharged for wounds on 2/20/1863 at Murfreesboro, Tennessee

 

* Wounded (12/31/1862 at Battle of Stone’s River, Tennessee)

 

He filed for a pension 9/7/1863, application # 32,286, certificate # 31,609. His father Elhanan Burroughs filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 8/12/1886, application # 343,304, certificate # 230,869.

 

Private James L. Burroughs

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was killed on 12/31/1862 at Battle of Stones River, Tennessee

 

Private John P. Busby

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

He filed for a pension from the state of Kansas 7/7/1892, application # 794,738, certificate # 629,617. His widow Christine Busby filed for a pension from the state of Kansas 5/17/1916, application # 1,066,268, certificate # 811,552.

 

Private James McCarty Carnine

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

He filed for a pension from the state of Kansas 4/11/1889, application # 698,476, certificate # 915,057.

 

He was born 1/24/1837 in Canaan, Jefferson Co., Indiana to Allen and Lydia Carnine. 1920 residence of Salem Twp., Marion Co., Oregon. He died 10/11/1926 in Marion Co., Oregon. He has a listing on rootsweb-emailed Judy JoAnn Martin 7/30/2002.

 

First Sergeant Eleazer Burnham Cole

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Sergeant.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

Promotions:

* 1st Sergeant

 

Additional service as a private in Co.E, 7th Indiana Infantry

Enlisted on 4/22/1861 as a Private.

On 4/22/1861 he mustered into "E" Co. IN 7th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 8/2/1861 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

He filed for a pension 1/15/1879, application # 265,305, certificate # 159,225.

 

He was born 1/8/1821 in Hanover, Shelby Co., Indiana to Abel and Rebecca Cole. He married Alvira Potter 11/19/1849 in Hanover, Shelby Co., Indiana. He has a listing on rootsweb-emailed Elizabeth Ramsey 7/30/2002.

 

Private Henry Craven

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was killed on 12/31/1862 at Battle of Stones River, Tennessee

 

His widow Annette Craven filed for a pension 4/27/1863, application # 16,444, certificate # 5,826.

 

Private Robert Danford

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was discharged for disability on 6/18/1862

 

His father William Danford filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 4/2/1890, application # 418,571.

 

Private James Daniel

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

Private Heartly Gankroger

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was transferred out on 2/6/1864 to the Veterans Reserve Corps at Annapolis, Maryland

 (date and method of discharge not given)

 

Private William Gloyd

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He died (date not stated)

 

His mother G. Gloyd filed for a pension 6/24/1869, application # 176,780, certificate # 157,461.

 

Private John Friedrich Godert

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was killed on 12/31/1862 at Battle of Stones River, Tennessee

 

He was born to Johann E. and Margaret Godert in Indiana. He has a short listing on rootsweb-emailed Marc Griffin 7/30/2002.

 

Private John George Godert

Residence not listed;

Enlisted on 1/6/1864 as a Private.

On 1/6/1864 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was killed on 5/27/1864 at Battle of Pickett’s Mill, Georgia

 

His mother Margaret Goddert filed for a pension 11/27/1869, application # 181,917, certificate # 157,138.

 

He was born to Johann E. and Margaret Godert in Indiana. He has a short listing on rootsweb-emailed Marc Griffin 7/30/2002.

 

Private William H. Gordon

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

He filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 11/21/1898, application # 1,212,214, certificate # 990,214. His widow Hannah C. Gordon filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 7/23/1908 (?), application # 810,596, certificate # 578,864.

 

Corporal James Gray

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Corporal.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

Demotions:

* Private

 

Private William Green

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was discharged for disability on 9/16/1863

 

Private David H. Hair

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

He filed for a pension 6/17/1869, application # 144,747, certificate # 355,450.

 

He died 3/11/1908.

 

Private George Headley

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was discharged for disability on 4/13/1863

 

He filed for a pension from Dakota Territory 5/18/1887, application # 609,961, certificate # 399,088. His widow Percilla Headley filed for a pension from Canada 5/12/1904, application # 805,912, certificate # 604,870.

 

He married Percilla Sweasey 1/24/1859 in Dearborn Co., Indiana.

 

Private John P. Heaton

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

He filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 6/30/1880, application # 402,237, certificate # 259,107. His widow Sarah Heaton filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 1/28/1893, application # 568,950, certificate # 408,676.

 

Private Samuel Herendon

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He died of wounds on 1/16/1863 at Nashville, Tennessee

He was listed as:

* Wounded (12/31/1862 at the Battle of Stone’s River, Tennessee)

 

Private Mathias Hess

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was discharged for chronic rheumatism and injury to right foot on 4/17/1863 at Nashville, Tennessee

 

Additional service as unassigned recruit, 22nd Indiana Infantry and B Garrison Guards, Indiana Infantry.

 

He filed for a pension 2/15/1867, application # 122,351, certificate # 324,500. His widow Phebe Hess filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 5/28/1920, application # 720,014, certificate # 506,370.

 

Private Samuel W. Hess

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He died of wounds on 9/8/1862 at Nashville, Tennessee

He was listed as:

* Wounded (date and place not stated)

 

His widow Joyce Hess filed for a pension 12/13/1862, application # 6,105, certificate # 1,486. Her guardian J.H. Pradley filed for a pension 11/30/1876, application # 192,676, certificate # 184,582.

 

First Lieutenant John B. Hodges

Residence Dillsborough, Indiana

Enlisted on 9/10/1861 as a 1st Lieutenant.

On 9/18/1862 he was commissioned into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

He filed for a pension 8/5/1876, application # 223,935, certificate # 254,184. His widow Abigail P. Hodges filed for a pension from the state of Kansas 12/7/1886, application # 385,184, certificate # 268,851.

 

He married Abigail Permelia Crandall.

 

Corporal George S. Hoover

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Corporal.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He died on 4/21/1863 at Dillsborough, Indiana

 

Commissary Sergeant William I. Hoover

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Sergeant.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

Promotions:

* Commissary Sergeant

Intra Regimental Company Transfers:

* from company F to Field & Staff

 

Corporal William Hundley

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Corporal.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

Demotions:

* Private

 

He filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 11/2/1887, application # 627,794, certificate # 427,127.

 

Private Thomas A. Jennings

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

He filed for a pension 10/18/1887, application # 626,280, certificate # 299,675.

 

He married Maria Smith 10/21/1869 in Dearborn Co., Indiana.

 

Private Shedrick Johnson

Residence not listed;

Enlisted on 1/6/1864 as a Private.

On 1/6/1864 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He died on 7/24/1864 at Murfreesboro, Tennessee

 

He was born in 1845 in Laughery twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana to James and Nora Johnson.

 

Private John H. Kile

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He died on 10/28/1862 at Nashville, Tennessee

 

Private George Kincaid

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was discharged for disability on 8/7/1862

 

He filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 12/31/1887, application # 634,157, certificate # 444,272.

 

Private John J. Kirk

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

He filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 6/7/1887, application # 485,930, certificate # 252,546.

 

He was born about 1843 to Hiram and Mary Kirk. He married Mary Pruett 1/1/1865 in Orange Co., Indiana. He married Sarah A. Pruett 9/6/1916 in Orange Co., Indiana.

 

Private Robert T. Knowles

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was discharged for disability (date not stated)

 

Additional service as unassigned recruit, 22nd Indiana Infantry and B Garrison Guards, Indiana Infantry.

 

He filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 1/8/1878, application # 246,767, certificate # 158,624. His widow Phoebe Knowles filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 5/3/1889 (?), application # 697,424, certificate # 511,247.

 

He married Alphonsine R. Hickman 4/25/1859 in Dearborn Co., Indiana.

 

Private William F. Knowles

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was discharged for disability on 7/28/1862

 

He married Mary Stout 6/21/1859 in Dearborn Co., Indiana.

 

Private Henry Kolkmire

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was discharged for disability on 10/18/1862

 

Private Elias Lazure

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was discharged for disability on 3/12/1863

 

Private William F. Leiker

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was discharged on 11/29/1862

 

Private John T. Lemon

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was discharged for disability on 4/17/1863

 

Additional service as a Corporal in Co.D, 7th Indiana Cavalry

Enlisted on 9/3/1863 as a Corporal.

On 9/3/1863 he mustered into "D" Co. IN 7th Cavalry

He was discharged on 12/16/1864

 

He filed for a pension 6/24/1863, application # 27,064, certificate # 376,171.

 

He married Martha J. Tibbetts 9/18/1849 in Clay Co., Indiana.

 

Private Benjamin Lenover

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was killed on 5/27/1864 at Battle of Pickett’s Mill, Georgia

 

Private George Lenover

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

He filed for a pension 6/21/1880, application # 382,067, certificate # 372,155.

 

Private William K. Maritz

Residence not listed;

Enlisted on 11/23/1861 as a Private.

On 11/23/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was discharged for disability on 2/3/1863

 

Captain Wesley G. Markland

Residence Dillsborough, Indiana

Enlisted on 9/10/1861 as a Captain.

On 9/18/1862 he was commissioned into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

Additional service as a private in Co.E, 7th Indiana Infantry

Enlisted on 4/22/1861 as a Private.

On 4/22/1861 he mustered into "E" Co. IN 7th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 8/2/1861 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

He filed for a pension from the state of Tennessee 7/27/1884, application # 518,094, certificate # 294,112. His widow Myra E. Markland filed for a pension from the state of Tennessee 1/31/1912, application # 1,000,820, certificate # 756,153.

 

Private John Martin

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was discharged for disability on 1/14/1863

 

Private Solon Martin

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He died on 3/7/1862 at Louisville, Kentucky

 

His father Samuel Martin filed for a pension 1/2/1867, application # 139,850. His mother Orpha Martin filed for a pension 3/9/1869, application # 174,453, certificate # 128,995.

 

Private Phillip McDonald

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He deserted on 6/1/1862

 

Musician Adam Henry Meyer

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Musician.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

He married Matrina Kallie 11/19/1859 in Bartholomew Co., Indiana

 

Private George S. Michell

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was discharged for disability on 3/5/1863

 

He married Sarah C. Fields 9/22/1867 in Prairie Co., Arkansas

 

Private Squire T. Morford

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was discharged for a scrotal hernia on 2/6/1862 at Louisville, Kentucky

 

His widow Emeline Morford filed for a pension 11/27/1869, application # 181,903. His daughter Ellen Dodd filed for a pension from the state of Illinois 10/24/1889, application # 407,284.

 

Private Jacob S. Morgan

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was discharged for disability on 4/17/1863

 

He married Mary A. Bruce 10/13/1864 in Dearborn Co., Indiana.

 

Private Alfred G. Munson

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He deserted on 7/2/1862

 

Private Edward Newberry

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

Private James Palmer

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He died of rheumatic fever 6/11/1864 at Chattanooga, Tennessee

 

Private John Palmer

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He died on 6/15/1864 at Jeffersonville, Indiana

 

Private Stephen Palmer

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

Private John Parker

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He died on 1/5/1862 at Bacon Creek, Kentucky

 

Sergeant James L. Passel

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Sergeant.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He Re-enlisted on 10/27/1864

He was discharged for promotion on 4/9/1864 at Graysville, Georgia

On 4/9/1864 he was commissioned into Co.K, 16th United States Colored Troops

(date and method of discharge not given)

Promotions:

* Captain (As of U. S. C. T.)

The 16th USCT served as garrison troops in Chattanooga until it was recalled to Nashville in November 1864. Participated at the battle of Nashville, December 15-16, 1864.

 

He married Martha A. King 5/5/1867 in Switzerland Co., Indiana. He later married Emma Sholts 4/14/1878 in Martin Co., Indiana.

 

Corporal John Pearson

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Corporal.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

Private Thomas N. Proctor

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

He married Josephine C. Smalley 12/6/1883 in Franklin Co., Indiana.

 

Sergeant Josiah Richardson

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Corporal.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

Promotions:

* Sergeant

 

He filed for a pension from the state of Arkansas 2/4/1889, application # 688,175, certificate # 473,496. His widow Sarah J. Richardson filed for a pension from the state of Arkansas 3/8/1909, application # 915,247, certificate # 682,232.

 

He married Sarah Jane Noble 1/3/1861 in Dearborn Co., Indiana.

 

Private Leroy Roberts

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

He filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 9/22/1890, application # 824,507, certificate # 695,944. His widow Helen Roberts filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 4/12/1920, application # 1,187,528, certificate # 914,255. His daughter Margaret Roberts filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 5/19/1930, application # 1,668,222, certificate # a-7-1-30.

 

Private Samuel Roberts

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

He filed for a pension 3/1/1880, application # 347,555, certificate # 315,696. His widow Addie M. Roberts filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 1/18/1913, application # 1,000,040, certificate # a-5-17-30.

 

Private William M. Rowland

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was discharged for wounds on 3/30/1863

He was listed as:

* Wounded (12/31/1862, Battle of Stone’s River, Tennessee)

 

He married Josephine Martin 7/18/1867 in Dearborn Co., Indiana

 

Private George W. Ruble

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

He filed for a pension 5/17/1880, application # 367, 062, certificate # 346,484. His widow Hester A. Ruble filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 1/13/1891, application # 492,559, certificate # 404,355.

 

He was born in 1830 and married Hester Ann Tibbetts 1/20/1856 in Dearborn Co., Indiana, having one daughter Hulda Eve. He died in 1891.

 

Private Daniel Sanks

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was killed on 12/31/1862 at the Battle of Stones River, Tennessee

 

His widow Sarah R. Sanks filed for a pension 3/12/1863, application # 15,170, certificate #9,209. Her guardian John Hoover filed for a pension 1/19/1866, application # 199,527, certificate # 123,724.

 

He married Sarah R. Stevenson 4/24/1859 in Dearborn Co., Indiana.

 

Private George W. Sanks

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

He married Mary Jane Burroughs 9/2/1858 in Dearborn Co., Indiana. He later married Indiana Johnson 12/26/1861 in Dearborn Co., Indiana. He later married Sarah R. Sanks 10/13/1864 in Dearborn Co., Indiana.

 

Private John M. Shepard

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He died on 5/11/1862 at Huntsville, Alabama

 

Private William H. Shipman

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

He filed for a pension 7/7/1879, application # 296,570, certificate # 192,051. His widow Laura Belle Shipman filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 3/5/1921, application # 1,170,904, certificate # 914,502.

 

Musician Ezekiel Shott

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Musician.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was discharged for disability on 1/29/1863

 

Additional service as First Lieutenant Co.I, 139th Indiana Infantry

 

Private William J. Shull

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He died of wounds on 1/2/1863 at Murfreesboro, Tennessee

He was listed as:

* Wounded (12/31/1862 at the Battle of Stones River, Tennessee)

 

Wagoner Aaron B. Shutts

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Wagoner.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was discharged for disability on 4/17/1863

 

He married Caroline Robinson and had one son, Ashworth D.

 

Private Abram P. Shutts

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was discharged on 5/27/1864

 

He filed for a pension 9/8/1879, application # 309,777, certificate # 219,247. His widow Amanda J. Shutts filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 11/22/1916, application # 1,086,814, certificate # 832,553.

 

He married Amanda Jane Barker 11/18/1869 in Dearborn Co., Indiana and had one son, Frank Barker Shutts. He has a short listing on rootsweb-emailed Kevin Marsh 7/30/2002.

 

Private James H. Shutts

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

He filed for a pension 3/20/1869, application # 141,146, certificate # 104,186. His widow Jane Shutts filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 6/20/1930, application # 1,670,708, certificate # a-10-3-30.

 

He married Nancy Jane Wills 9/28/1865 in Dearborn Co., Indiana. 1920 residence Clay Twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana.

 

Private Charles B. Smith

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He died on 12/11/1861 at Elizabethtown, Kentucky

 

Private John G. Smith

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

He filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 11/27/1889, application # 740,765, certificate # 506,342. His widow Alise Smith filed for a pension from the state of California 8/29/1921, application # 1,178,398, certificate # 930,213.

 

Private Samuel C. Smith

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was killed on 12/31/1862 at Battle of Stones River, Tennessee

 

His widow Jane E. Smith filed for a pension 1/29/1863, application # 11,523, certificate # 1,653. Her guardian J. Metcalf filed for a pension 1/8/1876, application # 183,045, certificate # 147,271.

 

Second Lieutenant William Spears

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a 1st Sergeant.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was killed on 5/27/1864 at Battle of Pickett’s Mill, Georgia

Promotions:

* 2nd Lieutenant 12/12/1862 at Nashville, Tennessee

 

Private Augustus E. Spencer

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He died on 8/8/1863 at Tullahoma, Tennessee

 

Corporal John F. Spencer

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Corporal.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

*Wounded 12/31/1862 at the Battle of Stones River, Tennessee

 

He filed for a pension 7/20/1887, application # 594,352, certificate # 374,123. His widow Sadie R. Spencer filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 10/8/1917, application # 1,108,335, certificate # 848,610.

 

Private William H. Sprong

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He died on 1/13/1863 at Gallatin, Tennessee

 

Private John Stafford

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was transferred 11/25/1862 to Co.K, 4th U.S. Cavalry

(date and place of discharge unknown)

 

He filed for a pension from the state of Missouri 7/11/1890, application # 805,070, certificate # 958,340.

 

Private Charles Stewart

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was killed on 12/31/1862 at Battle of Stones River, Tennessee

 

Second Lieutenant Joseph P. Stoops

Residence Dillsborough, Indiana

Enlisted on 9/10/1861 as a 2nd Lieutenant.

On 9/18/1862 he was commissioned into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He resigned on 12/11/1862 at Nashville, Tennessee

 

His guardian William H. Greene filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 7/2/1889, application # 386,451.

 

He married Lucretia Howland 6/14/1857 in Dearborn Co., Indiana. He later married Elizabeth Hull 1/29/1864 in Dearborn Co., Indiana.

 

Private John M. Sweazy

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He re-enlisted on 10/27/1864

He was transferred out on 7/24/1864 into Co.E, 1st U.S. Veteran Engineers, US Army Engineers Corps

(date and method of discharge not given)

 

His daughter Nancy J. Sweazy filed for a pension from the state of Missouri 12/16/1884, application # 322,124, certificate # 423,715.

 

He married Nancy J. Reamer 4/28/1864 in Dearborn Co., Indiana. 1870 residence Lorance Twp., Bollinger Co., Missouri.

 

Private George Tate

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was discharged for disability on 7/31/1862

 

Private John Teake

                        AKA John Thomas Tellas

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

*Captured 10/2/1863 by Wheeler’s Cavalry at the Battle of Anderson Crossroads, Tennessee

 

He filed for a pension from the state of Indiana about 1885, application # 445,036, certificate # 241,705.

 

He was born 4/11/1836 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio to Lena Hunterman. He married Margaret Godert 11/30/1864 in Dearborn Co., Indiana and had eight children: Jeremiah, Charles Lewis, John Thomas, Dora Elizabeth, Anna Hellena, Alice Emma, Margaret May, and William Thomas. He died 2/13/1913 in Dearborn Co., Indiana. He has a listing on rootsweb with Marc Griffin.

 

Private Thomas Thomas

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

Private Joseph C. Vandolat

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

He was listed as:

* Prisoner of War (date and place not stated)

 

Private Willis Vidito

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

1880 residence Alsea, Benton Co., Oregon

 

Corporal William H. Wallace

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Corporal.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

He filed for a pension from the state of Illinois 8/4/1890, application # 871,118, certificate # 640,942.

 

He died 6/20/1913.

 

Private Marcus D. Warner

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

He filed for a pension 2/26/1880, application # 356,930, certificate # 269,816.

 

Private Henry M. Weitzel

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

He was listed as:

* Absent, wounded (date and place not stated)

 

He filed for a pension 5/7/1865, application # 67,865, certificate # 51,511. His widow Bell H. Weitzel filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 12/17/1884, application # 322,215. Her guardian Joseph M. Bossong filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 2/28/1887, application # 351,042, certificate # 235,288.

 

Private William White

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He died on 1/17/1863 at Nashville, Tennessee

 

Private John Wilson

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

Corporal William T. Wilson

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

Promotions:

* Corporal

 

He filed for a pension 10/26/1885, application # 552,872, certificate # 445,073.

 

Private Henry F. Winter

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

Private John Quincy Adams Withrow

Residence Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Private.

On 10/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

 

His widow Callie C. Hudnall filed for a pension from the state of Virginia 9/6/1917, application # 1,107,559. His guardian Caroline G. Goodsman filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 1/10/1894, application #311,992.

 

Company Personnel Analysis

Original Company of 1861: 101 (3 officers, 98 enlisted men)

1864 Enlistees: 2

 

Died of Disease: 16

Killed in action: 9

Died of wounds: 3

Discharged for disability: 19

Date of discharge not known: 0

Transferred out: 4        

            To: Veterans Reserv