37th Indiana Infantry Field and Staff

37^th Indiana Infantry Field and Staff

Surgeon William Anderson

Enlisted on 10/17/1861 as a Surgeon.

Mustered out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

Residence: Versailles, Ripley Co., Indiana

He applied for a pension on 12/16/1863, application # 37,501

He applied for a pension on 2/1/1868, application # 131,483

Captain James H. Connelly

Enlisted on 10/17/1861 as a Sergeant Major.

Transferred out on 3/3/1863 and commissioned into U.S. Army Signal Corps at Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Mustered out of U.S. Army Signal Corps 6/20/1866

Residence: Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County, Indiana

Promotions:

* 2nd Lieutenant 11/24/1861 (As of Co. I)

* 1st Lieutenant 6/7/1862

* 1st Lieutenant 3/13/1865 by Brevet (For Allatoona, Georgia)

* Captain 3/13/1865

Intra Regimental Company Transfers:

* 11/24/1861 from Field & Staff to company I

He filed for a pension 7/19/1886, application # 580,157, certificate # 387,728. His wife Annastasia Connelly filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 1/22/1894, application # 588, 786, certificate # 411,043.

He was born in Indiana, died in 1894.

Assistant Surgeon Samuel Davis

Enlisted on 5/2/1862 as an Assistant Surgeon.

Residence: New Trenton, Franklin County, Indiana

(date and method of discharge not given)

Sergeant Major Marion Elston

Residence Rush County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/8/1861 as a Corporal.

On 10/8/1861 he mustered into "K" Co. IN 37th Infantry

Wounded 7/21/1864 near Atlanta, Georgia

He died of wounds on 7/23/1864 at Vining’s Station, Georgia

Promotions:

*Sergeant Major (date unknown)

Intra Regimental Transfers:

* From Company K to Field and Staff (date unknown)

Colonel Carter Gazlay

Residence: Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 9/20/1861 as Lieutenant Colonel.

Dismissed on 8/13/1862 by sentence of a General Court Martial- tried and convicted of selling stolen goods.

Promotions:

* Colonel 8/8/1862 (Not Mustered)

Hospital Steward Thomas T. Golladay

Residence Franklin County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/15/1861 as a Private.

On 10/15/1861 he mustered into "G" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He died on 3/25/1863 at Nashville, Tennessee

Additional service as Hospital Steward, 37^th Indiana Infantry

His mother Eliza W. Golladay filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 11/6/1884, application # 320,951, certificate # 361,105.

Assistant Surgeon John R. Goodwin

Residence: Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/17/1861 as an Assistant Surgeon.

Mustered out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

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Principal Musician Joseph B. Gorsuch

Residence: Not listed

Enlisted on 10/17/1861 as Principal Musician.

Mustered out on 3/16/1862 at Nashville, Tennessee.

Captain William B. Harvey

Residence Adams, Indiana

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

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

Captured 5/9/1862 at Battle of Elkton, Alabama

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

Promotions:

* 2nd Lieutenant 11/22/1862 at Murfreesboro, Tennessee

* 1st Lieutenant 2/27/1863 at Murfreesboro, Tennessee

* Adjutant 2/27/1863 at Murfreesboro, Tennessee

* Captain 8/7/1864 (Not Mustered) at Atlanta, Georgia

Intra Regimental Company Transfers:

* 2/27/1863 from company E to Field & Staff

He filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 7/18/1889, application # 717,208, certificate # 477,164. His widow Mary A. Harvey filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 7/5/1907, application # 732,738, certificate # 527,823.

Colonel George W. Hazzard

Residence: Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana

Commissioned on 9/12/1861 as a Colonel.

(Returned to regular army 03/05/62- was in command (as Captain) of Divisional Artillery, Israel B. Richardson’s Division during the Peninsula Campaign. Was wounded at the Battle of White Oak Swamp June 30, 1862 and died from this wound August 14, 1862.)

Notes on Colonel Hazzard:

General Israel B. Richardson, on Hazzard’s conduct at the Battle of Fair Oaks, June 1, 1862. From OR

“I would also recommend particularly the cool and deliberate manner in which the artillery was served, and the skill and efficiency exhibited by Captains Hazzard and Pettit in directing its fire, and as a reward to faith-full merit and unflinching bravery I would most solicit that the colors of the infantry and artillery of the division have the words “Fair Oaks" inscribed upon them.”

Captain Hazzard’s Report of the Battle of Fair Oaks, Virginia

Numbers 5. Report of Captain George W. Hazzard,

Chief of Artillery.

HDQRS. ART. Brigadier , RICHARDSON'S DIV., SUMNER'S CORPS,

Fair Oaks Station, June 6, 1862.

On Saturday, the 31st ultimo, about 1 o'clock p. m., and soon after the firing at Casey's entrenched camp was first heard, I received an order from division headquarters to proceed with the three batteries under my command across the Chickahominy by the bridge which had been constructed in front of our camp at Tyler's house. On reaching the bank of the river it was found impracticable to pass the artillery, whereupon I was directed to march up the left side and cross on General Sedgwick's bridge in rear of his division. The heavy rain of the previous afternoon had rendered the high road nearly impassable for guns, and the field which we were compelled to traverse had been converted into quagmires, into which the wheels sank at once to the axles. The leading battery of General Sedgwick's division had cup up every spot by which artillery could move without first constructing corduroys. This indispensable labor detained all of our guns and a majority of Sedgwick's on the east bank till after sunset, and the night proved extremely dark, but all of our pieces were safely crossed over the river before 3 o'clock Sunday morning, June 1.

On arriving at the west end of the bridge the valley beyond was found flooded to the width of 200 yards and to the depth of 18 inches; the corduroy was floating on the surface of the water, and two ambulances which had entered the columns in violation of printed orders had been abandoned in the roadway. A fatigue party of a lieutenant and 44 infantry soldiers sent from the division here reported to me, but they were unavoidably without either lamps or tools and could consequently render no assistance. Later in the night a regiment of infantry returned from the front, but they attempted nothing beyond guarding the batteries. By the greatest exertions Captain Pettit's New York battery of 10-pounder Parrott guns was about 2 a. m. dragged across the slough, and at 4 o'clock Sunday morning our cannoneers had constructed a corduroy over which the remainder of our pieces passed with but little difficulty. The only assistance the infantry regiment proffered us was the loan of some shovels.

Pettit's battery (B, First New York Artillery), being in advance on account of the lightness of his guns, arrived on the battle-field of Fair Oaks about 4.30 o'clock Sunday morning, and was placed by the division commander along the road which runs north from the railroad station. In this position this battery completely defended the only open ground by which the enemy could approach our position, namely, some cleared and level fields extending west and southwest from 900 to 1,500 yards, and bounded north and south by dense woods.

Frank's battery (G, First New York Artillery) was placed 200 yards in rear and at right angles to Pettit's battery, so as to drive back the enemy should he attempt to emerge from the woods which line the southern side of the railroad.

My own battery (C, Fourth Artillery) was at first placed in reserve, but subsequently four pieces (12-pounder) were moved south to the railroad, to shell abandoned camps of Generals Casey and Couch, which the enemy had occupied.

About 6 o'clock a. m. June 1 a body of the enemy's cavalry and infantry showed themselves in the edge of the woods and fields to the west and southwest of our position, but a discharge of shells and spherical case from Pettit's battery drove them at once out of view. Very soon afterward a most violent infantry attack was made on our left flank, with the obvious intention of penetrating between our division and that of General Kearny. This attack was continued by the enemy with the utmost pertinacity for nearly four hours, and every regiment in the division was sent into the woods and engaged the foe before he relinquished his purpose. Toward the close of this attack I was directed by the division commander to move four of Pettit's pieces to the left, and one of the infantry regiments being withdrawn by General Richardson from the woods, a well-directed fire of shells and shrapnel discharged through this opening in our line, no doubt contributed materially to our success in repelling this obstinate effort of the enemy to separate the two wings of our army. Very soon after the cheers of our men indicated the retreat of the foe. Pursuit, at least with artillery, was utterly impossible, the whole country being a swamp, and the soil a mixture of sand and clay on a substratum of clay perfectly saturated with water.

Ten horses were required to move our guns from one part of the field to another, and our wheel-traces and prolongs snapped like packthread.

The only casualties occurred in my own battery: Private Charles Griffin (attached), of Company B, Sixty-sixth New York Volunteers, was shot mortally through the chest, and Corp. Lawrence Kidd, of Company C, Fourth Artillery, was slightly wounded.

Every officer and man under my orders did his duty-no more, no less.

The firing of Pettit's battery has never, in my observation, been excelled.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

GEO. W. HAZZARD,

Commanding Batteries, Richardson's Division.

Captain NORVELL,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

Account of Captain Hazzard’s wounding at the Battle of White Oak Swamp, June 30, 1862

No.13. Report of Lieutenant Rufus King, Jr.,

Batteries A and C, Fourth U.S. Artillery, of engagement at Peach Orchard, or Allen's Farm, battle of Savage Station, engagement at White Oak Swamp Bridge, and battles of Glendale, or Nelson's Farm (Frazier's Farm), and Malvern Hill.

CAMP NEAR HARRISON'S LANDING,VA., July 6,1862.

SIR: The battery took position on the brow of a hill commanding the woods and the approaches to the right of Mr. Allen's house. The general commanding, considering four guns sufficient to hold the position and cover the retreat of the army, ordered half the battery and all the caissons to retire to the rear, under my command. About half an hour after the half battery under my command had retired the enemy opened a hot fire of musketry from the edge of the woods and field in front of the ravine. The battery replied with spherical case, shell, and canister, expending 100 rounds. The enemy brought artillery to bear shortly after musketry opened, playing upon the battery with accuracy, their shells bursting directly in front of the pieces. The fire was kept up by the half battery, under Captain Hazzard, until all the ammunition was expended. Two caissons were sent to replenish the half battery, but did not arrive until after it had been relieved. The enemy having ceased firing the half battery retired to Savage Station, where the half battery under my command had previously taken position. The two half batteries were then joined.

About 4.30 p.m. the enemy commenced shelling us with great rapidly and accuracy. A section of the enemy's guns command a fine view of our battery. The sun shining on the brass pieces made an excellent target for their artillery. The enemy continued firing with their artillery until our infantry advanced. Then Captain Hazzard's half battery was ordered to take position a little farther on the right, where it immediately opened on the enemy, but finding that the enemy were hidden by a thick wood, discontinued firing, after having expended 20 rounds. At the close of the engagement Captain Hazzard's half battery

retired to its former position, where we remained until daylight. Our men, thoroughly exhausted from the fatigues they had undergone, slept soundly through a drenching rain-storm, wetting all to the skin. We were aroused from our slumbers by the uncommon noise of drums and bugles, and discovered that our battery was the sole occupier of the battle-field of the previous day. Not being anxious to fall into the hands of the enemy, Captain Hazzard immediately commanded the pieces to be limbered up, moving the caissons ahead of the battery, instructing me to keep a general supervision over all of them and see that the column was well closed up, he remaining in rear with two of the light 12-pounders, so as to be prepared to give the enemy a warm reception should they attempt to take us.

The battery moved off in remarkably order, the horses going at a walk until we had proceeded about a mile, when the command was given for the head of the column to move at a trot. The road being in a remarkably good condition we bowled along in fine style, hurrying up stragglers with the information that the enemy was in hot pursuit, saving probably many an able-bodied soldier from spending the balance of the summer in a Southern prison. We found upon reaching the brigade across White Oak Swamp that preparations were being made to destroy it. We immediately crossed over and went into park on the top of the hill, congratulated by all hands the narrowness of our escape. Our horses were then fed, and our men, who were thoroughly tired out from fatigue and hunger, had a short chance to rest their weary limbs and satisfy their hunger.

About two hours after our arrival at Nelson's farm we were suddenly aroused (most of the men sleeping soundly at the time) by a perfect hail storm of artillery missiles, the enemy having opened upon us with at least, in my estimation, three batteries. My reason for so thinking is from the immense rapidity of their fire and the different kinds of projectiles thrown, some of which I picked up myself, finding them to be the Armstrong gun, 6-pounder rifled and 6-pounder smooth-bore; also pieces of railroad iron from 6 to 12 inches long.

Our battery immediately moved out of park, a perfect shower of missiles falling in our ranks and wounding our sergeant (Brennan) severely in the leg, also striking the staff of the guidon and breaking it to pieces. General Richardson rode forward and ordered the battery immediately into position on the left of Nelson's house. After taking this position, General Richardson directed four guns to be placed in a small gorge to the left and front of the first position, covering the bridge across the White Oak Swamp. We remained in that position about fifteen minutes, when an order came for the battery to retire. After having proceeded about 400 yards another order came, directing that the battery should occupy its first position and open upon the enemy immediately.

We commenced firing between 1 and 2 o'clock p.m., firing very rapidly and drawing the entire fire of the enemy's batteries upon us, no other battery being in position. The enemy was completely covered by a thick wood, and the only indication we had of their position was from the smoke of their guns. Their fire was very rapid and very precise, most of their shot and shell striking within 20 feet of the battery and a perfect shower of grape passing through the battery. Were it not for the splendid position we had, few of us would have left the battle-field that day without a serious wound. The brow of the hill forming a natural breastwork, our guns, just pointing over the top of the hill, were in a manner sheltered, and most of the solid shot fired by the enemy struck the brow of the hill and ricocheted harmlessly over our heads. The men stood to their guns nobly, working them as coolly as if it was an ordinary practice, the chiefs of pieces sighting their guns themselves and relieving the cannoneers from their arduous duties by performing them themselves. Captain Hazzard behaved in the most gallant manner, encouraging the men and cheering them when they appeared fatigued, also superintended the entire fire of the battery, frequently changing the direction of the guns and sighting them himself. At one piece, where three of the horses of the limber had been shot and the harness entangled by their fall, and two of the drivers shot through the legs and feet, being unable to disentangle them themselves, Captain Hazzard performed the deed himself, also carrying ammunition to one piece where the cannoneers were entirely tired out, and taking turns with myself in performing the duties of No.1.

About half an hour after we had been in action Captain Hazzard was standing by one of the limbers, superintending the taking out of the ammunition, when a shell burst in the battery, a fragment striking Captain Hazzard in the leg, breaking the bone, and wounding him severely. He was immediately carried off the field and sent to the rear. Great praise is due to Captain Hazzard for the soldierly conduct he displayed in this engagement. The command of the battery then devolved upon me, and I continued firing until I had expended all my ammunition.”

His widow Mary E. Hazzard filed for a pension 3/4/1863, application # 14, 067, certificate # 3,598. His wife’s guardian Charles J. White filed for a pension 1/29/1875, application # 219,397, certificate # 170,341.

Assistant Surgeon Jefferson R. Helm

Residence: Rushville, Rush Co., Indiana

Enlisted on 4/25/1862 as an Assistant Surgeon.

(date and method of discharge not given)

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

Adjutant Livingston Howland

Residence: Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana

Enlisted on 10/2/1861 as Adjutant.

Discharged for promotion on 8/1/1864

Promotions:

* Captain (Promoted Captain and Acting Adjutant General)

His wife Ida Howland filed for a pension from Washington, D.C. 6/12/1876, application # 635,566, certificate # 651,587.

Colonel James S. Hull

Residence: Moore’s Hill, Dearborn Co., Indiana

Enlisted on 9/20/1861 as Major.

Mustered out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

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

Promotions:

* Lieutenant Colonel 4/26/1862 at Huntsville, Alabama

* Colonel 8/14/1862 at Stevenson, Alabama

He applied for a pension 8/29/1865, application # 85, 336, certificate # 54,435. His widow Ellen Hull filed for a pension 5/18/1877, application # 230,332, certificate # 177, 018.

He was born 8/12/1821 in Hamilton Co., Ohio and married Ellen Long 4/9/1845, having one child Earle (Eric) S. Hull. He died 12/19/1876.

Major Thomas V. Kimble

Residence Brookville, Franklin Co., Indiana

Enlisted on 9/10/1861 as a Captain.

On 9/18/1861 he was commissioned into "B" Co. IN 37th Infantry

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

Promotions:

* Major 8/14/1862

Additional service in the Mexican War.

He filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 7/16/1892, application # 1,039,430.

He married Emma Leah Price 12/30/1851 in Franklin Co., Indiana.

Chaplain John Hogarth Lozier

Residence: Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana

Enlisted on 10/1/1861 as Chaplain.

Mustered out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

Additional service as a major in the Indiana Legion.

He filed for a pension 6/14/1880, application # 382,180, certificate # 255,919. His widow Sarah C. Lozier filed for a pension 4/25/1908, application # 890,736, certificate # 646,437.

Lozier was born in 1832 and died in 1907. He wrote two books: Theological Discussion on Universalism and endless punishment (Indianapolis, 1867), and 40 rounds from the cartridge box of the fighting chaplain, embracing the cream of the old war songs and recitations, and odes of the W.R.C, G.A.R., and S.R. (Lozier Bros., Mount Vernon, IA, 1887 and 1891). He was a noted songwriter of his day.

Hospital Steward George Lupton

Residence: Not listed

Enlisted on 10/17/1861 as a Hospital Steward.

Discharged for disability (pulmonary disease or obstinate diarrhea) on 12/28/1861 at Camp Holman, Kentucky

Assistant Surgeon Samuel M. McClure

Residence Westport, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/18/1861 as a Private.

On 10/18/1861 he mustered into "H" Co. IN 37th Infantry

He resigned on 2/15/1864 at Chattanooga, Tennessee due to disability

Promotions:

* Assistant Surgeon 11/18/1862

Intra Regimental Company Transfers:

* 11/18/1862 from company H to Field & Staff

Principal Musician Milton G. Moor

Residence Decatur County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/18/1861 as a Wagoner.

On 10/18/1861 he mustered into "H" Co. IN 37th Infantry

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

Promotions:

* Principal Musician

Intra Regimental Company Transfers:

* from company H to Field & Staff

Principal Musician John I. Nowotney

Residence: Not Listed

Enlisted on 10/17/1861 as Principal Musician.

Mustered out on 5/3/1862 at Huntsville, Alabama

Sergeant Major George H. Puntenney

Residence Rush County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/8/1861 as a Sergeant.

On 10/8/1861 he mustered into "K" Co. IN 37th Infantry

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

Promotions:

* First Sergeant

* Sergeant Major 7/23/1864 near Atlanta, Georgia

Intra Regimental Company Transfers:

* from company K to Field & Staff

First Lieutenant William H. Pye

Residence Ripley County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/22/1861 as a 1st Sergeant.

On 10/22/1861 he mustered into Co. D 37^th Indiana Infantry

He resigned on 2/22/1864 at Graysville, Georgia due to disability

(Physical disability)

Promotions:

* 2nd Lieutenant 5/30/1862 at Huntsville, Alabama

* 1st Lieutenant 1/1/1863 at Murfreesboro, Tennessee

* Acting Adjutant 1/1863 at Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Intra Regimental Transfers:

*from Company D to Field and Staff

He filed for a pension 4/2/1870, application # 276,795, certificate # 209,582. His widow Eliza L. Pye applied for a pension from the state of Missouri 1/29/1923, application # 1,200,063, certificate # 932,131.

Quartermaster Daniel M. Redlow

Residence Versailles, Ripley Co., Indiana

Enlisted on 11/23/1861 as a Private.

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

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

Promotions:

* Quartermaster 1/1/1864

Quartermaster Francis Riddle

Residence: Knightstown, Henry County, Indiana

Enlisted on 9/20/1861 as Quartermaster.

Resigned commission 8/7/1863 at Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Sergeant Major Robert M. Scudder

Residence Franklin County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/19/1861 as a Private.

On 10/19/1861 he mustered into "B" Co. IN 37th Infantry

(date and method of discharge not given)

Additional service as Sergeant Major, 37^th Indiana Infantry, also Co. G, 2^nd U.S. Infantry and Co. G, 13^th U.S. Infantry.

His widow Keturah Scudder filed for a pension from the state of Colorado 5/10/1890, application # 422,465, certificate # 350,080.

He married Katurah Holland 10/25/1859 in Franklin Co., Indiana.

Captain Charles C. Short

Residence: Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/17/1861 as a Commissary Sergeant

Resigned commission 8/13/1864 near Atlanta, Georgia

Promotions:

* 2nd Lieutenant 4/26/1862 at Huntsville, Alabama (As of Co. A)

* 1st Lieutenant 2/22/1863 at Murfreesboro, Tennessee

* Captain 12/6/1863 at Chattanooga, Tennessee (Not Mustered)

Intra Regimental Company Transfers:

* 4/26/1862 from Field & Staff to company A

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

He filed for a pension 6/2/1879, application # 291,800, certificate # 194,435. His widow Lucinda Short filed for a pension 10/15/1881, application # 206,847, certificate # 198,237.

Quartermaster Sergeant William N. Stewart

Residence Rush County, Indiana

Enlisted on 10/8/1861 as a Private.

On 10/8/1861 he mustered into "K" Co. IN 37th Infantry

(date and method of discharge not given)

He filed for a pension 4/30/1885, application # 538,782, certificate # 382,751. His widow Mary E. Stewart filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 2/4/1903, application # 777,868, certificate # 570,565.

Lieutenant Colonel William D. Ward

Residence: Versailles, Ripley Co., Indiana

Commissioned Captain 9/10/1861

On 10/15/1861 he was commissioned into "A" Company

Mustered out on 10/27/1864 at Indianapolis, Indiana

Promotions:

* Major 4/26/1862 at Huntsville, Alabama

* Lieutenant Colonel 8/14/1862 at Stevenson, Alabama

Intra Regimental Company Transfers:

* 4/26/1862 from company A to Field & Staff

*Captured 7/3/1862 near Stevenson, Alabama, exchanged 10/1862 at Richmond, Virginia-returned to regiment in mid December 1862.

*Slightly wounded 12/31/1862 at Battle of Stones River, Tennessee

*Wounded 5/27/1864 at Battle of Pickett’s Mill, Georgia

His widow Tamar H. Ward filed for a pension from the state of Indiana 4/15/1894, application # 674,488.

Field and Staff Personnel Analysis

Mustered out 1862: 2

Mustered out 1864: 9

Died of wounds: 1

Died of disease: 1 (counted with Co. G)

Resigned: 4

Transferred: 3

To: Signal Corps 1

To: 4^th U.S. Artillery 1

To: Acting Adjutant General, 14^th Corps 1

Dismissed: 1

Discharged for disability: 1

Date of discharge not known: 3