Dubois County, Indiana - The Military History of Dubois County, 1910 (part 1 of 2)

The Military History of Dubois County

A military history of Dubois county - Revolutionary soldiers - Early guides and rangers - Military roads - A fight with the Indians - The militia of Dubois county under Indiana's first constitution - The pioneers' "Forty-third Regiment" - Mexican War record - Civil War record - Names of soldiers by regiments - Original six townships - Home guards - Loyal legion - Flag of the Twenty-seventh - Medals for Lieut. W. W. Kendall - Sword for Brig. Gen. Mehringer - Bounties^Relief - High Rock - Spanish War - The monument.

Preface To Chapter Xviii

This long list of names and dates is necessarily incomplete. The government and state muster rolls are incomplete. Thousands of names are on the rolls without any given residences. It is very diificult, indeed, to obtain accurate information, since some of the soldiers have lost their 7var papers and know their identity only by their more reliable and thoughtful comrade's identity and rec- ^^^ ord. Many sources of information open were faithfully consulted, yet, some soldiers who well deserve extended and honorable mention may have been undiscovered. It would take Moses the great historian, judge, and general of Holy Writ to record the names, pass on the records, and lead the soldiers of Dubois county out of the wilderness of names found on the pages of the government muster rolls. Only an inspired pen can do that.

The military history of Dubois county is a long and honorable one. Hundreds of pioneers had personal records of bravery and daring worthy of record. Manj^ came from the "dark and bloody" ground of old Kentucky and carried with them the "Kentucky rifle" made famous on the battlefield of New Orleans. Tennessee, "the state of Franklin," the "volunteer state," "the home of Jackson," a state of marksmen, and men of bravery, - sent its portion to Dubois county. Add to these the cavaliers of Virginia and a homogeneous race of men with soldiery tendencies and bearings ; and fearlessness must result. Such were the patriarchs of Dubois county, and their sons did honor to the name. Alternate these sons with the sons of old Germany, noted for their fortitude, courage, and endurance, and you have a regiment of soldiers that would have been saluted hy the "I/ittle Corporal" with delight, and ordered to the brunt of battle.

Dubois county is named in honor of a soldier of the Tippecanoe campaign, and its "Buffalo Trace" in the northern part of the county, became a "military road" in Indian campaigns. It was along this trace that the first Federal soldiers lived. Their names were Lewis Powers, James Harbison, Sr.. and John Hills - ah Revolutionary War survivors more than sixt3'-tliree years of age. when citizens of Dubois county.

For services in the American Revolution, James Harbison volunteered in Botetcourt county, Virginia, in 1780, under James Robinson. Harbison joined Morgan's regiment near Ramsour's Mill, and was in battle at Island Ford, on Yadkin river. He served six months. He married Rachel Hembree in Knox county, Tennessee, in September, 1825. While a resident of Dubois count}', he was allowed a pension November 13, 1832, aged sixtynine. He died October 6, 1841, and his grave is near the southeast corner of section 29 on the old "Buffalo Trace," in Harbison township. His widow was allowed a pension August 3, 1853, while she was a resident of Dubois county, and when she was seventy- years of age.

A few words may be recorded relative to the pioneer "rangers," "guides," "scouts," "half-breeds," "squatters," and friendly Piankishaws, that had to do with the wilderness in southern Indiana. To understand properly the situation, it will be necessary to include territory beyond the present confines of Dubois count}'.

There was an Indian village at the confluence of the two forks of White river. The Indians there were Delaware Indians. There was a Piankishaw Indian village near Holland, probably northwest of Holland and north of Zoar. Remains of it are occasionally found to this day. There was a string of Indian villages extending east and west in southern Indiana about that latitude. This is shown by the Indian burial grounds found south of Patoka river. These Indian villages were frequently only a long line of wigwams following a small creek, or line of springs near good hunting grounds.

The "Buffalo Trace," so often mentioned, was the largest and best route traveled by Indian or white man in southern Indiana, but it was not the only one. There was an Indian trail which led from Rockport (called "Yellow Banks," in pioneer daj^s) to the headwaters of "Little Pigeon" creek, and to the Indian village mentioned, near Holland. From there the old trace led to a large spring, then along a branch to South Patoka river, thence north across North Patoka, in Pike county, and across the "Buffalo Trace" over to the village of the Delawares, at the "forks of White river."

There was another route which led from the Ohio river, near the mouth of Blue river, to the "Buffalo Trace," near Paoli. The "Buffalo Trace" reached the Ohio river at Louisville. There was another trace leading from Henderson (once called "Red Banks") north to Vincennes. These trails led north from the Ohio river, and Kentucky pioneers reached Indiana over them, and occasionally some met death from the Indians that were constantly' skulking near them.

As an extra precaution, new "niilitarj^ routes" running east and west, were cut through the wilderness. The logs were not removed, but the trees were '"blazed," and the trace opened six or eight feet wide, making room for "foot-soldiers" only. One of these routes was cut out south of Patoka river, in 1807. It is quite likely that the road leading from Otwell, toward New Albany, and crossing Patoka river at a ford, at Jasper, was one of these routes, thus accounting for the location of the "Irish Settlement" and the town of Jasper. These routes were cut out under command of Col. Wm. Hargrave, who had the direction of all the "rangers" in this part of Indiana. The "rangers" were required to go over their routes two or three times a week and to report to the commander, who in turn made his report to the governor at Vincennes. Settlers were urged to locate near these routes, so that the "rangers" or "scouts" could keep in touch with them and render assistance when necessary. John McDonald and Wm. McDonald were "rangers," and "Fort McDonald," in Boone township, was much in use in those days.

The "rangers" or "scouts" guided settlers along the routes, from one fort or settlement to another. They also took charge of the misguided men and women who were lost in the wilderness through the failure of Aaron Burr's conspiracy', assuring them that if they settled in Indiana territory and became good citizens, the government would not molest them. Perry and Spencer counties had a few such pioneers, but it is not likely any settled as far north of the Ohio river as Dubois county.

The "military roads" in Dubois county prior to 1804 can be located, but it is difficult to locate those cut out by white "rangers" after the government surveys had been made. Orders were issued to cut out a route "south of Patoka river, a distance of forty miles as the river runs." The orders also convey the information that if the route is cut out too close to Patoka river, many abrupt banks and steep gorges will be found.

In the old military orders issued at Vincennes, prior to the battle of Tippecanoe, the "Mud Holes" in Boone township are often mentioned. Mention is made of British "scouts" being seen along these old military routes, and of hunters in the employ of Canadian fur companies.

The Buffalo Trace is called the KenUicky Road by Surveyor Ebenezer Buckingham. It is called Louisville Trace by Surveyor David Sandford. Others call it Road to Vincennes, Mud Hole Trace, Governor s Trace, Harrison Road, etc. John Gibson, secretary of Indiana territory, in 1807, refers to it in his military orders as the Old Indian Road and as the Clarksville and Vincennes Road, and locates all other "traces," with reference to this one - the principal one.

Among the scouts, "half-breeds" and friendly- Indians who were rangers on these old traces, were "Ell Ernst," "Hogue," "Fu Quay," "Ben Page," "Baily Anderson," "Twenney," "Swimming Otter," and "Yellow Bird". The Indians belonged to the Piankishaws, Cre-as, Delawares, and We-as.

About the year 1S04, a skirmish with the Indians is said to have taken place in Dubois county, probably in Harbison township, near the corner of what is now Bainbridge and Marion townships. Seven Indians had captured two women and two children in Kentucky six daj's before and had brought them north. Eight Kentuckians were in pursuit. They were joined by John and Wm. McDonald. Capt. John Enlow and John Risley were with the white part}'. The Indians and their captives were located on the bank of Patoka river, in section five, by Wm. McDonald, from whom they had stolen a horse. With the Indian warriors was an Indian "medicine man," making eight Indians in all. Four Indians were shot outside of their tepee; one of them in Patoka river. The other four - three of whom had been wounded b}- wild animals two nights before - were captured, and finally' killed. It is said the eight dead Indians w^ere thrown into a gulch at Patoka river, near their camp.

John Risley was wounded in the skirmish, but finally completely recovered. A creek in Boone township bears his name. John Risle3'"s name appears upon the muster roll of "Captain Walter Wilson's Companj- of Infantry, of the Indiana Militia," recruited for the "Tippecanoe campaign" in iSii, but he did not remain. He and five others left the compan}- October 24, 181 1.

There were several friendly Piankeshaw, We-a, and Delaware Indian "scouts" on duty along the old "military routes," and a few "half-breeds" that could be trusted.

William Fisher, of Patoka township, was a soldier in the Indian War of 1812. William Whitten was a pensioner of the War of 1812. Benjamin Sanders served in the War of 1812, Thomas Y. Riley in Indian expeditions of 1827, and Ensign Philip Conrad in Indian Wars.

In the muster roll of soldiers in the Indiana militia who participated in the battle of Tippecanoe, appear these names familiar to Dubois county: Capt. Toussaint Dubois, G. R. C. Sullivan (an attorney). General W. Johnson (an attorney), Henry Enlow, William Hurst, Sr., William Hurst, Jr., Beverly Hurst, James Harbison, James Stewart, Jonathan Walker, John Risley, William Wright and John McDonald.

While Indiana was a territory, a militarj' system was devised which gradually grew into one of considerable importance and efficienc}-. It was in high repute, and was the surest and quickest way to civil and political positions, as late perhaps as 1838. Gradually, however, the interest, which had been felt in maintaining the militia, weakened and failed to secure that sacrifice of time and means upon which its success had depended; so that by 1840 the state militia was practically abandoned, and the military spirit of the people was not again aroused, until the declaration of war against Mexico, in 1846. Still, in Dubois county, some military spirit existed, and all aspirants for county political honors and places were solicitous to make stepping stones of militia offices, and one reads of Colonel Morgan, Colonel Edmonston, Colonel Shoulders, etc., as county officials.

The first constitution of the state of Indiana was ordained and established at Corydon, Indiana, on Monday, June lo, 1816. It remained the constitution until November i, 1851. Under this first constitution, it was provided that all free, white, able-bodied male persons, resident in the state of Indiana, between the ages of eighteen and forty-five, with few exceptions, shall constitute the state militia. On certain days during the year men were required to muster (now called drill). They elected their own officers; captains and subalterns were elected by their respective companies ; majors were elected by those persons within their respective battalion districts subject to perform militia duty; colonels were elected by those persons within the bounds of their respective regimental district subject to perform militia duty; brigadier generals were elected by the commissioned officers within the bounds of their respective brigade; and, major generals were elected by the commissioned officers within the bounds of their respective divisions.

The organizations were squads, companies, battalions, regiment, etc. Dubois county had her share of pioneer soldiers. The annual muster was held on the first Saturday m May. This was called brigade or battalion muster, and was held a mile southwest of the court house, between the Huntingburg road and the railroad. Here all able-bodied men met and drilled, and went through all the evolutions of soldiers. The four days following such an annual muster, or county muster, were given up to sports, such as shooting-matches, foot-races, wrestling, jumping, and frequentl}^ a few genuine fist-fights.

These embryo soldiers camped in the woods near by, killed game for meat, and brought their "corn-dodgers" with them, or they would go to the "Enlow Mill" (which stood where Eckert's Mill now stands), and get corn meal and bake their own "hoe-cakes." They enjoj^ed these cakes and wild meats.

The company musters were semi-annual, and lasted for one day each. There were many "company muster grounds" throughout the countj^ At the crossing of the Jasper and Schnellville road with the St. Anthony and Celestine road, at Portersville, at Major Haddock's farm, near the corner of Bainbridge, Boone, and Harbison townships, and many other places, company musters (or drills) were held. Squad musters were local and convened at the call of their captains in that vicinity.

Captains and lieutenants drilled squads of twenty-five or more; majors drilled companies of one hundred men, or more; lieutenant-colonels drilled battalions of two hundred, or more; colonels drilled regiments of one thousand, or more; and, generals, brigades of two thousand, or more.

When these muster days, or drill days occurred, and the native was the possessor of a rifle, he was required to bring it to the muster-ground. If he had no gun he practiced the drill with a stick the size of a rifle. The guns used in those days were of the style known as "long-barrel, fullstock, single-trigger, flint-lock or scrape-fire."

The manual of arms is too lengthy to describe, and the evolution of the soldier can be imagined better than told. Under this old military system, among man}^ others, the following citizens rose at least to local distinction: Col. B. B. Edmonston, Col. Thos. Shoulders, Captain Elijah Kendall, Captain John Sherritt, Capt. Elisha Jacobs, Capt. Cox, and many others. Strange as this may seem in the light of military regulations of the present day, these musters created the spirit of patriotism that made itself felt in the Mexican and the Civil Wars.

It appears that under the first constitution of Indiana, there was a regiment of the Indiana militia in Dubois county known as the "43d Regiment." For nearly twenty 3'ears this regiment was in existence, but passed awa}^ with the gradual loss of interest in military affairs previous to the Mexican War.

Among the officers of this regiment were the men named below. The date of each man's commission is given. The commissions were signed by the various governors of Indiana:

Lieutenant Colonels

Born in Buncombe county, N. C, November 6, 1802 ; clerk of Dubois county for twenty-eight years: served also as associate judge, recorder, sheriff, representative, and in many other positions of trust and honor. He died, blind, at Jasper, Indiana, July 23,

Philip Conrad, ensign, lived on the "Buffalo Trace," in Columbia township, near the Orange county line. His remains lie buried, on a high hill, north of the railroad track, and just west of the Orange county line.

In addition to the Dubois county oflBcers in the 43d Regiment, Captain Hugh Redman and Ensign John Russell were in the 38th, and Captain John Harden and Ensign Joseph M. Kelso were in the 39th. Their military commissions bear date of December 13, 1822. Captain William Mc- Donald, and Captain Samuel Scott were in the 49th Regiment, and their commissions are dated August 25, 1824.

The "Pioneers' 43d Regiment" contains the names of men in Dubois county who did things up to 1840, and many prominent families in the northwestern part of Dubois county can recall the names of some of those pioneer soldiers. Practically all of its members were American pioneers, and some of the famil}- names are still with us.

The Rev. Joseph Kundeck, of Jasper, had a company of one hundred men. These he frequently commanded personally. They drilled on the public square at Jasper, or on the church lot at St. Joseph's Church. These men were uniformed and supplied with arms. William Burkhart was captain and Michael Reis was lieutenant. This was early in the fifties, before the Civil War.

The principal representation Dubois county had in the Mexican War, was in Company "E" of the "Fourth Indiana Foot Volunteers." About one-half of Company "E" were young men from the south half of the county. The company was organized in the month of May, 1847, at Rockport, by Capt. J. W. Crook. Frequently men when enlisting are careless about seeing that their home county is credited with their enlistment. Company "E" marched from Rockport to near Jeffersonville, a distance according to the original muster roll, of one hundred thirty-five miles. It arrived at Jeffersonville, June 8th, 1847. In 1848, when the company was mustered out, the roll showed fifty-seven officers and men.

Lieutenant James A. Graham and Lewis Biram Shivel}^ were the organizers of the men from Dubois county. C. C. Graham and Charles S. Finch were also lieutenants. John W. Crook, of Rockport, was the captain. The regiment was under the command of Col. Willis A. Gorman. It started for New Orleans, from New Albany, Indiana, in Jul}', 1847, after about one month's drilling. It did guard duty along the Rio Grande River until early in 1848. It then went to Vera Cruz and then to Pueblo. Here it remained for some time. The regiment had several skirmishes with Mexican guerillas and had a sharp fight at Huamantla. The regiment was mustered out July 20, 1S4S, at Madison, Indiana. A large number of those who returned were well known by many citizens now living in Dubois county.

In addition to the men named before, the following late citizens of Dubois count}' saw service in the Mexican War - Valentine Moessmer, of Jasper; Adam Sahm, of Jackson township; George F. Schurz (who was a merchant near Bretzville, and died May 17, 1871); Benjamin Owen, of Columbia township (who was first lieutenant of Company "I." 3Sth Indiana, and who was also a soldier in an Eastern Tennessee Union regiment); Henr}' Phillips, also of Columbia township, a soldier in the 3d Indiana; Anton Brelage, of Marion township, who was a member of Co. " C," 3d Indiana; Ex-County Surveyor Arthur Berry, of Ireland ; Robert M. Beaty, and Anzel Lilory. Fred. A. Neudeck, of Jasper, was a teamster in the Mexican War.

During the Civil War, the militia in Dubois county consisted of one thousand four hundred ninety-one men. There were seven hundred eighteen volunteers, but one hundred sixty-two were exempt from service through physical defects. There were six hundred ninetj' volunteers in the service credited to Dubois county. One thousand two hundred fifty-seven men in the county were subject to draft, if needed. It appears that there was, at that time, no one in the county conscientiously opposed to bearing arms. Bruno Buettner was provost marshal and Dr. Matthew Huber, surgeon; both of Jasper.

Dubois county did not support Abraham Lincoln for the presidency. In his first campaign he received three hundred one votes to thirteen hundred forty-seven for Stephen A. Douglas. Four years later Lincoln received two hundred six votes, while McClellan received fourteen hundred sixty-four votes. However, when the question of the preservation of the

Union was presented, the county's loyalty to the flag was soon apparent. The fall of Fort Sumter aroused the public and realizing that, in the event of war, southern Indiana might become the battle ground, the citizens of Dubois county early began the organization of "Home Guard" companies.

On April 20, 1861, a meeting was held at the court house, at Jasper, and steps were taken toward organizing a company. In a few days, sixtyfive men were enrolled as a company of "Home Guards." John Mehringer was captain; W. C. Adams, Stephen Jerger, and Dr. R. M. Welman were lieutenants; John Salb and August Litschgi were sergeants; and Romold Beck, C. W. DeBruler, A. Harter, and Rudolphus Smith were corporals. This was the beginning of what eventually became Company "K," of the 27th Indiana.

Meetings for the purpose of organizing "Home Guard" companies were held throughout the county, and the cause of the Union always had generous support. The "Ireland Home Guards" were organized May 4, 1861. Its officers were Arthur Berry, captain; William Hart, first lieutenant; and Harvey Green, second lieutenant. Benj. Dillon, James E. Brittain, W. B. Rose; and R. E. DeBruler were sergeants. Capt. A. Berry entered the services of the United States as a lieutenant with Co. " K," 27th Indiana. Many of the Mexican soldiers were in position to utilize the experiences gained in Mexico and their names frequently appeared in the roll of honor of the Civil War.

In the early days of the Civil War patriotic young men from Dubois county rushed to the nearest railroad station and river towns, and there enlisted, without even seeing that they were credited to their own county. Other counties thus get credit for their services. Frequently these volunteers were the flower of young manhood, the bravest of heart, and quickest of mind. It would be a pleasure indeed to record their names, but in many cases it cannot be done. Frequently the original "muster in" and "muster out" rolls fail to record whence they came, and thus they fall to the credit of the place of rendezvous, if to any place. These young men were making history, not writing it. One who knows the family names of Dubois county can easily recognize those who might be from this county, as he runs down the long army rolls, now musty and dim with age and slowly failing under the destructive hand of time. Again, any one familiar with the chirography of the soldier-citizens of Dubois county, has no trouble in recognizing the writing on these long rolls of honor. The writing appears a little bolder and more youthful than of later years, but the individuality is there too plain to be overlooked.

From 1848 up to 1873, Dubois county had but six townships, and since its greatest military record occurred during that period, to understand it properly and to give credit to whomsoever credit is due, it will be necessary to remember the civil divisions of the county as they then existed. There were six townships, namely, Columbia, Harbison, Bainbridge, Hall, Patoka, and Ferdinand, and their locations were as shown on the map adjoining.

The record made by Dubois county men will be taken up by regiments, as far as possible, following this miscellaneous list of Dubois county soldiers.

Among soldiers, more or less identified with Dubois county, who took part in the Civil War, in organizations containing but few menfrom Dubois county,

Captain Blume, of Hall township, mentioned before, was born September 19, 1831, in Germany. He entered the regular army of the United States, in 1854, and served five years, taking part in Indian fights in Nebraska, Kansas, Wyoming, and Dakota. He enlisted in the 4th Kentucky Cavalry, and was elected first lieutenant, and soon became captain. It is said he was the first Union man on the field at Chattanooga.

There were many citizens of Dubois county who served in the armies of European nations. Simon Birkle, of Jasper, was the possessor of a medal given him by the authorities of his country.

The "Haysville Home Guards" were organized in April, 1861, with forty-three members. Its ofiicers were Rev. J. F. St. Clair, captain; W. Gray, J. M. Markley, and T. Stalcup, lieutenants; Dr. Bratcher, E. E. Bruner, John Milburn, and Nat. Chattin, sergeants. From the "Haysville Home Guards" came the first volunteers for actual war. The first Dubois county volunteers in the United States service came from the northern part of the county, from along the "Buffalo Trace" in Columbia and Harbison townships, from Haysville, Portersville, and vicinity. Some men from Dubois county became members of Captain Lewis Brook's Company "C," of the 14th Indiana, organized at Loogootee, April 23, 1861, and mustered in June 7, 1861.

Others joined various companies of the 24th regiment. Dubois county was slow to realize the value of taking credit for its volunteers. Had proper care been taken there could have been a "Dubois count}- Regiment."

and sought their fortunes in western states; thus all trace of them is lost. The population of a county changes so much, in half a century, that it is impossible to tell accurately or mention all the regiments in which Dubois county had soldiers during the Civil War. However, among the regiments of Indiana cavalry and infantry containing Dubois county soldiers the following may be mentioned:

The Eighteenth Regiment

This regiment served from August 16, 1861, until August 28, 1865. Its services were rendered in Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, Virginia, and Georgia. It was in the fights at Pea Ridge, Elkhorn Tavern, Cotton Plant, Port Gibson, Champion Hills, Black River Bridge, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, Opequan, Fisher's Hill, and Cedar Creek.

Daniel Nicholson, of Columbia township, was a member of Company " E," of this regiment, and served from August 16, 1861, until August 18, 1864. He is credited to Martin county on the ofl&cial muster rolls. Granville Elkins was also a member of this company and served from July 14,

1864, until August 28, 1865. John Cobb and Wm. M. Cave were members, mustered in July 18, 1864. Cobb was mustered out August 28, 1865, but Cave died of wounds, at Cedar Creek, Georgia, November 20, 1864. Wm. Harned was a member of Company "H."

The Twenty-Second Regiment

1865. It saw service in Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, and the two Carolinas. It took part in the historic battles of Pea Ridge, Perryville, Stone River, Cbickamauga, Mission Ridge, Tunnel Hill, Resacca, Rome, Dallas, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Savannah, Averysboro, Bentonville, and numerous smaller engagements; certainly a brilliant record.

In Company "A" was Louis D. Mayer. Levi, Peter, and Bernard Chastain, of Columbia township, were members of Company "D" of this regiment from September 21, 1864, until July 5, 1865. Francis Buchta, of Harbison township, was a member of Company "H" from September 26,

1S64, until July 19, 1S65. Cass Davis was also a member of Compau}' "H." James Bateman, of Hall township, served in Company "I" from September 21, 1864, until May 26, 1865. James Collins, of Patoka township, served from September 21, 1864, until July 5, 1865, in Company "I." Mathias Kingel, of Jasper, was also a member of Company "I," from October 7, 1S64, until July 24, 1865.

The Twenty-Third Regiment

This regiment served from July 29, 1861, until July 23, 1S65. It saw service in Kentucky, Mississippi, Georgia, and the Carolinas. It was mustered in at New Albany and mustered out at Louisville. It participated in the battles of Fort Henry, Shiloh, luka, Thompson's Hill, Raymond, Champion Hills, Atlanta, and Bentonville; in the sieges of Corinth and Vicksburg, and in "Sherman's March to the Sea."

Corporal Samuel M. Nash served in Company "H" of this regiment from July 27, 1861, until July 23, 1865. Wilford Sanders, of Columbia township, was a member of Company "K," from July 29, 1861, until April

27, 1861, until July 23, 1865. John Waddle was also a member of Company "H." James Kellams, of Birdseye, was commissioned second lieutenant of Company "H," May r, 1865.

All of Company "G" of this regiment are credited to Floyd county, but the following men, and probably more, were from Dubois county: Sergeant George S. Kendall, James Tussey (killed). John Friedman, Conrad Bates, Wm. C. McMahel, Salem Curtis and James A. Denbo.

The Twenty-Fourth Regiment Or Battalion

This regiment was mustered in at Vincennes, July 31, 1861, and served until November 15, 1865. Alvin P. Hovey, later Governor Hovey, was its colonel. It served its country in Missouri, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, and Texas. It took part in the sieges of Corinth and Vicksburg, in the battles of Port Gibson, Champion Hills, Shiloh, Blakely, and others. Hovey became a brigadier general, and Major Spicely became colonel.

In Company "E," of this regiment, were several men from Dubois county. John M. Lemmon served as first and second lieutenant and on December 29, 1863, was commissioned captain. He was mustered out November 22, 1864. Adolphus Harter, of Jasper, was a member of the regimental band. Second-Lieut. Hiram McDonald, of Company "D," son of Allen McDonald, and grandson of William McDonald, the pioneer, was a member of this regiment. He was also orderly-sergeant of Company "H" of the same regiment. He was mustered out December 10, 1865. Eleven R. Huff, of Birdseye, was a member of Company "D." He was

Co. D. 24th Indiana Volunteers, son of Allen McDonald, and grandson of the pioneer, William McDonald. Born December 13, 1837. Enlisted in 1861, and served in the Civil War until December 10, 1865. Was also Orderly- Sergeant of Co. H, 24th Indiana Volunteers.

mustered out at Galveston, Texas, November 15, 1S65, and received his discharge at Indianapolis, December 6, 1865. Mr. Huff first enlisted in Company "H," 67th Indiana, November 23, 1864, as a recruit. Dr. Geo.

In Company "B" was Wm. T. Pinnick. In Capt. John M. Lemmon's Company "E" were the following men from Boone township: Corporal James M. Rose, Corporal George Hopkins, Waggoner John Haddock, Robert A. Brenton, Lafayette Brittain, John Breidenbaugh, Thos. L,. Brown, Wm. C. Cooper, John R. Dixon, John Edans, Corporal Thomas Harris, Samuel C. Harris, John Himsel, Harrison Howard, E. E. Inman, Benj. H. Kelso, Sergeant Jacob H. Lemmon, Corporal Shelby

J. Rudolph, Thomas Turner, Wm. H. Wood, Edward B. Wood, James A. Wood, George F. Dickson, Harrison Harbison (died at Baton Rouge, July 14, 1864), W. W. Eemmon, W. S. Lemmon, and Corporal C. W. Lemmon,

Capt. John M. Lemmon was born November 22, 1837, in Dubois county. His parents were pioneers from Kentucky and lived near Portersville. After the Civil War he made his home in Dubois county for many years, and died at Washington, Ind., March 27, 1909.

In Company "I" were John Meyer, Eleven R. Huff, John Himsel, George Himsel, Benj. A. Simmons, George Meyer, Wolfgang Meyer, Corporal John Straber, James Ballard, Corporal Peter Sendleweck, Michael Hacker, Robert J. Owen, Christian Senning, George W. Walker,- Enoch E. Inman, John H. Davis, and Sergeant James B. Freeman. Sergeant Freeman was also in Company "K," nth Indiana.

Levi Bridgewater was in Company "G." Robert D. Callahan, once of Jefferson township, was first lieutenant of Company "H." He was also in Company "K" of the 67th regiment.

According to his monument, Vincent Bolin, a Mexican soldier, was a member of this regiment. Napoleon B. McDonald was a member of Company "H." Egedias Zink was in Company "K," according to his monument. John Schnarr was a member of the 24th.

The Twenty-Fifth Regiment

This regiment was organized at Evansville on July 17, 1861, and mustered into service, for three years, at the same place, on August 19, 1861. It was engaged in Missouri, West Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, and the Carolinas. During its term of service this regiment participated in eighteen battles and skirmishes. It traveled 6,980 miles. The regiment participated in the attack on Fort Donelson and after the surrender occupied the fort. It took part in the battles of Shilob, Hatchie River, Jonesboro, Snake Creek Gap, Savannah, Rivers' Bridge, Bentonville, and others, and the sieges of Corinth and Atlanta. It was mustered out July 17, 1865, at Louisville. Among the Dubois county men in this regiment were Wm. Elkins (who was also a member of Company "I" of the 91st Indiana); David Milburn and Jerome B. Vowell, of Company "B;" Robert L. Scott, of Company "C;" Frank F. Kinchel, Vincent Bolin, Geo. Bolin, Henry Fangmeier, J. N. Morris, Fred. Millenkamp, Wm. Kinner, Wiley Smith, Wm. L. Wood, Wm. H. Wilson, Sylvester Ellis and Denton Sumner, of Company "E;" Wm. Thies, Joseph Fritz, Geo. Frick, Herman Dieckmann, Karl Burgdorf, Anthony Balch, Christ. Behrman, Peter Bamberger, Joseph Greener, Henry Prior, Herman Prior, Jacob Rohrschelb, Henry Steinecker, John G. Segers, Joseph Gasser, Joseph Greener (according to his monument); Sergeant Geo. W. Kessner, Herman Wamling, Fred Klausmeyer, and probably Wesley Bastell and Adam Buechlein, Jr , of Company "K."

The Twenty-Sixth Regiment

This regiment served from August 31, 1861, until January 15, 1866, in the states of Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Alabama, and under Generals Fremont, Grant, Heron, and Smith.

During the last year of its service, Samuel R. Henry, of Ireland, was a member of Company "A," and Napoleon B. Roach, of Hall township, was a member of Company "I."

From Company "F," John B. Farris, of Huntingburg, was mustered out January 15, 1866, as first sergeant, having entered as a private, August 30, 1861.

The Twenty-Seventh Regiment

"The Twenty-seventh Regiment was organized at Indianapolis on the 30th of August, 1861, and was mustered into service for three years, at the same place, on the 12th of September, 1861. Leaving the capital of Indiana on the 15th of September, it moved to Washington City, and in the following month was transferred to Banks' Army of the Shenandoah. During the winter the regiment was quartered in huts at Camp Halleck, near Frederick City, Maryland, whence it moved early in March, 1862, across the Potomac into the Shenandoah Valley. It marched into Winchester upon the evacuation of that place on the gth of March, and, just after the battle of Winchester Heights, joined in the pursuit of Jackson's defeated army. On the 23d of May, it was engaged in the battle of Front Royal and formed part of the column that made the famous retreat on the Strasburg road the following day towards Winchester, reaching Winchester that night. A furious battle was fought on the morning of the 25th, in which the Twenty-seventh participated. The brigade to which it was attached - Gordon's - withstood the assault of twenty-eight Confederate regiments for three-and-a-half hours, and repulsed them. An attempt to check a flank movement on the right, was gallantly seconded by the Twenty-seventh; but the Confederates had massed such a force that our army could not resist it longer, and was forced to fall back into the town, engaging the enemy in the public streets. The retreat beyond Winchester was safely conducted, and the regiment crossed the Potomac at Williamsport on the 26th of May.

"Soon after, the regiment again marched into the Valley, and from thence to Culpepper C. H., via Front Royal, where it became part of Banks' Division of Pope's Army of Virginia. On the gth of August, the regiment marched from Culpepper C. H. to Cedar Mountain, eight miles distant, and participated that day in the battle of Cedar Mountain. After this battle it was withdrawn to the northside of the Rappahannock, and after the Confederate army had forced its way through Thoroughfare Gap and across the Potomac, the regiment as part of the 12th Corps, joined in the Marj'land campaign. At the battle of Antietam, on the 17th of September, it was actively engaged, sustaining a heav)^ loss. After this engagement the regiment was placed on picket duty, the companies being stationed along the east bank of the Potomac, from Harper's Ferr}- to the mouth of Opequan creek. During the winter it moved to the vicinity of Fairfax Station and Stafford C. H., and was not actively engaged with the enemy until the campaign of 1863.

"Marching with the army of the Potomac across the Rappahannock, it participated in the great battle of Chancellorsville. On the 3d of May it was conspicuously engaged as part of the 12th Corps, suffering a severe loss in killed and wounded. It next proceeded northward in pursuit of the invading arni}^ of Lee, marching with the 1 2th Corps through Maryland and part of Pennsylvania to Gettysburg. In the decisive battle at this place, it bore a distinguished part, participating in the resistance to the grand assault of the Confederates on the 3d of July. The regiment in this engagnient sustained heavy losses. After the battle it followed the retreating enemy to the Potomac, after which it rested until SeptemV)er, when it was transferred to the West with the 12th Corps. Here it became a part of the 20th Corps, and was stationed at Tullahoma, Tennessee, during the autumn and winter following. A portion of the regiment re-enlisted at Tullahoma, Tennessee, on the 24th of January, 1864, and soon after proceeded to Indiana on veteran furlough. Returning to the field it joined Sherman's army in time to participate in the battle of Resaca, on the 15th of May. In a fair open fight in this engagement, the Twenty-seventh defeated the Thirty-second and Thirty-eighth Alabama regiments, killing and wounding a large number, and taking about one hundred prisoners, including the colonel of the Thirty-eighth Alabama. It also captured the battle-flag of that regiment. The loss to the Twentyseventh was sixty-eight killed and wounded. The regiment participated in the marching and in all the skirmishes, battles, and assaults of Sherman's army in its Atlanta campaign, and upon its conclusion moved with the army to Atlanta. On the 4th of November, 1864, the non-veterans were mustered out of service, and the veterans and remaining recruits were transferred to the Seventieth regiment. After the consolidation, the men of the old Twenty-seventh served with the Seventieth regiment in the campaign through Georgia and the Carolinas, and on the muster-out of that organization, were transferrrd to the Thirty-third regiment, in which they continued to serve until the 21st of July, 1865, when the Thirty-third was mustered out of service at Louisville, Kentucky. Returning home with that organization, the veterans and recruits of the Twenty-seventh were soon after finally discharged."

In the military history of Dubois county Company "K," of the 27th Regiment, deserves more than a passing notice. This Company was composed mostly of young men of German parentage. The three commissioned officers and at least ninety of the men could speak the German language. For that reason, German was mostly used in the every day conversation between members of the company. All could understand the English language and nearly all could speak English, for many were born in America. Company "K" was the first full company recruited in Dubois county for the Civil War. It was organized as a militia, or "Home Guard," company and frequently met to drill and otherwise perfect its organization. Some had been members of "Father Kundeck's Guards." In August, 1 86 1, the company voted to enter the United States service and soon afterwards went into camp at Jasper. This camp was called "Camp Edmonston," because it was upon the homestead of Col, B. B. Edmonston, who was an officer under the militia laws of Indiana, during its constitution of i8i6. The camp was one-eighth of a mile south of where, at present,

Stands Jasper College. At this camp, on August 5th, 1861, John Mehringer, then county auditor, and a veteran of the Mexican War, was elected captain. Dr. R. M. Welman was chosen first lieutenant and Stephen

Jerger, second lieutenant. Lieut. Jerger was count}' recorder, and had been re-elected, but refused to serve. The non-commissioned officers of the company were selected later.

On August 6th, 1861, the ladies of Jasper gave the company a farewell dinner on the Court House grounds. At this dinner a flag was presented to the company. It was made by the same ladies that served the dinner, among them being Miss Cecelia Benkert, Mrs. R. M. Welman, Mrs. John B. Melchoir, Mrs. John Mehringer, and Mrs. A. J. Strain. This flag became historic. It had been placed in worthy hands. After the flag of the 27th had been through two battles, on Pope's retreat, it was badly torn. When the 27th reached Washington, D. C, the regimental flag was sent back to Indianapolis and a requisition was made for a new flag. Before the new regimental flag arrived, the regiment was again ordered to the front. For want of a regimental flag. Flag of Co. k 27th Regiment, the regiment used the flag possessed b}^ Company "K," and as such carried it through the battle of Antietam, Maryland, September 17th, 1862.

Company "K" left Jasper on August gth, 1861, for Indianapolis. It reached Loogootee, by wagons, then went bj^ rail to Indianapolis, and arrived there August loth. It then became a part of the 27th, and was mustered into service September 12, 1861, with Silas Colgrove as colonel. It was mustered out November 4, 1864. Though Company "K" differed somewhat from the other companies in the regiment, it always commanded the respect of the other companies. There was never any doubt concerning its bravery, which may be seen by its loss ratio. Its men were always ready for duty. The battle loss of Company "K" is remarkable. Only one hundred two names were ever on its muster roll. Of these twenty were killed or mortally wounded in battle. This was the highest per cent of any company in the regiment, and only two other companies from Indiana, in any regiment, lost more. Company "B," 19th Indiana, lost twenty-five men out of one hundred fifteen, or 21 7 per cent; Company "H," 30th Indiana, lost twenty-two men out of one hundred three, or 21.3 percent. Next to this, from the whole state of Indiana stands Company "K," with a battle loss, of 19.6 per cent. The company also lost ten by disease, so that almost onethird of all who enlisted in the companj' gave their lives for the flag, a sacrifice not often surpassed by a single company, in modern warfare.

Company "K" also had forty -four different men wounded in battle. Several members were wounded twice, and one member was wounded three times, each time in a different battle. Of those wounded in battle two lost legs and two lost arms. Capt. Welman was wounded at Winchester, Va., May 25th, 1862, and Capt. Jerger succeeded him. After Capt. Welman was wounded he resigned and came home. He was mustered in as a surgeon of the 9th Cavalry May 18, 1864, and mustered out August 28, 1865, as a major. Capt. Jerger lost his right leg, at the battle of Chancellorsville, Va., while leading Company "K" in a charge upon the enemy.

Dr. R. M. Welman died at Jasper, February 14, 1884, and a monument is erected to his memory in Shiloh cemetery, where he lies buried. He was a man universally respected, at the time of his death, and the county lamented the loss of his professional services. He was a man of sterling integrity and unflinching devotion to his country and his friends. He was brave, courageous, and noble in his nature. His cordial manner and gentle nature are to this day recalled by those who knew him. Dr. Welman was a man of positive convictions, and no one ever doubted his sincerity. All respected him because he was open, fair, fearless, honest, and true to his convictions. He was a Mason, and a republican, and was often called upon by his party to represent it upon the ballots.

Lieut. Arthur Berry was a native of Mason county, Kentucky, and had been a Mexican soldier. He died November 26, 1875, in Pike county and his remains lie buried at Alford in that county. Before he died he was county surveyor of Dubois county and county superintendent of schools of Pike county. After resigning fram Co. "K," he became a member of Co. "F," Tenth Indiana Cavalry, and was commissary sergeant. Lemuel L. Kelso was second lieutenant of the same company. They were mustered out August 31, 1865.

Of all the members of Company "K" not more than a dozen are now known to be living. At the close of the war its members scattered to various parts of the world to seek their fortunes and await their rewards at the hand of time. They are slowly answering their last roll call while leading honorable lives and filling responsible positions in their old homes or in the land of their adoption.

The members of Company "K" who were citizens of Jasper a few years ago materially assisted in the erection of the handsome Soldiers' Monument that now stands upon the spot, in the public square, where the ladies of Jasper presented the flag, August 6, 1861.

The commissioned and non-commissioned officers of Company "K" were as follows: John Mehringer, captain, promoted to major of the 27th, before he was commissioned as captain. Dr. R. M. Welman, commissioned captain, August 30, 1861, wounded at Winchester; resigned September 30, 1862.

Stephen Jerger, commissioned lieutenant, August 30, 1861; promoted captain, October i, 1862; lost a leg at Chancellorsville; discharged August 9, 1863.

John Martin Haberle entered as a sergeant; promoted second lieutenant, January i, 1862; first lieutenant, October i, 1862; captain, January I, 1864; wounded at Gettysburg; mustered out, November 4, 1864.

Conrad Eckert entered the service as a drummer; went into the ranks; promoted to corporal; wounded at Cedar Mountain; discharged October 6, 1S62.

Julian Hoffer entered as a private; promoted to second lieutenant October I, 1862; wounded at Chancellorsville, May 3, 1863; died in July, 1863.

Eeander Jerger was a recruit; mustered in February 24, 1862; at once promoted to second lieutenant; promoted first lieutenant July i, 1864; and mustered out November 4, 1864.

When Company "K's" time expired the following soldiers from Dubois county became members of Company "G" of the 70th Indiana, under command of Col. Benjamin Harrison, afterwards President of the United States - Sergeant Frederick Gitter, Sergeant F. X. Sermersheim, Reinhart Rich (musician), John Ackerman, James Burton, Edward Duffey, Corporal August Donnermann, Celestine Eckert, Benj. F. Kemp, David B. Kemp, John H. Eansford, Jacob Mathias, Joseph Rice, Joseph Roelle, Geo. W. Stringer, Thos. S. Welden, Ransom H. Wallace, Anton Berger, and John E. Gardner. Some became members of Company "E," Thirty-third Indiana. Some of these Dubois county soldiers assisted in the making of two brigadier generals - Col. Mehringer and President Harrison.

Among the members of the regimental band of this regiment were George Friedman, Michael Jandebeur, Mathias Schmidt, Ferdinand Schumacher and Isidor Schumacher, all of Dubois county.

The 27th has two flags deposited with the state of Indiana. Their records read: (i) "National flag; silk; faded and nearly worn out; inscribed '27th Regt. Indiana Vols;' original staff gone; rough one improvised." (2) "Regimental flag; blue silk; much worn and torn; inscribed '27th Regt. Indiana Vols.;' original staff gone; rough one improvised."

Michael Jandebeur, of Huntingburg, a member of the 27th, was born April 18, 1826, in Aschaffenburg, Baiern, Germany. His career taken altogether is a remarkable one. His brother was prime minister of Baiern, and the author of numerous law books. Michael Jandebeur served four years in a European army, including the Rebellion of 184S. In 1S54, he came to America, and at the beginning of the Civil War enlisted as a musician in the regimental band of the 27th.

The Thirty-First Regiment

This regiment served from September 15, 1861, until December 8, 1865, in the states of Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and Texas. It took part in the sieges of Corinth and Atlanta, in the pursuits of Bragg, and of Hood, and in Rosecrans' campaign in Tennessee. George Boehn was in Company

Among the soldiers of this regiment was Nicholas Cox, of Hall township, who served from November 19, 1864, until his death at Nashville, June 4, 1865. He was a member of Company " G."

Frederick Tegmeier was a member of Company " I " from October 17, 1864, until June 21, 1865. Frederick Eahue, of Ferdinand, was a member of Company "I" from September 24, 1864, until his death at Jeffersonville, June 16, 1865. Other members of the company, from Ferdinand, were John and Andrew Madlon, who served from November 16, 1864, until October 17, 1865. Frank Bronim was also a member.

The Thirty-Second Regiment

This regiment was organized at Indianapolis and served from August 24, 1861, until December 4, 1865, when it was mustered out. It saw service in Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and Texas; in the siege of Corinth, pursuit of Bragg; in Rosecrans' campaign, and against Atlanta. Its residuary battalion saw service in Tennessee and Texas in 1864 and 1865.

The Thirty-Third Regiment

From its organization, at Indianapolis, September 16, 1861, until mustered out, July 21, 1865, this regiment saw service in Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia and in the Carolinas. It was in "Sherman's March to the Sea," and fought against Cumberland Gap and Atlanta.

In Company "E" of this regiment were veterans of Company " K," 27th Indiana, namely - John Ackerman, James Burton, Anton Berger (accidentally killed at Jasper, January 18, 1908); Corporal August Donner- mann, Edward Duffey, Celestine Eckert, John E. Gardner, Fred Gitter, Corporal John H. Lansford, Jacob Mathias, Reinhardt Rich, Joseph Roelle, Joseph Rice, Sergeant F. A. Serniersheim and George W. Stringer, Benjamin F. Kemp, and David B. Kemp. Some of these men were also members of Company " G," of General Harrison's 70th Regiment, and had been transferred to this regiment, out of which they were mustered July 21, 1865, at lyouisville. The 70th Regiment w^as mustered out of service at Washington City, June 8th, 1865.

The Thirty-Seventh Regiment

This regiment was organized at lyawrenceburg, and served from September 18, 1861, until October 27, 1864, when it was mustered out at Louisville. It saw service at the mouth of Salt river, along the Louisville and Nashville railroad, at Bowling Green, Nashville, Murfreesboro, Fayetteville, Huntsville, Tuscumbia, Athens, Chattanooga, and Stevenson. It was engaged in the fierce fight at Stone River, and participated in the Chattanooga campaign. It was in the fights at Chickamauga, Resaca, Dallas, Kenesaw Mountain, Chattahoochie river, and Peach-tree creek. It was in "Sherman's March to the Sea," and in the Carolinas, as far as Goldsboro. James Spencer, of Birdseye, was a member of Company B.

James J. Cunningham, now of Birdseye, enlisted as a musician in Company " H," October 18, 1861, and was transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps, January 15, 1864. On the muster roll he is credited to Decatur count5^

The Thirty-Eighth Regiment

This regiment was organized at New Albany and served from September 18, 1861, until July 15, 1865, when it was mustered out at Louisville. It was in the champaign against Bowling Green and Nashville, and made rapid marches to intercept Morgan's Cavalry. It took part in the battles of Perryville, Ky., Stone River, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, and Missionary Ridge. The regiment re-enlisted at Rossville, Georgia. It was engaged in the Atlanta campaign, including Jonesboro. It took part in the Georgia campaign, and in the Carolinas, participating in all its battles of note, including Bentonville. This regiment fought in sixteen engagements and lost in killed and wounded 579 men. It ranks next to the 27th in the number of men killed in battle. B. F. Scribner and D. F. Grifiin were its colonels.

Among Dubois county men in this regiment were Benjamin Owen, of Company "I," who entered September 18, 1861, and on September 30, 1864, was commissioned first lieutenant, and honorably discharged May 15, 1865. He has also a Mexican War record. Wm. H Green, of Boone township, was a member of Company "E." Henry Weisheit was a member of Company "C" during its last year of service. John Barnes, of Dubois, served with Company "C" during its last year. Washington Kellams was in Company "I," entering September i8, 1861. John Fillinger, of Marion township, was a member of the same company. Jonathan R. Brown and Jackson Goodman, of Hall township, enlisted in Company "E," October 11, 1861. John W. Jacobs served in Company "K," after October 24, 1864. Quinton Able, John Ingram, John H. Sollman, and Martin Kellams were also members of this company. In Company "I" was Joseph Prechtel, of Hall township. Henry Bradley, of Jeff erson township, became a member of Company "D," September 20, 1864. Martin B. Eckert, of Birdseye, was mustered in as a private of Company "K" on September iS, 1861, and on May i, 1865, was commissioned second lieutenant of his company. Wm. G. Rober.son, a first sergeant, Elijah Atkins, John W. King, John Nash, First Sergeant Samuel Shoulders (killed at Jonesboro), Wm. W. Shoulders, John Schnell, George W. Riggle, Henry C. Riggle, and Manuel Huff, were soldiers in Company "K." During the last year of its service, George Boyles, of Birdseye, was in Company "A;" so was Andrew Gearner, of Madison township, from September 2, 1862, until his discharge.

The Forty-Second Regiment

The 42d Regiment was organized by Colonel James G. Jones. It was mustered out July 21, 1865. It participated in the following campaigns: In 1861, in Kentucky; in 1862, in Kentucky and Tennessee, and in the pursuit of General Bragg; in 1863, in Rosecrans' campaign in Tennessee, and in 1864, against Atlanta, in pursuit of General Hood, and in " Sherman's March to the Sea." In 1865, it was in the campaigns through North and South Carolina.

This regiment participated in battles and skirmishes as follows: Wartrace, Perryville, Stone River, Elk River, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, Ringgold, Rocky Face Bridge, Resaca, Alatoona, Kenesaw, Chattahoochie, Peach-tree, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Savannah, Charlestown, Black River and Bentonville.

There were Dubois county soldiers in Company " H " of this regiment. They were mustered in with the regiment at " Camp Vandersburg," near Evansville, October 9, 1861.

The commissioned officers of Company " H " during the entire time of its service were as follows: Captains: James H. Bryant, Gideon R. Kellams, Allen Gentry, and Wm. W. Milner. First Lieutenants: G. R. Kel- lams, Adam Haas (of Jasper), William W. Miluer, and Joseph C. Nix. Second Lieutenants; Adam Haas, Allen Gentry, and James B. Payne (then of Jasper.)

The enlisted non-commissioned ofl&cers at the time of the company's enlistment were: First Sergeant, Joseph D. Armstrong. Sergeants, William R. Osborn, John Haas, William W. Milner, and James Roberts. Corporals, Stephen L,emond, Henry Flisherman, A. C. Haady, Joseph C. Nix, Allen Gentry, John Roberts, Charles Oskin, and Benjamin F. Miller. Musicians, Willis Niblack and William Hedspeth. Wagoner, Richard Stillwell.

Adam Haas, of Jasper, was commissioned first lieutenant March 4, 1863, and on March i, 1865, James B. Payne, later of Madison township, was commissioned second lieutenant. Among the soldiers in Company "H" were the following men: Willis Bolin, Ezekiel Beard, Albert Bolin, James Bolin, Robert L. Bolin (unassigned), Henry Castrup, Joseph R. Fisher, John Fisher, Wm. J. Fisher, Uriah Fisher, Henry Hunnefeld, Wm. Koch, Henry Kokemore, Peter N. Lemond, Jas. R. M. Lemond, Wm. H. Lemond, Corporal Steven I,emond, Reason B. Miller, Christian Martins, Jas. Miller, Adam M. Osborn, Sergeant Wm. R. Osborn, Sergeant John B. Osborn, Wm. F. Rothert, Corporal John F. Tieman and James Williams.

In Company "B" of this regiment were F. W. Rothert, Frederick Hemmer, Henry H. Katterbenry, Daniel Rauscher, Christian Rauscher, Jefferson Simmons, Wm. F. Songer, Henry Steinman, Henry Sunderman, John L,. Schmidt^ Wm. Winkenhoefer and Fred. Wibking

In Company "I" were Sergeant Benj. F. Clark, Josiah Colvin, Hiram Collins, Ivcvi Hale, Wm. Jones, John lyichlyter, Sergeant Daniel Milton (died, December 18, 1908), and Corporal Addison N. Thomas.

The Forty-Third Regiment

This regiment served from September, 1861, until June 14, 1865, in Kentucky, Mississippi, and Arkansas. During its last year of service Levi K. Ellis, once of Ellsworth, was a member of Company "E."

The Forty-Fourth Regiment

This regiment was organized at Fort Wayne, and nearly all Dubois county men that were members were recruits sent to it when it was re-organized in 1864. It was mustered out September 14, 1865. The regiment rendered services in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Mississippi. The last year's services were rendered in Eastern Tennessee.

In Company "D," during the last year of its enlistment were these men from Harbison township: Philip Baecher, Thos. Clements, Andrew Doerhoefer, Samuel Feagley, Wm. E. Hays, Ezekiel Hays, Richard Harbison, Francis Miller, Charles Miers, Rupert Naegele, John Refenier, Thos. Self, and John M. Turner.

The Forty-Ninth Regiment

This regiment was mustered in at Camp "Joe Holt," near Jeffersonville, November 21, 1861, and served until September 13, 1865. John W. Ray, James Keigwin, and James Leeper were its colonels. It was mustered out at Louisville. On December 13, 1861, it reached Bardstown, Kentucky, and went into camp of instruction. On the 12th of January, 1862, it started on the march for Cumberland Ford, arriving there on the 15th day of February, where it remained until June. While at that place the regiment was severely scourged bj' disease, losing by death a large number of its members. On the 14th of March, a part of the regiment was engaged in a skirmish at "Big Creek Gap," Tennessee, and on the 23d of March, in an ineffectual attempt to take Cumberland Gap. On the 12th of June it marched with Gen. Morgan's forces toward Cumberland Gap, and on the i8th it occupied the Gap, the Confederates having evacuated it the same day.

The regiment remained at Cumberland Gap until the night of the 17th of September, when the works were abandoned, the enemy having cut off the communication with the rear, preventing the garrison from obtaining its supplies. The Forty-ninth marched with Gen. Morgan's army on its retreat to the Ohio river through Eastern Kentucky. During the march the troops subsisted mostly upon green corn. After a march of sixteen days the regiment reached Greenupsburg, Kentucky, on the 3d of October, whence it moved to Oak Hill, Ohio. Here it was refitted, and in a few days started for western Virginia, going up the Kanawha as far as Coal Mouth. Returning from this expedition it embarked on transports at Point Pleasant on the 17th of November for Memphis, arriving there on the 30th of that month.

On the 19th of December, 1862, it embarked, with Sherman's army, on the expedition to Vicksburg, landing at Chickasaw Bayou on the evening of December 26th, and engaging in the five days' battle that followed. It lost fifty-six in killed and wounded. The attempt to storm the Confederate works being unsuccessful, the regiment re-embarked on transports and left

Chickasaw Bayou, on the 2d of January, 1S63, and proceeded to Milliken's Bend. From this place it started in steamers on the expedition against Arkansas Post, in the reduction of which place, on the nth of January, the Forty-ninth performed its part.

Returning to Young's Point, it assisted in digging the canal across the point, remaining in that vicinity until the 2d of April. It then moved with Grant's army in its march to the rear of Vicksburg, and on the ist of May participated in the battle of Port Gibson; the battle of Champion Hills, on the i6th of May; that at "Black River Bridge," on the 17th, and the siege of A'icksburg, including the assault on the enemy's works on the 22d of Ma)'. After the fall of Vicksburg the regiment marched to Jackson, taking part in the seven days fighting at that place and vicinity. Returning to Vicksburg, the Forty-ninth embarked on the loth of August for Port Hudson and from there proceeded to New Orleans, where it was assigned to the "Department of the Gulf." Moving to Berwick's Bay, it took part in the expedition up the Teche, going as far as Opelousas. In December it went to Texas, and at Indianola February 3, 1864, four officers and one hundred sixty-seven men re-enlisted. In April, 1864, it went to Louisiana to re-inforce Bank's arm5\ It reached Indiana, on veteran furlough, July 9, 1864. When the furlough expired it went into camp at Lexington, Kentucky, until it returned to Louisville to be mustered out.

An officer of Company "A" in the 49th was voted a medal of honor by Congress. The death of two privates of Company "I" are commemorated in bronze.

On the 27th of September, 1861, Company "A" was organized in the eastern part of Dubois county. The commissioned ofiicers of Company "A" during its services were: Captains, Arthur J. Hawhee (who was promoted major and then lieutenant colonel of the 49th) and James C. McConahay. Its first lieutenants were Thomas A. Fleming, James C. McConahay, George W. Christopher, and William W. Kendall. Its second lieutenants were James C. McConahaj', George W. Christopher, Jeremiah Crook, and Allen H. Young.

The enlisted men of Company "A" were as follows: First Sergeant George W. Christopher. Sergeants: Jeremiah Crook, Allen H. Young, George F. Carter (died February 7, 1863) and Elisha C. Pace. Corporals: William W. Kendall, John Chorice, Jacob Sillings, John F. Patterson, David S. Benham, John M. Denbo, Nathan P. Gilliatt, and Robert Parsons Musicians: Harry, Jesse and George W. Stroud. Wagoner: Joseph Denbo. The muster roll does not give the residences of all the privates, but so far as known the following men were from Dubois county: William H. Buford, Sergeant John M. Benham, Dyar D. Burton, Corporal George Cox, John Chorice, William Cox, John Cox, Jr., William B. Curtis (died April 4, 1864), Stephen Edwards (died at Millikins Bend, March 23, 1863), Wiley Edwards, David Edwards (died November 22,

1S63), Sergeant James M. Ellis, James W. Ellis, Corporal Jefferson Flick, Corporal Samuel B. Gilliatt, William C. Goodman, Levi M. Grant, Louis Hawhee, Corporal Allen A. Hatfield, Andrew J. Hollowell, Thomas Jones, Corporal John W. Kellams, John W. King (died at Cumberland Gap, August 15, 1863), John W. Mason, James Mason, Green C. Mason (killed at Baker's Creek, Mississippi, May 16, 1863), Samuel H. H. Mavity, Marquis W. Maxwell, John Miles, George W. Nelson, Thomas J. Nolan (also of the First Wisconsin Battery), John Pollard, David J. Pruitt (died at Cumberland Ford, April 7, 1862), Shelby Pruitt, Alvadez Reynolds, Bluford Reynolds, James S. Roberts (died at home, January 6, 1862), Corporal William F. Robertson, Hiram K. Ruth (died at Cumberland Ford, March 3, 1862), Allen T. Trusty, Sergeant James W. Trusty, James M. Andrews, George Conrad, Pharaoh Frentress, Peter F. Gyger, Nicholas Hatter, William Morgan, Martin Meyer, Samuel K. Nelson, Robert W. Potts, John Siefert, John Parsons, Thomas W. Black, Conrad Geier, Thomas Kellams, John Kellams, Thomas Jones, Robert Parsons, John Siefert, Michael Weber, and Leander West. There were in all one hundred forty men in Compan}^ "A." Twenty-three, officers and men, were lost.

On June 18, 1863, William W. Kendall was commissioned first lieutenant by Governor O. P. Morton. He was in command of the company at Louisville, when it was mustered out. Lieutenant Jeremiah Crook died August 13, 1863. Jeffersonville got credit for Company "A." The original "muster in" roll of the company shows name after name that appears to come from Dubois county, but are not credited to the county. Company "A" was re-organized at Indianola, Texas, February 3, 1864, with James C. McConahay as captain.

Lieutenant W. W. Kendall, of Company "A," was a typical soldier, one who knew no fear and no word but duty. He was a veteran volunteer and a military conductor on the L. F. & L. railroad. In February, 1894, Congress presented a medal to Lieutenant Kendall. It was of bronze. About ten years later Congress recalled the bronze medal and in its place presented to him a gold medal in May, 1905. It is an artistic token, handsomely encased, of beautiful design, of intrinsic worth and value, and a badge of honor worthily bestowed. Later, by a third resolution of Congress, the bronze medal was returned to him; thus he has two medals, but can wear only one at a time. lyieutenant Kendall is a member of the " Medal of Honor I^egion," one of the most select military organizations in America. In the records of the United States government concerning the engagement at "Black River Bridge," Col. James Keigwin of the Forty-ninth Regiment, after recording the fact that Captain McConahay, of Company "A," fell wounded, says:

After Captain McConahay fell, Sergt. William Wesley Kendall, who is one of the bravest of the brave, and always proved himself such in every engagement, led the company in the fight, and was one of the first in the works. I would recommend him to the commanding general for promotion for the gallant conduct he has displayed in every skirmish and battle the regiment has been engaged in since its organization.

Captain McConahay was from Jasper, being a teacher when he enlisted. He recovered from his wounds, and died a few years ago at Washington City.

In Company "E" were Jefferson Sketo, Jacob Hays, Jas. A. Gardner, Thomas Jeffers, and Albert Clark. Clark's home was at Jasper. He died September 9, 1862. Thomas J. Dugan was second lieutenant of this company.

In Company "G" were corporal Martin Mickler, corporal Edward W. Moore (died at Vicksburg, July 19, 1863.) William Andrews, Samuel Andrews (died at Bardstown, May 10, 1862.) Bazil B. Decker (died at Chickasaw Bayou, December 21, 1862.) William H. Innian, Eeroy T. Inman (died at Cumberland Ford. April 20, 1862.) Benj. Kesterson (died at Cumberland Ford, April 3, 1862.) David S. Morgan, Thomas Pinnick, Robert W. Potts (also of Co. "A"), Jesse W. Potts, John W. Simmons.

Company "I" was oganized in Hall and Columbia townships, in the neighborhood of Celestine. It elected ofl&cers at Jasper, November 4, 1861, and seventeen days later was mustered in as Company "I" of the 49th Indiana, near Jeffersonville. Its first officers were, - Capt. John J. Alles; first lieutenant. Dr. John F. B. Widmer; second lieutenant, Edward Buchart. On November 5, 1861, this company was entertained at the Indiana Hotel, at Jasper, and was addressed by the Rev. A. J. Strain. The company went to Jeffersonville by the way of Eoogootee.

The commissioned officers of Company "I" during its service were: John J. Alles, captain. Its lieutenants were Dr. John F. B. Widmer (who was promoted assistant surgeon of the 49th) and Augustus H. Letourmy. Its second lieutenants were Ed. Buchart, Augustus H. Letourmy, and Amasa P. Niles.

Capt. John J. Alles, of Company "I," belongs to a family of military men. He was born in Prussia, April 23, 1824. He took part in fourteen battles, and was wounded by a shell at Vicksburg. Before the Civil War he had been in a military expedition to Cuba.

The enlisted men of Company "I" were as follows: First Sergeant Augustus H. Ivetourmy. Sergeants: Henry Shoulder, Wm. G. Wolff, Henry Schnell, and Amasa P. Niles. Corporals: Thomas H. Hill, John H. Huffman, David Spielmeier, Wm. Gasser, Noah Whaley, Arthur Sanders, George Mayr, and John Klem. Musicians: Michael Durlauf, Sr. (of Jasper) and Henry Heil. Wagoner: Joseph Bates. He became a sergeant. Michael Durlauf, Sr., was an expert snare drummer, one of the best in the Union Army. The muster roll does not give the residences of all the private soldiers, but so far as known the following men were from Dubois county, - Joseph Bates, Jeremiah Black, Xavier Burkett, Louis Brang, John Kolb, (died at Carrolton, La., August 19, 1863), John R. Conner (died at JefTer.

(wounded). Sergeant Frederick Hoffman, Michael Hass (died at London, Ky., April 7, 1862), Anthony Kaup, Corporal John Kempf; John and Nicholas Kremer, both killed at Champion Hills, May 16, 1863; death scene is commemorated on front plate of Soldiers' monument at Jasper. It is not reported where they were buried. Francis Kreger, Bernhardt Kramer (died at Carrolton, La., October 11, 1863), George Laudner (killed at Chickasaw Bluffs, December 28, 1862), Corporal Michael Liesmann, Francis Mathias, George McMickle, Joseph Mathias, Allen McCune (died at Bardstown, Ky., in 1862), Corporal John McCarty, John R. Mickler, Ferdinand Moerder (died at Bardstown, June 30, 1862), Corporal Jacob Miller, Sr., Jacob Miller, Jr., Joseph Miller (drowned at Ironton, Ohio, November 19, 1862), Timothy Nolan, Anton Oxenbauer, Rochus Reusz, William Sanders (died at Vicksburg, July 20, 1863), Jeremiah Sanders, James E. Sanders, John Siening, Henry Sermersheim, Anton Schneider, John Spielmeier, Charles Seller, John Seifert (transferred to Company "A"), Henry Stratman, Jos. Sprauer, Wm. Waddle, Francis

Co. I, 49th Indiana Volunteers. Elected captain November 4, 1861, at Jasper, Ind., and served during the war. Mustered into service November 21, 1861. Capt. Alles served many years as trustee of Hall township and as county commissioner of Dubois County.

The Fifty-Second Regiment

This regiment served from February i, 1862, until September 10, 1865. Many members re-enlisted February 27, 1864, at Canton, Mississippi. Some were temporarily assigned to the Eighty-ninth Indiana. The 52d fought in Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri, and Alabama.

In Company "D," of this regiment, was Bedford Phillips, of Columbia township, a veteran, who served in Company "F," of the Fiftieth Indiana from November i, 1S61, until he became a member of this regiment, from which he was mustered out June 4, 1865.

The Fifty-Third Regiment

This regiment was organized at New Albany, in January, 1862. Recruits of the Sixty-second regiment, then organizing at Rockport, were added to it and the regiment was mustered in February 26, 1861, with Walter O. Gresham as colonel and William Jones, of the Sixtysecond, as lieutenant colonel. It guarded prisoners for one month at Indianapolis. It was sent to Missouri and then to Tennessee, and joined in the siege of Corinth. It was in the battle of Hatchie and charged the Confederates through a burning bridge. It took part in the sieges of Vicksburg and Atlanta. Many of its members re-enlisted at Hebron, Mississippi. It took part in all the battles and skirmishes of the Atlanta campaign. It took part in the battles of Nickajack creek, Peach Tree creek, and Kenesaw Mountain, and in the march to Savannah, through the Carolinas, to Goldsboro. It was mustered out at Louisville, July 21, 1865.

Company "F" started out with eighty-three men and received many recruits during its service. The original enlistment of Company "F" contained several men from Dubois county. The officers of Company "F" were as follows: Captain Alfred H. McCoy (resigned December 3, 1862), Lewis Biram Shively, of Huntingburg, was commissioned captain, December 4, 1862. He was killed at Atlanta, July 22, 1864. Henry Duncan then became captain, and was promoted major. Lieut. Thomas N. Robertson then became captain. Among the enlisted men from Dubois county were Thomas N. Robertson, first sergeant, who became captain, Sergeant John N. Bristow; James F. Bryant and Thos. W. Howard, of Haysville; Richard Faunderhafer, of Huntingburg, killed at Big Shanty, Georgia, June 17, 1864; Wm. J. Henry, Sergeant John H Jackson, Joseph Miles, Anton Gotschenck, James W. Mayo, John Mayo, and C. Vonderhofen.

Captain Lewis Biram Shively, of this company, had seen service in the Mexican War, and was a brave soldier. His home was at Huntingburg. In 1847, when men were needed for the Mexican War, Capt. Shively, then only twenty-two years old, with others in Dubois and Spencer counties, organized a company commanded by Capt. Crook, of Rockport, and went to Mexico, under Gen. Jos. Lane. In the Civil War, Capt. Shively recruited Co. F, 53d Indiana Volunteer Infantr)', and was, in time, made captain. He was in many of the bloody battles before Atlanta, where he was killed, at the head of his company. He lies in an unknown grave. His remains could not be identified, having been exposed to the sun for three days before burial. He was a son of Rev. Jacob Banta Shively, and Anna Shively, born June 7, 1825.

In Company "I" were Dr. G. P. Williams, sergeant, and also Benj. F. Whittinghill, of Columbia township. Sergeant Williams enlisted in Company "I." His service, however, was short lived, for at the end of six months, greatly to his disappointment, he was discharged by reason of sickness.

The Fifty-Eighth Regiment

The Fifty-eighth Indiana was mustered in, as a regiment, December 17, 1861, and mustered out July 25, 1865. The regiment was organized by Col. Andrew Lewis. This regiment participated in the following cam. paigns: In 1862, in Tennessee and Kentucky, the siege of Corinth, and in the pursuit of Bragg. In 1863, Rosecrans' campaign in Tennessee, the relief of Chattanooga, and in the campaign in east Tennessee. In 1864, against Atlanta and in "Sherman's march to the Sea." In 1865, it served in the two Carolinas.

In Company "C" were Sergeant Albert H. Stewart, mustered out first sergeant, July 25, 1865. Corporal Nemon Green, who died at Corinth, Miss., June 3, 1862. Corporal Jonas Robinson, a veteran, mustered out as sergeant. Albert R. Woods (a musician), Thornton C. Botkins, John G. Crozier, Robert Chew (killed at Stone river), Joseph Chew, Thos. P. Dickson, Robert Dickson, missing in action at Chickamauga (a head-stone bears his name in the National Cemetery, at Chickamauga), Aaron Green (killed at Chickamauga), Wm. Q. Green (died at Corinth, Miss.), Undsay Holder (killed at Chickamauga), Sergeant Ezekiel S. Hadlock, Corporal John B. Hadlock, Wm. A. King (died at Murfreesboro, Tenn.), and Henry Trusty, killed at Stone river, December 31, 1862.

The Dubois county members of Company "E" (sharpshooters) came from the " Irish Settlement " at Ireland, and many were sons of the original settlers. On October 11, 1861, the night before they left to join their regiment, the citizens of Ireland gave them a banquet. The company was mustered in at Princeton, November 12, 1861. The officers of Company " E " during its service were as follows: Captains - Daniel J. Banta, Asbury H. Alexander, George W. Hill, and Jacob E. Voorhees. The first lieutenants were Asbury H. Alexander, George W. Hill, Jacob E. Voorhees, and Dr. William R. McMahan. Its second lieutenants were Jacob E. Voorhees, Francis B. Blackford, George W. Hill, William R. McMahan, and Arthur Mouser. Lieutenant Blackford was killed at the battle of Stone river. On the day the company was mustered in these men were the non-commissioned officers: Sergeants, John P. Norman, Albert G. Austin, Charles O. Glezen, William R. McMahan, and Francis B. Blackford. The corporals were Gilbert Armstrong, Benjamin Dillon, William Mathews, Arthur Mouser, John B. Brenton, Enoch M. Austin, Columbus N. Lemmons, and Robert Stewart. Hamilton W. Glezen was a drummer and Thomas Houston Green a fifer . The company ' s wagoner was Abraham Baits. Among the sharpshooters enlisted appear these names: Caleb Andrews, Florence Anstett, Jabez Art, Jerry Alexander, William H. H. Botkins, Thomas Beadles, Michael G. Bussey, Francis M. Boyles, Henry K. Brenton, Jesse C. Corn, Charles Cavender, Newton Cavender, Edward Cook, Samuel H. Carr, John R. Condiff, John W. Dickson, Joshua C. Duke, Madison A. Green, Aslier M. Green, Robert Green, Patrick Galleger, George W. Hill, Valentine E. Hobbs, Sylvanus W. Hurst, Charles L. Hollon, James Hollon, Alfred Haskins, Enoch Inman, Willis T. Inman, Thomas C. Johnson, William N. Kelso, Benjamin C. Kelso, John B. Nelson, William Nance, Tennessee Pirtle, Thomas J. M. Rose, John Urich, Adam

Miller, Obediah Main, Louis Main, William Main and Milroy Robertson. These men saw considerable hard service. Twenty-four men out of all who served in Company " E " were lost by death.

Charles ly. HoUon, Thomas Houston Green, Gilbert Armstrong, and William Matthews became sergeants. Robert Green died at Evansville, May i6, 1862. John B. Nelson died, at home, in February, 1865. Thos. J. M. Rose became a member of the Marine Brigade. The services rendered by Sergeant John P. Norman, at Stone river, if properly received at the time, would have won for him a commission.

The Fifty-Ninth Regiment

This regiment was organized at Gosport, for three years' service. It was mustered in February 11, 1862, and out July 17, 1865. Its services were rendered in Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, and in the Carolinas. This regiment has a hard-service record; out of about 1,700 men, its killed, wounded, missing, and lost amounted to 793. It traveled 13,659 miles.

Joseph Bird, of Huntingburg, was second lieutenant of Company " F " and in the same company were Ephraim Overbee, of Ireland, a veteran, and Dr. J. S. Faulkner, of Birdseye.

The Sixtieth Regiment

This regiment was organized at Evansville under command of Col. Richard Owen, in March, 1862, and was mustered out on March 21, 1865. It served in Kentucky, in the expeditions against Vicksburg; up Red river, and in Louisiana and Texas.

The Sixty-Fifth Regiment

This regiment was mustered in at Evansville (except Company " K") in August, 1862, with John W. Foster as its colonel. Company " K, " of Dubois county, was mustered in September 10, 1862, and joined the regiment in the field in Kentucky. In April, 1863, the regiment was mounted, by order of General Burnside. At Mulberry Gap, Company " K," numbering only forty-five men, expelled a whole Confederate regiment in a night attack. The regiment took part in engagements at Madisonville, Vanderburg, Dixon, Blountsville, Rheatown, Bristol, Walker's Ford, Bean Station, Powder Spring Gap, Skagg's Mill, and Dandridge. In April, 1864, the regiment was dismounted. It took part in the battle of

Resaca, and in all the skirmishes and battles leading up to the capture of Atlanta. It took part in the pursuit of Hood, in the battles of Columbia, Franklin, Nashville, and Fort Anderson. It was mustered out at Greensboro, June 22, 1865.

Lieutenant Redman F. Laswell, of Huntingburg, was transferred to Company "I," of the 120th Indiana, June 20, 1865, of which company he became captain July i, 1865, and was mustered out December 15, 1865.

First sergeant - Robert H. Walter. Sergeants - Joseph Fisher, Wm. M. Anderson, Redman T. Laswell, and Martin L. Patterson. Sergeant Patterson was from Haysville and was killed by guerillas in Rhea county, Tennessee, January 28, 1864.

Corporals - Louis M. Vowell (died at Madisonville, Ky., December 21, 1862), Peter Huffman, and Albert Beck, Geo. H. Cisil, Burr Mosby (a sergeant), John L. Potts, Raymond Ferrebach, and Geo. C. Green; Wm. L. Goss, of Haysville, was a musician, Robert J. Bailey, of Haysville, was the wagoner.

Privates - Andrew Able, Corporal John Apple, Thomas Beare, died at Knoxville, Tennessee, February 15, 1864; Frederick Beck, of Ludlow (now Kellerville), died at Woodburn.Ky., February 14, 1865; Wm. Bradley, John Bristo, John Baecher, John Borman (corporal); Wm. Chatten, Enoch B, Cooper, Elvin Damewood, a corporal, Wm. Davis, transferred to Relief Corps; John Dyer, John Edens, John E. Ellis, Geo. W. Gasaway, of Portersville, killed at Pumpkin Vine creek, May 28, 1864; John Graves; George Hagen, died in Georgia, July 21, 1864; Levi S. Hanger, died in Andersonville prison, August i, 1862; Benj. F. Harned; Geo. Harmon, died at Knoxville, Tennessee, March 23, 1864; Conrad Hoffman; August Klosterman, of Huntingburg, died at home, November 13, 1864; Henry Landgrebe, W^m. J. Lansford, Wm. J. Lawrence; John Loudner, died at Marietta, Georgia, July 26, 1864; Joseph Lobby, of Jasper, died at Knoxville,

Tennessee, December 12, 1863; John Leppold, Conrad Mader, Geo. Meyer, Daniel Mangold, Jonathan Milburn, died in Andersonville prison, August 6, 1864; James K. Mynett, of Haysville, was transferred to Relief Corps; John McCarty, Francis McElroy, Julius Nix, Charles Osborn, Fred H. Poetker, a corporal; Henry Rudolph, of Portersville, died of wounds, February 22, 1864; Wm. Roettger, Frederick Simmons, Henry Sumner, died at Madisonville, Ky., May 24, 1863; Jos. Schoecker, George Teufel, died at Woodbury, Ky., May 24, 1863; Philip Wisebach; Wm. H. Wood, died at Henderson, Ky., January 28, 1863; Henry Wiseman; and Jonathan Wineinger, a corporal. There were some unassigned recruits whose residences were not given. Some of them may have been from Dubois county. Out of all men in the company, twenty-four died in the service. George Meyer, of this company, was in Ford's Theatre on the night Abraham lyincoln was assassinated.

The Sixty-Sixth Regiment

This regiment was recruited at Camp Noble, near New Albany, and was mustered in August 19, 1862. Gen. I,ew Wallace was its provisional colonel. It was mustered out at Washington, June 3, 1865. Some of its members joined the 59th regiment. This regiment rendered service in Kentucky, where many members were captured. It also rendered service in Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, saw heavy fighting about Atlanta, and took part in "Sherman's march to the Sea."

The Seventy-Third Regiment

In Company "D" was Primley Senica, of Jefferson township, who entered as a corporal, and was wounded at Stone river. He was also second lieutenant Company " E, " 12th Cavalry (127 regiment.)

The Seventy-Fourth Regiment

This was a Fort Wayne regiment enlisted August 21, 1862, for three years. Its services were rendered in Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and in the Carolinas. It was in the pursuit of Bragg, Rosecrans' campaign, the relief of Chattanooga, the siege of Atlanta, and " Sherman's march to the Sea."

In Company " D" were James A. McWilliams, of Hall township, John Rackriegel and Francis Buechler, of Haysville. These were also in Company " D," 22d Indiana.

The Eightieth Regiment

The regiment was organized at Princeton. It was mustered in September 5, 1S62, and served until June 22, 1S65. It participated in the pursuit of Generals Bragg and Hood, in the fights around Atlanta and Wilmington, and also saw service in Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina.

In Company " B " were Gabriel Dickens and Albert Mosier, who were transferred to the 129th Indiana. John A. Evans, of Columbia township, was also a member.

The Eighty-First Regiment

This was a New Albany regiment mustered in August 29, 1862, and served until June 13, 1865. It was in the battles of Stone river, Liberty Gap, Chickamauga, Resasca, Dallas, Rocky Face, Kingston, Bald Knob, Kenesaw, Marietta, Jonesboro, Lovejoys, siege of Atlanta, etc.

In Company "D" was Sergeant James A. Hughes, of Jefferson township; in Company "G" were Anthony' King and J. B. Haven, and in Company "H" was James Riggle, Sr., of Kyana. In Company " K" served Harding M. Chewning, of Jackson township.

The Ninety-First Regiment

This regiment was recruited from the counties about Evansville, It rendezvoused at Evansville. It was mustered in October i, 1862, as a battalion, containing seven companies. John Mehringer, of Jasper, was its colonel. Additions were made to the battalion until the regiment was complete. The regiment rendered service in Kentucky, East Tennessee, against Atlanta, against Wilmington, in the pursuit of Hood, and in North Carolina. It was in the fight at Pine Mountain, New Hope Church, Kenesaw Mountain, Decatur, Peach Tree creek, Atlanta, Utoy creek. Franklin, and Nashville.

General Mehringer was born in Germany, in 1826, came to America when a child and settled at Jasper, where he worked at his trade - that of a "ship-carpenter." When the Mexican War began he enlisted in Company "E," Fourth Indiana Foot Volunteers, as a private. He took part in the battle of Pueblo. On June 20, 1848, he was honorably discharged at Madison, Indiana. A few years later he was elected sheriff of Dubois county, and later, auditor of the county.

He entered the Civil War as captain of Company "K," 27th regiment. He never was commissioned captain, being immediately promoted to the rank of major, and later was commissioned as colonel of the 91st by Governor Morton. On March 13, 1865, Colonel Mehringer was commissioned a brevet brigadier general.

As colonel of the gist regiment Col. Mehringer was in command of the third brigade of the twentythird army corps in the Atlanta campaign, and in the Tennessee campaign against General Hood. He was honorably discharged at Salisbury, N. C, June 26, 1865. At that time the privates and non-commissioned officers in his command presented to him a handsome gold mounted jeweled sword, which with its trappings cost one thousand dollars. It bears appropriate inscriptions. General Mehringer was accidentally killed, at Louisville, October 22, 1906. His remains are at rest in St. Joseph's cemetery, at Jasper.

The Ninety-Third Regiment

This regiment rendezvoused at Madison, and was mustered into the service in the month of September and October, 1862. It took part in the engagement at Jackson, Mississippi, in the siege of Vicksburg, in the battle of Nashville and the attack at Mobile. It was mustered out at Memphis August 10, 1865. The 93d traveled 7,432 miles, in the states of Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, etc.

In Company "G" were Lieut. James K. P. Connor, Sergeant Reuben F. Bates, Corporal Francis M. Sanders, Corporal David I. Conley (died at Chickasaw Springs, Miss., April 9, 1863), Corporal James F. Boyles, Michael Chanley, James C. Damron, Cornelius Anspach (died at home February 28, 1864), Wm. H. Andry, John Andry (died at Lagrange, Tennessee, January 13, 1863), John H. Boyles, Geo. W. Bradley, Jos. W. Garland (died at Memphis, Tenn., February 25, 1864), Daniel N. King, Martin C. Kellems (died in Columbia prison, S. C), Jos. W. Lindsey, Milton Waddle, Wilford Waddle, and John R. Cazee, all of Dubois county.

In Company "H" were Alfred M. Williams, Theopholus Spurlock, Thos. E. Moore, Joshua Pruitt, Abraham Dewitt, Solomon F. Dewitt, and Lieut. Wesley Shoulders.

The Ninety-Seventh Regiment

This regiment served in Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, and in the Carolinas. It fought against Vicksburg and Atlanta, for the relief of Chattanooga, and marched with Sherman to the Sea. It served from September 20, 1862, until June 9, 1865.

In Company "G" were Josephus Peyton and Nelson Roberts, of Columbia township. Sergeant Thos. Simmons died at Lagrange, Tenn., February 15, 1863.

The One Hundred Seventeenth Regiment The One Hundred Twenty-Fifth Regiment

This regiment was known as the Tenth Cavalry. Its fighting was done in Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi, in the years 1864 and 1865. It took part in the pursuit of Hood and against Mobile. It was mustered in February 2, 1864, for three years, but was mustered out August 31, 1S65. Its first camp of rendezvous was at Vincennes; its second at Columbus. This cavalry fought in the battle of Pulaski, September 28, 1864. Part of it fought at Decatur, Nashville, Little Harpeth, Reynold's Hill, and Sugar creek. Part of the regiment was engaged in the battles of Flint River, Indian creek, Courtland, and Mount Hope. It lost several men by the explosion of the steamer Sultana and also by a railroad collision. It was mustered out at Vicksburg, Mississippi.

In Company "F" were Sergeant L. L. Kelso, Samuel H. Carr, John Daffron and Henry H. C. McDonald, Wm. Burrall, Chas. Osborn (died at Cairo, 111., May 6, 1865), John Pitman, and James A. Woods.

Company "M," of this regiment, was in charge of Dubois county men. Morman Fisher was captain, and Wm. F. Kemp was lieutenant. (Lieut. W. F. Kemp died March 16, 1909, near Huntingburg.) Their commissions were dated March 8, 1864, and they served with the regiment until mustered out. In Company "M" were the following men from Dubois county:

Capt. Morman Fisher was born in Dubois county, December 25, 1833. His father, Wm. Fisher, was a soldier in the Indian Wars. Capt. Fisher organized Company "M" and served with it until the close of the war. After the war he filled various public positions in Dubois county, including two terms as state representative.

The One Hundred Thirty-First Regiment

This regiment was known as the Thirteenth Cavalry, and was the last cavalry organization raised in the state. It was mustered into service April 29, 1864, under Col. G. M. L. Johnson. It defended Huntsville, Alabama. Some of the companies were not mounted, and as infantry participated in the battle of Nashville. It took part against Mobile. It also took part in a raid of eight hundred miles through Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi. It was mustered out at Vicksburg, November 18, 1865. Col. Johnson became a brevet brigadier general.

The One Hundred Forty-Third Regiment

This regiment served from February 2 1, 1865, until October 17, 1865, under Col. John F. Grill, of Evansville. Its services were rendered principally in Tennessee.

Company "E" was practically a Dubois county compan5\ Its officers were Captain Philip P. Guckes, first lieutenants Leander Jerger and Adolph Harter, second lieutenants Adolph Harter and George Friedman, all of Jasper.

of Evansville, and Peter Ullmer, of Mariah Hill, were the only members of this company that were not from Dubois county . Here is the company ' s muster roll:

In Company "K" were Larkin S. Allen, Nathaniel Bailey, Reuben Brown, John Bauer, Byron Garland (died at Murfreesboro, March 19, J865), Thompson Garland, John M. Gowens (died at Murfreesboro, Tenn.,

March 23, 1865), David Graham (died at Murfreesboro, May 17, 1865), Lero}- T, Harbison, Isaac Harmon, Wilson Hobbs, Jackson Hall, John S. Jacobs, Chas. W. Jacobs, Isaac Leonard, John Rudolph (died at Murfreesboro, May 29, 1865), Robert McMahel, Morgan Rodgers (died at Murfreesboro, March 26, 1865), John Rodgers, John Shoemaker, Harve}^ Smith, and Corporal Jefferson Williams.

Col. C C. Schreeder, a member of Company "E," 143d, originally enlisted at the age of sixteen, in Company "D," 2d Ohio Infantry, and served as a sergeant, until discharged on account of physical disabilities. In January, 1865, he enlisted in Company "E" going out from Huntingburg. He was a member of General Dudlej^'s body-guard in the capacity of orderly. He was wounded on August 17, 1865. Col. Schreeder has served six terms in the Indiana legislature and served on the staff of several governors of Indiana. He has occupied various other positions of honor, confidence, and respect.

Col. C. C. Schreeder, in his six terms as a member of the Indiana legislature, was successful in getting a number of monuments erected upon battlefields of the Civil War. In 1909, he was instrumental in getting a $15,000 appropriation for the monument at Antietam.

The One Hundred Forty-Sixth Regiment

The American soldiers are the tallest of all civilized countries. The tallest American soldiers came from Indiana, and the tallest Indiana soldiers in the Civil War came from the Southern Indiana counties. The average height of white men is five feet eight inches, and at that height Indiana sent 19^140 men into the Civil War. However, it sent more men above that height than below it. There were 742 Indiana soldiers, six feet three inches, or more, in height in the Civil War. Some of them came from Dubois county.

The list of engagements in which this county had soldiers, shows a military record of which the county may well feel proud. It certainly shows that the county did its duty during the Civil War.

The draft assignments of October 6, 1862, in Dubois county, were six from Patoka township and sixty-four from Ferdinand township. The other four townships in Dubois county had supplied their quota of soldiers.

When President Lincoln issued his call for 300,000 men, on October 17, 1863, the number allotted to Dubois county was one hundred twenty. This was filled readily. In the call of February i, 1864, the quota was two hundred fourteen; under the call of March 14, 1864, the quota was eighty-five; under the call of July 18, 1864, the quota was two hundred fifteen. These three calls were supplied by three hundred fifty-two recruits, sixty-eight veterans and ninety-two by draft. Bainbridge township was the only township that entirely escaped the draft. On the final call of December 19, 1864, for 300,000 men, the records show Dubois county had an enrollment of 1056 soldiers. Its quota under the last call was one hundred forty-four. Of this number one hundred thirty-two volunteered and six were drafted. A credit of six was given on account of a previous surplus. It is but proper to say of those men who were drafted from Dubois county that not one of them deserted from the draft.

It is but history to record that during the Civil War the South had many sympathizers in Indiana, as is evidenced by the newspapers of that period. It is to be mentioned in sorrow that occasionally a sympathizer was found in Dubois county, but no violence against the soldiers and the flag was ever attempted. When one reads that in Morgan, Jay, Johnson, Putnam, Boone, Sullivan, Fayette, Rush, Monroe, and Daviess counties, armed resistance was shown to Union men it brings to mind the awfulness of civil conflict.

county, while serving notices on drafted men. His body was dragged to the banks of White river, near High Rock, in Daviess county, and thrown into the river. High Rock is about two miles west of Portersville.

Dubois county soldiers were widely scattered through the different corps d'artnce, perhaps as much so as any other troops from the North. It is safe to say that Dubois county had military representation in practically all the principal battles of the Civil War. Whenever they were engaged in battle they were eager to advance, steady in the fight, and utterly averse to retreating. Before the war these men were engaged in the peaceful pursuit of trade and agriculture, but they possessed that lofty courage and dignified chivalry that belong only to the intelligent patriots, who understand well the sacred cause in which they draw their swords. The blood of young men from Dubois county fell upon the sod of every southern state. Their bones mingle with the soil from Virginia and Missoiiri to Louisiana. Officers and men, all distinguished for valor, yielded up their lives upon the southern field. Their unlettered graves mark many battlefields, and this county can never discharge to their memories and their names the debt of gratitude it owes. Those who died in camp, prison, or hospital should never be forgotten. They were denied the soldier's privilege of dying in battle, but their sacrifice was none the less. To die on the field of battle, amid the clash of contending armies and the roar of battle is considered glorious. To die in the loneliness and desolation of an army hospital is terrible. Let honors be even.

In this connection it must be remembered that there weresufferings, pains, and privations at home. There were heroes upon the field, and heroines at home. The restlessness, suspense, suffering, want, and weary hours of families at home, must not be forgotten. To help relieve this suffering Dubois county spent $5,948.78 for aid to the families of soldiers in the field. Dubois county's war expenditures were as follows:

It remains to be said that many of the men who had volunteered were poor, and compelled to support their families by ordinary daily labor. There was fear lest want would come to the families before the government could pay the soldiers. To render aid to those who deserved it, or needed it, the board of commissioners of Dubois county appointed a committee of six men, in September, 1861, to investigate and relieve the actual want of the families of volunteers, to the extent of eight dollars per month for each family. This action was commendable. The committee consisted of these citizens: James Houston, of Columbia township; Jacob Lemmon, Sr., of Harbison township; Martin Friedman, of Bainbridge township, Allen T. Fleming, of Hall township; Ernst G. Blemker, of Patoka township; John G. Hoffman, of Ferdinand township.

The foregoing practically closes the Civil War record, so far as Federal forces from Dubois county were concerned. There were state organizations, however, that deserve mention.

During the Civil War about fifty thousand men known as " The Indiana Legion" were armed, and from time to time were on active duty, under orders of the governor, in repelling Confederate raids and guarding the southern border of the state, along the Ohio river, against Confederate invasion. Upon the surrender of Lee's army, the "Legion" was disbanded. It had been organized under the militia laws of Indiana. The entire "Legion" was considered as a single army corps, composed of divisions, brigades, regiments, battalions, and companies, and the necessary general officers and field and staff officers. A company organization consisted of a captain, a first lieutenant, a second lieutenant, an orderly ser- geant, four sergeants, four corporals, and a company clerk. These men were elected by the company which consisted of from thirty-two to one hundred men. Occasionally there was a lance sergeant and a lance corporal. Four companies constituted a battalion, three battalions a regiment, three regiments a brigade, three brigades a division. The members bought their own uniforms, but were furnished arms and equipments. Dubois county was represented in the "Legion."