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Vol. II (Floyd Co., Indiana)
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1893
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Thomas Hanger was born in Georgetown twp., Floyd Co., Ind. Nov. 11, 1844, of parents, David and Nancy (Tyler) Hanger, both deceased. He was married in his native county Sept. 24, 1868, to Candace Cole, who was also born in this county Sept. 22, 1849. Her father, George H. Cole is deceased as is also her mother, Mary J. (Wright) Cole. By this marriage, there are five children, born in the order here given: Nancy E., Cora E., Thomas V., William R. and Laura E. Comrade Hanger was but 17 years old and he was engaged in farming at the time of his enlistment which occurred Nov. 24, 1861, at Louisville, Ky., as a private in Co. K, 6th Ky. V.I, 2nd Brig., 4th Div., 4th A.C. He was slightly wounded at the battle of Stone River and was taken prisoner at Chickamauga, but escaped same day. In 1861, he was held in hospital a short time on account of measles, was transferred to Columbia a few days, Nashville three or four weeks. He was also treated in field hospital at Chattanooga, Tenn., for diarrhea and piles. He was honorably discharged from this enlistment in the winter of 1863-4; to re-enlist as a veteran in same command. In the spring of 1865 he was transferred at Nashville, Tenn., to Co. F, 4th Ky. V.I., to serve out his unexpired term. He participated in engagements of Shiloh, Corinth, Perryville, Stone River, Chickamauga, Knoxville Campaign, Atlanta Campaign, Selma, Wilson Raid and Missionary Ridge. He was given a veteran’s furlough of thirty days at re-enlistment and was finally honorably discharged Aug. 18, 1865, at Louisville, Ky. A brother, Wm. Served in 13 Ind. Cav. His grandfather, Frederick Hanger served in the War of 1812, as did also his wife’s grandfather, Wright, the latter ranking as Capt. Comrade Hanger is a member of Sanderson Post, he is at present engaged in farming and his address is Edwardsville, Ind.

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1893
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Lieut. Wm. V. Grose is a son of Solomon and Naomi (Miller) Grose, parents long ago deceased, and was born in Harrison county, Ind., Aug. 8, 1842. He came to Floyd county, Ind., in 1849 and was united in wedlock May 1, 1881, in this county in Bell Brown who was born in Harrison county, Ind., June 9, 1854. Her father, Goldsmith Brown is deceased, as is also her mother, Sarah (French) Brown. By this marriage there are two children, their births occurring in the order named – Mary E. and Charles A. By a former marriage occurring July 1, 1866, to Miss Charlotte Elliott, daughter of John and Caroline Elliott, seven children were born in the order here given: Carrie N., John K., Wm. E., Joseph R., Eddie, Etta and Geo. A., the latter two deceased. Mrs. Grose died Feb. 9, 1881. Our subject was a brickmaker and was 19 years of age when he enlisted during the first year of the war at New Albany, Ind. He was enrolled September, 1861, as a private in Co. K, 49th Ind.V.I., 13th A.C., and was subsequently promoted to 2nd Lieut. and 1st. Lieut. He was never wounded or in hospital but was furloughed for thirty days in the winter of 1862 from New Orleans, La., and returned to Berwick City at the end of time. Rejoining his command he was constantly on duty with it, taking part in the battles of Tazwell, Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas Post, Grand Gulf, Muldro Hill, Champion Hill, Black River, Vicksburg, Jackson, Siege of Vicksburg, and several others. His service ended with his resignation, March 24, 1864, at Indianola, Tex. His father, Solomon Grose, served in Co. A, 4th Ky. Cav., and was killed in 1864 at Calhoun, Ga., in a skirmish. His brother, Nathan belonged to Co. A., 4th Ky. Cav. He also had two uncles in service, Sidney Miller in 12th Mo. Cav., and Jefferson Miller in same Regt., lost an arm in 1862. A third uncle, Wm. Grose served in 66th Ind. V. I., and was wounded at Richmond. He also had three cousins in service, William, Henry and J ames. Gen. Grose of Indiana is a relative of the subject of this sketch. Comrade Grose is agent for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., and his address is New Albany, Ind.

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1893
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William Hanger, born in Floyd Co., Ind., Aug. 9, 1846, was still living there, engaged in farming when he entered the service, Jan. 22, 1864, at New Albany, during a very trying period of the war; he was enrolled as a private in Co. D, 13 Ind. Cav., 7th Div. Cav. Corps. In the spring of 1865, he was confined in hospital at Vicksburg about two months suffering with rheumatism. Rejoining his Regt., he was continuously on duty with it until mustered out, taking part in the battles of Huntsville, Franklin, Murfreesboro, Nashville, Wilson’s Raid, Overall’s Creek, Wilksons Pike, Mobile Bay and several skirmishes. He was granted an honorable discharge May 24, 1865 at Vicksburg, Miss., by G.O., of W.D. His brother, Thomas belonged to Co. K, 6th Ky. V.I. His uncle, Jefferson Tyler fought in the war with Mexico. His grandfather, Frederick Hanger served in the U.S. army, during the War of 1812. His wife’s grandfather, David Jourdan served throughout the War of 1812. Our subject is a son of David and Nancy (Tyler) Hanger, deceased. He was married in Jefferson Co., Ky., Dec. 27, 1867, to Avesta A. Welch who was born in that county Nov. 3, 1850. Her father, Jacob Welch is dead, as is also her mother, Permelia (Richeson) Welch. Ten children have blessed this marriage, their births occurring in the order here given; Lula G., Maud C., Nannie B., Nola J., Edward J., Jessie P., William R., dec., Vesta Z., Allen and Wilma. Comrade Hager is a member of J.T. Benson Post, his occupation is that of a farmer and his address is Edwardsville, Ind.

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1893
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Lieut. John Jackson was a native of City of Cork, Ireland, where he was born April 8, 1825. He came to Floyd Co., Ind., in 1840, and married first, Eletha Keller, who was born in 1832 in this county and passed away, leaving these children: George W., John G., Charles E., deceased and Sidney S. He married, secondly, Nov. 3, 1864, Addie Mosier who was born in Georgetown, Ind., April 25, 1848, and who died Nov. 4, 1865, having one child, Addie M., now Mrs. A.J. Lee of Danville, Ill. He married, thirdly, Feb. 8, 1866, in Orange Co., Ind., Hannah E. Allegre who was born in that county, Jan. 22, 1841. Her father, Shadrach Allegre is dead, and her mother, Sarah D. (Elrod). They had seven children, as follows: Sarah A., James B., Philip S., Clara B., William A. dec., Walter P., dec. and Grace E. His present wife was formerly married to Salathiel Bixler who served his country during the late war, in Co. G, 24th Ind. V. I.; he was mortally wounded at the battle of Champion Hill, May 14, 1863, from which he died four days later; he is buried on the battlefield of Champion Hill. He fought at Ft. Henry, Ft. Donelson, Shiloh, Corinth, Black River Bridge, Thompson Hill, Raymond, Jackson and Champion Hill. By this marriage she had one child, Florence E., now Mrs. D. L. Roach, of Corbin, Ky.; her husband, Mr. Roach served in a Ky. Regt. during the late war. Comrade Jackson was a teacher when he enlisted inn the Federal army, during the first year of the war, July 27, 1861, at Greenville, Ind., as 1st Ord.-Sergt., in Co. C., 23d Ind. V. I., 3d Brig., 3d Div., 17th A.C., and in time was made 2d Lieut. He contracted chronic diarrhea, lumbago, catarrh and malarial fever in service, but did not enter hospital. August, 1861, he was furloughed from St. Louis for thirty days and was again given a veteran’s furlough of thirty days in March, 1864, and in the fall of 1863 had another furlough of thirty days. July, 1864, he took charge of the non-veterans from the Chattahoochee River, Ga., to Louisville, Ky., to assist in the muster-out of the non-veterans at that place. He fought at Ft. Henry, Shiloh, Siege of Corinth, Thompsons Hill, Bayou, Pierre, Raymond, Jackson, Champion Hill, Siege of Vicksburg, Pt. Gibson and the Atlanta Campaign. At the battle of Raymond, Miss., where he was afterwards captured, on the 14th of May, 1863, the Regt., to which he belonged was for a short time thrown into confusion through no fault of the men, and became scattered. The color bearer being slightly wounded dropped the colors, which was taken up by Lieut. Jackson, who waving them, called to the men, succeeded in rallying the Regt., and led it back to the field where it contributed valuable service in the repulse of the enemy. He was honorably discharged Aug. 1, 1864, at Chattanooga, Tenn. He also enlisted in the Mexican War, June 27, 1846, then 21 years old in Co. G, 2nd Ind. V.I., under General Taylor, and participated in the battle of Buen Vista with the rank of Corp. He was discharged June 29, 1847, at New Orleans, La. His wife’s great-grandfather, John Cooper served in the Revolutionary war. Comrade Jackson is a pension claim attorney and his address is New Albany, Ind.

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Col. R. A. Kennedy, son of Ronald and Isabell (Lang) Kennedy, both deceased, was born at Ryegate, Caledonia, Vt., September 25, 1837, and came to Floyd county, Ind., in November, 1895. He married, March 3, 1863, in Waterford, Vt., Adalaide E. Rowell, who was born there Mary 29, 1845. His wife’s parents, no longer living, were Dr. Richard F. and Melinda (Millen) Rowell. Five children were born to them: Fred A., Richard A., Hugh C., Lou E. and Caroline B. Comrade Kennedy was a farmer when he enlisted July 16, 1861, in the Federal army, at St. Johnsburg, Vt., when he was 23 years of age. He was enrolled as a private in Co. I, 3d Vt. V.I., Army of the Potomac and was subsequently promoted through all the grades, to Sergt., 2nd Lieut., 1st Lieut., Capt., Lieut.-Col. Of 5th Vt. V.I. He was wounded, near Banks Ford, at the battle of Chancellorsville, by concussion of shell, May, 1863, in right breast, fracturing two ribs. He was held in field hospital, then in Seminary hospital, Georgetown, D.C., five weeks; he was also in hospital July, 1864, on account of inflammation of bowels. He received two furloughs of thirty days each, reporting for duty at end of time; he was honorably discharged from first enlistment, December, 1863, at Brandy Station, to re-enlist as a veteran. March, 1865, he was transferred to 5th Vt. V.I., as a Col. He was detailed July, 1862, as recruiting officer in Vt., drilling recruits and escorting them to the front. He was then appointed in charge of recruiting station at Island Pond, Vt., but never reported on account of having been commissioned Lieut. He fought at Falls Church, Leesburg, Williamsburg, Seven Pines, Warwick Creek, Savage Station, Malvern Hill, Fredericksburg, Burnside’s Mud River Campaign, Maryland Heights, Gettysburg, New York Riots, Brandy Station, Mine Run, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor, Front of Petersburg, final assault on Petersburg, Sailors Creek, Appomattox C.H., did provost duty with his Regt., at Farmville and was fi nally honorably discharged July 10, 1865, at Burlington, Vt. His wife had four brothers in service, Daniel, Dennison, Byron and Richard. Comrade Kennedy represented Pawnee county, Vt., in the Legislature two years, county commissioner three years, J. of P., four years, census enumerator in 1880 in Neb., enumerator in Ark., in 1890, and was com. Capt. of National Guards in Neb., and registerer of votes four years, he was master of Grange, county Deputy delegate in State Grange four terms, he is P.C. of Chas. Watkins Post, Lebanon, Ky., he is Supt., of National Cemetery, New Albany, Indiana, and may be addressed at that place.

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Charles A. Kremer
The subject of this sketch is a native of Germany, born on the Rhein, April 15, 1838. He emigrated to this country and settled in Floyd Co., Ind., in 1868. The maiden name of his wife to whom he was married in 1863 in New Albany, Indiana, was Elizabeth Hartman. He is of same nativity as her husband and is a daughter of Conrad Hartman, long ago deceased. Three children have blessed this marriage: Charles W., George E. and Anthony E., born in the order here given. Our subject was 27 years old and was clerking in Wilmington, Del, when the war broke out. Responding to the cry of his adopted country for help, he was enrolled Dec. 17, 1864, at Wilmington, Delaware as a private. He entered Co. I, 1st Delaware V.I., 2d and 5th A.C., his name appearing on the muster roll as Joseph A. Kremer. April, 1865, he was detailed as clerk in Q.M. Dept., and served in this capacity until granted an honorable discharge July 12, 1865, at Munson’s Hill, Va. He also took part, with his Regt., in the engagements in Front of Petersburg and Five Forks. Comrade Kremer still holds fellowship with "the boys" and is a member of Sanderson Post, 191, he is a dealer in stationary and his address is New Albany, Ind.

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1893
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August Krieger, a native of Prussia, the subject of this record was born July 6, 1842; he emigrated from his native country to Floyd county, Ind., where he settled in 1850. May 23, 1880, he was married in New Albany, Ind., to Lenora Madlung. His wife was a daughter of John and Barbara (Wilt) Mudlung, and was born in 1860. Our subject was by trade a cooper when the late Civil conflict began; he was enrolled Aug. 29, 1862, at Camp Noble, Ind., as a private; he cast his lot as a soldier with Co. K, 93d Ind. V.I., which was assigned to 1st Brid., 1st Div., 17th A.C., also 16th and 14 A.C. May 18, 1863, he was wounded by fragment of shell in spine, rendering him helpless. In consequence of this wound, he was cared for in hospital at Vicksburg for six weeks. When able he returned to his Regt., and in the same year he was detailed at Memphis as teamster in Ambulance Corps, serving in this capacity until granted an honorable discharge Nov. 10, 1865, at Gainesville, Ala., upon the close of the war. With his Regt., he took an active part in the following engagements – Jackson, Salem, Raymond, Holly Springs, Grand Junction, Jackson, Black River Bridge, Champion Hills, Siege of Vicksburg, Nashville, pursuit of Price, Spanish Fort, Guntown, Pontotoc and Tupelo, marching during the service over 11,000 miles. Comrade Krieger is in receipt of a well-deserved pension, he is a member of Sanderson Post and has retired from active life. His address is New Albany, Ind.

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1893
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George H. Koch was born in Pomeroy, O., April 26, 1846, and moved to Floyd Co., Ind., in 1859. His father, John H. Koch has passed away, but his mother, whose maiden name was Annie M. Minich is still spared, age 76 years. Aug. 22, 1867, he was married in New Albany, to Annie A. Kesler who was born at that place, Oct. 13, 1849. Her father, David W. Kesler is deceased, as is also her mother, Elizabeth (Gaff). One child was the issue of this union: Flora A. Comrade Koch was a clerk when the late Civil war began and was 17 years old at the time of his enlistment, which occurred Sept., 1863, at New Albany, Ind. In Co. B, 13 Ind. V. Cav., as bugler and was promoted to chief bugler of the Brig., under Gen. G. M.L. Johnson. He was never wounded or in hospital, although he was off duty a short time at Huntsville, and Nashville, on account of chills and fever. His active hostilities were the battles of Huntsville, Nashville, Mobile, Siege and Capture of Mobile, Wilson’s Raid and numerous minor engagements and skirmishes. The war having come to a close, and his services being no longer required, he was honorably discharged Dec. 9, 1865, at Indianapolis, Ind. Comrade Koch and family are members of German M.E. church in which he is trustee, he belongs to Sanderson Post, in which he was J.V. and P. P. C. and Past J.V.C., Dept. of Ind., G.A.R.; he has also been councilman four years, and present member Dept. of administration, Dept. of Ind. G.A.R.; he is also past Com. Of New Albany Commandary and also an honorary member of Louisville Com., and Morning Star Order A.O.U.W., he is a retired merchant and his address is New Albany, Ind.

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1893
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Leonard Leach, whose parents, Jacob B. and Martha (Hay) Leach, are deceased, was born in Floyd county, Ind., Oct. 25, 1843. He was still living here, by occupation, a farmer when he enrolled in the Federal army, Aug. 9, 1862, at New Albany, Ind. He was 17 years old when he entered Co. I, 66th Ind. V.I., 1st and 3d Brig., 2d and 3d Div., 15th and 16th A.C. He was ill and held in hospital one night at Alexandria, Va. He was detailed, in the fall of 1863 as teamster for about five months. He was honorably discharged June 3, 1865, at Washington, D.C., upon the close of the war, having participated, with his command, in the battles of Richmond, Colliersville, Atlanta Campaign, March to the Sea, the Carolinas, Bentonville and the Grand Review at Washington, D.C. His wife had three brothers in the late war – Oscar Grimes, member of Co., I, 66th Ind. V.I., was captured and held at Richmond, Ky., three and a half months, he was paroled and sent to Exchange Camp; the latter was again captured at Colliersville, and sent to Andersonville, where he died, as many of our Northern men did, of starvation; and Louis in same Co. died in hospital at Corinth, in May, 1863. A third brother, William F. served in the same Co. and Regt. Our subject also had numerous relatives in the late war. Comrade Leach was married in New Albany, Ind., March 27, 1866, to Margaret Grimes who was born there Jan. 25, 1846. Her parents, both deceased, were Randolph and Elizabeth (Spencer) Grimes. Their six children were born in the order given: Martha L., Ebritemant E., Elmer dec., Elma, Oscar A. and Margaret E. Comrade Leach is P.P.C. of Sage Post and has a pension; the Post of which he is a member, was named in honor of Robert F. Sage, Sergt. of Co. I, 66th Ind. V.I., and was killed in a rebel charge at Dallas, Va., May 28, 1864, while planting our colors on the breastworks there. Our subject is living in retirement and his address is New Albany, Ind.

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Capt. Thomas Leslie was born in Harrison Co., Ind., in 1826, and passed from this life, March 1873, at New Albany, Ind., from chronic diarrhea and general debility, contracted in the army. His father, Frederick Leslie is dec., as is also his mother, Clara (Goodwin) Leslie. He was united in marriage in Corydon, Ind., to Catherine Paddock who was born there in 1826. She was the daughter of Thomas and Nelapie (French) Paddock, long ago deceased. The offspring of this marriage is six children, born as follows: Annie M., William M. dec., Edward V., Harriet J., Frederick H., and Thomas dec. Comrade Leslie was a captain and pilot on the river when the late war between the states broke out; he was 36 years old when he was enrolled during the second year of the war at New Albany, entering the U.S. Navy on str. "J.B. Adams" as mate, Mississippi Marine and in due time rose to the rank of Capt. He was never wounded but was cared for in hospital a short time. His boat and the entire crew was captured on the Cumberland river but escaped. He took part in the engagements at Shiloh, Vicksburg and several others, receiving an honorable discharge in the fall of 1863 at New Albany, Ind. He had two brothers in the war, Capt. Frederick Leslie in Co. D, 13 Ind. Cav. was killed near Murfreesboro, and Philo in an Ind. Regt., who also ranked as Capt. His father served several terms in the Legislature from Harrison Co., Ind. His wife's great-grandfather, French served in the Rev. war and her grandfather, Joseph Paddock served as Col. in the War of 1812. Mrs. Leslie receives a widow's pension and her address is New Albany, Ind.

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1893
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William J. Lester was born in Dutchess Co., N.Y., Dec. 15, 1843, and settled in Louisville, Ky., in Jan. 1894. His parents no longer living, were Timothy and Margaret (Hauver) Lester, both deceased. April 28, 1869, he was united in marriage in Wappingers Falls, N.Y., to Mary O’Connell who was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Aug. 14, 1847. Her father, James O’Connell has passed from life. Three children have been born to them: William, Mary and Charles, the two former of whom have passed away. The subject of this brief sketch was a farm laborer and was but 18 years old when he entered the Federal army, during the late war, Sept. 5, 1862, at Hudson, N.Y., as a private member in Co. F, 128th N.Y.V.I., which was assigned to 3d Brig., 2d Div., 19th A.C. He was detailed several weeks as safe guard in the fall of 1863, on a plantation at Baton Rouge, La. He also took active part in the following battles: Pt. Hudson, Monnett’s Bluff, Alexandria, Mensura Plains, Halltown, Bettyville, Winchester, Fishers Hill, Jackson and Cedar Creek. He was granted his final honorable discharge July 12, 1865, at Savannah, Ga. His grandfather, Isaac Lester served in the War of 1812, and his great-grandfather Lester served in the Revolutionary War in the Continental army. His wife’s brother, Hugh belonged to the 57th N.Y.V.I. and was wounded in service. Comrade Lester is a member of Ketcham Post, 88, in which he has been P.P.C., and held several other offices, his is foreman in a pants factory and his address is New Albany, Ind.

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Charles Leuthart, a native of Switzerland, was born April 4, 1830. He emigrated to this country in 1859, and made his home in Floyd Co., in 1865. His father, John Leuthart is deceased, as is also his mother Elizabeth (Viliger) Leuthart. Nov. 1860, he was married in Louisville, Ky., to Mary Rosenberger who was born in 1842, in Clark Co., Ind. She was a daughter of the late Adam and Deborah (Rosenberger) Rosenberger, deceased. Seven children have blessed this union born the order here given: John dec., Joseph, Nicholas, Frank P., Charles, Eliza and Valentine. Our subject was engaged in farming and was 31 years old when the war broke out; he enlisted in the Union army during the fall of 1861, at Louisville, Ky., in Co. B, 4th Ky. Cav. He was promoted to Corp., and to Sergt., and so served in the battles of Lebanon, Stone River, Lookout Mt., Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, Nashville and Wilson’s Raid. He was stricken with typhoid fever and was cared for in hospital in 1862, at Nashville for three months and at Louisville, Ky., the same length of time. He was honorable discharged from his enlistment in winter of 1863-64 to re-enlist as a veteran, thus obtaining a veteran’s furlough of thirty days. He was finally honorably discharged Aug. 1865, at Macon, Ga. Comrade Leuthart is a member of Sanderson Post, 191, his occupation is that of a farmer and his address is Navelton, Ind.

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William A. Manor was born in Green Co., O., Dec. 17, 1846, and came to Floyd Co., Ind. in Oct. 1869. His father, John W. Manor is still living, at the advanced age of 72 years. His mother, Margaret A. (Scott) is also living, age 71. Our subject has been married twice. He married first, Oct. 28, 1874, Louisa A. Curry, daughter of Thompson and Mahala (Romine) Curry, now deceased and who was born Feb. 1854, at New Albany, Ind. She passed away Dec. 1855. A son, William A. died July 21, 1885. He married secondly, Sept. 3, 1887, in Delaware Co., Ind., Harriet J. Harmont who was born May 11, 1858, in Pickaway Co., O. Her parents, neither of whom are living, were George B. and Annie M. (Baughman) Hermont. One child was the issue of this union, Jennie Louise. Comrade Manor served with the "Squirrel Hunters" when called out by Gov. Todd. He was engaged in farming and was but 18 years of age when he entered the service of his assailed country; he was enrolled in Xenia, O., Jan. 1865, as a private in Co. D, 186th O.V.I., and was subsequently promoted to Corp. Owing to the lateness of his enlistment, he was not called into active service but did guard and garrison duty in Cleveland, Chattanooga and Nashville. He was honorably discharged Sept. 25, 1865, at Nashville, Tenn. His father served in the late War in Co. F, 154th O.V.I. A brother, David served in the 150th O.V.I. His grandfather, J.A. Scott served in the War of 1812. Geo. B. and Robert, brothers of his present wife, also served. Comrade Manor is a member of Sanderson Post, in which he is past Adjt. He is Supt. Of Depauw’s Plate Glass Works and he is a resident of New Albany, Indiana.

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William M’Cory was born in Clark Co., Ind., July 6, 1839, and became a resident of Floyd Co., Ind., Jan. 25, 1878, having previously married, Nov. 17, 1869, in this county, Laurinda M. Kirk who was born in Frankfort, Ky., May 18, 1846, and passed away Jan. 12, 1887. Three children were the result of this union: Walter E. dec., Ida M. and Charles. Her parents, Harrison and Laurinda (Beers) Kirk, are now deceased. Comrade M’Cory was by occupation a farmer when he began his military career, July 8, 1861, at New Albany, Ind., as a private in Co. I, 23d Ind. V.I., which was assigned to 1st Brig., 3d Div., 17th A.C. He was promoted to Corp. and 1st Duty Sergt., and so served in the battles of Shiloh, Thompsons Hill, Pt. Gibson, Raymond, Jackson, Champion Hill, Black River, Siege of Vicksburg, Quitman, Canton, Atlanta Campaign, Savannah, the Carolinas, Bentonville and the Grand Review at Washington, D.C. Nov., 1861 he was ill with measles and was cared for in hospital at Paducah, Ky., for four weeks. He was honorably discharged from first enlistment to re-enlist as a veteran, February, 1864, at Hebron, Miss., in old command and was given a thirty day furlough. He was finally honorably discharged Aug. 27, 1865, at Louisville, Ky. He had three brothers in the war, John, Milton and Josiah; the first named belonged to 4th Ind. Cav., was captured and held in Andersonville prison for five months; Milton was also captured and immediately released on parole. His grandfather, Micajah Peyton served in the War of 1812 and took active part in the battle of Tippecanoe. His wife also had two brothers in service, William in Co. K, 23d Ind. V. I., and Richard in 22d Ind. V. I. Comrade McCory is a son of Rufus and Eliza (Peyton) McCory, both of whom are deceased. He is a night watchman of the Woolen Mills and he is a resident of New Albany, Ind.

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1893
Pg. 1206

Martin V. McKinney M.D., son of John S. and Elizabeth (Woods) McKinney, dec., was born in Marion Co., Ind., March 9, 1839. He was a medical student when the late war of Rebellion broke out and was 23 years of age when he enlisted June, 1862, at Buchanon, Mich., as Capt. of Co. K, 25th Mich. V.I., 17th and 23d A.C. While on staff duty, carrying a message to Gen. Boyle he was injured by fall from a horse, in left arm and shoulder, in consequence of which he was cared for by friends. He also received two leaves of absence and returned for duty at end of time. December, 1863, he was taken sick at Camp Jouett, Ky., with typhoid pneumonia; he was immediately sent to Officers’ hospital at Louisville, Ky., where he was confined three months. He never fully recovered from this illness which rendered him unfit for field service and he was put on detached duty with V.R.C. He also had temporary charge of about 600 men near Louisville, Ky., on Bragg’s invasion of Kentucky and held his advance in check. He was honorably discharged July, 1864, at Louisville, Ky., having tendered his resignation. Previous to his enlistment in June, 1862, he had served as 2d. Lieut. of 19th Mich. V.I. as recruiting officer for one month. His grandfather, Ephraim McKinney served in the U.S. army during the War of 1812. His brother, John served in the 41st Ind. V.I., he was captured near Selma, but soon made his escape. Our subject was married, October, 1864, at Louisville, Ky., to Estelle V. Cain who was born there in 1844. Her father, Wm. Cane was born in 1816 is living, but her mother, Martha (Hensley) is dead. They have two children – Zella E. and Mattie M. Comrade McKinney is a member of Memphis Post, 450, in which he has held all the offices including P.C., he is a physician and druggist having devoted many years to his profession and his address is New Albany, Ind.

Submitted by: Sharon Pike
Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen
Vol. II (Floyd Co., Indiana)
H.H. Hardesty, Publisher
N.Y., Toledo, Chicago
1893
Pg. 1206

Lafayette McKown, whose parents, Thornton and Matilda (Wininger) McKown, have passed away, was born in Greenville, Floyd Co., Ind., May 15, 1840. Oct. 20, 1867, he was married in his native town to Jane Floyd who was born there Jan. 7, 1847. Her father, Michael Floyd is deceased. The children of this marriage are – Aaron, Marion H., Noami M., Carrie, Robert M, Anne dec., Mary P., Sylvester, Nellie W. and John I., born in the order here given. Comrade McKown was following his trade as cooper when the war between the states broke out; he was enrolled under the second call for volunteers, Aug. 20, 1861 at the age of 21 years, entering the ranks of Co. A, 38th Ind. V.I., 14th A.C. He was promoted to Corp., and so served, with his command in the following general engagements -–Perryville, Stone River, Hoovers Gap, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, Buzzard Roost, Atlanta Campaign, Jonesboro, also several skirmishes. At the battle of Perryville he was wounded by fragment of shell in left side which kept him in hospital a short time; he was also wounded by piece of shell in leg below the knee at Missionary Ridge; at the battle of Buzzards Roost, he was wounded in the mouth. January, 1862, he was held in hospital in consequence of typhoid fever two months and was also treated in hospital at Ringgold for gunshot wound received in mouth. He was granted a leave of absence of ten days from Louisville, Ky., and returned to command at Green River, Ky. He was also taken prisoner at Chickamauga, but made his escape the same evening. He was finally honorably discharged Sept. 17, 1864, at Atlanta, Ga., at expiration of time. He had five paternal and five maternal uncles in the War of 1812-14, one of whom was killed at the battle of New Orleans, under Gen. Andrew Jackson. His wife had two brothers in the volunteer service, Jacob in 17th Ind. V.I. and Jeremiah in 117th Ind. V.I. Comrade McKown is a farmer by occupation and his address is Greenville, Ind.

Submitted by: Sharon Pike
Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen
Vol. II (Floyd Co., Indiana)
H.H. Hardesty, Publisher
N.Y., Toledo, Chicago
1893
Pg. 1207