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Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen
Vol. II (Floyd Co., Indiana)
H.H. Hardesty, Publisher
N.Y., Toledo, Chicago
1893
Pg. 1208
Frederick Menges, of German nationality was born in 1844 and emigrated to this country, settling in Floyd Co., Ind., in 1865. His parents, Andrew and Kate (Russe) Menges, have both long ago passed away. December, 1865, he was married in this county to Susan Lembathus who is of same nativity as her husband, born in 1844. Her father, George Lembathus is deceased, but her mother is still spared. They have had three children, Katie, Anna and George. He married, secondly, March, 1877, in this county, Sarah McKown, daughter of Thornton McKown. Of this union were born four children – Emma, Matilda, Theodore and Frances. Comrade Menges was engaged in farming when the late war broke out and was at that time 18 years old; having learned to love the country of his adoption, he enrolled, in the summer of 1862 at Louisville, Ky., as a private in Co. C., 34th Ky. V.I. While in service, he contracted rheumatism and lung trouble; he was treated in field hospital for same a short time. He took part in all the engagements incident to his command and was honorably discharged in the summer of 1865 at Knoxville, Tenn. His wife’s brother, Lafayette McKown served in the Union army during the late war. Our subject may be addressed at Greenville, Ind., near which place he is at present engaged in farming.
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Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen
Vol. II (Floyd Co., Indiana)
H.H. Hardesty, Publisher
N.Y., Toledo, Chicago
1893
Pg. 1208
David B. Neafus, son of the late John and Elizabeth (Shain) Neafus, both deceased, was born in Meade county, Ky., Oct. 6, 1843, settling in Floyd county, Ind., in 1880. He has been married twice, his first wife being Belinda Dodds, daughter of Adam and Rebecca (French) Dodds, deceased. She was born in Harrison county, Ind., Feb. 17, 1842, and they were married in that county, Sept. 21, 1865. The issue of this marriage is three children, Anthony D., Cora L., and George W. He married secondly, June 10, 1875, Kate Honn who was born Aug. 2, 1855. By this union, there are three children, also, William T., Mary F., and John M. Comrade Neafus became a soldier at the age of 18 years, enlisting June 12, 1861, at Indianapolis, Ind., as a private in Co. C, 17th Ind. V.I., Wilder’s Brig., Wood’s Div., 14th A.C. He had previously been engaged in farming. He was detailed as special scout serving in this way one year, while on this duty. He received a fine silver medal from Gen. Wilder for special gallant services. He received a severe gunshot wound to left leg below the knee at Thompson’s Cove, Oct. 4, 1863. He was cared for in hospital at McMinnville, Tenn., till February, when he was transferred to New Albany until expiration of term of service; his battle records is – Green Brier, Shiloh, Corinth, Louisville, Nashville, Murfreesboro, was with Gen. Wilder in all his campaigns until wounded at Chattanooga, Tunnel Hill, Ringgold, Rock Springs and Chickamuaga, receiving an honorable discharge in the summer of 1864 at Indianapolis, Ind., at the expiration of time. His brother John belonged to Co. B, 38th Ind. V.I., and was wounded at Perryville. Comrade Neafus is a member of Sage Post, G.A.R., he is engaged in the mercantile business and resides in Floyd Knobs, Ind.
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Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen
Vol. II (Floyd Co., Indiana)
H.H. Hardesty, Publisher
N.Y., Toledo, Chicago
1893
Pg. 1211
William H. Morton, son of Washington and Emily (Jackson) Morton, both dec., was born in Floyd Co., Ind., July 15, 1845. The maiden name of his wife, to whom he was married in Washington Co., Ind., Feb. 20, 1870, was Mary Coats who was born there Dec. 28, 1852. Her father, Daniel Coats is dec., but her mother, who before marriage was Mary A. Jackson, is still living. Nine children were born to this marriage: John A., Harry F., Ida M., Lillie, Jennie, Fannie, Oliver P., Bessie and Marshall. Comrade Morton went into the army from the state of Indiana, being enrolled Feb., 1862, at New Albany, when a youth of fifteen years as a private in Co. G, 59th Ind. V.I., 1st 2d and 3d Brig., 3d Div., 14th and 17th A.C. He was promoted through all the grades to 1st Sergt., and so served in the following engagements: New Madrid, Siege of Corinth, Corinth, Forty Hills, Jackson, Champion Hill, Siege of Vicksburg, Missionary Ridge, Atlanta Campaign, Kingston and Grand Review at Washington. February, 1864, he was honorably discharged at Huntsville to re-enlist as a veteran, thus obtaining a veteran's furlough. In November, 1864, he was kept in hospital at Knoxville, with a wounded leg and crippled back until February, 1865. He was granted his final honorable discharge July 17, 1865, at Indianapolis, Ind. His brother, John A., served in 23d Ind. V.I., and as Lieut. of Co. H, 23d Ind. V.I., and was wounded at Raymond and Champion Hill His grandfather, John Morton served in the bombardment of Baltimore and the patroling of the city and roads.
His wife had two brothers in service, William in 81st Ind. V.I., and Henry in Co. G, 59th Ind. V.I. Her great-grandfather Jackson served in the Revolutionary war. Comrade Morton is a member of Sanderson Post, 191, G.A.R., he is a farmer and nurseryman and his address is Galena, Ind.
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Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen
Vol. II (Floyd Co., Indiana)
H.H. Hardesty, Publisher
N.Y., Toledo, Chicago
1893
Pg. 1210
James Milligan was born in Sheffield, England, May 2, 1824, of parents, Thomas and Christina (Flood) Milligan, both deceased, his father has the distinction of being the first man to cast steel in the U.S. Our subject was married Nov. 15, 1849, in Wilkes Barre, Pa., to Hannah Boycott who was a native of Staffordshire, England. Her parents, no longer numbered among the living, are John and Maria (Bowen) Boycott. Mr. and Mrs. Milligan have had issue twelve children, born in the order here given: Thomas J. dec., Maria, Christina, James, William J., Mary, Catherine, Charles, Sadie and Anne (twins), John dec., and Thomas J. dec. Our subject was by occupation a puddler at the time of his enlistment, which occurred August, 1862, at Pittsburg, Pa., as a private in Co. D, 155th Pa. V.I., 5th A.C., being 37 years old. His active hostilities were the battles of South Mt., Antietam, Sharpsburg and Fredericksburg. He was granted an honorable discharge April 10, 1863, near Falmouth, Va., on surgeon's certificate of disability, being unfit for further service. He had two brothers in the volunteer service, Edward, a member of 8th Pa. Res. and 6th Cav., and George in 9th Pa. Res., who fell at the battle of South Mt. for the glorious cause he had upheld.
Mrs. Milligan was engaged in the Cartridge department of the U.S. Arsenal at Pittsburg, Pa., when it blew up in 1862, dealing death and destruction to so many poor souls. She escaped with many wounds and bruises, from which she has never fully recovered. A nephew, Reuben Snyder, served in the Union Army. Comrade Milligan is unable to perform manual labor and he is the recipient of a pension. He may be addressed at New Albany, Ind.
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Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen
Vol. II (Floyd Co., Indiana)
H.H. Hardesty, Publisher
N.Y., Toledo, Chicago
1893
Pg. 1209
Jacob E. Nerman was born in Louisville, Ky., Aug. 26, 1844, and became a resident of Floyd Co., Ind., in 1854. His father, Peter Nerman, now deceased, was a school boy with Gens. William T. Sherman and Ewing’s at Lancaster, O. His mother, Sallie (Deutch) is also deceased. He was married Aug. 29, 1871, in New Albany, Ind., in New Albany, Ind., to Elizabeth Dinkle who was born in Floyd Co., Ind. in 1853. Her father, Wm. H. Dinkle has gone to his reward but her mother, Malinda (Rue) is still spared. Of this union, their was born seven children: William E., Charles J., James F. dec., Laura M. dec., Hazel E., Maggie E. and Jesse R. dec. Comrade Nerman was engaged in farming when he entered the Union army from New Albany, Ind., Feb. 12, 1864, at the age of 19 years. He became a private in Co. H., 38th Ind. V.I., 1st Brig., 1st Div., 14th A.C. He was slightly wounded at the battle of Jonesboro. He took active part in the Atlanta Campaign, Lovejoy Station, Jonesboro, Atlanta to the Sea, the Carolinas, Bentonville, and Grand Review at Washington, D.C. He was honorably discharged July 15, 1865, at Louisville, Ky. March 25, 1867, he re-enlisted in Co. E, 45th U.S. Inf. Reg. Army, at Jeffersonville and was promoted to Corp., Sergt., and 1st. Sergt. He was again discharged at expiration of term March 25, 1870, in Nashville, Tenn., re-enlisting same day in Co. K, 14th U.S Inft. for a term of five years. In 1871, he was furloughed for thirty days and reported for duty at Sydney, Neb. He took part in guard and garrison duty at Chattanooga, Nashville, Ft. Randall, Omaha, Ft. Sedwick, Sydney Mountain, Ft. Larmie, Mo. and Ft. Douglas. He was again honorably discharged Oct. 16, 1875, at Ft. Douglas, Utah. Oct. 16, 1875, he re-enlisted for the fourth and last time at Ft. Douglas, immediately upon his last discharge, in Co. K, 14th U.S. V.I. He was detailed to guard supply trains from Ft. Medacinabow to Ft. Fetterman, camp at old fort on Power river, back to Ft. Fetterman, thence to Ft. Douglas, Rolins campaign in which Maj. Tornburg was killed and on to White River agency, then to Snake River to build bridges, White River, Ft. Douglas where he contracted rheumatism and heart disease caused from continuous and arduous campaigning for fifteen years. He was finally honorably discharged Oct. 15, 1880, at Ft. Douglas, Utah. Comrade Nerman is by occupation a farmer and his address is Edwardsville, Indiana.
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Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen
Vol. II (Floyd Co., Indiana)
H.H. Hardesty, Publisher
N.Y., Toledo, Chicago
1893
Pg. 1212
Capt. John Nafius
The subject of this record was a native of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, where he was born in 1828. His parents, neither of whom are living, where John and Elizabeth (Fostner) Nafius. He was united by marriage in 1852 in Floyd county, Indiana, to Jane Hinkley. His wife was born in 1831 in Floyd county, Indiana, and was a daughter of Jacob and Charity (Coin) Hinkley, parents long deceased. Three children were the issue of this marriage: Alfred dec., Theodore C. and Harry L., born in the order given. Comrade Nafius was a contractor and was 33 years of age when the late War of the Rebellion broke out. He responded to the second call for volunteers, enlisting July 23, 1861, at New Albany, Ind., for three years as a private in Co. C, 49th Ind. V.I., and was unanimously elected Capt. of his Co. He was never wounded or in hospital during his term of service; he was granted a furlough of thirty days January, 1864, near Vicksburg; this was renewed for sixty days and he reported for duty March, 1864 at Matagora Bay. With this exception, he was constantly engaged with his command, taking and active part in the following engagements: Cumberland Gap, Chickasaw Bayou, Champion Hill, Grand Gulf, Thompson Hill, Black River, Arkansas Post, assault on Vicksburg three times, Black River Bridge, Jackson, Red River Expedition and Nashville; his term of service having expired, he was honorably discharged, Dec., 1864, at Indianapolis, Ind. His wife’s father, J.B. Hinkley was in the government service on the river; her brother, Wm. B., served in 23d Ind. V.I. as engineer in gunboat service. Comrade Nafius is a member of Sanderson Encampment, U.V.L. No. 21, he is a recipient of a pension, he is a builder and contractor and resides in New Albany, Indiana.
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Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen
Vol. II (Floyd Co., Indiana)
H.H. Hardesty, Publisher
N.Y., Toledo, Chicago
1893
Pg. 1213
George A. Nelson is a son of Franklin and Rachel (Smith) Nelson, the former is deceased, the latter is still spared. He was united in marriage, April, 1866, in Harrison Co., Ind., to Anna M. Lone who was born in that county, Feb. 6, 1845. Her father, Thomas Lone is deceased, but her mother, whose maiden name was Susannah (Shuck) is still spared. By this marriage, there are four children, born in the order her given: Sarah L., Nellie G., George W. and Thomas F. Comrade Nelson was engaged in farming when the late Civil war began and he was enrolled July 22, 1861, as a private in Co. B, 3d Ind. Cav., at Corydon, Ind. In the spring of 1863, while unable to work, he was detailed to duty as a hospital nurse, serving in this capacity for three months. June 12, 1864, he was wounded at the battle of Chickahominy River by gunshot in left leg below the knee; in consequence of this wound, he was cared for in hospital at Old Pt. Comfort, Va., remaining there until honorably discharged Aug. 22, 1864, at expiration of time. He took part in the battles of Poolville, Middletown, South Mt., Antietam, Martinsburg Union, Upperville, Barbers Cross Roads, Little Washington, Fredericksburg, Beverly Ford, Williamsport, Boonsboro, Funktown, Brandy Station, Culpeper C. H., Bealton Station, Cold Harbor, Yellow Tavern, Chickamoniny River and others equally important. His father served in the War of 1812 and his mother now draws a widow’s pension. He had two brothers in the service, Isaac in Co. C, 17th Ind. Mtd. Inf., was wounded on Wilson’s Raid and Reuben in 144th Ind. V.I. His wife also had two brothers in service, Henry in 18th Ind. Cav., was wounded at Stone River and died from wounds, and George in 13th Ind. Cav. Comrade Nelson is Sergt. of Georgetown Post, 582, he is a farmer by occupation and his address is Georgetown, Ind.
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Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen
Vol. II (Floyd Co., Indiana)
H.H. Hardesty, Publisher
N.Y., Toledo, Chicago
1893
Pg. 1215
George W. Pfrimmer was born in Harrison Co., Ind., March 7, 1842, and came to Floyd Co., same state Sept. 4, 1894. His father, Eli J. G. Pfemmer is deceased; his mother, Elizabeth (Flemy) born in 1820 still survives. He was married in Harrison Co., Ind., March 27, 1873, to Mary A. Riley who was born there Sept. 9, 1849. Her father, Franklin Riley who was born in 1822 is still living, as is her mother, Minerva (Lynn) Riley, who was born in 1825. Comrade Pfrimmer was 20 years of age and was employed in farming when he began his military career, Aug. 19, 1862, at Camp Noble, Ind. He was enrolled as a private was later made Corp., and Sergt. of Co. C, 66th, Ind. V.I. This Regt., was assigned to 1st Brig., 2d Div., 16th A.C., also 4th Div., 15th A.C. He was detailed, a short time, at Colliersville, Tenn., as Ord., for provost marshal. September, 1862 he was given a leave of absence of ten days and rejoined his command at Camp Noble; he took active part in the battles of Richmond, Colliersville, Atlanta Campaign, Lovejoy Station, Joneboro, Atlanta, Sherman’s March to the Sea, the Carolinas and the surrender of Johnston. He was finally honorably discharged June 12, 1865, at Indianapolis, Ind. His grandfather, Samuel Pfrimmer served through the Indian wars under General Harrison. His wife’s half-brother, Adelbert Keithly belonged to 81st Ind. V.I., and was wounded at Chickamauga. Her grandfather, Lynn was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. Comrade Pfrimmer is a member of J.T. Benson Post, 527, in which he holds the office of P.P.C., and Adjt., he is toll-gate keeper and resides in Edwardsville, Indiana.
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Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen
Vol. II (Floyd Co., Indiana)
H.H. Hardesty, Publisher
N.Y., Toledo, Chicago
1893
Pg. 1213
John W. Pritchett was born in Harrison county, Ind., Nov. 20, 1844, and came to Floyd county, Ind., in 1886. His father, John L. Pritchett is deceased, but his mother, Margaret (Jones) Pritchett who was born in 1822 in still living. The first wife of Mr. Pritchett was named Addie L. Stoddard and their children are three: Mattie T., Maud E., and Edward M., deceased. She was born in Olden [Oldham] County, Ky., in 1846, they were married in Ky., in 1869 and she passed from life Sept. 5, 1891. His second wife, whom he married in Corydon, Ind., December, 1894, was Rosaltha (Keithly) Davis. She was born in Georgetown, Ind., in 1847, and was a daughter of John W. and Minerva (Lynn) Keithly, the former deceased, the latter still spared. Comrade Pritchett served in the Union army as a private in Co. A, 9th Ky. Cav. He was engaged in farming when he was enrolled Aug. 10, 1862, at Louisville, Ky., for one year. He was not in hospital, although he was treated in Qtrs., for rheumatism, diarrhea and piles and is still a sufferer from same. July, 1863, he was captured near Cheshire, O., by six of Morgan’s men; after an hour’s parley, he led his captors into the Union lines and delivered them to Col. Jacobs of 9th Ky. Cav. He fought at Richmond, Perryville, Burksville, Lawranceburg, Middltown, Columbia, Cumberland River, Dog Walk, Marrowbone and numerous skirmishes. He was honorably discharged Sept. 10, 1863, at Eminence, Ky., at expiration of time. He had two brothers in the war, William in 71st Ind. V.I., and James in Co. A, 9th Ky. Cav., both were wounded and captured. His great-grandfather, Pritchett served in the Revolutionary war. His wife’s brother, Dell served in 66th Ind. V.I., and was wounded. Comrade Pritchett belongs to Branch Post, 71, he is a farmer and his address in Galena, Ind.
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Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen
Vol. II (Floyd Co., Indiana)
H.H. Hardesty, Publisher
N.Y., Toledo, Chicago
1893
Pg. 1216
James G. Rowley was born in New Albany, Aug. 17, 1824, of parents, Alphus and Achsah (Wilson) Rowley, neither of whom are living. He was married in the city of his birth, in 1869 to Mary Simms who was born Jan. 20, 1841, in Harrison county, Indiana. Her father, John W. Simms born in 1811, is still spared at the age of 80 years; her mother, Susan (Holtsclow) Simms is still living, at the age of 70 years. Four children were born to them: George L., Harry, Blanche and William. Comrade Rowley was a blacksmith by trade when he entered the Federal Army, at New Albany, Ind., as Corp., Jan. 24, 1865, in Co. A, 144th Ind. V.I. He did not take part in any regular battles as his services consisted principally of scouting, skirmishing, general guard and garrison duty, mostly in the Shennandoah Valley. He was granted an honorable discharge Aug. 5, 1865, at Stevenson Station, Virginia, at the close of the war. His wife’s father, John W. Simms served about one year in the Mexican War. Comrade Rowley is in receipt of a well-deserved pension and he may be addressed at Lanesville, Harrison county, Ind., near which place he is at present engaged in farming.
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Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen
Vol. II (Floyd Co., Indiana)
H.H. Hardesty, Publisher
N.Y., Toledo, Chicago
1893
Pg. 1217
Capt. John B. Ruter was a native of New Albany, Ind., born Feb. 1, 1845. His parents, both of whom have long since passed away, were Martin H. and Doretha (Brown) Ruter. The maiden name of his wife, to whom he was wedded Dec. 26, 1871, in Bloomington, Ind., was Adalaid M. Pressell; she was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, March 5, 1846, and was a daughter of Henry and Martha (White) Pressell, parents long ago deceased. By this marriage there are three children: Martha H., Beulah P., Major Gordon deceased. Comrade Ruter was a clerk when he entered the Federal army during the late civil war; he was enrolled Jan. 5, 1864, when 20 years of age as a private in Co. E, 13th Ind. Cav. And was subsequently promoted to 1st lieut. and Regtl. commissary. His term expiring, he was honorably discharged Nov. 2, 1864, at Nashville, Tenn., by reason of promotion to Regtl. commissary. While in active service, he participated with his Regt., in the battles of Nashville, Greensboro, Grierson’s Raid and Mobile. He was granted a final honorable discharge Nov. 18, 1865, at Vicksburg, Miss., the war having come to a close. His wife had several relatives in the Union army. Comrade Ruter is a railroad clerk, and he resides in New Albany, Ind., where he may be addressed.
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Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen
Vol. II (Floyd Co., Indiana)
H.H. Hardesty, Publisher
N.Y., Toledo, Chicago
1893
Pg. 1218
Thomas Sanders
The subject of this sketch was born near New Albany, Indiana, Oct. 1852; his father, Morgan Sanders is deceased, as is also his mother, Lavina (Gibbs). May 30, 1888, he was united in wedlock at New Albany, Ind., to Margaret Krepps who was born in Jeffersonville, Indiana, April, 1853; her parents, no longer numbered among the living, were Andrew and Nancy (Short) Whitton. No children have been born to this union. Comrad Sanders was 20 years of age when he was enrolled in the U.S. Regular army as a private in Co. I, 6th U.S. Inft., at Louisville, Ky., for 5 years, July, 1873. In 1875 he was ill and cared for in hospital at Ft. Beuford, Dakota, three weeks for rheumatism. In 1880 he was again in hospital at Ft. Colville, Washington state, on account of a sprained knee for three months; he was again treated in hospital at Ft. Spokane, Washington state one month in consequence of rheumatism. In 1876 he was detailed as teamster on the Yellowstone; he was honorably discharged July, 1878, at Ft. Beuford, at expiration of term and re-enlisted at Indianapolis, Ind., for another term of five years August, 1878, in Co. H, 2d U.S. Inft. He took part in several skirmishes on the Powder River with Sioux Indians and was finally honorably discharged August, 1883, at Ft. Spokane, Washington state. Comrade Sanders lost his eyesight from exposure to the heat and alkali dust in Washington state; he now enjoys the companionship of the "the boys" and he receives a well-deserved pension. His address is New Albany, Indiana.
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Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen
Vol. II (Floyd Co., Indiana)
H.H. Hardesty, Publisher
N.Y., Toledo, Chicago
1893
Pg. 1218
Corp. John W. Seabrook
Daniel and Peninah (Guest) Seabrook, both now deceased, are the parents of the subject of this sketch who was born in New Albany, Indiana, Sept. 18, 1843. The maiden name of his wife, to whom he was united in marriage, Dec. 28, 1870, in New Albany, Ind., was Emma Wolf. She was born in New Albany, Indiana, July 13, 1851. Her father, Lexington Wolf has passed away, but her mother, whose maiden name was Elizabeth F. Pollard is still spared. Two children have blessed this marriage: Edward C. and Gertrude M. Comrade Seabrook was following his trade as a blacksmith when the war between the North and the South began; he was enrolled when but 18 years of age, July 16, 1862, at New Albany, Ind., as Corp., in 9th Indp. Legion. He was ill in quarters on U.S. transport a short time while in service. His services consisted of scouting and considerable skirmishing; he also did considerable guard and garrison duty in and around Indianapolis, Indiana. His term of service having expired, he was granted an honorable discharge Sept. 27, 1862, at Indianapolis, Indiana. His wife’s father, Lexington Wolf, a record of whom will be found in this volume, served as pilot flag-ship "Autocrat" on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. Comrade Seabrook was called to his reward Feb. 21, 1895. His widow now resides in New Albany, Ind.
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Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen
Vol. II (Floyd Co., Indiana)
H.H. Hardesty, Publisher
N.Y., Toledo, Chicago
1893
Pg. 1219
John Sendlewich, of German nativity, was born in Baden, Germany, in 1834 and came to this country when but 17 years of age. He was by occupation a teamster and was 26 years old when the war of the late Rebellion broke out; he became a private Co. A, 23d Ind. V.I., which was attached to 15th and 17th A.C. May, 1863, he was wounded by gunshot in right hip, inflicting a serious wound, in consequence of which he was confined in hospital at Raymond, Miss. While confined in hospital he was taken prisoner by Rebel Cav., and was held prisoner in Jackson, Mobile, Richmond and other places. He participated with his Regt., in engagements at Ft. Hindman, Ft. Doneldson, Shiloh, Champion Hill, Raymond and Atlanta Campaign. At the expiration of his term of service, he was granted an honorable discharge in the summer of 1864 at Indianapolis, Ind. His wife’s father, served in the Union army during the late war for three years. Our subject was a son of Martin and Barbara Sendlewich, parents long ago deceased. He was married in 1872 in Floyd county, Indiana, to Mollie Fetter who was also a native of Germany, born in 1855 on the Rhein. By this marriage there are five children, their births occurring in the order here given: Tillie, Ella, Emma, John and George. Comrade Sendlewich belongs to Sanderson Post, 191, he is a flagman on the P.C.C.R.R., and he resides in New Albany, Ind.
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Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen
Vol. II (Floyd Co., Indiana)
H.H. Hardesty, Publisher
N.Y., Toledo, Chicago
1893
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John Shook, a native of Wuerttemberg, Germany, was born July 29, 1840, and emigrated to this country, settling in Floyd county, Ind., in 1863; he was united in marriage May 9, 1865, in New Albany, Ind., to Barbara Stetinger who was born there of parents, John and Margaret Stetinger, both of whom have long since gone to their reward. Five children were the issue of this union, born in the order here given – John W., Conrad, Andrew, Annie and Charles. Comrade Shook was by occupation, a farmer and was 21 years of age at the time of his enlistment in the service of his adopted country, which occurred June 14, 1861, at Lafayette, Ind. He became a private in Co. K, 15th Ind. V.I., which was assigned to 2d Brig., 2d Div., 4th A.C. Dec. 31, 1862, he was wounded at Stone River, by cannon ball in left hand, which resulted in the loss of that member, at the wrist joint; he entered hospital at Nashville, Tenn., where he received treatment for wound until honorably discharged April 27, 1863, at Louisville, on surgeon’s certificate of disability. July 28, 1863, he re-enlisted at New Albany, Ind., in 45th Co., 2d Batl., V.R.C. While in hospital, he was captured by guerrillas on Cumberland river but was at once paroled; he took part in the battles of Rich Mt., Green River, Shiloh, Perryville, Stone River, during his first enlistment and during his second enlistment did light duty at New Albany, Ind., mostly provost duty; he was finally honorably discharged May 10, 1865, at New Albany, Ind., on surgeon’s certificate of disability. Our subject’s second wife, to whom he was married Oct. 6, 1895, was born in this county Aug. 18, 1855. Her brother, John Smith served in 4th Ky. Cav., and was captured and held in Andersonville prison four months. Comrade Shook is past Guard of Encampment, 101, U.V.L., he is living in retirement and his address is New Albany, Ind.
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Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen
Vol. II (Floyd Co., Indiana)
H.H. Hardesty, Publisher
N.Y., Toledo, Chicago
1893
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Corp. Hugh F. L. Smith was born in Floyd Co., Ind., April 16, 1844, and was a son of Jonathan P. and Lucinda C. (Merriwether) Smith, both deceased; he married Dec. 25, 1870, in New Albany, Ind., Jennie E. Duncan, who was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., July 3, 1854, of parents, Hartwell S. and Elizabeth (Earp) Duncan, deceased. The union has been blessed with six children: Nina E., Pauline P., Felie T., Hattie B., George J., and Wilbur G. Comrade Smith was previously married Oct. 5, 1865, to Rosa Plice; she passed away in New Albany, Ind., leaving two children: John T. dec and Carrie B. Comrade Smith was a painted by trade at the time of his enlistment, when a youth of 17 years, Aug. 3, 1863, at New Albany, Ind., for a term of three years; he became Corp. of Co. K, 91st Ind. V.I., Army of the Cumberland; he was granted an honorable discharge from this enlistment March 23, 1865, at Washington, D.C., having taken part in the battles of Knoxville, Cumberland Gap, Baptist Gap, Shiloh, Tallahatchee, Chickamauga, Laurel Hill, Lookout Mt., Missionary Ridge, Vicksburg, Raymond, Black River Bridge, Jackson and Atlanta Campaign; he re-enlisted in Co. A, 144th Ind. V.I., as a private; he was injured at Stevenson Station, Va., in the ankle; he also participated in the March to the Sea, the Carolinas and the Grand Review at Washington, D.C. He was finally honorably discharged Aug. 5, 1865, at Stevenson Station, Va. His brother, Thomas J. served in Co. A, 53rd Ind. V.I., and fell at the battle of Tallahatchee for the glorious cause he had upheld; his first wife had four brothers in service, John, Solomon, Philip and Robert; Solomon was wounded in service; his wife’s father and two brothers were also in the service, John H. as Capt., was killed near Fredon, Tenn., in March, 1865, and Marcus as scout for Gen. Burnside, was killed at Loudon, Tenn., in fall of 1863. Mr. Smith’s grandfather, Reuben Smith served in the War of 1812 and fought at New Orleans; he was a minister in the M.E. church for ei ghty years and died at the good old age of 108. Comrade Smith is P.C. of Sage Post, 581, he is a painter and his address is New Albany, Ind.
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Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen
Vol. II (Floyd Co., Indiana)
H.H. Hardesty, Publisher
N.Y., Toledo, Chicago
1893
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Rolla A. Tyler is a son of the late William and Catherine (Utz) Tyler, long ago deceased and was born in Georgetown, Floyd Co., Ind., March 1, 1840. Sept. 21, 1865, he was married in Harrison county, Ind., to Catherine Mosier whose parents, Philip and Anna J. (Sears) Mosier, have passed away. The issue of this marriage is eight children, Clara B., Oliver O., Florence M, Alonzo E., Birdie E., Media J., Jesse H. and Nolie M. Comrade Tyler served in the Union army as a private in Co. C., 81st Ind. V.I., 4th A.C. He was engaged in farming when he was enrolled Aug. 13, 1862, at New Albany, Ind. He was never wounded or in hospital but was given a furlough of twenty days, in the spring of 1864 at Huntsville, Ala. With this exception, he was constantly with his command, taking part in the engagements of Stone River, Eaglesville, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, Atlanta Campaign, Jonesboro, Lovejoy Station, Siege of Atlanta, Franklin, Spring Hill, Columbia, Nashville, Ashville and Triune; he was honorably discharged June 13, 1865, at Indianapolis, Ind. His brother, John H. served in Co. C, 81st Ind. V.I. An uncle, Jefferson Tyler served in the Mexican war; his wife had four brothers in the army, Theodore in the 12th and 144th Ind. V.I., Mordica in 66th Ind. V.I., David in 12th Ind. Bat. and George in 12th Ind. V.I. Her paternal grandfather fought in the War of 1812. Comrade Tyler belongs to Georgetown Post, 582, in which he has held the offices of P.P.C., Q.M., J.V.C. and O.G.; his occupation is that of a farmer and his address is Georgetown, Ind.
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Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen
Vol. II (Floyd Co., Indiana)
H.H. Hardesty, Publisher
N.Y., Toledo, Chicago
1893
Pg. 1221
Thomas Wall, a native of Ireland, was born in Waterford county, Jan. 14, 1841, and took up his residence in Floyd county, Indiana, July 2, 1867. His father, James Wall is deceased, but his mother, whose maiden name was Catherine (Doran) is living, age 75 years. He was wedded Sept. 28, 1869, in New Albany, Ind., to Anna Dowd who was born in Evansville, Ind., March 23, 1852. Her parents, both of whom are still spared, are Thomas and Rose (Smith) Dowd. Comrade Wall and wife were reared in the One True Church and now attend Holy Trinity Church in New Albany, Ind. They are also rearing their family, which consists of eight children in that faith. Their children are: Kate T., James T., Annie, Maggie, Thomas F., Frank B., Rose dec. and John. Comrade Wall was 20 years of age at the time of his enlistment which occurred Sept. 20, 1861, at Clyde, N.Y., as a private in Bat. A, 1st N.Y.L.A. In 1863 he was ill a short time in Co. Qtrs., at Norfolk, Va. June, 1862, he was transferred to 7th N.Y. Bat., the old battery having been captured at Fair Oaks. In the spring of 1864 he was detailed in Q.M. Dept., for ten days; then as Ord. at Gen. Sheepley’s Hd. Qtrs., until honorably discharged Oct. 4, 1864, at Norfolk, Va. He took active part in the Siege of Yorktown, Williamsburg, Chickahominty River, Fair Oaks, Fraziers Farm, Gaines Mills, seven days’ fight before Richmond and Siege of Suffolk. His brother, Richard served in the English army in 76th Regt., and was stationed at Burma, India. His wife’s father, served in the N.H.G. Comrade Wall served as policeman for seventeen months at New Albany; he is a member of Sanderson Post, also encampment, 101, U.V.L., being past Color Bearer of the latter; he is a glass blower and his address is New Albany, Ind.
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Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen
Vol. II (Floyd Co., Indiana)
H.H. Hardesty, Publisher
N.Y., Toledo, Chicago
1893
Pg. 1222
Peter Weber, a native of Switzerland, was born in Berne, Feb. 17, 1833, and was a son of Peter and Annie (Weber) Weber, neither of whom are living. The maiden name of his wife, to whom he was married May 10, 1861, in Floyd Co., Ind., was Martha C. Van Alman; she was born in this Co., Sept. 10, 1843, of parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ulrick Van Alman, the former is still living, at the ripe old age of 91 years. They have had seven children, born as follows – Julius A., John P., Jacob P., Annie M., Peter C., William C. and Frederick. Comrade Weber was a farmer at the time of his enlistment when 28 years old; he was enrolled July 10, 1861, at New Albany, Ind., as a private in Co. A, 23d Ind. V.I., 17th A.C. He took active part with his Regt., in the following engagements – Ft. Henry, Ft. Doneldson, Shiloh, Siege of Corinth, Bolivar, Lagrange, Holly Springs, Oxford, Grand Gulf, Thompson Hill, Raymond, Champion Hill and Jackson; after this continuous fighting, he was wounded at the latter conflict by gunshot through right leg, had his shoulder dislocated and sprained his ankle at the same battle; the same day he was taken prisoner, was sent to Libby prison a few days, was then paroled and sent to Annapolis about one month, then to Camp Chase for three weeks, Indianapolis, about two weeks and from there was given a sick furlough, reporting to New Albany hospital at end of time where he remained until honorably discharged November, 1863, on surgeon’s certificate. Comrade Weber is a member of Sanderson Post, 191, he is a stationary engineer at Louisville, Ky., and resides in New Albany, Ind.
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Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen
Vol. II (Floyd Co., Indiana)
H.H. Hardesty, Publisher
N.Y., Toledo, Chicago
1893
Pg. 1223
George W. Wolf was born in Harrison county, Ind., April 13, 1835, and was a son of David and Mary (Utz) Wolf, no longer numbered among the living. He was engaged in farming in this county and was 27 years old when he decided to fight for the preservation of this country, Aug. 13, 1862; he entered the ranks at New Albany, Ind., as a private in Co. C., 81st Ind. V.I., 14th A.C., and in due time was promoted to Corp. and Sergt. He was never wounded but was confined in hospital at New Albany, Ind., on account of chronic diarrhea and rheumatism; he was furloughed for thirty days on account of sickness. September, 1863, he was again treated in hospital at Nashville, Tenn., from same causes about three months. The same month he was transferred to Co. I, 7th V.R.C. He took part in the engagements of Perryville, and defence of Washington, D.C., receiving his final honorable discharge June 30, 1865, at Washington, D.C. His brother, David belonged to Co. C, 81st, Ind. V.I., and was discharged on account of his disabilities; his father’s brother, John Wolf served in the War of 1812, and his father’s uncle served in the War of 1776. Mrs. Wolf’s brothers, George served in 119th Ill. and John served in Co. H, 150th Ind. V.I. Mr. Wolf’s wife is Sarah A. Meriwether, daughter of James P. and Mary (Eversole) Meriwether, both deceased. She was born Feb. 9, 1835, in this county and they were married in Floyd county, April 9, 1861. Comrade Wolf belongs to Sanderson Post, 191, his occupation is that of a farmer and his address is Georgetown, Ind. Comrade Wolf is now one of the county commissioner of this county.
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Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen
Vol. II (Floyd Co., Indiana)
H.H. Hardesty, Publisher
N.Y., Toledo, Chicago
1893
Pg. 1223
Lexington Wolf
The subject of this sketch was born in Harrison county, Indiana, Sept. 8, 1824, and became a resident of Floyd county, same state, in boyhood. His father, John Henry Wolf and his mother, Elizabeth (Bolander) Wolf, have both gone to their reward. Our subject was united in wedlock Aug. 18, 1850, in New Albany, Floyd Co., Ind., to Elizabeth F. Pollard. The issue of this union is six children, their births occurring in the order here given – Mary E., Charles H. dec., Sarah H., dec., Annabell dec., Thomas L. and Augusta W. dec. His wife was a native of Virginia, born May 26, 1827; her father, George Pollard has passed away, as also has her mother, Jane (Oglesby). Comrade Wolf was a pilot of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers at the breaking out of the late Rebellion and was 30 years of age at that time. He was enrolled in the U.S. Navy in 1862 in New Albany, Ind., as a pilot on flag-ship "Autocrat", Marine Brigade. He was ill during the Siege of Vicksburg with scurvy and was treated for same on board vessel. He was granted a leave of absence of ten days and returned to duty at expiration of time. He took active part in the engagements of the Marine Brigade and was honorably discharged July, 1865, at New Orleans, La. His father, John H. Wolf served in the U.S. army as drummer boy during the War of 1812. Our subject passed away Sept. 4, 1883. His widow has a pension and the family address is New Albany, Ind.
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Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen
Vol. II (Floyd Co., Indiana)
H.H. Hardesty, Publisher
N.Y., Toledo, Chicago
1893
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