2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry

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Regimental History and Service Record

  • Also referred to as the 59th Pennsylvania Volunteers
In Brief

Organized at Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pa., September, 1861, to April, 1862. Seven Companies dismounted, left State for Baltimore. Md., April 1, 1862. Five Companies Joined at Baltimore April 14, 1862. Moved to Washington, D.C., April 25, and camp on Capital Hill until June 27. Attached to Sturgis' Command, Military District of Washington, to August, 1862. Buford's Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Army Corps, Army of Virginia, to September, 1862. Price's Cavalry Brigade, Defenses of Washington, to March, 1863. 2nd Brigade, Stahel's Cavalry Division, 22nd Army Corps, to June, 1863. Provost Guard, Army of the Potomac, to December, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac, to February, 1865. Provost Guard, Army of the Potomac, to June, 1865.

SERVICE.--Duty in Defenses of Washington, D. C., until July 27, 1862. Moved to Warrenton, thence to Madison Court House, Va., July 27-August 5. Action at Wolftown August 7. Battle of Cedar Mountain August 9. Pope's Campaign in Northern Virginia August 16-September 2. Chantilly September 1.

Ashby's Gap September 22. Duty in the Defenses of Washington, D.C., until June, 1863.

Frying Pan, near Chantilly, December 27-28. Occoquan December 29. Mrs. Violet's and Seleman's Ford, near Occoquan, March 22, 1863 (Detachment). Expedition from Gainesville June 7-8 (Detachment). Headquarters Guard for General Meade June 29.

Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Near Bealeton October 22. Fayetteville October 23. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. New Hope Church November 27.

White House or St. Peter's Church June 21. Black Creek or Tunstall's Station June 21. Germantown June 22. St. Mary's Church June 24. Charles City Cross Roads June 29. Warwick Swamp and Jerusalem Plank Road July 12. Demonstration on north side of the James at Deep Bottom July 27-29. Malvern Hill July 28. Warwick Swamp July 30. Demonstration north of James River at Deep Bottom August 13-20. Gravel Bill August 14. Strawberry Plains August 16-18. Deep Bottom and Malvern Hill August 18. Dinwiddie Road, near Ream's Station, August 23. Ream's Station August 25. Belcher's Mills September 17. Poplar Springs Church September 29-October 2. Arthur's Swamp September 30-October 1. Boydton Plank Road, Hatcher's Run, October 27-28. Reconnaissance toward Stony Creek November 7. Stony Creek Station December 1. Expedition to Hicksford December 7-11. Belle field December 8. Dabney's Mills, Hatcher's Run, February 5-7, 1865. On provost duty, Army of the Potomac, until June, 1865. Fall of Petersburg April 2. Pursuit of Lee April 3-9. Appomattox Court House April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. March to Washington, D.C., May. Grand Review May 23.

1861

This regiment was recruited in the fall of 1861, in various sections of the State, but principally in Philadelphia and in the counties of Crawford, and Tioga, and rendezvoused at Camp Patterson, six miles from Philadelphia.

  • Richard Butler Price, of Philadelphia, was commissioned Colonel
  • Joseph P. Brinton, of Philadelphia, Lieutenant Colonel
  • Charles F. Taggart, Major
  • J. Archambault, Major
  • Albert C. Walker was appointed Adjutant

The Colonel had seen service in Mexico, and Major Archambault was one of Napoleon's veterans. The regiment was well disciplined, many of its officers having obtained some experience in the three months' service, as members of the Philadelphia City Troop.

On the 1st of April, 1862, seven companies, fully equipped, but not mounted, started for Washington, arriving at Baltimore on the 5th. They were followed on the 14th by the remaining companies, and the regiment was reviewed on the 18th by General Dix, who expressed himself highly pleased with its fine military bearing.

It reached Washington on the 25th, and encamped on Capitol Hill, near the Congressional Cemetery. Here, the regiment was mounted and being well drilled and disciplined, the men were eager for active service.

On the 27th of June it crossed Long Bridge and advanced into Virginia. It encamped near Cloud's Mills and was assigned to the brigade of General Cooke, First Reserve Army Corps, General Sturgis. It moved on the 26th of July, through Centreville to Warrenton, occupying by the way the barracks built by the enemy a year before.

On the 31st it resumed the weary march, crossed the Rappahannock and bivouacked near Amissville. Marching rapidly through Little Washington, Sperryville, Woodville, and Culpepper it reached Madison Court House on the 5th of August and occupied a wood near Wolftown. It was here assigned to the brigade of General Buford. It held the extreme right of the line of pickets on the Rapidan.

Both armies had advanced in force, Pope's resting between Culpepper Court House and Sperryville. The enemy made a descent upon the picket line on the 7th, and a brisk skirmish ensued in which private Dobbins was killed, three men wounded, and two taken prisoners. The rebels were repulsed with some loss. On the following day a reconnoissance was made towards Wolftown.

The command fell slowly back to Madison, where it arrived early the next morning. It was ordered to destroy the campstores, but before the destruction was completed, the enemy charged vigorously upon the camp, severing the communication with the main body of the army via Culpepper, and compelling the command to seek safety by a, forced march of sixty miles across the mountains to Woodville.

1861

The cavalry was constantly scouting, and frequently skirmished with the enemy as it was pushed back and compelled to retire across the Rappahannock. The whole force of the enemy, relieved from the pressure of General M'Clellan on the Peninsula, was thrown against General Pope, who after fighting the desperate battle at Cedar Mountain, retired towards Bull Run. The enemy, having burned the bridge across that stream, rendered it impossible to move the supplies in the retreat, and consequently one hundred and forty-seven car loads, valued at two millions of dollars, were destroyed by the regiment. Retreating through Brentsville, it moved to the heights of Centreville, and there re-joined the army. One squadron was attached to the command of General Kearney during this memorable engagement.

It held the Stone Bridge on the Centreville Road during the night of the 30th. On the 1st of September, the wagon train was attacked at Chantilly by Stuart's Cavalry and a section of artillery. A furious storm of rain was raging amid which the fight was waged which lasted for several hours. At night, becoming satisfied of his inability to capture the train, he withdrew having sustained heavy loss.

On the 4th the regiment was united, several squads having been separated on detached service, for some weeks. The losses during the Bull Bun campaign had been severe, and, together with sickness by which many were prostrated, had greatly weakened the effective strength of the regiment.

On the 10th it moved to the neighborhood of Fort Blenker. General Buford was now appointed on M'Clellan's Staff, and Colonel Price succeeded to the command of the brigade. On the 17th a detachment of the regiment, under command of Lieutenant Colonel Brinton, moved in search of General Ewell and his body-guard, one hundred strong, who were reported at Aldie.

Passing along the Bull Bun Mountains, when near Aldie, dispositions were made to attack. Half of the force was dismounted, and a heavy advance guard thrown forward. Captain Brinton with a detachment was deployed to the left to intercept them on their retreat; but before the attack could be made, while groping in the darkness, Ewell heard of the approach and fled towards MIiddleburg. Two officers of his staff and three men of his guard were captured by Captain Brinton.

"Five rebels," says Captain Seip, were captured by a stuttering bugler, who proposed to surrender himself, but it took him such a long time to stammer out the word surrender, that the rebels mistook his meaning and surrendered themselves instead. The bugler called loudly for help, and gained great credit for the achievement."

The regiment returned to camp, the men having been in the saddle twenty-eight hours in succession, and ridden eighty-four miles. It was highly complimented by General Birney as having performed a most daring, rapid, and successful reconnoissance.

On the 20th, Colonel Price with three regiments of cavalry and a battery, nine hundred strong, moved towards Ashby's Gap to capture a rebel wagon train. On the way he had a brisk skirmish with the Sixth Virginia Cavalry, routing it and capturing the commander, Lieutenant Colonel Greene, and wounding two Lieutenants and fifty men. The wagon train had moved the day previous, and the brigade returned to camp on the 23d.

On the 1st of October the regiment was transferred to General Bayard's command, and was assigned to the First Brigade. On the 6th, it moved with the division, fifteen hundred strong, under command of Colonel Davis, towards Rappahannock Station, driving the enemy and capturing several prisoners. The object of the reconnoissance-the capture of the rolling stock of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad being frustrated by its removal to Gordonsville, the command returned to Centreville, and on the 16th under command of General Stahel, moved in pursuit of Stuart's Cavalry, then reported to be at Warrenton.

It proceeded to Aldie, and thence to Middleburg, Rectortown and Salem, where intelligence was received of the capture of a subsistence train at Haymarket by a body of rebels, four hundred strong, who were endeavoring to hold Thoroughfare Gap. Stahel immediately started in pursuit via White Plains, and charged through the gap, driving the enemy through Gainesville and New Baltimore to Warrenton, where a brigade of the enemy was drawn up to check his further advance.

A brisk skirmish ensued resulting in a loss of two killed and ten wounded. One hundred of the enemy were captured. The command then fell back to Centreville.

On the 2d of November an advance of the entire corps was made, and when arrived in the vicinity of Bull Run rapid firing was heard in the direction of Aldie, indicating the advance of Bayard. On the 3d the command occupied Gainesville, and on the following morning approached New Baltimore, where a force of the enemy was encountered, who retreated before the regiment's skirmishers to Warrenton. A sharp fight here occurred, in which the skirmishers, after offering determined resistance, fell back, the enemy eagerly pursuing, until the brigade drawn up in line opened upon him, inflicting considerable loss.

The regiment was almost constantly engaged in scouting until the 28th of December. Early on the morning of that day Captain Chauncey, with on hundred and fifty men, crossed the Occoquan, and fell into an ambuscade, the enemy being three thousand strong, under Wade Hampton. A stout resistance was made and the fight raged fiercely for some time; but the regiment was at length overpowered by superior force. The enemy closely pursued it across the river and captured and destroyed its camp.

Lieutenant Leche of company D was killed, and Lieutenant Thomas G. Snyder of Company F was mortally wounded and soon after died a prisoner. Dr. Weidman suffered himself to be captured, that he might care for the wounded of the regiment. Its loss was fully one hundred in killed, wounded, and missing.

The regiment was subsequently ordered into winter quarters at Accotink, and directed to hold the line of the Occoquan.

1863

On the 4th of April, 1863, winter quarters were broken up, and the regiment marched to Fairfax Court House, where it was assigned to the Second Brigade of General Stahel's Division.

It moved on the 24th of June, on the Gettysburg campaign, crossed the Potomac at Young's Ferry, and encamped on the 28th three miles east of Frederick. General Stahel was here assigned to the Department of the Susquehanna, and the command was turned over to General Pleasanton. The regiment was ordered on the 29th to report to General Meade's headquarters. On the 1st of July, Companies A, H, and K moved to Frederick to gather up stragglers, the balance of the regiment moving with General Meade to Gettysburg.

On the morning of the 3d the three companies, sent to Frederick re-joined the regiment on the field. It was immediately ordered to duty in checking the tide of stragglers crowding to the rear. At a time when the fate of the Republic hung trembling in the balance, every man able to bear a musket was needed at the front. The battle raged fiercely along the entire line, and the earth trembled with the shock of the contending hosts. But victory at last was with the army of the Union.

The regiment was sent; at 12 P. M., to conduct a body of twenty-five hundred prisoners to Westminster, which duty was successfully accomplished and the command returned to Gettysburg on the 5th. It did provost duty upon the field and in the town until the 7th, when it moved via Frederick and joined the army near Middletown. Lee having escaped into Virginia at Williamsport, on the 18th the regiment crossed the Potomac and encamped near Lovettsville. It moved, in pursuit of Lee, through Upperville, and passing through Manassas Gap reached Warrenton on the 25th. On the following day Lieutenant Alfred Biles, of Company B, was surprised and killed by guerrillas, at the house of Mrs. Campbell.

Frequent reconnoissances were made during the months of August and September, the regiment acting principally as guard at the headquarters of General Meade.

On the 11th of October a spirited attack was made at Culpepper, in which Pleasanton's Cavalry disputed the advance of the enemy from Stevensburg. It gradually retired before superior force to the Rappahannock, where fortifications of a formidable character had been constructed, and the infantry was drawn up in line of battle.

The regiment bivouacked at Bealton, and on the 13th retired to Catlett's. The race for Bristoe Station now became exciting, and before the command reached the Centreville Road, the battle opened and raged furiously until evening. Many prisoners were taken and the enemy's advance effectually checked.

The main body of the army was now entrenched on the heights of Centreville, a position in too close proximity to the defences of Washington to allow the enemy to gain its rear.

On the 19th, the regiment moved to Fairfax Station, and was assigned to the Second Brigade,2 Second Division, Cavalry Corps. The movement towards the Rappahannock and Mine Run began on the 21st, and passing through Thoroughfare Gap the command moved to Warrenton, where on the 22d the regiment was detailed to picket the Rappahannock from Kelly's, to Beverly Ford.

Approaching the railroad the enemy was discovered engaged in destroying the track. An attack was immediately made, the first battallion in advance, in which Major Taggart was mortally wounded while leading the charge. The regiment moved forward and a brisk fight ensued, which was continued until late in the evening. The enemy's cavalry under Fitz Hugh Lee, with a regiment of infantry and a section of artillery, was driven in confusion from Bealton to the heights around Rappahannock Station. The regiment lost five wounded and two captured.

On the 23d it again advanced and attacked the rebels in their chosen position. Their skirmishers were met at ten A.M., and a fierce engagement opened, the enemy retreating to his strong line of defences. Unable to carry these the command retired to Bealton, closely pursued.

On the 24th Colonel Brinton received orders to draw in the regiment to the infantry line, as the enemy was advancing in force to flank the position. Word soon came that the Seventeenth Pennsylvania had been captured, and that the enemy was rapidly following, which served to quicken the speed. When arrived within four miles of Warrenton, the brigade was found in line of battle with guns in position, and every precaution made for a determined fight.

On the 30th the regiment moved towards the Rappahannock for picket duty. A detachment was stationed at Beverly Ford, opposite which was a division of rebels engaged in taking up the iron from the railroad, and dispatching it to Richmond, at which they worked diligently the entire night.

On the 1st of November, the pickets were attacked by several hundred of the enemy's cavalry, and were driven back; but soon rallied and re-established their line. The regiment moved with the army across the Rappahannock, and was constantly engaged in scouting, skirmishing with the enemy, and picket duty, frequently meeting with losses in killed, wounded, and captured.

On the 29th the regiment, under command of Lieutenant Colonel Brinton, encountered the enemy at Parker's Store, and fought with determined bravery, losing thirty-five men killed and wounded, but handsomely repulsing him and inflicting heavy loss.

After participating in the raid on Luray, in December, it went into winter quarters at Warrenton. While here many of the men re-enlisted, and received a veteran furlough.

1864

Upon the opening of the spring campaign, the Fifty-ninth, with ranks recruited and re-fitted, moved with the Army of the Potomac, and crossing the Rapidan, in advance of the Second Corps, at Ely's Ford, was thrown forward towards Todd's Tavern, bivouacking on the old battle-field of Chancellorsville. It covered the front and flanks of the infantry, engaging the enemy at every available point, in the fierce battle which ensued. The cavalry made a reconnoissance in force on the 5th, and on the 7th met and defeated Fitz Hugh Lee at Todd's Tavern. Lieutenant Lungan of Company A was among the killed.

On the morning of the 9th a heavy cavalry force, of which the regiment was part, under command of General Sheridan, was sent to sever Lee's communications with Richmond. The movement resulted in one of those raids for which its leader became celebrated —short, but destructive. Cutting loose from the army, he crossed the-North Anna and reached the Virginia Central Railway at Beaver Dam Station. He destroyed ten miles of the road, its rolling stock, a million and a half of rations, and released four hundred Union prisoners, who had been captured at the Wilderness, and were on their way to Richmond. Stuart's Cavalry attacked the rear and flank of the command at this place, but effected nothing. It crossed the South Anna at Ground Squirrel Bridge, and possessed Ashland Station, on the Fredericksburg Road, at daylight of the 11th, destroying six miles of the railroad, a train, and large quantities of stores.

Moving towards Richmond it again encountered Stuart at Yellow Tavern, a few miles northof the city, he having passed it by a rapid march, over a circuitous route and massed all his available cavalry. A sharp fight ensued in which the enemy was driven towards Ashland Station, with the loss of its leaders, Generals Stuart and Gordon mortally wounded.

Passing rapidly along the turnpike towards Richmond, the command made a bold attack upon the advanced works before the city, but found the second line too strong to be carried by a cavalry assault, and returned across the Chickahominy at Meadow Bridge. It was here attacked, in front and rear, by a considerable force of infantry, which was repulsed, and it proceeded, after destroying the railroad bridge, to Haxdal's Landing, on the James River, arriving on the 14th. It rested here for a few days, and after procuring supplies, leisurely returning via White House, and Hanover Court House, rejoined the army on the 25th.

The Fifty-ninth participated in the fight at Hawes' Shop, on the afternoon of the 28th, in which the cavalry led by Sheridan, worsted the rebels under Fitz Hugh Lee and Hampton, routing them with heavy loss.

On the 7th of June, under command of Lieutenant Colonel Brinton, it was sent, with two divisions of cavalry, around Lee's left, to destroy the Virginia Central Railroad in his rear, which it successfully accomplished. It crossed the Pamunkey, and broke the Fredericksburg Road at Chesterfield, and again struck the Central at Trevilian, where a sanguinary engagement occurred, in which the rebel General Rosser and Colonel M'Allister were killed. It suffered some loss in killed, wounded, and prisoners; but inflicted equal, if not greater loss upon the enemy. It also participated in the unsuccessful attempt to cut the rebel lines near Gordonsville, in which Captain Walker, of company M, was killed.

At St. Mary's Church, on the 24th, where Wade Hampton attacked and attempted to capture the wagon trains, on their way from White House to Harrison's Landing, it fought gallantly, and the enemy was defeated and driven back.

The regiment shared in the heaviest of the fighting and received the special commendations of both its brigade and division commanders for a dismounted charge in line. The loss was severe, Captain Clement R. See being among the wounded, and Lieutenants Dodge and Eastman captured.

General Sheridan's second grand raid having closed, the command returned to the Army of the Potomac, crossed the James River at Long' Bridge, and confronted the enemy before Petersburg. It made a diversion on the right of the lines at the time of the mine explosion, and subsequently re-crossed the river near Bermuda Hundred, and participated in the engagements at Deep Bottom, and at Malvern Hill on the 14th of August, and Charles City Cross Roads on the 16th. In the latter, it was supported by Miles' Brigade of the Second Corps, and drove the enemy some distance, killing its leader General Chambliss; but was in turn driven back.

Lieutenant Martin, of Company K, was killed, and Captain Stone, and Lieutentants Dougherty, Sloan, Schwartz, and Witmer were captured.

At Ream's Station it was heavily engaged, checking and repelling the enemy. The loss of the regiment was two killed, five captured, and several wounded.

Since the crossing of the Rapidan, it had participated in sixteen general engagements, and had lost three officers killed, eight wounded, six captured, and a large number of enlisted men killed, wounded, and missing, reducing its strength to about two hundred.

The subsequent career of the regiment is closely identified with the history of the cavalry of the Army of the Potomac. It participated in the engagements at Wyatt's Farm, Boydton Plank Road, M'Dowell's Hill and Five Forks, and was present at the surrender at Appomattox Court House.

On the 28th of February, Lieutenant Colonel Brinton was honorably discharged, his term of service having expired, and Joseph Steele, Junior Major, was promoted to fill the vacancy, Captain Robert M. Brinton succeeding to the Majority.

It participated in the grand review at Washington on the 23d of May, and on the 17th of June was consolidated with the Twentieth Pennsylvania Cavalry, forming the First Pennsylvania Provisional Cavalry, commanded by Colonel William W. Sanders of the Regular Army. Lieutenant Colonel Steele and Adjutant Mumford were mustered out by reason of consolidation, and those whose terms of service had expired were sent to Philadelphia for discharge.

It was finally mustered out of service at Cloud's Mills, Virginia, on the 13th of July, 1865. Captain Seip, in his diary already mentioned, concludes his account of the service of the regiment in the following words:

"The story of their rough rides and fierce conflicts will be rehearsed with honest pride for they fought well, obeyed cheerfully every order, and shirked no dangerous duty.

"Under Buford or under Sheridan, they rode with only the desire to uphold the flag and subdue the rebellion. Their record is a noble one and will not fade."

Pennsylvania carefully preserves the war-worn banner of the regiment, and has inscribed on its folds its historic memories. As a regiment, the Second attained a high degree of proficiency in drill, and in battle it enjoyed a reputation second to none. On the skirmish line it was noted for its steady, plucky advance.

On parade it was distinguished for the regularity of its 'dress' its fine appearance, its cleanliness, and esprit. It furnished several staff officers for the general commanding. But few of the original officers remained at the muster out-their number being greatly reduced by rough duty and loss by battle.

The regiment was filled up three times during its period of enlistment. At the return no formal welcome was extended, and none expected, other than the generous reception each soldier met with at his own social circle. This re-union was dearer than any civic demonstration. The long separation was over, and friends clasped hands, made rough by sabre grasp and bridle rein, with all the enthusiasm of youth. All but the dead, whose bones bleaching from the Potomac to the Blackwater, mark the track of the army in its battle-march, and testify to the glory won on the 'field of honor.'

Notes

In addition to official papers and reports, from which the record of this regiment has been drawn, many of the details have been gathered from a beautifully executed manuscript diary of Captain Albert N. Seip, in the preface to which, or as he terms it, THE SALUTE, he says:

"The 'reviewing officer' who passes along the 'lines' of this record will, doubtless, find much to criticise in the 'tour of his inspection.' Like a faded uniform or a tattered flag, the battalions of words show the dust and wear of the campaign. Born of the army, these reminiscences were 'assembled' together at the close of the weary march-in the saddle-on picket-in the lull of battle, under circumstances most unfavorable to public review. My time does not now permit, nor inclination prompt the' burnishing' of these rhetorical' accoutrements.' To those who come after me this book is left as an heir-loom-the legacy of one who willingly and cheerfully suffered, toiled, and hungered that the free institutions of his country might be perpetuated unto them. "


Clearfield's Military History

The proportion of this regiment that was recruited in Clearfield county was exceedingly small, less than fifty men, and they were attached to Company F. These men were recruited in the eastern part of the county by Thomas G. Snyder, who was made first lieutenant, and who died of wounds received at Occoquan, Va., on December 28th, 1862. The regiment was raided in the fall of 1861, in various sections of the State, and rendezvoused at Camp Patterson, six miles from Philadelphia. The field officers were as follows: Richard Price Butler, colonel; Joseph P. Brinton, lieutenant-colonel; Charles F. Taggart and J. Archambault, majors. The regiment was well disciplined, many of its officers having acquired some experience in the three months service. The colonel had served in Mexico, and Major Archambault was one of Napoleon’s veterans. At Baltimore the regiment was reviewed by General Dix. At Cloud’s Mills it was assigned to the brigade commanded by General Cooke’s First Reserve Army Corps, General Sturgis, but in August was transferred to General Buford’s brigade. Its first engagement took place near Culpepper, and afterward participated in the Bull Run fight, where it lost heavily. On September 10, Buford was appointed to McClellan’s staff, and Colonel Price succeeded to General Bayard’s command, and assigned to the First Brigade. In November they engaged the enemy and were compelled to retire. They were constantly scouting until late in December, when, on the 28th, it fell into an ambuscade at Occoquan and suffered a great loss. Lieutenant Thomas G. Snyder was mortally wounded and captured here. He died in the enemy’s hands. In killed, wounded, and missing it lost over one hundred men. The regiment wintered at Accotink.

In April, 1863, at Fairfax Court-House, it was assigned to the Second Brigade* of General Stahel’s Division. In June it participated in the Gettysburg campaign, conducted twenty-five hundred prisoners to Westminster, and on the 7th rejoined the army at Middletown. It started in pursuit of Lee’s army and went as far as Warrenton, and afterward did guard duty at Meade’s headquarters. It was then assigned to the Second Brigade. It subsequent history is told by the engagement at Beverly’s Ford, on the heights around Rappahannock Station, the raid on Luray, after which it again went into the winter quarters. The next year it moved with the Army of the Potomac and went with Sheridan on his memorable raid, and rejoined the army on the 25th. In Sheridan’s second raid it also engaged. Its subsequent career was identified with the Army of the Potomac, at Wyatt’s Farm, Boydton Plank Road, McDowell’s Hill, and Five Forks, and was present at Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. The regiment was mustered out of service at Cloud’s Mills, July 13, 1865, after which "the boys" returned home, all but the dead, whose bones are bleaching from the Potomac to the Blackwater.

* Organization of Brigade, Colonel J. Irvin Gregg, Second Division, Brigadier General D. M'C. Gregg, Cavalry; Fifty-ninth (Second Cavalry) Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, Lieutenant Colonel Joseph P. Brinton; Sixty-fourth (Fourth Cavalry) Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, Colonel George H. Covode; Eighty-ninth (Eighth Cavalry) Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, Colonel Pennock Huey; One Hundred and Seventeenth (Thirteenth Cavalry) Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, Colonel Michael Kerwin; One Hundred and Sixty-first (Sixteenth Cavalry) Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, Lieutenant Colonel Lorenzo D. Rodgers; First Regiment Maine Cavalry, Colonel Charles H. Smith; Tenth Regiment New York Cavalry, Lieutenant Colonel William Irvine.

Regimental Roster

  • Bates' Note: There are no muster-out rolls of this regiment in the Adjutant General's office of the State, therefore the record of a large number of both officers and men are incomplete, and some, perhaps, entirely wanting
Field and Staff Officers


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R. Butler Pricer Colonel September 7, 1861 3 Promoted to brevet Brigadier General, March 13, 1865; discharged January 31, 1865 Wm. W. Sanders Colonel March 26, 1865 3 Transferred to 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; regular U. S. Army officer Joseph P. Brinton Lt. Colonel October 28, 1861 3 Promoted from Major to Lt. Col., March 1, 1862; to brevet Colonel, August 1, 1864; discharged February 28, 1865 Joseph Steele Lt. Colonel September 16, 1862 3 Promoted from Captain, Company M, to Major, May 1, 1863; to Lieut. Colonel, April 4, 1865; mustered out, June 23, 1865 Charles F. Taggart Major November 18, 1861 3 Died at Warrenton, Va., October 24, 1863, of wounds received in action, October 22, 1863 Jos. Archambault Major September 10, 1861 3 Promoted to Captain, Company A, May 19, 1862; resigned May, 1863 P. Benner Wilson Major August 18, 1861 3 Promoted from Captain, Company F, October 28, 1862; transferred to 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865 Robert M. Brinton Major October 17, 1861 3 Promoted from Captain, Company H, April 19, 1865; to brevet Lt. Colonel, April 1, 1865;transferred to 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865 Benj. Chambers Adjutant December 5, 1861 3 Promoted to Captain Company A, June 10, 1862 Charles Chauncey Adjutant November 8, 1861 3 Promoted to Captain Company K, April 1, 1862 Albert V. Sloan Adjutant September 14, 1861 3 Promoted to Captain Company G, September 29, 1862 Albert C. Walker Adjutant November 20, 1861 3 Promoted to Captain Company M, May 1, 1863 James C. Reed Adjutant 3 Promoted from 2d Lieutenant Company K, January 1, 1863; discharged January 28, 1865 Samuel Rumford Adjutant October 18, 1861 3 Promoted from Sergeant Company A, February 27, 1865; discharged June 17, 1865; Vet Chas. Middleton Adjutant June 10, 1862 3 Discharged September 24, 1862 John A. Ellison Quarter Master September 14, 1861 3 Promoted to Captain, and Assistant Quarter Master, U. S. Volunteers, May 27, 1863 Louis M. Chasteau Quarter Master 3 Promoted from 2d Lt., Company E, June 1, 1863; mustered out, October 16, 1864; expiration of term. Benjamin Jones Quarter Master 3 Promoted from Quarter Master Sergeant, November 25, 1864; transferred to 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865 Joseph W. Gibson Commissary of Subsistance 3 Promoted from Commissary Sergeant, November 25, 1864; transferred to 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865 Wm. H. Taggart Surgeon October 12, 1861 3 Resigned September 21, 1862 Wm. M. Weidman Surgeon October 15, 1861 3 Promoted from Assistant Surgeon, October 1, 1862; mustered out, October 31, 1864; expiration of term Edward Donnelly Surgeon November 29, 1864 3 Transferred to 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865 James J. Straum Assistant Surgeon October 2, 1862 3 Discharged July 4, 1864 Philip S. P. Walter Assistant Surgeon February 18, 1863 3 Discharged December 30, 1863 F. B. Davidson Assistant Surgeon August 18, 1864 3 Promoted to Surgeon 45th Regiment P. V., May 27, 1865 Samuel R. Nissley Assistant Surgeon April 18, 1865 3 Transferred to 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865 Solomon Penrod Veterinary Surgeon August 18, 1864 3 Promoted from Saddler Sergeant, December 27, 1864; transferred to 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet R. S. Caldwell Sergeant Major October 1, 1861 3 Discharged Novernmber 3, 1862 John T. Prall Sergeant Major October 13, 1861 3 Promoted to Captain Company A, January 13, 1865; Vet Domin'k Gallagher Sergeant Major October 1, 1861 3 Promoted from Sergeant Company M, January 30, 1865; discharged June 17, 1865 James M. Lynch Quarter Master Sergeant August 23, 1861 3 Promoted from private Company B to Quarter Master Sergeant to 1st Lieutenant Company B, October 23, 1862 John Merryman Quarter Master Sergeant February 24, 1864 3 Transferred to 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865 Jacob H. Martin Quarter Master Sergeant August 23, 1861 3 Promoted to 2d Lieutenant Company K, February 27, 1864 William C. Frew Quarter Master Sergeant October 17, 1861 3 Promoted from Sergeant Company D to Quarter Master Sergeant to Captain Company G, February 27, 1865; Vet Henry Yohrans Commissary Sergeant December 20, 1861 3 Promoted from Corporal, Company H; discharged June 28, 1865; Vet Frank J. Walton Hospital Steward February 20, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 28, 1865 A. B. Porter Hospital Steward December 26, 1863 3 Transferred to 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet Aaron K. Seip Hospital Steward October 14, 1861 3 Promoted to 2d Lieutenant Company H, June 17, 1864; Vet S. L. C. Stect Chief Bugler December 17, 1863 3 Transferred to 1st Provisional Cav'y, June 17, 1865 Jas. K. Leighton Saddler November 9, 1861 3 Promoted from Saddler Company F, date unknown; transferred to 1st Provisional Cav'y, June 17, 1865; Vet
2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry / Regimental Field and Staff Officers
Rank Name City/Town Commission From Muster Date
Colonel [[]] ?, PA ? ?


Company A


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2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company A (Officers)
Rank Name City/Town Commission From
Captain [[]] ?, PA ?
Jos. Archambault Captain September 10, 1861 Promoted to Major, May 19, 1862
Benj. Chambers Captain December 5, 1861 Promoted from Adjutant, June 10, 1862; discharged November 1, 1864
John T. Prall Captain October 13, 1861 Promoted from Sergeant Major to Captain, January 13, 1865; mustered out, June 17, 1865
Frank Evans 1st Lt. November 10, 1861 Resigned February 10, 1863
Edwin Mattson 1st Lt. November 1, 1861 Promoted to 2d Lt., December 5, 1862; to 1st Lt., November 3, 1863; mustered out, November 1, 1864, expiration of term
John Branagan 1st Lt. November 20, 1861 Promoted from 1st Sergeant to 1st Lt., January 14, 1865; transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Nathan J. Taylor 2d Lt. December 8, 1861 Resigned September 10, 1862
Frank J. Dungan 2d Lt. December 18, 1861 Promoted from Sergeant to 2d Lieutenant, January 2, 1864; killed at Todd's Tavern, Va., May 8, 1864
William H. Wall 2d Lt. October 18, 1861 Promoted from 1st Sergeant to 2d Lt., March 18, 1865; transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Joseph Shratz 1st Sergeant October 19, 1861 Transferred to 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Win. K. Shearer 1st Sergeant November 9, 1861 Not accounted for; Vet
William Appleton Commissary Sergeant November 16, 1861 Not accounted for; Vet
Thomas D. Reese Sergeant November 1, 1862 Transferred to 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Wm. R. Anderson Sergeant November 3, 1862 Transferred to 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
John W. Plott Sergeant September 15, 1863 Transferred to 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
John L. Moore Sergeant June 21, 1862 Promoted from Corporal to Sergeant, March 1, 1865; discharged by Special Order, May 31, 1865
James F. Clark Sergeant December 10, 1861 Discharged by Special Order, June 21, 1865; Vet
Samuel Rumford Sergeant October 18, 1861 Promoted to Adjutant, February 27, 1865; Vet
Martin J. Buzzard Corporal September 15, 1863 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Valen'e Eichenland Corporal October 26, 1863 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
John H. Clark Corporal September 14, 1863 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Elias Staymate Corporal February 20, 1864 Transferred to Company A. 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Michael Donnelly Corporal February 9, 1864 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Matthew Macklen Corporal November 6, 1861 Prisoner from August 18, 1864, to March 2, 1865; mustered out, April 15, 1865
Asa Kirby Corporal October 23, 1861 Mustered out, January 10, 1865, expiration of term
George Moore Corporal June 26, 1862 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Thomas Parkins Bugler February 23, 1864 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
James Johnston Bugler February 7, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Joseph B. Gaskell Farrier October 28, 1861 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
John H. Johnson Farrier October 18, 1861 Mustered out, November 6, 1864, expiration of term
Benjamin Morton Black'h February 7, 1864 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865

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2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company A (Enlisted Men)
Rank Name City/Town Enlistment Date
Private [[]] ?, PA ?
Andrews, John E. Private October 25, 1862 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Ames, Selden F. Private February 24, 1864 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Algager, Charles Private November 5, 1861 Not accounted for; Vet
Abel, George Private February 27, 1865 Not accounted for
Beer, George Private January 6, 1863 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Beer, Joseph Private March 27, 1864 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Broughton, Francis Private July 14, 1862 Discharged by General Order, July 8, 1865
Brennan, William Private October 15, 1864 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Burns, Albert C. Private February 7, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Burns, James Private February 20, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Bumgardner, Edw. Private February 10, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Benner, Reuben W. Private October 18, 1861 Not accounted for
Bee, Francis Private October 18, 1861 Not accounted for
Backett, Edwin F. Private October 19, 1861 Not accounted for
Burtell, Henry C. Private October 30, 1861 Not accounted for
Brady, James Private November 1, 1861 Not accounted for
Bradley, James Private November 4, 1861 Not accounted for
Burchali, Uriah S. Private December 5, 1861 Not accounted for
Bishop, Charles H. Private December 16, 1861 Not accounted for
Boyd, Joseph Private December 7, 1861 Not accounted for
Ball, William Private December 12, 1861 Not accounted for
Birmingham, Mar'n. Private February 6, 1865 Not accounted for
Brady, William W. Private August 12, 1864 Not accounted for
Bach, Jacob Private February 17, 1865 Not accounted for
Crate, Thomas Private February 9, 1864 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Connelly, Frank J. Private March 8, 1864 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Cease, Daniel A. Private March 30, 1864 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Cornman, Augustus Private February 7, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Clendennen, James Private February 8, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Conway, Bernard Private February 23, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Crawford, James Private February 21, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Cregg, James W. Private February 17, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Cregg, George W. Private February 17, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Coble, Jacob Private February 21, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Carter, James A. Private February 23, 1865 Discharged by General Order, July 3, 1865
Crate, Thomas Private February 11, 1864 Not accounted for; Vet
Crammy, James Private October 26, 1861 Not accounted for
Crider, Rudolph Private October 26, 1861 Not accounted for
Cheney, John Private November 12, 1861 Not accounted for
Clancey, John H Private November 18, 1861 Died July 14, 1864; buried in Cavalry Corps Cemetery, Va.
Cleaver, William Private December 10, 1861 Not accounted for
Cramer, Thomas Private December 28, 1861 Not accounted for
Clark, John W. Private February 20, 1865 Not accounted for
Corcoran, John Private February 23, 1865 Not accounted for
Crosby, Charles Private February 23., 1865 Not accounted for
Daily, Francis Private November 2, 1861 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Donnelly, John Private February 7, 1864 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 7, 1865
Davis, Ebridge Private February 13, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Dowlin, John Private March 1, 1864 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Dwere, Dennis Private February 22, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Darbru, Cyrus Private February 21, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Dalby, Moses Private October 18, 1861 Not accounted for
Derickson, James G. Private November 19, 1861 Not accounted for
Damonlier, George Private November 29, 1861 Not accounted for
Dilam, Peter Private November 29, 1861 Not accounted for
Doran, Dennis Private November 26, 1861 Not accounted for
Donavan, Daniel Private Feruary 8, 1865 Not accounted for
Dunlap, John Private March 21, 1864 Not accounted for
Emalong, Samuel Private March 26, 1864 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Ewing, Hugh Private February 7, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Erwin, Frank Private October 18, 1861 Not accounted for
Evans, James Private February 23, 1865 Not accounted for
Fonarn, Joseph Private February 7, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Flynn, Edward Private February 16, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Force, Andrew J. Private February 21, 1865 Discharged by General Order, August 3, 1865
Funk, Samuel Private October 22, 1864 Not accounted for
Godshall, John Private February 11, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Gibson, Charles Private eb. 18, 1862 Transferred to Company A, 1st. Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Gardner, John Private October 16, 1862 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Grier, James Q. Private August 9, 1862 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Gwynner, Thos. J. Private October 18, 1861 Not accounted for
Green, James Private October 18, 1861 Not accounted for
Guyer, John L. Private December 13, 1861 Not accounted for
Girvin, James Private December 18, 1861 Not accounted for
Gelvin, Samuel R. Private March 21, 1864 Not accounted for
Haggerty, Bernard Private November 31, 1861 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Iorne, Charles Private October 15, 1864 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Hunter, David A. Private February 9, 1865 Discharged by General Order, June 21, 1865
Hunter, Thomas S. Private February 17, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Hall, Monroe Private February 14, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Harris, James A. Private February 21, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Hopple, George G. Private October 19, 1861 Not accounted for
Hamon, Charles Private November 1, 1861 Not accounted for
Harper, Walter Private November 4, 1861 Not accounted for
Hathaway, Wm. E. Private November 18, 1861 Not accounted for
Henry, Oscar H Private December 20, 1861 Not accounted for
Hallem, Horatio Private February 10, 1865 Not accounted for
Horn, John Private February 27, 1865 Not accounted for
Jackson, James Private December 27, 1861 Not accounted for
Jordan, Andrew Private February 22, 1865 Not accounted for
Kribrige, George W. Private March 1, 1864 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Kelley, Michael Private February 23, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Kelley, John Private February 21, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Kuhns, Owen.. Private February 29, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Keenan, Patrick Private October 26, 1861 Not accounted for
King, George Private October 28, 1861 Not accounted for
Kurtz, Orris Private .November 7, 1861 Not accounted for
Klages, John Private February 20, 1865 Not accounted for
Lindy, Adam Private January 6, 1863 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Logan, William H. Private November 11, 1861 Not accounted for
Logan, Robert Private November 12, 1861 Not accounted for
Maddock, Daniel M. Private October 30, 1862 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Murphy, Daniel Private February 8, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Morris, Robert C. Private February 7, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Metzlan, John Private February 21, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Metzlan, Isaac Private February 21, 1865 Discharged by General Order, August 12, 1865
Metzlan, Christian Private February 21, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Murphy, William Private October 18, 1861 Not accounted for
Martin, Jacob H. Private October 19, 1862 Not accounted for
Mires, James Private November 6, 1861 Not accounted for
Manuel, David Private November 12, 1861 Not accounted for
Mullin, John Private December 2, 1861 Not accounted for
Meyer, Patrick Private December 3, 1861 Not accounted for
Matthews, John Private February 20, 1865 Not accounted for
Meyler, Jacob Private March 1, 1865 Not accounted for
Mortimer, Alfred Private March 21, 1864 Not accounted for
M'Michael, Thomas Private August 15, 1862 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17., 1865
M'Lean, James Private October 15, 1864 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
M'Mullen, Neal Private February 7, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
M'Meil, Joseph Private September 20, 1864 Discharged by General Order, June 10, 1865
M'Graw, Dennis Private October 18, 1861 Not accounted for
M'Grath, Robert Private December 3, 1861 Not accounted for
Neyle, Jacob Private Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Niele, John G. Private February 9, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Nevil, Martin Private August 13, 1864 Not accounted for
Pearson, William Private February 7, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Paul, John Y. Private February 21, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Price, Joseph R. Private February 21, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Porter, Robert Private October 23, 1861 Not accounted for
Rowley, Albert S. Private February 24, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Rushton, John Private December 16, 1861 Mustered out, December 30, 1864, expiration of term
Reardon, John Private October 26, 1861 Not accounted for; Vet
Reynolds, John Private September 25, 1862 Discharged by General Order, June 10, 1865
Ryan, John Private October 20, 1861 Not accounted for
Ruthveen, Corn's. Private October 30, 1861 Not accounted for
Richmond, Wm. H. Private December 2, 1861 Not accounted for
Smith, John L. Private October 21, 1864 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Smith, James Private October 15, 1864 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Scranton, Geo. W. Private March 9, 1864 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Shook, George W. Private March 1, 1864 Discharged by General Order, June 30, 1865
Singer, Philip Private February 21, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Simpson, Robert Private November 1, 1861 Not accounted for
Sullivan, Thomas Private December 3, 1861 Not accounted for
Spencer, John Private December 20, 1861 Not accounted for
Simmons, James Private December 3'6161 Not accounted for
Stevens, Lewis S. Private August 13, 1864 Not accounted for
Trask, William H. Private February 13, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Taylor, James H. Private February 7, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Thatcher, John P. Private October 19, 1861 Not accounted for
Usshor, William B. Private December 20, 1861 Not accounted for
Veman, John Private December 13, 1861 Not accounted for
Warnbold, Geo. S. Private February 11, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
White, John Private February 17, 1865 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Warner, David A. Private Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Wigget, John Private August 15, 1864 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Ward, Amer. Private March 9, 1865 Discharged by General Order, August 1, 1865
Waldon, William Private November 14, 1861 Not accounted for
Wilcox, Philip Private December 23, 1861 Not accounted for
Wittimore, Henry Private February 9, 1865 Not accounted for
Wambold, Charles Private February 11, 1865 Not accounted for
West, Thomas Private February 27, 1865 Not accounted for
Yingling, George Private January 20, 1863 Transferred to Company A, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865


Company B


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2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company B (Officers)
Rank Name City/Town Commission From
Captain [[]] ?, PA ?
Stephen F. Hanson Captain August 20, 1861 Discharged October 31, 1864
Chas. S. W. Jones Captain March 1, 1862 Promoted from 1st Lieut. Company F, February 27, 1865; transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
John W. Haseltine 1st Lt. August 20, 1861 Promoted to Captain, Company C, October 1, 1862
Alfred Biles 1st Lt. August 20, 1861 Promoted from 2d Lieutenant, October 28, 1862; killed by guerrillas, July 26, 1863
James M. Lynch 1st Lt. August 28, 1861 Promoted from Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant to 2d Lt., October 25, 1862; to 1st Lt., August 1, 1863; missing since September, 1864
John T. Toy 1st Lt. December 14, 1861 Promoted from 1st Sergeant, February 27, 1865; dischargeed June 17, 1865; Vet
Fred'k R. Eastman 2d Lt. August 1, 1863 Captured at St. Mary's Church, July 24, 1864; commissioned 1st Lieutenant, October 16, 1864;, not mustered; discharged December 19, 1864
Samuel A. Wright 2d Lt. February 22, 1863 Promoted from Sergeant, February 27, 1865; discharged June 17, 1865
Jos. M. Showalter Quarter Master Sergeant February 22, 1863 Promoted from priv., March 1, 1865; discharged June 28, 1865
Joseph Smith Commissary Sergeant December 27, 1863 Promoted from private, March 1, 1865; transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
William Gallagher 1st Sergeant December 27, 1863 Promoted from Sergeant, March 1, 1865; transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Thomas M'Murray Sergeant February 6, 1864 Promoted from Corporal, March 1, 1865; transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
John Morris Sergeant December 27, 1863 Promoted from Corporal, March 1, 1865; transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865 Vet
John Paynter Sergeant March 31, 1864 Promoted from Corporal, March 1, 1865; transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Edward M'Carthy Sergeant February 29, 1864 Promoted to Corporal, March 1, 1865; discharged June 28, 1865
Hiram L. Lefevre Sergeant March 9, 1864 Promoted to Corporal, March 1, 1865; discharged June 28, 1865
Thomas W. Finney Sergeant August 28, 1861 Mustered out, September 15, 1864, expiration of term
John G. Davis Sergeant September 19, 1861 Mustered out, October 19, 1864, expiration of term
William H. Brady Sergeant August 31, 1861 Promoted to Sergeant, May 14, 1864; discharged on expiration of term, August 31, 1864
J. P. Hitzenrather Corporal March 27, 1864 Promoted to Corporal, March 1, 1865; transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Michael Curn Corporal February 16, 1864 Promoted to Corporal, March 1, 1865; transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Walton G. Levan Corporal February 24, 1864 Promoted to Corporal, March 1, 1865; transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
James M. Davis Corporal March 5, 1864 Promoted to Corporal, March 1, 1865; transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Jacob Hane Corporal February 5, 1864 Promoted to Corporal, March 1, 1865; transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Ira Kennedy Corporal September 13, 1861 Mustered out, January 6, 1865, expiration of term
George Kling Corporal August 3, 1864 Promoted to Corporal March 1, 1865; discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Wm. H. T. Smith Bugler February 10, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
George O'Brien Blacksmith February 6, 1864 Discharged by General Order, June 28, 1865; Vet
William Thomas Farrier March 14, 1864 Transferred to Company B, lst Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865

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2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company B (Enlisted Men)
Rank Name City/Town Enlistment Date
Private [[]] ?, PA ?
Aaron, James Private October 31, 1861 Not accounted for. His great-great-grandson, Paul Skinner, reports that Private Aaron was transferred to Company L, December 16 1863; transferred, sick, to Camp Stoneman, October 1864
Bowzer, Alonzo Private February 2, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Boswell, Wm. J. Private February 20, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Bowers, Wm. J. Private February 23, 1865 Discharged by General Order, July 18, 1865
Byers, Henry Private March 30, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Broughton, C. H. Private February 22, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Baker, Jacob O. Private February 10, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Barton, Silas Private September 9, 1861 Not accounted for
Bailey, Geo. W. Private September 23, 1861 Not accounted for
Ballentine, John Private September 27, 1861 Not accounted for
Barbe, Lewis Private October 18, 1861 Not accounted for
Barnes, Frank Private February 6, 1861 Not accounted for
Belair, Thomas Private December 3, 1861 Not accounted for
Cross, James Private April 6, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Curtis, Scott Private February 3, 1864 Deserted October 14, 1864; returned February 14, 1865; discharged by General Order, June 15, 1865
Coffey, George Private February 6, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Cramer, Thomas Private February 10, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Crawford, William Private Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Campbell, George Private September 13, 1861 Not accounted for
Cohan, Lewis Private September 18, 1861 Not accounted for
Croe, William Private September 27, 1861 Not accounted for
Crowl, John A. Private November 29, 1861 Not accounted for
Davenport, J. W. Private March 26, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Dougherty, Wm. Private February 7, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Dousherty, John Private February 10, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Dillon, Samuel H. Private February 24, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Davis, Eri Private February 28, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Denight, Joseph Private October 31, 1861 Not accounted for
Dobbin, James Private November 1, 1861 Killed in action, August 7, 1862
Donnell, Wm. Private February 9, 1865 Not accounted for
Edwards, Charles Private March 24, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17., 1865
Bilwell, Charles Private February 1, 1862 Pris. from June 24, to December 11, 1864; discharged April 15, 1865
Fetterman, Clark. Private February 9, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Finck, William Private March 31, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Fry, John Private February 10, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Finley, Richard Private February 21, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Foy, Patrick Private February 13, 1862 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Flaherty, Patrick Private March 7, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Franks, William Private Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Farris, William Private Transferred to Company B, Ist.Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Frader, Joseph Private September 9, 1861 Not accounted for
Feller, Jacob Private September 13, 1861 Not accounted for
Ferry, Bernard Private September 18, 1861 Not accounted for
Fowler, Wm. T. Private September 18, 1861 Not accounted for
Fowler, Charles D. Private November 5, 1861 Not accounted for
Frank, Wm. P. Private December 7, 1861 Not accounted for
Gill, William Private February 27, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Guthrie, William Private February 22, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Gardner, Theodore Private February 21, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Griffith, John L. Private February 11, 1865 Discharged by General Order, June 20, 1865
Gardner, Wm. F. Private August 28, 1861 Not accounted for
Hill, Lewis Private March 31, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Hershey, Abraham Private February 4, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Howard, Charles Private August 8, 1861 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Harry, Samuel Private February 23, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Holmes, Theodore Private Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Hellings, Jonathan Private September 30, 1861 Not accounted for
Halfpenny, James Private December 9, 1861 Not accounted for
Hill, George L. Private March 10, 1865 Discharged by General Order, August 21, 1865
Irwin, Robert Private Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Jones, H. P. Private November 11, 1861 Captured June 24, 1864; discharged by General Order, July 7, 1865
Jago, John Private February 13, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Johnson, Edward Private September 30, 1861 Not accounted for
Johnson, Robert A. Private November 11, 1861 Not accounted for
King, William Private March 8, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Kaufman, John Private February 24, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Kern, John Private February 27, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Lewis, David D. Private February 21, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Long, George F. Private February 20, 1865 Transferred to Company B, Ist Provisional Cavalry, Jane 17, 1865
Leeds, Jacob Private February 25, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Lubin, Moses H. Private August 28, 1861 Not accounted for
Lane, Daniel M. Private August 28, 1861 Not accounted for
Leavitt, John E. Private September 19, 1861 Not accounted for
Lumis, William C. Private November 30, 1861 Not accounted for
Lewis, Matthew Private December 6, 1861 Not accounted for
Moyer, Jonathan Private February 15, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Miller, Henry R. Private February 7, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Miller, Christian Private February 21, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Miller, Samuel Private February 22, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Morris, Thomas J. Private August 28, 1861 Not accounted for
Mussnaff, Geo. C. Private August 31, 1861 Not accounted for
Minard, Charles Private September 2, 1861 Not accounted for
Marshall, James Private September 9, 1861 Not accounted for
Mellor, Austin J. Private September 19, 1861 Not accounted for
Morris, Philip Private October 9, 1861 Not accounted for
Miller, Joseph J. Private February 7, 1865 Not accounted for
Miller, Elias Private February 21, 1865 Not accounted for
Moorfield, John Private February 13, 1865 Not accounted for
M'Mullen, Thomas Private February 21, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
M'Clure, George Private September 2, 1861 Not accounted for
M'Ateer, Peter Private December 2, 1861 Transferred to Company I, date unknown- Vet
M'Bride, William Private November 25, 1861 Not accounted for
M'Donald, John Private December 2, 1861 Not accounted for
M'Leary, William Private February 13, 1865 Not accounted for
Nolan, Dennis Private September 2, 1861 Not accounted for
Nuafies, Lewis Private September 30, 1861 Not accounted for
Naylor, Thomas Private November 25, 1861 Not accounted for
O'Malley, Arthur Private August 21, 1863 Discharged by General Order, June 24, 1865
Omans, Sylvester Private March 1, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
O'Connell, Daniel Private February 24, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Pierce, J. T. Private February 29, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Patton, William Private March 21, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Pyle, Baldwin Private March 24, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Peterson, Leonard Private February 6, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Pennell, John H. Private February 27, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Pryor, John Private September 23, 1861 Not accounted for
Patchell, John Private November 27, 1861 Not accounted for
Parkins, Samuel Private February 24, 1864 Not accounted for
Quicksall, Joseph Private August 31, 1861 Not accounted for
Richardson, John Private Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Rishel, George Private March 30, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Rishel, Jacob Private March 31, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Robinson, David Private February 8, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Rockwell, John Private February 23, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Rochester, Lewis C. Private February 10, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Rogers, Isaac Private February 10, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Rogers, Peter Private November 12, 1861 Not accounted for
Rhodebaugh, Sam'l. Private November 25, 1861 Not accounted for
Roberts, John Private December 5, 1861 Not accounted for
Riley, Henry A. Private February 13, 1865 Not accounted for
Shick, Tobias Private February 25, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Sheffield, Alex. I. Private February 24, 1864 Discharged by General Order, June 23, 1865
Sox, George Private February 6, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Sloane, B. F. Private February 15, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Snodgrass, J Private February 16, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Steward, Arthur Private March 3, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Smith, Joseph Private February 28, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Spear, David E. Private February 22, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Sattle, Marcus Private February 9, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Stone, William Private February 15, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Stack, Andrew Private February 21, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Sparks, Edward Private February 21, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Schafer, Barnett Private February 18, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Stradling, Harvey Private September 2, 1861 Not accounted for
Sammons, B. F. W. Private September 9, 1861 Not accounted for; Vet
Sullivan, Wm. Private September 9, 1861 Not accounted for
Seward, John Private September 9, 1861 Not accounted for
Seward, Griffin J. Private September 9, 1861 Not accounted for
Small, Benjamin F. Private September 9, 1861 Not accounted for
Stern, Davis Private September 9, 1861 Not accounted for
Stockton, Wm. H. Private September 13, 1861 Not accounted for
Stackhouse, Chas. Private October 9, 1861 Mustered out, December 29, 1864, expiration of term
Smith, Willam S. Private November 5, 1861 Not accounted for
Sheppard, William Private November 11, 1861 Not accounted for
Stewart, Samuel Private December 2, 1861 Not accounted for
Stewart, Charles Private February 17, 1865 Not accounted for
Scott, Andrew L. Private February 14, 1865 Died May 4, 1865; buried in National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
Trostle, George Private March 31, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Tingston, Peter Private February 13, 1865 Not accounted for
Vanorman, John Private February 9, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Vansciver, Josh. W. Private September 27, 1861 Not accounted for
Valter, John Private February 15, 1865 Not accounted for
Welch, John H. Private February 22, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Whitecombe, Elw'd. Private February 12, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Watts, John W. Private February 10, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Ward, John Private April 12, 1864 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Watson, Thos. F. Private February 25, 1862 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Wert, Thomas Private February 27, 1865 Transferred to Company B, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Watson, Henry C. Private September 23, 1861 Not accounted for
Wilson, Theodore F. Private October 9, 1861 Captured; died at Andersonville, Ga., April 22, 1864; grave, 665
Wickenhauser, Jno. Private October 9, 1861 Not accounted for
Wilson, Samuel Private February 9, 1865 Not accounted for
Young, David J. Private September 13, 1861 Not accounted for
Zeaner, Michael Private August 28, 1861 Discharged December 29, 1864, expiration of term


Company C


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2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company C (Officers)
Rank Name City/Town Commission From
Captain [[]] ?, PA ?
John Fitzwater Captain August 1, 1861 3 Resigned Segtember 18, 1862
Jno. W. Haseltine Private August 20, 1861 3 Promoted from Ist Lieut. Company B to Captain, October 1, 1862; mustered out, October 20, 1864, expiration of term
Jas. E. Audenried 1st Lt. September 17, 1861 3 Mustered out, October 6, 1864, expiration of term
David R. Maxwell 1st Lt. October 7, 1861 3 Promoted from 1st Sergeant to 1st Lt., February 27, 1865; transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Hampton North 2d Lt. September 23, 1861 3 Resigned September 15, 1862
Henry Dodge 2d Lt. September 2, 1861 3 Promoted from Sergeant to 2d Lt., October 1, 1862; commissioned Captain, October 21, 1864, not mustered; captured at St. Mary's Church, Va., June 24, 1864; discharged March 15, 1865
John W. Bain 1st Sergeant August 28, 1861 3 Mustered out, August 28, 1864, expiration of term
John O'Brien Quarter Master Sergeant September 25, 1861 3 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, Jun'e 17, 1865; Vet
Oscar Shields Sergeant August 28, 1861 3 Mustered out, August 28, 1864, expiration of term
Conrad Seidentopf Sergeant October 28, 1861 3 Mustered out, February 14, 1865, expiration of term
James M. Graff Corporal March 17, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Henry Wolfinger Corporal January 28, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Elwood Flowers Corporal September 2, 1861 3 Transferred to Company C. 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
George W. Whisler Farrier August 28, 1861 3 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Thos. A. Brown Farrier August 28, 1861 3 Mustered out, August 28, 1864, expiration of term
Robert Hogg Black'h September 22, 1862 3 Discharged by General Order, June 7, 1865
Samuel Z. Heitz Saddler October 21, 1861 3 Mustered out, November 10, 1864, expiration of term

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2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company C (Enlisted Men)
Rank Name City/Town Enlistment Date
Private [[]] ?, PA ?
Adams, William Private February 4, 1865 1 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Allthouse, Reuben Private September 2, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Acuff, William Private September 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Alexander, James Private August 18, 1861 3 Mustered out, August 18, 1864, expiration of term
Berger, John Private January 3, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Blinker, Louis Private March 8, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Beven, Henry C. Private February 16, 1865 1 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Bain, James M. Private August 28, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Bentz, Josiah Private September 9, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Baker, Joseph Private September 13, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Boyle, Hugh Private September 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Brady, Richard Private September 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Boyle, Thomas Private March 16, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Carroll, Philip Private December 17, 1863 3 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Conliff, John Private September 9, 1861 Private Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Covert, Philip M. S. Private February 15, 1865 1 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Collins, William Private August 28, 1861 3 Mustered out, August 28, 1864, expiration of term
Campbell, James Private August 28, 1861 3 Mustered out, August 28, 1864, expiration of term
Colyar, Wm. J. Private September 13, 1861 3 Mustered out, September 16, 1864, expiration of term
Crout, Wm. B. Private September 6, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Clayton, Isaac Private September 11, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Crasley, George Private September 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Coggins, John C Private August 26, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Clements, Joseph J. Private September 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Crothers, William Private November 6, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Devlin, John H. Private September 3, 1861 3 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Donnelly, Oliver P. Private January 22, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Davis, Caleb W. Private February 16, 1865 1 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Dabney, Charles Private February 4, 1865 1 Discharged by General Order, June 5, 1865
Dugan, William J. Private September 2, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Deitrick, Henry Private September 9, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Dougherty, Wm. Private August 26, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Duke, John J. Private March 16, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Daley, James Private March 16, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Evans, Levi Private September 20, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Flynn, John Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Flood, Matthew Private September 24, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Gleckner, Chas. Private February 17, 1865 1 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Greenwood, James Private September 11, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Gosnell, Wm. H. Private February 10, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Houser, Charles Private January 18, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Holabaugh, Mich'l, Private January 25, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Hassert, John Private January 8, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Hahn, William Private January 22, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Hampshire, Jacob Private August 26, 1861 Submitted by George Hemcher
Henderson, Sam'1 B. Private February 25, 1865 1 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Hampton, Jacob Private August 18, 1861 3 Mustered out, August 18, 1864, expiration of term
Hathaway, John C. Private September 5, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Heiser, John K. Private September 5, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Houston, Geo. B. Private September 6, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Hart, John Private September 9, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Hiles, George Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Hunt, George T. Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Hoffman, William Private September 24, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Harlon, William Private September 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Hampshire, Jacob Private August 26, 1861 (Source: www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.cfm)
Jewell, John Private February 7, 1865 1 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Jacoby, William Private September 16, 1861 3 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Jackson, William Private February 15, 1865 1 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Johnson, William Private February 7, 1865 1 Discharged by General Order, June 20, 1865
Johnson, John H. Private October 18, 1861 3 Promoted to Farrier Company A, date unknown
Jeffries, William Private August 28, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Jack, Josiah Private September 5, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Kelley, James Private August 26, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Kelley, William Private October 14, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Kilroy, Robert Private September 13, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Kepler, Joseph Private February 20, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Knox, William B. Private March 9, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Lentz, Alfred R. Private February 8, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Lincinbigler, Jacob Private February 9, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Lane, James Private February 16, 1865 1 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Lourie, James S. Private September 13, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Little, John Private September 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Luvallen, Martin V. Private September 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Lobley, George Private October 12, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Larkins, John Private September 13, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Lemon, William Private October 26, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Mushrush, Jacob H. Private March 21, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Mead, Henry R. Private March 23, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Morgan, John Private September 2, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Moore, James Private September 2, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Mitchell, William Private September 6, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Clelland, Alex. Private March 16, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C. 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
M'Kinney, R. D. Private March 31, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
M'Gurk, Matthew Private September 2, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Kenney, John Private September 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Neff, Henry Private March 16, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Parker, Charles Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Recker, Francis Private February 8, 1865 1 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Reynolds, William Private February 7, 1865 1 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Rymer, John Private March 31, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Rourk, John Private September 11, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Rittenhouse, Nich's. Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Snyder Peter Private February 10, 1865 1 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Stover, William Private August 17, 1861 3 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Schwickert, Philip Private February 8, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Sherman, John P. Private February 19, 1862 3 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Schreckengost, C. Private February 22, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Stephens, Cornelius Private February 14, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Sears, Joseph Private August 28, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Saxton, Michael Private September 2, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Sullivan, Timothy Private September 2, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Sullivan, William Private September 2, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Schofield, Joseph B. Private September 11, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Shields, Jacob Private September 11, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Semple, Wm. J. Private September 13, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Stafford, James Private September 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Stover, Leonard Private September 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Travis, Joseph Private February 24, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Todd, William Private September 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Umstead, Wm. W. Private . September 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Varley, Thomas P. Private February 11, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Vondersmith, J. L Private August 28, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Walters, Jacob Private January 8, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Wise, James H. Private February 22, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
White, John Private February 17, 1865 1 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17., 1865
Whalen, John F. Private February 18, 1865 1 Transferred to Company C, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Wilson, Isaac Private August 28, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Webb, William Private August 18, 1861 3 Mustered out, August 18, 1864, expiration of term
Wilkins, Cassius Private February 1, 1865 1 Discharged by General Order, August 16, 1865
White, Thomas Private September 2, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Wiler, Conrad Private September 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Wiiams, Evans Private September 12, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Welch, Philip Private October 16, 1861 3 Not accounted for
White, John D. Private February 27, 1864 3 Not accounted for


Company D


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2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company D (Officers)
Rank Name City/Town Commission From
Captain [[]] ?, PA ?
Win. P. Brinton Captain October 1, 1861 3 Promoted to Lt. Col. 163d Regiment P. V., March 1, 1863
Geo. C. Eckert Captain October 1, 1861 3 Promoted to 2d to 1st Lt., January 1, 1863; to Captain, September 1, 1863; mustered out, December 15, 1864, expiration of term
John A. Martin Captain October 12, 1861 3 Promoted from 1st Sergeant to 1st Lieutenant, November 25, 1864; to Captain, February 27, 15865; transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1$65; Vet
David I. Leche 1st Lt. October 17, 1861 3 Killed in action, December 28, 1862
Albert M. Witmer 1st Lt. October 12, 1861 3 Promoted to 2d Lt. January 1, 1863, to 1st Lt., September 1, 1863; captured at Charles City Cross Roads, August 16, 1864; discharged October 12. 1864
Henry W. Shultz 1st Lt. October 17, 1861 3 Promoted from 1st SRt. to 2d Lt., December 12, 1864; to 1st Lt., February 27, 1865; transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Geo. G. Fraim 2d Lt. October 12, 1861 3 Promoted from Sergeant to 2d Lt., February 27, 1865; transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
John Fritz 1st Sergeant October 17, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
F. W. Eshleman 1st Sergeant October 12, 1861 3 Wounded in action, May 12, 1864; mustered out, October 15, 1864, expiration of term
Canning Simmons Quarter Master Sergeant October 17, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 165; Vet
Samuel M'Intyre Commissary Sergeant December 16, 1863 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Benjamin Loius Sergeant October 12,1861 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Lorenzo Fuller Sergeant December 16, 1863 3 Transferred to Company D, st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Sam'l M. Eckman Sergeant October 17, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Thomas Mills. Sergeant October 30, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
William C. Frew Sergeant October 17, 1861 3 Promoted to Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant, date unknown; Vet
Nathaniel Ryan Corporal February 10, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Amos Miller Corporal February 14, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Benj. C. Naugle Corporal March 26, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
James Benner Corporal February 9, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Samuel Sowers Corporal July 18, 1862 3 Discharged by General Order, June 10, 1865
Levi Debolt Corporal October 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Jonathan F. Harb Corporal 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Lorenzo Ludwig Farrier October 12, 1861 3 Discharged by General Order, June 28, 1865; Vet
John White Black'h October 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Eugene Flaherty Saddler December 15, 1862 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Peter Fenetz Bugler July 5, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865

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2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company D (Enlisted Men)
Rank Name City/Town Enlistment Date
Private [[]] ?, PA ?
Alexander, Peter Private March 4, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Appleton, John B. Private September 15, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 10, 1865
Armstrong, Hugh Private September 5, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, May 23, 1865
Benner, Amaziah Private March 1, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Bertzel, Charles Private February 22, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, May 23, 1865
Burkins, Edward Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Burley, Jacob F. Private February 24, 1865 1 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Bryson, Joseph (family spelling of surname submitted by great-great-great-great-granddaughter, Karen Armer Kahn) Private October 12, 1861) 3 Captured; died at Andersonville, Ga., May 23, 1864; grave, 1,309
Benner, Amos M. Private October 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Bair, Jacob E. Private October 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Brinton, Robert M. Private October 17, 1861 3 Promoted to 2d Lieut. Company G; date unknown
Bane, Amor Private October 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Brown, William I. Private October 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Bricker, John M. Private October 3, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Brubaker, Wm. H. Private August 15, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Brady, Joseph M. Private March 1, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Bosbell, Gilbert Private February 24, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Conover, Isaiah Private October 17, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Conoly, Robert Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Clark. Edward Private February 4, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Crosgrove, Michael Private February 7, 1865 1 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Crouch, Obediah Private February 10, 1865 1 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Clarg, John Private February 25, 1865 1 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Cummings, John Private October 17, 1861 3 Deserted; returned; mustered out, June 23, 1865, expiration of term
Cramer, Philip Private August 15, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Cook, Calvin R. Private October 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Caleb, Vincent S. Private October 12, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Clark, George Private October 12, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Clark, John S. Private October 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Chasteau, Lewis M. Private October 17, 1861 3 Promoted to 2d Lieut. Company E, date unknown
Cummins, James H. Private October 30, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Dabler, Jacob Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Davis, James H. Private October 15, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Dullaham, William Private January 31, 1865 1 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Drorbaugh, Geo. W. Private August 18, 1861 3 Discharged by General Order, June 14, 1865
Davis, Levi Private October 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Dudeck, Julius Private November 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Davis, James Private August 10, 1862 3 Discharged by General Order, June 10, 1865
Eckert, August Private February 25, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Eckman, Mahlon P. Private September 5, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Evans, Henry Private February 29, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Eckman, John R. Private October 12, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Eshleman, M. B. Private October 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Fulerton, George Private March 4, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Foster, Joel H. Private February 20, 1865 1 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Fellenbaum, Wm. Private October 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Freymeyer, John Private October 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Fellerbaum, Edwin Private October 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Fisher, Richard Private October 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Fisher, Philip Private October 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Funk, Michael Private August 5, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 28, 1865
Groft, Abarham Private October 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Hoover, Abraham Private February 17, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Henry, Amos Private July 22, 1862 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Heapey, Samuel Private February 18, 1865 1 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Healey, James Private February 24, 1865 1 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Hetherington, Geo. Private December 31, 1863 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Hetherington, Jas. Private December 10, 1861 3 Deserted; returned; mustered out, June 10, 1865; expiration of term
Huss, James O. Private August 16, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Holman, William Private August 18, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Hines, Alonzo Private February 18, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Jeffries, William Private December 31, 1863 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Jordan, Wostley Private March 4, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Jones, John Private do... August 16, 1862 3 Discharged by General Order, June 10, 1865
Jackson, Newton Private October 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Jackson, William Private October 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Jacobs, Charles Private January 2, 1864 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Jenkins, Stephen J. Private February 19, 1864 3 Died January 25, 1865; buried in Cavalry Corps Cem'y, Va.
Kendig, George H. Private February 16, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Kendig, Samuel Private February 9, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Kain, David Private February 2, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Kurtz, John E. Private February 28, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Klump, Andrew Private February 20, 1865 1 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Keiser, John Private March 31, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 6, 1865
Kinnard, Jacob Private November 20, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Kreider, Christian Private October 12, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Kepple, Joseph Private February 8, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Lundy, Geo. W. Private October 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Leip, John G. Private February 18, 1865 1 Discharged by General Order, June 27, 1865
Loomis, Emerson Private July 19, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Lefeveret John F. Private Not accounted for
Murray, William Private October 12, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Miller, Samuel Private February 9, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Mowery, John Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Morton, Peter Private February 9, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Minich, Milton Private February 20, 64 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalrv June 17, 1865
Miller, John S. Private December 17, 1863 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Means, Isaac Private October 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Miller, Henry Private October 30, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Mahrer, George Private January 26, 1865 1 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Myers, Amos Private February 26, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Myers, William Private August 23, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Myers, Geo. W. Private February 24, 1865 1 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
M'Neal, Jacob Private February 16, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
M'Cumming, P. Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
M'Carty, Enoch Private April 16, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
M'Kee, Enoch Private February 8, 1865 1 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
M'Calyor, Wm Private November 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Phial, Kennet Private October 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Kissick, David Private October 12, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Laughlin, John Private October 12, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Michael, Wm. Private do October 22, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Neinaber, Bernard Private February 7, 1865 1 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Null, Embory Private September 15, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 10, 1865
Pauling, Jacob S. Private March 28, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Parker, Charles Private February 27, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 8, 1865
Phenegar, Isaac Private October 12, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Payden, Thomas Private October 12, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Paden, John B. Private October 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Paul, Samuel Private November 30, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Rvan, Johnson Private February 9, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Ross, William J. Private March 20, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Redding, George Private February 11, 1865 1 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Reed, Alfred Private February 8, 1865 1 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17., 1865
Roberts, Samuel P. Private November 11, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Rickel, William Private July 29, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 10, 1865
Raub, Philip Private October 12, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Robb, Samuel Private October 12, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Ritz, Jacob F. Private November 26, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Reed, Charles Private November 30, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Sides, Daniel Private October 17, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Sullenberger, And. Private October 17, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Stine, Irwin Private December 16, 1863 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Stine, Henry Private February 26, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Smith, Jacob B. Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Smith, Joseph B. Private February 29, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalrv, June 17, 1865
Shultz, Samuel Private November 11, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Shadduck, Rod. P. Private February 11, 1865 1 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Sloat, Nathaniel Private February 7, 1865 1 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Sempler, Edmond Private February 24, 1865 1 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Stirk, George S.. Private March 30, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Stevenson, Sam'.l C. Private August 15, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 10, 1865
Smith, Henry Private August 22, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 10, 1865
Styer, Joseph Private October 12, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Skein, Stephen Private October 7, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Sailor, Thomas B. Private October 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Shute, John J. Private November 11, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Smoker, William Private November 30, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Spindler, Eli Private August 23, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Simple, Edward Private February 24, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Thompson, Robert Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Thompson, Thomas Private February 7, 1865 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Virtul, Shel. Private October 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Weiler, Samuel Private March 1, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Warden, Asa Private April 27, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 28, 1865
Ward, Mark Private October 30, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Weaver, Christian Private January 27, 1865 1 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Williams, John R. Private January 16, 1862 3 Mustered out, January 19, 1865, expiration of term
Wood, Jacob P. Private October 12, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Witman, Ezra Private October 17, 1861 3 Commissioned 2d Lt., July 1, 1863; not mustered
Witman, David Private October 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Yellets, Samuel Private August 13, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Yonker, Henry Private February 24, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 27, 1865
Zook Azariah M Private November 5, 1861 3 Died October 20, 1862; buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, D. C.


Company E


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2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company E (Officers)
Rank Name City/Town Commission From
Captain [[]] ?, PA ?
Gabriel Middleton Captain September 16, 1861 3 Promoted to Lt. Col. 181st regiment P. V., February 22, 1864
Butler D. Price Captain October 1, 1861 3 Promoted from 2d to 1st Lt., November 1, 1862; to Captain, February 23, 1864; mustered out, January 5, 1865, expiration of term
George W. Schwarz Captain January 2, 1864 3 Promoted from 1st Sergeant to 1st Lt., April 10, 1864; to Captain, February 27, 1865; transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Wm. W. Anderson 1st Lt. September 14, 1861 3 Promoted to Captain Company F, February 2, 1863
Frank M. Hafer 1st Lt. December 17, 1863 3 Promoted from 1st Sergeant to 2d Lt., December 12, 1864; to 1st Lt., February 27, 1865; transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Louis M. Chateau 2d Lt. October 17, 1861 3 Promoted to 2d Lt., November 1, 1862; to Quarter Master, June 1, 1863
Richard Kelty 2d Lt. November 22, 1861 3 Promoted from 1st Sergeant, February 27, 1865; discharged June 26, 1865; Vet
David Heeny 1st St. December 17, 1863 3 Captured; transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Dennis M'Graw Commmissary Sergeant December 26, 1863 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Jacob E. Smith Sergeant December 17, 1863 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
David S. Clark Sergeant February 26, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Charles E. Harlow Sergeant December 17, 1863 3 Discharged June 28, 1865; Vet
John T. Wimpress Sergeant November 20., 1861 3 Captured; discharged by General Order, May 8, 1865; Vet
William H. Brown Corporal December 17, 1863 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
George W. Hafer Corporal March 16, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Andrew Frederick Corporal December 17, 1863 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Alexander Rankin Corporal November 18, 1861 3 Promoted from Bugler, November 1, 1864; discharged by General Order, September 22, 1865; Vet
Francis M. Elliott Corporal June 5, 1862 3 Promoted to Corporal, February 1, 1865; discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
John F. Sellers Black'h November 4, 1861 3 Discharged by General Order, June 28, 1865; Vet
Simon Furlong Farrier December 30, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Warren L. Boom Saddler February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865

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2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company E (Enlisted Men)
Rank Name City/Town Enlistment Date
Private [[]] ?, PA ?
Armstrong Gordon Private August 15, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Alexander, David Private August 6, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Beale, Charles Private March 1, 1865 1 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Bower, Robert Private February 22, 1865 1 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Broughton, Philip Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Barnhart, Charles Private February 26, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Branan, Henry M. Private December 2, 1861 3 Captured; discharged February 14, 1865
Buzine, William L. Private February 9, 1865 1 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Brown, James Private February 9, 1865 1 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Brooks, John W. H. Private October 24, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Bauckman, Wm. Private November 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Baker, Angelo Private December 6, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Burns, John C. Private March 8, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Brubaker, Wm. H. Private August 15, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Brubaker, Benj. Private August 15, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Beeles, Plary. Private August 29, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Curren, John Private November 21, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Campbell, Peter Private December 19, 1863 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Conway, Andrew Private December 26, 1863 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Conley, George Private December 17, 1863 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Crowley, William Private March 5, 1864 3 Captured; discharged by General Order, June 14, 1865
Callan, Samuel Private March 31, 1862 3 Captured; died at Salisbury, N. C., January 15, 1865
Connelly, Martin Private October 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Cecil, Thomas Private October 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Cullidon, David Private November 12, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Chalfant, William Private December 3, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Campbell, James Private November 26, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Canby, Samuel Private December 6, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Dicken, David Private March 11, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Dearborne, John W. Private February 15, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Dutton, James Private February 9, 1865 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Dunn. James D. Private February 14, 1865 1 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Duvall, Henry C. Private February 10, 1863 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Drenning, Thomas Private March 11, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Devlin, Patrick Private November 9, 1861 3 Died at Philadelphia, February 11, 1855; Vet
Devlin, Michael Private November 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Elliott, John Private November 4, 1861 3 Died May 5, 1863; buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, D. C.
Eckman, Hiram Private August 15, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Fellman, Charles Private February 9, 1865 1 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Fahey, Thomas Private October 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Fulton, Robert A. Private November 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Feight, Fred'k D. Private November 29, 1861 3 Transferred to Company H, date unknown; Vet
Greenwood, J. W. Private December 17, 1863 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Gallagher, John Private December 5, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
George, Butler B. Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Grove, William Private October 24, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Gavin, John Private November 8, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Goldring, Edwin Private November 18, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Gormlev, Fred'k. Private October 31, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Goghen, Peter Private November 20, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Hall, Loren G. Private February 22, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 6, 1865
Hollise, John Private February 9, 1865 1 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Hemming. Wm. Private November 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Hafer, William Private November 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Hayes, Irvin Private November 27, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Haney, Patrick Private November 29, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Hemming, Aug. Private December 20, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Hite, Perry Private June 5, 1862 3 Died November 2, 1862; buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, D. C.
Jackson, James P. Private December 28, 1863 3 Not accounted for
Keyser, Peter. Private December 27, 1863 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Kirans, James Private February 9, 1865 1 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Kennedy, P. S. Private February 9, 1865 1 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Lenel, Elijah Private November, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Lee, Villiam H. Private December 7, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Leasure, Nathan Private November 20, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Mohn, John Private Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Mannion, John Private February 10, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E. 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Miller, Jacob Private February 9, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Martin, John Private February 9, 1865 1 Transferred to Company E. 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Mimm, Joseph Private February 13, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
MTawry, Lewis Private November 11, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Mowver, John Private November 4, 1861 3 Captured; died at Andersonville, Ga., April 10, 1864; grave, 1,006
Miller, Franklin Private November 29, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Mulveny, Patrick Private December 5, 1861 3 Not accounted for
May, John Private September 6, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 10, 1865
Midleton, Charles Private October 1, 1861 3 Discharged June 9, 1862
M'Kenna, Andrew Private March 15, 1865 1 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
M'Dade, John Private December 19, 1863 3 Transferred to Company E. 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
M'Gettigan, Ralph Private November 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Nycum, Josiah Private October 18, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Neidick, John Private March 14, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Newton, Robert Private November 12, 1861 3 Not accounted for
O'Brien, James Private November 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Parker. David Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Pierce, Henry Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Pierson, James Private February 9, 1865 1 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Price, Martin. Private February 20, 1865 1 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Price, Wm. P. Private February 20, 1865 1 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Perkins, Henry H. Private October 19, 1861 3 Captured; died at Richmond, Va., February 13, 1864
Patrick, Nelson Private November 13, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Ponce, Georgeo Private August 15., 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Richards, M. Private December 17, 1863 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Rockwell, Geo. O. Private February 14, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Roberts, Charles Private January 2, 1864 3 Captured; transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Russell, John Private March 7, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Resp, Daniel Private Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Roberts, John Private October 28s, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Reed, Andrew Private November 20, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Roach, Henry Private November 26, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Raley, Vincent Private November 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Smith, Charles Private November 20, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Savage, Huh Private December 17, 1863 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Sommers, Wm. H. Private December 17, 1863 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Sprigg, Asa M. Private November 4, 1861 3 Discharged February 17, 1865
Skinnis, Frank Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Schoonever, J. W. Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Shroy, Ludwick Private February 14, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, Tune 17, 1865
Schlarzer, August Private October 20, 1861 3 Captured; transferred ro Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Snowden, John W. Private October 3, 1861 3 Captured; transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Smith, William M. Private October 26, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Smith, Nathan Private November 4, 1861 3 Died November 13, 1863; buried in National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., block 2, section row 7, grave 63
Suiters, William Private November 20, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Strain, Edward Private January 6, 1864 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Thompson, James Private December 3, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Wade, Stephen C. Private December 17, 1863 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Wade, John Private October 24, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Wray, James Private November 7, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Waxier, Thomas P. Private October 26, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Wycum, Upton Private November 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Walters, Isaiah Private November 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Wilkinson, Eman'l. Private November 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Wycum, Joseph Private November 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Young, William C. Private February 23, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865


Company F


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2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company F (Officers)
Rank Name City/Town Commission From
Captain [[]] ?, PA ?
P. Benner Wilson Captain August 18, 1861 3 Promoted to Major, October 2. 1862
W. W. Anderson Captain September 14, 1861 3 Promoted from 1st Lieut., Company E to Captain, February 2,1863; to Major 181st Regiment P. V., February 18, 1864
Clement R. See Captain November 10, 1861 3 Promoted from 2d to 1st Lieut., October 2, 1862; to Captain, April 23, 1864; wounded at St. Mary's Church, Va., June 24, 1864; discharged September 6, 1864
William H. Sheller Captain October 10, 1861 3 Promoted from 1st Sergeant to 2d Lieutenant, May 2, 1864; to Captain, December 25, 1864; transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Thomas G. Snyder 1st Lt. October 4, 1861 3 Died December 30, 1862, of wounds received at Occoquan, Va., December 28, 1862
W. Netterfield 1st Lt. October 10, 1861 3 Promoted to 2d Lt., December 15, 1862; to 1st Lt., April 26, 1864; mustered out, December 7, 1864; expiration of term
Chas. S. W. Jones 1st Lt. March 1, 1862 3 Promoted from 1st Sergeant to 1st Lieut., December 25, 1864; to Captain, Company B, February 27, 1865; Vet
Horatio L. Snyder 1st Lt. October 7, 1861 3 Promoted from Quarter Master Sergeant, to 2d Lieut., January 17, 1865; to 1st Lieut., February 27, 1865; transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
George W. Watson 2d Lt. October 2, 1862 3 Discharged December 11, 1862
F. H. Arinstrong 2d Lt. January 20, 1862 3 Promoted from 1st Sergeant, May 2, 1865; discharged June 26, 1865; Vet
Geo. W. Merryman Quarter Master Sergeant February 24, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
George W. Bartley Quarter Master Sergeant September 14, 1861 3 Died June 26, 1864, of wounds received in action; buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, Washington, D. C.; Vet
Henry Mallery Commissary Sergeant December 26, 1863 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Frank T. Wallace Commissary Sergeant November 20, 1861 3 Captured July, 1864; discharged by General Order, May 19, 1865; Vet
James Miller Sergeant February 24, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, lst Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Geo. W. Sinleton Sergeant December 26, 1863 3 Discharged by General Order, June 28, 1865; Vet
Henry S. Graham Sergeant December 26, 1863 3 Discharged by General Order, June 28, 1865; Vet
Adam Carper Sergeant December 23, 1861 3 Mustered out, December 26, 1864; expiration of term
Jesse E. Andrews Sergeant October 12, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Henry M'Ewen Sergeant September 14, 1861 3 Not accounted for
H. S. Tresonthick Sergeant October 1861 3 Not accounted for
Calvin H. Mallery Sergeant November 20, 1861 3 Discharged December 26, 1864
George Null Corporal December 26, 1863 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional, Cavalry, June 17, 65; Vet
Adz. F. Stratiff Corporal February 24, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
James M'Donald Corporal December 26, 1863 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Isaac Williams Corporal December 26, 1863 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 7, 1865; Vet
Cameo R. Williams Corporal February 24, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 28, 1865; Vet
John Tipard Corporal December 26, 1863 3 Discharged by General Order, June 28, 1865; Vet
Joel R. Smith Corporal December 26, 1863 3 Discharged by General Order, June 28, 1865; Vet
Martin Burley Corporal February 13, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Joseph Bush Corporal October 11, 1861 3 Died September 25, 1863; buried in Soldiers' Cernetery, Altoona, Pa.; Vet
Wm. E. Crowther Corporal February 13, 1862 3 Died of wounds received in action, November 3, 1864; Vet
Charles Smith Corporal November 20, 1861 3 Discharged December 13, 1864
George A. Canady Bugler December 14, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Robert M. Wolf Blacksmith February 16, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 13, 1865
W. A. Bartholomew Farrier February 26, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 28, 1865
Ant'y W. Raymond Farrier October 18, 1861 3 Mustered out, December 13, 1864; expiration of term
Eph. Bartholomew Saddler February 23, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
James K. Leighton Saddler November 9, 1861 3 Promoted to Regimental Saddler, date unknown; Vet

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2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company F (Enlisted Men)
Rank Name City/Town Enlistment Date
Private [[]] ?, PA ?
Ardry, William T. Private October 7, 1861 3 Mustered out, December 13, 1864; expiration of term
Armstrong, Thos. Private January 20, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Anthes, Adolph Private 3 Deserted, date unknown
Ackley, Samuel Private August 5, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Bartholomew, Ira Private February 24, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Bodle, Benjamin Private December 23, 1861 3 Mustered out, December 26, 1864; expiration of term
Booths, Jackson Private November 20, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Bumgardner, J. M. Private February 16, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Bland, Edward Private November 9, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Brooks, Henry Private October 10, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Carner, William G. Private February 15, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Chatin, William H. Private March 2, 64 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Chenney, Nathan L. Private February 20, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Crocks, John Private February 20, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Carr, William Private August 13, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Croaft, James Private April 26, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Clark, Warren W. Private August 20, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Coyle, Alexander Private February 28, 1865 3 Discharged by General Order, August 21, 1865
Carson, James Private September 22, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 10, 1865
Campbell, James Private September 22, 1864 3 Died 1864
Christman, Jas. R. Private February 22, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Carter, James. Private February 28, 1865 3 Not accounted for
Davis, John Private December 23, 1863 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Dymond, Robert Private March 5, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, July 17, 1865
Daine, Daniel Private February 22, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Detrick, C. M. Private February 20, 1865 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Denny, Peter Private January 16, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Donahoe, Hugh D.. Private January 15, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Decker, Aaron Private February 15, 1864 3 Killed at White Oak Swamp. Va., July 1, 1864
Ernrich, George Private February 26, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Ehret, William G Private February 24, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Evans, Oliver P. Private December 13, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Fenner, James Private February 20,'6 3 Discharged by General Order, July 5, 1865
Farrow, Martin Private February 18, 1865 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Forrest, Orson D. Private August 15, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Gill, William H Private February 24, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Gross, William Private December 26, 1863 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Glenn, William F. Private January 15, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Gilnet, Hugh Private February 26, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Ganoe, Martin L. Private February 26, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Gingery, Rudolph Private February 26, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Hannah, Charles Private February 17, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Heverly, Jacob Private February 16, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Hallowell, Wm. L. Private February 22, 1865 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Henderson, Elijah J. Private December 19, 1861 3 Mustered out, December 19, 1864; expiration of term
Henry, Marquis D. Private December 2, 1861 3 Mustered out, December 13, 1864; expiration of term
Haines, Joseph A. Private November 5, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Huston, James Private November 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Henderson, D. H. Private January 15, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Hines, Samuel S. Private August 22, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Heenan, Patrick Private February 22, 1865 3 Discharged by General Order, June 2, 1865
Ingram, William D. Private September 2, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Johnson, William Private February 13, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Klaget, Christian Private February 20, 1865 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Killits, Charles Private November 9, 1861 3 Mustered out, December 13, 1864; expiration of term
Kelly, William Private October 15, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Lanson, Wade Private August 20, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Laporte, Lemuel Private September 2, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Lee, George F. Private February 26, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Lennick, Winslow Private February 1, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Leibold, Michael Private October 8, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Lewis, Stephen J. Private November 20, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Leehey, Thomas L. Private February 11, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Mullin, Thomas D. Private February 20, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Merryman, Wm. F. Private February 16, 1865 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Meginty, Charles Private February 20, 1865 3 Deserted May 12, 1865
Merryman, John Private February 13, 1862 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Mahaffy, Christian Private November 20, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Myers, Aaron B. Private November 20, 1861 3 Discharged by General Order, June 13, 1865
Mocherman, Sol. B. Private November 20, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Gee, Alexander J. Private January 11, 1862 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
M'Govern, Thos. P. Private November 19, 1861 3 Mustered out, December 13, 1864; expiration of term
M'Fain, James. Private November 19, 1861 3 Dischagred, date unknown
M'Farland, Theo. Private August 31, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
M'Farland, John Private August 30, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
M'Farland, C. J. Private August 30, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
M'Cabe, Frank Private January 10, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Nuyhart, Wm. F. Private September 1, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, 1861, June 17, 1865
O'Dell, Luther W. Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
O'Halleren, Mich'l. Private October 26, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
O'Donnell, Patrick Private 3 Deserted-date unknown
Patterson, Wm. H. Private December 26, 1863 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Pool, James Private February 15, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Parker, Adolph Private February 20, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Penfield, Adelbert Private February 20, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Pedett, Argo H. Private February 7, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Plummuer, E. B Private February 16, 1865 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Pearch, William Private August 30, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 19, 1865
Piffer, John Private October 5, 1861 3 Mustered out, December 13, 1864; expiration of term
Potter, John Private October 20, 1861 3 Died January 7, 1864; buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, District Columbia
Pool, Ezra Private August 30, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Reed, John Private October 29, 1861 3 Mustered out, December 13, 1864; expiration of term
Robertson, Rob't T. Private October 29, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Rosencrantz, C.G. Private November 29, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Reed, James C Private February 8, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Snover, Samuel Private February 24, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Snyder, Everhart Private December 26, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Search, James Private February 24, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Stine, Jacob H. Private February 17, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Sones, John N Private December 26, 1863 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Sherrod, Chester Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Steafle, John Private October 11, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Suders, John Private February 22, 1865 3 Discharged by General Order, July 14, 1865
Swartz, Espy Private December 10, 1861 3 Mustered out. December 13, 1864; expiration of term
Sonipal, Daniel Private February 13, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Sodders, Henry R. Private February 13, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Stiver, William Private November 20, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Stephens, Robert Private February 13, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Strailiff, Jacob M. Private February 13, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Seckler, Jefferson Private March 5, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Sherman, Tile, Jr. Private August 5, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Snover, John T. Private September 12, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Stevens, William Private September 9, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Shope, Samuel W. Private February 17, 1864 3 Killed at Malvern Hill, Va., July 28, 1864
Trup, William D. Private August 28, 1863 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Tims, Lewis L Private January 15, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Trumbell, Parker Private 3 Died July, 1864
Weight, William Private December 26, 1863 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Wolf, Alexander J. Private February 16, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Woodring, Eli Private March 8, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Worden, Charles H. Private December 9, 1861 3 Mustered out, December 26, 1864; expiration of term
Will, John Private October 29, 1861 3 Deserted; returned; discharged April 25, 1865
Wilson, Charles Private September 14, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Woods, William H. Private September 14, 1861 3 Not accounted for
White, J. D. Private September 14, 1861 3 Wounded in action, July, 1864; not accounted for
Wilson, Lewis Private August 11, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Zimmers, Levi Private December 10, 1861 3 Mustered out, December 13, 1864; expiration of term


Company G


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2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company G (Officers)
Rank Name City/Town Commission From
Captain [[]] ?, PA ?
James M. Cox Captain September 12, 1861 3 Resigned September 22, 1862
Albert V. Sloan Captain September 14, 1861 3 Promoted from Adjutant to Captain, September 29, 1862; discharged February 23, 1864
Benjamin P. Sloan Captain September 30, 1861 3 Promoted from 1st Lt. to Captain, April 23, 1864; captured at Charles City Cross Roads, August 16, 1864; mustered out, January 3, 1865, expiration of term
William C. Frew Captain October 17, 1861 3 Promoted from Regimental M. Sergeant to Captain, February 27, 1865; transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Julius Schwartz 1st Lt. October 17, 1861 3 Promoted to 2d Lt., January 1, 1863; to 1st Lt., February 23, 1864; captured at Charles City Cross Roads, August 31, 1864; mustered out, December 31, 1864, expiration of term
Robert M. Brinton 2d Lt. October 17, 1861 3 Promoted to Commissary of Subsistence, January 1, 1863
Charles Engle 1st Sergeant March 29, 1862 3 Mustered out May 1, 1865, expiration of term
Levi Lozier Commissary Sergeant February 13, 1864 3 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Louis Ernst Quarter Master Sergeant February 13, 1864 3 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Aaron West Sergeant February 15, 1864 3 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Wim. Rossinsky Sergeant February 6, 1864 3 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Hugh Branghal Sergeant January 1, 1862 3 Prisoner from August 18, 1864, to March 2, 1865; mustered out, April 20, 1865, expiration of term
Jonas B. Groman Sergeant February 16, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
James Laird Corporal March 4, 1864 3 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Henry Prever Corporal November 24, 1862 3 Deserted June 1, 1865
Henry B. Frey Bugler February 23, 1864 3 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Frank Wright Bugler February 22, 1864 3 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
James Smith Farrier March 7, 64 3 Transferred to Company G, lst Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Henry Hobbs Saddler February 2, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865

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2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company G (Enlisted Men)
Rank Name City/Town Enlistment Date
Private [[]] ?, PA ?
Anderson, George Private February 8, 1865 1 Discharged by General Order, July 5, 1865
Alexander, George Private December 12, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Agnew, George W. Private December 13, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Atkinson, Joel Private December 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Bennet, Thomas Private February 9, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Brown, Bernard Private February 2, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Braden, Theodore Private February 4, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Belcort, John Private February 15, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Bogmeyer, John Private February 15, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Batz, Wiilliam Private February 21, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Bronson, Theodore Private June 14, 1862 3 Discharged by General Order, June 10, 1865
Brettzner, Otto Private June 24, 1862 3 Captured June 24, 1864; discharged by General Order, June 10, 1865
Brown, Charles Private July 30, 1862 3 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Blackburn, Thos. Private Not accounted for
Bennett, Richard Private February 26, 1864 3 Deserted June 1, 1865; Vet
Bushel, Michael Private October 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Bates, Burdett Private October 2, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Brown, William H. Private November 29, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Booz, Samuel Private November 29, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Bealer, Washington Private December 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Bridges, Joseph Private December 10, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Booz, Peter Private December 10, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Brogan, Patrick Private December 13, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Brown, William H. Private December 18, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Bush, William Private December 10, 1861 3 Not accounted for
record, died at Alexandria, Va., August 16, 1864; grave, 2,580
Cole, Andrew G. Private February 4, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Campbell, Patrick Private February 15, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Campell, Patrick Private February 16, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Crigger, William Private February 27, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Crewell, Richard Private February 27, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Cook, William M. Private November 26, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Conway, Andrew Private December 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Conner, Michael Private December 26, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Claroy, Oliver Private December 30, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Deels, Aaron Private March 14, 1864 3 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Davidson, Peter Private December 23, 1861 3 Mustered out, December 27, 1864, expiration of term
Deweyer, John Private February 18, 1865 1 Discharged by General Order, July 8, 1865
Dorgan, William Private December 10, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Delaney, George Private December 13, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Donelly, John Private December 20, 1861 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Davidson, James Private December 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Dwin, John Private December 28, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Dunn, William Private Not accounted for
Doeolin, Theodore Private December 29, 1861 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Englehard, George Private February 15, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Every, Stephen Private December 9, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Frissioni, Raphael Private February 2, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Fuller, Lorenzo Private December 10, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Finnty, John Private December 30, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Furlong, Simon Private December 10, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, date unknown
Green, James L. Private February 22, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Gamble, John Private February 4, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G. 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Gallagher, John Private December 5, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, date unknown; Vet
Gegen, Edward Private December 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Gardner, Francis Private February 20, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Herbst. Charles Private February 27, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Hann, Frank Private February 15, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Hagan, John C. Private February 6, 1865 1 Transferred to Companyt G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Hecht, Gotlob Private February 15, 1865 1 Discharged by General Order, July 13, 1865
Hershey, A. L. Private March 4, 1864 3 Prisoner from June 21, 1864, to April 28, 1865; discharged by General Order, June 14, 1865
Havelen, Wm. H. Private November 26, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Harris, James Private December 11, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Hutchinson, Rob't. Private December 13, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Hernis, Chubs Private December 24, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Hitherington, J. R. Private December 10, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, date unknown; Vet
Harp, Jonathan F. Private December 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Hitherington, G. G. Private December 30, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Iuchbold, William Private December 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Jamison, Lyndal Private February 6, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Jones, Preston B. Private February 13, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Johnson, John Private October 25, 1861 3 Captured; died at Andersonville, Ga., April 15. 1864; grave. 565
Jacobs, Charles S. Private December 30, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Jacoby, Jacob Private December 5, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Kelley, Robert Private February 29, 1864 3 Prisoner from July 12, 1864, to March 4, 1865; discharged by General Order, June 27, 1865
Kane, George Private February 3, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Krause, John Private February 15, 1865 1 Discharged by General Order, June 28, 1865
Kensel, George Private February 15, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Kellem, Thomas Private February 16, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Kelfoy, John Private October 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Kean, John Private December 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Keyser Peer Private December 26, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Little, Daniel C. Private February 22, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Lehr, Franklin Private February 16, 64 3 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Lowman, Abraham Private February 16, 1864 3 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
La Rue, John Private December 18, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Lewis, John L. Private December 18, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Lamb, James Private December 21, 1861 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Learn, Bunerd Private December 30, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Livingston, Elias Private December 10, 186?? 3 Not accounted for
Martin, James L. Private February 22, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Meyer, Tobias Private February 16, 1864 3 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Murray, Thomas Private February 4, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Murray, Hugh B. Private February 6, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Mussnoff, George Private December 28, 1861 3 Prisoner from July 22, 1864, to April 28, 1865; discharged by General Order, July 20, 1865; Vet
Mason, William Private October 29, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Miller, John Private December 10, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Allister, Thos. Private February 3, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
M'Closkey, Luke Private December 5., 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Kain, Alexander Private December 16, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Devitt, John Private December 20, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Mardie, Eman'l. Private December 21, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Intyre, Samuel Private December 10, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Clune, David Private March 5, 1864 3 Deserted, date unknown
M'Cartie, Daniel Private February 22, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Newell, Theodore Private December 7, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Nihart, Daniel Private December 11, 1861 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Oldson, Gates Private Fe. 2, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
O'Neal, James Private December 9, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Pollam, George W. Private Not accounted for
Ruby, William Private February 3., 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Ross, Isaac Private February 2, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Ryan, John Private December 13, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Richardson, Silas A. Private December 16, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Souder, Jacob Private February 16., 1864 3 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Sennes, Francis Private February 3, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Smith, Joseph Private February 2, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Schoffler, Martin Private February 22, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Smith, Henry Private August 23, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 28, 1865
Shilberhert, Joseph Private February 10, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 28, 1865
Stickley, Joseph Private Not accounted for
Shannon, John Private November 7, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Stewart, Thomas Private December 9, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Smith, George W. Private December 14, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Signes, Thomas Private December 26, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Shields, Patrick Private December 28, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Sims, Kelly Private December 10, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Taylor, James Private December 9, 1861 3 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Terrell, David Private December 9, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Thornton, John Private December 20, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Thompson, Joseph Private December 13, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Unger, James L. Private March 24., 1864 3 Not accounted for
Waters, William Private February 3, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Wiison, William H. Private February 4, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Williams, James Private February 4, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Walsch, Peter Private February 15, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Weller, John Private February 15, 1865 1 Transferred to Company G, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
White, James Private March 25, 1862 3 Mustered out, March 29, 1865, expiration of term
Wilson, John Private December 17, 1861 3 Captured June 20, 1864; not accounted for
Ward, William G. Private December 2, 1861 3 Died at Alexandria, Va., April 2, 1863; grave, 767
Wixson, David E. Private December 16, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Wilson, Robert Private December 18, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Woodwin, James Private December 30, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Weaver, Henry Private December 30, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Wolfinger, Henry Private December 2, 1861 3 Not accounted for; Vet



Company H


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2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company H (Officers)
Rank Name City/Town Commission From
Captain [[]] ?, PA ?
Nalbro Frazier, Jr. Captain November 23, 1861 Discharged June 16, 1864
Albert N. Seip Captain October 14, 1861 Promoted from 1st Lt., September 12, 1864; discharged October 4, 1864
Robert M. Brinton Captain October 17, 1861 Promoted from 1st Lieut. and Commissary Sergeant, November 24, 1864; to Major, April 19, 1865
Aaron K. Seip Captain October 14, 1861 Promoted to 2d Lt., June 17, 1864; to 1st Lt., October 5, 1864; to Captain, March 15, 1865; transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Josiah L. Newbold 1st Lt. December 7, 1861 Promoted from 2d Lt., June 17, 1864; discharged October 31, 1864
Sylvester Mohn 1st Sergeant October 4, 1861 Transferred to Company I, date unknown; Vet
Henry Faber 1st Sergeant May 31, 1862 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Fred. Lavousier 1st Sergeant June 3, 1862 Not accounted for
Franklin Rinker Quarter Master Sergeant November 14, 1861 Discharged by General Order, June 28, 1865; Vet
Joseph F. Kram Sergeant March 30, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Benj. F. Beitel Sergeant February 13, 1864 Promoted to Sergeant, January 1, 1S65; transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Roseberry Seip Sergeant February 23, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Henry Almond Sergeant December 13, 1862 Captured January 22, 1864; not accounted for
Wm. H, Hullings Corporal June 20, 1863 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
George W. Heines Corporal March 30, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Frederick D. Feight Corporal November 29, 1861 Promoted to Corporal, March 1, 1865; transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
John J. Mohn Corporal February 10, 1864 Promoted to Corporal, March 1, 1865; transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Jacob Rinker Corporal February 29, 1864 Promoted to Corporal, March 1, 1865; transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Leon Berkowicz Corporal January 2, 1862 Not accounted for
Henry Yahraus Corporal December 20, 1861 Promoted to Regimental Commissary Sergeant, date unknown; Vet
Abandon S. Moyer Corporal January 9, 1862 Mustered out, January 19, 1865, expiration of term
William Bennett Corporal June 5, 1862 Not accounted for
Aldrick Michaels Corporal June 23, 62 Not accounted for
Andrew W. Day Corporal October 24, 1861 Captured November 29. 1863; not accounted for
Francis Baumeister Bugler December 25, 1863 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Thomas Moyer Bugler January 9, 1862 Not accounted for
Thomas H, Burgess Blacksmith February 4, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Parmer Santee Blacksmith March 29, 1862 Not accounted for
Joseph Carroll Farrier February 10, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
John Kessler Saddler January 26, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Joseph Keim Saddler January 4, 1862 Not accounted for

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2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company H (Enlisted Men)
Rank Name City/Town Enlistment Date
Private [[]] ?, PA ?
Afflerbach, David S. Private October 26, 1861 Not accounted for
Anderson, James Private January 9, 1862 Deserted January 20, 1862
Austin, Benjamin F. Private September 23, 1861 Transferred to Company M, January 1, 1862
Buskirk, Josiah Private January 15'64 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Bergess, Albert Private June 5, 1862 Prisoner from July 23, 1863, to November 20, 1864; discharged by General Order, June 5, 1865
Bender, Peter Private February 15, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Bierly, William Private February 13, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Boalton, John P. Private February 9, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Burket, Alexander Private February 10, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Blake, William H. Private February 7, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Brinker, A. Private Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Beer, William Private October 28, 1861 Transferred to Company I, date unknown; Vet
Baner, Jacob Private November 12, 1861 Transferred to 112th Regiment P. V., January 8, 1862
Boas, George Private October 19, 1861 Transferred to 112th Regiment P. V., January 8, 1862
Bolster, Joseph Private January 25, 1864 Died at Philadelphia, March 26, 1864
Clark, James Private March 3, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Coleman, Samuel Private February 25, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Cornelius, John W. Private February 25, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Crytzer, John Private February 11, 1864 Captured July 10, 1864; died at Florence, South Carolina, November 7, 1864
Cunningham, D. E. Private October 14, 1861 Transferred to Company M. January 1, 1862
Day, James H. Private February 5, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Davis, Grier B. Private March 1, 1864 Discharged by General Order, June 19, 1865
Davis, William Private March 1, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Dennells, George Private October 15, 1861 Not accounted for
Daub, John Private November 20, 1861 Transferred to 112th Regiment P. V., January 8, 1862
Donohue, Edwin Private June 2, 1862 Not accounted for
Donaldson, Joseph Private June 13, 1862 Not accounted for
Ehler, William Private October 28, 1861 Transferred to 112th Regiment P. V., January 8, 1862
Fehr, Lewis H. Private December 25, 1863 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Fehr, Owen Private February 16, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Fehr, Tilghman F. Private February 16, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Fehr, Henry Private February 10, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Fritz, Jacob . Private March 31, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Fink, Noah Private February 19, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Fetter, John Private October 25, 1861 Transferred to 112th Regiment P. V., January 8, 1862
Ford, Benjamin Private February 6, 1865 Not accounted for
Good, Joseph Private December 25, 1863 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Good, William Private February 9, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Gould, Elias Private February 22, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Garis, Charles Private October 30, 1861 Not accounted for
Gashlaur, Fred'k Private October 23, 1861 Transferred to 112th Regiment P. V., January 8, 1862
Graver, Oliver Private November 2, 1861 Transferred to 112th Regiment P. V., January 8, 1862
Gosner, Amos Private November 16, 1861 Transferred to 112th Regiment P. V., January 8, 1862
Gosner, Hall Private November 16, 1861 Transferred to 112th Regiment P. V., January 8, 1862
Greinzweig, J. C. Private October 31, 1861 Transferred to 112th Regiment P. V., January 8, 1862
Gerry, George K. Private June 9, 1862 Not accounted for
Gosho, Jacob Private June 19, 1862 Not accounted for
Gordon, James Private February 8, 1865 Not accounted for
Hannaka, Charles Private February 13, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Hunter, John Private January 20, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Herbert, John Private February 19, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Houpt, Henry Private February 29, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Hemminger, Peter Private January 22, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Holbon, Aaron Private February 25, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Houser, Isaac Private February 12, 1864 Died June 22, 1865; buried in National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia
Herd, William Private February 8, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Haas, Henry W. Private October 4, 1861 Not accounted for
Heckman, Andrew Private October 19, 1861 Transferred to 112th Regiment P. V., January 8, 1862
Hope, Jeremiah Private September 30, 1861 Transferred to 112th Regiment P. V., January 8, 1862
Hayts, Charles Private June 4, 1862 Captured July 10, 1863; died at Andersonville, Georgia, May 15, 1864; grave, 1,113
Hooper, William Private June 14, 1862 Not accounted for
Johnson, Henry Private February 6, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Jenkins, Robert Private April 12, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Jones, George W. Private February 26, 1864 Captured July 18, 1864; transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Kinney, Alexander Private July 2, 1862 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Keimer, Joseph Private Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Keimer, Henry Private Captured July 18, 1864; transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Kochler, Charles Private October 9, 1861 Transferred to 112th Regiment P. V., January 8, 1862
Kellogg, Erastus Private October 19, 1861 Transferred to 112th Regiment P. V., January 8, 1862
Kane, Anthony Private October 1, 1861 Transferred to Company I, January 1, 1862
Klingaman, Wm. Private March 17, 1862 Not accounted for
Keiper, Alpha Private April 2, 1862 Not accounted for
Lichty, Davis Private March 30, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Lehr, William Private January 9, 1862 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry. June 17, 1865
Lutz, W. C. Private Captured July 18, 1864; transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Lerch, Peter Private November 12, 1861 Transferred to 12th Regiment P. V., January 8, 1862
Lerch, Jacob Private November 12, 1861 Transferred to 112th Regiment P. V., January 8, 1862
Loper, Joseph Private May 26, 1862 Not accounted for
Lamb, Wm. H. Private June 17, 1862 Not accounted for
Miller, Frederick Private February 9, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Mickens, Charles Private February 25, 1861 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Muffley, Joseph Private December 25, 1863 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
MacDonald, Dan'l. Private February 8, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Montz, John Private Captured August 16, 1864; transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17. 1865
Myers, A. Private Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Mann, Joseph Private Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Mohn, Charles Private December 31, 1861 Not accounted for
Moyer, Philip Private October 4, 1861 Not accounted for
Mabus, Simon Private November 4.'61 Transferred to 112th Regiment P. V., January 8, 1862
Meyer, John Private November 6, 1861 Transferred to 112th Regiment P. V., January 8, 1862
Michler, James P. Private October 28, 1861 Transferred to 112th Regiment P. V.. January 8, 1862
Miller, George Private Killed at Spottsylvania Court House, May 12, 1864
Messinger, Owen Private June 21, 1862 Not accounted for
M'Donough, Wm. Private February 28, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
M'Gregor, Samuel Private March 31, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
M'Murray, Thos. S. Private March 17, 1862 Not accounted for
M'Guire, John Private February 5, 1864 Not accounted for
Nolfe, William Private February 29, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Newman, C. A. Private January 1, 1862 Transferred to Company I, date unknown; Vet
Overdorf, F. F. Private February 29, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
O'Brien, John Private February 8, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
O'Brien, Geo. C. Private March 17, 1862 Not accounted for
O'Brien, Patrick Private June 9, 1862 Not accounted for
Paxson, Samuel Private October 23, 1861 Transferred to 112th Regiment P. V., January 8, 1862
Piers, Richard Private March 24, 1862 Not accounted for
Rinker, Reuben Private February 29, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Rinier, Hiram Private February 23, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Rinier, Joseph Private March 7, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Richter, John Private December 25, 1863 Discharged by General Order, August 9, 1865
Robbins, James Private March 7, 1864 Captured June 18, 1864; died at Andersonville, Ga., August 15, 1864; grave, 5,800
Ruppert, Joseph Private Captured May 12, 1864; transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Rice, John Private December 26, 1861 Died at Philadelphia, Pa., April 15, 1862
Rodenbach, Joseph Private October 10, 1861 Not accounted for
Richmond, Ignatus Private October 4, 1861 Transferred to 112th Regiment P. V., January 8, 1862
Romig, Francis A. Private November 11, 1861 Transferred to 112th Regiment P. V., January 8, 1862
Rounge, Joseph Private October 4, 1861 Transferred to 112th Regiment P. V., January 8, 1862
Reese, Daniel Private March 24, 1862 Not accounted for
Robinson, Wm. Private May 20, 1862 Not accounted for
Reed, Abert C. Private February 8, 1865 Not accounted for
Steinmetz, E. F. Private February 16, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Stiber, Wm. Private February 7, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Slaughter, Wm. Private February 8, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Seckel, Wm. B. Private February 7, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Stokes, Joseph W. Private February 25, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Searles, Richard Private December 28.'61 Transferred to Company I, date unknown
Seigel, Peter. Private December 18, 1861 Died September 28, 1864; buried in Cavalry Corps Cemetery, Va.
Seidel, Gust's A. Private November 11, 1861 Died October 26, 1862; buried in Military Asylu, Cemetery, D. C.
Smith, Peter Private December 20, 1861 Not accounted for; Vet
Steiner, Daniel F. Private *November 14, 1861 Not accounted for
Schaeffer, Sanuel Private October 23, 1861 Transferred to 112th Regiment P. V., January 8, 1862
Schnyder, Matthias Private October 24, 1861 Transferred to 112th Regiment P. V., January 8, 1862
Somerlot, Christian Private October 23, 1861 Transferred to 112th Regiment P. V., January 8, 1862
Steele, Henry Private November 10, 1861 Transferred to 112th Regiment P. V., January 8, 1862
Sheron, Thomas Private January 2, 1862 Deserted February 1, 1862
Smith, John J. Private March 29, 1862 Not accounted for
Sloop, William Private Not accounted for
Schafer, George Private March 11, 1862 Not accounted for
Stephens, Oliver Private May 20, 1862 Not accounted for
Sinison, Thomas Private June 9, 1862 Not accounted for
Schroeder, Wm. J. Private February 4, 1864 Not accounted for
Tilbrook, Thomas Private February 10, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Thompson, Charles Private February 7, 1865 Discharged by General Order, June 30, 1865
Wolf, Andrew Private February 25, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Waugerman, M. T. Private February 10, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Waugerman, G. W. Private February 10, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Calvalry. June 17, 1865
Weaver, John M. Private February 24, 1864 Transferred to cornpany F, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Whipple, Geo. T. Private March 24, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Weiss, George H. Private January 2, 1862 Not accounted for
Warner, Thomas Private November 10, 1861 Transferred to 112th Regiment P. V., January 8, 1862
Walter, Wm. H,. Private October 19, 1861 Transferred to 112th Regiment P. V., January 8, 1862
Walter, Adam Private November 19, 1861 Transferred to 112th Regiment P. V., January 8, 1862
Weiss, Augustus Private October 19, 1861 Transferred to 112th Regiment P. V., January 8, 1862
Widner, Sam'l R. Private January 25, 1864 Not accounted for
Watson, Joseph T. Private January 19, 1865 Discharged by General Order, June 5, 1865
Younkin, Isaac Private November 2, 1861 Transferred to 112th Regiment P. V., January 8, 1862
Young, Charles Private November 3, 1861 Transferred to 112th Regiment P. V., January 8, 1862
Zimmerman, Aug. Private February 20, 1862 Mustered out, March 18, 1865; expiration of term


Company I


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2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company I (Officers)
Rank Name City/Town Commission From
Captain [[]] ?, PA ?
Richard C. Johnson Captain October 6, 1861 3 Promoted to Major, November 9, 1864
Martin L. Stone Captain October 9, 1861 3 Promoted from 2d Lt. to 1st Lt., May 22, 1862; to Captain, July 25, 1862; captured at Charles City Cross Roads, August 16, 1864; mustered out, March 1, 1865
Ebenezer Whipple 1st Lt. November 29, 1861 3 Resigned May 20, 1862
Edward S. Skeele 1st Lt. October 6, 1861 3 Promoted from 1st Sergeant to 2d Lt., June 9, 1862; to 1st Lieut., July 25, 1862; resigned October 30, 1862
Joseph R. Sitler 1st Lt. October 6, 1861 3 Promoted from Quarter Master Sergeant to 1st Lieut., November 5, 1862; mustered out, May 15, 1865
Thomas Fassett 2d Lt. 3 Promoted to 2d Lt., July 25, 1862; resigned September 11, 1862
Robert S. Caldwell 2d Lt. October 6, 1861 3 Promoted to 2d Lt., October 1, 1862; resigned October 23, 1862
August A. Sweetland 2d Lt. November 25, 1861 3 Promoted to 2d Lt., March 11, 1862; died December 25, 1864; Vet
Chas. W. Foulk 2d Lt. October 6, 1861 3 Promoted from 1st Sergeant to 2d Lt., March 18, 1865; transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Edmund Grubb 1st Sergeant October 6, 1861 3 Discharged by Special Order, June 28, 1865
Judson B. Phelps Quarter Master Sergeant December 7, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
William Acuff Commissary Sergeant 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Matthew H. Luce Sergeant November 25, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Frank K. Davis Sergeant November 25, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Josiah Coulter Sergeant November 25, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
James P. Osborn Sergeant October, 1861 3 Discharged by Special Order, June 28, 1865; Vet
Henry L. Sitter Sergeant October 6, 1861 3 Prisoner from June 24, to November 26, 1864
Fran. Williams Sergeant October 6, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Orris J. Coates Sergeant October 6, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Geo. W. Hammon Corporal January 16, 1862 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
C. Vr. Armstrong Corporal February 12, 1862 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Caleb N. Minniss Corporal November 25, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
David W. Dodge Corporal December 25, 1861 3 Prisoner from August 18, 1864, to February 28, 1865; discharged by General Order, June 13, 1865; Vet
Hugh C. Thompson Corporal February 12, 1862 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Luther Gates Corporal October 6, 1861 3 Not accounted for
And'w Whittington Corporal January 12, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Cornel's Cummings Corporal October 6, 1861 3 Not accounted for
E. F. Sturtevant Corporal October 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Wm. C. Johnson Corporal December 9, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Eli D. Byers Corporal October 6, 1861 3 Not accounted for; Vet
John Richter Corporal December 31, 1863 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Wm. R. Greenfield Bugler February 29, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
W. H. Williams Bugler March 28, 1862 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Henry Badger Bugler December 9, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Henry C. Tower Blacksmith December 25, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Isaac W. Hallock Blacksmith December 9, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Charles Landon Farrier October 6, 1861 3 Discharged by Special Order, June 28, 1865; Vet
Warren W. Carey Saddler February 15, 1864 3 Discharged by Special Order, June 28, 1865
Win. Halliday Saddler October 6, 1861 3 Not accounted for

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2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company I (Enlisted Men)
Rank Name City/Town Enlistment Date
Private [[]] ?, PA ?
Austin, Benj. F. Private December 25, 1863 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Adams, Lucius Private March 1, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Adams, Henry Private March 1, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Arbagust, John Private February 10, 1862 3 Mustered out, February 16, 1865; expiration of term
Barnes, Wm. F. Private February 18, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 6, 1865
Bonds, Adolphus Private February 26, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, May 14, 1865
Beer, William Private October 28, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Brown, Geo. H. Private February 28, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Bates, David Private February 26, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Baker, Alonzo Private February 29, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Butler, George Private February 27, 1864 1 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Bortner, Philip Private March 28, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Brander, Wm. Private November 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Burns, John. Private November 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Brewer, Hiram Private November 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Broughton, A. P. Private February 22, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Barrett, George Private January 21, 1862 1 Not accounted for
Boland, David Private February 20, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Bumister, Francis Private December 25, 1863 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Baird, Alanson P. Private February 18, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Brady, Richard Private December 17, 1863 3 Died October 7, 1864; buried in Cavalry Corps Cemetery, Va.; Vet
Bishop, Ezra Private February 26, 1864 3 Died at Point Lookout, Md., October 26, 1864
Corey, George G. Private February 29, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Colvin, Clark G. Private February 1, 1865 1 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Crate, Thomas Private November 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Calhoun, Austin Private March 8, 1864 3 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps; discharged July 31, 1865
Courtney, John M. Private November 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Carpenter, Daniel Private December 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Cannon, Samuel B. Private December 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Chritsor, John Private December 28, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Cram, Christopher Private January 21, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Carroll, Philip Private December 27, 1863 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Chamberlin, J. S. Private March 8, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Chamberlin, Miles Private February 29, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Daley, James Private November 26, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Davis, Jacob H. Private February 24, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Dorchester, Seth S. Private February 16, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Depue, Thomas Private February 29, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Dibble, Reuben A. Private February 29, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Dunn, Wm. B. Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Dibble, Milo Private November 25, 1861 3 Died August 29, 1862; buried in National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., block 2, section E, row 17, grave 24
Davis, William Private December 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Fetterman, Ira.. Private February 29, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Fields, Albert B. Private February 20, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Fish, Isaac P Private February 20, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, August 15, 1865
Fell, Sylvester A. Private February 19, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Foulk, Richard C. Private November 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Ferris, Benjamin Private November 25, 1861 Not accounted for
Frantz, Jacob W Y. Private December 25, 1861 3 Captured; died at Andersonville, Ga., July 12, 1864. grave, 3,236; Vet
Foulk, Alfred R. Private January 21, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Greenfield, H. A. Private January 30, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Gibson, James D. Private February 23, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Gowdy, James A. Private November 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Glancy, John Private January 21, 1862 3 Died at City Point, Va., July 14, 1864
Galligher, Wm. Private December 28, 1863 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Hunt, Lyman Private January 21, 1862 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Hawley, Salmon W. Private November 25, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Holcomb, Ezra Private February 24, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Holton, David Private February 6, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Hinckley, Adonijah Private February 15, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, Jane 17, 1865
Harroun, William Private February 16, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Haviland, Harry D. Private March 7, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, May 26, 1865
Hotchkiss, Mark Private March 8, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 9, 1865
Hadlock, Josiah Private March 8, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, July 21, 1865
Hunt, Wm. H. Private August 29, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Hanna, James K. Private November 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Hunt, Herman Private November 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Hanna, John B. Private November 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Haines, Seth W. Private November 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Holland, Charles W. Private August 12, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Henderson, Gilbert Private January 21, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Hawley, Wash'n J. Private January 21, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Howard, Charles. Private December 28, 1863 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Harlan, William Private December 17, 1863 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Johnson. Porter Private November 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Jones, William H. Private January 21, 1862 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
King, George S Private September 5, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Kennedy, Ryland Private December 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Kelley, James Private December 17, 1863 3 Not accounted for; Vet
King, Alfred Private March 8, 1864 3 Died at Alexandria.Va., August 12, 1864, grave,2,557
Landon, Benj. D. Private February 23, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Leech, David E. Private March 28, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Lawrence, Hiram Private November 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Lutes, Henry Private November 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Landon, Theo. P. Private August 29, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 10, 1865
Lebough, David Private March 8, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Lemnman, Abraham Private March 10, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Mitchell, William Private December 17, 1863 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Mark, Samuel . Private November 25, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Morris, Thomas Private . December 28, 63 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Miller, Charles W. Private February 10, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Minniss, Samuel H. Private March 25, 64 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Menold, Nathan R Private February 19, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Maxwell, And'w K Private November 25, 61 3 Not accounted for
Moyer, James Private December 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Maguon, John Private December 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Miles, Lucius J. Private December 28, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Muffley, Joseph Private December 25, 1863 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Musnuff, George Private December 28, 1863 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Morris, John Private December 28, 1863 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Mohn, Sylvester Private October 4, 1861 3 Died at Annapolis, Md., September 15, 1864; Vet
M'Ateer, Peter Private October 2, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
M'Climons, Jas. B. Private February 19.'64 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
M'Donald, Thomas Private September 8, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
M'Climons, David Private August 30, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 10, 1865
M'Millen, Sylvester Private February 22, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Naphus, Lewis Private December 28, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Newbold, Joshua K. Private February 8, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Newman,Charles A. Private January 1, 1862 3 Prisoner from July 12, 1864, to April 29, 1865; discharged by General Order, June 10, 1865; Vet
Nickerson, Jas. O. Private March 31, 1864 3 Not accounted for
O'Donnell, Elijah Private December 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
O'Brien, John Private September 25, 1861 3 Transferred to Company C, date unknown; Vet
Parks, George G. Private November 25, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Peabody, Edward Private February 26, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Potter, Richard Private February 29, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Parrot, Joseph Private March 7, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Power, Edward H. Private November 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Paddock, David W. Private December 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Parker, David W. Private January 21, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Pinkney, Wm. H. Private March 8, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Paine, David Private February 22, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Rudler, Thomas Private February 25, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Rudler, Henry Private February 25, 1864 3 Transferred to Company 1, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Ross, Willian H. Private November 25, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Roberts, Charles Private January 2, 1864 3 Prisoner from July 12, to November 25, 1864; discharged by General Order, July 4, 1865; Vet
Rogers, David H. Private March 8, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Stevens, Gilbert M. Private February 16, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Southwick,Miron D. Private February 18, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Slippey, Oliver Private February 22, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Shane, Henry Private March 16, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Sweeny, Wm. F. Private March 28, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Shaw, William M. Private February 16, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 7, 1865
Sanderson, Wm. E. Private February 2, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, May 15, 1865
Seabaugh, David Private February 24,1861 3 Discharged by General Order, June 3, 1865
Stone, Russell Private March 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Stover, William Private December 17, 1863 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Searles, Richard Private December 28, 1861 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Smith, Joseph Private December 28, 1863 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Seward, John Private Private December 28, 1863 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Seymour, Stanley Private March 8, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Stevens, Thomas B. Private March 10, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Tubbs. Benj. A. Private December 25, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Tubbs, E. A Private February 29, 1864 3 Prisoner from August 18, 1864, to February 28, 1865; discharged by General Order, June 13, 1865
Trace, Andrew J. Private February 26, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Tingley, Samuel Private February 24, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Vaughan, Wm. W. Private November 25, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Vunann, Benj. F Private February 29, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Wilcox, Joseph E. Private February 18, 64 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Waldo, Robert L Private February 16, 64 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Wheeler, M. J. Private February 18, 64 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
West, Horace W. Private December 28, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Wood, Henry P. Private February 24, 64 3 Discharged by General Order, July 14, 1865
Wood, James A. Private August 16, 1864 1 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Wilde, Ordell Private February 20, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Whisler, Geo. W. Private December 17, 1863 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Wright, Samuel A. Private December 17, 1863 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Weeks, Jonathan N. Private February 20, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Young, George V. Private December 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for; Vet


Company K


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2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company K (Officers)
Rank Name City/Town Commission From
Captain [[]] ?, PA ?
Charles Chauncey Captain November 8, 1861 3 Promoted from Adjutant, April 1, 1862; discharged September 6, 1864
Stephen H. Edgett Captain November 12, 1861 3 Promoted from Sergeant to 1st Lieut., January 14. 1865; to Captain, March 17, 1865; discharged June 14, 1865; Vet
J. P. Heister Jones 1st Lt. November 12, 1861 3 Resigned June 22. 1863
Wm. F. Dougherty 1st Lt. November 30, 1861 3 Promoted from 1st Sergeant, November 3, 1863; captured at Charles City Cross Roads, Va., August 16, 1864; commissioned Captain, September 7, 1864, not mustered; discharged December 16, 1864
William B. Graub 1st Lt. November 30, 1861 3 Promoted to 1st Lt., September 7, 1864; discharged November 25, 1864
Bennevilie Ehrgood 2d Lt. May 1, 1862 3 Resigned January 3, 1863
James C. Reed 2d Lt. Promoted to 2d Lt., January 5, 1863; to Adjutant, January 1, 1864
Jacob H. Martin 2d Lt. 3 Promoted from Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant, February 27, 1864; killed at Charles City Cross Roads, Va., August 16, 1864
James Thompson Commissary Sergeant March 20, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
John B. Otto Sergeant September 23, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
John Allcorn Sergeant February 22, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
John Boyle Sergeant February 22, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, Is. Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
John H. Leech Corporal March 28, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Jacob Daubenspeck Corporal February 29, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
George Grinders Corporal February 29, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
James M. Long Corporal March 3, 1862 3 Captured; discharged by General Order. June 28, 1865
William L. Glenn Corporal February 22, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 28, 1865; Vet
Elijah Penfield Corporal April 2, 1862 3 Captured October 23, 1863; discharged May 23, 1865
John Farrell Bugler February 20, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
George Naylor Black' h January 18, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865

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2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company K (Enlisted Men)
Rank Name City/Town Enlistment Date
Private [[]] ?, PA ?
Ambers, Simon Private February 10, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Asten, Abram Private November 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Ashton, George Private March 30, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Bear, Henry Private February 19, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Butler, Joseph Private February 25, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Byers, Samuel B. Private March 27, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 2, 1865
Bowers, John Private February 9, 1865 2 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Burton, Joseph Private February 10, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Boner, James Private February 10, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry. June 17, 1865
Buck, Benjamin F. Private November 12, 1861 3 Captured; died at Andersonville, Ga., August 8, 1864; grave, 5,082
Batz, William Private November 12, 1861 3 Captured; died at Richmond, Va., February 22, 1864
Bechtel, Emanuel Private December 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Beckwith, Thos. C. Private March 19, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Butz, George W. Private April 5, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Butz, John G. Private April 5, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Berrell, Westley Private May 20, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Curtin, John Private May 4, 1862 3 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Carver, Nathan C. Private February 20, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Cole, William Private November 12, 1861, 3 Not accounted for
Coster, Frederick Private November 12, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Ca ll, Henry H. Private December 17, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, date unknown; Vet
Calvert, James Private December 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Conrad, Charles Private April 2, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Conrlad, Augustus Private April 5, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Crooks, John Private February 20, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Derwent, George Private February 10, 1865 1 Discharged by General Order, June 13, 1865
Dreskill, Dennis Private November 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Derr, David Private November 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Dougherty, George Private April 1, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Early, John Private March 21, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Edmons, William Private Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Everly., Thomas Private June 6, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Ford, Hamilton Private February 18, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Freinoyer, Jacob Private November 12, 1861 3 Died February 1, 1864; buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, D. C.
Fricker, Henry J. Private December 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Graief, Henry Private November 26, 1861 3 Captured; transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Goodhart, August K. Private February 23, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
George, Lewis Private February 10, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Gormonly, Michael Private February 16, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Glett, George Private November 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Girton, Lloyd Private May 22, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Hadlock, John R. Private August 15, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 21, 1865
Henderson, John Private Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Harden, John B. Private February 20, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Havens, Schuyler S. Private January 25, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Heck, John Private November 12, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Hahn, John Private November 12, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Heisler, Conrad Private November 12, 1861 3 Died at Dinwiddie C. H., Va., date unknown
Hinelnan, Henry Private November 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Horn, Leonard Private January 13, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Harris, Andrew Private March 28, 1862 3 Captured; died at Andersonville, Georgia, September 2, 1864; grave, 7,588
Holland, Charles W. Private August 12, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Hilbert, Michael Private May 26, 1862 3 Mustered out, May 26, 1865, expiration of term
Haley, James Private May 22, 1862 3 Not accounted for
James, Levi Private February 10, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Jones, Francis Private February 10, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Johnston, Samuel Private February 10, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Johnston, George Private February 24, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Jefferson, Wm. D. Private February 25, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Jenninis, And'w J. Private May 24, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Kline, Robert Private February 18, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Kline, Thomas D. Private February 18, 1865 Not accounted for
Kelley, Henry Private February 16, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
King. Thomas Private February 1, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Kistler, James Private November 12, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Kelley, John Private June 9, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Kirkwood, James Private March 24, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Leech, James M. Private March 1, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Lewis, John Private .January 31, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Linne, Herman B. Private February 10, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Libby, Robert Private February 28, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Lauderberger, Fred Private January 13, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Lual, Daniel Private March 17, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Lyons, Matthew Private May 20, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Moyer, Matthew Private March 7, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Mooney, William Private February 4, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Miller, John Private February 9, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Malone, James Private February 16, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Murray, John Private January 25, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Madara, John Private November 12, 1861 3 Mustered out, December 24, 1864, expiration of term
Morden, Lawrence Private December 7, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Murket, John Private December 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Miller, W. M. Private March 12, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Mark, William Private March 31, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Mindel, George C. Private June 3, 1862 3 Not accounted for
M'Clellan, John Private February 16, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
M'Anany, Edward Private February 16, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
M'Carty, Daniel Private Transferred to Company K, st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
M'Narnee, Robert Private February 27, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
M'Donald, William Private March 28, 1862 3 Not accounted for
M'Donald, James Private May 28, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Northam, Albert. Private September 3, 1864 1 Captured; transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Neill, Robert R. Private February 28, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Nine, Mahlon Private November 30, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Neuner, Lenhart Private December 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Nolan, William H. Private March 22, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Nocton, John Private March 28, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Neill, Hunter Private March 21, 1862 3 Not accounted for
O'Conner, John Private February 15, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
O'Neill, John Private February 16, 1865 1 Discharged by General Order, July 13, 1865
Pauch, Jacob Private February 17, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Paulin, Henry Private November 30, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Paina, Lewis Private May 29, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Roberts, Wm. S. Private February 10, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Rogers, Henry Private February 9, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Rose, Rowen L. Private February 10, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Rapp, John Private February 10, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Roberts, Jeffer'n T. Private February 28, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Ripple, Adam Private November 12, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Rash, Jones Private November 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Roland. Jacob Private November 30, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Ruth, Joseph Private January 20, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Rice, John Private May 27, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Rupert, Francis. Private May 22, 1862 3 Captured; died at Andersonville, Ga., June 26, 1864; grave, 2,528
Smith, Samuel Private February 16, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Stevenson, David M. Private September 3, 1864 1 Prisoner from December 8, 1864, to March 6, 1865; discharged by General Order, June 29, 1865
Strickter, John K. Private November 19, 1861 Private Transferred to Company M, date unknown; Vet
Smeck, Charles H. Private December 17, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, date unknown; Vet
Smith, William Private March 28, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Sullivan, John Private June 6, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Swartz, Henry Private February 10, 1865 1 Discharged by General Order, June 26, 1865
Todd, Thomas Private February 28, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Varnes, Isaac Private February 28, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Wood, Henry H. Private February 16, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Winsly, Henry Private February 16, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Wonderlin, Albert Private February 28, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
West, Willia W. Private February 17, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Wilson, George W. Private November 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Whitman, Henry Private December 17'6, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Watkins, Anth'y C.. Private May 22, 1863 3 Died at Alexandria, Va., September 12, 1862, grave, 262
Wilson, Henry Private May 27, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Wohlfert, Andrew Private May 31, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Williams, Abram H. Private May 24, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Williams, Wash'n Private April 15, 1862 3 Not accounted for


Company L


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2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company L (Officers)
Rank Name City/Town Commission From
Captain [[]] ?, PA ?
Robert T. Wood Captain October 8, 1861 Resigned October 3, 1862
Chas. R. Taylor Captain October 8, 1861 Promoted from 1st Lieutenant, November 1, 1862; wounded at Ream's Station, Va., August 23, 1864; mustered out, November 5, 1864, expiration of term
Robert B. Ferry Captain October 8, 1861 Promoted from 1st Sergeant to 2d Lt., December 12, 1864; to Captain, February 25, 1865; mustered out, June 17, 1865; Vet
Martin V. Hallett 1st Lt. October 30, 1861 Promoted from 2d to 1st Lieutenant, November 1, 1862; mustered out, March 18, 1865; expiration of term
Daniel Bacon 2d Lt. October 19, 1861 Promoted from Hospital Steward to 2d Lt., November 1, 1862; mustered out, October 11, 1864; expiration of term
Wm. A. Faulkner 2d Lt. October 19, 1861 Promoted from Quarter Master Sergeant to 2d Lieut., April 4, 1865; mustered out, June 17, 1865; Vet
Wm. D. Bellows 1st Sergeant October 19, 1861 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Lester E. Wood Commissary Sergeant October 19, 1861 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Nathaniel Clark Quarter Master Sergeant October 19, 1861 Discharged by General Order, June 28, 1865; Vet
William C. Trim Sergeant October 19, 1861 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Wm. E. Pierson Sergeant October 19, 1861 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Henry A. Baxter Sergeant October 19, 1861 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Thos. O. Johnson Sergeant October 19, 1861 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
John Hawe Sergeant July 1, 1862 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Elias Bullock Corporal October 19, 1861 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Erastus Chupple Corporal December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
L. J. Thompson Corporal December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Jarvis K. Aaron Corporal December 17, 63 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
John Bruner Corporal March 18, 1864 Transferred to company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
James Kiser Corporal October 19, 1861 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Theodore Smith Corporal January 3, 1864 Discharged by Special Order, June 8, 1865; Vet
Lewis Fenton Corporal October 19, 1861 Discharged by Special Order, June 28, 1865; Vet
Gardner S. Harry Bugler December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Alva Weeks Bugler December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Andrew Wells Saddler October 19, 1861 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Albert Newman Blacksmith February 27, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Rob't. B. Howland Farrier September 3, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865

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2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company L (Enlisted Men)
Rank Name City/Town Enlistment Date
Private [[]] ?, PA ?
Aikens, Franklin Private February 27, 1864 Discharged by General Order, June 27, 1865
Aiken, Wallace Private October 19, 1861 Not accounted for
Beckwith, James Private Ocober 30, 1861 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Buck, David C. Private February 27, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Bullen, Jacob Private February 26, 1864 Discharged by General Order, June 16, 1865
Brown, Edward Private February 29, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Benedict, George H. Private October 19, 1861 Not accounted for
Butler, Jackson Private October 19, 1861 Not accounted for
Beach, Oscar Private October 30, 1861 Not accounted for
Brown, William Private October 30, 1861 Not accounted for
Borden, Robert J. Private October 30, 1861 Not accounted for
Costley, Charles Private February 27, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Costley, James Private February 27, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Costley, George Private March 8, 1864 Discharged by General Order, May 23, 1865
Cellery, Horace Q. Private February 27, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Cooke, Egbert Private February 26, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Creeley, Henry Private February 26, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Corse, Silas Private October 30, 1861 Captured; died at Andersonville, Ga., May 14, 1864; grave, 1,099
Clark, Sanford Private February 8, 1864 Discharged by General Order, May 14, 1865
Dickinson, Edwin Private October 19, 1861 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Downing, Shure Private December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Daily, Vincent Private March 8, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Davis, George J. Private February 27, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Davis, James Private February 8, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Daweon, Leman. T. Private September 7, 1864 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Dibble, Henry Private February 27, 1864 Discharged by General Order, June 3, 1865
Denney, Charles Private October 19, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Eldridge, Thomas Private October 21, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Finch, John Private December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Finch, Aaron Private February 26, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Finch, Leander Private October 19, 1861 Not accounted for; Vet
Finch, Alexander Private October 19, 1861 Not accounted for
Fay, Charles Private October 31, 1861 Not accounted for
Gee, Amassa Private February 26, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Gleason, Warren Private February 27, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Green, Julius Private October 19, 1861 Not accounted for
Gardner, David Private October 19, 1861 Not accounted for
Gleason, Lorenzo Private October 19, 1861 Not accounted for
Gifford, Almon Private October 19, 1861 Not accounted for
Green, William Private October 19, 1861 Not accounted for
Harden, Thomas Private October 21, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Hunter, John Private February 27, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 65
Horne, Joseph B. Private February 26, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Harry, George W. Private February 26, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Harvey, Samuel B. Private February 28, 1864 Discharged by General Order, June 12, 1865
Huysham, George Private October 19, 1861 Not accounted for
Ives, Timothy H. Private February 27, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Kizer, Joel Private February 27, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Kenney, Charles Private February 26, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Kennedy, James Private September 7, 1864 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Kizer, Morgan Private May 10, 1862 Mustered out, May 27, 1865; expiration of term
Kay, James Private October 30, 1861 Not accounted for
Labur, James Private October 19, 1861 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Labur, Alfred Private October 21, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Labur, Andrew J. Private October 21, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Lockery, James I. Private February 7, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Manard, John Private October 2, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Marks, Richard J. Private February 27, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Mattison, Charles Private March 18, 1864 Discharged by General Order, June 13, 1865
Metkiff, Harvey B. Private February 8., 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Mattison, Seth Private October 19, 1861 Not accounted for
Mead, Eli Private October 19, 1861 Not accounted for
Mumford, Henry Private October 19, 1861 Not accounted for
Newman, G. C. Private December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Newman, John Private October 19, 1861 Not accounted for
Odell, Richard Private February 26, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
O'Conner, Thomas Private February 27, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Pierson, George W. Private February 27, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Pierce, Henry Private October 19, 1861 Not accounted for
Porter, A. B. Private October 19, 1861 Not accounted for
Purple, Martin V. Private October 19, 1861 Not accounted for
Quick, Richard Private January 10, 1862 Prisoner from November 29, 1863, to February 13, 1865; mustered out, July 5, to date March 25, 1865; expiration of term
Rushmore, John P. Private February 21, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Rathbone, David W. Private February 27, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Radicker, Win. I Private February 23, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Rose, John Private February 21, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Roe, A. Jackson Private October 19, 1861 Not accounted for
Reeves, George Private October 19, 1861 Not accounted for
Scott, Winfield Private December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Seeley, Adlebert Private February 22, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Slade, Judson Private February 26, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Stevens, Stewart Private March 27, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Stewart, Theodore Private February 27, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Soule, Ohme H. Private February 27, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Sullivan, Samuel Private February 29, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Stoner, John H. Private February 17, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Smith, Cephas. Private March 8, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Steele, Robert M. Private October 21, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Stewart, Myron D. Private February 26, 1864 Discharged by General Order, June 10, 1865
Smith, William Private October 19, 1861 Not accounted for
Teller, Eli D. Private February 27, 1864 Discharged by General Order, June 28, 1865
Vancice, Thomas Private February 26, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 18, 1865
Vanzyle, And'w J. Private September 9, 1864 Discharged by General Order, June 6, 1865
Whitmore, Geo. J. Private February 25, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Walkley, John B. Private February 29, 1864 Transferred to Company L, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Walker, George Private February 26, 1864 Prisoner from June 25, to November 29, 1864; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Wells, William R. Private March 7, 1864 Discharged by General Order, June 23, 1865
Wildrick, Nelson Private October 18, 1861 Not accounted for
Wilcox, Philo Private October 19, 1861 Not accounted for
Young, Matthew M. Private September 8, 1864 Discharged by General Order, June 10, 1865


Company M


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2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company M (Officers)
Rank Name City/Town Commission From
Captain [[]] ?, PA ?
Joseph Steele Captain September 16, 1861 Promoted to Major, May 1, 1863
Albert C. Walker Captain November 20, 1861 Promoted from Adjutant, May 1, 1863; died August 3, 1864
Joseph A. Steele Captain October 6, 1863 Promoted from 1st Lieut., September 26, 1864; discharged June 17, 1865
James R. Gates 1st Lt. September 16, 1861 Resigned September 15, 1862
Hugh B. Campbell 1st Lt. October 1, 1861 Promoted from 2d Lt., February 25, 1863; resigned October 5, 1863
Jacob Hobaugh 1st Lt. December 17, 1863 Promoted from 1st Sergeant, November 25, 1864; transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
David L. Ferguson 2d Lt. October, 1861 Promoted to 2d Lt., February 3; , 1863; mustered out, October 1, 1864; expiration of term
James H. Morrow 2d Lt. December 17, 1863 Promoted from Quarter Master Sergeant, December 12, 1864; transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Quintin Armstrong lst Sergeant October 1, 1861 Discharged.by General Order, June 28, 1865; Vet
John C. Powell Quarter Master Sergeant December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
John R. Swan Commissary Sergeant December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Solomon Wiant Commissary Sergeant December 17, 1863 Died October 12, 1864; buried in Cypress Hill Cemetery, L. I.; Vet
John W. Rinker Sergeant December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Isaac Milliken Sergeant December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Henry Tray Sergeant October 1, 1861 Discharged by General Order, June 21, 1865; Vet
Jacob S. Haines Sergeant October 1, 1861 Discharged by General Order, June 28, 1865; Vet
Samuel Steck Private December 17, 1863 Not accounted for; Vet
Mur'y Cunningham Corporal December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Emanuel Runmmel Corporal December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Samuel A. Jordan Corporal December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Simon Penrod Corporal December 17, 1863 Promoted to Corporal, March 1, 1865; transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Thomas Shaw Corporal December 17, 1863 Promoted to Corporal, May 1, 1865; transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Jas. R. C. Fink Corporal October 1, 1861 Discharged by General Order, June 8, 1865; Vet
John L. Fink Corporal October 1, 1861 Discharged by General Order, June 28, 1865; Vet
Michael Smith Corporal October 1, 1861 Discharged by General Order, June 28, 1865; Vet
Dominick Gallagher Private December 17, 1863 Not accounted for; Vet
Joseph Allshouse Bugler December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
George Hanes Blacksmith December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Jacob Smith Blacksmith December 17, 1863 Not accounted for; Vet
Orlando W. Ross Farrier December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Isaac A. Price Saddler December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet

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2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company M (Enlisted Men)
Rank Name City/Town Enlistment Date
Private [[]] ?, PA ?
Anthony, Geo. W. Private December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Abel, George Private Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Austin, Benjamin F. Private September 23, 1861 Not accounted for
Armstrong, John Private March 31, 1864 Not accounted for
Brown, Jesse G. Private December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Bechtel, Emanuel Private December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Bush, Jonathan Private February 21, 1865 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Brown, Joseph Private February 22, 1865 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Brown, John C. Private September 10, 1864 Discharged by General Order, May 21, 1865
Brown, Andrew J. Private August 11, 1864 Discharged by General Order, May 21, 1865
Beck, Michael Private February 25, 1864 Not accounted for
Cramer, John Private December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Crytzer, John A. Private October 1, 1862 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Clever, Jacob Private February 25, 1864 Discharged by General Order, July 13, 1865
Carr, George W. Private February 8, 1865 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Cornelius, James C. Private February 25, 1865 Discharged by General Order, June 21, 1865
Clarke, Alexander Private February 27, 1865 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Cunningham, D. E. Private October 14, 1861 Not accounted for
Crytzer, Benj. F. Private January 1, 1864 Not accounted for; Vet
Conaman, John Private December 17, 1863 Died August 24, 1864; buried in Cavalry Corps Cemetery, Va.; Vet
Collins, Edward B. Private December 17, 1863 Died at Point Lookout, Md., May 19, 1864; Vet
Call, Henry H. Private December 17, 1863 Died at Charleston, S. C., December 5, 1864; Vet
Dick, James K. Private December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Danner, John F. Private February 21, 1865 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Dodson, George W. Private September 10, 1864 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Darron, John Private September 15, 1862 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Dormel, George W. Private February 27, 1864 Not accounted for
Ferguson, Wm. B. Private August 8, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Fryer, David Private February 13, 1865 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Fricker, John H. Private December 20, 1863 Not accounted for; Vet
Farris, James Private February 13, 1864 Not accounted for
Fox, Elijah Private February 25, 1864 Not accounted for
Gohn, Abraham Private December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Gold, Evan L. Private August 27, 1864 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Hutchison, John Private December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Heck, John Private December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Harlan, Michael Private December 21, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Hathaway, Stephen Private February 2, 1865 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Hughes, Alex. W. Private February 21, 1865 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Hall, James A. Private August 25, 1863 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Hetherington, J. R. Private December 10, 1861 Not accounted for; Vet
Heilman, Albert E. Private December 17, 1863 Not accounted for; Vet
Henry, Daniel. Private February 27, 1864 Not accounted for
Hines, Adam Private February 25, 1864 Not accounted for
Hartzer, Adam Private February 22, 1864 Not accounted for
Jones, Hiram Private February 24, 1865 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
John, George N. Private February 26, 1864 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Kane, Anthony Private December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Kneese, John Private December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Kerr, George N. Private September 25, 1862 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Keener, Samuel F. Private February 24, 1864 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Kepple, John Private March 22, 1864 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
King, Chambers Private February 25, 1864 Not accounted for
Lafferty, James S. Private December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Lutz, William C. Private February 26, 1864 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Moyers, Jeremiah Private December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Mathews, John T. Private February 23, 1864 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Monley, Patrick Private March 4, 186 Not accounted for
Meekling, Levi Private February 9, 186 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps; discharged July 22, 1865
Miller, George Private February 96, 1865 Not accounted for
M'Cain, William Private February 21, 1865 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
M' Donald, Henry Private February 25, 1864 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
M' lelleps, Hugh ?? Private Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Cleiland, James Private September 10, 1864 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Neal, Turner Private February 8, 1864 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Nickleson, John Private February 24, 1865 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Pugh, John R. Private October 1, 1862 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Painter, William Private March 30, 1864 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Powell, Amos D. Private October 1, 1861 Prisoner from July 12, 1864, to March 1, 1865; discharged April 21, 1865
Painter, William Private August 19, 1864 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Painter, Jacob Private August 19, 1864 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Pander, John Private February 12, 1865 Not accounted for
Pollam, George W. Private December 17, 1863 Not accounted for; Vet
Rosenberger, John Private February 29, 1864 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Rosenberger, Dan'l. Private February 28, 1864 Deserted; returned; transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865 Rash, Jones L. Private December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Rolland, Jacob Private December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Ryckman, Alonzo Private February 26, 1864 Not accounted for; Vet
Rupert, Hiram Private December 17, 1863 Died at Alexandria, Va., July 9, 1864; grave, 2,356; Vet
Rimer, John Private March 31, 1864 Not accounted for
Rupert, Isaac Private February 22, 1864 Not accounted for
Smith, Nathan C. Private September 27, 1862 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Snowden, John Private December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Spease, Adam Private December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Sweeney, Chas. H. Private December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Smeck, Charles H. Private December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Swigert, Abraa'm D. Private December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Starr, William L. Private December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Seward, Griffin Private December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Strickter, John K. Private November 19, 1861 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Schrecongost, M. Private October 1, 1861 Deserted; returned; transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Steck, Theodore Private July 1, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Smith, Charles Private February 14, 1865 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Swan, Robert Private December 17, 1863 Not accounted for; Vet
Schall, Isaac H. Private December 17, 1863 Not accounted for; Vet
Shoop, Jacob Private December 17, 1863 Captured; died at Andersonville, Ga., June 24, 1864; grave, 2,412; Vet
Shick, David Private February 25, 1864 Not accounted for
Stiffley, Wesley S. Private February 25, 1864 Not accounted for
Stoops, Thomas Private August 15, 1864 Not accounted for
Sloop, William Private February 12, 1865 Not accounted for
Thompson, Wm. Private December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Tobian, George Private October 3, 1862 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Turner, Thomas Private September 22, 1862 Discharged by General Order, July 10, 1865
Timblin, David Private February 25, 1864 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Truby, J. J. H. Private December 17, 1863 Prisoner from July 12, 1864, to April 29, 1865; discharged by General Order, June 5, 1865; Vet
Walker, Campbell Private December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Wiant, Andrew Private December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Wiant, Archibald Private December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Wiley, James F. Private December 17, 1863 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; Vet
Wonderly, John Private February 21, 1865 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Waters, Francis P. Private February 27, 1865 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865
Whittaker, Martin Private September 10, 1864 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Wilson, Charles B. Private February 26, 1864 Not accounted for
Weaver, William Private February 25, 1864 Died at Point Lookout, Md., October 20, 1864
Young, John J. Private February 21, 1865 Transferred to Company M, 1st Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865


Unassigned


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2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry / Unassigned Recruits (Enlisted Men)
Rank Name City/Town Enlistment Date
Private [[]] ?, PA ?
Ames, William Private February 20, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Avers, James Private February 23, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Abel, George Private February 27, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Babcock, Richard Private February 26, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Brown, C. H., Jr. Private February 16, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Byers, Samuel B. Private March 22, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Bell, Allen Private September 13, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Brigham, Charles Private February 27, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Bossard, M. D. Private February 26, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Baker, James Private February 24, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Blackburn, Wm. Private December 16, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Barclay, Charles G. Private July 10, 1863 3 Not accounted for
Connor, Charles Private February 29, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Corwin, Perry W. Private February 27, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Crosley, Thomas Private October 26, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Church, Smith Private February 14, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Clymer, John W. Private February 18, 1865 1 Discharged by General Order, May 23, 1865
Cass, John Private October 20, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Cowan, William Private February 13, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Casey, Patrick W. Private February 7, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Cook, Charles W. Private July 10, 1863 3 Not accounted for
Day, John W. Private February 29, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Everhart, Charles Private October 31, 1864 1 Not accounted for
England, William Private September 2, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Edmunds, Wm. H. Private January 25, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Fink, Miles Private February 26, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Fisk, William Private February 27, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Finch, Samuel Private February 23, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Falkner, William Private February 29, 1864 3 Died June 26, 1864; buried in National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
Gee, George F. Private February 24, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Gamble, Henry Private January 29, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Howland, James Private February 29, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Head, George W. Private February 29, 1864 3 Died January 1, 1865; buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, York, Pa.
Hathaway, A. T. Private February 29, 1864 3 Died August 16, 1864; buried in National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
Heiser, Charles Private October 31, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Hipple, Samuel Private February 18, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Henry, John Private February 21, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Herr, Charles Private February 20, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Harris, George Private October 10, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Hammil, William Private October 26, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Hilliard, Charles Private July 26, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Jenkins, Thomas Private February 26, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Kline, Thomas D. Private February 18, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Kennedy, Edward Private October 27, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Larrick, Henry W. Private February 17, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Lozier, Charles H. Private February 26, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Long, Robert Private February 26, 1864 3 Died April 9, 1864; buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, Washington, D. C.
Labar, Samuel W. Private February 25, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Lawrence, John Private February 15, 1865 3 Not accounted for
Lukens, John Private October 27, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Morton, Farren Private February 17, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Mullin, Thomas Private February 20, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Mekel, Sanford H. Private August 16, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Morgan, John H. Private December 10, 1863 3 Not accounted for
Mahree, George Private January 26, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Mason, John E. Private October 27, 1864 1 Not accounted for
M'Cue, James Private June 25, 1863 3 Not accounted for
Naulty, Edward S. Private March 1, 1865 1 Discharged by General Order, May 23, 1865
Parker, Joseph F. Private February 27, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Randall, Benj. W. Private February 24, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Rinney, Charles Private February 29, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Riper, John Private October 31, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Robinson, Uriah Private February 27, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Roberts, George Private July 26, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Robinson, William Private July 26, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Scott, Charles Private February 20, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Stainrook, William Private July 26,1864 1 Not accounted for
Singleton, Theodore Private September 22, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Scott, George C. Private February 29, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Shaffer, Martin Private February 22, 1865 Private Not accounted for
Stevenson, John C. Private November 30, 1863 3 Not accounted for
Toles, Linus Private March 8, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Vanzyle, Solomon F. Private February 26, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Williams, Reub. R. Private February 29, 1864 3 Died July 4, 1864; buried in National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
Wilson, Henry J. Private January 10, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Wright, Reuben W. Private February 29, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Watkins, John Private September 23, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Weber Christian Private January 27, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Washington, G. H. Private December 16, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Young, Dyre Private September 8, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Zell, Jacob Private February 17, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Zanes, Francis Private February 3, 1865 1 Not accounted for


Regiment Statistical Information

  • Regiment lost during service 6 Officers and 52 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 2 Officers and 193 Enlisted men by disease. Total 253.

Legacy

  • The U. S. Army Heritage and Education Center Archive includes images of individuals of this unit.
  • The following pertinent personal papers are in the Institute's Manuscript Archive:
    • McIlwaith, Stewart Papers (Enlisted man's letter, Mar 24, l865)
    • Pennsylvania 2d Cav Regtl Papers - StoneColl (Civilian's letter, Oct 29, l86l)
    • Simmons, C. - CWMiscColl (Quartermaster Sergeant's letter, May l8, l862)
    • Whitman, George - CWMiscColl (Enlisted man's letters, Jun l0, l862-Aug l5, l866)
    • Wilson, P. Benner - CWMiscColl (Officer's letter, Dec 8, l862)
  • From the National Tribune, October 2, 1924, page 7, column 6: "Wm. H. Bartholomew, Company F, 2d Pennsylvania Cavalry, Center Hall, Pa., says the the Center County Pennsylvania Veteran's Association had the best reunion ever held on September 3. There were present 83 veterans, whose ages range from 76 to 91 years, and average 81."

Notes

  1. Not originally referenced on unit homepage
  2. Not originally listed on unit homepage referenced on Dyer summary
  3. Not referenced on Dyer summary but listed on unit homepage
  4. Not originally listed on unit homepage

Sources

  • Bates, Samuel P. History of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-1865. Wilmington, NC: Broadfoot, 1993. (Volume 3) (Pages 320-359)
  • Dyer, Frederick H. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion. The Dyer Publishing Company (Des Moine, 1908). (Pages 761, 762, 827, 902, 903, 909, 911, 928, 932, 933, 935, 939, 940, 941, 942, 1557-1558)
  • Pennsylvania. Gettysburg Battlefield Comm. Pennsylvania at Gettysburg: Ceremonies at the Dedication of the Monuments Erected by the Commonwealth.... Vol. 2. Hbg, PA: Wm S Ray, 1914. pp. 804-16. E475.53P422v2. (Addresses delivered at the dedication of the regimental monument and a photo of that monument at the Gettysburg National Military Park).
  • Sauers, Richard A. Advance the Colors!: Pennsylvania CivilWar Battle Flags. Vol. 2. Hbg, PA:Capitol Preservation Comm, 1991. pp. 164-65 (8 photocopied pages). E527.4S38.1991v2.(Brief unit history with emphasis on the regimental flags).
  • Taylor, Frank H. Philadelphia in the Civil War. Phila: By the City, 1913. pp. 155-56 (2 photocopied pages). E527.97P54T39. (Brief historyof the unit).