8th Pennsylvania Cavalry

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Regimental History and Service Record

  • Also referred to as the 89th Pennsylvania Volunteers
In Brief

Organized at Philadelphia August to October, 1861. Left State for Washington, D.C., October 4, 1861. Attached to Porter's Division, Army Potomac, to March, 1862. Unattached, 4th Army Corps, Army Potomac, to April, 1862. Blake's Brigade, Cavalry Reserve, Army Potomac, to July, 1862. 2nd Brigade, Stoneman's Cavalry Division, Army Potomac, to September, 1862. 2nd Brigade, Pleasanton's Cavalry Division, Army Potomac, to February, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, Cavalry Corps, Army Potomac, to June, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, Cavalry Corps, Army Potomac, to July, 1865.

SERVICE.--Duty at Arlington Heights, Va., Defenses of Washington, D.C., until March, 1862. Advance on Manassas, Va., March 10-15.

At Harrison's Landing until August 16. (Co. "A" at Headquarters of Gen. Porter; Co; "B" at Headquarters of Gen. McClellan; Co. "D" at Headquarters of Gen. P. St. G. Cooke.) Turkey Island Bridge July 20. Reconnaissance to Malvern Hill July 23. Retreat from the Peninsula and movement to Alexandria.

Philomont November 1-2. Castleman's Ferry, Upperville, Union and Bloomfield November 2-3. Aldie and Ashby's Gap November 3. Markham Station November 4. Barbee's Cross Roads November 5. Waterloo Bridge November 7. Hazel River November 8.

St. James College July 11-12. Williamsport Road July 14. Shepherdstown July 16. Rixey's Ford September 2. Advance from the Rappahannock to the Rapidan September 13-17. Culpeper Court House September 13. Rapidan Station September 15-16. Robertson's River September 22. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Near Warrenton October 11. Warrenton or White Sulphur Springs October 12. Auburn and Bristoe October 14. St. Stephen's Church October 14. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. New Hope Church November 27. Blind Ferry December 5. Raid to Luray Valley December 21-23. Regiment reenlisted December 31, 1863. Raid through Chester Gap January 1-4, 1864.

White House or St. Peter's Church June 21. Black Creek or Tunstall Station June 21. St. Mary's Church June 24. Siege of Petersburg and Richmond June, 1864, to April, 1865. Warwick Swamp July 12. Charles City Cross Roads July 15-16. Demonstration north of the James at Deep Bottom July 27-29. Malvern Hill July 28. Warwick Swamp July 30. Demonstration north of the James at Deep Bottom August 13-20. Gravel Hill August 14. Strawberry Plains and Deep Run August 14-18. Charles City Cross Roads August 16. 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, Hatchers Run, October 27-28. Reconnaissance to Stony Creek November 7. Stony Creek Station December 1. Bellefield Raid December 7-12. Dabney's Mills, Hatcher's Run, February 5-7, 1865. Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9. Dinwiddie C. H, March 30-31. Five Forks April 1. Paine's Cross Roads and Amelia Springs April 5. Deatonville Road and Sailor's Creek April 6. Farmville April 7. Appomattox C. H. April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. Expedition to Danville April 23-29. Duty at Lynchburg and in the Dept. of Virginia until July. Mustered out by consolidation with 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry July 24, 1865.

1861

This Regiment, originally intended as a rifle regiment, subsequently changed to cavalry, was recruited in:

  • Philadelphia
  • Lycoming County
  • Bucks County
  • Schuylkill County

The camp of rendezvous was at Nicetown, Philadelphia, where the first company, under Captain Arrowsmith, was mustered in on the 23d of July, 1861. By the 17th of September, the companies for the entire regiment were full, and the organization was completed by the muster in of the following field officers:

  • Ernest G. Chorman, Colonel
  • Amos E. Griffiths, Lieutenant Colonel
  • Albert J. Enos, Major

On the 4th of October the regiment was ordered to Washington, and went into camp at Camp Stoneman, on Meridian Hill, but soon after removed to Camp Leslie, on Arlington Heights, near Fort Corcoran. Here the drill, and camp and garrison duty which had been commenced at Camp Stoneman, was assiduously prosecuted. It was assigned to the command of General Fitz John Porter, and was brigaded with the Third Pennsylvania Cavalry under Colonel Averell. In addition to drill and camp duty, it was employed during the winter on scout and picket in the vicinity of Freedom Hill, Vienna, and Fairfax Court House.

1862

Early in January, 1862, the vacancy occasioned by the retirement of Colonel Chorman was filled by the appointment of Captain David M'M. Gregg, of the Sixth United States Cavalry, a graduate of West Point. New and complete camp and garrison equipage with a full outfit of arms and accoutrements were obtained, strict compliance with army regulations was enforced, schools for theoretical instruction in tactics were established for officers, and non-commissioned officers, and both these classes were daily drilled in the school of the trooper and squadron.

Early in March, it having been reported that the enemy had evacuated his works, the Eighth and Third regiments were sent in advance of the army, as it moved, to verify the rumor, and to discover his disposition. They reached Manassas late at night, only in time to behold the burning of his deserted camps. They were immediately ordered to return and resume their former positions. The First Regular Cavalry was added to the brigade, and during the first week in April was moved in detachments, by transports, to Fortress Monroe. It remained in camp near Hampton until the evacuation of Yorktown, when it moved forward with the army, attached to the Fourth Corps, commanded by General Keyes.

It first met the enemy at New Kent Court House, where it skirmished lightly. A few days later it participated in a reconnoissance by a force of infantry, artillery, and cavalry under command of Colonel Gregg, to Bottom's Bridge, on the Chickahominy, and Savage Station, and subsequently in a movement to the latter place, by troops under General Naglee. Soon afterwards a severe skirmish occurred near Garnett's House, in front of the Union lines, which resulted in some loss to the Eighth, its first casualties.

It was present at the battle of Fair Oaks, but the ground being unfavorable for manoeuvring cavalry, only detachments were engaged. After the battle of Gaines' Mill it was employed along the line of the Chickahominy, while the army was starting on the march to the James, and in the destruction of Bottom's and Long bridges. It re-joined the column at White Oak Swamp, and in the battle of Malvern Hill portions of the command were actively engaged. During the campaign company D was detached for duty at the headquarters of General Philip St. George Cooke, commanding the cavalry; company A to General Porter's headquarters; and company B as escort to General M'Clellan, at Malvern Hill. Upon the arrival of the army at Harrison's Landing, Colonel Gregg was assigned to the command of a cavalry brigade of which the Eighth formed part, and was employed in heavy picket duty involving some casualties.

The regiment marched with General Pleasanton's Brigade from Harrison's Landing to Yorktown, acting as rear guard, and thence returned to Alexandria, arriving on the 2d of September, but not until the second battle of Bull Run was ended. On the 4th the regiment was sent on a reconnoissance to Freedom Hill, meeting Stuart's Cavalry, and having a sharp skirmish, and upon being ordered to retire was followed as far as Fort Upton. The same night it crossed the Potomac and moved up to Poolesville, where it came upon the enemy, and skirmished sharply at Sugar Loaf Mountain and at Darnestown.

On the 12th it entered Frederick, driving out the rear guard of the enemy's cavalry, and capturing twenty prisoners. On the 13th it was ordered on a reconnoissance to Gettysburg, falling in with, and capturing about fifty rebel cavalry pickets on the march. From Gettysburg it marched to the battle-field of Antietam, operating upon the right of the Sharpsburg Pike, with small loss, on the day following the general engagement. After the battle the regiment was encamped at Sharpsburg, whence frequent scouts were made across the Potomac, extending to Shepherdstown and Martinsburg, having a warm encounter at Charlestown on the 29th.

On the 26th of October Pleasanton's Brigade, composed of the Eighth Pennsylvania, Eighth Illinois, Eighth New York, and Sixth United States cavalry regiments, crossed the Potomac, leading the army in its movements into Virginia, and encountered the enemy at Philomont on the 1st of November, where it was warmly engaged during the entire day, the Eighth losing ten killed and about twenty wounded, Lieutenant J. Edward Carpenter being among the latter.

The engagement was renewed on the following day, and the enemy driven. Subsequently he was met successively at Upperville, Aldie, Barbour's Cross Roads, Ashby's Gap, Chester Gap, Orleans, Amissville, and Hazel River, the regiment sustaining heavy losses. It then fell back to Morrisville, and was employed in picketing Kelly's, Ely's, and United States Fords, subsequently moved to Falmouth, and was thence ordered to King George Court House, on the northern neck, to picket the fords of the Rappahannock as far as Leeds. While near Leeds a squadron under Captain Wilson was surprised and captured. He did not surrender without a brave resistance. He was taken to Libby Prison; but was s6on after paroled and returned to his command.

On the night previous to the attack on Fredericksburg the regiment returned to the army, and during the battle, one squadron, under command of Captain M'Callum, crossed the river and was engaged in connection with Franldin's ??Grand Division on the left.

Upon the fall of General Bayard, Colonel Gregg was ordered to assume command of his division, and was officially notified upon the field of his promotion to Brigadier General. The regiment under command of Lieutenant Colonel Griffith returned to picket duty in King George County after the battle.

On the 25th of December, it was relieved by the Eighth Illinois Cavalry, and proceeding to Falmouth, was employed in scout and picket duty along the line of the Rappahannock.

1863

On the 18th of February, 1863, it was ordered into winter-quarters at Acquia Landing, where it became part of Colonel Devin's Brigade of Pleasanton's Division, composed of the Eighth Pennsylvania, Sixth New York, and Seventeenth Pennsylvania Cavalry. After the promotion of Colonel Gregg, Major Pennock Huey was commissioned Colonel, Captain Samuel Wilson, Lieutenant Colonel, and Captain Peter Keenan, Major.

On the 21st of April the regiment started on the Chancellorsville campaign, and proceeded to Kelly's Ford. While on the way the first squadron, companies B and L, under Captain Arrowsmith, was sent to Ellis Ford, where a party of the enemy was met and routed. Fording the Rappahannock, the Fifth Corps was found in possession of the south bank, and the advance was at once resumed, the Eighth taking the lead.

Captain Arrowsmith with the first squadron was sent to Richards' Ford, where he surprised and captured the enemy's entire picket party. Captain Corrie in like manner, coming from the rear, attacked and captured the picket guard at Bartlett's Ford. Colonel Huey with the remainder of the regiment proceeded to Ely's Ford, on the Rapidan, crossed the stream, which was then so high that the horses could with difficulty keep their footing, and charging the enemy, who were present in some force, drove him nearly two miles in the direction of Chancellorsville. After stationing pickets he returned and bivouacked for the night on the high ground on the south side of the river.

At three o'clock on the following morning the regiment moved out on the Chancellorsville Road, and at the crossing of the United States Ford Road the advance guard under Lieutenant Carpenter captured a rebel picket party consisting of twenty-two men and three commissioned officers. Upon the arrival of the regiment near Chancellorsville, M'Callum's squadron became heavily engaged, and Wickersham's squadron was sent to his assistance, and finally the entire regiment was brought into action. The enemy was driven back on the river road to the woods beyond Chancellorsville. Captain Wickersham was left upon the picket line, the rest of the regiment retiring behind the infantry.

Early on the morning of May 1st, Wickersham was attacked, but gallantly held his ground until joined by the main body. The enemy was kept in check, and prevented from advancing beyond the woods which he occupied, though making repeated attempts to do so. This was the first fighting on the Chancellorsville field. The regiment suffered heavily in killed, wounded, and horses.

At ten A. M., General Sykes, with his infantry division of regulars, relieved the cavalry, and was at once hotly engaged. The Eighth was withdrawn, and was posted in front of General Hooker's headquarters, at the Chancellor House, where it remained during the night.

On the morning of the 2d it re-joined the brigade, and with the Seventeenth Pennsylvania Cavalry was formed in an open field in rear of General Sickle's line of battle. (The Second Brigade of Pleasanton's Division consisting of the Eighth and Seventeenth Pennsylvania, and the Sixth New York, were the only cavalry that participated in the Battle of Chancelorsille. Pleasanton's First Brigade had been detached and sent on the raid with Stoneman.)

"As I was going back at a trot," says General Pleasanton, "an aid-de-camp came up to me and said, 'General, the Eleventh Corps is falling back very rapidly, and some cavalry is necessary to stop it.' I understood pretty well what that meant. I had only two regiments of cavalry with me; [Eighth and Seventeenth Pennsylvania,] one of them [Sixth New York] having been retained by General Sickles at the front to protect his right, and there was one battery of horse artillery with me. When I came to this open space which I had before left, I found it filled with fugitives, caissons, ambulances, guns, and everything. I saw the movement was critical, and I called on Major Keenan, of the Eighth Pennsylvania, and gave him his orders.

'I said to him, 'Major, you must charge in these woods with your regiment, and hold the rebels until I can get some of my guns into position.' Says I,' You must do it at all cost.' I mentioned the Major because I knew his character so well; that he was a man for the occasion. He replied to me with a smile on his face, though it was almost certain death, 'General, I will do it.' He started in with his whole regiment, and made one of the most gallant charges in the war. He was killed at the head of his regiment, but he alarmed the rebels so much that I gained about ten minutes on the enemy. Major Keenan had only from four to five hundred men."* The enemy which this single regiment was sent to check was the front of Stonewall Jackson's Army, which had just fallen upon and routed the Eleventh Corps, and was rushing on in a resistless torrent to new conquests. It was one of those critical moments, which is the turning point in the fortunes of an army. Should Jackson gain the commanding position on this open ground just before him, and now almost within his grasp, he would sever the Union army and hold it at his mercy. But if he could be kept in check for a few minutes, until Pleasanton could bring his artillery into position, this commanding ground could be held. A fearful sacrifice must be made. It fell to the fortune of the Eighth Pennsylvania Cavalry to make it. Like the man who is willing to part with a limb for the preservation of his life, Pleasanton, knowing the critical posture of affairs, promptly gave the order for the regiment to advance. As promptly it obeyed; and taking a narrow wood road, with room only for two horsemen to ride abreast, Huey and Keenan leading, it dashed forward and was soon in the very midst of the rebel hordes their skirmish line occupying the woods to the right, and their line of battle, plainly visible not more than seventy yards distant, on the left. Major Keenan at the head of the first battalion, calling on his men to stand by him, ordered them to draw sabre and charge! (Conduct of the War, 1865. Vol. I, p. 28.) Reaching the plank road by wheeled to the left, and dashed with his trusty followers full upon Jackson's infantry. He was instantly assailed with fearful volleys, and his little band almost annihilated. By this bold manoeuvre the enemy was startled, and time was given Pleasanton to get twenty-two pieces into position, double shotted, bearing upon the menaced front; and when, in dark masses, the rebels swarmed from the woods, in a charge upon his guns, he swept them-with terrible effect, and completely checked the further progress of their army.

After the battle General Pleasanton issued a congratulatory order to his division, in which he says:

"The distinguished gallantry of the Eighth Pennsylvania Regiment, in charging the head of the enemy's column, advancing on the Eleventh Corps, on the evening of the 2d inst., has excited the highest admiration.

  • * The gallant M'Vikar, the generous, chivalric Keenan, with one hundred and fifty killed and wounded from your small numbers, attest the terrible earnestness that animated the midnight conflict of the second of May." Captain Charles Arrowsmith and Adjutant J. Hazleton Haddock, were among the killed.

On the 3d, it being rumored that Fitz Hugh Lee had crossed the river above, what was left of the Eighth was sent across the river to Hartwood Church, and scouted the country and roads leading to the upper fords and to Warrenton. It returned at night to United States Ford, encamping on the north side of the stream. On the morning of the 4th, the Union lines having been contracted, the enemy ran a light battery close to the river and shelled the camp of the Eighth, killing a few horses. Captain Wistar, with the Sixth Squadron, was on this day ordered to report to General Schurz. The balance of the regiment moved to Banks' Ford, and reported to General Sedgwick, who immediately ordered it to the front. Sharp skirmishing ensued which lasted until after dark, when Sedgwick retired to the north bank of the river. A portion of the Eighth acting as his rear guard, under command of Lieutenant Baker, being strongly pressed, was obliged to swim their horses.

On the 6th the regiment retired to its camp at Potomac Creek, where it remained until the 14th, and was then ordered to King George County. Here it was employed in picketing the country below Acquia Creek and Falmouth until its evacuation previous to the Gettysburg campaign.

On the 12th of June the regiment reported at Falmouth, and was immediately sent to Thoroughfare Gap. It had several sharp encounters with the enemy, while covering the rear of the infantry column in its march towards Maryland, and in the action at New Market lost fifteen killed and wounded.

At Frederick City it re-joined the cavalry corps, Second Brigade, under command of Colonel Huey, of the Second Division. On the 30th it moved to Westminster, thence to Hanover Junction, and on the 4th of July to Emmittsburg, where the brigade joined General Kilpatrick's command, and crossing the South Mountain fell in with the enemy's wagon-train, capturing two hundred and fifty wagons and six hundred prisoners. On the following day it moved through Boonsboro to Hagerstown, where it was repulsed and fall back to Williamsport, keeping up a running fight until after dark, and then retiring to camp at Boonsboro.

On the 11th it had a sharp skirmish a short distance beyond the town, and on the 12th it moved to Jones' Cross Roads. Here it remained for three days, advancing each morning to skirmish with the enemy's infantry pickets. On the 15th it participated in Kilpatrick's dash at Falling *Waters, encamping the same night at Boonsboro.

After returning to Virginia the Eighth was employed in guard and picket duty on the Manassas Railroad, and at Thoroughfare Gap, and about the middle of August, when the Second Brigade was consolidated with the First and Third, it became part of the First, which was composed of the Second, Fourth, Eighth, Thirteenth and Sixteenth Pennsylvania, and First Maine, commanded by General J. Irvin Gregg. During the campaign which followed, the command was kept in almost constant motion, for the most part performing severe duty.

On the 12th of October, at Sulphur Springs, the regiment was closely engaged, losing Lieutenants Daily and Phelps captured, and sixty-five men killed, wounded, and missing. Two days later, at Bristoe Station, while acting as rear guard to the column, it was attacked and temporarily cut off, but with only trifling loss.

From this time until the advance to Mine Run it performed picket duty in the vicinity of Morrisville and Beverly Ford. In that advance it was employed upon the left flank of the army, having a sharp engagement at New Hope Church, and after its return went into winter-quarters at Bealton Station.

1864

On the 21st of December it was ordered out upon the raid into the Luray Valley, where much property, valuable to the enemy, was destroyed; and again on the 1st of January, 1864, crossed the Blue Ridge at Chester Gap, destroying forage, partially tanned leather, and tan-yards. During the winter the greater portion of the regiment re-enlisted and were given veteran furloughs by battalions.

Upon the opening of the Wilderness campaign on the 4th of May, the Eighth marched with Sheridan on the Richmond raid, and participated in the engagements at the fortifications of the rebel capital, at the Brock Road, and in minor actions, losing in all about one hundred men, among them Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Wilson, wounded.

Upon the arrival of the command at White House, General Sheridan called upon the Eighth for an officer to go to the James River and communicate with General Butler. Lieutenant John S. Howard volunteered to go, and on his return was sent with four men to carry dispatches through the enemy's lines to General Grant, then engaged in the Wilderness, which were delivered three days after in safety, the little party having captured six prisoners, fully armed and equipped, on the way.

Re-joining the army Sheridan moved on with it to Hawes' Shop, where the enemy was driven, with a loss to the Eighth of twenty-five killed and wounded. On the 31st of May, Sheridan attacked Fitz Hugh Lee's Cavalry supported by Clingman's infantry and routed them. Here, while reconnoitring with his company, in front of the enemy's lines, Captain Henry H. Garrett was badly wounded, and never after recovered sufficiently to return to his command.

On the 7th of June the regiment marched with Sheridan's Corps upon a raid to Gordonsville. The weather was excessively hot and the progress of the column slow. The enemy, apprised of Sheridan's design, prepared to meet him at Trevillian Station. The rebels were strongly posted in a cut of the railroad and behind breast-works. After a desperate encounter the position was carried, the Eighth losing in the battle thirty-five, but capturing a larger number from the enemy.

On the 14th the command fell back to West Point, the Eighth being assigned to the duty of guarding the wounded and prisoners, the latter numbering six hundred. At St. Mary's Church, Gregg's Division, while on the way from White House to the James, encountered a greatly superior force of the enemy, who apprised of Gregg's weakness, attacked. Gregg called for reinforcements, but these failing to come, he was obliged to fight his way back to the main column. Repeated charges were made to hold the enemy in check, in one of which Colonel Huey and Captain Piggott were captured, and about forty men killed, wounded, and missing.

On the 1st of July the regiment crossed the James River at Buchanan's Point, and moved with the division up to the Blackwater, and thence to the Nottaway River, for a diversion in favor of General Wilson's command, which had been roughly handled by the enemy while on a raid to the rear of Richmond.

After this it was stationed on the Jerusalem Plank Road near Petersburg, and was engaged in picketing, from the vicinity of the Blackwater towards the South Side Railroad.

On the 26th it was ordered to move at night, and crossing the Appomattox and the James proceeded to Malvern Hill, where it took part in a sharp engagement, losing five men, and taking about sixty prisoners. Again, on the 29th, it was engaged at the Charles City Road, but with only small loss, principally from sun stroke. That night it re-crossed the James and moved out to Lee's Mills, on the Blackwater, and on the following night to Prince George Court House.

Two weeks later it again crossed the James and engaged the enemy at Charles City Road, losing fifteen men. On the 16th of August it was engaged nearly the entire day at Spotted Tavern, and in the afternoon suffered severe loss in repulsing an attack of the rebel infantry upon the brigade battery. Lieutenant George L. Bragg, regimental quartermaster, was killed, and Lieutenant Colonel Wilson commanding, Major Corrie and twenty-three enlisted men were wounded.

The command devolved on Major Wistar, and on the 18th, in a hot engagement at Nelson's Farm, it lost twenty men killed and wounded. Its ranks had now become reduced by the constant marching and fighting since the opening of May, to about two hundred men present for duty.

On the night of the 20th it re-crossed the river and marched to the Jerusalem Plank Road, where it was engaged in picketing from Lee's Mills to the Weldon Railroad. In the action at Ream's Station on the 23d, it was engaged and suffered heavy loss. Major Wistar, commanding, and Captain Oldham, were wounded, and about twenty men killed and wounded. The command devolved on Captain Alexander OI'Callum, all the field officers having been either wounded or captured.

1865

In the operations of the cavalry during the fall and winter, while the siege of Petersburg was in progress, the regiment participated, and upon the opening of active operations in the spring, moved with Sheridan to Five Forks, sharing in the hardships and glories of that short but brilliant campaign, which culminated in the surrender of Lee.

Captain John S. Howard, who had displayed signal daring and gallantry in bearing dispatches, as already noted, was mortally wounded in the action at Five Forks, and died on the 22d of April.

After the surrender the regiment moved with the cavalry to Danville, to reinforce Sherman, but after the surrender of Johnston, returned to Petersburg, and soon after was ordered to Lynchburg, where, on the 24th of July, it was consolidated with the Sixteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry. It was mustered out of service with that organization on the 11th of August, 1865, at Richmond.

Regimental Roster

Field and Staff Officers


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8th Pennsylvania Cavalry / Regimental Field and Staff Officers
Rank Name City/Town Commission From Muster Date
Colonel [[]] ?, PA ? ?
Ernest G. Chorman Colonel September 18, 1861 1 Resigned January, 1862
David M' M. Gregg Colonel January 17, 1862 3 Promoted to brevet Brigadier General, November 29, 1862; resigned January 17, 1863
Pennock Huey Colonel September 17, 1861 3 Promoted from Captain company D to Major, January 1, 1862; to Colonel, June 25, 1863; to brevet Brigadier General, March 13, 1865; discharged January 23, 1865
Samuel Wilson Colonel July 23, 1861 3 Promoted from Captain company L to Lieut. Colonel, December 23, 1863; to brevet Colonel, August 1, 1864; discharged October 17, 1864; expiration of term.
William A. Corrie Colonel September 17, 1861 3 Promoted from Captain company D to Major, January 1, 1862; to Colonel, June 25, 1863; to brevet Brigadier General, March 13, 1865; discharged January 23, 1865
Albert G. Enos Major September 18, 1861 3 Resigned October 15, 1862
Peter Keenan Major August 19, 1861 3 Promoted from Captain company C, October 15, 1862; killed at Chancellorsville, Va., May 3, 1863
Joseph W. Wistar Major September 17, 1861 3 Promoted from Captain company A, December 23, 1863; discharged November, 1864; expiration of term
Robert M'Cool Major August 19, 1861, 3 Promoted from Captain company F, February 5, 1865; to Brevet Lt. Colonel, March 13, 1865; transferred to 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Robert Oldham Major August 1, 1861, 3 Promoted from Captain company B, January 28, 1865; commissioned Lt. Colonel, July 1, 1865; not mustered; transferred to 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Amos E. Griffiths Adjutant September 24, 1861 3 Promoted from 2d Lt. Company L, date unknown; to Captain company C, October 15, 1862
Nicholas W. Kneass Adjutant September 18, 1861 3 Promoted from 1st Lt. Company H, February 12, 1862; to Captain Company I, October 15, 1862
J. Hazle'n Haddock Adjutant December 29, 1862 3 Killed at Chancellorsville, Va., Mav 3, 1863
Frank A. Baker Adjutant August 19, 1861 3 Promoted from 2d Lt. Company I, December 23, 1863; to 1st Lt. Company I, May 26, 1864
Clement A. White Adjutant September 17, 1862 3 Promoted from private Company K to Sergeant Major, October 1863; to Adjutant, May 26, 1864; commissioned Captain Company K, December 20, 1864; not mustered; to brevet Captain, March 13, 1865; discharged July 24, 1865
Wm. Frederick Quarter Master September 18, 1862 3 Discharged March 18, 1862
Thos. Arrowsmith Quarter Master July 23, 1861 3 Promoted from 1st Lt. Company B, March 18, 1862; to 1st Lt. company E, July 5, 1862
Edw'd M'Laughlin Quarter Master 1861 3 Promoted from Quarter Master Sergeant, December 13, 1863; discharged October 3, 1864; expiration of term
Chas. M. Clemens Quarter Master September 23, 1861 3 Promoted from private Company L to Quarter Master Sergeant; to Quarter Master, December 30, 1864; discharged July 25, 1865.
George L. Bragg Commissary S. August 21, 1861 3 Promoted from 1st.Lieut. Company M, October 15, 1862; killed in action, August 16, 1864
Samuel L. Moore Commissary S. August 30, 1861 3 Promoted from 1st Lt. Company L, August 17, 1864; discharged August 28, 1864; expiration of term
B. Frank Inman Commissary Subsistance August 1, 1861 3 Promoted from Corporal, Company I to Commissary Sergeant; to Commissary Sub., December 30, 1864; discharged May 26, 1865; Vet
S. B. W. Mitchell Surgeon August 17, 1861 3 Promoted to brevet Lt. Colonel, March 13, 1865; discharged January 24, 1865
Isaiah F. Everhart Surgeon June 12, 1863 3 Promoted from Assistant Surg., February 4, 1865; transferred to 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
J. Ralston Wells Assistant Surgeon October 29, 1861 3 Resigned March 23, 1863
Chas. B. Riehle Assistant Surgeon August 4, 1862 3 Died at Washington, D. C., September 14, 1862
Henry G.Chritzman Assistant Surgeon March 14, 1863 3 Discharged October 11, 1864; expiration of term.
Samuel B. Lightner Assistant Surgeon February 17, 1865 Discharged July 24, 1865
Francis D. Eagan Chaplain August 4, 1862 3 Resigned December 10, 1862
Wm. B. Werntz Veterinary Surgeon September 17, 1862 3 Promoted from private Company K, October 29, 1864; transferred to 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Chas. T. Hoffman Sergeant Major September 21, 1861 3 Promoted from Quarter Master Sergeant Company K, June 28, 1865; discharged by General Order, J uly 24, 1865; Vet
Chas. E. Fellows Sergeant Major September 4, 1861 3 Promoted from private Company A, October 1, 1861, to 2d Lieut. company L, March 1, 1862
John G. Giles Sergeant Major August 1, 1861 3 Promoted from Corporal Company I, date unknown; 1st Lieut. company C, December 24,1863
John E. Kane, Jr. Sergeant Major August 1, 1861 3 Promoted from private Company I, date unknown; to 1st Lieut. company C, May 6, 1863
John C. Albertson Quarter Master Sergeant August 31, 1861 3 Promoted from Quarter Master Sergeant, Company D, January 1, 1865; discharged by General Order, July 24, 1865; Vet
John Galloway Commissary Sergeant August 27, 1861 3 Promoted from private company H, January 1, 1865; commissioned Commissary Subsistence, July 1, 1865; not mustered; discharged July 24, 1865; Vet
Edward H. Ott Hospital Steward February 26, 1864 3 Promoted from private Company C, date unknown; transferred to 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Wm. D. Robinson Chief Bugler August 1, 1861 3 Promoted from private Company I, date unknown; transferred to 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
William R. Ring Saddler August 19, 1861 3 Promoted from Saddler Company C, date unknown; discharged by General Order, July 24, 1865; Vet


Company A


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8th Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company A (Officers)
Rank Name City/Town Commission From
Captain [[]] ?, PA ?
Wm. H. Forrest Captain September 19, 1861 3 Commissioned Major, September 21, 1862; not mustered; discharged August 28, 1863
Chas. E. Fellows Captain September 4, 1861 3 Promoted from 2d Lt. Company L, June 21, 1862; to Captain, December 23, 1863; mustered out with Company, September 22, 1865
Alex. M'Callum 1st Lt. September 10, 1861 3 Promoted to Captain company E, March 7, 1862
Henrv Gailen 1st Lt. September 18, 1861 3 Promoted from 2d Lt. company H, March 19, 1862; resigned June 23, 1862
Fred'k J. R. Collin 1st Lt. September 17, 1861 3 Promoted from 2d Lt., August 31, 1863; discharged September 26, 1864
Edwin P. Dace 1st Sergeant August 21, 1861 3 Promoted from Sergeant, January 8, 1864; mustered out with company, September 22, 1864
Benj. H. Taylor Quarter Master Sergeant August 28, 1861 3 Mustered out with company, September 22, 1864
Hiram C. Strunk Commissary Sergeant August 30, 1861 3 Promoted from Corporal to Sergeant, October 4, 1861; to Commissary Sergeant, August 26, 1862; mustered out with company, September 22, 1864
Sam'l R. Steward Sergeant August 21, 1861 3 Mustered out with company, September 22, 1864
Wm. A. White Sergeant August 30, 1861 3 Promoted from Corporal, August 26, 1862; mustered out with company, September 22, 1864
Wm. C. Nolan Sergeant September 4, 1861 3 Promoted from Corporal, August 26, 1862; to Sergeant, April 14, 1863; mustered out with company, September 22, 1864
Charles H. Cooper Sergeant August 21, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, September 10, 1862
Wm. M'Millan Corporal August 28, 1861 3 Promoted to Corporal, November 1, 1861; mustered out with company, September 22, 1864
Robert M'Bride Corporal September 6,, 1861 3 Promoted to Corporal, February 20, 1862; mustered out with company, September 22, 1864
Andrew J. Hoover Corporal August 30, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, December 6, 1862
Wm. C. Rumford Corporal September 3, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, August 1, 1862
Jacob Sirncox Corporal October 18, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, March 5, 1862
Henry M'Micken Corporal September 16, 1862 3 Promoted to 1st Lt. company M, December 31, 1863
Felix Tomany Farrier September 16, 1861 3 Died at Acquia Creek, Va., June 6, 1863
Milfred Green Blacksmith October 18, 1861 3 Promoted to Blacksmith, November 5, 1861; mustered out with company, September 22, 1864

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8th Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company A (Enlisted Men)
Rank Name City/Town Enlistment Date
Private [[]] ?, PA ?
Atkins, James Private August 28, 1861 3 Mustered out with company, September 22, 1864
Bush, Eugene Private February 9, 1865 3 Discharged by General Order, July 12, 1865
Brockley, Bernard Private August 1, 1861 3 Mustered out with company, September 22, 1864
Bailey, Jacob Private October 18, 1861 3 Mustered out with company, September 22, 1864
Byrley, John B. Private August 21, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, October 14, 1862
Boozer, Vernon T. Private August 21, 1861 3 Transferred to company F, November 15, 1864
Bogmyre, Henry Private February 5, 1864 3 Transferred to company F, November 15, 1864
Barnes, Edward Private December 30, 1863 3 Transferred to company F, November 15, 1864
Buckley, George Private May 10, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Butler, John F. Private May 10, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Bostick, William Private September 2, 1861 3 Deserted September 2, 1861
Burton, George W. Private September 9, 1861 3 Transferred to company K, date unknown
Curran, Peter Private August 28, 1861 3 Mustered out with company, September 22, 1864
Canly, Arthur Private August 1, 1861 3 Mustered out with company, September 22, 1864
Collins, John Private August 19, 1861 3 Mustered out with company, September 22, 1864
Curtz, David H. Private October 18, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Cramini, And. J. Private August 28, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, December 25, 1862
Carr, M'Lees. Private September 6, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, August 12, 1862
Cooper, Edwin W. Private October 26, 1863 3 Transferred to company F, November 15, 1864
Crosby, John Private September 2, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Conness, John Private May 10, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Carter, John Private August 21, 1861 3 Died at Philadelphia, Pa., March 7, 1862
Carr, Michael Private September 2, 1861 3 Deserted September 2, 1861
Carr, James W. Private August 31, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, July 21, 1863
Copeland, Russell Private September 5, 1861 3 Discharged October 10, 1864, expiration of term
Charles, John Private September 2, 1864 1 Transferred to company F, November 15, 1864
Collins, Frank Private October 5, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Donnelly, John Private September 19, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, March 6, 1863
Davis, Thomas H. Private September 16, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, June 24, 1862
Edwards, John H. Private October 18, 1862 3 Mustered out with company, September 22, 1864
Fager, Theodore H. Private September 9, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, August 2, 1862
Fisher, Charles Private March 11, 1864 3 Transferred to company F, November 15, 1864
Firth, Joseph Private September 6, 1862 3 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, April 15, 1863
Fitzpatrick, Ter'ce. Private August 28, 1861 3 Deserted September 2, 1861
Gantt, Peter Private October 18, 1862 3 Mustered out with company, September 22, 1864
Gantley, John Private March 1, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Gutschall. Wm. T. Private September 4, 1862 3 Died at Point Lookout, Md., August 6, 1862
Griffin, William Private 3 Deserted September, 1861
Gregory, Samuel Private August 21, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Glenn, John Private September 1 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, February 19, 1863
Gleich, August Private September 29, 1861 3 Transferred to company K, date unknown
Givens, James Private September 3, 1861 1 Transferred to company F, November 15, 1864
Hays, John B. Private August 28, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, May 30, 1862
Hughes, Patrick H. Private September 9, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, September 10, 1862
Heiser, James H. Private August 21, 1861 3 Transferred to company F, November 15, 1864; Veteran
Hays, David B. Private September 6, 1861 3 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, March 15, 1864
Hamilton, Henry B. Private September 4, 1861 3 Deserted September, 1861
Henry, Roseberry Private September 3, 1864 1 Transferred to company F, November 15, 1864
Higins, Henry Private September 2, 1864 1 Transferred to company F, November 15, 1864
Hamilton, Peter Private July 19, 1864 3 Transferred to company F, November 15, 1864
Hardy, John Private February 9, 1864 1 Transferred to company F, November 15, 1864
Hardy, Thomas Private February 5, 1864 3 Deserted February 12, 1864
Hines, Thomas Private February 22, 1865 1 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Ingram, Robert L. Private October 18, 1861 3 Mustered out with company, May 28, 1865
Johnson, William Private October 18, 1861 3 Mustered out with company, May 28, 1865
Jones, Charles F. Private September 6, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, September 5, 1863
Jackson, James Private March 10, 1864 3 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, March 15, 1864
Jenkins, John C. Private August 28, 1861 3 Died December 24, 1862, buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, York, Pa.
Johnson, James K. Private September 7, 1861 3 Transferred to company K, date unknown
Kennedy, Orlando Private September 3, 1861 3 Mustered out with company, September 22, 1864
Keyser, Samuel Private August 30, 1861 3 Mustered out with company, September 22, 1864
Kerr, Robert A. Private August 28, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, July 6, 1862
Kerrigan, James Private March 1, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Kepner, Robert B. Private August 28, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Kennedy, Thos. J. Private October 18, 1862 3 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, March 15, 1864
King, Samuel Private October 27, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Kelly, John P. Private September 3, 1864 1 Transferred to company F, November 15, 1864
Kelly, Patrick Private September 7, 1864 3 Transferred to company F, November 15, 1864
Kines, William Private September 3, 1864 3 Transferred to company F, November 15, 1864
Lobb, Isaac Private August 12, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, March 5, 1862
Lewis, Benjamin B. Private March 8, 1864 3 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, March 15, 1864
Lewis, Samuel Private May 4, 1864 ? Not accounted for
Lewis, Samuel Private May 4, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Myers, Philip Private October 18, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Moore, Washington Private August 21, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, April 7, 1863
Miller, Christian Private 1864 3 Not accounted for
Maxey, Alfred Private August 21, 1861 3 Transferred to company E, date unknown
Myers, Joseph L. Private October 18, 1864 3 Captured July 4, 1863; died at Richmond, Va., September 22, 1863; buried in Nat. Cemetery, section B, division 1, grave, 4
Medara, Joseph Private August 21, 1861 3 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, May, 1864
Moore, Charles F. Private .September 2, 18621 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, April 7, 1863
Mooney, Bernard Private September 6, 1864 3 Transferred to company F, November 15, 1864
Murphy, Wm. P. Private October 18, 1864 3 Transferred to company F, November 15, 1864
M'Carty, Jerry Private October 18, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Lane, Wiliam Private August 28, 1862 3 Mustered out with company, September 22, 1864
M'Dougal, Alex'r. Private August 28, 18621 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, September 10, 1863
M'Williams, Edw'd. Private September 3, 1861 3 Transferred to company F, November 15, 1864-Veteran
M'Williams, James Private August 30, 1861 3 Deserted March 1, 1862
M'Lees, William Private August 28, 1862 3 Deserted September 2, 1861
Owen, James Private May 2, 1864 3 Transferred to company C, date unknown
Ottmer, Peter Private August 28, 1862 3 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, March 15, 1864
Palterer, Stephen R.. Private September 10, 1861 3 Mustered out with company, September 22, 1864
Printz, George Private August 21, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, Mach 5, 1862
Robinson, Claud H. Private August 30, 1861 3 Mustered out with company, September 22, 1864
Rivis, Leonard Private September 3, 1861, 3 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, March 15, 1864
Roser, John Private September 2, 1861 3 Transferred to company K, date unknown
Rice, James E. Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Reinert, Henry F. Private August 29, 1864 1 Transferred to company F, November 15, 1864
Rauch, Charles Private September 3, 1864 1 Transferred to company F, November 15, 1864
Riley, John Private October 18, 1864 1 Transferred to company F, November 15, 1864
Spang, Andrew J. Private October 18, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Smith, Philip Private August 30, 1861 3 Mustered out with company, September 22, 1864
Swift, James A. Private August 28, 1861 3 Mustered out with company, September 22, 1864
Searles, John M. Private 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, April 15, 1862
Shoemaker, Robert Private October 18, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, March 5, 1862
Stokes, Patrick Private October 18, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, January 31, 1864
Smiley, Jonat'n M. Private September 6, 1861 3 Prisoner from June 30, 1864, to April 29, 1865; discharged June 14, 1865
Smith, Henry Private September 9, 1861 3 Captured June 30, 1864; discharged December 28, 1864
Surch, John Private July 23, 1861 3 Deserted, date unknown
Sinclair, Wm. B. Private August 31, 1861 3 Transferred to company K, date unknown
Stevenson, John Private September 5, 1861 3 Transferred to company K, date unknown
Smith, Daniel P. Private September 9, 1861 3 Deserted September 9, 1861
Shaffer, David Private September 2, 1864 1 Transferred to company F, November 15, 1864
Sheehan, James Private October 13, 1864 3 Transferred to company F, November 15, 1864
Stevens, Charles Private February 16, 1865 1 Transferred to company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Tonney, Mahlon Private September 7, 1861 3 Transferred to company K, date unknown
Thomas, Evan Private September 11, 1861 3 Transferred to company K, date unknown
Thornton, Thomas Private February 16, 1865 1 Transferred to company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Vanholt, Thomas Private September 1861 3 Discharged on writ of habeas corpus, October 2, 1861
Winner, Edwin W. Private August 28, 1861 3 Mustered out with company, September 22, 1864
Williams, Geo. W. Private September 3, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, April 27, 1863
Yeager, Theo. Private September 9, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Young, Benjamin Private September 2 1864 3 Transferred to company F, November 15, 1864
Young, Daniel Private September 2 1864 3 Transferred to company F, November 15, 1864
Young, Nelson Private September 2 1864 3 Transferred to company F, November 15, 1864
Yartley, John M. Private February 29, 1864 3 Not accounted for


Company B


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8th Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company B (Officers)
Rank Name City/Town Commission From
Captain [[]] ?, PA ?
Chas. Arrowsmith Captain July 23, 1861 3 Killed at Chancellorsville, Va., May 3, 1863
Robert Oldham Captain August 1, 1861 3 Promoted from 2d Lt. Company I, to 1st Lt., February 26, 1862; to Captain May 3, 1863; to Major, January 28, 1865
Samuel Wilson 1st Lt. July 23, 1861 3 Promoted fromCaptain Company L, February 26, 1862
Lemuel W. Jones 1st Lt. August 1, 1861 3 Promoted from Sergeant to 2d Lt., April 1, 1863; 1st Lt., May 3, 1863; discharged January 28, 1865
Thos. Arrowsmith 1st Lt. July 23, 1861 3 Promoted to Quartermaster, March 18, 1862
William C. Cole 2d Lt. July 23, 1861 3 Promoted to 1st Lt. company K, March 19, 1862
Robert C. Payne 2d Lt. July 23, 1861 3 Promoted from 1st Sergeant, August 6, 1864; to 1st Lt. company G, December 20, 1864; Vet
Daniel B. Dykins 1st Sergeant July 23, 1861 3 Promoted from 1st Sergeant; commissioned Captain, December 20, 1864; not mustered; discharged by General Order, July 24, 1865; Vet
Henry H. Garrett. 1st Sergeant July 23, 1861 3 Promoted to 1st Lt. company G, June 23, 1862
Chas. F. Ringgold Quarter Master Sergeant July 23, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
J. B. M'Fadden Sergeant February 29, 1864 3 Promoted from private, May 1, 1865; discharged by General Order, July 24, 1865
William Carter Quarter Master Sergeant July 23, 1861 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Michael Miller Sergeant February 1?', 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, July 24, 1865; Vet
John L. Trate Sergeant July 23, 1861 3 Discharged by General Order, July 24, 1865; Vet
Joseph Kohler Sergeant July 23, 1861 3 Discharged by General Order, July 20, 1865; Vet
Samuel Keagle Sergeant July 23, 1861 3 Wounded July 16, 1864; not accounted for; Vet
Charles Hillyard Sergeant August 1, 1861 3 Killed in action, December 8, 1864; Vet
Edward B. Burns Sergeant July 23, 1861 3 Discharged July 26, 1864; expiration of term
Shad. W. Stradley Sergeant July 23, 1861 3 Died at Point Lookout, Md., July 31, 1862
Esau Carson Sergeant July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Patrick Byron Corporal July 23, 1861 3 Transferred to company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Wm. H. Bailey Corporal July 23, 1861 3 Transferred to company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
J. Wesley Callahan Corporal August 1, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Daniel Kohler Corporal August 1, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, date unknown; Vet
Charles H. Dill Corporal February 23, 1864 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Porter Harris Corporal February 23, 1864 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Wm. A. A. Lupole Corporal July 23, 1861 3 Prisoner from June 24, 1864, to February 25, 1865; discharged June 12, 1865; Vet
Robert J. Marks Corporal July 23, 1861 3 Died July 17, 1864,of wounds received at Deep Bottom,Va.; burial record, September 5, 1864, Philadelphia, Pa.; Vet
John H. Ayers Corporal July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Peter Teed Corporal July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
John J. Payne Corporal July 23, 1861 3 Discharged July 27, 1864; expiration of term
Charles L. Hubbard Corporal July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Joseph D. Ream Corporal July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Ransford H. Foster Corporal July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
A. N. Messeimer Bugler August 1, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Samuel Hurst Bugler August 1, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
James Lane Farrier February 1, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
John B. Dandois Saddler July 23, 1861 3 Prisoner from 6th to 9th April, 1865; discharged July 26, 1865 ; Vet

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8th Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company B (Enlisted Men)
Rank Name City/Town Enlistment Date
Private [[]] ?, PA ?
Anderson, Christ'n Private February 26, 1864 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Aitkin, Charles C. Private February 22, 1865 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Anderson, Lawr'ce. Private August 31, 1864 3 Prisoner from 7th to 9th April, 1865; discharged July 12, 1865
Anderson, Amos Private March 4, 1863 3 Deserted May 3, 1864
Allen, Alexander Private July 23, 1861 3 Discharged September 13, 1864; expiration of term
Andrews, Sam'l F. Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Atkinson, Moses E. Private July 21, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Border, John Private August 1, 1861 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Berlin, William H. Private February 21, 1865 1 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Barnes, Wm. S. Private February 27, 1865 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Blair, Aaron Private February 22, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Benjamin, Wm. W. Private February 27, 1864 3 Wounded December 8, 1864; discharged by General Order, May 26, 1865
Brocious, Abram Private February 27, 1864 3 Wounded March 31, 1865; transferred to company L. 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Beck, Henry Private February 27, 1864 3 Killed in action, April 5, 1865
Berwick, George Private October 1, 1864 1 Killed at Dinwiddie C. H., Va., March 31, 1865buried in Nat. Cemetery, City Point, section E, division 4, grave, 34
Bonnell, George Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Bower, Benj. F. Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Bovee, George Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Bovee, John C. Private July 23, 1861 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Bower, Nathaniel Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Bower, Jacob Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Benson, Isaac Private November 19, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Brodigan, J. C. Private January 15, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Bloom, George Private February 23, 1864 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Camp, Truman Private April 18, 1864 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Chapman, John Private March 7, 1864 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Covert, William Private February 22, 1864 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Cross, George W. Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Chaberlin, Hr. E. Private February 23, 1864 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Carver, Watson Private February 27, 1864 3 Killed at St. Mary's Church, Va., June 24, 1864
Clark, Henry Private February 22, 1864 3 Captured; died at Andersonville, Ga., June 15, 1864; burial record, July 15, 1864, grave, 3,362
Carver, Eugene J. Private February 8, 1864 3 Died at Washington, D. C., June 5, 1864
Camp, Charles W. Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Callahan, Richard Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Charlton, Jos. L. Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Coleman, Michael Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Coyle, James Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Chapman, John Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Cordery, Joseph Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Caldwell, Robert Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Derr, Henry Private February 17, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Denig, Michael Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Diggle, Joseph Private February 16, 1865 1 Prisoner from 6th to 9th April, 1865; discharged August 10, 1865
Dickinson, Daniel Private February 27, 1864 3 Died at York, Pa., August 1, 1864
Davis, William Private March 15, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, May 15, 1865
Desmon, Daniel Private July 23, 1861 3 Died at Fort Hamilton, N. Y., November 28, 1862
Dickerson, Daniel Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Davis, William Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Deal, Henry S. Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Devine, James Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Daw, Steadman Private February 26, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Ewer, Frank Private February 27, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Elder, John S. Private February 24, 1864 3 Killed at Deep Bottom, Va., July 15, 1864
Elszaer, August Private October 21, 1864 3 Never joined company
Fogarty, Thomas Private October 28, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Fields, Richard Private October 28, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Fiser, John A. Private February 23, 1864 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment, P. V., July 24, 1865
Fink, Zachary T. Private February 3, 1864 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment, P. V., July 24, 1865
Fisher, George Private February 28, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment, P. V., July 24, 1865
Fields, John R. Private February 16, 1864 1 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment, P. V., July 24, 1865
Fulkerson, James Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment, P. V., July 24, 1865
Ferguson, Thomas Private August 28, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Flinton, George Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Farnsworth, W. R. Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Garrison, Orin W. Private February 20, 1864 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Gouse, Michael Private February 23, 1864 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Garton, John J. Private February 23, 1864 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Gangler, Enos C. Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Hoffman, John T. Private February 23, 1864 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Haiver, Henry Private February 28, 1864 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Hebe, George W. Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Hepburn, James P. Private March 11, 1864 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Haustine, Ezra S. Private February 3, 1864 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Huntley, Charles Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Harrison, James Private October 19, 1864 1 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Henry, James Private February 21, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Haight, Henry Private March 18, 1864 3 Died August 24, 1864; buried in Cavalry Corps Cemetery, Va.
Haines, George W. Private July 23, 1861 3 Captured; died at Richmond, Va., July 12, 1864; burial record, June 25, 1864
Hays, Abraham K. Private March 24, 1864 3 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, April 14, 1865
Hale, Samuel Private February 13, 1864 3 Transferred to company F, March 10, 1865
Huff, William H. Private September 6, 1862 3 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Hatchke, Frederick Private October 28, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 16, 1865
Howard, Jeremiah Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Henderson, D. H. Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Huntley, Charles Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Humphreys, James Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Hines, Robert W. Private July 23, 1861 3 Died at Camp Parole Hospital, Annapolis, Md., January 2, 1863
Hannan, Michael Private July 23, 1861 3 Transferred to company C, date unknown; Vet
Hudson, Henry Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Harris, Alfred Private February 21, 1865 1 Deserted April 5, 1865
Irwin, James Private February 25, 1864 3 Died at Warrenton, Va., April 11, 1864
James, John Private February 13, 1865 1 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Jones, Thomas Private February 13, 1865 1 Transferred to Company F, March 10, 1865
Jackson, Charles Private August 28, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Kiehl, Adam Private February 23, 1864 1 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Kosengarten, H. Private October 19, 1864 1 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Kane, Daniel Private October 18, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Keagle, George W. Private September 21, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 23, 1865
Keyser, Granth'n L. Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Kelly, Daniel Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Kelly, Lewis Private February 14, 1865 1 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Kelly, William Private October 29, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Lukins, Justice M. Private April 5, 1864 1 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Lehman, Henry Private February 17, 1865 1 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Lundy, Harvey Private May 8, 1864 3 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps; discharged August 12, 1865
Leonard, John Private February 29, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 6, 1865
Leighton, Thomas Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Laporte, John Private July 23, 1861 3 Died February 23, 1862; buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, D. C.
Lomaskey, Jer'h. Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Mutchler, Allen Private August 1, 1861 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Veteran
Miller, Robert R. Private February 29, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Miller, Perry Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Mahl, Jacob Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Myers, William Private February 25, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Mathews, John Private February 24, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Mooney, Thomas J. Private February 12, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Mack, Peter Private February 21, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Miller, Michael. Private February 24, 1864 3 Wounded in action, June 24, 1864; transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Metistifer, Michael Private February 27, 1864 3 Wounded in action, January 10, 1865; discharged by General Order, August 1, 1865.
Miller, Andrew J. Private February 24, 1864 3 Killed at Ream's Station, Va., July 23, 1864
Miller, William Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Miller, Join H. Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Major, John A. Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Miullen, John? Private July 23, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Martin, Joseph Private October 29, 1864 1 Deserted, date unknown
Mills, Robert R. Private February 21, 1865 1 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
M'Cully, John Private February 10, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
M'Griffin, James Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Laughlin, John Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Dade, David Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Coy, John L. Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Cort, Barney Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Adams, John J. Private February 8, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Night, Martin A. Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Noonan, Daniel Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Orf, Robert Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Oliphant, Joel Private 3 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, January 7, 1865; discharged by General Order, September 6, 1865
Pate, William Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Price, Ellis E. Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Patterson, Robert Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Price, John Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Petitt, James Private July 23, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Veteran
Peck, Thomas J. Private February 24, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Pierce, John Private May 8, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Price, Valentine Private February 8, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Pepperman, Anth'y. Private February 23, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Platt, William Private February 13, 1865 1 Prisoner from 7th to 9th April, 1865; discharged July 8, 1865
Peterson, Darius H. Private July 23, 1861 3 Deserted February 22, 1864; returned February 28, 1865; discharged by General Order, June 26, 1865
Roland, James Private July 23, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Reg. P. V., July 24, 1865; Veteran
Quinn, Patrick Private October 21, 1864 1 Transferred to company D, date unknown
Roland, James Private July 23, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Reg. P. V., July 24, 1865; Veteran
Rossman, John Private October 28, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Righter, John Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Reg. P. V., July 24, 1865
Siechrist, Joseph R. Private July 23, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Reg. P. V., July 24, 1865; Veteran
Stratton, Jackson Private February 11, 1864 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Sutherland, S.J. Private February 11, 1864 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Shonowolf, John Private October 19, 1864 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Smith, Richard W. Private February 24, 1864 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Shane, Edward Private October 4, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Stryker, Henry Private February 4, 1864 3 Killed at Trevilian Station, Va., June 11, 1864
Stewart, Rufus K. Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Small, Orington L. Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Strait, Eli B. Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Stroup, Henry Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Shaffer, George Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Schurch, John Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Silvey, James Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Sullivan, Cornelius Private July 23, 1861 3 Transferred to company C, date unknown; Vet
Still, Henry Private October 29, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Schmidt, Frank Private October 19, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Stewart, Franklin Private February 20, 1864 1 Not accounted for; Vet
Tozer, John Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Tomb, Henry W. Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Thompson, Amari'h. Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Thompson, James Private April 3, 1864 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Teed, Ezra Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Turner, Joseph K. Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Verguson, Jos. R. Private July 23, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Veteran
Vay, Emil Private October 21, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, July 7, 1865
Voorhees, Jas. W. Private March 13, 1864 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Veteran
Whest, James Private February 9, 1864, 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
West, Samuel A. Private February 3, 1864, 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Williams, James Private September 27, 1864, 1 Not accounted for
Webert, Henry Private October 21, 1864, 1 Transferred to Company?, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Wolf, Enos G. Private February 23, 1864, 3 Killed at St. Mary's Church. Va., June 24, 1864
Wise, George O. Private February 23, 1864, 3 Killed at Trevilian Station Va., June 11, 1864
Weiser, William Private October 21, 1864 1 Never joined company
West, George E. Private October 21, 1864 1 Never joined company
Williams, John A. Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Weaver, George Private July 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Young, Samuel S. Private February 3, 1864 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Young, George W. Private February 17, 1865 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Zimmerman, Wm. Private February 23, 1864 3 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, January 15, 1865
Zwicki, Abraham Private October 21, 1864 1 Not accounted for


Company C


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8th Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company C (Officers)
Rank Name City/Town Commission From
Captain [[]] ?, PA ?
Peter Keenan Captain August 19, 1861 3 Promoted to Major, October 15, 1862
Paul L. Goddard Captain September 24, 1861 3 Promoted from Adjutant, October 15, 1862; discharged September 5, 1864, expiration of term
Benjamin A. Phifer Captain September 17, 1861 3 Promoted from 1st Lt. Company D, December 20, 1864; commissioned Major, July 1, 1865; not mustered; transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24,1865
C. J. Wickersham 1st Lt August 19, 1861 3 Promoted to Captain Company K, March 1, 1862
Wm. J. Latta 1st Lt September 11, 1861 3 Promoted to Captain Company I, July 21, 1862
John G. Giles 1st Lt August 1, 1861 3 Promoted from Sergeant Major, December 24, 1863; discharged September 28, 1864; expiration of term
David W. Davis 1st Lt October 1, 1861 3 Promoted from 2d Lt. Company M, December 30, 1864; transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Wm. F. Miller 2d Lt. August 19, 1861 3 Promoted to 1st Lt. Company G, March 13, 1862
Emor Walton 2d Lt. October 4, 1861 3 Promoted from private Company M, July 16, 1862; resigned January 12, 1863
John E. Kane, Jr. 2d Lt. August 1, 1861 3 Promoted from Sergeant Major, May 6, 1863; to 1st Lieut. Company H, August 31, 1863
Isaac Drake 1st Sergeant August 19, 1861 3 Promoted to 1st Sergeant; commissioned 2d Lt., July 1, 1865; not mustered; transferred to Company F, 161st reg. P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Chas. H. Mihlbaner 1st Sergeant August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Wm. B. Harlan Quarter Master Sergeant August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st reg. P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Samuel W. Yeager Commissary Sergeant September 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Florent W. Gighon Sergeant August 19, 1861 3 Commissioned 2d Lt., March 10, 1865; not mustered; not acc'd for
James Poulton Sergeant September 24, 1861 3 Discharged by General Order, July 24, 1865; Vet
Geo. W. Finbrook Sergeant September 19, 1861 3 Discharged by General Order, July 24, 1865; Vet
James Clark Sergeant September 24, 1861 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st reg. P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
William H. Pike Sergeant August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
C. Z. Bookhamer Sergeant August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Michael Malony Sergeant August 19, 1861 3 Promoted from Corporal, May 1, 1865; discharged by General Order, July 24, 1865; Vet
Patrick Kearney Corporal August 1, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st reg. P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Barkley J. Stagner Corporal September 24, 1861 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Howard Kelley Corporal September 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st reg. P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Frank B. Rhoads Corporal August 28, 1862 3 Promoted to Corporal, June 1, 1863; discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
John Green Corporal August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st reg. P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
H. J. Reifsnyder Corporal September 24, 1861 3 Captured October 12, 1863; discharged by General Order, January 30, 1865; Vet
John A. Glant Corporal August 19, 1861 3 Promoted from Bugler; transferred to Company D, 161st reg. P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Zadock Bowen Corporal August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
John George Corporal August 19, 1861 3 Promoted to Sergeant Company I, date unknown; Vet
Joseph Andrews Corporal August 19, 1861 3 Discharged September 2, 1864; expiration of term
George H. Dace Corporal August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Wilson Mahon Corporal August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Bernard Carlin Corporal August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Patrick Henry Corporal August 19, 1861 3 Promoted to Corporal, August 1, 1862; transferred to Company D, 161st reg. P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Edward Earley Bugler August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Fred'k C. Heistley Blacksmith September 15, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Daniel Heebner Farrier October 4, 1861 3 Discharged by General Order, July 24, 1865; Vet
Charles D. Benner Farrier August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, November, 1864
John C. Uttz Saddler October 4, 1861 3 Discharged by General Order, July 24, 1865; Vet
William R. King. Bugler August 19, 1861 3 Promoted to Regimental Saddler, date unknown; Vet

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8th Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company C (Enlisted Men)
Rank Name City/Town Enlistment Date
Private [[]] ?, PA ?
Andrews, Robert Private August 19, 1861 3 Missing in action, June 24, 1864
Andrews, David W. Private August, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, February 26, 1862
Allen, George C. Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Applebaugh, Geo. Private August, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Bates, Edward T. Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st reg. P. V., July 24,1865; Vet
Best, George Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st reg. P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Baker, George Private August 19, 1861 3 Captured August 23, 1864; transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Britmer, George Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Benner, Adam Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Brown, Isaac Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Berkelback, Wm. Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Bowan, John Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Bancroft, William Private February 14, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Eradway, John T. Private February 8, 1865 1 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Buckman, Eug'e R. Private February 8, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Blaker, Benj. T. Private February 21, 1865 1 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Cox, Wiilliam Private August 19, 1861 3 Died at Lynchburg, Va., July 26, 1865; Vet
Cunningham,David Private February 16, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Carrigan, James Private February 29, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Clafy, James Private September 5, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Connelly, Henry Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Campbell, Edward Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Casperson, Edward Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Conklin, Samuel H. Private August 1, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, date unknown; Vet
Conner, Patrick Private February 14, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Chestnut, Thomas Private February 22, 1865 1 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Duckworth, David Private March 1, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Devens, Henry Private May 4, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 27, 1865
Davis, John Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Dike, David Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Daily, William A. Private August 19, 1861 3 Promoted to 2d Lt. Company M, June 14, 1862
Deimer, George Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Duckw6rth, Frank Private February 2, 1865 1 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Donnelly, Thomas Private October 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Donovan, Timothy Private February 17, 1865 1 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Ettilnger, Nathaniel Private September 23, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Ennis, James Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company H, date unknown
Ennis, William W. Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company H, date unknown
Ery, John Private August 19, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, September 1, 1862
Ervin, Philip Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Ennis, John Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Edelen, Edward J. Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Ewell, George Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Evans, Joseph Private February 14, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Ely, Samuel L. Private February 8, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Edwards, Richard Private February 23, 1865 1 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Eisenbrey, Leh'n L. Private February 15, 1865 1 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Franklin, Chas. W. Private August 19, 1861 3 Discharged, date unknown
Franklin, Jos. B. Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company H, date unknown
Fisher, Henry Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, date unknown
Fricke, John E. Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, date unknown
Finch, John J. Private February 14, 1865 1 Discharged by General Order, July 7, 1865
Fralick, William Private February 13, 1865 1 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Fuller, Henry C. Private February 2, 1865 1 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Groff, William S. Private October 4, 1861 3 Captured October 12, 1863; died at Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, Mo., May 28, 1865
Gillespie, John Private August 29, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Gamble, Edward Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Gary, John Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Green, William Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Granighan, James Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Gray, George Private August 22, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Herr, Ferdinand Private August 28, 1862 3 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Horn, George Private February 26, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Hannon, Michael Private July 23, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st reg. P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Henry, Samuel Private August 29, 1861 3 Missing in action June 11, 1864
Hunter, William Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company H, date unknown
Hugg, Andrew Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company H, date unknown
Haggerty, James Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company H, date unknown
Heim, Harry Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Hagen, John Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Henry, John P. Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Hanlin, Thomas Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Haines, Lewis M. Private February 8, 1865 1 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Houser, Michael Private February 13, 1861 1 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Higgins, Noah Private February 14, 1861 1 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Hall, George C. Private February 7, 1865 1 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Jobson, John A. Private July 23, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Jones, Albert Private February 21, 1865 1 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Jones, James E. Private January 5, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Kee, William Private February 26, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Kerr, William Private September 24, 1861 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Kimball, Frederick Private August 19, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, January 12, 1863
Kinzey, John Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Kendrick, Joseph Private August 19, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, September 29, 1862
Kepler, Joseph E. Private February 20, 1865 1 Transferred to Company E, 161st reg. P. V., July 24, 1865
Ludy, Urias Private August 28, 1862 3 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Lewis, Samuel Private May 4, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Lynch, James Private August 19, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, October 6, 1862
Lehman, Samuel Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Martin, Andrew Private September 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company H, date unknown
Marks, Lawrence Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st reg. P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Mullen, John Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st reg. P. V., July 24,1865; Vet
Martin, John Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Martin, George W. Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Megram, John Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Moyer, William Private March 2, 1864 3 Captured May 19, 1864; died at Andersonville, Ga., September 5, 1864; grave, 7,875
M'Gettigen, Thos Private May 4, 1864 3 Deserted; returned; transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
M'Cartney, James Private August 19, 1861 3 Prisoner from August 15, 1864, to February 28, 1865; discharged by General Order, June 28, 1865; Vet
M'Fadden, Charles Private July 23, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st reg. P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
M'Ginley, John Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Cullough, M. Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Govern, Frank Private February 2, 1865 1 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Nunemaker, Israel Private March 10, 1864 3 Died April 29, 1865; buried in National Cemetery, Arlington
Ott, Edward H. Private February 26, 1864 3 Promoted to Hospital Steward, date unknown
O'Neal, Peter Private February 29, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Owen, James Private May 2, 1864 3 Transferred to Company M, date unknown
Pollock, Andrew Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company H, date unknown
Pettis, William Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Ryan, Joseph Private September 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st reg. P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Ryan, William D. Private September 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st reg. P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Richards, Thos. J. Private October 4, 1861 3 Captured at Savage Station, Va., July 1, 1862
Reidenauer, Jer. R. Private October 4, 1861 3 Deserted October 7, 1861; returned December 16, 1863; transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps; discharged, September 13, 1865
Reidenauer, D. R. Private September 23, 1861 3 Deserted; returned; transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Roberts, Crispin Private March 1, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Rhoads, William Private October 24, 1861 3 Deserted; returned; transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Rhoads, William Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st reg. P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Repass, Milton B. Private September 6, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Rusk, James Private February 2, 1865 1 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Selkirk, William Private August 19, 1861 3 Wounded in action, June 11, 1864; not acct'd for; Vet
Sheaffer, George Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st re-. P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Shadle, Tilman Private August 19, 1861 3 Discharged May 27, 1865; Vet
Sloan, Joseph Private August 19, 1861 3 Wounded at Trevilian Station,Va., June 11, 1864; transferred to Company F, 161st reg. P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Sullivan, Cornelius Private August 19, 1861 3 Wounded in action, November 9, 1864; transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24. 1865; Vet
Sands, James D. Private August 27, 1862 3 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Sailor, Franklin Private August 27, 1862 3 Discharged by General Order, May 15, 1865
Smith, George W. Private February 26, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Shade, Charles Private August 27, 1862 3 Deserted October 24, 1863
Sewell, Reuben Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Sanders, Henry Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company H, date unknown
Sherriek, Geo. W. Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Stinger, Joseph Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Slawter, Daniel Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company H, date unknown
Schweitzer, Charles Private February 4, 1865 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Smith, Ziba B. Private February 14, 1865 1 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Sterner, Nathan Private February 23, 1865 1 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Tobin, Richard Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, date unknown; Vet
Voke, William Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Ward, John Private March 10, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 20, 1865
Williams, Joseph Private August 19, 1861 3 Missing in action, June 4, 1864; Vet
Wilson, John Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Wells, Moses Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Wells, James Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Wood, Oliver Private August 19, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, date unknown
Williams, Edward Private August 19, 1861 3 Discharged October 10, 1864; expiration of term
Ward, John Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company H, date unknown
Walto, George M. Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Walto, Mahlon Private August 19, 1861 3 Died at Washington, D. C., February 28, 1862
Williamson, Chas. Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company H, date unknown
Wilson, Ebenezer C. Private February 3, 1865 1 Discharged by General Order, June 12, 1865
Walton, Samuel Private February 8, 1865 1 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Wallace, Robert Private February 23, 1865 1 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Watts, Hiram Private August, 1862 3 Died at Alexandria, July 5, 1865; grave, 3,283
Young, Michael Private October 10, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet


Company D


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8th Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company D (Officers)
Rank Name City/Town Commission From
Captain [[]] ?, PA ?
Pennock Huey Captain September 17, 1861 3 Promoted to Major, January 1, 1862
Joseph W. Wistar Captain September 17, 1861 3 Promoted from 1st Lt., January 1, 1862; to Major, December 23, 1863
John T. Piggott, Jr. Captain September 17, 1861 3 Promoted from 2d to 1st Lt., January 1, 1862; to Captain, December 23, 1863; prisoner from June 24, to December, 1864; discharged January 23, 1865
Benjamin A. Phifer 1st Lt. September 17, 1861 3 Promoted from Sergeant., December 23, 1863; to Captain Company C, December 20, 1864
Charles O. Fitch Captain August 19, 1861 3 Promoted from Sergeant to 2d Lt., August 12, 1864; to 1st Lt., December 20, 1864; commissioned Captain, January 24, 1865; not mustered; transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1863; Vet
J. Edw'd Carpenter 2d Lt. March 17, 1862 3 Promoted to 2d Lt., March 19, 1862; to 1st Lieut. Company K, August 4, 1862
Andrew Lee 1st Sergeant September 11, 1861 3 Promoted to Corporal, January 1, 1864; to 1st Sergeant, September 1, 1864; commissioned 2d Lt., December 20, 1864; not mustered; transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
John C. Albertson Quarter Master Sergeant August 31, 1861 3 Promoted to RegimentalPromoted to Reg. Quarter Master Sergeant, January 1, 1865; Vet Quarter Master Sergeant, January 1, 1865; Vet
Joseph C. Wallace Commissary Sergeant September 10, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
John F. Hill Sergeant September 17, 1861 3 Discharged by General Order, July 20, 1865; Vet
Charles B. Jones Sergeant September 17, 1861 3 Died at Philadelphia, April 22, 1865; Veteran
Samuel Allen Sergeant September 17, 1861 3 Wounded at Dinwiddie Court House, Va., March 31, 1865; transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Henry H. Scott Sergeant September 17, 1861 3 Captured August 16, 1864; transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Rob't M'Donald Sergeant August, 1861 3 Prisoner from August 12, to September, 1863; discharged August 31, 1864; expiration of term
Thos. Vanderslice Sergeant September 17, 1861 3 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, January 1, 1864
William H. Morse Sergeant July 23, 1861 3 Died December 15, 1863; buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, D. C.
C. H. Harmstead Corporal August 19, 1861 3 Captured at Belfield Station, Va., December 9, 1864; died at Salisbury, N. C., February 1, 1865; Vet
Matthew W. Smith Corporal August 17, 1861 3 Prisoner from June 22, to September, 1864; transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Veteran
Alexander Petrie Corporal September 17, 1861 3 Wounded at Dinwiddie Court House, Va., March 31, 1865; transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Veteran
George C. Lee Corporal September 17, 1861 3 Prisoner from September 3, 1862, to January 4, 1863; transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Veteran
Joseph A. Griner Corporal September 17, 1861 3 Killed at Dinwiddie Court House, Va., March 31, 1865; Vet
Henry Howerth Corporal August 20, 1861 3 Wounded at Richmond, Va., 1864; discharged September 10, 1864; expiration of term
William H. Geary Corporal August 16, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, April 14, 1863
Wm. L. Chenery Corporal August 19, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, April 14, 1863; re-enlisted, 1864; killed at Trevilian Station, Va., June 11, 1864
Michael Hackett. Corporal September 17, 1861 3 Discharged September 10, 1864; expiration of term
Henry H. Young Corporal September 16, 1861 3 Died at Camp Parole Hospital, Annapolis, Md., June 23, 1864
Wm. Galloway Corporal August 19, 1861 3 Prisoner from November 1, 1863, to December 11, 1864; discharged March 2, 1865
Edward R. Pratt Corporal September 17, 1861 3 Killed at Barber's Cross Roads, Va., November 5, 1862
Theodore Richards Corporal September 17, 1861 3 Deserted October 12, 1862
Edwin Goodwin Corporal September 17, 1861 3 Captured at Dinwiddie Court House, Va., March 31, 1865; discharged August 8, 1865; Veteran
Fr. J. Louderback Corporal September 17, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, December 15, 1862
Samuel Miller Bugler September 17, 1861 3 Discharged by General Order, July 20, 1865; Vet
Robert Watson Bugler September 17, 1861 3 Prisoner from September 13, 1862, to August 1, 1863; transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
A. C. Rittenhouse Blacksmith September 17, 1861 3 Died at Harrison's Landing, Va., July 29, 1862
Joseph Kepley Blacksmith February 24, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Thos. Devonshire Saddler August 19, 1861 3 Killed at Amissville, Va., November 10, 1862
Timothy Mooney Saddler August 19, 1861 3 Prisoner from 7th to 9th April, 1865; discharged August 12, 1865; Vet

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8th Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company D (Enlisted Men)
Rank Name City/Town Enlistment Date
Private [[]] ?, PA ?
Alrick, Peter W. Private September 27, 1861 3 Died at Bealton Station. Va., December 25, 1863
Blake, Reuben F. Private September 28, 1861 3 Discharged by General Order, July 20, 1865; Vet
Bear, Daniel G. Private February 22, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Bradley, John Private March 14, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; mustered out, August 11, 1865; applied for a pension August 1, 1890: Application No. 840,985, Certificate No. 794,486; widow's Application No. 635,282, Certificate No. 444,408
Bradley, Patrick Private February 24, 1864 3 Wounded at Dinwiddie Court House, Va., March 31, 1865; discharged on Surgeon's certificate, June 29, 1865
Barker, David Private September 20, 1861 3 Deserted December 15, 1861
Birney, Daniel Private June 7, 1864 3 Deserted March 31, 1865
Burke, William F. Private August 19, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, April 26, 1862
Broadbent, James Private September 17, 1861 3 Wounded August 31, 1864; discharged September, 1864; expiration of term
Burke, Jeremiah G. Private August 19, 1861 3 Killed at Falmouth, Va., November 1, 1862
Burns, John Private September 7, 1862 3 Deserted January 28, 1863
Boyle, Peter Private March 7, 1864 3 Deserted March 10, 1864
Bachman, Henry Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Boyle, Edward Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Case, Charles P. Private September 17, 1861 3 Discharged July 17, for wounds received at Chancellorsville, Va., May 1, 1863
Crook, John L. Private September 17, 1861 3 Discharged September 20, 1864; expiration of term
Crowfoot, Isaac Private September 17, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, October 26, 1862
Caldwell, James E. Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Craig, Nelson Private August 30, 1861 3 Transferred to Company L, date unknown; Veteran
Coin, John Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Clothier, George C.* Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Case, Jacob W. Private August 20, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 14, 1865
Dupue, John N. Private February 29, 1864 3 Wounded at Dinwiddie Court House, Va., March 31, 1865; transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Devlin, John Private February 11, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Detwiler, H. S. Private February 27, 1864 3 Killed at Guinea's Station, Va., May 4, 1864
Devlin, William Private September 20, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, September 15, 1863
Duke, Anthony A. Private September 17, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, August 23, 1862
Dillion, James L. Private March 8, 1864 3 Discharged by order of War Dep't, July 30, 1864
Dolan, Christopher Private September 17, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, date unknown
Dick, Albert R. Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Donnelly, Thomas Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Eyre, Preston Private October 1, 1861 3 Prisoner from June 11 to December, 1864; transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Veteran
Evans, Owen Private March 2, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Ely, Washington G. Private ? Not accounted for
Egan, John Private November 16, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Fry, Edmund J. Private March 7, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order. July 27, 1865
Fitch, John A. Private August 16, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, July 10, 1862
Fennemore, John Private September 17, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, April 9, 1862
Foy, William Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Foley, Thomas Private November 16, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Glenn, Nathaniel Private 3 Wounded at Dinwiddie Court House, Va., March 31, 1865; transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Galloway, James Private February 7, 1862 3 Discharged February 7, 1865; expiration of term
Gill, Peter Private March 11, 1863 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Green, Jeremiah Private February 29, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Gallagher, Matthew Private February 23, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Gray, James Private September 17, 1861 3 Discharged September 10, 1864; expiration of term
Graham, John Private September 17, 1861 3 Discharged September 10, 1864; expiration of term
Griffth, Charles D. Private August 19, 1861 3 Discharged August 31, 1864; expiration of term
Ganohan, Edward Private September 17, 1861 3 Deserted; returned; discharged, date unknown
Henry, John Private September 13, 1861 3 Prisoner from September 13, 1862, to April 1, 1863; transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Veteran
Harvey, Walter Private September 13, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Veteran
Harmstead, W. F. Private February 16, 1864 3 Prisoner from April 7 to 9, 1865; discharged July 12, 1865
Hill, Lemuel Private February 20, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, July 24, 1865
Haffner, Edmund Private February, 1864 3 Wounded at Dinwiddie Court House, Va., March 31, 1865; transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Hill, Henry C. Private September 17, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, October 3, 1862; re-enlisted February 12, 1864; discharged by General Order, May 23, 1865
Henry, Jonas Private September 17, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, April 16, 1863
Hornsburger, H. Private February 27, 1864 3 Wounded at Dinwiddie Court House, Va., March 31, 1865; transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Hall, John Private October 4, 1861 3 Died at Camp Leslie, Va., January 8, 1862
Hart, Anthony Private July 23, 1861 3 Deserted August 20, 1861
Herring, Wm. H. Private 3 Deserted March 20, 1864
Hall, James P. Private February 20, 1864 3 Deserted October 27, 1864
Hall, William Private February 24, 1864 3 Deserted October 27, 1864
Hart, John N. Private February 23, 1864 3 Died October 10, 1864
Harlan, Wm. F. Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Harran, George Private February 15, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Harris, Edward Private February 15, 1865 3 Not accounted for
Hickey, Thomas Private February 14, 1865 1 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Henry, James P. Private February 21, 1865 1 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Irwin, Alexander Private February 24, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, July 5, 1865
Jarrard, Joseph W. Private September 17, 1861 3 Wounded at Malvern Hill, Va., July 1, 1862; not accounted for
Kittinger, John Private September 20, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Veteran
Kemp, John Private February 18, 1865 1 Wounded at Dinwiddie Court House, Va., March 31, 1865; discharged by General Order, July 6, 1865
Kemp, William Private February 28, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Kachell, Ernest H. Private September 17, 1861 3 Transferred to 64th Regiment P. V., October 4, 1861
Keefe, John Private September 17, 1861 3 Transferred to Company L, date unknown
Kuigler, Joseph Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Kein, Andrew J. Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Kuert, Henry C. Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Lake, Edward Private February 24, 186 3 Wounded and captured at South Side Railroad, Va., October 27, 1864; transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24. 1865
Lanyon, Robert J. Private February 29, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., January 24, 1865
Loane, John W. Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, January 7, 1864
Lindsay, John Private August 22, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Veteran
Markle, George Private September 20, 1861 3 Deserted September 27, 1862
Moyer, Charles Private 3 Deserted August 14, 1863
Marter, Francis T. Private September 14, 1861 3 Discharged by General Order, June 14, 1865
Marter, Emerson K. Private 3 Deserted December 12, 1863
Meadowcroft, J. R. Private February 18, 1864 3 Prisoner from June 11 to November 27, 1864; transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Martin, Albert C. Private February, 1864 3 Prisoner from June 11 to October 1, 1864; deserted February 2, 1865
Mumbeck, Seabine Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Montgomery, Rob't. Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Manary, Robert Private September 17, 1861 3 Died at Philadelphia, Pa., January 1, 1865
M'Neal, John Private August 20, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 15, 1865
M'Donnell, Martin Private September 17, 1861 3 Discharged September 10, 1864; expiration of term
M'Kee, George Private September 19, 1861 3 Killed at Dinwiddie Court House, Va., March 31, 1865; Veteran
M'Aliister, Arch'd. Private September 17, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Veteran
M'Mullen, Lewis Private September 20, 1861 3 Died at Alexandria, Va., December 4, 1862
M'Connell, James Private September 17, 1861 3 Deserted September, 1861
M'Cully, Henry Private September 17, 1861 3 Deserted September, 1861
M'Gowan, John Private September 17, 1861 3 Deserted September 10, 1862
M'Grevis, Richard Private July 23, 1861 3 Discharged August 31, 1864; expiration of term
Neely, Daniel Private February 24, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Nungeser, Solomon Private August 20, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 14, 1865
Nolan, William Private June 9, 1862 3 Deserted September 3, 1862
O'Kane, Patrick Private February, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 7, 1865
Ogden, William Private August 19, 1861 3 Died at Philadelphia, Pa., August 26, 1862
Otis, George Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Oat, Alfred Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Patton, Charles Private February 23, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 16 st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Veteran
Pugh, Henry Private March 11, 1864 3 Captured at Dinwiddie Court House, Va., March 31, 1865; discharged by General Order, July 8, 1865
Phillips, Richard Private September 17, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, March 10, 1862
Pierson, Wilson Private September 27, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, October 24, 1862
Price, Samuel Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Quinn, Patrick Private October 21, 1864 1 Transferred to Company D, 16 st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Rogers, John F. Private February 23, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 16 st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Russell, Lewis W. Private August 19, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, January 12, 1862
Robinson, David Private September 17, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, March 13, 1863
Reynolds, John Private 3 Deserted October 12, 1862
Saville, George W. Private September 17, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, January 14, 1863
Skelton, James A. Private March 11, 1864 3 Wounded at Dinwiddie Court House, Va., March 31, 1865; transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Shenan, Michael Private March 3, 1864 3 Wounded at Trevilian Station, Va., June 11, 1864; transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Scott, John Private February 24, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Shaffer, David Private February 29, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Snyder, William B. Private August 19, 1861 3 Killed at Chancellorsville, Va., May 3, 1863
Smith, Franklin D. Private September 17, 1861 3 Died at Washington, D. C., November 10, of wounds received at Trevilian Station, Va., June 11, 1864; Veteran
Smith, Abner Private August 27, 1861 3 Transferred to Company L, March 29, 1864; Veteran
Sigmund, Christian Private January 4, 1862 3 Discharged January 4, 1865; expiration of term
Smith, Cervantis Private July 23, 1861 3 Deserted September 5, 1861
Stubbs, William C. Private September 13, 1861 3 Deserted September 12, 1862
Sill, Theodore Private September 10, 1861 3 Deserted July 10, 1863; returned November 1, 1864; transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Sanders, James Private September 10, 1861 3 Deserted July 10, 1863
Vanderslice, J. M. Private February 17, 1864 3 Prisoner from 7th to 9th April, 1865; discharged July 12, 1865
Vanhart, Austin S. Private August 29, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 7, 1865
White, James W. Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Veteran
White, Charles Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
White, Edward J. Private February 24, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Williams, Wm. H. Private October 8, 1864 1 Wounded at Dinwiddie Court House, Va., March 31, 1865; transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Welsh, Thomas Private October 27, 1864 1 Wounded at Dinwiddie Court House, Va., March 31, 1865; transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Williams, John Private February, 1864 3 Died at Point Lookout, Md., October 10, 1864
Walker, Rowland Private December 31, 1863 3 Died at Philadelphia, Pa., February 25, 1864
Weaver, George Private July 23, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, March 1, 1862
Webster, Fredl'k F. Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Woods, Benjamin Private September 17, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Winslow, Henry Private February 10, 1864 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Wallace, William Private September 2, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Young, George Private October 1, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate. April 26, 1862
Zigler, John Private March 7, 1864 3 Transferred to Company D, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24. 1865


Company E


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8th Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company E (Officers)
Rank Name City/Town Commission From
Captain [[]] ?, PA ?
Wm. Murray Captain September 17, 1861 3 Resigned March 5, 1862
Alex'r M'Callum Captain September 10, 1861 3 Promoted from 1st Lt. Company A, March 7, 1862; discharged September 30, 1864; expiration of term
George Bertram 1st Lt. September 17, 1861 3 Resigned February 26, 1862
Thos. Arrowsmith 1st Lt. July 2, 1861 3 Promoted from Quarter Master, July 5, 1862; to Bv. Captain, March 13, 1865; discharged May 15, 1865
Lewis Fishblatt 2d Lt. September 17, 1861 3 Resigned July 6, 1862
William E. Bragg 1st Sergeant August 21, 1861 3 Promoted to 1st Sergeant; wounded in action, May 27, 1864; transferred to company F November 15, 1864; Vet
Jacob B. Sliffer Sergeant August 21, 1861 3 Promoted to Sergeant; transferred to Company F, November 15, 1864; Vet.
Wm. H. Hutchinson Corporal August 21, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864; expiration of term
Wm. H. Middleton Corporal August 1, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864; expiration of term
Chas. H. Lippencott Corporal August 21, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, November 15, 1864; Vet
Chas. Schnorptiel Corporal August 21, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, November 15, 1864; Vet
Robert C. Forwell Corporal October 17, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, November 15, 1864; Vet

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8th Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company E (Enlisted Men)
Rank Name City/Town Enlistment Date
Private [[]] ?, PA ?
Anderson, George Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Bragg, George L. Private August 31, 1861 3 Promoted to 2d Lt. Company F, date unknown
Buck, William E.e Private September 3, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, November 15, 1864; Vet
Ballard, Stephen Private September 3, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Brown, Luke Private September 17, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, date unknown
Burke, William H. Private September 3, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Bell, Joseph H. Private September 17, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, date unknown
Beers, James Private August 9, 1861 3 Deserted July 1, 1862
Burwick, George Private October 1, 1864 3 Transferred to Company B, November 15, 1864
Cassady, John Private August 21, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, November 15, 1864
Casey, John Private August 21, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Caldwell, Wilson Private September 3, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Cusins, Thomas Private September 5, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Campbell, William Private September 17, 1861 3 Captured October 12, 1863; died at Andersonville, Ga., May 10, 1864; grave, 1,015
Colvin, Wilson Private September, 1, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, November 15, 1864; Vet
Callahan, Elijah Private January 29, 1862 3 Deserted September 29, 1864; Vet
Darrah, Andrew Private August 21, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Dougherty, John L. Private August 21, 1861 3 Promoted to 2d Lt. Company H, June 23, 1862
Donuelly, Cornelius Private August 21, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Davis, W. Private August 21, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Duffield, David Private September 5, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, November 15, 1864; Vet
Develin, Arthur Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Elliott, Robert Private September 5, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Eagan, Patrick Private December 26, 1861 1 Not accounted for
Fulton, Almore Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Farley, John W. Private September 16, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Gifford, Anthony Private September 3, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Hickey, Geo. W. Private August 21, 1861 3 Discharged September 10, 1864; expiration of term
Hughes, Rich'd C. Private August 21, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864; expiration of term
Hughes, Geo., 1st Private September 3, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Howard, John Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Hughes, Geo., 2d Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Haliam, John L. Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Helmbold, Eugene Private September 17, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, date unknown
Haggerty, John Private September 17, 1861 3 Deserted; returned; discharged September 19, 1864; expiration of term
Heath, John W. Private February 24, 1865 1 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
King, Peter Private September 3, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Kay, John Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Kilatrick, Parick Private August 29, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Kirk, Thomas Private August 2, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Lawrence, James Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Lupole, Joshua Private February 1, 1862 3 Transferred to Company F, November 15, 1864; Vet
Lewis, Frank Private October 1, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, November 15, 1864
Moulton, Nathan M. Private August 21, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864; expiration of term
Millis, William H. Private August 21, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864; expiration of term
Moore, George W. Private August 21, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Murphy, Albert Private September 5, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Meehan, Nicholas Private September 5, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, November 15, 1864; Vet
Maxey, Alfred Private August 21, 1861 3 Commissioned 2d Lt. Company F, June 1, 1865; not mustered; transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Michener, Isa'h. Jr. Private February 24, 1865 1 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
M'Namire, Wm. S. Private August 21, 1861 1 Not accounted for
M'Clure, William Private September 3, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
M'Clunk, Thomas C. Private September, 1863 3 Not accounted for
M'Cann, John Private September 8, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Clure, Henry Private September 17, 1861 3 Died October 20, 1862; buried in Cypress Hill Cemetery, L. I
M'Laughlin, John Private September 17, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, date unknown
M'Connell, Patrick Private August 29, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, date unknown
M'Aughey, John Private February 2, 1865 1 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Norgon, Joseph L. Private August 21, 1861 3 Died February 22, 1862; buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, D. C.
Powell, Jacob Private September 17, 1861 3 Transferred to Vet. Res. Corps. November 15, 1863
Quinn, Charles Private August 29, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, date unknown
Ransbottom, Wm. Private September 5, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Rose, Edward Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Riley, James Private March 3, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Steele, Robert Private August 21, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Steepy, Richard Private August 21, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, November 15, 1864; Vet
Strimple, Samuel Private August 21, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864; expiration of term
Scull, Richard Private September 3 1861 3 Not accounted for
Smith, Ferdinand Private September 3 1861 3 Died July 19, 1864; buried in National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
Swank, Jacob Private September 17, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, November 15, 1864; Vet
Shultz, John Private February 15, 1862 3 Transferred to Company F, November 15, 1864
Thomas, Benj. P. Private August 21, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864; expiration of term
Taylor, George W. Private September 3, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Tucker, Lewis S. Private September 3, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Tucker, Lewis M. Private August 21, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, November 15, 1864; Vet
White, Philip Private August 21, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Williams, B. G. J. Private September 5, 1861 3 Died March 12, 1862; buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, D. C.
Wils, Charles P. Private September 17, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, November 15, 1864; Vet
Westcott, Pres'n K. Private September 17, 1861 3 Captured October 12, 1863; died at Richmond, Va., February 9, 1864
Wilson, Alexander Private September 17, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, date unknown
Werntz, Wm. B. Private September 17, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, date unknown
Wright, Ed. G. Private September 17, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, date unknown
Worthington, Wm. Private February 24, 1865 1 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865


Company F


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8th Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company F (Officers)
Rank Name City/Town Commission From
Captain [[]] ?, PA ?
William A. Corrie Captain August 19, 1861 3 Promoted to Major, March 11, 1864
Andrew B. Wells Captain August 19, 1861 3 Promoted from 2d to 1st Lieut., March 19, 1862; to Captain, February 25, 1864; discharged September 20, 1864, expiration of term
Robert M'Cool Captain August 19, 1861 3 Promoted from 1st Sergeant to 1st Lieut., February 2I, 1864; to Captain, December 29, 1864; to Major, February 5, 1865
Frank A. Baker Captain August 19, 1861 3 Promoted from Adjutant, March 4, 1863; transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
George L. Bragg 2d Lt. August 21, 1861 3 Promoted from private Company E, date unknown; to 1st Lieut. Company M, July 15, 1862
Edward A. Morton 2d Lt. August 1, 1861 3 Promoted from 1st Sergeant Company I, to 2d Lieut., August 4, 1862; discharged August 6, 1863
William E. Bragg 1st Sergeant August 21, 1861 3 Commissioned 2d Lieut., December 20, 1864; not mustered; discharged April 26, 1865; Vet
Henrv Dedaker Quarter Master Sergeant October 4, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st re. P. V., July 24. 1865; Vet
Wm. J. Glackens Sergeant August 19, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
Isaac S. Weaver Sergeant August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Jacob B. Slifer Sergeant August 21, 1861 3 Wounded December 4, 1862; discharged, date unknown;Vet
Thomas Sales Sergeant August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
James Malloch Sergeant August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Michael Blessing Sergeant August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Jno. B. Courtney Sergeant August 19, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
Wm. J. Robinlson Sergeant August 19, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
Jabez W. Artman Sergeant August 19, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
David Dickey Sergeant August 19, 1861 3 Prisoner from June 24, 1864, to April 25, 1865; discharged June 8, 1865; Vet
John C. Collins Sergeant September 2, 1861 3 Captured August 15, 1864; died at Salisbury, N. C., February 13, 1865
Christopher Dolan Sergeant August 17, 1861 3 Captured July, 1863; died at Andersonville, Ga., July 9, 1864; grave, 3,079
Theodore Kelly Sergeant September 3, 1864 3 Killed in action, April 5, 1865; Vet
John Lindsay Sergeant August 22, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, date unknown; Vet
Robert G. Forwell Sergeant October 17, 1861 3 Discharged February 8, 1865; Vet
Chas. H. Lippencott Sergeant August 21, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Chas. Schnorpiel Sergeant August 21, 1861 3 Wounded December 4, 1864; transferred to Company F, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
William Robison Sergeant August 19, 1861 3 Captured; died at Richmond, Va., December 16, 1863
John M'Cool Corporal August 19, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
John Wanchop (His g-g-grandson, Bob Jackson, reports the family name is spelled Wauchop.) Corporal August 19, 1861 3 Enrolled August 19, 1861 at Philadelphia, aged 19; mustered in as Private at Philadelphia; promoted to Corporal, date unknown; discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term. His widow applied for a pension March 5, 1873, Application No. 208,111, Certificate No. 194,546.
Jesse Garrison Corporal August 19, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
William Adams Corporal August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
John Sales Corporal August 19, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
Wm. H. Mahoney Bugler August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Robert Smith Blacksmith August 19, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
Henry Carney Blacksmith August 19, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
Chas. D. Benner Farrier August 19, 1861 3 Discharged, date unknown
John Wollett Farrier August 19, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
Wm. Harrington Farrier August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Samuel Cox Saddler August 19, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term

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8th Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company F (Enlisted Men)
Rank Name City/Town Enlistment Date
Private [[]] ?, PA ?
Allison, Jacob Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Boozer, Vernon T. Private August 21, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Bonner, Condie Private August 22, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Burns, George Private December 28, 1863 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Brown, Luke Private September 17, 1861 3 Captured; died at Andersonville, Ga., July 9, 1864; burial record, September 9, 1864; grave, 8,286
Buck, William E. Private September 3, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Barnes, Edwards Private December 31, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Bogmyer, Henry Private February 5, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Benner, Peter Private August 19, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
Brannan, William Private August 19, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
Bisbing, William Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Bond, Samuel T. Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Brisling, John Private August 19, 1861 3 Died, date unknown; buried in National Cemetery, Glendale, Va., section A, grave 36
Burke, Jeremiah G. Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, date unknown
Burke, William F. Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, date unknown
Burke, Anthony Private August 22, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
Baird, Joseph D. Private September 7, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Bond, Samuel T. Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Conway, Charles Private February 18, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Campbell, Daniel Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Carner, William Private August 19, 1861 3 Captured July 4, 1863; died at Richmond, Va., December 1, 1863
Coyle, Hugh Private October 1, 1861 3 Captured July 4, 1863; died June 24,1864, at Andersonville, Ga., grave, 2,399
Cox, Charles A. Private June 3, 1863 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Carroll, Alphonzo Private June 3, 1863 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Colvin, Wilson B. Private September 3, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Cassady, John Private August 21, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Cooper, Edwin W. Private October 26, 1863 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Charles, John Private August 2, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 23, 1865
Caffrey, James Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Carr, John E. Private August 22, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
Clemery, Wm. L. Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, date unknown
Coyle, John L. Private August 19, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
Cox, Isaac H. Private August 22, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
Calhoun, John Private August 24, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Connelly, John Private September 13, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 27, 1865
Dietrich, Henry Private August 24, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Douglass, Joseph Private August 22, 1862 3 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Doghertv, Hugh Private 1 Not accounted for
Duffield, David Private September 5, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Derr, William H. Private August 19, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
Devonshire, Thos. Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, date unknown
Dabler, Abraham Private August 22, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Delaney, Patrick Private August 22, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Doone, Frederick Private August 24, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Duffy, Patrick Private August 24, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Evans, Thomas Private February 15, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Edwards, William Private March 8, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Fridell Charles Private September 22, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Fries, Jackson Private August 18, 1862 3 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Fisher, Charles Private March 11, 1864 3 Wounded August 16, 1864; transferred to Company F, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Fitch, John A. Private August 19, 1862 3 Transferred to Company D, date unknown
Fitch, Charles 0. Private August 19, 1862 3 Transferred to Company D, date unknown
Givens, James Private September 3, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Galloway, William Private August 19, 1862 3 Transferred to Company D, date unknown
Griffith, Charles D. Private August 19, 1862 3 Transferred to Company D, date unknown
Geary, William H. Private August 22, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, date unknown
Griffin, Michael Private May 9, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Hodges, Robert Private August 20, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Heiser, James H. Private August 21, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Henry, Roseberry Private September 3, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Higgins, Henry Private September 2, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Hamilton, Peter Private July 19, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Harmstead, Chas.H. Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, date unknown;Vet
Howerth, Henry Private September 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, date unknown
Holden, Nicholas Private October 10, 1861 3 Transferred to Company L, date unknown;Vet
Harlan, Richard P. Private February 5, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, July 24, 1865
Hardy, John Private February 9, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Hale, Samuel Private February 13, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Johnson, Frederick Private November 15, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Jones, Thomas Private February 13, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Kelly, John P. Private September 3, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 27, 1865
Kelly, Patrick Private September 7, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Knies, William Private September 3, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 23, 1865
Kelsey, Charles Private June 25, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Lupole, Joshua Private February 1, 1862 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Lewis, Frank Private October 1, 1864 1 Prisoner from October 29, 1864, to May 15, 1865; discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Loane, John W. Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D-date unknown
Lewis, John Private August 19, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
Lindsay, Robert H. Private August 19, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
Lower, Daniel Private August 22, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Laplace, Charles Private August 24, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Larkin, Owen Private April 25, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Lewis, John Private September 16, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Markley, Thomas Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Meehan, Nicholas Private September 5, 1861 3 Deserted March 26, 1865; Vet
Mealy, James Private August 7, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Mooney, Bernard Private September 6, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Murphy, Win. P. Private October 13, 1864 1 Deserted, date unknown
Miller, Nathan Private August 24, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
Martin, John Private August 19, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
Martin, Alexander Private August 19, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
Mooney, Timothy Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, date unknown;Vet
Murphy, John Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Morse, James H. Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Myers, John Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Coutcheon, Jos. Private September 2, 1861 3 May 18, 1864; Vet
M'Hugh, John Private August 19, 1861 3 Captured June 4, 1864
M'Glynn, Henry Private April 1, 1864 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
M'Donough, J., 1st Private December 29, 1863 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
M'Williams, Ed. Private September 3, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet.
M'Donald, James Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Donough, J., 2d. Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Gee, George Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, date unknown; Vet.
M'Hugh, Philip Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Elhany, Samuel Private August 19, 1861 3 Captured; died at Richmond, Va., December 20, 1863
M'Donald, Robert Private August 22, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Gowan, Patrick Private August 24, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Keon, John Private May 7, 1864 3 Not accounted for
M'Donough, Mich. Private January 21, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Ogden, William Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, date unknown
Platt, William Private June 25, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Roberts, John A. Private September 2, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Reed, James Private August 19, 1861 3 Wounded October 2, 1864; discharged September 22, to date August 10, 1865; Vet
Rimert, Henry F. Private August 29, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, July 5, 1865
Rouch, Charles Private September 2, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, July 17, 1865
Riley, John Private October 18, 1864 1 Transferred to Company F, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Russell, James Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Russell, Lewis W. Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, date unknown
Richards, John W. Private August 24, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
Rice, Patrick Private May 7, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Stokes, William C. Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Steepy, Richard Private August 21, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Swank, Jacob Private September 11, 1861 3 Died at Petersburg, Va., June 18, 1865; Vet
Shultz, John Private February 15, 1862 3 Discharged February 15, 1865, expiration of term
Shaffer, David Private September 2, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Sheehan, James Private October 13, 1864 1 Wounded December 4, 1864; discharged by General Order, July 5, 1865
Smith, George Private August 19, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
Snyder, Wm. B. Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D, date unknown
Strawbridge, John Private August 19, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
Stevenson, Robert Private August 19, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
Thompson,William Private September 3, 1862 3 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Tucker, Lewis M. Private August 21, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Tryon, Harrison J. Private August 19, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
Tilburn, Win. C. Private August 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Wells, Charles P. Private August 17, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Young, Benjamin Private September 2, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Young, Darnel Private September 2, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Young, NeLson A. Private September 2, 1864 1 Died December 9, 1864, of wounds received in action


Company G


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8th Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company G (Officers)
Rank Name City/Town Commission From
Captain [[]] ?, PA ?
John H. Price Captain September 19, 1861 3 Discharged April 18, 1863
Henry H. Garrett Captain July 23, 1861 3 Promoted from 1st Sergeant company B, to 1st Lt., June 23, 1862; to Captain, December 24, 1865; discharged September 12, 1864, expiration of term
John S. Howard Captain September 3, 1861 3 Promoted from 1st Sergeant to 1st Lt., December 24, 1863; to Captain, October 1, 1864; to Brevet Major, April 9, 1865; died April 22, 1865, of wounds received at Five Forks, March 29, 1865
Thomas I. Gregg. Captain June 24, 1865 3 Transferred to Company M. 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Jackson M'Fadden 1st Lt September 3, 1861 3 Discharged February 28, 1862
William F. Miller 1st Lt August 19, 1861 3 Promoted from 2d Lieutenant company C, March 13, 1862; discharged June 23, 1862
Robert C. Payne 1st Lt July 23, 1861 3 Promoted fromn 2d Lieut. Company B. December 20, 1864; to Brevet Captain, April 7, 1865; discharged May 26, 1865
Christian Kneass 2d Lt September 19, 1861 3 Resigned March 17, 1862
John S. Hough 1st Lt July 23, 1861 3 Promoted to 2d Lt., August 4, 1862; discharged July 26, 1863
William S. Fisher 1st Lt September 6, 1861 3 Promoted to 2d Lt., October 15, 1863; discharged December 7, 1863
Frank H. Craft 1st Lt 1861 3 Prisoner from July 4 to August 23, 1863; promoted from Sergeant, December 20, 1864; transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
John Snyder 1st Sergeant September 21, 1861 3 Commissioned 1st Lt., June 1, 1865; not mustered; transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1864; Vet
George P. Carman 1st Sergeant September 13, 1861 3 Deserted October 18, 1861
Alfred Page Commissary Sergeant September 12, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P.V., July 24, 1865
Cyrus Brown Sergeant September 18, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
A. W. Cochrane Sergeant September 12, 1861 3 Discharged September 12, 1864, expiration of term
Wm. Fingfrack Sergeant September 12, 1861 3 Discharged September 12, 1864, expiration of term
A. Misenbaugh Sergeant September 18, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Nelson L. Oaks Sergeant September 13, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Edwin E. Slade Sergeant September 6, 1861 3 Died November 10, 1862; buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, D. C.
Charles W. Smead Sergeant September 6, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Henry P. Stryker Sergeant September 18, 1861 3 Wounded near Richmond, Va., May 12, 1864; transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Thomas Strine Sergeant August 29, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
George T. Wolf Sergeant September 6, 1861 3 Discharged September 6, 1864, expiration of term
Frederick Groff Corporal September 6, 1861 3 Discharged September 6, 1864, expiration of term
Franklin Howard Corporal September 18, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Wm. P. Jameson Corporal August 27, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, March 4, 1862
Matthias Kirk Corporal September 18, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Boyd C. Longan Corporal September 18, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Levi R. Morris Corporal September 6, 1861 3 Discharged September 6, 1864, expiration of term
George W. Pierce Corporal August 29, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, April 3, 1862
Woodrow Spears Corporal August 27, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Elam W. Wise Corporal August 29, 1861 3 Killed at Farmville, Va., April 7, 1865; Vet
Andrew G. Wolf Corporal September 6, 1861 3 Died at Alexandria, Va., June 30, of wounds received in action, June 24, 1864; Vet
David Werline Corporal February 29, 1864 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Frederick Crafts Bugler February 22, 1865 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
David Rishel Bugler February 3, 1865 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Wm. J. Williams Blacksmith August 29, 1861 3 Died, date unknown; Vet
Eli S. Kirst Bugler February 18, 1864 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Homer Peak Farrier September 16, 1861 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
P. Loudenslager Saddler August 1, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
James T. Powers Saddler August 27, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet

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8th Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company G (Enlisted Men)
Rank Name City/Town Enlistment Date
Private [[]] ?, PA ?
Ashton, Joseph K. Private September 18, 1861 3 Transferred to company C, date unknown
Austin, John II Private August 13, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Allison, Jesse Private August 31, 1864 1 Transferred to company I, November, 1864
Bird, Samuel Private September 3, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Bennett, Daniel Private September 6, 1861 3 Captured; died at Richmond, Va., May 22, 1864
Bradford, Theoph's. Private September 9, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Burkhart, Jacob Private September 18, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Butler, Albert Private September 18, 1861 3 Died at Alexandria,Va., December 10, 1862; grave, 587
Berger, John A. Private August 17, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Blair, James C. Private ? Transferred to company I, November, 1864
Briggs, Joseph Private October 29, 1864 1 Transferred to company I, November, 1864
Blake, Frank Private September 6, 1861 1 Not accounted for
Brewer, Andrew A. Private February 6, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Buck, John A. Private February 13, 1865 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Casebur, John B. Private September 3, 1861 3 Died at Philadelphia, Pa., July 11, 1862
Connell, John B. Private September 6, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Campbell, James C. Private September 12, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate,September, 1862
Collins, Amos I. Private September 16, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, May 8, 1862
Clary, Nicholas Private September 18, 1861 3 Died, date unknown
Calvert, Edwin Private September 18, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Craft, Walter Private September 18, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Clark, John P. Private February 13, 1865 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Childs, Oscar M. Private September 2, 1861 1 Transferred to Company I, date unknown
Corle, Alvin S. Private February 17, 1865 1 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Coleman, David Private February 4, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Covert, Zachary D. Private February 23, 1864 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Clark, P. H. Private February 17, 1864 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Campbell, Alfred Private February 16, 1864 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Danig, Adam Private September 6, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, March, 1863
Duell, Albert J. Private September 5, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Dill, Samuel Private September 6, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Duitch, James Private February 27, 1864 3 Died April 24, of wounds received, April 5, 1865
Dallas, John Private May 12, 1864 3 Captured; died at Salisbury, N. C., November 10, 1864
Dribeblis, Dallas Private February 21, 1865 1 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Deter, John Private February 4, 1865 1 Transferred to Company B, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Deter, George Private February 4, 1865 1 Transferred to Company B, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Dunn, John H. Private October 27, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Dildine, Amos W. Private February 1, 1865 1 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Dewitt, Stephen Private February 17, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Dickensheets, S. Private February 9, 1865 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
English, Eli Private September 12, 1861 3 Discharged September 12, 1864, expiration of term
Esman, James Private February 21, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Emhoff, Robert Private February 24, 1864 3 Transferred to Company 1M, 161st Regiment P. V, July 24, 1865
Fry, George A. Private August 29, 1861 3 Discharged August 29, 1864, expiration of term
Felbringer, Lewis Private September 16, 1861 3 Killed at Deep Bottom, Va., August 19, 1864; Vet
Foreman, James J. Private September 6, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Flynn, John Private March 16, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 23, 1865
Fuller, James Private February 17, 1865 1 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Forsythe, James P. Private February 10, 1865 1 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Flick, Daniel E. Private February 11, 1865 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Flick, Philip H. Private February 1, 1865 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Gibson, George Private September 6, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Gilmore, James Private September 12, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Gramlich, Matthias Private August 21, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Grindle, William L. Private September 16, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Goldy, James H. Private February 24, 1865 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Gillespie, Wellw'd. Private March 9, 1864 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Heim, Henry Private August 29, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Holmes, George D. Private September 3, 1861 3 Discharged September 3, 1864, expiration of term
Harnier, Fred'k. Private September 3, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Harris, Isaac Private September 6, 1861 3 Died, date unknown
Hoffman, Jacob Private September 6, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Hackett, James Private September 12, 1861 3 Killed at Philadelphia, February 6. 1864; Vet
Hackett, William Private September 18, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, February, 1864
Hoffman John T. Private September 12, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Humperly, Wm. B. Private August 1, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Hurlburgh, Geo. H. Private September 17, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, July 27, 1865
Hawley, John Private September 4, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Hartunan, Henry H. Private February 22, 1864 1 Killed at Jarrett's Station, Va., December 7, 1864
Harrington, James Private September 9, 1864 1 Transferred to Company I, date unknown
Hurlbut, Geo. K. Private February 17, 1865 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Hamilton, Wm. D. Private February 23, 1864 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Hamilton, Chas. W. Private February 23, 1864 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Hartman, Henry F. Private February 22, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Hill, Frederick Private February 1, 1865 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Jones, William E. Private August 27, 1861 3 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, date unknown
Jackson, George T. Private September 2, 1864 1 Transferred to Company I, date unknown
Jodan, Flavel Private February 21, 1865 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Kelly, Patrick Private September 7, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Kelly, James W. Private February 20, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 7, 1865
Kelly, James W. Private February 17, 1864 3 Died August 13, 1864; buried in National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
Long, George Private February 23, 1864 3 Transferred to Company MI, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Lehmrian, Robert Private February 23, 1864 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Lowe, Matthias Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Lake, Alonzo Private August 27, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Lewis, John E. Private August 29, 1861 3 Died October 21, 1862; buried in Cypress Hill Cemetery, L. I.
Lowry, Albert W. Private September 18, 1861 3 Discharged September 18, 1864, expiration of term
Levan, John Private February 22, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Ledlynl, Charles Private August 29, 1864 1 Transferred to company I, date unknown
Layman, David Private August 24, 1864 1 Transferred to company I, date unknown
Langdon, Charles Private February 7, 1865 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Miller, Henry Private September 6, 1861 3 Captured, died at Andersonville, Georgia, June 13, 1864; grave, 1,907
Mohn, Thomas Private September13, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Mailhorn, Charles Private September 6, 1861 1 Discharged by General Order, June 19, 1865
March, Thomas Private February 20, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 15, 1865
Monroe, James Private February 17, 1864 3 Died March 16, 1865
Mixel, Jerome Private September 21, 1861 3 Discharged September 21, 1864, expiration of term
Mayhue, Charles Private August 11, 1864 1 Transferred to company I, date unknown
Miller, Andrew Private February 23, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Meitzler, Lewis Private February 22, 1865 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
M'Fadden, Theo. L. Private September 12, 1861 3 Not accounted for; Vet
M'Intosh, George Private September 12, 1861 3 Not accounted for; Vet
M'Kinzie, William Private February 20, 1864 1 Killed at Jarrett's Station, Va., December 7, 1864
Norton, Alva Private February 18, 1865 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Overbeck, George Private September 9, 1861 3 Killed in action, October, 1862
O'Brien, David Private September 12, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Odgers, David Private February 8, 1864 3 Died, date unknown
Oberheizer, David K. Private February 22, 1865 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Prettyleaf, Henry Private February 22, 1865 1 Killed at Trevilian Station, Va., June 11. 1864; burial record, died at Culpepper C. H., July 11, 1864; buried in National Cemetery, block 1, section A, row 12, grave, 390; Vet
Pierce, Charles W. Private August 29, 1861 3 Died February 10, 1864; buried in Harmony Burial Grounds, D. C.
Page, George Private September 3, 1861 3 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, date unknown
Page, John Private September 12, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Preston, Zenas Private February 20, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 21, 1865
Piatt, Joseph G. Private February 22, 1864 3 Transferred to company I, November, 1864
Phillips, Henry G. Private February 11, 1865 1 Died April 6, of wounds received April 1, 1865; buried in Cavalry Corps Cemetery, Va.
Quinn, Daniel Private September 9, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate,March, 1863
Quigg, David H. Private February 21, 1865 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Reese, Commod're P. Private August 27, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
Randall, Luther W. Private August 29, 1861 3 Captured; died at Salisbury, North Carolina, January 18, 1865; Vet
Rotherick, Thos. N. Private September 3, 1861 3 Discharged; on Surgeon's certificate, date unknown
Randall, Luther W. Private August 29, 1861 3 Captured; died at Salisbury, North Carolina, January 18, 1865; Vet
Ryan, Franklin J. Private September 6, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Ream, George Private September 16, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Riley, Clayton Private August 1, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Rissell, Jonlathan Private September 9, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Rank, Alfred Private September 9, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Rainsburger, H. Private February 9, 1864 3 Captured; died at Salisbury, N. C., October 28, 1864
Rainsburger, Wm. Private February 26, 1864 3 Captured; died at Andersonville, Ga., date unknown
Rissell, Erastus B. Private August 17, 1864 1 Transferred to company I, November, 1864
Roseman, Peter Private August 17, 1864 1 Transferred to company I, November, 1864
Rathmell, Edward Private ? Transferred to company I, November, 1864
Rolls, Buress Private March 19, 1864 3 Transferred to company I, November, 1864
Reed, John B. Private February 22, 1865 1 Transferred to company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Spencer, Peter B. Private August 27, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Swartz, Samuel Private August 29, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, March 5, 1862
Stetzel, Jacob, Jr. Private September 18, 1861 3 Died, date unknown; Vet
Sullivan, Michael Private September 18, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Swinds, Conrad Private September 18, 1861 3 Discharged September 18, 1864, expiration of term
Shull, John D. Private August 3, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Shuck, Thomas L. Private September 9, 1861 3 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Smith, Jacob F. Private February 17, 1864 3 Died at Philadelphia, Pa., July 31, of wounds received, June 24, 1864
Smith, Charles R. Private March 4, 1864 3 Killed at Trevilian Station, Va., June 11, 1864; buried in National Cemetery, Culpepper C. House, Va., block 1, section A, row 12, grave, 417
Stollps, Jacob Private September 3, 1864 1 Transferred to company I, November, 1864
Saunders, James W. Private September 4, 1864 1 Transferred to company I, November, 1864
Sides, Adam Private March 8, 1864 3 Transferred to company I, November, 1864
Shuman, Joseph S. Private February 14, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Sauseman, John Private February 17, 1865 1 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Smith, George W. Private February 17, 1865 1 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Shafer, Isaac, T. Private February 17, 1865 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Solinger, A. J. Private February 21, 1865 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Stine. Martin L. Private February 22, 1864 5 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Sholman, Benjamin Private June 1, 1864 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Turner, Duelia A. Private August 29, 1861 3 Discharged August 29, 1864, expiration of term
Tomlinson, F. S. Private September 3, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Thompson, Isaac Private September 16, 1861 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Tanner, Henry Private February 13, 1865 1 Discharged by General Order, July 15, 1865
Tanner, Benj. F. Private February 19, 1864 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Unger, Frederick Private September 18, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, March 15, 1862
Vanover, Chas. W. Private February 26, 1864 3 Transferred to company I, November, 1864
Vanhorn, William Private August 29, 1861 3 Discharged August 29, 1864, expiration of term
Vanhorn, Harmon Private February 29, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, May 15, 1865
Vanhorn, Henry, Jr. Private February 16, 1864 3 Transferred to company I, November, 1864
Wilkinson, Chris'r. Private August 29, 1861 3 Discharged August 29, 1864, expiration of term
Wright, James Private September 3, 1861 3 Discharged August 29, 1864, expiration of term
Wolf, Michael B. Private September 6, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, August, 1862
Wilson, James Private February 7, 1865 1 Discharged by General Order, July 8, 1865
Willets, William B. Private September 9, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I,November 1864
Whipple, Henry Private October 21, 1864 3 Transferred to company I, November, 1864
Weitzel, Andrew Private May 4, 1864 3 Transferred to company I, November, 1864
Waterson, Henry G. Private February 9, 1865 1 Transferred to Company F, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Walizer, Jeremiah Private February 1, 1865 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Walizer, Henry W. Private February 1, 1865 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Walizer, Aaron W. Private February 1, 1865 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Youngman, George Private September 6, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865


Company H


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8th Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company H (Officers)
Rank Name City/Town Commission From
Captain [[]] ?, PA ?
Charles G. Smyth Captain September 18, 1861 3 Resigned July 6, 1862
Sam'n L. Griffin Captain August 1, 1861 3 Promoted from 1st Lt. Company I, July 7, 1862; resigned April 8, 1863
Thomas A. Davis Captain August 24, 1861 3 Promoted from 1st Sergeant to 2d Lt., August 9, 1864; to 1st Lt., January 16, 1865; to brevet Captain, March 13, 1865; to Captain, May 31, 1865; transferred to Company L, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
William J. Latta 1st Lt. September 11, 1861 3 Transferred to company C, September, 1861
Nich. W. Kneass 1st Lt. September 18, 1861 3 Promoted to Adjutant, February 12, 1862
John E. Kane, Jr. 1st Lt. August 1, 1861 3 Promoted from 2d Lt. Company C, August 31, 1863; discharged September 28, 1864, expiration of term
William A. Daily 1st Lt. August 19, 1861 3 Promoted from 2d Lt. Company M, date unknown; to Captain, April 1, 1863; not mustered; capt'd at Sulphur Spr's, Va., October 12, 1863; discharged January 23, 1865; expiration of term
James M'Nichol 1st Lt. August 24, 1861 3 Promoted from Quarter Master Sergeant, December 20, 1864; transferred to Company L, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Henry Gallen 2d Lt. September 18, 1861 3 Promoted to 1st Lt. Company A, March 19, 1862
John L. Dougherty 2d Lt. August 21, 1861 3 Promoted from private Company E, to 2d Lt., June 23, 1862; resigned October 2, 1862
Geo. K. Stephens 2d Lt. August 31, 1861 3 Promoted from Sergeant to 2d Lt., December 20, 1864; transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Reese R. Dutton 1st Sergeant August 27, 1861 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 65; Vet
Pierce C. DeSanque Quarter Master Sergeant September 16, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, March 24, 1863
Benjamin Gault Quarter Master Sergeant September 16, 1861 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
George Hinkson Sergeant September 3, 1861 3 Prisoner from October 12, 1863, to April 28, 1865; discharged June 8, 1865
David Wolf Quarter Master Sergeant September 6, 1861 3 Prisoner from October 12, 1863, to November 20, 1864; discharged February 14, 1865
William Moffitt Quarter Master Sergeant September 3, 1861 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Benjamin Gault Quarter Master Sergeant September 16, 1861 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
James F. Hartley Quarter Master Sergeant September 10, 1861 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
William Hunter Quarter Master Sergeant August 1, 1861 3 Captured October 12, 1863; discharged February 14, 1865
Daniel Slawter Corporal August 19, 1861 3 Prisoner from October 12, 1863 to February 26, 1865; discharged April 25, 1865
Isaac Bantling Corporal September 3, 1861 3 Captured; died at Andersonville, Georgia, May 9, 1864, grave, 974
Wm. T. Hallowell Corporal August 31, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, October 6, 1862
Austin Peet Corporal August 24, 1861 3 Died, date unknown
John Shoemaker Corporal August 27, 1861 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Francis Blee Bugler August 29, 1861 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
James Lodge Blacksmith September 27, 1861 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
George Wolf Farrier August 24, 1861 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Jacob Stahl Saddler August 14, 1861 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet

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8th Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company H (Enlisted Men)
Rank Name City/Town Enlistment Date
Private [[]] ?, PA ?
Bunn, Robert Private August 24, 1861 3 Transferred to Company L, 16lst Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Biedell, M. Bullock Private September 9, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, July 25, 1862
Barnard, John Private February 5, 1864 3 Discharged, by General Order, June 17, 1865
Bassett, Daniel S. Private February 23, 1865 1 Killed at Dinwiddie C. H., Va., March 31, 1835
Bond, George Private March 23, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Crap, Robert M. Private August 31, 1861 3 Discharged September 3, 1864, expiration of term
Cox, Lewis H. Private September 13, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Carter, William Private March 15, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, May 15, 1865
Cook, George H. Private February 29, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 27, 1865
Corge, Thomas Private February 28, 1864 3 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps; discharged September 4, 1865
Clark, Wesley Private September 27, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Du Basq, John Private August 24, 1861 3 Discharged September 5, 1864, expiration of term
Davis, William S. Private August 24, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, May, 1862
Davis, Isaac Private September 6, 1861 3 Captured; died at Andersonvilie, Georgia, June 1, 1864, grave, 1,545
Dalton, James J. Private September 18, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Dalton, James G. Private September 18, 1861 3 Captured October 12, 1863; died at Andersonville, Ga., July 23, 1854, grave, 3,741
Dutton, Smith Private September 2, 1861 3 Discharged September 27, 1864, expiration of term
Dunn, Patrick Private September 27, 1861 3 Discharged September 27, 1864, expiration of term
Ellis, William Private September 18, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Ellis, Alexander Private September 18, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Ennis, James Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Ennis, William Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Fox, Michael Private August 24, 1861 3 Captured; died at Andersonville, Georgia, October, 1864, grave, 11.367
Founds, George J.r Private September 5, 1861 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Founds, George J.r Private September 5, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Fox, Philip Private September 5, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Franklin, Joseph B. Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Foulke, John Private August 27, 1861 3 Died at Washington, March 10, 1862, buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, D. C.
Galloway, John Private August 27, 1861 3 Promoted to Reg. Corn. Sergeant, January 1, 1865; Vet
Glasco, Matthew Private August 27, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, May 9, 1862
Gorman, Thos. M. Private August 31, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, May 9, 1862
Garrett, Levi Private September 5, 1861 3 Discharged September 3, 1864, expiration of term
Gault, John Private September 16, 1861 3 Died at Fortress Monroe, Va., May 12, 1862
Green, James, lst Private September 18, 1861 3 Discharged September 18, 1864, expiration of term
Green, James, 2d Private September 18, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Gallen, Henry Private January 4, 1864 3 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps; discharged August 26, 1865
Gallagher, John J. Private September 30, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Goldstine, Charles Private February 6, 1864 3 Deserted December, 1864
Horning, Gottlieb Private August 24, 1861 3 Discharged September 3, 1864, expiration of term
Hopper, Samuel Private August 27, 1861 3 Prisoner from October 12, 1863, to April 29, 1865; discharged by General Order, June 8, 1865
Henry, Samuel Private August 29, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Higgins, Joseph Private August 31, 1861 3 Captured; died at Salisbury, North Carolina, December 18, 1864; Vet
Holmes, George T. Private February 23, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 21, 1865
Hugg, Andrew Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Haggerty, James Private August 19, 1861 3 Deserted May 9, 1864; Vet
Hartley, John Private February 23, 1865 1 Transferred to Company L, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Jones, Benjamin Private September 6, 1861 3 Deserted in 1861
Johnston, Robert Private September 27, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, December 31, 1862
Kepler, Theodore Private August 29, 1861 3 Discharged, date unknown
Kehoe, Moses Private August 31, 1861 3 Captured; died at Andersonville, Ga., June 22, 1864, grave 2,335
Kitts, John L. Private September 5, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Kitts, John L. Private September 7, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 16, 1865
King, Peter Private March 5, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Leach, John W. Private August 24, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Lapes, Charles Private August, 1864 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, June 22, 1862
Marks, Lawrence Private August 24, 1861 3 Transferred to Company C, date unknown; Vet
Moore, Wm. T. I. Private August 24, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Mulligan, Henry Private August 3, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Miller, James Private August 3, 1861 3 Discharged September 3, 1864, expiration of term
Meek, Lawrence A. Private August 31, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, May 9, 1862
Martin, Andrew Private September 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Marston, Richard Private February 24, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 14, 1865
M'Cartney, James Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to company C, date unknown
M'Cormrick, John Private August 31, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, June 6, 1862
McDermott, John Private September 5, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Cordor, James Private September 18, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Cord, George Private September 18, 1861, 3 Not accounted for
M'Mahon, Michael Private September 7, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 16, 1865
Nelson, Thomas Private August 24, 1861 3 Captured October 12, 1863; discharged June 21, 1865
Nelson, John Private August 13, 1861 1 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
O'Donnell, Michael Private August 29, 1861 3 Discharged February 23, 1865, for wounds received in action, August 23, 1864; Vet
O'Neil, Thomas Private September 5, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, November 26, 18??
Pierce, Henry J. Private September 3, 1861 3 Died at Rockville, Md., September, 1862
Patterson, Alex'r. Private September 9, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Polock, Andrew Private August 19, 1861 3 Captured, date unknown; discharged by General Order, June 10, 1865
Penrose, Robert Private November 10, 1864 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Rockon, Oliver Private August 24, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, January 15, 1863
Rapp, Joseph C. Private August 24, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Rea, Francis Private August 27, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Ramsey, George V. Private September 3, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, November 19, 1862
Stanmuire, Simon Private August 24, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, January 15, 1864
Sanders, Alex'r T. Private August 29, 1861 3 Capt'd; died at Annapolis, Md., May 1, 1865; Vet
Smith, John H. Private September 3, 1861 3 Discharged November 29, 1864, expiration of term
Steward, Samuel Private September 5, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Sprigmnan, H. A. M. Private September 9, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Schmidt, Charles Private September 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Sackrand, Christ'n Private September 7, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 16, 1865
Sander, Henry Private August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Stevison, Thomas Private March 25, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Taylor, James Private August 24, 1861 3 Died August 14, 1863; buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, Md.
Thomas, Joseph Private August 29, 1861 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Turner, John Private August 29, 1861 3 Dischargeed September 3, 1864, expiration of term
Tomlinson, S. F. Private September 5, 1861 3 Prisoner from October 12, 1863, to April 28, 1865; discharged June 5, 1865
Tomlinson, Geo. H. Private September 5, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, July 28, 1862
Taylor, Joseph H. Private September 5, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Wiesman, George Private August 24, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, March 15, 1863
Woodrow, Isaac Private September 3, 1861 3 Discharged September 9, 1864, expiration of term
Walter, Lewis Private September 18, 1861 3 Discharged September 18, 1864, expiration of term
Walter, Lewis P. Private September 18, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Williamson, Chas. Private August 19, 1861 3 Discharged February 2, 1865
Ward, John H. Private August 19, 1861 3 Prisoner from October 12, 1863, to November 20, 1864; discharged March 6, 1865


Company I


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8th Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company I (Officers)
Rank Name City/Town Commission From
Captain [[]] ?, PA ?
Reuben N. Cooper Captain August 1, 1861 3 Resigned July 21, 1862
William J. Latta 1st Lt. September 11, 1861 3 Promoted to 1st Lt. Company C, July 21, 1862; died at Washington, D. C., October 5, 1862
Nich. W. Kneass 1st Lt. September 18, 1861 3 Promoted from Adjutant, October 15, 1862; discharged April 9, 1863
Henry C. Williams 1st Lt. October 1, 1861 3 Promoted fro 1st Sergeant Company K to 2d Lt., March 13, 1862; to 1st Lieut., July 15, 1862; to Captain, January 1, 1864; discharged August 7, 1864, expiration of term
Enoch H. Moore 1st Lt. August 30, 1861 3 Promoted from 1st Lieut. Company L, January 12, 1865; to brevet Major, April 9, 1865; transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Samuel L. Griffin 1st Lt. August 1, 1861 3 Promoted to Captain Company H, July 7, 1862
Frank A. Baker 1st Lt. August 19, 1861 3 Promoted to 2d Lt., July 27, 1862; to Adjutant, December 23, 1863 to 1st Lt., May 26, 1864; to Captain Company F, March 4, 1865,
Robert Oldham 2d Lt. August 1, 1861 3 Promoted to 1st Lt. Company B, February 26, 1862
Sal'1 H. Conklin 2d Lt. August 1, 1861 3 Promoted from Sergeant,December 20, 1864; transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Edward A. Morton 1st Sergeant August 1, 1861 3 Promoted to 2d Lt. Company F, August 4, 1862
John S. Brown Commissary Sergeant August 17, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
Benjamin Jeffries Sergeant August 1, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Nelson Craig Sergeant August 30, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Abra' Greenwood Sergeant August 1, 1861 3 Prisoner from August 16, 1864, to February 21, 1865; discharged July 9, 1865; Vet
John George Sergeant August 17, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
John S. Kelly Sergeant September 20, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
John G. Johnston Sergeant August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Henry Griffith Sergeant August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Charles H. Phelps Sergeant August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
John L. Lee Corporal January 28, 1862 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Adam Benner Corporal August 1 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
John M'Clernan Corporal October 10 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
William Lord Corporal September 20, 1861 3 Prisoner from December 3, 1863, to December 21, 1864; discharged March 3, 1865
John Keef Corporal September 17, 1861 3 Prisoner from September 7, 1863, to April 28, 1865; discharged June 17, 1865
John G. Giles Corporal August 1, 1861 3 Promoted to Sergeant Major, date unknown
B. Frank Inman Corporal August 1, 1861 3 Promoted to Reg'l Commissary Sergeant, date unknown; Vet
Thomas Haines Corporal August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Charles E. Bell Corporal August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Benj. F. Reinard Corporal August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
John C. Henr Corporal August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Jacob Lingfelt Corporal August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
J. T. Callahan Corporal August 1, 1861 3 Transferred to Company B, date unknown; Vet
John Merely Corporal August 1, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Henry Connelly Corporal August 17, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
John Hagnel Corporal August 17, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
Henry Heilm Corporal August 17, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
James Kerr Black'h August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Richard Robin Saddler August 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet

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8th Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company I (Enlisted Men)
Rank Name City/Town Enlistment Date
Private [[]] ?, PA ?
Allison, Jesse Private August 31, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 2, 1865
Burns, Thomas Private September 23, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Brown, William Private October 5, 1861 3 Captured July 16, 1864; discharged May 5, 1865
Blair, James C. Private ? Not accounted for
Briggs, Joseph Private October 29, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, July 23, 1865
Buchanan, Jas. C. Private August 1, 1861 3 Died October 7, 1862; buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, D. C.
Bartley, Hugh Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Bonnell, Michael Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Bogar, William Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Brockiley, Bernard Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Biggs, Lewis Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Boon, Edward Private August 16, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Borders, John Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Buckley, Patrick Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Branagan, John Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Burk, Thomas Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Bradford, William Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Bennett, Wash'n. Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Bennett, William Private February 10, 1865 3 Discharged by General Order, July 1, 1865
Berklebeck, Wm. Private August 17, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864
Brothers, John F. Private February 15, 1865 1 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Baker, John C. Private February 23, 1865 1 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Crotts, John Private September 9, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Childs, Oscar M. Private September 2, 1864 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Connelly, Arthur Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Carpenter, John J. Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Carr, Andrew Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Clark, Edward Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Crager, Samuel J. Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Crotz, John Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Clark, Michael Private February 16, 1865 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Casperson, Edward Private August 17, 1861 1 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
Clifford, Elijah Private February 20, 1865 1 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P V., July 24, 1865
Campbell, Patrick Private February 23, 1865 1 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P V., July 24, 1865
Dannanhower, G. Private September 23, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Devers, Isaiah Private September 29, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P V., July 24, 1865
Deeney, Daniel Private August 3, 1861 1 Not accounted for
Dugan, Robert T. Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Dwyer, James Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Dougherty, Wm. Private January 8, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Eckenbrine, Wm. Private September 4, 1864 1 Captured June 17, 1864; discharged February 15, 1865
Egan, Patrick Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Eddy, Nathan S. Private February 15, 1865 1 Discharged by General Order, June 3, 1865
Fries, Wiilliam Private January 28, 1862 3 Not accounted for
Fisher, Albert Private January 2, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Farrell, Michael Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Farnsworth, W. M. Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Fisher, Lewis Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Freed, Edwaard Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Fisher, Henry Private August 19, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
Fricke, John E. Private August 16, 1861 3 Discharged August 27, 1864, expiration of term
Gustine, Horatio A. Private March 30, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, June 7, 1865
Gilligan, Patrick Private November 2, 1864 1 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Gilchrist, George Private November 2, 1864 1 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Gilchrist, George Private November 16, 1864 3 Prisoner from 7th to 9th April, 1865; discharged by General Order, July 8, 1865
Gilbert, Samuel Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Gleckner, Charles Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Gilmore, John N. Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Holden, Nicholas Private October 10, 1861 3 Captured, date unknown; discharged February 16, 1865; Vet
Haines, John Private August 30, 1864 1 Prisoner from 7th to 9th April, 1865; discharged by General Order, July 8, 1865
Hartley, Joseph B. Private August 1, 1861 3 Died January 11, 1865; buried in Cavalry Corps Cemetery, Va.; Vet
Hainey, Thomas Private March 7, 1863 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Holland, William Private April 16, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Harrington, James Private September 9, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 30, 1865
Harvey, John H. Private November 2, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 8, 1865
Herring, John Private November 2, 1864 1 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Hambley, Richard Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Hillard, Charles Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Hurst, Samuel Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Hardin, John D. Private August 1, 1861 3 Discharged August 5 , 1864, expiration of term
Hoagland, John S. Private February 5, 1862 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 21, 1865
Hickey, William Private February 23, 1865 1 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 21, 1865
Hayes, William Private February 21, 1865 1 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Hoyle, George W. Private January 9, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Impson, Emanuel C. Private March 21, 1864 3 Died at Philadelphia, Pa., March 16, 1865
Johnston, Alexan'r. Private August 30, 1861 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Jackson, George T. Private September 2, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Jones, Lemuel W. Private August 1, 1861 3 Promoted to Sergeant Company B, date unknown
Johnson, Samuel Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Johnson, Charles Private November 11, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Jones, Alston Private October 12, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Kinzer, John Private August 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Keyser, Charles Private November 4, 1864 1 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Kohler, Daniel Private August 1, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Kolb, Adam Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Kearney, Patrick Private August 1, 1861 3 Promoted to Corporal Company C, date unknown
Kane, Thomas Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Kelly, Richard Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Kane, John E., Jr. Private August 1, 1861 3 Promoted to Sergeant Major, date unknown
Knechel, Jacob F. Private February 22, 1865 1 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Kreamler, Charles Private July 21, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Kelly, Richard Private September 17, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Love, George W. Private October 5, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Ledlyn, Charles Private August 29, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 30, 1865
Layman, David Private August 24, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Lee, Samuel Private November 11, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Lane, James Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Liefried, William Private August, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Lutz, George W. Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Lanning, William Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Leadbeter, Henry Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Matthews, Geo. W. Private September 20, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Mayhue, Charles Private August 11, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Maloney, Michael Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Mutchler, Allen Private August 1, 1861 3 Transferred to Company B, date unknown; Vet
Messimer, Newton Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Matthias, Wesley Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Martin, Charles Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Mumbower, D. F. Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Merritt, John Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Miller, William Private February 21, 1865 1 Prisoner from 7th to 9th April, 1865; discharged July 15, 1865
Myers, Dallas Private February 3, 1865 1 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
M'Neal, Thomas B. Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Gurl, Thomas Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Fadden, Malcon Private August 1, 1861 3 Deserted May 31, 1862
M'Fadden, Charles Private July 23, 1861 3 Transferred to Company C, date unknown; Vet
M'Pherson, Abran. Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Laughlin, C. G. Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Call, Charles Private March 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Newman, Joseph Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Nice, Stephen D. Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
O'Riley, Peter Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Pice, Samual Private September 2, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Patterson, Geo. L. Private April 5, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Phillips, Nathaniel Private February 14, 1864 3 Died at Philadelphia, Pa., February 15, 1865
Piatt, Joseph G. Private February 22, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Parks, Charles A. Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Quandrill, William Private August 30, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, September 14, 1862; drafted July 30, 1863, not accounted for
Rogers, William I. Private February 25, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Rissell, Erastus B. Private August 17, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Rathmell, Edward Private ? Died May 9, 1865; buried in National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
Rolls, Buress Private March 19, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Reed, Thomas B. Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Robinson, Wm. D. Private August 1, 1861 3 Promoted to Chief Bugler, date unknown, Vet
Roscman, Peter Private August 17, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Richards, Martin Private November 11, 1864 1 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Reaver, Isaiah Private February 23, 1865 1 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Sampson, Adam Private September 25, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Spence, John Private December 16, 1863 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Smith Abner Private August 27, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Spect, Sanford H. Private October 14, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Snyder, Henry Private August 1, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Stinger, Charles Private October 1, 1862 1 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Snyder, Daniel R. Private March 7, 1864 1 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Sauna, John A. Private October 20, 1864 1 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Stollps, Jacob Private September 3, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 30, 1865
Saunders, Jas. W. Private September 43, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 30, 1865
Sides, Adam Private March 8, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Schriffler, Wm, J. Private August 1, 1861 1 Not accounted for
Smith, John Private August 1, 1861 1 Not accounted for
Shafer, Charles Private August 1, 1861 1 Not accounted for
Scott, William Private August 1, 1861 1 Not accounted for
Simes, James H. Private August 1, 1861 1 Not accounted for
Smith, Josiah Private August 1, 1861 1 Not accounted for
Souder, John Private August 1, 1861 1 Not accounted for
Tipping, Robert Private September 21, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Tooley, Patrick Private February 25, 1864 1 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Taylor, John Private February 2, 1864 1 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Triplet, Sydney Private January 9, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Vanover, Chas. W. Private February 24, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Vanhorn, Henry Jr. Private February 16, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Walford, Job Private August 30, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Williams, George Private October 13 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Whartenby, Wm. Private August 1, 1861 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Willetts, William B. Private September 9, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 30, 1865
Whipple, Henry Private October 21, 1864 1 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Weitzell, Andrew Private May 1, 1864 3 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Wartenby, Edw'd Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Welder, David Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Welsh, Thomas Private August 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Young, Charles W. Private September 9, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Yocum, Theodore Private February 23, 1865 1 Prisoner from 7th to 9th April, 1865; discharged July 8, 1865


Company K


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8th Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company K (Officers)
Rank Name City/Town Commission From
Captain [[]] ?, PA ?
Bennet Fulmer Captain October 1, 1861 3 Discharged February 11, 1862
C. J. Wickersham Captain August 19, 1861 3 Promoted from 1st Lt. Company C, to Captain, March 1, 1862; to Assistant Adjutant General, U. S. Vols, August 26, 1864
Lester D. Phelps Captain September 3, 1861 3 Promoted frotm Commissary Sergeant Company L, to 1st Lt., January 17, 1863; to Captain, May 29, 1865; prisoner from October 12, 1863, to March 1, 1865; transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Thos. B. Whitney 1st Lt. October 3, 1861 3 Resigned March 18, 1862
William C. Cole 1st Lt. July 23, 1861 3 Promoted from 2d Lieut. Company P, March 19, 1862; resigned July 1, 1862
J. Edw'd Carpenter 1st Lt. March 17, 1862 3 Promoted from 2d Lieut. Company D,August 4, 1862; to Captain Company L, December 23, 1863
William H. Bentz 1st Lt. August 29, 1861 3 Promoted from Sergeant to 1st Sergeant, May 1, 1864; to 1st Lt., May 31, 1865; transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1855; Vet
Geo. 0. M'Mullin 2d Lt. October 3, 1861 3 Discharged February 26, 1862
John H. Smith 2d Lt. September 28, 1861 3 Promoted from private Company M, June 21, 1862; discharged December 1, 1862
Lancing B. Fletcher 2d Lt. September 9, 1861 3 Promoted from private, February 6, 1863; discharged March 6, 1865
Edward G. Wright 2d Lt. September 17, 1861 3 Promoted to Corporal, April 14, 1862; to Sergeant, June 6, 1864; to 2d Lt., March 18, 1865; transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Christian Gohl 1st Sergeant September 27, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Henry C. Williams 1st Sergeant October 1, 1861 3 Promoted to 2d Lt. Company I, March 13, 1862
Joseph H. Bell Quarter Master Sergeant September 17, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Chas. T. Hoffman Quarter Master Sergeant September 21, 1861 3 Promoted from Corporal to Commissary Sergeant, June 5, 1863; to Quarter Master Sergeant, October 1, 1864; to Sergeant Major, June 28, 1865; Vet
Mahlon Tonney Commissary Sergeant September 7, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1835; Vet
William F. Crane Sergeant September 20, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Jas. B. Dentworth Sergeant September 27, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
John R. Jacobs Sergeant September 12, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, September 12, 1862
Eldr'ge J. Gowring Sergeant September 2, 1861 3 Prisoner from October 12, 1863, to April 29, 1865 discharged June 5, 1865
John Roser Sergeant September 2, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Henry C. Devall Sergeant September 21, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
George Lissaw Sergeant September 9, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Neli M'Glauchy Corporal September 30, 1861 3 Died at Philadelphia, January 15, 1865; Vet
Richard H. Newell Corporal September 9, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, July 22, 1862
Jos. C. Pepperman Corporal September 27, 1861 3 Died March 14, 1862; buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, D. C.
George L. Walter Corporal September 27, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, January 2, 1863
Erskine Black Corporal September 27, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Eugene Helmnbold Corporal September 17, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
William Betzel Corporal September 21, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
John W. Hawkins Corporal September 3, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
James Hall Corporal September 23, 1861 3 Died at Petersburg, Va., August 18, 1864; Vet
Patrick M'Connell Corporal August 29, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
John Bichner Bugler September 9, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Lausman Beisher Farrier September 30, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
August Gleick Farrier September 29, 1861 3 Prisoner from October 12, 1863, to November, 1864; discharged January 7, 1865

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8th Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company K (Enlisted Men)
Rank Name City/Town Enlistment Date
Private [[]] ?, PA ?
Allen, Thomas Private September 27, 1861 3 Captured October 12, 1863; died at Andersonville, Ga., August 4, 1864; grave, 4,673
Adams, Henry Private September 9, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Adams, David Private August 20, 1864 1 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Bricker, Jonathan Private September 27, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Britner, Lewis Private September 27, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Earto, Daniel Private September 27, 1861 3 Prisoner from July 4, 1863, to May 1, 1864; discharged September 26, 1864, expiration of term
Bassett, Stacy Private October 1, 1861 3 Deserted October 1, 1861
Burton, George W. Private September 9, 1861 3 Discharged September 13, 1864, expiration of term
Bricker, John Private September 2, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Bricker, Henry K. Private February 25, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Bricrer, Fred'k M. Private February 25, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Beach, Orin Private March 22, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Bumgardner, F. C. Private September 5, 1864 1 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 21, 1865
Baker, Daniel R. Private February 16, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Barto, Henry. Private February 15, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Burns, John Private February 2, 1865 1 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Barclay, Thomas Private September 12, 1861 3 Died June 3, 1862, of wounds received in action
Campbell, James Private September 30, 1861 3 Discharged December 21, 1864
Clark, Warren Private September 27, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, January 9, 1863
Collins, John C. Private September 2, 1861 ? Transferred to company K-date unknown
Clark, John H. Private February 27, 1864 ? Wounded March 31, 1865; discharged by General Order, June 7, 1865
Chamberlain, W. E. Private February 27, 1864 3 Wounded April 2, 1865; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Coyle, Peter Private February 18, 1865 3 Transferred to Company K. 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Clark, John Private February 27, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Clark, Martin H. Private September 27, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, November 28, 1862
Davis, Chambers C. Private September 20, 1861 3 Transferred to Reserve Corps, August 28, 1863; Vet
Daniels, John Private September 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Dunn, John Private September 24, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Dockerty, Charles J. Private October 1, 1861 3 Deserted October 1, 1861
Dougherty, Pat. G. Private September 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Douglas, Albert G. Private February 27, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, August 7, 1865
Dougherty, John S. Private September 9, 1861 3 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, September 1, 1863
Evain, Thomas Private September 11, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Farmer, John Private October 1, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, March 7,1862
Foster, Jonathan Private September 24, 1861 3 Died at Warrenton, Va., April 10, 1861;Vet
Fridell, Charles Private September 22, 1863 3 Transferred to cormpany F, date unknown; Vet
Fink, Williams Private August 9, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Fisher, Bernard Private February 29, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, May 16, 1865
Flynn, William J. Private September 13, 1861 3 Deserted August 4, 1864; Vet
Fink, James W. Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Famous, Aug's G. Private February 11, 1865 3 Transferred to Company ?, 161st Regiment P. V., July 2, 1865
Fithian, George C. Private February 13, 1865 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Grifiiths, John Private September 24, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, September 1, 1862
Grier, Albert Private September 22, 1861 1 Not accounted for
Grady, Michael Private September 25, 1861 3 Discharged, date unknown
Glenny, Michael Private September 20, 61 3 Discharged September 30, 1864, expiration of term
Gohl, Frederick Private September 5, 1864 1 Transferred to Company K, 161st reginent P. V., July 24, 1865
Garrison, William Private September 21, 1861 3 Captured; died at Andersonville, Ga., September 10, 1864; grave, 8,311
Goldy, Henry Private October 1, 1861 3 Discharged November 10, 1864, expiration of term
Holtz, George Private September 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Heebner, Fred'k. Private September 23,'6 3 Not accounted for
Haney, James Private September 27, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, September 27, 1862
Hinkle, John Private September 27, 1861 3 Killed at Fair Oaks, Va., June 12, 1862
Huff Edward T. Private September 5, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Hawkins, Wm. H. Private September 3, 1861 3 Discharged May 27, for wounds received April 25, 1865; Vet
Hart, Jacob L. Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Hagerman, Wm. E. Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Handford, Harrison Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Hill, Samuel Private February 18, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Harker, Norman Private September 3, 1861 3 Discharged, date unknown
Jefferson, William Private September 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Johnson, James R. Private September 7, 1861 3 Discharged September 13, 1864, expiration of term
Jacobs, John R. Private September 23, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 25, 1865
Kastin, John Private September 27, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, January 29, 1863
Kruser, Henry Private October 1, 1861 3 Deserted October 1, 1861
Kilpatrick, Francis Private August 29, 1861 3 Discharged September 13, 1864, expiration of term
Kulp, Abraham Private February 27, 1864 3 Discharged by General Order, July 7, 1865
Korn, Peter Private September 9, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
Keller, Peter Private September 21, 1861 3 Died at Frederick, Md., January 11, 1863
Lawrence, Christ'n. Private September 26, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Lobb, Horatio W. Private September 25, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, March 15, 1862
Locke, Thomas H. Private February 15, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Lambertson, B. T. Private February 17, 1865 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Mooney, Amos M. Private September 19, 1861 3 Deserted September 22, 1861
Miller, Samuel Private September 25, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, March 14, 1862
Mottet, Michael F. Private September 27, 1861 3 Deserted September 27, 1861
Morton, H. Joseph Private September 27, 1861 3 Deserted September 27, 1861
Mathews, William Private September 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Minard, John Private September 21, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Marsh, Charles Private February 18, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K. 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Musser, Jefferson Private September 8, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Nally, John Private September 24, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, April 7, 1863
M'Pherson, Charles Private September 27, 1861 3 Prisoner from October 12, 1863, to November, 1864; discharged February 25, 1865
M'Cutchen, Joseph Private September 3, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Intosh, Lewis H. Private September 21, 1861 3 Discharged September 25, 1864, expiration of term
M'Mullin, Lewis Private September 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Laughlin. John Private September 17, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865; Vet
M'Cabe, Luke Private February 2, 1865 1 Transferred to Company L, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Osborn, Abra'm W. Private September 25, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, March 7, 1862
Pipher, George Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Phleger, Abr'm C. Private September 27, 1861 3 Died at Philadelphia, Pa., September 10, of wounds received in action, August 16, 1864; Vet
Penrose, Joseph A. Private September 9, 1861 3 Deserted September 9, 1861
Pentland, Enos Private September 23, 1861 3 Deserted September 23, 1861
Pepperman, Jos. F. Private September 5, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Pepperman, Jno. K. Private February 27, 1864 3 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, February 27, 1865
Quinn, Charles Private August 29, 1861 3 Missing in action May 12, 1864; Vet
Reed, Joseph Private September 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Rhodes, William Private September 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Remfried, Joseph Private October 1, 1861 3 Prisoner from July 4, to September, 1863, and from October 12, 1863, to November, 1864; discharged January 7, 1865
Roberts, John Private September 3, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Rockwell, Rich'd M. Private September 21, 1861 3 Capt'd Oct 12, 1863; discharged by General Order, June 2, 1865
Robertson, Thos A. Private June 28, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Springfield, John Private September 24, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Sine, George Private September 25, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, March 14, 1862
Strong, Henry H. Private September0 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, March 15, 1862
Shedden, Patrick Private October 1, 1861 3 Deserted October 1, 1861
Stubbs, Wm. C. Private September 13, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Smith, James D. Private September 5, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17,1865
Stabley, Robert F. Private September 5, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Skelly, Michael Private September 5, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, June 17, 1865
Sinclair, Wim. B. Private August 31, 1861 3 Discharged September 14, 1864, expiration of term
Stevenson, John Private September 5, 1861 3 Wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 6, 1864; transferred to Reserve Corps, March 28, 1865; Vet
Shoock, Charles Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Shivers, William Private February 6, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Stonecypher, Thos. Private February 17, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Sobers, George Private February 5, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Stevenson, George Private February 13, 1864 3 Died November 18, 1864; buried in Cavalry Corps Cemetery, Va.
Taylor, James Private October 1, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate,August 12, 1862
Thatcher, John Private September 3, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Tipping, Robert Private September 21, 1861 3 Transferred to Company L, date unknown
Thomas, John Private September 9, 1861 3 Discharged-date unknown
Vorhiess, William Private September 22, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Vanfleet, John, P. Private September 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Welsh, Martin Private September 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Wentzel, William Private September 27, 1861 3 Prisoner from October 12, 1863, to April 21, 1865; discharged June 1, 1865
Whalley, William Private September 20, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Winchester, John Private September 3, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Watts, Jonathan W. Private September 25, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Wilson, Alexander Private September 17, 1861 3 Prisoner from May 12, to November, 1864; discharged February 2, 1865
Werntz, William B. Private September 17, 1861 3 Promoted to Surgeon, October 29, 1864; Vet
Williams, James W. Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment, P. V., July 24, 1865
Watts, Samuel C. Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Warner, John Private August 28, 1864 1 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
White, George Private February 17, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Wagner, George Private February 13, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Williams, Sam'l L. Private February 28, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
White, Clement A. Private September 17, 1862 3 Promoted to Sergeant Major, October, 1863
White, David R. Private February 15, 1865 1 Died April 18, of wounds received in action, April 5, 1865
Zang, Nicholas Private February 14, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Zechman, Geo. W. Private February 21, 1865 1 Transferred to Company K, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865


Company L


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8th Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company L (Officers)
Rank Name City/Town Commission From
Captain [[]] ?, PA ?
James Hardy Captain September 24, 1861 3 Resigned February 26, 1862
Samuel Wilson Captain July 23, 1861 3 Promoted from 1st Lieut. Company B, February 26, 1862; to Lieut. Colonel, December 23, 1863
J. Edw'd Carpenter Captain March 17, 1862 3 Promoted from 1st Lieut. Company K, December 23, 1863; to brevet Major, March 13, 1865; discharged October 26, 1864, expiration of term
Thomas Furness 1st Lt. September 24, 1861 3 Discharged March 17, 1862
Samuel L. Moore 1st Lt. August 30, 1861 3 Promoted from Sergeant, January 17, 1863; to Commissary of Subsistence, August 17, 1864
Enoch H. Moore 1st Lt. August 30, 1861 3 Promoted from 1st Sergeant, September 29, 1864; to Captain Company I, January 12, 1865; Vet
Paul L. Goddard 2d Lt. September 24, 1861 3 Promoted to Adjutant-date unknown
Charles E. Fellows 2d Lt. September 4, 1861 3 Promoted from Sergeant Major, March 1, 1862; to 1st Lt. Company A, June 21, 1862
Charles Ladd 2d Lt. 1861 3 Promoted to 2d Lt., July 19, 1862; discharged April 27, 1863
Lester D. Phelps Commissary Sergeant September 3, 1861 3 Promoted to 1st Lt. Company K, January 17, 1863
John S. Kelly Sergeant September 20, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, November, 1864; Vet
Nelson Craig Sergeant August 30, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, November, 1864; Vet
John Keefe Corporal September 17, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, November, 1864
John L. Lee Corporal January 28, 1862 3 Transferred to Company I, November, 1864; Vet
John M'Cleran Corporal October 10, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, November, 1864; Vet

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8th Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company L (Enlisted Men)
Rank Name City/Town Enlistment Date
Private [[]] ?, PA ?
Baker, Edward F. Private September 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Betzel, William Private September 21, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, date unknown; Vet
Bard, James Private September 3, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate. April 7, 1863
Burns, Thomas Private September 23, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, November, 1864; Vet
Claffer, James Private February 21, 1862 3 Transferred to Company I, November, 1864; Vet
Carnirer, John Private September 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Clemens, Charles Private September 23, 1861 3 Promoted to Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant, date unknown; Vet
Carner, Joseph L. Private September 3, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Clay, Henry Private September 21, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Colehn, David W. Private August 30, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Dean, Neal Private September 18, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Danenhower, Got'b. Private September 23, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, November, 1864; Vet
Dyson, Joseph Private September 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Devine, Patrick J. Private September 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Dungan, Victor Private September 13, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, March 7, 1862
Dengler, Henry W. Private September 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Donaiily, John Private September 18, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Devers, Isaiah Private September 29, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, November, 1864; Vet
Donnelly, Philip Private February 18, 1864, 3 Died, date unknown; buried in National Cemetery, Glendale. Va., section C, grave, 144
Ettinger, Nath'l S. Private September 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Eckenbrien, Wm. Private September 4, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, November, 1864
Eccleston, John Private September 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Eccleston, Jas. W. Private September 20, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Evans, Thomas W. Private September 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Fenton, Daniel Private September 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Flintham, John W. Private September 20, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Fogg, William E. Private September 21, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Fink, William Private September 21, 1861 3 Not accounted for; Vet
Flynn, William J. Private September 13, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, date unknown; Vet
Fries, William Private January 28, 1862 3 Transferred to Company I. November, 1864
Gowring, EldrigeT. Private August 3, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, date unknown
Glenny, Michael Private September 20, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, date unknown
Gangal, Frederick Private September 23, 1861 3 Deserted September 25, 1862
Gustine, Horatio A. Private March 30, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, November, 1864
Hikle, Henry Private September 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Hoffman, Chas. T. Private September 21, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, date unknown; Vet
Heebner, Fred'k. Private September 23, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, date unknown
Hawkins, Whi. H. Private September 3, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, date unknown; Vet
Hawkins, John W. Private September 3, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, date unknown; Vet
Harker, Norman Private September 3, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Hawkins, Wesley Private September 12, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Hall, James Private September 23, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, date unknown; Vet
Holden, Nicholas Private October 10, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, November, 1864; Vet
Haines, John Private August 30, 1864 1 Transferred to Company I, November, 1864
Hoffman, John F. Private March 1, 1865 1 Transferred to Company E, 161st Regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Impson, Eman'l C. Private March, 21, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, November, 1864
Johnston, Alex'r. Private August 30, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, November, 1864; Vet
James, William Private September 21, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Kelly, Theodore Private September 3, 61 3 Transferred to Company F-date unknown; Vet
Keller, Peter Private September 21, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, date unknown
Lord, William Private September 20, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, November, 1864
Lutz, Ewood Private September 3, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Logue, Frank Private September 20, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, March 14, 1862
Livengood, Mich' lE. Private September 22. 1861 3 Not accounted for
Moore, David T. Private September 11, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Mathews, Geo. W. Private September 20, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I-date unknown; Vet
Markle, George Private September 20, 1861 3 Transferred to Company D-date unknown
M'Cord, George Private September 18, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Hugh, John Private September 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Kir, William Private September 20, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Nice, James E. Private September 18, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Otto, John A. Private September 20, 1861 3 Died December 7, 1863; buried in National Cemetery, Culpepper C. H., Va., block 1, sec. A, row 1, grave, 24
Patterson George Private September 16, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Pennypacker, H. K. Private September 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Patterson, Geo. Private April 5, 1864 3 Transferred to Company I, November, 1864
Purse, Daniel Private October 19, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Quandrill, William Private August 30, 1861 3 Discharged date unknown-drafted July 30, 1863; transferred to Company I, November, 1864
Quigley, Bernard Private August 30, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Quinn, James Private September 20, 1861 3 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, February 10, 1863
Ramsey, Robert Private September 17, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Snyder, Isaac R. Private September 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Scihmidt, Charles Private September 23, 1861 3 Transferred to Company H-date unknown
Scholes, Samuel Private September 20, 1861 3 Prisoner from June 25, to September 25, 1863; deserted; date unknown
Sampson, Adam Private September 25, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, November, 1864; Vet
Spence, John Private December 16 3 Transferred to Company November, 1864
Smith, Abner Private August 27, 1861 3 Transferred to Company 1, November, 1864; Vet
Spect, Sanford H. Private October 14, 1864 1 Transferred to Company I, November, 1864
Shaven, John Private October 19, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Tipping, Robert Private September 21, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, November, 1864; Vet
Tindsay, John Private September 20, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Thomas. Bailey Private September 12, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Vanleer, Thomas Private September 19, 1861 3 Discharged; date unknown
Wolford, Job Private August 30, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, November, 1864; Vet
Wilkenwiler, Mich. Private August 30, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Whaling, John Private September 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Wailliams, George Private October 10, 1861 3 Transferred to Company I, November, 1834; Vet
Yondes, John Private September 21, 1861 3 Not accounted for


Company M


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8th Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company M (Officers)
Rank Name City/Town Commission From
Captain [[]] ?, PA ?
Andrew Craven Captain October 5, 1861 3 Resigned July 21, 1862
Theodore Burkhart 1st Lt. October 3, 1861 3 Resigned June 13, 1862
John N. Jacobs 1st Lt. October 5, 1861 3 Promoted from 2d Lt., June 14, 1862; resigned July 15, 1862
George L. Bragg 1st Lt. August 21, 1861 3 Promoted from 2d Lt. Company F, July 15, 1862; to Commissary of Subsistence, October 15, 1862
Henry M'Micken 1st Lt. September 16, 1861 3 Promoted from Corporal Company A, December 31, 1863; discharged September 25, 1684; expiration of term
William A. Daily 2d Lt. August 19, 1861 3 Promoted from private Company C, June 14 1862; to 1st Lt. Company H; date unknown
David W. Davis 2d Lt. October 1, 1861 3 Promoted from 1st Sergeant, August 5, 1864; to 1st Lt. Company C, December, ??, 1864; Vet
James Poulton Sergeant September 24, 1861 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864; Vet
Barclay J. Stagner Sergeant September 24, 1861 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864; Vet
Sam'l W. Yeager Sergeant September 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864; Vet
Geo. W. Timbrook Corporal September 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864; Vet
Howard Kell Corporal September 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864; Vet
Jona'n W. Knight Corporal September 24, 1861 3 Discharged September 27, 1864; expiration of term
H. J. Reifsnvder Corporal September 24, 1861 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864; Vet
Franklin B. Rhoads Corporal August 28, 1862 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864
Daniel Heebner Farrier October 4, 1861 3 Transferred to Company G, November, 1864; Vet
John C. Uttz Saddler October 1, 1861 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864; Vet

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8th Pennsylvania Cavalry / Company M (Enlisted Men)
Rank Name City/Town Enlistment Date
Private [[]] ?, PA ?
Black, Jonthan M. Private September 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Black, Jesse L. Private September 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Cuisen. Christ'r B. Private September 21, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Cummings, Robert Private September 2; , 1861 3 Not accounted for
Craven, James Private September 24, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Clark, James Private September 24, 1861 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864; Vet
Calloway, William Private October 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Callender, Clinton Private October 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Cunningham, D. Private February 26, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864
Carriran, James Private February 29, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864
Claffy, James Private September 5, 1864 1 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864
Duckworth, J. P. Private September 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Dollar, John Private September 24, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Dornemann Private September 24, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Dotteser, Samuel Private October 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Dedaker, Henry Private October 4, 1861 3 Transferred to Company F, November, 1864; Vet
Dengler, Henry Private October 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Duckwrth, David Private March 1, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864
Devens, Henry Private May 4, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864
Eisenhart, Simon A. Private September 28, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Ettingham, Mark Private October 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Ettinger, Nathaniel Private September 23, 1861 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1834; Vet
Flack, George M. Private September 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Fetherson, P. L. Private September 19,1861 3 Not accounted for
Farley, Peter Private September 24, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Fisher, Henry Private October 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Gorman, Patrick Private September 24, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Griffith, John Private September 24, 1861 3 Transferred to Company K, date unknown
Groff, William S. Private October 4, 1861 3 Transferred to Company C, November 4, 1861
Gillespie, John Private August 29, 1864 1 Transferred to Company C, November 4, 1864
Gamble, Edward Private February 27, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, November 4, 1864
Hart, James W. Private September 24, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Higgins, Peter Private September 24, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Hovaer, William Private October 2, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Hutchinson, J. E. Private October 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Harpst, Fulton Private October 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Herr, Ferdinand Private August 28, 1862 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864
Horn, George Private February 26, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864
Jackson, Andrew Private September 24, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Johnson, James Private September 24, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Kerr, William Private September 24, 1861 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864; Vet
Keichline, William Private October 2, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Kase, David Private October 4, 1861 3 Captured; died at Andersonville, Ga., April 14, 1864; grave, 546
Keffenriter, Nich's. Private September 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Kee, William Private February 26, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864
Leonardt. Lewis W. Private September 24, 1861 3 Noc accounted for
Livengood, John Private September 24, 1861 3 Died at Frederick, Md., December 18, 1862
Lake, Hira H. Private October 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Ludy, Alfred. Private October 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Lake, Franklin. Private October 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Livengood, Michael. Private October 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Ludy, Urias Private August 28, 1862 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864
Lewis, Samuel Private May 4, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864
Murphy, Timothy Private September 24, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Mover, James C. Private October 1,. 1861 3 Not accounted for
Miller, John Private October 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Mutter, Joseph Private October 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Miller, Henry Private October 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Cann, Andrew. Private October 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for
M'Getigan, Thomas Private May 4, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864
Neeld, David P. Private September 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Nunamaker, Israel Private March 10, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864
Ott. Edward Private February 26, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864
O'Neal, Peter Private February 29, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864
Owen, James Private May 2, 1864 3 Died at Philadelphia, Pa., September 6, 1864
Pennebecker, H.. Private October 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Ryan, Joseph. Private September 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864; Vet
Ryan, Isaac L. Private September 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Ryan, William D.. Private September 19, 1861 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864; Vet
Richards, Thomas Private October 4, 1861 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864
Reidenaur, Peter Private October 4, 1861 3 Discharged December 14, 1864; expiration of term
Reidenaur, J. R. Private October 4, 1861 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864
Reidenaur, George Private October. 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Rhodes. William Private October 4, 1861 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864; Vet
Reidenauer, D. R. Private September 23, 1861 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864
Reidenauer, D. B. Private September 23, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Roberts, Crispin Private March 1, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864
Repass, Milton B. Private September 6, 1864 1 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864
Stale, William H. Private September 24, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Short, John T. Private September 24, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Strayline, Charles Private September 24, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Smith, John H. Private September 28, 1861 3 Promoted to 2d Lt. Company K, June 21, 1862
Schweitzer, Charles Private October 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Shilling, Leonard Private October 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Snovel, Stephen H. Private October 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Shide, William D. Private October 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Stubbs, Charles W. Private October 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Sands, James D. Private August 28, 1862 3 Transferred to Company C. November, 1864
Sailor, Franklin Private August 27, 1862 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864
Smith, George W. Private February 26, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864
Shade, Charles Private August 27, 1862 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864
Townsend, Stephen Private September 19, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Tesomer, John Private September 24, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Vanluvance, J. R. Private Set. 4, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Vardy, George Private October 1, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Watson, Joseph Private September 24, 1861 3 Not accounted for
Walton, Ernor Private October 4, 1861 3 Promoted to 2d Lt. Company C. July 16, 1862
Ward, John Private March 10, 1864 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864
Young, Michael Private October 10, 1861 3 Transferred to Company C, November, 1864; Vet


Unassigned


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8th Pennsylvania Cavalry / Unassigned Recruits (Enlisted Men)
Rank Name City/Town Enlistment Date
Private [[]] ?, PA ?
Berterant, Charles Private January 19, 1865 1 Transferred to Company F, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Burns, George Private January 5, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Brinton, Lewis C. Private February 26, 1864 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Brein, William Private February 22, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Clark, George Private February 16, 1865 1 Not accounted for
Crawford, Thos. I.. Private March 10, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Elliott. Fred'k. B. Private August 25, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, May 23, 1865
Edwards, Benj. Private March 2, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Egner, Conrad Private February 6, 1865 1 Transferred to Co, K, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Foy, Patrick Private October 1, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Fisner, John Private March 7, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Gilmore, James Private October 1, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Gage, Squire L. Private February 22, 1864 3 Not accounted for
George, Henry C. Private February 18, 1864 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Hogan, James Private February 17, 1865 1 Transferred to Company F, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Heishley, Jacob Private April 18, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Hoffman, Frank Private September 8, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Helt, John Private November 4, 1863 3 Not accounted for
James, William Private September 6, 1864 1 Not accounted for
Kelly, Robert E. Private February 22, 1864 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Leon, Frank Private May 9, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Maring, Lewis Private October 27, 1864 1 Discharged by General Order, August 8, 1865
Maze, Robert Private May 23, 1864 3 Not accounted for
M'Allister, John Private February 23, 1865 1 Not accounted for
M'Namara, Patrick Private February 22, 1864 3 Not accounted for
M'Carty, James Private April 2, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Nille, Christian Private February 21, 1865 1 Discharged by General Order. September 25, 1865
Newcomer, Jams. H.?? Private February 20, 1864 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
O'Neill, James Private July 28, 1864 3 Transferred to Company L, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Phillips, Daniel Private February 20, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Page, Isaac Private February 19, 1864 3 Transferred to Company M, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Quinn, Dennis Private February 14, 1865 1 Transferred to Company D, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Ruff, Albert Private February 21, 1865 1 Substitute; not accounted for
Rubican, Allen Private March 16, 1864 3 Substitute; not accounted for
Repass, George W. Private September 3, 1864 1 Substitute; not accounted for
Spade, Harrison Private Spade, Harrison, 1865 1 Transferred to Company L, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Seymore, William?? Private March 29, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Shaffer, Robert Private February 20, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Seid, Simon Private February 13, 1865 1 Transferred to Company M, 161st regiment P. V., July 24, 1865
Taylor, George R. Private May 16, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Thompson, Michael Private January 4, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Urspring, Nicholas Private April 19, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Weaver, Joseph J. Private February 14, 1865 1 Discharged by General Order, May 23, 1865
Walker, John Private February 20, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Williams, Charles Private February 19, 1864 3 Not accounted for
Williams, John Private February 20, 1864 3 Not accounted for


Regiment Statistical Information

  • Regiment lost during service 5 Officers and 55 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 2 Officers and 126 Enlisted men by disease. Total 188.

Legacy

  • The following pertinent personal papers are in the Institute's Manuscript Archive:
    • Davis, Thomas M. - CWMiscColl (Enlisted man and wife's letters, Dec 4, l86l-Mar 9, l862)
    • Dollar, John - HCWRTColl (Enlisted man's diary, Jun28, l862-Sep l8, l864)
    • McCord, George - SpAmWarSurvey-CWColl (Enlisted men'sletters, Feb l0-Oct l4, l862)
    • Messeimer, A. M. - LeighColl Bk 42: 2 (Bugler'sletter, May 2l, l862)
  • Medal of honor recipients
    • JOHN GALLOWAY
      • Commissary Sergeant, 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Entered service at: ------. Birth: Philadelphia, Pa.
      • Citation: At Farmville, Va., 7 April 1865. His regiment being surprised and nearly overwhelmed, he dashed forward under a heavy fire, reached the right of the regiment, where the danger was greatest, rallied the men and prevented a disaster that was imminent.
      • Date of issue: 30 October 1897.
    • JOHN M. VANDERSLICE
      • Private, Company D, 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Entered service at: ------. Birth: Philadelphia, Pa.
      • Citation: At Hatchers Run, Va., 6 February 1865, was the first man to reach the enemy's rifle pits, which were taken in the charge.
      • Date of issue: 1 September 1893.

Notes

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

Sources

  • Bates, Samuel P. History of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-1865. Wilmington, NC: Broadfoot, 1993. (Volume 5) (Pages 111-150)
  • Carpenter, James E. A List of the Battles, Engagements, Actions and Important Skirmishes in Which the Eighth Pennsylvania Cavalry Participated During the War of l86l-l865. Phila: Allen, Lane and Scott, l886. 8 p. (4 photocopied pages). E527.6.8th.C37 and El73Pl8no248pam3.
  • _____. Gregg's Cavalry at Gettysburg. In The Annals of the War Written by Leading Participants North and South. Dayton, OH: Morningside, 1988. pp. 527-35 (5 photocopied pages). E464A6.
  • Collins, John L. "The Charge of the Eighth Pennsylvania Cavalry." [At Chancellorsville] In Battles & Leaders of the CW, Vol. 3. NY: Yoseloff, 1956.pp. 186-88 (3 photocopied pages). E470B346v3.
    • See also by the same author pp. 183-86 (4 photocopied pages) for "When Stonewall Jackson Turned Our Right" & pp.429-33 (5 photocopied pages) for "A Prisoner's March from Gettysburg to Staunton."
  • Dyer, Frederick H. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion. The Dyer Publishing Company (Des Moine, 1908). (Pages 758, 759, 760, 761, 762, 827, 828, 897, 899, 900, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905, 909, 910, 916, 919, 932, 933, 935, 936, 937, 939, 940, 941, 942, 1561-1562)
  • Hodge, G. Woolsey. A Sermon Preached in the Church of the Ascension Philadelphia ...on the Occasion of the Unveiling of a Mural Tablet in Memoryof Major James Edward Carpenter... March 2, l902.... Lancaster, PA: New Era Print Co, 1902? l3 p. (6 photocopied pages). E527.C37H63.
  • Huey, Pennock. A True History of the Charge of the Eighth Pennsylvania Cavalry at Chancellorsville. Phila: Porter & Coates, l883. 76 p. E475.35H86.
  • 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. 855-67 (8 photocopied pages). E475.53P422v2.(Addresses delivered at the dedication of the regimental monument and aphoto of that monument at the Gettysburg National Military Park).
  • _____. 8th Cav. Regt. Ceremonies at Dedication ofMonument of the Eighth Penna. Cavalry Regiment at Gettysburg, September 1, 1890; With Historical Sketch of the Regiment. n.p., 1890.35 p. E527.6.8th.P4.
  • Rummel, George A. III. Gettysburg Cavalrymen: 8th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, Army of the Potomac, Cavalry Corps, 2nd Division, 2nd Brigade. Bridgeport, WV: By the Author, 2000. 24 p. E527.6.8th.R86.
  • Sauers, Richard A. Advance the Colors!: Pennsylvania Civil War Battle Flags. Vol. 2. Hbg, PA:Capitol Preservation Comm, 1991. pp. 309-10 (2 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. 165-67 2 photocopied pages). E527.97P54T39. (Brief history of the unit).
  • Wickersham, Charles I. "Personal Recollections of the Cavalry at Chancellorsville." In War Papers (MOLLUS, Vol. 3)Milwaukee, WI: Burdick & Allen, 1903. pp. 453-62 (6 photo-copied pages).E464M5.1991v48.
  • The Institute's Archive includes images of individuals of this unit.