Purnell Legion Cavalry (U)

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Regimental History and Service Record

Companies "A" and "B" organized at Pikesville September to November, 1861. Company "C" organized at Baltimore, Md., September, 1862. Company "A" attached to Dix's Command, Baltimore, Md., Middle Department, to July, 1862. Lockwood's Brigade, District of the Eastern Shore, 8th Army Corps, Middle Department, to January, 1863. 1st Separate Brigade, 8th Army Corps, to June, 1863. 3rd Separate Brigade, 8th Army Corps, to December, 1863. 1st Separate Brigade, 8th Army Corps, to July, 1865.

SERVICE (Company "A") Duty on the eastern shore of Maryland and in St. Mary's County, Md., until July, 1865. Near Harper's Ferry, W. Va., July 14, 1863. Mustered out July 28, 1865. Company "B" attached to Dix's Command, Baltimore, Md., Middle Department, to July, 1862. Unattached, 8th Army Corps, Maryland and Delaware, to January, 1863. Annapolis, Md., to May, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 5th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to October, 1864.

SERVICE (Company "B") On special service in Maryland and Delaware and at Annapolis, Md., until May, 1864. Dismounted May 28 and joined Purnell Legion Infantry in Army of the Potomac June 7, 1864. Battles about Cold Harbor June 7-12. Before Petersburg June 16-19. Siege of Petersburg June 16-October 26, 1864. Jerusalem Plank Road June 22-23. Mine Explosion, Petersburg, July 30 (Reserve). Weldon Railroad August 18-21. Poplar Springs Church September 29-October 2. Chapel House October 2-5. Peeble's Farm October 7-8. Mustered out October 26, 1864. Veterans and Recruits transferred to 8th Maryland Infantry November 17, 1864.

Company "C" attached to Defenses of Baltimore, Md., 8th Corps, Middle Department, to January, 1863. 1st Separate Brigade, 8th Army Corps, to June, 1863. 3rd Separate Brigade, 8th Army Corps, to July, 1863. District of Delaware, Middle Department, to May, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 5th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to October, 1864.

SERVICE.--At Camp Bradford until February 5, 1863. Moved to Harper's Ferry, W. Va.; thence to Drummendsville, Va., and to Wilmington, Del., and duty there until May, 1864. Dismounted May 28 and Joined Purnell Legion Infantry in Army of the Potomac June 7, 1864. Battles about Cold Harbor June 7-12. Before Petersburg, Va., June 16-19. Siege of Petersburg June 16 to October 26, 1864. Jerusalem Plank Road June 22-23. Mine Explosion, Petersburg, July 30 (Reserve). Weldon Railroad August 18-21. Poplar Springs Church September 29-October 2. Chapel House October 2-5. Peeble's Farm October 7-8. Mustered out October 26, 1864. Veterans and Recruits transferred to 8th Maryland Infantry November 17, 1864.

PURNELL LEGION CAVALRY.

THE Battalion of Cavalry, Purnell Legion, Maryland Volunteers, consisted of three companies. They were recruited for three years.

Companies A and B were organized at Pikesville, Md., in September, October and November, 1861, and Company O at Baltimore, Md., in September, 1862.

The battalion did not perform service as an organization; the companies were detached on special duty.

Company A was sent on duty to the Eastern Shore of Virginia, where it rendered good service; this company also performed duty in St. Mary's County, Md. The company also took part in the Gettysburg campaign and participated in the battle of Gettysburg, Pa., July, 1-3, 1863.

Company A was mustered out of the service of the United States, July 28, 1865.

Company B was assigned to special duty in different parts of Maryland and Delaware, and on special duty at Annapolis, Md.. under the immediate orders of Governor Bradford.

Company B was dismounted and equipped as infantry May 28, 1864, and joined the Army of the Potomac, June 7th, 1864, being attached to the Purnell Legion Infantry. Company B, cavalry (dismounted), participated in the following battles, viz.: Assault on Petersburg, Va., June 18, 1864., siege of Petersburg, Va.. June-October, 1864 ; battle of Weldon Railroad, August 18-21, 1864; battle of Poplar Springs Church, Va., September 30, 1864; battle of Chapel House, Va., October 1-3,1864; battle of Feeble's Farm, Va., October 7-8,1864.

The original members (except veterans) were mustered out of the military service October 26,1864, the veterans and recruits were transferred to Company C, which was subsequently transferred to the Eighth Regiment Infantry, Maryland Volunteers.

Company C was recruited at Baltimore City, September, 1862. The company was stationed at Camp Bradford, Md., until February 5, 1863, when it was sent to Harper's Ferry s Va., thence to Drummondtown, Va., thence to Wilmington, Del., then dismounted and sent to the Army of the Potomac, being temporarily assigned to the Purnell Legion Infantry, and whilst with this infantry regiment, participated in the same battles, already enumerated in the history of Company B (cavalry dismounted).

The veterans and recruits of Company B were transferred to and consolidated with Company C, October 26, 1864, and the consolidated Company C was transferred to the Eighth Regiment Infantry, Maryland Volunteers, November 17, 1864.

The casualties from death in the Purnell Cavalry Battalion were as follows: Killed in battle or died of wounds, seven (7) enlisted men ; died of disease, etc., twenty-four (24) enlisted men, or an aggregate death list of thirty-one (31).

Regimental Roster

Company A


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Purnell Legion Cavalry (U) / Company A (Officers)
Rank Name City/Town Commission From
Captain [[]] ?, MD ?
Robt. E. Duvall Captain. Sept. 15, 1861 Jan. 26, 1865
James Lord Captain. Sept. 15, 1861 July 28, 1865 Promoted 2nd Lieutenant, December 8, 1863; promoted Captain, March 13, 1865.
Gideon G. Herbert 1st Lieut. Sept. 15, 1861 July 28, 1865 Promoted 2nd Lieutenant, February 16, 1865; 1st Lieutenant, May 1, 1865; veteran volunteer.
Jos. W. Strong 1st Lieut. Sept. 1, 1861 April 1, 1865 Promoted 2nd Lieutenant, September 1, 1861; 1st Lieutenant, October 19, 1863; resigned, April 1, 1865.
John Smiley 1st Lieut. Oct. 5, 1861 Aug. 8, 1863 Out of service.
John T. Brown 2nd Lieut. Oct. 13, 1863 July 28, 1865 Entered the service as private; promoted 1st Sergeant; 2nd Lieutenant; veteran volunteer.

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Purnell Legion Cavalry (U) / Company A (Enlisted Men)
Rank Name City/Town Enlistment Date
Almony, Abraham Bugler. Sept. 12, 1861 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
Almony, Anderson Private. Oct. 9, 1861 Died, August 1, 1863.
Almony, James Private. Oct. 9, 1861 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
Andrews, Wm. H. Corporal. Oct. 15, 1861 Oct. 15, 1864
Akins, Wm. T. Private. Sept. 12, 1861 Sept. 12, 1864
Alexander, William J. Private. Aug. 28, 1862 July 28, 1865
Badder, Samuel Private. Oct. 10, 1861 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
Brady, Wm. H. Private. Sept. 12, 1861 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
Bunnell, Amos Private. Feb. 12, 1863 July 28, 1865
Bangs, Rich'd F. Private. Nov. 19, 1861 Nov., 1863 Disability.
Brooks, Wm. H. Private. Oct. 13, 1861 Feb., 1865 Taken prisoner, March, 1864.
Bowles, Peter C. Private. Dec. 30, 1861 Died.
Casho, Joseph A. Sergeant. Nov. 13, 1861 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
Channell, Wm. F. Bugler. Feb. 26, 1864 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
Cantwell, John Private. Nov. 7, 1861 Sept. 18, 1865 Veteran; transferred to V. R. C.
Collett, Eustace Private. May 20, 1864 July 28, 1865
Cately, Horace F. Private. Feb. 18, 1862 Aug. 18, 1862 Disability.
Chenoweth, William H. Private. Dec. 3, 1861 Dec. 3, 1864
Chemmons, Jas. Private. Dec. 19, 1861 Dec. 19, 1864
Conner, Albert Private. Nov. 9, 1861 Nov. 9, 1864
Davis, William Private. Oct. 3, 1864 July 28, 1865
Dahlwemer, John C. Private. April 1, 1864 July 28, 1865
Duncan, William Private. Oct. 9, 1861 Oct. 9, 1864
Dobbin, Francis M. Sergeant. Oct. 16, 1861 Oct. 16, 1864
Duncan, Andrew Sergeant. Sept. 30, 1861 Sept. 30, 1864
Day, Sylvester Sergeant. Oct. 28, 1861 Oct. 28, 1864
Eichhorn, Henry C. Private. Nov. 16, 1861 July, 1863 Disability.
Engles, Chas. A. Private. Feb. 8, 1862 June, 1865 Disability.
Elliott, Robert Corporal. Oct. 9, 1861 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
Foster, Richard Private. Sept. 16, 1864 July 28, 1865
Flinn, Michael Private. Nov. 13, 1861 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
Flinn, John Private. Feb. 8, 1862 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
Ford, Wm. T. Private. Dec. 26, 1863 July 28, 1865
Foy, James C. Sergeant. Dec. 10, 1861 Jan. 1, 1864 Promoted 1st Lieutenant, 2nd U. S. C. Cavalry.
Ford, Benj. M. Private. Oct. 9, 1861 Oct. 9, 1864
Foard, Benjamin Private. Feb. 15, 1862 Feb. 16, 1865 Taken prisoner, March, 1864.
Ford, John T. Private. Aug. 27, 1862 July 28, 1865
Gilroy, William Sergeant. Sept. 12, 1861 Sept. 12, 1864
Gillespie, Wm. H. Corporal. Nov. 25, 1861 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
Gibson, Joshua L. Private. May 25, 1864 July 28, 1865
Gibson, Samuel Private. Oct. 27, 1861 Dec., 1861 Disability.
Hudson, William Sergeant. Oct. 9, 1861 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
Harman, Wm, Private. Oct. 11, 1861 July 28, 1865
Hannon, Wm. Private. Oct. 9, 1861 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
Herline, George Private, Nov. 7, 1861 Mar., 1862 Disability.
Hunter, Chas. A. Private. Nov. 20, 1861 Nov. 20, 1864
Henderson, Charles R. Private. Nov. 24, 1861 Veteran; deserted, April, 1865.
Harward, Charles R. Private. Nov. 20, 1861 Nov. 20, 1864 Taken prisoner, March, 1864.
Hornberg, Martin Private. Nov. 25, 1861 Nov. 25, 1864 Taken prisoner, March, 1864.
Hudson, Jas. C. Private. Nov. 7, 1861 Nov. 7, 1864 Taken prisoner, March, 1864.
Hill, John R. Private. Nov. 7, 1861 Nov. 7, 1864 Taken prisoner, March, 1864.
Hilser, Henry Private. Feb. 18, 1862 Feb. 18, 1865
Herbert, Thos. R. Sergeant. Sept. 13, 1861 Promoted Captain, 2nd U. S. C. Cavalry.
Johns, John W. Sergeant. Oct. 16, 1861 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
Jones, Robert W. Private. Nov. 5, 1864 July 28, 1865
Jordan, Thomas Private. Oct. 13, 1861 Mar., 1863 Disability.
Jones, Alex. P. Corporal. Oct. 27, 1861 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
Johnson, Edward K Private. Aug. 18, 1862 July 28, 1865
Kline, William Private. Feb. 4, 1862 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
Keech, James O. Private. Nov. 7, 1861 Nov. 7, 1864
Kunkel, Henry S. Private. Sept. 13, 1861 Aug., 1863 Disability.
Lacey, Wm. N. Farrier. Oct. 12, 1861 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
Low, Justus Corporal. Oct. 2, 1861 Oct. 2, 1864
Low, Obed Private. Oct. 9, 1861 Oct. 9, 1864
Leslie, Joseph F. Private. Dec. 7, 1861 — — — — Transferred to V. R. C., 1863.
Melvin, John E. Private. Aug. 28, 1862 July 28, 1865
Merryman, Henry S. Sergeant. Sept. 12, 1861 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
McMullen, John Farrier. Oct. 9, 1861 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
Meholland, Chas. Private. May 1, 1864 July 28, 1865
Muhlenbrug, Charles A Private. Oct. 13, 1861 Oct. 13, 1864
Massey, Moses J. Private. Jan. 1, 1862 Jan. 1, 1865
Maholm, Charles Private. Feb. 18, 1862 Oct. 31, 1862 Disability.
Melhorn, Charles Private. Feb. 18, 1862 Dec. 12, 1862
Marriner, Charles E. Private. Sept. 18, 1862 Died, August, 1863.
Morris, William Sergeant. Sept. 12, 1861 Deserted, February, 1863.
Mason, John J. Private. Jan. 1, 1863 Deserted, April, 1863.
McDermott, Constantine Corporal. Sept. 30, 1861 July, 1862 Disability.
Nagle, John B. Corporal. Nov. 1, 1861 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
Naggle, Michael Corporal. Nov. 1, 1861 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
Naggle, Isaac , Private. Feb. 12, 1863 July 28, 1865
Naggle, Dan'l H. Private. Nov. 11, 1861 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
Norris, Jonathan Corporal. Sept. 30. 1861 Sept. 30, 1864
Ozmon, Charles E Corporal. Nov. 20, 1861 Died, March 4, 1864, in Rebel prison, Andersonville, Ga
Parks, Elijah V. Farrier Nov. 1, 1861 Deserted, February, 1863.
Pyle, John Sergeant. Sept. 27, 1861 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
Pyle, Robert J. Corporal. Sept. 27, 1861 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
Price, Samuel B. Private. Nov. 11, 1861 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
Pyle, Isaac S. Private. Sept. 27, 1861 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
Patter son, Wm. J. Private. Oct. 9, 1861 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
Poff , Charles H. Private. July 1, 1862 July 28, 1865
Redd, Wm. L. Private May 25, 1864 July 28, 1865
Russett, Joseph Private. May 20, 1864 July 28, 1865
Russett, Edmond Private. May 20, 1864 July 28, 1865
Richter, Jos. F. Private. Feb. 4, 1862 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
Reed, Jeremiah S. Private. Sept. 12, 1861 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
Robinson, Jno. H. Private. Dec. 3, 1861 Dec. 3, 1864
Randall, Thos. O. Private. Sept. 27, 1861 Oct. 31, 1862 Disability.
Spies, Louis Sergeant. Sept. 27, 1861 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
Steltz, Henry Corporal. Feb. 26, 1864 July 28, 1865
Strobridge, Henry Private. Oct. 3, 1864 July 28, 1865
Swem, Amon Private. Nov. 20, 1861 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
Satcher, John Private. Jan. 1, 1863 July 28, 1865
Steltz, Robert Private. Mar. 24, 1864 July 28, 1865
Stengle, Adam Private. Nov. 19, 1861 Nov. 19, 1864
Sherat, Archibald D. Private. Oct. 15, 1861 Oct. 15, 1864
Shaeffer, John A. Private. Sept. 27, 1861 Sept. 27, 1864
Savage, Geo. T. Private. Sept. 1, 1862 July 28, 1865
Shaefer, Francis Private. Feb. 6, 1862 — — — — Transferred to V. R. C., 1863.
Spence, Asa Private. Nov. 25, 1861 Died, November 10, 1863.
Sylvester, Isaac H. Private. Sept. 1, 1862 Deserted, 1862.
Trout, Daniel T. Private. Oct. 19, 1864 July 28, 1865
Toy, James C. Private. Dec. 10, 1861 Feb. 12, 1866 Transferred to Company H, 2nd U. S. C. Cavalry.
Tracy, Wm. N. Private. Oct. 12, 1861 July 28, 1865
Vandover, Silant Private. Oct. 15, 1864 July 28, 1865
Ward, Henry A. Sergeant. Feb. 6, 1862 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
Wambaugh, Dan'l Private. Sept. 27, 1861 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
Wambaugh, Levi Private. Dec. 10, 1861 July 28, 1865 Veteran.
Weldon, Thomas Private. Dec. 31, 1863 July 28, 1865
Whiteford, Thomas C. Private. Nov. 20, 1861 Nov. 20, 1864
Whittaker, Lewis F. Sergeant. Feb. 5, 1862 Feb. 5, 1865
Williams, Franklin Private. Oct. 9, 1861 Oct. 9, 1864
Way, John T. Private. Oct. 27, 1861 Oct. 27, 1864
Woodrow, Benjamin J. Private. Oct. 12, 1861 Oct. 12, 1864
Williams, Charles T. Private. Sept. 4, 1861 Died, December 2, 1861.
Williamson, Thaddeus S. Private. Feb. 8, 1862 Feb. 8, 1865


Company B


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Purnell Legion Cavalry (U) / Company B (Officers)
Rank Name City/Town Commission From
Captain [[]] ?, MD ?
Thos. H. Watkins Captain. Sept. 20, 1861 Oct. 26, 1864
Henry L, Clayton 1st Lieut. Sept. 27, 1861 Oct. 26, 1864
Chas. W. Palmer 2nd Lieut. Dec. 27, 1861 Mar. 20, 1864 See Roster, Company C.
Joseph S. Whittington 2nd Lieut. Sept. 29, 1862 Oct. 26, 1864

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Purnell Legion Cavalry (U) / Company B (Enlisted Men)
Rank Name City/Town Enlistment Date
Anderson, Jas. F. Private. Nov. 7, 1861 Nov. 23, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Atwell, Wm. R. Private. Nov. 7, 1861 Nov. 23, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Ahl, William H. Private. Aug. 18, 1862 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Alder, Moses Private. Dec. 28, 1861 Dec. 28, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Adams, James S. Private. Aug. 18, 1862 June 2, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Baker, Calvin Q. M. Sergt. Feb. 11, 1862 Feb. 14, 1865 Veteran; transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Bratt, John T. Private. Aug. 18, 1862 May 31, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Barry, Richard A. Private. Nov. 30, 1861 Dec. 2, 1864 Veteran; transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Belt, John R. Private. Mar. 3, 1862 Mar. 2, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Brown, Robert W. Private. Dec. 3, 1861 Dec. 2, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Brown, Rich'd P. Private. Mar. 3, 1862 Mar. 2, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Brikman, John Private. May 10, 1862 May 15, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Bessler, John Private. May 1, 1863 .............. Deserted, April 6, 1864.
Belt, Robert V. Private. Aug. 18, 1862 May 31, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Boulden, Wm. E. Private. Feb. 16, 1864 Oct. 26, 1864 Veteran.
Blansfleld, Benjamin F Private. Feb. 16. 1864 Oct. 26, 1864 Veteran.
Caldwell, Charles Corporal. Aug. 18, 1862 May 31, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Cochran, Henry C Private. Feb. 16, 1864 Veteran; died, November 29, 1864.
Crandell, Wm. Sergeant. Nov. 1, 1862 July 2, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Cadle, John T. Corporal. Nov. 1, 1862 July 2, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Cams, Peter Private. April 5, 1863 — — — — Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Canden, Thos. R. Private. Nov. 9, 1861 _ — — — Veteran; transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Chick, James A. Private. Dec. 3, 1861 Dec. 2, 1864 Veteran; transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Corns, John Private. June 5, 1862 May 31, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Covey, James Private. Nov. 21, 1861 Dec. 5, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Carr, George E. Private. Aug. 30, 1862 May 31, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Clark, Charles A. Private. Sept. 21, 1863 July 2, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Cavender, John D. Private. Aug. 30, 1862 May 31, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Elliott, John Private. Aug. 18, 1862 June 14, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Fowler, Monroe Private. Aug. 18, 1862 May 31, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Foulke, Stephen G. Private. Nov. 18, 1861 Nov. 20, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Gorley, John Sergeant. Aug. 30, 1862 May 31, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Gibson, Geo. W. Private. Aug. 30, 1862 July 18, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Genzel, George Private. July 2, 1862 Aug. 23, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Green, John R. Private. Feb. 16, 1864 Veteran; died, November 29, 1864.
Griffith, John R. Private. Nov. 15, 1861 Nov. 15, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland.Infantry.
Hornberger, Stewart Private. Aug. 17, 1862 June 12, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Hoffman, John Private. June 17, 1863 May 31, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Hinton, William Private. April 27, 1863 Sept. 5, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Hood, William Private. Dec. 2, 1861 Dec. 2, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Herring, Jas H. Private. Aug. 19, 1862 May 31, 1865 Transferred and promoted 1st Lieutenant of Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry, December 23, 1864.
Hammond, John Private. Aug. 18, 1862 May 31, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Hammel, Thos. H. Private. Aug. 18, 1862 April 1, 1863
Hardesty, Elias Private. May 1, 1863 July 2, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Jones, Wm. M. Private. Nov. 9, 1861 Nov. 15, 1864 Veteran; transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
James, Richard J. Private. April 1, 1862 April 1, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Jackson, Terwiller Private. Feb. 16, 1864 Oct. 26, 1864 Veteran; borne on War Department rolls as Tnuviller.
Kunrad, John Private. Feb. 4, 1862 Feb. 4, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Kearney, John Private. Mar. 31, 1864 — — — — Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Mackison, Wm. A. 1st Sergt. Aug. 18, 1862 May 22, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Morgan, Wm. E. Corporal. Mar. 10, 1862 Mar. 10, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Murphy, Owen Private. Feb. 7, 1862 May 31, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Mackison, John T. Private. Aug. 18, 1862 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Myers, Joseph D. Private. Jan. 2, 1862 Jan. 4, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Myers, Henry T. Private. Nov. 16, 1861 Nov. 15, 1864 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Moody, Isaac Private. Feb. 16, 1864 Oct. 26, 1864 Veteran.
Morling, Wm, G. Private. April 2, 1862 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Myers, Otto Private. Aug. 19, 1862 Mar. 14, 1863
Miller, William J. Private. Feb. 28, 1862 Mar. 2, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Melburn, George Private. Aug. 4, 1862 — — — — Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Parkinson, Richard T. Private. Aug. 1, 1863 July 2, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Pryce, George W. Private. Dec. 3, 1861 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Pryce, William H. Private. Feb. 16, 1864 Oct. 26, 1864 Veteran.
Perine, Edward I. Private. May 30, 1862 May 31, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Robinson, George Private. Feb. 12, 1862 Feb. 4, 1865 Veteran; transferred to Company H, 8th MarylandInfantry.
Russell, Alex. Private. Mar. 29, 1862 Mar. 20, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Rice, John Private. July 1, 1863 June 27, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Rhoades, John Private. Feb. 3, 1862 Feb. 3, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Remppell, John F. Private. Feb. 16, 1864 Veteran; killed, August 21, 1864.
Russum, Chas. F. Corporal. Mar. 5, 1862 Mar. 5, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Roach, Henry Private. Aug. 9, 1862 Deserted, August 18, 1862.
Stinchcomb, Edward C. Com. Sergt. Feb. 3, 1862 — — — — Veteran; transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Sliver, William I. Private. Aug. 18, 1862 May 31, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Smith, Samuel Private. Dec. 10, 1861 Dec. 15, 1864 Veteran; transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Saddler, Wm. H. Private. Aug. 30, 1862 May 31, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Sterling, William Private. April 22, 1863 — — — — Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Stallings, Jas. H. Private. Mar. 27, 1864 July 2, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Simpson, John I. Private. April 1, 1862 April 21, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Simpers, Jesse H. Private. Feb. 16, 1864 Oct. 26, 1864 Veteran.
Stewart, Wm. H. Private. Aug. 1, 1863 July 2, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Tennant, John C. Private. Aug. 30, 1862 — — — — Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Tayman, Mortimer Private. Mar. 7, 1864 Deserted, April 6, 1864.
Tennant, Chris. Private. Aug. 24, 1863 April 28, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Turner, Ho dwell H. Private. Feb. 26, 1864 July 2, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Ward, John M. Bugler. Aug. 7, 1863 July 2, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Wampole, John I. Corporal. May 30, 1862 — — — — Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
West, Charles P. Private. Feb. 16, 1864 July 2, 1865 Veteran; transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Ward, Hugh Private. Aug. 24, 1863 — — — — Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Wilkinson, John Private. Aug. 19, 1862 May 31, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Ward, Owen Private. Aug. 11, 1862 May 31, 1865 Transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry; taken prisoner, December 24, 1864.
Whithington, William F. Private. Feb. 16, 1864 Oct. 26, 1864 Veteran ; borne on War Department rolls as Whittington.


Company C


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Purnell Legion Cavalry (U) / Company C (Officers)
Rank Name City/Town Commission From
Captain [[]] ?, MD ?
Theodore Clayton Captain. Sept. 19, 1862 Dec. 17, 1864 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Chas. W. Palmer 1st Lieut. Dec. 27, 1861 Mar. 20, 1864 Entered the service as 2nd Lieutenant, Company B; promoted 1st Lieutenant, September 19, 1862; resigned.
Washington I. Purnell 1st Lieut. Sept. 19, 1862 May 31, 1865 Promoted 1st Lieutenant, March 26, 1864; transferred to Company H, 8th Maryland Infantry, November 17, 1864.
Geo. W. Shealey 1st Lieut. Aug. 13, 1862 May 31, 1865 Entered the service as private, Purnell Cavalry; promoted 1st Lieutenant, January 7, 1864; transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Joseph J. Janney 2nd Lieut. Sept. 8, 1862 Dec. 17, 1864 Entered the service as Sergeant; promoted 2nd Lieutenant, November 8, 1864; transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.

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Purnell Legion Cavalry (U) / Company C (Enlisted Men)
Rank Name City/Town Enlistment Date
Anderson, James Private. Aug. 28, 1862 Deserted, December 1, 1862.
Agillis, William Private. Nov. 10, 1862 Deserted, February 5', 1863.
Appredins, Franz Private. Nov. 11, 1862 Deserted, November 19, 1862.
Allison, John Private. Nov. 15, 1862 Deserted, November 17, 1862.
Armhester, Jerome Private. Mar. 1, 1863 July 2, 1865 Wounded in action, August 18, 1864; transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Bates, John Private. Sept. 13, 1862 — — — — Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Baker, Rufus W. Private. Sept. 18, 1862 Deserted, November 14, 1862.
Bossman, Thos. L. Private. Sept. 18, 1862 — — — — Taken prisoner, August 21, 1862; transferred to 8th Maryland Infantry.
Brumbley, Lemuel Private. Sept. 16, 1862 Taken prisoner, August 21, 1862; transferred to 8th Maryland Infantry.
Blessing, Henry Private. Aug. 22, 1862 Deserted, December 8, 1862.
Bryan, John G. Private. Sept. 9, 1862 May 31, 1865 Transferred to Company I, Sth Maryland Infantry.
Brown, George Private. Sept. 6, 1862 Borne on War Department rolls; reclaimed as a deserter from 2nd Maryland Infantry.
Bond, Nimrod Private. Aug. 27, 1862 May 31, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Buckley, Cornell Private. Aug. 27, 1862 Deserted, November 5, 1862.
Belt, Ebenezer Private. Aug. 30, 1862 May 31, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Belt, Benjamin T. Private. Aug. 30, 1862 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Bolgiano, Gilbert C. Corporal. Sept. 11, 1862 May 18, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Butler, Columbus Corporal. Sept. 10, 1862 May 31, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Bell, John Private. Sept. 23, 1862 Deserted, November 19, 1862.
Beck, John Private. Dec. 3, 1862 Deserted, March 5, 1863.
Brickner, Joseph Private. Nov. U, 1862 Deserted, November 20, 1862.
Baker, Charles Private. Nov. 15, 1862 Deserted, June 22, 1863.
Bolgiano, Edward H. Private. Nov. 15, 1862 July 2, 1865 Wounded in action, August 18, 1864; transferred to Company I, Sth Maryland Infantry.
Barren, William Private. Sept. 22, 1863 Mar. 18, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Bennett, Wm. H. Private. April 19, 1863 — — — — Transferred to Company I, Sth Maryland Infantry.
Craft, Charles Private. Aug. 22, 1862 Deserted, September 8, 1862.
Cathcart, Jas. H. Private. Aug. 16, 1862 Nov. 7, 1865
Chance, Kobert A. Private. Aug. 10, 1862 — — — _ Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Cantwell, Jos. H. Private. Aug. 29, 1862 Killed, July 18, 1864.
Cochran, John Private. Sept. 11, 1862 June 26, 1865 Taken prisoner, August 21, 1864; transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Cromwell, Joshua Private. Sept. 13, 1862 June 12, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Cotrill, Chas. H. Private. Nov. 10, 1862 May 31, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Dutton, Jas. B. Sergeant. Sept. 8, 1862 May 25, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Darling, Geo. A. Q. M. Sergt. Aug. 27. 1862 Dec. 8, 1864 Ordered to Kentucky to accept commission in U. S. C. Troops.
Davis, James Private. Sept. 4, 1862 Deserted, September 16, 1862.
Darren, George Private. Aug. 20, 1862 Deserted, September 17, 1862.
Dennis, Henry C. Private. Sept. 18, 1862 Deserted, November 8, 1862.
Dennis, John Private. Sept. 16, 1862 Deserted, November 8, 1862.
Dennis, Thos. A. Private. Sept. 17, 1862 Deserted, November 8, 1862.
Denny, Edward A. Private. Sept. 12, 1862 Deserted, March 3, 1863.
Driskill, Jas. H. Private. Sept. 16, 1862 Nov. 17, 1864 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Davis, Frederick Private. Sept. 12, 1862 Deserted, October 1, 1862.
Dannelly, Henry E. Private. Aug. 30, 1862 Nov. 17, 1864 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Duval, Louis Private. Sept. 22, 1862 Deserted, October 23, 1862.
Dorsey, Alfred Private. Dec. 4, 1862 Deserted, March 8, 1863.
Dillen, Joseph Private. Dec. 22, 1862 Deserted, August 18, 1863.
Drew, James P. Private. Nov. 10, 1861 Nov. 17, 1864 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Dale, George P. Private. Dec. 29, 1863 Nov. 17, 1864 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Elger, Asa Private. Aug. 28, 1862 Deserted, October 18, 1862.
Echols, Joseph R. Private. Nov. 18, 1862 Deserted, February 10, 1863.
Ellis, Elijah Private. Nov. 10, 1862 Deserted, December 14, 1862.
Ford, Gustavus Private. Sept. 17, 1862 Nov. 17, 1864 Transferred to Company I, Sth Maryland Infantry.
Frost, John Private. Aug. 4, 1862 Deserted, September 14, 1862.
Forrest, Charles Private. Sept. 22, 1862 Deserted, October 23, 1862.
Freeland, James Private. Dec. 4, 1862 Deserted, December 11, 1862.
Ferguson, Jas. K. Private. Oct. 3, 1863 Killed, August 18, 1864.
French, Paul Private. Nov., 11, 1862 Deserted, November 20, 1862.
German, Francis Private. Sept. 11, 1862 Deserted, September 14, 1862.
Gladding, Benj. Private. Aug. 27, 1862 July 8, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Gannin, James E. Private. Sept. 5, 1862 Nov. 17, 1864 Transferred to Company I, Sth Maryland Infantry.
Greenhaugh, Lambert K Private. June 25, 1863 June 9, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Heap, Thomas Private. April 26, 1864 June 15, 1865 Taken prisoner, August 21, 1864; transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Hillyard, Jas. A. Private. June 26, 1863 July 2, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry,
Heckerman, Wm. Private. Nov. 13, 1862 Deserted, November 23, 1862.
Hill, John R. Private. Nov. 10, 1862 Feb. 17, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Hyson, John Private. Nov. 10. 1862 Deserted, November 26, 1862.
Hawes, Samuel J. W. Corporal. Sept. 19, 1862 Mar. 10, 1863
Holtz, Alexander Corporal. Aug. 28, 1862 May 31, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Hitch, Wm. H. H. Private. Sept. 18, 1862 Nov. 17, 1864 Taken prisoner, August 21, 1864; transferred to 8th Maryland Infantry.
Hubbard, John E. Private. April 19, 1864 Jan. 4, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Hastings, Wm. F. Private. Sept. 18, 1862 June 17, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Haines, Geo. W. Private. Sept. 5, 1862 May 31, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Hanahan, John Private. Sept. 12, 1862 Deserted, September 26, 1862.
Hassan, Dennis Private. Sept. 19, 1862 Deserted, October 29, 1862.
Hull, William Private. Oct. 17, 1863 July 2, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Henderson, Sam'L Private. Nov. 10, 1862 Killed, May 25, 1863.
Janney, Jos. J. Sergeant. Sept. 8, 1862 Dec. 17, 1864 See roster, Company C.
Jenkins, Silas Private. Aug. 30, 1862 Deserted, September 13, 1862.
Jones, William Private. Sept. 18, 1862 Died, October 4, 1864.
Johnson, Edward B. Private. Jan. 4, 1864 Nov. 17, 1864 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Kiel, George A. Corporal. Sept. 10, 1862 June 26, 1865 Taken prisoner, August 21, 1864; transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Kaupp, Sylvester Private. Sept. 9, 1862 May 31, 1865 Wounded in action, August 18, 1864; transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Kaupp, Leas Private. Aug. 21, 1862 Deserted, March 1, 1863.
Knowles, Christian F. Private. Nov. 13, 18,62 Killed, August 21, 1864.
Lowry, Ebenezer Private. Aug. 30, 1862 Deserted, September 8, 1862.
Lee, Samuel Private. Sept. 27, 1862 Deserted, December 5, 1862.
Lone, John Private. Sept. 27, 1862 Deserted, October 11, 1862.
Murrick, Lewis M. Sergeant. Aug. 29, 1862 Nov. 17, 1864 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Musson, Jefferson Corporal. Sept. 16, 1862 Deserted, February 12, 1863.
McPhillips, Michael J. Private. Sept. 18, 1862 Deserted, February 11, 1863.
Marriner, John W. Private. Sept. 19, 1862 July 5, 1865 Wounded in action, August 18, 1864; transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Miller, John Private. Sept. 12, 1862 May 31, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Mowbray, Jno. M. Private. Sept. 9, 1862 June 21, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Murphy, Michael Private. Sept. 18, 1862 Deserted, October 18, 1862.
Moore, George Private. Sept. 4, 1862 Deserted. March 5, 1863.
Messick, Jas. W. Private. Sept. 8, 1862 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Maha, Morris Private. Aug. 23, 1862 Deserted, September 14, 1862.
McCarter, Charles H. Private. Dec. 5, 1863 — — — — Taken prisoner, August 21, 1864; transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Martinet, Hector Private. Sept. 22, 1862 Deserted, October 12, 1862.
Mencer, John Private. Sept. 23, 1862 June 14, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Manahan, Geo. W. Private. Dec. 4, 1862 Deserted, February 8, 1863.
Mallory, John Private. Nov. 12, 1862 Borne on War Department rolls as Mallony; deserted, November 21, 1862.
McDaniel, John Private. Nov. 13, 1862 Deserted, February 11, 1863.
McCann, Geo. H. Private. Dec. 5, 1863 July 2, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
McCourt, William Private. Mar. 29, 1864 July 2, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Nolliker, Fred. Private. Sept. 11, 1862 Deserted, September 12, 1862.
Niven, Donald Private. Sept. 19, 1862 Deserted, January 4, 1863.
O'Donnell, Chas. Private. Sept. 4, 1862 Deserted, September 15, 1862.
O'Brien, Wm. Private. Nov. 10, 1862 Deserted, January 4, 1863.
Poston, John F. Com. Sergt. Aug. 27, 1862 Feb. 5, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Paulding, Wm. H. Corporal. Sept. 9, 1862 Deserted, February 9, 1863.
Pouch, Adam Private. Sept. 11, 1862 Deserted, September 15, 1862.
Pary, Ernest Private. Sept. 22, 1862 Deserted, October 12, 1862.
Perry, Samuel Private. Sept. 23, 1862 Nov. 17, 1864 Taken prisoner, August 21, 1864; transferred to 8th Maryland Infantry.
Perry, Frank Private. Nov. 28, 1862 Deserted, March 5, 1863.
Page, James G. Private. Nov. 10, 1862 Deserted, March, 1863.
Robinson, George Private. Sept. 8, 1862 Borne on War Department rolls; reclaimed as a deserter from 2nd Maryland Infantry.
Renaud, Geo. L. Private. April 16, 1864 Nov. 17, 1864 Transferred to Comparty I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Roberts, Alfred T. Corporal. Aug. 30, 1862 May 31, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Ryder, William Corporal. Nov. 10, 1862 April 18, 1864
Somer, John 1st Sergt. Sept. 10, 1862 Deserted, January 10, 1863.
Smith, Henry Private. Nov. 12, 1862 Deserted, February 10, 1863.
Shores, Nehemiah Corporal. Sept. 19, 1862 May 31, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Smith, Hooper Corporal. Aug. 30, 1862 Feb. 10, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Swab, Frederick Corporal. Aug. 25, 1862 Deserted, January 4, 1863.
Straughn, Wm. V. Corporal. Sept. 4, 1862 May 31, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Smith, Frederick Private. Sept. 15, 1862 Nov. 17, 1864 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Shorter, John Private. Aug. 29, 1862 Nov. 17, 1864 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Stephens, Wm. H. Private. Sept. 10, 1862 Killed, August 18, 1864.
Sheridan, John S. Blacksmith. Nov. 9, 1862 Feb. 17, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Schott, Geo. H. Private. Sept. 23, 1862 Borne on War Department rolls as Scholl; killed, June 17, 1S64.
Smith, Thomas Private. Nov. 28, 1862 Deserted, December 6, 1862.
Smith, William Private. Nov. 11, 1862 Deserted, June 22, 1863.
Sprague, Ja$. M. Private. Nov. 10, 1862 June 12, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Smith, Joseph Private. Nov. 10, 1862 Died, August 31, 1864.
Titus, Frank Sergeant. Aug. 27, 1862 May 31, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Trainer, Patrick Private. Aug. 29, 1862 Deserted, October 26, 1862.
Thomas, Christian Private. Sept. 9, 1862 Nov. 17, 1864 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Thomson, Jno. T. Private. Nov. 26, 1863 July 2, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Worley, Harry Private. Nov. 11, 1862 Deserted, November 28, 1862.
Wilson, John M. Sergeant. Aug. 21, 1862 May 8, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Warwick, Thos. Private. Sept. 18, 1862 Nov. 17, 1864 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Wilson, John Private. Sept. 16, 1862 Deserted, October 26, 1862.
Warren, Jos. H. Private. Aug. 29, 1862 Killed, June 28, 1864.
Willie, George Private. Sept. 9, 1862 Nov. 17, 1864 Taken prisoner, August 21, 1862; transferred to 8th Maryland Infantry.
Wagner, George Private. Sept. 18, 1862 Deserted, September 27, 1862.
Willis, Richard Private. Aug. 30, 1862 May 31, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Weckler, Eugene Private. Sept. 6, 1862 July 3, 1865 Transferred to V. R. C.
Walker, John Private. Dec. 2, 1862 Deserted, December 5, 1862.
Wilson, George Private. Nov. 25, 1862 Deserted, December 6, 1862.
Willey, Richard Private. Aug. 30, 1862 Nov. 17, 1864 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Yingling, Wm. H. Private. Dec. 4, 1862 July 31, 1865 Transferred to Company I, 8th Maryland Infantry.
Yenair, Charles Private. Aug. 29, 1862 Absent in confinement.


Regiment Statistical Information

  • Legion lost while in service 7 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 24 Enlisted men by disease. Total 31.

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