Anderson Cavalry Troop
Regimental History and Service Record
Organized at Carlisle, Pa., November 30, 1861, for Headquarters and escort duty with Gen. Anderson in Kentucky. Retained at Headquarters of Gens. Sherman, Buell and Rosecrans, Commanding Army and Dept. of the Ohio and Cumberland, until March, 1863.
SERVICE.--Moved to Louisville, Ky., December 2-7, 1861. Duty there until February, 1862. Moved with Headquarters Army Ohio to Nashville, Tenn., February 24. March to Savannah, Tenn., to reinforce Army Tennessee March-April. Battle of Shiloh April 7. Advance on and siege of Corinth, Miss., April 29-May 30. Pursuit to Booneville May 31-June 12. Buell's Campaign in North Alabama and Middle Tennessee June to August. March to Louisville, Ky., in pursuit of Bragg August 21-September 26. Pursuit of Bragg into Kentucky October 1-22. Springfield October 6.
March to Nashville, Tenn., October 22-November 7, and duty there until December 26. Advance on Murfreesboro December 26-30. Lavergne December 26-27. Wilkinson's Cross Roads December 29. Battle of Stone's River December 30-31, 1862, and January 1-3, 1863. Overall's Creek December 31, 1862. Lavergne January 1, 1863. Lytle's Creek January 5. At Murfreesboro until March, 1863. Mustered out March 24, 1863.
The Anderson Troop, an independent cavalry company, primarily intended for escort and headquarters duty with General Robert Anderson, in command of the Army of the Ohio, but subsequently retained with Generals Sherman, Buell, and Rosecrans who succeeded General Anderson, was recruited at Carlisle Barracks, during the months of October and November, 1861, for the term of three years, under special authority of the Secretary of War. It was organized with the following officers:
William J. Palmer, Captain William Spencer, First Lieutenant Thomas S. Maple, Second Lieutenant and started on the 2d of December for Louisville, Kentucky, arriving on the 7th. For a period of nearly three months, it was thoroughly drilled and disciplined, and the Inspector General reported it as "by far the best company I have yet seen in the department."
On the 24th of February, 1862, it moved with General Buell to Nashville, where it remained a month, and then entered upon an active campaign in the field, proceeding with the Army of the Ohio to the support of General Grant at Pittsburg Landing.
When heavy firing was heard on the morning of the 6th of April, the head of Bueil's column, which had reached Waynesburg, was put in motion, and moved rapidly towards the field. The infantry and artillery took precedence in crossing the river, and hence the Troop did not reach the scene of action until the battle was over. Four of the men, privates Rummel, Hewitt, Stevenson, and N. M. Smith, were detailed at midnight of the 6th, to report to, General Buell on the battle-field. They reached the Landing at daylight, and, for the three succeeding days acted as orderlies to the General, winning by their good conduct a complimentary order, in which he says: "They were in the thickest of the fight, and behaved themselves with the coolness of veterans."
On the 8th the Troop crossed the river, and encamped three and a half miles south of Shiloh Church, where the headquarters of the army had been established. In the operations before Corinth, the Troop participated, and on the 1st of June, after the retreat of the enemy, Captain Palmer, with thirty men, scouted as far as Iuka, but without meeting the enemy. Soon afterwards, Buell was ordered to move with his army to Huntsville, Alabama, where he arrived on the 1st of July.
On the 24th, Captain Palmer, with a number of his men, was ordered to Pennsylvania, to recruit three additional companies for the formation of a full battalion. This purpose was afterwards changed, and a full regiment was raised, which was known as the Anderson Cavalry. A large number of the officers of the new regiment were taken from the Troop, but the Troop was never incorporated with the regiment, and to the close of its service remained an indepondeut organization, under command of Lieutenant Maple.
In the race for Louisville, between the armies of Buell and Bragg, which commenced towards the close of August, the Troop acted in conjunction with the Fourth United States Cavalry, and was constantly engaged in the most arduous scouting duty on the flank of the enemy, frequently skirmishing with his cavalry, and keeping the commanding General well advised of his progress and strength. Buell having reached Louisville in advance of the enemy, and having been reinforced, assumed the offensive.
At Springfield, on the 6th of October, the Troop was engaged, and on the two following days in the battle of Perryville. Three of its number, while bearing dispatches from M'Cook to Buell, were captured, but managed to destroy the dispatches, thus preventing them from falling into the enemy's hands.
After the battle, Bragg retreated rapidly, and the Union army followed to Nashville, where it remained in camp until the 26th of December, when the movement upon Murfreesboro began. In the fierce fighting at Stone River, which ensued, the Troop was actively engaged in orderly and courier duty, receiving the flattering commendation of General Rosecrans, for the fidelity and zeal evinced. Lieutenant Evan W. Grubb was instantly killed by a solid shot, while in the discharge of his duty. At the close of the campaign, the Troop encamped at Murfreesboro, and continued in the discharge of headquarters duty until the 24th of March, 1863, when, having been much reduced in numbers by the ordinary casualties of the service, and by promotions from its ranks, General Rosecrans ordered its muster out of service. In a note addressed to its commander, on its departure from the front, General Rosecrans said: "I part with you with as much regret as you yourselves may feel. You are young, and your behavior since I have been in command, gives promise of a career of usefulness and honor, whether in the service of your country, or in private life; may you realize your hopes, and the wishes of your friends."
Regimental Roster
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| Rank | Name | City/Town | Commission From | Muster Date |
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| Colonel | [[]] | ?, PA | ? | ? |
Name
Rank
Date of Muster Into Service
Remarks
Wm. J. Palmer Captain November 30, 1861 Promoted to Colonel 160th Regiment P. V., September 8, 1862 William Spencer 1st Lt. November 30, 1862 Promoted to Lt. Col. 160th Regiment P. V.,October 1, 1862 Thomas S. Maple 2d Lt. November 3, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Wm. T. Nicholls 1st Sergeant November 30, 1862 Promoted from Corporal, March 1, 1863; mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 A. G. Rosengarten 1st Sergeant November 30, 1862 Promoted to Major 160th Regiment P. V., November 13, 1862 Frank B. Ward 1st Sergeant November 30, 1862 Promoted to Captain, Company B, 160th Regiment P. V., September 24, 1862 Edw'd B. Imhoff Quarter Master Sergeant November 30, 1862 Promoted from private, January 1, 1863; mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 James E. Wilson Sergeant November 30, 1862 Promoted to Corporal, November 6, 1862; to ergeant, March 1, 1863; mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Thomas Dougherty Sergeant November 30, 1862 Promoted from Corporal, March 1, 1863; mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Henry J. Toudy Sergeant November 30, 1862 Promoted from private, March 1, 1863; mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 James A. Lashell Sergeant November 30, 1862 Promoted to Captain, Company B, 160th Regiment P. V.,October 25, 1862 Edward Marshall Sergeant November 30, 1862 Promoted to 1st Lt. Company E, 160th Regiment P. V., March 1, 1863 Joseph Anderson Sergeant November 30, 1862 Promoted from Corporal, January 16, 1863; to Captain, Company I, 160th regiment P. V., March 1, 1863 James Quinn Sergeant November 30, 1862 Promoted from Corporal, November 6, 1862; to Captain Company G, 160th regiment P. V., March 1, 1863 Wm.G. M'Clure Sergeant November 30, 1862 Promoted.frorn Corporal, November 6,1862; to 1st Lieutenant Company A, 160th Regiment P. V.. March 1, 1863 Alfred Vezin Sergeant November 30, 1861 Promoted to Corporal, January 15, 1862; to Sergeant, May 15, 1862; to Captain, Company, 160th Regiment P. V:,October 10, 186l J. W. Wainwright Sergeant November 30, 1862 Promoted from Corporal, November 16, 1862; to 1st Lt., Company C, 160th Regiment P. V., March 1, 1863 George L. Garrett Corporal June 12, 1862 Promoted to Corporal, March 1, 1863; mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Allison M'Dowell Corporal November 30, 1862 Promoted to Corporal, November 16, 1862; to 2d Lt. Company B, 160th Regiment P. V.,October 3, 1862 Henrv O. Tintsman Corporal November 30, 1862 Promoted to Corporal, March 15, 1863; to 1st Lt. Company F, 160th Regiment P. V..October 13, 1862 Alex. J. Blackstone Corporal November 30, 1862 Died at Huntsville, Ala., July 26, of accidental wounds received July 25, 1862 Charles H. Webb Bugler November 30, 1862 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate. June 16, 1862 John M'Eldowny Farrier November 30, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 John M. Williams Saddler December 20, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Armstrong, W. W. Private November 30, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Austin,Walter F. Private November 30, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Allen, Roland C. Private January 31, 1862 Captured at Perryville, Ky.,October, 1862; mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Altnreyer, Peter F. Private November 30, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Baker, Francis M Private November 30, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Benner, James F Private November 30, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Blackstone, Jas., Jr. Private November 30, 1861 Promoted to Adjutant 160th Regiment P. V.,October 10, 1862 Bradford, J. Cresson Private November 30, 1862 Promoted to Captain Company C, 160th Regiment P. V., March 1, 1863 Butler, James A. Private November 30, 1862 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, July 2, 1862 Bush, George W. Private November 30, 1862 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, June 23, 1862 Boyle, Felix Private November 30, 1862 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, May 22, 1862 Blackburn, Wm. Private November 30, 1862 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, April 16, 1862 Brinker, Cyrus Private February 25, 1862 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, June 3, 1862 Broadway, Nor. C. Private June 12, 1862 Died at Huntsville, Ala., August 12, 1862 Blackiston, Jos. B. Private November 30, 1862 Died at Huntsville, Ala., August 30, 1862 Cresson, Jonat'n L. Private January 17, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Campbell, A. H. Private June 12, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Currin, James B. Private November 30, 1862 Promoted to 1st Lt. Company L, 160th Regiment P. V.,October 10, 1862 Comfort, Sam'l, Jr. Private November 30, 1862 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, September 3, 1862 Domer, William Private November 30, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Darragh. Jesse H. Private November 30, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Davis, Benjamin E Private June 12, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 DeCoursey, M. L Private November 30, 1861 Promoted to 1st Lt. Company D, 160th Regiment P. V., March 1, 1863 DeWitt, Wm. W. Private November 30, 1862 Promoted to 1st Lt. Company I, 160th Regiment P. V., March 1, 1863 Derland, Charles F Private November 30, 1862 Promoted to 2d Lt. Company F, 160th Regiment P. V.,October 18, 1862 Francis, Henry M. Private November 30, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Fagan, Louis E. Private November 30, 1862 Promoted to 2d Lt. U. S. Marine Corps, date unknown Goodvin. Leonard Private November 30, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Grubb, Evan W. Private November 30, 1862 Commissioned 2d Lt. Company G, 160th Regiment P. V., November 1, 1862, not mustered; killed at Stone River, Tenn., December 31, 1862; buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pa. Hoag, Israel V. Private November 30, 1862 Capt'd, May 31, 1862; mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Hummel, Val. B. Private November 30, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Henderson, Rob't. A. Private November 30, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Hurst, Braden Private November 30, 1862 Promoted to Captain Company I, 160th Regiment P. V., October 10, 1862 Hewitt, Jacob R. Private November 30, 1862 Promoted to Captain Company K, 160th Regiment P. V.,October 10, 1862 Henderson, Geo. W. Private June 12, 1862 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, October 30, 1862 Iseit, J. Henry Private November 30, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Ingraham, Geo. W. Private November 30, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Jones, Charles H. Private November 30, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Jones, Ivens R. Private November 30, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Jackson, John W. Private November 30, 1862 Promoted to 1st Lt. Company C, 160th Regiment P. V.,October 18, 1862 Kelley, Robert Private June 12, 1862 Absent, sick, at muster out Keppart, Caleb N. Private November 30, 1862 Promoted to 1st Lt. Company H, 160th Regiment P. V., March 1, 1863 Kram, Well'n J. Private November 30, 1862 Promoted to Lt. 9th Regiment Kentucky Vols., April 15, 1862; resigned as Captain, November 23, 1863 Kent, John V. Private June 12, 1862 Promoted to Lt., 121st Regiment N. Y. Vols., March 6, 1863 Lambert, Bruce Private November 30, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Levis, Edmund Private November 30, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Longnecker, A. J Private November 30, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Locke, Eldridge E Private November 30, 1862 Discharged as 1st Lt. 160th Regiment P. V., May 8, 1863 Monyer, William S. Private November 30, 1862 Absent, on detached service, at muster out Musselmlan, Chri'n. Private November 30, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Murray, John S. Private January 31, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 M'Lenegan, Jno. A Private November 30, 1862 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, July 2, 1862 Oakford, Win. H Private November 30, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Prosser, Win. F. Private November 30, 1862 Mustered out,with Company, March 26, 1863 Peiffer, William F. Private November 30, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Parker, Alex. M. Private November 30, 1862 Promoted to 1st Lt., Company H, 160th Regiment P. V., October 10, 1862 Post, William E. Private November 30, 1862 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, November 25, 1862 Pettit, William Private June 12, 1862 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, July 15, 1862 Reilly, James Private November 30, 1862 Absent, sick, at muster out Reynolds, R. M. Private November 30, 1862 Absent, sick, at muster out Rea, James M. O. Private November 30, 1862 Promoted to 1st Lt.. Company M, 160th Regiment. P. V., March 1, 1863 Sproul, James C. Private November 30, 1861 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Skillen, John E. Private November 30, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Stevenson, John A. Private February 18, 1864 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Smith, Benjamin H. Private November 30, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Schnell, August E. Private November 10, 1862 Discharged by Special Order, August 22, 1862 Smith, Norman M. Private November 30, 1862 Promoted to Captain, Company D, 160th Regiment P. V., October 10, 1862 Seeger, Roland Private November 30, 1862 Promoted to 1st Lt. Company 1, 160th Regiment P. V.,October 30, 1862 Scott, John C. Private June 12, 1862 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, July 15, 1862 Stevenson, Albert E. Private November 30, 1862 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, June 25, 1862 Strain, Wallace Private November 30, 1862 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, October 25, 1862 Thompson, Wm. J. Private November 30, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Troutman, Geo. H. Private June 12, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Tyler, Alanson G. Private June 12, 1862 Absent, sick, at muster out Thompson, John S. Private November 30, 1862 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, October 30. 1862 Thomas, Joseph D. Private September 18, 1862 Transferred to Company M, 92d Regiment P. V., January 26, 1862 Wigfall, Samuel Private November 30, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Wilson, Edward P. Private November 30, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Watts, Coleman Private November 30, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Wills, Clarence W. Private November 30, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Watrous, Giles A Private November 30, 1862 Captured March 3, 1863 Weakland. Syl. J. Private November 30, 1862 Mustered out with Company, March 26, 1863 Wetmore, Geo. R. Private November 30, 1862 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, February 16, 1862 Wallace, Geo. W. Private November 30, 1862 Died at Cincinnati, Ohio, June, 1862 Zimmerman, C. S. Private November 30, 1862 Died at Savannah, Ga., April 9, 1862
Regiment Statistical Information
- Lost during service 1 killed and 5 by disease. Total 6.
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Notes
Sources
- Dyer, Frederick H. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion. The Dyer Publishing Company (Des Moine, 1908). (Pages 733, 1569)
