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| Posted: Sun Sep 14th, 2008 05:51 pm |
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It appears that James filed for a pension in 1871. It shows a minor child named Miles Cooling applying for a minor pension under James name in 1873.
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| Posted: Sun Sep 14th, 2008 06:03 pm |
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This is the closest match I could find on ancestry witch is weird because of this guy's age. Name: William Doyle Enlistment Date: 21 Mar 1864 Enlistment Place: New York City, New York Side Served: Union State Served: New York Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 21 March 1864 at the age of 32. Enlisted in Company G, 13th Heavy Artillery Regiment New York on 23 Mar 1864. Mustered Out Company G, 13th Heavy Artillery Regiment New York on 28 Jun 1865 at Norfolk, VA.
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| Posted: Sun Sep 14th, 2008 06:10 pm |
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Could you look up an ancestor of mine? His name was John Thomas Franklin Hope. He was born in Accomac County, Virginia but served in a New York infantry regiment. I believe it was the 2nd or 3rd New York. I would appreciate any information you have on him. Thank you. Coly
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| Posted: Sun Sep 14th, 2008 09:03 pm |
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Name: John Hope Enlistment Date: 1 May 1861 Enlistment Place: Troy, New York Side Served: Union State Served: New York Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 1 May 1861 at the age of 18. Enlisted in Company H, 2nd Infantry Regiment New York on 14 May 1861. Received a disability discharge from Company H, 2nd Infantry Regiment New York on 26 Dec 1862 at Philadelphia, PA. Name: John Hope Enlistment Date: 1 Mar 1865 Enlistment Place: New York City, New York Side Served: Union State Served: New York Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 1 March 1865 at the age of 24. Enlisted in Company L, 2nd Mounted Rifles Regiment New York on 1 Mar 1865. Mustered Out Company L, 2nd Mounted Rifles Regiment New York on 10 Aug 1865 at Petersburg, VA. Name: John Hope Enlistment Date: 30 Jul 1862 Enlistment Place: New York City, New York Side Served: Union State Served: New York Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 30 July 1862 at the age of 34. Enlisted in Company G, 1st Mounted Rifles Regiment New York on 4 Aug 1862. Deserted from Company G, 1st Mounted Rifles Regiment New York on 9 Mar 1863 at Suffolk, VA. These are three men from New York with the name of John Hope these are the only John Hope's that served from the state of New York. If you could tell me wich one his him I could look to see if he had a pension.
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| Posted: Sun Sep 14th, 2008 11:51 pm |
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I believe it is the one that served in the 2nd New York. He is the first one on the list.
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| Posted: Mon Sep 15th, 2008 12:19 am |
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Here is what I found on the Regiment: Second Infantry.-Cols., Joseph B. Carr, Sidney W. Park; Lieut.-Cols., R. Wells Kenyon, William A. Olmsted; Majs., Richard D. Bloss, George H. Otis, George W. Willson, William B. Tibbitts. The 2nd, known as the Troy regiment, was organized at Troy, and was mustered into the U. S. service on May 14, 1861, at Camp Willard, Troy, nearly 800 strong, for a term of two years. It left Troyon the 18th for New York, there embarked for Fortress Monroe, encamped at Mill creek and participated in the battle of Big Bethel. On Aug. 5 the regiment was ordered to Newport News, where permanent quarters were erected and the following winter was passed, during which time many new recruits were received. In Jan., 1862, it joined an expedition up the James river; became a part of the 1st brigade, 1st division of the Army of Virginia on March 7; from April 6 to 17 it was stationed at Young's mill, and on June 6 was assigned to the 3d brigade, 2nd division, 3d corps. The regiment took part in the campaign on the Peninsula, being engaged at Fair Oaks, in the Seven Days' battles and in August at Malvern hill. During the campaign in Virginia, it was active at Bristoe Station, where the loss was 70 in killed, wounded and missing; Groveton, the second Bull Run and Chantilly. After various marches and countermarches in Virginia, the regiment took part in the battle of Fredericksburg, after which it went into winter quarters near Falmouth, which were occupied until the opening of the Chancellorsville movement in the spring of 1863. During this battle the loss of the regiment was 54. On May 11, 1863, 120 men enlisted for three years' service and were transferred to the 70th N. Y., the remainder of the regiment being mustered out at Troy on the 26th. The total loss of the regiment during its term of service was 26 deaths from wounds and 22 from other causes. The organization of this regiment was commenced at Troy, April 15, 1861; it was accepted by the State April 24, 1861, and mustered in the service of the United States at Troy for two years, May 14, 1861. In October and November, 1861, a number of men of the 13th, 19th and 21st Infantry, and 2d Me. Volunteers (130 men), were transferred to it; those of the Maine regiment were, however, retransferred in August, 1862. The companies were recruited principally: A, B, G and K at Troy; C at Troy, Ballston, Saratoga, Brunswick, Schenectady, Lansingburgh, Grafton, Cohoes, Union Village and Poestenkill; D at Troy and Cohoes; E at Troy, Caldwell, Cohoes and Lansingburgh; F at Troy and Pittstown; H at Troy, Green Island, Cohoes, Lansingburgh and Pittstown; and I at North Adams, Cohoes, Troy, Petersburgh, Berlin, Pittstown, Pownall and Schaghticoke. The regiment, Col. Joseph B. Carr, left the State May 23, 1861, and served near Fort Monroe, Va., from May 24, 1861; at Newport News, Va., from August 5, 1861; in the 1st Viele's, Brigade, 1st Division, Department of Virginia, from May 18, 1862; and in the 3d Brigade, 2d Division, 3d Corps, from June 6, 1862; May 11, 1863, the three years' men, 120, were transferred to the 70th Infantry and the regiment left for Troy where it was honorably discharged and mustered out, under Lieut.-Col. William A. Olmsted, May 26, 1863. Battles Fought Fought on 8 Jun 1861 at New Market Bridge, VA. Fought on 8 Jun 1861 at Fort Monroe, VA. Fought on 20 Jun 1861. Fought on 16 Dec 1861. Fought on 21 Jun 1862 at Fair Oaks, VA. Fought on 25 Jun 1862 at Fair Oaks, VA. Fought on 30 Jun 1862 at White Oak Swamp, VA. Fought on 30 Jun 1862 at Charles City Cross Roads, VA. Fought on 27 Aug 1862 at Bristoe Station, VA. Fought on 29 Aug 1862 at 2nd Bull Run, VA. Fought on 30 Aug 1862 at 2nd Bull Run, VA. Fought on 13 Dec 1862 at Fredericksburg, VA. Fought on 2 May 1863 at Chancellorsville, VA. Fought on 3 May 1863 at Chancellorsville, VA. Fought on 4 May 1863 at Chancellorsville, VA. By what it looks your ancestor might have wounded at Fredericksburg and then was sent to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and there was discharged for disability.
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| Posted: Mon Sep 15th, 2008 12:38 am |
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Thanks.
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| Posted: Sat Sep 20th, 2008 04:09 pm |
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Can anyone do anything with a wife of General Imboden who's name was MARY WILSON MCPHAIL May 12, 1859 in Augusta Co, VA. Mary was born circa 1834 in Charlotte Co, VA. Mary was the daughter of John Blair McPhail. Mary died September 1, 1865 in Mulbury Hill, Charlotte Co, VA, at age 31.. I can't seem to find it. Old blu
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| Posted: Sun Nov 20th, 2011 01:47 pm |
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Trying to find information on Meredith Dimmett (sometimes spelled Dimmitt) of the 42nd IN Co. B. He enlisted on October 30, 1861 and was killed at Chickamauga Sept 20, 1863. What I'm trying to find is his hometown and parental information. I've been trying to link this guy into my family tree all year long with no luck. Are there any Civil War records that would list his next of kin? My great great uncle Dimmett enlisted in same unit and company on the same day so I'm assuming they had to be cousins. Any help will be very appreciated!!!
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| Posted: Sun Nov 20th, 2011 03:11 pm |
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BHR62- I haven't gone into the Dimmitt (aka Dimmett) project very far, but I might have some info that could possibly point you in the right direction. Your great great uncle I presume was Burton S. Dimmitt. He mustered out as a sergeant in 1865. As you say, he enlisted at the same time as Meredith. This source gives their county of residence as Spencer County. 42nd Indiana Roster, C-D Burton died in 1918. Here is his tombstone. Perhaps Burton collected a pension that might have some info on it. Burton S. Dimmett (1843 - 1918) - Find A Grave Memorial You say that Meredith and Burton might have been cousins, so I presume you have eliminated the possibility that they were brothers. The 1860 Census might be of use to you. The Historical Society of Spencer County might be able to provide info: Spencer County Historical Society, Rockport, Indiana And here are the Genealogical Archives of Spencer County. Perhaps you can get a free look up. Genealogy Archives | Search Spencer County Genealogy Records! Burton is buried in a cemetery in Warrick County, which is next door to Spencer County. Here is their historical society. Warrick County Historical Society | Facebook Here is the Indiana Historical Society, which might also be useful: http://www.indianahistory.org/our-services/local-history-services/local-histor A hit on any of these might give you the answers that you seek. Last edited on Sun Nov 20th, 2011 03:26 pm by Texas Defender |
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| Posted: Sun Nov 20th, 2011 05:24 pm |
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Old Blu- I don't know if you are still interested in learning more about Mary Wilson McPhail, wife of General John Daniel Imboden, or exactly what information you are seeking. Here is a site dealing with General Imboden's Genealogy: (Scroll down to number 88). Imboden Family Genealogy Page Mary Wilson McPhail is listed, along with some info on the three children that she had with General Imboden. The Virginia Historical Society has in its archives some papers that mention Mary, her father, John, and her husband, General Imboden. Perhaps they could provide some information. Its possible that this historical society could also have some papers of General Imboden, himself, and/or of the McPhails. Virginia Historical Society: Manuscripts and Archives Finding Aids Looking further, there are some papers of John B. McPhail (Born 1807), as well as his son of the same name, John B. McPhail (Born 1835),who was a major in the 56th Virginia Infantry. Virginia Historical Society: Manuscripts and Archives Finding Aids Here is more info on both John B. McPhails from the 1880 Census. RootsWeb's WorldConnect Project: Dozens of Cousins from All About The Census shows that Nanny Imboden was in her grandfather's household. She was born to General Imboden and Mary Wilson McPhail circa 1862. (Dates vary with sources). Here is the history of Mulberry Hill, the estate of John B. McPhail and his wife, Ann Nancy Cabell Carrington. http://www.stauntonriverbattlefield.org/carrington.pdf Last edited on Sun Nov 20th, 2011 06:49 pm by Texas Defender |
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| Posted: Mon Nov 21st, 2011 10:37 pm |
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Thanks TD for the links. I have dug up a lot of info on Burton Dimmett. He had two brothers who also enlisted, but they were with the 120th Indiana. Meredith though is a very hard guy to link into my family tree. Burton and Meredith both enlisted on the same day so I'm thinking they had to be related somehow. I'm thinking maybe somewhere in the Civil War records there would be next of kin info? How did the families get notified of their members death? Was it the soldiers in his unit that would have passed the info on to back home? Or did they get an official letter from the regiment? Last edited on Mon Nov 21st, 2011 10:51 pm by BHR62 |
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| Posted: Mon Nov 21st, 2011 11:18 pm |
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BHR62- From what I've read, notification of next of kin during the war was a very iffy proposition. It is possible in some cases that fellow soldiers who knew the one who became a casualty would have been able to notify his own relatives to pass on the news, or notify the relatives of the casualty directly. It is possible that the regimental chaplain might attempt to communicate the loss to the victim's relatives. In addition, the soldier's regimental commander or perhaps his company commander might make the attempt. If the soldier died in a hospital, then officials there might have tried to notify his relatives. I'm not sure if enlistment papers identified who the next of kin might be. A lot of times, all that was known was the soldier's name and hometown. I have read that sometimes notification was addressed to the post office of the soldier's hometown, addressed to: "The family of..." Many times regiments would suffer very heavy casualties and it would take some time to sort out the living, the dead, the wounded, and the missing. Notification of the next of kin might not always have been the highest priority under difficult circumstances in the field. If the soldier survived the war and later applied for a pension, then those records would typically include the name and address of the next of kin. Last edited on Mon Nov 21st, 2011 11:40 pm by Texas Defender |
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| Posted: Tue Nov 22nd, 2011 01:07 am |
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Mark Member
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Often the papers would carry lists of the dead and wounded in local regiments. Mark
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| Posted: Thu Nov 24th, 2011 10:19 am |
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Texas....I've been in contact with the Warrick County historian and she came across a medical file on Burton Dimmett. She is sending that to me. So I can add that to my info on him. But this Meredith guy she was unable to tell me anything other than what I already knew. Going to try the Spencer County historian next. The Dimmett's lived right on the border of Warrick and Spencer counties. Another question I have is where can I find out Confederate military records? I had ancestors from North Carolina to Texas in the armies of the Confederacy. The Dimmett/Dimmitt family was a patriotic bunch on both sides. Last edited on Thu Nov 24th, 2011 10:24 am by BHR62 |
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| Posted: Thu Nov 24th, 2011 10:58 am |
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BHR62- Records of Confederate soldiers can be difficult to find. Among the best sources are the archives of the individual Confederate states. Here is a general guide on the subject: Confederate Military Records And another: Civil War Service Records Research Guide - Union & Confederate There are lots of places to look. I know nothing about these folks, but they might be worth a look if you're considering hiring someone: Soldier Search - Broadfoot Publishing Company There are many others no doubt. (Extra space on this posting is due to my ineptitude in hitting the wrong key and not to large scale removal of any wonderful information). Last edited on Thu Nov 24th, 2011 01:37 pm by Texas Defender |
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| Posted: Thu Apr 12th, 2012 03:33 am |
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Pam (researching Keech) Member
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I'd love some help finding info on my GG Grandfather William H Keech. He enlisted in CO K 1st NY Light Artillary. I think in 1862 and was honorably discharged in 1865. He was born 3/4/1840 in Madison CO & died 6/17/1921 in Alton Township, Kent Co Michigan. I don't know when he moved from NY to Michigan but he married Sara Carver 2/14/1868. I was told that he received some medals. Hopefully this is enough information. I really appreciate any help in finding out more about him.
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