53rd Reg. Company C

53rd PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT

COMPANY C

RECRUITED IN HUNTINGDON AND BLAIR COUNTIES



TROOPS

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REMARKS
Smith, Henry J. Capt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Promoted from 1st. Sgt. to 2nd Lieut. May 9, 62 to Capt. Jan. 1, 63. Discharged March 18, 65.
Wintrode, John H. Capt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Resigned Dec. 3, 62.
Fouse, D. S. 1st Lt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Promoted from Sgt. to 1st Lieut., Dec. 1, 62. Muster out Oct. 8, 64. Expiration of term.
Merrett, Andrew J. 1st. Lt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Promoted to Corp. - to 1st Sgt. - to 2d Lt. May 1, 65 - to 1st. Lt. May 18, 65. Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet..
M'Namara, Robert 1st Lt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Resigned May 9, 62.
Royer, Samuel M. 1st Lt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Promoted from 2d to 1st Lt. May 9, 62. Resigned Dec. 1, 62.
M'Laughlin, John 2d Lt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Promoted from Sgt. to 2d Lt. May 1, 63 - com. 1st Lt. Oct. 8, 64 - not mustered. Muster out April 24, 65, to date March 14, 65.
Brannock, M. M. Sgt. Maj. Dec. 22, 63 3 Transferred to Company K, April 7, 65. Vet..
Butterworth, G. W. Sgt. Maj. March 2, 64 3 Promoted from Sgt. Company G, June 12, 65. Muster out with regiment June 30, 65. Vet..
Fritz, Levi J. Sgt. Maj. Dec. 22, 63 3 Promoted to 2d Lt. Company A, Oct. 8, 64.
Hess, Albert H. Sgt. Maj. Dec. 22, 63 3 Promoted to 2d Lt. Company E, June 12, 65.
Reifsnyder, Thomas Sgt. Maj. Nov. 7, 61 3 Promoted to 1st Lt. Company D, Dec. 14, 62.
Fleck, Andrew G. 1st Sgt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Promoted to Corp. May 10, 64 - to Sgt. Nov. 2, 64 to 1st Sgt. May 2, 65. Absent with leave at muster out. Vet..
Garner, Daniel N. 1st Sgt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Promoted to Sgt.. Muster out Nov. 2, 64. Expiration of term.
Beaver,Anthony J. Sgt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Promoted to Sgt. - transferred to V. R. Corps, May 15, 64.
Enyeart, Davis G. Sgt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Gill, Samuel W. Sgt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Promoted to Sgt. - captured - date unknown. Discharged by General Order June 20, 65. Vet..
Isett, Matthew G. Sgt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Died - date unknown - buried in National Cemetery, Gettysburg, section C, grave 64.
Lightner, Daniel Sgt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Promoted to Corp. Feb. 25, 64 - to Sgt. Sept. 21, 64. Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet..
M'Call, Michael Sgt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Promoted to Corp. July 1, 64 - to Sgt. May 1, 65. Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet..
Montgomery, G. W. Sgt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Promoted to Sgt. - died at Philadelphia, July 1, 64, of wounds received in action near Petersburg, Va.. Vet..
Rodgers, John Sgt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Promoted to Corp. July 1, 64 - to Sgt. June 16, 65. Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet..
Rothrock, David B. Sgt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Promoted to Sgt. - prisoner from June 16, 64 to April 28, 65. Discharged by General Order, May 29, 65. Vet..
Shontz, Wm. D. Sgt. Oct. 27, 61 3 Promoted to Sgt. - killed at Spottsylvania C. H., May 10, 64.
Ludwig, Mahlon S. Q. M. Sgt. Nov. 7, 61 3 Promoted to 2d Lt. Company B, March 1, 63.
Riley, John W. Q. M. Sgt. Feb. 29, 64 3 Promoted from Sgt. to Q. M. Sgt. Dec. 23, 64. Transferred from 140th reg. P. V.. Discharged by General Order June 6, 65.
Weand, John S. Q. M. Sgt. Sept. 18, 61 3 Promoted from private Company A, Nov. 1, 64. Muster out with regiment June 30, 65.
Barnett, J. Wilson Com. Sgt. Nov. 5, 61 3 Transferred to 10th reg. U. S. Colored troops.
Bland, Lewis R. Com. Sgt. Nov. 7, 61 3 Promoted to 2d Lt. Company B, April 26, 62.
Clark, Thomas E. Com. Sgt. Sept. 18, 61 3 Promoted from private Company A, Dec.. 10, 64. Absent, on furlough, at muster out.
Cushing, Benj. J. Com. Sgt. Oct. 29, 61 3 Promoted to 2d Lt. Company G, Sept. 21, 64. Vet..
Dentler, W. W. Com. Sgt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Promoted to 2d Lt. Company H, Dec. 8, 64. Vet..
Crownovor, Elijah Corp. Oct. 17, 61 3 Promoted to Corporal - killed at Spottsylvania C.H., May 12, 64. Vet..
Estep, William Corp. Oct. 17, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Fornwalt, William Corp. Oct. 17, 61 3 Promoted to Corporal July 1, 64. Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Geisinger, H. B. Corp. Oct. 17, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Isett, George W. Corp. Oct. 17, 61 3 Promoted to Corp. Discharged Sept. 4, 64 for wounds received at Gettysburg July 2, 63.
Keiser, John Corp. Sept. 1, 63 3 Absent. Sick at muster out.
Kinney, Samuel Corp. Jan. 16, 64 3 Discharged by General Order June 20, 65.
Morris, Luden B. Corp. Feb. 3, 64 3 Promoted to Corporal Nov. 2, 64. Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Nash, Charles Corp. March 25, 64 3 Promoted to Corporal May 1, 65. Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Prough, Jacob W. Corp. Oct. 17, 61 3 Promoted to Corporal. Muster out Nov. 2, 64. Expiration of term.
Querry, Matthias Corp. Feb. 15, 64 3 Promoted to Corporal Sept. 21, 64. Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet..
Reed, William Corp. Oct. 17, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Sangree, Luther T. Corp. Oct. 17, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Sias, David A. Corp. Oct. 17, 61 3 Promoted to Corporal Sept. 4, 64. Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet..
Snyder, Frederick L. Corp. Oct. 17, 61 3 Prisoner from June 16, 64 to April 9, 65. Discharged by General Order May 29, 65. Vet..
States, John C. Corp. Feb. 3, 64 3 Promoted to Corporal March 1, 65. Mustered out with company June 30, 65.
Gatchell, Jacob C. As. Sur. Oct. 17, 64 3 Muster out with regiment June 30, 65.
Barber, Daniel Chap'n Nov. 7, 61 3 Resigned July 7, 62.
Taylor Gray, J. R. Chap'n June 16, 65 3 Muster out with regiment June 30, 65.
Foltz, John H. Hos. St. Oct. 10, 61 3 Promoted from private Company I, Nov. 16, 64. Muster out with regiment June 30, 65. Vet..
Lorenz, Albert Hos. St. Nov. 7, 61 3 Muster out Nov. 7, 64. Expiration of term.
Caldwell, John P'l. Muc. Oct. 23, 61 3 Promoted from musician Company H, Nov. 1, 64. Muster out with regiment June 30, 65. Vet..
Campbell, Alex. W. Muc. Oct. 17, 61 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet..
Chilcoat, Jacob Muc. Oct. 17, 61 3 Deserted - returned. Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Sheeder, Henry F. Muc. Oct. 17, 61 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet..
Abbott, Amos Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet..
Allen, George Pvt. March 28, 64 3 Absent, sick at muster out.
Argyle, Steele Pvt. Nov. 18, 64 1 Drafted. Discharged by General Order June 20, 65.
Bittner, William F. Pvt. Nov. 28, 64 1 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Baker, John P. Pvt. Jan. 13, 65 1 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Brown, Jas. L. Pvt. Jan. 13, 65 1 Sub. - Wounded in action March 25, 65. Discharged by G. O. July 17, 65.
Bowers, Isaac Pvt. April 22, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Brown, Charles Pvt. Feb. 16, 64 3 Absent, sick at muster out.
Baker, William Pvt. Aug. 25, 63 3 Absent, sick at muster out.
Bodenstein, Charles Pvt. Aug. 25, 63 3 Absent, sick at muster out.
Boss, Green J. Pvt. March 2, 65 1 Absent, sick at muster out.
Biss, John C. Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Bollinger, James Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Boyer, Henry S. Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Coble, Benjamin Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet..
Cusac, Michael Pvt. Jan. 5, 65 3 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Craig, William Pvt. Aug. 24, 63 3 Absent, sick at muster out.
Clark, Ethan Pvt. Feb. 28, 65 3 Absent, sick at muster out.
Coble, William Pvt. Dec. 24, 63 3 Transferred to Vet. Reserve Corps April 3, 65. Vet..
Dugan, Thomas Pvt. Jan. 22, 64 3 Discharged by General Order June 22, 65.
DeCrussy, Charles Pvt. Jan. 11, 65 3 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Deitrick, George Pvt. Jan. 9, 65 1 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Dean, William D. Pvt. March 25, 64 3 Discharged April 20, 65 for wounds received in action.
Davis, Thomas Pvt. Sept. 17, 63 3 Discharged by General Order July 11, 65.
Daily, Michael Pvt. Dec. 27, 64 1 Sub. - Discharged by General Order June 16, 65.
Decker, James M. Pvt. Jan. 4, 64 3 Died at City Point, Va. July 22, 64.
Dean, Daniel Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Died Oct. 27, 62.
Eslick, Ira J. Pvt. Feb. 26, 64 3 Absent, sick at muster out.
Enyeart, James E. Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Died Dec. 11, 63 at Alexandria, Va. - grave, 1,161.
Fair, Henry Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Furst, Oscar Pvt. Jan. 3, 65 3 Sub. - absent, wounded, at muster out.
Fry, Abraham Pvt. Jan. 4, 64 3 Died Sept. 4, 64. Buried in National Cemetery, Arlington, Va..
Fink, John Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Fleck, Daniel Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Fouse, Reuben I. Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Fouse, George W. Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Green, Henry Pvt. Dec. 20, 64 1 Drafted - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Gyr, Henry Pvt. Dec. 27, 64 1 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Geiger, John W. Pvt. Aug. 10, 63 3 Absent, sick at muster out.
Godfrey, William Pvt. Feb. 25, 64 3 Absent, sick at muster out.
Garner, Matthew G. Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Muster out Nov. 2, 64 - expiration of term.
Garner, John Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Garner, John M. Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Gill, George W. Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Died Nov. 28, 62. Buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, Washington, D.C..
Gregg, John Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Heltzel, George L. Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet..
Harman, Charles S. Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 1 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Hilliard, Daniel Pvt. Nov. 16, 64 1 Drafted - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Harsh, Henry Pvt. Jan. 16, 65 1 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Hill, Wallace Pvt. Feb. 16, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Hands, Patrick Pvt. Feb. 22, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Hood, Robert Pvt. Jan. 9, 64 3 Killed at Spottsylvania C.H. May 10, 64.
Heifner, Jacob Pvt. Feb. 29, 64 3 Killed at Petersburg, Va. June 16, 64. Buried at City Point, Va..
Hammon, James Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Hanna, John Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Died Nov. 21, 61. Buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, Washington D.C..
Heifner, William Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Harker, Henry Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Heller, John A. Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Hess, John Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Died 1862. Buried in National Cemetery, Seven Pines, Va. Section B, Lot 34.
Houck, Ezekiel J. Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Jolly, Samuel S. Pvt. Dec. 20, 64 1 Drafted - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Johnston, Thomas Pvt. Jan. 25, 65 1 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Johnston, James D. Pvt. Feb. 28, 65 1 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Joslin, Julius Pvt. April 11, 65 1 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Kamp, Albert Pvt. Jan. 11, 65 3 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Kugan, Martin Pvt. Aug. 25, 65 3 Absent, sick at muster out.
Kessler, George W. Pvt. March 19, 64 3 Absent at muster out.
Kyler, Isaac Pvt. March 10, 62 3 Dishonorably discharged by General Court Martial - date unknown.
Kessler, John Pvt. Sept. 21, 63 3 Discharged by General Order June 12, 65.
Keiter, John Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Larkins, Francis Pvt. July 30, 63 3 Drafted - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Leace, Oliver Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Muster out Nov. 2, 64. Expiration of term.
Long, Henry Pvt. Jan. 14, 65 3 Sub. - Deserted April 23, 65.
Lightner, Charles Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Magill, Jacob Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Wounded at Spottsylvania C.H. May 10, 64. Discharged Feb. 16, 65, to date Nov. 2, 64. Expiration of term.
Malyer, Ferdinand Pvt. Dec. 20, 64 3 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Maher, Martin Pvt. Sept. 6, 64 3 Sub. - Wounded in action March 31, 65. Discharged by General Order June 20, 65.
Mone, Edwin Pvt. Sept. 16, 63 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Mower, William II Pvt. July 22, 63 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Morel, David Pvt. Feb. 28, 65 1 Absent, sick at muster out.
Murphy, David Pvt. Jan. 27, 64 3 Absent, sick at muster out.
Montag, Wm. G. Pvt. Sept. 19, 64 1 Drafted - Discharged by General Order May 31, 65.
Moran, Francis Pvt. July 20, 63 3 Discharged by General Order June 16, 65.
Montgomery, J. Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
M'Call, William Pvt. Feb. 29, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
M'Creary, Paul Pvt. Jan. 2, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
M'Intire, John Pvt. Dec. 18, 64 1 Drafted - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
M'Coy, John Pvt. Aug. 7, 63 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
M'Knight, John Pvt. Jan. 5, 64 3 Discharged by General Order June 7, 65.
M'Geegan, John Pvt. Sept. 16, 64 1 Drafted - Discharged by General Order May 31, 65.
M'Coy, James Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
M'Laughlin, P. Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Norris, Samuel W. Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Prisoner from June 16 to Nov. 24, 64. Muster out Feb. 20, 65, to date Nov. 30, 64.
Nevergold, Henry Pvt. Dec. 26, 64 1 Drafted - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Neidengard, Henry Pvt. Jan. 17, 65 1 Sub. - Discharged by General Order June 16, 65.
Noland, John Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Wounded at Melvern Hill. Died at Camdon St. Hospital, Baltimore Md. Aug. 1, 1862. His wife preceeded him in death leaving a 16 year old daughter, Ida. John D. Potterfield of Harpers Ferry, W Va. was appointed her guardian. His three brothers also served. William with him in Company C., Joshua with the 22nd Company D, Pa. Vol. Cavalry and David with the 104th, Company E.
Noland, William Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Muster out Company C on Feb. 8, 1864 and re-enlisted in the 4th Artillery, Company A. Muster out Feb. 8, 1867. Died April 12, 1905 at National Military Home in Ohio. His name is on the Pennsylvania Monument at Gettysburg. His three brothers also served. John with him in Company C., Joshua with the 22nd Company D, Pa. Vol. Cavalry and David with the 104th, Company E.
Numer, William Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Ovenour, Daniel Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Prin, William Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet..
Prett, Obediah Pvt. Feb. 20, 64 3 Drafted - absent with leave at muster out.
Potter, Thomas Pvt. Feb. 22, 64 3 Absent, sick at muster out.
Pannatta, William Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Prough, Jacob Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Ruder, William Pvt. Nov. 16, 64 1 Drafted - wounded in action March 31, 65. Discharged by General Order June 22, 65.
Ross, George Pvt. Feb. 13, 64 3 Absent, sick at muster out.
Rinkins, James Pvt. Aug. 7, 63 3 Absent, sick at muster out.
Roland, John Pvt. Jan. 29, 64 3 Captured at Spottsylvania C.H. May 12, 64. Absent at muster out.
Ryan, George Pvt. Feb. 28, 65 1 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Rough, John Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Muster out Nov. 6, 64. Expiration of term.
Rough, James J. Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Transferred to Vet. Reserve Corps May 1, 64.
Swope, Allison Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Died at Philadelphia Aug. 12, 62.
Showalter, Daniel Pvt. March 25, 64 3 Absent, sick at muster out.
Showalter, Edward Pvt. Jan. 2, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Stains, George H. Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet..
Swope, Lawrence S. Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Absent, sick at muster out.
Stahl, John Pvt. Jan. 16, 65 1 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Sem, Henry Pvt. Dec. 13, 64 1 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Slocum, Henry Pvt. Jan. 3, 65 1 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Schwab, John Pvt. Jan. 6, 65 1 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Sample, James Pvt. Jan. 7, 65 1 Drafted - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Shaw, Baskin Pvt. Jan. 7, 65 1 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Slaglille, Abraham Pvt. Dec. 30, 64 3 Sub. - Absent, sick at muster out.
Smith, William Pvt. March 2, 65 1 Absent, sick at muster out.
Smith, James Pvt. Aug. 24, 63 3 Absent, sick at muster out.
Sprink, John Pvt. Sept. 2, 63 3 Absent, sick at muster out.
Shyley, William H. Pvt. April 21, 62 3 Prisoner from Nov. 28, 63 to Dec. 6, 64. Discharged by General Order April 2, 65.
Strong, James Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Muster out Nov. 6, 64. Expiration of term.
Showalter, John Pvt. March 5, 64 3 Discharged Feb. 14, 65 for wounds received in action.
Sloan, James W. Pvt. Dec. 20, 64 1 Drafted - Discharged by General Order June 15, 65.
Showalter, Joseph Pvt. Feb. 5, 64 3 Died June 24, 64 of wounds received in action. Buried in National Cemetery, Arlington, Va..
Stains, Samuel F. Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Died at Philadelphia, Sept. 1, 63.
Smith, Jacob W. Pvt. ? ? Not on muster-out roll.
Thawley, Thomas Pvt. Oct. 29, 64 1 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Tetwyler, Peter Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Absent, sick at muster out. Vet..
Tobler, Jacob Pvt. Dec. 23, 64 3 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Thompson, John Pvt. Dec. 20, 64 1 Drafted - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Turner, Henry Pvt. Feb. 16, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Tippery, Sanford F. Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Todd, Bernhard Pvt. Oct. 17, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Varner, Casper Pvt. Jan. 6, 65 2 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Vannatta, William Pvt. Dec. 27, 64 1 Sub. - Discharged by General Order June 2, 65.
Weakland, August Pvt. Oct. 16, 61 3 Absent, sick at muster out.
Wagner, George Pvt. Dec. 20, 64 1 Drafted - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Wimer, John Pvt. Nov. 18, 64 1 Drafted - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Withford, Erastus Pvt. Jan. 5, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Woodcock, Geo. W. Pvt. Jan. 29, 64 3 Killed at Spottsylvania C.H. May 12, 64.
Weaver, Francis A. Pvt. Oct. 18, 61 3 Transferred to Vet. Reserve Corps July 1, 64.
Winegardner, Mich Pvt. July 28, 63 3 Drafted - Discharged by General Order June 28, 65.
Yokes, William Pvt. Feb. 27, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
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