53rd Reg. Company H

53rd PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT

COMPANY H

RECRUITED IN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY



TROOPS

NAME
RANK MUSTER IN YRS
REMARKS
Marsh, James D. Capt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Promoted to Sgt. to Capt. Nov. 2, 64. Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet.
Schreyer, Philip H. Capt. Oct. 10, 61 3 Promoted from 1st Lt. to Captain Aug. 28, 62. com. Major Sept. 18, 64. Not mustered - muster out Oct. 8, 64. Expiration of term.
M'Curdy, Tate Capt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Discharged Aug. 28, 62.
Dentler, Wallace W. 1st Lt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Promoted from Private to Com. Sgt. Dec. 22, 63 to 2d Lt. Dec. 8, 64 to 1st Lt. Jan. 18, 65. Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Huff, Lawrence 1st Lt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Promoted from 2d to 1st Lt. March 1, 63. com. Capt. Sept. 18, 64. Not mustered. Muster out Oct. 18, 64. Expiration of term.
Piatt, Samuel T. 2d Lt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Promoted from Sgt. to 2d Lt. Aug. 22, 63. Dismissed April 13, 64.
Thornton, Michael 2d Lt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Promoted from Private to Sgt. to 1st Sgt. to 2d Lt. Jan. 24, 65. Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet.
Allen, Charles 1st Sgt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Promoted to 1st Sgt.. Died at Annapolis, Md. March 28, 65.
Hays, Alfred 1st Sgt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Promoted to Sgt. to 1st Sgt. March 28, 65. Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet.
Albright, Jos. F. Sgt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Promoted to Corp. to Sgt. Jan. 24, 65. Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet.
Geiger, Harvey S. Sgt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Promoted to Sgt.. Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet.
Geist, James Sgt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Promoted from Corp. to Sgt.. Prisoner from June 10 to Nov. 25, 64. Discharged by General Order Jan. 23, 65 to date Nov. 25, 64.
Harrison, William Sgt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Died July 2, 64 of wounds received in action. Buried in National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. Vet.
Haughenback, S. D. Sgt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Killed in action June 16, 64. Vet.
Irwin, John C. Sgt. Feb. 11, 64 3 Captured. Died at Millen, Ga. Oct. 14, 64. Vet.
Robenold, Solomon Sgt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Promoted to Corp. to Sgt. Feb. 27, 65. Sick, absent at muster out. Vet.
Ryan, James F. Sgt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Promoted to Corp. to Sgt. March 28, 65. Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Best, William C. Corp. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Bickford, Wm. J. Corp. Aug. 30, 63 3 Drafted. Promoted to Corp. Dec. 11, 64. Sick, absent at muster out.
Black, Joseph Corp. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Confer, James M. Corp. Oct. 23, 61 3 Promoted to Corp. Jan. 24, 65. Prisoner from June 1 to Sept. 13, 62. Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet.
Corey, Jacob Corp. Aug. 30, 63 3 Drafted. Promoted to Corp. Jan. 1, 65. Sick, absent at muster out.
Everhart, M. L. Corp. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Galutia, Abram D. Corp. April 4, 64 3 Promoted to Corp. Feb. 23, 65. Sick, absent at muster out.
Gold, Amandus Corp. Jan. 30, 64 3 Promoted to Corp. Jan. 24, 65. Prisoner from Aug. 25 to Sept. 25, 64. Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Hagenbuck, H. W. Corp. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Hohnbon, Chas. F. Corp. Oct. 22, 63 3 Sub. - Discharged by G.O. June 16, 65.
Hongendobler, J. M. Corp. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Kohler, Henry Corp. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Leform, Levi A. Corp. Oct. 23, 61 3 Promoted to Corp.. Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet.
Ossenan, James Corp. March 22, 64 3 Discharged by G.O. June 16, 65.
Rodermel, James Corp. Jan. 30, 64 3 Promoted to Corp. Feb. 22, 65. Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Scott, Theodore Corp. Oct. 23, 61 3 Promoted to Corp. March 28, 65. Wounded in action June 17, 64. Absent at muster out. Vet.
Showers, John Corp. Oct. 1, 64 1 Drafted. Discharged by G.O. May 31, 65.
Stanley, Lionel Corp. Oct. 23, 61 3 Promoted to Corp.. Prisoner from Oct. 14, 63 to Nov. 19, 64. Discharged by G.O. Jan. 30, 65 to date Nov. 30, 64.
Strine, Robert P. Corp. Oct. 23, 61 3 Promoted to Corp.. Died May 12, 64 of wounds received in action. Vet.
Waltman, David P. Corp. Oct. 23, 61 3 Promoted to Corp. May 25, 65. Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet.
Caldwell, John Muc. Oct. 23, 61 3 Promoted to Pl. Musician Nov. 1, 64. Vet.
Dally, John Muc. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Longenacker, Wm. Muc. Feb. 25, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
M'Cleary, James Muc. Feb. 26, 65 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Andrews, Seth Pvt. Aug. 19, 63 3 Drafted. Sick, absent at muster out.
Ameigh, William J. Pvt. Sept. 26, 64 1 Drafted. Died April 13, 65 of wounds received in action. Buried in National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
Byers, Sam'l W. E. Pvt. March 24, 64 3 Sick, absent at muster out.
Buchanan, D. Pvt. Oct. 26, 64 1 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Bittner, Samuel Pvt. June 3, 64 3 Drafted. Discharged on Surgeon's certificate Dec. 3, 64.
Brown, Perry C. Pvt. Sept. 27, 64 1 Drafted. Discharged by General Order May 31, 65.
Barber, James D. Pvt. Sept. 28, 64 1 Drafted. Discharged by G.O. May 31, 65.
Boal, John Pvt. Oct. 1, 64 1 Drafted. Discharged by G.O. May 31, 65.
Bittner, Benjamin Pvt. Oct. 1, 64 1 Drafted. Discharged by G.O. May 31, 65.
Burd, John D. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Captured. Died at Florence, S.C. Oct. 14, 64.
Bell, John N. H. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Died June 10, 64 of wounds received in action.
Bumbaugh, Mich'l Pvt. Aug. 29, 62 3 Drafted. Deserted March 5, 65.
Brubaker, Jacob H. Pvt. Aug. 28, 63 3 Drafted. Deserted Feb. 10, 65.
Bowers, George W. Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Britton, Charles Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Burrows, Wm. W. Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Becker, Nicholas Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Bratton, Robert P. Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Bird, Thomas Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Culbertson, Jas. B. Pvt. Aug. 21, 63 3 Drafted. Deserted Oct. 9, 64. Returned Nov. 1, 64. Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Canovan, Francis Pvt. Oct. 18, 64 1 Sub. - Sick, absent at muster out.
Clutter, Noah D. Pvt. April 12, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Cerlough, Peter L. Pvt. Aug. 20, 63 3 Drafted. Sick, absent at muster out.
Collins, Thomas Pvt. Nov. 1, 64 1 Sub. - Discharged by G.O. June 8, 65.
Carver, Frederick Pvt. Oct. 1, 64 1 Drafted. Discharged by G.O. May 13, 65.
Coist, John M. Pvt. Jan. 19, 63 3 Died Aug. 13, 64 of wounds received in action.
Costen, William L. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Died at City Point, Va. July 8, 64.
Corwin, Christ'r Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Killed in action March 31, 65.
Cook, Friend Pvt. March 5, 64 3 Discharged by G.O. June 16, 65.
Coyl, William Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Cowden, Walter Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Divelbiss, Leo'd W. Pvt. Aug. 19, 63 3 Drafted. Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Divelbiss, Jacob Pvt. Aug. 27, 63 3 Drafted. Sick, absent at muster out.
Dunbar, Charles N. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Discharged by G.O. May 31, 65.
Dougherty, David Pvt. Oct. 4, 64 1 Drafted. Discharged by G.O. June 16, 65.
Davis, Thomas R. Pvt. March 5, 64 3 Discharged by G.O. June 3, 65.
Downs, Ira Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Captured. Died at Salisbury, N.C. Nov. 30, 64.
Dix, William Pvt. Oct. 24, 64 1 Substitute. Deserted April 20, 65.
Deetz, William Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Deer, George W. Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Dobbs, Wm. H. Pvt. March 25, 64 3 Deserted March 27, 64.
Erway, Oscar E. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Deserted July 15, 64. Returned Dec. 26, 64. Discharged by G.O. July 8, 65.
Eaton, George Pvt. Feb. 3, 64 3 Sick, absent at muster out.
Evans, Joseph L. Pvt. Sept. 17, 63 3 Drafted. Sick, absent at muster out.
Eveland, John Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Fowler, Peter Pvt. April 22, 64 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Fisher, Charles A. Pvt. Sept. 17, 63 3 Drafted. Sick, absent at muster out.
Fisher, John Pvt. Nov. 29, 62 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Fisher, Samuel Pvt. June 4, 64 3 Discharged by G.O. June 19, 65.
Fisher, Hugh Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Fox, Aaron Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Grum, John B. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Galutia, Timothy P. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Sick, absent at muster out.
Grover, William J. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Garris, Jeremiah Pvt. March 3, 64 3 Missing in action May 12, 64.
Gates, George W. Pvt. Sept. 27, 64 1 Drafted. Discharged by G.O. May 31, 65.
Gummo, Charles Pvt. Sept. 27, 64 1 Drafted. Discharged by G.O. May 31, 65.
Hall, Robert Pvt. March 29, 64 3 Wounded in action April 2, 65. Absent at muster out.
High, John Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet.
Hendrickson, D. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Wounded at Cold Harbor June 3, 64. Absent at muster out.
Harvey, Daniel Pvt. March 31, 64 3 Wounded at Spottsylvania C.H. May 12, 64. Absent at muster out.
Hamilton, Levi Pvt. March 28, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Hopkins, Daniel S. Pvt. Feb. 29, 64 3 Discharged by G.O. July 7, 65.
Huffmaster, M. V. Pvt. Aug. 28, 63 3 Drafted. Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Hughes, Thomas Pvt. Feb. 26, 64 3 Discharged by G.O. June 5, 65.
Houts, Henry Pvt. Oct. 1, 64 1 Drafted. Discharged by G.O. May 31, 65.
Hause, George Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate Feb. 20, 65. Vet.
Henry, John Pvt. Nov. 1, 64 1 Substitute. Killed in action March 31, 65.
Henry, Hall Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Captured. Died at Florence, S.C. Oct. 20, 64. Burial record - July 25, 64, Andersonville, Ga. Grave 3920.
Hatch, Allen S. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Died July 21, 64 of wounds received in action. Buried in National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
Hopkins, Sam'l W. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Discharged by G.O. May 5, 65.
Harris, Joseph Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Hazlett, Alexander Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Jones, George Pvt. Feb. 27, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Johnston, Nelson Pvt. Sept. 30, 64 1 Drafted. Discharged by General Order May 31, 65.
Kooney, James A. Pvt. March 22, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
King, Daniel Pvt. March 22, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Keener, William Pvt. March 24, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Kelly, Samuel F. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Discharged by G.O. June 16, 65.
Kain, John F. Pvt. Oct. 17, 63 3 Sub. - Deserted April 28, 64.
Kirkwood, Milton Pvt. Feb. 2, 64 3 Discharged by G.O. July 19, 65.
Knittle, Daniel Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Knittle, James Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Kestler, Levi E. Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Lunger, John Pvt. Feb. 11, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet.
Lyman, Jacob L. Pvt. Aug. 27, 63 3 Drafted. Deserted July 1, 64.
Lewis, William A. Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Long, William Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Leform, Bernard Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Murray, Cyrenius Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet.
Mauck, Joseph Pvt. Jan. 31, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Murphy, John Pvt. Oct. 28, 64 3 Substitute - Deserted June 17, 65.
Middlesworth, A. Pvt. Oct. 22, 64 1 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Myers, Francis Pvt. Oct. 22, 64 3 Sub. - Discharged by G. O. July 8, 65.
Morrison, William Pvt. March 31, 64 3 Sick, absent at muster out.
Miller, Gabriel Pvt. Feb. 26, 64 3 Missing in action June 22, 64.
Martial, Jacob Pvt. Oct. 23, 63 3 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Messimer, Leonard Pvt. March 8, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Miller, Lyman Pvt. Feb. 26, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Mauck, John Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate Feb. 21, 65. Vet.
Mallory, Andrew Pvt. Oct. 4, 64 3 Drafted. Discharged by G.O. June 16, 65.
Matson, Laurin Pvt. Sept. 28, 64 3 Drafted. Discharged by G.O. May 31, 65.
Martin, Enoch D. Pvt. Feb. 29, 64 3 Discharged by G.O. June 20, 65.
Many, Michael Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Captured. Died Nov. 30, 64 at Florence, S.C.. Vet.
Marshall, Andrew Pvt. April 5, 64 3 Deserted Nov. 20, 64.
Moyer, John Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Mayer, John Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Miller, James L. Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Miller, Martin Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Moffit, William Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
M'Namee, James Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Norton, Ashbel Pvt. Oct. 20, 64 1 Sub. - Discharged by G.O. June 5, 65.
Nearhood, Adam Pvt. March 9, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Noble, David Pvt. Oct. 24, 64 1 Sub. - Discharged by G.O. June 7, 65.
Ohler, John Pvt. June 23, 64 3 Drafted. Deserted July 21, 64. Returned Oct. 25, 64. Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Purdy, William Pvt. Feb. 22, 64 3 Missing in action May 12, 64.
Potter, Samuel L. Pvt. Aug. 28, 63 3 Drafted. Sick, absent at muster out.
Parker, William Pvt. Oct. 7, 64 1 Drafted. Discharged by G.O. June 16, 65.
Plowman, Wm. H. Pvt. Sept. 28, 64 1 Drafted. Died Feb. 2, 65 at City Point, Va.
Patterson, Robert Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Powers, Michael Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Quinn, John Pvt. Dec. 29, 63 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Reed, Joseph Pvt. Oct. 29, 61 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet.
Rodermel, Geo. T. Pvt. Oct. 29, 61 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65. Vet.
Rauck, Lemuel Pvt. Jan. 30, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Rich, John H. Pvt. Oct. 21, 64 1 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Rich, John Pvt. Oct. 28, 64 1 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Roop, Lindsay Pvt. March 26, 64 3 Sick, absent at muster out.
Roop, Henry Pvt. March 26, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Roop, William Pvt. April 7, 64 3 Sick, absent at muster out.
Robinson, Alex Pvt. Feb. 29, 64 3 Sick, absent at muster out.
Robinold, Henry Pvt. Feb. 25, 64 3 Wounded with loss of arm. Discharged Nov. 30, 64.
Richardson, Asa M. Pvt. Oct. 4, 64 1 Drafted. Discharged by G.O. June 9, 65.
Reifsnyder, John C. Pvt. Aug. 28, 63 3 Drafted. Discharged by G.O. May 31, 65.
Robinold, Zacharias Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Secor, David C. Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Wounded at Spottsylvania C.H. May 10, 64. Absent at muster out.
Stonemetz, Philo Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Scutchall, John Pvt. July 5, 64 3 Drafted. Deserted July 24, 64. Returned Oct. 18, 64. Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Short, Edward Pvt. Oct. 28, 64 1 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Steffy, Lafayette Pvt. April 4, 64 3 Discharged by G.O. May 15, 65.
Standish, Alfred W. Pvt. Feb. 8, 65 1 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Shirey, Joseph Pvt. Aug. 20, 63 3 Drafted. Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Smith, Charles J. Pvt. Oct. 19, 63 3 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Stull, Jacob Pvt. Aug. 19, 63 3 Sub. - Absent, wounded at muster out.
Shirk, Joseph Pvt. March 12, 64 3 Sick, absent at muster out.
Swisher, Peter Pvt. March 19, 64 3 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Suttle, William Pvt. March 22, 64 3 Sick, absent at muster out.
Struman, Simon Pvt. Aug. 28, 63 3 Sick, absent at muster out.
Swart, John Pvt. Feb. 27, 64 3 Sick, absent at muster out.
Sweeny, George Pvt. March 1, 64 1 Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Smith, Thomas Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Muster out Nov. 8, 64. Expiration of term.
Seibert, John Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Discharged March 23, 65 for wounds received in action.
Snyder, Reuben Pvt. Jan. 30, 64 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate Feb. 9, 64.
Smith, Joseph Pvt. Feb. 9, 64 3 Transferred to Vet. Reserve Corps Oct. 1, 64.
Steinbacker, John Pvt. April 14, 64 3 Died June 1, 64 of wounds received in action.
Sherman, Oliver C. Pvt. Aug. 20, 63 3 Drafted. Deserted April 30, 64.
Stanley, William Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Shutt, William P. Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Stiber, David Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Died at Harrison's Landing, Va. - Date unknown.
Springer, Simon Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Swenzell, Wm. H. Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Shaffer, Michael Pvt. April 22, 64 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Snyder, Reuben Pvt. Jan. 30, 64 3 Died June 13, 64 of wounds received in action.
Tobin, Dennis Pvt. Nov. 1, 64 1 Sub. - Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Thurston, James Pvt. April 14, 64 3 Captured. Died at Andersonville, Ga. Sept. 10, 64.
Thomas, George Pvt. Oct. 22, 64 1 Substitute. Deserted March 10, 65.
Taylor, John Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Vandling, George Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Muster out Nov. 8, 64. Expiration of term.
Vannetta, Wm. H. Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Vannetta, John Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Williams, Geo. E. Pvt. Aug. 28, 63 3 Drafted. Muster out with company June 30, 65.
Wingard, Samuel Pvt. Oct. 1, 64 1 Drafted. Discharged by G.O. May 31, 65.
Wherry, William Pvt. March 24, 63 3 Discharged by G.O. June 2, 65.
Weida, Levi F. Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Wetzell, Joseph Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Not on muster-out roll.
Wilson, Henry H. Pvt. Oct. 23, 61 3 Wounded at Fair Oaks May 31, 62. Discharged on Surgeon's certificate - date unknown.
Yolton, John Pvt. March 29, 64 3 Sick, absent at muster out.
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