Roster - First Company

All members of each Company of the Washington Artillery were required to supply certain basic information.  In addition to their names, they also normally provided their occupations and their places of birth, as well as their marital status.  Included on these pages with the rosters for the Washington Artillery are some of the pertinent rank and service notes.   Unless noted as married, the men were unmarried at the time of membership.

All listings are in alphabetical order.

Officers

Brown, CHC - 20 years old, born in Louisiana, he worked as a clerk at the time he joined.  He held the rank of Sergeant; was promoted to 1st Sergeant in October 1861; and finally promoted to 2nd Lieutenant in May 1864.  He was wounded so severely that he was left behind on the field at the Battle of Gettysburg, where he was captured by Federal troops who sent him to the prisoner-of-war camp at Johnson's Island, Ohio.  From Johnson's Island, Ohio, he was paroled and exchanged at City Point, Virginia on March 16, 1864.  A sutler's receipt was issued at Point Lookout Prison Camp that remains as a part of their records; issued on March 1, 1864 to Lieutenant Brown, listing his regiment as "Louisiana, Washington Artillery Co., 1st".

Case, F. F. - 23 years old, born in Alabama, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He held the rank of Corporal until he was returned to the ranks at his own request in October 1861.  However, he was later promoted to Corporal again, this time in April 1863, and later was promoted to Sergeant in October 1864.

Dupuy, CLC - 30 years old, and worked as a clerk at the time of his joining.  He held the rank of Sergeant, and was promoted to Sergeant Major in May 1861.

Fellowes, William, Jr. - 26 years old, born in Kentucky, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He held the rank of Corporal until he was returned to the ranks at his own request in August 1861.

Galbraith, John M. - 21 years of age, born in Tennessee, his civilian occupation was that of a clerk.  He held the rank of Sergeant until he was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant in November 1861.  He would be promoted to 1st Lieutenant in December 1863.  Galbraith died in May 1864 of a wound received at the Battle of Drewry's Bluff.

Geiger, H.G. - Married, he held the rank of 2nd Lieutenant.   He was detailed to the Quartermaster Department.

Isaacson, Harry M. - Married, he held the rank of Captain.  He resigned in August 1861.

Owen, Edward - 25 years old, born in Ohio, brother of William Miller Owen, his civilian occupation was as a bookkeeper.  He was promoted from 1st Sergeant to 1st Lieutenant in September 1861, and then to Captain in January 1864.  He was wounded at the Battle of Sharpsburg and at the Battle of Drewry's Bluff.  After the War, Edward Owen and General James Longstreet would become business partners.

Payne, E.C., Jr. - 24 years old, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.   He held the rank of Corporal until he was promoted to 2nd Sergeant in October 1861.   He was disharged in February 1862.

Richardson, John B. - He held the rank of 1st Lieutenant, and was later promoted to the rank of Captain and assigned to 2nd Company in June 1862.

Ruggles, Frank D. - 24 years old, born in Mississippi, his civilian occupation was that of a clerk.  Holding the rank of Corporal, Ruggles was killed at the Battle of Fredericksburg in December 1862. 

Squires, Charles W. - He held the rank of 1st Lieutenant, and was promoted to Captain in September 1861 after the resignation of Captain Isaacson.  In June 1862 he was assigned to 2nd Company.  He was promoted to the rank of Major of Artillery in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America in January 1864.

Enlisted Men (Privates)    
(Note: Drivers are listed separately and last)

Aby, Richard - 18 years old, born in Mississippi, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

Aby, Samuel - 16 years old, born in Mississippi, his civilian occupation was as a student.

Aby, Thomas Y. - 22 years old, born in Mississippi, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was promoted to Corporal in October 1861, and then to Sergeant - also in October 1861.  In July 1862, he was promoted to 1st Sergeant, and finally to Assistant Surgeon in February 1863.

Allain, H.L. - 20 years old, born in New York, his civilian occupation was as a mechanic.  He enlisted in Jackson.

Allan, H.L. - 20 years old, born in New York, his civilian occupation was as a mechanic.

Alsobrook, R.H. - 16 years old, born in Alabama, his civilian occupation was as a student.  Alsobrook was severely wounded when he was blown up on a caisson in Maryland in September 1862.

Anderson, John  -  transferred to 3rd Company in July 1861.

Baehr, John - 28 years old, born in Germany, married, his civilian occupation was as a barber.  His wife was the unit vivandiere.  They were referred to as "Mama Bear" and "Papa Bear" - a small play on words with their last names.

Berthelot, Joseph H. - 24 years old, born in Georgia, married, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was discharged in February 1864.

Ball, R.J. - 16, born in Alabama, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.   He was transferred to McGregor's Horse Artillery in November 1864.

Ball, Robert J.   -  he was transferred from 3rd Company.

Baillio, S.A. - 18 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a student.

Bayley, H.P. - 17 years old, born in New York, his civilian occupation was as a student.

Blount, W.H. - 22 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian was as a clerk.  He was promoted to Corporal in October 1864.

Bozant, Jno - 18 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

Brown, L.L. - 18 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

Bare, Jno. - 17 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

Caldwell, I.  -  transferred from 4th Company.

Carter, Thomas - 20 years old, born in New York, his civilian occupation was as a mechanic.  He was captured at Petersburg in September 1864.

Case, F.F. - 23 years old, born in Alabama, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

Caylat, C.E. - 24 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

Chambers, C. - 21 years old, born in Alabama, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was wounded at Sharpsburg in September 1862 and lost a portion of his hand.

Chambers, George - 19 years old, born in Alabama, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was killed at the Battle of Drewry's Bluff in May 1864.

Chambers, H. - 23 years old, born in Alabama, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He died at Camp Hollins, Virginia in December 1861.

Chambers, W. - 25 years old, born in Alabama, married, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was killed at Rappahannock Station.

Charlesworth, John - 27 years old, born in England, his civilian occupation was as a dragman (driver).  He was wounded at Fredericksburg in 1862.

Clark, H.C. - 25 years old, born in Louisiana, married, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

Clark, S.M.D. - 23 years old, born in Louisiana, married, his civilian occupation was as a planter.

Clark, W.L. - 17 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a student.

Cleveland, J.B. - transferred to 2nd Company in December 1861.

Collins, E. -

Collins, H. -

Coste, A.F. - 21 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was wounded at Fredericksburg, and died in December 1862.

Cowen, E.A. - married, he was promoted to the rank of Captain of Quartermasters, and resigned in June 1862.

Cummings, W.T. - 22 years old, born in Pennsylvania, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

Davis, R.N., Jr. - 21  years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a planter.  He was transferred to 4th Company.

Deacon, C.W. - 23 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was transferred from 3rd Company in April 1862, and promoted to Quartermaster Sergeant.  In June 1864, he was captured at Petersburg.

DeRussy, George B. - 32 years old, born in Louisiana, married, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was promoted to Sergeant in October 1861, to 2nd Lieutenant in July 1862, and was transferred to 2nd Company.

Dupre, George - 19 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a student.

Earls, John - he died in the hospital.

Elfer, L.G. - 23 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was transferred to 3rd Company.

Eshman, John -

Everett, C.A. - 29 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.   He was wounded at Fredericksburg in December 1862; at Fredericksburg in May 1863; and at Drewry's Bluff in May 1864.  He was court-martialled for falling asleep on duty (see The Life of Johnny Reb).

Falconer, C.A. - 31 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a planter.  He was transferred from 3rd Company in June 1861, and was killed in December 1862 at Fredericksburg.

Falconer, W.R. - 24 years old, born in Louisiana, married, his civilian occupation was as a planter.  Promoted to Corporal in April 1962, he was transferred to the 2nd Louisiana Cavalry.  In February 1863 he was wounded at Rapahannock and Fredericksburg.

Falkner, W.A.  -  was wounded at Rappahannock and at Fredericksburg.

Farrel, John -

Farrell, W. -

Fazende, P.O. - 20 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was transferred from 3rd Company in June 1861.  Promoted to Corporal in April 1863, he was then promoted to Sergeant in July 1863.  Captured at Drewry's Bluff in May 1864, he returned after escaping in November 1864.

Fell, John R. - 22 years old, born in New York, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  Wounded at Rappahannock in August 1862, he was discharged.

Fell, W.R. - He was wounded at Sharpsburg and Rappahannock.

Florence, H.C. - 18 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

Florence, J.E. - 36 years old, born in Virginia, his civilian occupation was as a mechanic.  He was killed at Fredericksburg in May 1863.

Fowler, F.H. - 24 years old, born in Maine, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was wounded at Sharpsburg in September 1862, and later detailed to the Quartermaster Department.

Fisher, M. - 23 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a pilot.

Frolick, J., Jr. - 25 years old, born in Indiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

Gallagher, E. -

Garland, D.H. - 19 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a student.

Genin, G.B. - 26 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was promoted to Corporal in April 1864.

Grima, Paul - 24 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

Hall, T.P. - 27 years old, born in Tennessee, his civilian occupation was as a farmer.

Hammel, J. - He was discharged in June 1862 under a Surgeon's Certificate.

Harby, J.R. - 29 years old, born in South Carolina, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was wounded at Fredericksburg.

Hardie, William T. - 21 years old, born in Alabama, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was promoted to Corporal in October 1861, to Sergeant in July 1862, and to 1st Sergeant in September 1864.  He was wounded at Fredericksburg.

Harris, Morgan E. - 26 years old, born in Ohio, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was killed at Petersburg in July 1864.

Harrison, S. - 19 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was promoted to Corporal in October 1864.

Hock, J.L. - He was promoted to Quartermaster Sergeant in September 1864.

Hock, M. - He was detailed to the Ordnance Department.

Horrock, J. - 19 years old, born in Ohio, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

Jacobs, J. - He was detailed to the Medical Department.

Janin, H.O. - 22 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was wounded at Fredericksburg.

Jarreau, J.E. - 30 years old, born in Louisiana, married, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was discharged in February 1862.

Jarreau, T.(or J.)U.  - 35 years old, born in Louisiana, married, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

Jones, G.D.P. - 19 years old, born in England, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

Jones, Thomas P. - 16 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a student.

Judd, G.M. - 29 years old, born in New Jersey, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

Kearny, J.W. - 28 years old, born in New York, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was discharged in April 1862.

Keplinger, E.F. - 18 years old, born in Alabama, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

Kilpatric, D. - 18 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was wounded at Petersburg in 1865.

Kinney, James - died from a wound received at Fredericksburg in December 1862.

Koss, Herman - 26 years old, born in Germany, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was wounded at Rappahannock.

Krafts, John - detailed to the Ordnance Department.

Kursheedt, Edwin I. - 24 years old, born in the West Indies, his civilian occupation was as a merchant; he was Jewish.  Promoted to Corporal in October 1861, then to Sergeant Major in April 1863, and finally to Adjutant with the rank of Lieutenant in 1864.  He was wounded at Sharpsburg in 1862.

Labarre, Lacestiere  -  23 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was transferred to 3rd Company in September 1863.

Lappington, A.M. - 24 years old, born in Alabama, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

Leahy, P. - 18 years old, born in Ireland, his civilian occupation was as a painter.

Lehman, J.S. - transferred to 2nd Company.

Lenon, J. - transferred to 2nd Company.

Lester, F. -

Levy, E. - 17 years old, born in Virginia and a resident of Philadelphia, his civilian occupation was as a student.

Lobrano, Frank - 23 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

Lutman, T.J. - 25 years old, born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was promoted to Corporal in April 1863, and killed at Fredericksburg in May 1863.

Mains, W. - 17 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a student.  He was killed in July 1864.

Mamico, J.P. - 25 years old, born in Mississippi, married, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

Marks, H.H. - 22 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

Marshall, R.T. - 25 years old, born in Virginia, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was killed at Rappahannock in August 1862 by the explosion of his gun.

Mathews, J.L. - 37 years old, born in Ireland, married, his civilian occupation was as a physician.  He was detailed to the Medical Department of the Battalion Washington Artillery.

Maxent, George - 23 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

McClellan, H.C. - 17 years old, born in Alabama, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He died at Petersburg in November 1864.

McCorkle, A.G. - 17 years old, born in Alabama, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

McCormick, J. - 18 years old, born in Ireland, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

McCormick, J.A. -

McCutcheon, J.B. - 21 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

McGaughy, John R. - 23 years old, born in Mississippi, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was promoted to Sergeant in March 1862; to 1st Sergeant in April 1863; and to 2nd Lieutenant in September 1864.

McGehee, W.P. - 18 years old, he was born in Alabama.

McIntire, C.M. - 17 years old, born in Mississippi, his civilian occupation was as a student.

McKesson, B.D.F. -

McLean, W.J. - 18 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

McMillan, J.B. - 17 years old, born in Alabama, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

McRae, W.A. - 23 years old, born in Mississippi, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was promoted to Corporal in October 1864.

McRobert, T.M. - 19 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a student.  He was discharged in August 1862.

Meyers, Joseph - 19 years old, born in France, his civilian occupation was as a cook.  He was detailed to the Medical Department of the Battalion Washington Artillery, and was wounded at Drewry's Bluff.

Michel, P.A.J. - 22 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was wounded at Sharpsburg.

Micou, A. - 20 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was promoted to 1st Lieutenant on General Fry's staff in May 1864, and was wounded at Fredericksburg.

Milhardo, N. - 22 years old, born in St. Jamaica, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was discharged in July 1862.

Moore, A.M. - 17 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

Moran, W. - 17 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a student.

Mount, M. - 19 years old, born in Mississippi, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  A caisson rolled over his leg in August 1863; he was retired by the Medical Board in October 1864.

Muntinger, J. - 19 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a student.  He was wounded at Sharpsburg in September 1862, and died in October 1862 at Winchester.

Muse, George W. - 22(?) years old, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.   He was killed at bull Run in July 1861.

Myers, Joseph  -  was wounded at Drewry's Bluff.

Norment, J.J. - 30 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a planter.  He was promoted to Corporal in October 1864, and was wounded at Drewry's Bluff.

Norment, W.T. - 23 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was promoted to Sergeant in April 1863.

Ogden, E.S. - 17 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a student.  He was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant of the ist Louisiana Artillery in April 1864.

Oliver, William -

O'Neal, J.A. - 36 years old, born in Alabama, married his civilian occupation was as a saddler (artificer).  He was discharged in April 1864.

Outlaw, J.W. - 18 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a student.  He was captured at Gettysburg in July 1864.

Parson, L. - 17 years old, born in Alabama, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

Payne, J.N. - 22 years old, born in Kentucky, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was promoted to Sergeant in July 1862, and then was transferred to Major Byrne's Battalion Artillery in March 1864.

Pendegrass, D. - 19 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

Perry, W.F. - 21 years old, born in New York, married.  He was discharged by the Medical Board in April 1864.

Peychaud, C. - 25 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was detailed by the Medical Board.

Peychaud, E. - 20 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was wounded at Drewry's Bluff, and detailed in Richmond.

Peychaud, H. - 24 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was killed at Drewry's Bluff.

Phelps, N.B. - 20 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was detailed in 1864, wounded at Drewry's Bluff.

Pollard, R. - 31 years old, born in Virginia, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was detailed in November 1864.

Ranch, M. - 19 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

Reddington, James - 21 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was killed at Rappahannock.

Richardson, John - 24 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was detailed to the Quartermaster Department.

Riviere, E. - 24 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He took the oath of allegiance to the United States.

Rodd, J.E. - 24 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was wounded at Fredericksburg and detailed.

Rossiter, C. - 42 years old, born in Massachusetts, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was wounded at Fredericksburg and at Drewry's Bluff, and retired by the Medical Board in October 1864.

Ruggles, F.D. - 24 years old, born in Massachusetts, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was killed at Fredericksburg.

Rush, Charles - transferred to 2nd Company, he was wounded at Fredericksburg in 1862.

Sagee, Frank - 21 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

St. Amant, F.A. - 26 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was discharged in July 1861 due to a disability.

Saul, W.T. - 26 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

Schmarbeck, F. -

Scott, J. - 38 years old, born in New York, his civilian occupation was as an engineer (artificer) .

Seibrecht, Ph. - 18 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

Simmons, P.D. - 16 years old, born in Alabama, his civilian occupation was as a student.  He was killed at Drewry's Bluff in 1864.

Smith, E.W. -

Smith, James -

Spearing, R. McK. - 24 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as an attorney.  He was promoted to Corporal in 1862, and killed at Fredericksburg in December 1862.

Spencer, H.W. - 21 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a mechanic.  He died at Point Lookout while being held prisoner by the Federals.

Stewart, S.G. - 30 years old, born in New York, his civilian occupation was as an engineer (artificer).

Street, C.N.B. - 19 years old, born in Mississippi, his civilian occupation was as a student.  He was transferred to Moody's Battery in July 1862.

Szar, A. -

Tarleton, John A. - 28 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was discharged in July 1862 by special order of the Secretary of War.

Timmous, J.G. - 26 years old, born in New York and residing in Houston, his civilian occupation was as a drover.

Towles, W.E. - 26 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a student.  He was killed in a railroad accident in March 1863.

Turner, S. - 18 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a student.  He was promoted to Corporal in April 1864, and was wounded at Drewry's Bluff.

Turner, T.S. - 30 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a hatter.  He was promoted to Corporal in 1863, and wounded at Rappahannock Station.

Turpin, J.M. - 17 years old, born in Mississippi, his civilian occupation was as a student.

Villasana, F.DeP. - 26 years old, born in Central America, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was the Chief Bugler of the Battalion.

Vinson, Van - 22 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a planter.  He was promoted to Corporal in July 1863 and to Sergeant in April 1864.  He was wounded at Gettysburg.

Walden, C.R. - 17 years old, born in Georgia, his civilian occupation was as a student.  He was killed at Drewry's Bluff in May 1864.

Ward, T.P. - 21 years old, born in Maryland and residing in Philadelphia, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

Wayne, John A. - 19 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a student

Webb, J.V. - 27 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was discharged in May 1862.

West, W.H. - 23 years old, born in Indiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was promoted to Corporal in May 1862 and to Sergeant in April 1863.   He was killed at Fredericksburg in May 1863.

Whitcomb, H. - 17 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a student. He was killed in July 1864.

White, J.N. - 27 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was detailed.

Wilkinson, H.S. - 17 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a student.  He was wounded at Drewry's Bluff.

Wilson, T.J. - 18 years old, born in Virginia, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was wounded at Drewry's Bluff.

Wiltz, E.V. - 35 years old, born in Louisiana, married, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.

Woodward, B. - 19 years old, born in Alabama, his civilian occupation was as a student.

Woodward, J.P.  - 

Zebal, H.L. - 27 years old, born in Louisiana, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was discharged by the Medical Board in May 1864 after being wounded at Bull Run and Williamsport, Maryland.

Zebal, L.E. - 32 years old, born in Louisiana, married, his civilian occupation was as a clerk.  He was discharged, and furnished a substitute.

Drivers

Boettcher, Charles - 26 years old, born in Germany, his civilian occupation was as a teamster (driver).

Brooks, Pat - 34 years old, born in Ireland, his civilian occupation was as a teamster (driver).

Caldwell, John - 26 years old, born in Ohio, his civilian occupation was as a dragman (driver).