Muster Roll of the Ontario Infantry

The Ontario Infantry, of the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
were assigned Company K of the 3rd Pennsylvania Reserves.

NAME.RANK.IN DATE.REMARKS
Sickel, Horatio GatesCaptainMay 27, 1861Promoted to Colonel, 3rd Reserves, June 21, 1861.
Brian, WilliamCaptainMay 27, 1861Appointed Capt., Veteran Reserve Corps and discharged, Sept. 15, 1863, from hospital, at Philadelphia, Pa., for wounds received in action, Feb. 15, 1863.
Wonderly, DavidCaptainMay 27, 1861Promoted to 1st Lt., Feb. 1, 1863, to Capt., Sept. 16, 1863, discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, May 23, 1864. Editor’s note: In the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Wonderly, David” includes the following notation: “Dis. for Disability from Hosp’l Washington D. C. App. 1st Lt. 2-1-63 Capt. 10-15-63.”
Donaghy, David W.1st LieutenantMay 27, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Jan. 27, 1863.
Spackman, Thomas C.1st LieutenantJuly 11, 1861Promoted to Cor., Mar. 1, 1862, to Sgt., July 31, 1862, to 1st Sgt., Aug. 1, 1862, to 2nd Lt., Feb. 1, 1863, to 1st Lt., Sept. 16, 1863, mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
James, John M.2nd LieutenantMay 27, 1861Promoted to Sgt., Mar. 1, 1862, to 1st Sgt., Mar. 1, 1863, to 2nd Lt., Sept. 16, 1863, mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Krause, William1st SergeantMay 27, 1861Promoted to Cor., Aug. 19, 1862, to Sgt., Dec. 10, 1862, to 1st Sgt., Nov. 1, 1863, killed accidentally, June 7, 1864. Editor’s note: In the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Krause, William” includes the following notation: “Killed by Cars on Penna. R.R. 6-7-64.” The record also indicates that the muster-in date for Federal service was July 29, 1861.
Williamson, RandolphSergeantMay 27, 1861Promoted to Cor., Mar. 1, 1862, to Sgt., Dec. 11, 1862, mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Todd, Gabriel L.SergeantMay 27, 1861Promoted to Cor., Aug. 1, 1862, to Sgt., Mar. 1, 1863, mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Wood, EdwardSergeantMay 27, 1861Promoted to Cor., Oct. 17, 1862, to Sgt., July 1, 1863, mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Brian, Robert D. D.SergeantMarch 1, 1862Promoted to Cor., Oct. 17, 1862, to Sgt., Dec. 26, 1863, transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864.
Smith, William P.SergeantMay 27, 1861Promoted to Sgt., Feb. 28, 1863, to Sgt. Major, 3rd Reserves, Mar 1., 1863.
Brian, William H.SergeantJuly 29, 1861Promoted to Cor., Mar. 1, 1862, to Sgt., Dec. 10, 1862, deserted, May 25, 1863, from camp, at Alexandria, Va..
Kane, ThomasCorporalMay 27, 1861Promoted to Cor., Dec. 10, 1862, mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Brooke, JamesCorporalMay 27, 1861Promoted to Cor., Dec. 10, 1862, mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Morgan, CharlesCorporalMay 27, 1861Promoted to Cor., Dec. 10, 1862, mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Lewis, William H.CorporalMay 27, 1861Promoted to Cor., Feb. 8, 1862, transferred to Battery C, 5th United States Artillery, Dec. 9, 1862.
Brook, CharlesCorporalMay 27, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Dec. 11, 1861.
Dennison, WilliamCorporalMay 27, 1861Promoted to Cor. Aug. 6, 1861, discharged, Dec. 7, 1862, from hospital, in Baltimore, Md., for a wound he recieved to his hand during the fighting on the Pennsinula, June 1862. He was reported to be aboard the Daniel Webster on July 31, going down the James River, to Balimore.New York Times, August 6, 1862
Hazlett, WilliamCorporalJuly 18, 1861Promoted to Cor. Dec. 1, 1861, discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Nov. 2, 1862.
Jones, OwenCorporalMay 27, 1861Promoted to Cor., Mar. 1, 1862, discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Dec. 2, 1862.
Sailor, George M.CorporalMay 27, 1861Promoted to Cor., Dec. 1, 1861, discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Feb. 10, 1862.
Jordon, MatthewCorporalMay 27, 1861Promoted to Cor., Dec. 10, 1862, transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864, Vet.
Brittiain, WilliamCorporalMay 27, 1861Promoted to Cor., Feb. 8, 1862, killed, Sept. 17, 1862, at Antietam.
Conner, FrancisMusicianMay 27, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Aldworth, JohnPrivateMay 27, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Adair, Samuel M.PrivateJuly 13, 1861Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864.
Adams, JosephPrivateMay 27, 1861Deserted, Dec. 4, 1862, from camp, at Belle Plain, Va.
Boger, Henry D.PrivateJune 27, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Bryant, JosephPrivateMay 27, 1861Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, Dec. 2, 1863.
Brown, StephenPrivateMay 27, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Bender, John F.PrivateMay 27, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Feb. 26, 1863.
Bechtel, JohnPrivateMay 27, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, July 26, 1862.
Brockway, JohnPrivateMay 27, 1861Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864, Vet.
Black, JamesPrivateJuly 16, 1861Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, July 29, 1863.
Buck, Isaac G.PrivateJuly 9, 1861Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864.
Bows, DennisPrivateJuly 17, 1861Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864.
Bressler, JohnPrivateJuly 11, 1861Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864, Vet.
Barr, JosephPrivateMay 27, 1861Died, Nov. 26, 1862, of chronic diarrhoea, in hospital, at Washington, D. C.
Beck, AugustusPrivateJuly 17, 1861Deserted, Aug. 1, 1862, from hospital, at Alexandria, Va.
Beaumont, John B.PrivateMay 27, 1861Deserted, Aug. 22, 1862, from camp, at Falmouth, Va.
Clayton, James W.PrivateMay. 27, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Clayton, Henry M.PrivateMay 27, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Collins, JohnPrivateMay. 27, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Carr, Edwin A.PrivateMay 27, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Conway, WilliamPrivateSept. 4, 1861Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864, Vet.
Carpenter, John B.PrivateJuly 16, 1861Deserted, Aug. 25, 1861, from Camp Tennally.
Callahan, HughPrivateMay. 27, 1861Deserted, June 20, 1861, from camp, at Easton, Pa.
Devitt, Henry B.PrivateMay 27, 1861Promoted to Cor., July 1, 1861, to Sgt., Dec. 1, 1861, reduced to rank of Private, date unknown, discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Aug. 7, 1863.
De Baufre, WilliamPrivateJuly 29, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Apr. 12, 1862.
Eckard, George W.PrivateMay 27, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Evins, ChristopherPrivateMay 27, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Fisher, Albert D.PrivateMay 27, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Frazier, AlexanderPrivateMay 2, 1861Deserted, Aug. 22, 1862, from camp, at Falmouth, Va.
Ferguson, DavidPrivateJuly 16, ‘61Deserted, July 19, 1861, from camp, at Easton, Pa.
Gosler, Isaiah S.PrivateMay 27, 1861Deserted, June 10, 1863, location unknown. Editor’s note: In the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Gosler, Isaiah S.” is blank and is cross-referenced to “Gossler, Isaiah S.” This second record contains the following notation: “Reduced to Ranks Dis. for Disability from Camp at Alexandria, Va. (Bates Deserted 6-10-63).” The record indicates that this man mustered into Federal service with the rank of Sgt. and the muster-in date for Federal service was July 29, 1861.
Haynes, William H.PrivateMay 27, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Helfricht, George I.PrivateMay 27, 1861Absent, sick, at muster-out. Editor’s note: In the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Helfricht, George I.” is blank and is cross-referenced to “Hellfricht, George I.” This second record contains the following notation: “Absent Sick in Hosp. York Pa (Deserted).”
Happer, Jacob C.Name spelled as per pension record.PrivateMay. 27, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Feb. 27, 1863. Last name also spelled “Hopper”.
Humison, HiramPrivateJuly 17, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Dec. 25, 1861.
Handerhill, DanielPrivateJuly 17, 1861Deserted, July 26, 1861, from camp, at Washington, D. C.
Hanold, CharlesPrivateMay 27, 1861Deserted, Dec. 12, 1862, in front of the enemy at Fredericksburg, Va. Editor’s note: In the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Hanold, Charles” is blank and is cross-referenced to “Hannold, Charles.” This second record contains the details set out above.
Jones, DavidPrivateMay 27, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Jaquett, JosephPrivateMay 27, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Loag, JamesPrivateSept. 6, 1861Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864.
Leonard, ThomasPrivateMay. 27, 1861Killed, Apr. 2, 1862, by gun shot while in discharge of duty, at Alexandria, Va.
Lenay, JohnPrivateMay 27, 1861Deserted, Sept. 16, 1863, at Antietam Bridge, arrested and returned to regiment, Oct. 8, 1863, at Philadelphia, Pa., deserted again, July 6, 1864, location unknown.
Lantz, JacobPrivateMay 27, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, date unknown.
Morgan, George W.PrivateMay 27, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Mitchell, LemuelPrivateMay 27, 1861Missing in action, Dec. 13, 1862, at Fredericksburg.
Mooney, HughPrivateMay 27, 1861Deserted, Aug. 25, 1861, from Camp Tennally.
McDonald, WilliamPrivateMay 27, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Nickerson, JoshuaPrivateMay 27, 1861Discharged, date unknown, for wounds received in action, date unknown, location unknown. Editor’s note: In the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Nickerson, Joshua” includes the following notation: “Dis. for Disability at Upton Hill, Va. from wounds rec’d in Battle.” The record does not provide the discharge date.
Neid, JohnPrivateSept. 4, 1862Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864.
Painter, WilliamPrivateMay 27, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, June 29, 1863.
Phillips, Henry E.PrivateMay 27, 1861Died, Oct. 11, 1862, cause unknown, at Annapolis, Md.
Quick, Abraham I.PrivateMay 27, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Sept. 26, 1862.
Reinboth, George F.PrivateMay 27, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Ramler, LeonardPrivateMay 27, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Rudolph, JosephPrivateMay 27, 1861Killed, Sept. 17, 1862, at Antietam.
Sinn, Samuel H.PrivateMay 27, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Swan, Thomas E.PrivateMay 27, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Snyder, Benjamin K.PrivateMay 27, 1861Reduced from Sgt., date unknown, deserted, Aug. 22, 1862, location unknown, arrested, Nov. 13, 1862, mustered out with company, June 17, 1864. Editor’s note: In the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Snyder, Benjamin K.” includes the following notation: “Deserted 4-17-62 at Annapolis (Bates Reduced from Sgt. Arrested 11-13-63).” The record also indicates that this man was mustered into Federal Service with the rank of Sgt. but his muster-in date for Federal service was July 29, 1861.
Sample, ThomasPrivateNot givenDischarged on Surgeon’s certificate, May 24, 1862. Editor’s note: In the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Sample, Thomas” includes the following notation: “Dis. for Disability From Hosp. at Wash. D. C. (5-24-62 Bates).” The record does not provide a date for mustering into either State service or Federal service.
Schroyer, WesleyPrivateJuly 11, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, July 25, 1862.
Shaw, William H. H.PrivateMay 27, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, July 28, 1862. Editor’s note: A search in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866 has confirmed that both a “Shaw, William H. H.” and a “Shaw, William H.” served with Co. K, 3rd Reserves. The details for both men are as provided by Bates herein. See below for the entry for “Shaw, William H.”
Stackhouse, DavidPrivateMay 27, 1861Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864, Vet.
Shaw, William H.PrivateMay 27, 1861Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864, Vet.
Editor’s note: See the note included in the above entry for “Shaw, William H. H.”
Stern, ValentinePrivateJuly 13, 1861Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864.
Spink, Valentine W.PrivateSept. 10, 1861Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864, Vet.
Stillman, ThomasPrivateMay 27, 1861Deserted, Aug. 1, 1862, from hospital, at Washington, D. C., arrested Dec. 5, 1863, deserted again, Jan. 6, 1864, location unknown.
Todd, James A.PrivateMay. 27, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Thomas, GeorgePrivateMay 27, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Dec. 14, 1861.
Ungerbuchler, WilliamPrivatePromoted to Sgt., Mar. 1, 1862, reduced to rank of Private, date unknown, transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, Feb. 11, 1864. Editor’s note: In the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, there are three records for “Ungerbuchler, William.” The first record uses the spelling “Ungerbeuhler, William” for the name and is blank except for the following cross-referencing notation: “Surname as above in Register; as UNGERBUEHLER on Pay roll; as UNGERBUCHLER in Bates.” The second record uses the spelling “Ungerbeuhler, Willam,” is complete and includes the following notation: “Trans. to Vet. Res. Corps 2-11-64 (Bates, pro. to Sgt. 3-11-62, reduced 2-11-64).” The third record uses the spelling “Ungerbuchler, William” and is blank except for the following cross-referencing notation: “Surname as above in Bates; as UNGERBUEHLER on Pay Roll; as UNGERBEUHLER in Register.”
Vanhorn, JohnPrivateMay 27, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Watson, JosephPrivateMay 27, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Wilson, ThomasPrivateMay 27, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
William, ThomasPrivateMay 27, 1861Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, Oct. 26, 1863.
Wright, Enos L.PrivateJuly 29, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Nov. 26, 1862.
Wine, GeorgePrivateMay. 27, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Oct. 21, 1862.
Wondesland, PeterPrivateMay 27, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, date unknown. Editor’s note: In the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, there is no record for “Wondesland, Peter” but one exists for “Wonderland, Peter” of Co. I, 3rd Reserves. The details in this record are those provide above, with a muster–in date for Federal service of July 29, 1861.
White, ThomasPrivateJuly 9, 1861Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864.
Wright, GeorgePrivateJuly 29, 1861Missing in action, June 30, 1862, at Glendale, Va.
Young, EdwardPrivateMay 27, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.