Muster Roll of the Salem Independents

The Salem Independents of Wayne County, Pennsylvania,
were assigned Company B of the 3rd Pennsylvania Reserves.

NAME.RANK.IN DATE.REMARKS
Curtis, William D.CaptainJune 5, 1861Resigned, July 16, 1862.
Davenport, George C.CaptainJune 5, 1861Promoted to 1st Lt., Aug. 19, 1862, to Capt., date unknown, transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, Aug. 5, 1863.
Moore, Warren G.CaptainJune 5, 1861Promoted to 1st Sgt., Aug. 19, 1862, to Capt., Oct. 26, 1863, mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Nicholson, Frank Gilbert1st LieutenantJune 5, 1861Promoted to 1st Sgt., Nov. 16, 1862, to 1st Lt., Aug. 19, 1862, mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Buckingham, Jarius M.2nd LieutenantJune 5, 1861Resigned, Nov. 16, 1861. Note: Name listed twice on muster roll. He entered this company as 2nd Lieutenant and with an out-rank of Private.
Hamlin, Lyman W.2nd LieutenantJune 5, 1861Promoted to 2nd Lt., Nov. 16, 1861, discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Nov. 11, 1862.
Rohne, George M.2nd LieutenantJuly 17, 1861Promoted to Sgt. Maj., Aug. 1, 1862, to 2nd Lt., Mar. 1, 1863, dismissed, Nov. 13, 1863. Editor’s note: In the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the card for “George M. Rohne” is blank with a cross-reference to a card for “Rohn, George M.” This latter card is blank except for the notation: “See F & S.”
Watrous, Dudley K.1st SergeantJune 5, 1861Promoted to Sgt., Aug. 1, 1862, to 1st Sgt., Nov. 1, 1862, mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Adams, Lester T.SergeantJune 5, 1861Promoted to Sgt., Aug. 1, 1862, mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Hetzel, JohnSergeantJune 5, 1861Promoted to Cor., July 22, 1861, to Sgt., Jan. 5, 1863, mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Monnia, AdolphusSergeantJune 28, 1861Promoted to Cor., Aug. 1, 1862, to Sgt., Nov. 1, 1863, mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Hamlin, Florence B.SergeantJune 5, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Sept. 1, 1861.
Carrier, James W.SergeantJune 5, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, July 25, 1862.
Biesecker, WilliamSergeantJune 5, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Aug. 1, 1862.
Tripp, Henry C.SergeantJuly 22, 1861Promoted to Cor., Nov. 16, 1861, to Sgt., Jan. 18, 1862, transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864.
Nicholson, HobartSergeantJune 5, 1861Promoted to Sgt., Nov. 16, 1861, killed, Sept. 17, 1862, at Antietam.
Loper, Charles H.CorporalJune 5, 1861Promoted to Cor., July 22, 1863, transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, June 30, 1863.
Martin, George W.CorporalJune 28, 1861Promoted to Cor., Jan. 5, 1863, mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Cobb, MichaelCorporalJune 5, 1861Promoted to Cor., Jan. 5, 1863, mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Martz, JohnCorporalJune 13, 1861Promoted to Cor., Aug. 1, 1862, transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864, Vet.
Abby, Russell P.CorporalSept. 19, 1861Promoted to Cor., Nov. 1, 1863, transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864, Vet.
Brown, Gabriel S.CorporalJune 5, 1861Killed, June 27, 1862, at Gaines’ Mill.
Dickens, Jesse R.CorporalJune 5, 1861Killed, Sept. 17, 1862, at Antietam.
Green, WilliamMusicianJune 5, 1861Promoted, Jan. 29, 1862, to Musician, transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, July 30, 1863.
Money, William L.MusicianOctober 5, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Oct. 16, 1862.
Ames, Warner J.PrivateJune 5, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Feb. 19, 1862.
Akers, William F.PrivateJune 5, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Sept. 16, 1862.
Andrews, DanielPrivateJune 13, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Feb. 10, 1862.
Bachon, JosephPrivateJune 5, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Barhite, William H.PrivateJune 5, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Bortree, William G.PrivateJune 28, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Burbank, John W.PrivateJune 5, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Jan. 18, 1862.
Bronson, EliPrivateJune 5, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Aug. 23, 1862.
Bishop, DavidPrivateJune 13, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Nov. 20, 1862.
Bennet, BenjaminPrivateJuly 29, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Oct. 14, 1862.
Brundage, FreelingPrivateJuly 29, 1861Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, July 30, 1863.
Buckingham, Jairus M.PrivateMarch 30, 1864Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864.
Brooks, AndrewPrivateOctober 5, 1861Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864, Vet.
Bronson, JustusPrivateMarch 30, 1864Note: Last name corrected from “Brownson” to “Bronson”; information provided by descendant who also informs us that this soldier was the older brother of Pvt. Eli Bronson. Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864. Captured Oct 19, 1864, sent to Salisbury Prison. Died Dec 24, 1864 in captivity.
Buallesoa, JobPrivateJune 5, 1861Absent, in arrest, at muster out.
Bath, Oliver L.PrivateJuly 9, 1861Killed in action June 30, 1862.
Bidwell, HiramPrivateJun. 13, 1861Died, Oct. 20, 1862, cause unknown, location unknown.
Briscoe, JohnPrivateJune 5, 1861Deserted, July 29, 1862, location unknown.
Coonell, SydneyPrivateAugust 10, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Dec. 26, 1862. Note: Surname changed from Cornell to Coonell, name change per pension file.
Cortright, Enily D.PrivateMarch 30, 1864Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864.
Campbell, JohnPrivateOctober 28, 1863.Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864, Vet. Regimental Paperwork has this soldier’s muster in date as October 28, 1863. Bates has it listed as July 9, 1861.
Cogswell, WilliamPrivateJune 17, 1861Died, Aug. 12, 1862, cause unknown, location unknown.
Campfield, George N.PrivateJun. 13, 1861Deserted, Dec. 29, 1862, location unknown.
Dauborn, NicholasPrivateJune 5, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Jan. 31, 1862.
Dickins, RichardPrivateJuly 17, 1861Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864.
Donelson, JamesPrivateSept. 13, 1862Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864.
Dickens, Daniels S.PrivateJune 5, 1861Killed, June 27, 1862, at Gaines’ Mill.
Eushiro, George P.PrivateJune 5, 1861Killed, June 27, 1862, at Gaines’ Mill.
Frisbie, George S.PrivateSept. 19, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Mar. 6, 1862.
Frisbie, James P.PrivateMarch 30, 1864Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864.
Firth, ThomasPrivateJune 13, 1861Died, July 26, 1862, of wounds received, June 30, 1862, buried in Cypress Hill Cemetery, Long Island.
Garman, DanielPrivateJune 5, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Gibbs, AlfredPrivateMarch 30, 1864Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864.
Gillet, OliverPrivateJun. 5, 1861Died, May 21, 1862, at Washington, D. C., buried in Military Asylum Cemetery.
Handenberger, J. B.PrivateJune 28, 1861Promoted to Sgt., Jan. 5, 1863, reduced from Sgt. to Private, Jan, 18, 1863, mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Hank, JohnPrivateJune 5, 1861Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, July 30, 1863.
Hinds, HenryPrivateJune 5, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Hubbard, Columbus WashingtonPrivateJun. 13, 1861Taken Prisoner of War at Charles City Crossroads, June 30, 1862; exchanged. Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Hubler, RobertPrivateJune 5, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Apr. 6, 1862.
Howe, EdwardPrivateMarch 30, 1864Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864.
Howe, James H.PrivateMar. 30, 1864Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864.
Hoover, Joseph F.PrivateJuly 29, 1861Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864.
Hand, William J.PrivateAugust 10, 1861Mustered out, Aug. 18, 1864.
Jones, Robert D.PrivateJune 5, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Johnson, JacobPrivateJune 28, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Nov. 25, 1862.
Johnson, Porter C.PrivateJuly 19, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Sept. 25, 1862.
Kennedy, John S.PrivateJune 5, 1861Died, July, 1862, cause unknown, location unknown.
Leake, William H.PrivateJune 5, 1861Promoted to Chaplain, 32nd reg. P. V., Aug. 1, 1861.
London, JosephPrivateJuly 20, 1861Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864, Vet.
Little, Archibald S.PrivateJune 28, 1861Died, Dec. 19, 1862, at Richmond, Va., of wounds received at Fredericksburg, Dec. 13, 1862.
Marsh, JohnPrivateJune 5, 1861Absent, sick, at muster out.
Marshall, Edwin A.PrivateJune 5, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864. Editor’s note: The record for “Marshall, Edwin A.” in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866 is blank with the following notation: “Refer to; Rec. Roll Marshall, Frederick”. There are in turn two records with the name of Frederick Marshall, both with Co. B., 3rd Reserves. The details in the first of the two records conform to those that Bates provides in his muster roll for “Marshall, Edwin A.,” Co. B, 3rd Reserves. The second record’s details conform to those that Bates provides for Frederick Marshall in his muster roll for Co. B, 3rd Reserves – see the entry below for “Marshall, Frederick.”
Mitchell, Charles E.PrivateJune 5, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Moore, William G.PrivateJune 13, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Moyer, AnthonyPrivateJune 5, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Mitchell, Eugene B.PrivateJune 5, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Dec. 29, 1862.
Mitchell, MichaelPrivateJune 5, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Feb. 3, 1862.
Meehan, EdwardPrivateJuly 29, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, date unknown.
Miller, QuintersPrivateJuly 29, 1861Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864.
Mitchell, DavisPrivateOctober 1, 1862Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864.
Marshall, Frederick R.PrivateJune 5, 1861Died, Oct. 12, 1862, cause unknown, location unknown. Editor’s note: See the Editor’s note for “Marshall, Edwin A.”.
Miller, DavidPrivateFebruary 3, 1864Not on muster roll.
Perry, James P.PrivateJune 5, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Jan. 17, 1862.
Peet, Daniel N.PrivateJune 5, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, May 25, 1862.
Potter, Henry S.PrivateAugust 10, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Dec. 22, 1862.
Pinkerton, JohnPrivateJune 5, 1861Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864, Vet.
Peet, Daniel N.PrivateMar. 30, 1864Missing in action, May 9, 1864, at Cloyd Mountain, West Virginia.
Pillard, EmilPrivateJune 28, 1861Deserted, July 25, 1861, location unknown.
Riley, James E.PrivateJuly 29, 1861Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, Nov. 1, 1863.
Riley, JohnPrivateFebruary 4, 1864Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864.
Sheppard, M. L.PrivateJune 5, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Feb. 3, 1863.
Swingle, WilliamPrivateMarch 30, 1864Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864.
Swingle, Sharp L.PrivateOctober 25, 1861Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864.
Stewart, Archibald H.PrivateJuly 20, 1861Killed at Fredericksburg, Dec. 13, 1862.
Simmonson, AsaPrivateJun. 5, 1861Missing in action, May 9, 1864, at Cloyd Mountain, West Virginia, Vet.
Thomas, Joshua R.PrivateApril 4, 1862Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, July 1, 1863.
Townsend, EdwardPrivateSept. 19, 1861Mustered out Sept. 30, 1864.
Walter, AlbertPrivateJune 5, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Wortman, HenryPrivateJune 28, 1861Mustered out with company, June 17, 1864.
Warner, GeorgePrivateJuly 17, 1861Transferred to 33rd reg. P. V., date unknown.
Wagner, Joseph G.PrivateMarch 31, 1864Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864.
Woodruff, Selden A.PrivateJuly 16, 1861Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864.
Watrouse, FriendPrivateAug. 10, 1861Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864, Vet.
Wright, Albert A.PrivateJune 13, 1862Transferred to 54th reg. P. V., July 4, 1864. Taken prisoner, Oct. 19, 1864. Sent to Salisbury Prison, NC. Paroled March 1865.
White, HenryPrivateJuly 16, 1861Died, Sept. 23, 1861, at Washington, D. C., buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, cause unknown.
Williams, AlfredPrivateJuly 29, 1861Died, Sept. 28, 1862, of wounds received at Antietam, Sept. 17, 1862.
Whipple, Stephen F.PrivateJuly 9, 1861Deserted, Nov. 1, 1862, location unknown.
Wright, Eugene H.PrivateJune 13, 1861Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Oct. 25, 1862.
Young, ElliottPrivateAug. 10, 1861Mustered out August 18, 1864.
Young, GeorgePrivateAug. 10, 1861Mustered out August 18, 1864.