The Jersey Shore Rifles were assigned Company “A” of the 5th Pennsylvania Reserves,
and were primarily recruited from the Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.
| NAME. | RANK. | IN DATE. | REMARKS. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ullman, Hezekiah Charles Douglas | Captain | June 21, 1861 | Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Dec. 23, 1862. |
| Wilson, Fountain | Captain | Jun. 21, 1861 | Promoted to Capt., Mar. 5, 1863, mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. |
| Snay, John Henry | 1st Lieutenant | Jun. 21, 1861 | Promoted to 1st Lt., Mar. 5, 1863, to Bv. Capt., Mar. 13, 1865, mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. |
| McMicken, David Hayes | 2nd Lieutenant | June 21, 1861 | Died, July 31, 1862, at Baltimore, Md., of wounds received, June 27, 1862, at Gaines’ Mill. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, this man’s surname is spelt as “McMicken.” |
| Russel, J. Woods | 2nd Lieutenant | June 21, 1861 | Promoted to 2nd Lt., Mar. 5, 1863, died, May 22, 1864, of wounds received, May 5, 1864, at the Wilderness. |
| Grier, William Hayes | 1st Sergeant | Jun. 21, 1861 | Commissioned 2nd Lt., June 4, 1864, but not mustered, mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. |
| Blackwell, George H. | Sergeant | Jun. 21, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. |
| Fisher, Harry W. | Sergeant | June 21, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. |
| Grier, Robert H. | Sergeant | June 21, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. |
| Campbell, Duncan H. | Sergeant | June 21, 1861 | Wounded, May 10, 1864, at Spotsylvania Court House, absent at muster out, in hospital, location unknown. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Campbell, D. H.” states that he was promoted from Priv. to Sgt. on June 21, 1861 and died at Camp Pierpont, Va. on Dec. 12, 1861, cause not disclosed. The information that Bates provides above seems to be that of “Campbell, D. G.” who, according to the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, also served with Company A, 5th Reserves. See the entry below for “Campbell, D. G.” |
| Burton, James W. | Sergeant | June 21, 1861 | Discharged, Mar. 17, 1862, to accept promotion, unit unknown. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Burton, James W.” states that he entered service as a Sgt. with Company A, 5th Reserves and that on Mar. 17, 1862, he was “Dis. to accept pro. by telegram from W. D. dated A.G.O. Wash. 3-17-62.” It does not identify the unit to which he was transferred following his commissioning. Furthermore, no record was located for his service after his discharge from the 5th Reserves. |
| Hamilton, Charles Memorial | Sergeant | June 21, 1861 | Discharged, Oct. 24, 1863, to accept promotion, unit unknown. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Hamilton, Charles M.” states that he entered service as a Priv. with Company A, 5th Reserves and was discharged on Oct. 24, 1863 to accept a “Commission in Vol. Service.” It does not identify the unit to which he was transferred following his commissioning. Furthermore, no record was located for his service after his discharge from the 5th Reserves. |
| Knox, Robert Y. | Sergeant | June 21, 1861 | Discharged, Oct. 30, 1862, to accept promotion, unit unknown. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Knox, Robert Y.” states that he entered service as a Cor. with Company A, 5th Reserves and was discharged on Nov. 11, 1862 to accept a “Commission in Vol. Service.” It does not identify the unit to which he was transferred following his commissioning. Furthermore, no record was located for his service after his discharge from the 5th Reserves. |
| Miller Jr., John | Sergeant | June 21, 1861 | Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Mar. 7, 1863. |
| Royce, Benjamin A. | Sergeant | June 21, 1861 | Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Jan. 15, 1863. |
| Russel, Evan | Sergeant | June 21, 1861 | Transferred to the United States Signal Corps, Aug. 1, 1863. |
| Dougherty, Edward | Sergeant | June 21, 1861 | Killed, Dec. 13, 1862, at Fredericksburg, Va. |
| Laymon, John | Corporal | June 21, 1861 | Promoted from Priv. to Cor., date unknown, wounded, Dec. 13, 1862, at Fredericksburg, Va., absent at muster out, in hospital, at Philadelphia, Pa. |
| Kissell, Henry M. | Corporal | June 21, 1861 | Promoted from Priv. to Cor., date unknown, sick, in General Hospital, from Apr. 28, 1864 onward, died, May 20, 1864, at Philadelphia, Pa. |
| Kline, William H. | Corporal | June 21, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. |
| Forsyth, Samuel | Corporal | June 21, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. |
| Crist, Abram L. | Corporal | June 21, 1861 | Promoted from Priv. to Cor., date unknown, wounded, loss of right leg by amputation, Jan. 30, 1864, location unknown, absent at muster out, in hospital, location unknown. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Crist, Abram L.” gives June 11, 1864 as the discharge date. |
| Foster, Daniel L. | Corporal | June 21, 1861 | Discharged, May, 1863, by order of the War Department. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Foster, Daniel L.” does not provide the reason of discharge. |
| Bilby, Henry | Corporal | June 21, 1861 | Promoted from Priv. to Cor., date unknown, died, Oct. 22, 1861, cause unknown, at Camp Pierpont, Va. |
| Campbell, D. G. | Corporal | June 21, 1861 | Died, Dec. 28, 1861, cause unknown, at Camp Pierpont, Va. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Campbell, D. G” states that he was promoted from Private to Sgt. on June 21, 1861, wounded on May 10, 1864, location not disclosed, and in General Hospital at Philadelphia, Pa. The muster-out date is given as June 11, 1864. The information that Bates provides above seems to be that of “Campbell, D. H.” who, according to the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, also served with Company A, 5th Reserves. See the entry above for “Campbell, D. H.” |
| Ragel, Freeman H. | Corporal | June 21, 1861 | Killed, June 27, 1862, at Gaines’ Mill. |
| Smead, Wilson J. | Corporal | June 21, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. |
| Smith, James M. | Musician | June 21, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. |
| Mann, Freeman H. | Musician | June 21, 1861 | Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Dec. 29, 1862. |
| Attwood, Prentice C. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Oct. 1, 1862. |
| Ashley, Jedekiah D. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Deserted, June 8, 1862, at Falmouth, Va. |
| Brooks, John O. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. |
| Buzzard, John P. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. Note: Surname also spelled “Bussard”. |
| Brown, John C. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. |
| Bennet, John F. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Died, May 21, 1863, of wounds received, Dec. 13, 1862, at Fredericksburg. |
| Beck, George | Private | June 21, 1861 | Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Aug. 23, 1861. |
| Brown, George M. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, Nov., 1863. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Brown, George M.” does not provide any information as to why he was transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps. Except that he was 21 when he was mustered into Federal service, the record provides none of the usual personal details. The record also does not provide a date of discharge. |
| Barret, Richard | Private | June 21, 1861 | Killed, Dec. 13, 1862, at Fredericksburg. |
| Buey, Miller | Private | June 21, 1861 | Deserted, Oct. 13, 1861, at Camp Tennally, Va. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Buey, Miller” indicates that this man was mustered into Federal service with the rank of Sgt. but was subsequently reduced to Priv. at an unspecified date and for which the cause is not given. |
| Bostian, Isaac B. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Deserted, May 26, 1862, at Fredericksburg, Va. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Bostian, Isaac B.” includes the following notation: “On the Alp. Roll the name is Boston, Isaac B.” |
| Curtis, Samuel M. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. |
| Cowden, Frank C. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Transferred to 191st reg. P. V., June 6, 1864. |
| Cranmer, Hiram | Private | June 21, 1861 | Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Mar., 1862. |
| Clifford, William | Private | June 21, 1861 | Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Oct. 29, 1862. |
| Canfield, Ralph | Private | June 21, 1861 | Died, Jan. 28, 1862, cause unknown, at Camp Pierpont, Va. |
| Carpenter, Joseph L. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Killed, May 4, 1863, at the Wilderness. |
| Conner, Abner | Private | June 21, 1861 | Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, May, 1863. |
| Dunn, Thomas W. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Transferred from Veteran Reserve Corps, May 21, 1864, for the purpose of mustering out with company, June 11, 1864. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Dunn, Thomas N.” provides no details as to when and why he had been transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps. Note: Middle initial is W., not N. See pension index record. |
| Dodge, Charles B. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Discharged, Mar. 17, 1863, for wounds received in action, with loss of leg, location and date both unknown. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Dodge, Charles B.” states that the loss of limb was the left arm by amputation. When, or during what engagement the wound was suffered, is not disclosed in the record. |
| Essig, Jacob | Private | June 21, 1861 | Died, Dec. 17, 1862, cause unknown, at Washington, D. C., buried in Military Asylum Cemetery. |
| Fackenthal, John | Private | June 21, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. |
| Farrendsworth, A. Stewart | Private | June 21, 1861 | Webmaster’s Note: Sgt. Samuel Evans states “Stewart Farransworth had his leg shot off and can not live…” speaking of his company’s casualties taken at Federicksburg, Va., Dec 13, 1862. Transferred from Veteran Reserve Corps, May 21, 1864, for the purpose of mustering out with company, June 11, 1864. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Farrendsworth, A. S.” provides no details as to when and why he had been transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps. |
| Flook, James W. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Aug., 1862. |
| Foster, Loren | Private | Sept. 1, 1862 | Killed, Dec. 13, 1862, at Fredericksburg. |
| Gray, Joseph, Jr. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. |
| Gudykunst, Charles H. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. |
| Garrett, William H. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Transferred from Veteran Reserve Corps, May 21, 1864, for the purpose of mustering out with company, June 11, 1864. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Garrett, William H.” provides no details as to when and why he had been transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps. |
| Grier, John H. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Killed, June 27, 1862, at Gaines’ Mill. |
| Ganoe, Joseph | Private | June 21, 1861 | Deserted, Aug. 8, 1861, at Harrisburg, Pa. |
| Hamilton, Alexander K. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. |
| Hughes, Alexander B. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. |
| Harbock, Cyrus | Private | June 21, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. |
| Hartman, Aaron | Private | June 21, 1861 | Absent at muster out, sick, in General Hospital, at Alexandria, Va. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Hartman, Aaron” indicates that this man was sick in General Hospital, at Alexandria, Va., from Apr. 28, 1864 onwards. The record provides neither details about the illness nor the date of his discharge. |
| Hetherlin, John T. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Feb. 2, 1862. |
| Harlan, James | Private | June 21, 1861 | Discharged, July 16, 1862, for wounds received in action, with loss of arm, location and date both unknown. |
| Hall, Egbert Pennington | Private | June 21, 1861 | Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Aug. 20, 1862. |
| Housel, David | Private | June 21, 1861 | Killed, May 17, 1864, at Spotsylvania Court House. |
| Harlan, Nelson | Private | June 21, 1861 | Died, Dec. 15, 1861, cause unknown, at Camp Pierpont, Va. |
| Hunter, George | Private | June 21, 1861 | Deserted, Dec. 10, 1862, at Falmouth, Va. |
| Huff, Irvin T. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Died, Feb. 18, 1865, cause unknown, at Richmond, Va. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Huff, Irvin T.” states that he deserted on Oct. 6, 1863, at Bristoe Station, Va. |
| Jefferds, Alpheus | Private | June 21, 1861 | Transferred to 191st reg. P. V., June 6, 1864, Vet. |
| Jacobs, Abram B. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Transferred to the 6th United States Cavalry, Oct. 29, 1862. |
| Koons, Joseph | Private | June 21, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. |
| Kline, John H. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Transferred to Battery A, 1st Pennsylvania Light Artillery, Feb. 26, 1864, Vet. |
| Kissel, Albert M. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Killed, Sept. 9, 1861, at Camp Tennally, Va., circumstances unknown. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the surname for this man is spelt as “Kissell.” |
| Kreager, Daniel B. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Note: Previously listed as “Deserted, July 3, 1862, at Harrison’s Landing, Va.” New information reveals that Pvt. Kreager died in New York shortly after the Peninsula Campaign, probably after being exchanged. Although there is no information to prove the theory, but he was probably wounded during one of the battles, captured, exchanged, and later died from his wounds in a hospital somewhere in New York. Thanks to Eileen Campos for discovering this information. |
| Laylon, Samuel D. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, May 7, 1863. |
| Laylon, Hiram T. | Private | Feb. 27, 1862 | Deserted, Dec. 10, 1862, at Aquia Creek, Va. |
| Mitcheltree, Solomon B. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. |
| Miller, Samuel M. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Transferred to Battery A, 1st Pennsylvania Light Artillery, Feb. 26, 1864, Vet. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Miller, Samuel M.” is blank and is cross-referenced to the record for “Miller, James M.” The details in this second record are those provided above. |
| Mehring, Charles | Private | June 21, 1861 | Transferred to Battery A, 1st Pennsylvania Artillery, Feb. 26, 1864, Vet. |
| Mehring, Philip | Private | June 21, 1861 | Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Dec. 31, 1861. |
| Monegan, John | Private | June 21, 1861 | Deserted, June 8, 1862, location unknown. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Monegan, John” is blank and is cross-referenced to “Menagan, John.” This second record, however, was not found. |
| McCormick, George C. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. |
| McHenry, Almond | Private | June 21, 1861 | Died, Dec. 29, 1862, in General Hospital, Washington, D. C., of wounds received, Dec. 13, 1862, at Fredericksburg. |
| McCloe, Robert | Private | June 21, 1861 | Died, Dec. 20, 1861, cause unknown, at Camp Pierpont, Va. |
| Nufer, Christian | Private | June 21, 1861 | Transferred to 191st reg. P. V., June 6, 1864, Vet. |
| Navel, Michel | Private | June 21, 1861 | Died, Nov. 12, 1862, cause unknown, at General Hospital, Washington, D. C., buried in Military Asylum Cemetery. |
| Phillips, Edwin C. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Nov. 19, 1861. |
| Pepperman, John A. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Killed, Oct. 14, 1863, at Bristoe Station, Va. |
| Rodearmel, Charles T. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. |
| Richards, T. A. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. |
| Reichart, Henry | Private | June 21, 1861 | Transferred to 191st reg. P. V., June 6, 1864, Vet. |
| Robinson, Richard | Private | June 21, 1861 | Killed, June 27, 1862, at Gaines’ Mills. |
| Robinson, Moses | Private | June 21, 1861 | Deserted, Aug. 6, 1862, at Harrison’s Landing, Va. |
| Smith, Daniel | Private | June 21, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. |
| Smith, Isaac N. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Mar. 16, 1863. |
| Swartz, Jacob | Private | June 21, 1861 | Discharged, July 26, 1864, upon expiration of term of service. |
| Thomas, William | Private | June 21, 1861 | Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Nov. 10, 1861. |
| Vanaman, Richard | Private | June 21, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. |
| Whetzel, James M. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. |
| Wilson, George | Private | June 21, 1861 | Killed, Dec. 13, 1862, at Fredericksburg. |
| Young, Christian C. | Private | June 21, 1861 | Note: “C.C. Young of my company was severely wounded in the thigh…” says Sgt. Evan Russell on speaking of his Company’s casualties during the Peninsula Campaign. Transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps, May 2, 1863. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Young, Christ C.” does not provide the reason for his transfer to the Veteran Reserve Corps. The record also confirms that his first name was spelt as “Christ” and was not an abbreviation of “Christian.” |
