The Honesdale Guards were assigned Company “C” of the 6th Pennsylvania Reserves,
and were primarily recruited from Wayne County, Pennsylvania.
| NAME. | RANK. | MUSTER DATE. | REMARKS. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright, John S. | Captain | May. 13, 1861 | Discharged, Jan. 9, 1863, for wounds received, Sept. 17, 1862, at Antietam. |
| Tamblyn, William | Captain | May. 13, 1861 | Promoted from 2nd Lt. to Capt., May 18, 1863, detached, Aug. 24, 1861, for duty on General Barnes’ staff. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Tamblyn, William” does not state when he was discharged. |
| Torrey, Robert N. | 1st Lieutenant | May. 13, 1861 | Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Apr. 16, 1862. |
| Goodman, William H. | 1st Lieutenant | May. 13, 1861 | Promoted from Sgt. to 1st Lt., Apr. 16, 1862, dismissed Apr. 6, 1863. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Goodman, William H.” does not make mention of his dismissal. |
| Lewis, John E. | 1st Lieutenant | May. 13, 1861 | Promoted from Sgt. to 2nd Lt., May, 1863, to 1st Lt., Aug. 27, 1863, commissioned but not mustered as Capt., Apr .6, 1863, mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. |
| Bryant, Samuel E. | 1st Sergeant | May. 13, 1861 | Commissioned but not mustered as 2nd Lt., Apr. 6, 1863, transferred to 191st reg. P. V., May 31, 1864, Vet. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Bryant, Samuel E.” is blank save for a cross-reference to a record for “Bryant, Samuel E.” of Company G, 191st reg. P. V. This second record is also blank. |
| Hurlbert, William H. | 1st Sergeant | May. 13, 1861 | Died, Jan. 24, 1862, cause unknown, at Pierpont, Va. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Hurlbert, William H.” does not provide the cause of death. It does cite “Hurlburt, William” as an alternative spelling for his name. |
| Wright, Julius C. | Sergeant | May. 13, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Wright, Julius C.” indicates that he was mustered into Federal service with the rank of Cor. and was at an unknown date promoted to Sgt. |
| Arthur, George D. | Sergeant | May 13, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Arthur, George D.” indicates that he was mustered into Federal service with the rank of Cor. and was at an unknown date promoted to Sgt. |
| Brink, Russell | Sergeant | Jul. 15, 1861 | Absent at muster out, in hospital. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Brink, Russell” states that he had been in hospital from July 28, 1863 onward. It neither states the cause of his hospitalization nor when he was discharged. |
| McFarland, Milton | Sergeant | May. 13, 1861 | Transferred to 191st reg. P. V., May 31, 1864, Vet. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866 , the record for “McFarland, Milton” indicates that he was mustered into Federal service with the rank of Private but provides no details with respect to his promotion(s) up to the rank of Sgt. It does indicate that he re-enlisted at Nokesville, Va. on Dec. 25, 1863. |
| Surrine, James M. | Corporal | May 13, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Surrine, James M.” is blank except for a cross-reference to the record for “Serrine, James M.” This second record is complete and includes the detail that he entered Federal service with the rank of Private and was at an unknown date promoted to Cor. |
| Kellow, William | Corporal | May 13, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Kellow, William” indicates that he was mustered into Federal service with the rank of Private and was at an unknown date promoted to Cor. |
| Elmendorf, N. W. | Corporal | May 13, 1861 | Transferred to 191st reg. P. V., May 31, 1864, Vet. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Elmendorf, N. W.” is blank except for a cross-reference to Company E, 191st reg. P. V. This second record is also blank and the surname’s spelling is “Elmandorf.” |
| George Ammerman, George | Corporal | Jul. 15, 1861 | Transferred to 191st reg. P. V., May 31, 1864, Vet. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, there are two records for “Ammerman, George.” The firstwais partially completed in hand writing. The provided details indicate that he was mustered into Federal service with the rank of Cor. and was transferred on May 31, 1864 to Company B, 191st reg. P. V. The second record is blank except for a cross-reference to a record for Company B, 191st reg. P. V. This third record is also blank. |
| Barker, Smith A. | Corporal | May. 13, 1861 | Transferred to 191st reg. P. V., May 31, 1864, Vet. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866 , the record for “Barker, Smith A.” is blank save for a cross-reference to a record for “Barker, Smith A.” of Company D, 191st reg. P. V. This second record is also blank. |
| Ball, Isaac H. | Corporal | May 13, 1861 | Transferred to 191st reg. P. V., May 31, 1864, Vet. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Ball, Isaac H.” indicates that he was mustered into Federal service with the rank of Private and was at an unknown date promoted to Cor. It also indicates that he re-enlisted at Nokesville, Va. on Dec. 25, 1863. |
| Thorp, Nathan | Corporal | May 13, 1861 | Transferred to 191st reg. P. V., May 31, 1864, Vet. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Thorp, Nathan” indicates that he was mustered into Federal service with the rank of Private and was at an unknown date promoted to Cor. It also indicates that he re-enlisted at Nokesville, Va. on Dec. 25, 1863. |
| Goodnough, Lucien | Corporal | May 13, 1861 | Transferred to the United States Signal Corps, Aug. 28, 1863. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Goodnough, Lucien” indicates that he was mustered into Federal service with the rank of Private and was at an unknown date promoted to Cor. |
| Pullis, Calvin | Corporal | May. 13, 1861 | Died, Nov. 30, 1862, of fever, at Brooks Station, Va. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Pullis. Calvin” cites “Pulis, Calvin H.” as an alternative identifier for this man. |
| Andrews, William H. | Private | May 13, 1861 | Wounded, Sept. 14, 1862, at South Mountain, discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Feb. 5, 1863. |
| Avery, Lucius K. | Private | Jul. 15, 1861 | Wounded, Sept. 14, 1862, at South Mountain, discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Feb. 7, 1863. |
| Avery, Daniel | Private | May. 13, 1861 | Killed, Nov. 27, 1863, at Mine Run. |
| Bull, Samuel | Private | May 13, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864 . |
| Bishop, Emmet | Private | May 13, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864 . |
| Baillis, George H. | Private | May 13, 1861 | Absent at muster out. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Baillis, George H.” states that he transferred at an unknown date from the Veteran Reserve Corps back to Company C, 6th Reserves, in order to muster out with the company. It discloses neither the reason for, nor the date of, his transfer to the Veteran Reserve Corps. |
| Baiillis, M. L. | Private | July 15, 1861 | Wounded, Dec. 13, 1862, at Fredericksburg, discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Feb. 7, 1863 . |
| Bradshaw, Aaron | Private | July 15, 1861 | Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Oct. 6, 1861. |
| Bishop, Harvey | Private | May 13, 1861 | Transferred to 191st reg. P. V., May 31, 1864, Vet. |
| Baker, John | Private | May. 13, 1861 | Killed, Sept. 14, 1861, at South Mountain . |
| Belknap, John | Private | May. 13, 1861 | Killed, Sept. 14, 1861, at South Mountain . |
| Burton, Daniel | Private | May 13, 1861 | Wounded, Dec. 13, 1862, at Fredericksburg, died, Feb. 15, 1863 . |
| Borches, Henry | Private | Jul. 15, 1861 | Killed, Aug. 30, 1862, at Second Bull Run . |
| Baker, James | Private | May. 13, 1861 | Deserted, Aug. 17, 1862, at Aquia Creek, Va. |
| Canavin, John | Private | May 13, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864 . |
| Chase, Gideon B. | Private | July 15, 1861 | Absent at muster out, sick. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Chase, Gideon B.” states that he had been sick in hospital since July 28, 1863. It neither states the nature of the illness nor when he was discharged. |
| Colwell, Charles | Private | May 13, 1861 | Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Dec. 27, 1862. |
| Clien, Peter | Private | May 13, 1861 | Wounded, Sept. 14, 1862, at South Mountain, discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Feb. 1, 1863 . |
| Duvall, John S. | Private | May 13, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864 . |
| Denn, Collin M. | Private | May 13, 1861 | Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Apr. 22, 1862. |
| Day, Theodore | Private | May. 13, 1861 | Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, May 10, 1862. |
| Durshimer, Henry | Private | July 15, 1861 | Wounded, Dec. 13, 1862, at Fredericksburg, discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Jan. 29, 1863 . |
| Darling, A. J. | Private | July 15, 1861 | Killed, May 12, 1864, at Spotsylvania Court House. |
| Darling, Daniel | Private | May. 13, 1861 | Killed, Dec. 20, 1861, at Dranesville, buried in the Military Asylum Cemetery, Washington, D. C. |
| Davidson, William | Private | May 13, 1861 | Killed, Sept. 14, 1862, at South Mountain . |
| Forman, Isaac | Private | July 15, 1861 | Wounded, May 8, 1864, at Spotsylvania Court House, absent at muster out, in hospital. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Forman, Isaac” does not indicate when he was discharged. |
| Fammig, Michael | Private | Jul. 15, 1861 | Transferred, Feb. 11, 1862, to the Western Gun Boat Service. |
| Fuller, William T. | Private | May. 13, 1861 | Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Jan. 29, 1863 . |
| Freeman, Earl W. | Private | May 13, 1861 | Transferred to 191st reg. P. V., May 31, 1864, Vet. |
| Finegan, Hugh | Private | July 15, 1861 | Transferred to 191st reg. P. V., May 31, 1864, Vet. |
| Groner, George | Private | May 13, 1861 | Absent at muster out of company. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Groner, George” states that he transferred at an unknown date from the Veteran Reserve Corps back to Company C, 6th Reserves, in order to muster out with the company. It discloses neither the reason for, nor the date of, his transfer to the Veteran Reserve Corps. |
| Gerety, James | Private | May. 13, 1861 | Transferred to 191st reg. P. V., May 31, 1864, Vet. |
| Greeley, Robert A. | Private | May 13, 1861 | Transferred to 191st reg. P. V., May 31, 1864, Vet. |
| Griffis, Calvin M. | Private | May. 13, 1861 | Transferred to 191st reg. P. V., May 31, 1864, Vet. |
| Groner, John H. | Private | May. 13, 1861 | Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Jan. 7, 1863. |
| Hallet, John | Private | May 13, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864 . |
| Hays, Stephen M. | Private | May. 13, 1861 | Transferred to 191st reg. P. V., May 31, 1864, Vet. |
| Hulett, William | Private | May 28, 1861 | Deserted, July 11, 1861, at Harrisburg, Pa. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Hulett, William” states that he was never mustered into Federal service. |
| Justin, Howard T. | Private | July 15, 1861 | Wounded, Dec. 13, 1862, at Fredericksburg, absent at muster out, in hospital. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Justin, Howard T.” does not state when he was discharged. |
| Jayne, William H. | Private | May 13, 1861 | Wounded, Dec. 20, 1861, at Dranesville, discharged, Sept. 1, 1862. |
| Jayne, Squire W. | Private | May 13, 1861 | Transferred to 191st reg. P. V., May 31, 1864, Vet. |
| Katz, Jacob F. | Private | May. 13, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864 . |
| Kimble, Philander | Private | July 15, 1861 | Captured and taken prisoner, May 30, 1864, at Bethesda Church, released Dec. 5, 1864, discharged, Apr. 14, 1865. |
| Karslak, John | Private | May 13, 1861 | Killed, Aug. 30, 1862, at Second Bull Run . |
| Lavo, Mortimer E. | Private | May. 13, 1861 | Absent at muster out of company. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Lavo, Mortimer E.” states that he transferred at an unknown date from the Veteran Reserve Corps back to Company C, 6th Reserves, in order to muster out with the company. It discloses neither the reason for, nor the date of, his transfer to the Veteran Reserve Corps. |
| Labar, Nelson | Private | May. 13, 1861 | Absent at muster out of company. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Labar, Nelson” states that he transferred at an unknown date from the Veteran Reserve Corps back to Company C, 6th Reserves, in order to muster out with the company. It discloses neither the reason for, nor the date of, his transfer to the Veteran Reserve Corps. |
| Lathrop, Halsey | Private | July 15, 1861 | Transferred to 191st reg. P. V., May 31, 1864, Vet. |
| Lawrence, H. M. | Private | May 13, 1861 | Transferred to 191st reg. P. V., May 31, 1864, Vet. |
| Lane, Abram | Private | May. 13, 1861 | Deserted, July 5, 1863, at Gettysburg, Pa. |
| Mackey, Enoch | Private | July 13, 1861 | Transferred to 191st reg. P. V., May 31, 1864, Vet. |
| Melons, James | Private | May 13, 1861 | Transferred to 191st reg. P. V., May 31, 1864, Vet. |
| M’Farland, Frank | Private | July 15, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “M’Farland, Frank” spells the surname as “McFarland.” |
| M’Kane, Thomas | Private | May. 13, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “M’Kane, Thomas” spells the surname as “McKane.” |
| M’Farley, Michael | Private | May. 13, 1861 | Discharged, Nov. 22, 1863, for wounds received, Dec. 13, 1862, at Fredericksburg. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “M’Farley, Michael” spells the surname as “McFarley.” |
| Nolan, Samuel | Private | May. 13, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864 . |
| Niles, Augustus | Private | May 13, 1861 | Discharged, Feb. 24, 1863, for wounds received, Aug. 30, 1862, at Second Bull Run. |
| Nesle, John | Private | May. 13, 1861 | Discharged, Jan. 5, 1863, for wounds received, Sept. 14, 1862, at South Mountain . |
| Neithart, Charles | Private | May 13, 1861 | Killed, May 6, 1864, at the Wilderness. |
| Nelson, James T. | Private | May 13, 1861 | Died, Aug. 30, 1862, of fever, at Falmouth, Va. |
| Porter, George | Private | May 13, 1861 | Transferred to 191st reg. P. V., May 31, 1864, Vet. |
| Rodgers, James | Private | Jul. 15, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864 . |
| Rowley, George | Private | July 15, 1861 | Absent at muster out, sick. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Rowley, George” states that he had been in hospital since May 10, 1862. It neither discloses the cause of his hospitalization nor when he was discharged. |
| Robinson, David | Private | July 15, 1861 | Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, July 2, 1862. |
| Reed, John L. | Private | May 13, 1861 | Killed, Sept. 14, 1862, at South Mountain . |
| Reimer, Edmund L. | Private | Jul. 15, 1861 | Killed, Sept. 14, 1862, at South Mountain . |
| Spratt, Michael | Private | May. 13, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864 . |
| Sherwood, Nathan B. | Private | May 13, 1861 | Absent at muster out of company. Editor’s note: in the Pennsylvania State Archives Civil War Veterans Card File 1861-1866, the record for “Sherwood, Nathan B.” states that he transferred at an unknown date from the Veteran Reserve Corps back to Company C, 6th Reserves, in order to muster out with the company. It discloses neither the reason for, nor the date of, his transfer to the Veteran Reserve Corps. An article in the NY Times lists Sherwood as being among the wounded at the Second Battle of Bull Run. Source: -New York Times, September 2, 1862. |
| Stanton, Frank | Private | May 13, 1861 | Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Feb. 5, 1863. |
| Shafer, Alvin | Private | May 13, 1861 | Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, Sept. 22, 1862. |
| Starbird, A. C. | Private | May 13, 1861 | Discharged on Surgeon’s certificate, July 10, 1862. |
| Sherwood, Henry | Private | May 13, 1861 | Transferred to 191st reg. P. V., May 31, 1864, Vet. |
| Shannon, James | Private | May 13, 1861 | Transferred to 191st reg. P. V., May 31, 1864, Vet. |
| Shopp, George J. | Private | May. 13, 1861 | Transferred to 191st reg. P. V., May 31, 1864, Vet. |
| Stuart, Frank | Private | July 15, 1861 | Transferred to 191st reg. P. V., May 31, 1864, Vet. |
| Smith, William W. | Private | Jan. 24, 1862 | Transferred to 191st reg. P. V., May 31, 1864 . |
| Stearnes, John S. | Private | Jul. 15, 1861 | Promoted, Dec. 24, 1863, to Commissary Sgt., 6th Reserves. |
| Sampson, Oscar F. | Private | January 29, 1864 | Transferred to 191st reg. P. V., May 31, 1864 . |
| Stark, Archibald D. | Private | May 13, 1861 | Died, Oct. 10, 1862, of fever, at Bedloes Island, New York, buried in Cypress Hill Cemetery, Long Island, New York . |
| Thomas, Sylvester | Private | May. 13, 1861 | Mustered out with company, June 11, 1864 . |
| Thorp, John | Private | May 13, 1861 | Transferred to 191st reg. P. V., May 31, 1864, Vet. |
| Torpyn, Edward | Private | May 13, 1861 | Died, Sept. 5, 1861, of fever, at Annapolis, Md. |
| Torrey, David B. | Private | May 13, 1861 | Killed, May 6, 1864, at the Wilderness. |
| Tully, Thomas | Private | May 13, 1861 | Deserted, May 10, 1863, at Annapolis, Md. |
| Ward, Stephen D. | Private | Jul. 15, 1861 |
