Xi^^^^iii^fcl^;-::;; Ti?K Boys who FoyoHr m' GETTYSBURG, LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. Shelf .M[?l.. UNITED STATES OF AMEEICA. HISTORY OF ^" >:^^ S) (© J ''€\)t iBop t»l)0 f0ugl)t at ^onte* ♦t -o , BY H. N. MINNIGH. Captain and Brev, Major, 2^3 2et? V^ Introductory Edition. ■y^ •*- 'Home Print" Publisher. DUNCANSVILLE., Pa. i^i 5> Copyright, 1891. BY Henry N. Minnigh. TO WIVES, DAUGHTERS, FATHERS & MOTHERS, WHO GAVE THEIR LOVED ONES TO THE UNION CAUSE, THIS LITTLE VOLUME IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED, BY THE AUTHOT^, AUTHOR'S PREFACE. TyE have sought to gather into this little volume, a few of the incidents that are prominent in the History of Company K, as they have presented them- selves to us, after the facts related have passed almost beyond recall. We have been obliged, for the sake of brevity, to omit much that might have been recorded, and to give only that, which we think should be pre- served m some way. Our Children, and Children's children, as they scan these pages in the days to come, may proudly boast of ancestors, who were among "The Boys who fought at Gettysburg their own home." We are aware that inaccuracies and imperfections will be found in the book, for while the collecting of material has bee a in progress for quite a while, the edi- ting and compiling, has come upon us in the midst of other cares and duties, in our chosen walk of life. Preface. We trust our labor will not be in vain, but that our little volume will be appreciated and preserved, by those still in life, who remember the scene and expe- rience so imperfectly set forth, as well as by their pas- terity, through all time to come. We have already commenced the revision of this volume, and propose soon to publish a larger and re- vised edition ; and, therefore, I ask all comrades who may find errors in the present edition, to acquaint me at once of the fact, that such errors may be corrected. H. N. M. TEANSCRTPT of the IWIJSTER OUT ROI.I. Of Co. K. First Penn'a Reserves. ^J VV E give ouly a Transcript of Dam^s, as they appear on the Muster Out Roll, referring our readers to the Historical Record, tor the date of Muster in and Muster out, and all other interesting data. This Roster includes the names of all the members of the company, that ever ap- peared on any muster roll. Present. 1. Henry N. Minnigh, Captain. 2. George E. Kiizmiller, 1st Lieut. 1. Samuel A. Young, 1st Sergeant. 2. John C. Brandon, Sergeant. 3. James McGonigle, do 4. M. Murray Miller, do 1. Henry H. Beamer, 2. James Culbertson, 3. George C. Carson, 4. John F. Mackley, 5. Andrew A. SlagK', Corporal, do do do do Muster Out Roll. 1. Beaks Charles W, Private. 2. Bingaman Samuel, do 3 Blocher Andrew H, do 4. Caufman Henry W, do 5. Cox George W, do 6. Danner H. Knox, do 7. Dixon Samuel, do 8. Gibbs George W, do 9. Jacobs John H. K, do 10. Johns David E, do 11. Jobe William T, do 12. Mackley Jacob, do 13. Megary William R, do 14. Robison D. Webster, do 15. Rouzer James M, do 16. Riggs William, do 17. Reramel David E. H, do 18. Stewart David M, • do 19. Stouffer Jacob, do Discharged. 1. Edward McPherson, Captain. 2. J. J. Herron, 1st Lieut. Muster Out Boll. [Discharged, continued.] 1. Philip L. Houck, Sergeant. 2. Peter H. Henry, do 3. Alex. L. C. Woods, do 1 Charles Z. Tawnej, Corporal. 1. (Jaufman Charles E, Private. 2. Ejster Samuel H, do 3. Devine Bernard, do 4. Dixon Samuel, do 5. Fanus Hiram J, do 6. Hart Levi J, do 7. Hollinger Philip, do 8. Hortkins Henry, do 9. Lady Hiram, do 10. Myers John J, do 11. Pierce James Shaw, do 12. Khoads Andrew H, do 13. Shaffer David, do 14. Siplinger Mathias J, do 15. Trimmer William, do Muster Out Roll. Transferred. 1. W. W. Stewart, Captain. 1. Pcttr S. Harbaugh, Sergeant. 1. Joseph Hamilton, Corporal. 2. Joseph Baker, do 3. Robert T. McKinney, do 4. Jacob Resser, do 6. Daniel D. Bailey, do 6. Brandon Isaac M, do 1. Gilbert Charles E, Musician. 2. Naylor Wilson E, do 1. Arendt Jacob W, Private. 2. Beard Obed. M, do 3. Chronister Amos, do 4. Cassatt Samuel J, do 5. Duey John J, do 6. Durboraw I. Newton, do 7. Elden Henry W. C, do 8. Gardner Amos T, do 9. Goutermuch Paul, do 10. Hamilton Calvin, do 11. Harbaugh Calvin, do Muster Oat Roll. Transferred, [continued.] 12. Keckler Samuel E, Private. 18. Leech Elijah L, do 14. Monteer Henry R, do 15. Mumper William, du 16. Myers David M, do 17. Pittinger John F, do 18. Pensyl George W, do 19. Rosensteel John IT, do 20. Sheads Robert E, do 21. Sheets Samuel, do 22. Swisher Charles E, do 28. Woodring David H, do 24. Foutz Adam. do 25. Ogden John Q, do Died. 1. Bailey J. Findley, Captain. 2. Sadler John D, 1st Lieut. 1. Creamer John T, Private. 2. Keim Frederick A, do 3. McKinney John W, do 4. Miller Peter M, do Muster Out Eoll. 5. McGrew William, Private. 6. Myers George W, do 7. Nailor Jeremiah, do 8. Shai k JesFe, do 9. SbipVy J(>hr> W, do 10. Wipotzkey Craig F, do Deserter?. 1. Binsaroan David. Private. 2. Gardner Richard P, do 3. Hart Bernard, do 4. HiHebrand John F, do 5. Jones Henry H, do 6. Metcalf Wooster B, do 7. Weber Frank, do Dropped. 1. Gibson John, Private. 2. Holtzwonh Adam, do 3. Holtz worth George, do 4. Little George, do 5. Rogers Zephaniah, do 6. Zell William, do ^^ A History Of Company K. First (Tnft.) Penn'a Reserves. INTRODUCTORY. G IS our purpose, to write a briet History of Company K. First " ^- (Intt,) Penn'a Reserves. The history of a Company, as duty was performed by such com- ,mand, in the War of the Rebel- lion, must needs be. the History of the Regiment, Brigade and Di- vision to which such company belonged. It is not a part of our plan, to add laurels to those really won by the company, or to burnish ihc charac- of any member thereof, for the record is already made, and this Company needs no boosting into popular favor at this late day. 2 That the History of the company and of its heroes, may be put into tangible form for distribution and preservation, as well as that a book of reference may be put in the hands of the survivors and their families, is our only object. Company K. First Penn'a Reserves, takes no second place among the companies that went out from the County of Adams, though other companies performed good and noble service. I wish to confine myself mainly, to Three points of interest, in the work assumed : I. The Organization and work of the Company. II. A brief Record of each member. III. Reminiscences of the Company. CHAPTER I. Organization of the Company. O ISI THE 15th day of May, 1861, a Bill was passed by both branches ^// /; i I 1 j'x^^rr of the Penn'a Legislature, received the Governor's signature, and be- gi came a law of the commonwealth, authorizing the organization of a military corps, to be called, the Reserve volunteer corps, to be composed of Thirteen regiments of Infantry, One of Cavalry and One of Artillery, to be mustered into the State service, and to be liable to be mustered into the service of the United States at any time. (See Bill.) In response to orders issued to local military organ- izations in the state, the <'Adams county infantry," of Gettysburg, accepted the call. The ranks were filled to the maximum number, in a few days, from all parts of the county, and was officered as follows : — Edward McPherson, Captain ; J. Finley Bailey, ist Lieut; J. J. Herron, 2nd Lieut. 4 Off to Camp Wayne. We rendezvoused at Gettysburg on Friday June 7. i86t, having been accepted by Gov. Curtin, under the provisions of the Bill above recorded. On Saturday June 8th, at 7:30 a. m. the command took the train, and proceeded to ('amp Wayne, at Westchester, Pa., where a Camp was organized under charge of Capt. H. M. Mclntire, as a rendezvous, for a portion of the Reserve corps. We reached Camp at 6:30 p.m. and entered upon an experience, which few suspected, would last for the whole term of three years. CHAPTER n. Organization was effected, by the appointment of non- Commission- ed officers, on Tuesday June nth as follows: — W. W. Stewart, ist Sergeant, and J. J. Duey, Peter H. Henry, and H. N. Minnigh, Sergeants, m the order named ; also, the following Corporals : — J. D. Sadler, P. L. Houck, Jacob Resser and D. D. Bailey. The Record will prove whether these w-ere judicious selections or not. How we became Company K. 5 ''After muster into the State service, our progress in the drill was so marked, that Col. Roberts, on account of the character of the men and their proficiency, se- lected us as Company B, of the Regiment," says Capt. McPherson in a recent letter, ''an assignment which was overruled by Gen'l McCall, when the regiment reached Washington. The Union guards of Lancaster, which had originally been Co. B, was thereby restored and we were made, as at first, Co. K, which position had naturally fallen to us, having been the last com- pany of those forming the First regiment, that arrived in camp." Well ! we have the consciousness today, that as a company we were not inferior to any other command in the regiment, and Company K. never did and never will, ask for unmerited favors. On June i8, a slashing and cutting affray took place in camp, for on that day a general vaccination of the members of the company was ordered. Probably the Surgeon wanted to get a little practice. He got there. June 20, the ladies of our native county, sent us a full complement of Havelocks, and a useless appen- dage they were. Barney D. said, they were "Moighty noice to corrie me tobaccy in." We sent home thanks and threw the "head -bags" away. 6 Armed and Equipped. Drill, drill, drill! was the order of the camp, and we soon became proficient in all company movements, principally under the command of Lieut, Bailey. Col. Roberts took command of the Regiment, and also of the camp, on June 20th, and on the 21st, Capt. McPherson visited Gettysburg, returning on the 25th, l)rmging five recruits for the company, which added to the 69 who had passed the examination previously, increased our numer to 74. June 28th, we again received a donation from home, consisting of needle-cases, which were very convenient, but one of the boys said, he wished his sister, or some- body else's sister, had come along to do his mending. On Monday, July ist, the regiment was partly uni- formed ; white duck pants and flannel shirts, furnished by the state, and a fancy gray Jacket, sent from home, while Caps and Overcoats, were issued by the govern- ment; arms and accoutrements, were also distributed. *'The Glorious Fourth," came on, and with it came an invitation to a neighboring grove, where the good people of Westchester furnished us with a No. 1. dinner. After dinner the "shoulder straps" gallafhted the girls, while the <They broke through two well entrenched lines of the enemy, and accomplished what was expec- ted of them, but for want of support they were compel- ed to retire.'^ The loss in this assault was 176 killed, 1 197 wounded and 468 missing, a total loss of 184 1, out of a possible 4500, two-fifths of the total loss repor- ted in said battle. The detail of the compainy with the ambulance corps, did duty on the field. On February 8th, the whole command was relieved from the front, and transferred to the defences of the city of Washington, to afford an opportunity, it was said, to recruit our decimated ranks and wasted ener- gies, but as the event proved, in the 1st Regiment at least, to perform more arduous duty than we had done when with the main army. Our camp was located ©n the north bank of the historic Bull-run, and finally at Fairfax court-house. It was here the famous Photo of company K. was taken, June 4th, 1863. 22 On to Gettysburg. The battle of Chancellorsville, was foii^:;ht on May 2nd, and when the Army of the Potomac followed on the flank of i.ee'b forces which were moving northward, we rejoined our old comrades, in pursuit of the enemy. CHAPTER VIII. Gettysburg. HAVING crossed the Potomac at Edward's ferry ^ a continuous march on June 28, 29, 30 and July I. and 2, brought us to Gettysburg our own na- tive town, and Home. Before reaching Gettysburg we heard various rumors of the investment ofourhomeby the enemy. One incident may be related here; When approaching the familliar haunts ©f former days, and some of the company began to recogize well known faces, though themselves unknown, it was amusing to note the surprise of the citizens, upon hearing their names deliberately called out by the unknown soldiers. One aged citizen when convined of identity of his own nephew, said <*Vy Chon, for vat de dtfil you left dem repel soljers gum up heyr, Hey?" John's reply was, •'Why! Uncle Sam, it was all planned out so that 1 could get home to see my Mammy." To lav ioking aside, it was a serious matter to be Fighting at Home. ^>.'A thus summoned in defence of our own homes. We had gone out two years before, to conquer the enemy on his own soil, but were now returning, after two years of struggle, to meet him face to face at our own door. WhMt the feeling of each member of the company was, imder these circumstances, may be better imagined than described, for we had seen enough of the ravages of warfare in the south-land, to cause us to be anxious for the welfare of our loved ones, now exposed in like manner. As we neared Gettysburg, in a number of instances we passed near the homes of relatives and friends, but with the merest greeting, the boys kept their places in the ranks. Reaching the summit of the hill east of the town, the members of the company, with a few excep- tions, could see their homes, in the village before them, in the immediate vicinity or in the distance, and all of them within the enemy's lines. We reached Gettysburg on the morning of July 2nd, coming from the direction of Hanover, and moving to the left went into bivouac near the Baltimore pike, one mile east of Cemetery ridge. Fatigued by the long and weary marches, we soon were oblivious to all sur- roundmgs, wrapped in restful slumber, unbroken even by the terrible flighting at Gulp's hill and Cemetery ridge, on our immediate right and front. 24 Gkttysburg. About 4 o'clock we were hurriedly called into line, and ordered to sling knapsacks, which command to us always meant, ''get ready for quick and devilish work," as "Snap" put it. We were hurried at a double quick to the exteeme left, at the Round tops, to re-inforce the 3rd Corps, which had met with reverses and was being driven by the enemy. Gen.Sykes' Regulars had previously gone to the support of Sickles, but had also yielded the ground. A terrible crisis was now seeming- ly inevitable. The Regulars were the last to yield the ground, but being flanked on iheir left, they broke and fell back in disorder. At this juncture, we came upon the gr«jund. The First Brigade, formed hurried- ly in brigade front, as best they could, the nature of the ground compelling the regunents to overlap each other to some extent, on the crest of Little Round top, facing the Wheat field. As we thus formed, we looked down over the field of carnage, and could hear the victorious shouts of the enemy, and when the smoke of battle lifted momentarily, we caught glimpses of fleeing friends and hotly pursuing foes, the general outlook being anything but assuring. We deliberately waited till the front was cleared of our retreating and vanquished troops, many of whom passed pell-mell through our ranks, then at the word of command, with a ringing cheer, peculiarly our own, Charge ot the First Brigade. ii5 we swept down the face ot the hill, meeting the rebels as they came rushing forward, on the face of the hill. (I can only speak for my own regiment.) There can be no doubt in any unprejudiced mind, that a few mo- ments delay would have lost to us the position on Little Round Top, the key of the battle-field. The so called historian of the battle-field, asserts that there were no rebels m our front when we charged forward. Nonesense ! the evidence of those who were there, we think, should have more weight than that of a mere citizen hundreds of miles away from the field of strife. Well, with a quick dash we swept down into the valley, across Plum -run swamp, over the valley and up to the stone fence, across this fence and through a narrow strip of woods, (now removed,) to the eastern edge of the wheat-field, where, by orders, we halted. It has always been a source of amusement to the "boys" who cha^^ed many a rabbit all over these hills, and gathered berries in these valleys, played ''hide and seek" among these rocks and boulders, to be told by strangers and pretenders, where we were, on the evening of July 2nd, when the enemy had almost seiz- ed this strong-hold, at the Round Tops. The comrades will remember the commander of the battery in our immediate front, who raved and swore, when it seemed as if his guns would be taken. 26 The 'I'hird day at CTCttysburg. *'Dunder and blixeii., don't let dem repels tookniy batteries," were his earnest words of appeal, as the enemy hurried up to the position occupied by his bat- tery, and how, the next morning he came over to the stone wall and said, "The Pennsylvania Reserves saved mine pattery, by . I gets you fellers all drunk mit beer." During the night of the 2nd, and all day of the 3rd till Pickets' charge ended, we remained at the stone wall, being compelled all the while to "lay low" on account of rebel sharp-shooters in our immediate front. Pickets charge having failed, Gen. Meade ordered Crawford to clean out the woods in our front, and Mc Candles's (our) brigade at the word of command, leap- ed over the wall and deliberately dressed their lines. Skirmishers were deployed to the front, right and left, and the charge was made diagonally over the wheat- field to the southwest, to the woods on the west side, then half-wheeled to the right, then on up through the woods to the crest of the hill, driving the enemy out of the woods in the direction cf the Peach-orchard. The rebels at this juncture threatening our left flank. the column changed direction by left flank to the rear, and in this new direction we charged forward again. Down through the low land, then up through the woods east of the Rose house, surprising and capturing Some gT) home. 27 many prisoners, over three thousand nmskets, and the colors of the Fifteenth Georgia regiment. We bivouaced at night in the edge of Rose's woods, and abont noon being relieved, we moved back to the stone wall, and then to the rear of Little Round Top, where we went into bivouac, the battle being ended. A few of the boys of Co. K, now went honie, with or without leave, and who will blame them, each one re- turning in time to join in pursuit of the rebel horde as thev fled southward from Gettysburg. CHAPTER IX. In ])ursuit of the rebels. E FOLLOWED the enemy closely in his re- tieat, keeping on his flank, and on July nth, found him entrenched at Williamsport, Md. on the Potomac River. On the 14th, when an advance was ordered upon these works, they were found abandoned, the enemy having re-crossed the river on the night of the 13th. We followed on in due time, and soon found our- selves once morC; back on the old line 6f the Rappa- liannock in Virginia, where after a most wearisome campaign, we went into camp. 28 The Mine-run campaign. About the middle of October, the enemy made an attempt to get between the federal forces and Wash- ington city, but Gen. Meade defeated his purposes, and Lee went back to his old haunts beyond the Rap- idan river. November 6th, the Mine-run campaign opened, but beside constant skirmishing and several brisk battles, by portions of the army, nothing of importance was accomplished, and we returned to our old position on December 2nd. During the balance of the winter of '63, '64, we were encamped at Bristow station, on the Orange and Alexandria Rail-road, and guarded well a portion of the line of communication. CHAPTER X. The Wilderness campaign* APRIL 29th, we pulled up stakes again,, and entered upon our last campaign. We broke camp and marched to Warrenton, a distance of thirty miles, and on the next morning continued on in the direction of Culpepper, and rejoined our old comrades of the main army, in the evening of that day. Au important movement. li9 We all knew that \vc were on the eve of an impor- tanr campaign, and one that would in all probability close the war. The soldiers were ver)'^ enthusiastic, and had the utmost confidence ni the two great comman- ders who were to lead them. On the 3rd of May there was great excitement in camp, and all anxiously waited for orders to move. The army had been reinforced, and everything now appeared to be in readiness to commence the campaign that was to end the war. Directly after midnight. May 4th, the reveille was beat, and was heard echoing and re-echoing all along the line of camps, and soon after the great movement against the rebel capitol had begun. Our corps (the Fifth) moved in the direction of Germania ford on the Rapidan river, and having crossed at that point, we marched until four o'clock in the afternoon, when we halted for the night, havmg marched fully thirty miles. Our camp for the night was in the vicinity of the Wil- derness tavern. About sunrise on the 5th we continued the march but had not gone far, when we found the enemy in our front. Preparation was nnmediately made to give them battle. Our position was on the Lacy farm, until ten o'clock, when we moved to Par- ker's store and formed line of battle, our regiment and the Bucktails being on the extreme left. l\{) In the Wilderness. John W. Urban in his "Battlefield and Prison pen" says,, ''Capt. Wasson of Co. D, was ordered to take his company and move through the woods beyond for the purpose of reconnoitering the enemy's lines." This is an error. The party was made up of a special detail of twenty men, two from each company in the regi- ment. Captains Minnigh and Wasson were in charge, and the actual mission was entirely unknown to Capt. Wassoji, who was ordered to take charge of the men ■AU(\ assist Capt. Minnigh, m the duty which had been secretly commimicated to him. Wasson, nor any of the m^n knew what was to be done. Fortunately, 1 have in my possession the order, delivered to me, at Divi- sion Head -quarters, on said occasion. This order reads as follows: — '•Captain, You will proceed, at once, to the front bearing slightly to the left, to the PUmk-road, and (if possible,) find out what troops are moving on it & in which direction they are moving." It was intimated at the same time, that the mission was of a jp(?c«h*«r character, and that Capt. Wasson, would obey my orders. Comrade Urban's description of our advance, is m the main correct, but when we found the enemy before us, 1 asked Cajjt. Wasson to withdraw a few paces into the woods Ihrou-h which we had advanced, then and A Scouting party. 31 there inforrnins: h'm of the orders placed in my hands. He be.cran at once to put jn air.s, (a habit of his,) and positively refused to obey my orders. He advanced the detail out into an open field, when one single shot stampeded the party, and they returned to our line, with the enemy on their heels. I abandoned the detail hastily, and moving toward the left parallel with the Plank-road, soon discovered the enemy on- that road, moving toward the extreme right of the position occupied by the Union army, which movement culminated in the attack on the out- post position occupied by the Penn'a reserves, and upon the Sixth corps later on. Having accomplished my mission, I had no trouble in getting back to our line, and reported to Head- quarters, when the advance at the Parker house had been forced back to the main line, and when the Sev- enth Reserves had been captured. My impression has always been, that if Capt. Wasson had heeded my ad- vice, the enemy would not have made the advance on our front at Parker's, and the Seventh regiment would not have been taken prisoners. I do not fear to speak upon this point, as the question has been considerably agitated, as to what led to the capture referred to. If Co. D, was sent out on a reconnisance, as stated by Urban. lam unacquainted with the fact. 32 That Scouting party. Urban also says, that subsequently, "Lieut. Wilder, (we presume he means Weidler,) and ten men were sent on a reconnoisance in the same direction, and en- countered the enemy, and after being driven back, Companies C and K were sent to dislodge them; but finding the enemy in strong force, fell back in haste to our lines." It IS not our object to contradict this last quotation, but it does seem to us, that this jumble of details from one single regiment, out of a whole division, needs an explanation at least. A single proof of the correctness of the statement I have here made, is this: — C^en'l Crawford was much surprised when I reported to hira, all begrimmed with dirt and smoke,, having passed through the burning woods on my return to our line. Having reported, he said, "We never expected to see you again, but, your service shall be duly reported to the Secre- tary of war." This may account for the peculiar word- ding of the Commission as Brevet-Major, now in my possession, which reads as follows: — '\f or gallant and meritorious services in the Wilderness campaign, Virginia, May 5,. 1864." Here we leave this subject. Safely l)ack to the La<:y larm we rested for the night, wailing anxiously lor ilie dawning of another day, that thr- trriil>U- (Ontlict luitihi be cuntinued. The B:ut]t iliU undecided. 33 Karly on thtr morning ut" the 6th, the rebel forces were concentrated against Hancock on the left, where a terrible battle raged nearly all day. Such a contin- uous roar of musketry, inasmuch as artillery could not be used, we never heard in all our experience before. During the heavy fighting on the left, we became engaged with the enemy in our front, driving them back, and in the evening started to the aid Hancock, but not being needed we returned to our old position. Under cover of the night, Lee rapidly moved a heavy column forward, and hurled them on our extreme right. Our division was ordered to the support of Sedgwick, whose communication had been severed from the main army. In the darkness we felt our way cautiously/ but our services were not needed, as the Sixth corps had stopped the advance of the enemy, so we returned to our former position. And now one of the peculiar movements, from the right to the left flank commenced, preserving all the while an unbroken front. We moved slowly during the night of the 6th, but as the new day dawned we moved faster, and by nine or ten o'clock it Wcance with a detail of picked men, and he can ret.ount some daring and dangerous adventures, through which he passed while performing such duty. At the battle of South mountain September 14. '62, he was wour.ded by a minnie ball, through the left arm near the shoulder, at the same instant that Lieut. Sad- ler was killed, thus leaving the company without a commissioned officer. He was absent from the com- mand, just three weeks. On M.irchy. 1863, he was promoted to ist Lieut, and or. October 27. to Captam, both commissions are however dated March 7. In reference to Capt. Minnigh's character as a sol- d'er and a commanding officer, we quote from manu- scripts in our possession. Rob't T. McKinney says, "I can never forget the Captain's kmdness of heart. Historical Record. Minnigh. when in the service. Doubtless, he will remember how, when on the march, lie used to come from the right of the company to the left where I was, and kindly, ask how I was pulling through, then seeing my feeble con- dition, lie demanded my arms and equipments, and and also the knapsack, strapped them on his own tired body, and then ordering me to march outside of the ranks, took his place in the company, and carred my burdens through a weary march for 48 hours." Wm. T Jobe says, '' As a soldier, Capt. Minnigh's record is an enviable one, he led the company with gallantry and spirit on all occasions, securing the com- mendations of his superior ofiicers, for bravery ?nd good behavior, under trying circumstances." He is the possessor of a commission as Tirev.- Major, signed by the President of the United States. Having been mustered out with the company, June 13. 1864, he preceded to Washington, and accepted a clerkship in the War department, where he. served till August 9. 1866, when he returned to his native county and engaged in teaching. In the spring of 187 1, he entered the ministry of the Methodist Episcopal church, and has been laboring successfully in the Itinerancy since that time. Historical Record. Sadler. Lieut. J. Vurhin Sadler. Lieutenant Sadler' at the organization of the com- pany was appointed First Corporal. August 22, he was chosen 2nd Lieut, vice Herron resigned, and served as such until September 30. 1862, when he was appointed ist Lieut, to succeed Stewart promoted. It is sad to record the sacrmce of one who lived so nobije a life, for when Lieut. Sadler fell, the company we think, lost its best commanding officer. Sadler was killed by a minnie ball, in the battle of South moun- tain September 14. 1862, while gallantly leading the command in the final charge, which drove the enemy from the summit and gave the victory to our forces. His body was removed to his home at York sprmgs, Pa. and was biu^ied with the honors of war, under the charge of Lieut. Minnigh, who in his wounded state ac- companied his remains and laid them to rest. He sleeps peacefully by the side of his ancestors, in the beautiful cemetery at Hampden, Pa. awaiting a glorious resurrection, which his pure and spotless life and character warrants. May we meet him again on the peaceful shore, beyond life's troubled river. Historical Record. Kitzmiller. Herron, Lieut George E. Kitzmiller. At the age of Twenty-one }ears Lieut. Kitzmiller entered the service as a private, at the organization of the company, and was made 7th Corporal on the 3rd day of September 1861. No^■ember ist '62, he was promoted to Orderly Sergeant, vice Minnigh, and on March 7th 1863. he was mustered as 2nd Lieut, and finally as isi Lieut. October ist 1863. He was mustered out with th : company, June 13th 1864, returned tc his heme Mt Ge;t}slurg ?nd there followed the business of Granite cutting for several years. He died on the 12th day of March 1S74. Lieut. Kitzmilh r was a good officer, was well liked by all, and looked well after the interests of the com- pany, in whatever capacity he served. Lieut. J. J, Herron. Lieut. Herron was an Attorney at Gettysburg, when the company was formed, and was elected to the office of 2nd Lieutenant. On August 17. just when we were calltd into active service he resigned. It was reported that he subse- quently did good service m the army elsewhere. Historical Record. Brandon J. C. Young. Lieut. John C, Brandon. At the organization of the company, J. C Brandon enlisted as a private, and on November ist 1862, he was promoted to 5 th Sergeant. October ist '63, he was made 2nd Sergeant, and soon afterward on recommen- dation, received a commission as 2nd Lieut, but wns never mustered as such, owing to the fact that the com- pany was below the minimum in number. Sergt. Brandon was detailed with the Ambulance corps, in June '6T,y and again in April '64, and was also for a short time, at Regimental Head -quarters, on detailed duty. He was mustered out with the company June 13. 1864, when he returned home and engaged in farmmg. Eventually he drifted westward and loca- ted at Salt springs, Missouri. Samuel A. Young, Orderly jSeryi. Samuel A. Young, was a Drug clerk at the out- break of the war, and at the age of twenty, enlisted on June 8, 1861. His promotions, date as follows: — 5th corporal July 26. 1861, 3rd corporal November 1. '62, Orderly sergt. March 7. 1863. Historical Record. Sergt. Young filed well every position in which he was placed, and as an Orderly 1 e was a treasure. The books were neatly kept and always at hand, as he had a habit ot carrying those most needed in his knapsack. He was wounded near Fredericsburg, early in '62, by the accidental discharge of his musket. For some time he was detailed a. Sergeant of the guard at Gen'l Reynold's head -quarters, and was also detailed on re- cruiting service under Capt. Dobson. He was mustered out with the company, and soon afterward found his way to the west, and located in Iowa; he is growing up with the country, and is in the Merchantile business at^ Penora, Guthrie Co. Iowa. James McGonigle. '2n(l Sergeant James McGonigle, entered the service as a private at the organization of the company, -being nineteen years of age and a mason by trade. On November ist '62, he was promoted to 2nd Corporal, and March l^.t '63, to 2nd Sergeant. As a non-commissioned officer be attended strictly to his duty, and wis honorably mustered out with the company. We believe he is still living, but we could not secure his present address. Historical Record. li Harhau.£rh P. S. Miller M. M. Teter S. Harhaugh. 3rd Sergeant. At the age of twenty-two, Sergt. Harbaugh joined the company as a volunteer, at Camp Tennally Sep't 20. 1861. November I. '62, he wasmade6th(,'orporal, and October i. '63, 3rd Sergeunt. February loth '64, he re-enlisted, and took sick when home on veteran furlough, but when sufficiently recovered, reported to Camp distribution, and was at once sent to Auger Gen'l hospital, Va. In the hospital he was placed on duty in the laundry, and remained there till Feb'y 9. '65, when he was discharged on a surgeons certificate of disability. He is constantly a sufferer, on account of the disability contracted in the service. Address, — Fairfield, Adams Co. Pa. Michael M. Miller. 4:th Sergeant. Michael M. Miller, a citizen of Gettysburg and a Painter by occupation, was recruited June 28. '61; he was promoted to 3rd Corporal November i. '62, and to 4th Sergeant March 7. '63. Bemg mustered out with th'j company, he returned to Gettysburg, and followed his trade. He died August 5. 1877. X2 Historical Record. Hamilton^ Beamer. Culbertson. Joi^eph Hamilton. 1st Corporal. Hamilton wns a volunteer recruit, September 3rd 1861. On November i. '62, he was promoted to 8th Corporal, and on October i. '63, to ist Corporal. Joe was a No I. soldier, and could be depended on under any circumstance! At the battle of Mechanics- ville June 26. '62, he was severely wounded, and was sent to the Gen'l hospital from wich he returned Sept. 27, '63. At the muster out of the company he was trans- ferred to the 190. Penn'a V. Volunteers, to serve the unexpired term. Address :— Seven Stars, Pa. Harry H. Beamer. 2nd Corporal. Beamer joined the company at its organization, and was made 2nd Corporal March 7, '63. He was a soldier that - never shirked duty, and was always on hand." At the muster out of the company he retired to his home near Gettysburg, and finally went west. James F. Culbertson. :^ra Corporal Culbertson was one of the original members of the company, and was made 3rd Corporal March 7, 1863- He was severely wounded at Gettysburg July 3, '63. Jim was a good soldier. P. O. aidress:— York, Pa. Historical Record. 13 Carson. Baker. Mackley. George G. Gar son. Uh Gorporal. Carson, entered the service with company as a private, and was promoted to 4th Corporal, March 7, 1863. He was wounded at Gaines' Hill, during the Seven day's battles, and was finally mustered out with the company. '*Kit" was a valiant soldier, and did his work well in all the sphere ot soldierly warfare; he dearly loved a cup of hot coffee, and knew how to get the best the sutler or commissary afforded. He still enjoys the good thmgs of life, and for sub- stantial proof, call on him at Uriah P, O. Cumberland County, Penn'a. Joseph S. Baker. 5th Corporal Baker, entered the service July 19. '61, leaving his vocation, that of Brick-laying, for his country's service. He was made 5th Corporal, March 7. '63, veteranized, February 10. '64. and was transferred to the 190 P. V. VoPs, at the muster out of the company. ♦ John F, Mackley. 6th Gorporal Mackley, enlisted June 8. '61, at the age of twen- ty, and was promoted to 6th Corporal, March 7, '63. He was mustered out with the company, and now resides in the oil regions of Penn'a. 14 Historical Record. McKinney. Slagle. Robert T. McKinney. 1th Corporal, McKinney, was a volunteer recruit, mustered in on August 28. '61, and was made 7th Corporal, Octo- ber I, '63. During the term of service he was several times detailed on duty with the Division provost guard. At the muster out of the company he was transferred to the 190 P. v. Vol's, to serA-e the unexpired term, and was mustered out on the battle-field, near reams station, Va. August 27, 1864. In 1876, he entered the ministry of the Baptist church but on account of failing health was compelled to leave the work He is now serving his second enlistment, and is at this time, the Orderly of Co. D. 12th Reg't, N. G. of Penn'a. Address : — Williamsport, Pa. Andrew A. Slagle. Sth Corporal. Slagle, was one of the original members of Co. K, and was promoted Sth Corporal to date, October i. '63. We cheerfully record the fact, that Slagle was one of our most moral and upright men, and a model of piety under every circumstance, and while he was one of our oldest members, his influence was most sal- utary in restraining the younger. He was mustered out with the companv, and resides at Hanover. Pa. Historical Record, 16 Gilbert. Arendt. Beales. Charles E. Oilhert. Musician. Enlisted June 8. 1861. Age 22, and a coach- ma- ker by trade. Was a Drummer from the beginning to the ending of the war. Re -enlisted on February 10. '64, and was transferred to the 190 Pa. Vet. Vol's, at the muster out of the company, and was finally discharged July 3. '65. Charlie frequently did duty in assisting the wounded on the battle field, but always claimed that he enlisted as a musician. Since his service ended, he has been a guide on the Battle-field of Gettysburg, — Are7idt Jacob, was a volunteer recruit September 4, '61. He was a good soldier, and was wounded at Gettysburg on the second day. At muster out of the company he was transferred to the 190 Pa. Vet. Vol's, to serve the unexpired term, and died soon after the war, but unfortunately, v/e have no dates. — Beales Charlen W. joined the company at its origin, was then nineteen years of age and a miller by occupation. He was mustered out with the company, and resides at York Springs, Penn'a. 1(5 Historical Record. Beard. Bingaman S. Bingaman D. Blocher. — Beard Obadiah M. enlisted June 8. '6i, was a harness-maker by trade, and 33 years of age. On Feb- ruary 10. '64, he re -enlisted, and when the company was mustered out he was transferred to the 190 Pa. v. vol's. We have entirely lost sight of Beard, and know not whether he be living or dead. — Bingaman Samuel, went out with the company, and did good service ; he was on detailed service for a while with the provost-guard in August '63, and was mustered out with the company. — Bingaman David, was one of original company, and did his duty A^ell until October 24. '62, when he deserted, and never returned to the company. — Blocher Andrew H. was recruited July 19, ^61. He was taken prisoner in the evening of June 30. '62, and exchanged in July. Was on detailed service for a while in July '63. In February ^64, he deMred to re- enlist, but did not pass examination. At muster out of the company he returned to his home at Bendersville, Penn'a, where he now resides. Si^ Andy was the best sharp-shooter in Co^ K. Historical Record. 17 Brandon. Cassatt. Caufman Wm. H. — Brandon Imac 31., age twenty years, a farmer by occupation, enlisted June 8. ^bi, and was promoted 7th Corporal July 26. '61, and to ist Corporal Sept. I, '61. He lost his rank when he peitioned for a trans- fer to another command, and said transfer was made by order of the Secretary of war, January 15. '63, to Co. H, 2nd Batt. 1 2th U. S. 1. to serve the unexpired term, and was finally mustered out June 8. '64. Address: — Paola, Kansas. — Cassatt Samuel J i enlisted June 8. '61. was 19 years of age, and a Shoemaker by trade. He was very severely wounded on June 30. '62, and returned from Generil hospital November 13, '62. Re-enlisted Feb- ruary 10. '64, and at muster out of the company was transferred to the 190 Pa. Vet. Vol's. — Caufman Wm. H. age 24, and by occupation a clerk, enlisted June 8, '61. Was made 8th corporal on July 26, and 4th corporal September 3, '61. On account of disability we presume, he went to the hospital at David's Island N Y. and remained there in some capacity from July 9. '62, till muster out of the company. X8 Historical Record. liailcy. Caufman Chas. K. Chronister. L<>x. — Bailey Daniel D. enlisted June 8. '6i, was made a Corporal, and on September i. '6i, was transferred to the 1 2th Penn'a Reserves. — Caufman Charles E. aged twenty-two years, a farmer by occupation, enlisted June 8. '6i. At Charles City cross roads he was badly wounded, and fell into the hands of the enemy. His leg was amputated and having been exchanged as a prisoner, he was discharg- ed November 3. '62, by order of Brig.-Gen'l Harvey Brown. — Chronister Amos, went out at the organization of the company, was a farmer, and twenty -two years of age. By Spec, order No. 28, Hd, qr, First brigade, he was detailed with the ammunition train as a driver, Feb'y 3. '64 but soon returned to the co. by spec, order. Re-enlisted February 10. '64, and at muster out of the CO. was transferred to the 190 Pa. Vet. Vol's. — Cox George W- was recruited July 19. '61, was a farmer, and 19 years of age. He served continuous- ly with the CO. and was mustered out with it, June 13, 1 864. He was one of our quiet and steady members. Historical Record. 19 Creamer. Devine. Dixon Wm. Dixon Sam'l. — Crsamer J'*hn T. enlisted June 8. ^61, was a cuarh -maker aged 29 years. Served with the company till after the battle of Gettysburg, and was then sent to Mt. Pleasant Gen' 1 hospital, Washington, D. C. where he died, December 21. 1863. — Devine Bernard, joined June 8. '61, was a far- mer, and 39 years of age. He was detached with Bat- tery A. Penn'a Reserve artillery, by Spec, order, No. 78. April 2. '62, where he served till mustered out on account of disability, February 19, 1863. Barney was the only Irishman in the company. — Dixon William, was a member of the company from the beginning, age 19 years and by occupation a laborer. Was discharged, December 24. 1861, on ac- count of physical disability. — Dixon Samtiel, a brother of Wm. also was a mem- ber of the original company, age eightteen years and a laborer by occupation. Was detailed with the pro- vost guard July 29. '63, for a brief space, and was fi- nally mustered out with the company. Nothing foolish about Sammy, but he was always there. 20 Historical Record. Duey. Banner. Durboraw. — Duey John J. joined the company at its origin, and was made 2n.i Sergeant. He deserted from camp at Shargsburg, Md. and was reduced to the ranks, by order of Col. Roberts October 17. '62, and December 29, returned to the company. In the Wilderness cam- paign he was notably brave and daring, and on the 16th of May near Spottsylvania, he was very severely wounded by a minnie ball, and was sent to the hospi- tal. We heard that he died there, but no official notice of such fact was ever received. On December 29. '63, he re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer. — Banner H. Knox, was a member of the company at its organization, and was made 7th Corporal Nov. 1. '62, but on account of continued absence from the command, being sick in Gen'l hospital from July '62, to January '64, he was deposed from office. Is still suffering on account of disability contracted by a sun- stroke, during the Peninsula campaign. Was mustered out with the company and resides at York, Penn-a. — Dnrboratc Isaac N. went out with the company at its original organization, and was promoted to 6th Corporal July 26. '61, and 4th Sergeant Nov. t. -'62. Historical Record. 21 Durboraw. Durboraw was a sympathetic man, and as sucli was always ready to assist the helpless; he took charge of Wisotskey when he received his terrible wound, and with ^:he assistc.nce of Beales, carried him from the field, and when he died, as the shades of evenin.c: fell, they scooped a grave and buried him; he also assisted in carrying Lt -Col. Mclntyre from the field, when he re- ceived the wound, from which he afterward died. He Wu5 slightly WDunied at Charles City crossroads, and by an accidental injury May 19. '63, when he was hit on the foot by a 12 pound cannon ball, tossed by some one, from which injury he has never fully recovered. Re applied for a transfer and was reduced to the n.nks, on October i. '63, and was finally transferred to the Signal Corps, by Spec, order, No. 317, Head quarters Army of the Potomac, November 1, 1863. On June 9. '64, he was discharged by reason of ex- piration of term, when he returned to his home, and resumed farming; has been a Surveyor and a Justice of the Peace for 25 years, and resides at the Durbo- raw homestead, in Mountjoy Township, Adams Co., Penn'a. Address :- Two Taverns, Pa. 5^=- We are under especial obligation, to comrade Durboraw far valuable assistance in this work. (See reminiscences.) 22 Historical Record. Elden. Eyster. — Elden Henry W. C, was recruited July 26, 1861. The recruiting officer (Sergt. Minnigh) refused to ac- cept him, being cnly 16 years of age, but ^e follc^ved to camp, and reporting his age as 18 years, was mus- tered in. Though ''Doc" was an excellent soldier, we must nevertheless record the tact of his being reported a deserter, not hrving returned to the company, when absence with leave expired. August 30. '63, he was sent back under arrest, having been absent from July 6, '63. Charges were necessarily preferred, but by a special request made by Capt. Minnigh, he was releas- ed from arrest and all charges were withdrawn, on the 29th of Oct, 1863. He re-enlisted as a Vet. Volun- teer December 29, 1863. At the battle of Bethesda church, June 30. '64, he was taken prisoner, (See page 37,) and endured the horrors of Libby, Andersonville and Florence prisons, and died at the last named place, but we failed in securing dates. — Eyster Samuel H. aged 19, and a Silver smith by trade, was recruited July 19, '61. He was wound- ed at South mountain, September 14. '62, and was dis- charged from the service, at Frederick, Md, January 19, '63, by order of Thos. S. McKenzie. Historical Record. 23 Fanus. Foutz. Gardner R. P. Gardner A. F. — Fanns Hiram J. a laborer aged 20 years, joined the company at its organization. On March 25. 1863, he was discharged on account of physical disability, at Phil'a, and now resides at Idaville, Pa. — Foutz Adam, age 20, a laborer, enlisted June 28. *6i, and deserted September 13. '62, arrested and sect back to the co. tried by court-mirtial, spec, order No. 10, Div. Hd-qrs, March 9. '64, and sentenced to forfeit all pay due, and $10 per month for ballance of his term, and to make up lost time, equivolent to, 13 mo. and 25 days. Was transferred to the 190 P. V. V. to serve the unexpired term. — Gardner Richard P. was recruited July 19. '61, was a coach-mciker and 21 years of age. Deserted from hospital at Annapolis, December 16. '63, and never returned to the company. — Gardner Amos F. enlisted June 8. '61, aged 21, and a farmer by occupation. He deserted from Gen'l hospital at Washington, D. C. March 3. '63, vvas re- turned under arrest, February 12. '64, and at muster out of company was transferred to 190 P. V. Vol's. 24 Historical Record. Gibbs. Hamilton C. Hart B. Hart L. J. — Gibhs George W. aged 20 years, a vheel-wright by trade, joined the company at its organizatijn ; h? was an excellent soldier, and he alwajb was ready for duty ; served the whole term, and was mustered out with the company. — Hamilton Calvin, was a volunteer recruit, Sept. 4. '62. He was detailed with the ambulance corps, December 8. '62, and did excellent servict with said corps at the battle of Fredericksburg, Dec. 13, 1862. He was severely woimded at Gettysburg, July 2 '63, in the charge made by the Penn'a Reserves, and was on account of said wounds, transferred to Co. D, 12th Veteran Reserves, January 13. '63. and was discharg- at Point Lookout, June 29, '65. He is a Teacher pro- fessionally, and since Sept. i88y, he has been Supt. of the Gettysburg National Cemetery. — Hart Barnett, enlisted Ju le 8. '61. agod 39 ' r-^, and a mason by trade. Deserted, from J3rooks station Va. December 26. '62, and never returned to the co. — Hart Levi J. aged 27 years, and a mason by oc- cupation, went out with the conrpany. On June 16.. '62, he was discharged at Camp Pierpont, Ya. on account of physical disability. Historical Record. 26 Harbaiia:h. Henry. Hildebrand. Holiinger. — Harbaugh Calvin, enlisted June 8, 1 86 1. Aged 19 years, and by profession a laborer. Re-enlisted Feb'y 10, '64. Was taken prisoner, May 30. '64, (see page 37,) and at muster out of go. was transferred to the 190 P. V. Vol's. Was in Libby prison, and when Lee surren- dered, he was at Andersonville. Returned home in June 1865, went to Kansas in 1867, and died soon afterward, — Henry Peter H. enisted at the origin of the com- pany, was 24 years of age, and by trade a miller. He was made 3rd Sergeant, and promoted to 2nd Serg't Nov. I. '62, and soon afterward reduced to the ranks for insubordination, by order of Col. Roberts. Was wounded at South mountain Sept. 14. '62, and dis- charged January 10. '63, at Frederick, Md. — Hildebrand John F. joined at organization, was 19 years of age, and professionally a bar-keeper. He deserted from Gen'l hospital VVashington, D. C. March 3. '63, and never returned to the company. — Holiinger Philip, a black -smith, aged 3o,jomcd June 8. '61, and was discharged December 22. *6i, at Camp Pierpont, Va. on account of dlsabilitv. 26 Historical Record. Hortkins. Houck. Jacobs. Jobe. — Horilcins Henry, enlisted July 19. '61, age 37 years, and a cabinet-maker by trade. The muster out roll reports him, j^reviously discharged, but no dates are given. — Eouck Philip L. enlisted June 8. 1861, and was made 2nd Corpordl, and September 3. '6', was jto- moted to 5th Sergeant. At Charles City cross roads, June 30. '62, he was severely wounded, and was dis- charged, September 12, '62. He af erwr.rd M^as elected to represent his native county, (Adams) in the Legis- lature. P. O. address, Gettysburg, Pa. — Jacobs John H. K. was 20 years of age, a plas- terer by trade, enlisted June 8, 1861. Was on detailed service with the Pioneer corps March 1864, and was much absent from the company on account of physical disability. After his muster out with the company, he resided at Shenandoah, Pa. till '76, when he went to Council Bluffs, Iowa, and to Omaha, Neb. in 1881, where he died February 3. 1891. — Jobe William T. went out with the company, in his 19th year and was a Blacksmith by trade; he was a true soldier; we think he never was absent from the co. Historical Record. 27 Johns. Jones. Kcckler. Keim. He was mustered out with the company, and at the i>resent time holds a position in the Revenue service of the U. S. government. Address:- York Springs., Pa. — Johns David E. was a laborer, i8 years of age when he joined the company, at its first organization. Dave was a little unruly sometimes, but withall wa» a good soldier: he stuck to the company and was mus- tered out with it. — Jones Henry H. joined the company June 14. '61, and deserted near Waterford, Va., November 1. ^62, was returned to the co, under arrest, August 30, '63. Re-enlisted Feb. 10. '64, and while on veteran fur- lough deserted again, and was never heard of after- ward. The muster roll says he was from Kentucky. — Keckler Samuel, a blacksmith by trade, aged 19 years, enlisted September 3, '61, Re-enlisted as a Vet. volunteer December 29, '63, and at muster out of the company was transferred to the 190 P. V. Vols. — Keim Frederick A. aged 22; a mason by trade j went out with the company at its organization. The rolls report him as having died at U. S. hospital, Bal- timore, Md. No date given. 28 Historical Record. Lady. Leech. Mackley. Megary. — Lady Hiram, joined the company Sept. 3, 1861. Age 19, and a carpenter by trade. Was wounded at Charles City cross roads, taken prisoner, exchanged and discharged at Annapolis, April 16, 1863. — Leech Elijah L. a farmer; age 19 j^ears; enlisted September 4, '61. Was a teamster at Brig. Hospital, for ten weeks from November 16, '63. Re-enlisted as a Vet. Volunteer, Dec. 29, '63, and at muster out of the CO. was transferred to the 190 P. V. Vols. — Mackley Jacob, enlisted June 8. 1861, was a la- borer by occupation, and' 23 years of age. Jake spent considerable of his time in the guard -house, but was finally mustered out with the company. — Megary William R. went out at the organization of the company; age 21 years, and a manufacturer by trade. Was on detail with the Pioneer corps, August 3, '63, and with the Provost -guard January 4, 1864, and while on the first named detail was slightly woun- ded by a spent ball. He was mustered out with the co. and since that tinie has resided at Hazleton, Pa, and has been an engineer on the Lehigh valley R. R. for twentv vears. Historical Record. 29 McGrew. McKinney. Miller. Metcalf. — McGrew William, age 22: a shoe -maker by pro- fession, enlisted September 4, 1862. He was severely wounded at Gettysburg July 2, '63, and died at the Hospital, July 6, '63. He is buried in the National cemetery nt that place, — McKinney John W. enlisted August 22, 1861. A farmer and 18 years of age. Was a good soldier but yielded to disabil.ty brought on by exposure and died at the Gen'l hospital Alexandria, Va., Feb'y 24, 1863. He is also buried in the Nat. Cemetery at Gettysburg. — Milkr Peter W. was a recruit July 19, '61, was a farmer aged 18 years. He fell in the battle of South mountain, September 14, 1862. *'With latest breath, .... he cried, 'Bear up the Flag,' and died." — Metcalf Woofiter B, was one of the original com- pany, aged 20, and a clerk by profession. Was woun- ded accidentally during the Peninsula campaign, and went to the Hospital at Phil'a, where he remained till January '63, when he left, and from that date he was reported as a deserter. Residence :- Hanover, Pa. 80 Historical Record. Monteer. Mumper. Myers D. M. Myers J. J. — .V ''^5«3r Henry R. joined the company July 24, '61; age 21 and a sadler by trade. Detailed at Div. Head -quarters as Sadler, March 7, '64, S. O. No, 74. ?.e- enlisted December 29, '63, and was at muster out of the CO. transferred to the 190 P. V. Vol's. — Mumper William, went out with the company,; was 19 years of age and a farmei by occupation. Re -enlisted Feb'y 10, '64, and transferred finally to the 190 P. V. Vol's. Will was one of our best men, and a terrible fellow in the excitement of battle. At battle of Charles City cross roads, he wa^^ severely wounded. Address :- Sheridan Lake-side. Nebraska. — Myers David M. age 21; a clerk; enlisted June 8, '61. On November i, '63, he was transferred to the Non-commissioned staff, and we think re-enlisted as a Veteran volunteer. ■ — Myers John J. was one ot the original company. age 21 and a clerk by profession. On account of phys- ical disability, he was discharged at Camp Pierpont, December 22, '61, and died several years ago at his home in Gettysburg. ilistorical Record. ;jl Myers G. W. Nailor. Naylor. Ogden. — Myers George W. enlisted September 3, *6i, was a carpenter, and 20 years of age. Died of disease at Caiup Pierpont. December 3, '61, and was sent home for burial. — Nailor Wilson E. came to Camp Wayne when only sixteen years of age, but reported himself as nine- teen, and was mustered m July 19, '61. At Gettys- burg, in the evening of second day, he was wounded, and was at Gen'l hospital till October 23, when he re- turned to the company. Re-enlisted on February 10, '64, and at muster out of co, was transferred to the 190 P. V. Vol's. At present he resides in Harrisburg, and is n Dentist by profession. — Naylor fJeremiah E. was recruited July 19, '61, at nineteen years of age, and a laborer by occupation. At the battle of Scuth mountain. September 14, 1862. he was killed instantly by a minnie ball <'The noblest fell thnt day." — Ogden John Q, age i«; a farmer; enlisted Sept. 4/'62, did good service, and at muster out of the co, was transferred to the 190 Pa. V. Volunteers, to serve rhe imrxpired term of service. 32 Historical Record. Pearce. Pensyl. Pittenger. Rhodes. — Pearce J. Shaw, age 20; a butcher; enlisted on Sept. 3. '61. Was discharged for disability, October 3, *6s, from Convalescent camp, by order of General Martindale. Res'des in Washii gton, D. C. where he is in Government employ. — Pensyl George W. age 20 : a plasterer by trade ; enlisted June 8, '61. He was detached on recruiting service, June 12, ^-t;^, and re-enlisted February 10, '64, and transferred finally to the 190 P. V. Vol's. Geor^^e was as good a soldier as ever cajried a musket, and he was always disposed to make the best out of every sit- uation. Resides at Bendersville, Pa. — Pittenger John F. was one of the original com- pany, was a laborer by occupation, 25 years of age. He was a good soldier, and re -enlisted on February 1 0/64, and at muster out of co, was transferred to the xqo P. V. Vol's. — Rhodes Andreiv H. was recruited July 24, '61: a clerk ; and 21 years of age. Was discharged from Gen'l hospital at Alexandria, Feb^y ii, '63. Resides at York Springs, Pa. Historical Record. 33 Riggs. Remmel. Resser. Robison. — Riggs William A. went out with the company; age 1 8: a shoe -maker by profession. He was detailed with the Pioneer corps, from June 26, '63, to July 30, '63 ; and was mustered out with the company. — Remmel David E. H. was one of the original co, was a laborer by occupation, 18 years of age. Was de- tailed with the Ambulance corps, September 15, 1863, and was mustered out with the company. — Resser Jacob, was one of the original company, a merchant ; 40 years of age. At organization he was made 3rd Corporal, and was appomted to receive and distribute the mail, and served in said capacity at Camp Wayne, Tennally and Pierpont ; he also had charge of all express matter. He was promoted to Qr. master Sergeant, by Col. Roberts, and transferred to the Non-commissioned Staff, March 26, 1862, and was mustered out June 13, 1864. He is now engaged in the Tin and Stove business at East Berlin, Pa. — Robison Daniel W. age 23; a tailor by trade was a member of the company from its organization. Was detailed as Regimental tailor, September 14, '63, and was employed as such until the campaign of '64. 34 Historical Record. Rosensteel. Rouzer. Sliaffer. <'Web, was always up to something," says Orderly Young, ''but the failure to capture a whole barrel of ham, at Brooks station, must be recorded against him." Resides at Punxsutawney, Jefferson Co., Pa. — Bosensteel John H. age 21; a farmer ; enlisted June 8, '61, re -enlisted December 29, '63, and served the company well till muster out, when he and trans- ferred finally to the 190 P. V. Vol's. — Rouzer James M. age 40 ; a carpenter ; enlisted July 19, '61. Went home on furlough May 27, '63, and having taken sick while there, was absent quite a long time, but returned in season to join in the wilderness campaign. ''Snap" was a peculiar sort of a soldier, but the strangest thing he did, and perhaps the only occur- rence of the kind on record, took place at the battle of the Wilderness, when he actually caught a minnie ball in his mouth, after it had knocked out two of his front teeth. He was mustered out with the company, and died at Gettysburg, July 25, 1885. — Sliaffer David, age 18 ; a farmer; joined Sept. 3, 1861, and was discharged December 4, '63, on account of physical disability. Address :- Markle, Indiana. Historical Record. 35 Siiank. Sheads. Shipley. — ShanJc Jesse enlisted June 8, ^6i, at the age 24, and was a shoe-maker by trade. He died of disease at Camp Pierpont, Va., November 24, '61, and was sent home for burial. — Sheads Robert, went out with the company, was 18 years of age and a machinist by trade. Reported a deserter on route to Gettysburg June 26, '63, and then reported himself to the Gen'l hospital at that place, as sick, was furl oughed for 20 days, from October 3, to 23, '63, when he returned to the company. Re-enlisted, December 29, '63, and was at muster out transferred to the 190 P. V. Vol's. He is dead, we believe. — Shipley John W. joined the company July 24, 1861, was a teamster, aged 24 years. He was killed at Spottsylvania, on Wednesday May 18, '64, while doing noble duty on the skirmish line. The comrades buried him under the wide-spread branches of an evergreen. Breathe soft, ye winds ! Ye waters, gently flow! Shield him, oh, evergreen ! Ye flowers, around him grow ! Unhallowed feet, I beg you pass in silence by ! Our Comrade here asleep doth lie. 36 Historical Record. Siplinger. Stewart. Stouffer. Swisher. — Siplinger Mathias J. age i8 ; a farmer; enlisted July 19, '61. Was absent much in Hospital, and was discharged May 7, '63, on account of physical disabil- ity, by order of Gen'l Heintzelrnan. We know not whether he is dead or living — Steivart David M. age 20 ; a iarmer ; enlisted June 8, '61, and served on detail at Gen'l hospital in Baltimore, from October 10, '62, till muster out. We are not advised as to his present residence. — Stouffer Jacob, enlisted June 8, '61, at the age of 27, and was a shoe -maker by trade. Was taken prison- er November 27, '63, while disobeying orders, and he was mustered out with the company in his absence. — Swisher Charles A. age 20; a stone-cutter; join- ed July 19, 1861. Deserted on route to Gettysburg June 26, '63, and then reported himself to the Gen'l hospi- tal at Phil'a August 19, '63, and was returned to the company. January 15, '64, he was transferred to the Invalid corps. Resides at Pine-grove, Cumb'd co, Pa. Historical Record. o7 Tawney. Trimmer. Weber. Wisotzkey. — Tawney Charles Z. was 29 years of age, and a brick -layer by trade ; joined the company, June 28, i86i. Was made 8th Corporal, August 24, 1861, and promoted to 5th, September 3, '62, and discharged for disability, January 2, '63. Resides at Gettysburg, Pa. — Trimmer William, age 18; a farmer; enlisted July 19, '61. He was discharged November 3, '62, on account of physical disability, (deafness,) contracted under the heavy cannonry, in the Peninsula campaign. He afterward served as cook, for the officers of Co. I, 205 P. V. In 1872, went to Kansas, and took a home- stead, but returned to Penn'a in 1883. He now resides at Mechanicsburg, Pa. — Weber Frank, enlisted June 8, '61, at the age of 21, and was a tobacconist by trade. Deserted Decem- ber 12, '62, from Brooks station, Va., and never was seen afterward. He was a ''Baltimore dutchman." — Wisotzkey Craig F. age 20; a Coach-painter; enlisted June 8, '6i- He was killed at Mechanicsville in the battle of June 26, 1862, and was the first of the company that fell in the country^s service. The com- rades buried him near the battle field. 38 Historical Record, Woodring. Woods. Goutermuth. Sheets. Woodrinp David IT. was one of the original co, was a lime-burner by occupation, 27 years of age. Was de- tailed with the Pioneer corps, ir, July 1863. Re-enlis- ted as a Vet. volunteer February 10, '64, and was at muster out of the co. transferred to the 190 P. Vet. Vol's. Residence, Lancaster, Pa. — Woods Alex. L. C. age 25 ; a cabinet-maker by trade, was a member of the company from its organiza- tion. Was made 5th Sergeant, July 26, '61, and pro- moted to 4th Sergeant, September 3, '61. Discharged on account of physical disability, but no official notice was ever received. He died a few years ago, in the west, where his family now resides. — OoutermutJi Paul and Sheets Samuel, were on the original rolls of the co, but were not actually mus- tered into the U. S. service. They were however arres- ted as deserters, in 1863, sent back to the co. Court- martialed and sentenced to serve the full term, and at muster out of the co. were transferred to the 190 P. Veteran Volunteers. These men we believe suffered un- justly, as they never were recognized as members of the company, and were not reported as deserters from it. Historical Record. 39 Several other names. — John Gibson, Adam HoUzicorth, George Holtz- tcorth, Zephaniah Bogers, Willimn Zell and Geo. Little, when the company was mustered into the U. S. service at Camp Carroll Baltimore, Md., July 26, '61, stepped from the ranks, as they were privileged to do, and refused to be mustered into said service. They ac- cordingly were dropped from the rolls of the com- pany, from that date. -"'^^■^ The End. (^'*^ PAPERS OMPANY K we presume, was not far behind the general run of sol- ^-t:^ diers, in "stirring up the de'il." Many amusing incidents might be recorded, but we give only a few Reminiscences in these pages, as they readily occur to us. WHO STOLE THE DUMPLINGS? A T Fairfax Station, Lieut's Minnigh and Kitzmil- -Q^ ler having secured some very fine apples, and a batch of real wheat flour, concluded to have an Apple - dumpling dinner. A (. "amp-kettle was brought into requisition, the dumplings were made by ''Cornelius", who took charge of the preparation, and soon the ket- tle was steaming over a blazing fire. 4 Reminiscences. A few guests were invited, the board was well spread and all waited anxiously, the summons to the feast, for 'Nelius had said, '_:> nnhe Commonwealth of Virginia to the Sheriff of Staf- ford county greeting : You are hereby commanded to take Charles Carter Esq. Enoch Benson, William Mullen and Benjamin Fichlin, if they be found within your bailiwick, and them fafely keep, fo that you have their bodies before the Juftices of our faid county court, at the (^ourt-houfe of the faid county, on the 2d Mon- day, instant, to anfwer Eli Nichols, & Jane his wife, late Jane Follass, and Rachel FoUass, of a plea of Debt for 69,500 lbs, of Crop Tobacco of Fal- mouth or Fredericksb'g inspection. Damage £50, cur- rent money, And have there this writ. Witnefs Thomas G. S Tyler, Clerk of our faid court, the Seventh day of August 1788, in the 14th year of the Commonwealth. T.G. S.Tyler. — C.S.C, WHO CAN EXPLAIN? T/U" E give here, a copy of a document, found among the company papers, that fell into our possesion, when the command came into our hands. We venture (a supposition only,) that the paper refers in some way Reminiscences. ID to what was known as "The company lund," viz: money paid to the company by the commissnry depart- ment, for rations that were not drawn. ' Copy of the Statement. ^61.75 •30 . -25 .20 79.00 1.08 . 51.00 1862 . Cr. Jan. 26. Rec' 'd of Co. fund „ 30. V Cash Feb. 8. :i of David Myers ,^ 13- v of Capt &c. for sugar „ 22. ?? of Com. Sergt. Mar. 17. 7; for Bread May 6. 5? for month of March . Total credit $ 103.58 1862. Dr. » Jan. 27. Stove . . $3.00 Feb. 7. 6 copies tactics . . 4.75 ,, 13. Sand paper . . .10 ,, 24. Ex. on $50 sent to bank .50 ,, 25. Stockings . . .50 Mar. 17. Bread . . i3-39 ,, 19. Brushes and l)lacking 1.95 June 8. 2 doz. Blacking . . 1.20 ^25.39 Ballance due the company J^168.19 If my supposition is correct, then, who received the monies and as the expressage is charged, where was it sent, and where is it now? The paper lias no signature. 20 ReminisGenues. It seems to have been a settlement made after Sep- tember I. 1863, as it is written on the back of another document dated at that time. "DOC^ ELDEN and THE ''BLACK-LEG." EXPERIENCED Gambler came I to the front at a certain pay-day, put up his Tent without oppo- sition from the authorities, and opened a ^'gambling hell," and a number of the boys were beaten out of their hard earnd money by the wily rascal. Doc was lured into the den, and lost every cent he had in a very few games. He then took a favorable position and watched the gambler closely, and soon discovered the secret of his success, and con- cluded to beat him at his own game. But how? his money was gone. He approached one of his most in- timate friends, (every member of of the company was his friend,) and solicited the loan of ^10, candidly re- vealing the facts, as stated above, asserting in addition, the positive assurance of retrieving his former losses. Reminiscences. 21 At this moment another comrade came in and heard the concluding words, and at his suggestion, eacli gave Doc $5.00, and having received the cash, he seemed very grateful, then turning to go he said, ''I'll pay you back your money to-night." In about two hours, he returned to camp, paid back the borrowed money, promptly, and held in his hand quite a roll of green -backs besides. When asked the question, "How did you do it?" he answered with a single word, "Bluffing." .■.iiilil'l:! -RED TAPE." HIS was a Term applied to the lengthy routine, through which all business had to pass, even the r|> minutest affair, went from Com- pany to Regimental, thence to lii'n'Mlil Brigade and Division Head-qrs, for approval, alter which it was returned to the place of starting, Jto^ through the same channel, thus taking much time, which often, under certain circum- stances, made applications or petitions, a mere farce. 22 Re m m iscenc^s. On one occasion, a comrade received a dispatch in- forming him of the death of his wife. Having applied for leave to go home, it took two days to get it, and when he got home the wife was already buried. We insert a boda-fide copy of a paper in our posses- sion, (we nave many such papers,) that proves our asser- tion, concerning the "Red-tape'' business. Beyond the. above, the document has no significance here. Camp near Auburn, Va. October 29., 1863. Cajjtain : — I have the honor to re(]uest, that the Charges preferred by me against Privates H. H. Jones and H. \V. C.Elden, members of Co. K, 1st Reg't, (Inf't) P. R. V. C, and now on file at Head-quarters Division Penn'a Reserves, be withdrawn. These men have been (for the last 20 days) doing duty with their company. Their conduct has always, previous to this offence, been such as becomes good soldiers. Very Respectfully, Your Obed't Serv't. H. N. Minnigh. To Capt. Auchmuty. Capt. 1st P. R. V. C. ^ A. Adj't Gen'l. 3 Div. 5th Corps. Com'd'g Co, K. Reminiscences. 23 On the bark of this neatly folded paper, are recor- ded the following endorsements, in the order given. Camp near Auburn, Va. October 29th, 1863. A request that the charges against Private Jones and Elden of 1st Inft. P. R. V. C. be withdrawn. Hd-Qrs, 1st Reg't Oct. 29th 1863. Approved and respectfully forwarded, VV. W. Stewart. Lt-col, Comd'g. Hd-qrF, 1st Brig, Pa. Res. 3d Div. 5 th corps. Oct. 31, 1863. Respectfully forwarded with the request that the charges against these men be with- drawn — a sufficient punishment can be had by trial before Regt'l commander. Wm. Cooper Talley. Col. comd'g Brig. ^4 Reminiscences. Head Quarters Div. Nov. 2, 1863. Respectfully returned — The charges against Private Elden will be withdrawn. Private Jones will be tried for the charges preferred . By command of Brig. Gen'l Crawford. Comd'g Div. J. S. Marquis. A. A. A. G. Head Qrs. 1st Brigade. Nov. 2, 1863. Respectfully returned — attention called to above. By command of Col. McCandless. Wm A. Hoyt. A. A. A. G. Reminiscences. 25 Meeting: friends, amid Scenes of strife. illl THE ADVANCE toward Gettys- burg, (onr home,) many incidents - worthy of note took ]jlace, ])iit we will only give, in this connection, portions of a letter, sent us by I. N. Durboraw, Esq., who tells his experience among the friends and relatives, that surrounded him. Many of Company K. had like experiences, if they cared to relate them. "I was with the company on the march to Gettys- burg," says comrade Durboraw, '^ WHO were the boys, that took a Piano from the mansion near Camp Pierpont, and hid it in the barn among the fodder, previous to its shipment north, at the close of the war? As the war unexpectedly contin- ued for four years afterward it must have been consid- erably out of tune. Reminiscences. 31 •'THAT'S THE VERY FELLOW!" HE Army ot the Potomac, in one of the advances south-ward, crossed the Potomac at the Berlin ferry, and pushed down through Loudoun valley. The Captain was sick during part of this ad- vance, and we give a strange co- incidence which then had its or- igin, in his own words. After crossing on the Pontoon bridge I was put into an ambulance, and after proceeding a mile or two, I gave my place in the ambulance to a poor fellow who had sun-stroke, and who seemed more dead than alive. I plodded on as best I could, being some distance in the rear of my command, when Gen'l followed by his staff came riding along. He addressed me sharply, inquiring why I was away from my command. I told him of my illness and how J had given my place in the ambulance to the soldier, then, with a contemptible toss of the head he muttered, '' A likely story," and rode on. In the evening I caught up, at the camping ground, sick, tired and hungry; but soldiers fare was 32 Reminiscences. entirely unpalatable, and I could not eat it, so I went to the village close by, (Lovettsville,) determined to secure something tasteful. I approached a house at the outskirts of the town, for the flavor of newly baked pies had been wafted toward me by the evening breeze and I decided that a pie, a fresh black berry -pie, was just what would suit my case. Knocking at a side en- trance I was admitted by a young lady, who moved a convenient rocker and bade me be seated . Presently a middle-aged lady entered the room, bearing two pies, which were added to a number already on the large dining table opened to its fall capacity. Taking courage I told the woman of my illness and my cra- ving for home-fare, and that in her motherly good- ness would she sell me two of those pies? She replied, that she would like to do so, but that General (the same officer I had met on the march that day,) had ordered the pies, for himself and his staff officers. With this she left the room, and then I appealed to the young lady who seemed to be on my side, but she stated her inability to reverse the decision made by her aunt, but added these words as she pointed to the table, <'If I want a pie I take it." That settled the matter, and I went to the table, put two pies together, and with an ordinary stride started for camp, convin- ced that the two pies were not baked for Gen'l . Reminiscences. S3 I got to camp all right, and enjoyed the pies ex- ceedingly, and the whole circumstance was soon forgot- ten, and perhaps never would have been recalled had not the following incident occurred. When Company K, had been mustered out at the expiration of the full three years term of service, wc returned home, and having closed up all the company affairs, I finally turned toward the residence of my father on the corner of Middle and Washington streets, and entered the door as the bell called to supper, I was ushere.l into the dining-room, and introduced by my mother as the returned soldier boy, and was shown to a seat at the board, where a number of persons, of both sexes were already seated. Suddenly a young lady, a perfect stranger to me, after staring me full in the face for a moment, with a hearty laugh and a glee- ful clapping of her hands, addressing my mother ex- claimed, "Oh, Mrs. M., do you remember .1 told you about a sick officer taking two pies from aunties dining table, down at Lovettsville, Va?" and without waiting for a reply, pointing her finger in my direction she ad- ded "That's the very fellow!" This proved to be the same young lady teaching in Gettysburg, and board- ing at my mother's table. We enjoyed that supper, after rehearsing the story of the stolen pies, and when supper was about finished, I got an extra piece of pie. 34 Reminiscences. INTERESTING STORY! is the ^general verdict rendered, where jever I have related the incidents connected with my visit home, on the evening of July 3rd, when the command was relieved from the front, at the Round -tops. As the Story may be interesting to others, I will re- late it for the benefit of all. When we went into bivouac, on the spot where the Round -top Park dancing-floor now stands, many of the company whose homes were in Gettysburg or the immediate vicinity, quietly slipped away, and believ- ing that our work, for a while at least, was ended, I also went, saying to the boys when I started, "Bo3's if you go home, don't fail to get back to-morrow morn- ing." I am proud of the conduct of company K, at, as well as after the battle of Gettysburg, and why should I not be? These brave fellow could easily imagine the dangerous surroundings of loved ones, during the ter- rible conflict, m their homes within the bounds of the battle-field, yet, not a man left the ranks or fled from duty, and while most of them got home after the bat- tle, by a peculiar device, only one failed to return. Reminiscences. 35 But to my story; I passed northward just in the rear of" the line of battle, and through the Citizens ceme- tery, thence up Baltimore street to the Court-house on the corner of Middle street, which was a dangerous performance, as the whole route was exposed to rebel sharp-shooters, making it necessary to cross all streets and alleys at a bound. Having reached the point in- d icated., I found the residence of my father, on west Middle street one square from the Court-house, so com- pletely covered by rebel sharp-shooters, that it was an impossible measure to go there. I observed things closely, and saw a certain officer who was apparetly not acquainted with the dangerous surroundings, turn the corner where I was stand mg, and walk deliberately down in the middle of the street, without being molested, but, Alas ! the poor fellow when lie got below Washington street, was taken pris- oner. So I took advantage of what 1 had seen, and walked down the street, with misgivings I confess, for doubtless many rifles were aimed at me, with a rebel finger on each trigger, ready to send as many messen- gers of death, if I should turn either to the right or to the left. It was an awful moment, but I determined to carry out my plan, which was to spring into a flow- er garden on the east side of the house, when I would reach that point, for I would then be in a safe ])lace. 36 ReminisceHces. On! on, to hesitate would be fatal; and how terrible it would be to die so near to the loved ones; still on 1 went, not hurriedly, for the enemy must not even think that I have a purpose in view; Oh! If only the yard gate were open ! Ah, it is open ! A spring, and I am through it, and behind the cover of the house ; I am safe, but what a shower of minnie balls strike the pave- ment over which I came, and how they tear through the palings of the fence on both sides of the open gate, terrible messengers they are, but harmless now as far they concerned me. None of the family were visible, so I entered the un- locked door of a back kitchen, which was empty, then into the main building I went and all through it from main floor to attic, and found no one ; disappointed I turned to the cellar and was met on the stair-way by a sister, who failed to recognize me in the semi- dark- ness, who said, <'Here! what do you want?" On the spur of the moment I said, "Can you supply me with just a bite to eat?" With this she retired below and I followed to the foot of the stairs, and took a seat near the lower step, and this is what I then saw : father and mother, four sisters and a brother, two or three impro- vised beds, an almost consumed tallow dip on the end of a barrel in a far off corner, and each person being a perfect image of dejection and despondency. r oi- Reminiscences. 37 Sister Lucy whispered something to mother, who then entered an adjoining pantry, doubtless to get the <'bite to eat," "while a younger sister approached me inquiring, *'I wonder how much longer we will have to remain in this cellar?" 1 merely answered, '