Hey Guys: If you see anything on the Mississippi 37th Infantry regiment, Please let us know. Seems there was not much wrote on their sick and dying or even where they were during the summer of 1862. Conflicting stores, Were in Perryville Tn, Chattanooga TN and Corinth Ms Any help or advice will be appreciated. Tom Temple **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489

Frank, Although some of the information is very faint and illegible, I've found some information in Lewis Fountain's original service record. There were a total of 4 pages to his service record. Cover Page Fountain, L.S. Co. E,F 36 Ala Infantry Private Report of sick and wounded prisoners of war, Field Hospital, 15th Army Corps, Army and Dept. Tenn, Marietta, Ga., for the month of August 1864 Date reported - not dated Disease or wounded - wounded Date of death - Illegible 1864 No Remarks Fountain, L.S. Pvt E 36th Ala Medical Card Number 66166 F 36 Ala L.S. Fountain Rank P Co E 36 Regt Ala Complaint - Illegible but able to read it had something to do with his left leg Admitted - Very faint but looks like Hospital in Atlanta?? Sent to G.H. Aug 2, 1864 I know it's not much information, but I hope it might be of some help. Edward

I'm seeking information on Pvt. Lewis S. Fountain of the 36 Regiment, Alabama Infantry. I have him listed in a muster of that unit, Company E, but his name is shown as coming from a sourse other than the 1862 muster roll at Mt. Vernon Arsenal, Alabama. He had two younger brothers in Company F of the 36th. I am thinking he joined the unit late in the war. I am interested in where and when he joined the regiment and where and when he died. Family tradition has it that he died in 1865 in a Mobile infirmary. I think it quite possible that he joined after the muster was made at Mt. Vernon Arsenal in 1862 and was wounded at Spanish Fort or Fort Blakely and taken to Mobile. Any suggestions on how I might track this down? Frank Chappell

I just went to look and there was like 58 secs left to bid and the bids had gone up to $232.50 so I decided not to bid. Too rich for my blood. I hope someone in NH gets it, I'd like to see it go back home. Ruth At 7:21 AM -0800 1/10/08, Cathey Cline wrote: >Hi Ken, >I did receive an answer from the seller. He said that the papers are dated >1877. They would be about 131 years old!! I hope someone gets them who >appreciates their historical value, like the SUVCW or family members! >I apologize for my Christmas signature on my last email. I've got it set >to be added automatically and forgot to turn it off before I sent the >message. I hope it doesn't offend anyone or cause any problems. >Cathey -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

Oh no! it doesn't offend me at all, Jesus had to have a birthday some day & it might as well be reconize & Christmas is a jolly day. I sent your letter to The Suvcw CP. 17 (my cp.) in Sunfield Mi. Godbless, have a wonderful day, (canonball) Ken, Have a musket, " ball"! Ken.

Hi Ken, I did receive an answer from the seller. He said that the papers are dated 1877. They would be about 131 years old!! I hope someone gets them who appreciates their historical value, like the SUVCW or family members! I apologize for my Christmas signature on my last email. I've got it set to be added automatically and forgot to turn it off before I sent the message. I hope it doesn't offend anyone or cause any problems. Cathey

Hi Ken, So it's just common sense that since the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War came later, these papers would be older because they're GAR :o) The seller says they're original so I don't think they are copies. I've tried looking for a date, but the photos aren't large clear enough for me to read clearly. I sent a message to the seller asking if there was a date the GAR issued them. There are only 11 hours left on the sale so maybe he will answer soon. It would be great if Calhoun's descendants or at least the SUVCW could get them. :o) Cathey Anti-Christmas is Antichrist.

Cathey, Is there a date issued on the GAR papers? I am with the SUVCW as you probley know the GAR ( Grand Army of the Republic) Was for the CW Vets. When the old vets died, We became the SUVCW or SCVCW, We have some Cps. in your state & they would be very intersted. Have a musket, " ball"! Ken.

Just want to let you know that in Redfield, Iowa, which is only thirty minutes west of Des Moines on I-80, we have a restored Grand Army of the Republic Post. We are currently looking for furnishings for the Post meeting hall, which is upstairs in the building. Downstairs we have a military museum. There will be an Open House/Grand Opening in May of 2008, and all interested persons are welcome to attend. More details regarding date and time will be available later. This building was built in the 1880's by the local G.A.R. Post members and is in our town of 800 or so population. It's a fine structure and has been restored as best as it can be, considering it's condition when restoration began 14 years ago. It's taken that long to gather grants and donations enough to do the job, but it's worth every penny and minute! I'm the great-grand daughter of an Illinois member of the Union Army, my husband is the great-grand son of another Union veteran, and our town is named for Col. James Redfield, who was killed at the battle of Allatoona, GA. We're very proud of our 39th Infantry history here in Redfield, the former New Ireland. Margaret Morrison -------------------------------------------------- From: "Kennth Russeau" <KRusseau@webtv.net> Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2008 3:44 PM To: <civil-war@rootsweb.com> Subject: Re: [CIVIL-WAR] Union Soldier Amos Calhoun Army Records (MikeRuddy)> Cathey, Is there a date issued on the GAR papers? I am with the SUVCW as > you probley know the GAR ( Grand Army of the Republic) Was for the CW > Vets. When the old vets died, We became the SUVCW or SCVCW, We have some > Cps. in your state & they would be very intersted. > > Have a musket, " ball"! Ken. > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > CIVIL-WAR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Hi Mike, I never stopped to think that the papers for Amos Calhoun were not originally issued by the Union Army even though they plainly say GAR at the top. I should have questioned that because I had no idea what that stood for! Thank you so much for pointing out the difference between army issued papers and those issued by a veterans' association. I'm sure there are folks who collect both, but it seems to me that they would have the most value to his descendants. I really appreciate your help. Thanks again, Cathey

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Cathey It is certainly an appropriate post for which we thank you. I looked at the Ebay auction and would caution that these papers appear to be GAR, this is to say veteran's association papers issued after the war as opposed to actual records such as would have been given out by the regiment -- although each state is different and I am not an authority one should take that into consideration before bidding as a collector. Of course if it is your ancestor they are valuable as any documents might be that are unique to one's ancestor. Mike Cathey Cline wrote: > Hi, I am not sure that this is an appropriate topic, but I noticed the Union Army records for Amos Calhoun for sale on ebay. No I am not the seller. I thought that Calhoun might have descendants who would be interested. Here is part of the description: > Original Civil War Union Soldier's Army records. Soldier's name Amos Calhoun of New Hampshire, born June 11, 1832. Enlisted in April 15, 1861, Started as private and rose to rank of Captain. He was in Company I&G 1st regiment 4th New Hampshire. Length of service was from April 15, 1861- Nov 1, 1864. Battles and skirmishes he was in were Drury's Bluff, Va: Cold Harbor, Va: Deep Harbor, Va: Petersburg, and various seiges and skirmishes in Va . He was wounded at Deep Bottom, VA. Nature of wound was a bullet through the thigh. He was discharged because of wound. While in service he reached to rank of captain from private to sargent to 2nd leut to 1st leut to captain for his superior service. Document is between to sheets of glass and in antique frame, measures 13" x 11". There are only 2 days left on the sale. > This is the item# 150202133607 and the link to the sale. > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150202133607&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=005 > > Cathey > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CIVIL-WAR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

Hi, I am not sure that this is an appropriate topic, but I noticed the Union Army records for Amos Calhoun for sale on ebay. No I am not the seller. I thought that Calhoun might have descendants who would be interested. Here is part of the description: Original Civil War Union Soldier's Army records. Soldier's name Amos Calhoun of New Hampshire, born June 11, 1832. Enlisted in April 15, 1861, Started as private and rose to rank of Captain. He was in Company I&G 1st regiment 4th New Hampshire. Length of service was from April 15, 1861- Nov 1, 1864. Battles and skirmishes he was in were Drury's Bluff, Va: Cold Harbor, Va: Deep Harbor, Va: Petersburg, and various seiges and skirmishes in Va . He was wounded at Deep Bottom, VA. Nature of wound was a bullet through the thigh. He was discharged because of wound. While in service he reached to rank of captain from private to sargent to 2nd leut to 1st leut to captain for his superior service. Document is between to sheets of glass and in antique frame, measures 13" x 11". There are only 2 days left on the sale. This is the item# 150202133607 and the link to the sale. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150202133607&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=005 Cathey

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For those on the list that follow this unit, I want to add that I have found the record of the capture of my ancestor James H Hendriicks, on Sept 13 1863 outside of Chattanooga, 5 days before the battle of Chickamauga. He was then taken to Camp Chase and wound up at Rock Island by Feb 1864. Ed ________________________________________________________________________ More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com

Diane I am not sure if in the Library of Congress or at NARA that compiled orders of the various commands and offices exist, but that would be where to inquire for them. Here is your man. This record should be at NARA.: Francis Davignon Residence Medford MA; a 44 year-old Artist. Enlisted on 5/25/1861 as a Corporal. On 5/25/1861 he mustered into "I" Co. MA 2nd Infantry He was discharged for disability on 5/11/1862 (Disch by order of War Dept) Other Information: born in 1817 Buried: St. Mary's Cemetery, New London, CT Gravesite: S52-27 Hope this helps some, Mike Diane Laferriere wrote: > I am looking for information about Francis D’Avignon/Davignon, he > enlisted in the 2nd Massachusetts Infantry, Co I as a Corporal under > Capt. Underwood on May 25, 1861 at the age of 44. He was demoted to > Private on July 3, 1861 after losing his canteen. He was in the Battle > of Winchester, VA in May 1862, taken prisoner and back on the Muster > Roll as of July 1862. > > He received Special Orders #27 on July 30, 1862 to report to Head > Quarters, 2nd Corps Army of Virginia, near Washington, by Major > General N.P. Banks. A copy of this letter is included in his Service > Record. > > Included in his service record is the following: > “Notation, book mark: 11569 A 1875 > War Department, Adjutant General’s Office, > Washington, May 20, 1876 > Detailed on extra duty as Draughtsman at Head Quarters Defense of > Washington > (Gen’ Banks Commanding) to date from Sept 26, 1862 per S.O. No 18. > Defense of Washington dated Sept. 27, 1862. > Detailed on extra duty as Draughtsman to Banks Expedition per S.O. No. 8 > Head Quarters Banks Expedition dated 759 Broadway NY Nov 17, 1862 and > Discharged to date Jany 23, 1863 by reason of having received a civil > appointment in Engineers Dept. > So much of S.O. No 17 Par 6 of Jany 12, 1863 from A.G.O. as directs > this mans discharge to date May 11, 1862 is revoked” > > I have his service record, and have requested his Pension file from > NARA but received the wrong one. They sent me the pension file for > Francis D’Avignon the Surgeon from New York. I have not been able to > find him on the index on Ancestry. > > Francis was born in France about 1813 he was an Artist/Lithographer in > New York City and Boston, he died while residing in Medford, MA about > 1871. > > My question are: > Where do I look for a copy of the other Special Orders mentioned in > the notation dated 1876? SO. 18, 8, and 17? > Any idea why this Notation was added to his service record, he had > died 5 years earlier? > He received a civil appointment to the Engineers Dept. would he still > have been eligible for a Military Pension? > Would he have received a Pension from the Engineers Dept? > What does the Bookmark 11569 A 1875 mean? > He enlisted as a Corporal, could this be because of prior military > experience? He may have served in the Mexican War, but I have not been > able to prove this. > Has anyone researched the National Guard Museum & Archives in > Worcester, MA, they have a large collection of Civil War records? > > Thank you for your time, > Diane Laferriere > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CIVIL-WAR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Edward, Thank you for looking. Alexander D'Avignon, was the son of Francis. I received his Pension file which provided me with his final resting place. He is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery in Boston, MA. I contacted the cemetery and Alexander is buried with his two daughters that died young. Diane Laferriere

Springer is listed as buried at Antietam, and as listed in the 23rd but no death dates. Listed in the (ROH) is a J. C. Pope, Pvt Co "A" 23rd NY. Died May 1862. (No Service Record) orig buried on the Fitzhugh's Farm Stafford,VA. Buried at Fredericksburgh. (ROH) Possibly same as John W. Pope Pvt, Co "A" 28th NY. Enlisted 27 Aug 1862. at Free- land. Age 19, Farmer for nine months. Died Mar 12, 1863 at 3rd Div, 2nd Corps hospital near Falmouth of Thphoid Fever Ted --- NYSV107th@aol.com wrote: > All I have is this. I have a picture of Reason > QM Sgt C H Reason Co H > and pics of grave stones for Springer and J C > Pope. They are supposed to > be from 23rd NY Inf but I can not find anything on > them. > Thanks Bill > > > In a message dated 12/30/2007 5:31:09 P.M. Eastern > Standard Time, > akeegan@wowway.com writes: > > Will need Some first names Ann > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <NYSV107th@aol.com> > To: <CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2007 4:19 PM > Subject: [CIVIL-WAR] 23rd New York > > > > Would like some info on the following 3 soldiers > of the 23rd New York. > > > > QM Sgt Reason Co H > > Pvt Springer buried Antietam > > J C Pope buried > > Fredericksburg > > > > Thanks > > Bill H > > > > > > > > **************************************See AOL's > top rated recipes > > > (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) > > > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an > email to > > CIVIL-WAR-request@rootsweb.com with the word > 'unsubscribe' without the > > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email > to > CIVIL-WAR-request@rootsweb.com with the word > 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > > the body of the message > > > > > > **************************************See AOL's top > rated recipes > (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email > to CIVIL-WAR-request@rootsweb.com with the word > 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > the body of the message > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ

All I have is this. I have a picture of Reason QM Sgt C H Reason Co H and pics of grave stones for Springer and J C Pope. They are supposed to be from 23rd NY Inf but I can not find anything on them. Thanks Bill In a message dated 12/30/2007 5:31:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, akeegan@wowway.com writes: Will need Some first names Ann ----- Original Message ----- From: <NYSV107th@aol.com> To: <CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2007 4:19 PM Subject: [CIVIL-WAR] 23rd New York > Would like some info on the following 3 soldiers of the 23rd New York. > > QM Sgt Reason Co H > Pvt Springer buried Antietam > J C Pope buried > Fredericksburg > > Thanks > Bill H > > > > **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes > (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > CIVIL-WAR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CIVIL-WAR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004)

Thanks,,,Still No Grave Site He was supposed to be in a Hospital...Still NO Record Tom T **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004)