Dear Pat and Wendy, My gg-grandfather was in Co D 3rd PHB Inf MD. Unfortunately, there was another man by the same name who enlisted and mustered out at the same time. The only way I could identify my relative was through the pension files, which then led me to his full military record. Also, although I hated waiting 5 months for the file, and squirmed at bit at the cost, the investment in time and money were more than worth it! Since, my gg-grandparents did not have a registered marriage certificate, I have affidavits from numerous long term neighbors and friends, as well as of the pastor. I will do my best to share this info with the list before year end. I did find some information on Ancestry that I hope will help you, especially the Pension Index information that lists the name of a widow. -----------------------------SERVICE RECORDS (2 matches found) Benjamin F FriendEnlistment Date: 24 November 1861 Distinguished Service:DISTINGUISHED SERVICE State Served: Maryland Unit Numbers: 3278 3278Service Record:Enlisted as a Private on 24 November 1861Enlisted in Company D, 3rd PHB Infantry Regiment Maryland on 24 November 1861.POW on 29 June 1862 at Moorefield, VAMustered out Company D, 3rd PHB Infantry Regiment Maryland on 29 May 1865 Benjamin FriendEnlistment Date: 04 January 1864Distinguished Service:DISTINGUISHED SERVICE State Served: Maryland Unit Numbers: 3278 3278Service Record:Enlisted as a Private on 04 January 1864Enlisted in Company K, 3rd PHB Infantry Regiment Maryland on 04 January 1864.Mustered out Company K, 3rd PHB Infantry Regiment Maryland on 29 May 1865 ------------------------------PENSION INFORMATION Benjamin F. Friend MarylandWidow: Katie M. Friend MarylandService: D, 3 PHB. Md. InfDate of Filing: 1887 June 13 InvalidApp # 613138, Cert # 449639, State of Filing: MDDate of Filing: 1924 Widow (Confirms Pat's date for 1924 death)App # 1223662, Cert # 955246, State of Filing: MD Benjamin F. FriendWidow: Ethleen Friend West Virginia and MarylandService: D&K, 3 PHB. Md. InfDate of Filing: 1890 Nov 12 InvalidApp # 968760, Cert # 698635, State of Filing: W VADate of Filing: 1909 Dec 6 Widow (Confirms Pat's date for 1909 death)App # 931692, Cert # 698432, State of Filing: MD --------------------------------Regimental Information:THIRD POTOMAC HOME BRIGADE INFANTRY Regiment: 3rd PHB Infantry Regiment MD Date Mustered: 29 May 1865 Regiment Type: Infantry Enlisted Died of Disease or Accident: 1 Officers Died of Disease or Accident: 8 Enlisted Killed or Mortally Wounded: 1 Regimental Soldiers and History: List of SoldiersSource Information:Historical Data Systems, comp. Military Records of Individual Civil War Soldiers. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 1999-. Data compiled by Historical Data Systems of Kingston, MA from the following list of works. Copyright 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 - Historical Data Systems Inc.P.O. Box 196 Kingston, MA 02364 Regimental HistoryMARYLANDTHIRD POTOMAC HOME BRIGADE INFANTRY (Three Years)Third Potomac Home Brigade Infantry. - Cols., Stephen W. Downey, Charles Gilpin, Henry C. Rizer; Lieut.-Col., Crawford W. Shearer; Majs., Michael Fallon, Charles L. Grafflin. Companies A, B, C, D and H of this regiment were recruited in Allegany county; Co. E at Hagerstown; F at Baltimore; G and K in Frederick county; and I in Howard county. The organization was commenced in the latter part of Oct., 1861, and as soon as the 1st battalion was mustered in it was assigned to Lander's division on the upper Potomac, where it served until March 11, 1862. The organization of the regiment was not fully completed until May 20, 1862, its term of service being for three years. It was on duty in the Mountain department until June 26, 1862, when it was transferred to the Middle department and participated in the defense of Harper's Ferry in September, where it was surrendered with the garrison. After the prisoner! s were exchanged the 3d was assigned to duty in guarding the line of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad. When Gen. Early invaded Maryland in July, 1864, this regiment formed a part of Gen. Lew Wallace's little army that so stubbornly resisted the Confederate advance at Monocacy, and after Early was driven back to Virginia it was with Gen. Hunter in the advance up the Shenandoah Valley, taking part in the fight at Snicker's gap. It then became a part of Gen. Sheridan's Army of the Shenandoah and after the close of the Valley campaign it was assigned to the department of West Virginia, where it remained until mustered out on May 29, 1865. The regiment, or a detachment of it, fought valiantly at Franklin, Wardensville, Moorefield, Harper's Ferry, Frederick, Monocacy, Snicker's gap, Bolivar heights, Halltown, Charlestown, Berryville, and in several lesser engagements. Its loss during the entire term of service was 83 men, 9 of whom were killed in action. Source: The Union Army, vol. 2 Battles FoughtFought at Buchanan, WV.Fought on 12 May 1862 at Franklin, VA.Fought on 29 June 1862 at Moorefield, VA.Fought on 30 August 1862 at Kearneysville, VA.Fought on 14 September 1862 at Bolivar Heights, WV.Fought on 09 July 1864 at Monocacy, MD.Fought on 20 July 1864 at Leesburg, VA.Fought on 13 August 1864 at Berryville, VA.Fought on 25 August 1864 at Berryville, VA. Description:The American Civil War Research Database is an historic effort to compile and link all available records of common soldiers in the Civil War. This database makes it easier than ever before to find information on ancestors who fought in the Civil War. Historical Data Systems has compiled and linked a wide array of record types including state rosters, pension records, regimental histories, photos, and journals. The genealogical value of this record is immeasurable. More than authoritative names and dates, this database connects researchers with the history their ancestors lived. The collection is divided into four sections: soldier records, regiment records, battle histories, and officer records. This section of the database contains regiment records.Source Information:Historical Data Systems, comp. American Civil War Regiments. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 1999-. Data compiled by Historical Data Systems of Kingston, MA from the following list of w! orks. Copyright 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 - Historical Data Systems Inc. P.O. Box 196 Kingston, MA 02364 Good luck with your search.Jon Marie Galvan In a message dated 11/11/2003 6:40:48 AM Eastern Standard Time, Pat125@erols.com writes: > > > Wendy, > I have Benjamin Franklin Friend, 1845-1909, husband of Ethleen Caroline> White, s/o Josiah Green Friend and Lavina Kemp Friend as serving in > > Co K 3rd MD P H B> > Does anyone have any corrections to this information?> > I have a total of seven Benjamin Friends listed in FTM but ages for the> others do not fit with the time frame for the Civil War with the exception> of: > > Benjamin F. Friend 1847-1924 m. Kate Mary Friend. This Benjamin was the s/o> William Edmundson Friend Sr. and Susana Elizabeth Nusz Friend.> > Pat> > > > ==== MDGARRET Mailing List ====> Looking for your Garrett County ancestors? Make sure to > visit us on the web at:> http://www.rootsweb.com/~mdgarret/index.html