Here's the introduction to the list of enlisting soldiers on which I found privates for both of you. "Among the many military organizations of Washington County for home defense, none was more patriotic or self-sacrificing than the one we have now to consider. The Silver Grays were among the very first to step forward and form in martial array at the beginning, and their moral influence in the community was great. Their appearance on parade, marching and going through the manual of arms was inspiring, and if a man had any of the martial spirit in him, the sight of these venerable men keeping step to the music of the Union was sure to arouse it. Two of the members, William Warren and Junia Jennings, prepared the following account of the company in 1866, and we give it substantially as we find it: "Monday forenoon, April 22, 1861, was the time of the departure of the first company of volunteers from Marietta to aid in putting down the rebellion, the Union Blues, - over 100 men - under command of Captain Frank Buell. It was an effecting occasion, such as was never known before in Washington county, and may never be again. Strong men's nerves gave way, and the patriotic tear and firm resolve were seen on every face. There was a brief speech by George P. Buell, esq., and amid cheers, the firing of the cannon, and the waving of flags, the volunteers embarked upon the Muskingum packet from the common in front of the Congregational church, thousands of people being assembled. The citizens then repaired to the court house and organized a meeting to take into account the state of public affairs. Hon. William A. Whittlesey, the mayor of Marietta, being called to the chair, secretaries and committees were appointed. Colonel William West, then in his 66th year, arose and said, "Mr. Chairman, I hold in my hand a resolution I wish to offer for the consideration of this meeting. Such is the excitement of this occasion that I am not in the situation to either do justice to myself or the subject I wish to present, therefore, without comment, with the indulgence of the house, I will submit the resolution." Silence reigned throughout the crowded house, and the colonel, with a voice tremulous with the deep feeling that pervaded all present, read: "Resolved, That we, the citizens of Washington county, whose ages are 60 years and upwards, for the protection of our homes, our firesides and our country's liberties, form ourselves into a military organization, to be called and known as the Silver Grays, of Washington county." A hundred earnest voices seconded the motion for its adoption, and it was carried with an unanimous shout, and cheers for the Silver Grays. A rush was made to be the first to enroll their names. James Dutton, being a little lame, had started first and had his name first down, followed by William Warren, second, Colonel West, third; Thomas Porter, fourth; Junia Jennings, fifth; and so on. Subsequently, men of 45 years and upwards were enrolled. Through the exiting days of 1862, especially when the rebels pressed upon the border everywhere throughout the whole line, in August and September, the Silver Grays were out in full force and vigor. In the spring of 1863 their guns were taken by authority for use by a company of younger men, and that ended the Silver Grays, who it is justice to say, did all the duties they were called upon to perform, and did them well. That they would have done excellent duty in repelling invasion, had it ever occurred, there is no doubt. Several of the members were deaf, and these were compelled to watch their comrades motions to know what order the captain gave. Several used canes. Their motto as set forth in their constitution was: "The Union, the constitution, and the flag of our country, for the sustaining of which we pledge our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor."""