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Official Roster -
of
Soldiers of the State of Ohio
in the
War of the Rebellion
1861-1866
Vol. VI.
70th-86th Regiments - Infantry
buried in the state of Ohio
Compiled Under Direction of the Roster Commission:
Joseph B. Foraker, Governor        James S. Robinson, Sec'y of State
H. A. Axline, Adjutant-General
Published by Authority of the General Assembly
Akron, O.:
The Werner Ptg. and Mfg. Co.
1888

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71ST OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY

THREE YEARS' SERVICE.

VOL. VI.

 

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Field & Staff
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 Co. A
Finished		 Co. B
Finished		 Co. C
Finished		 Co. D
Finished		 Co. E
Finished		 Co. F
Finished		 Co. G.
Finished		 Co. H.
Finished		 Co. I
Finished		 Co. K
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     THIS Regiment was organized at Camp Dennison, Ohio, from November, 1861, to February, 1862, to serve three years.  On the expiration of its term of service the original members (except veterans) were mustered out, and the organization, composed of veterans and recruits, retained in the service until August 14, 1865, when it was mustered out in accordance with orders from the War Department.
     The official list of battles, in which this Regiment bore an honorable part, is not yet published by the War Department, but the following list has been compiled, after careful research, during the preparation of this work:

SHILOH, TENN., APRIL 6-7, 1862
CLARKSVILLE, TENN. AUGUST 19, 1862
FORT DONELSON, TENN. AUGUST 25, 1862
CUMBERLAND IRON WORKS, TENN., AUGUST 26, 1862
CLARKSVILLE, TENN., SEPTEMBER 7, 1862
JONESBORO, GA., AUGUST 31 TO SEPTEMBER 1, 1864.
LOVEJOY STATION, GA. SEPTEMBER 2-6, 1864.
COLUMBIA, TENN. (Duck Run.) NOVEMBER 24-28, 1864.
NASHVILLE, TENN., DECEMBER 15-16, 1864


COMPANY A.

     Mustered in Dec. 31, 1861, at Camp Tod, O., by Elihu S. Williams, 1st Lieutenant 71st O. V. I.  Mustered
out Nov. 30, 1865, at San Antonio, Tex., by David A. Geiger, Captain 15th O. V. I.

Names. Rank. Age. Date of
Entering the
Service		 Period of
Service		 Remarks:
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Carlin, James W. Captain 29 Oct. 9, 1861 3 yrs. Appointed Nov.  27, 1861; promoted to Major April 2, 1864.
McClure, William H. do 21 Dec. 2, 1861 3 yrs. Promoted from 1st Lieutenant Co. I April 2, 1864; mustered out with company Nov. 30, 1865.
Williams, Elihu S. 2st Lieut. 26 Oct. 5, 1861 3 yrs. Promoted to Captain Co. H Nov. 16, 1862.
Frye, George B. do 20 Oct. 27, 1861 3 yrs. Mustered as private; appointed Sergeant _____; promoted to 2d Lieutenant Co. B Nov. 16, 1862; 1st Lieutenant Co. A April 2,1864; resigned Nov.22, 1864.
Pitman, John M. do 39 Oct. 26, 1861 3 yrs. Promoted from 1st Sergeant Co. H Dec. 14, 1864; resigned July 7, 1865; veteran.
Brock, Sylvester do 21 Oct. 9, 1861 3 yrs. Appointed Sergeant from Corporal Feb. 10, 1863; 1st Sergeant Sept. 29, 1864; promoted to 1st Lieutenant Sept. 4, 1865; mustered out with company Nov. 30, 1865; veteran.
Hitchens, Ezekiel K. 2d Lieut. 42 Oct. 9, 1861 3 yrs. Appointed Nov 27, 1861; discharged April 1, 1862.
McConnell, Samuel J. do 23 Oct. 28, 1861 3 yrs. Promoted from Sergt. Major April 1,1862; to 1st Lieutenant and Adjutant Nov. 16, 1862.
Nichols, Jesse C. do 20 Nov. 20, 1861 3 yrs. Promoted from 1st Sergeant Co. I Nov. 26, 1862; to 1st Lieutenant Co. F Dec. 29, 1862.
Simmons, John M. 1st Sergt 24 Oct. 9, 1861 3 yrs. Promoted to 2d Lieutenant Co. F Dec. 29, 1862.
Wilson, Howard do 24 Dec. 10,1861 3 yrs. Appointed from Sergeant Sept.1, 1863; died Sept. 24, 1864. at Chattanooga, Tenn., of wounds received Sept. 2, 1864, in action near Jonesboro, Ga.; veteran.
Richie, John D. do 18 Oct. 15, 1861 3 yrs. Appointed Corporal Aug. 18, 1862; Sergeant Sept. 29, 1864; 1st Sergeant Oct.6, 1865; promoted to 2d Lieutenant Nov. 29, 1865, but not mustered; mustered out with company Nov. 30, 1865; veteran.
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Mellinger, George W. Sergeant 23 Oct. 9, 1861 3 yrs. On muster in roll; no further record found.
Beaghler, Amos C. do 23 Oct. 21, 1861 3 yrs. Promoted to Hospital steward April 7, 1864; veteran.
Wilson, Samuel do 24 1861 Oct. 9 3 yrs.  
Platt, Louis do 23 1861 Oct. 16 3 yrs. Captured Apr. 6, 1862, at battle of Shiloh, Tenn.; exchanged Dec. 20, 1862; appointment Sergeant from Corporal Dec. 1, 1863; discharged June 18, 1865, for wounds received Dec. 15, 1864, in battle of Nashville, Tenn.; veteran.
William T. Hunter do 19 1861 Nov. 9 3 yrs. Appointed Corporal Feb. 22, 1862; Sergeant Dec. 31, 1863; Act. Ordnance Sergeant 3d Division, 4th Army Corps, Sept. 16, 1864; mustered out with company Nov. 30, 1865; veteran.
Beauchamp, William M. do 18 1861 Oct. 16 3 yrs. Appointed Corporal Oct. 28, 1862; Sergeant Sept. 29, 1864; mustered out with company Nov. 30, 1865; veteran.
Bennett, John W. do 19 1861 Oct. 16 3 yrs. Appointed Corporal Dec. 1, 1863; wounded Dec. 15, 1864, in battle of Nashville, Tenn.; appointed Sergeant June 18, 1865; mustered out with company Nov. 30, 1865; veteran;
Stephenson, Lorenzo D. do 21 1861 Oct. 9 3 yrs. Appointed Corporal Jan. 14, 1864; Sergeant Oct. 6, 1865; mustered out with company Nov. 30, 1865; veteran.
Platt, George A. do 28 1861 Oct. 9 3 yrs. Appointed from Corporal June 10, 1863; mustered out Dec. 6, 1864, at Nashville, Tenn., on expiration of term of service.
Davids, Noah B. Corporal 25 1863 Oct. 23 3 yrs.  
Linzie, Amos B. do 21 1861 Oct. 10 3 yrs. Discharged July 11, 1862, at Columbus, O., on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Williams, Henry H. do 21 1861 Oct. 9 3 yrs. Discharged June 10, 1863, on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Mahl, Adam do 21 1861 Oct. 16 3 yrs. Appointed Corporal Jan. 14, 1864; mustered out with company Nov. 30, 1865; veteran.
Williams, Job W. do 19 1861 Oct. 9 3 yrs. Appointed Corporal Jan. 14, 1864; mustered out with company Nov. 30, 1865; veteran.
Runkels, Jacob do 22 1861 Oct. 9 3 yrs. Appointed Corporal Aug. 1, 1862; reduced May 7, 1863; re-appointed May 1, 1865; mustered out with company Nov. 30, 1865; veteran.
Lammers, Bernard do 23 1861 Oct. 16 3 yrs. Appointed Corporal June 18, 1865; mustered out with company Nov. 30, 1865; veteran.
Lammers, Anthony do 20 1861 Oct. 16 3 yrs. Appointed Corporal Sept. 2, 1865; mustered out with company Nov. 30, 1865; veteran.
Runkels, George W. do 19 1864 Mch. 22 3 yrs. Appointed Corporal Mar. 22, 1865; mustered out with company Nov. 30, 1865.
Dalton, William do 15 1862 Jan. 1 3 yrs. Appointed Corporal from Musician Oct. 6, 1865; mustered out with company Nov. 30, 1865; veteran.
Gable, Jacob do 19 1861 Oct. 16 3 yrs. Appointed Corporal Jan. 14, 1864; discharged June 23, 1865, at Camp Dennison, O., for wounds received Dec. 15, 1864, in battle of Nashville, Tenn.; veteran.
Snyder, William H. do 18 Oct. 9, 1861 3 yrs. Appointed Corporal Sept 29, 1864; died Feb. 25, 865, at Nashville, Tenn.; veteran.
DeHays, William H. do 18 Nov 7, 1861 3 yrs. Appointed Corporal Jan .14, 1864; died Sept. 2 1865, at San Antonio, Tex; veteran.
Runkels, Jacob J. do 18 Nov. 7, 1861 3 yrs. Appointed Corporal Jan. 14, 1864; reduced April 15, 1865; re-appointed May 1, 1865; mustered out with company Nov. 30, 1865; veteran.
Reynolds, George Musician 21 Oct. 9, 1861 3 yrs.  
Archer, Henry Private 23 Sept. 28, 1864 1 yr. Drafted; died Feb 11, 1865, at Nashville, Tennessee
Armstrong, James F. do 26 Sept. 28,1864 1 yr. Drafted; mustered out May 25, 1865, at Camp Dennison, O., by order of War Department
Bennett, Isaac do 25 Dec. 14, 1864 1 yr. Drafted; mustered out June 28, 1865, at Nashville, Tenn., by order of War Department
Bodkins, Charles do 18 Mch. 31, 1864 3 yrs. Mustered out Ma_ 25, 1865, at Camp Dennison, O., by order of War Department
Bost, Levi do 24 1864 Oct. 9 1 yr. Drafted; died Feb. 25, 1865, at Nashville, Tennessee
Brown, William do 43 1864 Dec. 8 1 yr. Drafted; died July 31, 1865, at Louisville, Ky.
Beaghler, Henry do 28 1861 Nov. 8 3 yrs. Mastered out Dec. 6, 1864, at Nashville, Tenn., on expiration of term of service.
Bricker, George do 39 1861 Dec. 10 3 yrs. Discharged Feb. 3, 1863, at Columbus, O., on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Bretz, Emanuel do 58 1861 Dec. 20 3 yrs. Discharged Sept. 17, 1862, at Columbus, O., on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Crawmer, William H. do 21 1861 Oct. 21 3 yrs. Discharged Nov. 2, 1862, at Fort Henry, Tenn., on Surgeon's certificate of disability
Coleman, George do 18 1861 Oct. 17 3 yrs. Died Dec. 28, 1862, in hospital at Fort Henry, Tennessee
Color, William I. do 23 1861 Oct. 17 3 yrs.  
Clossan, Robert do 45 1861 Oct. 7 3 yrs.  
Dotton, Elisha do 19 Feb _, 1862 3 yrs. Mustered out with company Nov.30, 1865; veteran.
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Dehays, Isaac Private 18 1864 Mch. 26 3 yrs. Mustered out with company Nov. 30, 1865.
Doty, Daniel F. do 19 1861 Oct. 9 3 yrs. Mustered out May 27, 1865, at Columbus, O., by order of War Department.
Ellis, William M. do 18 1861 Nov. 10 3 yrs. Mustered out Dec. 6, 1864, at Nashville, Tenn., on expiration of term of service.
Freeman, William W. do 18 1864 Mch. 18 3 yrs. Mustered out with company Nov. 30, 1865.
Fowler, Martin do 27 1864 Sept. 21 1 yr. Drafted; mustered out Apr. 28, 1865, at Nashville, Tenn., by order of War Department.
Fannon, Andrew J. do 22 1864 Dec. 15 1 yr. Drafted
Fisher, Daniel do 22 1861 Nov. 11 3 yrs. On muster in roll; no further record found.
Gruver, Azro do 18 1861 Nov. 27 3 yrs. Mustered out with company Nov. 30, 1865; veteran.
Guant, Asbury do 44 1864 Sept. 28 1 yr. Drafted; mustered out Sept. 5, 1865, at Columbus, O., by order of War Department.
Garman, Frederick do 20 1861 Oct. 9 3 yrs. Killed Apr. 6, 1862, in battle of Shiloh, Tenn.
Glass, John K. do 58 1861 Nov. 27 3 yrs. On muster-in roll; no further record found.
Hiles, John do 43 1861 Nov. 9 3 yrs. Died Aug. 16, 1862, at his home in Mercer county, O.
Houser, William do 21 1861 Nov. 23 3 yrs. Mustered out Dec. 6, 1864, at Nashville, Tenn., on expiration of term of service.
Householder, George do 22 1861 Nov. 17 3 yrs.  
Hibbard, Newell L. do 36 1861 Nov. 15 3 yrs.  
Jeffries, John do 23 1861 Oct. 9 3 yrs. Wounded Dec. 15, 1864, in battle of Nashville, Tenn.; mustered out with company Nov. 30, 1865; veteran.
Jacks, David F. do 20 1864 Sept. 27 1 yr. Drafted; mustered out June 12, 1865, at Nashville, Tenn., by order of War Department.
Johnston, Austin do 20 1861 Oct. 9 3 yrs.  
Johnston, Levi W. do 19 1861 Nov. 8 3 yrs. Killed Apr. 7, 1862, in battle of Shiloh, Tenn.
Kruse, Earnst do 19 1864 Oct. 5 1 yr. Substitute; mustered out Oct. 18, 1865, at San Antonio, Texas, on expiration of term of service.
Kebley, Louis do 38 1864 Oct. 14 1 yr. Substitute; wounded Dec. 15, 1864, in battle of Nashville, Tenn.; mustered out July 2, 1865, at Louisville, Ky., by order of War Department.
Kelly, Abraham do 19 1861 Oct. 9 3 yrs. Discharged Nov. 2, 1862, at Fort Henry, Tenn., on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Kintz, Daniel M. do 36 1861 Oct. 9 3 yrs. On muster-in roll; no further record found.
Kanor, Joseph do 24 1861 Oct. 7 3 yrs. Discharged Oct. 24, 1861, at Celina, O., by civil authority.
Lehman, James do 23 1861 Oct. 9 3 yrs. Discharged Oct. 4, 1862, at Cincinnati, O., on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Lehman, Adam P. do 55 1861 Oct. 9 3 yrs. Mustered out Dec. 6, 1864, at Nashville, Tenn., on expiration of term of service.
Lewis, Samuel C. do 25 1861 Oct. 16 3 yrs. Died Mar. 5, 1862, at Paducah, Ky.
Loughrige, George W. do 22 1861 Oct. 28 3 yrs. Mustered out Dec. 6, 1864, at Nashville, Tenn., on expiration of term of service.
Lininger, Andrew do 19 1861 Nov. 26 3 yrs. Mustered out Dec. 6, 1864, at Nashville, Tenn., on expiration of term of service.
May, John W. do 22 1862 Jan. 29 3 yrs. Died Feb. 8, 1865, at Chattanooga, Tenn.
Miller, Joseph do 18 1861 Oct. 16 3 yrs. Discharged Sept. 9, 1862, at Columbus, O., on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Murray, Thomas C. do 23 1861 Oct. 16 3 yrs. Discharged Jan. 26, 1863, at Columbus, O., on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Nicholson, Alonzo do 18 1864 Mch. 22 3 yrs. Died Jan. 18, 1865, at Nashville, Tenn., of wounds received Dec. 15, 1864, in battle of Nashville, Tenn.
Orr, William E. do 18 Jan. 9, 1864 3 yrs. Mustered out with company Nov. 30, 1865.
Overly, John do 22 1861 Dec. 9 3 yrs Died Aug. 20, 1863, at Gallatin, Tenn., of wounds received in action.
O'Connell, Thomas do 35 1861 Oct. 16 3 yrs. Discharged July 17, 1863, at Parkville, Tenn., on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Phillips, Eli. do 44 1864 Nov. 23 1 yr. Drafted; mustered out Aug. 1, 1865, at Camp Dennison, O., by order of War Department
Philips, John J. do 18 1861 Oct. 21 3 yrs. Transferred to ___ Feb. 1, 1862, by order of the Colonel; no further record found.
Ploye, Christopher do 21 1864 Oct. 8 1 yr. Substitute; mustered out Oct. 18, 1865, at San Antonio, Tex., on expiration of term of service.
Pugh, Lewis do 18 1861 Oct. 9 3 yrs. Died Sept. 4, 1862, at Fort Donelson, Tenn.
Preston, William do 24 1864 May 31 3 yrs. Died Aug. 20, 1864, at Tullahoma, Tenn.
Runkels, Joseph do 44 1861 Oct. 16 3 yrs. Died May 14, 1862, at Cincinnati, O., of wounds received in action.
Roberts, Charles do 44 1864 Nov. 15 1 yr. Drafted; mustered out Aug. 12, 1865, at Cincinnati, O., by order of War Department.
Reynolds, John W. do 21 1861 Oct. 9 3 yrs. Mustered out with company Nov. 30, 1865; veteran.
Robinson, Benjamin do 26 1861 Oct. 23 3 yrs. Mustered out Dec. 6, 1864, at Nashville, Tenn., on expiration of term of service.
Robb, Alexander do 18 1861 Nov. 7 3 yrs.  
Reeder, Anthony, do 45 1861 Dec. 21 3 yrs.  
Smith, Jared do 44 1861 Jan. __ 3 yrs. Mustered out with company Nov. 30, 1865; veteran.
Smith, Philip do 42 1861 Oct. 17 3 yrs. Mustered out July 5, 1865, at Camp Dennison, O., by order of War Department; veteran.
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Smith, Louis Private 21 1861 Oct. 17 3 yrs. Mustered out with company Nov. 30, 1865; veteran.
Smith, Andrew do 39 1861 Nov. 8 3 yrs. Died May 22, 1862, at Celina, Mercer county, Ohio.
Shipman, Josiah do 21 1861 Oct. 9 3 yrs. Mustered out with company Nov. 30, 1865; veteran.
Sutton, William D. do 18 1864 Mch. 31 3 yrs. Substitute; mustered out with company Nov. 30, 1865.
Sutton, Solomon S. do 20 1864 Mch. 23 3 yrs. Killed Dec. 15, 1864, in battle of Nashville, Tennessee.
Sutton, Robert A. do 19 1861 Oct. 17 3 yrs. Mustered out June 12, 1865, at Nashville, Tenn., by order of War Department
Sutton, George W. do 20 1861 Oct. 17 3 yrs.  
Sprague, Joshua do 22 1864 Mch. 31 3 yrs. Discharged June 13, 1865, at Camp Dennison, O., for wounds received Sept. 2, 1864, in action near Jonesboro, Ga.
Swartz, James L. do 24 1861 Oct. 9 3 yrs. Mustered out Ded. 6, 1864, at Nashville, Tenn., on expiration of term of service.
Shively, David M do 20 1861 Nov. 6 3 yrs. Died May 22, 1862, at Celina, Mercer county, O.
Shaw, Vincent B. do 40 1861 Nov. 10 3 yrs. Discharged Jan. 8, 1862, at Camp Dave Tod, O., on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Touvell, George do 52 1861 Oct. 9 3 yrs. Discharged Mar. 6, 1863, at Columbus, O., on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Temple, Jasper do 22 1861 Oct. 24 3 yrs. Mustered out Dec. 6, 1864, at Nashville, Tenn., on expiration of term of service.
Tilton, John do 20 1861 Oct. 9 3 yrs. Mustered out Dec. 6, 1864, at Nashville, Tenn., on expiration of term of service.
Ullery, John P. do 36 1862 Jan. 28 3 yrs. Mustered out Jan. 28, 1865, at Huntsville,Ala., on expiration of term of service.
Vian, John do 40 1861 Oct. 16 3 yr. Captured Apr. 6, 1862, at battle of Shiloh, Tenn.; exchanged Dec. 20, 1862; killed Dec. 15, 1864, in battle of Nashville, Tenn.
Whitacre, John N. E. do 27 1861 Nov. 8 3 yrs. Reduced from Corporal ____; mustered out May 27, 186_, at Tullahoma, Tenn., by order of War Department; veteran.
Wilson, John do 20 1861 Oct. 9 3 yrs. Died Apr. 18, 1862, at cincinnati, O., of wounds received in action.
Welch, Charles do 50 Oct. 9, 1861 3 yrs. Discharged Nov. 20, 1862, at Fort Henry, Tenn., on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Williams, Thomas J. do 18 1861 Oct. 30 3 yrs.  
Wilson, Alexander do 21 1861 Oct. 9 3 yrs.  
Wise, Abraham do 21 1861 Oct. 7 3 yrs.  
York, Lewis do 23 1861 Oct. 7 3 yrs.  
Yordar, George do 28 1861 Oct. 7 3 yrs.  
Willis, Jackson Cook 27 1863 Nov. 4 3 yrs. Colored under-cook.

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