Charles B. Adams
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in Vermont
Pension information:
- Charles B. Adams applied for his pension on Dec 7 1883 in Minnesota - application number: 501326
- Charles B. Adams' pension was applied for by his Widow, Mary S Adams, on Apr 8 1899 in California - application number: 695572
Enlistment:
- 31 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Aug 19 1862 at Lansing, Mower County, MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into C Company, 9th Infantry (Minnesota) on Aug 19 1862
- Discharged due to disability from 9th Infantry (Minnesota) on Mar 23 1863
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
- National Archives: Index to Federal Pension Records
Daniel Ames
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in New Hampshire
Pension information:
- Daniel Ames applied for his pension on Sep 11 1890 in Minnesota - application number: 975363
- Daniel Ames' pension was applied for by his Widow, Ida E Ames, on Nov 4 1915 in North Dakota - application number: 1055366
Enlistment:
- Enlisted on May 18 1864 at Grand Meadow, Mower Co., MN as Private
Mustering information: - Drafted into B Company, 2nd Infantry (Minnesota) on May 18 1864
- Mustered out from 2nd Infantry (Minnesota) on Jul 11 1865 at Louisville, KY
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
- National Archives: Index to Federal Pension Records
George H. Ames
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in New Hampshire
Pension information:
- George H. Ames applied for his pension on Jul 30 1877 - application number: 239794
- George H. Ames' pension was applied for by his Widow, Lydia E Ames, on Mar 22, 1929 in Washington - application number: 1186510
Enlistment:
- 18 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Jun 29 1861 at Austin, Mower County, MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into C Company, 2nd Infantry (Minnesota) on Jun 29 1861
- Mustered out from 2nd Infantry (Minnesota) on Jul 11 1865 at Louisville, KY
Promotions:
- Promoted to Corpl (Full, Vol) (date not indicated)
- Promoted to Sergt (Full, Vol) (date not indicated)
Listed as:
- Wounded on Sep 19 1863 at Chickamauga, GA
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- National Archives: Index to Federal Pension Records
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
Newton Anderson
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in Ohio
- Newton Anderson died on Nov 22 1900
- Died at age 59 years
Pension information:
- Newton Anderson applied for his pension on Aug 3 1886 - application number: 581697
Enlistment:
- 22 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Apr 26 1862 at Austin, Mower County, MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into H Company, 5th Infantry (Minnesota) on Apr 26 1862
- Discharged from 5th Infantry (Minnesota) on Aug 3 1865
Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) membership:
- C Summers Post (Minnesota Post No. 94), Canby, Minnesota
Listed as:
- POW on Jan 15 1865 at Eastport, MS (Paroled)
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- National Archives: Index to Federal Pension Records
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
- Roll of the Dead 1886-1906 Dept of Minnesota GAR, (Paduan Press, 2000)
Lewis Andrews
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in New York
Pension information:
- Lewis Andrews applied for his pension on Nov 19 1887 in Minnesota - application number: 629407
Enlistment:
- 18 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Aug 19 1862 at Udolpho, Mower County, MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into C Company, 9th Infantry (Minnesota) on Aug 19 1862
- Mustered out from 9th Infantry (Minnesota) on Aug 24 1865 at Fort Snelling, MN
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
- National Archives: Index to Federal Pension Records
Timothy B. Andrews
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in New York
Pension information:
- Timothy B. Andrews applied for his pension on Jun 1 1887 in Minnesota - application number: 611505
Enlistment:
- 44 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Nov 1 1863 at Austin, Mower County, MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into B Company, 2nd Cavalry (Minnesota) on Nov 1 1863
- Discharged from 2nd Cavalry (Minnesota) on Aug 16 1864
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
- National Archives: Index to Federal Pension Records
Webster G. Andrews
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in Maine
Pension information:
- Webster G. Andrews applied for his pension on Apr 9 1880 - application number: 355983
Enlistment:
- 28 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Mar 29 1864 at Grand Meadow, Mower Co., MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into B Company, 5th Infantry (Minnesota) on Mar 29 1864
- Discharged from 5th Infantry (Minnesota) on Sep 26 1865
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- National Archives: Index to Federal Pension Records
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
Elijah F. Armstrong
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in Indiana
Pension information:
- Elijah F. Armstrong applied for his pension on May 31 1873 - application number: 184227
- Elijah F. Armstrong's pension was applied for by his Widow, Mary J Armstrong, on Dec 10 1903 in Michigan - application number: 796058
Enlistment:
- 35 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Nov 27 1861 at Lansing, Mower County, MN as Corporal
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into E Company, 4th Infantry (Minnesota) on Nov 27 1861
- Discharged due to disability from 4th Infantry (Minnesota) on Aug 25 1862
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- National Archives: Index to Federal Pension Records
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
John Arnold
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in New York
Pension information:
- John Arnold applied for his pension on Apr 12 1866 - application number: 106474
Enlistment:
- 45 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Aug 19 1862 at Austin, Mower County, MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into C Company, 9th Infantry (Minnesota) on Aug 19 1862
- Discharged due to disability from 9th Infantry (Minnesota) on Apr 25 1865
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
- National Archives: Index to Federal Pension Records
Alonzo Avery
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in New York
Enlistment:
- Residing in Rochester, MN at time of enlistment
- 32 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Aug 19 1862 at Grand Meadow, Mower Co., MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into C Company, 9th Infantry (Minnesota) on Aug 19 1862
- Discharged from 9th Infantry (Minnesota) on Aug 16 1865 (Supervised the burying of the dead at Andersonville)
Promotions:
- Promoted to 1st Sergt (Full, Vol) (date not indicated)
- Promoted to Sergt (Full, Vol) (date not indicated)
Listed as:
- POW on Jun 10 1864 at Brice's Cross Roads, MS (Confined at Andersonville, GA)
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
- Information provided by HDS subscribers
- Research by Sylvia Augustine-Lutz
German C. Baldwin
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in New York
Enlistment:
- 22 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Aug 19 1862 at Austin, Mower Co., MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into C Company, 9th Infantry (Minnesota) on Aug 19 1862
- Discharged due to disability from 9th Infantry (Minnesota) on Jan 22 1863
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
Horace Barber
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in Indiana
Enlistment:
- 27 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Oct 18 1861 at Mower County, MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into K Company, 4th Infantry (Minnesota) on Oct 18 1861
- Discharged due to disability from 4th Infantry (Minnesota) on Oct 12 1862
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
John Barnett
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in Ohio
Enlistment:
- 19 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Aug 19 1862 at Austin, Mower Co., MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into C Company, 9th Infantry (Minnesota) on Aug 19 1862
- Discharged from 9th Infantry (Minnesota) on Jun 10 1865
Listed as:
- POW on Jun 10 1864 at Brice's Cross Roads, MS
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
- Research by Sylvia Augustine-Lutz
Wilson Beach
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in New York
Enlistment:
- 26 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Oct 30 1862 at Lyle, Mower Co., MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into H Company, 1st Cavalry (Minnesota) on Oct 30 1862
- Mustered out from 1st Cavalry (Minnesota) on Nov 24 1863
Promotions:
- Promoted to Corpl (Full, Vol) (date not indicated)
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
Ludovico Beauregard
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in New York
Enlistment:
- 18 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Aug 19 1862 at Austin, Mower Co., MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into C Company, 9th Infantry (Minnesota) on Aug 19 1862
- Discharged from 9th Infantry (Minnesota) on Jul 15 1865 (Estimated day of discharge)
Listed as:
- POW on Jun 10 1864 at Brice's Cross Roads, MS
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
- Research by Sylvia Augustine-Lutz
Christopher B. Bell
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in New York
Enlistment:
- 35 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Nov 1 1863 at Lansing, Mower Co., MN as Corporal
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into B Company, 2nd Cavalry (Minnesota) on Nov 1 1863
- Mustered out from 2nd Cavalry (Minnesota) on Dec 1 1865
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
George W. Bishop
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in New York
- George W. Bishop died on Feb 14 1888
Enlistment:
- 36 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Nov 2 1861 at Mower County, MN as Sergeant
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into K Company, 4th Infantry (Minnesota) on Nov 2 1861
- Discharged due to disability from 4th Infantry (Minnesota) on Mar 7 1863
Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) membership:
- Gen W. B. Hazen Post (Illinois Post No. 7), Chicago, Illinois
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
- GAR Dept of Illinois: Death Rolls
James Bodine
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in Kentucky
Enlistment:
- 44 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Oct 27 1862 at Austin, Mower Co., MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into M Company, 1st Cavalry (Minnesota) on Oct 27 1862
- Mustered out from 1st Cavalry (Minnesota) on Dec 7 1863
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
Martin Boland
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in Ireland
Enlistment:
- 26 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Nov 16 1863 at Adams, Mower Co., MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into C Company, 2nd Cavalry (Minnesota) on Nov 16 1863
- Mustered out from 2nd Cavalry (Minnesota) on Nov 17 1865
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
Johannes Borgeson
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in Norway
Enlistment:
- 19 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Sep 28 1864 at Nevada, Mower Co., MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into B Company, 1st Heavy Artillery (Minnesota) on Sep 28 1864
- Mustered out from 1st Heavy Artillery (Minnesota) on Jun 17 1865
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
Charles N. Bostwick
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in Ohio
Enlistment:
- 18 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Aug 19 1862 at Frankford, Mower Co., MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into C Company, 9th Infantry (Minnesota) on Aug 19 1862
- Mustered out from 9th Infantry (Minnesota) on Aug 24 1865 at Fort Snelling, MN
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
Herman L. Burgess
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in New York
Enlistment:
- 27 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Dec 1 1863 at Lyle, Mower Co., MN as Corporal
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into B Company, 2nd Cavalry (Minnesota) on Dec 1 1863
- Mustered out from 2nd Cavalry (Minnesota) on Dec 1 1865
Promotions:
- Promoted to Sergt (Full, Vol) (date not indicated)
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
Ardol H. Bush
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in New York
Enlistment:
- 18 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Nov 1 1863 at Austin, Mower Co., MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into B Company, 2nd Cavalry (Minnesota) on Nov 1 1863
- Mustered out from 2nd Cavalry (Minnesota) on Dec 1 1865
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
Daniel J. Butts
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in Indiana
Enlistment:
- 29 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Nov 1 1863 at Austin, Mower Co., MN as Musician
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into B Company, 2nd Cavalry (Minnesota) on Nov 1 1863
- Mustered out from 2nd Cavalry (Minnesota) on Dec 1 1865
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
Freeman A. Carll
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in New York
Enlistment:
- 21 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Nov 1 1863 at Lansing, Mower Co., MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into B Company, 2nd Cavalry (Minnesota) on Nov 1 1863
- Mustered out from 2nd Cavalry (Minnesota) on Dec 1 1865
Promotions:
- Promoted to Corpl (Full, Vol) (date not indicated)
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
Asa B. Carlton
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in Vermont
Enlistment:
- 25 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Nov 2 1861 at Mower County, MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into K Company, 4th Infantry (Minnesota) on Nov 2 1861
- Transferred from 4th Infantry (Minnesota) on Jan 15 1864
- Transfered on Jan 15 1864
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
George A. Carter
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in Canada
Enlistment:
- 23 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Nov 16 1863 at Austin, Mower Co., MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into B Company, 2nd Cavalry (Minnesota) on Nov 16 1863
- Mustered out from 2nd Cavalry (Minnesota) on Dec 1 1865
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
Lyman Carter
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in Canada
Enlistment:
- 23 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Nov 9 1863 at Austin, Mower Co., MN as Musician
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into B Company, 2nd Cavalry (Minnesota) on Nov 9 1863
- Mustered out from 2nd Cavalry (Minnesota) on Dec 1 1865
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
Hans Christianson
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in Norway
Enlistment:
- 44 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Mar 31 1862 at Austin, Mower Co., MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into H Company, 5th Infantry (Minnesota) on Mar 31 1862
- Discharged due to disability from 5th Infantry (Minnesota) on Nov 27 1862
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
Edward L. Clapp
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in New York
Enlistment:
- 28 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Aug 19 1862 at Austin, Mower Co., MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into C Company, 9th Infantry (Minnesota) on Aug 19 1862
- Discharged from 9th Infantry (Minnesota) on Jun 10 1865
Intra-company transfers:
- Transferred from C Company to Field and Staff on Mar 1 1864
Promotions:
- Promoted to Sergt Major (Full, Vol) on Mar 1 1864
Listed as:
- POW on Jun 10 1864 at Brice's Cross Roads, MS
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
- Research by Sylvia Augustine-Lutz
Andrew J. Clark
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in Pennsylvania
Enlistment:
- 34 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Oct 18 1861 at Austin, Mower Co., MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into I Company, 3rd Infantry (Minnesota) on Oct 18 1861
- Died of disease while serving in 3rd Infantry (Minnesota) on Jul 20 1864 at Pine Bluff, AR
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
John P. Clark
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in New York
Enlistment:
- 25 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Apr 29 1862 at Austin, Mower Co., MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into H Company, 5th Infantry (Minnesota) on Apr 29 1862
- Mustered out from 5th Infantry (Minnesota) on Apr 28 1865
Promotions:
- Promoted to Corpl (Full, Vol) (date not indicated)
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
Samuel M. Clayton
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in Ohio
- Died at age 57 years
Enlistment:
- 20 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Oct 22 1861 at Mower County, MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into K Company, 4th Infantry (Minnesota) on Oct 22 1861
- Mustered out from 4th Infantry (Minnesota) on Jul 19 1865 at Louisville, KY
Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) membership:
- James McKelcey Post (Minnesota Post No. 134), St Cloud, Minnesota
Promotions:
- Promoted to Sergt (Full, Vol) (date not indicated)
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
- Roll of the Dead 1886-1906 Dept of Minnesota GAR, (Paduan Press, 2000)
Artemus H. Colwell
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in Pennsylvania
Enlistment:
- 26 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Nov 1 1863 at Austin, Mower Co., MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into B Company, 2nd Cavalry (Minnesota) on Nov 1 1863
- Mustered out from 2nd Cavalry (Minnesota) on Dec 1 1865
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
- Photo from Minnesota Historical Society Collection
Harding A. Colwell
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in Rhode Island
Enlistment:
- 43 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Jan 10 1864 at Lansing, Mower Co., MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into B Company, 2nd Cavalry (Minnesota) on Jan 10 1864
- Discharged from 2nd Cavalry (Minnesota) on Aug 7 1864
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
Russell E. Converse
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in New York
Enlistment:
- 31 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Feb 22 1865 at Lansing, Mower Co., MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into B Company, 2nd Cavalry (Minnesota) on Feb 22 1865
- Died of disease while serving in 2nd Cavalry (Minnesota) on Oct 3 1865 at Fort Ridgely, MN
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
George Corell
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in New York
Enlistment:
- 28 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Oct 21 1861 at Mower County, MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into C Company, Brackett's Cavalry (Minnesota) on Oct 21 1861
- Mustered out from Brackett's Cavalry (Minnesota) on May 24 1866
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
Daniel Baldwin Cowles
Biographical data and notes:
- Born Jun 19 1845 in McHenry County, IL
- Daniel Baldwin Cowles died on May 14 1925
Enlistment:
- 21 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Dec 25 1863 at Leroy, Mower Co., MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into D Company, Brackett's Cavalry (Minnesota) on Jan 5 1864
- Mustered out from Brackett's Cavalry (Minnesota) on Jun 1 1866
Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) membership:
- Cloutman Post (Iowa Post No. 69), Ottumwa, Iowa
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
- Iowa Department of the Grand Army of the Republic, (1936)
History:
DANIEL BALDWIN COWLES
Daniel Baldwin Cowles was born in McHenry County, Illinois, on June 19, 1845. At an early age he moved with his parents to Wisconsin. Later he moved to McGregor, Iowa, and again to Le Roy, Minnesota. There, on Christmas Day, 1863, he enlisted as a private in Company B. Brockett's Battalion, Minnesota Cavalry. He took part in the strenuous campaigns of General Alfred Sully, serving with credit to himself and honor to his regiment until his final discharge in May, 1866.
At the dose of his military service Comrade Cowles entered the hardware business with his father in Missouri. Later he entered the employment of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad at Ottumwa, where he served for fifty years, until his retirement in 1922.
For many years Comrade Cowles was a faithful member of Post No. 69, at Ottumwa, serving at one time as Post Commander. In June, 1924, he was named Senior Vice Commander of the Iowa Department. In October of that year, upon the death of Commander W. H. Need ham, Mr. Cowles became Department Commander. On May 14th of the following year he, too, was "called home", again leaving a second vacancy in the office of Department Commander.
Source: The Iowa Department of the Grand Army of the Republic page 157
Alonzo W. Cowls
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in Illinois
Enlistment:
- 20 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Dec 30 1862 at Leroy, Mower Co., MN as Corporal
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into M Company, 1st Cavalry (Minnesota) on Dec 30 1862
- Mustered out from 1st Cavalry (Minnesota) on Dec 7 1863
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
Romeo J. Cropland
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in New York
Enlistment:
- 19 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Nov 10 1863 at Austin, Mower Co., MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into B Company, 2nd Cavalry (Minnesota) on Nov 10 1863
- Mustered out from 2nd Cavalry (Minnesota) on Dec 1 1865
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
Hiram Cummins
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in Wisconsin
Enlistment:
- 21 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Aug 19 1862 at Leroy, Mower Co., MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into E Company, 9th Infantry (Minnesota) on Aug 19 1862
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
Samuel Daniels
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in Ohio
Enlistment:
- 24 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Nov 1 1863 at Austin, Mower Co., MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into B Company, 2nd Cavalry (Minnesota) on Nov 1 1863
- Mustered out from 2nd Cavalry (Minnesota) on Dec 1 1865
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
Jefferson E. Davis
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in Iowa
Enlistment:
- Enlisted on Aug 19 1862 at Austin, Mower Co., MN as Sergeant
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into C Company, 9th Infantry (Minnesota) on Aug 19 1862
- Discharged due to promotion from 9th Infantry (Minnesota) on Dec 15 1864
- Commissioned into Infantry (U.S. Colored Troops) on Dec 15 1864
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
Aaron S. Everest
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in Plattsburg, NY
- Pre-enlistment occupation: Lawyer
- Last known address: Atchison, KS
- Father: Josiah T. Everest
Enlistment:
- Residing in Austin, MN at time of enlistment
- 30 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Nov 16 1863 at Austin, MN as Captain
Mustering information:
- Commissioned into C Company, 2nd Cavalry (Minnesota) on Nov 16 1863
- Mustered out from 2nd Cavalry (Minnesota) on Nov 17 1865
Promotions:
- Promoted to Lt Col (Full, Vol) (date not indicated)
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Kiowa County Historical Society, Kiowa County, KS
- Photo supplied by Kiowa County Historical Society
Samuel Emerson
The following is from the Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866. p. 123
- Emerson, Samuel Pvt Age: 19
- Regt: Ninth, C
- Mustered in: 19 Aug 1862, Minn;
- Mustered out: 02 June 1865
- Remarks: Disc. Per Order
NOTES:
This report has Emerson, but it should be Enerson. The National Park Service - U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 (the database is online) has Samuel Emerson listed with an Alternate Name of Samuel Enerson, the Enerson is correct.
Sam Enerson was born 1843 in Buskerud, Norway emmigrated with his parents in approximately 1853. Sam died 11 Jun 1915 in Mower Co., MN.
Buried at Six Mile Grove Cemetery, Mower county, Minnesota.
Jacob Jacobson
The following is from the Minnesota Adjustant General's Report of 1866. p. 208
(These two entries are for the same Jacob Jacobson--the U.S. Civil War
Soldiers, 1861-1865 (database online) list Jacob as being in both Company B
and Company E)
Jacobson, Jacob Pvt Age: 18 Born: Norway
Regt: Heavy Artillery, B
Mustered in: 28 Sep 1864, Nevada, Mower Co., Minn.
Mustered out: 26 Jun 1865
Remarks: Discharged While Absent From Company
Jacobson, Jacob Pvt
Regt: Heavy Artillery, E, Minn;
Mustered out: 26 Jun 1865
Remarks: Transferred From Company B; Discharged On Order From War Dept.
NOTES:
Jacob Jacobson was born 25 Dec 1848 in Borgund, Sogn, Norway, was really only 15 years old when he enlisted. According to family records - the guys not yet 18 wrote 18 on a piece of paper, put the paper in their shoes, so when asked how old they were - the could answer "over 18". I doubt the military was too concerned, just wanted bodies. Jacob died 03 Sep 1916.
Buried at Six Mile Grove Cemetery, Mower county, Minnesota.
Christopher Swanson
The following is from the Minnesota Adjustant General's Report of 1866. p. 408
Swanson, Christopher Pvt Age:18
Regt: Ninth, C
Mustered in: 18 Aug 1862, Mower Co., Minn;
Mustered out: Jul 1865
Remarks: Captured At Brice's Cross Roads
From the online Andersonville Prison Records:
Swanson, Christopher
Side: Union
Unit Name: 9 Minnesota Infantry
Regiment: 9
State: Minnesota
Function: Infantry
Company: C
Rank: Private
Type: Held at Andersonville and survived
Capture Date: 06/10/1864
Capture Site: Guntown, MS
Alternate Name: None
Remarks: None
NOTES:
Listed as Christopher Swanson, should be Christopher Swenson but all records show Swanson.
Christopher was born 18 May 1844 in Seljord, Telemark, Norway. Emmigrated in 1851 with parents. Christopher married Hannah Meyer in 1866, he died 15 Mar 1872 in Mower Co., MN.
Buried at Six Mile Grove Cemetery, Mower county, Minnesota.
Even Evenson
Even was a member of the GAR, and is buried at Six Mile Grove Cemetery.
Born: 1845
Died: 1927
John Bergeson
John Bergeson is buried at Six Mile Grove Cemetery. He was born in 1846 and died in 1922. He was a member of the GAR, Post 66, and served as a Private in C.B., 1st Reg. Heavy Artillery. Jacob Jacobson may have served with Bergeson in the Heavy Artillery. See page 343, Mower County History, 1911.
Knut Amundson
Knut served with Johannes Martin (or Martinson), in the Wisconsin 15th Volunteer Infantry.
Various Enlistments
According to the History of Mower County, 1911 - Nevada Township section, page 526: During the Civil War the following brave men enlisted:
- Rev. C.L. Clausen as Chaplain
- Corporal Knut Amundson
- Johannes Martin (Martinson)
- Sam Everson
- Christoffer Swenson
- Jacob Jacobson
- John Bergeson
- Even Evenson
- Ole N. Nelson
- Thomas Johnson
