Burgess, Flora C (b. ABT 1853, d. ?)

Census: Date: 1860
Place: Auburn Ward 4, Cayuga, NY

Census: Date: 1880
Place: Richfield, Genesee, MI

Note: A century and a half of Pittsburg and her people

Joseph L. West, of Pittsburg, a representative of that German-American element which has done so much for the upbuilding of the city, was born July 23, 1844, in Summit township, Butler county, Pennsylvania, a son of Ulrich West, who was born in August 1816, in Wurttemberg, Germany, his parents natives of the same place.

Joseph L West, son of Ulrich and Barnhart Ena (Bernardina) (Eyth) West, received a limited education, being able to attend school only three months annually, and during that time beign frequently kept at home on account of the distance and inclemency of the weather. At the age of ten he left school and worked on his father’s farm until the outbreak of the Civil war. On August 23, 1861, he enlisted at Butler as a private in Company I, Seventh Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, Captain C C Davis and Colonel George E Winecoop commanding.

His enlistment was for three years or during the war, and he served in Wilson’s Second Cavalry Army Corps, Army of Cumberland, fighting at Serverden’s Cove, East Tennessee, Perrysville, Kentucky, Stone River, Shelbyville Farm, Chattanooga, Reed’s Bridge and throughout the Atlanta campaign. He also participated in the second battle of Nashville and in the engagement Selma, Alabama. At the latter place the regiment received the news of Lee’s surrender, and in connection with the Fourth Michigan Volunteers, captured Jefferson Davis ninety miles from Macon. It will thus be seen that Mr. West served throughout the conflict, having reenlisted in 1862 at Hunstville, Alabama, in the same company and regiment.

During the whole period of his service he had but one furlough, and that of thirty days, which he spent at home. In 1864 he was made sergeant of his company at Macon, Georgia. He had many hair-breadth escapes, lost not one day by sickness, and missed but one roll-call, being in all respects an exemplary soldier. At the close of the war he returned home and shortly after went to Pittsburgh, where he was employed as a laborer in the Jones-Laughlin mill, afterward being promoted to the position of puddler, which he retained until three years ago, since which time he has been employed in the rolling mill of the Republic Iron Works. He has always adhered to the Republican party and is a member of the Roman Catholic church.

Mr West married, September 28, 1867, in Pittsburgh, Mary, born in 1845, at Brownsville, daughter of Charles and Susan (Trussel) Gue and the following children have been born to them: Gertrude Cecilia, wife of John Johnson, of Sheridan borough; Mary, wife of Thomas Low (Lowe), of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania; Stella C., wife of George Winwood, of Mount Washington; Celesta B., wife of Thomas O’Laughlin (Laughlin), of Pittsburgh; Maggie D, wife of Christopher Miller, of East Liberty; Joseph J., of Pittsburg, married Agnes Altman; Hazel, married P. M. Conway, of Johnstown, Pennsylvania; Leah Elizabeth, wife of John Cumpton, of Pittsburg; and three who died in childhood. Mrs. Johnson, Mrs Low (Lowe), Mrs. Winwood and Mrs Conway are all the mothers of families.

The prosperity which Mr. West now enjoys is the result not only of ability in his calling but of life-long habits of thrift. While in the army he saved money, and during the two years immediately following the close of war was able to lay aside enough to make it possible for him at the time of his marriage to purchase a home on a partial payment. Now (1907) he can if he wishes, lead a retired life.

1890 Veterans Schedules Record

Veteran's name: Joseph West
Home in 1890 (Township, County, State): Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Year enlisted: 1863
Year discharged: 1865
Rank: Sergeant

U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
about Joseph West
Name: Joseph West
Side: Union
Regiment State/Origin: Pennsylvania
Regiment Name: 7 Pennsylvania Cav.
Regiment Name Expanded: 7th Regiment, Pennsylvania Cavalry (80th Volunteers)
Company: I
Rank In: Private
Rank In Expanded: Private
Rank Out: Sergeant
Rank Out Expanded: Sergeant
Film Number: M554 roll 130


7th Pennsylvania Cavalry
Company I

Recruited in Dauphin and Lycoming Counties




Name
Rank
Date of Muster
Into Service
Remarks

Charles C. Davis Captain September 1, 1861 Captured July 27, 1862; promoted to Major, July 1, 1863
Lieber S. Thompson Captain October 22, 1861 Promoted from 1st Lt. Company F, July 1, 1863; capt'd. at Lovejoy Station, Ga., August 20, 1864; resigned January 18, 1865
Cyrus L. Conner Captain February 25, 1864 Promoted from Sergeant to 2d Lieutenant, December 17, 1864; to Captain, June 9, 1865; to Major, 137th Regiment U. S. Colored Troops
John C. Fields 1st Lt. December 21, 1861 Resigned January 23, 1863
Geo. W. M' Allister 1st Lt. September 3, 1861 Promoted from Serg't to 2d Lieut., December 11, 1862; to 1st Lieut., March 1, 1863; discharged December 31, 1864
George W. Starry 1st Lt. September 3, 1861 Promoted from 1st Sergeant, December 18, 1864; resigned February 28, 1865; Vet
Isaac S. Keith 1st Lt. September 3, 1861 Promoted from Sergeant, June 9, 1865; mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865; Vet
Henry H. Lutz 2d Lt. September 3, 1861 Died at Nashville, Tenn., November 29, 1862
Frederick H. Geety 2d Lt. September 6, 1861 Wounded at Nolinsville Pike. Tenn., December 11, 1862; promoted from Sergeant, March 1, 1863; commissioned Captain, Company K, November 15, 1864, not mustered; discharged January 12, 1865
James T. Mitchell 2d Lt. November 26, 1861 Promoted from Comissary Sergeant, June 9, 1865; mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865; Vet
James A. Crinnian 1st Sergeant November 28, 1861 Promoted from Sergeant, June 9, 1865; mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865; Vet
Geo. W. Heebner 1st Sergeant September 3, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, January 26, 1863
Isaac S. Hall 1st Sergeant September 3, 1861 Deserted January 22, 1865; Vet
John H. Meredith Quarter Master Sergeant February 26, 1864 Promoted to Corporal, December 18, 1864; to Quarter Master Sergeant, January 22, 1865; mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
James Flattery Commissary Sergeant November 29, 1861 Promoted to Corporal, September 26, 1864; to Commissary Sergeant, June 5, 1865; mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865; Vet
Patrick Mooney Sergeant September 3, 1861 Promoted from private, December 18, 1864; mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865; Vet
Louis H. Bickle Sergeant September 3, 1861 Promoted from private, January 22, 1865; nmustered out with Company, August 23, 1865; Vet
John P. Pootzler Sergeant September 3, 1861 Promoted from Corporal, May 8, 1865; absent, sick, at muster out; Vet
Andrew Dufford Sergeant September 28, 1861 Promoted to Corporal, September 17, 1864; to Sergeant, May 15, 1865; mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865; Vet

Joseph West Sergeant September 28, 1861 Promoted to Corporal, December 18, 1864; to Sergeant, June 9, 1865; mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865; Vet

James C. Davis Sergeant September 26, 1861 Mustered out, expiration of term
Thomas B. Stewart Sergeant September 16, 1861 Mustered out, expiration of term
Casper Sherman Sergeant September 3, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, April 25, 1865; Vet
Thomas Coovert Sergeant September 3, 1861 Died at Bardstown, Ky., 1862
James Flerning Sergeant September 3, 1861 Killed at M'Afee's Cross Roads, Georgia, June 11, 1864; Vet
James Brown Sergeant September 3, 1861 Deserted, date unknown
Daniel Edson Sergeant September 3, 1861 Deserted, date unknown-Vet
Fred'k S. Hibbish Sergeant March 14, 1864 Deserted January 22, 1865; Vet
David J. Lewis Sergeant September 3, 1861 Discharged December 4, 1865, to date May 30, 1863
William P. Coulter Sergeant September 19, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Isaac Marks Corporal September 3, 1861 Promoted to Corporal, June 9, 1865; mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865; Vet
Jacob W. Deckart Corporal September 3, 1861 Promoted to Corporal, July 1, 1865; mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865; Vet
Thomas G. Allen Corporal February 28, 1864 Promoted to Corporal, January 22, 1865; mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Thos. A. Simpson Corporal February 2, 1864 Promoted to Corporal, January 22, 1865; mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Anthony Witthies Corporal February 26, 1864 Promoted to Corporal, April 22, 1865; mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Michael M'Shay Corporal February 15, 1864 Promoted to Corporal, May 10, 1865; absent, sick, at muster out
Patrick Boyle Corporal February 15, 1864 Promoted to Corporal, May 17, 1865; mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
John Kutz Corporal February 27, 1864 Promoted to Corporal, June 9, 1865; mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
James Adams Corporal September 3, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, June 27, 1863
Morgan Davis Corporal September 3, 1861 Mustered out, expiration of term
Owen P. Kehoe Corporal September 3, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, April 30, 1865; Vet
Edward Sparks Corporal September 3, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
John Smith Corporal March 14, 1864 Prisoner from October 12, 1864, to April 21, 1865; discharged May 30, to date May 16, 1865; Vet
James Walters Corporal September 28, 1861 Mustered out, expiration of term
L. Breckenridge Corporal February 22, 1864 Died at Chattanooga, Tenn., October 27, 1864; burial record: August 26, 1864; grave, 313
Henry Fry Corporal December 10, 1861 Killed at Stone River, Tenn., December 31, 1862
Alfred Crider Corporal February 25, 1864 Deserted January 23, 1865
Louis C. Crosland Bugler February 24, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
John S. Cole Bugler September 3, 1861 Promoted to Chief Bugler, May 1, 1863
Henry Messner Bugler November 28, 1863 Prisoner from October 1, 1864, to April 21, 1865; discharged June 19, to date May 19, 1865; Vet
Richard Davis Saddler December 18, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Wm. Montgomery Farrier September 3, 1861 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865; Vet
John Hilbert Farrier September 10, 1861 Mustered out with Company August 23, 1865; Vet
John Partridge Farrier September 24, 1861 Mustered out, expiration of term
Andrews, Joshua E. Private February 10, 1864 Absent, sick, at muster out
Adams, Joseph Private February 25, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Awney, Henry Private September 2, 1864 Discharged by General Order, June 23, 1865
Brubaker, George Private February 20, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Boden, William Private March 3, 1864 Captured October 1, 1864
Boettcher, Fred'k. Private January 29, 1864 Absent, on detached service, at muster out
Billman, Reuben R. Private September 7, 1864 Discharged by General Order, July 3, 1865
Brown, Charles Private August 29, 1864 Discharged by General Order, July 3, 1865
Bohanan, Thomas Private August 25, 1863 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Bowsman, Henry Private November 29, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, August 20, 1862
Baker, Gemmil Private February 19, 1864 Prisoner from October 1, 1864, to April 21, 1865; discharged June 19, to date May 19, 1865
Burch, Jackson A. Private September 28, 1861 Died at Jeffersonville, Ind., January, 1862
Berts, Nathan Private September 3, 1861 Died at Tullahoma, Tenn., August 4, 1862
Brightbill, Jere'h. Private December 4, 1861 Dfed at Louisville, Ky., January, 1864
Brightbill, John Private December 4, 1861 Died on Louisville and Nashville railroad, January, 1864; Vet
Baney, John Private February 17, 1864 Deserted March, 1864; Vet
Barrett, John Private February 25, 1864 Deserted January 22, 1865
Blain, John Private Deserted December, 1864
Butler, George O. Private March 8, 1864 Prisoner from July 24, to October 17, 1864; discharged by General Order, July 12, 1865
Barry, William J. Private September 3, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Belford, John Private November 20, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Corcoran, Edward Private September 3, 1861 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865; Vet
Campbell, Bernard Private February 23, 1864 Absent, sick, at muster out
Casey, Patrick Private February 24, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Cross, Noah B. Private March 3, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Cooper, Willis Private May 1, 1863 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Crangle, Elijah Private September 8, 1864 Died at Mobile, Ala., May 18, 1865
Cross, Noah B. Private May 3, 1864 Deserted December, 1864
Caambers, John Private August 16, 1863 Not on muster-out roll
Derr, William Private September 3, 1861 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865; Vet
Dobson, Silas Private February 22, 1864 Discharged by General Order, July 27, 1865
Devlin, Patrick Private October 24, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Dermott, James Private September 7, 1864 Discharged by General Order, July 3, 1865
Day, Samuel Private September 3, 1861 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, 1863
Davis, David T. Private February 25, 1864 Prisoner from August 30, 1864, to April 21, 65; discharged June 9, to date May 19, 1865
Dixon, Milton Private March 1, 1864 Prisoner from October 1, 1864, to April 21, 1865; discharged June 19, to date May 19, 1865
Dougher, James Private February 26, 1864 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, July 9, 1865
Davis, Samuel S. Private September 19, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Durham, John Private September 3, 1861 Died at Tullahoma, Tenn., 1862; burial record: Stone River, March 21, 1863, grave, 351
Dorson, Michael Private September 3, 1861 Deserted October, 1861
Davis, William Private September 3, 1861 Deserted March, 1865
Eck, Emanuel Private February 15, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Eckternach, Henry Private February 19, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
English, William Private February 27, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
English, George Private February 27, 1864 Absent, sick, at muster out
Early, Daniel Private September 3, 1861 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, 1864; mustered out, expiration of term
Farsaman, Moses E. Private February 25, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Flanery, Michael Private February 26, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Fagerty, Jame Private March 2, 1863 Mustered out with Company, August. 23, 1865
Fisher, Daniel Private September 8, 1864 Discharged by General Order, July 3, 1865
Foster, Osmond F. Private August 18, 1863 Prisoner from October 1, 1864, to May 20, 1865; discharged June 27, 1865
Fisher, John Private September 2, 1864 Discharged by General Order, June 19, 1865
Gibson, William L. Private September 3, 1861 Absent, in confinement, at muster out; Vet
Gulling. Philip Private March 2, 1863 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Gradwell, Thomas Private .February 22, 1864 Absent, sick, at muster o
Grubbs, John S. Private September 28, 1861 Died at Nashville, Tenn., March 24, 1862
Gibson, James Private November 27, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Gallagher, Fred'k. Private November 27, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Hummel. Abraham Private September 3, 1861 Mustered out with Company, August 23 1865; Vet
Heatherington, Jas. Private February 16, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865; Vet
Hoffman, David B. Private February 25, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Howarth, William Private February 26, 1864 Mustered out with conpany, August 23, 1865
Hagen, John C. Private July 23, 1864 Discharged by General Order, June 27, 1865
Holmes, Daniel Private May 1, 1863 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Hunter, John Private February 13, 1864 Prisoner from October 1, 1864, to April 21, 1865; discharged June 9, to date May 19, 1865
Hoover, William H. Private December 16, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Hale, Hiram Private August 13, 1862 Died at Nashville, Tenn., March 31, 1864
Heck, John Private September 3, 1861 Deserted November, 1861
Hunter, Alfred Private September 3, 1861 Deserted November, 1861
Hotell, John Private September 24, 1861 Died at Louisville, Ky., January 29, 1862; buried in National Cemetery, sec. A, range 9, grave, 15
Hughes, James C. Private September 28, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Jones, David R. Private February 22, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Jones, Joseph R. Private October 31, 1861 Dishonorably discharged, January, 1862
Jones, John O. Private September 3, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Jones, John R. Private October 31, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
James, Peter Private September 3, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Kramer, Samuel Private November 27, 1861 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865; Vet
Kearns, Patrick Private March 7, 1863 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Kelly, Bernard Private February 29, 1863 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Keller, Charles Private February 24, 1864 Deserted January 22, 1865
Koons, Lewis Private September 3, 1861 Deserted September, 1861
Kearns, John Private February 19, 1864 Deserted July 26, 1865
Lewis, Henry B. Private February 2, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Ludwig, James Private February 28, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Labar, Peter Private September 3, 1861 Killed at Columbus, Ohio, August, 1862
Levy, Abraham Private September 3, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Lehman, Amos G. Private January 29, 1864 Not on muster-out roll
Morissey, John Private September 3, 1861 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865; Vet
Mehaffer, Joshua Private January 29, 1864 Absent, sick, at muster out
Marshall, Wm. G. Private February 20, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Mason, Samuel Private January 28, 1864 Deserted; returned; mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Moore, John A. Private March 2, 1864 Discharged by General Order, August 28, 1865
Murray, Michael Private February 23, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Messner, Michael Private January 31, 1864 Deserted; returned; discharged by General Order, August 3, 1865
Miller, Socrates Private August 29, 1864 Discharged by General Order, July 7, 1865
Mayers, Euphratus Private August 2, 1864 Discharged by General Order, June 27, 1865
Messner, Michael Private September 3, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, April 1, 1863
Mason, William Private February 19, 1864 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Moser, William H. Private September 3, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
M'Clune, Samuel Private September 3, 1861 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865; Vet
M'Neil, Herry Private January 25, 1862 Dishonorably discharged, date unknown
M'Aee, John Private August 12, 1862 Discharged by General Order, June 23, 1865
M'Ginley, Edw'd L. Private September 3, 1861 Deserted, 1861
Newman, John Private February 22, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Overton, Samuel Private September 3, 1861 Mustered out, expiration of term
O'Neil, Henry Private September 3, 1861 Deserted December 17, 1861
Owens. Noah Private September 3, 1861 Deserted, 1861
Ottz, William H. Private September 3, 1861 Deserted, 1861
Price, James H. Private September 3, 1861 Absent, sick, at muster out; Vet
Price, Thompson Private September 3, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Purcell, William Private September 3, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, 1862
Powell, Samuel Private August 16, 1863 Deserted December, 1864
Rimple, John D. Private September 3, 1861 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865; Vet
Reynolds, Thomas Private August 14, 1863 Mustered out with. Company, August 23, 1865
Readifer, Samuel Private February 28, 1864 Absent, sick, at muster out
Raab, John Private February 27, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Rodgers, Thomas Private March 18, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Rigel, Henry Private February 13, 1864 Deserted; returned; mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Redabaugh, George Private February 19, 1864 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, April7, 1865
Rheam, Anthony Private March 1, 1864 Prisoner from October 1, 1864, to April 21, 1865; discharged June 19, to date May 19, 1865
Robinson, Thomas Private September 3, 1861 Deserted, 1861
Rimple, William Private November 16, 1861 Deserted June 14, 1862
Sibert, Levi Private September 3, 1861 Captured August 20, 1864; Vet
Shillinger, Fred'k. Private February 27, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Stackhouse, Wm. H. Private February 20, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Silly, William Private February 5, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Strouse, John Private February 2, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Schloss, Isaac Private February 9, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Schreamscer, Wm. Private January 29, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Shandelmier, Fre'k. Private February 19, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Simmers, Henry Private February 26, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Salmon, Michael Private February 24, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Sands, Albert W. Private March 27, 1864 Discharged by General Order, June 10, 1865
Seesholtz, George Private August 18, 1864 Discharged by General Order, July 14, 1865
Swartz, George W. Private September 21, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Slater, John Private September 28, 1861 Died at Tallahorna, Tenn., 18
Sheridan, Peter Private March 22, 1864 Died at Nashville, Tenn., July 20, 1865
Smoke, Christopher Private September 3, 1861 Deserted December, 1864; Vet
Stokes, Robert Private November 20, 1861 Deserted January 1, 1863
Stevenson, Levi E. Private September 3, 1861 Not on. muster-out roll
Tibbons, George Private March 1, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Taylor, Charles Private February 28, 1864 Discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865
Taylor, James Private September 3, 1861 Deserted, 1863
Thomar, William Private September 3, 1861 Deserted January, 1862
Tagg, Michael Private September 4, 1861 Deserted, 1861
Wagle, John Private February 22, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
West, John Private March 19, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Winters, Benj. F. Private August 21, 1864 Discharged by General Order, July 10, 1865
Watts, Wn. M Private March 7, 1864 Promoted to Adjutant, May 15, 1865
Woods, Patrick D. Private September 3, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, July 30, 1862
Wining, Hiram Private September 10, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, 1862
Walker, Lazarus Private September 3, 1861 Dishonorably discharged, date unknown
Willet, John Private Deserted December, 1864
Warner, Fred'k Private Deserted December, 1864
Watts, William Private S. September 3, 1861 Deserted March 15, 1864; V
White, Thomas Private September 3, 1861 Deserted, 1861
Wilking, Peter Private November 23, 1861 Deserted, 1863
Williams,Thomas Private September 3, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Young, Robert Private February 28, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Zubler, David Private February 27, 1864 Mustered out with Company, August 23, 1865
Zimmerman, Aug't Private September 23, 1861 Deserted; returned; mustered out, December 30, 1864, expiration of term
Zindle, Charles Private February 26, 1864 Prisoner from October 1, 1864, to April 21, 1865; discharged June 19, to date May 19, 1865

American Civil War Regiments
Regiment: 7th Cavalry Regiment Pennsylvania
Date of Organization: 1 Oct 1861
Muster Date: 13 Aug 1865
Regiment State: Pennsylvania
Regiment Type: Cavalry
Regiment Number: 7th
Enlisted Died of Disease or Accident: 8
Officers Died of Disease or Accident: 5
Enlisted Killed or Mortally Wounded: 94
Enlisted Died of Disease or Accident: 185
Regimental Soldiers and History: List of Soldiers

Regimental History
PENNSYLVANIA
7TH CAVALRY
(80TH Infantry)

Seventh Cavalry.-Cols., George C. Wynkoop, William B. Sipes, C. C. McCormick; Lieut.-Cols., William B. Sipes, James J. Seibert, James. Andress; Majs., John E. Wynkoop, James J. Seibert, Tames Given Charles C. Davis, William H. Jennings, James F. Andress, Cyrus Newlin Benjamin S. Dartt, Charles L. Greeno, Uriah C. Hartranft.

The 7th cavalry, the 80th regiment of the line, was composed of men from the counties of Schuylkill, Lycoming, Tioga, Bradford, Northumberland Montour, Clinton, Center, Chester, Luzerne, Dauphin, Cumberland, Berks and Allegheny. It rendezvoused by companies at Camp Cameron, Harrisburg, and was mustered into the U. S. service in Sept., Oct., and Nov., 1861, for three years. Col. Wynkoop was an experienced cavalry officer in the militia and had served as brigadier-general in the three months' service, in which many of the officers and men had also served.

The regiment received its colors from Gov. Curtin on Dec. 18, and the following day left the state for Louisville, Ky., where it reported to Gen. Buell, commanding the Department of the Ohio. It remained in camp of instruction at Jeffersonville, Ind., until the end of Jan., 1862, when it moved to Nashville, Tenn., where the 1st battalion under Maj. Wynkoop was assigned to Gen. Negley's brigade; the 2nd under Col. Wynkoop, to Gen. Dumont at Nashville; the 3rd, under Mail Given, to Col. Duffield's command, two companies being posted at Murfreesboro and two at Lebanon.

The detachments were now employed in scouting in western and middle Tenn., the 2nd and 3rd battalions, with the 1st, 4th and 5th Ky. cavalry being hotly engaged with Morgan's cavalry at Lebanon in May, when the enemy was defeated and 170 prisoners taken. The loss of the 7th, was 3 killed, 13 wounded and 3 captured, Maj. Given being among the prisoners. In the early part of June the 1st battalion accompanied Gen. Negley to Chattanooga, skirmishing at Sweden's cove and in front of Chattanooga.

The 3rd battalion, now under Maj. Seibert, was engaged in June with Forrest's cavalry at McMinnville and Readyville, and on July 13, it was surprised and captured by Forrest at Murfreesboro, together with the rest of the garrison. The 7th lost 5 killed and 20 wounded in the engagement and the men captured were paroled. Early in July the 1st battalion, as a part of Gen. Smith's brigade, occupied Manchester. The 2nd and 3rd battalions shared in Gen. Dumont's expedition across the Cumberland mountains, beating and routing the enemy at Pikeville.

They were again engaged a little later with Forrest's cavalry at Calf Killer creek, where they lost some prisoners. In an engagement at Gallatin in August with Morgan's cavalry, a detachment of the 7th, under Col. Wynkoop, forming part of Gen. Richard Johnson's provisional brigade, suffered a loss of 11 killed and wounded and 43 taken prisoners. The 1st battalion was active with some loss at the battle of Perryville, Ky., but the other two battalions, attached to Negley's brigade, remained in garrison at Nashville. When Gen. Rosecrans assumed command of the Army of the Cumberland in Nov., 1862, it was completely reorganized, the 7th Pa. being assigned to the 1st brigade (Col. Minty), 2nd division, of the cavalry commanded by Gen. D. S. Stanley.

The regiment was constantly skirmishing in the advance of the army on Murfreesboro and was active in the battle there, losing 2 killed, 9 wounded and 50 missing. It was again engaged at Rover, in Jan., 1863, executing a gallant charge and driving the enemy. It was once more active at Rover and Unionville in March, with a loss of 2 killed and 7 wounded.

The 1st brigade now joined Sheridan's division, which marched to Franklin; skirmished with Van Dorn and Forrest at Spring Hill and Rutherford creek, and returned to Murfreesboro. From that time until the following June, the command was variously engaged, being active at Snow hill, McMinnville, and Murfreesboro. On June 24, it moved on Gen. Rosecrans' campaign to Tullahoma, being active at Guy's gap, Shelbyville, Elk river and Sparta. In September it took part in the Chickamauga campaign and after the battle pursued Wheeler's cavalry for 18 days into Alabama. In the early part of the year 1864, most of the members reenlisted at Huntsville, Ala., and were given the usual veteran furlough.

On their return the command was recruited to about 1,800 men and engaged in drill and preparation at Columbia for the spring campaign. On April 30, under command of Col Sipes, it joined Gen. Sherman for the Atlanta campaign, being attached to Garrard's division, and saw much active service from this time on. It was in actions at Rome, Dallas and Villa Rica road, Big Shanty, McAfee cross-roads, Noonday creek and Kennesaw mountain, raided the Augusta & Atlanta railroad in July, shared in the raid on Covington, was engaged at Flatrock bridge, and on Aug. 1, entered the trenches in front of Atlanta. It joined in Gen. Kilpatrick's raid in August; skirmished at Fairburn, Jonesboro and Lovejoy's Station, losing 43 men during the expedition. In October it was active at Rome, and the following day made a gallant charge on infantry and captured 2 pieces of artillery.

It had suffered much in men, horses and equipment during the strenuous campaign and was now ordered to Louisville to refit. Here many of the officers whose original term of service had expired were mustered out. After the battle of Nashville and the defeat of Hood, the command was stationed at Gravelly Springs, Ala., on the Tennessee river, drilling and making preparation for the spring campaign. In the latter part of March, 1865, it joined Gen. Wilson in his raid through Alabama and Georgia, skirmished at Plantersville on April 1, led the assault upon the enemy's works the following day at Selma, losing heavily in killed and wounded, and was again active at Columbus. The war was now practically ended. The regiment remained at Macon until Aug. 23, 1865, when it was mustered out.

Source: The Union Army, vol. 1


Stone's River after battle report:

Report of Maj. John E. Wynkoop, Seventh
Pennsylvania Cavalry, including skirmishes on the Murfreesborough road, December 26-27, at Overall's Creek, December 31, and on Manchester pike, January 5.

HDQRS. SEVENTH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY, Camp near Murfreesborough, Tenn., January 6, 1863.

SIR: I have the honor to report that on the morning of December 26, 1862, I was ordered with my regiment to move on the Murfreesborough road, in rear of the First Cavalry Brigade, the First Cavalry Brigade being the advance of that portion of the Army of the Cumberland. After proceeding on the road about 6 miles, I was ordered with my entire command to the front, with instructions to use one-half in the advance and upon the right as a line of skirmishers, keeping the other half as a support. In this order we proceeded about 3 miles, when we commenced engaging the enemy, they falling back gradually 1 mile to a belt of wood, where they made a stubborn stand. Here there was considerable heavy firing, in which 3 of my men were wounded and 2 horses killed. I ordered one company to charge, which was done with promptness, and which caused the enemy to retire, we pressing and skirmishing with him until night came on.

The 27th was occupied in skirmishing on the left. No casualties in my regiment this day.

Sunday, December 28, but little skirmishing; my command chiefly in camp.

Monday, December 29, was ordered on the left of Gen. Wood's division; throwing out a line of skirmishers to the left, moved with the line of battle. No casualties.

Tuesday, December 30, ordered to form a line of couriers from the extreme left, connecting with those on the right, keeping a reserve in the center, one upon the right center, and one upon the left center. These duties were performed by the Second and Third Battalions, commanded by myself, the First Battalion being with Col. Minty upon a reconnaissance to La Vergne; the First Battalion commanded by Capt. Jennings.

Wednesday, December 31, the First Battalion absent with Col. Minty; the Second and Third continuing as vedettes and couriers until 9 a. m., when our right fell back, creating much consternation and disorder. My vedettes and line of couriers were compelled to retire, which was done in good order, the men rallying upon their chiefs.

My command being collected together, I used my utmost exertions to press the troops to the front, who were coming back in much confusion. Finding my endeavors almost useless, the greatest confusion prevailing, I dispatched a courier to Gen. Rosecrans to know what position the cavalry should be assigned to. He directed me to take my command to the rear, which I accordingly did, and remained in the rear until about 2 p. m., when I received an order from Col. Kennett (commanding cavalry division) to bring my command upon the Murfreesborough pike, where a portion of the cavalry were engaging the rebel cavalry. We were thrown upon the front, and were for some time under a heavy fire from the enemy under cover. The officers and men here behaved with great coolness, and deserve much credit.

The First Battalion, under command of Capt. Jennings, returned from La Vergne with Gen. Stanley and Col. Minty. Moving rapidly to the right and front, it took up position on the extreme right of our line. Dismounting, it met the advance of the rebels, and finally fell back. Mounting and reforming, the First Battalion took up a new position on the left of the rest of the cavalry. After a half hour's more fighting, darkness brought a cessation of the fighting.

The loss this day was 2 killed, 4 wounded, and 4 taken prisoners.

Thursday, January 1, I was ordered with my entire command upon the right to watch the movements of the enemy, who was continually moving upon the flank; considerable firing between the skirmishers, several of my horses being killed and wounded. This day my regimental train was burned by the enemy while en route for Nashville, having upon it all regimental books, papers, company property, camp equipage, officers' baggage, &c.

Friday, January 2, was placed on the right to watch that flank. Much skirmishing all day. No casualties to-day. This evening went on picket in right and rear.

Saturday, January 3, on picket all day.

Sunday, January 4, relieved from picket. At 2 p. m. was ordered to move with the brigade to Wilkinson's Cross-Roads.

Monday, January 5, ordered to move in rear of brigade toward Murfreesborough; passed through Murfreesborough, 3 miles on Manchester road, when my command was ordered to the front. The position assigned me was on the left, where we immediately commenced engaging the enemy, which lasted with considerable severity for about one hour, we driving them from the ground they occupied to a belt of wood, where they are under cover. I had 1 sergeant wounded severely.

The loss in my regiment since leaving Nashville to the present time was as follows: Killed, 2; wounded, 9; prisoners and missing, 50. Total, 61.

I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

JNO. E. WYNKOOP,
Maj., Cmdg. Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry.

Lieut. JOHN WOOLLEY,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-Gen.

Source: Official Records
PAGE 632-29 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXXII.
[Series I. Vol. 20. Part I, Reports. Serial No. 29.]


Battles Fought



Fought on 31 Jan 1862 at Rover, TN.
Fought on 5 May 1862 at Lebanon, TN.
Fought on 6 Jul 1862 at Murfreesboro, TN.
Fought on 13 Jul 1862 at Murfreesboro, TN.
Fought on 27 Jul 1862.
Fought on 4 Aug 1862.
Fought on 9 Aug 1862.
Fought on 15 Aug 1862 at Columbus, OH.
Fought on 21 Aug 1862 at Gallatin, TN.
Fought on 25 Aug 1862 at Gallatin, TN.
Fought on 1 Sep 1862.
Fought on 9 Sep 1862 at Fayetteville, TN.
Fought on 15 Sep 1862.
Fought on 19 Sep 1862 at Brentwood, TN.
Fought on 19 Sep 1862 at Brentville, TN.
Fought on 19 Sep 1862.
Fought on 20 Sep 1862 at Bear Wallow, KY.
Fought on 8 Oct 1862 at Perryville, KY.
Fought on 8 Oct 1862 at Lavergne, TN.
Fought on 26 Nov 1862.
Fought on 11 Dec 1862 at Nolensville, TN.
Fought on 31 Dec 1862 at Stones River, TN.

Joseph West enlisted - 1863.

Fought on 1 Jan 1863 at Stones River, TN.
Fought on 5 Jan 1863 at Stones River, TN.
Fought on 15 Jan 1863.
Fought on 15 Feb 1863 at Eagleville, TN.
Fought on 27 Jun 1863 at Shelbyville, TN.
Fought on 27 Jun 1863 at Selma, AL.
Fought on 28 Jun 1863 at Shelbyville, TN.
Fought on 27 Jul 1863 at Shelbyville, TN.
Fought on 17 Aug 1863 at Sparta, TN.
Fought on 18 Sep 1863 at Chickamauga, GA.
Fought on 21 Sep 1863 at Chickamauga, GA.
Fought on 23 Sep 1863 at Chickamauga, GA.
Fought on 4 Oct 1863 at Cumberland, MD.
Fought on 17 Oct 1863.
Fought on 8 Nov 1863.

John West Joined Company - 19 Mar 1864

Fought on 2 May 1864 at Dallas, GA.
Fought on 27 May 1864 at Dallas, GA.
Fought on 1 Jun 1864.
Fought on 7 Jun 1864 at Shelbyville, TN.
Fought on 9 Jun 1864 at Big Shanty, GA.
Fought on 11 Jun 1864 at McAfee's Cross Roads, GA.
Fought on 15 Jun 1864 at Lynnville, TN.
Fought on 20 Jun 1864 at Monday Creek, GA.
Fought on 26 Jun 1864.
Fought on 15 Jul 1864 at Marietta, GA.
Fought on 24 Jul 1864.
Fought on 28 Jul 1864 at Flat Rock, GA.
Fought on 12 Aug 1864 at Atlanta, GA.
Fought on 13 Aug 1864 at Atlanta, GA.
Fought on 18 Aug 1864 at Atlanta, GA.
Fought on 20 Aug 1864 at Red Oak Church, GA.
Fought on 20 Aug 1864 at Lovejoy Station, GA.
Fought on 21 Aug 1864 at Lovejoy Station, GA.
Fought on 22 Aug 1864 at Lovejoy Station, GA.
Fought on 30 Aug 1864.
Fought on 1 Sep 1864.
Fought on 2 Sep 1864 at Vining Station, GA.
Fought on 1 Oct 1864.
Fought on 4 Oct 1864.
Fought on 12 Oct 1864.
Fought on 13 Oct 1864 at Rome, GA.
Fought on 14 Oct 1864 at Rome, GA.
Fought on 15 Oct 1864.
Fought on 18 Oct 1864.
Fought on 21 Oct 1864.
Fought on 30 Oct 1864.
Fought on 27 Nov 1864 at Flat Rock, GA.
Fought on 3 Dec 1864.
Fought on 8 Dec 1864.
Fought on 29 Dec 1864 at Bardstown, KY.
Fought on 1 Apr 1865.
Fought on 2 Apr 1865 at Selma, AL.
Fought on 7 Apr 1865 at Selma, AL.
Fought on 8 Apr 1865 at Selma, AL.
Fought on 12 Apr 1865.
Fought on 14 Apr 1865.
Fought on 15 Apr 1865.
Fought on 5 May 1865 at Macon, GA.

John West Mustered out - 23 Aug 1865.

Occupation: Date: 1880
Place: Boiler

Census: Date: 1860
Place: Summit, Butler, Pennsylvania

Census: Date: 1850
Place: North Butler, Butler, Pennsylvania

Census: Date: 1870
Place: East Birmingham, Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Census: Date: 1880
Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Census: Date: 1900
Place: Pittsburgh Ward 25, Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Census: Date: 1910
Place: Pittsburgh Ward 16, Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Census: Date: 1860
Place: Summit, Butler, Pennsylvania

Census: Date: 1850
Place: North Butler, Butler, Pennsylvania

Census: Date: 1870
Place: Butler, Butler, Pennsylvania

Census: Date: 1880
Place: Butler, Butler, Pennsylvania

Note: U.S. Public Records Index
about Irvin D Benson
Name: Irvin D Benson
Birth Date: Sep 1916
Street address: 4370 Lakeside Cir
City: Saginaw
County: Saginaw
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48603
Phone Number: 517-249-8176
Record Number: 241591805
Household Members: Name Est. Age Birth Year
Irvin D Benson 91 1916
Lillian L Benson 89 1918

Census: Date: 1920
Place: Friendship, Allegany, New York

Census: Date: 1930
Place: Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan

Census: Date: 1920
Place: Olean, Cattaraugus, New York

Census: Date: 1900
Place: Olean, Cattaraugus, New York

Census: Date: 1910
Place: 2-Wd Olean, Cattaraugus, New York

Census: Date: 1930
Place: Olean, Cattaraugus, New York

Note: Obituary: A Rosa, infant of Mr and Mrs J L Oakley of 73 Green street died at 8:30 o'clock Tuesday. The funeral will be held from the house a 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Rev Rutger Dox officiating. Internment at Oak Lawn.

Census: Date: 1930
Place: Leicester, Livingston, New York

Census: Date: 1900
Place: Leicester, Livingston, New York

Census: Date: 1920
Place: Leicester, Livingston, New York

Census: Date: 1900
Place: Leicester, Livingston, New York

Census: Date: 1920
Place: Leicester, Livingston, New York

Census: Date: 1930
Place: Leicester, Livingston, New York

Note: Social Security Death Index
about Ruth Dangler
Name: Ruth Dangler
SSN: 151-18-2521
Last Residence: 07740 Long Branch, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States of America
Born: 5 Mar 1893
Died: Jun 1973
State (Year) SSN issued: New Jersey (Before 1951 )

Census: Date: 1910
Place: 2-Wd Olean, Cattaraugus, New York

Census: Date: 1900
Place: Olean, Cattaraugus, New York

Census: Date: 1920
Place: Olean, Cattaraugus, New York

Census: Date: 1900
Place: Olean, Cattaraugus, New York

Census: Date: 1910
Place: 2-Wd Olean, Cattaraugus, New York

Census: Date: 1930
Place: Buffalo, Erie, Pennsylvania