71st Ohio Volunteer Infantry - Company K

Contributed by: Carl Eash

Mustered in 21 Aug 1861 to 23 Jan 23 1862 by Thomas W Brown, Captain, 71st OVI; and P R Galloway, Mustering Officers. This company was originally Co A, 52nd OVI, being principally composed of the Cincinnati Rover Guards, and was transferred from that regiment in Feb 1862. Mustered out 30 Nov 1865 at San Antonio TX by David A Geiger, Captain, 15th OVI.

 

SOLDIER'S NAME RANK AGE ENTERED SERVICE REMARKS

Brown, Thomas W Captain 23 Sep 11, 1861 3 yrs Appointed Jan 28, 1862, discharged Aug 29, 1862.
McDevitt, William H Captain 24 Sep 11, 1861 3 yrs Appointed 1st Lt Jan 28, 1862; wounded and captured Apr 6, 1862, at battle of Shiloh, TN; paroled Oct 18, 1862, at Richmond, VA; promoted to Captain Dec 6, 1862; discharged Mar 9, 1865, for wounds received Dec 15, 1864, in battle of Nashville, TN.
Johnson, James Captain 18 Sep 11, 1861 3 yrs Appointed Sgt from private may 20, 1862; promoted to Sgt Major Aug 7, 1863; 1st Lt Co D Apr 2, 1864; Captain Apr 8, 1865; mustered out with company Nov 30, 1865; veteran.
Hamilton, Benjamin A 1st Lt 20 Nov 13, 1861 3 yrs Promoted to 2nd Lt from Sgt Major Mar 1, 1863; 1st Lt Apr 2, 1864; resigned Feb 24, 1865, at Huntsville, AL, on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Rollins, Charles H 1st Lt 31 Oct 10, 1861 3 yrs Promoted from 1st Sgt Co F Jan 30, 1865; mustered out with company Nov 30, 1865; veteran.
Hamilton, William S 2nd Lt 22 Aug 21, 1861 3 yrs Appointed Jan 28, 1862; drowned Aug 19, 1862, in Cumberland river.
Zangline, Jacob W 2nd Lt 23 Oct 28, 1861 3 yrs Promoted from 1st Sgt Co G Nov 26, 1864; to 1st Lt Co E Jan 20, 1865; veteran.
Brown, August A 1st Sgt 30 Dec 11, 1861 3 yrs Promoted to Sgt Mar 1, 1863.
McGown, Harvey 1st Sgt 30 Aug 21, 1861 3 yrs Appointed to Corporal Jan 28, 1862; Sgt May 1, 1862; 1st Sgt Mar 1, 1863; promoted to 1st Lt Co E Oct 12, 1864; veteran.
McDevitt, John V 1st Sgt 21 Sep 11, 1861 3 yrs Mustered as private; appointed Sgt Dec 1, 1862; 1st Sgt Oct 21, 1864; promoted to 1st Lt Nov 29, 1865, but not mustered; mustered out with company Nov 30 1865; veteran.
Hufford, Alexander W Sgt 21 Sep 11, 1861 3 yrs Discharged Dec 30, 1862, at Columbus, OH, on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Brown, Alfred Sgt 21 Sep 11, 1861 3 yrs Discharged Dec 29, 1862, at Columbus, OH, on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Hays, James Sgt 24 Dec 11, 1861 3 yrs Killed Apr 6, 1862, in battle of Shiloh, TN.
Woods, James Sgt 22 Nov 28, 1861 3 yrs  
Werntz, John S Sgt 26 Sep 5, 1861 3 yrs Mustered as private; appointed Sgt Aug 7, 1863, mustered out with company Nov 30, 1865; veteran.
Trump, John L Sgt 23 Oct 9, 1861 3 yrs Mustered as private; appointed Sgt Jan 1, 1864; mustered out Aug 12 1865, at Cincinnati, OH, by order of War Dept; veteran.
Edgar, Alexander Sgt 20 Dec 11, 1861 3 yrs Appointed Corporal Apr 7, 1864; Sgt Nov 15, 1864; mustered out with company Nov 30, 1865; veteran.
Crawford, John Sgt 20 Sep 5,, 1861 3 yrs Appointed Corporal Apr 7, 1864; wounded Dec 15, 1864, in battle of Nashville, TN; appointed Sgt Oct 6, 1865; mustered out with company Nov 30, 1865; veteran.
McCue, Wilbur F Sgt 22 Sep 5, 1861 3 yrs Mustered as private; appointed Sgt Dec 1, 1862; promoted to Com Sgt Apr 7, 1864; veteran.
Reed, John E Sgt 20 Sep 5, 1861 3 yrs Mustered as private; appointed Sgt Apr 7, 1864; promoted to Sgt Major Oct 6, 1865; veteran.
Langdon, William M Corporal 21 Sep 11, 1861 3 yrs Enlisted in Battery B, 2nd US Artillery Dec 19, 1862.
Roosa, Alexander W Corporal 27 Sep 11, 1861 3 yrs Discharged Sep 29, 1862, at Cincinnati, OH, on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Sands, Stephen P Corporal 20 Oct 9, 1861 3 yrs Discharged Jan 3, 1863, at Columbus, OH on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Drake, Elias Corporal 25 Sep 11, 1861 3 yrs Enlisted in Troop H, 4th US Cavalry, Dec 24, 1862.
Shaw, John Corporal 42 Dec 13, 1861 3 yrs Discharged Sep 19, 1862, at Cincinnati, OH, on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Antin, William Corporal 21 Sep 11, 1861 3 yrs Enlisted in Troop E. 1st US Cavalry Dec 18, 1862.
Wilts, Thomas H Corporal 21 Sep 11, 1861 3 yrs Discharged Nov 21, 1862, at Columbus, OH, on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Vitt, Frank S Corporal 19 Jan 20, 1862 3 yrs Appointed Corporal Jan 7, 1864; Jan 7, 1864; promoted to 2nd Lt Nov 11, 1865, but not mustered; mustered out with company Nov 30, 1865; veteran.
Wooley, John Corporal 21 Oct 8, 1861 3 yrs Appointed Corporal Nov 15, 1864; mustered out with company Nov 30, 1865; veteran.
Edgar, James Corporal 18 Dec 11, 1861 3 yrs Appointed Corporal from Musician Apr 7, 1864, mustered out with company Nov 30, 1865; veteran.
Pastors, Elliot S Corporal 20 Sep 30, 1861 3 yrs Appointed Corporal Nov 15, 1864; mustered out with company Nov 30, 1865; veteran.
Stewart, William L Corporal 19 Sep 5, 1861 3 yrs Appointed Corporal Nov 15, 1864; mustered out with company Nov 30, 1865; veteran.
Ross, Frederick Corporal 19 Jan 20, 1862 3 yrs Appointed Corporal Nov 15, 1864; wounded Dec 15, 1864, in battle of Nashville, TN; mustered out with company Nov 30, 1865; veteran.
Becker, Nicholas Corporal 24 Jan 22, 1862 3 yrs Appointed corporal Oct 6, 1865; mustered out with company Nov 30, 1865; veteran.
Burchfield, Samuel Corporal 19 Sep 5, 1861 3 yrs Appointed Corporal Oct 6, 1865; mustered out with company Nov 30, 1865; veteran.
McDonald, John Corporal 25 Dec 11, 1861 3 yrs Appointed Corporal Nov15, 1864; killed Dec 16, 1864, in battle of Nashville, TN; veteran.
Chippendale, Charles Musician 15 Jan 20, 1862 3 yrs  
Astor, Hiram S Pvt 18 Sep 11, 1861 3 yrs Died Apr 24, 1862, in hospital at Mound City, IL; of wounds received in action.
Adams, Peter Pvt 18 Sep 19, 1861 3 yrs Mustered out May 9, 1865, at Nashville, TN, on expiration of term.
Ackly, Samuel Pvt 33 Sep 28, 1864 1 yr Drafted; mustered out Jun 12, 1865, at Nashville, TN, by order of War Dept.
Bradenburg, Henry Pvt 29 Sep 30, 1861 3 yrs Reduced from Wagoner; mustered out with company Nov 30, 1865; veteran.
Bradenburg, Daniel Pvt 19 Mar 18, 1864 3 yrs Mustered out with company Nov 30, 1865.
Berry, John R Pvt 23 Feb 25, 1864 3 yrs Mustered out with company Nov 30, 1865.
Black, John Pvt 42 Oct 6, 1864 1 yr Substitute; mustered out May 30, 1865, at Columbus, OH, by order of War Dept.
Bartlett, Cyrus Pvt 18 Sep 14, 1864 1 yr Mustered out Jun 12, 1865, at Nashville, TN, by order of War Dept.
Blackwell, Isaac N Pvt 18 Oct 12, 1864 1 yr Substitute; mustered out Oct 16, 1865 at San Antonio, TX, on expiration of term.
Button, Luther D Pvt 34 Sep 28, 1864 1 yr Drafted; died Feb 23, 1865, at Louisville, KY.
Brown, Samuel G Pvt 39 Sep 28, 1864 1 yr Drafted; died Mar 15, 1865, at Nashville, TN
Bevans, Solon A Pvt 30 Jan 23, 1862 3 yrs Discharged Sep 27, 1862, at Columbus, OH, on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Baxter, Charles W Pvt 30 Dec 13, 1861 3 yrs Discharged Jul 10, 1862, at Cincinnati, OH, on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Bards, Stephen Pvt 18 Dec 11, 1861 3 yrs Killed Apr 6, 1862, in battle of Shiloh, TN.
Bennett, David A Pvt 21 Jan 15, 1862 3 yrs Enlisted in 2nd US Light Artillery Dec 19, 1862.
Clason, James Pvt 40 Mar 24, 1864 3 yrs Mustered out with company Nov 30, 1865.
Carr, Marion Pvt 19 Sep 22, 1864 1 yr Substitute; mustered out Jun 12, 1865, at Nashville, TN, by order of War Dept.
Casner, Phillip Pvt 25 Sep 11, 1861 3 yrs Enlisted in 2nd US Cavalry Dec 19, 1862.
Crane, Charles Pvt 18 Sep 26, 1861 3 yrs Enlisted in Co L, 2nd US Cavalry, Dec 19, 1862.
Cramer, Jackson Pvt 17 Dec 8, 1861 3 yrs  
Chickenbard, Philip Pvt 18 Jan 14, 1862 3 yrs  
Cole, Elijah Pvt 19 Dec 10, 1861 3 yrs Discharged Sep 10, 1862, at Columbus, OH, on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Calhoun, John I Pvt 36 Sep 5, 1861 3 yrs Discharged Apr 28, 1863, to date Mar 19, 1863, at Columbus, OH, on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Dyer, George Pvt 18 Sep 28, 1864 1 yr Drafted; mustered out Jun 12, 1865, at Nashville, TN, by order of War Dept.
Dean, George Pvt 18 Oct 18, 1864 1 yr Substitute; mustered out Oct 16, 1865, at San Antonio, TX, on expiration of term.
Dryden, William Pvt 29 Sep 29, 1861 3 yrs  
Drake, John Pvt 28 Sep 11, 1861 3 yrs Discharged to date Dec 23, 1862m to enlist in Co H 4th US Cavalry.
Edginton, Isaac Pvt 18 Oct 10 1864 1 yr Substitute; mustered out Oct 16, 1865, at San Antonio, TX, on expiration of term.
Emmerson, John C Pvt 18 Oct 14, 1864 1 yr Substitute; died Jun 5, 1865, at Nashville, TN.
Findey, Martin P Pvt 34 Oct 12, 1864 1 yr Substitute; wounded Dec 15, 1864, in battle of Nashville, TN; discharged Jun 21, 1865, at Cleveland, OH, on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Flickinger, Joseph H Pvt 26 Oct 4, 1864 1 yr Substitute; mustered out Oct 5, 1865, at San Antonio, TX, on expiration of term.
Fisher, Joseph E Pvt 24 Oct 10, 1864 1 yr Substitute; mustered out Oct 16, 1865, at San Antonio, TX, on expiration of term.
Fuller, George T Pvt 41 Dec 10, 1861 3 yrs Promoted to QM SGT Apr 14, 1863; veteran.
Gorman, Peter Pvt 18 Jan 15, 1862 3yrs  
Garver, Edward Pvt 44 Oct 14, 1864 1 yr Substitute; mustered out Oct 16, 1865, at San Antonio, TX, on expiration of term.
Gibson, John M Pvt 24 Mar 29, 1864 3 yrs  
Green, Richard Pvt 30 Sep 11, 1861 3 yrs  
Hague, John L Pvt 23 Mar 15, 1864 3 yrs Mustered out with company Nov 30, 1865.
Hoskison, John P Pvt 29 Sep 28, 1864 1 yr Drafted; mustered out Jun12, 1865, at Nashville, TN, by order of War Dept.
Hegerman, Joseph Pvt 33 Oct 5, 1864 1 yr Substitute; mustered out Oct 5, 1865, at San Antonio, TX, on expiration of term.
Hill, John F Pvt 19 Oct 14, 1864 1 yr Substitute; mustered out Oct 16, 1865, at San Antonio, TX, on expiration of term.
Harris, William S Pvt 33 Sep 24, 1864 1 yr Drafted; died Dec 5, 1864, at Nashville, TN.
Hoffner, Jackson Pvt 37 Sep 28, 1864 1 yr Drafted; killed Feb 2, 1865, at Nashville, TN, in railroad accident.
Harris, John Pvt 26 Mar 15, 1864 3 yrs  
Hamilton, James W Pvt 20 Sep 20, 1861 3 yrs Discharged Dec 12, 1862, at Washington, DC, on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Hay, William H Pvt 36 Oct 1, 1861 3 yrs Died Apr 6, 1862, of wounds received in action.
Henderson, Matthew Pvt 25 Jan 22, 1862 3 yrs Discharged Jul 5, 1862, at Columbus, OH, on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Hogeland, Isaac Pvt 23 Oct 2, 1861 3 yrs  
Jobe, John Pvt 18 Mar 15, 1864 3 yrs Mustered out with company Nov 30, 1865.
Jackson, Charles C Pvt 19 Sep 28, 1864 1 yr Substitute; mustered out Jun 12, 1865, at Nashville, TN, by order of War Dept.
Johnson, Benjamin H Pvt 24 Oct 15, 1864 1 yr Substitute; mustered out Jun 25, 1865, at Camp Dennison, OH, by order of War Dept.
Johnson, Isaac I Pvt 29 Sep 29, 1861 3 yrs  
Jackman, Henry Pvt 23 Sep 5, 1861 3 yrs Died Sep 30, 1863, at Cincinnati, OH.
Little, John W Pvt 19 Mar 18, 1864 3 yrs Died Sep 30, 1863, at Cincinnati, OH.
Lytle, Andrew Pvt 37 Sep 11, 1861 3 yrs Died Jul 1, 1864, at Tullahoma, TN; veteran.
Lamb, Thomas Pvt 18 Dec 11, 1861 3 yrs Mustered out Apr 18, 1865, on expiration of term.
Landes, David S Pvt 20 Aug 30, 1864 1 yr Mustered out Jun 12, 1865, at Nashville, TN, by order of War Dept.
Lewis, Isaac Pvt 29 Sep 27, 1864 1 yr Drafted; mustered out Jun 12, 1865, at Nashville, TN, by order of War Dept.
Larick, Hiram Pvt 29 Sep 29, 1864 1 yr Drafted; mustered out Jun 12, 1865, at Nashville, TN, by order of War Dept.
McFarren, Thomas P Pvt 28 Sep 5, 1861 3 yrs Killed Apr 6, 1862, in battle of Shiloh, TN.
McKeehan, George Pvt 26 Sep 29, 1864 1 yr Drafted; mustered out Jun 12, 1865, at Nashville, TN, by order of War Dept.
Martin, Henry Pvt 23 Dec 14, 1861 3 yrs Died Apr 6, 1862, at Pittsburg Landing, TN, of wounds received in action.
Mayes, George F Pvt 18 Apr 16, 1864 3 yrs Mustered out with company Nov 30, 1865.
Marsh, William Pvt 18 Mar 18, 1864 3 yrs Killed Dec 16, 1864, in battle of Nashville, TN.
Marsh, Addison M Pvt 25 Aug 30, 1864 1 yr Mustered out Jun 12 1865, at Nashville TN, by order of War Dept.
Mentel, Conrad Pvt 33 Sep 20, 1864 1 yr Drafted; wounded Dec 15, 1864, in battle of Nashville, TN; mustered out Jun 12, 865, at Nashville, TN, by order of War Dept.
Mercer, George W Pvt 18 Oct 14, 1864 1 yr Substitute; wounded Dec 15, 1864, in battle of Nashville TN; mustered out Jul 13, 1865, at Louisville, KY, by order of War Dept.
Miller, John Pvt 18 Oct 10, 1864 1 yr Substitute; mustered out Oct 16, 1865. at San Antonio, TX, on expiration of term.
Millner, Joseph M Pvt 18 Oct 14, 1864 1 yr Substitute; mustered out Oct 16, 1865, at San Antonio, TX, on expiration of term.
Misner, Lewis Pvt 25 Sep 23, 1864 1 yr Drafted; died Dec 29, 1864, at Nashville, TN.
Newkirk, Henry R Pvt 18 Oct 19, 1864 1 yr Substitute; mustered out Oct 16, 1865, at San Antonio, TX, on expiration of term.
Newkirk, James L Pvt 42 Oct 10, 1864 1 yr Substitute; mustered out Oct 16, 1865, at San Antonio, TX, on expiration of term.
Orr, Elijah Pvt 18 Sep 11, 1861 3 yrs Mustered out May 7, 1865, at Nashville TN, on expiration of term.
Owens, Phil I Pvt 18 Dec 6, 1861 3 yrs  
Page, Zachariah A Pvt 32 Aug 21, 1861 3 yrs Mustered out with company Nov 30, 1865; veteran.
Price, William H Pvt 21 Oct 22, 1863 3 yrs Mustered out with company Nov 30, 1865.
Price, Ashbell Pvt 35 Oct 2, 1861 3 yrs Discharged to date Dec 23, 1862, to enlist in Troop E, 1st US Cavalry.
Phillips, John C Pvt 18 Jan 12, 18654 3 yrs Mustered out Jul 5, 1865, at Camp Dennison, OH, by order of War Dept.
Phillips, George H Pvt 22 Mar 19, 1864 3 yrs  
Prichard, John E Pvt 22 Sep 20, 1864 1 yr Drafted; mustered out Jun 12, 1865, at Nashville, TN, by order of War Dept.
Putnam, David Pvt 42 Dec 24, 1861 3 yrs Discharged Jul 18, 1862, at Columbus, OH, on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Parsons, John S Pvt 23 Sep 25, 1861 3 yrs Discharged Sep 9, 1862, at Columbus, OH, on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Piles, William Pvt 35 Sep 17, 1864 1 yr Mustered out Jun 12, 1865, at Nashville, TN, by order of War Dept.
Robb, David Pvt 24 Feb 25, 1864 3 yrs Mustered out with company Nov 30, 1865.
Roosa, Jacob Pvt 27 Sep 20, 1861 3 yrs Died Feb 5, 1865, of wounds received Dec 15, 1864, in battle of Nashville, TN; veteran.
Roosa, Martin Pvt 20 Sep 11, 1861 3 yrs Enlisted in Co E, 1st US Cavalry, Dec 24, 1862.
Rue, Joseph Pvt 22 Sep 1864 1 yr Substitute; mustered out Jun 12, 1865, at Nashville TN, by order of War Dept.
Rowlands, Charles P Pvt 27 Sep 28, 1864 1 yr Drafted; mustered out Jun 12, 1865, at Nashville, TN, by order of War Dept.
Robison, John Pvt 45 Jan 10, 1862 3 yrs Mustered out Jun 23, 1865, at Camp Dennison, OH, by order of War Dept.; veteran.
Ross, Charles Pvt 17 Dec 10, 1861 3 yrs Discharged on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Rose, David Pvt 20 Dec 16, 1861 3 yrs Discharged Dec 26, 1862, at Columbus, OH, on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Riley, Milton B Pvt 20 Sep 5, 1861 3 yrs Discharged Sep 5, 1862, at Columbus, OH, on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Sears, Ferdinand Pvt 18 Oct 21, 1861 3 yrs Died Jan 25, 1865, of wounds received Dec 15, 1864, in battle of Nashville, TN; veteran.
Stump, John W Pvt 22 Sep 29, 1864 1 yr Drafted; died Jan 4, 1864,of wounds received, Dec 15, 1864, battle of Nashville, TN.
Strain, John Pvt 26 Oct 10, 1864 1 yr Substitute; mustered out Oct 16, 1865, at San Antonio, TX, on expiration of term.
Sinclair, Firman F Pvt 18 Oct 6, 1864 1 yr Substitute; died Dec 26, 1864, at Louisville, KY.
Sinclair, Martin Pvt 42 Sep 26, 1861 3 yrs Discharged Sep 16, 1862, at Cincinnati, OH, on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Stout, George K Pvt 23 Sep 11, 1861 3 yrs Died Feb 21, 1865, at Nashville, TN; veteran.
Snook, John Pvt 19 Sep 11, 1861 3 yrs Discharged Nov 7, 1862, at Cincinnati, OH, on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Spahr, Benjamin M Pvt 54 Sep 11, 1861 3 yrs Died May 26, 1862, at Clarksville, TN.
Sidenburg, John Pvt 17 Jan 23, 1862 3 yrs No further record found.
Trump, Nathan K Pvt 21 Oct 7, 1861 3 yrs Veteran.
Tressler, Mitchell Pvt 18 Mar 29, 1864 3 yrs Died Sep 20, 1864, at Atlanta, GA.
Troxell, John I Pvt 32 Sep 11, 1861 3 yrs Promoted to QM Sgt 52nd OVI Jan 28, 1862.
Terry, John Pvt 28 Sep 29, 1861 3 yrs  
Wallace, Frederick S Pvt 23 Sep 11, 1861 3 yrs Transferred to 52nd OVI Jan 21, 1862, for promotion.
Wilson, Elijah Pvt 22 Sep 11, 1861 3 yrs Discharged Dec 24, 1862, to enlist in 1st US Cavalry.
Webster, Thomas Pvt 45 Dec11, 1861 3 yrs Discharged Sep 8, 1862, at Columbus, OH, on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Werntz, George W Pvt 24 Sep 5, 1861 3 yrs Enlisted in Troop F, 4th US Cavalry, Dec 13, 1862.
Winters, John Pvt 18 Mar 21, 1864 3 yrs Mustered out with company Nov 30, 1865.
Webb, William H Pvt 18 Mar 14, 1864 3 yrs Mustered out with company Nov 30, 1865.
Wilkinson, William H Pvt 21 Aug 30, 1864 1 yr Mustered out Jun 12 1865, at Nashville, TN, by order of War Dept.
Williams, George W Pvt 20 Sep 27, 1864 1 yr Drafted; mustered out Jun 12, 1865, at Nashville, TN, by order of War Dept.
Warfel, Uriah Pvt 21 Aug 30, 1864 1 yr Wounded Dec 16, 1864, in battle of Nashville, TN; mustered out Jun 12, 1865, at Nashville, TN, by order of War Dept.
Young, John Pvt 18 Jan 16, 1862 3 yrs  

 

 

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