Irma Gans List of Mason County, Kentucky U.S. Civil War Soldiers: Elijah West- Henry Young

Elijah West

Physical Description:

Height: 5'6”

Age recorded at enlistment: 19 Estimated birth year: 1846

Physical description: black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: Mahlon Smith of Dover, Mason County, KY. [Also spelled once as Malin Smith on Descriptive List] Smith submitted a Slave Compensation Claim January 16, 1867. He claimed to have acquired title to this soldier “by gift from my aunt Mrs. Ann Frazee[?] of Mason County Kentucky when said slave was an infant and I owned and raised said slave from his infancy up to the date of his enlistment”. His oath of allegiance was witnessed by Samuel Forman and Langhorne Tabb of Dover, Ky.

Source for enslaver's name: War Department. The Adjutant General’s Office. Colored Troops Division (05/22/1863–1888). Descriptive Lists of Colored Volunteer Army Soldiers 1864. Volumes 58–60. ARC: 1223643. Records of the Adjutant General’s Office, 1762–1984/1780–1917. Record Group 94. National Archives at Washington, D.C. Accessed via <Ancestry.com> U.S., Descriptive Lists of Colored Volunteer Army Soldiers, 1864 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.

Enlistment:

Regiment: 13th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: I

Where enlisted: Maysville, KY

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Mason County, 9th District, KY

Date of enlistment: Apr 2, 1865 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: 1st Lieutenant George C. Clapp

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Transferred from Company D, 121st USC Infantry. March-April 1865 roll says “Absent without leave since April 14, 1865.” May-June 1865 roll says “Present.” Died in Reg. Hospl. Camp Nelson Ky. 21st July 1865 of Typhoid Fever. Never paid and $300 bounty also due to him. Effects: 1 hat, 1 shoes. Number and locality of grave: 1264. Hospital Number: 1799

Military Record Source(s):

1. Compiled Military Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers. The National Archives at Washington, D.C. Accessed via <Ancestry.com> U.S., Colored Troops Military Service Records, 1863-1865 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007. 2. Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Volunteer Organizations During the American Civil War, compiled 1890 - 1912, documenting the period 1861 – 1866. The National Archives at Washington, D.C. Accessed via <Fold3.com> Compiled Military Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served the United States Colored Troops [database on-line]. Iowa City, IA, USA: 2015.

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known): Jul 21, 1865 Cause of death: typhoid fever

Prior to death, sick since: Apr 14, 1865

Oliver Wheatley

Alternate last name(s): Weatly; Wheat Ley; Wathley, Watley

Physical Description:

Height: 5'7.25”

Age recorded at enlistment: 21 Estimated birth year: abt 1843

Physical description: black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: farmer

Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: Darius Downey of Mason County

Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 2 Jan 1865

Enlistment:

Regiment: 109th United States Colored Infantry Company: A

Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, Kentucky

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Mason Co. 9th district, KY

Date of enlistment: Jun 4, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Descriptive book remarks say “Died. Received no notice of when of[sic] from what cause” Nov-Dec 1864 roll says “Pioneer Brig. Hd. Quarters December 23, 1864.” Jan-Feb 1865 roll says “Absent. Detached per S.O. No. 48 February 25, 1865, Div. H.” March 1865 return says “Absent on detached service Jones' Landing February 25, 1865.” May-Jun 1865 roll says “Absent sick in Hosp. 25 A.C. since May 2, 1865.” May 1865 return adds the location “Point of Rocks Hospital.” July 1865 return says “Absent sick since May 23, 1865.” July-Aug 1865 roll says “Received notice of death after rolls were nearly completed. Notice came from Adjt. Genl.'s office [And a note below that says 'Roll mutilated'].” Sept 1865 return says died “of disease” at place and date unknown. Sept-Oct 1865 roll says “Died at U.S. General Hospital, Ft. Monroe, Va. June 16, 1865. Received notice August 2, 1865. Final statements August 27, 1865.” Company muster-out roll says died of diarrhoea. Final statements and hospital records state” Final effects: 1 cap, 1 great coat, 1 blouse, 2 pairs trowsers, 1 flannel shirt, 1 pair shoes, 1 knapsack, 1 canteen. Buried at Hampton, Va. Captain J.H. Higley, Captain of the 109th U.S.C.I. writes a note on the cover of the final statements as follows: “The within statement shows the condition of soldier's account when he left Co. – May 2nd 1865. [He?] left the camp and garrison equipage [choeque?]- which he took with him and as there was none in his inventory of effect consider it my duty to charge the same – I sent descriptive list with him to Hospital - Surgeon in charge applied for another which I did not send – it is very [obvious?] his accounts are [correct?] - as set forth - it is shown by his inventory of effects that he died June 16, 1865. I saw said inventory yesterday October 1st 1865.”

Military Record Source(s):

Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Volunteer Organizations During the American Civil War, compiled 1890 - 1912, documenting the period 1861 – 1866. The National Archives at Washington, D.C. Accessed via <Fold3.com> Compiled Military Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served the United States Colored Troops [database on-line]. Iowa City, IA, USA: 2015.

National Park Service. Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Database Accessed via <http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm>

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known): Jun 16, 1865 Cause of death: diarrhea

Prior to death, sick since: May 2, 1865

James White

Physical Description:

Height: 5'2”

Age recorded at enlistment: 19 Estimated birth year: 1846

Physical description: black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: [?]Euvah Berry of Mason County

Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 15 Feb 1865

Enlistment:

Regiment: 13th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: I

Where enlisted: Maysville, KY

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Mason County, 9th District, KY

Date of enlistment: Jan 31, 1865 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: 1st Lieutenant George C. Clapp

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Transferred from Company D, 121st USC Infantry. $100 bounty paid

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

Simeon White

Alternate first name(s): Simon

Name used later in Pension Records: Simon W. White

Physical Description:

Height: 5'7.5” or 5'5.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 18

Physical description: black eyes, black hair; brown complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: Farmer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 5th United States Colored Infantry Company: C

Where enlisted: Ripley, OH

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: 18th subdistrict, Union Township, Brown County, 6th district Ohio

Date of enlistment: Aug 26, 1864 Enlisted for: 1 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Joseph K. Marlay

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

May-June 1865 roll says “Regimental Band”

Military Record Source(s):

Compiled Military Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers. The National Archives at Washington, D.C. Accessed via <Ancestry.com> U.S., Colored Troops Military Service Records, 1863-1865 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007.

Postwar Status, Family:

Spouse: Widow applied for pension Dec 8, 1919

Where settled after the war, and notes if any: Bellaire, OH

Applied for Invalid pension Feb 20, 1882

Source for settled-in or pension information: Organization Index to Pension Files of Veterans Who Served Between 1861 and 1900, compiled 1949 - 1949, documenting the period 1861 - 1942. The National Archives at Washington, D.C. Accessed via <Fold3.com> Organization Index to Pension Files of Veterans Who Served Between 1861 and 1900. [database on-line]. Iowa City, IA, USA: 2015.

Decease (if known): Apr 24, 1919

For SimonW. White, please see... Simeon White

Alfred Williams

Physical Description:

Height: 5'3.75”

Age recorded at enlistment: 18 Estimated birth year: 1847

Physical description: black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: -

Enlistment:

Regiment: 13th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: K

Where enlisted: Maysville, KY

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Mason County, 9th District, KY

Date of enlistment: Feb 1, 1865 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Lieutenant Clapp

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Transferred from Company D, 121st USC Infantry. $100 bounty paid

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

Charles Williams

Physical Description:

Height: 5'9”

Age recorded at enlistment: 29 Estimated birth year: 1836

Physical description: dark eyes, black hair; black complexion

Origins:

Born in: East Maysville, Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: Farmer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 38th United States Colored Infantry Company: D

Where enlisted: Washington, D.C.

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: 28th Congressional Dist. 32Nd Sub Dist., Co. not given.

Date of enlistment: Mar 9, 1865 Enlisted for: 1 year(s)

Enlisted by: Pro. Marshal [unspecified]

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Substitute for Moses Angevine prior to Draft. “March 1865 loss: March 22, 1865 Deserted from camp.” “April 1865 Recruit attached to Company D”“Sick at New Orleans since June 17, 1865. “Due 631.23 per check” from Maj. J. Ladd. May-June 1865 roll says “Contraband Sec” in notes. Sept-Oct 1865 roll says “absent sick at City Point, Va. since May 12, 1865.”

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

For Ham or Hamilton Williams, please see... Ham Rudy

Lewis Williams

Physical Description:

Height: 5'8”

Age recorded at enlistment: 37 Estimated birth year: 1828

Physical description: black eyes, black hair; dark complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: George Riley of Maysville, Mason County, KY claimed compensation January 12, 1867. "I bought the aforesaid Lewis Williams at Private Sale of Milton Johnson in the year 1855 and he has been my slave ever since." Riley claimed Lewis Williams was worth $800 and asked for $300 in compensation. Jesse Jefferson and Jonas Myall, M.R. Burgess and Jas W. Burgess, all of Mason County, were his witnesses.

Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 13 or 15 Feb 1865

Enlistment:

Regiment: 13th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: I

Where enlisted: Maysville, KY

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Mason County, 9th District, KY

Date of enlistment: Jan 20, 1865 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Lieutenant Colonel W.A. Gage of the 121st U.S. Colored

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt; Corporal

Military Service Notes:

Transferred from Company D, 121st USC Infantry. Appointed Corporal from Private April 6, 1865. March-April 1865 roll says “Absent sick at Maysville, Ky.” May-June 1865 roll says “Present.” January 1865 return says “On extra or daily duty as Teamster.” February 1865 return says “Absent Teamster” [Later remarks state that he was appointed Corporal May 21, 1865 or April 6, 1865.] $100 bounty paid

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

Prentiss Williams

Physical Description:

Height: 5'8.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 27 Estimated birth year: 1836

Physical description: black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: farm hand

Enlistment:

Regiment: 49th United States Colored Infantry Company: D

Where enlisted: Millikens Bend, LA

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft:

Date of enlistment: May 19, 1863 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: [Jos?] Free Adjt

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt; Sergeant; 1st Sergeant

Military Service Notes:

“Promoted from Private to Sergeant August 1, 1863 [] Robert Munroe [“deceased”?]”. “Appointed 1st Sergeant from Sergeant S.O. No. 115 Hd Qrs 49th USCI Nov 1, 1864” Present on all rolls. Mustered out March 22, 1866.

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Spouse: Widow applied for pension unknown date

Applied for Invalid pension Nov 6, 1890

Decease (if known):

Jesse W. Wilson

Physical Description:

Height: 5'10”

Age recorded at enlistment: 19 Estimated birth year: 1844

Physical description: black or dark complexion

Origins:

Born in: Maysville, Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: Farmer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 11th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: H

Where enlisted: Providence, RI

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft:

Date of enlistment: Nov 5, 1863 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: J.C. Engley

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Residence: Providence, Rhode Island. October 31, 1864 roll says “free April 19, 1861” Orders from Headquarters 11th Reg. USCA(Hv) Plaquemine, La., dated May 18,1865 to Major Richard D. Shan [or Shaw] say, “You will cause the existing Battalion order or orders in relation to gambling to be read at the first D[rew?] Parade after the reception of this order. You will release Private Jesse Wilson Co. “H”, your Battalion, from arrest and hereafter any violation of the orders referred to, you will severely punish. By order of Col. J. H. L[y]pher”

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Where settled after the war, and notes if any: CMSR file says: “Residence: Providence, Rhode Island.”

Decease (if known):

Mason Wilson

Alternate first name(s): Nathan

Physical Description:

Height: 5'8”

Age recorded at enlistment: 21

Physical description: blue eyes, black hair; light complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: Farmer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 4th United States Colored Infantry Company: E

Where enlisted: Ripley, OH

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: 18th subdistrict, Union Township, Brown Co. 6th District of Ohio

Date of enlistment: Sep 2, 1864 Enlisted for: 1 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Joseph K. Marlay

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Died in Field Hospital, U.S. Genl Hosp., Point of Rocks, Va. of Erysipelas March 18, 1865. “Buried yard near Turners House. East Butler's Headquarters, Va. Effects: none

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Spouse: Widow applied for pension Jan 5, 1880

Decease (if known): Mar 18, 1865 Cause of death: Erysipelas

William Wilson

Physical Description:

Height: 5'4” or 5'4.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 26 Estimated birth year: 1838

Physical description: black eyes, black hair; yellow complexion

Origins:

Born in: Maysville, Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: Tobacconist

Enlistment:

Regiment: 44th United States Colored Infantry Company: -

Where enlisted: Cincinnati, OH

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: 9th Ward Cincinnatti, 1st District, OH

Date of enlistment: Sep 19, 1864 Enlisted for: 1 year(s)

Enlisted by: A.E. Jones

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

“Name not taken up on rolls of Regt.”

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known): [Missing before muster September, 1864]

Benjamin Wood

Name used later in Pension Records: Benjamin Fields

Physical Description:

Height: 5'4”

Age recorded at enlistment: 19 [or 21] Estimated birth year: abt 1843

Physical description: black eyes, black hair; copper complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: farmer

Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: Matilda Wood of Mason County

Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 21 Oct 1864

Enlistment:

Regiment: 100th United States Colored Infantry Company: K

Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, Kentucky

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Mason Co. 9th district, KY

Date of enlistment: May 25, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

August 31, 1864 roll says “Present. Sick in quarters.” Present on subsequent rolls. Mustered out December 26, 1865. Prior to that date the soldier had last been paid to April 30, 1865.

Military Record Source(s):

National Park Service. Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Database Accessed via <http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm>

Postwar Status, Family:

Spouse: Widow applied for pension Aug 18, 1923

Where settled after the war, and notes if any: Washington, Mason County, Ky

Decease (if known): Aug 6, 1923

Dudley Wood

Name used later in Pension Records: Dudley Reed

Physical Description:

Height: 5'5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 22 Estimated birth year: abt 1842

Physical description: black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: farmer

Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: Matilda Ann Wood of Mason County signed his enlistment papers stating that she was “the owner of Dudley Wood”. Her statement was witnessed by C.B.? Collins.

Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 21 Oct 1864

Enlistment:

Regiment: 100th United States Colored Infantry Company: K

Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, Kentucky

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Mason Co. 9th district, KY

Date of enlistment: May 25, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

January-February 1865 roll says “Died in General Hospital Nashville, Tenn. January 1st 1865.” Muster-out roll says “Last paid to: October 31, 1865.” [This date is corrected in later documents to October 31, 1864, i.e. previous to the soldier's death.] Died in General Hospital No. 16, Nashville, Tenn. January 13, 1865 of Typhoid Fever leaving no effects.

Military Record Source(s):

National Park Service. Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Database Accessed via <http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm>

Postwar Status, Family:

Spouse: Widow applied for pension Jan 9, 1875

Decease (if known): Jan 1, 1865 Cause of death: typhoid fever

George Wood

Physical Description:

Height: 5'9”

Age recorded at enlistment: 19 Estimated birth year: 1845

Physical description: gray eyes; black hair; light complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: -

Enlistment:

Regiment: 13th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: G

Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, KY

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Mason County, 9th District, KY

Date of enlistment: Nov 10, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Transferred from Company C, 121st USC Infantry where roll remarks state that $300 bounty was due to him. February 28,1865 roll says “Present. On extra duty as Company Cook.” March-June 1865 rolls say “Present. On daily duty as Regimental Hospital Cook” “Per Regimental Order (Special) No. 72” Jan-March 1865 returns say “On extra or daily duty as Hospital Cook.” $100 bounty paid to him.

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

Henry Wood

Physical Description:

Height: 5'5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 20 Estimated birth year: abt 1844

Physical description: black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: farmer

Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: Matilda Wood of Mason County [Probably Matilda Ann Wood, who was the enslaver of another soldier as well.]

Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 21 Oct 1864

Enlistment:

Regiment: 100th United States Colored Infantry Company: I

Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, Kentucky

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Mason Co. 9th district, KY

Date of enlistment: May 25, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

October 1864 return [with “name cancelled” note] says “On daily duty Hd. Qrs. Mounted.” Nov.-Dec. 1864 roll says “Absent sick in Hospital Nashville, Tenn. since December 16, 1864.” Present on subsequent rolls. February and March 1865 returns say “On duty. Detailed in Q.M. Dept. as teamster per S.O. No. 11, dated Hd. Qrs. 100 U.S.C.I. Smeedville, Tenn. Feb 8, 1865. Sept-Oct 1865 roll says “Died September 29, 1865 at Regimental Hospital near Columbia, Tenn. of Inflammation on the Brain.” Muster-out roll says last paid to April 30, 1865. Note on final statement says “A.G.O. January 18, 1866. Schedule of sale of effects and Amt. of Money [& C. &. P.M. rec't?] for $131 80/100 sent 2nd Aud. M.”

Military Record Source(s):

National Park Service. Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Database Accessed via <http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm>

Postwar Status, Family:

Spouse: Widow applied for pension Aug 27, 1866

Decease (if known): Sep 29, 1865 Cause of death: inflammation on the brain

Jerry Wood

Alternate last name(s): Woods

Name used later in Pension Records: Jerry Anderson

Physical Description:

Height: 5'7.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 20 Estimated birth year: abt 1844

Physical description: black eyes, black hair; copper complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: farmer

Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: George Wood of Mason County

Enlistment:

Regiment: 100th United States Colored Infantry Company: K

Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, Kentucky

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Mason Co. 9th district, KY

Date of enlistment: May 26, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Dec 1864-Feb 1865 rolls say “absent sick General Hosp. Chattanooga, Tenn. since December 26, 1864. Present on rolls thereafter. Jan 1865 return says “Absent sick Nashville, Tenn. since December 14, 1864. March 1865 return says “Absent sick December 26, 1864 Gen. Hospl. Chattanooga, Tenn.” March-Oct. 1865 company rolls all say “Present.” October 1865 return says “On Duty in Q. M. Dept.” Muster-out roll says “Died December 3, 1865 St. Louis, Mo. of Disease.” Hospital record states: Age: 21; Married or Single: Single; Residence: Brown Co., Ohio; Post Office Address of wife or nearest relative: M. [Clavin?] Anderson, Brown Co., Ohio. When admitted: November 20, 1865. From what source: Quarters.Diagnosis: [Dropsy?]. Post Hospital, Benton Barracks, Mo. Died November 30, 1865. Effects: 1 cap, 1 Great coat, 1 flannel sack coat, 1 pr. Trowsers, 1 pr. Cotton drawers, 1 flannel shirt, 1 pair shoes, 1 knapsack, 1 haversack

Military Record Source(s):

National Park Service. Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Database Accessed via <http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm>

Postwar Status, Family:

Father: Mother applied for pension Jul 24, 1889; and later father also

Mother: Mother applied for pension Jul 24, 1889; and later father also

Other relative(s): Nearest relative: M. [Clavin?] Anderson of Brown Co., OH

Decease (if known): Nov 30, 1865 Cause of death: Dropsy

Prior to death, sick since: Nov 20, 1865

Lawson Wood

Physical Description:

Height: 5'4”

Age recorded at enlistment: 22 Estimated birth year: 1842

Physical description: black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: Farmer

Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: George Wood of Mason County

Enlistment:

Regiment: 42nd United States Colored Infantry Company: I

Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, KY

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft:

Date of enlistment: May 26, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt; Corporal; Pvt; Corporal; Pvt

Military Service Notes:

September-October 1864 roll says “Appointed Corporal September 1, 1864 per Special Order No. 34. December 1864-February 1865 rolls and returns say “Absent sick in General Hospital Nashville, Tenn. since December 16, 1864.” Jan-Feb 1865 appears on No. 11 U.S.A. General Hospital, Nashville, Tenn. roll as “Patient”. March 1865 return says “Absent sick since December 16, 1864.” May-June 1865 roll and May 1865 return say “Transferred to Invalid Corps per Special Order No. 32 Adjutant General's Office, May 6, 1865.” Muster-out roll says transferred on February 10, 1865 per S.O. 32 dated February 6, 1865. Paystub for Jan-Feb 1865 is included in this CMSR file. “Transferred from Company I, 100th USC Infantry per S.O. 32 dated Nashville May 6, 1865 (signed) L. Thomas Adjutant General U.S. Army” having been reported incapacitated for field service yet fit for ordinary garrison duty. Transfer recommended by S.B. Lescher, Asst. Surg. Cause of disability: Hernia” Reduced to Private at the time of transfer. Then promoted to Corporal October 2, 1865, then again “reduced to the rank from Corporal per S.O. No. 84 Hd Qrs 42 USCI Nov 20, 1865.”

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

For Jerry Woods, please see... Jerry Wood

Henry Wooley

Name used later in Pension Records: William H. Moseley

Physical Description:

Height: 5'6”

Age recorded at enlistment: 18

Physical description: black eyes, black hair; brown complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: House servant or laborer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 27th United States Colored Infantry Company: H

Where enlisted: Cincinnati, OH

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Columbus Township, Hamilton County, 1st District, OH

Date of enlistment: Apr 21, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Lieutenant A.C. Jones

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt; Corporal; Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Promoted to Corporal July 16, 1865. Enlistment roll notes: “On detached duty per S.O. 88 Hd Qrs 3 Brigade 3 [or 13] Div. 10 A.C. Provost Guard”. Muster-out roll Sept 21, 1865 says “In confinement at Wilmington”. War Dept Memorandum dated May 24, 1924 states: It has this day been determined by this Department from the records that the discharge from service on November 10, 1865 was not honorable. By authority of the Secretary of War: Lutz Wahl” The court martial summary of proceedings states that he was accused of “Disobedience of Orders” on the night of August 15, 1865 between 8p.m. and midnight. He was accused of leaving the camp of the Provost Guard with other enlisted men and proceeding to the city of Wilmington, N.C. in “open violation of orders.” He pled not guilty but was found guilty and sentenced to be reduced to ranks and to lose one month's pay. He was then to be transported to his home state and mustered out [the rest of the regiment had already been mustered out in September].

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Applied for Invalid pension Nov 9, 1895

Decease (if known):

For George Yancey, please see... George Yancy

George Yancy

Name used later in Pension Records: George Yancey

Physical Description:

Height: 5'7.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 27

Physical description: black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 23rd United States Colored Infantry Company: A

Where enlisted: Batavia, Ohio

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: 25th Subdistrict, Pleasant Tp., Brown County, 6th Dist., OH

Date of enlistment: Aug 9, 1864 Enlisted for: 1 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Joseph K. Marlay

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Transferred from the 27th USCT per S.O. from the War Dept. dated Sept 20, 1864. $100 bounty due to him at time of muster-out.

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Applied for Invalid pension Apr 8, 1889

Decease (if known):

David York

Physical Description:

Height: 5'6.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 23

Physical description: black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 27th United States Colored Infantry Company: F

Where enlisted: Camp Delaware, OH

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Mill Creek Township, Union County, 8th District, OH

Date of enlistment: Mar 6, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: J.N. Parker

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

Gabriel Young

Physical Description:

Height: 5'5.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 25 Estimated birth year: 1840

Physical description: black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: Farmer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 5th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: F

Where enlisted: Ripley, OH

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: 18th subdistrict, Union Township, Brown County, 6th district Ohio

Date of enlistment: Feb 13, 1865 Enlisted for: 1 year(s)

Enlisted by: Lieutenant M. Cormack

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Two thirds of $100 bounty due to him at time of muster-out.

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Spouse: Arminta Bruen

Children: Charles Young, (March 12, 1864-January 8, 1922)

Where settled after the war, and notes if any: Ripley, OH

Decease (if known):

Henry Young

Physical Description:

Height: 5'5.75”

Age recorded at enlistment: 21 Estimated birth year: 1842

Physical description: brown eyes, black hair; brown complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: Farmer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 55th Massachusetts Colored Infantry Company: E

Where enlisted: Readville, Mass.

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft:

Date of enlistment: May 29, 1863 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Lieutenant L.C. Alden [Alders?]

Service:

Rank attained: Corp

Military Service Notes:

Nov-Dec 1863 roll says “Present. On daily duty at Long Island since December 14 1863. Spec. Order No. 52” May-June 1864 roll says “Detached as Teamster”

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Unknown relation: Descriptive roll remarks say “Jesse Young Ripley, Brown County, Ohio”

Spouse: Widow applied for pension unknown date

Applied for Invalid pension Aug 29, 1866

Decease (if known):

Irma Gans List of Mason County, Kentucky U.S. Civil War Soldiers

Sunday, September 6, 2015

Elijah West- Henry Young

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