Irma Gans List of Mason County, Kentucky U.S. Civil War Soldiers: Anthony Page- James Pryor

For Anthony Page, please see... Anthony Poage

William Page

Physical Description:

Height: 5'10.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 44 Estimated birth year: 1819

Physical description: black eyes, black hair; brown complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: carpenter

Enlistment:

Regiment: 6th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: A

Where enlisted: Natchez, MS

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft:

Date of enlistment: Aug 30, 1863 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Organ [?]

Service:

Rank attained: Corp

Military Service Notes:

Originally enrolled in the 2nd Regiment Miss. Artillery, which became the 6th U.S. Heavy Art. Appointed Corporal August 30, 1863. “Nov. 1864 on duty detailed in charge of artillery horses.” “Apr. 1865 absent on duty at Post headquarters since April 28, 1865.” “On daily duty in the quartermaster's dept. Natchez, Miss. Standard Order Number 103 dated headquarters Post and forces of Natchez, Miss Oct 30, 1865.”

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:

Decease (if known):

For James H. Pain, please see... James H. Payne

For James H. or A. Pain, please see... James H. Payne

For Harrison Paine, please see... Harrison Payne

For Manles, Mawles, Manlus, Manlius, or Mantius Paine, please see... Manles Payne

For William (Wm.) H. or H.H. Paine, please see... William H. Payne

For James H. or A. Panyne, please see... James H. Payne

Charles Parker

Physical Description:

Height: 5'6”

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: Charles Demmitt [or Dimmitt] of Mason County

Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 13 Dec 1862 [?generally the year is 1864]

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: 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: Jun 1, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt; Corporal; Sergeant

Military Service Notes:

Appointed Corporal by S.O. 14 [or 34], Hdqrs. 100 USCI July 15 [or 19], 1864 with rank from June 25, 1864. Nov-Dec 1864 roll says “absent sick Genl. Hosp. Nashville, Tenn. since Dec 16, 1864.” Appointed Sergeant S.O. 49 Hdqrs. 100 U.S.C.I. May 17, 1865. Muster-out roll says “Reduced to the ranks Nov. 11, 1865 [just over a month before mustering out]. Mustered out December 26, 1865. Prior to that date the soldier had last been paid to April 30, 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:

Where settled after the war, and notes if any: Lewisburg, KY

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): 1870 April

George Parker

Physical Description:

Height: 5'8.75”

Age recorded at enlistment: 19 Estimated birth year: abt 1845

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: Charles Demmitt [or Dimmitt] of Mason County

Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 13 Dec 1862 [?generally the year is 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: Jun 1, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Sept 1864 - Absent on guard at Sec 48 Nash and N.W. R.R. Tenn. since August 24, 1864 by order of Maj. Collin Ford Comdg. 100 U.S.C.I. Aug 23, 1864. Dec 1864- April 1865 rolls all say “absent sick Genl. Hosp. Nashville, Tenn. since Dec 16 [or 14 according to the last note transcribed from returns], 1864.” Present again on March-April 1865 roll. 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:

Decease (if known): Feb 20, 1909

John Parker

Physical Description:

Height: 5'4.75”

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: Charles Demmitt [or Dimmitt] of Mason County

Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 13 Dec 1862 [?generally the year is 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: Jun 1, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt; Corporal

Military Service Notes:

Sept 1864 - Absent on guard at Sec 48 Nash and N.W. R.R. Tenn. since August 24, 1864 by order of Maj. Collin Ford Comdg. 100 U.S.C.I. Aug 23, 1864. Appointed Corporal by S.O. 14 [or 34], Hdqrs. 100 USCI July 15 [or 19], 1864 with rank from June 25, 1864. Killed in action at Nashville, Tenn. December 16, 1864. Last paid to October 31, 1864. Final statements say he was killed “having no effects but what were interred with him.”

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: Mother: Mother applied for pension Aug 8, 1889

Decease (if known): Dec 16, 1864 Cause of death: Killed in action

John Parker

Physical Description:

Height: 5'5.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 20 Estimated birth year: 1844

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: Mrs. Mary Callihan of Fleming County

Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 23 Jan 1865

Enlistment:

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

Where enlisted: Maysville, KY

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

Date of enlistment: Nov 23, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain E. H. Smith

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Transferred from Company B, 121st USC Infantry

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):

Lewis Parker

Physical Description:

Height: 5'7.5”

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: Beleville Moss of Fleming County

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

Enlistment:

Regiment: 100th United States Colored Infantry Company: K

Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, Kentucky

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

Date of enlistment: Jun 1, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Nov-Dec 1864 roll says “absent sick Genl. Hosp. Nashville, Tenn. Since Dec 16 [or 14], 1864.” Died in General Hospital Nashville, Tenn. Dec. 18, 1864 of fever. “Typhoid” was later added. Last paid to October 31, 1864.

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: Mother: Mother applied for pension May 2, 1878

Decease (if known): Dec 18, 1864 Cause of death: Fever; “Typhoid” added later

Prior to death, sick since: Dec 16, 1864

Oscar Parker

Physical Description:

Height: 5'7”

Age recorded at enlistment: 19 Estimated birth year: abt 1845

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: Beleville Moss of Fleming County

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

Enlistment:

Regiment: 100th United States Colored Infantry Company: K

Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, Kentucky

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

Date of enlistment: Jun 1, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Descriptive Roll remarks says “Deceased” [but no details or further indication of this are provided. Subsequent rolls says “Present” and soldier musters out at normal date.] Sept 1864 - Absent on guard at Sec 48 Nash and N.W. R.R. Tenn. since August 24, 1864 by order of Maj. Collin Ford Comdg. 100 U.S.C.I. Aug 23, 1864. 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:

Decease (if known):

Thomas Parker

Physical Description:

Height: 5'7.75”

Age recorded at enlistment: 18 Estimated birth year: abt 1846

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: Charles Demmitt [or Dimmitt] of Mason County

Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 13 Dec 1862 [?generally the year is 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: Jun 1, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Nov-Dec 1864 roll says “absent sick Genl. Hosp. Nashville, Tenn. Since Dec 16 [or 14], 1864.” Died in General Hospital No. 11 at Nashville, Tenn. February 9, 1865 of smallpox. Having no effects. Last paid to October 31, 1864. Number and locality of grave: Pest Hospital Cemetery. Hospital number of the deceased: 1837. Residence before enlistment: Maysville, Ky. Conjugal condition: Single. Age 18. Died having no effects “except such as it was necessary to destroy to prevent contagion.”

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: Mother: Mother applied for pension Aug 4, 1885

Decease (if known): Feb 9, 1865 Cause of death: Small pox

Prior to death, sick since: Dec 16, 1864

Albert M. Paxton

Physical Description:

Height: 5'8”

Age recorded at enlistment: 38

Physical description: brown eyes, curly hair; black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 4th United States Colored Infantry Company: E

Where enlisted: Toledo, OH

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: 52nd Toledo, Lucas County, 10th District, OH

Date of enlistment: Aug 20, 1864 Enlisted for: 1 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain C. Kent

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

“Representative for Jonathan Ray” Absent sick on the rolls Nov-Dec 1864. Returned to duty Jan 1865. Died in U.S.A. hospital at Goldsboro, N.C. June 10, 1865 of pneumonia.

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Children: Minor applied for pension May 20, 1869

Pension notes: see also Anderson Syms F 5 Mass Cav

Decease (if known): Jun 10, 1865 Cause of death: Pneumonia

Harrison Payne

Alternate last name(s): Paine

Physical Description:

Height: 5'10”

Age recorded at enlistment: 32 Estimated birth year: abt 1833

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: Mrs. L. Green 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, Kentucky

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Mason Co. 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

Military Service Notes:

March-April 1865 roll says “Absent sick at Maysville, Kentucky” May-June 1865 roll says “Died at Maysville, Kentucky May 10, 1865 of Scurvy” Never paid. $300 bounty due to him at the time of his death. Records Transferred from Company D, 121st United States Colored Infantry

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:

Decease (if known): May 10, 1865 Cause of death: scurvy

Prior to death, sick since: March-April 1865

For John A. Payne, please see... John Dixon

James H. Payne

Alternate last name(s): Pain

Physical Description:

Height: 5'6”

Age recorded at enlistment: 25

Physical description: brown eyes, black hair; mulatto complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 27th United States Colored Infantry Company: G

Where enlisted: Wyandot, OH

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Tymochtee Township 95th Subdistrict, Wyandot County, 5th Congressional district, OH

Date of enlistment: Mar 5, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Gibson

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

“transferred to N.C.S.”“from muster to April 30, 1864, on daily duty as Commissary Sergeant” May-June 1864 “transferred to quartermaster Dept by Special Order of Lt. Col. Wright” Mustered out Sept 21, 1865 in Smithville, N.C. [Filed with another enlistment of the same name in the same regiment. They could be the same person, but the ages and name of the enlisting officer are different.]

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

James H. Payne

Alternate middle names: A.

Alternate last name(s): Panyne; Pain

Name used later in Pension Records: James H. D. Payne

Physical Description:

Height: 5'6”

Age recorded at enlistment: 31 and seven months

Physical description: grey eyes, black hair; medium complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: minister

Enlistment:

Regiment: 27th United States Colored Infantry Company: G

Where enlisted: Lima, Allen County, OH

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Tymochtee Township 95th Subdistrict, Wyandot County, 5th Congressional district, OH

Date of enlistment: Feb 23, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Capt. D.S. Brown

Service:

Rank attained: Quartermaster Sergeant

Military Service Notes:

April 1864 return says “On daily duty in Coms'y Dept.” May-Jun 1864 rolls say “Transferred to Q.M. Dept. by Spl. Ord. of Lt. Col. Wright.” and “Appointed Quartermaster Sergeant by Special Order no. Regimental Quarters May 1st 1864.” Muster-out roll says “Free on or before April 19, 1861” “Subject to draft in Wyandott County, Mch Township, OH.” Enlistment papers say “Volunteered at Lima, OH” $300 bounty due at muster-out Sept 21, 1865 in Smithville, N.C.

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Spouse: Widow applied for pension unknown date

Applied for Invalid pension Mar 3, 1884

Decease (if known):

Manles Payne

Alternate first name(s): Mawles, Manlus, Manlius, Mantius

Alternate last name(s): Paine

Physical Description:

Height: 5'11”

Age recorded at enlistment: 19 Estimated birth year: 1846

Physical description: hazel eyes, brown hair; copper complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: Frank Calvert 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: G

Where enlisted: Maysville, KY

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

Date of enlistment: 19 or 17 Jan 1865 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

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

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Transferred from Company C, 121st U.S. colored Infantry where roll remarks said $300 bounty was due to him. Died August 10, 1865 of Gastritis at Nelson U.S.A. General Hospital, Camp Nelson, KY. His personal effects at time of death included 1 cap, 1 flannel shirt, 1 pair of shoes, one blanket, one haversack, one knapsack and [something illegible]. No advance bounty was received by him before his death.

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known): Aug 10, 1865 Cause of death: Gastritis

William H. Payne

Alternate first name(s): Wm Alternate middle names: H.H.

Alternate last name(s): Paine

Physical Description:

Height: 5'8”

Age recorded at enlistment: 24 Estimated birth year: 1840

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: Morgan B. Strode of Fleming County

Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 23 Jan 1865

Enlistment:

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

Where enlisted: Maysville, KY

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

Date of enlistment: Nov 23, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain E.H. Smith

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Transferred from Company B, 121st USC Infantry

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

Joseph Pearce

Alternate last name(s): Pierce

Physical Description:

Height: 5'3”

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: Thomas A. Matthews of Mason County

Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 23 Nov 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: Jun 1, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Died at General Hospital No. 16 Nashville, Tennessee July 6, 1864 of “Typhoid Pneumonia”. Never paid.

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: Mother: Mother applied for pension Jul 2, 1880

Decease (if known): Jul 6, 1864 Cause of death: Typhoid pneumonia

For Harrison Pearl, please see... Harrison Peril

Bazil Peck

Alternate first name(s): Basil

Name used later in Pension Records: Basil Peck

Physical Description:

Height: 5'5.5”

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: J. P. Campbell of Mason County

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

Enlistment:

Regiment: 109th United States Colored Infantry Company: G

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:

No bounty paid. Mustered out Feb 6, 1966. Last paid before muster-out on June 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:

Decease (if known): after Mar 27, 1907

Joshua Peddy

Alternate last name(s): Petty

Physical Description:

Height: 5'6”

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: Alfred Clift of Mason County

Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 31 Dec[?] 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: Jun 1, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Enlistment to June 30, 1864 roll says “Absent sick at General Hospital Nashville, Tennessee date unknown.” Enrollment to August 31, 1864 roll says “Present” October 31, 1864 roll says “Died Sec. 42 Nash. and N.W. R.R. Tenn. Oct. 27, 1864 'Colic'” Final statements note place of death as Sneedsville, Tenn. Soldier was never paid.

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:

Decease (if known): Oct 27, 1864 Cause of death: Colic

Lewis Pendleton

Physical Description:

Height: 5'8”

Age recorded at enlistment: 30 Estimated birth year: 1833

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: C

Where enlisted: Millikens, LA

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft:

Date of enlistment: May 1, 1863 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Hisseng or Hissong

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Originally Company C, 1st Regiment Mississippi Heavy Artillery. Wounded in action during Battle of Millikens Bend, LA June 7, 1863. “Absent in hospital until December 24, 1863 when he was discharged from hospital and ordered to his Co. for duty.” He returns to the rolls and remains present until Jan 1866.“Died while on furlough.” “Died of disease at Vicksburg, Miss in Post Hospital January 18, 1866.” At time of death his effects were: a knapsack, an overcoat, tan stockings, a uniform jacket, a rubber blanket and a woven blanket.

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known): Jan 18, 1866 Cause of death: disease

Harrison Peril

Name used later in Pension Records: Harrison Pearl

Physical Description:

Height: 5'4.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 22 Estimated birth year: 1841

Physical description: black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: farmer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 55th Massachusetts Colored Infantry Company: K

Where enlisted: Readville, Mass.

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft:

Date of enlistment: Jun 22, 1863 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Lieutenant Stimpson

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

“Letters to be directed to Jack Peril, Washington, Mason County, Kentucky (brother) in care of Jo. Farmer Pioneer app. Nov 186?” “Detached as Regimental Pioneer Oct 25th [1863]” “Free on or before Oct 19, 1861.”

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Spouse: Widow applied for pension Apr 1, 1915 Other relative(s): “Letters to be directed to Jack Peril, Washington, Mason County, Kentucky (brother) in care of Jo.”

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

Applied for Invalid pension Aug 6, 1881

Decease (if known): Mar 18, 1915

Upton Perry

Physical Description:

Height: 6'

Age recorded at enlistment: 23

Physical description: dark complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: farmer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 5th United States Colored Infantry Company: G

Where enlisted: Cincinnati, OH

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft:

Date of enlistment: Jun 9, 1863 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: -

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

The 5th USCI was originally the 127th Regiment, Ohio colored Infantry. “received a furlough from May 19, 1865 - June 18, 1865.” July-August 1864 roll says “Was not free April 19, 1861”. Sept-Oct 1864 roll says “Free on or before April 19, 1861”

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Applied for Invalid pension Mar 23, 1895

Pension notes: Later also served in Company C of the 38th U.S. Infantry and Company C of the 24th U.S. Infantry

Decease (if known):

For Joshua Petty, please see... Joshua Peddy

Charles Pierce

Physical Description:

Height: 5'6”

Age recorded at enlistment: 20

Physical description: black eyes, black hair; dark complexion

Origins:

Born in: Maysville, Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 40th United States Colored Infantry Company: -

Where enlisted: Huntsville, AL

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Broadalbin, Fulton Co., 18th Congressional Dist., NY

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

Enlisted by: Captain C.P. Lyman, 100th USCT via Agent E.H. Tomlinson

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Enlistment witnessed by S.L. Cheyney. “This Charles Pierce not taken up on rolls of regiment”

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

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

For Joseph Pierce, please see... Joseph Pearce

James L. Pints

Physical Description:

Height: 5'4.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 19 Estimated birth year: 1846

Physical description: black eyes, black hair; brown complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: William Tabb [Tebb?] 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: Feb 5, 1865 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Lieutenant Clapp

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Transferred from Company D, 121st USC Infantry where no bounty was paid to him. March-April 1865 roll says “Absent. On detached service at Pro. Mar. office Maysville, Ky.” May-June 1865 roll says Present.

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

Anthony Poage

Alternate last name(s): Page

Physical Description:

Height: 5'9”

Age recorded at enlistment: 36 Estimated birth year: abt 1828

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: John Gary of Fleming County

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

Enlistment:

Regiment: 100th United States Colored Infantry Company: K

Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, Kentucky

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

Date of enlistment: Jun 1, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt; Sergeant

Military Service Notes:

Appointed Sergeant by S.O. 24 [or 14] Hd. Qrs. 100 U.S.C.I. July 15 [or 19], 1864 with rank from June 25, 1864. Nov-Dec 1864 roll says “Absent sick General Hosp. Chattanooga, Tenn. Since December 26, 1864. Died in U.S. General Hospital No. 4, January 1, 1865 of Pneumonia. Last paid to October 31, 1864, according to muster-out roll. 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 Jul 14, 1870

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

Prior to death, sick since: Dec 26, 1864

For Charles C. Poinitz, please see... Charles C. Pointz

Hudson Pointer

Alternate first name(s): Hansom; Hadson; Hanson

Alternate last name(s): Poynter

Physical Description:

Height: 5'7.25”

Age recorded at enlistment: 31 Estimated birth year: abt 1833

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: James Piper of Mason County

Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 20 Jan 1865

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: Jun 1, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

August 31, 1864 roll to November 1865 roll say “Absent sick since August 11, 1864” General Hospital Nashville, Tenn. Sickness. No discharge furnished. According to company rolls, soldier was never paid. [Company mustered out December 26, 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:

Decease (if known): [No discharge from the U.S. military found after hospital stay through November 1865]

Prior to death, sick since: Aug 11, 1864

William Pointer

Physical Description:

Height: 5'7”

Age recorded at enlistment: 39

Physical description: brown eyes, black hair; black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: farmer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 4th United States Colored Infantry Company: K

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: Recruit; Pvt

Military Service Notes:

“Assigned to company per standard order Regimental Headquarters Nov. 18, 1864.” Absent sick in hospital on January-May 1865 rolls. Died May 18, 1865 by reason of Rheum. Fever at General Hospital at Wilmington, N.C.

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known): May 18, 1865 Cause of death: Rheumatic Fever

Prior to death, sick since: Jan 1865

Charles C. Pointz

Alternate last name(s): Toritz; Poinitz

Physical Description:

Height: 5'3.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 25 Estimated birth year: 1839

Physical description: black eyes, black hair; colored complexion

Origins:

Born in: Maysville, Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: barber

Enlistment:

Regiment: 9th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Company: D

Where enlisted: Cincinnati, OH

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: 1st Ward Cincinnati, 1st District, Ohio

Date of enlistment: Sep 7, 1864 Enlisted for: 1 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain A. L. Jones

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

“Transferred to the 100 U.S.Colored Infantry in accordance with orders from the War Dept.” Dec 31, 1864 roll states: “Absent without leave from furlough since Dec. 16, 1864” “Reported for duty from furlough January 20, 1865.” Mar-Apr 1865 roll states: “on extra duty as teamster at Regimental Q M Dept.” May-June 1865 rolls states: “Absent in General Hospital Nashville, Tenn. Since June 9, 1865.” “Regiment was broken up and transferred to 2 U.S. [illegible] and 15, 8[illegible] and 100 U.S. C. Infantry August 11, 1865.”

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

For Charles Polin, please see... Charles Polline

James K. Polk

Physical Description:

Height: 5'5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 19

Physical description: brown eyes, brown hair; mulatto complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: farmer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 27th United States Colored Infantry Company: C

Where enlisted: Randall, OH

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Randall Township, Montgomery County, 3rd District, OH

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

Enlisted by: Jas. K. Warner

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

July-August 1864 absent on detached service at Brigade Headquarters per Standard Order number 26 dated Headquarters U.S.C.T. near Petersburg, Va. August 10, 1864. Same on Sept-Oct 1864 except S.O. 20 and no location. On Nov-Dec 1864 roll “absent on detached service in Quartermaster's Dept. per S.O. number 162 or 62 dated Headquarters 3 Div 9 [illegible] near Peebles House, Va. Nov. 22, 1864.” “On detached service as Provost Guard per Standard Order number 88 dated Headquarters 3 Brig 3 Div 10 A C August 3, 1865. On muster-out roll listed as “free”

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

Charles Polline

Alternate last name(s): Pollion, Polin, Pollins, Napoleon

Physical Description:

Height: 5'8.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 23 Estimated birth year: 1841

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: James Robinson of Marion County, MO

Enlistment:

Regiment: 18th United States Colored Infantry Company: C

Where enlisted: Mexico, Missouri

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Hannibal, Marion Co. 8th Cong. Dist, MO

Date of enlistment: Oct 2, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Lieutenant George I. Drew

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Nov. 24, 1864 “Absent sick in Hospital at Paducah, KY” “Died in Wilson Gen. Hospital, Nashville, Tenn., April 10, 1865 of Pneumonia.” “entitled to $300 bounty” a time of his death. Hospital notes after his death claim he resided in Huntsville, Ala. before enlistment [but they also give an incorrect age and place of birth.]

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Spouse: hospital notes say “Married”

Decease (if known): Apr 10, 1865 Cause of death: Pneumonia

Prior to death, sick since: Nov 24, 1864

For Charles Pollins, please see... Charles Polline

For Charles Pollion, please see... Charles Polline

Charles Powell

Physical Description:

Height: 5'4.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 19

Physical description: black eyes, black hair; dark complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: farmer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 31st United States Colored Infantry Company: H

Where enlisted: Warsaw, NY

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: 29th District, Wyoming County, NY

Date of enlistment: Jul 15, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain L.F. Bowen

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

“Detailed as Provost Guard per Standard Order No. 107 Headquarters 3 Brig. Sept 21. Returned to Duty Oct 10, 1865.” [This soldier's muster-out roll claims he owed $106.91 for his clothing (standard uniform) from the time of his enlistment, and was due $100 bounty.] Mustered out in Brownsville, TX “to remain in the state. Free.”

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

Isaac Powers

Physical Description:

Height: 5'1.75”

Age recorded at enlistment: 18 Estimated birth year: 1846

Physical description: black eyes, black hair; yellow complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: William Mitchell of Mays Lick, Mason County, KY applied for compensation in December of 1866. “The Boy Isaac Powers above named was born mine and raised and owned by me up to the time he enlisted in the United States service, and was reasonably worth at the time he Enlisted the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars to me as a Slave.” His claim was certified by Alex C. Shackleford and Samuel K. Sharpe, both of Mason Co., KY

Date enslaver was given a certificate for soldier’s enlistment, if any: 17 Aug 1865

Enlistment:

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

Where enlisted: Greenupsburg, KY

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

Date of enlistment: Oct 19, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Transferred from Company B of the 121st Regiment, U.S. Colored Infantry. Jan-Feb 1865 roll says “Absent. Sick in General Hospital Covington, Ky. since February 27.” Present on subsequent rolls. $100 bounty paid to him.

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

For Hudson, Hansom, Hadson or Hanson Poynter, please see... Hudson Pointer

For Silas, Sylas or Sylvas [M.] Preston, please see... Silas [M.] Marshall

Charles Price

Physical Description:

Height: 5'4.75”

Age recorded at enlistment: 29 Estimated birth year: abt 1835

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: Perrine Larew of Mason County [Probably William Perrine Larew. He went by Perrine Larew (according to an article in “The Daily Public Ledger” Newspaper, Maysville, KY. November 28, 1905, Page 2) ]

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

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: Jun 1, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

August 31, 1864 roll says “Absent sick” General Hosp. Nashville, Tenn. since June 1864. Sept.-Oct. No. 11 U.S.A. General Hospital Nashville, Tenn. roll says “Died September 16, 1864”. Final Statements give as cause of death: “Phthisis Pulmonalis,” and say that the soldier died “Leaving no effects but what were interred with him.” and “No effects except such as it was necessary to destroy to prevent contagion from Small Pox.” Number and locality of grave: Pest Hospital Cemetery. Conjugal condition: Single. Age of the deceased “28 years” Never paid.

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: Mother: Mother applied for pension Jan 31, 1891

Spouse: Widow applied for pension May 13, 1912

Decease (if known): Sep 16, 1864 Cause of death: Phthisis Pulmonalis; Small pox

Prior to death, sick since: June 1864

George D. Price

Physical Description:

Height: 5'6.75”

Age recorded at enlistment: 22 Estimated birth year: abt 1835

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: Austin White of Mason County

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

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: Jun 1, 1864 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: Captain Wm. C. Grier

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

August 31, 1864 roll says Died at General Hospital Nashville, Tenn. July 20, 1864 of Typhoid Fever. Never paid. [Final Statement not included in the scan of the file]

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:

Children: Minor applied for pension Jul 15, 1898

Decease (if known): Jul 20, 1864 Cause of death: typhoid fever

George Price

Physical Description:

Height: 5'4”

Age recorded at enlistment: 22

Physical description: hazel 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: [He is listed as “free” on rolls]

Enlistment:

Regiment: 73rd United States Colored Infantry Company: I

Where enlisted: New Orleans, Louisiana

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft:

Date of enlistment: 3 or 11 Sep 1862 Enlisted for: 3 year(s)

Enlisted by: H.S. Laintor [Lainton?] Lieutentant 12th C.[N.?]

Service:

Rank attained: Pvt

Military Service Notes:

Enlistment cover says “Hunter Guards” and gives residence as New Orleans and marital status as Single. Enlisted in the 1st Regiment Louisiana Infantry Native Guards, Free Colored. Enrolled September 3, 1862. Mustered in September 27, 1862. Rolls later list this as the 1st Reg't Inf., Corps d'Afrique and then as the 73rd USCI. May-June 1865 roll says “Back pay due from enlistment to February 28, 1863 $6.50 per month. From March 1, 1863 to April 30, 1864 $6.00 per month. From May 1, 1864 to June 30, 1864. $9.00 per month.” $100 bounty due to him at muster-out.

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:

Decease (if known):

John Price

Alternate first name(s): Jno. [Jonathan]

Alternate last name(s): Prier

Physical Description:

Height: 5'4.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 22 Estimated birth year: 1843

Physical description: black eyes, black hair; brown or black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: laborer

Enslaver, if known/ or whether a free man: [He is a free black man in Mason County]

Enlistment:

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

Where enlisted: Maysville, KY

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: Bracken Co. 6th Dist. KY [or Mason Co. 9th district, KY]

Date of enlistment: Feb 1, 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 1865 return says “On extra or daily duty as Company Cook.” [This soldier's muster-out roll claims he owed $32 for his clothing and was paid $100 bounty.]

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known):

For Nat Price, please see... Nat Price Calvert

For John or Jno.[Jonathan] Prier, please see... John Price

For James Proyer, please see... James Pryor

James Pryor

Alternate last name(s): Proyer; Boyer

Physical Description:

Height: 5'8.5”

Age recorded at enlistment: 21

Physical description: black complexion

Origins:

Born in: Mason County, KY

Nature of work done before enlistment: farmer

Enlistment:

Regiment: 4th United States Colored Infantry Company: D

Where enlisted: Hillsboro, OH

Congressional District or County where credited against the draft: 36th Subdistrict, Tate Township, Clermont County, 6th District, OH

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 at Military Post Hospital New Berne, N.C. July 23, 1865 of Typhoid fever. Buried “Same day”. Interment number: 24. “Number and locality of the grave: No. 16 Row 3 Col. Lot”. Unmarried. He had accrued $55.70 in clothing fees since enlistment.

Military Record Source(s):

Postwar Status, Family:

Decease (if known): Jul 23, 1865 Cause of death: typhoid fever

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

Sunday, September 6, 2015

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