51st Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Company G

Recruited in Centre County

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Name

Rank

Date of Muster into Service

Term/
Year

Remarks
Austin B. Snyder Captain October 17, 1861
3
Resigned February 12, 1862
William H. Blair Captain October 17, 1861
3
Promoted from 1st Lt. to Captain, February 12, 1862; to Colonel 179th Regiment P. V., December 19, 1862
Peter A. Gaulin Captain October 17, 1861
3
Promoted from 2d to 1st Lieutenant, February 12, 1862; to Captain, January 11, 1863; resigned March 16, 1864
John R. Gillilland Captain October 17, 1861
3
Promoted from Sergeant to 2d Lt., March 1, 1862; to 1st Lt., January 11, 1863; to Captain, June 5, 1864; mustered out, October 16, 1864; expiration of term
Thomas D. Reed Captain September 9, 1861
3
Promoted from 1st Sergeant Company E, to 1st Lt., November 23, 1864; to Captain, February 11, 1865; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865; Vet
Geo. B. Campbell 1st Lt. October 17, 1861
3
Promoted to 2d Lt., January 11, 1863; to 1st Lt., June 5, 1864; mustered out, October 16, 1864; expiration of term
John Gunsalles 1st Lt. October 17, 1861
3
Promoted from 1st Sergeant to 2d Lt., January 14, 1865; to 1st Lt., February 13, 1865; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865; Vet
Curtin B. Stoneroad 2d Lt. October 17, 1861
3
Promoted from Sergeant Major to 2d Lt., June 25, 1864 to Captain, October 20, 1864; not mustered; discharged December 31. 1864, for wounds received in action, August 19, 1864
George Decker 2d Lt. October 17, 1861
3
Promoted to 2d Lieutenant, February 13, 1865; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865; Vet
William Heichel 1st Sergeant October 17, 1861
3
Promoted from Sergeant to 1st Sergeant, February 13, 1865; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865; Vet
Edward Shannon Sergeant October 17, 1861
3
Mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865; Vet
George Dumont Sergeant October 17, 1861
3
Promoted from Corporal to Sergeant, February 13, 1865; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865; Vet
David Youts Sergeant October 17, 1861
3
Promoted from Corporal toSergeant, April 6, 1865; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865; Vet
D. C. Ammerman. Sergeant October 17, 1861
3
Promoted from Corporal to Sergeant, March 9, 1865; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865; Vet
Joseph A. Clark Sergeant October 17, 1861
3
Mustered out, October 16, 1864; expiration of term
Louis Cartuyvel Sergeant October 17, 1861
3
Promoted to Quarter Master Sergeant, March 9, 1865; Vet
Joseph J. Peter Sergeant October 17, 1861
3
Died at Bellefonte, Pa., April 5, 1865; Vet
Adam Grassmire Sergeant October 17, 1861
3
Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate; date unknown
Jos. Ammerman Corporal October 17, 1861
3
Mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865; Vet
John F. Bowes Corporal February 29, 1864
3
Mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Serdon Rolley Corporal February 28, 1864
3
Mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Richard Lewis Corporal February 2, 1864
3
Promoted to Corporal, January 13, 1865; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Martin Falstic Corporal February 22, 1864
3
Promoted to Corporal, February 13, 1865; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Jacob Casher Corporal October 17, 1861
3
Promoted to Corporal, March 8, 1865; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865; Vet
Charles Heichel Corporal February 29, 1864
3
Promoted to Corporal, April 6, 1865; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Robert Hinton Corporal October 17, 1861
3
Promoted to Corporal, March 9, 1865; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865; Vet
William Maurer Corporal October 17, 1861
3
Mustered out, October 16, 1864; expiration of term
John E. Wilt Corporal October 17, 1861
3
Killed at Wilderness, May 6, 1864; Vet
James Dowling Corporal October 17, 1861
3
Killed at Antietam, September 17, 1862
George Armstrong Corporal October 17, 1861
3
Discharged for wounds rec'd at Antietam, September 17, 1862
Hezekiah Dixson Corporal October 17, 1861
3
Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
James Holmes Corporal October 17, 1861
3
Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Seth Brewer Musician February 24, 1864
3
Mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
James Elder Musician October 17, 1861
3
Mustered out, October 16, 1864; expiration of term
Amerman, Thos. Private October 17, 1861
3
Mustered out, October 16, 1864; expiration of term
Arbuckle, Thomas Private October 28, 1861
3
Captured; died at Salisbury, N. C., January 1, 1865
Allen, William Private October 17, 1861
3
Deserted September 17, 1862
Ammerman, J. E. Private October 17, 1861
3
Died at Covington, Ky.; date unknown
Allard, John Private October 17, 1861
3
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps-date unknown
Bowes, Levi Private October 17, 1861
3
Mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865; Vet
Berall, Reuben Private December 16, 1864
3
Drafted; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865; Vet
Brady, John Private March 24, 1865
1
Substitute; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Buxton, Jarvis Private March 4, 1865
1
Substitute; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Beightol, Jacob S. Private October 17, 1861
3
Mustered out, October 16, 1864; expiration of term
Belcher, Henry Private September 24, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865
Bruce, James Private October 17, 1864
3
Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, November 28, 1864
Brown, Frederick Private September 24, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865
Bowes, John Private Bowes, John
1
Transferred to Company B, October 16, 1864
Buoy, William Private October 26, 1861
3
Died July 20, 1864; buried in National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
Bratton, Philip H. Private October 28, 1861
1
Transferred to Company K, October 16, 1864
Blyler, John Private February 26, 1864
3
Killed at Petersburg, Va., February 24, 1864
Beightol, James Private October 17, 1861
3
Died at Beaufort, South Carolina, June, 1863
Baird, Theophilus Private October 17, 1861
3
Discharged for wounds received at Camden, N. C.
Bowers, Rolland Private October 17, 1861
3
Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, September, 1862
Cavot, Lewis P. Private October 17, 1861
3
Absent, sick, at muster out,Veteran
Crossley, Wm. M. Private February 22, 1864
3
Absent, sick, at muster out
Cox, George Private October 17, 1861
3
Mustered out, October 16, 1864; expiration of term
Coommer, Israel H. Private September 27, 1864
3
Drafted; discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, February 3, 1865
Carson, Frederick Private September 27, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865
Confer, John Private September 27, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865
Clifton, Allen J. Private October 10, 1861
1
Transferred to Company B, November 16, 1864
Cramer, Henry Private October 10, 1861
3
Died in Centre county, Pa., March 16, 1864
Carey, John Private March 28, 1865
1
Substitute; deserted April 5, 1865
Capwell, John Private March 29, 1864
3
Deserted June 25, 1865
Callahan, Charles Private October 17, 1861
3
Transferred to 2d U. S. Cavalry,date unknown
Conway Cornelius Private October 17, 1861
3
Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Derry, William Private October 13, 1861
1
Substitute; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Dixon, John Private October 12, 1861
1
Drafted; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Davis, William Private April 1, 1865
3
Mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Derstine, John F. Private October 17, 1861
3
Mustered out, October 16, 1864; expiration of term
Diehl, John H. Private October 17, 1861
3
Transferred to Company B, November 16, 1864
Dutott, George Private October 17, 1861
3
Transferred to 45th Regiment P. V., date unknown
Duncan, Enos Private  
 
Transferred to Company B, October 16, 1864
Darran, Thomas Private March 24, 1865
1
Substitute; deserted June 28, 1865
Dore, Lewis Private March 24, 1865
1
Substitute; deserted July 10, 1865
Dillen, Miles Private October 17, 1861
3
Killed at Antietam, September 17, 1862
Deckman, Daniel Private October 17, 1861
3
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, date unknown
Downing, Edward Private October 17, 1861
3
Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Dolan, James Private October 17, 1861
3
Discharged for wounds received at Roanoke Island, February 8, 1862
Ells, Edward Private September 24, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865
Eckley, Nicholas Private September 27, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865
Emel, Henry Private February 8, 1864
3
Died at Annapolis, Md., April 24, 1864
Etters, Benjamin J. Private February 26, 1864
3
Died May 24, 1864; buried in National Cometery, Arlington, Va.
Fie, John Private February 29, 1864
3
Mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Frieze, Daniel Private October 17, 1861
3
Mustered out, October 16, 1864; expiration of term
Fetzer, Andrew Private September 27, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865
Farr, Edward Private September 23, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865
Force, David Private October 17, 1861
3
Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, 1862
Frazier, Archy Private October 17, 1861
3
Died at Beaufort, S. C., 1862
Fisher, John J. Private October 17, 1861
3
Transferred to 2d U. S. Cav., date unknown
Garis, Leonard Private March 20, 1865
1
Drafted; discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, July 20, 1865
Glosner, Henry Private September 27, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865
Gossner, J. W. Private October 17, 1861
3
Transferred to 45th Regiment P. V.-date unknown.
Giles, Larry Private  
 
Transferred to Company B, October 16, 1864
Gurman, James Private October 17, 1861
3
Drowned, 1862
Hollaback, Mord'ai. Private February 23, 1864
3
Mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Hess, Andrew Private October 8, 1864
1
Substitute; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Hohn, Ferdinand Private February 2, 1865
1
Substitute; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Henderson, John Private March 23, 1865
1
Substitute; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Heagey, Charles Private .January 5, 1865
1
Transferred from 200th Regiment P. V., June 2, 1865; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Hess, William Private April 12, 1865
1
Mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Hall, James Private March 10, 1864
3
Discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865
Hounell, Henry Private September 22, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, November 2, 1864
Hollabaugh. R. C. Private October 17, 1861
3
Discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865; Vet
Hollabaugh, John Private September 27, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, November 28, 1864
Huey, James Private September 28, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged by General Order, June, 1 1865
Harrison, Samuel Private September 24, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865
Heinel, John Private October 17, 1861
3
Discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865; Vet
Halstead, J. A. Private September 18, 1862
3
Drafted; deserted; returned; prisoner from May 21, 1864, to April 21, 1865; mustered out, May 11, 1865; expiration of term
Henning, Michael Private October 17, 1861
3
Transferred to 45th Regiment P. V., date unknown
Harrington, Wm. Private  
 
Transferred to Company B, October 16, 1864
Held, Emil Private March 29, 1864
3
Killed at Cold Harbor, June 3, 1864
Hall, William P. Private October 17, 1861
3
Died at Annapolis, Md., 1862
Hall, Andrew Private October 17, 1861
3
Transferred from Veteran Reserve Corps; mustered out, expiration of term
Heichel, Houston Private October 17, 1861
3
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, date unknown
Hoovan, John H. Private October 17, 1861
3
Deserted, 1863
Irwin, Thomas Private October 17, 1861
3
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, date unknown
Jauss, Conrad Private February 4, 1865
1
Substitute; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Jossett, Germain H. Private February 20, 1864
3
Mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Johnson, George Private November 6, 1863
3
Mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Jones, Henry D. Private March 25, 1865
1
Substitute; ustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Johnston, Barnhart Private October 17, 1861
3
Discharged; date unknown
King, Abraham B. Private March 29, 1864
3
Mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
King, James K. Private March 29, 1864
3
Mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Kase, Caleb Private February 22, 1864
3
Absent, sick, at muster out
Kepler, William Private September 22, 1864
1
Drafted; absent, sick, at muster out
Kengle, William Private March 24, 1865
1
Substitute; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Kershner, Wm. B. Private March 24, 1865
1
Substitute; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Katon, James F. Private October 17, 1861
3
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, date unknown
Katon, Wesley Private October 17, 1861
3
Died September 23, 1862; buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, D. C.
Kearnes, John Private October 17, 1861
3
Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Kearnes, Martin Private October 17, 1861
3
Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Killinger, Samuel Private October 17, 1861
3
Transferred to 2d U. S. Cavalry, date unknown
Larah, George Private February 22, 1864
3
Mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Leiby, Jacob Private March 24, 1865
1
Substitute; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Leferer, Sanders Private October 1, 1864
1
Substitute; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Lucas, James G. Private September 27, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865
Lucas, George B. Private September 28, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged by special order, January 16, 1865
Lottig, Aaron Private October 16, 1861
3
Transferred to Company B, October 16, 1864
Loeb, Marx A. Private October 16, 1861
3
Mustered out; expiration of term
Lucas, Jesse G. Private October 16, 1861
3
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps,date unknown
Meisse, George Private October 17 1861
3
Mustered out, October 16, 1864; expiration of term
Moser, Thomas Private October 17 1861
3
Transferred to Company K, November 16, 1864
Mills, David Private October 22 1861
3
Transferred to 45th Regiment P. V., date unknown
Montgomery, Rob't. Private  
 
Transferred to Company B, October 16, 1864
Moore, Samuel Private October 17 1861
3
Killed at Spottsylvania C. H., May 12, 1864; Vet
Murphy, Daniel Private March 25, 1865
1
Substitute; deserted April 5, 1865
M'Cafferty, Thos. Private October 17 1861
3
Mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865; Vet
Moore, William Private October 17 1861
3
Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Morrison, Calvin L. Private October 17 1861
3
Died at Covington, Ky., date unknown
Miller, John Private October 17 1861
3
Discharged, date unknown, of wounds received at Bull Run
Mackey, William Private October 17 1861
3
Died; date unknown
M'Cafferty, Thos. Private October 17 1861
3
Mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865; Vet
M'Mahon, Michael Private January 18, 1864
3
Drafted; discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, July 11, 1865
M'Monegal, John Private September 27, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865
M'Ilarney, Bartty Private October 17, 1861
3
Killed at Petersburg, Va., June 17, 1864; Vet
Noll, John S. Private September 27, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865
O'Neil, Henry Private March 25, 1865
1
Substitute; deserted April 5, 1865
Parson, George Private October 14, 1864
1
Substitute; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Pierce, Henry G. Private April 1, 1865
1
Mustered out with Company, July 27. 1865.
Powers, Patrick Private October 16, 1861
3
Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, Apr. 24, 1864; Vet
Price, Phineas Private September 24, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865
Pletcher, Henry Private September 28, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865
Pennel, George Private September 28, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865
Parson, Simon Private September 27, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865
Poorman, Wilson Private September 27, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865
Poorman, James Private September 27, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865
Peters, Samuel Private October 14, 1865
1
Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865
Poff, Henry. Private October 10, 1861
3
Transferred to Company B, October 16, 1864
Prescott, Charles Private October 17, 1861
3
Died June 4, 1864, of wounds received at Cold Harbor, June 1, 1864
Powers, James Private October 17, 1861
3
Discharged for wounds received at Camden, N. C., April 19, 1862
Robinson, John J. Private January 3, 1865
1
Drafted; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1866
Rolley, August Private October 17, 1861
3
Captured; died at Andersonville, Georgia, May 29, 1864; grave, 1,454
Rodgers, George Private October 17, 1861
3
Mustered out, October 16, 1864; expiration of term
Reese, Levi Private September 27, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865
Rolley, Nicholas Private October 17, 1861
3
Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, June 6, 1865; Vet
Ricker, Charles Private October 10, 1861
3
Transferred to Company B, November 16, 1864
Richards, Philip Private November 1, 1861
3
Transferred to Company K, March 24, 1864
Rodgers, Henry Private March 24, 1865
1
Substitute; deserted July 6, 1865
Rapp, Jacob Private October 17, 1861
3
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, date unknown
Recides, William Private October 17, 1861
3
Discharged for wounds received Fredericksburg, December 13, 1862
Roan, Henry A. Private October 17, 1861
3
Died at Covington, Kentucky, 1863
Showers, Henry D. Private October 5, 1864
1
Substitute; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Smith, Amos Private October 14, 1864
1
Substitute; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Savage, Frank Private February 3, 1865
1
Mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Slack, Henry M. Private February 3, 1865
1
Absent, sick, at muster out
Smith, George Private October 3, 1864
3
Substitute; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Slattery, James Private March 23, 1865
1
Substitute; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Shoppell, Edward Private March 24, 1865
1
Substitute; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Shannon, Julius 0. Private September 22, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865
Shrezer, Emanuel Private September 27, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865
Sprole, Hezekiah Private September 27, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865
Smith, William A. Private March 26, 1862
3
Transferred to Company B, March 24, 1864
Slater, Thomas Private March 26, 1862
3
Transferred to Company B, November 26, 1864
Stidinger, Sam'l G. Private November 1, 1861
3
Transferred to Company K, November 26, 1864
Shires, Michael Private October 17, 1861
3
Transferred to 45thRegiment P.V., date unknown
Sheets, Daniel Private October 17, 1861
3
Died August 1, 1864, of wounds received at Petersburg, Va.; buried in National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
Sheets, Christian Private October 17, 1861
3
Killed at Weldon railroad, August 19, 1864
Showers, Daniel Private October 17, 1861
3
Transferred to 2d U. S. Cavalry, date unknown
Simon, Christian Private October 17, 1861
3
Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Search, William Private October 17, 1861
3
Transferred to 2d U. S. Cavalry, date unknown
Scott, James A. Private October 17, 1861
3
Transferred to 2d U. S. Cavalry, date unknown
Tyson, James Private September 27, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865
Thomas, George Private September 24, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged by Special Order, January 27, 1865
Thompson, Henry Private October 16, 1861
3
Transferred to Company B, October 16, 1864
Troy, Jeremiah Private September 3, 1863
3
Died August 1, 1864, of wounds received at Petersburg, Va., buried in 9th A. C. Cemetery, Meade Station, Va.
Troy, John Private February 23, 1864
3
Died at Harrisburg, Pa., March 24, 1864
Thatcher, Aaron Private October 17, 1861
3
Killed at Wilderness, May 6, 1864
Taylor, Jos. B. Private September 27, 1864
1
Drafted; died December 10, 1864; buried in National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
Troy, Samuel Private October 17, 1861
3
Died; date unknown
Wellar, Daniel Private February 27, 1864
3
Mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Wertz, George Private February 15, 1864
3
Mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865; Vet
Williams, James Private October 4, 1864
3
Substitute; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865
Walters, John Private March 24, 1865
1
Substitute; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865; Vet
Wolf, John Private March 24, 1865
1
Substitute; mustered out with Company, July 27, 1865; Vet
Wertz, John Private September 27, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865t
Womer, Daniel Private September 27, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865
Watson, David Private September 27, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865
Wilson, William Private October 17, 1861
3
Mustered out, October 16, 1864; expiration of term
Watson, William Private October 17, 1861
3
Discharged by special orde4, date unknown
Woodring, Hiram Private October 10, 1861
3
Transferred to Company B, date unknown
Walker, John Private September 27, 1864
1
Drafted; drow'd in Chesapeake Bay, April 25, 1865
Watts, Joseph Private April 1, 1865
1
Deserted June 13, 1865
Whipple, Newton Private  
 
Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Wenrick, William Private  
 
Killed at Antietam, September 17, 1862
Wylands, Lewis A. Private  
 
Died; date unknown
Wiggins, Wallis Private  
 
Killed at Antietam, September 17, 1862
Watson, Jackson Private  
 
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, date unknown
Yeager, Peter S. Private September 27, 1864
1
Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 1, 1865
Young, William Private October 17, 1861
1
Discharged for wounds received at Antietam, September 17, 1862; re-enlisted November 16, 1863; killed at Petersburg, June 18, 1864

Source:  Bates, Samuel P. History of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-65, Harrisburg, 1868-1871.

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