61st Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers

Company E

Name

Rank

Date of Muster
Into Service

Remarks

Alexander Hay Captain August 1, 1861 Resigned May 20, 1862
Wm. H. Crawford Captain August 1, 1861 Promoted from 1st Lt. to Captain, May 21, 1862; resigned December 18, 1862
Wm. J. Glenn Captain August 1, 1861 Promoted to 2d Lt., May 21, 1862; to Captain, March 1, 1863; wounded at Charlestown, Va., August 21, 1864; mustered out, September 7, 1864, expiration of term
Chas. H. Clausen Captain August 21, 1861 Promoted from 1st Lt. Company A, to Captain, October 1, 1864; discharged February 10, 1865, for wounds received in action
And. J. Bingham Captain August 1, 1861 Promoted from 1st Sergeant to 1st Lt., February 8, 1865; to Captain, February 27, 1865; absent, sick, at muster out; Vet
Henry M'Laughlin 1st Lt. August 1, 1861 Promoted to 2d Lt., September 7, 1861; to 1st Lt., May 21, 1862; dismissed December 22, 1863
William ME. RA.ri. A 22, 1864; to 1st Lt.,April 2, 1865; absent at muster out
Samuel Means 1st Lt. August 1, 1861 Promoted to 1st Lt., March 1, 1863; mustered out, September 7, 1864, expiration of term
John Barretts. B. 1st Lt. September 4, 1861 Transferred from Company G; killed at Cedar Creek, Va., October 19, 1864
William M. Price 1st Lt. August 1, 1861 Promoted to 2d Lieut., December 22, 1864; to 1st l Lt., February 27, 1865; wounded April 2, 1865; absent at muster out Vet
Woolman G. Miller 2d Lt. August 1, 1861 Promoted to 1st Lt. and Adjutant, September 7, 1861
George F. Harper 2d Lt. August 1, 1861 Promoted from 1st Sergeant to 2d Lt., March 1, 1863; died May 18, 1863, of wounds received in action
Bergoan M'Dowell 2d Lt. August 1, 1861 Promoted from 1st Sergeant to 2d Lt., September 12, 1863; mustered out, September 7, 1864, expiration of term
Charles H. Bewley 2d Lt. September 4, 1861 Promoted from 1st Sergeant to 2d Lt., October 10, 1864; to Captain, Company G, December 18, 1864; Vet
John M'Vay 2d Lt. August 1, 1861 Promoted from Sergeant, Company G; to 2d Lt., March 1, 1865; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Fred'k Masonhimer 1st Sergeant August 1, 1861 Promoted to 1st Sergeant, February 1, 1864; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
James J. Earle 1st Sergeant August 1, 1861 Mustered out, September 7, 1864, expiration of term
Charles W. Leslie 1st Sergeant August 1, 1861 Died November 24, 1861
Peter A. Grush Sergeant February 1, 1864 Promoted to Sergeant, December 22,. 1864; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Abednego Davis Sergeant March 22, 1864 Promoted to Sergeant, March 15, 1865; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
John Berk Sergeant February 7, 1864 Mustered out with Company. June28, 1865; Vet
Myers Updegraff Sergeant August 1, 1861 Mustered out, September 7, 1864, expiration of term
Joseph Myers Sergeant August 1, 1861 Mustered out, September 7, 1864, expiration of term
Alb't G. C. Calhoun Sergeant August 1, 1861 Promoted to Sergeant Major, January 8, 1865; Vet
James O. Little Sergeant August 1, 1861 Killed at Fisher's Hill, Va., September 21, 1864Vet
Peter D. Hipsley Sergeant August 1, 1861 Killed at Cedar Creek, Va., October 19, 1864; Vet
Thomas J. Moore Sergeant August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
WilliamH.Rogers Sergeant August 1, 1861 Promoted to Quarter Master Sergeant, December 8, 1861
John Davis Sergeant August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
George C. Saul Sergeant August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
William P. Riley Sergeant August 1, 1864 Not on muster-out roll
John Blake Corporal September 4, 1861 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Andrew G. Evans Corporal September 4, 1861 Promoted to Corporal, September 4, 1864; absent, sick, at muster out; Vet
Gustavus F. Bowers Corporal July 9, 1863 Drafted; promoted to Corporal, April 8, 1865; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Charles B. Barrett Corporal May 9, 1864 Promoted to Corporal, September 4, 1864; discharged by General Order, May 26, 1865
John Lighthill Corporal March 9, 1864 Promoted to Corporal, December 22, 1864; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Sam'l. G. Merriman d Corporal August 1, 1861 Promoted to Corporal, February 8, 1865; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Samuel Melvin Corporal August 1, 1861 Promoted to Corporal, March 15, 1865; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Amsy Painter Corporal July 16, 1863 Drafted; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
John Orr Corporal August 1, 1861 Prisoner from May 6, to December 7, 1864; mustered out, December 11, 1864, expiration of term
William Wilson Corporal August 1, 1861 Absent, wounded, at expiration of term
Henry Fenrake Corporal August 1, 1861 Absent, wounded, at expiration of term
William Russell Corporal August 3, 1863 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Jacob Fogle Corporal August 1, 1861 Mustered out, September 7, 1864, expiration of term
John Woods Corporal August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Geo. H. Shanafelt Corporal August 1, 1861 Promoted to Corporal, March 1, 1862; to 1st Sergeant; to 2d Lt., Company A, April 4, 1865; Vet
John Fairbanks Corporal August 1, 1861 Promoted to Corporal, January 1, 1862; not on muster-out roll
Geo. W. M'Dowell Corporal August 1, 1861 Promoted to Corporal, March 1, 1862; not on muster-out roll
John Robinson Corporal August 1, 1861 Promoted to Corporal, February 1, 1862; not on muster-out roll
Henry Buchanan Musician January 23, 1864 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Alonzo N. Billings Musician August 1, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, January 17, 1862; re-enlisted January 28, 1864; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
F. B. M'Namara Musician August 1, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, February 3, 1862
David Fitzgerald Musician August 1, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, January 17, 1862
Agy, William Private August 1, 1861 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Anstis, Edmund Private   Not on miuster-out roll
Anderson, Richards Private   Not on muster-out roll
Alexander,Edward Private September 9, 1864 Discharged by General Order, June 25, 1865
Burns, Francis Private October 28, 1864 Drafted; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Boyd, James Private July 14, 1863 Drafted; wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 1864; absent at muster out
Bunsher, Frank Private August 18, 1863 Drafted; wounded August 21, 1864; discharged by General Order, May 21, 1865
Berre, Michael Private December 21, 1863 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Brooks, George Private July 29, 1863 Drafted; absent, sick, at muster out
Berger, George Private September 4, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, March 27, 1862; re-enlisted February 1, 1864; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Barnett, Robert Private September 4, 1861 Deserted; returned; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Burrows, George Private September 4, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Best, Thomas Private September 4, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Bowen, Weston Private September 4, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Christ, Michael Private July 16, 1863 Drafted; discharged June 13, 1865
Connelly, Gottfried Private July 9, 1863 Drafted; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Colters, Theo. H. Private July 21, 1863 Drafted; wounded at Spottsylvania Court House, May 10, 1864; discharged July 15, 1865
Crush, Adam Private December 21, 1863 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Campbell, John Private August 1, 1861 Mustered out, September 7, 1864, expiration of term
Coleman, Samuel J. Private September 26, 1864 Drafted; discharged by General Order June 23, 1865
Cole, David Private July 16, 1863 Drafted; deserted July 25, 1865
Champion, John L. Private August 1, 1861 Deserted May 16, 1864; Vet
Chantler, William Private August 1, 1861 Died September 18, 1862; buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, D. C.
Cassiday, George Private August 1, 1861 Transferred to Company D, date unknown
Cordell, John B. Private August 1, 1861 Transferred to Company D, date unknown
Clark, James Private August 1, 1861 Died May 10, 1862; buried in Cypress Hill Cemetry, Long Island
Conolin, John Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Crainor, Lewis Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Charles, Thomas Private August 1, 1861 Transferred to Company D, date unknown; Vet
Donohue, Hugh Private August 1, 1861 Mustered out with Company, June 29, 1865; Vet
Davidson, William Private August 1, 1861 Absent, wounded, at expiration of term
Duff, George Private August 12, 1864 Discharged by General Order, June 25, 1865
Dowden, John Private August 1, 1861 Transferred to Company D, date unknown
Drapier, Thomas Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Davidson, Daniel Private August 1, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, January 17, 1862
Dougherty, John Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Dunlap, Archibald Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Eckenroad, Frank. Private July 11, 1863 Drafted; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Eckenroad, Wm. Private July 11, 1863 Drafted; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Eaton, Joseph Private July 14, 1863 Drafted; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Edmonson, Owen Private August 1, 1861 Mustered out, September 7, 1864, expiration of term
Evans, Jeremiah Private August 1, 1861 Mustered out, September 7, 1864, expiration of term
Eichberg, Henry Private August 19, 1864 Discharged by General Order, June 20, 1865
Eckenroad, James Private July 11, 1863 Drafted; discharged by sentence of General Court Martial, date unknown
Eckey, Robert Private October 31, 1861 Mustered out, October 31, 1864, expiration of term
Fox, Henry Private March 9, 1864 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Fielding, Amos Private August 1, 1861 Absent, without leave, at muster out; Vet
Franklin, Benj. Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Fields, Watson Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Fields, Enoch Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Fell, George W. Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Gould, Charles M. Private August 1, 1861 Absent, wounded, at muster out
Good, William Private August 1, 1861 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, date unknown
Gibbs, Charles W. Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Gallagher, John Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster out roll
Grimes, Wm. L. Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Henderson, Jos. B. Private January 19, 1864 Capt'd at Wilderness, May6, 1864; absent at muster out
Hendricks, Matth's Private February 7, 1864 Absent, on furlough, at muster out
Huston, John Private January 28, 1864 Discharged by General Order, July 17, 1865
Harris, Robert Private August 1, 1861 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Hunter, David G. Private August 1, 1861 Absent, without leave, at expiration of term
Hulmus, George Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Heffner, Michael Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Holmes, James R. Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Hamilton, Wm. Private August, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Hanlon, Daniel Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Hall, John Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Hillman, Joseph Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Isett, Thompson B. Private August 1, 1861 Mustered out, September 7, 1864, expiration of term
Johnson, John Private October 25, 1864 Drafted; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Kessly, Adam Private August 1, 1861 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Kidders, Orville Private   Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Keller, Simon Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Kirkland, Andrew Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Kinney, James Private August 1, 61 Died October 25, 1862; buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, D. C.
Kump, John Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Kinney, Perry Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Lafferty, James Private December 21, 1863 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Lawson, Archibald Private December 21, 1863 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Latham, Edward Private August 29, 1864 Absent, without leave, at muster out
Levi, Henry Private August 29, 1864 Absent, without leave, at muster out
Law, Robert Private August 1, 1861 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, date unknown
Lighthill, J. K. P. Private August 1, 1861 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Lewis, George W. Private September 4, 1861 Mustered out, October 31, 1864, expiration of term
Leesh, John Private January 15, 1864 Desertod Mav 16, 1864
Lefever, Charles Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Lambaugh, James Private August 1, 1861 Transferred to Company D, date unknown
Marks, Aaron Private July 14,1863 Drafted; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Merrimnan, Thomas Private August 1, 1861 Mustered out with Company, June 2, 1865; Vet
Merriman. William Private August 1, 1861 Absent, sick, at muster out; Vet
Mathews, Joseph Private July 14, 1863 Drafted; mustered out with Company, June 28. 1865
Miller, Charles F. Private January 1, 1864 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Metzgar, Joseph Private August 1, 1861 Mustered out, September 7, 1864, expiration of term
Morrow, John Private August 1, 1861 Absent, wounded, at expiration of term
Miller, James Private September 15, 1862 Discharged by General Order, June 20, 1865
Mushett. Robert Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Marshall, Robert Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Morrison, Thomas Private August 1, 1861 Transferredto Company D, date unknown; Vet
M'Elroy, William Private July 14, 1863 Drafted; absent, without leave, at muster out
M'Carty, Thomas Private February 7, 1864 Absent, sick, at muster out
M'Mannus, Francis Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
M'Collum, William Private August 1, 1861 Discharged 1862, for wds. rec. at Fair Oaks, Va.
M'Carron, Hugh Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Newman, George Private January 29, 1864 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Niellis, Robert Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Nolder, James Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Nolder, Samuel Private August 1, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, March 24, 1862
O'Hanlon, Daniel Private August 1, 1861 Absent, wounded, at expiration of term
O'Donnell. James Private August 1, 1861 Died at Richmond, Va., date unknown
O'Brien, Thomas Private August 1, 1861 Transferred to Company D, date unknown; Vet
Parton. George Private December 21, 1864 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Parker, Harrison Private July 16, 1863 Drafted; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Pile, Emanuel Private September 26, 1864 Drafted; discharged by General Order June 20, 1865
Powers, David H. Private December 21, 1863 Deserted May 16, 1864; Vet
Peach, William Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll; Vet
Roseberg, Peter B. Private December 21, 1863 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Roberts, Jacob Private July 14, 1863 Drafted; absent, sick, at muster out
Robinson, John T. Private December 21, 1863 Captured May 14, 1864; absent at muster out; Vet
Roberts, Robert Private December 21, 1863 Captured May 14, 1864; absent at muster out; Vet
Rinehart, George Private August 12, 1863 Drafted; discharged by General Order June 20, 1865
Ross, William Private February 8, 1864 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Ross, James A. Private March 15, 1864 Discharged by General Order, May 13, 1865
Rhodes, Charles H. Private August 1, 1861 Transferred to Company C, January 28, 1862
Scott, James B. Private February 8, 1864 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Schnider, John W. Private December, 21, 1863 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Snyder, Charles W. Private January 28, 1864 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Spoonhow, James Private July 14, 1863 Drafted; absent, without leave, at muster out
Stevens, Benjamin Private July 17, 1863 Drafted; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Stoughton, Silas Private July 14, 1863 Drafted; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Smith, Gottlieb Private July 29, 1863 Drafted; absent, without leave, at muster out
Shide, Peter Private July 15, 1863 Drafted; absent, without leave, at muster out
Shrepp, Henry Private July 22, 1863 Drafted; discharged by General Order June 15, 1865
Strohm, William Private January 19, 1864 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865. From Steven Strohm: Wounded in right shoulder blade, May 10 or 12, 1864 (probably at Spottsylvania), and taken to Fredericksburgh Field Hospital; transferred to Emory General Hospital, Washington, DC; returned to duty on January 25th, 1865. His name also appears on the Hospital Muster Roll of the Satterlee U.S.A. General Hospital at West Philadelphia, Pa.
Solar, Jacob Private January 5, 1864 Captured May 15, 1864; absent at muster out
Spear, John S. Private February 8, 1864 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Swain, Morris S. Private October 28, 1864 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Spielman, George Private August 17, 1864 Discharged by General Order, June 20, 1865
Storms, Michael Private August 28, 1862 Discharged by General Order, June 20, 1865
Smith, Samuel S. Private July 14, 1863 Drafted; discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Stohl, Charles Private December 21, 1863 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Steward, Daniel Private August 19, 1863 Wounded in action; transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, date unknown
Seller, Augustus R. Private September 4, 1861 Promoted to 2d Lt., Company F, January 8, 1865; Vet
Schonberger, C. Private July 19, 1863 Died at Philadelphia, date unknown
Stewart, James S. Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Stewart, Samuel Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Sample, Woodman Private August 1, 1861 Transferred to Company A, date unknown; Vet
Sample, John S. Private August 1, 1861 Noton muster-out roll
Shan, Lebias A. Private August 1, 1861 Died February 14, 1862
Stiteler, Samuel E. Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Sissler, William Private August 1, 1864 Died at Philadelphia, Pa., August 17, 1862
Taylor, John S. Private July 14, 1863 Drafted; wounded at Wilderness, May 5, 1864; discharged, September 4, 1865
Thoburn, James Private August 1, 1861 Mustered out, September 7, 1864, expiration of term
Thorpe, Levi Private August 1, 1861 Captured May 6, 1864; died at Andersonville, Ga., August 31, 1864; grave, 7,409
Tate, Robert Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Thompson, Rob't M. Private August 1, 1861 Transferred to Company D, date unknown; Vet
Thompson, Rob't Y. Private August 1, 1861 Transferred to Company D, date unknown; Vet
Thorton, Robert Private August 1, 1861 Died December 17, 1861
Thomas, Ira Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Tintsman, Samuel Private August 1, 1861 Transferred to Company D, date unknown; Vet
Wadsworth, S. J. Private July 14, 1863 Drafted; wounded July 18, 1864; absent at imustered out
Wallace, John Private December 21, 1863 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Woods. James J. Private February 1, 1864 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Walters, Charles Private November 14, 1864 Mustered out with Company. June 28, 1865
Walters, John Private July 16, 1863 Drafted; discharged by General Order September 25, 1865
Worthington, Wm. Private August 1, 1861 Mustered out September 7, 1864, expiration of term
Wallace, Lewis P. Private August 16, 1863 Drafted; discharged by General Order June 5, 1865
Whalley, Thomas Private December 21, 1863 Deserted August 3, 1864; Vet
Wolf, John Private August 1, 1861 Died July 1, 1862; buried in Cypress Hill Cem., L. I.
Wilson, John Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Wild, Balthaser Private August 17, 1864 Discharged by General Order, June 20, 1865
Young, Jonathan Private December 21, 1863 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Yates, Thomas Private August 1, 1861 Not on muster-out roll

Source:  Bates, Samuel P. History of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-1865, Harrisburg, 1868-1871.

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