Pennsylvanians Who Served in the Oregon Volunteers Infantry and Cavalry, Civil War Period

Pennsylvanians Who Served in the Oregon Volunteers Infantry and Cavalry, Civil War Period In 1961, the Genealogical Forum of Portland, Oregon, Inc., published Soldiers Who Served in the Oregon Volunteers, Civil War Period, Infantry and Cavalry, compiled by Mrs. M. A. Pekar and Miss Edna Mingus for Chemeketa Chapter, Daughters of The American Revolution. The title page states that these soldiers "enlisted for the Civil War, but were used to police Indian Tribes in Oregon, Washington and Idaho." The 76 pages of the volume list some 1800 men, with details of their service. For most soldiers, the only information provided is rank as private, dates of service and identification of company. In a few cases, additional information is provided— place of enlistment, promotion, desertion, state or country of origin, occupation and age. No officers are listed. From this latter group, only about 15% of the total, are abstracted the data about Pennsylvanians. No responsibility can be taken for the accuracy of these details, and persons desiring further information should write to the State Adjutant General, State Office Building, Salem OR 97310. Copies of the book may be obtained from the Genealogical Forum of Portland, Oregon, Inc., Room 812, Neighbors of Woodcraft Building, 1410 S. W. Morrison, Portland, OR 97205, for $1.00. There are doubtless many more Pennsylvanians listed, though not so identified, in the book. Name Company Rank and Service Anderson, Rob't Pvt. 29 Nov 61 Appt. Cpl. 1 Jun 62 Disc. 29 Nov 64 Enl. Portland, Or. Age 35 Occup. Farmer C, 1st Cav Ashley, Atkinson Pvt. 6 Jan 65 to 6 Jan 66 Enl. Jacirsonville, Or. Occup. Stonemason C, 1st Cav Age 38 Bartell, John Pvt. 8 Jan 62 Cpl. .2 Aug 62 Disc. 14 Mar 65 Enl. Kerbyville, Or. Age 28 Occup. Miner F, 1st Can Beebe, Jas. T. Pvt. 16 Dec. 63 Enl. Ft. Danes, Or. Age 30 Occup. Cooper D, 1st Can 146 Pennsylvanians Serving in Oregon Volunteers 147 Brown, Edward G. Pvt. 27 Dec 62 Appt. Sgt. 12 Feb 63 Enl. Oregon City, Or. Age 35 Died of consumption 25 Sep 63, Ft. Boise E, 1st Cav Brown, Francis M. Pvt. 16 Dec 61 to 16 Dec 64 Enl. Jacksonville, Or. Occup. Miner D, 1st Cav Age 29 Brown, John Pvt. 30 Nov 61 Appt. Q.M. Sgt. 19 Dec 61 Transferred to R.Q.M.S. 18 Jul 62 Enl. Jacksonville, Or. Occup. Miner Age 29 D, 1st Cav Cooper, Jas. Pvt. 12 Dec 61 to 12 Dec 64 Enl. Jacksonville, Or. Occup. Miner D, 1st Cav Age 23 Crammer, J. M. Pvt. 13 Jan 62 Appt. Sgt. 1 Jan 63 Enl. Canyonville, Or. Deserted 17 Aug 63 Occup. Miner Age 34 C, 1st Cav Donley, Edward Pvt. 6 Mar 62 Deserted 2 Apr 62 Enl. Portland, Or. Occup. Carpenter C, 1st Cav Age 26 Frank, Adam Pvt. 11 Mar 65 to 11 Mar 66 Enl. DaIles, Or. Occup. Clerk B, 1st Cav Gates, Peter P. Pvt. 16 Jan 62 to 20 Jan 65 Enl. Oregon City, Or. Occup. Farmer E, 1st Cav Geisey, Rudolph Pvt. 26 Nov 61 Appt. Cpl. 3 Jul 62 Disc. 4 Tan 63 Enl. Dalles, Or. Occup. Soldier E, 1st Cav 'lards, Jas. Pvt. 6 Mar 62 to 6 Mar 65 Enl. Oakland, Or. Occup. Butcher Age 19 Pvt. 19 Dec 61 to 19 Dec 64 Enl. Jacksonville, Or. Occup. Fanner Age 47 Hunser, Henry C, 1st Cav D, 1st Cav Kline, Chas. Pvt. 15 Dec 61 Deserted 16 May 62 Eel. Walla Walla, Wash. Territory Age 34 Occup. Seaman E, 1st Cav Lavery, Rob't. A. Pvt. 7 Jan 62 to 27 Jan 65 Enl. Oregon City, Or. Occup. Farmer E, 1st Cav Age 45 148 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Lovejoy, Lewis W. Pvt. 13 Jan 62 Deserted 26 Aug 62 Enl. Oregon City, Or. Occup. Silversmith E, 1st Cav Age 22 Matthias, John Pvt. 4 Dec 61 to 28 Feb 64 Enl. DaIles, Or. Re-enlisted and died 23 Mar 64 Occup. Soldier E, 1st Cav Age 43 Messenger, C. M. Pvt. 2 Feb 62 to 1 Mar 65 Enl. Kerbyville, Or. Occup. Wagonmaker Age 28 F, lit Car Moreton, E. S. Pvt. 30 Mar 62 Surrendered as deserter Enl. Oakland, Or. Age 30 Nappy, Adrian Pvt. 6 Dec 61 Appt. Cpl. 19 Dec 61 13, 1st Cav Disc. 1 Feb 64 Enl. Jacksonville, Or. Occup. Miner Age 26 Robert, John F. Pvt. 26 Nov 61 Appt. 1st Sgt. 26 Dec 61 Deserted 26 Mar 62 Enl. Dalles. Or. Occup. Soldier Age 27 E, 1St Cav Rockville, Rob't. Pvt. 3 Feb 62 to 3 Feb 65 Enl. Salem, Or. Occup. Farmer B, 1st Cav Age 20 Pvt. 16 Dec 61 to 16 Dec 64 Enl. Jacksonville, Or. Occup. Farmer Age 26 Tompkins, Wm. A. Pvt. 6 Jan 62 to 31 Aug 65 Enl. Kerbyville, Or. Occup. Druggist Age 26 Stevens, David 13 Tyler, Alvin W. Vought, Lem. S. Yeats, Thos. C, 1st Cav D, let Car F, 1st Car 13, 1st Cav Pvt. 2 Mar 62 to 1 Mar 65 Enl. Camp Baker Occup. Miner Age 29 Pet. 6 Dec 61 to 6 Dec 64 Enl. Jacksonville, Or. Occup. Miner Age 32 Pet. 11 Dec 61 Deserted 6 Jan 61 Enl. Jacksonville, Or. Occup. Miner Age 41 D, 1st Cav D, 1st Cav