Roster of the U.S.S. Southfield
Sunk April 19, 1864 at Plymouth, NC by the C.S.S. Ram Albemarle
Naval Historical Center website for the Southfield
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Sailor information is listed by Name- Rank - Race (If other than White) - Service History
ALBION or ALBERN, John - 3d Class Boy - Black.
ALLEN, John J., Jr. - Acting Master's Mate. Born about 1843 in Warren, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, son of John J. & Mary T. Allen. Appointed Acting Master's Mate 18 May 1863. Assigned to the Southfield in 1864. On 10 April 64 he wrote a letter to Gideon Welles requesting a copy of his appointment to Acting Master's Mate that he lost "at the time of the disaster of the United States Steamer Sumter." Lost all of his personal belongings when the Southfield sank. Tendered his resignation 23 April 64 to Gideon Welles but received no confirmation from Gideon Welles. Assigned to the Tacony. Received the copy of his appointment on 5 May 64. Left the Tacomy at New Bern, NC on 15 July on sick leave and arrived at Warren, RI on 21 July, sick with chills & fever. Resigned 22 Aug 64.
ANDERSON, Charles - Seaman - Captured at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 22, 2nd Mess) Died 7 Sept 1864 from Diarrhea in the stockade at Andersonville, GA. Grave 8071. Headstone. Also borne as Charles ANDREWS.
ANDREWS, Andrew C. O. - Enlisted 25 May 61 at New York. First served on the Roanoke. Discharged 5 Nov 62.
ARCHIBALD, Lewis - 1st Class Boy - Black. Enlisted 1 April 64. Rescued after the Southfield sank. Onboard the Miami 23 April 64. Also served on the Commodore Hull. Also listed as Louis ARCHABEL.
ARMSTRONG, Isaac - Enlisted 5 Oct 61 at New York. First served on the Brazileira. Discharged 17 Sept 63.
BARNES, Michael - 1st Class Boy. Black. Contraband. Born about 1843 in Bertie Co., NC. Enlisted 27 May 63 at Plymouth, NC; a 20 year old Farmer. Mustered 30 June 63. Served on the Southfield until it was sunk by the Albemarle. Served on the Whitehead until discharged 13 June 65.
BARTOW, Daniel - Ordinary Seaman - Black - Missing after Battle of Plymouth, NC.
BEARD, George - Captured at Plymouth, NC. Paroled 8 Oct 1864 at Richmond, VA. Delivered to Cox's Landing 16 Oct 1864.
BEHM, Charles F. W. - Acting Volunteer Lieutenant. Born 14 July 1813 in Germany. Married to Esther M. Hancock in Philadelphia, PA. Resident of NY. Appointed 26 Aug 61 to the command of the U.S.S Cornubia. Transferred to the Southfield. Died 16 August 1882 in Staten Island, NY. Buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA. Photo & Headstone
BIGELOW, William J. - Quarter Gunner. Born about 1834 in Chelsea, MA. Enlisted 4 June 61 at New York, NY, a 26 year old Moulder. Captured at Plymouth, NC. Died 17 March 1865 at Annapolis, MD from "Rebel ill treatment". Buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Yonkers, NY. Headstone. Sister Margaret McCafferty.
BLACKNEY, Francis - Landsman. Enlisted 22 Nov 62 at Baltimore, MD. Service at Hampton Roads, VA. Missing after Battle of Plymouth, NC.
BLANEY, William - Landsman - Born about 1840 at Sag Harbor, NY. Enlisted 8 June 61 at New York, NY. First served on the Roanoke. Killed or captured 19 April 64 during the sinking of the Southfield.
BOCQUET, Lucien - Cook - Born about 1829 in France. Enlisted 14 Oct 61 at New York, NY. Served on the Whitehall & Southfield. Missing after Battle of Plymouth, NC. Also listed as killed.
BONNER, Lewis - 1st Class Boy / Powder Monkey. Applied 6 Aug 1884 for an Invalid pension.
BOSTER, Dick - Coal Heaver & 1st Class Boy - Black - Born about 1837 in NC. 5'10" Enlisted 27 May 62 at Plymouth, NC, a 25 year old Farmer. First served on the Miami. Transferred 1 Oct 63 to the Southfield. Rescued after the Southfield sank. Onboard the Miami 23 April 64. Transferred to the Miami.
BRADLEY, Hugh - Enlisted 20 Sept 62. Discharged 16 Sept 63.
BRADLEY, John - Landsman. Born about 1837 in Baltimore, MD. Enlisted 1852 and served for 4 years on the Macedonian. Discharged 14 Aug 1856. Enlisted next 19 May 57 at Baltimore, MD for 3 years. Enlisted again 29 July 62 at Baltimore, MD. Captured 19 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 40, 2nd Mess) Died 5 July 1864 of Acute Diarrhea in the stockade at Andersonville, GA. Grave 2919. Headstone
BROWN, George W. - Paymaster's Clerk. Captured 19 April 64 at Plymouth, NC after the sinking of the Southfield. Exchanged 18 Oct 1864 at Aiken's Landing, VA.
BROWN, James - Ordinary Seaman. Born about 1827 at New Haven, CT. Served in the Navy for 10 years prior to his enlistment 3 Feb 62 at New York. Served on the R. B. Forbes then the Commodore Perry March 63. Transferred to the Southfield. Rescued after the Southfield sank. Onboard the Miami 23 April 64. Assigned 27 May 64 to the Miami. Assigned next to the Navy Yard, Washington. Deserted 25 Oct 65.
BROWN, Robert - Ordinary Seaman - Absent on detached service during Battle of Plymouth, NC.
BROWN, Sharper "Sharp" - Coal Heaver - Black - Contraband. Born about 1829 in "Norton" [Northampton?] Co., NC. “Cohabitated” in 1856 with Esther in Washington Co., NC. Enlisted 27 May 1862 at Plymouth, NC for 3 years, a 32 year old 5'7" Farmer. Escaped capture and rescued 23 April 64 by the Miami. Also served on the Commodore Barney. Discharged 65. Lived as a Farmer in Lees Mills, Washington Co., NC after the war. Died about 1890. Widow Easter applied 1 Aug 1890 for a Widow's Pension.
CALLAHAN, John - Seaman - Missing after Battle of Plymouth, NC.
CAMPBELL, Carter W. - 1st Class Boy - Black - Born in Charles City, VA. Enlisted 17 June 62 at Norfolk, VA; a 21 year old 5'4" Farmhand. Mustered 1 July 62. Received a bullet wound to the left leg as the Southfield sank on 19 April 64. He escaped through the marsh or in a small boat and was picked up by the Ceres. Treated in the hospital at New Bern, NC. Served on the Ceres until 28 June 65. Discharged 17 July 65 from the Constellation at Roanoke Island, NC. Married 27 Dec 1869 to Henrietta Bowie in Washington, DC. Died 2 May 1895 at the Freedmen's Hospital, Washington, DC. Buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Section 27. Grave 1009. Headstone
CAMPBELL, Walter - Landsman - Born about 1838 in Providence, RI. Enlisted 4 June 61 at New York, NY, a 23 year old Machinist. First served on the Roanoke. Missing 19 April 64 after the Southfield sank.
CANNON, James - Ordinary Seaman. Born about 1840 in NY. Enlisted 14 June 61 at New York. Rescued after the Southfield sank. Onboard the Miami 23 April 64. Transferred 28 May 64 to the Hetzel. Also served on the Sassacus & Brandywine. Discharged 30 June 64.
CARNEY, James - Enlisted 15 June 61 at New York. Also served on the Roanoke.
CLARK, Ben - 1st Class Boy - Black - Born in Halifax, NC. Enlisted 27 May 63 at Plymouth, NC, a 27 year old Farmer. Mustered 30 June 63. Also served on the Commodore Barney. Discharged 27 May 65.
COLLINS, Thomas - Ordinary Seaman - Born about 1840 in Brooklyn, NY. Enlisted 13 June 61 at New York, a 21 year old Plumber. Captured 19 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 22, 2nd Mess) Admitted 19 August 1864 to the prison hospital and died the same day of Dysentery. Grave 6201. Headstone
CONANT, Calvin L. - Pay Steward - Born About 1840 in Richland, Oswego Co., NY, the son of Isaac & Abigail Contant. Enlisted from Richland, Oswego Co., NY. Enlisted 8 June 61 as a Landsman at New York. Captured 19 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 10, 2nd Mess) Died 18 June 1864 of Chronic Diarrhea in the stockade at Andersonville, GA. Grave 2149. Listed as G. S. Conant.
CRADLE, William Robert - 3d Class Boy - Black - Born June 1850 in Hyde Co., NC. Enlisted 12 Dec 63 at Washington, NC, a 14 year old Farmer. First served on the Louisiana until 15 Jan 64 when he was transferred to the Southfield . Thrown into the water during the sinking of the Southfield and rescued by the boat's crew and taken to the Miami. Transferred briefly in May 65 to the Constellation before being transferred to the Monticello. Discharged 19 July 65 as 1st Class Boy. Appears to have worked as a Porter in NY in the 1870's before showing up in 1890 as a Janitor in Newport, RI. Filed 8 March 1900 for a pension. Married about 1894 to Susan E. Married again to Annie Elizabeth. Died 4 Aug 1932 in Newport, RI. Buried in Island Cemetery.
CRAIG, Robert - Carpenter's Mate. Rescued after the Southfield sank. Onboard the Miami 23 April 64.
DAW, Edward - Landsman. Born about 1840 in Brooklyn, NY. Enlisted 5 June 61 at New York. POW after the Battle of Plymouth, NC. Escaped. Discharged 30 June 65.
DEAN, George Albert - Assistant Engineer. Born 27 Jan 1841 in Frederick Co., MD, son of William & Catherine Dean. Enlisted as an Apprentice Machinist from Frederick, MD. Rated Acting Assistant Engineer 6 Jan 64. Captured 19 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 18 Oct 64 at Aiken's Landing, VA. Resigned 29 March 65. Married to Emma, dau. of Captain William A. Gorton. Superintendent of the Merchants & Miners' Transportation Co., Baltimore, MD. After retiring he moved back to Frederick where he served as a member of the Board of County Commissioners. Also served as a director in the Frederickstown Savings Institution. Emma died 7 July 1901 in Baltimore, MD. In 1905 at age 60, he married his second cousin, age 25, Miss Alice Reynolds Dean, dau. of John Albert Dean. Died 11 Sept 1922 and buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, MD. Headstone.
DEMOTT, Daniel - Landsman - Born 1841 in Illinois. Enlisted 3 Nov 62 at Baltimore, MD. Assigned 7 April 65 to the Commodore McDonough. Discharged 28 Aug 65.
DUGAN, James - Landsman. Born about 1840 in Bangor, ME. Enlisted 6 June 61 at New York. Captured at the Battle of Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 22, 2nd Mess) Possibly exchanged from Andersonville 5 April 65. Also listed as an escaped prisoner. Discharged 30 June 65.
EASON, Albert - 1st Class Boy & Powder Boy - Black - Born about 1848 in Gates Co., NC. Enlisted 19 Dec 63 as 3rd Class Boy under the alias Elbert Eastman at Roanoke Island, NC, a 14 year old Farmer & Laborer. Assigned to the Commodore Hull and then assigned 6 Feb 64 to the Southfield. During the Battle of Plymouth he wounded his eyes when the powder flashed on gun No. 1 on the port side of the bow of the Southfield. Escaped capture and picked up 23 April 64 by the Miami. Taken to Roanoke Island and then taken to New Bern aboard the Undine and admitted to the hospital in New Bern, NC. Discharged 1 May 65 at New Bern. Also used the name Albert Wilson. Lived in Oriental, Pamlico Co., NC. Died 15 Nov 1922 of Apoplexy at James City, Craven Co., NC. Buried in Meadows / Brownsville Cemetery. Widow Siddie applied 12 April 1923 for a pension.
EDWARDS, T. D. - Assistant Engineer. Ship unconfirmed. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Richland County Jail, Columbia, SC among others.
ELLINGSWORTH, William H. - Ordinary Seaman. Born 1842 in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of William & Eliza Ellingsworth. Enlisted 12 Nov 62 at Baltimore, MD, a 21 year old Sail Maker living at 218 Lombard St. 5'1" Captured 19 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA. Exchanged 27 Sept 64 at Atlanta, GA. Paroled 8 Oct 1864 at Richmond, VA. Delivered 16 Oct 1864 to Cox's Landing on the James River, VA. Also served on the Alleghany. Applied 26 March 1891 for an Invalid Pension.
ELLIS, George - Ordinary Seaman. Born about 1841 in England. Enlisted 5 June 61 at New York, a 20 year old Carpenter. Transferred 2 May 64 to the Whitehead. Transferred to the Sassacus. Discharged 30 June 64.
FARR, Benjamin F. - Captured at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 6, 2nd Mess) Admitted 6 Aug 64 to the prison hospital with Dysentery. Returned to the stockade. Paroled 8 Oct 1864 at Richmond, VA. Delivered 16 Oct 1864 to Cox's Landing. Possibly from Hulton, Allegheny Co., PA.
FARRAND, James B. - Acting 2nd Assistant Engineer. Enlisted 6 July 1862 from MI. Appointed 12 Nov 62 as Acting 2nd Assistant Engineer. On board the Southfield when it was sunk by the ram Albemarle. As the Southfield sank on 19 April 64, he escaped in a small boat and was picked up by the Ceres. Served later on the Union Ironclad Manhattan. Appointed 26 May 65 to Acting 1st Assistant Engineer. Honorably discharged 7 Oct 1868. Living in Port Huron, Saint Clair Co., MI in 1890.
FLETCHER, Frederick - 3d Class Boy - Black - Born in Perquimans Co., NC. Enlisted 12 Dec 63 at Roanoke Island, NC, a 14 year old 5 foot tall Farmer. Assigned 31 March 64 to the Southfield. Missing after Battle of Plymouth, NC.
FLINN, Thomas - 1st Class Fireman. Rescued after the Southfield sank. Onboard the Miami 23 April 64.
FOLEY, Daniel - 2nd Class Fireman - Captured at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 22, 2nd Mess) Died 12 August 1864 of Chronic Diarrhea in the stockade at Andersonville, GA. Grave 5419. Headstone
FOREMAN, John - Ordinary Seaman. Enlisted 30 Jan 64 at New Bern, NC. Assigned 29 Feb 64 to the Southfield. Rescued after the Southfield sank. Onboard the Miami 23 April 64. Transferred 27 May 64 to the Miami.
FRENCH, Charles A. - Acting Volunteer Lieutenant. Born about 1822 in Maine. Rated Acting Master 13 Aug 61. Promoted to Acting Volunteer Lieutenant with a mark of appreciation of gallantry 18 Dec 62. Assigned 27 Nov 63 to the Southfield. In command of the Southfield when she was sunk by the Albemarle. In command of the U.S.S. Miami on 5 May 64 during the Battle of Albemarle Sound against the Albemarle. Acting Volunteer Lieutenant-Commander on 30 May 65. Honorably discharged on 21 Oct 65. Lived in San Francisco, CA.
FRICK, Charles - 2nd Class Fireman. Rescued after the Southfield sank. Onboard the Whitehead 23 April 64.
GARRETT, Prince Albert - 2nd Class Boy - Escaped slave. Born March 1846, son of Thompson Garrett. Owned by James Johnson. Enrolled in early 1864 at Norfolk, VA. Sent to the navy yard at Portsmouth, VA. Transferred on the Louisiana to the Miami. Also served on the Commodore Hull at Washington, NC until being transferred to the Southfield. Broke his arm during the Battle of Plymouth and was put in a house at Plymouth and eventually was captured. He states, "they took me to Hamilton and then we started for Castle Thunder about 20 of us of the prisoners got away at Tarboro, N.C." From there he went to New Bern, NC. Also used the name Prince Johnson. Married 30 March 1896 to widow Annie F. Died 18 May 1919 at James City, Craven Co., NC. Buried in Meadows / Brownsville Cemetery. Widow Annie Johnson applied 13 June 1919 for a pension.
GASKILL, William - 1st Class Boy. Former Slave. Born 1848 in Beaufort Co., NC, son of William Keys. Owned by Richard Gaskill. Enlisted 14 Dec 63 at Washington, NC, a 15 year old Farmer. Assigned to the Valley City, Commodore Hull for a few days & then the Southfield. Rescued after the Southfield sank. Onboard the Miami 23 April 64. Transferred 18 May 64 to the Commodore Barney and went to the Norfolk Navy Yard. Discharged 31 July 65. Lived at 70 Pine St., Norfolk, VA.
GIBBINS, John - Enlisted 15 June 61 at Buffalo, NY. Discharged 19 June 62.
GILMORE, Joseph E. - Ordinary Seaman - Born 1839 in Belfast, Waldo Co., ME the son of David & Eliza Gilmore. Enlisted 11 July 62 at Baltimore, MD, a 24 year old Mariner & Cook. Served on the Underwriter before being transferred to the Southfield. Rescued after the Southfield sank. Onboard the Miami 23 April 64. Transferred to the Miami. Discharged 21 May 65.
GOFF, William F. - Acting 2nd Assistant Engineer. Born in and a resident of Massachusetts. Rated Acting Second Assistant Engineer on 24 Feb 63. Assigned to the North Atlantic Squadron in 1864. Captured 19 April 64 at Plymouth, NC after the sinking of the Southfield. Exchanged 18 Oct 1864 at Aikens Landing, VA. Resigned 21 March 65.
GORDON, Lewis - Ordinary Seaman. Mulatto. Born about 1826 in Detroit, Michigan. Enlisted 12 July 62 as a Landsman at Baltimore, MD, a 36 year old 6'1" Carpenter. Assigned 31 March 63 to the Underwriter. Transferred to the Southfield. Transferred 2 May 64 to the J. N. Seymour. Transferred to the Commodore Barney. Discharged 3 June 65.
GRAHAM, Albert -
GRAY, Henry (alias) - 1st Class Boy & Ordinary Seaman - Black - Contraband. Henry Walker was born 21 April 1837 in Washington Co., NC, son of Jerry & Harriet (Harris) Walker. Enlisted 27 May 63 at Plymouth, NC as Henry Gray; a 27 year old Farmer born in Martin Co., NC. Escaped and rescued after the Southfield sank. Also assigned to the Seymour, Anemone & Commodore Barney. Listed on the 1890 Census, Plymouth, NC as serving May 1863 - May 1865. Married 9 March 1866 to Harriet Ausbon in Washington Co., NC. Died 8 June 1917 of Dysentery at Plymouth, NC. Buried 10 June 1917 near Plymouth.
GREEN, Horatio M. - Landsman. Enrolled 11 April 63 at Boston, MA. Assigned 15 April 63 to NY and then 6 May 63 to the Southfield. Rescued after the Southfield sank. Onboard the Miami 23 April 64. Also served on the Hunchback, Sassacus and Brandywine. Discharged 30 June 64.
GREEN, Nathaniel C. - Landsman - Born about 1841. Enlisted 9 April 63 at Boston, MA. First served on the Ohio and then the Southfield. Captured 19 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 22, 2nd Mess) Died 3 August 1864 of Scorbutus in the stockade at Andersonville, GA. Grave 4605. Marked as J. Green. Headstone
GREGG, Robert - Seaman.
GROGAN, John R. - 2nd Class Fireman.
GULLING, James. - Enlisted 25 Oct 62 at New York. Discharged 23 Oct 63.
HARRELL, George E. - Landsman - Born in Bertie Co., PA. Enlisted 13 June 62 at Plymouth, NC at age 18. Served on the Hunchback until transferred to the Southfield. During the engagement with the Albemarle on 19 April 64 he was wounded by gunshot. Transferred to the hospital. Also listed as HARROLL.
HARRIS, Samuel - Landsman - Black - Born in Prince George Co., VA. Enlisted 4 June 62 in VA; a 25 year old Farmhand. Rescued after the Southfield sank. Onboard the Miami 23 April 64. Transferred to the Miami. Discharged 21 May 65.
HEILD, Robert H. - Ordinary Seaman. Rescued after the Southfield sank. Onboard the Miami 23 April 64.
HENDRICKS, George - Seaman. Enlisted 23 Nov 61 at New Bedford. First served on the Delaware and Hunchback. As the Southfield sank on 19 April 64, he escaped in a small boat and was picked up by the Ceres. Assigned 27 May 64 to the Ceres. Also listed as HENDRIC.
HERRSCHAFT, Joseph F. - Landsman. Born about 1840 in New York. Enlisted 20 June 61 at New York, a 21 year old Roper Maker. Missing after Battle of Plymouth, NC. Discharged 23 March 65. Also listed as James.
HEWITTS, Isaac - Enlisted 10 Aug 61 at Buffalo, NY. Also served on the Washington and Roanoke. Discharged 5 Aug 62.
HILL, Robert - 2nd Class Boy - Black. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Enlisted 1 Feb 63 at Plymouth, NC; a 19 year old Slave. Served on the Commodore Perry until transferred to the Southfield. As the Southfield sank on 19 April 64, he escaped in a small boat and was picked up by the Ceres. Deserted 1 July 1864.
HOSTELL?, William - Escaped and rescued after the Southfield sank.
HUNTER, John - Ordinary Seaman - Born about 1834 in England. Enlisted 8 April 62 at Boston, MA. Served on the Susquehanna & Brandywine prior to the Southfield. Captured 19 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 40, 2nd Mess) Admitted 26 May 64 to the prison hospital with Pneumonia. Died 30 May 1864 of Anasarca in the hospital at Andersonville, GA. Grave 1469. Headstone
HYMAN, Benjamin - Enlisted 63 under the alias of Benjamin Danniel. First served for 6 months on the gunboat Seymore and then on the Southfield. Struck in the back of the head by a shell fragment during the Battle of Plymouth. Treated onboard the ship by surgeon. Discharged 65. Reenlisted 25 Jan 65 as Private, Co. F, 37th USCT. Mustered out 11 Feb 67. Worked as a Blacksmith in Tarboro after the war. Filed 2 Dec 1889 for a pension.
JACKSON, Charles - 1st Class Boy - Black. Born at Newburgh, Orange Co., NY. Enlisted 27 May 63 at Plymouth, NC; a 21 year old Hostler. Assigned 1 July 63 to the Southfield. Later served on the John L. Lockwood. Discharged 14 June 65.
JACKSON, W. C. - Surgeon's Steward.
JACOB, Alfred - Surgeon's Steward. Born about 1834 at Hammonton, NJ. Enlisted 17 Oct 61 at New York, a 27 year old Apothecary. Served on the Braziliera prior to the Southfield.
JACOBSON, Solomon - Enlisted 25 Oct 62 at New York. Also served on the Brandywine. Discharged 25 Oct 63.
JOHNSON, Samuel - 1st Class Boy - Black - Born in Perquimans Co., NC. Enlisted 14 Feb 62 at Roanoke Island, NC; a 22 year old Slave. First served onboard the Hunchback before being transferred 1 Oct 63 to the Southfield. Transferred to the Miami after the Southfield sank.
JOHNSON, William - Seaman. Enlisted 8 June 61 at New York. First served on the Roanoke. Captured at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 22, 2nd Mess) Admitted 28 Aug to the prison hospital and died 29 Sept 1864 of Scorbutus. Another prisoner may have taken his name as he is also listed as being paroled 8 Oct 1864 at Richmond, VA. Delivered 16 Oct 1864 to Cox's Landing.
JONES, Charles - Officer's Steward - Black - Born in Surry Co., VA. Enlisted 7 June 62 in VA; a 30 year old Farmhand. Escaped and rescued after the Southfield sank. Transferred to the Miami. Discharged 22 May 65.
JONES, Henry - Enlisted 5 Oct 61 at New York. Also served on the Braziliera. Discharged 11 Jan 63 from the hospital, Norfolk, VA.
JONES, John - Enlisted 12 Oct 61 at New York. Also served on the Braziliera.
JONES, Peter - 1st Class Boy - Black - Missing after Battle of Plymouth, NC.
KELLEY, Thomas - Coal Heaver - Black - Born in Bertie Co., NC. Enlisted 27 May 63 at Plymouth, NC; a 21 year old Servant. Served on the Southfield until it was sunk. Transferred to the Commodore Barney. Discharged Jan 65.
KIMBALL, Solon W. - Landsman. Enlisted 1 July 63 and assigned to the Commodore Perry before being assigned to the Southfield. Rescued after the Southfield sank. Onboard the Miami 23 April 64. Assigned 28 May 64 to the Hetzel.
LATHAM, Lewis - 3d Class Boy - Black - Born in Pitt Co., NC. Enlisted 11 Dec 63 at Washington, NC; a 15 year old Farmer. Rescued after the Southfield sank. Onboard the Miami 23 April 64. Also served on the Louisiana, Commodore Hull and Commodore Barney. Lived in Washington, NC.
LEE, Samuel - Landsman - Mulatto. Born about 1843 in Elmira, NY, son of Joshua & Nancy Lee. Enlisted 27 May 63 at Plymouth, NC; a 22 year old Boatman. Assigned 1 July 63 to the Southfield. Missing after Battle of Plymouth, NC. Appears to be discharged 29 June 64 from the John L. Lockwood.
LEWIS, Alexander "Alex" - Coal Heaver & Fireman. Black. Born in Prince George Co., VA. Enlisted 2 July 62 in VA, a 35 year old Farmhand. Escaped and rescued after the Southfield sank. Transferred to the Miami.
LODY, John - Seaman - Captured at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 22, 2nd Mess) Died 31 August 1864 in the stockade at Andersonville, GA. Grave 7375.
LOWE, Henry Martin - Paymaster's Clerk. Born 9 Sept 1840 in Rockport, Essex Co., MA, son of Henry T. & Rachel (Pool) Lowe. His father was a Lighthouse Keeper in Rockport. Graduated 1859 from Phillips Academy, Rockport. Married 21 April 1860 to Louisa F., dau. of William & Mary Blatchford at Newburyport, MA. Enlisted 4 Feb 1862, a Clerk from Rockport. First served on the Penobscot. Discharged 31 March 64. After the war he worked as a Fisherman in Rockport. Died 23 July 1907 of Apoplexy in Rockport. Buried in Union Cemetery.
LUMOTT, Michael - 2nd Class Fireman. Rescued after the Southfield sank. Onboard the Miami 23 April 64.
LYNCH, Thomas - Cook. Born about 1839 at New York. Enlisted 5 June 61 as a Landsman at New York. Rescued after the Southfield sank. Onboard the Miami 23 April 64. Transferred 19 May 64 to the Commodore Barney. Transferred to the Brandywine. Discharged 5 July 64.
MATHEWS, William C. - Boatswain's Mate. Born about 1833 at Portland, CT. Enlisted 10 June 61 at New York. Captured at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 22, 2nd Mess) Died 25 August 1864 in the stockade at Andersonville, GA. Grave 6825.
McDONALD, James - Seaman & Quarter Master. Rescued after the Southfield sank. Onboard the Miami 23 April 64.
McGRA, R. - Landsman. As the Southfield sank on 19 April 64, he escaped in a small boat and was picked up by the Ceres.
McGRAW, Patrick J. - Landsman. Born about 1840 at Brooklyn, NY. Enlisted 3 Nov 62 at Baltimore, MD. Transferred 27 May 64 to the Ceres. Transferred 20 May 65 to the Malvern. Discharged 24 Oct 65.
McGREEN, Peter - Quarter Master. Rescued after the Southfield sank. Onboard the Miami 23 April 64.
McHONEY, Daniel - Landsman - Captured at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 22, 2nd Mess) Died 29 July 1864 at Andersonville, GA. Grave 4208. Also listed as McHENRY & MALONEY.
McKENNEY, Robert - Seaman. Captured at the Battle of Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 22, 2nd Mess) Admitted 13 July 64 to the prison hospital with Anasarca and returned to the stockade. Admitted 29 August 64 to the hospital with Acute Diarrhea and returned to the stockade 28 August 64. No further info. Possibly McKEENEY or McKENNA.
McLAUGHLIN, Brian - 1st Class Fireman - Enlisted 28 Feb 62. First served on the Brandywine. Captured at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 22, 2nd Mess) Died 26 August 1864 of Scorbutus in the stockade at Andersonville, GA. Grave 6917.
McLAUGHLIN, Eugene - 1st Class Fireman - Captured 19 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 22, 2nd Mess) Admitted 3 Aug 64 to the prison hospital with Diarrhea. Died 5 Aug 1864 of Dysentery at Andersonville, GA. Grave 4800. Headstone
MERRILL, Charles H. - Landsman. Enlisted 19 April 62 at Boston, MA. Served on the Susquehanna & Brandywine prior to the Southfield. Rescued after the Southfield sank. Onboard the Whitehead 23 April 64. Transferred 27 May 64 to the Whitehead. Discharged 27 May 64.
MULHERN, John D. - Ordinary Seaman. Born about 1839 at Jamaica Plain, MA. Enlisted 28 Aug 61 at New Bedford, MA, a 22 year old Shoemaker. Served on the Brandywine before the Southfield. Captured 19 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 7, 3rd Mess) Admitted 5 Aug to the prison hospital and died 13 Aug 1864 of Pneumonia at Andersonville, GA. Grave 5485. Headstone marked as J. MULDOON. Also listed as Mulheavie & Meldon.
MURPHY, James - Seaman & captain of the forecastle. Born about 1839 in Ireland. Enlisted 20 May 61 at New York. Served on the Brandywine & Commodore Perry prior to the Southfield. Rescued after the Southfield sank. Onboard the Whitehead 23 April 64. Transferred 27 May 64 to the Whitehead then Sassacus and possibly the Brandywine. Discharged 30 June 64.
NELSON, Alexander - Gunner's Mate. Born about 1838 in Norway. Enlisted 21 May 61 at New York. Captured at the Battle of Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 40, 2nd Mess) Admitted 28 June 64 to the prison hospital with Chronic Diarrhea. Died 7 July 1864 in the hospital at Andersonville, GA. No grave information.
NEWMAN, William B. - Acting Master. Born in New York. Appointed to the Navy from the state of New York. Rated Master's Mate on October 12, 1861. Acting Master on February 3, 1862. Assigned to the USS Southfield in 1864. Captured 19 April 1864 at Plymouth, NC after the sinking of the Southfield. Reportedly fired the last shot at the Albemarle before the Southfield sank. Taken to Andersonville with the other prisoners, but due to being an officer, he was transferred to Camp Oglethorp, Macon, GA. He would eventually be transferred to Libby Prison, Richmond, VA. Exchanged 18 Oct 1864 at Aikens Landing, VA. Promoted to Ensign on March 12, 1868. Master on December 18, 1868. Lieutenant on March 21, 1870. Lieutenant-Commander on June 2, 1882. Commander on July 1, 1892. On the Retired List on November 9, 1896. Assigned to the USS Wachusett on the European Station in 1867, was "On return to the United States" in 1874, and was the Captain of the USS Ossipee on the Asiatic Station in 1885. Retired as a Captain in 1906. Further info from Bill Krause
NORCOM, James "Jim" - Landsman - Black - Contraband. Born in Plymouth, NC. Enlisted 25 May 63 at Plymouth, NC, a 19 year old Farmhand. Assigned 1 July 63 to the Southfield. Also served on the Commodore Barney.
NORCOM, Willis - 1st Class Boy - Black - Born in Plymouth, NC. Enlisted 25 May 63 at Plymouth, NC, a 23 year old Farmhand. Missing after Battle of Plymouth, NC.
NURPHLEE, Phillip - 2nd Class Boy - Absent on detached service during Battle of Plymouth, NC.
O'HERN, John - Landsman - Enlisted 19 April 62 at Boston, MA. Served on the Susquehanna & Brandywine prior to the Southfield. Missing after Battle of Plymouth, NC. Also borne as O'HEARN.
PALMER, Joseph - Seaman - Born about 1825 in Italy. Enlisted 18 May 61 at New York. Assigned to the Santee. Sick in the hospital at Portsmouth, VA, before being assigned March 63 to the Commodore Perry. Assigned next to the Southfield. Missing after Battle of Plymouth, NC. Discharged 20 Feb 65.
PARSONS, William T. - 2nd Class Boy - Born 20 Jan 1849 at Hampton, VA, son of Johnson & Abbie Parsons. Mustered 16 Oct 63. Missing after Battle of Plymouth, NC. Also served on the Black Hawk, Powhatan, Vermont & Nyack. Discharged 22 April 65. Married second 27 Oct 1890 to Emily M. Morton in VA. Applied 28 March 1897 for an Invalid Pension. Worked as a Ship Carpenter at the League Island Navy Yard. Married third 16 Aug 1905 to Alice V. Becket at Delaware City. Died 15 August 1923 of Paralysis Agitans at Philadelphia, PA. Buried in Fernwood Cemetery, Delaware Co., PA.
PEACOCK, John R. - Acting Ensign. Born 1827 in Maryland. Enlisted 22 Aug 1862 in Co. I, 6th MD Infantry. Mustered in as a Sgt. Transferred on March 3 (or 6), 1863 to the USS Southfield. Rescued 23 April 64 by the Miami. Assigned to the Miami. His appointment as Acting Ensign was revoked on August 21, 1866. Died 26 July 1890 in Baltimore, MD. Buried in Section R, Grave 317, Loudon Park National Cemetery.
PERRY, Caleb H. - Landsman. Born about 1841 at Sandwich, MA. Enlisted 1 Nov 62 at Baltimore, MD, a 21 year old Mariner. Rescued after the Southfield sank. Onboard the Miami 23 April 64. Transferred 27 May 64 to the Miami. Transferred 20 May 65 to the Malvern. Discharged 24 Oct 65.
PIERCE, Charles - Landsman.
POOL, Addison Howe - Paymaster. Born 26 June 1831 in MA, son of Abraham Howe & Rachel (Tarr) Pool. Married to Matilda A. White. Former Register of Deeds, Hancock Co., Maine. Appointed 17 Dec 61 as Acting Assistant Paymaster. First assigned to the gunboat Penobscot. Appointment revoked 8 Jan 62 due to illness. Reinstated 27 Jan 62. Assigned 24 June 1863 to the Southfield as Paymaster. Discharged 1 May 65. Died 16 June 1868. Buried in Beech Grove Cemetery, Rockport, MA. Headstone.
POYSHER, John C. - Coxwain - Born 1839 in Hackettstown, Warren Co., NJ, son of Jonah & Miriam Poysher. Enlisted 20 May 61 at New York, NY, a Clerk from Newark, NJ. Admitted 2 -21 Sept 62 at the Naval Hospital, Norfolk, VA for Debility. Missing after Battle of Plymouth, NC. Mother Miriam applied 1869 for a pension.
PRATT, George W. - Acting Master's Mate - Born about 1826 in England and was a resident of New York when he enlisted in 1861. Rated Acting Master's Mate on 22 Oct 62. Assigned to the USS Southfield in 1864. Captured 19 Apr 64 at Plymouth, NC after the sinking of the Southfield. Exchanged 18 Oct 1864 at Aikens Landing, VA. Assigned to the receiving ship USS Vermont at New York in 1867. Mustered out on May 1, 1869. Living in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY in 1890.
PRATT, William F. - Acting Master. As the Southfield sank on 19 April 64, he escaped in a small boat and was picked up by the Ceres. Onboard the Miami 23 April 64.
PURSELL, Peter H. - Acting Assistant Surgeon - Born 17 July 1838 in NJ. Married 14 May 1862 to Ellen Waters in Ewing Twp, Mercer Co., NJ. Enlisted as a Teacher from Lawrenceville, Mercer Co., NJ. Rated Acting Assistant Surgeon 2 Feb 1864. Wounded by gunshot at Plymouth, NC. Resigned on April 28, 1865. Attended Medical School in 1869 at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Worked in Phillipsburg, Warren Co., NJ as a Physician and Druggist. Physician in Chicago in 1900. Died 28 May 1904 in St. Louis, MO. Buried in Rahway Cemetery, Union Co., NJ. Headstone. Widow Ellen applied for a pension.
QUINLAN, John "Jack" - Boatswain's Mate - Born about 1833 at Boston, MA. Enlisted 30 May 61 at New York. Had charge of the 12 pound boat howitzer on the hurricane deck. Captured at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged Nov 1864. Discharged 10 Dec 64.
QUINLESS, John - Landsman. Born about 1840 in New York. Enlisted 30 May 61 at New York. Discharged 2 June 65.
REDDICK, Joseph - 1st Class Boy. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Enlisted 19 Dec 63 at Plymouth, NC; a 16 year old Farmer. Served on the Commodore Hull. Transferred 5 Feb 64 to the Southfield. Afterwards transferred to the Miami. Transferred May 65 to the Monticello. Discharged 30 June 65. Also listed as REDICK.
REED, Henry - 1st Class Boy & Fireman. Black. Killed during the sinking of the Southfield.
REED, William - 1st Class Boy - Black.
REING, John - Seaman - Born about 1837 at East Cambridge, MA. Enlisted 16 Sept 61 at New York. First served on the Shawsheen. Missing after Battle of Plymouth, NC.
RICE, William Henry Harrison - Served from 1862 - 1863. Member of GAR, Post # 55 of N. Lamoine, ME.
RICHARDSON, Isaac - 3d Class Boy - Black - Born Elizabeth City, NC. Enlisted 9 Dec 63 at Roanoke Island, NC; a 15 year old Farmer. Missing after Battle of Plymouth, NC.
RODRIGUES, Antonio - Cook - Enlisted 23 Nov 61 at New York. First served on the Brandywine. Captured at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged Nov 1864. Discharged 10 Dec 64.
RUSSELL, George - Ordinary Seaman. Born about 1837 at New York. Enlisted 5 June 61 at New York. Served Feb 64 on the Sassacus & Brandywine. Transferred to the Southfield. Rescued after the Southfield sank. Onboard the Miami 23 April 64. Transferred 28 May 64 to the Hetzel. Discharged 30 June 64.
RYAN, Michael - Coal Heaver. Captain of Hold. Born about 1838 at New York. Enlisted 15 June 61 at New York, a 23 year old Boiler Maker. First served on the Brandywine. Rescued after the Southfield sank. Onboard the Miami 23 April 64. Transferred 27 May 64 to the J. L. Lockwood.
RYAN, Robert H. - Acting 3d Assistant Engineer. Born in and a resident of New York. Rated Acting Third Assistant Engineer on December 22, 1862. Assigned to the USS Whitehead in 1864. Honorably discharged on November 11, 1865.
SANDERS, William - Landsman - Captured at Plymouth, NC. Paroled 8 Oct 1864 at Richmond, VA. Delivered 16 Oct 1864 to Cox's Landing.
SHANNESSEY, Dennis - 1st Class Fireman. Enlisted 14 March 63 at New York. Assigned 18 March 63 to the Sumpter and then the Southfield. Discharged 16 March 64.
SHANNON, James - 3d Class Boy- Black - Born in Pasquotank, NC. Enlisted 12 Dec 63 at Roanoke Island, NC; a 14 year old Farmer. Missing after Battle of Plymouth, NC.
SHARP, Burrill - Landsman - Black - Born in Perquimans Co., NC. Married to Milly. Enlisted 1 June 62 on the Chowan River, NC; a 38 year old Slave. Served on the Hunchback before being transferred 1 Oct 63 to the Southfield. Missing after Plymouth, NC. Drowned according to pension.
SHARP, Joseph - 3d Class Boy & Messenger Boy. Black. Born April 1849 in Perquimans Co., NC, son of Burrill & Milly Sharp. Enlisted 1 June 62 on the Chowan River, NC; a 13 year old Slave. Served on the Hunchback before being transferred 1 Oct 63 to the Southfield. Captured during the Battle of Plymouth, NC according to pension. See also Charles White's pension. Took the name of Watson after the war. Married about 1868 to Fannie. Died 30 August 1923 of Heart Trouble at Harrellsville, Hertford Co., NC.
SHARP, Samuel B. - Seaman. Born 1838 at Calais, ME. Enlisted 27 May 61 at New York. First served on the Brandywine & Hunchback. Rescued after the Southfield sank. Onboard the Miami 23 April 64. Transferred 27 May 64 to the J. L. Lockwood. Transferred 11 July 64 to the Sassacus.
SHEARER, Andrew - 1st Class Fireman. Rescued after the Southfield sank. Onboard the Miami 23 April 64. Transferred to the Miami. Discharged 17 March 65.
SKINNER, Peter - 3d Class Boy - Black - Born in Perquimans Co., NC, son of Cary & Jennie Simpson. Enlisted 12 Dec 63 at Roanoke Island, NC, a 23 year old Farmer. Two scars on left shoulder and one on the breast. Assigned to the Commodore Hull. Admitted 16 Dec 63 to the hospital with Intermittent Fever. Released 19 Dec 63. Mustered 31 March 64. Transferred 5 Feb 64 to the Southfield. Drowned 19 April 1864 when the Southfield sank. "He could not get out of his hammock in time to avoid going down with the boat."
SMITH, John W. - Landsman. Born about 1843 at Buffalo, NY. Enlisted 29 May 61 at New York. First served on the Roanoke. Captured at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 40, 2nd Mess) Admitted 30 June 64 to the prison hospital with Typhoid Fever. Died 3 July 1864 of Typhus Fever at Andersonville, GA. Grave 2883. Headstone.
SOUTHFIELD, John - Landsman - Black - Born in NC. Enlisted 1 April 62 in NC; a 14 year old Farmhand. 4'9". Missing after Battle of Plymouth, NC.
STANLEY, William - Seaman. Born 9 Oct 1835 in England. Enlisted 9 Oct 61 at Boston, MA. First served on the Commodore Perry. Assigned March 63 to the Southfield. Captured 19 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 22, 2nd Mess) Died 23 August 1864 of Diarrhea in the stockade at Andersonville, GA. Grave 6592. Headstone.
STOKES, Thomas B. - Acting Ensign - Born 19 July 1835 in England and a resident of New York. Rated Acting Ensign on 13 Oct 1862. Assigned to the USS Southfield in 1864, but commanded the Bombshell during the Battle of Plymouth. Captured 19 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 18 Oct 64 at Aikens Landing, VA. Honorably discharged 31 August 1865. Married to Emeline. Died 15 Oct 1887. Buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Ruthven, Palo Alto Co., Iowa. Headstone
STRIEBY, John A. - Acting 3d Assistant Engineer - Born in PA. Married 1844 to Amelia Kappes in Philadelphia, PA. Enlisted 25 Jan 62 at Philadelphia, PA. Assigned to the Miami. Discharged 8 July 63 for promotion to Rated Acting Third Assistant Engineer on 9 July 63 aboard the Southfield. Captured 19 April 64 at Plymouth, NC after the sinking of the Southfield. Exchanged 18 Oct 1864 at Aikens Landing, VA. Served on the U.S. Tugboat Periwinkle formerly the America. Honorably discharged 25 July 65 at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Died 29 Jan 1894 in Philadelphia, PA. Buried in Section F, Grave 123, Philadelphia National Cemetery.
STURGES, David - Coxswain - Born about 1822 at Pittstown, NY. Enlisted 13 Nov 61 at New York. Assigned March 63 to the Hunchback. Missing after Battle of Plymouth, NC. Killed or captured.
TARR, Benjamin F. - Landsman - Captured at Plymouth, NC. Died 11 Sept 1864 of Scorbutus in the stockade at Andersonville, GA. Grave 8302.
THOMAS, John - Seaman - Born about 1839 in England. Enlisted 27 Oct 62 at New York. First served on the Brandywine. Captured at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 40, 2nd Mess) Admitted 29 May 64 to the prison hospital with Diarrhea. Died 11 June 1864 of Chronic Diarrhea in the hospital at Andersonville, GA. Grave 1851. Headstone.
THOMAS, Samuel - Landsman - Born about 1844 in England. Enlisted 17 April 62 at Portsmouth, NH. Served on the Susquehanna & Minnesota. Captured at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 40, 2nd Mess) Admitted 29 May 64 to the prison hospital with Diarrhea. Died 7 June 1864 of Chronic Diarrhea in the hospital at Andersonville, GA. Grave 1713. Headstone. Also shown as being discharged 12 Nov 63. Possible 2nd NC under an assumed name.
TRAINER, James - Landsman - Captured at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 22, 2nd Mess) Died 28 July 1864 of Acute Diarrhea in the stockade at Andersonville, GA. Grave 4159. Also listed as James TRYMER & TREYNER.
TURNER - Master at Arms.
UMPLEBY, William H. - Landsman. Born about 1840 at Philadelphia, PA. Enlisted 11 June 61 at New York, a 21 year old Cooper. Missing after Battle of Plymouth, NC.
WAITE, Frederick - Nurse - Enlisted 8 Nov 62 at Baltimore, MD. Assigned 18 Nov 62 to the Southfield. Listed as "Missing to April 14th 64." Captured at Plymouth, NC. Paroled 8 Oct 1864 at Richmond, VA. Delivered 16 Oct 64 to Cox's Landing. Also listed as WADE.
WALKER, Henry - See GRAY, Henry
WARLING, Andrew - Seaman. Enlisted 1 Feb 62 at New York. First served on the R. S. Forbes. Rescued after the Southfield sank. Onboard the Miami 23 April 64. Discharged 27 May 64. Also listed as WALLINER or WALLING.
WARD, James D. - Landsman. Born about 1840 at New Milford, CT. Enlisted 11 June 61 at New York, a 21 year old Painter. Also served on the Hunchback & Brandywine. Rescued after the Southfield sank. Onboard the Whitehead 23 April 64. Transferred 27 May 64 to the Whitehead.
WARDELL, Gardiner K. - Ordinary Seaman. Born about 1834 at Fall River, MA. Enlisted 5 Sept 61 at New Bedford, MA, a 27 year old Caulker. Served on Commodore Perry. Assigned March 63 to the Southfield. Captured 19 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 22, 2nd Mess) Died 16 Aug 1864 of Marasmus in the stockade at Andersonville, GA. Grave 5820. Headstone marked as G. K. WORDELL.
WATSON, I. C. - Enlisted 15 June 61 at Buffalo, NY. Assigned 20 June 61 to the Roanoke. Assigned 12 Jan 62 to the Southfield. Discharged 19 June 62.
WATSON, Joseph - see SHARP, Joseph
WATTS, Joseph S. - Acting 3d Assistant Engineer. Born about 1838 at Buffalo, NY. Enlisted 2 Sept 62 as a Landsman at New York, a 24 year old Machinist. Assigned March 63 to the Miami. Appointed Acting Third Assistant Engineer on 9 July 63. Assigned 31 March 64 to the Southfield. As the Southfield sank on 19 April 64, he escaped in a small boat and was picked up by the Ceres. Onboard the Miami 23 April 64. Acting Second Assistant Engineer on 21 Oct 64. Resigned 12 May 65.
WEAVER, Thomas - Officer's Steward. Enlisted 12 Feb 63. Served on the Hunchback, Whitehead, Southfield & Miami. Rescued after the Southfield sank. Onboard the Miami 23 April 64. Discharged 19 Feb 65.
WELCH, V. - Captured 19 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. Died 7 Sept 1864 of Diarrhea in the stockade at Andersonville, GA. Grave 8104. Headstone.
WEST, Francis M. - Born about 1842 in Baton Rouge, LA. Enlisted 27 Oct 62 at New York. Not assigned to the Southfield during the Battle of Plymouth. Wounded in the head Oct 64 due to the bursting of a shell on Broad River, SC onboard the Vermont. Also served on the Brandywine. Member of the Farragut Post, GAR, Philadelphia, PA. Went to the National Soldiers Home, Sawtelle, CA for his health. Died 15 Feb 1892 in the County Hospital and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA. Headstone.
WEST, George W. - Messenger Boy.
WEST, John - Seaman - Captured 19 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 9 Oct 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave 10565. Headstone
WHITE, Charles - Landsman & Coxswain. Born a Slave about 1830 at the White estate in Pasquotank Co., NC, son of Thomas Winslow or Winston. He had a slave wife Lucinda Casey, but she was "stold" from him in 1860. He fathered two children with her. Enlisted 16 March 62 at New Bern, NC, a 28 year old Carpenter & Laborer. Served on the Philadelphia until 24 March when he was assigned to the Southfield. Severely wounded in the right eye on 19 April 64 when a comrade raised his musket too quickly and struck Charles in the face with the breach of the gun. He stated his eye was "knocked out." Captured when the Southfield sank. He went to see a rebel Doctor but he would not treat his eye. Prisoner in Plymouth for 7 months & 5 days until he escaped at the retaking of Plymouth. He witnessed the destruction of the Ram Albemarle. He was a POW within a 30 yard distance from the ram Albemarle. During imprisonment, he was used to wait on the officers of the ram. Rescued 23 Nov 64 by the Shamrock. He then served on the Shamrock under Capt. William McComb until discharged 8 May 65 at Edenton Bay, NC. Married 12 Dec 1868 to Alice Jackson by Rev. Pitts at Elizabeth City, NC. Later moved to VA.
WHITE, Fred - Seaman - Captured at Plymouth, NC. Arrived 2 May 64 at Andersonville, GA and was admitted to the prison hospital with Dysentery. Sent 5 May 64 to the stockade. (Squad 8, 2nd Mess) Admitted 31 Aug to the prison hospital with Scorbutus and returned to the stockade.
WHITE, Johnson - 1st Class Boy - Black - Born in Clairmont, VA. Enlisted 7 June 62 in VA; a 50 year old Blacksmith. Missing after Battle of Plymouth, NC.
WHITE, Manassa - Landsman - Black - Born 1845 in Bertie Co., NC. Enlisted 18 June 62 at Roanoke Island, NC at age 19. Served on the Hunchback until transferred to the Southfield. After the sinking of the Southfield, he was picked up on 22 April 64 in Albemarle Sound. Onboard the Miami 23 April 64. Transferred to the Hetzel and then the Constellation. After the war he lived in Whites Twp, Bertie Co., PA.
WILKINSON, Philip - Landsman - Black - Born about 1835 in Anne Arundel Co., MD. Enlisted 25 July 62 at Baltimore, MD; a 27 year old Seaman. 5'9" Mustered 31 Dec 62. Discharged 3 June 65. Also served on the Alleghany, I. N. Seymour & Commodore Barney.
WILLIAMS, James M. - Seaman. Born about 1837 at Jefferson Co., NY. Enlisted 8 June 61 as Landsman at New York. Missing after Battle of Plymouth, NC.
WILLIAMS, John - Seaman. Born about 1840 at Boston, MA. Enlisted 17 May 61 as a Landsman at New Bedford, MA. Assigned 1 Oct 63 to the Commodore Perry. Captured at Plymouth, NC. Possibly exchanged from Andersonville at Savannah on 27 Sept 64 or exchanged 1 April 65 at Andersonville, GA.
WILLIAMS, Moses - 1st Class Boy - Black - Born in Prince George Co., VA. Enlisted 2 July 62 in VA; a 42 year old Farmhand. Last name also listed as William.
WILLIAMS, Solomon - Landsman - Black - Born in Baltimore, MD. Enlisted 5 Oct 61 in Baltimore, MD at age 17. First served on the Hetzel before being transferred to the Southfield. Rescued after the Southfield sank. Onboard the Miami 23 April 64. Transferred to the John L. Lockwood.
WILLIAMS, William C. - Pilot - Captured 19 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 18 Oct 64 at Aikens Landing, VA. Rated Acting Ensign and Pilot on 30 October 64. Dismissed on 18 Nov 1864.
WILLIS, Martin - Landsman - Born about 1841 at Baltimore, MD. Enlisted 12 Nov 62 at Baltimore, MD, a 21 year old Sail Maker. Captured 19 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 22, 3rd Mess) Died 28 July 1864 of Scorbutus in the stockade at Andersonville, GA. Grave 4118. Headstone. Also listed as dying from a gunshot wound. Also borne as Martis.
WILSON, A. - Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 7 July 1864 of Chronic Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave 3004. Headstone.
WILSON, John R. - Landsman - Born about 1840 at New York. Enlisted 8 June 61 at New York. First served on the Roanoke. Killed or captured during the sinking of the Southfield.