Plymouth Pilgrim Enlisted Men Who Escaped
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BEEHAM, James A. - Private, Co. D, 103rd PA. Mustered In 13 Nov 61, a 22 year old Farmer from Armstrong Co., PA. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. Escaped 27 June 64 but recaptured. Died 19 Aug 1864 of Dysentery and Cerebritis. Andersonville National Cemetery, Grave #6127. Mother Ann applied 22 May 1876 for a pension #226225/blank. Also listed as BEHAND, BETRAND, & BENBAND. Headstone
BEGGS, Reed Goe - Private, Co. A, 103rd PA. Born 13 Dec 1843 in Clarion Co., PA, son of Anne (Goe) Beggs. Enrolled 7 Sept 61 at Callensburg, Clarion Co., PA, an 18 year old Clerk for Abial Drake, Merchant of Elk Twp, Clarion Co., PA. Blue Eyes, Light Hair, 5’ 7” Sick 15 Aug 62 at Harrison’s Landing, VA. Reenlisted 2 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA and Florence, SC. Escaped 7 Oct 64 from the Florence Stockade by his comrade, Private Goe, bribing a guard with a gold watch. He escaped with Private Norval D. Goe, Corporals John F. Rupert and James S. Cooper; all of Co. A and Corporal George Shaffer of Co. H. Discovered 12 Oct at the Collins plantation, near Marion, SC, by the 4th SC Cavalry. Taken back to Florence. Paroled 10 Dec 64 at Charleston, SC. Sent 4 April 65 to Washington, DC. Returned to regiment. Mustered Out 25 June 65 at New Bern, NC. Discharged 13 July 65 at Harrisburg, PA. See page 110 of Regimental History. After the war, Reed became a furniture merchant and moved to Bolivar, Polk Co., Missouri. Married 6 Feb 1873 to Mary E. Dunnegan. Died 18 Apr 1874. Buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Bolivar, Polk Co., MO.
BENJAMIN, George W. - Corporal, Co, E, 85th NY. Enlisted 1 Sept 61 at Granger, NY at age 23. Mustered in 10 Oct 61. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. Transferred 11 Sept 64 to the Charleston Race Track, SC. Stayed in Charleston one month and then transferred to Florence, SC, arriving there 4 Jan 65. Escaped from Florence with four other comrades. Captured along the Cape Fear River, NC. Taken to Wilmington and put in jail for about 2 weeks before being sent to Salisbury, NC. Paroled 22 Feb 65. Mustered out 27 June 65 with Detachment at Elmira, NY.
BETTIE, John - Private, Co. H, 2nd MA Heavy Artillery. Enlisted 5 Dec 63 at age 22, a Shoemaker from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec 63. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Escaped June 65? Mustered out 3 Sep 65 at Wilmington, NC. Applied 6 Aug 1890 for Invalid Pension.
BLYTHE, Joseph - Corporal, Co. G, 1st NC Union Volunteers under alias Joseph Bly. Born about 1840 in NC, son of Solomon & Susan Blythe. A Lumber Hand from Northampton Co., NC. Married 11 Jan 1860 in Northampton Co., NC to Julia A., daughter of Jesse & Rebecca Futrell. Escaped 19 April 64 during the Battle of Plymouth. Rescued 23 April 64 by the Miami. Died before 1880.
BOWERS, William Henry - Private, Co. I & A, 85th NY. Born 20 Dec 1840 in Alfred, Allegany Co., NY, son of Richard & Clara Ann (Whitcam) Bowers. Enlisted 31 Aug 62 at Ward, NY, a 19 year old Farmer. Mustered in 12 Sept 62. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Escaped 21 April 64 with Dan Collins. Rejoined regiment 6 May 1864. Transferred to Co. A. Re-transferred to Co. I March or April 65. Mustered out 1 June 65 from McDougal Hospital, New York Harbor.
BREEN, Morris - Private, Co. G, 2nd MA Heavy Artillery. Swore Oath of Allegiance to the Confederacy while imprisoned. Escaped CSA and reported back to the Union on 20 March 65. Sent back to the regiment on 23 March 65. Discharged 11 Aug 65 on Surgeon's Certificate for disability. Died 26 March 1866 at Palmer, Hampden Co., MA.
BUMBAUGH, George W. - Private, Co. A, 101st PA. Prisoner at Andersonville, GA & Florence Stockade, SC. Escaped from Florence 5 Oct 64. Recaptured 4 Nov 64 near Clinton, NC; giving a fictitious name & regiment. Paroled from Florence during Nov 64 as George H. Dunbar, 85th NY, Co. A. Paroled 16 Dec 64 at Charleston, SC. At Camp Parole, Annapolis, MD when Co. A mustered out.
BUTLER, John - Private, Co. B, 2nd NC. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Married to Mary. Enrolled 23 Jan 62 into Co. C, 11th NC at age 29. Deserted 15 Jan 63. Enrolled in Co. B, 2nd NC Union Volunteers on 1 Dec 63 at age 33 from Bertie Co., NC. Wounded in leg during Battle of Plymouth. Escaped. Returned 20 June 64 and was later transferred 27 Feb 65 to Co. D, 1st NC.
BURKE, Daniel H. - Private, Co. A, 101st PA. Escaped 22 Feb 65 at Wilmington, NC. Mustered out 25 June 65.
CALKINS, James - Private, 24th NY Battery. Admitted 29 May 64 to the hospital at Andersonville, GA. While there his health improved and fearing he would be sent back into the stockade planned an escape with several others including J. W. Merrill. Merrill spent several days obtaining medicines and supplies that they would surely need in the swamp. They got away at night but in a day or two were brought back to camp. Calkins had little mercy on the rebels and stole everything in the line of chickens, etc. that he could lay his hands on. Friends state Calkins later died in the hospital at Florence, SC; death date unknown. Buried in Florence National Cemetery, Florence, SC as an unknown.
CARSON, James S. - Corporal, Co. B, 85th NY. Born 22 Aug 1837 at Wigtonshire, Scotland, son of James & Margaret (MacDowell) Carson. Enlisted 26 Aug 61 at Manchester, NY at age 23 from Canandaigua, Ontario Co., NY. Mustered in 30 Aug 61. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA, Charleston and Florence, SC. Escaped 5 Feb 65 from the Florence Stockade. He was picked up by a Union gunboat and taken to Hilton Head, SC. Sent to Camp Parole, Annapolis, MD. Mustered out 15 June 65 at Elmira, NY. Married 4 July 1866 to Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Charles & Mary (Mason) Jeffrey. Served as Post Commander, Herendeen Post No. 107, GAR. Died 19 Oct 1917 of Apoplexy at Shortsville, Ontario Co., NY. Buried at South Farmington Cemetery. Headstone & Obituary.
CARVER, Lyman P. - Sergeant, Co. H, 85th NY. Born 27 June 1836 in NY, son of Julius & Polly Carver. Enlisted 2 Sept 61 at Whitesvllle, NY, a 25 year old Farmer. Mustered in 6 Sept 61 as Corporal. Promoted 1 March 62 to Sergeant. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Escaped 10 Nov 64 from the Florence Stockade. Mustered out 23 January 65 at Elmira, NY.
COLLINS, Daniel W. - Sergeant, Co. I, 85th NY. Escaped 21 April 64 with William Bowers. Rejoined regiment 6 May 1864. Mustered out 27 June 65 at New Bern, NC.
COON, John - Sergeant, Co. C, 101st PA. Prisoner at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Escaped 20 Feb 65 at Wilmington, NC. Paroled 22 Feb 65. Discharged 25 April 65 to date 27 Feb 65; expiration of term.
COOPER, James S. - Corporal, Co. A, 103rd PA. Born June 1841 in Wicklow, Ireland, son of Charles & Margaret Cooper. Immigrated in 1842. Enrolled 7 Sept 61, a 20 year old Laborer. Brown Hair, 5’ 8½” Mustered in as Private. Promoted 25 Jan 63 to Corporal. June 8, 63 and Aug 26, 63 - Expedition from Plymouth, NC to Columbia, NC. Reenlisted 2 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA, Charleston and Florence, SC. Escaped 7 Oct 64 from the Florence Stockade by his comrade, Private Goe, bribing a guard with a gold watch. He escaped with Corporal John F. Rupert, Privates Noval D. Goe and Reed G. Beggs; all of Co. A and Corporal George Shaffer of Co. H. Discovered 12 Oct at the Collins plantation, near Marion, SC, by the 4th SC Cavalry. Taken back to Florence. Paroled 16 or 20 Dec 64 at Charleston, SC. Mustered Out 25 June 65 at New Bern, NC. Discharged 13 July 65 at Harrisburg, PA. An Oil Producer in Parkers Landing, PA in the 1880s to 1900. Applied 17 June 1891 for a pension #1033464/751494. Attended the 1905 dedication of the PA Monument at Andersonville. Living in Pittsburgh by 1908. Died 11 Jan 1915 of Broncho Pneumonia at Pittsburgh, PA. Buried 15 Jan 1915 in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Butler Twp, Butler Co., PA. McBride Mausoleum. Widow Laura D. applied 20 Jan 1915 for a pension #1040109/792173.
CRAIGHEAD, Garret McCann - Sergeant, Co. G, 101st PA. Prisoner at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Escaped 15 Jan 65 from Florence, recaptured 6 Feb 65. Returned to Florence and placed in the dungeon for some two weeks. Paroled 24 Feb 65 at Aiken’s Landing, VA. Mustered out 25 June 65.
DAILEY, Thomas William - Private, Co. F, 101st PA. Born 1849. Escaped 6 Nov 64. Reported to Union Lines on 22 March 65. Absent on furlough at muster out.
DAVIS, Charles Franklin - Private, Co. C, 85th NY. Born 18 Oct 1839 at Andover, NY, son of Leroy C. & Lucy H. (Ellis) Davis. Enlisted 1 Oct 61 at Belvidere, NY, a 22 year old Farmer. Mustered in 7 Oct 61. Wounded 31 May 62 at Fair Oaks, VA. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Escaped 15 Sept 64 from Florence, SC (before the stockade was complete) along with two fellow prisoners from Iowa. After seventeen days, they arrived to Union lines on the Trent River, sixteen miles from New Bern, NC. Married to Augusta Campbell. Died 5 March 1925 at Andover, NY. Buried at Valley Brook Cemetery. Headstone
DONOVAN, John - Corporal, Co. H, 2nd MA Heavy Artillery. Escaped 11 Dec 64 at Savannah, GA. Reported to New York City. Sent to Camp Parole, Annapolis, MD. 30 day furlough from Camp Parole on 3 Jan 65. Returned to the regiment on 7 March 65. Mustered out 3 Sep 65 as Corporal. Enlisted in the Regular Army and retired in 1902.
DUNCAN, John M. - Corporal, Co. C, 101st PA. Took Oath to CSA to escape captivity (Pardoned). Escaped 14 May 65 at Augusta, GA. Discharged 20 June 65.
FARRER, Emory - Private, Co. B, 85th NY. Prisoner at Andersonville, GA, Charleston & Florence, SC. Escaped 20 Feb 65, probably from Florence, SC. Mustered out 3 July 1865 at Annapolis, MD.
FINCH, Abel - Private, Co. H, 85th NY. Prisoner at Andersonville, GA. "Escaped and went to Macon, Ga. and got into our lines." Also listed as Paroled. Mustered out 17 July 65 at Elmira, NY.
FONNER, George H. - Sergeant, Co. C, 101st PA. Prisoner at Andersonville, GA. Admitted 7 June 64 to the hospital due to Diarrhea and on 12 June he returned to the prison. Volunteered to work in the hospital at Andersonville. By bribing a guard he escaped during Sept 64. While escaping, he was chased by guards with dogs. He hid in a swamp where he laid in water for 5 hours before proceeding towards Atlanta. He found a negro who was delivering a wagon load of bags of corn to Hood’s lines at Atlanta. George hid under the bags and arrived 8 Oct 64 to Sherman’s lines north of Atlanta. Transferred to Atlanta Exchange Barracks, and then to the hospital in Louisville, KY, where he was treated for rheumatism and debility. Then transferred to Washington, DC. Ordered 22 Dec 64 for 30 day furlough and then to return to the regiment. Arrived 6 Jan 65 at the hospital in Pittsburgh. Requested extension to furlough, since he was unable to preform duty due to rheumatism and debility. Discharged 25 Jan 65.
GILMORE, III James - Sergeant, Co. A, 101st PA. Prisoner at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Escaped from Florence 4 Oct 64 with John Sheafer, Co. A, and 5 other prisoners. Captured, with intent on returning to Florence, but the following day, they took the guns from the guards and escaped again. Captured again and escaped. Only James Gilmore & John Sheafer entered Federal lines on 14 Nov 64 at New Bern, NC, supposedly bringing in 35 Africans with them. Reported to Provost Marshall, District of NC, and sent to Provost Marshall, Roanoke Island, NC prior to 16 Nov 64. Commissioned 2nd Lieut. 18 May 1865. Mustered out 25 June 65.
GLENN, Thomas Jefferson - Private, Co. B, 85th NY. Born 28 Oct 1838 in Livingston Co., NY. Enlisted 26 Aug 61 at Manchester, NY, a 23 year old Paper Publisher. Mustered in 30 Aug 61. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Prisoner at Andersonville, GA and others. Escaped 26 Nov 64. Rejoined company 26 March 65. Mustered out 27 June 65 at New Bern, NC. Worked in a paper mill after the war. Married to Sarah. Hotel Keeper in 1900 at Glen Falls, NY. Died 1915 at Glen Falls, Warren Co., NY.
GOE, Norval Douglas - Hospital Steward, 103rd PA. Born Feb 1843 in Clarion Co., PA, son of Reed & Eliza Jane Goe. Enrolled 7 Sept 61 at Callensburg, Clarion Co., PA at age 18, a Laborer from Farmington Twp, Clarion Co., PA. Hazel Eyes, Dark Hair, 6’ 2½” Mustered into Co. A as a Private. Began serving March 62 as a Hospital Attendant. Reenlisted 2 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC. During the Battle of Plymouth, he assisted the Surgeon at the makeshift hospital located in a bombproof at Fort Williams. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA, Charleston and Florence, SC. Escaped 7 Oct 64 from the Florence Stockade by bribing a guard with a gold watch. He escaped with Private Reed Goe Beggs, Corporals John F. Rupert and James S. Cooper; all of Co. A and Corporal George Shaffer of Co. H. Discovered 12 Oct at the Collins plantation, near Marion, SC, by the 4th SC Cavalry. Taken back to Florence. Paroled 16 Dec 64 at Charleston, SC. Promoted 31 May 65 to Hospital Steward. Mustered Out 25 June 65. Discharged 13 July 65 at Harrisburg, PA. After the war, Norval engaged in the lumber business in Clarion Co., PA and afterwards became an oil and gas contractor in PA and WV. Norval's first wife died in 1871. He re-married 22 June 1893 in Brownsdale, PA to Sarah E., daughter of Daniel Lowry. He applied 20 Sept 1876 for a pension #225682/229282. Member of Encampment No. 1, Union Veteran Legion, Pittsburgh, the G.A.R. and a thirty-second degree Mason. Died 20 Dec 1920 in Clarksburg, WV. Buried in Machpelah Cemetery, Weston, Lewis Co., WV. Widow Sarah Elizabeth applied 28 June 1821 in Kansas for a pension #117947/909243 Photo and Obituary
HANNIGAN, Daniel - Private, Co. E, 16th CT. Enlisted 18 Feb 64 from Woodstock, Windham Co., CT. Mustered 18 March 64. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. Escaped 15 March 65. Discharged 24 Oct 65.
JOHNSON, Haywood - Private, Co. B, 2nd NC. Enlisted 25 Oct 63 from Bertie Co., NC. Escaped 19 April 64 during the Battle of Plymouth. Rescued 22 April 64 by the Miami. Returned later and was transferred 27 Feb 65 to Co. D, 1st NC.
JOHNSON, Henry - Colored Cook & Private, Co. C, 101st PA. First served as a Colored Cook and then Mustered in 1 Jan 64 as a Private at Plymouth, NC. Escaped capture during the Battle of Plymouth. Marked as present April 64 at Roanoke Island, NC. Mustered Out 25 June 65.
JONES, David D. - Private, Co. C, 101st PA. Escaped 18 Oct 64 from Andersonville, GA. Reported 14 Nov 64 to Key West, FL. Reported 22 Nov 64 to the New York City Provost Marshall. Transferred to Harrisburg, PA. Discharged 10 Feb 65 to date 14 Nov 64.
JORDAN, John Alvia - Corporal, Co. C. 85th NY. Held prisoner at Andersonville, GA, Charleston & Florence, SC. Escaped Dec 64 with others from the Florence Stockade. Survived 22 days on raw meat, etc. When within 40 miles of Union lines, they were recaptured and confined in an 8 foot square cell at the State Prison, Wilmington, NC. They were transferred to Salisbury Prison, NC. Alvia escaped again and reached the Union lines at Goldsboro, NC. Arrived home 28 March 65 "a living skeleton." Mustered out 11 April 65 at Elmira, NY.
McFARLIN, Alfred - Private, Co. C, 101st PA. Escaped to Federal lines 6 March 65 at Cheraw, SC. Absent from Muster out.
McWHORTER, Alexander - Private, Co. I, 101st PA. Wounded 19 April 64 at the Battle of Plymouth, NC by gun shot wound to his right arm and side, resulting in paralysis. Laid outside the 101st Regt. works until captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. After capture, he was brought inside the breastworks and put in a tent for about a week; being attended by CSA Surgeon. Taken to the hospital in Augusta, GA. Two weeks later, he was moved to the jail to make way for CSA wounded in the hospital. After one week in the jail, he was taken to Andersonville, GA. There is some confusion as to what happens to Alexander at this point. One account states that he was taken to Florence, SC. Enrolled 28 Feb 65, while a POW in Florence, in the CSA under Colonel O'Neil. Escaped 7 May 65 from the CSA at Savannah, GA. In Alexander's account, he states that after arriving at Andersonville, he was only there one week and was transferred to Millen, GA and then to "Charleston" [Probably Blackshear, GA] for a week, and then to Thomasville, GA for 2 weeks. Left Thomasville in a cattle car, enroute to Andersonville. Escaped from the car. Fed by slaves, and reached Savannah, GA in the later part of April 1865. In either case, he shows up as "escaped" in Savannah, GA somewhere between late April & 7 May 65. Taken to Annapolis, MD and then to Harrisburg, PA. Discharged 10 June 65 to date 23 May 65.
MORTON, Charles H. - Orderly Sergeant, Co. F, 12th NY Cavalry. Born in Troy, NY. Enrolled 26 Dec 62 at Syracuse, NY, a 22 year old Shoemaker. Mustered in 28 April 63 as Sergeant. Absent Oct 63 on detached service at Evans Mills near New Bern, NY. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Escaped. Mustered out 19 July 65 at Raleigh, NC.
NUGENT, Louis - Private, Co. F, 12th NY Cavalry. Born in New York City, NY. Enrolled 23 March 63 at New York, NY, a 21 year old Horseman. Mustered in 28 April 63 as Sergeant. Appointed Commissary Sgt 25 May 63. Appointed 1st Sgt 24 July 63. Reduced to the ranks 1 Nov 63. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Once source states he escaped 30 April 64, but another source states that he was a POW at Andersonville, GA. The exact date of his escape is unknown. Mustered out 19 July 65 at Raleigh, NC.
OLER, James W. - Private, Co. D, 101st PA. Escaped or Paroled 22 Feb 65 at Wilmington, NC. Absent at Camp Parole, Annapolis, MD when Co. Mustered out at New Bern, NC.
PORTER, John M. - Private, Co. F, 101st PA. Escaped or Paroled 22 Feb 65 at Wilmington, NC. Given 30 day furlough on 2 April 65. Returned 4 May 65 to Camp Parole, MD. Mustered out 25 June 65.
ROHRBACKER, Charles - Private, Co. E, 101st PA. Prisoner at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Escaped or Paroled 22 Feb 65 at Wilmington, NC. Absent at Muster out. Died 29 March 1865 from Typhoid Fever.
ROWLEY, Lendall Hewitt - Private, Co. B, 85th NY. Born 2 April 1842 in Bristol, Ontario Co., NY, son of Samuel & Paulina (Mitchel) Rowley. Enlisted 13 Sept 61 at Canadice, NY, a 19 year old Farmer. Mustered in 28 Sept 61. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA & Charleston and Florence, SC. Escaped 18 Feb 65 from the Florence Stockade. Mustered out 7 June 65 at Elmira, NY. Married Marinda H. Messenger. Died 1 November 1920 in Osceola. Clarke Co., Iowa. Buried in Woodburn Cemetery, Clarke Co., IA. Photo, Headstone and Obituary
RUPERT, John Fletcher - Corporal, Co. A, 103rd PA. Born 21 Nov 1839 in Madison Twp, Clarion Co., PA, son of David & Eliza (Clark) Rupert. Mustered in 7 Sept 61 as a Private, a 21 year old Farmer. Blue Eyes, Dark Hair, 5’ 9” Promoted 15 Aug 62 to Corporal. Re-enlisted 2 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA, Charleston and Florence, SC. Escaped 7 Oct 64 from the Florence Stockade by his comrade, Private Goe, bribing a guard with a gold watch. He escaped with Privates Norval D. Goe and Reed G. Beggs and Corporal James S. Cooper; all of Co. A and Corporal George Shaffer of Co. H. Discovered 12 Oct at the Collins plantation, near Marion, SC, by the 4th SC Cavalry. Taken back to Florence. Transferred to Salisbury, NC and then 22 Feb 65 to Richmond, VA. Paroled 24 Feb 65 at Aikens Landing, VA. Discharged 16 June 65. Married Julia Laughner. Applied 3 March 1885 for a pension #533981/495635. Died 21 Aug 1918 of Cholera Morbus in Beaver Twp, Clarion Co., PA. Buried 23 Aug 1918 in Mount Joy Cemetery, Wentlings Corners, Clarion Co., PA.
SHAFFER, George - Corporal, Co. H, 103rd PA. Born 27 May 1841 in Clarion Co., PA, son of Casper & Margaret (Elum) Schaffer. Mustered In 22 Feb 62, a 21 year old Farmer from Farmington Twp, Clarion Co., PA. Brown Eyes, Auburn Hair, 5’ 9” Sick 29 June 62, possibly at Bedloes Hospital, New York City. The July 4, 62 issue of the NY Tribune states that he was aboard the Gunboat Steamer Stepping Stones with Diarrhea en route to Fort Monroe, VA. The July 8, 62 issue of the NY Times states that he was aboard the Steamer S. R. Spaulding arriving 5 July 62 at Fort Monroe. Detached 15 July or 6 Aug 62 to Feb 63 on recruiting duty in Clarion Co., PA. Reenlisted 2 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA and Charleston and Florence, SC. Listed as being issued drawers in the Fall of 1864 by the Sanitary Commission. Admitted 2 Oct 64 to the Florence Stockade Hospital. Escaped 7 Oct 64 from the Florence Stockade by his comrade, Private Goe, bribing a guard with a gold watch. He escaped with Privates Norval D. Goe and Reed G. Beggs, Corporals John F. Rupert and James S. Cooper; all of Co. A. Discovered 12 Oct at the Collins plantation, near Marion, SC, by the 4th SC Cavalry. Taken back to Florence. Paroled 16 Dec 64 at Charleston, SC. Died 10 Jan 1865 in Lucinda, Clarion Co., PA shortly after reaching home while on furlough from Camp Parole, Annapolis, MD. Died from Chronic Diarrhea as a result of starvation in prison. Father Casper applied 24 June 1879 for a pension #247417/249118. Buried 12 Jan 65 in St. Josephs Catholic Church Cemetery, Lucinda, Clarion Co., PA. Also listed as SHAFER & SCHAFFER.
SHEAFER, John - Corporal, Co. A, 101st PA. Prisoner at Andersonville, GA from 3 May until 6 Sept 64. Transferred to Charleston, SC, then to Florence, SC. Placed in charge of the hospital at Florence. Escaped from Florence 2 Oct 64 with James Gilmore, Co. A. Captured and taken to Conway, SC. Escaped. Captured again by "Louisiana Jim" near Warsaw Station, NC. Escaped and entered Federal lines at Trenton, NC on 14 Nov 64. Reported to Provost Marshall, District of NC, New Bern, NC and sent to Provost Marshall, Roanoke Island, NC prior to 16 Nov 64. Absent on furlough at muster out.
SHEAFFER, Jerome "Jerry" - Private, Co. A, 101st PA. Prisoner at Andersonville, GA & Florence Stockade, SC. Escaped 5 Oct 64 from Florence. Recaptured 20 Oct 64. Paroled 27 Feb 65 at N.E. Ferry, Wilmington, NC. Mustered out 25 June 65.
VAN BUREN, Sylvester - Private, 24th NY Battery. Born 1839 at Oswego Co., NY. Enlisted 15 Feb 64 at Mount Morris, Livingston Co., NY, a 22 year old Boatman. Mustered in 16 Feb 64. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Charleston, SC. Escaped 9 April 65 at Charleston. Reported 2 May 65 to Camp Parole, Annapolis, MD. Transferred 28 May 65 to Battery L, Third NY Artillery. Mustered out 20 July 65 at Elmira, NY. Died 6 May 1902 at Hume, NY. Buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, Fillmore, Allegany Co., NY. Headstone
VAN KIRK, David - Private, Co. C, 101st PA. Prisoner at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Arrived at Florence 2 Oct 64. Escaped 2 Feb 65 from the Florence Stockade. Arrived within the Union lines on 21 April 65. Absent on furlough when Co. C mustered out due to Chronic Diarrhea.
WHITE, John H. - Sergeant, Co. F, 103rd PA. Escaped from Macon, GA.