Roster of the 103d PA Infantry
WADSWORTH, Samuel - Private, Co. H. Born 1847 in Monongalia Co., West Virginia, son of Benjamin & Mary A. (Hull) Wadsworth. Enlisted 10 Jan 63 at California, Washington Co., PA from North Union Twp, Fayette Co., PA. Mustered 22 Feb 63. Recruited from depot. Arrived 3 March 63 to the Regiment and assigned to Co. H. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. Paroled 1 March 65 at N. E. Ferry, Wilmington, NC. Admitted 18 March 65 to the Camp Parole Hospital, Annapolis, MD where he died 14 April 65 of Chronic Diarrhea at. Buried in Annapolis National Cemetery. Grave 3. Headstone marked as WARDENORTH. Mother Mary A. applied 1 May 1884 for a pension #315309/265159. Father Benjamin applied 23 Nov 1891 for a pension #535695/360554.
WAGNER, Henry August - Sergeant, Co. E. Born 2 April 1834 in Germany, son of George F. & Hannah (Rempler?) Wagner. Enrolled 20 Nov 61 in Butler Co., PA, a "23" year old Farmer. Mustered 7 Dec 61 as a Corporal. Promoted 1 Nov 63 to Sergeant. Sick May 63 - April 64 with Intermittent Fever, probably from Malaria. Wounded near his forehead by a shell fragment & captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, Charleston & Florence, SC. Admitted 2 Oct 64 to the Florence Stockade Hospital. Paroled 27 Feb 65 at N. E. Ferry, Wilmington, NC. Admitted 9 March 65 to Hospital #1, Annapolis, MD. Admitted 12 March 65 to the Jarvis Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Admitted 29 April 65 to a hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Discharged 16 May 65. Married about 1867 to Bertha A. Applied 19 March 1879 for a pension #273745/198426 Living 1890 in Saxonburg, PA. Attended the 20 Aug 1896 reunion at Butler, PA. Attended the 20 Sept 1906 reunion at Butler, PA. Member of A. G. Reed Post No. 105, G.A.R. Died 2 Dec 1913 of Chronic Rheumatism in the Butler Co. General Hospital. Divorced at the time of his death. Buried in Butler North Cemetery. Headstone.
WAIT, Calvin - Wagoner, Co. K. Born 9 August 1827 in New Castle, PA, son of Calvin & Martha (Bigelow) Wait. Enrolled 28 Oct 61 at New Castle, PA, a 34 year old Engineer. Mustered 22 Feb 62 as Wagoner. Reported sick 30 July 62 at White Oak Swamp, VA with Fever, Chronic Diarrhea & Ague. Transferred 25 Sept 63 to Co. E, 10 Veteran's Reserve Corps. Married 22 Nov 63 to Anna Childarhouse at New York, NY. Discharged 28 Oct 64 at Washington, DC. On 23 May 79 he was stricken with paralysis on his left side. Admitted 23 Jan 85 to the Dayton Soldier’s Home: #13320. res.: New Castle born New Castle 57 yrs. 5’8” hazel eyes brown hair station engineer married notify son Kosevit of New Castle. Applied 20 June 1887 for a pension #613828/457925. On 4 Aug 87 requested discharge from Home. 1890 Census: Pvt. m: Oct. 28, 61 - Oct. 28, 64; res.: Pa. State Soldier’s & Sailor’s Home, Erie. Died 17 August 1898. Buried in Oak Park Cemetery, New Castle PA. Headstone. Aug. 31, 98 widow Ann pension #681992/602098.
WALKER, Alpheus - Corporal, Co. I. Mustered 16 Dec 61. May 4, 62: absent hosp. April 27, 63 Portsmouth, R.I.: discharged; Surg. Cert., debility (mil.); discharged Providence (Regt.). Dec. 17, 79 pension #332658/210150 PA. Died 9 Oct 1926 at Topeka, KS. Dec. 31, 26 widow Ida J. pension #156535/a-3-11-27 KS.
WALKER, Samuel A. - Private, Co. I. Born 1 June 1839 in Co. Antrim, Ireland, son of Joseph & Sarah (Taggart) Walker. Enrolled & Mustered 16 Dec 61 at Harrisville, PA, a 22 year old Farm Laborer for James Shaw, Pine Twp. Mercer Co., PA. Occupation also listed as a Shoemaker from Butler Co., PA. Blue eyes, dark hair, 5’ 8 1/2”. Sick 3 June 62 in the hospital at Fairfax, VA. Transferred 4 June 62 to Columbia Hospital, Washington, DC with Remittent Fever. Transferred 19 June 62 to Seminary Hospital, Fairfax, VA. Went on furlough 19 July - 18 Aug 62. Attached as a Nurse 9 Aug 62 to Fairfax Hospital. Returned 20 Feb 65 to the Regiment. Discharged 24 Feb 65 at Pittsburgh, PA. Married about 1865 to Rose Nutt. Worked as a Wagon Maker & Carpenter after the war. Applied 20 Dec 1881 for a pension #435743/357500. Member Post No. 108, GAR, Washington, Iowa. Rose died about 1922 & Samuel remarried 3 July 1922 to Mrs. Nellie (Badger) McGee. Samuel died 7 Feb 1923 of Cerebral Hemorrhage at Ainsworth, Iowa. Buried in Ainsworth Cemetery. Headstone. (A 2nd NC Union soldier, captured at Plymouth, NC, assumed his name. POW at Andersonville, GA. Squad 95, 2nd Mess. Died 23 August 1864 of Scorbutus in the stockade. Grave 6626. Changed to an Unknown in 1913)
WALLACE, David Irwin - Sergeant, Co. A. Born 1837. Mustered 7 Sept 61 at Callensburg, PA at age 23. Discharged 5 Dec 62 on Surgeon's Certificate at Carver Hospital, Washington, DC due to Debility and Typhoid Fever. Applied 22 June 1889 for a pension #712310/851456. Died 30 July 1920 at Charleston, WV. Buried in Grove Hill Cemetery, Oil City, Venango Co., PA. Headstone.
WALLACE, John B.: Cpl.; age 31; Co. A; m: Sep. 7, 61. June 20, 62 discharged. July 2, 62 NY Tribune: patient Wash., DC Carver Hosp. (no date). Aug. 7, 79 pension #302538/736027. 1890 Census: m: Sep. 7, 61 -June 26, 62 suffering from effect of wounds; res.: Braddock, Allegheny Co.
WALLACE, Seth - Private, Co. E. Born about 1845 in Beaver, Clarion Co., PA, son of William & Eunice Wallace. Enrolled 20 Nov 61 at Butler, PA, a 17 year old Farmer from Allegheny Twp, Butler Co., PA. Mustered 7 Dec 61. Died 18 Oct 62 of Typhoid Fever at Hampton General Hospital, Fortress Monroe, VA. Buried in Hampton National Cemetery. Grave 3957. Headstone. Mother Eunice applied 1 Dec 62 for a pension #7204/blank.
WALLACE, Thomas: Pvt.; Co. E; m: Dec. 7, 61. Aug. 3, 62 Harrison’s Landing: died. Petersburg Popular Grove Nat. Cem. Block XVIII#4891 buried; reinterred from Harrison’s Landing (stone almost illegible). May 8, 63 widow pension #20957/17734 - Jan. 15, 64 Plymouth Capt. Cratty, Co. E, certified Thomas died from Chronic Diarrhea contracted from hardship and exposure during Peninsula Campaign.
WALLEY, David - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 21 Sept 61 at Adams Twp, Butler Co., PA. Mustered 24 Sept 61 at Camp Orr, PA, a 19 year old Farmer from Adams Twp. Sick 8 April 62 at Philadelphia, PA where he was discharged 1 July 62 on Surgeon's Certificate of Debility.
WALTERS (WATLERS), George Walton: Pvt.; Co. H; m: Feb. 22, 62. April 20, 64 Plymouth POW at Andersonville, GA & Charleston, SC. Oct. 24, 64 Charleston : died scurvy. Dec. 22, 64 NY Times: died Charleston Oct. 24 of scurvy. Nov. 25, 70 mother Elizabeth pension #191940/155218 - comrades stated July 64 contracted scurvy at Anders., sent to Charleston CSA Rickersville Hosp., and died of said disease; S. Wilson gave $15 to Elizabeth stating George gave it to him after capture-give to my mother if you get home.
WALTERS, John William - Sergeant, Co. H. Born 8 June 1841 in Westmoreland Co., PA. Enlisted at age 21. Mustered 23 March 62 as Private. Promoted 1 Oct 62 to Corporal. Promoted 14 Jan 63 to Sergeant for good behavior at the Battle of Kinston, NC. Re-enlisted 27 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC at age 23, blue eyes, black hair. 5’8”, Teamster. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. Paroled 18 April 65 at Jacksonville, FL. Discharged 8 June 65. Applied 5 May 1887 pension #608962/391908. 1890 Census: m: March 23, 62 - June 8, 65; res.: Verona. Attended the 1905 Andersonville Monument Dedication. Attended the 16 Sept 1909 Foxburg reunion. Died 22 Dec 1915 at Wilkinsburg, PA. Buried in Penn Hills Hebron Presbyterian Cemetery, Pittsburgh, PA. Photo and Headstone. Widow Mary E. applied 4 Jan 1916 for a pension #1058162/804431. Also listed as WALTER.
WALTERS, Richard: Pvt.; Co. I; m: Dec. 16, 61. May 31, 62 Battle of 7 Pines/Fair Oaks: WIA, shell. May -Dec. 62 Yorktown Hosp.: WIA, head. Jan. 12, 63 Ft. Monroe: discharged, Surg. Cert. - born Clinton 19 brown eyes black hair 5’4½” miner. (103d Pa. file.) Pvt.; Co. K, 4 Pa. Cav.; m: Feb. 26, 64 Meadville-born Venango Co. 20 ½ grey eyes brown hair 5‘5” farmer. June 64 Prince George Courthouse: gain from depot. July-Aug. 64 Washington, DC: in hospital. 17 Oct. 64 before Petersburg: present. POW Memo (blank). March-April 65: paroled POW. Causality Sheet: arrived 10 July 64 Camp Hospital GSW left hand. July 1, 65 Lynchburg, Va. discharged. Also entry: 27 June 64 died US General Hospital Mt. Pleasant Washington, DC from enteric fever. (4th. Pa. file) July 5, 76 pension #222159/504388 - Blackwater, Va. WIA, GSW finger. March 19, 21: died at home 1309 New Street, Franklin. Hebron, Pa. Cem. buried.
WALTERS, Thomas J. - Sergeant, Co. K. Born 26 May 1843 at Pittsburgh, PA, son of Edmond & Rachel Walters. Mustered 28 Oct 61 as a Private at age 19 year old Laborer. Grey eyes, dark hair, 5’7”. Appointed 22 Feb 62 to Corporal. Admitted 10 Aug - Dec 62 to the Turner’s Home Hospital, Philadelphia. Promoted 21 Aug 63 to Sergeant. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Detached 19 March 64 on recruiting service. Present 31 Aug 64 at Roanoke Island, NC. Left 3 Oct 64 on furlough. Discharged 25 June 65. Worked on Iron Boilers in Rolling Mill after the war. Married about 1869 to Mary Ann Martin. Applied 12 July 1890 for a pension #823530/838488. Died 26 Nov 1900 at Pittsburgh, PA. Headstone. Dec. 3, 1900 Widow Mary Ann applied 3 Dec 1900 for pension #731329/508993. (NOTE: Andersonville Roster #40445 lists him as a POW. Arrived 2 May 64 at Andersonville. Left Andersonville for an unknown prison. Paroled. Probably a 2nd NC Inf. (Union) soldier captured at Plymouth.)
WALTON, John Tompkins - Assistant Surgeon. Born 5 Sept 1830 in PA. First enlisted in the 3rd PA Cavalry. Mustered 20 Dec 61 as 1st Lieutenant & Adjutant. Discharged 5 July 62. Mustered 18 March 63 as Assistant Surgeon, a 32 year old Surgeon from Philadelphia, PA. Detached 7 Aug 63 with the 96th NY at the Currituck Canal. Captured 21 Oct 63 by guerrillas at Currituck Canal and sent as POW to Richmond. Paroled. Arrived 24 Nov 63 under flag of truce from Richmond at City Point, VA. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Paroled 3 Sept 64 at Charleston, SC. Returned to the regiment Oct 64. Promoted & mustered 19 June 65 at Nashville, TN as Surgeon, 78th PA. Resigned 1 Sept 65. Returned to Philadelphia, PA and worked as a "Doctor of Medicine." Married to Martha Bee Hickman. Applied 12 July 66 for a pension #111635/86575. Died 14 Nov 1892 at Buffalo, NY. Buried at Woodlands Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA. Headstone. Widow Martha applied 1 Feb 1893 for a pension. Affidavit from from Pvt. Wilder Boyle states he went with wounded aboard barge towed by CSA Steamer COTTON PLANT to Weldon, then by train to a hospital in Augusta, GA. Also recorded as being on a train coming from Libby Prison, Richmond to Augusta with Plymouth officers to treat wounded & sick and arriving there late May or 1 June 64.
WARD, P. - Private, Co. I. Not on the muster rolls of the 103rd PA. Died 5 August 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave 4828. Headstone. Possibly a 2nd NC Union soldier.
WARNER, Isaac W.: Pvt.; age 19; Co. C; m: Sep. 16, 61. May 1, 62: to Cpl. July 7, 62 NY Tribune: aboard Str. STATE of MAINE arrived Ft. Monroe (from Pen.) July 3. July 8, 62 NY Tribune: aboard Steamer DANIEL WEBSTER Ft. Monroe - Phila. June 20, 63 discharged, Surg. Cert. 1890 Census: m: Sep. 16, 61 - blank; res.: Spring Church, Armstrong Co. Sep. 8, 90 pension #915930/724025. Dec. 20, 11 died. Jan. 3, 12 widow Rachel A. pension #977729/736490.
WARNER, Jethro: Pvt.; Co. G; m: Jan. 10, 62. Aug. 18, 62: detached Battery H, 1 NY Lt. Arty. April 7, 64: to Regt.; arrived Roanoke Island after April 21. Aug. 31, 64 Roanoke Island: arrived or whereabouts known. Jan. 10, 65 discharged. June 9, 86 pension #576307/735175 Pa. Request for Fed. Headstone: Dec. 7, 87 Saratoga, Nebraska died; Holt Co., O’Neill, Greeley Cem. buried Aug. 21, 89 widow Mary pension #403920/325771 Ne.
WARNER, Lester R.: Pvt.; age 21; Co. H; m: Feb. 22, 62. July 21, 63 Plymouth: court martial charge-absent on July 3d, for two hours, from his post as picket near Washington Road, plead guilty, $10 fine 20 days hard labor with 24 lb. ball+chain (RG153 NN158). Feb. 2, 64 Plymouth veteran - born Clarion Co. 23 brown eyes and hair 5’10” sawyer. April 20, 64 Plymouth POW at Andersonville, GA, Charleston and Florence, SC. Fall 1864 Florence: Sanitary Commission issued a hat. Paroled 10 Dec 64 at Charleston, SC from Florence. Mustered out 25 June 65 at New Bern, NC. Discharged 13 July 65 at Harrisburg, PA. Applied 20 Oct 1879 for a pension #317046/285636. 1890 Census: m: Jan. 62 - June 65; res.: Clarington. 1905 Anders. Mon. Ded.; res.: Redclyffe, Forest Co. Nov. 01, 19 Kellettville died. Widow Maria J. applied 3 Dec 1919 for a pension #1150761/893905.
WATSON, Robert M.: Pvt.; age 18; Co. C; m: Sep. 16, 61. April 30, 62 Newport News: left sick. June 19 -July 3, 62: absent sick. Dec. 14, 62 Battle of Kinston: WIA, arm. Feb. 27, 64 Roanoke Island veteran - born Westmoreland Co. 20 brown eyes dark hair 6’3” soldier. March 1, 65: to Cpl. June 25, 65 New Bern: mustered out. July 13, 65 Harrisburg: discharged. 1890 Census: m: Jan. 13, 62 - July 13, 65; res.: Market, Westmoreland Co. Jan. 11, 97 pension #1185083/965666. Jan. 29, 25 Apollo died.
WATSON (WAISON), Thomas J. - Private, Co. A. Mustered 7 Sept 61 at age 19. Died 10 or 14 April 1862 of Measles at Camp Casey, VA. Buried in Hampton National Cemetery. Grave 1833. Headstone
WATTERSON, George - Corporal, Co. B. Born 20 Aug 1840 at Wattersonville, Armstrong Co., PA. Enrolled 24 Sept 61 at Worthington, PA, a 21 year old Farmer. Grey eyes, brown hair & 5’9”. Mustered 24 Sept 61 as Private. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64 and mustered 2 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA and Charleston, SC. Possibly Florence, SC as well. Paroled 10 Dec 64 at Charleston, SC. Promoted 1 May 65 to Corporal. Mustered out 25 June 65 at New Bern, NC. Discharged 13 July 65 at Harrisburg, PA. Married about 1866 to Margaret Ann Reddick. Applied 29 Jan 1891 in Ohio for a pension #987847/XC2697453/789090. Died 16 Jan 1918 of Arteriosclerosis at Washington, Macomb Co., MI. Buried in South Washington Cemetery. Photo & Headstone. Widow Margaret Ann applied 7 March 1919 in MI for a pension #1116573/863124.
WATTERSON, Peter D. - Private, Co. H. Born 1840 in Clarion Co., PA, son of Joseph H. & Martha (McMillen) Watterson. Enrolled 10 Feb 62 in Clarion Co. a 22 year old Lawyer. Mustered 22 Feb 62. Transferred 25 Sept 63 to Co. B, 10 Veteran Reserve Corps. Died 3 Jan 1878 from a hemorrhage at Edinburg, PA. Buried in New Bethlehem Protestant Cemetery. Headstone. Oct. 31, 90 Father Joseph applied 31 Oct 1890 for a pension #532528/blank.
WATTERSON, William Bennett - Private, Co. F. Born 12 March 1842 in Clarion Co., PA, son of Joseph H. & Martha (McMillen) Watterson. Enrolled 30 Oct 61 at Rimersburg, PA, a 19 year old Farmer from Clarion Co., PA. Mustered 7 Dec 61. Detached 1 Aug 62 - Jan 63 to the Ambulance Corp. Court Martial, 28 Aug 63, Plymouth, NC - Charged with disobedience of orders on 26 July 26 at Fort Reno, Roanoke Island, NC. Absent from roll call, refused to report for 2 hour guard duty as punishment, then refused to go to the guard house. Plead guilty. Fined $10, confined for 1 month with 24 lb. ball and chain, 14 days on bread and water (RG153NN585). Re-enlisted 2 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC. Re-enlisted at age 20, blue eyes, dark hair, 5’6”, Farmer. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Escaped from Macon but was recaptured. POW at Andersonville, GA. Paroled 21 April 65 at Vicksburg, MS. Discharged 2 June 65. Married about 1867 to Katherine E. Stover. Applied 24 March 1879 for a pension #274893/486045. Submitted an article that appeared in the 9 Aug 1888 issue of the National Tribune. States he was captured at Plymouth and was a POW for 12 months and 3 days and discusses the pension system. Died 28 May 1911 of Paralysis at Kingsley Twp, Forest Co., PA. Buried 31 May 1911 at Scotch Hill Union Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA. Headstone. Widow Katherine E. applied 15 June 1911 for a pension #966973/727502.
WEAKLY, Hugh Alexander: Pvt.; Co. I; m: Dec. 16, 61. May 31, 62 Battle of Fair Oaks/7 Pines: WIA. Feb. 2, 64 Plymouth veteran - born Butler 23 grey eyes light hair 5’10” laborer. April 20, 64 Plymouth POW Anders. Dec. 10, 64 Charleston paroled. Dec. 22, 64 Annapolis Camp Parole: on Dec. 21 or 22 died, scurvy, diarr., effects: - 1 blanket, 1 overcoat, 1 cap. Buried: Annapolis Ashgrove Cem (Roll of Honor). Not listed Annapolis Military Cem.
WEAVER, Jacob: Dec. 1, 61 Callensburg enrolled. Cpl.; age 31; Co. A; m: Feb. 22, 62. Jan. 3, 62: to Co. G. May -June 62: absent, wounded Battle of Fair Oaks/7 Pines, not known what hosp. taken to. Jan. - Feb. 63: absent wounded. March - April 63: dropped from Roll. June 25, 65: muster out records lost, died, no date can be given. Nov. 28, 62 widow Eliza J. pension #7116/19260 - Dec. 22, 62 AGO: WIA May 31, 62, leg amputated at Hygeia Hosp. #1, Ft. Monroe area, sent to NYC aboard Str. FULTON. Died June 12 enroute to NYC. May 12, 65 minor pension #93469/62384.
WEAVER, Jacob: Pvt.; age 18; Co. K; m: Oct. 30, 61. June 4, 62: WIA May 31, left leg operated on, intermediary amputation, shot injury, flap (Surg. & Mil. History of War of Rebellion). June 12, 62 NY Times: MIA. Aug. 10, 62: absent sick. Aug. 14, 62 Nat. Tribune: aboard Str. ELM CITY Harrison’s Landg.-Ft. Monroe-Phila. Aug. 21, 62 Phila. Wood and 22d St. Hosp.: died, diarr., single. Aug. 22, 62 Phila. Glenwood Cem. buried, remains moved to Phila. National Cem. #Sec. B348. Aug. 30, 76 mother Mary pension #227733/181023.
WEAVER, John T.: Dec. 1, 61 Clarion Co. enrolled. Pvt.; age 17; Co. A; m: Jan. 10, 62 (Regt.); Feb. 22, 62 (mil.). Jan. 3, 62: to Co. G. Feb. 3, 64 Plymouth veteran - born (blank) 18 blue eyes fair hair 5’8” laborer 402. April 20, 64 Plymouth POW Anders. Florence ?Salisbury. Died: Jan. 25, 65 Florence chr. diarr (Regt., Roll of Honor, Indiana Co. History); captured Plymouth supposed dead investigation fails to elicit any further info. in this case (Muster Out Roll); died Salisbury Prison (Salisbury by Louis A. Brown). Buried: Florence Mil. Cem. as UNKNOWN; Indiana Co. Pine Grove Cem. - John F. Weaver 18?? - 25 Jan. 1865 (Ind. Co. Archives). June 14, 65 mother Elizabeth pension #97963/blank - died Feb. 1, 65 Florence Stockade Hosp.
WEBB, John M.: Pvt.; Co. E; m: Dec. 7, 61 Butler Co., Clay Twnshp. May 16 - Aug. 18, 62 Yorktown Wheaton Hsp.: sick. Apr. 20, 64 Plymouth POW Anders. Florence Salisbury Richmond Feb. 22, 65. Oct. 2, 64 Florence Stockade Hsp.: born 1843. Feb. 24 (25), 65 Aiken’s Landg. paroled. April 13, 65 discharged. 1890 Census: m: Nov. 20, 61 - March 2, 65; res.: Branchton P. O., Slippery Rock Twnshp., Butler Co. July 26, 90 pension #838068/588092. Oct. 5, 98 Pens. Bur.: res. Branchton. 1905 Anders. Mon. Ded.; res.: Branchton. Aug. 20, 96 Butler: reunion; res.: Branchton. Sep. 20, 06 Butler: reunion. Died: Sep. 24, 16 Branchton (pens.); Feb. 8, 17 Nat. Tribune: age 77. Butler Co. Cherry Twnshp. New Hope Cem. buried
WEBER, Henry: Pvt.; Co. E; m: Dec. 7, 61. Died: April 1, 62 Wash. DC: measles (mil.); March 29, 62 (Roll of Honor). Wash. DC Mil. Asylum. Cem. #C2327 buried. May 1, 67 mother Sarah pension #146466/104462. May 1, 67 father Philip pension #133087/blank.
WEISENSTINE (WISENSTINE), Peter: Pvt.; Co. H 13. Pa. Inf. Regt.; m: April 25, 61 - 3 mo. Pvt.; age 22; Co. E; m: Dec. 7, 61. Aug. 62: to Sgt. Oct. 28, 62: commissioned 2d Lt. Dec. 8 - 9, 63: resigned (Regt.). Dec. 9, 63 - Feb. 64 Ft. Monroe: absent by order Gen. Peck. Feb. 27, 64 (March 22) dismissed with loss of all pay and allowances, dereliction of duty, at night, by leaving picket post in the advance. Co. G, 101 Pa. Inf. Regt. m: March 2, 65. June 25, 65 discharged. June 30, 80 pension #406273/blank - July 19, 83 AGO: 2d. Lt. 103 Pa was dismissed from the service with loss of all pay and allowances Feb. 27, 64, no evidence of wound as alleged. July 8, 90 widow Sarah pension #439883/343990. (Not listed JAG court martial catalogue.)
WELSH, Martin: Pvt.; age 35; Co. D; m: Sep. 25, 61. May 31, 62 Battle of 7 Pines/Fair Oaks: A. Dec. 14, 62 Battle of Kinston: WIA. Feb. 2, 64 Plymouth veteran - “born Armstrong Co.” 35 blue eyes dark hair 5’4” farmer. April 20, 64 Plymouth POW Anders. Charleston Florence. Oct. 2, 64 Florence Stockade Hosp.: born 1824 “Ireland'. Nov. 30, 64 Savannah paroled. June 25, 65 discharged. June 26, 80 pension #395976/511114. 9 Jan 87 Dayton Military Home: #14664 born Ireland 66 5’4” gray eyes dark hair laborer residence: Woodsville single notify Mary Welch Holley, Wayne County, OH died 27 July 01 heart and disease mouth from scurvy notified brother Michael, County Mayo, Ireland buried Grave # 6. WELSH, Patrick: Pvt.; age 18; Co. C; m: Sep. 14, 64. June 25, 65 New Bern: mustered out. July 13, 65 Harrisburg: discharged. Also served: Co. B 2 US Inf. and Co. F 8 US Inf. Sep. 20, 89 pension #729734/465400. 1890 Census: m: Sep. 14, 64 - June 25, 65; blind right eye 2 yrs.; res.: 3811 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh.
WENNER (WHANER, WEHAUER), Michael: Aug. 12, 62 Rimersburg enrolled. Pvt.; Co. F, m: Aug. 28 (25), 62 - born Bavaria 21 hazel eyes brown hair 5’4” (occupation blank). Dec. 14, 62 Battle of Kinston: KIA. May 12, 71 mother Mary pension #196125/157727-husband was also Michael.
WEST, Richard - Private, Co. I. Enlisted 1 March 64 at Plymouth, NC. Mustered 30 March 64 at age 21. Born Bertie Co., NC. Dark eyes and hair. Escaped Slave, 5’7”, Assistant Cook. Contracted Measles. Wounded in the left leg and captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Taken to CSA Fort Branch to work on the fort. Escaped at first opportunity and returned to the 103rd PA at Roanoke Island. It took five days to reach Union lines and was treated for frostbite which occurred during the escape. Transferred to Co. C, 103rd PA. Discharged 25 June 65. Applied 8 March 1890 for pension #759957/951181 -trfd. to Co. C, Roanoke Island, returned with the Regt. to Butler; March 11, 01 stated married Lucy Watson of Bertie Co., NC., died 3 weeks ago at Berkley. April 6, 08 Hampton, Va. Soldier and Sailor’s Home: #18305 born N.C. 69 black eyes gray hair cannot read/write Prot. laborer res.: Berkeley, Va. married Julia c/o Mt. Zion Church pension Died 2 Nov 1910.. NC. Historical Magazine, April 1995.
WETZEK (WHETSELL), age 19; Co. H; m: Feb. 22, 62. Aug. 20, 62 NY Tribune: aboard Str. MISSISSIPPI arr. NYC with many convalescent patients. Dec. 14, 62 Battle of Kinston: KIA, shot twice in the breast.
WHEELER, William: Sep. 25, 61 Oakland enrolled. Pvt.; age 25; Co. D; m: Nov. 13, 61. Dec. 14, 62 Battle of Kinston: KIA.
WHITACRE, Andrew: Pvt.; age 18; Co. G; m: Feb. 24, 64. June 25, 65 New Bern : mustered out. July 3, 65 Harrisburg: discharged. April 20, 95 pension #1166555/C2563030/974737.
WHITACRE, Robert: Pvt.; age 19; Co. G; m: Jan. 10, 62. Feb. 22, 62: to Cpl. Dec. 1, 63: to Sgt. Feb. 2, 64 Plymouth veteran - born Indiana Co., Pa. 21 grey eyes fair hair 5’10” laborer. April 20, 64 Plymouth POW Anders. Charleston Florence. Oct. 2, 64 Florence Stockade Hosp.: born 1843 Pa. Fall 1864 Florence: San. Comm. issued shirt and “cso” (?). March 01, 65 N.E. Ferry paroled. June 25, 65 New Bern: mustered out. July 13, 65 Harrisburg: discharged. Jan. 23, 70 Barnards: died, consumption. July 8, 87 Request for Federal Headstone: Cem. near Plumville, Indiana Co. Oct. 14, 87 minor pension #362106/255591.
WHITE, Daniel (David): Pvt.; age 18; Co. G; m: Jan. 10, 62. July 8, 62 Baltimore: died, pneumonia, single. July 8, 62 Baltimore Loudon Park Mil. Cem. buried.
WHITE, Edward W. - Private, Co. K. Oct. 28, 61 Pittsburgh enrolled. Pvt.; age 19; Co. K; m: Feb. 22, 62 (mil.); Dec. 2, 61 or Feb. 1, 62 (Regt.). Dec. 1862 Suffolk: sick. Feb. 2, 64 Plymouth veteran - born Pittsburgh 20 blue eyes brown hair 5’6½” (occupation blank). Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 25, 2nd Mess) Died 30 August 1864 of Diarrhea in the stockade at Andersonville, GA. Grave 7277. June 9, 66 mother Mary pension #128531/81126.
WHITE, John H.: Sgt.; Co. F; m: Dec. 7, 61. Feb. 2, 64 Plymouth veteran - born Clarion Co. 21 brown eyes light hair 6½’ farmer. April 20, 64 Plymouth POW Anders. Savannah Blackshear Thomasville Macon.(unknown date) Thomasville Church: sick. April 22, 65 Macon: escaped, joined Wilson Cav., CSA, wore CSA uniform, drew CSA rations, continued his escape. May 22, 65 Dalton: entered Union lines (Regt.); unknown date (mil.); sent to Wash. DC then Harrisburg. June 7, 65 Harrisburg: discharged to date May 24 (mil.). Oct. 15, 79 pension #315733/254458. 1890 Census: m: Feb. 62 - July 75 veteran; res.: Clarington, Forest Co. Aug. 26, 15 Nat. Tribune: died July 24, 15 Tacoma, Wash., age 72; 1 year Anders.; survived by his widow. July 31, 15 Margaret pension #1051149/797991 Wash.
WHITE, Michael: Pvt.; age 17; Co. B; m: Sep. 24, 61. Apr. 20, 64 Plymouth POW Anders. ?Florence Salisbury Richmond Feb. 24, 65. March 10 (18), 65 Coxes Wharf paroled. March 18, 65: to Camp Parole. May 8, 65 discharged.
WHITEHILL, Joseph M.: Pvt.; age 21; Co. A; m: Sep. 7, 61. To Cpl.: Sep. 7, 61 (mil.); Jan. 25, 63 (Regt.). Jan. 25, 63: to Sgt. June 8, 63: commanded squad, with 6 pdr. gun, expedition Plymouth - Columbia, started evening, returned next evening, no armed opposition. Aug. 20, 63: expedition Plymouth - Columbia, with 6 pdr. gun. Aug. 23, 63: returned, captured sheep, to hosp. sick with chills and fever. Feb. 2, 64 Plymouth veteran - born Clarion Co. 23 grey eyes light hair 5’10” laborer. Apr. 17 - 20, 64 Battle of Plymouth: Gen. Hoke, CSA ask Gen. Wessells, USA to surrender, Wessells refused and returned to Ft. Williams, proceeded straight to Sgt. Whitehill who was manning the only operable gun, ordered him to commence firing; saying “we will stand it a little longer". April 20, 64 Plymouth POW Anders. Charleston Florence Salisbury Richmond Feb. 22, 65. Oct. 2, 64 Florence Stockade Hsp.: born 1840. Feb. 24, 65 Aiken’s Landing, Va. paroled. June 17, 65 discharged. Dec. 12, 95 pension #1172388/951614. March 8, 06 Nat. Tribune: died Shippenville Feb. 15, age 65 yrs. 10 mo. 11 days, served in 103 Pa., Anders. 10 months, buried Little Rock, Ark. Nat. Cem.
WHITENER (WHITNER), Valentine E.: Pvt.; Co. E; m: Dec. 7, 61. May 5, 62 Wash., DC Eckington Hosp.: discharged, Surg. Cert., chr. rheum. Pvt.; 78 Pa. Inf. (New); drafted Feb. 21, 65. Sep. 11, 65 Butler discharged. 1890 Census: m: Dec. 7, 61 - blank; res.: Peachville, Butler Co. July 2, 92 pension #1120384/879275. Aug. 20, 96 Butler: reunion; res.: Peachville. Sep. 16, 09 Foxburg: reunion; res.: Chicora. Died 7 June 1918 at Chicora, PA.
WHITNER, William - Private, Co. A. Mustered 7 Sept 61 at Callensburg, PA at age 22. Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate 1 Nov 61 at Camp Orr, PA. Applied 10 Jan 1891 for a pension #980818/blank. Also borne as WHITMORE & WHITMAN.
WICK, Richard C. - Private, Co. E. Born about 1842 in Centre Twp, Butler Co., PA, son of Andrew & Sarah Ann Wick. Enrolled 20 Nov 61 in Butler Co., PA, a 19 year old Farmer from Clay Twp, Butler Co., PA. Mustered 7 Dec 61. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 96, 1st Mess) Charles Lepley, Co. E, diary Aug. 24, 64: Richard. C. Wick died last night at 9 o’clock, he has been ill for about a month. Died 25 August 1864 of Dysentery in the stockade at Andersonville, GA. Grave 6808. Headstone. Reportedly a Memorial headstone in the West Sunbury Union Cemetery, West Sunbury, Butler Co., PA. Mother Sarah applied 31 Jan 1891 for a pension #388140/266264.
WIDEL, Eugene: Pvt.; age 18; Co. H; m: Feb. 22, 65. Feb. 2, 64 Plymouth veteran - born Clarion Co. 20 brown eyes light hair 5’6¾” molder. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA, Charleston & Florence, SC. Oct. 2, 64 Florence Stockade Hosp.: born 1844 Pa., exchanged. Dec. 14, 62 Charleston paroled. June 25, 65 New Bern: mustered out. July 13, 65 Harrisburg: discharged. 1890 Census: m: “Feb. 14, 64” - June 25, 65; res.: Emlenton. Oct. 26, 92 pension #1135904/892506. Died 5 July 1922 at Emlenton, PA. Buried 7 July in Emlenton Cemetery. Aug. 7, 22 widow Mary pension #1192620/919746.
WILDS, Robert - Private, Co. D. Not on any muster roll of the 103rd PA. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 8, 3rd Mess) Admitted 29 May 64 to the prison hospital with Remittent Fever. Returned to the stockade 25 June 64. Possible 2nd NC soldier under an assumed name.
WILHELM, Henry B.: Pvt.; Co. A; m: Sep. 16, 61. May 17, 62 Wash. DC Carver Hosp. July 19, 62 Wash., DC. Mt. Pleasant Hosp.: discharged, Surg. Cert. - born Huntington 18 hazel eyes brown hair 5’10½” laborer lame from old fracture. 1890 Census: m: Sep. 7, 61 - July 29, 62; res.: Pleasantville, Venango Co. March 7, 92 pension #1097871/940922 Pa. May 1, 13 Jamestown, NY died, age 69/9/8, apoplexy. May 6, 13 widow Rachel A. pension #1007305/762671 NY.
WILHELM, James S.: Pvt.; age 23; Co. A; m: Sep. 7, 61 Callensburg. May - June 62: absent sick. Aug. 23, 62 Wash., DC Mt. Pleasant Hosp.. Aug. 30, 62: present. Feb. 2, 64 Plymouth veteran - born Huntingdon Co. 25 hazel eyes dark hair 5’10” laborer. April 20, 64 Plymouth POW Anders. Charleston Florence. Oct. 2, 64 Florence Stockade Hosp.: born 1839 Pa. died Nov. 29. Florence Nat. Cem. buried as UNKNOWN. May 4, 68 mother Mary A. pension #160658/125680. Jan. 22, 67 father Levi pension #140873/blank.
WILLIAMS, George R.: Pvt.; age 18; Co. A; m: March 2, 64. June 25, 65 discharged. 1890 Census: widow Amanda , no dates; res.: Toby Township, Clarion Co. July 19, 98 minor pension #679953/blank.
WILLIAMS, Jacob: Pvt.; Co. H; m: Feb. 22, 62. Nov. 13, 62: to Battery L, 4 US Arty. June 30, 88 pension #662316/514079. April 13, 21 Summer, Wash. died.
WILLIAMS, John: Pvt.; age 37 (Regt.); Co. A; m: Sep. 7, 61 Callensburg. May 31, 62 Battle of Fair Oaks/7 Pines: MIA. July 62: present. Feb. 20, 63 New Bern Academy Hosp.: discharged, Surg. Cert. - born Donegal, Ireland “49” hazel eyes brown hair 5’8¼" laborer chr. rheum. May 7, 63 pension #21593/108724. Dec. 15, 84 Callensburg died. Jan. 31. 85 widow Julia A. pension #323334/220706.
WILLIAMS, Peter: Pvt.; Co. B; m: Aug. 25, 62. Nov. - Dec. 62 Suffolk: sick. March 28, 63 New Bern: discharged, Surg. Cert. - born Jefferson Co. 19 gray eyes fair hair 5’5” laborer. Pvt.; Co. F, 155 Inf. Pa. Regt.; m: Feb. 29, 64. Sep. - Oct. 64: sick. March - April 65 Wash., DC hosp. June 2, 65 trfd. Co. G 191 Inf. Pa. Regt. June 28, 65 discharged. March 30, 83 pension #478207/XC2672463/406647. Feb. 5, 1900 died. Feb. 23, 00 widow Angeline pension #713984/531923.
WILLIS (WILL), James: Pvt.; Co. C 165 Inf. Pa. Regt.; m: Nov. 7, 62. Dec. 5, 62 discharged. Pvt.; Co. K; m: Nov. 29, 63. April 20, 64 Plymouth POW Anders. Dec. 6, 64 Charleston paroled. April 10, 65 discharged. July 16, 90 pension #904066/816991. Dec. 12, 95 Nat. Tribune: died Nov. 29 Fairfield, Pa., age 70, captured near New Bern, confined Anders. 8 mo., suffering last 3 years. Fairfield Cath. Cem. buried.
WILLMAN (WILLMON), Frank: Pvt.; age 42; Co. H; m: Feb. 22, 62. 1862 Harrison’s Landg.: rheum. crippled legs. March 28, 63 New Bern: discharged, Surg. Cert. - born Mistelbrum, Baden, Germany 43 gray eyes black hair 5’3” shoemaker. July 18, 63 pension #26580/blank. April 22, 78 Pittsburgh: died, 65 years, shooting, suicide. April 23, 78 St. Michael’s Cem. buried. July 20, 90 widow Mary M. widow #447114/blank.
WILSON, Andrew - Corporal, Co. C. Mustered 16 Sept 61 at age 18. March - June 62 Newport News: left sick. June 4 -Aug. 19, 62 Baltimore Stewart’s Mansion Hosp.: nurse (mil.). July 19, 62 NY Tribune: Baltimore Stewart’s Hosp., convalescent. Dec. 14, 62 Battle of Kinston: KIA.
WILSON, Andrew - Private, Co. K. Not listed on any muster roll of the 103rd PA. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 95, 3rd Mess) Died 23 July in the stockade at Andersonville, GA. No grave record. Possible 2nd NC soldier under an assumed name.
WILSON, James Madison: Cpl.; age 21; Co. C; m: Sep. 16, 61. May 1, 62: to Sgt. July 7, 62: to 1st Sgt. Jan. 14, 63: commissioned 2d Lt. July 1, 63: commissioned 1st Lt. 1863 Pa. Adj. Gen. Report: 2d Lt rank from Jan. 14, 63, 1st Lt. rank from June 16, 63. Sep. 8 - 10, 64: on official business traveling aboard Str USN FAWN, ship was captured and burned by ram CSN ALBEMARLE, passengers taken prisoner. Sep. 9, 64 Currituck Bridge, NC. POW. Oct. 8, 64: Wilmington to Richmond. Oct. 18, 64 Varina, VA paroled. June 25, 65 New Bern: mustered out. July 13, 65 Harrisburg: discharged. June 15, 84 Hall Co., Ne. died. Request for Federal Headstone: Grand Island Cem., NE buried. Sep. 17, 90 widow Mary F. Albee pension #475283/blank Ks. April 19, 04 minor pension #804589/352144 Ks.
WILSON, Jeremiah Pritner - Private, Co. A. Born 10 Nov 1839 in Callensburg, Clarion Co., PA, son of James C. & Mary (Smith) Wilson. Married 2 Sept 61 to Catherine J. Weter. Mustered 7 Sept 61 at age 22. Grey eyes, dark hair, 5’6” and Farmer. Captured 31 May 62 at Chickahominy, VA. POW 3 June 62 at Richmond, VA. Paroled 13 Sept 62 at Aikens Landing, VA. Reported in the June 12, 62 issue of the NY Times as MIA. Re-enlisted 2 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC. During the Battle of Plymouth, NC, Capt. Alexander stated that Wilson jumped over the parapet at Fort Williams and recovered a wounded soldier who was lying outside the walls. He brought him into Fort Williams but received a gun shot wound through both thighs. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Stayed behind at Plymouth with the wounded. Arrived 19 May 64 at General Hospital No. 7 (Fair Grounds Hospital), Raleigh, NC. Transferred 21 May 64 to Andersonville, GA. Admitted 30 May 64 to the prison hospital due to Vulnus Sclopeticum (gunshot wound). Returned to the stockade 31 July 64. Reportedly left Andersonville about 27 Sept 64 under an assumed name of a sailor. Paroled 16 - 18 Oct 64 at Aikens Landing, VA. Mustered out 25 June 65 at New Bern, NC. Discharged 13 July 65 at Harrisburg, PA. Applied 1 June 1880 for a pension #377402/224958. Died 16 July 1918 at Manchester, Delaware Co., Iowa. Buried in Oakland Cemetery. Obit & Headstone. Widow Catherine J. applied 26 July 1918 for a pension #1123935/861231.
WILSON, Rev. Jesse Brown - Private, Co. C. Born 15 Aug 1842 in Armstrong Co., PA. First enlisted as Private, Co. E, 139th PA. Mustered 1 Sept 62. Discharged 14 Jan 63 on Surgeon's Certificate. Enrolled & mustered 29 Aug 64 into the 103rd PA at Pittsburgh, a 22 year old School Teacher. Mustered out 25 June 65 at New Bern, NC. Discharged 13 July 65 at Harrisburg, PA. Married 12 May 1870 to Francis Ann, dau. of Francis & Adeline (Ferguson) Wallace. After his marriage, hwent to Oregon as a missionary. He preached in Eugene, Oregon and helped build the Presbyterian church in Junction City, Oregon. Returned to Zelienople, PA when he became ill. Died 2 June 1873 at Zelienople, PA. Headstone. GAR #1693. Francis remarried to James A. Clark, She applied 17 Nov 1890 for a pension #485255/973980.
WILSON, John: Nov. 20, 61 Butler enrolled. Pvt ; age 24; Co. E; m: Dec. 7, 61. March - April 62 Newport News Hosp.: sick. July 10, 62 NY Tribune: aboard Str. KNICKERBOCKER arrived Ft. Monroe July 5, bound north. July 14, 62 NY Tribune: aboard Str. STATE OF MAINE Ft. Monroe - NYC hosp. April 20, 64 Plymouth POW Anders. Charleston Florence. Oct. 10, 64 Florence: died. Florence Nat. Cem. buried as UNKNOWN.
WILSON, Newton: Pvt.; age 21; Co. A; m: Dec. 25, 61. Aug. 15, 62 Harrison’s Landg.: to hosp. Died: unknown place and date (mil.); Aug. 13, 62 on transport between Harr. Landg. and Phila. (Regt.). Sep. 16, 64 widow Lucinda pension #65260/128401 - Cpl. McCall stated he put Newton aboard Str. ELM CITY on Aug. 11, 62 at Harr. Landg., Newton was “very low” with typhoid fever, unable to speak, not expected to live through the voyage.
WILSON, Samuel P: Pvt.; Co. H; m: Feb. 22, 62. Aug. 18, 62 - Jan. 63: detached, Hq. hosp cook and/or sick Craney Island hsp., VA April 20, 64 Plymouth POW Salisbury Anders. Charleston Florence. Oct. 2, 64 Florence Stockade Hosp.: born 1845 Pa., exchanged. Paroled 20 Dec 64 at Charleston, SC. Admitted to the General Hospital, Division 1, Annapolis, MD. Feb. 22, 65 or March 3, 65 Pittsburgh discharged. Dec. 14, 78 pension #263900/511120 - Plymouth WIA GSW left leg two places, to CSA Hosp. Salisbury. Pvt.; Co. C 5th. US Artillery; m: 1867. Dec. 3, 70 Ft. Monroe discharged. 1890 Census: m: Feb. 14, 62-Feb. 22, 65 shot thru leg; res.: Strattanville. July 15, 13 Helena, Mont. died. Nov. 30, 2000 eBay: enlistment documents for sale.
WILSON, Wilbur G.: Pvt.; age 20; Co. D; m: March 15, 65. June 25, 65 discharged.
WILSON, William A. - Private, Co. A. Born 27 April 1845 in Clarion Co., PA, son of John J. & Eliza (Slaughenhaupt) Wilson. Mustered 3 March 65 at age 19. Discharged 25 June 65. Applied 1 Nov 1892 for a pension #1137016/blank. Died 21 Dec 1898 at Shorno Ranch, Whitman Co., WA. Buried in Garfield Cemetery. Headstone. Widow Jennie B. applied 2 Feb 1899 for a pension #691330/486723.
WION (WYON), John - Private, Co. H. Born about 1840 in PA, son of James & Christiana Wion.: Pvt.; Co. H; m: March 23, 62. July 10, 62 NY Tribune: aboard Str. KNICKERBOCKER arrived Ft. Monroe July 5, rheum. July 14, 62 NY Tribune: aboard Str. STATE OF MAINE Ft. Monroe - NYC hosp. Jan. 14, 63: to Cpl. April 20, 64 Plymouth POW Anders. Charleston Florence. Oct. 2, 64 Florence Stockade Hosp.: born 1839 Pa., exchanged. Dec. 10, 64 Charleston paroled. Dec. 29, 64 Annapolis Camp Parole Hosp.: died, scorbutus, bronchitis; single. Annapolis Nat. Cem. #D1542 buried. Aug. 7, 74 father James pension #216939/blank - letter dated July 8, 62 City Point, VA from brother William, Co. A, to his father . … John got sick and went to the hospital and from there he was taken away on a boat to some of hospital in ?county…. he had been in some hard fighting since I had seen him but got thru safe.
WION (WYON), William - Private, Co. A. Born about 1843 in PA, son of James & Christiana Wion. Enrolled at age 18. Mustered 7 Sept 61 at Callensburg, PA. Feb. 2, 64 Plymouth veteran - born Clarion Co. 18 grey eyes light hair 5’8” laborer. April 20, 64 Plymouth POW Anders. Charleston Florence. Oct. 2, 64 Florence Stockade Hosp.: born 1844 Pa., died Nov. 24. Florence Nat. Cem. buried as UNKNOWN. Dec. 17, 64 NY Times: died Florence, no date. Aug. 7, 74 father James pension #216939/blank - July 8, 62 letter City Point, Va. re John and Oct. 24, 62 Suffolk..sent money home, building fortifications, expedition to Franklin with fire fight, forced CSA back, did not follow as out of ammo. Father James applied 7 Aug 1874 for a pension. Mother Christiana pension applied 4 Mar 1880 for a pension #261061/219386.
WISE, Henry A.: Pvt.; Co. E; m: Dec. 7, 61. April 20, 64 Plymouth POW Anders. Charleston Florence. Feb. 27, 65 NE Ferry paroled. March 29, 65 Annapolis Div. #1 Hosp. April 1, 65: trfd. Baltimore hosp. May 15, 65 discharged. Nov. 29, 79 pension #333222/224122. 1890 Census: m: Nov. 20, 61 - May 15, 65; res.: Petrolia. Oct. 5, 98 Bur. of Pensions: res.: Rimersburg. Request for Fed. Headstone: died July 20 or 29, 01 buried Pa. State Erie Soldier & Sailors Home. May 27, 02 minor pension #764174/552024.
WISE, Lewis: Pvt.; age 45 (mil.), 42 (Regt.); Co. K; m: Jan. 12, 62. July 1, 62: absent sick. July 10, 62 NY Tribune: aboard Str. COMMODORE to Wash. , DC, rheum. March 31, 63 NY David’s Island Hosp.: discharged, Surg. Cert.
WISE, Oliver J.: Pvt.; Co. H 13 Inf. Regt.; m: April 20, 61. Aug. 6, 61 Butler discharged. Pvt., Co. E; m: Dec. 7, 61. Aug. 18, 62: attached Horse Battery B and Co. L, 2d US Arty. Feb. 25, 64 Baltimore Ft. McHenry Hosp. #95: chr. diarr. May 29, 64 Ft. McHenry: discharged, Surg. Cert. - born Butler Co. 19 brown eyes and hair 5’10” farmer. April 24, 76 pension #217973/239953 Pa. Aug. 24, 22 Weir City, Ks. died. Weir City Highland Park Cem. buried. Oct. 2, 22 widow Amanda pension #1195148/927328 Ks.
WISHARD (WISHART), Alexander: Pvt.; Co. A; m: Sep. 7, 61 Callensburg. April 12 - Aug. 63: Brig. Wagon Train, wagoner. Feb. 2, 64 Plymouth veteran - born Bedford Co. 33 grey eyes light hair 5’10½” (occupation blank). April 20, 64 Plymouth POW Richmond. Died: Dec. 20, 64 Richmond (mil. and comrade's statement). Also entry: confined Richmond Feb. 22, paroled Feb. 24, 65 Aiken’s Landing, no further info. May 9, 78 Alexander minor pension #237143/denied.
WOLF (WOLFE), Andrew W. - Private, Co. D. Son of Elizabeth Fair. Mustered in 25 Aug 62. Taken sick while on picket duty. Died 17 March 1863 of Spinal Meningitis & Congestive Fever at Stanley Hospital, New Bern, NC. Buried in New Bern National Cemetery. Grave #1212. Headstone
WOLF (WOLFT), James: Pvt.; 18; Co. B; Sep. 24, 61. Dec. 4, 61 discharged, Surg. Cert. 1890 Census: m: Sep. 24 - Dec. 4, 61 heart disease; res.: Grapeville, Jefferson Co. May 13, 95 pension #1167210/blank.
WOLF, Matthias: Pvt.; age 44; Co. D; m: Nov. 13, 61. April 9, 62 Newport News Camp Kein: discharged, Surg. Cert., injured hand. Request for Fed. Headstone: died May 22, 65, buried Kittanning Cem.
WOLFORD, Lewis: Pvt.; age 15; Co. E; m: Dec. 7, 61 Butler Co., Cherry Twnshp. May 1863: to Cpl. Aug. 31, 63 Roanoke Island: arrived or whereabouts known. Oct. 63 Beaufort, NC Hammond Hosp.: sick. May 64: trfd Newark, NJ hosp. Jan. 30, 65 Pittsburgh hosp.: discharged. April 4, 77 pension #233564/419348. 1890 Census: Nov. 24, 61 - Jan. 7, 65 rheum.; res.: Gomersal, Butler Co. Aug. 20, 96 Butler reunion; res.: W. Sunbury. Oct. 5, 98 Pens. Bur.: res. W. Sunbury. Sep. 20, 06 Butler reunion. Sep. 16, 09 Foxburg reunion; res.: Keister. July 9, 13: died, member UVL #45, Wm. T. Dixon Post #561, single, born Jan. 28, 46 Butler Co. Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen: A native of Butler County. Pa., was born on the 28th of January 1846, and was 15 years old when, Nov. 21, 1861, he left his home to fight for the cause of Liberty. He was enrolled at Kittanning, Pa.. as a private in Co. E. 103d Pa. V. I., but received before long a promotion to the rank of Corporal. He was never wounded, but at Beaufort, N. C., was in hospital with chronic diarrhea, fever and ague, and pain in the side, from fall of 1863 to April 1864, when he was granted a furlough of 30 days. Later on he was again in hospital, and on Dec. 7, 1864, his term of enlistment having expired, he was honorably discharged at Pittsburgh, Pa., having a battle list which includes many well-known names, Yorktown, Williamsburg, Fair Oaks, 7 Days on the Peninsula, Va.. (1862) Black Water (three times), Deep Creek, Kingston, White Hall, New River Bridge, near Newbern, Swift Creek, Williamston, etc, Mr. Wolford’s parents were Jacob and Lavinia (Adams) Wolford, both living; he is unmarried, and is a member of William T. Dixon Post, No. 561, and U. V. L., No. 45; he draws a pension, and is a farmer living two and a half miles northwest of West Sunbury, Butler county, Pa., at which place he may be addressed.
WOODRUFF, William D. - Private.; age 30; Co. B; m: Sep. 24, 61as Cpl. May 31, 62 Battle of 7 Pines/Fair Oaks, Chickhominy Swamp POW. June 3, 62 Richmond Prison to Salisbury Prison. June 12, 62 NY Times: MIA. July 17, 62 NY Times: POW Salisbury. Sep. 13, 62 Aikens Landing paroled. Dec. 1862: to Pvt. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 96, 1st Mess) Died 16 July 1864 of Acute Diarrhea in the stockade at Andersonville, GA. Grave 3384. Jan. 18, 65 widow Elizabeth pension #79620/614811. May 29, 67 minor pension #147823/1111344. 3 Dec. 64 Pittsburgh Dispatch: died Andersonville July 16.
WORCHTER, John: Pvt.; Co. K; m: Oct. 28, 61. July 10, 62 NY Tribune: aboard Steamer ELM CITY Harr. Landg. - Ft. Monroe - NYC David’s Island hosp. Died: July 26, 62 David’s Island hosp., typhoid , born Germany, married (mil.); Aug. 8, 62 David’s Island hosp., typhoid (Regt.) July 28, 62: remains delivered to relatives (Roll of Honor).
WRAGG, William - Private, Co. K. Born in Lancaster Co., PA. Married 2 July 1845 to Elizabeth Young in Philadelphia, PA. Enrolled 28 Oct 61 at Pittsburgh, PA. Mustered 13 Dec 61 or 22 Feb 62. Wounded 31 May 62 in the left shoulder at the Battle of 7 Pines/Fair Oaks, VA. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 64. Mustered 2 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC at age 47, gray eyes, brown hair and a 5’8” Farmer. $402 Bounty. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. Paroled 5 - 6 Dec 64 at Charleston, SC. Admitted 10 Dec 1864 at Hosp. Div. #1, Annapolis, MD where he died 22 or 23 Dec 1864 of Chronic Diarrhea. Buried in Leverington Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA. Widow Elizabeth applied 27 Jan 65 applied for a pension #80766/49858 at Philadelphia, PA.
WRIGHT, Joshua H.: Pvt.; age 37, Co. G; m: Jan. 10, 62. May 16, 62 Newport News Hosp. June 19, 62 Baltimore Stewart’s Mansion Hosp. July 19, 62 NY Tribune: at Baltimore Stewart’s Hosp., typhoid. July 29, 62 discharged, Surg. Cert., debility. Sep. 24, 77 pension #242462/634802. July 26, 1911 died.
WYANT, Henry - Private, Co. G. Born about 1822 in Armstrong Co., PA, son of Martin & Christina (Booher) Wyant. Married 1856 to Elizabeth Hartzell. Mustered in 10 Jan 62 a 40 year old Laborer. Blue eyes, fair hair, 5’9”. Re-enlisted 2 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. POW at Andersonville, GA. (Squad 71) Admitted 14 June 64 to the prison hospital with Remittent Fever. Died 15 June 1864 in the hospital at Andersonville, GA. Grave 1977. There is some conflicting info regarding the exact date of his death. 28 Nov 1864 NY Times states his death as June 15, 1864. 3 Dec 1864 Pittsburgh Dispatch states that he died July 15th. Widow, Elizabeth, applied 20 Feb 1865 for a pension. #83626/111781. It contains a deposition by a comrade who stated that he saw him dead and laid out, and died about July 4 but not positive. 6 Aug 1885 National Tribune contains an article from a former POW, who was an medical assistant at Andersonville Hospital. He described the hospital and listed deaths in his diary - H. Wyant, G, 103 Pa. Died “June 17”. Believe that the 15 June 1864 death date is probably correct.
WYANT, Jeremiah - Private, Co. D. Born about 1841 in PA, son of Bartholomew & Christina (Wolfe) Wyant. Mustered in 30 Aug 62. Captued 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA. Transferred to Blackshear, GA for one week, then to Charleston, SC for 2 weeks. Transferred to Florence, SC. Paroled from Florence 10 Dec 64 at Charleston, SC. Married to Martha. Applied 9 July 1884 for pension #517470/332788. Attended 20 Sept 1905 dedication of the PA monument at Andersonville with his residence listed as Adrian, PA. Attended the 16 Sept 1909 reunion at Foxburgh, PA with his residence listed as Kittanning, PA. Admitted 10 Feb 1914 to the National Soldier’s Home at Sawtelle, California. #12312. Listed as: born in PA, age 73, 5’7”, brown eyes, dark hair, reads/writes, Protestant, farmer, residence of California. Requested discharge. 15 June 1914. Died 1 Aug 1932 at Mosgrove, Armstrong Co., PA. Buried 3 Aug 1932 in Worthington Cemetery, Worthington, PA. Also listed as WIANT.