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26th Indiana Infantry

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Company Unknown

Private

Austin enlisted in 1861, served as a private travel through Mississippi and Arkansas. He was with Grant at Vicksburg: was captured shortly after the fall of Vicksburg and held prisoner for six months in Louisiana and Texas; made three attempts to escape and the last time was successful in getting back to his command. Austin was mustered out in New Orleans.
Contributor Carole O'DellDate added 6/29/2013

Company A

Private

Robert Peel Served in Company A Regiment Indiana Vol from 9/1856 to 9/1865. Does any one have any photos or reunion photos from Clinton Indiana area?
Contributor Christy BarberDate added 1/5/2010

Company A

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Phil SpaugyDate added 5/27/2008

Company A

Private

I had 2 great, great uncles who served in the 26th Indiana Infantry Regiment, Company A: Abner C. Wait and Joseph H. Wait. Joseph served with the Regiment throughout the Civl War from August 30, 1861 to January 15, 1866, initially as 1st Sergeant and then as 1st Lieutenant as of December 18, 1864. Abner C. Wait serve in the same Regiment and Company as a private from December 1, 1861 until March 12, 1864, when he was discharged for medical reasons.
Contributor Bruce A. SmithDate added 5/18/2010

Company A

1st Sergeant

I had 2 great, great uncles who served in the 26th Indiana Infantry Regiment, Company A: Joseph H. Wait, 1st Sergeant, who was promoted to 1st Lieutenant of Company A on December 18, 1864, Joseph served from August 30, 1861 to January 15, 1866; Abner C. Wait, private, served in the same company from Decemer 1, 1861 to March 12, 1864, when he was discharged for medical reasons.
Contributor Bruce A. SmithDate added 5/18/2010

Company B

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Joe RieglerDate added 9/29/2009

Company C

Private

International Haskell Family Society Civil War Soliders Research
Contributor Peter HaskellDate added 10/15/2004

Company C

Rank unknown

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Mike HealyDate added 11/18/2006

Company C

Corporal

With the 26th Indiana Infantry Regiment from the Federalization in Indianapolis to the deactivation in Vicksburg. Involved in many battles to include the Seige of Vicksburg to the Battle of Spanish Fort, Mobile.
Contributor Larry McFallDate added 7/15/2009

Company D

Private

Record as reported by INGenWeb, Henry County, Indiana Genealogy and History
Contributor Derek BlountDate added 3/29/2010

Company E

Sergeant

Served in the same unit but at different times as his brother Joseph F Harper.
Contributor Floyd D HarperHomepage http://person.ancestry.com/tree/29842/person/-2143738776/factsDate added 7/2/2016

Company E

Private

Served from Nov 1864 thru Nov 1865
Contributor Floyd D HarperHomepage http://person.ancestry.com/tree/29842/person/-2143738589/factsDate added 7/2/2016

Company E

Rank unknown

Not a relative but is a soldier buried in the Anti-slavery Friends Cemetery in Westfield, IN.
Contributor Nicole KobrowskiDate added 11/14/2010

Company F

Captain

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Patty CrowDate added 1/14/2005

Company G

Private

He was wounded in the ankle at Vicksburg and died from this wound a year later.
Contributor Dennis CarterDate added 7/4/2009

Company G

Private

This is my 2nd great Grandfather. He is one of 4 Brothers to serve in this company. He was taken prisoner, and marched to Camp Ford in Tyler Texas.
Contributor Laneya RinoHomepage http://www.angelfire.com/ut2/mygen/laneya.htmlDate added 3/31/2008

Company G

Private

This is my 2nd great Uncle. He is one of 4 brothers to serve with this Company.
Contributor Laneya RinoHomepage http://www.angelfire.com/ut2/mygen/laneya.htmlDate added 3/31/2008

Company G

Private

This is my 2nd great Uncle. He is one of 4 brothers to serve with this Company.
Contributor Laneya RinoHomepage http://www.angelfire.com/ut2/mygen/laneya.htmlDate added 3/31/2008

Company G

Private

This is my 2nd great Uncle. He is one of 4 brothers to serve with this Company.
Contributor Laneya RinoHomepage http://www.angelfire.com/ut2/mygen/laneya.htmlDate added 3/31/2008

Company H

Private

This is my great-grandfather, enlisted Sept. 26, 1864, mustered out Sept. 6, 1865.
Contributor Bob AndrewsDate added 3/1/2011

Company H

Rank unknown

I have my great, great, great grandfather's memoir and it is very descriptive, including his capture at Sterling Plantation. He mentions several names, ranks and fills in details I have been unable to see elsewhere. I would be more than happy to share this information with anyone.
Contributor Jennifer HarneyDate added 6/19/2010

Company I

Private

Searching for any information regarding Co. I
Contributor Janice C. BukerDate added 7/1/2007

Company I

Private

Looking for any information on Co. I and on the Speth/Spath family.
Contributor Janice C. BukerDate added 7/1/2007

Company I

Private

Looking for any information on Co. I
Contributor Janice C. BukerDate added 7/1/2007

Company I

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Dennis VeatchDate added 8/5/2005

Company K

Private

My GG Grand Uncle Benjamin Snow Jumper served in the Civil War under his father, Alden Haden Jumper. While delivering mail, he and his companion were accosted by rebels and Benjamin was shot in the knee. The doctors recommended amputation, but Benjamin refused and walked with a severe limp thereafter. After the war, he moved to St. Louis, Missouri where he would later die of gangrene and complications resulting from the bullet in his knee.
Contributor John GeorgesHomepage https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148462157/benjamin-snow-jumperDate added 7/18/2018

Company K

1st Lieutenant

My GG Grand Uncle
Contributor John GeorgesHomepage www.findagrave.com/memorial/54263893/george-washington-mcmullenDate added 10/9/2018

Company K

Private

My 1st cousin, 4x removed.
Contributor John GeorgesDate added 10/9/2018

Company K

1st Sergeant

My 1st cousin, 4x removed
Contributor John GeorgesHomepage www.findagrave.com/memorial/76196220/israel-noyes-morrisDate added 10/9/2018

Company K

Captain

My 1st cousin, 4x removed
Contributor John GeorgesHomepage www.findagrave.com/memorial/114562568/warren-w.-morrisDate added 10/9/2018

Company K

Private

Isaac D. Robbins, born in Manchester ,Dearborn County, Indiana on March 7,1843. Died in November of 1909 buried at Cedar Hedge Cem. in Rising Sun, Ohio County, Indiana. Fought at the battle of Prarie Grove, Ark. Dec.7,1862, Siege of Vicksburg, Captured at Morganza,La. during the battle of Stirlings Plantation on Sept.29, 1863. P.O.W. at Camp Ford, Confederate Prison in Tyler ,Texas. 2nd Enlistment with the 146 Indiana Infantry Company G. recieved Sergeants rank in March of 1865. Mustered out in September of 1865. 1st wife: Hester Ann Neal of Rising Sun, Indiana. Children: Priscilla Ann. John Neal. Montraville G., and Mabel E. 2nd Wife: Florence G. True, one child: Richard Marion. Isaac D. Robbins was a member of the G.A.R. Col.Platter Post #82 out of Aurora, Indiana
Contributor Timothy P. ReeseDate added 1/23/2009

Company K

Private

Washington Sowers was 'killed' Sept. 19th, 1861. This means he did not even make it to their first engagement. Any info on his life or death would be appreciated. He was the brother of my ancestor, George Michael Sowers. Donna Schultheiss
Contributor Donna SchultheissDate added 2/7/2008

Company K

Sergeant

My GG Grand Uncle. He went by 'Wils', so in the Adjutant's roster he is shown as Wilson H Thompson, but that is wrong. His Civil War Record index card corrects the mistake.
Contributor John GeorgesHomepage www.findagrave.com/memorial/158024995/george-wilson-thompsonDate added 10/8/2018

Company K

Corporal

My GG Grand Uncle
Contributor John GeorgesHomepage www.findagrave.com/memorial/38422851/john-w.-thompsonDate added 10/8/2018

Company K

Private

Found this listed on www.ancestry.com/military
Contributor Bob ZuleyDate added 5/20/2008

Company Field & Staff

Major

My 3G Grandfather. Enlisted as Captain. Commanded Co K at Prairie Grove. Selected by Gen FJ Herron to command XIII Corps' Engineering Corps at Vicksburg, through the Rio Grande Expedition. Promoted to Major. Breveted Lt Colonel. Engagements: Prairie Grove, Siege of Vicksburg, Brownsville TX, Provost Marshall Plaquemines Parish LA, Provost Marshall Columbus Miss, Fort Blakeley.
Contributor John GeorgesHomepage http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=54700261Date added 7/21/2010

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