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Company Unknown
Austin Bicknell Austin Bicknell - 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.

Contact Name: Carole O'Dell
Date Added: 6/29/2013

Company A
Robert Peel Robert Peel - 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?

Contact Name: Christy Barber
Date Added: 1/5/2010

Company A
Peter Spaugy Peter Spaugy - Private

No comments

Contact Name: Phil Spaugy
Date Added: 5/27/2008

Company A
Abner C. Wait Abner C. Wait - 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.

Contact Name: Bruce A. Smith
Date Added: 5/18/2010

Company A
Joseph H. Wait Joseph H. Wait - 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.

Contact Name: Bruce A. Smith
Date Added: 5/18/2010

Company B
Frederick Simon Herzog Frederick Simon Herzog - Private

No comments

Contact Name: Joe Riegler
Date Added: 9/29/2009

Company C
James F. Haskell James F. Haskell - Private

International Haskell Family Society
Civil War Soliders Research

Contact Name: Peter Haskell
Date Added: 10/15/2004

Company C
John W Matthewson John W Matthewson Rank Unknown

No comments

Contact Name: Mike Healy
Date Added: 11/18/2006

Company C
Samuel Mcfall Samuel Mcfall - 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.

Contact Name: Larry McFall
Date Added: 7/15/2009

Company D
Andrew Jackson Blount Andrew Jackson Blount - Private

Record as reported by INGenWeb, Henry County, Indiana Genealogy and History

Contact Name: Derek Blount
Date Added: 3/29/2010

Company E
John G Harper John G Harper - Sergeant

Served in the same unit but at different times as his brother Joseph F Harper.

Contact Name: Floyd D Harper
Contact Homepage: http://person.ancestry.com/tree/29842/person/-2143738776/facts
Date Added: 7/2/2016

Company E
Joseph F Harper Joseph F Harper - Private

Served from Nov 1864 thru Nov 1865

Contact Name: Floyd D Harper
Contact Homepage: http://person.ancestry.com/tree/29842/person/-2143738589/facts
Date Added: 7/2/2016

Company E
James A Jackson James A Jackson Rank Unknown

Not a relative but is a soldier buried in the Anti-slavery Friends Cemetery in Westfield, IN.

Contact Name: Nicole Kobrowski
Date Added: 11/14/2010

Company F
Sampson Platt Sampson Platt - Captain

No comments

Contact Name: Patty Crow
Date Added: 1/14/2005

Company G
William S Carter William S Carter - Private

He was wounded in the ankle at Vicksburg and died from this wound a year later.

Contact Name: Dennis Carter
Date Added: 7/4/2009

Company G
David C. Rakestraw David C. Rakestraw - 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.

Contact Name: Laneya Rino
Contact Homepage: http://www.angelfire.com/ut2/mygen/laneya.html
Date Added: 3/31/2008

Company G
George W. Rakestraw George W. Rakestraw - Private

This is my 2nd great Uncle. He is one of 4 brothers to serve with this Company.

Contact Name: Laneya Rino
Contact Homepage: http://www.angelfire.com/ut2/mygen/laneya.html
Date Added: 3/31/2008

Company G
John B. Rakestraw John B. Rakestraw - Private

This is my 2nd great Uncle. He is one of 4 brothers to serve with this Company.

Contact Name: Laneya Rino
Contact Homepage: http://www.angelfire.com/ut2/mygen/laneya.html
Date Added: 3/31/2008

Company G
Josiah Rakestraw Josiah Rakestraw - Private

This is my 2nd great Uncle. He is one of 4 brothers to serve with this Company.

Contact Name: Laneya Rino
Contact Homepage: http://www.angelfire.com/ut2/mygen/laneya.html
Date Added: 3/31/2008

Company H
Hamilton Andrews Hamilton Andrews - Private

This is my great-grandfather, enlisted Sept. 26, 1864, mustered out Sept. 6, 1865.

Contact Name: Bob Andrews
Date Added: 3/1/2011

Company H
Jesse W. Heaton Jesse W. Heaton 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.

Contact Name: Jennifer Harney
Date Added: 6/19/2010

Company I
Frederick L Speth/spath Frederick L Speth/spath - Private

Searching for any information regarding Co. I

Contact Name: Janice C. Buker
Date Added: 7/1/2007

Company I
Morris Speth/spath Morris Speth/spath - Private

Looking for any information on Co. I and on the Speth/Spath family.

Contact Name: Janice C. Buker
Date Added: 7/1/2007

Company I
Peter H. Speth/spath Peter H. Speth/spath - Private

Looking for any information on Co. I

Contact Name: Janice C. Buker
Date Added: 7/1/2007

Company I
Joel T Veatch Joel T Veatch - Private

No comments

Contact Name: Dennis Veatch
Date Added: 8/5/2005

Company K
Benjamin Snow Jumper Benjamin Snow Jumper - 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.

Contact Name: John Georges
Contact Homepage: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148462157/benjamin-snow-jumper
Date Added: 7/18/2018

Company K
George Washington Mcmullen George Washington Mcmullen - 1st Lieutenant

My GG Grand Uncle

Contact Name: John Georges
Contact Homepage: www.findagrave.com/memorial/54263893/george-washington-mcmullen
Date Added: 10/9/2018

Company K
Amos George Morris Amos George Morris - Private

My 1st cousin, 4x removed.

Contact Name: John Georges
Date Added: 10/9/2018

Company K
Israel Noyes Morris Israel Noyes Morris - 1st Sergeant

My 1st cousin, 4x removed

Contact Name: John Georges
Contact Homepage: www.findagrave.com/memorial/76196220/israel-noyes-morris
Date Added: 10/9/2018

Company K
Warren W Morris Warren W Morris - Captain

My 1st cousin, 4x removed

Contact Name: John Georges
Contact Homepage: www.findagrave.com/memorial/114562568/warren-w.-morris
Date Added: 10/9/2018

Company K
Isaac D. Robbins Isaac D. Robbins - 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

Contact Name: Timothy P. Reese
Date Added: 1/23/2009

Company K
Washington Sowers Washington Sowers - 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

Contact Name: Donna Schultheiss
Date Added: 2/7/2008

Company K
George Wilson Thompson George Wilson Thompson - 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.

Contact Name: John Georges
Contact Homepage: www.findagrave.com/memorial/158024995/george-wilson-thompson
Date Added: 10/8/2018

Company K
John W Thompson John W Thompson - Corporal

My GG Grand Uncle

Contact Name: John Georges
Contact Homepage: www.findagrave.com/memorial/38422851/john-w.-thompson
Date Added: 10/8/2018

Company K
Caspar Zuley Caspar Zuley - Private

Found this listed on www.ancestry.com/military

Contact Name: Bob Zuley
Date Added: 5/20/2008

Company Field & Staff
Alden Haden Jumper Alden Haden Jumper - 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.

Contact Name: John Georges
Contact Homepage: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=54700261
Date Added: 7/21/2010