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I have a photo of Jefferson Cruger, Jr. and a scan of what appears to be the Battle Flag of the Wisconsin 29th.

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Born Llanfor, Wales. Enlisted Aug 14, 1862 Watertown, Wis. Killed in action - battle of Port Gibson, MS - 1 May 1863

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Joel B Norton died on 27th March 1865 during the seige of Spanish Fort.

Private James B. Ireland (ca. 1829 - 1897) served in Company E of the 29th Wisconsin,under the Company Command of Joshua A. Stark and Executive Officer, Charles E. Eggleston.

James was wounded May 1st, 1863. He was engaged in battle at the Battle of Port Gibson-Sabine Cross Roads during the siege of Vicksburg. He was taken to Magnolia Church where James documented in his pension file, “I remained a few days when I was removed to the General Hospital at Grand Gulf. I remained here a few weeks when I was returned to my Regimental Hospital near Vicksburg, the ball that wounded popped in at my side and lodged in my back.”

Later in his life he claimed to the War Department Pension Agency that he suffered from a fractured breast bone from a passing cavalryman’s horse. However, the War Department noted in the pension file that there was no record or treatment of this in his service discharge. Simply, there was no satisfying evidence for the wound and the pension increase application was dismissed.

The wound that James suffered in his back, troubled him the rest of his life. He had great pain from stooping, standing and walking. He applied several times for pension increases but was never awarded an increase in pension. He died a poor man because he was unable to do manual labor. His wife and daughter helped to make ends meet by taking in laundry.

This man lived in Courtland, Columbia Co., Wisconsin when the Civil War started. He was fair haired man with a sandy complexion and blue eyes. He stood about 5''9''. He also lived in New Hampton, Chicksaw Co., Iowa; Big Spring, Dixon, Co., Nebraska and finally lived in Centerville, Turner/Lincoln Co., South Dakota.

On June 29, 1854, at Benton, Luzerne Co., PA, he was married to Miss Rhoda A. Hartson in Pennsylvania. The were both born in Pennsylvania.

Their known children (still researching) were:

Almira E. Ireland - married Walter C. Hinkley in 1879
Philena Ireland
Annie Ireland
Elisha Ireland (male)
Mary Ireland

Other people he knew (friends / relatives / acquaintences):

Milo C. Bennett
Daniel Bennett
Elizabeth S. Bennett (sister-in-law or sister)
John McAthie
Henry Pelton
Daniel Dwyer Jr.
Walter Clarence Hinkley (Son-in-Law)
Samuel S. Cole and Emeline Warran Cole, Justice of Peace of Pechville, for Lackawanna Co., PA
U. V. States (of Pennsylvania)
N. P. Fredrickson (Viborg, Turner Co., SD)
Laura L. Cook (Nevada, Story Co., Iowa)
Richard Finley, MD
James Roane, MD
Frank Etter, MD
M.M. Clark, MD
H.W. Mixer, MD
Edmund Stover
P.S. Canada
William Lowrie (his employer)
Cyrus B. Stevens (James’ neighbor)
Jerome B. Gorton (soldiermate in Company E, 29th Wis)
Dennis Hurley of Ponca, Dixon Co., Nebr.
James McWillen, of Ponca, Dixon, Co., Nebr.
James Alexander of Ponca, Dixon, Co., Nebr.
Joshua A. Stark, Captain, Company E Commander of 29th Wis.
Charles H. Eggleston 1st Lieutenant, Executive Officer, 29th Wisconsin


We are interested in communicating with anyone descended from this gentleman, for genealogical purposes.

Jean Weddle

I was given two middle names, the first being my maternal great great grandfather's given name, and the second being his surname. It may sound cheesy (at least, it kinda does to me) but I feel a certain amount of sentimental attachment to him because of this.

amos was my g g grandfather

I am the daughter of Kenneth Shoop of Oregon. Kenneth's Great Grandfather is Andrew Shoop. He was in the Wisconsin 29th Infantry , company F.
Thank You,
Paula McDade

Unit organized at Madison, WI. Victor mustered in from Springfield, WI on August 15, 1862 and mustered out on June 22, 1865 in Shreveport, LA.

GGGrandfather. 3/4 disabled per pension records, family records indicate prisoner at Andersonville (unverified). Entered Co H with best friend, mutual promises to take care of each other's wives in case of soldier's death- Thomas McEvelly (sp?). After war, GGG had lost his wife, Pvt McEvelly died, so GGG married widow. 5'8', sandy hair, blue eyes, laborer per records.

Enlisted into service from Hubbard, WI. August 7, 1862 and mustered out June 22, 1865.

He was 16 year old cousin of Justus Gideon Douglass, also of Co. K. Enlisted as a Drummer, Aug 21, 1862. Died of Disease at Soldier's Home in Memphis, TN, Feb 13, 1863.

My Great, Great, Great Grandfather died of Disease following battle of Vicksburg. Enlisted as a SGT in Aug 15, 1862. Promoted to 2nd LT in Jan 1863. Resigned commission, Aug 1st, 1863 and died at home Aug 16th, 1863.

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