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11th Minnesota Infantry

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Company A

Private

Enlisted as August Johanson. Mustered out as August Johnson. During his life he also used the names August E. Johnson and John August Johnson. He died in 1901 and is buried in West Union Church Cemetery, Gotha, Carver Co., Minnesota.
Contributor Scott PriorDate added 7/6/2007

Company A

Private

August Kuhne was my gr-gr-Grandfather. He was born 18 Oct 1833 in Prussia, emigrated to the U.S. in 1852 and eventually settled in Hanover, MN to farm. 7 days after the birth of his 3rd child, he enlisted with Company A of the 11th Regiment of MN Volunteers on 24 Aug 1864. Upon completion of his enlistment, he returned to his family and farming in Hanover. He and his wife Bertha went on to raise 12 more children. Together they had 10 girls and 5 boys. August died 2 Aug 1917 and was buried in the 1st row of the Hanover Village cemetery.
Contributor Michael KehnDate added 9/24/2011

Company A

Private

Enlisted at Ft. Snelling 24 Aug 1864, Company A - 11th Minnesota. Discharged 26 Jun 1865, Galletin,TN. Appears to have fought in Tennessee. Naturalization record states: 'was honorably discharged from the military service of the U.S.'
Contributor Lois AhntholzDate added 8/18/2008

Company A

1st Lieutenant

August joined Brackett's Battalion Minnesota Cavalry in Sept, 1861, as a second Corporal, which was joined with the 5th Iowa Cavalry. He contracted dissentry in July 1862 and was discharged. In 1864 he re-enlisted with the 11th Minnesota Infantry, 'A' Company, stationed at Buck Lodge, Tennessee, engaging railroad insurgents. Discharged with the regiment, later Sheriff of Sibley County, Minnesota, and Legistator. Died in Nestor, Calfornia. My great great grandfather. Richard Johnson, Ottawa, Canada.
Contributor Richard JohnsonDate added 7/22/2007

Company A

Rank unknown

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Ed HammerDate added 6/20/2012

Company A

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Monica JohnsonDate added 4/17/2015

Company B

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Dave DufourDate added 4/23/2011

Company B

Private

Served in the 11th Regiment Infantry as well as the 1st Minn Cavalry ( Mounted Rangers) roll M546 roll 5
Contributor Karen Mondry-AndersonDate added 7/17/2010

Company B

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Jim McGuireDate added 2/19/2006

Company C

Private

Name: Noah Thomas Tipton alias Thomas Noah Tipton Enrolled: August 25, 1864, Ft. Snelling, MN Rank: Private Discharge: Honorably, June 26, 1865, Gallatin, TN Born: Pennsylvania
Contributor Tara L. BrownDate added 9/3/2009

Company E

Private

Enlisted as a Private on 27 August 1864. Enlisted in Company E, 11th Infantry Regiment Minnesota on 27 Aug 1864. Mustered Out Company E, 11th Infantry Regiment Minnesota on 26 Jun 1865 at St Paul, MN.
Contributor Fred RoseDate added 1/13/2009

Company E

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Len GrayDate added 10/4/2010

Company F

Private

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Contributor SheilaDate added 7/4/2013

Company F

Private

Born in Kentucky in 1834. Mustered in 1 September, 1864, mustered out 26 June 1865. He was a carpenter after the war.Died in 1890, Buried at Spring Lake Cemetery, Scott County, Minnesota. He is the brother of my wife's 2nd great grandmother, Isabell Taurman Ince.
Contributor Mark SalisburyDate added 9/20/2010

Company H

Private

My gt gt gt grandfather had served in Company I of the 5th Minn Vol Inf in 1862 and 1863, but was discharged due to illness. He mustered into the 11th 20August1864 and was discharged with the regiment 26June1865.
Contributor David VavreckDate added 4/15/2011

Company I

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Carol BowersDate added 1/13/2011

Company I

Private

Pvt Marble F. Farrington Age: 35 Induction Date: 19 Aug 1864 REGIMENT: Co I 11th Minnesota Infantry Birth Place: Canada State of Residence: Minn Discharge Date: 26 Jun 1865
Contributor Fred RoseDate added 1/10/2008

Company K

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Jeanie BeldingDate added 5/13/2011

Company K

Rank unknown

Miles was born in 1843 in Blair Co., PA. He enlisted in the Civil War at Caledonia, Minnesota, after his brother's death at Andersonville Prison, Georgia. He died in 1929 at Silver Lake, Cowlitz Co., Washington.
Contributor Linda SmithDate added 10/24/2011

Company L

1st Sergeant

Enlisted as a Sergeant on 20 August 1864 at the age of 26 Enlisted in Company I, 11th Infantry Regiment Minnesota on 20 August 1864. Mustered out on 26 June 1865 in St Paul, MN.
Contributor Fred RoseDate added 1/14/2009

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