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HISTORY OF COMPANY K.
1st (Inft,) Penn'a Reserves.
"The Boys who fought at home."
by
H. N. MINNIGH.
Captain and Brev. Major.
Introductory Edition.
"Home Print" Publisher.
Duncansville., Pa.
Copyright, 1891.
by
Henry N. Minnigh.
TO
WIVES,
DAUGHTERS,
FATHERS & MOTHERS,
WHO GAVE THEIR LOVED ONES
TO THE UNION CAUSE,
THIS LITTLE VOLUME IS
RESPECTFULLY
DEDICATED,
BY
THE AUTHOR.
AUTHOR'S PREFACE.
We have sought to gather into this little volume, a few of the
incidents that are prominent in the History of Company K, as they have
presented themselves to us, after the facts related have passed almost
beyond recall. We have been obliged, for the sake of brevity, to omit
much that might have been recorded, and to give only that, which we
think should be preserved in some way.
Our Children, and Children's children, as they scan these pages in the
days to come, may proudly boast of ancestors, who were among "The Boys
who fought at Gettysburg their own home."
We are aware that inaccuracies and imperfections will be found in the
book, for while the collecting of material has been in progress for
quite a while, the editing and compiling, has come upon us in the
midst of other cares and duties, in our chosen walk of life.
We trust our labor will not be in vain, but that our little volume
will be appreciated and preserved, by those still in life, who
remember the scene and experience so imperfectly set forth, as well as
by their pasterity, through all time to come.
We have already commenced the revision of this volume, and propose
soon to publish a larger and revised edition; and, therefore, I ask
all comrades who may find errors in the present edition, to acquaint
me at once of the fact, that such errors may be corrected.
H. N. M.
TRANSCRIPT
of the
MUSTER OUT ROLL
Of Co. K. First Penn'a Reserves.
We give only a Transcript of names, as they appear on the Muster Out
Roll, referring our readers to the Historical Record, for the date of
Muster in and Muster out, and all other interesting data. This Roster
includes the names of all the members of the company, that ever
appeared on any muster roll.
MUSTER OUT ROLL.
Present.
1. Henry N. Minnigh, Captain.
2. George E. Kitzmiller, 1st Lieut.
1. Samuel A. Young, 1st Sergeant.
2. John C. Brandon, Sergeant.
3. James McGonigle, do
4. M. Murray Miller, do
1. Henry H. Beamer, Corporal.
2. James Culbertson, do
3. George C. Carson, do
4. John F. Mackley, do
5. Andrew A. Slagle, do
1. Beales Charles W, Private.
2. Bingaman Samuel, do
3. Blocher Andrew H, do
4. Caufman Henry W, do
5. Cox George W, do
6. Danner H. Knox, do
7. Dixon Samuel, do
8. Gibbs George W, do
9. Jacobs John H. K, do
10. Johns David E, do
11. Jobe William T, do
12. Mackley Jacob, do
13. Megary William R, do
14. Robison D. Webster, do
15. Rouzer James M, do
16. Riggs William, do
17. Remmel David E. H, do
18. Stewart David M, do
19. Stouffer Jacob, do
Discharged.
1. Edward McPherson, Captain.
2. J. J. Herron, 1st Lieut.
1. Philip L. Houck, Sergeant.
2. Peter H. Henry, do
3. Alex. L. C. Woods, do
1. Charles Z. Tawney, Corporal.
1. Caufman Charles E, Private.
2. Eyster Samuel H, do
3. Devine Bernard, do
4. Dixon Samuel, do
5. Fanus Hiram J, do
6. Hart Levi J, do
7. Hollinger Philip, do
8. Hortkins Henry, do
9. Lady Hiram, do
10. Myers John J, do
11. Pierce James Shaw, do
12. Rhoads Andrew H, do
13. Shaffer David, do
14. Siplinger Mathias J, do
15. Trimmer William, do
Transferred.
1. W. W. Stewart, Captain.
1. Peter S. Harbaugh, Sergeant.
1. Joseph Hamilton, Corporal.
2. Joseph Baker, do
3. Robert T. McKinney, do
4. Jacob Resser, do
5. Daniel D. Bailey, do
6. Brandon Isaac M, do
1. Gilbert Charles E, Musician.
2. Naylor Wilson E, do
1. Arendt Jacob W, Private.
2. Beard Obed. M, do
3. Chronister Amos, do
4. Cassatt Samuel J, do
5. Duey John J, do
6. Durboraw I. Newton, do
7. Elden Henry W. C, do
8. Gardner Amos T, do
9. Goutermuth Paul, do
10. Hamilton Calvin, do
11. Harbaugh Calvin, do
12. Keckler Samuel E, Private.
13. Leech Elijah L, do
14. Monteer Henry R, do
15. Mumper William, do
16. Myers David M, do
17. Pittinger John F, do
18. Pensyl George W, do
19. Rosensteel John H, do
20. Sheads Robert E, do
21. Sheets Samuel, do
22. Swisher Charles E, do
23. Woodring David H, do
24. Foutz Adam, do
25. Ogden John Q, do
Died.
1. Bailey J. Findley, Captain.
2. Sadler John D, 1st Lieut.
1. Creamer John T, Private.
2. Keim Frederick A, do
3. McKinney John W, do
4. Miller Peter M, do
5. McGrew William, Private.
6. Myers George W, do
7. Nailor Jeremiah, do
8. Shank Jesse, do
9. Shipley John W, do
10. Wisotzkey Craig F, do
Deserters.
1. Bingaman David, Private.
2. Gardner Richard P, do
3. Hart Bernard, do
4. Hildebrand John F, do
5. Jones Henry H, do
6. Metcalf Wooster B, do
7. Weber Frank, do
Dropped.
1. Gibson John, Private.
2. Holtzworth Adam, do
3. Holtzworth George, do
4. Little George, do
5. Rogers Zephaniah, do
6. Zell William, do
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A HISTORY OF COMPANY K. FIRST (Inft.) PENN'A RESERVES.
INTRODUCTORY.
It is our purpose, to write a brief History of Company K. First
(Inft,) Penn'a Reserves.
The history of a Company, as duty was performed by such command, in
the War of the Rebellion, must needs be the History of the Regiment,
Brigade and Division to which such company belonged.
It is not a part of our plan, to add laurels to those really won by
the company, or to burnish the character of any member thereof, for
the record is already made, and this Company needs no boosting into
popular favor at this late day.
That the History of the company and of its heroes, may be put into
tangible form for distribution and preservation, as well as that a
book of reference may be put in the hands of the survivors and their
families, is our only object.
Company K. First Penn'a Reserves, takes no second place among the
companies that went out from the County of Adams, though other
companies performed good and noble service.
I wish to confine myself mainly, to Three points of interest, in the
work assumed:
I. The Organization and work of the Company.
II. A brief Record of each member.
III. Reminiscences of the Company.
CHAPTER I.
Organization of the Company.
On the 15th day of May, 1861, a Bill was passed by both branches of
the Penn'a Legislature, received the Governor's signature, and became
a law of the commonwealth, authorizing the organization of a military
corps, to be called, the Reserve volunteer corps, to be composed of
Thirteen regiments of Infantry, One of Cavalry and One of Artillery,
to be mustered into the State service, and to be liable to be mustered
into the service of the United States at any time. (See Bill.)
In response to orders issued to local military organizations in the
state, the "Adams county infantry," of Gettysburg, accepted the call.
The ranks were filled to the maximum number, in a few days, from all
parts of the county, and was officered as follows:--
Edward McPherson, Captain; J. Finley Bailey, 1st Lieut; J. J. Herron,
2nd Lieut.
We rendezvoused at Gettysburg on Friday June 7. 1861, having been
accepted by Gov. Curtin, under the provisions of the Bill above
recorded.
On Saturday June 8th, at 7:30 a. m. the command took the train, and
proceeded to Camp Wayne, at Westchester, Pa., where a Camp was
organized under charge of Capt. H. M. McIntire, as a rendezvous, for a
portion of the Reserve corps.
We reached Camp at 6:30 p. m. and entered upon an experience, which
few suspected would last for the whole term of three years.