61st Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers

Name

Rank

Date of Muster
Into Service

Remarks

Butler Dilley Captain September 2, 1861 Resigned July 23, 1862
William W. Ellis Captain September 2, 1861 Promoted from 1st Lieutenant to Captain, July 23, 1862; transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, January 2, 1864
David J. Taylor Captain September 2, 1861 Promoted from 2d to 1st Lt., July 23, 1862; to Captain, March 25, 1864; killed at Cedar Creek, Va., October 19, 1864
Oliver A. Parsons Captain September 2, 1861 Promoted from 1st Sergeant to 2d Lt., April 19, 1864; to 1st Lt., October 1, 1864; to Captain, November 30, 1864l to Major, May 14, 1865; wounded at Spottsylvania Court House, May 12, 1834; Vet
Sylvester D. Rhoads Captain September 2, 1861 Promoted from Sergeant to 2d Lt., December 1, 1864; to 1st Lt., January 6, 1865; to Captain, June 3, 1865; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Smith D. Dean 1st Lt. September 2, 1861 Promoted to 2d Lt., July 23, 1862to 1st Lieut., April 19, 1864; discharged August 10, 1864
Chas. M. Cyphers 1st Lt. September 2, 1861 Promoted from 1st Sergeant to 1st Lt., December 15, 1864; to Captain Company F, January 6, 1865; Vet
Wnm. Lathrop 1st Lt. September 2, 1861 Promoted to Sergeant Major; to 2d Lt., January 28, 1865; to 1st Lt., June 2, 1865; mustered out with Company, June 2, 1865; Vet
Samuel C. Fell 2d Lt. September 28, 1861 Promoted from 1st Sergeant to 2d Lieut., June 6, 1865; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Samuel Tintsman 1st Sergeant August 1, 1861 Promoted from Sergeant to 1st Sergeant, June 8, 1865; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Preserved Taylor 1st Sergeant September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
William D. Beels Sergeant September 2, 1861 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
William Coon Sergeant September 2, 1861 Absent, wounded, at muster out; Vet
Rob't M. Thompson Sergeant August 1, 1861 Promoted from Corporal to Sergeant. February 20, 1865; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Wm. S. Withers Sergeant September 2, 1861 Promoted from Corporal to Sergeant, June 8, 1865; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Jacob Shafer Sergeant September 2, 1861 Mustered out, September 7, 1864, expiration of term
Robert Marshall Sergeant February 20, 1862 Mustered out, February 20, 1865, expiration of term
Joseph R. Shultz Sergeant September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
William A. Swan Sergeant September 2, 1861 Deserted, date unknown
William Q. Colonel Sergeant September 2, 1861 Died at Alexandria, Virginia, May 29, 1864, grave, 1,957; Vet
George W. Sayer Corporal September 2, 1861 Absent, wounded, at muster out; Vet
James M'Carty Corporal September 2, 1861 Absent, wounded, at muster out; Vet
Daniel Schlabach Corporal September 2, 1861 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
John Dowden Corporal August 1, 1861 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Elisha Gear Corporal July 14, 1863 Drafted; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
John H. Benning Corporal March 7, 1864 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
John Wise Corporal July 14, 1863 Drafted; promoted to Corporal, June 8, 1865; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Gasper Tarr Corporal July 13, 1863 Drafted; promoted to Corporal, June 15, 1865; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Ezra A. Caswell Corporal September 2, 1861 Mustered out, September 7,1864, expiration of term
Theodore A. Tucker Corporal September 2, 1861 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, January 6, 1865; Vet
Geo. A. Cassida Corporal August 1, 1861 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, December 30, 1864; Vet
Wm. H. Ronntree Corporal September 2, 1861 Wounded at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862; discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Chas. H. Elliott Corporal September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Joseph C. Dale Corporal September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
J. Josiah M'Dermot Corporal September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
George W. Fell Corporal September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Frank H. Leas Musician January 22, 1864 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Rob't Y. Thompson Musician August, 1861 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Michael Loban Musician September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
John Glancy Musician September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Alkins, Joseph Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Abbott, Asher M. Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Atherton, Casey Private September 2, 1861 Killed at Chancellorsville, May 3, 1863
Briggs, Job Private September 2, 1861 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Burk, James Private September 2, 1861 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Bowen, Weston Private March 1, 1864 Missing at Spottsylvania Court House, May 18, 1864
Benon, Josiah Private February 27, 1864 Absent, wounded, at muster out
Bogard, Samuel Private July 10, 1863 Drafted; absent, on detached duty, at mustered out
Brown, George S. Private July 16, 1863 Drafted; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Burke, John Private February 29, 1864 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, October 24, 1864
Boyd, John Private March 1, 1862 Mustered out, March 1, 1865, expiration of term
Burtz, Joseph W. Private Jul 11, 1863 Drafted; discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, December 29, 1864
Barnes, George P. Private September 2, 1861 Promoted to Sergeant Company F, November 1, 1864; Vet
Brooks, William Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Baker, Isaac Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Banet, Patrick Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Brisbing, Geo. W. Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Blackman, Frank Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Cooper, Samuel Private March 5, 1864 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Cordell, John B. Private August 1, 1861 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Charles, Thomas Private August 1, 1861 Absent, sick, at muster-out; Vet
Connor, David C. Private September 4, 1861 Mustered out, September 7, 1864, expiration of term
Connor. Thos. R. Private September 4, 1861 Absent, sick, at expiration of term
Delay, Emanuel Private February 27, 1864 Absent, sick, at muster out
Dale, David V. Private September 4, 1861 Mustered out, September 7, 1864, expiration of term
Dawson, George W Private July 23, 1863 Substitute; transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, December 30, 1864
Danchart, Charles Private August 16, 1863 Substitute; deserted November 1, 1864
Daniels, Wm. H. Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Dolph, Samuel Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Dale, Charles W. Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Dorman, Toney Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Dilley, James W. Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Ellis, Henry Private July 13, 1863 Drafted; absent, wounded, at muster out
Ellis, Thomas C. Private September 2, 1861 Killed at Spottsylvania Court House , May 11, 1864; Vet
Elson, William G. Private September 2, 1861 Died September 23, 1862; buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, D. C.
Ekis, Levi Private   Died September 4, 1864; buried in Allegheny Cemetery, Pa.
Fisher, Robert F. Private July 14, 1863 Drafted; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Fairchilds, Wm. F. Private September 4, 1861 Mustered out, September 7, 1864, expiration of term
Fulkerson, C. W. Private September 2, 1861 Died May 16, 1865, at Fredericksburg, Va., of wounds received in action; Vet
Fairchilds, John L. Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Furguson, J. Private   Died July 11, 1864; buried in National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
Gear, Dwight Private February 29, 1864 Discharged by General Order, May 13, 1865
Gerard, Joseph Private July 15, 1863 Drafted; died at Alexandria, Va., July 1, 1864
Groff, Alfred Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Gump, H. Private   Died June 9, 1864; buried in National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
Gray, Marshall Private   Killed at Wilderness; buried in Wilderness burial grounds
Howe, John Private September 2, 1861 Absent, wounded, at muster out; Vet
Hamilton, William Private February 9, 1864 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Hall, John Private September 2, 1861 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Hunker, Benjamin Private July 17, 1863 Substitute; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Hagle, Frederick Private February 24, 1864 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Hazel, Henry G. Private September 12, 1864 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Higgs. James Private September 4, 1861 Mustered out, September 7, 1864, expiration of term
Hunter, David Private October 31, 1861 Mustered out, October 30, 186, expiration of term
Honeywell, Philip Private September 20, 1864 Substitute; discharged by General Order, June, 1865
Hinkle, William Private March 4, 1864 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, May 15, 1865
Hawk, Chester B. Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Hotchkiss, Jerem'h. Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Hour, Winfield Private September 2, 1861 Died December 23, 1862; buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, D. C.
Hay, John W. Private September 2, 1861 Died August 7, 1864; buried in National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
Huff, Levi Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Hood, Frank Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Jones, Jonah J. Private March 11, 1865 Discharged by General Order, June 24, 1865
Knox, James Private February 27, 1864 Missing at Wilderness, May 6, 1864
Kumph, John Private October 30, 1861 Mustered out, October 30, 1864, expiration of term
Lambaugh, James Private August 1, 1861 Absent, sick, at muster out; Vet
Leap John Private July 13, 1863 Drafted; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Lenhart, Joseph Private July 13, 1863 Drafted; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Lanham, Votley Private July 13, 1863 Drafted; absent, sick, at muster out
Lippencott Wm. Private September 2, 1861 Transferred to Company A, date unknown; Vet
Laban, John S. Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Minick, Uriah D. Private March 7, 1864 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Myers. Judson W. Private September 2, 1861 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Morrison, Thomas Private August 1, 1861 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Maher, Thomas Private July 13, 1863 Drafted; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Morris, Richard V. Private February 28, 1864 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, May 9, 1865
Myers, William Private September 12, 1864 Discharged by General Order, June 20, 1865
Morton, Samuel A. Private September 29, 1864 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 20, 1865
Martin, Charles Private July 15, 1863 Drafted; died at Port Royal, Va., May 24, 1864, of wounds received in action
Minig, Abram J. Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Morton, Ira Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Myars, James A. Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Moore, Hiram Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Munis, J. Private   Died March 19, 1862; buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, D. C.
M'Nabb, John B. Private July 25, 1863 Drafted; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
M'Ghen, John Private July 25, 1863 Drafted; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
M'Guire, Rufus Private September 4, 1861 Wounded at Chancellorsville, May 3, 1863; absent at expiration of term
M'Knight, James Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
M'Farland, Rod'k. Private September 2, 261 Not on muster-out roll
M'Dermot, Louis A. Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Nickerson, John Private July 14, 1863 Drafted; mustered out with Company, June 28. 1865
Nihart William Private September 13, 1864 Discharged by General Order, June 20, 1865
Newberry, Oliver C. Private September 29, 1864 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 20, 1865
Newsbigle, Joseph Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Orr, John Private October 31, 1861 Missing at Wilderness, May 6, 1864
O'Brien, Thomas Private January 1, 1861 Discharged by General Order, June 3, 1865; Vet
Peterbauh, Alex'r. Private September 2, 1861 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Peach, William Private February 18, 1864 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Partridge, Ross Private July 10, 1863 Drafted; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Penberry, Oliver C. Private September 29, 1864 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 20, 1865
Phillips, William H. Private March 27, 1864 Promoted to Sergeant Company F, November 1, 1864; Vet
Pembridge, John Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Peters, Obed. Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Piper, John Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Phillips, George S. Private July 30, 1863 Drafted; discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, May 15, 1865
Robinson, Thos. M. Private January 4, 1864 Discharged by General Order, June 23, 1865
Ruger, Luther Private September 4, 1861 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, February 24, 1864
Shafer, Frederick N. Private March 5, 1864 Wounded in action; discharged by General Order, August 7, 1865
Shodden, Lewis Private February 29, 1864 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Sweeny, John Private September 2, 1862 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Swerringer, Bazil Private July 10, 1863 Drafted; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Sylvis, Jacob Private July 21, 1863 Drafted; absent, sick, at muster out
Sadler, Robert Private July 21, 1863 Drafted; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Shuler, Samuel Private February 24, 1864 Absent, wounded, at muster out
Shafer, Nathan Private September 4, 1861 Mustered out, September 7, 1864, expiration of term
Sheiber, Jesse Private September 4, 1861 Wounded at Chancellorsville, May 3, 1863; absent at expiration of term
Schlabach, Jonat'n. Private September 4, 1861 Mustered out, September 7, 1864, expiration of term
Shultz, Joseph R. Private March 8, 1864 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, May 15, 1865; Vet
Smith, John D. Private September 29, 1864 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 20, 1865
Shafer, Samuel Private February 20, 1864 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, January 17, 1865
Swan, William Private   Deserted August 12, 1864; Vet
Stout, Theodore L. Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Stroh, George Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Shafer, Jacob Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Stiver, Chester B. Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Seiple, Frederick Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Sanders, Jacob Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Sanfield, Thomas A. Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Sayre, Vincent I. Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Tucker, Joseph Private February 24, 1864 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Trickier, William Private February 29, 1864 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Tribble, William F. Private September 4, 1861 Mustered out, September 7, 1864, expiration of term
Turner, Nathan Private September 13, 1862 Discharged by General Order, June 20, 1865
Thorp, Levi Private October 31, 1861 Died at Camp Sumter, Ga., August 31, 1865
Tucker, Thos. Private March 7, 1864 Died at Alexandria, Virginia, May 28, 1864, grave, 1,953; Vet
Vangarkin, Wesley Private March 1, 1862 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, December 29, 1864
Vettenberg, James Private February 29, 1864 Died at Philadelphia, April 22, 1864
Vaughn, Joseph Private July 13, 1863 Died at Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 26, 1864, of wounds received in action
Wilson, John Private September 2, 1861 Mustered out with Company, June 2,'6; Vet
Willard, John Private March 7, 1864 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet
Worrell, John Private July 14, 1863 Drafted; mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865
Wiley, John Private September 4, 1861 Wounded at Spottsylvania Court House, Va., Mav 12, 1864; absent at expiration of term
Waring, George E. Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Wilcox, Crandall A. Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Williams, Thomas Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Wilbert, John Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Ward, William H. Private September 2, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Zaun, Charles Private September 2, 1861 Mustered out with Company, June 28, 1865; Vet

Source:  Bates, Samuel P. History of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-1865, Harrisburg, 1868-1871.

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