Ninety-Third Regiment

Company B, Recruited in Berks County



Men Recruited into the Ninety-Third Regiment, Company B from Berks Co.
Name Rank Date of Muster into Service Term (Years) Remarks
John E. Arthur Capt. Oct. 12, '61 3 Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel, Sept. 1, 1862.
John Fritz do. Sept. 18,'61 3 Pr. fr. Sgt. to Capt., July 8,'62--disch. on Surg. cert., Mar. 3,'63--re-mus. as Capt., Sept. 4,'63--wd. and capt'd at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31,'62--wd. at Wilderness, May 5 and 9,'64, and at Spottsylvania, May 12, '64--pr. to Maj., Jan. 23,'65.
Levi Weise do. Sept. 18,'61 3 Pr. to Corp., Sept. 22,'61--to Sgt., June 15,'62--to 1st Sgt., July 1, 1862--to Sgt. Maj., July 1, 1864--to 1st Lt., Oct. 22,1864--to Capt., Jan. 23, 1865--mus. out with Co., June 27, 1865--Vet.
Gideon S. Kinsey 1st Lt. Oct. 12, '61 3 Resigned July 1, 1862
Harrison J. Penrose do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Pr. to 1st Lt., July 1,'62--resigned Sept. 23,'65.
Daniel H. Pyle do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Pr. fr. Corp. to Sgt., July 1,'62--to 1st Sgt., July 1, 1864--to 1st Lt., Feb. 3, 1865--mustered out with company, June 27, 1865--Vet.
Darius G. Rhoads 2d Lt. Oct. 12, '61 3 Discharged July 8, 1862.
William H. Riland 2d Lt. Oct. 12, '61 3 Pr. to Sgt. Sept. 13, 1S61--to 2d Lt., January 10, 1862--wounded and prisoner at Charlestown, Va., Aug. 21, 1864--discharged May 13, 1865.
Nathaniel Shirey 1st Sgt. Oct. 12, '61 3 Pr. to Cor., Oct. 18, 1862--to Sgt., April 6,'64--to 1st Sgt., Feb. 3, 1865--wd. at Chancellorsville, Va., May 3, 1863--mustered out with company, June 27, 1865--Vet.
Peter Cullen Serg't. Oct. 12, '61 3 Pr. to Cor., April 6, 1864--to Sgt., Oct. 27, 1864--mustered out with Co., June 27, 1865--Vet.
Ezra J. Boughter do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Wounded at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862--pr. to Cor., Aug. 31, 1864--to Sgt., Oct. 27, 1864--mustered out with company, June 27, 1865--Vet.
Harrison Weand do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Pr. to Cor. Sept. 1, 1864--to Sgt., Jan. 1, 1865--mustered out with Co., June 27, 1865--Vet.
Augustus Solomon do. Jan. 1, '64 3 Pr. to Cor., Oct. 27, 1864--to Sgt., Feb. 3, 1865--mustered out with Co.. June 27, 1865--Vet.
George W. Bard do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Mustered out, Oct. 27, 1864--expiration of term.
Allen Gilbert do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Wounded at, Opequan, Va., Sept. 19, 1864 —mustered out, Oct. 27, 1864--expiration of term.
John W. Rhoads do. Oct. 13,'61 3 Discharged on Surg. cert--date unknown.
Chas. W. Fotheroh do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Died May 9, of wounds received at Chancellorsville, Va., May 3, 1863.
Charles Hoppe do. Nov. 4, '61 3 Died Dec. 1, of wounds received at Charlestown, Va., August 21, 1864--Vet.
William Homus Corp. Mar. 31, '64 3 Promoted to Corporal, Oct. 27, 1864--mustered out with company, June 27,1865--Vet.
Henry Kline do. Jan. 1, '64 3 Wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864--promoted to Corporal, Nov. 1, 1864--mustered out with company, June 27, 1865--Vet.
John B. Reigner do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Promoted to Corporal, Nov. 1, 1864--mnustered out with company, June 27, 1865--Vet.
John W. Smith do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Promoted to Corporal, Nov. 1, 1864--mustered out with company, June 27, 1865--Vet.
William H. Weise do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864--promoted to Corporal, Nov. 15, 1864--mustered out with company, June 27, 1865--Vet.
John Stoner do. Jan. 1, '64 3 Promoted to Corporal, January 1,'65--—mustered out with company, June 27, 1865--Vet.
Aaron Weand do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Wd. at Chancellorsville, May 3,'63, and at Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864--pr. to Cor., Jan. 23, 1865--mus. out with Co., June 27, 1865--Vet.
Charles Baker do. Jan. 1, '64 3 Promoted to Corporal, Feb. 3, 1865--mustered out with company, June 27, 1865--Vet.
Matthew Crillman do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Wounded at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862--discharged on Surgeon's certificate, Dec. 14, 1863.
Henry A. Hauck do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, June 16,'62.
Henry D. Markley do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, Sept. 25,'62.
John W. Seiders do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, Nov. 12,'62.
Simon H. Foreman do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Mustered out, Oct. 27, 1864--expiration of term.
John H. Kintzer do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Mustered out, Oct. 27, 1864--expiration of term.
Mab'y E. Willman do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Mustered out, Oct. 27, 1864--expiration of term.
Mahlon E. Weidner do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864--discharged on Surgeon's cert., Jan. 27, 1865--Vet.
John W. Corkery do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Died June 22, 1862.
Henry A. Lotz do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Died Aug. 16, of wounds received at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862.
James Bell do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Killed at Chancellorsville, Va., May 3, 1863.
Chas. Hornberger do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Killed at Spottsylvania C.H., May 12, '64-—Vet.
Williant Vogt do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Killed at Wilderness, Va., May 6, 1864--Vet.
William H. Clouse Muc. Oct. 12, '61 3 Mustered out, Oct. 27, 1864--expiration of term.
William H. Raser do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, Aug. 27, '62.
Axe, William Private Feb. 18, '64 3 Mustered out with company, June 27, 1865.
Alexander, Fra's R. do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Discharged on Surgeon's cert.--date unknown.
Albright, Isaac do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Discharged on Surgeon's cert.--date unknown.
Burkhart, Cyrus do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 5, '64--mustered out with company, June 27, 1865--Vet.
Burkholder, Nath'n do. Mar. 4, '64 3 Wounded at Petersburg, Va., June 19, '64--mustered out with company, June 27, 1865.
Bennethum, David do. Feb. 22, '64 3 Wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 6, 1864--absent at muster out.
Baldwin, John A do. Nov. 30, '64 1 Substitute--discharged by G.O., July 10, 1865.
Baldwin, George S. do. Nov. 12, '64 1 Drafted--wounded at Petersburg, Va., Mar. 25, 1865--mus. out with company, June 27, 1865.
Babb, Henry A. do. Nov. 4, '61 3 Discharged on Surgeons certificate, June 20, '62.
Boggs, Joseph O. do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, Dec. 31, '63.
Beck, Jacob do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Killed at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862.
Boyer, Henry do. Feb. 18, '64 3 Died Sept. 13, of wounds received at Charlestown, Va., August 21, 1864.
Bridegam, Levi do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Deserted November 2, 1861.
Curran, John do. Dec. 3, '64 3 Substitute--absent, sick, at muster out.
Conrow, Charles do. Dec. 5, '64 3 Substitute--deserted December 15, 1864.
Conners, John J. do. Dec. 5, '64 1 Substitute--deserted December 15, 1864.
Daniels, George W. do. Mar. 10, '64 3 Mustered out with company, June 27, 1865--Vet.
Dehart, Levi do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Mustered out with company, June 27, 1865--Vet.
Deirolf, Nathan do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Wounded at Fair Oaks, May 31,'62, and at Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864--mustered out with company, June 27, 1865--Vet.
Deirolf, Thomas J. do. Dec. 12, '61 3 Wounded at Fair Oaks, May 31, 1862, and at Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865--mustered out with company, June 27, 1865--Vet.
Dyre, Reuben do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Mustered out with company, June 27, '65--Vet.
Dunn, Joseph F. do. Nov. 12, '61 3 Discharged September 6, 1862.
Dehart, Levi do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Discharged--date unknown.
Daniels, Davilla S. do. Nov. 12, '61 3 Tr. to Western Gunboat service, Feb. 17, 1862.
Dunkelberger, S do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Died November 7, 1861.
Dorn, Adam do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Deserted November 6, 1862.
Dunkelberger, R. do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Deserted November 12, 1864.
Ebling, Cyrus do. Mar. 7, '64 3 Wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 5, '64--mustered out with company, June 27, 1865.
Ellwanger, John do. Feb. 17,'64 3 Wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 5, '64--mustered out with company, June 27, 1865.
Ellwanger, Christ'n do. Feb. 15, '64 3 Mustered out with company, June 27, 1865.
Ellwanger, John do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Wounded at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862--discharged by General Order, July 29, 1862.
Fox, Jacob do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Mustered out with company, June 27, '65--Vet.
Fisher, Henry R. do. Oct. 18, '61 3 Mustered out with company, June 27, '65--Vet.
Fisher, Samuel R. do. Nov. 4, '61 3 Wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 5, '64--mustered out with company, June 27, 1865--Vet.
Foreman, Charles do. Jan. 1, '64 3 Wounded at Spottsylvania, C.H., Va., May 12, 1864--absent at muster out--Vet.
Filbert, Benj. F. do. Mar. 10, '64 3 Wounded at Wilderness, May 5, and at Cedar Creek, Va., October 19, 1864--mustered out with company, June 27, 1865.
Fritz, Tobias do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, July 20, '62.
Francis, Mahlon A. do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Mustered out, Oct. 27, 1864--expiration of term.
Filbert, Benj. F. do. Oct. 30,'61 3 Discharged--date unknown.
Gilbert, Jacob do. Mar. 7, '64 3 Mustered out with company, June 27, 1865.
Green, Jacob do. Oct. 3, '64 1 Drafted--mustered out with Co., June 27, 1865.
Gage, John do. Dec. 3, '64 3 Substitute--discharged by G.0., July 11, 1865.
Grove, Winfield S. do. Feb. 19, '64 3 Wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864--discharged on Surgeon's certificate, June 15, 1865.
Guss, William do. Jan. 1, '64 3 Killed in action, August 12, 1864--Vet.
Greismoyer, Sam'l S. do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Deserted July 2, 1863.
Getz, Owen do. Nov. 12, '61 3 Deserted November 22, 1861.
Himmelberger, A. do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Wounded at Chancellorsville, Va., May 3,'63--mustered out with company, June 27, '65--Vet.
Hawk, Albin do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Wounded at Chancellorsville, Va., May 3,'63--mustered out with company, June 27, '65 —Vet.
Hetrick, Samuel do. Feb. 26, '64 3 Mustered out with company, June 27, 1865.
Harman, Charles do. Jan. 1, '64 3 Mustered out with company, June 27, '65--Vet.
Harbach, William do. Mar. 8, '64 3 Mustered out with company, June 27, '65--Vet.
Hornberger, Isaac do. Feb. 15, '64 3 Wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864--absent, sick, at muster out.
Hartman, John do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, Aug. 6, '62.
Helder, Joseph do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Mustered out, Oct. 27, 1864--expiration of term.
Hartman, Maxi'n. do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Discharged by General Order, Nov. 5, 1862.
Harner, John H. do. Oct. 27, '61 3 Died June 8, of wounds received at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862.
Heller, Francis R. do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Died June 8, of wounds received at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862.
Hicks, George do. Nov. 8,'61 3 Deserted May 19, 1864--Vet.
Hicks, Joseph L. do. Mar. 3, '64 3 Deserted May 19, 1864.
Homan, James do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Deserted May 19, 1864.
Holler, Frederick do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Deserted November 6, 1864.
Irvin, John do. Dec. 6, '64 1 Substitute--mustered out with Co., July 27, '65.
Ives, Charles W. do. Nov. 12, '64 1 Drafted--discharged by G.O., June 16, 1865.
Johnston, Samuel do. Aug. 6, '64 3 Substitute--mustered out with Co., June 27, '65.
Klinger, Elias do. Feb. 6, '65 1 Mustered out with company, June 27, 1865.
Kern, Effinger do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Discharged September 6, 1862.
Knecht, Peter do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Discharged by special order, November 10, '62.
Kline, Harrison do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Discharged February 20, 1863.
Karsnitz, Henry do. Oct. 26, '61 3 Wd. at Wilderness, May 5, 1864, and at Petersburg, Va., Mar. 25, '65--disch. June 24, '65--Vet.
Kline, Manden L. do. Feb. 22, '64 3 Died September 18, 1864.
Knoll, Jonathan T. do. Feb. 26, '64 3 Died of wds. rec. at Wilderness, Va., May 6, '64.
Kilmer, James do. Oct. 27, '61 3 Deserted October 31, 1864.
Leinieger, Daniel do. Feb. 22, '64 3 Wounded at Petersburg, Va., June 18, 1864--absent at muster out.
Lessig, James do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Discharged by General Order, Nov. 5, 1862.
Lacey, Wm. H.H. do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, June 13, 62.
Leininger, John L. do. Feb. 24, '64 3 Wounded at Charlestown, Va., Aug. 21, 1864--discharged May 1, 1865.
Leddy, James do. Feb. 19, '64 3 Deserted March 24, 1865.
Leffan, Washing'n. do. Feb. 19, '64 3 Missing in action at Wilderness, Va., May 5, '64.
Miller, Joseph H. do. Mar. 14, '64 3 Mustered out with company, June 27, 1865--Vet.
Miunich, Elias do. Feb. 6, '65 3 Mustered out with company, June 27, 1865.
Markley, Chas. H. do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Discharged November 19, 1861.
Markley, Sam'l R. do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Discharged September 15, 1862.
Mathew, Solomon do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Transferred to company A, Jan. 1, 1864--Vet.
Morris, James do. Dec. 2,'63 3 Discharged by General Order, July 11, 1865.
Murray, William do. Oct. 9, '64 1 Not accounted for.
Milton, John do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Killed at Charlestown, Va., Aug, 21, 1864--Vet.
M'Machin, Samuel do. Dec. 1, '64 3 Substitute--mustered out with Co., June 27, '65.
M'Call, James do. Dec. 2, '64 1 Substitute--mustered out with Co., June 27, '65.
Near, Jacob do. Feb. 26, '64 3 Wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864--absent, sick, at muster out--Vet.
Obyle, William do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Killed at Wilderness, Va., May 6, 1864--buried in Wilderness Burial Grounds--Vet.
Painter, John L. do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Mustered out with company, June 27, 1865--Vet.
Pifer, John do. Jan. 1, '64 3 Absent at muster out--Vet.
Presser, Henry do. Feb. 24, '64 3 Discharged by General Order, June 27, 1865.
Quimby, Samuel do. Jan. 1, '64 3 Mustered out with company, June 27, 1865--Vet.
Robinson, Kitson do. Nov. 29, '64 1 Substitute--mustered out with Co., June 27, '65.
Ritter, Abraham do. Oct. 18, '61 3 Mustered out, Oct. 27, 1864--expiration of term.
Rhoads, Anthony do. Oct. 27, '61 3 Discharged by General Order, Nov. 5, 1862.
Rissmiiler, Frank do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Discharged by General Order, Nov. 5, 1862.
Ruth, Benneville P. do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Killed at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862.
Redcay, John S. do. Nov. 12, '61 3 Killed at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862.
Rhoads, John G. do. Oct. 12, '64 3 Died Aug. 5, of wounds received at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862.
Swayer, James do. Mar. 7, '64 3 Mustered out with company, June 27, 1865.
Snyder, Adam do. Jan. 1, '64 3 Wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 5, '61--mustered out with company, June 27, 1865--Vet.
Strickler, James do. Mar. 7, '64 3 Wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 5, '64--mustered out with company, June 27, 1865.
Stoudt, Richard do. Feb. 26, '64 3 Mustered out with company, June 27, 1865.
Shirey, William do. Feb. 15, '64 3 Mustered out with company, June 27, 1865.
Stump, John F. do. Mar. 3, '64 3 Mustered out with company, June 27, 1865--Vet.
Sattlezame, Joseph do. Sept. 26, '64 -- Wd. at Cedar Creek, Oct. 19, 1864, and at Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865--absent at muster out.
Stomm, James M. do. Feb. 9, '65 1 Mustered out with company, June 27, 1865.
Shirey, George W. do. Feb. 22, '64 3 Wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864--absent, sick, at muster out.
Smith, John W. do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Discharged on Surgeon's certificate, Mar. 10, '62.
Shartle, George do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Wounded at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862--discharged on Surgeon's certificate, Aug. 6, 1862.
Snodgrass, E.M. do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Discharged August 16, 1862.
Schroeder, John S. do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Discharged September 29, 1862.
Shaaber, Mahion do. Oct. 27, '61 3 Wounded at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862--discharged September 30, 1862.
Sallada, John W. do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Discharged by special order, Nov. 10, 1862.
Schade, Isaac M. do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Discharged by special order, Feb. 12, 1864.
Swayer, Henry do. Feb. 19, '64 3 Wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864--discharged by special order, October 25, 1864.
Seiders, Anthony do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Mustered out, Oct. 27, 1864--expiration of term.
Swayer, Jacob do. Mar. 7, '64 3 Discharged May 31, 1865.
Stambach, E.W.S. do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Wounded at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862--promoted to Sergeant Major, January 1, 1863.
Seachrist, Henry do. Oct. 27, '61 3 Transferred to company A, January 1, 1864.
Strohm, Peter do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Died June 10,'62--buried in National Cemetery, Seven Pines, Va., section D, lot 170.
Sheldon, Gardner do. Dec. 3, '64 1 Sub.--died April 21,'65--bu. at City Point, Va.
Strouse, Benjamin do. Jan. 1, '64 3 Died of wounds received at Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864--Vet.
Spang, Robert W. do. Nov. 9, '61 3 Deserted November 21, 1863.
Sellers, John do. Mar. 7, '64 3 Missing in action at Wilderness, Va., May 5, '64.
Sullivan, John do. Oct. 19, '64 1 Not accounted for.
Trexler, Wm. G. do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Wounded at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862--discharged on Surgeon's certificate, July 5, 1862.
Teed, James E. do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Tr. to 116th regiment P.V.--date unknown.
Uhlman, Augustus do. Oct. 27, '62 3 Wounded at Cancellorsville, Va., May 3, '63--transferred to Vet. Res. Corps, Nov. 1, 1863--discharged by General Order, Sept. 4, 1865.
West, Thomas H. do. Feb. 26, '64 3 Mustered out with company, June 27, 1865.
Webster, Aaron do. Nov. 12, '64 1 Drafted--mustered out with Co., June 27, 1865.
Wilson, Frank B. do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Mustered out, Oct. 27, 1864--expiration of term.
Weand, Franklin do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864--discharged February 27, 1865--Vet.
Worley, Wm. H. do. Nov. 9, '61 3 Discharged by General Order, Nov. 5, 1862.
Yocum, Hiram do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Wounded at Fisher's Hill, Va., Sept. 22, 1864--absent, on furlough, at muster out--Vet.
Yocum, Heisinger do. Feb. 13, '64 3 Mustered out with company, June 27, 1865.
Yontz, Henry do. Feb. 9, '65 1 Mustered out with company, June 27, 1865.
Yocum, W.D. do. Mar. 7, '64 3 Died at Andersonville, Georgia, July 22, 1864--grave, 3.799.
Yeager, Francis S. do. Nov. 9, '61 3 Deserted July 2, 1863.
Zimmerly, David do. Mar. 12, '64 3 Mustered out with company, June 27, 1865.
Zimmerman, John do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Killed at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862.
Zechman, J.P. do. Oct. 12, '61 3 Missing at Wilderness, Va., May 6, 1864--Vet.


Source: History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-5; Prepared in Compliance with Acts of the Legislature, vol. 3, by Samuel P. Bates, Harrisburg: B. Singerly, 1869, pp. 299-303.

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