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Other information included on the record, but not included here included a physical description of the veteran. Civil War John Snyder Service Certificate Ohio Co. D 1st Battalion 13th Infantry. Sir, Remember the books listed below are Clarke Co. Land Deed Books. Miscellaneous Civil War era letters from Confederate soldiers from 1863-1865, including some copies and transcripts. the papers are authentic and signed in ink. Civil War Discharge papers of William M. Taylor Submitted by Larry & Mary Ann Corder United States Army William M. Taylor “Certificate of Discharge” ” To all whom it may concern” Know Ye that William M. Taylor, a Private of Captain Hamilton Willis Co. E, 5th Regiment of West Virginia Infantry Volunteers. Teaching school has been my chief occupation before and since War. M. Taylor: They all testified that this kept William from doing all manual labor. Medical treatment since discharge: I was honorably discharged at Wheeling West Va. as near as I remember Oct. 4th 1864 after a service of over 3—three years, or during War, receiving a Money Bounty of $100 which after I went home to Aid Tsp. BRITTON WISCONSIN INFANTRY - 8th REGIMENT. Civil War Discharge Papers Union Penn. We understand that you have tons of papers to complete in an academic semester. 919919. Lemon to pursue this pension on his behalf. A Methodology for Searching Confederate Ancestors." in Lawrence Co. Ohio I chiefly spent with my family and Doc Geo. The ILGenWeb Civil War Scrapbook. Private, Co. E, Marine Regt; Capt. He was invited on the ninth day of August, one thousand eight hundred and sixty one, to serve three years during the war and is hereby discharged from the service of the United States, this fourth day of October 1864 at Wheeling W. Va. by reason of expiration of term of service. Buena Vista, Va. Feb. 21st 1894  Geo. Civil War: Discharge papers issued to Edward Eslinger Civil War: Discharge papers issued to Colonel Edward Eslinger This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Indiana State Library. $20.00. United States Army William M. Taylor “Certificate of Discharge”. Papers (Mayo, George Morrow, 1896-1981) - Mayo, George Morrow, 1896-1981. Home Sullivan County Historical Society Civil War: Discharge papers issued to Edward Eslinger Reference URL To link to this object, paste this link in email, IM or document Check out Rafael Eledge's ANTIQUES ROADSHOW appraisal of this 1862 Civil War Drum & Discharge from Orlando, Hour 3! Taylor while doing research on the Lawrence Co. Ohio site on the Internet. It can be difficult to create a good outline without enough time and resources. - Book F., pg 660. CIVIL WAR "MUSTER OUT ROLL" MAJOR WM. Documentation was submitted to prove ancestry. $5.95 shipping. General Affidavits testifying to the good character of Wm. Mention of a person's presence at a battle in the. they are on official discharge papers for my great-great-great grandfather. ).signed by Edwin M. Stauter(secretary of war)and Abraham Lincoln(president). RG 15, Records of the Veterans Administration, RG 92, Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, RG 94, Records of the Adjutant General's Office, 1780s-1917, RG 109, War Department Collection of Confederate Records, RG 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau (Civil War), RG 249, Records of the Commissary General of Prisoners. The papers implied both. (A.G.O. To locate your Civil War soldier or sailor check the: Military service records may give the rank, dates of service, place of residence prior to enlistment, age, place of birth, physical description, and date and place of death or discharge. M. Taylor from The National Archives Department of the Interior—Soldier’s Certificate No. She told me in a letter that it is very yellowed, torn, and aged. No. Seeking Civil War discharge papers of Andrew Hill. I have thus far done so, but since 1890 I have failed, and now I am under care and treatment of Doctor Merriwether. The vouchers show goods furnished or services rendered by private citizens and … Hickman's discharge papers from the Confederate army, handwritten on lined paper. –Given at Wheeling, West Virginia this fourth day of October, 1864. This was to tell him about his life since his discharge from he Civil War and to obtain a pension for his military service. $100.00. When asked about his marital status, William said that he was a widower. 1864-dated end-of-service Eagle discharge, three lengthy letters ( 8 1/2 pages) and a franked 1863 postal cover. Persons or organizations desiring to use this … Ronald Hill Oct 29, 2019 9:18 AM I would like to find the Civil War discharge record for Andrew Hill, New Jersey 1st Cavalry. He apparently hired Mr. Wm. Discharge Papers And Pay Voucher, 1865. 2nd Kentucky Volunteer Infantry. This Cavalry was involved initially as a state militia in quelling the infamous New York (Gangs of New York) riots before being impressed into service in the Civil War. $11.75 shipping . Request Copies of Records You can order online or use NATF Form 86 for military service records and NATF Form 85 for pension records. He was a Private throughout the war. but never became perfectly sound any more to this date 1894, Feb. 21st. The compiler of this family history (Mary Ann Corder) contacted the West Virginia Department of Archives and History, thereby securing the medal for her husband, Larry Corder, who is the great great grandson of the recipient. Contributor Names Currier & Ives. Civil War Discharge Papers for Sale. $499.86. not far from the city which I did feeling very much disabled. Mention of participation in battle in a regimental history. Find great deals on eBay for civil war discharge papers. Antique American . Civil War Discharge Papers Thomas Humes. Two Antique Civil War Discharge Papers Pennsylvania Volunteers Company H. $129.99. The medal is suspended by a piece of red, white and blue ribbon, its artistic features equal to the Crimean medal and its cost was not to exceed one dollar each, according to the records. 99). USA.gov, The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration Buy Civil War Discharge Papers on eBay now! American History Civil War 1 Page . Such information was recorded during the war--although how this was done is unknown. 27 (Fall 1995): 286-289, Musick, Michael P. "Civil War Records: An Introduction and Invitation." Said William M. Taylor was born in Rockbridge County in the the State of West Virginia, is thirty years of age, six feet high, light complexion, gray eyes, light hair and by occupation when enrolled, a school teacher. address was Fincastle Botetourt Co. Va. My occupation being school teaching in both these last named places; and in 1889 I changed residence to Amherst Co. Va. occupation was school teaching; and in 1892 I changed residence to Buena Vista Rockbridge Co. Va. and P.O. The following letter was written by William M. Taylor to his attorney, George E. Lemon. came from enemies which scattered our ranks into disorder and compelled all to retreat near the City of Washington. His first wife was Martha Willis who died at home in 1874 in June. An honorable discharge medal was issued to William M. Taylor who may have died, never knowing that he had received the recognition, therefore never claiming the medal. When asked about his living children he told of the following: William was granted a pension of $12 per month to be paid quarterly beginning on 27th March 1901. Some Confederate CMSRs, notably for Louisiana, Mississippi, and some Alabama units, that include a list of battles at which the soldier was present. Civil War Pension Records: James Ditty. (No objection to his being re-enlisted is known to exist.). 0 bids. Postcards or testimony, found in pension files, wherein the veteran names the battles in which he participated, in response to a specific question from the Pension Office. Click here to see a scanned copy of the papers. Nichols wrote to his father (Benjamin F. Nichols) from Washington City in May of 1861 (as a recruit), Fort Craig in March of 1863 (as a soldier) and Newport News in June of 1865 (as a civilian). Over 26,000 medals were made to honor the ancestors years ago. In accordance to the enclosed letter from Wm. General Information: Orders - Copies of original documents relating the assassination of President Lincoln; Siege of Fort Blakeley, Alabama - 26 Illinois regiments partici d in this, the final battle of the Civil War. E, 5th W.Va. Infantry. Civil War Union - $225.00 Civil War Union Soldier Discharge Pension Papers George Amhieser Pa. Civil War Documents, - $499.86 Civil War Documents, 148th, N.y. $75.00. Ending Friday at 8:58AM PST 10h 43m. Ending Dec 13 … I have the same question. "Which Henry Cook? Civil War Discharge Papers of John Weyhenmeyer, a private under Captain Charles F. Maguire of Company F 186th Regiment of Pennsylvania volunteers and … Based upon other records, the privations of disease caused more casualties to this unit than the war did. M. Taylor, 1st Serg’t—Co. Civil War Discharge Papers Scott County, Illinois. It did not say where he died but it was probably at his home in Virginia. $25.00 . Infantry, stated that he was paid in full $100.00 bounty and a Civil War Medal. 0 bids. $5.00 shipping. Ending Dec 7 at 11:50AM PST 3d 13h. I have a copy of the original. Created / Published New York : Published by Currier & Ives, 1865. Cpl. Physical disabilities listed by these men in regard to Wm. ", Allen, Desmond Walls. Most are alphabetized vouchers that came into the custody of the US War Department after the Civil War. grandfather was a private under captain Henry H Guysters(? MILITARY ESCORT ORDER JAN 1 1865 MACON GA TO SALTVILLE VA CIVIL WAR Signed GOV. Regular Army: For information about researching the military service of persons in the Regular Army, see Anne Bruner Eales and Robert M. Kvasnicka, Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Archives of the United States, 3rd edition (Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration, 2000), Chapter 4, Records of the Regular Army. Volunteers 2nd Artillery 1865. Shop Civil War Discharge Papers in stock on eBay. E. Lemon Atty. Begin your Civil War Research Learn about resources at the National Archives for researching individuals who served in the Civil War. The punctuation and spelling is the same as what he wrote. Jo (granddaughter to JHH) has "Granddaddy's" Original Civil War Discharge paper. Even though William lived in Virginia, the pension must have been handled through the state of Ohio where he entered military service. Records showing death, wounds, or capture at battle. John C. Painter, 23 T. P. Harvie, 70, Post Master John T. Fauber, no age or occupation given. 26 (Spring 1994): 80-84, How to File a FOIA Request for Archival Records. The papers reproduced in this publication were created or received by the Confederate War and Treasury departments. New Hampshire . Civil War: Discharge papers issued to Private Moses St. Clair, Company E. of the 145th Indiana Infantry Civil War Documents, 148th, N.y. Luke Kelly – Early settler of Lawrence Co. nearly totally deaf in left ear and nearly totally blind in left eye. Shattuck (who is now dead) to establish my health as far as he was able which he did but told me my injuries received in the War would never be overcome but that if I followed school teaching I would be able to treat my self and pay for Doctor Bills. The pension was dropped because of William’s death on 6 March 1905. 29 bids. 35 (Summer 2003), Plante, Trevor K. "Researching Confederate Marines in the Civil War." 27 (Spring 1995): 145-150, Blanton, DeAnne. Co. “E” 5th Va. Vol. Occupation teaching school. Let us do everything for you from the introduction to the conclusion. $3.43 shipping. New Hampshire Civil War 1863 Henry Huntoon, 5th Nh Discharge Papers. $229.50. by Doc Randal, and become able to march with my Regt. Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Mary Hill USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Showcasing Civil War Discharge Papers available to buy now! 1862 $100 Confederate States Note (PF-11) – PMG Choice Uncirculated 64. Nichols was wounded in action in the assault on … Pension File for Wm. M. Taylor were given by the following who all lived in Montebello, Nelson county, Virginia. Teach using Civil War Documents Use our online tool, DocsTeach, for teaching with primary source Us Army Civil War Discharge Papers Dated 1863 Company B 158th Regiment Penn Vols Civil War - $225.00. Civil War Discharge Papers. The following Civil War Discharges were found filed among the land deeds in the Clarke County Recorder's office. It was by chance that I found the Civil War Discharge records for Wm. $45.00. Each medal is bronze covered copper and bears the name and regiment of the honored veteran on the milled edge. I however was treated in my Regt. Other records, such as a receipt for a horse killed in action. After being assembled in 1891-92, they were used to facilitate post-war claims cases filed by Southern citizens. $10.00 shipping. The unclaimed medals are stored in the original small cardboard boxes in which they arrived from the maker, A. Demarest of New York, in 1867. Each soldier’s name and unit of service is written on the outside of the box in longhand. "Confederate Medical Personnel." United States Army William M. Taylor “Certificate of Discharge” ” To all whom it may concern” Know Ye that William M. Taylor, a Private of Captain Hamilton Willis Co. E, 5th Regiment of West Virginia Infantry Volunteers. Although he was a resident of Lawrence Co. Ohio, he and many other men, served in a regiment from West Virginia. Lochren Commissioner, I send you the “History” of my disabilities as follows: to wit,—My 1st place of residence since discharge was—Aid Lawrence Co. Ohio, Occupation School-teaching; 1872 as near as I remember I changed my residence to Rockbridge Co. Va. and P.O. no ticket of authenticity. Civil War Unused Final Statement Of Volunteers Discharge Papers In Mint Shape. The 1861 to 1865 Civil War Between the Northern and Southern States of America . Origin of my Disabilities: I was injured at 2nd Bull Run fight as follows: 1st wagon loaded with crackers which I was ordered to bring to the front to my Co. was upset by bad driving, and the principal of load fell on me dislocating my left ankle about the same time a volley of shell and grape(?) WEBSTER, William J. … Discharge Papers and Other Documents of the Civil War and other Veterans Pension Application for Mary F. Baker Civil War Discharge papers of Henry Crawford Civil War Discharge papers of William Taylor Civil War Discharge papers of Anderson Vititoe Civil War Discharge papers of William Vititoe Civil War Discharge papers of James Ditty Obituaries of… address is now Buena Vista Va. See if you can find Abraham Lincoln's family on t Also letter, 10 January 1986, written by Ardell Corbitt, Bowling Green, Kentucky, which contains genealogical information. Knowing that he was a teacher and that he was born in Rockbridge Co. Virginia, provided further clues that coincided with the military records. The information given here was transcribed from a microfilm copy of the Scott County Record Book in which County officials recorded the Civil War Veteran Service Records of county residents. After retreat and treatment of my Surgeon Doc Randal I was sent under care and charge of Sergt. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Benjamin Nichols Discharge and Letters. Notification was given by the Governor of Ohio of his death and that he should not receive any more payments. 1-86-NARA-NARA or 1-866-272-6272, Lee D. Bacon, "Civil War and Later Navy Personnel Records at the National Archives, 1861-1924,", www.archives.gov/contact/inquire-form.html, Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum and Library, New England Civil War Museum/Thomas J. O'Connell Library, Grand Army of the Republic and Related Research Links, Plante, Trevor K. "Enhancing Your Family Tree with Civil War Maps." Civil War . Civil War: Certificate of Promotion presented to Corporal Edward Eslinger Civil War: Discharge papers issued to Stephen Brunger Civil War: Discharge papers issued to Private Moses St. Clair of Company I of the 22nd Michigan Infantry Civil War: Discharge papers issued to Private John W. Sherrow, Company C of the 97th Indiana Infantry Know Ye that William M. Taylor, a Private of Captain Hamilton Willis Co. E, 5th Regiment of West Virginia Infantry Volunteers. 1901 - Post Civil War Soldier Discharge Papers Emancipated Slave + Bonus - D 326 Us Army - $225.00. 33 (Winter 2001), Mollan, Mark C. "The Army Medal of Honor: The First Fifty-five Years." Archibald Pack of Co. F to Trinity Hospital in Washington City—I do not remember Surgeons name but after about 2 weeks I was ordered to report to my Regt. One of the shells exploded near my head which caused profuse bleeding of the nose, blinding my left eye and deafening of left ear. $200.00. Civil War Discharge - $116.99 Civil War Discharge Papers With War Dept Letter. ANTIQUE CIVIL WAR UNION SECRETARY OF NAVY GIDEON WELLS SIGNED LETTER … 1901 - Post Civil War Soldier Discharge Papers Emancipated Slave + Bonus - D 326 $259.00 Us Army Civil War Discharge Papers Dated 1863 Company B 158th Regiment Penn Vols $244.00. 1901 - - $259.00. Shop with confidence. Free shipping. These lists were drawn up during the war, but the procedure by which this was done is unknown. Blank soldier's discharge certificate, with head-and-shoulders portraits of Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, William Tecumseh Sherman, Philip Henry Sheridan, and George Henry Thomas. My injuries in the War are the sole cause of my inability now to proceed in my occupation of teaching school. Photograph of M.T. Some Union CMSRs, notably for Colorado, that specifically record presence at a battle. I cannot do any manual labor. Civil War Discharge Papers of William M. Taylor. Civil War Discharge papers of James Ditty. Mention of an individual in the "record of events.". 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