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A Final Squib: Custer

Much was refined in the process of writing Michigan at Antietam: The Wolverine State's Sacrifice on America's Bloodiest Day. Many further posts could restore those to publication.

Many of them, however, were excised for a good reason and need not be revived; they do not add much. It is thought that the one that follows is worthy. The research findings the book's co-authors enjoyed were amazing, even to Mr. Egen who had in-depth knowledge of much of the Michigan at Antietam story. Here is a one-paragraph squib that alone should help place the book among those that contain fresh perspectives:

The foregoing discussion of Custer’s active role in the campaign and battle is believed to be the fullest and most accurate in all of the treatments of the famous figure. Some present a portrait of inactivity; e.g., “Custer, at McClellan’s side, had watched the battle unfold.” [Duane Schultz, Custer: Lessons in Leadership (New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2010), p. 23] Others suggest uninvolvement in combat; e.g., McClellan assigned “Custer to the army’s van to report developments to army headquarters.” [Custer: The Controversial Life of George Armstrong Custer (New York: Simon & Schuster, 1996), p. 58] Others omit mention. [e.g. Gregory J.W. Irwin, Custer Victorious: The Civil War Battles of General George Armstrong Custer (Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 1990)] The most complete review portrays him as courageous on September 15 and largely a bystander thereafter. [Jay Monaghan, Custer: The Life of General George Armstrong Custer (Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 1971)]

The co-authors can report that in their various presentations the story of Custer's role in the Antietam Campaign is one that produces significant reactions. Custer's fame continues to fascinate; his actions associated with Antietam show him a great soldier for the Union.

Appendix: Afterward, Pt. IX

Today, the final chapter in the Afterward series. All were in their 90's; one was a Medal of Honor recipient, one a youth (and oh how young!). All were too young to serve in the Civil War, really, but did. Also please find an end-note that contains some explanatory materiel.

1933

Moses A. Luce. Promoted to Sergeant, Jan. 1, 1863. Mustered out, June 28, 1864. Prominent in founding of San Diego, Calif. Received Medal of Honor in 1895 for actions in saving a wounded comrade near Spotsylvania Court House, May 10, 1864. Died: Apr. 23, 1933, age 90. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego.

1934

William Gilby. Mustered out, Delaney House, D.C., Jun. 3, 1865. Died: May 15, age 84. Burial: Lakeside Cemetery, Port Huron.[1]

1938

Anson Croman. Corporal Nov. 1, 1864. Mustered out, Delaney House, D.C., May 30, 1865. Resided in Munith. Died: Oct. 1, age 94. Burial: Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Jackson County.

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Material compiled from Robertson, Michigan in the War, Michigan Volunteer Registry database on SeekingMichigan.org, and online databases of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and Find A Grave. For some, no final information was found. Thomas Mathews was promoted Captain, May 13, 1863, Major, Oct. 14, 1864, honorably discharged Jun. 3, 1865. Emory W. Belton was “dismissed the U.S. service to date April 20, 1863,” for cowardice. Annual Report of the Adjutant General for the State of Michigan for the Year 1863 (Lansing: John A. Kerr & Co., 1864), 130.

 

[1] Death date is from City of Port Huron website; if accurate, Gilby’s birth year was 1849 or 1850, making him not 15 at enlistment as fifer on Jun. 18, 1862, but 12 or 13.

Appendix: Afterward, Pt. VIII

Today, the Roaring Twenties. Among these names is one forgotten by history but attached to a man who was central to the Union victory at Antietam and, thus, issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation. His fidelity to the legacy of his commander, A.S. Williams, was lifelong and produced the magnificent monument that still stands on Belle Isle in the Detroit River.

1922

Samuel E. Pittman. Served Williams as Aide-de-Camp and Acting Assistant Adjutant General, promoted May 22, 1863, to Captain and Assistant Adjutant General. Serving in that capacity at Gettysburg. Transferred with XII Corps to Western Theatre, Fall 1863. Brevet Major and Lieutenant Colonel, Mar. 13, 1865. Resigned commission, Sept. 7, 1864, returned to Detroit. Worked in Lake Superior forwarding business, Manager for Detroit Linseed Oil Co., Cashier for First National Bank, and at death as secretary of board of Detroit Steel Products Co. President, State Board of Education. Leading member of Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States in Detroit; State Commander, Grand Army of the Republic. Died at home at Palms Apartment, 1001 Jefferson Avenue, Mar. 30, age 91. Flag atop city hall lowered to half-mast, first time honor accorded private citizen. Burial: Elmwood Cemetery, Detroit.

George H. Laird. Commissioned Captain, Feb. 1, 1863. Acting Assistant Quartermaster. Resigned and honorably discharged, July 19, 1864. Liuetenant Colonel, 116th U.S.C.T., July 20, 1864. Part of XXV Corps in Appomattox Campaign; at surrender of Army of Northern Virginia. Service in Texas until mustered out, Jan. 17, 1867. Died: Nov. 22.

1923

Gabriel Campbell. Resigned commission, honorably discharged for disability, Nov. 19, 1863. Returned to Michigan State Normal college to complete degree, then entered teaching; A.B., University of Michigan, 1865; B.D., Chicago Theological Seminary, 1868; taught philosophy, University of Minnesota, Bowdoin College, Dartmouth College. Died Oct. 19, age 85. Burial: Dartmouth College Cemetery, Hanover, New Hampshire.

James Van Kleeck. Graduated University of Michigan Law School, practiced in Monroe, Midland, and Bay City. Midland City Attorney. State Representative, 1883-1884. Bay County Prosecuting Attorney. Commissioner of Immigration. Commander, Michigan Department, Grand Army of the Republic. Died: Feb. 7, age 76. Burial: Pine Ridge Cemetery, Bay City.

Appendix: Afterward, Pt. VI

Today, the first decade of the new, 20th century. What must it have been like for Americans to read about the deaths of Civil War veterans? Two names here reflect POW experiences, as well as heroism that should not be forgotten, ever. And the entry for Ms. Freeman is just as evocative.

1900

Samuel Hodgman. Commissioned Captain, June 22, 1863. Honorably discharged for disability due to leg wounds and continuing effects of typhoid fever, Mar. 1, 1864. Died: April 1, 1900, age 69. Burial: Forest Hill Cemetery, Haines City, Fl.

Julia S. (Wheelock) Freeman. Volunteer, Michigan Soldiers Relief Association to Jul. 1865. Contracted typhoid fever, returned to Michigan to recover, returned to Washington, worked at Treasury Department until 1873, when she returned to Michigan. Married Porter C. Freeman of Middleville, May 1873. Granted congressional pension in 1890 on account of disability from wartime service. Died June 7, age 66. Burial: Hazlewood Cemetery, Springfield, Mo.

David P. Chamberlin. Married Jane Osborn, Jan. 24, 1863. Resigned and honorably discharged for disability, Mar. 13, 1863. Resided in Toledo. Died: Oct. 31, 1900, age 75. Burial: Eden Cemetery, Rhodes, Ia.

1901

William V. Richards. Captain, Jul. 19, 1864. Aide-de-camp, Willcox staff, Jan. 1, 1864, to April 1865. Brevet Major, Dec. 2, 1864, for gallant service during the war. Mustered out Jun. 3, 1865. Second Lieutenant, 11th U. S. Infantry, May 11, 1866; First Lieutenant Jun. 19, 1868; Regimental Adjutant Aug. 12, 1868; Regimental Quartermaster Apr. 14, 1869; Regimental Adjutant Aug. 1, 1874; Regimental Quartermaster Jul. 1, 1880; Captain June 28, 1885; Lieutenant Colonel, Assistant Adjutant General of U. S. Volunteers, Jun. 3, 1898-Feb. 28, 1901. Brevet First Lieutenant, Mar. 2, 1867, for gallant and meritorious service, Battle of South Mountain. Brevet Captain, Mar. 2, 1867, for gallant and meritorious service, Battle of Spotsylvania. Graduate, University of Michigan College of Science, Literature and Arts, 1862, Law School, 1867. Died: Dec. 8, Vancouver Barracks, Wash., age 59. Burial: Arlington National Cemetery.

1903

Constant Luce. Commanded regiment Oct. 6-26, 1862. Commissioned Colonel, Mar. 21, 1863. Honorably discharged, Dec. 4, 1864. Died: Feb. 28, 1903. Burial: Woodland Cemetery, Monroe.

William H. Withington. Resigned commission, Mar. 21, 1863, honorably discharged. Brevet brigadier general, Mar. 13, 1865, for "conspicuous gallantry at the Battle of South Mountain, Md., September 14, 1862." Founded agricultural implement manufacturer Withington, Cooley & Co., Jackson. Michigan House of Representatives (1873-1874), Michigan Senate (1891-1892). Medal of Honor for actions at Battle of First Bull Run, for assuming command from and staying with his wounded superior officer until he too was wounded and eventually captured, Jan. 7, 1895. Died June 27, age 68. Burial: Mount Evergreen Cemetery, Jackson.

1905

Charles J. Hunt. Discharged, June 30, 1866. Died: April 6, 1905, Washtenaw County, age 79. Burial: Forest Hill Cemetery, Ann Arbor.

1907

Orlando B. Willcox. Commanded IX Corps at Battle of Fredericksburg. Commanded District of Indiana and Michigan, 1863. Division command before Knoxville and during 1864 Overland Campaign. Brevet major general, Aug. 1, 1864. Led first troops to enter Petersburg, Apr. 3, 1865. Mustered out, Jan. 15, 1866. Appointed colonel, 29th U.S. Infantry, July 1866. Brevet brigadier general, brevet major general, regular army, to rank from March 2, 1867. Transfer to 12th U.S. Infantry, 1869. Commander, Department of Arizona, 1878. Appointed brigadier general, regular army, Oct. 13, 1886. Commander, Department of the Missouri, 1886. Retired Apr. 16, 1887. Governor, Soldiers' Home, Washington, D.C., Feb. 27, 1889-Jul. 8, 1892. Died, Cobourg, Ontario, May 11, age 84, of acute bronchitis. Burial: Arlington National Cemetery.

1908

Benjamin B. Baker. Resigned Jul. 14, 1863. Second Lieutenant, Veteran Reserve Corps, Jul. 1, 1863, assigned to 23rd Regiment. Honorably discharged, Jun. 30, 1866. Died: Nov. 28, age 72.Burial: Mount Hope Cemetery, Lansing.

Book talk: Warner Mansion Museum

PAGES IN THE PARLOR: MICHIGAN AT ANTIETAM

Of all the notable battles of the Civil War, none can match Antietam in terms of sheer carnage. For Michigan, the losses were extraordinarily high. One regiment lost nearly half its strength at the epicenter of the struggle, where soldiers and civilians from Michigan played crucial roles in the battle linked by history to President Abraham Lincoln’s issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation soon after.

Co-author Jack Dempsey will speak about the new book, Michigan at Antietam: The Wolverine State's Sacrifice on America's Bloodiest Day, at the third in the four-part "Pages in the Parlor" book talk series, to be held 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 6 at the Governor Warner Mansion, Farmington’s local-history house museum. Dempsey is president of the Michigan Historical Commission and a Plymouth Township trustee.

The event will be held indoors in the Warner Mansion living room and is free and open to the public. Following the presentation will be a Q&A session, as well as an opportunity to purchase the book and have it signed by the author.

 As a bonus feature, Civil War tunes will be played live on the Warner Mansion’s grand piano for the 15 minutes leading up to the presentation, beginning at 6:45 p.m.

The Governor Warner Mansion is located at 33805 Grand River Avenue, two blocks west of Farmington Road. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/governor.mansion or call the Farmington City Clerk’s Office at 248-474-5500, ext. 2225.

Appendix: Afterward, Pt. V

Today, the 1890's. A long list, on which the final name as the decade began to close out reminds of the great dual tragedies of the century, a civil war and a presidential assassination.

1890

G. Collins Lyon. Acting Inspector General; Chief Provost Marshall; detailed for duty with General Willcox; Commanded District of Indiana and Michigan; resigned and honorably discharged, Oct. 13, 1864. Died: Jan. 19.

Charles C. Smith. Resigned Feb. 14, 1863. Died: Apr. 17, age 62. Burial: Bell Branch Cemetery, Redford.

John Goldsmith. Resigned, Jan. 24, 1863, honorably discharged. Died: Apr. 7, age 51. Burial: Oakhill Cemetery, Grand Rapids.

1891

John A. Gordon. Acting Assistant Provost Marshal, Detroit, May 1863–May 1864. Mustered out at expiration of term of service, California, Jun. 30, 1864. Hotel proprietor in San Diego. Died: Apr. 23, 1891, age 54. Burial: San Francisco National Cemetery.

James W. Romeyn. Resigned commission Oct. 16 or 17, 1862. Served in Military Department of Michigan, May 6, 1865-Apr. 17, 1869. Officer of association to erect Soldiers and Sailors Monument at Campus Martius in Detroit. Representative,1869-1870, Senator in 1871-1872 and 1883, Michigan Legislature. Member, first Detroit Board of Education, 1881. Consul to Chile, 1889. Died Feb. 26, 1891, age 51, in New York City. Burial: Elmwood Cemetery, Detroit.

1892

Charles S. Draper. Resigned commission Mar. 19, 1863, on account of wounds. Appointed Second Lieutenant, Veteran’s Reserve Corps; promoted to First Lieutenant. Resigned, Jan. 1865. Regent, University of Michigan. Died: Aug. 6, age 50. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Pontiac.

John M. Norvell. Chief of Staff, 3rd Division, II Corps, through Appomattox. Brevet Lieutenant Colonel, Apr. 9, 1865, “for meritorious service in the recent campaign terminating with the surrender of the insurgent army.” Brevet Captain and Major, Mar. 2, 1867, “for gallant and meritorious service in the battles of Gettysburg, and Wilderness.” First Lieutenant, 31st U.S. Infantry, Jul. 28, 1866, serving until Dec. 29, 1890. Died: Dec. 18. Burial: Elmwood Cemetery, Detroit.

1894

Rowan Summers. Resigned Mar. 14, 1863, honorably discharged. Died: July 25, age 72. Burial: Mount Evergreen Cemetery, Jackson.

1895

Jonas H. Titus, Jr. Resigned, Jan. 14, 1863. Died: Apr. 2, 1895. Burial: Oakwoods Cemetery, Chicago, Ill.

1896

Jonathan W. Childs. Resigned commission and honorably discharged, Nov. 25, 1862. Died: May 25, 1896, Hanover, Md., age 62. Burial: Arlington National Cemetery.

1898

Christopher C. Augur. Brevet Brigadier General and Major General, U.S. Army, for gallant services in the war. Colonel, 12th U.S. Infantry, 1866, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, 1869. Commanded military departments in West and South, retired,1885. Officer in charge of escort of President Lincoln's body from Peterson House to the White House on April 15, 1865. Died: Jan. 16, age 76. Burial: Arlington National Cemetery.

Appendix: Afterward, Pt. IV

Today, the 1880's. Among these names is found the most famous -- and underappreciated -- Union artillery captain.

1882

George D. Lockley. Captain, Nov. 1, 1862, Major, Oct. 3, 1864, Lieut. Colonel, Jan. 7, 1865. Wounded in action at Jericho Mills, Va., May 23, 1864, Hatcher’s Run, Va., Feb. 6, 1865. Mustered out, Jul. 9, 1865. Brevet Major for gallant and distinguished services at the Battle of Spotsylvania and during the Overland Campaign. Died: Sept. 17, 1882, St. Ignace.

1883

Ralph Ely. Commissioned Colonel, May 7, 1864. Mustered out, May 19, 1866. Served in Freedman’s Bureau in S. Carolina and Florida. Elected in 1873 to Michigan Senate. Auditor General for State of Michigan. Died: Apr. 14, 1883, Emmet County. Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Alma.

Alexander Collar. Discharged for disability Sept. 18, 1863. Died: Sept. 4, age 61. Burial: Glenwood Cemetery, Wayne.

1889

Henry J. Hunt. Brigadier General U.S. Volunteers September 15, 1862, “for meritorious service.” Brevet Colonel July 3, 1863, for “gallant and meritorious service in the battle of Gettysburg.” Brevet Major General July 6, 1864, and March 13, 1865, for Gettysburg, Overland Campaign, Petersburg, Appomattox, and “for gallant and meritorious service in the field during the war.” Colonel Fifth Artillery April 4, 1869.[i] Retired September 14, 1883. Governor of Soldiers’ Home, Washington, D.C., May 15, 1885. Died: Feb. 11, 1889, age 69. Burial: Soldiers’ Home National Cemetery, Washington, D.C..

John Tyler. Captain, Jan. 24, 1863. Wounded in action, Campbell’s Station, Tenn., Nov.. 16, 1863. Captain, Veteran Reserve Corps, May 3, 1864; Brevet Major, Mar. 13, 1865, for service at Campbell’s Station; First Lieutenant, U.S. Infantry, Jul. 28, 1866; Brevet Captain U.S.A., for South Mountain, and Brevet Major U.S.A, for Campbell’s Station, Mar. 2, 1867. Retired May 29, 1874, “for loss of left arm from wound received in line of duty.”[ii] Died: Aug. 3, age 48. Burial: Elmwood Cemetery, Detroit.

 

[i] Robertson, Michigan in the War, p. 980.

[ii] Robertson, Michigan in the War, p. 951.

Appendix: Afterward, Pt. III

Today, the 1870's. It was a decade of great loss: the lives of four distinguished and brave generals ended.

1873

Henry J. Baxter. Commanded river crossing assault at Fredericksburg, again wounded. Brigadier General Mar. 12, 1863, action at Gettysburg and in Overland Campaign; wounded for third time, Battle of Wilderness. Honorably discharged, Aug. 24, 1865. Register of Deeds, Jonesville, Mich.; Minister to Honduras, 1869-1872. Died: Dec. 30, Jonesville, age 52. Burial: Sunset View Cemetery, Jonesville.

1874

George L. Hartsuff. Brevet Colonel, U.S. Army, Sept. 17, 1862, “for gallant and meritorious service at the battle of Antietam.” Major General of Volunteers, Nov. 29, 1862. Brevets for meritorious service in campaign resulting in Lee’s surrender and “for gallant and meritorious service in the field during the war.” Retired, Jun. 29, 1871, for disability from wounds received in battle. Died: May 16, at New York City, age 44. Burial: West Point Cemetery, West Point, N.Y.

1876

George A. Custer. Brigadier General, Jun. 29, 1863, commanding Michigan Cavalry Brigade. Brevets as Major, Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel, Major Gener “for gallant and meritorious service” in battles of Gettysburg, Yellow Tavern, Winchester, Five Forks, and in Appomattox campaign, respectively. Lieutenant Colonel, 7th U.S. Cavalry, Jul. 28, 1866. Killed in action at Little Big Horn River, Mont., Jun. 25, 1876. Burial: U.S. Military Academy.

1878

John H. Beech. Acting Brigade Surgeon Nov. 1863 – Feb. 1865. Resigned Apr. 4, 1865. Died: Oct. 17, age 59. Burial: Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater.

Alpheus S. Williams. Served as division and acting corps commander in Army of the Potomac, including corps command on right flank at Gettysburg. Transferring to Western Theatre, Sept. 1863. Headed one of Sherman’s columns on March to the Sea. Brevet Major General, Jan. 1865. Military administrator, Arkansas, mustered out Jan. 15, 1866. Democratic candidate for Governor, 1866. Minister Resident to San Salvador, 1866-1869. Elected as Democrat to 44th, 45th Congresses,[i] served until suffering stroke in committee room of U.S. Capitol, Dec. 16, 1878. Died in hotel room, Dec. 21, age 68. Burial: Elmwood Cemetery, Detroit.

Charles Frederick Trowbridge. Born May 12, 1837, in Detroit.. Graduate of University of Michigan Law School, 1861. Enlisted April 24, 1861, in First Michigan Infantry (90 days). Appointed First Lieutenant, 16th U.S. Infantry, May 14, 1861. Appointed aide-de-camp to Major General Fitz-John Porter to September 1862. Engaged at Battle of Antietam. Appointed Captain, 16th U.S. Infantry, January 13, 1863. Appointed provost marshal of division, Fourteenth Army Corps. Certified to the retired list due to illness contracted on march to Atlanta. Died: February 9, 1878, in Ann Arbor. Burial: Elmwood Cemetery, Detroit.

[i] In Congress he secured the first appropriation directly for Yellowstone National Park administration. See http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/yell/cramton/sec12.htm, accessed on October 13, 2014.

Appendix: Afterward, Pt. II

Today, the remainder of the 1860's. Though only three names are listed, they are among the most notable of the Michiganders who served during the Antietam Campaign. In fact, the veneration that should be afforded each of these men has no bounds. The life of each was cut far too short, in part because of their service to the Union.

1867

Norman J. Hall. Promoted to Captain U.S. Army, Aug. 1, 1863. Retired, Feb. 1865. Brevets for gallantry at Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg. Died: May 26, 1867, age 30. Burial: U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y.

William B. Roe. Commanded Signal Corps, Dept. of the Gulf, 1863-64. Mar. 25, 1864, Chief Signal Officer, Dept. of Washington. Feb. 17, 1865, commanding Signal Camp, Georgetown, DC. Attended second inaugural ball of President and Mrs. Lincoln. Resigned May 13, 1865, discharged for disability. Died: Apr. 29, at Plymouth, Mich., age 36. Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Plymouth.

1868

Cyrus Bacon, Jr. With the Army of the Potomac in the field to Aug. 1863. With troops in Baltimore to Jun. 1864. General hospital, Annapolis Junction, Md., to March 1865. With the Army of the Shenandoah to Oct. 1865. With 6th U.S. Cavalry, then Chief Medical Officer, Post Surgeon, Texas. Post surgeon, Baton Rouge, La., from May 1868. Brevet Captain and Major, U.S. Army, for faithful and meritorious services during the war. Died: Sept. 1, in Springfield, Il., of Bright’s Disease, age 31. Burial: Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.

Appendix: Afterward

The final -- and largest -- of the excised Appendices in the Michigan at Antietam: The Wolverine State's Sacrifice on America's Bloodiest Day book would have set forth the after-battle stories of many of the characters whose stories were touched on. The piece was not completed, since it became apparent that it would not fit. Though incomplete, it was a labor of love to research and begin to compile a brief account of the lives of these heroes after the Battle of Antietam.

Beginning this week and continuing for several more are those accounts, arranged by year of death and interval. Today, during the Civil War.

1862

William M. (or E.) Duffield. Died: Oct. 16, 1862. Burial: Woodland Cemetery, Monroe.

Allen H. Zacharias. Died: Dec. 8, 1862, Sharpsburg. Burial: Neriah Cemetery, Ida.

Jackson B. Kennedy. Died of wounds received at Battle of Fredericksburg, Dec. 21, age 24. Burial: Hanover Cemetery, Hanover, Jackson County.

1863

Abel G. Peck. Killed in action, Battle of Gettysburg, Jul. 1, age 43. Burial: Gettysburg National Cemetery. Memorial cenotaph at Walled Lake Cemetery.

Elon J. Farnsworth. Staff aide, General Alfred Pleasonton, 1863. Brigadier General, June 28, 1863. Killed in action, Battle of Gettysburg, July 3, 1863, age 25. Burial: Rockton Cemeetery, Rockton, Illinois.

George A. Woodruff. Mortally wounded at Battle of Gettysburg. Died: July 4, 1863, age 23. Burial: Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall.

1864

Frank Graves. Resigned, commission, Sept. 27, 1862. Mustered as Colonel, May 1, 1863, 8th Michigan Infantry. Killed in action, Battle of the Wilderness, May 6, age 29 or 30. Gravestone: “Participated in twenty-one battles.” Memorial: Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.

Horatio Belcher. Captain Sept. 1, 1862, Major Jun. 3, 1864. Wounded, Cold Harbor, Jun. 3, 1864. Killed in action, Aug. 19, Weldon Railroad, Va., age 48. Burial: Glenwood Cemetery, Flint.

Melvin P. Brewer. Promoted to Major, January 1, 1863, Lieutenant Colonel commanding 7th Michigan Cavalry, June 6, 1864. Wounded in action, June 11, 1864, at Trevilian Station. Mortally wounded, September 19, 1864, Battle of Winchester. Died: September 25, 1864, age 33. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Pontiac.[i]

Norval E. Welch. Commissioned Colonel May 18, 1863. Killed in action, Battle of Poplar Grove Church, Va., Sept. 30, 1864, age 29 or 30. Burial: Forest Hill Cemetery, Ann Arbor.

[i] See Rick Liblong, Answering the Call to Duty: Saving Custer, Heroism at Gettysburg, POWs and other Stories of Michigan Small Town Soldiers in the Civil War (Traverse City: Arbutus Press, 2011), esp. pp. 54-58, for information on Brewer’s service.

1865

Newton S. Bibbins. Reenlisted Feb. 17, 1864, Beverly Ford, Va. Corporal. Sergeant. Died of disease: Jan. 13, 1865, in Michigan. Burial: Hanover Cemetery, Hanover, Jackson County.

James T. Morgan. First Lieutenant, Feb. 23, 1863. Captain, Oct. 19, 1863. Taken prisoner, Campbell’s Station, Tenn., Nov. 16, 1863; escaped, Dec. 12, 1864. Discharged, reentered service as Captain, 30th Infantry, Jan. 9, 1865. Died: May 31, 1865, at Wyandotte. Burial: Lakeview Cemetery, Clarkston.