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The goal of this project is to ...

Is to Identify and Chronicle Family Members who served in the American Civil War Veterans from Centre County Pennsylvania (see:Centre County Military Resources http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~pacentre/military.htm Right now this project just has one member, me. I am Lawrence Bailey.

Here are some of the tasks that I think need to be done. I'll be working on them, and could use your help.

Identify those Family Members who served in the Civil War
Document their participation
Chronicle their participation

Will you join me? Please post a comment here on this page, in G2G using the project tag, or [https://www.WikiTree.com/index.php?title=Special:PrivateMessage&who=12697895 The American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 to 1865. After a long standing controversy over slavery and state's rights, war broke out in April 1861, when Confederates attacked Fort Sumter in South Carolina, shortly after Abraham Lincoln was elected. The nationalists of the Union proclaimed loyalty to the U.S. Constitution. They faced secessionists of the Confederate States of America advocating states’ rights to perpetual slavery and its expansion in the Americas. During the American Civil War, the commonwealth of Pennsylvania played a critical role in the Union, providing a huge supply of military manpower, equipment, and leadership to the Federal government. The state raised over 360,000 soldiers for the Federal armies, and served as a major source of artillery guns, small arms, ammunition, armor for the new revolutionary style of ironclad types of gunboats for the rapidly expanding United States Navy, and food supplies. The Phoenixville Iron Company by itself produced well over 1,000 cannons, and the Frankford Arsenal was a major supply depot. Pennsylvania was the site of the bloodiest battle of the war, the Battle of Gettysburg, which became widely known as the one of the turning points of the Civil War. Numerous smaller engagements and skirmishes were also fought in Pennsylvania during the 1863 Gettysburg Campaign, as well as the following year during a Confederate cavalry raid that culminated in the burning of much of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. The industrial town of York, Pennsylvania, was the largest city in the North to be occupied by the Confederate States Army during the war. As a result of its vital role as a Federal raw material source and its proximity to the Mason–Dixon line, Pennsylvania was the target of several raids by the Confederate States Army. These included cavalry raids in 1862 and 1863 by J.E.B. Stuart, in 1863 by John Imboden, and in 1864 by John McCausland in which his troopers burned the city of Chambersburg.[12] Fears were raised in Pittsburgh in the summer of 1863 when Morgan's Raid approached Pennsylvania before it was thwarted in neighboring Ohio. Pennsylvania also saw the Battle of Gettysburg, near Gettysburg. Many historians consider this battle to be a major turning point of the Civil War. Federal dead from this battle rest at Gettysburg National Cemetery, site of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. A number of smaller engagements were also fought in the Keystone State, including the Battle of Hanover, Battle of Carlisle, Battle of Hunterstown, and the Battle of Fairfield, all during the Gettysburg Campaign. The city of York, Pennsylvania, became the largest Northern city to be occupied by Confederate troops when Jubal A. Early's division took control of the town in late June 1863 and extracted a ransom.

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Lawrence Bailey

(Capt. Cassuis Markle)The 105th PAVOL was raised mainly in the counties of Jefferson, Clarion, and Clearfield. in September and October 1861. The regiment took part in the siege of Yorktown and the battles of Williamsburg and Fair Oaks. In the latter engagement, the troops fought like veterans, holding their position unsupported until nearly surrounded. The 105th was in action at Second Bull Run, where once more the gallant work of the 105th resulted in significant losses. the 105th's next battle was at Fredericksburg, At the Battle of Chancellorsville in May 1863, the troops were warmly engaged, and many won the Kearny Medal of Honor (the Kearny Cross). The first two weeks of June were spent at Banks Ford, and then the troops started northward. At the Battle of Gettysburg, the regiment lost many men. The regiment fought at the battles of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Sailor's Creek. Out of a total enrollment of 2,040, the regiment lost 309 men by death from wounds or disease, and 199 soldiers were reported as missing. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

posted 11 Jun 2018 by Lawrence Bailey [thank Lawrence]

Billie (Bright) Keaffaber

Here is Charles B Callahan son John Armstrong Callahan he served with union during Civilwar looks like this child made it out of the war. His brother William Armour Callahan Died at battle of Williamsburg VA. I love to add him to your project here.

Billie

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Callahan-2246

posted 5 Jun 2018 by Billie (Bright) Keaffaber [thank Billie]

Billie (Bright) Keaffaber

Here is Charles B Callahan son William Armour Callahan he died in battle of Williamburg VA during Civilwar. I believe he’s buried in Yorktown National Cemetary found a W Callahan I can’t confirm the burial but research I done suggest it him. Like to add him to your group. I found battle Maps of the fighting for 93 Pennsylvania infantry. These battle maps is great. I also found the story of how William Armour Callahan died when I read story I could almost feel and know exsactly what happened.

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Callahan-2243

posted 5 Jun 2018 by Billie (Bright) Keaffaber [thank Billie]

Billie (Bright) Keaffaber

I have a veteran that was in union and he from Centre County PA. This family has sad Civilwar memories. Lost 3 family member during Civilwar. He was killed in a Mining cave in. I like to add him to your project. I have listed his unit and war record on his profile.

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Callahan-2158

posted 5 Jun 2018 by Billie (Bright) Keaffaber [thank Billie]

Lawrence Bailey

• The 149th Pennsylvania Infantry 9 Benjamin Franklin Osman), also known as the 2nd Bucktail Regiment, volunteered during the American Civil War and served a 3-year term from August 1862 to June 1865. During the first year of the Civil War, the 1st Bucktails distinguished themselves as skirmishers and sharpshooters, and Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton desired to raise an entire brigade of similar characteristics. Stanton enlisted Major Roy Stone of the 1st Bucktails to this task, and Stone raised 20 companies of recruits by the end of August 1862. These 20 companies became the 149th and 150th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiments. The Regiment is most noted for its service and sacrifice on July 1, 1863, at the Battle of Gettysburg. One source reports 53 soldiers killed, 172 wounded, and 111 missing or captured out of 450 soldiers engaged for a total casualty rate of 74.7% at the epic Battle. Engagements: Battle of Chancellorsville, Battle of Gettysburg, Battle of the Wilderness, Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Battle of North Anna, Battle of Totopotomoy Creek, Battle of Cold Harbor, Second Battle of Petersburg, Battle of Globe Tavern, Battle of Hatcher's Run, Battle of Five Forks

posted 26 Mar 2018 by Lawrence Bailey [thank Lawrence]

Lawrence Bailey

The 210th Pennsylvania Infantry( Samuel E. Campbell Jr) was organized at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania beginning September 12, 1864 and mustered in September 28, 1864 and mustered out of service on May 30, 1865. The regiment was attached to 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, V Corps, Army of the Potomac. The 210th Pennsylvania Infantry was organized at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania The regiment was attached to 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, V Corps, Army of the Potomac. The regiment lost a total of 85 men during service; 3 officers and 37 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded, 1 officer and 44 enlisted men died of disease. Engagements: Siege of Petersburg, Battle of Boydton Plank Road, Battle of Globe Tavern, Battle of Hatcher's Run, Appomattox Campaign, Battle of Lewis's Farm, Battle of White Oak Road, Battle of Five Forks, Battle of Appomattox Court House.

posted 28 Sep 2017 by Lawrence Bailey [thank Lawrence]

Lawrence Bailey

8th Regiment, Pennsylvania Reserve Infantry (37th Volunteers) (John Bailey)

Overview: Organized at Pittsburg July, 1861, Ordered to Washington, D. C., July 30. Attached to 1st Brigade, McCall's Pennsylvania Reserves Division, Army of the Potomac, to March, 1862. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 1st Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to April, 1862. 1st Brigade, McCall's Division, Dept. of the Rappahannock, to June, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, Dept. of the Rappahannock, to June, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 5th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to August, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 3rd Corps, Army of Virginia, to September, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 1st Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to February, 1863. 2nd Brigade, Pennsylvania Reserves Corps, 22nd Corps, Dept. of Washington, to April, 1863. District of Alexandria, 22nd Corps, to April, 1864. 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 5th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to May, 1864. Service: Duty at Tennallytown, Md., August 2 to October 10, 1861, and at Camp Pierpont, near Langley, Va., till March, 1862. Skirmish at Great Falls September 4, 1861. Advance on Manassas, Va., March 10-15, 1862. McDowell's advance on Falmouth April 9-19. Duty at Fredericksburg till June. Moved to White House June 9-11. Seven days before Richmond June 25-July 1. Battles of Mechanicsville June 26; Gaines Mill June 27; Charles City Cross Roads and Glendale June 30; Malvern Hill July 1. At Harrison's Landing till August 16. Movement to join Pope August 16-26. Battles of Gainesville August 28; Groveton August 29; Bull Run August 30. Maryland Campaign September 6-24. Battles of South Mountain, Md., September 14; Antietam September 16-17. Duty in Maryland till October 30. Movement to Falmouth, Va., October 30-November 19. Battles of Fredericksburg, Va., December 12-15. "Mud March" January 20-24, 1863. Ordered to Washington, D. C., February 6, and duty there and at Alexandria till April, 1864. Rapidan Campaign. Battles of the Wilderness, Va., May 5-7; Laurel Hill May 8; Spotsylvania May 8-17. Assault on the Salient May 12. Left the front May 17. Mustered out May 24, 1864. Regiment lost during service 5 Officers and 153 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 68 Enlisted men by disease. Total 226.

posted 27 Jun 2017 by Lawrence Bailey [thank Lawrence]

Lawrence Bailey

The Camp Sumter military prison(also known as Andersonville Prison)(Armstrong S. Bailey, Joseph H. Bailey) at Andersonville, Georgia was one of the largest Confederate military prisons during the Civil War. During the 14 months the prison existed, more than 45,000 Union soldiers were confined here. It was overcrowded to four times its capacity, with an inadequate water supply, inadequate food rations, and unsanitary conditions. Almost 13,000 died there. The chief causes of death were scurvy, diarrhea, and dysentery. The prison, which opened in February 1864,[5] originally covered about 16.5 acres (6.7 ha) of land enclosed by a 15-foot (4.6 m) high stockade. In June 1864, it was enlarged to 26.5 acres (10.7 ha). The stockade was rectangular, of dimensions 1,620 feet (490 m) by 779 feet (237 m). There were two entrances on the west side of the stockade, known as "north entrance" and "south entrance" A light fence known as "the dead line" was erected approximately 19 feet (5.8 m) inside the stockade wall. It demarcated a no-man's land that kept prisoners away from the stockade wall, which was made of rough-hewn logs about 16 feet (4.9 m) high and stakes driven into the ground.[10] Anyone crossing or even touching this "dead line" was shot without warning by sentries in the pigeon roosts.

posted 19 Jun 2017 by Lawrence Bailey [thank Lawrence]

Lawrence Bailey

45th PAVOL ( Joseph H. Bailey, Armstrong S. Bailey, William Bailey Glenn, Isaac Bailey, Jeremiah Ewing, Thomas Evers, Alfred Bailey) Organized at Camp Curtin, Harrisburg, October 21, 1861. Engagments: Action on James Island, Battle of Secessionville, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Burnside's 2nd Campaign, Siege of Vicksburg, Siege of Jackson, Burnside's Campaign in East Tennessee, Blue Springs, Knoxville Campaign, Lenoir Station, Campbell's Station, Siege of Knoxville, Pursuit of Longstreet, Strawberry Plains, Rapidan Campaign, Battles of the Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Spottsylvania Court House, Stannard's Mill, North Anna River, Pamunkey, Totopotomoy, Cold Harbor, Bethesda Church, Siege of Petersburg, Weldon Railroad, Poplar Springs Church, Peeble's Farm, Boydton Plank Road, Hatcher's Run, Assault on and fall of Petersburg, Mustered out July 17, 1865. Regiment lost during service 13 Officers and 214 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 252 Enlisted men by disease. Total 479.

posted 15 Jun 2017 by Lawrence Bailey [thank Lawrence]

Lawrence Bailey

The Confederate government established the Salisbury Prison ( William Bailey Glenn) in October 1861 on the site of an old cotton factory enclosing a portion of the grounds with a stockade fence in preparation for the first prisoners. Designed to hold about 2,500 persons, the prison was intended for Confederate soldiers who had committed military offenses and prisoners of state. However, the first Union soldiers arrived in December from Richmond, Virginia, in an effort to reduce the number of prisoners of war there. During the early years of the war, prisoners at Salisbury received adequate shelter, rations, water and sanitation. The situation changed rapidly on 5 October 1864, with the transfer of 5,000 prisoners of war to Salisbury. By the end of the month, more than 10,000 men were incarcerated in the prison. Overwhelmed by a population four times larger than intended, the prison quartered prisoners in every available space. Those without shelter dug burrows in an attempt to stay warm and dry. Rations and potable water were scarce. Adding to the poor conditions was an unusually cold and wet winter. Disease and starvation began to claim lives, and all buildings within the stockade were converted to hospitals to care for the sick. Each morning, the dead were gathered from the grounds and placed in the “dead house.” Later, they were removed for burial in trench graves located in a cornfield west of the prison. Although no complete burial lists for the prison exist and no headboards were used to mark the graves, records indicate that approximately 3,700 men died between October 1864 and February 1865. Surviving prisoners were released at the end of February when a prisoner of war exchange was carried out. Union forces burned down the prison in April 1865.

posted 22 May 2017 by Lawrence Bailey [thank Lawrence]

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