California Civil War Rosters The California Hundred: Company E, Second Massachusetts Cavalry From the book �Records of California Men in the War of the Rebellion, 1861 to 1867� by Brig.-Gen. Richard H. Orton, pub. 1890 Transcribed by Kathy Sedler May 2004 This file is part of the California Genealogy & History Archives http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cagha/index.htm These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter. All persons donating to this site retain the rights to their own work. (Note: There were no listings for surnames beginning with �C� in this list.) The California Hundred began as a large number of men in California who wanted to go and enter the Army. After it was found out that they were being kept on the West coast, a proposition was made to Massachusetts to raise a company here and take it back East, crediting it to the total men representing Massachusetts. The success in raising the �California Hundred�, with many more wishing to join them, resulted in four more similar companies being formed. Eventually it led to a battalion of four companies, which were attached to the Second Massachusetts Cavalry - Companies E, F, L and M. NAME Remarks COMMISSIONED OFFICERS 1 Captain Charles S. Eigenbrodt In command of company from January 23 to April 17. In command of squadron from April 17, 1863, to March 6, 1864. In command of battalion at Muddy Branch Ford, and in the field from March 6 to Aug. 25. Killed in battle at Halltown, Va., Aug. 25, 1864. 2 First Lieut. John C. Norcross In company February, 1863. Taken prisoner in battle at Ashby�s Gap, July 12, 1863. Promoted Capt., Aug. 27, 1864. Exchanged April, 1865. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 3 Second Lieut. Henry H. Crocker In company February 1, 1863. Promoted First Lieut. March 1, 1864. Promoted Capt. Sept. 3, 1864. Severely wounded in the battle of Cedar Creek, Oct. 19, 1864. Mustered out July 20, 1865. ENLISTED MEN 1 Allen, George H. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 2 Black, Thomas G. Discharged for disability at Camp Brightwood, Washington, D.C., June, 1863. 3 Burnap, Oscar Shot through the chest by Mosby�s Guerrillas while on picket near Hunter�s Mills, Va., Dec., 1863. Discharged on account of wounds, May, 1864. 4 Barnes, Walter S. Killed in battle at Ashby�s Gap, Va., July 12, 1863. 5 Bishop, George Promoted to Sergt. Wounded while on picket, near Berryville, Va., Aug. 20, 1864. Discharged for disability, July, 1865. 6 Brossamer, Charles A. Discharged for disability from hospital at Washington, Sept., 1863. 7 Baker, Nelson J. Promoted to Corp. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 8 Boswell, John H. Discharged for disability from camp at East Capitol Hill, May, 1863. 9 Brickley, Richard T. Wounded in action at Ashby�s Gap, July 12, 1863. Wounded at Vienna, Va., Dec., 1863. Discharged on account of wounds at Cavalry Camp, Muddy Branch, Maryland, May, 1864. 10 Buhrer, George N. Promoted to Corp., and subsequently Sergt. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 11 Blanchard, Oscar Taken prisoner on Fairfax Pike, October 19, 1863. Died a prisoner in Libby Prison, Richmond, Va. 12 Brandon, John R. Died at Camp Meigs, Readville, Mass., May, 1863. 13 Burns, Edward Transferred to United States Navy, May, 1864. 14 Blanche, Edgar N. Promoted to Corp., and subsequently Sergt. Promoted to 1st Lieut. 5th Massachusetts Cav., Feb. 8, 1864. 15 Butcher, William T. Promoted Corp., and subsequently Sergt. Killed in battle at Waynesboro, Va., Sept. 28, 1864. 16 Cain, John A. Promoted Corp. Taken prisoner in action at Dranesville, Va., Feb. 22, 1864. Exchanged April, 1865. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 17 Christler, Hiram W. Died in Lincoln Hospital, Washington, D.C. 18 Cheeney, William F. Mustered out while on detached service at Camp Meigs, Readville, Mass. 19 Cobby, Thomas W. Died a prisoner of war at Richmond, Va. 20 Campbell, John T. Prom�td to Corp. and subsequently to Sergt. Disch�d on ac�t of disab�ty incurred by hard service, April, 1864. 21 Cottrell, Robert J. Deserted while in the field against Early�s army, near Rockville, Md., July 10, 1864. 22 Clark, William B. Discharged for promotion in a regiment of Missouri Inf. Vols. 23 Clarke, Hiram E.W. Promoted Sergt., March 19, 1863. Promoted to 2d Lieut. to fill original vacancy in battalion. 24 Crawford, Josiah H. Taken prisoner in action at Dranesville, Va., Feb. 22, 1864. Exchanged April, 1865. Must�d out July 20, 1865. 25 Campbell, Robert A. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 26 Dyer, Andrew B.C. Teamster. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 27 Davis, Asa M. Promoted Corp. Killed in Sheridan�s battle of Cedar Creek, Oct. 19, 1864. 28 Esten, Stephen H. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 29 Enos, Erastus Blacksmith. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 30 Flood, Stephen Promoted Corp. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 31 Fisher, Jackson Died a prisoner of war at Andersonville, Ga. 32 Flourney, Charles H. Mustered out July 20, 1865. Reenlisted as clerk in War Department. 33 Fencel, Henry C.W. Missing. 34 Goodfellow, John W. Promoted Corp. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 35 Griffing, Charles C. Bugler. Discharged for disability, from hospital at Frederick City, Md., June, 1865. 36 Getty, Harry W. Deserted from camp at East Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., May, 1863. 37 Grover, Byron H. Killed in action at Dranesville, Va., Feb. 22, 1864. 38 Garrity, Thomas Taken prisoner in action at Ashby�s Gap, July 12, 1863. Exchanged and returned to company January, 1865. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 39 Heitman, Charles H. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 40 Holland, Henry Promoted to Assistant Surgeon, Battalion Maryland Cavalry, in May, 1863. 41 Hood, John Taken prisoner near Upperville, Va., Jan., 1864, and paroled by Col. Mosby. Promoted to Corp. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 42 Hepburn, James W. Promoted to Corp., and subsequently to Sergt. Wounded in battle of Cedar Creek, Oct. 19, 1864. Promoted to 2d Lieut. Cal. Cav., Jan. 6, 1865. Mustered out with that Regt. at expiration of service. 43 Hamilton, Jasper A. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 44 Irving, Harry P. Killed in battle at Ashby�s Gap, July 12, 1863. 45 Jones, John T. Deserted from Cavalry Camp, Muddy Branch, Md., Feb., 1864. 46 Jenkins, Charles M. Promoted Corp. Taken prisoner in action at Coyle�s Tavern, Aug. 25, 1863. Exchanged and joined the company in Jan., 1865. Promoted Sergt. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 47 Joy, Maurice Severely wounded in action at Ashby�s Gap, July 12, 1863. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 48 Kelly, Caius P. Promoted Corp., and subsequently Sergt. Promoted 2d Lieut., July 9, 1865. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 49 Lewis, Stephen Mustered out July 20, 1865. 50 Lord, Thomas H. Discharged for disability at Camp East Capitol Hill, May, 1863. 51 Lunt, William P. Transferred to U.S. Navy, May, 1865. 52 McEwen, Warren L. Discharged for disability at Cavalry Camp, Vienna, Va., Jan., 1864. 53 McGuire, Arthur Transferred to 3d Cal. Inf. Vols. 54 McCarrak, Joseph Deserted from Cavalry Camp, Muddy Branch, Md., May, 1864. 55 Merrill, Daniel E. Promoted Corp., and subsequently Sergt. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 56 Moore, William H. Promoted Corp. Severely wounded in action at Dinwiddie Court House, Va., Mar. 21, 1865. Discharged from hospital on account of wounds, July, 1865. 57 Mortimer, Harry W. Bugler. Mustered out July 20, 1865. Reenlisted as clerk in War Dept. 58 Mihay, William Discharged for disability from hospital at Washington, D.C., July, 1863. 59 Mallory, Abner T. Promoted Corp., and subsequently Sergt. Promoted to 2d Lieut. 5th Mass. Cav., Jan. 7, 1864. Promoted to 1st Lieut., Feb. 9, 1864. Mustered out Oct. 31, 1865. 60 Mossman, Judson A. Promoted Corp. Taken prisoner in action at Danesville, Va., Feb. 22, 1864. Exchanged and returned to company, January, 1865. Promoted Sergt. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 61 Moore, Delevan In brigade band. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 62 Miller, James M. Deserted from camp near Dawsonville, Md., Aug. 6, 1864. 63 Manchester, Luman A. Promoted Sergt. Taken prisoner in action at Rockville, Md., July 13, 1864. Escaped from Rebels near Staunton, Va., and returned to company. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 64 Morrison, Walter Promoted to Sergt., and subsequently to 1st Lieut. in a Regt. of Ohio Cav. Vols. 65 Manker, William A. Blacksmith. Taken prisoner in action at Coyle�s Tavern, Va., Aug. 25, 1863. Exchanged April, 1865. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 66 Morris, William Taken prisoner in action at Coyle�s Tavern, Va., Aug. 25, 1863. Exchanged and returned to company, May, 1864. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 67 Mitchell, John T. Promoted Corp., and subsequently Sergt. Mustered out as private July 20, 1865. 68 Myers, Randolph P. Wounded in action with Mosby�s Guerrillas near Aldie, Va., Feb. 6, 1864. Taken prisoner in action at Dinwiddie Court House, Mar. 31, 1865. Exchanged, and mustered out July 20, 1865. 69 Millican, William W. Promoted Corp. Taken prisoner in action at Dranesville, Va., Feb. 22, 1864. Died a prisoner of war at Andersonville, Ga. 70 Ordway, John H. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 71 Osts, John Taken prisoner in action at Dranesville, Va., Feb. 22, 1864. Exchanged, and mustered out Aug., 1865. 72 Partridge, Benjamin F. Promoted Corp., and subsequently Sergt. Promoted to 2d Lieut. Aug. 27, 1864. Promoted to Capt. Jan. 8, 1865. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 73 Palmer, William T. Discharged for disability, from hospital at Philadelphia, June, 1865. 74 Pervis, Lawrence G. Discharged for disability, from hospital at Washington, D.C., June, 1865. 75 Paris, Frank Taken prisoner in action at Dranesville, Feb. 22, 1864. Died a prisoner of war at Andersonville, Ga. 76 Perry, Albert Brigade butcher. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 77 Reese, James Deserted from Camp Meigs, Readville, Mass., April, 1863. 78 Rodgers, Thomas L. Promoted Corp. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 79 Rhodes, Samuel H. Promoted Corp. Taken prisoner in action at Rockville, Md., July 13, 1864. Escaped and returned to company. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 80 Russell, Alvin H. Promoted Corp., and subsequently Sergt. Killed in Sheridan�s battle of Cedar Creek, Oct. 19, 1864. 81 Sheldon, Joseph Mustered out July 20, 1865. 82 Sheldon, Adelbert Saddler. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 83 Sheldon, Aurelius B. Transferred to United States Navy, May, 1864. 84 Shaw, William Deserted in New York City, April 15, 1863. 85 Spaulding, John Taken prisoner in action at Dranesville, Feb. 22, 1864. Died a prisoner of war at Andersonville, Ga. 86 Silver, Harry In brigade band. Mustered out July 20, 1864. 87 Straub, Edward Taken prisoner in action with guerrillas near Leesburg, Va., May, 1864. Escaped and returned to company. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 88 Shaw, Sylvanus H. Promoted Sergt. Discharged for disability at Cavalry Camp, Muddy Branch, Md., May, 1864. 89 Stevenson, John H. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 90 Smith, Leonard F. Severely wounded in action at Rockville, Md., July 13, 1864. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 91 Sarchet, Joseph B. Promoted Corp. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 92 Smith, John W. Wounded in the head in action at Ashby�s Gap, July 12, 1863. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 93 Sprague, James E. Teamster. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 94 Saunders, Haulsey H. Farrier. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 95 Towne, Nathan Mustered out July 20, 1865. 96 Turnham, Albert B. Discharged for disability, from hospital at Washington, D.C., August, 1863. 97 Turner, Junius T. Promoted to 1st Sergt.; promoted to 2d Lieut. in 1st Maryland Cavalry; then to 1st Lieut. in same; and subsequently to Capt. in same. Mustered out Sept., 1865. 98 Thompson, Lawrence Discharged for disability while on furlough in Iowa, July, 1864. 99 Turner, Levi W. Promoted to Corp. Taken prisoner in action at Dranesville, Feb. 22, 1864. Exchanged and returned to company. Promoted 1st Sergt. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 100 Vultee, Francis P. Promoted to Corp. Transferred to United States Navy, May, 1864. 101 Venum, Hiram Taken prisoner in action at Ashby�s Gap, July 12, 1863. Died a prisoner of war in Richmond, Va. 102 Wilcox, George Taken prisoner in action at Dranesville, Va., Feb. 22, 1865. Exchanged April, 1865. Must�d out June, 1865. 103 Williams, Benjamin T. Promoted Sergt. Killed in action at Waynesboro, Va., Sept. 28, 1864. 104 White, James A. Teamster. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 105 Wescott, William Promoted Corp. Wounded near Halltown, Va. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 106 Wooster, Arthur J. Taken prisoner in action at Dranesville, Va., Feb. 22, 1864. Exchanged April, 1865, and died in June, 1865, on account of ill treatment at Andersonville Prison. 107 Walther, Jacob Died in hospital at Frederick City, Md., Oct., 1864. 108 Wyatt, Henry H. Wounded in action at Dranesville, Va., Feb. 22, 1864. Promoted Corp., and subsequently Sergt. Mustered out July 20, 1865.