California Civil War Rosters The California Hundred: Company M, 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 George A. Manning In command of company Jan. 29, 1863. Acting Adjutant, Quartermaster, and Commissary of battalion from Feb. 1 to April 17, 1863. In command of company from April 17, 1863 to Feb. 22, 1864. Taken prisoner in action at Dranesville, Va., Feb. 22, 1864. Exchanged April, 1865. Must�d out July 20, 1865. 2 First Lieut. Alvin W. Stone Promoted from 2d to 1st Lieut. in Feb., 1863. In command of company on skirmish line in front of Fort Stevens, July 11 and 12, 1864. Mustered out on account of disability, Sept. 8, 1864. 3 Second Lieut. Hiram E.W. Clark Promoted from Co. E to 2d Lieut., Aug. 23, 1863. Promoted to Capt. 5th Mass. Cav., Feb. 25, 1864. Wounded in battle before Petersburg, June 15, 1864. Mustered out in Texas, Oct. 31, 1865. ENLISTED MEN 1 Algie, Hugh Discharged for disability at Cavalry Camp, Muddy Branch, Md., in June, 1864. 2 Allwell, Andrew Discharged for disability from hospital at Washington, D.C., in Jan., 1865. 3 Benninger, Irwin J. Wounded in action near Berryville, Aug. 13, 1864. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 4 Bluett, Joseph Mustered out July 20, 1865. 5 Bucklin, Henry Discharged for disability at Cavalry Camp, Vienna, Va., in May, 1864. 6 Barnes, George Killed in action near Difficult Creek, Dranesville Pike, Jan. 4, 1864. 7 Babcock, Silas B. Discharged for disability at Camp Meigs, Readville, Mass., in May, 1863. 8 Belknap, William D. Saddler. Promoted to Corp. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 9 Bennett, Thomas Promoted to Sergt. Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps in Sept., 1863. 10 Beal, Merrill C. Promoted to Corp.; subsequent to 1st Sergt. Killed in battle at Cedar Creek, Oct. 19, 1864. 11 Bell, William Taken prisoner in action at Dranesville, Va., Feb. 22, 1864. Died a prisoner of war at Andersonville, Ga. 12 Bixby, Samuel S. Blacksmith. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 13 Blanchard, William E. Promoted to Com�y Sergt. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 14 Burke, Joseph H. Taken prisoner in action at Dranesville, Va., Feb. 22, 1864. Died a prisoner of war at Andersonville, Ga. 15 Clark, Richard Died in hospital at Alexandria, Va., Aug. 5, 1863. 16 Colman, John F. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 17 Connelly, James Mustered out July 20, 1865. 18 Cooper, Seth H. Severely wounded in the head while on picket, near Hunter�s Mills, Va., in Dec., 1863. Discharged on account of wounds, in May, 1864. 19 DeForrest, William F. Promoted to Corp., and subsequently to Sergt. Severely wounded in the head while charging with his company in the action at Ashby�s Gap, July 12, 1863. Discharged on account of wounds in Sept., 1863. 20 Dexter, Henry H. Killed in action at Dranesville, Va., Feb. 22, 1864. 21 Dodd, Benjamin Missing. 22 Dowell, John Deserted from camp at East Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., in May, 1863. 23 Dickson, Henry C. Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps from Camp Brightwood, in June, 1863. 24 Eby, James N. Promoted to Corp., and subsequently to Com�y Sergt. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 25 Fair, William Promoted to Corp. Deserted from Cavalry Camp, Dawsonville, Md., Aug. 6, 1864. 26 Ford, Milo G. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 27 Ferrier, George W. Killed in action at Dranesville, Va., July 22, 1864. 28 Foster, James Promoted to Corp.; and subsequently to Sergt. Promoted to 1st Lieut., July 9, 1865. Must�d out July 20, 1865. 29 Foster, Edward Mustered out July 20, 1865. 30 Getens, Peter Missing. 31 Goodrich, Henry M. Taken prisoner in action at Dranesville, Va., Feb. 22, 1864. Escaped from Andersonville Prison and joined company. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 32 Gozzen, Herman Taken prisoner in action at Dranesville, Feb. 22, 1864. Died a prisoner of war at Andersonville, Ga. 33 Hacket, Patrick J. Promoted to Corp. Taken prisoner in action at Dranesville, Feb. 22, 1864. Died a prisoner of war at Andersonville, Ga. 34 Hallsted, Jacob W. Promoted to Corp. Taken prisoner in action at Dranesville, Feb. 22, 1864. Died a prisoner of war at Andersonville, Ga. 35 Hayford, James B. Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, from Camp Brightwood, in June, 1863. 36 Hill, John W. Wounded in a charge through Warrenton, Va., July 20, 1863. Disch�d for disability at Vienna, in Jan., 1864. 37 Hughes, John Bugler. Transferred to U.S. Navy in May, 1864. 38 Harbeck, Henry R. Taken prisoner while on picket at mouth of Monocacy River, July 5, 1864. Exchanged in April, 1865. Mustered out at Annapolis, Md. 39 Howe, Wesley C. Promoted to Corp., and subsequently to Sergt. Promoted to 2d Lieut., March 25, 1864. Taken prisoner in Sheridan�s battle of Winchester, Sept. 19, 1864. Promoted to 1st Lieut., Jan. 8, 1865. Promoted to Capt., July 9, 1865. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 40 Jones, John Taken prisoner while on picket near Leesburg, Va., July 13, 1863. Died a prisoner of war at Andersonville, Ga. 41 Jennings, William H. Promoted to Corp. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 42 Kehoe, James Deserted in New York City, April 15, 1863. 43 Knapp, David Taken prisoner in action at Dranesville, Feb. 22, 1864. Died a prisoner of war at Andersonville, Ga. 44 Lawrence, William H. Promoted to Corp.; subsequently to Sergt. Taken prisoner in action at Dranesville, Feb. 22, 1864. Exchanged and mustered out at Annapolis, Md. 45 Lay, William J. Teamster. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 46 Lee, George W. Taken prisoner in action at Dranesville, Feb. 22, 1864. Exchanged in April, 1865. Mustered out at Annapolis, Md., June, 1865. 47 Locke, John M. Promoted to Corp., and subsequently to Sergt. Wounded in action at Dranesville, Feb. 22, 1864. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 48 McCann, John Promoted to Corp., and subsequently to Sergt. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 49 McCammen, J.S.W. Killed in action at Dranesville, Feb. 22, 1864. 50 Mattox, Henry A. Acting Post Com�y Sergt. at Cavalry Camp, Muddy Branch, Md., and at Div. Hdqs. in the field. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 51 Miles, Henry P. In brigade band. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 52 Meader, Charles E. Promoted to 1st Sergt. of company, March 19, 1863; promoted to 2d Lieut., Jan. 1, 1864; promoted to 1st Lieut., Mar. 8, 1864. Killed in action at Halltown, Va., Aug. 27, 1864, while in command of Cal. Hundred. 53 Merritt, Gilbert R. Promoted to Sergt. Discharged for disability caused by broken leg. 54 Morris, Joseph Transferred to United States Navy in May, 1864. 55 Morris, Samuel N. Promoted to Corp., and subsequently to Sergt. Acting Sergt.-Major, Cavalry Forces, Upper Potomac, from March 6 to Aug. 9, 1864. Promoted to 2d Lieut., July 9, 1865. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 56 Monroe, James Taken prisoner in action at Dranesville, Feb. 22, 1864. Died a prisoner of war at Andersonville, Ga. 57 Weimemeyer, Valentine Deserted in New York City, April 15, 1863. 58 Nichols, William Mustered out July 20, 1865. 59 Parker, George W. Promoted to Corp. Deserted while on furlough, in May, 1864. 60 Price, Edward Taken prisoner in action at Dranesville, Feb. 22, 1864. Died a prisoner of war at Andersonville, Ga. 61 Roberts, Pulaski Discharged while on furlough, in May, 1864. 62 Robins, Charles Teamster. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 63 Riley, Amos Promoted to Corp. Taken prisoner near Strasburg, Va., Aug. 13, 1864. Exchanged in April, 1865. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 64 Secin, Joseph Promoted to Corp. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 65 Shields, Joseph F. Deserted in New York City, Aug. 15, 1863. 66 Simonson, Anthony Taken prisoner in action at Dranesville, Feb. 22, 1864. Died a prisoner of war at Andersonville, Ga. 67 Smith, John P. Discharged for disability caused by railroad accident in May, 1863, at Readville, Mass. 68 Smith, George E. Promoted to Corp.; subsequently to Sergt. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 69 Stocking, Edwin Promoted to Sergt. Discharged for disability from hospital at Washington, D.C. Since died. 70 Street, Pennelton Taken prisoner in action at Waynesboro, Va., Sept. 28, 1864. Escaped and joined company. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 71 Stevens, Thomas Taken prisoner in action at Dranesville, Feb. 22, 1864. Died a prisoner of war at Andersonville, Ga. 72 Stevens, Alfred Promoted to 1st Lieut. in regiment of United States colored troops in Tennessee, May, 1864. 73 Taylor, George Deserted at camp, East Capitol Hill, Washington, in May, 1863. 74 Taylor, Archibald Taken prisoner in action at Dranesville, Feb. 22, 1864. Died a prisoner of war at Andersonville, Ga. 75 Thompson, Joseph W. Discharged for disability at Readville, Mass., in April, 1865. 76 Varnum, Joseph B. Promoted to Commissary Sergt. of company, March 19, 1863. Killed in action with Mosby�s Guerrillas at Coyle�s Tavern, Aug. 25, 1863. 77 Van Vleet, DeWitt C. Taken prisoner in action at Ashby�s Gap, July 12, 1863. Exchanged and discharged from Parole Camp, Annapolis, Md. 78 Van Slyke, Peter Promoted to Corp. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 79 Warner, Isaac S. Promoted to Corp.; subsequently to Sergt. Promoted to 2d Lieut., July 9, 1865. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 80 Watson, David Promoted to Corp. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 81 Wilcox, William Mustered out July 20, 1865. 82 Withrow, Abel A. Chief bugler; afterward Sergt. of the band. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 83 Wood, Warren Mustered out July 20, 1865. 84 Williams, Charles Promoted to Corp. Mustered out as private July 20, 1865. 85 Wilson, William E. Promoted to Corp.; subsequently to Sergt. Promoted to 2d Lieut., Jan. 1, 1864. Mustered out July 20, 1865. 86 Williams, John Taken prisoner while on picket near Fairfax Court House, Va., Aug., 1863, and not heard from afterward. 87 Wilburn, James P. Promoted to Corp. Severely wounded in action at Waynesboro, Sept. 28, 1864. Discharged on account of loss of arm, January, 1865.