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8th Indiana Infantry

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Blacksmith

Military Pension Forms: ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE - Washington, D.C., December 2, 1897 Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt from your Office of application for Pension No. 243725, and to return it herewith, with such information as is furnished by the files of this Office. From the Rolls on file in this Office that William P. Gilbert was enrolled and mustered into service as a Recruit on the 8th day of Dec. 1863, at Indianapolis, in the 8th Cav. (39th) Regiment of Indiana Volunteers, to serve 3 years, or during the war. On the Muster Roll of Co. L, of that Regiment, to which assigned for the months from enlistment to April 30, 1864, he is reported Blacksmith - Present and so reported to Feb. 28, 1865, March and April, 1865, Prisoner of War since March 9, 1865*. He was stationed at Durham's Station, NC May 2, 1865. No evidence that he was in action March 9, 1865, May and June, 1865 Parole Camp - Camp Chase Ohio. He mustered out on Det. HQ Roll June 9, 1865 at Camp Chase Ohio. Co. and Reg. Books furnish no evidence of Hernia in August 1864 as alleged. Prisoner of War - records show him captured at Fayetteville, North Carolina March 1865, paroled at Boulwares and Coxes Wharf, Virginia, March 30, 1865 sent from Camp Parole, Maryland to Camp Chase, Ohio March 1865, arrived there April 5, 1865, and was mustered out June, 1865. No evidence of disability as alleged. Signed O.W. Benjamin, Assistant Adjutant General. NOTE: He requested increase in pension due to illness/injury in the form of 'Double Hernia (from 'shoeing vicious horses'), chronic diarrhoea and skin disease contracted in camp near Nashville, Tennessee in 1865.' He requested increase of pension from $4/month to $24/month. According to Affidavit of J.K. Story, testifying that William was inflicted with illness and injuries while in the service, he states William was captured 'at a place called Solomon's Grove in North Carolina on March 10, 1865.'
Contributor Arlene GregoireDate added 7/2/2016

Company Unknown

Private

also in the 39th Indiana infantry volunteers
Contributor Carole O'DellDate added 11/17/2012

Company Unknown

Rank unknown

No family notes have been added.
Contributor JoAnnDate added 10/30/2007

Company A

Private

Entered service Sept.1861,Indianapolis,In.for three years service Discharged Sept.1864 Charles Town,Va. Regimental Teamster
Contributor Brian GalbreathDate added 2/15/2009

Company A

Private

Enlisted as a Private on 21 April 1861. Mustered out on 6 August 1861 at Indianapolis, IN.
Contributor Eric StoneDate added 6/2/2010

Company A

Private

Enlisted as a Private on 21 April 1861. Mustered out on 6 August 1861 at Indianapolis, IN.
Contributor Eric StoneDate added 6/2/2010

Company A

Lt. Colonel

Enlisted as a Captain in Company A, 18th Indiana Infantry on July 15, 1861. Promoted to Major on June 4, 1862. Promoted to Lt. Colonel on October 21, 1862. Resigned on April 12, 1863 for reason(s) as yet unknown.
Contributor Allen E. HolmanDate added 7/23/2002

Company A

Private

Taken from muster roll.
Contributor Peter J. RiesterDate added 10/29/2015

Company B

Private

American Civil War vet. Enlisted in Co.B of the 8th Indiana Vol. Infantry. He served several months with his unit and was discharged because of injuries sustained while in service.
Contributor Rob GrantDate added 7/23/2010

Company C

Rank unknown

Died of chronic diarrhea home on leave 3/22/1863 in Williamsburg, IN. Brother of Brazillai Reynolds 69th Indiana my great great uncles. Samuel joined the 8th in spring 1861 with a 90 day enlistment. Then relisted for a 3 year term in Sept 1861. I would like to locate his burial place. As of this date it is unknown. If you have information to share please contact me. I have relatives in several Indiana regiments 8th 36th 57th 69th and 147th I'm interested in GAR or other pictures that identify the members of these regiments and pictures of any regimental flags.
Contributor Mark ThorntonDate added 8/18/2010

Company D

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Blaine HypesDate added 11/27/2009

Company E

Private

Died at Savannah, GA March 27, 1865 from Rubeola. Buried in Laurel Grove Cemetery, Savannah, GA No. of Lot 1539 NO. of Row 2 No. of grave 2
Contributor MaryDate added 7/28/2010

Company E

Corporal

Anderson, Madison county Indiana
Contributor William HeritageDate added 12/23/2020

Company E

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor sharon costonDate added 9/7/2008

Company F

Private

Military document #4805 lists Pvt. George [Christopher] Kline entered the service on 20 Aug 1861 in Wabash, Indiana. He was with Co. F, 8th Indiana Infantry until his discharge because of disability on 8 Aug 1863 from Vicksburg, Miss. He then reentered the service on 12 Jan 1864 in Wabash, Indiana. He was with Co. L, 11th Indiana Calvary until his discharge on 19 Sep 1865 in Kansas at the close of war. He died on 7 Sep 1916 in the Soldier's Home in Marion, Indiana. He is buried with his wife, Matilda in Wabash, Indiana. MW
Contributor MWDate added 2/19/2010

Company G

Private

Enlisted as a Private on 23 April 1861. Enlisted in Company B, 8th Infantry Regiment Indiana on 23 Apr 1861. Mustered Out Company B, 8th Infantry Regiment Indiana on 6 Aug 1861 at Indianapolis, IN.
Contributor Kenneth HedrickDate added 12/6/2007

Company G

Private

Looking for information on this person and family. He enlisted in Tipton, Indiana where my grandfather, James, was born. I have not been able to find him anywhere.
Contributor Kathleen M. O'ConnellDate added 1/19/2012

Company I

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Jamie MonahanDate added 6/12/2008

Company I

Corporal

Joshua Tucker was my GGG grandfather. He served with the regiment for the duration of its service. I am interested in the 8th Indiana Infantry, especially company I. I would love to find out more about these men. He is buried in Palestine Cemetery in Palestine, Indiana.
Contributor Eric LowmanDate added 12/6/2006

Company K

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Jan RaderDate added 6/28/2006

Company K

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Jan RaderDate added 6/28/2006

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