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46th Pennsylvania Infantry

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Company Unknown

Private

Drafted out of Potter County Pennsylvania in late 1861. He spent time north of Washington as part of the defenses of the city. According to letters written to relatives their training was intensive although they were having difficulty learning skirmishing tactics. Clark participated in the Battle of Cedar Mountain and was involved in the somewhat successful but eventually ill fated attack on Jackson's flank (pushed back a section of the Stonewall Brigade from their lines). Clark was wounded during the retreat through the wheat field (wound to thigh and abdomen). Clark was moved to the convereted hospital in the Union Hotel in Culpepper for treatment. Soon after the Confederates advanced on the town. Apparently he was left with others who were too injured to travel and subsequently captured by Confederate forces. Clark died 10 days after being wounded. He was more than likely buried with others from the 46th in the Culpepper cemetary.
Contributor Jim ThomasDate added 12/1/2011

Company Unknown

Major

No family notes have been added.
Contributor George BradleyDate added 1/8/2005

Company B

Corporal

Enlisted September 1861, wounded and taken prisoner at Cedar Mountain, VA, August 9, 1862. Killed in action at Peachtree Creek, GA, July 20, 1864.
Contributor Matt StewartDate added 6/4/2008

Company B

Corporal

No family notes have been added.
Contributor david NeilDate added 6/25/2010

Company D

Corporal

I have a lot of information and three pictures of Boyer. He was my great, great, great grandfather. Please contact with any information.
Contributor M MyersDate added 7/9/2009

Company D

Captain

Looking for info about Captain Brooks. He was killed in action at Antietam.
Contributor M MyersDate added 7/9/2009

Company D

Corporal

Interested in sharing information with others who have ancestors from this regiment and company
Contributor C RingroseDate added 2/18/2011

Company E

Corporal

John Davis Hughes was born in Bellefonte, Pa in 1825. Died in 1885 in Altoona, Pa. - buried at Fairview Cemetery, Altoona, Pa
Contributor Jean CorioDate added 5/23/2007

Company G

Private

he is stated to have deserted at some point. I would like any info on the details.
Contributor Ted CollarDate added 7/10/2009

Company G

Private

Enrolled under the name 'Lafayette Johnston' but later enlistment under name 'Lafayette Johnson.' Wounded during Jackson's Valley Campaign. Also enlisted in the 21st PA CAV after recovery from wounds.
Contributor Bob JohnsonDate added 6/8/2007

Company G

Corporal

Enlisted as a Corporal on 13 September 1861 at the age of 18. Mustered out on 18 September 1864.
Contributor Eric StoneDate added 7/27/2010

Company G

Private

Enlisted 13 September 1861 Discharged 18 September 1864
Contributor Jonathan D PeltonDate added 6/15/2008

Company H

1st Sergeant

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Marc SeawellDate added 11/16/2007

Company I

Private

Leander is my Great Grandfather. He lived in Belle Vernon, Pa, when he joined the war. At some point he was wounded, exited, and joined back up when he was well. He did March with Sherman through Georgia but was captured during a night raid and was taken to Andersonville Prison where he spent the rest of the war. Andersonville held its own type of horrors.
Contributor Marsha PerrymanHomepage perry52Date added 6/26/2018

Company I

Captain

No family notes have been added.
Contributor George BradleyDate added 1/8/2005

Company I

Private

This man was suppose to have been captured by the south held at andersonville and released in a prisoner exchange with the north. marched with sherman
Contributor kathi kingDate added 6/4/2011

Company I

Private

William was born 1845 in Huntingdon, Pa and died 1904 in Altoona, Pa. He is interred in Fairview Cemetery in Altoona, Pa. He also served in Co. B - 125th Pa. Infantry and Co. E - 195th Pa. Infantry as well as Co. F - 19th Pa. Cavalry.
Contributor Jean CorioDate added 5/23/2007

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