12th Michigan Infantry

Ananias is buried in the Hinman Cemetery in Berrien County, Michigan beside his mother Ruth (Doughty) Lightfoot. Ananias was my Great-Uncle.

Unassigned a Company Mustered in 19 Mar 1864, Discharged 23 Sep 1864 on Disability

Thomas P. Witherell enlisted in 12th Michigan Infantry from Pokagon, Michigan

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George was my great grandfather. He was born in England, lived in Benton Twp., Berrien Co., Mich. and buried in State of Washington.

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William was my step great grandfather. He died on his little boys 1st birthday and my great grandfather, who was in same company, married the widow, brought up the 2 Garrett children and had 3 more by the widow, which was my great grandmother. They lived in Benton Twp., Berrien, Mich. and William is buried there.

Alvah was my great grandmother's brother. He was shot in the arm at Shiloh, taken to St. Louis Little Sister's Hosp., had arm removed and died of disease. He was the support of his aged parents. He is buried at Jefferson Barracks Cem. just outside of St. Louis.

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Charles Burr was my great-great grandfather. He mustered into service from Delta, Michigan on Sept. 14, 1864 for 1 year of service. He was discharged on May 22, 1865 at De Valls Bluff, Arkansas. He was paid off on May, 30, 1865. In 1907 he began receiving a pension of $12 for his service. He wore a beard his entire life to cover a scar on his face he received during his service. He died at the age of 81 and is buried in Manning, Oregon.

Died in the battle of Shilo. Gravesite is unknown to me. He was 51 when he enlisted. His stated age was 44. Died April 6, 1862. His name is spelled incorrectly in several lists. He is listed as Porter, Samuel instead of Samuel Potter, Jr. He resided in Weesaw, Michigan.

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Henry enlisted in the 12th Michigan December 19, 1861 at the age of 21, and was mustered in March 5 1862 at Niles. He was 5 ft 3 1/2 inches tall and had red hair and he listed himself as a farmer. He re-enlisted in December 1863 at Little Rock AR. He was promoted to corporal May 1 of 1864 and was reduced in rank back to private per his own request May 8, 1865. The 12th of mustered out in AR in Feb of 1866 at which time it returned to Jackson, MI and was paid off.

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Cyrus moved to Arkansas after the war and had 9 children. I have photos of Cyrus and his family and additional family history.

Founded the town of Bitely, MI in Newaygo county where be purchased 3000 acres and saw mill near the Pere Marquette Railroad. I have photos of Stephen in uniform and additional family history.

Enlisted at the age of 54 along with his son, James. In March 1862 hurt his back - either unloading tents from a wagon or having a tent fall on him depending on the document. Shipped to hospital and missed Shiloh. Discharged shortly thereafter. Please note that he is incorrectly listed as a deserter in the Michigan regimental series. He did not desert! I have a copy of his honorable discharge due to medical reasons. Great site and great service you're providing.

Enlisted at 22 along with his father, Adam. Fought at Shiloh, transferred to the musicians corp in November 1862 and according to his records 'never shouldered a musket again.' Mustered out with regiment.

Enlisted at age 52 along with his sons Silas and Lyman. Captured at Shiloh. Died in POW camp 5 Sept 1862 in Georgia. Trying to find exactly where he was held at time of death. He was my great-great-great-grandfather.

Enlisted with father Calvin and brother Silas. Served throughout war, mustered out with regiment.

Enlisted with his father Calvin and brother Lyman. Served throughout war, even though wounded in October 1864, and mustered out with regiment. Buried in California, although have not actually found his grave. He was my great-great-grandfather.

2nd cousin of mine. Elisted 27 Jan 1864 at Weesaw, Michigan. Mustered in 4 Feb 1864 while regiment was on furlough following capture of Little Rock, Arkansas. Died of disease at Duvall's Bluff, Arkansas, 16 Nov 1864. Illness took 372 of the regiment's men.

Enlisted at 19 with younger brother Jasper. Died of disease at Bolivar, TN on 8 Sept 1862. He was my great-grandfather's half brother.

Enlisted at 15 with his older brother George. He was my great-grandfather's half brother.

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