17th Wisconsin Infantry

William Heath (Heth) enlisted October 28, 1864. He received $50 to substitute for John Prothers,of Wakeegan, Wisconsin. William's father, Perry Heath (Heth) was a Private in Company D, 25th Wisconsin Infantry, for three years. William Heath was reported KIA on 8 March 1865 at Wyse Fork (Second Battle of Kinston NC). However, the Beaufort National Cemetery records state that William died as a POW on 9 May 1865. He was part of a provisional detachment sent to bolster the 15th Connecticut. Both death dates are from Union Army documents and the conflicting dates are a mystery. Best guess is that William was taken POW, but was reported as KIA by his company.

Born in Tipperary Ireland, he came with his father and siblings 1st to Rochester, NY and then Milwaukee,WI after serving as a drummer boy, musician and orderly in the Florida Wars and war with Mexico. He was commissioned Captain of Company A 6th Wisconsin April 10, 1861. He was promoted It Colonel of the 17th Wisconsin Infantry which was an all Irish regiment. Promoted to full Colonel succeeding Col. Doran who was placed under arrest. Commanded the 2nd Brigade near the end of the war. He was Brevet Brigadier General for meritorious service in 1875.

I am seeking a portrait of Lt Col. McMahon of the 17th Wisc., my great grandfather. I have transcriptions of many of his letters which chronical the major battles the 17th engaged in.

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Correct spelling of last name is Scheer

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James English, b. December 12, 1832, enlisted 17th Wisc., Company A, Trans. to Company C., September 20, 1862, mustered out June 2, 1865. d. February 17, 1892. Wife Susan Martha Storrs. Father of John Dunton English, Sr., b. 1867, d. 1947. Father of John Dunton English, Jr., b. 1903, d.1963. Father of Philip Henry Welter, b. 1928

Enlisted as a Private on 03 October 1864 Drafted in Company A, 17th Infantry Regiment Wisconsin on 03 October 1864. Mustered out Company A, 17th Infantry Regiment Wisconsin on 14 July 1865 in Louisville, KY.

born oct.10, 1817 in selzen, hess-darmstadt, rheinland, germany. married katherine becker dec. 30, 1844 in catholic church in milwaukee, wisconsin. probate file dated jan. 11, 1874 polk twp.,washington county, wisconsin. bronze plaque in slinger (schleisinger),washington co., wisconsin catholic church cemetery behind church. most of the area bingenheimers came to the u.s.a. on ship irad ferry. arrived n.y. city july 12, 1843.

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Frederick was drafted in September, 1864 and from what I gather, was not pleased as he was leaving his wife and several small children on their farm in N. Wis. But he marched from Savannah to Columbia to Raleigh, through swamps in winter and got frostbite on his feet so was permitted to ride in a wagon. He later applied for and was granted an additional pension for his sore feet but still lived until 1916. My grandfather remembered him riding into town in a horse and buggy to visit relatives. I now live in Columbia, SC, and wish that I could tell Frederick that his G-G-granddaughter now lives in the city that he would have seen go up in flames.

Anton was born in Germany and emigrated to America with his family. Anton enlisted as a Corp. with his brother,LT. Martin Schulte in Co. B. of the 17th Wisconsin Infantry. The brothers enlisted in Eagle, Wisconsin. They fought in the Battle of Corinth, among others, before finding themselves dug in on the perimeter of Vicksburg, MS. Grant was hoping that a frontal assault would be enough to make Vicksburg fall. On 19 May, 1863, the 17th Wisconsin Infantry was ordered to attack. Martin and Anton rushed forward with their comrades in Co.B., taking fire from the Rebs. At some point it became painfully clear that Co. B. was the only part of the 17th Regiment that had gotten the order to attack. The members of Company B. found themselves out in front alone, outmanned and out gunned! The men did what they could to find cover and the opportunity to fall back. During this attack, Anton's brother was seriously wounded in both feet, but Anton seems to have gotten back to the regiment unscathed. Of course, the Battle of Vicksburg became a siege which was broken, and Vicksburg was taken in July.

LT. Martin Schulte was born in Germany and enlisted in the 17th in Eagle, WI., along with his brother, Corp. Anton Schulte. The brothers fought valiantly in the Battle Of Corinth, MS., amongst others. Martin suffered wounds in both feet at the Battle of Vicksburg on 19 May 1863. His brigade was ordered to attack a Rebel unit. Unfortunately, only Martin's company got the message. Company B bravely began the attack, realizing too late that they were out there alone! They made efforts to lie low and find cover until they were able to fall back. During this attack, Martin was shot in both feet. Family lore states that he walked on crutches for the rest of his life. Photos of him in 1914 do not show any crutches. He was, by all accounts, an ornery old man.

My great, great grandfather enlisted 17 Nov 1861 Fond du Lac, WI as sergeant. Promoted to 2nd lieutenant 2 June 1894 and 1st lieutenant 4 Feb 1865. Mustered out 14 July 1865 at Louisville, KY.

My Great grandfather Ransom entered drafted into service on October 5, 1964 and mustered out on July 14, 1865. He was involved in the battle the Siege of Savannah, GA.

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aka John Joseph Stenz. Sometimes misspelled as Stanz

Alfred Aspinall was mustered in on 1 March 1862.He was wounded at the Battle of Corinth Oct 3-4 1862 and discharged on 7th October 1862.He rejoined again in 1864 and was involved in the Atlanta Campaign.He lived to a ripe old age of 82 suffering a Gall Bladder infection.He was my 3 times Great Uncle.

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