A Guide to Pennsylvania Soldiers in the Mexican War

A Guide to Pennsylvania Soldiers in the Mexican War Antoinette. Segraves (continued from Volume XXXVII, page 191) NOTE: Each entry in these abstracts contains the soldier's name, his age at enlistment, his company, his place of enlistment, and any pertinent remarks found in the original record. Other records existing in the National Archives which may contain additional information include pension and bounty-land- warrant application files, medical records, and enlistment registers. Further information also exists in the records abstracted here. Second Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry—continued [Reel 10] Hoffer, Jacob; 21; Co. E; Greensburg; 5'8", dark hair, hazel eyes; b. Cumberland County, Pa., occupation: tailor. Hoffmeyer, Gustavus; 22; Co. B and Co. M; Pittsburgh. Hofins, D. H. or David H.; 27; Co. A and Co L; Bedford. Hogan, Peter; 21; Co. A; Reading; 5'8", light complexion, light eyes, light hair; b. Albany, New York; occupation: machinist. Hogenberry, Henry, 22; Co. B and Co. M; Burnt Cabins; d. in quarters at San Angel 18 Jan, 1848; 5'8", light complexion, brown eyes, brown hair; b. Cumberland, Pa.; occupation; farmer. Hogenbury, Henry; see Hogenberry, Henry. Holder, John; 24; Co. B and Co. M; Newton Hamilton; 513", dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair; b. Lebanon County, Pa.; occupation: laborer. Holder, Joseph W.; 22; (Co. not given); Pittsburgh. Holland, Thomas; 25; Co. B; Summit; 5'91/2", fair complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair; b. Bedford, Pa.; occupation: hitcher on railroad. 274 Pennsylvania Soldiers in the Mexican War 275 Holliday, Samuel or Samuel M.; 33; Co. D; Pittsburgh; 6'1 1/4", dark complexion, blue eyes, light hair; b. Huntingdon, Pa.; occupation: Holmes, James; see Holmes, John. Holmes, John; 29; Co. I; Pittsburgh; d. at Puebla 28 June 1847 or 31 March 1848. Holmes, Oliver; 40; Co. F; Philadelphia. Hood, Alex H. or Alexander; 20; Co. H; Connellsville; d. in hospital at Mexico City ( 1, 2 or 10) Oct 1847. Hood, William; 23; Co. D; Blairsville; 5'7", fair complexion, hazel eyes, black hair; b. Indiana County, Pa.; occupation: clerk. Hoops, I. N. or Isaac N.; (age not given); Co. I; New Orleans. Hoover, jeffeniah; 17 ( muster-out roll); Co. B and Co. M; Williamsburg; 5'8", sandy complexion, blue eyes, sandy hair; b. Huntingdon, Pa.; occupation: laborer. Hoover, Joel L.; 19; Co. B and Co. M; Trough Creek; 51W, light complexion, blue eyes, light hair; b. Huntingdon County, Pa.; occupation: laborer. Hoover, John B.; 22; Co. D; Ebensburg; 5'7", fair complexion, black eyes, light hair; b. Centre County, Pa.; occupation: printer. Hopper, Robert; 27; Co. I; Pittsburgh; d. at Jalapa in U.S. Hospital 8 May 1847. Horell, C. W. or Charles W.; 23; Co. A; Reading; 5'10", dark complexion, light eyes, light hair; occupation: carpenter. Horn, John; 20; Co K; Mauch Chunk; 5'5", blue eyes, dark hair; b. Lehigh County, Pa.; occupation: laborer. Horn, Josiah; 21; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; 5'11", dark eyes, dark hair; occupation: machinist. Horn, Samuel; 44; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; 5'11", gray eyes, brown hair; occupation: hatter; residence: Easton, Pa. Horn, William; 22; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; 5'10", dark eyes, dark hair; b. New jersey, occupation: miner. Horncastle, Henry; 24; Co. C; Danville; 5'73/4", blue eyes, sandy hair; b. St. Clair, Schuylkill County, Pa. Horne, Samuel; see Horn, Samuel. Horner, Samuel; see Horn, Samuel, Horrell, Charles W.; see Horell, C. W. or Charles W 276 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Horst, John; see Hurst, John. Hottenstein, Isaac; 33; Co. A; Reading; 5'1.1", dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair. Hottenstien, Isaac; see Hottenstein, Isaac. Hottenstine, Isaac; see Hottenstein, Isaac. Houck, Dorsey B.; 22; Co. B and Co. M; Williamsburg; 5'1014", light complexion, hazel eyes, tight hair; b. Huntingdon County, Pa. Houck, James; 18; Co. B and Co. M; Trough Creek; d. in hospital at Mexico City 17 Jan. 1848; 5'8", light complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair; b. Huntingdon County, Pa.; occupation: saddler. Houck, Soloman; 28; Co. A and Co. L; Shellsburg; 5'7", dark complexion, black eyes, black hair; b. Pa. Houghenberry, H.; see Hogenberry, Henry. Houk, Soloman; 22; ( Co. not given); Johnstown. Houk, Soloman; see Houck, Soloman. Houser, Jacob; 20; Co. D; Danville; d. in U.S. Hospital at Perote 27 Oct. 1847; 5'11", dark complexion, gray eyes, dark hair; b. Centre County, Pa.; occupation: farmer. Homes, John D.; 23; Co. G; Harrisburg; 5'91/2", fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair; b. Harrisburg, Pa.; occupation: printer. Howard, Lawson; 21 ( muster-out roll); (Co. not given); Pittsburgh. Howell, William; 27; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; 5'S", blue eyes, light hair; b. Philadelphia; occupation: shoemaker. Hawser, J.; see Houser, Jacob. Hoyt, Isaac; 26; Co. I; Pittsburgh. Hubbard, Christopher; (age and Co. not given); Philadelphia. Huchison, George; see Hutchinson, George, Hughes, James or James R.; 21; Co. F; Philadelphia. Hughes, John D.; 28; Co. D; Ebensburg; 5'9", fair complexion, hazel eyes, light hair; b. Cambria County, Pa.; occupation: tailor. Humphreys, John; 23; Co. B; Summit; 5'10", fair complexion, blue eyes, black hair; b. Cambria County, Pa. Humphreys, Thomas; 19; Co. B; Summit; 5110", fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair; b. Cambria County, Pa. Humphreys, William; 21; Co. B; Summit; d. 27 Sept. 1847; 6', dark complexion, gray eyes, brown hair; b. Cambria County, Pa. Pennsylvania Soldiers in the Mexican War 277 Hunt, John; (age not given); Co. I; Pittsburgh. Huntingdon, Samuel; 30; Co. C; Danville; d. in hospital at Perote 18 Dec. 1847; 5'11", black eyes, black hair; b. Danville, Pa. Huntington, Samuel; see Huntingdon, Samuel. Hurst, John; 31; Co. B and Co. M; Stone Valley; 519", fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair; b. Germany; occupation: baker. Husly, Moses; see Heesley, Moses. Huston, Andrew R; 34; Co. E; Greensburg; d. in U.S. Hospital at Vera Cruz 18 June 1847; .5'4W, gray eyes, sandy hair; b. Washington County, Pa.; occupation: painter. Hutcheson, John; see Hutchinson, John. Hutchinson, Alexander; 18 ( muster-out roll); (Co. not given); Johnstown. Hutchinson, George; 20; Co. B; Pittsburgh; 51 10", fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair; b. Indiana County, Pa.; occupation: teamster. Hutchinson, James; 21 ( muster-out roll); Co. H; (place of enlistment not shown). Hutchinson, John; 37; Co. H; Pittsburgh. Hutchison, George; see Hutchinson, George. Hutton, Augustus or Augustus C.; 33; Co. I; Pittsburgh. Hyde, Samuel; 25; Co. H; Uniontown; d. in U.S. Hospital at Puebla 11 Sept. 1847. Ilatz, William; see Klotz, William. Ellingsworth, Calder; 22; Co. F; Philadelphia; d. at Jalapa 20 May 1847. Inks, Hezekiah; 30; Co. H; Pittsburgh; d. at Perote 24 June 1847. Ireman, Michael; 26 ( muster-out roll); Co. B; Pittsburgh; 5'81/2", fair complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair; b. Germany; occupation: farmer. Ironman, Michael; see Ireman, Michael. Irvin, Matthew T.; see Irvine, Mathew T. Irvin, Samuel C.; see Irwin, Samuel C. Irvine, Mathew T.; 21; Co. G; Harrisburg; 5'61/421', dark complexion, gray eyes, dark hair; b. Franklin County, Pa.; occupation: shoemaker. Irvine, Samuel C.; see Irwine, Samuel C. Irwin, Matthew T.; see Irvine, Mathew T. 278 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Irwin, Richard; 19; Co. H; Uniontown, Irwin, Samuel C.; 29; Co. G; Harrisburg; 5'6", light complexion, blue eyes, sandy hair; b. Franklin County, Pa.; occupation: farmer. Ivory, William; see Ivory, William or William H. Ivory, William or William H.; 20; Co. B; Summit; 5'7", dark complexion, black eyes, black hair; b. Cambria County, Pa.; occupation: tinman. 24 ( muster-out roll); Co. H; Pittsburgh; 5'6", blue eyes, Jackman, red hair; b. Washington County, Pa.; occupation: laborer. Jackson, James; 19; Co. D; Ebensburg; 5'51/2", fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair; b. Cambria County, Pa.; occupation: chair maker. Jackson, oseph S.; 23; Co. F; Philadelphia. Jahns, Christopher; see johns, Christopher. James, Enoch G.; 21; Co. D; Pittsburgh; 5'8", dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair; b. Allegheny County, Pa.; occupation: chair maker. Jarred, Daniel; see Jarrett, Daniel, Jarrett, Daniel; 29; Co. H; Morgantown, Va.; 5'91/2", brown eyes, dark hair; b. Morgantown, Va.; occupation: currier; residence: Morgantown, Va. Jeffreys, Robert; 24; Co. F; Philadelphia; killed near Vera Cruz 28 March 1847. Jefreys, Robert; see Jeffreys, Robert. Jenkins, Ira; 26; Co. B and Co. M; Stone Valley; 5'91/2", light complexion, blue eyes, sandy hair; b. Huntingdon, Pa.; occupation: laborer. John, Kristopher; see Johns, Christopher. Johns, Christopher; 33; Co. I; Pittsburgh; d. in U.S. Hospital at San Angel 12 ( 15) Sept. 1847. Johns} Peter A.; 29; Co. H; Connellsville; 5'6", dark eyes, light hair; b. Allegheny County, Pa.; occupation: cooper; residence: Fayette County, Pa. Johnson, George W.; 25; Co. B and Co. M; Pittsburgh; 5'9", light complexion, blue eyes, light hair; b. Oswego County, New York; occupation: printer. Johnson, James; see Johnston, James. Johnson, William; see Johnston, William. Johnston, George W.; see Johnson, George W. Pennsylvania Soldiers in the Mmican War 279 Johnston, James; 19; Co. B; Summit; 5'10", sandy complexion, gray eyes, brown hair; b. Cambria County, Pa. Johnston, James; 27; Co. E; Greensburg; (age given as 30 on muster-out roll); 5'11", blue eyes, light hair; b. Westmoreland County, Pa.; occupation: student at law. Johnston, John W.; 26; Co. E; Greensburg; b. Greensburg, Pa. Johnston, R. 1-1. L. or Richard H. L.; 21; Co. E; Greensburg; 6'31/2", fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair; b. Westmoreland County, Pa.; occupation: laborer. Johnston, William; 24 (muster-out roll); Co. D; Philadelphia. Johnstone, James; see Johnston, James. johnstonejohn W.; see Johnston, ohn W. Jones, A. I. U.) or Alexander; 25; Co. A and Co. L; Shellsburg; di at Chapultepec 16 Oct. 1847; 5'8", dark complexion, black eyes, black hair; b. Bedford County, Pa.; occupation: tinner. Jones, Edward; 27; Co. I; Pittsburgh. Jones, Jesse C.; 21; Co. A; Reading; 5'10", light complexion, light eyes, light hair; b. Chester County, Pa.; occupation: miller. Jones, John ; 21; Co. D; Pittsburgh. Jones, John H.; 24; Co. AN; Reading; 5'9", dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair; b. Bucks County, Pa.; occupation: blacksmith. Jones, Oliver or Oliver E.; 23; Co. H; Uniontown. Jordan, ohn; 22; Co. A; Reading; 5'10", dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair. Jordan, Thomas R.; 23; Co. G; Harrisburg; 61 1314", light complexion, blue eyes, light hair; b. Lancaster, Pa.; occupation: carpenter. Jorden, Thomas R; see Jordon, Thomas R Jordon, John; see Jordan, John. Jordon, Thomas R.; see Jordan, Thomas R Kaganzejacob; see Kegarizejacob. Kane, Henry; 27; Co. I; Pittsburgh. Kane, ames; 20; Co. I; Pittsburgh. Kaoop, John; see Koup, John. Karacher, Henry; see Karcher, Henry. Karacker, Israel; see Karcher, Israel. 280 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Karaker, Israel; see Karcher, Israel. Karcher, Henry; 27; Co. A; Reading; d. in hospital at Castle of Perote 30 July 1847; 5'9", light complexion, light eyes, light hair; b. Schuylkill; occupation: carpenter. Karcher, Israel; 22; Co. A; Reading; d. in hospital at Castle of Perote 14 July 1847; 5'9", dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair; b. Schuylkill; occupation: laborer. Kauffman, A. B. or Abraham B.; 24; Co. F; Philadelphia. Kauffman, Adam; 30; Co. 1; Pittsburgh. Kauffman, Franklin; 28; Co. G; Harrisburg; 5193/4", dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair; b. Lancaster, Pa.; occupation: carpenter. Kaufman, A. B.; see Kauffman, A. B. or Abraham B. Kaufman, Abraham G.; see Kauffman, A. B. or Abraham B. Kaufman, Franklin; see Kauffman, Franklin. Kaveny, Philip; 20 (muster-out roll); Co. K; Mauch Chunk; 5'5", black eyes, dark hair; b. England; occupation: moulder. Kaylor, Michael; 22; Co. D; Ebensburg; 5'8", dark complexion, hazel eyes, dark hair; b. Cambria County, Pa.; occupation: blacksmith. Kaylor, Peter; 20; Co. D; Ebensburg; 5'7", dark complexion, hazel eyes, dark hair; b. Cambria County, Pa.; occupation: blacksmith. Keefe, John, Jr.; 24; Co. A and Co. L; Bedford. Keefer, John; see Keever, John. Keeffe, John, Jr.; see Keefe, John, jr. Keeffer, John, jr.; see Keefe, John, jr. Keesey, Joseph; 22; Co. F; Philadelphia. Keever, John; 21; Co. B and Co. M; Newton Hamilton; 5'81/2", light complexion, brown eyes, fair hair; b. Germany; occupation: laborer. Kegarise, Jacob; see Kegaiize, Jacob. Kegarize, Jacob; 22; Co. E; Greensburg; 5'43/4", fair complexion, green eyes, brown hair; b. Indiana County, Pa.; occupation: laborer. Kegg, William; 24; Co. A and Co. L; Bedford; d. at Puebla 1847; 5'71/2", fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair; b. Bedford County, Pa.; occupation: farmer. Kelley, William; see Kelly, William. Kelly, James; 21; Co. F; Philadelphia. Kelly, Michael; 35 ( muster-out roll); Co. D; Philadelphia. Pennsylvania Soldiers in the Mexican War 281 Kelly, Michael; 27; Co. I; Pittsburgh. Kelly, Robert H.; 26; Co. I; Pittsburgh. Kelly, William; 27; Co. E; Greensburg; 5'81/2", fair complexion, gray eyes, brown hair, b. Westmoreland County, Pa.; occupation: blacksmith. Kelso, James W.; 39; Co. D; Pittsburgh; 5'8", dark complexion, gray eyes, black hair; b. Allegheny County, Pa., occupation: blacksmith. Kernel!, Henry R; see Kimmell, Henry R. Kernmell, Henry R..; see Kimmell, Henry R. Kenneday, Robert; see Kennedy, Robert. Kennedy, Robert; 29; Co. I; Pittsburgh; d. in U.S. Hospital at Vera Cruz 20 April 1847. Kenny, Samuel; see Kinney, Robert. Kensinger, George; 39; Co. B and Co. M; Williamsburg; 5'71/2", light complexion, brown eyes, dark hair; b. Berks County, Pa.; occupation: laborer. Kepner, James M. C.; see Kessner, James M. C. Kerr, John; 26; Co. E; Greensburg; d. 11 March 1847 on boardj N Cooper off San Anton Lizardo. Kerr, John; 29; Co. G; Harrisburg; d. 10 Oct. 1847 in hospital at Mexico City, 5'171/2", light complexion, gray eyes, sandy hair; b. Dauphin County, Pa.; occupation: distiller. Kerr, Lemuel; see Carr, Lemuel. Kerr, Robert ( age and place of enlistment not given); Co. I. Kerr, Thomas; see Carr, Thomas. Kerr, Washington or Washington L.; 21; Co. B; Pittsburgh; d. in hospital at Perote, date unknown; 5'10", fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair; b. Mercer County, Pa.; occupation: peddler. Kertz, William S.; 19; Co. C; Danville; 5'6", gray eyes, sandy hair; b. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Keslar, Henry; 34; Co. E; Greensburg; 5'71/4", fair complexion, black eyes, black hair; b. Germany; occupation: turner. Kesler, Michael; see Kisslow, Michael. Kesley, Moses; see Heesley, Moses. Kesner, jarnes M. C.; see Lessner, James M. C. Kessler, Michael; see Kisslow, Michael. Kessloe, Michael; see Kisslow, Michael. 282 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Kessnerjames, M. C.; 23; Co. B and Co. M; Mifflin; 5'10", dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair; b. Pa.; occupation: laborer. Kestlar, Henry; see Keslar, Henry. Ketler, John; see Kitier, John or John B. Kettering, Michael J.; 19; Co. E; Greensburg; 5'8", fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair; b. Westmoreland County, Pa.; occupation: tanner. Kehler, John; see Kitler, John or John B. Keyes, Elija I.; see Keys, Elisha I. Keyes, Elija L.; see Keys, Elisha I. Keys, Elisha 1; 24; Co. B; Summit; d. 18 Sept. 1847 in hospital at Puebla; 5'8", fair complexion, black eyes, black hair; occupation: cabinet maker. Kidd, Joseph L; 23; Co. B and Co. M; Williamsburg; 5'10", light complexion, light eyes, light hair; b. Blair County, Pa.; occupation: coachmaker. Kiernan, George S.; (age and Co. not given); Philadelphia. Killen, Samuel D.; 21; Co. B; Summit; 5'8", fair complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair; b. Indiana County, Pa. Killinger, John; 19; Co. G; Harrisburg; 6'1", dark complexion, hazel eyes, dark hair; b. Lancaster County, Pa.; occupation: butcher. Kilpatrick, Jackson; 22; Co. H; Connellsville. Kilpatrick, John P.; 24; Co. H; Connellsville; 6', black eyes, black hair; b. Fayette County, Pa.; occupation: vvagonmaker. Kimmel', Henry R.; 43; Co. I; Pittsburgh; d. 8 Jan. 1848 in U.S. Hospital at Mexico City. King, John; 25; Co. H; Pittsburgh. King, William; 32; Co. C; Danville; 5'9", hazel eyes, light brown hair; b. Devonshire, England. Kinney, Robert; 25; Co. I; Pittsburgh. Kipp, Henry; (age and Co. not given); Philadelphia. Kisslow, Michael; 23; Co.!; Pittsburgh. Kitler, John or John II; 25; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; 5'10", blue eyes, light hair, b. Centre County, Pa.; occupation: laborer. Kitler, John D.; see Kitler, John or John B. Kittle, Francis; 21; Co. A and Co. L; Licking Creek; d. in hospital at Perote 1847; 5'10", fair complexion, gray eyes, brown hair; b. Bedford County, Pa.; occupation: shoemaker. Pennsylvania Soldiers in the Mexican War 283 Klatz, William; see Klotz, William. Kline, Frederick C.; 25; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; 5'10", blue eyes, brown hair; occupation: shoemaker; residence: Mauch Chunk. Kline, George S.; 20; Co. C; Danville; 5'91/2", hazel eyes, dark brown hair; b. Lancaster County, Pa. Kline, Henry; (age not given); Co. I; York. Klotz, Robert; 27; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; 5'7", Fray eyes, red hair; b. Carbon County, Pa.; occupation: merchant; residence: Mauch Chunk. Klotz, Valentine; 27; Co. A; Reading; 5'9", dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair. Klotz, William; 33; Co. G; Harrisburg; d. in Puebla on 21 July 1847; 5'10", light complexion, gray eyes, light hair; b. Lancaster County, Pa.; occupation: laborer. Knerr, Levi P.; 26; Co. A; Reading; 5'10", dark complexion, light eyes, light hair; b. Montgomery County, Pa.; occupation: machinist. Knorr, Samuel; ( no information given). Knox, Thomas., 22; Co. F; Philadelphia. Kobburg, Jacob; see Kcthlberg, John. Koenig, Henry; 22; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; 5'7", dark eyes, dark hair; b. Luzerne County, Pa.; occupation: laborer; residence: Nesquehoning. Kohlberg, John; 22; Co. A; Reading; 5'4", dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair; b. Germany; occupation: laborer. Kohlberg, Joseph; see Kohlberg, John. Konkle, Jerome; 22; Co. C; Danville; 5110", hazel eyes, dark brown hair; b. Lycoming County, Pa. Koplin, ustice; 26; Co. F; Philadelphia; d. at Puebla date unknown. soup, John; ( age not given); Co. I; Pittsburgh. Kraft, Frederick; see Graff, Frederick, Kramer, George R; 23; Co. A; Reading: 6', light complexion, light eyes, light hair. Kramer, Joseph; 27; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; 5'8", blue eyes, light hair; b. Pa.; occupation: miner; residence: Mauch Chunk. Krinksjohnson; ( age and Co. not given); Philadelphia. Kruse, Edward; see Cruse, Edward. 284 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Kahle, Jacob; 40; Co. A and Co. L; Shellsburg; d. in hospital at Perote 1847; 5'5", dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair; b. York County, Pa.; occupation: laborer. Kuhn, Jacob; 23; Co. E; Greensburg; 5'6W, fair complexion, black eyes, black hair; b. Westmoreland County, Pa.; occupation: blacksmith. Kuhn, James G.; 26; Co. F; Philadelphia. Kuhns, Daniel S.; 27; Co. E; Greensburg; d. 9 Dec. 1847 in hospital at Mexico City; 5'8", fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair; b. Westmoreland County, Pa.; occupation: printer. Kuhns, Henry B.; 19; Co. E; Greensburg; 5173/4", light complexion, gray eyes, light hair; b. Westmoreland County, Pa.; occupation: student at law. Kuhns, Philip; 23; Co. E; Greensburg; 5'8", dark complexion, black eyes, black hair; b. Westmoreland County, Pa.; occupation: weaver. Kunkle, I.; see Konkle, Jerome. Kurtz, Lewis; 21; Co. G; Harrisburg; 5'7", fair complexion, gray eyes, sandy hair; b. Philadelphia, Pa.; occupation: hatter. Kutz, John; 18; Co. A; Reading; d. 15 or 16 May 1847 in hospital at Vera Cruz; 5'7", light complexion, light eyes, light hair; b. Berks County, Pa.; occupation: laborer. Kutz, William; see Kertz, Kutz, William I.; see Kertz, William S.