A Guide to Pennsylvania Soldiers in the Mexican War

A Guide to Pennsylvania Soldiers in the Mexican War Antoinette J. Segraves (continued from Volume XXXVII, page 77) 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 8-- continued] Eason, James; 25; Co. A; Reading; d, in hospital at Castle of Perote 19 Aug. 1847; 5'8", dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair; occupation: laborer. Ebbert, Joshua; see Ebbert, Josiah. Ebbert, Josiah; 22 ( muster-out roll); Co. A; Pittsburgh; 5'8", dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair; b. Becks Co., Pa.; occupation: brick layer. Eckart, Jesse; see Eckert, Jesse. Eckert, esse; 21; Co. A and Co. L; Shellsburg; 5'41/2", dark complexion, gray eyes, black hair; b. Greensburg, Pa.; occupation: tailor. Edwards, Jonathan; 25; Co. B and Co. M; Williamsburg; 5'7", fair complexion, brown eyes, light hair; b. Bedford Co., Pa.; occupation: tailor. Elder, James; 21; Co. G; Harrisburg; 5'103/4", light complexion, blue eyes, light hair; b. Harrisburg, Pa.; occupation: gentleman. Eligerdo; hospital matron; ( only information given). 176 Pennsylvania Soldiers in the Mexican War 177 Elliott, James or James L.; 26; Co. E; Greensburg; 5'9", fair complexion, gray eyes, black hair; b. Franklin Co., Pa.; occupation: tailor. Emery, Abraham; see Emory, Abraham or Abraham H. Emory, Abraham D.; see Emory, Abraham or Abraham H. Emory, Abraham or Abraham H.; 26; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; d. in hospital at Puebla 27 July 1847; 6'3", black eyes, gray hair; b. Northampton Co., Pa.; occupation: carpenter; residence: Pottsville. Engles, Fisher G.; see Engles, John E Engles, John F.; 33; Co. I; Pittsburgh. Engles, John P.; see Engles, John F. Englis, John F.; see Engles, John F. Eplar, Charles; see Epler, Charles. Epler, Charles; 19 ( muster-out roll); Co. M; Wheeling. Erb, William; 22; Co. C; Danville; 5'5", gray eyes, dark brown hair; b. Middletown, Dauphin Co., Pa. Ernest, George or George P.; 35; Co. A and Co. L; Adamsburg; ( age given as 25 on muster-out roll); dark complexion, black eyes, black hair; b. Germany. Ernst, George; see Ernest, George or George P. Ernst, John; see Ernest, George or George P. Erwin, Richard; see Irwin, Richard. Estep, William; 21; Co. B; Summit; d. in hospital at Perote 21 Aug. 1847; 5'5", dark complexion, black eyes, black hair; b. Pennsylvania; occupation: miner. Evans, Charles; 22; Co. C; Danville; 5'9", hazel eyes, brown hair; b. Reading, Pa. Evans, Charles; 26; Co. F; Philadelphia; d. in hospital at Perote, date unknown. Evans, Daniel 0.; 30; Co. D; Ebensburg; 5'101/2", dark complexion, hazel eyes, black hair; b. Cambria Co., Pa.; occupation: shoemaker Evans, Edward S.; 23 ( muster-out roll); Co. F; Philadelphia, Evans, Evan D.; 25; Co. D; Ebensburg; (age given as 23 on muster-out roll); 5110", dark complexion, gray eyes, black hair; b. Cambria Co., Pa.; occupation: carpenter. Evans, John E.; 23; Co. D; Ebensburg; 5'10", fair complexion, gray eyes, fair hair; b, Cambria Co., Pa.; occupation: blacksmith. 178 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Evans, Lewis; 24; Co. G; Harrisburg; d. in hospital at Puebla 9 Sept 1847; 6', light complexion, gray eyes, light hair; b. Harper's Ferry, Va.; occupation: blacksmith. Evans, Thomas 0.; 41; Co. D; Ebensburg; 5110", fair complexion, light eyes, fair hair; b. Cambria Co., Pa.; occupation: tailor. Evy, Henry; 20; Co. 1); Danville; 5'10', dark complexion, gray eyes, black hair; b. Centre Co., Pa.; occupation: farmer. Fable, Christopher; 29; Co. A and Co. L; Pittsburgh; 5'6", fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair; b. Germany; occupation: shoemaker. Faddick, William; see Fadick, Fadick, William; 41; Co. A and Co. L; Shellsburg; 5'6", dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair; b. Lancaster Co., Pa.; occupation: shoemaker. Faesich, Jacob; see Foesig, Jacob. Faesig, Jacob; see Foesig, Jacob. Farran, Thomas; see Farren, Thomas. Farran, William; see Farren, William. Farren, Thomas; 27; Co. B; Summit; 5'9", dark complexion, black eyes, black hair; b. Cambria Co., Pa.; occupation: farmer. Farren, William; 26; Co. B and Co. M; Pittsburgh; 5'10", light complexion, hazel eyes, sandy hair; b. Lancaster Co., Pa.; occupation: laborer. Fawney, Daniel; 22; Co. A; Reading; d. in hospital at Puebla 5 Sept. 1847; 5'9", dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair; b. Becks Co., Pa.; occupation: carpenter. Feasig, Jacob; see Foesig, Jacob. Feather, John; 20; Co. A and Co. L; Shellsburg; 5'11", fair complexion, gray eyes, light hair; b. Bedford Co., Pa.; occupation: tanner. Fee, Wilson; 23; Co. H; Fayette; d. in U.S. Hospital at Perote 19 July 1847. Fen, Wilson; see Fee, Wilson. Fenner, George W.; 22; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; 5'6", black eyes, brown hair; b. Monroe Co., Pa.; occupation: carpenter; residence: Mauch Chunk, Pa. Fermis, William A.; see Ferris, William A. Fergurson, Andrew, see Ferguson, Andrew. Ferguson, Andrew, 40; Co. H; Waynesburg; 6'2", gray eyes, black hair; b. Virginia; occupation: carpenter. Ferres, William A.; see Ferris, William A. Pennsylvania Soldiers in the Mexican War 179 Ferris, William A.; 30; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; 5'10", blue eyes, black hair, occupation: laborer; residence: Mauch Chunk, Pa. Fetter, John W. S.; 22; Co. H; Petersburg; d. at Vera Cruz 24 March 1847. Field, Michael; 28; co. K; Philadelphia; 5'8", blue eyes, dark hair; b. Philadelphia, Pa.; occupation: baker; residence: Philadelphia, Pa. Fields, George or George W.; 19; Co. K; Philadelphia; 51 11", blue eyes, light hair; b. Philadelphia, Pa; occupation: baker; residence: Philadelphia, Pa, Fields, John; 35; Co. F; Philadelphia; ( muster-out roll gives age as 40) . Fields, Michael; see Field, Michael. Filbert, Henry A. M.; 25; Co. A; Reading; 6'3", dark complexion, light eyes, dark hair; b. Berks Co., Pa.; occupation: machinist. Filbert, Henry M.; see Filbert, Henry A. M. Filey, George or George W.; 26; Co. B and Co. M; Williamsburg; d. at Louisville, Ky., on 1 ( 3) June 1847 and buried there on the same day; ( muster-out roll and regimental discription book gives age as 30) ; 5'6", light complexion, blue eyes, light hair; b. Franklin Co., Pa.; occupation: millwright. Findley, Russell; see Finley, Russell or Russell H. Finley, Russell or Russell H.; 25; Co. A and Co. L; Pittsburgh; 5' 11", fair complexion, blue eyes, red hair; U. Chataque, N.Y.; occupation: farmer. Fishel, Henry, 25; Co. E; Greensburg; 5'5 lattt, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair; b. York Co., Pa.; occupation: joiner. Fisher, Augustus; 20; Co. A; Reading; 5'7", dark comple)don, light eyes, dark hair; b. Berks Co., Pa.; occupation: laborer. Fisher, John; 28; Co. A.; Reading; d, in hospital at Puebla 25 Aug. 1847; 5'6", dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair; occupation: laborer. Fisher, John; 35 (muster-out roll); Co. B; Pittsburgh or York; 5' 9", fair complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair; b. Germany. Fisher, Michael; ( age not given); Co. I; Pittsburg; d. in U.S. Hospital at San Angel 6 April 1848. Finkel, Henry, see Fishel, Henry. [Reel 9] Fleck, John or John J.; 29; Co. G; Harrisburg; 5'81/2", dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair; b. Harrisburg, Pa.; occupation: plasterer. 180 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Fleshour, John; 24; Co. B; Reading; d. 22 Nov. 1847 in Puebla hospital; 5'71/2 ", dark complexion, black eyes, black hair; b. Philadelphia Co., Pa.; occupation: teamster. Flickinger, Charles; 35; Co. A; Reading; 5'11", dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair; b. Berks Co., Pa.; occupation: laborer. Flickinger, William; 23; Co. A; Reading; d. 3 Nov. 1847 in hospital in Puebla; 5'8", dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair; b. Berks Co., Pa.; occupation: miller. Fluckinger, Charles; see Flickinger, Charles. Fodder, Eli; 23; Co. B; Stone Valley; 5'5", fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair; b. Dauphin Co., Pa.; occupation: miller. Foesig, Jacob; 26; Co. K; Reading; d. at Puebla 20 Aug. 1847; 5' 9", light eyes, dark hair; b. Lancaster Co., Pa.; occupation: butcher; residence: Lancaster, Pa. Fogg, Henry; see Fowg, Henry. Foley, William; 41 ( muster-out roll); (Co. not given); Hollidaysburg. Follmer, Daniel S.; 25; Co. C; Danville; 5'5", blue eyes, black hair; b. Columbia Co., Pa. Folmer, Daniel S.; see Follmer, Daniel S. Folsig, Jacob; see Foesig, Jacob. Foly, William; see Foley, William. Force, Henry; 29; Co. F; Philadelphia; d. at Puebla, date not known. Ford, George; 34 ( muster-out roll); (Co. not given); Philadelphia. Fore, David; 22; Co. A and L; Ayr Township; ( age shown as 25 on muster-out roll); 5'8", dark complexion, gray eyes, dark hair; b. Bedford Co., Par; occupation: farmer. Forney, Andrew J.; 19; Co. E; Greensburg; 5'71/2", dark complexion, gray eyes, dark hair; b. Fayette, Pa.; occupation: cooper; honorably discharged 18 May 1847 and d. at Louisville, Ky., on his way home. Forney, Daniel; see Fawney, Daniel. Forney, Daniel; see Forrey, Daniel. Foray, Daniel; see Fawney, Daniel. Forrey, Daniel; 26; Co. H; Connelsville; d. at Vera Cruz 13 April 1847; (age shown as 24 on muster-out roll). Forry, Daniel; see Forrey, Daniel. Forster, Peter; see Foster, Peter. Forster, Robert H.; see Foster, Robert H. Pennsylvania Soldiers in the Mexkan War 181 Forster, Weidman; 21; Co. G; Harrisburg; 6'21/4", light complexion, brown eyes, brown hair; b. Harrisburg, Pa.; occupation: carpenter. Fortiner, Joseph B.; 22; Co. F; Philadelphia. Fortner, Charles W.; 37; Co. C; Danville; d. in hospital at Perote 27 Aug. 1847; 5111", hazel eyes, black hair; b. Sussex Co., N.J. Foster, Peter; 27; Co. F; Philadelphia; (age shown as 22 on muster-out roll). Foster, Robert H.; 18; Co. C; Danville; 5'10", gray eyes, light brown hair; b. Mifflinburg, Union Co., Pa. Foster, Weidman; see Forster, Weidman. Foug, Henry; see Fowg, Henry. Fowg, Henry; 25; Co. H; Pittsburgh. Fox, John C.; 21; Co. F; Philadelphia. Fraber, John; 26 ( muster-out roll); ( Co. not given); Pittsburgh. Fraber, John; (age not given); Co. I; New Orleans. Francis, ohn; 43; Co. D; Ebensburg; 5'10", dark complexion, black eyes, black hair; b. Cambria; occupation: teacher. Fredericks, John W.; 21; Co. D; Pittsburgh; 5'S", dark complexion, black eyes, black hair; b. Allegheny, Pa.; occupation: clerk. Fredricks, John W; see Fredericks, John MT, Freeman, William; 22; Co. H; Uniontown; 5'8", gray eyes, light hair; b. Fayette Co., Pa.; occupation; laborer. Frey, Benjamin F.; 22; Co. H; Uniontown. Frey, William; 22; Co. A; Reading; 5'6", light complexion, dark hair; b. Berks Co., Pa.; occupation: shoemaker. Freymer, John; see Freymore, John. Freyrni re, John; see Freymore, John. Freymore, John; 22; Co. A; Reading; 513", dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair; b. Northumberland Co., Pa.; occupation: carpenter. Frick, Clarence H.; 28; Co. C; Danville; 5'51/2", blue eyes, red hair; b. Danville, Pa. Friedlin, Jacob; (age not given); Co. I; New Orleans. Friend, Eli; 34; Co. A and Co. L; West Providence; d. in hospital at San Augustin 30 Aug. 1847; 5'7", dark complexion, black eyes, black hair; b. Bedford Co., Pa.; occupation: blacksmith. 182 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Friend, Jacob; 43; Co. B; Pittsburgh; d. in hospital at Puebla 17 Sept. 1847; 5'91/2", fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair; b. Pittsburgh, Pa.; occupation: carpenter. Fritey, Edwin; see Fritz, Edwin. Fritz, Edward; see Fritz, Edwin. Fritz, Edwin; 19; Co. A; Reading; 5'7", dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair; b. Berks Co., Pa.; occupation: brass molder. Fritzinger, John; 28; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; d. in hospital at Vera Cruz 2 or 3 May 1847; 5'7", light eyes, gray hair; b. Heidelburg, Pa,; occupation: laborer; residence: Mauch Chunk. Fry, Benjamin E; see Frey, Benjamin F. Fry, Isaac; 23; Co. B; Summitt; d. in hospital at Perote 7 Oct. 1847; 5'9", dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair; b. Juniata Co., Pa.; occupation: carpenter. Fry, William; see Frey, William. Frymier, John; see Freymore, John. Fuls, Francis, see Vulse, Francis. Fulton, Samuel; 22; Co. D; Pittsburgh; 6', fair complexion, black eyes, black hair; b. Allegheny, Pa.; occupation: gentleman. Fultz, Francis; 28; Co. D; Pittsburgh; 5'10", dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair; b. Cambria, Pa.; occupation: stage driver. Furgerson, Andrew; see Ferguson, Andrew. Furguson, Andrew; see Ferguson, Andrew. Purley, James A.; 23; Co. G; Harrisburg; 5'61,04 ", fair complexion, gray eyes, dark hair; b. Smithstown, Md.; occupation: blacksmith. Gabe, Frederick; 24; Co. A and Co. L; Shellsburg; d, in hospital at Vera Cruz 25 July 1847; 5'7", light complexion, blue eyes, light hair; b. Shellsburg, Pa,; occupation: tobacconist. Gadd, Elijah; see Gadd, Elisha. Gadd, Elisha; 19; Co. H; Uniontown. Galagher, David E.; see Gallogher, D. E. or David E. Galelier, David E.; see Gallogher, D. E. or David. E. Gallacher, David E.; see Gallogher, D. E. or David E. Gallacher, David E.; see Gallogher, D. E. or David E. Gallagran, John; see Gallaghan, John. Callaghan, Thomas; (age not given); Co.!; New Orleans. Pennsylvania Soldiers in the Mexican War 183 Gallaghen, John; 35; Co. I; Pittsburgh; d, in hospital at Perote 4 or 14 Aug. 1847. Gallegen, John; see Callaghan, John. Galleghanjohn; see Callaghan, John. hallo her, D. E. or David E.; 23; Co. K; Philadelphia; d. at Perote 21 June 1847; 5'8", black eyes, gray hair; b. Lancaster, Pa.; occupation: laborer; residence: Philadelphia. Gallagher, John; see Gallaghan, John. Galvin, Anthony, (age not given); Co. I; New Orleans. Gardener, George; see Gardner, George. Gardiner, John; see Gardner, John. Gardner, Beeson; 22; Co. H; Fayette; 5'93/4", gray eyes, black hair; b. Fayette Co., Pa.; occupation: peddler. Gardner, George; (age not given); Co. C; (place of enlistment not shown). Gardner, George; 18; Co. A and Co. L; Bedford; 5'9", fair complexion, gray eyes, dark hair; b. Bedford Co., Pa.; occupation: farmer. Gardner, Henry; 30; Co. A; Reading; d. in quarters at Puebla 20 ( 30) July 1847; 5'8", dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair; b. Germany; occupation: laborer. Gardner, John; 19; Co. B; Summitt; 5'11", dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair; b. Blair Co., Pa.; occupation: manufacturer. Gardner, Joseph H.; see Gardner, Joseph W. Gardner, Joseph W.; 23; Co. B. and Co. M; Stone Valley; 5'91/2", light complexion, blue eyes, light hair; b. Huntingdon Co., Pa.; occupation: carpenter. Garet', John W.; see Geary, J. W. or John W. Garner, George; 24; Co. C; Danville; d. at hospital in Perote 23 June 1847; 5'71/2", blue eyes, dark brown hair; b. Lancaster Co., Pa. Garrett, Edward; 24; Co. I; Pittsburgh. Garrett, Samuel or Samuel F.; 18; Co. B and Co. M; Trough Creek; 5'9", light complexion, brown eyes, light hair; b. Huntingdon Co., Pa. occupation: distiller. Garrett, William; 29; Co. I; Pittsburgh. Garrettson, William D.; see Garrison, William D. 184 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Garrison, William D.; 22 ( muster-out roll); Co. D; New Orleans; d. at U.S. Hospital in Perote 11 July 1847; 5'10", fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair; occupation: clerk. Gary, David; 23; ( Co. not given) ; Johnstown. Gast, Frederick; 22; Co. A; Reading; 5'10", light complexion, light eyes, light hair; b. Lancaster, P.; occupation: comb maker. Gates, William; 20; Co. A and Co. L; Shell burg; 5'41e, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair; b. York Co., Pa.; occupation: tobacconist. Gearhart, Arthur; see Gearheart, Arthur or Arthur J. Gearheart, Arthur or Arthur J.; 20; Co. C; Danville; 5'111/2", gray eyes, light brown hair; b. Northumberland Co., Pa. Geary, J. W. or John W.; 28; Co B; Summitt. Geddes, Edward or Edward D.; 26; Co. F., Philadelphia. Geesyn, Henry; 24; Co. E; Greensburg; 5'71/2", fair complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair; b. Allegheny Co., Pa.; occupation: laborer. Gelson, John; see Gilstin, John. Gibbs, George or George H.; 21; Co. A; Reading; 5'7", light complexion, light eyes, dark hair; b. Delaware Co., Pa.; occupation: tailor. Gibbs, Sewell; 35; Co. C; Danville; d. at U.S. Hospital at Jalapa 16 June 1847; ( age given as 39 in regimental descriptive book); 5'10", hazel eyes, light brown hair; b. Ware, Hampshire Co., Mass. Gibson, John or John H.; 21; Co. H; Pittsburgh. Gibson, John W; see Gibson, John or John H. Gills, John; 18; Co. H; Connellsville. Gilmer, David; see Gilmore, David or David R. Gilmore, David or David R.; 20; Co. F; Philadelphia. Gilmore, J. M. or John M.; 21; Co. A and Co. L; Bedford; 6'1", dark complexion, gray eyes, dark hair; b. Chambersburg, Pa.; occupation: bookseller. Gilmore, John W.; see Gilmore, J. M. or John M. Gilstin, John; 22; Co.!; Pittsburgh. Girton, Shepherd W.; 19; Co. C; Danville; d. in hospital at Perote 8 Aug. 1847; 511/2",gray eyes, sandy hair; b. Columbia Co., Pa, Given, John G.; 26; Co. D; Ebensburg; 5110", fair complexion, gray eyes, light hair; b. Westmoreland Co., Pa.; occupation: printer. Given, John J.; see Given, John G. Pennsylvania Soldiers in the Mexican War 185 Glasbey, Lewis; see Glasby, Lewis. Glasbuy, Lewis; see Glasby, Lewis. Glasby, Lewis; 29; Co. G; Harrisburg; 5110", fair complexion, blue eyes, sandy hair; b. Philadelphia, Pa.; occupation: blacksmith. Glassby, Lewis; see Glasby, Lewis. Ciatchier, Lawrence; see Glathouse, Lawrence. Glathouse, Lawrence; (age and Co. not given); Harrisburg. Goldman, Noah; 20; Co. D; Ebensburg; d. in U.S. Hospital at Perote 28 July 1847; 5'11", dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair; b. Cambria Co., Pa.; occupation: clerk. Gordon, Andrew D.; 27; Co. E; Greensburg; 5'103/4", fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair; b. Connecticut; occupation: scale builder. Gordon, Andrew J. ; see Gordon, Andrew D. Gordon, James; 38; Co. H; Uniontown. Gorgas, Samuel; 21; Co. E; Greensburg; d. in U.S. Hospital at Puebla 30 July 1847; 5'101/4", fair complexion, gray eyes, brown hair; b. Cumberland Co., Pa.; occupation: laborer. Gould, James or James S.; 30; Co. G; Harrisburg; 5'8", light complexion, gray eyes, sandy hair; b. Carlisle, Pa.; occupation: shoemaker. Goulding, John; 28; ( Co. not given); Hollidaysburg. Graeff, Daniel; 21; Co. A; Reading; d. at San Angel 16 Feb. 1848; 5'8", light complexion, light eyes, light hair; b. Berks Co., Pa.; occupation: tinsmith. Graeff, 23; Co. A; Reading; 6', light complexion, light eyes, light hair; b. Reading, Pa.; occupation: butcher. Graff, Frederick; (age not given); Co. 1; New Orleans. Graham, Archibald; 22; Co. I; Pittsburgh. Graham, Thomas; 22; Co. C; Danville; 5'81/2", gray eyes, black hair; b. England. Grahein, Archibald; see Graham Archibald. Grans, Adam; see Granz, Adam. Grantz, Adam; see Granz, Adam. Granz, Adam; 19; Co. I; Pittsburgh; d. in U.S. Hospital at Vera Cruz 10 April 1847. Gray, Isaac; 28; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; 5'6", black eyes, dark hair; b. England; occupation: laborer; residence: Pottsville. 186 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Greaeff, William; see Graeff, Greg, Irwin J.; see Gregg, John J. Gregg, Eli M.; 47; Co. H; Uniontown. Gregg, John J.; 21; Co. D; Milesburg; 6'4", fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair; b. Centre Co., Pa.; occupation: gentleman. Griffith, Robert; 21; Co. G; Harrisburg; 5'8", light complexion, blue eyes, red hair; b. Pa.; occupation: farrier. Grimes, William; 22; Co. A and Co. L; Bedford; fair complexion, gray eyes, brown hair, b. Pennsylvania. Grimshaw, James; 33; Co. G; Harrisburg; 51", dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair; b. Philadelphia; occupation: physician. Grove, Edward; 19; Co. C; Danville; d. in hospital at Perote 29 June 1847. Grow, John L.; see Grow, John R. Grow, John R.; 21; Co. E; Greensburg; 6', fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair; b. Huntington Co., Pa.; occupation: laborer. Grubb, William; 19; Co. L; Pittsburgh; killed at Battle of Garita de Men 13 Sept. 1847; 5'7", light complexion, blue eyes, light hair; b. Loudon Co., Va.; occupation: shoemaker. Guiler, Absalom; 28; Co. H; Uniontovm; 5'10", light eyes, light hair; b. Fayette Co. Pa.; occupation: tailor; residence: Fayette Co., Pa. Guillot, Francis; (age and Co. not given); (place of enlistment not shown); hospital steward. ruin, Hugh; 41; Co. B and Co. M; Stone Valley; 5'101/2", dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair; b. Union Co., Pa.; occupation: machinist. Guth, Horace; 23; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; 5'4", black eyes, dark hair; b. Northampton Co., Pa.; occupation: cobbler; residence: Allentown. Guthrie, arnes; 30; Co. I; Pittsburgh. Gwinn, Hugh; see Guin, Hugh. Hackett, Peter; ( age and Co. not given); ( place of enlistment not shown). Hagandames P.; 28 ( muster-out roll); Co. Cr; Fort Hamilton; transferred from New York Regiment; 5'8", dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair; b. Ireland; occupation: stone cutter. Hagerty, George; 32; Co. E; Greensburg; d. in hospital at Puebla 10 Sept. 1847; 6'1", fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair; b. Washington Co., Pa.; occupation: mason. Haggerty, George; see Hagerty, George. Pennsylvania &Idiots in the Mexican War 187 Hague, John; 21; Co. I; Pittsburgh; d. in U.S. Hospital in Mexico 27 Sept 1847. Haines, Frederick; 18; Co. E; Greensburg; 5'51/8, gray eyes, brown hair; b. Westmoreland Co., Pa.; occupation: farmer. Hains, Frederick; see Haines, Frederick. Hambright, George I.; 28; Co. A; Reading; 41 in hospital in Mexico City 7 Nov. 1847; 6', dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair; b. Lancaster, Pa. Hambright, H. A. or Henry A.; 26; Co. G and Co. H; Harrisburg; 61 2", dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair; b. Lancaster, Pa.; occupation: contractor. Hambright, J. G.; see Hambright, George I. Hambright, John G.; see Hambright, George I. Hamilton, Joseph; 26; Co. B and Co. M; Pittsburgh; d. 15 Sept. 1847 at the Castle Chapultepec; 5'91/2", dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair; b. Co. Tyrone, Ireland; occupation: laborer. Hamilton, Samuel; 23 (regimental descriptive book); Co. C; Pittsburgh; d. at San Angel 10 April 1848. Hamilton, Thomas; see Hamilton, Joseph. Hammitt, John; 40; Co. F; Philadelphia; d. at U.S. Barracks near New Orleans 19 Jan. 1847. Hand, Jacob; see Hann, Thomas. Handmandeljohn; 29; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; 6'1", light eyes, gray hair, b. Germany; occupation: laborer. Handmandle, John; see Handmandel, John. Haney, John; see Hen ney, John. Hann, Thomas; 35; Co. F; Philadelphia. Hanna, David W.; see Hannah, David W. Hannah, David W; 26; Co. B and Co. M; Williamsburg; 5'8", light complexion, blue eyes, light hair; b. Blair Co., Pa.; occupation: cabinet maker. Hanney, John; see Henney, John. Hansberry, Edward; 26; Co. E; Greensburg; 5'9Ve, dark eyes, black hair; b. Philadelphia Co., Pa.; occupation: weaver. Hansbery, Edward; see Hansberry, Edward. Hard, George; see Hart, George. 188 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Hardee, John; 21; Co. A; Reading; 517", light complexion, light eyes, light hair; b. New jersey; occupation: brick layer. Hardesty, Daniel; 20; Co. H; Pittsburgh; 5'9W, blue eyes, brown hair; b. New jersey; occupation: laborer. Hare, Isaac; 24; Co. F; Philadelphia. Harman, Nicholas; 23 ( muster-out roll); Co. A and Co. L; Memphis; 6', light complexion, gray eyes, dark hair; b. Bedford Co., Pa.; occupation: blacksmith. Harmon, Nicholas; see Harman, Nicholas. Harmun, Nicholas; see Harman, Nicholas. Harper, James; 34; Co. I; Pittsburgh. Harriott, William; 30; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; d. at Perote 2 Aug. 1847; 5'9", blue eyes, black hair; b. New jersey; occupation: carpenter. Harris, Russel; 38 ( muster-out roll); Co. M; Pittsburgh; (age given as 28 in regimental descriptive book); 5'31/2", dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair; b. Jefferson Co., Ind.; occupation: shoemaker. Harrison,Henry, 25; Co.B; Summitt; d. in hospital in City of Mexico 22 Oct. 1847; 5'91/2", dark complexion, black eyes, black hair; b. Huntingdon, Pa.; occupation: blacksmith. Hart, Bernard; 31; Co. I; Pittsburgh. Hart, George; 26; Co. I; Pittsburgh. Hardford, James M.; 20; Co. E; Greensburg; d. at General Hospital in Vera Cruz 16 Apr, 1847; 5'10", dark eyes, brown hair; b. Westmoreland Co., Pa.; occupation: school teacher. Hartley, John; 21; Co. F; Philadelphia. Hartman, George W; 19; Co. E; Greensburg; 5'61/2", light eyes, light hair; b. Franklin Co., Pa.; occupation: tailor. Hartman, Levi; 18; Co. A and Co. L; Bedford; 5'4", fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair; b. Bedford Co., Pa.; occupation: laborer. Harvey, Henderson; 25; Co. H; Brownfield, Va.; ( muster-out roll gives age as 21) . Hashley, Saxfear; see Heshley, Saxfear. Hassen, Michael; 40 ( muster-out roll); Co. K; Jalapa, Mexico; 5' 9", brown hair, blue eyes, b. Ireland; occupation: miner; residence: New York. Hassett, John; 21; Co. B; Newry; d, in hospital at Perote 20 Aug. 1847; 5'5", fair complexion, black eyes, brown hair. Hasson, Michael; see Hansen, Michael. Pennsylvania Soldiers in the Mexican War 189 Haughenberry, Henry; see Hogenberry, Henry. Haughenbery, Henry; see Hogenberry, Henry. Hays, James; 24; Co. E; Greensburg; 5'4", gray eyes, dark hair; b. Ireland; occupation: tailor. Hazard, Daniel; 36; Co. H; Uniontown. Headman, Andrew; 27 ( muster-out roll) ; Co. H; Philadelphia; d. 3 March (4 April) 1848 in hospital at San Angel, Mexico. Heard, James H. orjames Henry, 23; Co. B; Hollidaysburg, d. in hospital at Puebla 25July 1847; 5'101/2", fair complexion, on, hazel eyes, brown hair; b. Clinton, Pa.; occupation: tailor. Heartley, John; see Hartley, John. Heasely, Michael; see Heasley, Michael. Heasley, Michael; 25; Co. E; Greensburg; 5'101/2", black eyes, dark hair; b. Westmoreland Co., Pa.; occupation: carpenter; discharged 5 Nov. 1847 and died upon his return home. Heath, Clark; 21; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; 6', light hair, blue eyes; b. New Jersey; occupation: collier; residence: Mauch Chunk. Hedman, And.; see Headman, Andrew. Heesley, Moses; 20; Co. A and Co. L; Shellsburg; dark complexion, black eyes, black hair. Heil, ohn A.; 23; Co. A; Reading; 5'7", dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair; b. Berks Co., Pa.; occupation: jeweler. Heisler, Adam; 28; Co. C; Danville; 5'7", hazel eyes, brown hair; b. Wittenberg, Germany, Heistand, John or jcthn W.; 21; Co. K; Philadelphia; 5'9", black eyes, dark hair; b. Lancaster, Pa.; occupation: clerk. Helme, Oliver; 20; Co. C; Danville; d. in Puebla 18 July 1847; 5' 6", hazel eyes, sandy hair; b. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Helsel, Adam; see Helzel, Adam. Helsel, Henry or Henry T,; 19; Co. A and Co. L; Brickstown; 5' 51/2", dark complexion, black eyes, black hair; b. Indiana Co., Pa.; occupation: distiller. Heltzell, Henry; see Helsel, Henry or Henry T Helzel, Adam; 23; Co. D; Ebensburg; 5'171,Ar, sandy complexion, blue eyes, dark hair; b. Bedford Co., Pa.; occupation: blacksmith. Helzell, Henry; see Helsel, Henry or Henry T. 190 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Hendricks, Abraham; 42; Co. D; Ebensburg; d. at US. Hospital in Jalapa 14 (15) May 1847; 5'10", gray eyes, gray hair; b. Cambria Co., Pa.; occupation: carpenter. Henney, John; 34; Co. B and Co. M; Pittsburgh; ( age given as 23 on muster-out roil); 5'8". Henning, John; 33; Co. B and Co. M; Burnt Cabins; 5'7", light cornple3don, blue eyes, light hair; b. Ireland; occupation: laborer; drowned in Ohio River near Cincinnati 1 June 1847. Henry, Alexander; 32; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; 5'10", black hair, blue eyes; b. Ireland; occupation: miner. Henry, George; 30; Co. A; Reading; d. in hospital in Mexico City 29 Nov. 1847; 5'9", light complexion, light eyes, light hair; b. Montgomery Co., Pa.; occupation: wheelwright. Henry, Harrison; see Harrison, Henry. Henry, John; 20; Co. H; Hollidaysburg. Henry, John; see Henney, John. Henryhan, Timothy, 29; Co. I; Philadelphia. Henryhen, Tymothy; see Henryhan, Timothy. Herbert, William; 24; Co. A; Reading; 5', light complexion, light eyes, light hair; b. Berks Co., Pa.; occupation: laborer. Herbert, William; 25; Co. A; Reading; 6', light complexion, light eyes, light hair. Herter, Samuel; 33; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; 5'6", black eyes, dark hair; b. Northampton, Pa.; occupation: miner. Herzog, Charles; 28 (muster-out roll); (Co. not given); Reading. Heshley, Saxfear; 21; Co. B and Co M; Newton Hamilton; 5'81/2", blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion; b. Germany; occupation: bricklayer. Heshly, Saxfear; see Heshley, Saxfear. Hess, Leopold; see Leopold, Hess. Hesser, Edwin; 23( muster-out roll); Co. H; Philadelphia; 5'6", gray eyes, brown hair; b. Germantown, Pa., occupation: laborer. Hestand, John; see Heistand, John or John W. Hester, Frederick; 24; Co. Cr; Harrisburg; 5'7", fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair; b. Germany; occupation: farmer. Heyer, Charles H.; 25; Co. D; Ebensburg; 5'9", dark complexion, gray eyes, black hair; b. Somerset Co., Pa.; occupation: lawyer. Pennsylvania Soldiers in the Mexican War 191 Heyer, Theophilus or Theophilus L.; 19; Co. D; Ebensburg; 5'7", dark complexion, blue eyes, light hair; b. Somerset Co., Pa.; occupation: student. Hicks, George; 35 (muster-out roll); Co. H; Vera Cruz, Mexico; d. at Jalapa 10 June 1847. Niel, John A.; see Heil, John A. Hiestand, John or John W.; see Heistand, John or John W. Higgins, Jacob; 21; Co. B and Co. M; Williamsburg; (age given as 25 on muster-out roll); 5'101/2", dark complexion, hazel eyes, black hair; b. Huntington Co., Pa.; occupation: carpenter. High, Abraham G.; 29; Co. F; Philadelphia. Hileman, Joseph; 23; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; 5'7", blue eyes, light hair; occupation: carpenter; residence: Mauch Chunk. Hiley, George; see Filey, George or George W. Hills, Francis M.; 18; Co. B and Co. M; Williamsburg; 5'6", dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair; b. Middlesex Co., Conn.; occupation: bookseller. Hite, Hezekiah; 21; (Co. not given); Johnstown. [end of Reel 9]