48th OVI Rosters

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Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1866

 

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FORTY-EIGHTH REGIMENT OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY,

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THREE YEARS' SERVICE

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This Regiment was organized in the State of Ohio, at large, from September to December, 1861, to serve three years. On the expiration of its term of service the original members (except veterans) were mustered out, and the organization composed of veterans and recruits retained in service until January 17, 1865, when it was consolidated with the 83rd Regiment Ohio Infantry.

On July 24, 1865, a Battalion of six companies was organized by the consolidation of the 83rd and 114th Regiments.

Two companies, E and F, were mustered out October 14, 1865, by reason of expiration of term of service. The remaining four companies, A, B, C and D, were retained in service until May 9, 1866, when they were mustered out in accordance with orders from the War Department.

The following is a list of battles, in which this Regiment bore an honorable part (Official Arm Register, Part V, Page 126):

SHILOH, TENN.,	APRIL 6-7, 1862.
CORINTH, MISS.,	OCTOBER 3-4, 1862.
CHICKASAW BAYOU, MISS.,	DECEMBER 28-29, 1862.
ARKANSAS POST, ARK.,	JANUARY 11, 1863.
PORT GIBSON, MISS.,	MAY 1, 1863.
JACKSON, MISS.,	MAY 14, 1863.
CHAMPION HILLS, MISS.,	MAY 16, 1863.
BIG BLACK RIVER, MISS.,	MAY 17, 1863.
VICKSBURG, MISS. (Siege of),	MAY 18 to JULY 4, 1863.
CARRION CROW BAYOU, LA.,	NOVEMBER 3, 1863.
SABINE CROSS ROADS, LA.,	APRIL 8, 1864.
FORT BLAKELEY, ALA.,	APRIL 9, 1865.

 

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ROSTERS

	FIELD AND STAFF
	Mustered in from Sept. 19 to Dec. 8, 1861, by Albert B. Dod, Captain 15th Infantry, U.S.A., and F.M. Posegate, 2d Lieutenant 48th O.V.I. Mustered out May 9, 1866, at Galveston, Tex., by Alfred Townsend, 1st Lieutenant 18th Infantry, U.S.A. Field and Staff Roster (HTML) Field and Staff Roster (PDF) Keyed by Stephen Williams
	REGIMENTAL BAND
	Regimental Band Roster (HTML) Regimental Band Roster (PDF) Keyed by Ron Garner, Friday Harbor, WA
	COMPANY A
	Mustered in from Sept. 18, 1861, at Camp Dennison, O., by T. W. Walker, Captain 3d Infantry, U.S.A. Mustered out May 9, 1866, at Galveston, Tex., by Alfred Townsend, 1st Lieutenant 18th Infantry, U.S.A. Company A Roster (HTML) Company A Roster (PDF) Keyed by Stephen Williams
	COMPANY B
	Mustered in from Sept. 19 to Dec. 16, 1861, at Camp Dennison, O., by J. R. Parker, Captain 48th O.V.I.; F. M. Posegate, 2d Lieutenant 48th O.V.I.; J. W. Lindsey, Lieutenant 48th O.V.I., and R. T. Wilson, Lieutenant 48th O.V.I. Mustered out May 9, 1866, at Galveston, Tex., by Alfred Townsend, 1st Lieutenant 18th Infantry, U.S.A. Company B Roster (HTML) Company B Roster (PDF) Keyed by John Blair, Denver, CO
	COMPANY C
	Mustered in Oct. 14, 1861, at Camp Dennison, O., by John W. Frazee, 2d Lieutenant 48th O.V.I. Mustered out May 9, 1866, at Galveston, Tex., by Alfred Townsend, 1st Lieutenant 18th Infantry, U.S.A. Company C Roster (HTML) Company C Roster (PDF) Keyed by John Blair, Denver, CO
	COMPANY D
	Mustered in from Sept. 19 to Dec. 12, 1861, at Camp Dennison, O., by J. R. Parker, Captain 48th O.V.I.; F. M. Posegate, 2d Lieutenant 48th O.V.I.; and Cyrus Elwood, 2d Lieutenant 48th O.V.I. Mustered out May 9, 1866, at Galveston, Tex., by Alfred Townsend, 1st Lieutenant 18th Infantry, U.S.A. Company D Roster (HTML) Company D Roster (PDF) Keyed by Stephen Williams
	COMPANY E
	Mustered in from Sept. 16 to Dec. 7, 1861, at Camp Dennison, O., by F. M. Posegate, 2d Lieutenant 48th O.V.I.; and John J. Ireland, 1st Lieutenant 48th O.V.I. Mustered out October 14, 1865, at Houston, Tex., by Benj. W. Ladd, 1st Lieutenant 48th O.V.I. Company E Roster (HTML) Company E Roster (PDF) Keyed by John Blair, Denver, CO
	COMPANY F
	Mustered in from Oct. 15 to Dec. 16, 1861, at Camp Dennison, O., by Virgil H. Moats, Captain 48th O.V.I. Mustered out October 14, 1865, at Houston, Tex., by Benj. W. Ladd, 1st Lieutenant 48th O.V.I. Company F Roster (HTML) Company F Roster (PDF) Keyed by Ron Garner, Friday Harbor, WA
	COMPANY G
	Mustered in from Oct. 7 to Dec. 19, 1861, at Camp Dennison, O., by George A. Miller, Captain 48th O.V.I.; Charles A. Partridge, 1st Lieutenant 48th O.V.I., and John A. Frazee, 2d Lieutenant 48th O.V.I. Veterans and recruits transferred to, and consolidated with the 83d O.V.I., Jan. 17, 1865. Company G Roster (HTML) Company G Roster (PDF) Keyed by Ben Blake, Richmond, VA
	COMPANY H
	Mustered in from Sept. 9, 1861 to Jan. 22, 1862, by J. R. Parker, Captain 48th O.V.I.; Samuel G. W. Peterson, Captain 48th O.V.I.; J. W. Frazee, 2d Lieutenant 48th O.V.I.; F. M. Posegate, 2d Lieutenant 48th O.V.I., and R. T. Wilson, 2d Lieutenant 48th O.V.I. Veterans and recruits transferred to, and Regiment consolidated with the 83d O.V.I., Jan. 17, 1865. Company H Roster (HTML) Company H Roster (PDF) Keyed by Stephen Williams
	COMPANY I
	Mustered in from Sept. 9, 1861 to Jan. 10, 1862, by Samuel G. W. Peterson, Captain 48th O.V.I.; F. M. Posegate, 2d Lieutenant 48th O.V.I.; Cyrus Elwood, 2d Lieutenant 48th O.V.I.; V. H. Moats; John J. Ireland, 1st Lieutenant 48th O.V.I., 2d Lieutenant 48th O.V.I., and J. W. Lindsey, 2d Lieutenant 48th O.V.I. Veterans and recruits transferred to, and Regiment consolidated with the 83d O.V.I., Jan. 17, 1865. Company I Roster (HTML) Company I Roster (PDF) Keyed by John Blair, Denver, CO
	COMPANY K
	Mustered in from Sept. 19 to Nov. 23, 1861, by Samuel G. W. Peterson, Captain 48th O.V.I., and F. M. Posegate, 2d Lieutenant 48th O.V.I. Veterans and recruits transferred to, and Regiment consolidated with the 83d O.V.I., Jan. 17, 1865. Company K Roster (HTML) Company K Roster (PDF) Keyed by John Blair, Denver, CO
	UNASSIGNED RECRUITS
	Unassigned Recruits Roster (HTML) Unassigned Recruits Roster (PDF) Keyed by John Blair, Denver, CO

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Regimental Band of the 48th OVI

The origin of the 48th OVI Regimental Band is not well documented but the fact that 13 of 17 Musicians transferred from Brown' County's Company G indicates that a preexisting band in Brown County Ohio may have enlisted together. A record that Jared Cooper was Drum Major in the 48th OVI and that he was in Company G, sent in by Sharon Schwartz, indicates that there may have been other musicians in addition to those on the roster.

The regimental history tells us that "At considerable expense, silver cornet instruments were purchased for the Band, which had been recruited for the Regiment" and that on April 6, at the very beginning of the Battle of Shiloh, "The Band boys, like true patriots, threw down their instruments, took up guns and went into the fight." and that "Two of their number, Wm. Purdy and E. Henry, were mortally wounded, and died from the effects of their wounds a short time after." Ironically this brave act that resulted in the loss of their instruments was to lead to their discharge after the battle when "On the 15th of April, a general order was issued to discharge all regimental bands, excepting one to each brigade." "Having no instruments, they were one of the first bands discharged, much to the regret of the whole Regiment."

On "Oct. 17th, After the discharge of our cornet band at Shiloh, efforts were made to make our drum corps more efficient, but it was not successfully carried out until it was placed under the leadership of George McMahon, after arriving here. From that time forward, at intervals on a march and on entering towns and cities, the band struck up some patriotic air, which always elicited a hearty cheer from the Regiment." This band was unofficial and is not specifically listed in the roster.

The Official Roster lists Edward V. Bretney, Frank M. Hundley, Isaac Leamon, John R. Leamon, Thomas J. Leamon, William B. Lang, Lewis V. Morrow, Bennett Munnell, William A. Pike, John H. Purdy, William T. Purdy, Henry Rayburn and Archibald Walker transferred from Company G.

John W. Antrim, George R. Achor and Elias M. Henry of Company D and Isaac E. Kintigh of Company F Join the 13 Company G men to make up the 17 on the roster of the Regimental Band.  

 

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