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ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHTH REGIMENT, OHIO VOLUNTEER
INFANTRY.
This Regiment was organized as three-years' troops, as other like commands in the United States service. It was constituted December 25, 1863, of four Companies before known as "The Hoffman Battalion," raised in 1862, to which were added six new Companies, mustered in at Camp Taylor, Cleveland, January 8 and 15, 1864. The Battalion had been mainly on guard duty at Johnson's Island since its muster-in. In the Fall of 1863, as the result of repeated alarms touching apprehended attempts for the release of the Rebel prisoners at that point, the force on guard was materially strengthened, in Artillery and Cavalry as well as Infantry. January 13, 1864, the First Brigade, Third Division, Sixth Corps, including ding five Regiments, arrived at Sandusky, of which four Regiments, with General Shaler, were stationed on the Island, the other Regiment, with General H. D. Terry, commanding the whole, stopping at Sandusky. April 14, 1864, General Shaler, with three Regiments, left to rejoin the Sixth Corps in the field; other portions of the force leaving for Camp Dennison. Soon after, the six new Companies of the One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth were removed to the Island, the Regiment then being for the first time united as one command, under Colonel Charles W. Hill, who, in May, 1864, succeeded General Terry in command of the Island. Troops of various commands were frequently arriving and departing.
The One Hundred and Twenty Eighth from the first was kept under strict drill and discipline. The condition of the Island, and its docks, roads and barracks, demanded heavy work for the provision of means for defense, for proper quarters, sanitary needs, etc., which gave abundant employment for the troops stationed there. The strength of' the Regiment was seriously reduced from May until late in the Fall by detachments sent off and kept away for long periods on special duty, thus devolving guard duty on comparatively a small force.
As the result of constant alarms in regard to raids for the release of the prisoners and of the uprising of these, the construction of three Forts was undertaken by the Government in the Fall of 1864. One of these was on Cedar Point, mouth Sandusky Bay, opposite the Island; and two on the Island. It was expected this work would be performed by hired laborers, but these were scarce and Colonel Hill found it necessary to employ his men for the work, the larger portion of which was done by them, at most inclement seasons, without extra pay, and at a time when other details made heavy drafts upon them.. The result was the accomplishment of service highly creditable to the command.
The often scattered condition of the One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Regiment was a serious obstacle to due discipline and drill;
200a - HISTORY OF TOLEDO AND LUCAS COUNTY.
yet these were maintained in high degree throughout. Many of its officers and men had served in the War, some having been discharged for disability ; yet for the particular service of the Island, they were well qualified.
It was expected that upon the completion of the defenses at Sandusky Bay, the Regiment would be relieved by other troops, and permitted to go to the field, which was earnestly desired by both officers and men ; but the collapse of the Rebellion prevented this. The honors of the command, however, were none the less, that it was not allowed the privilege so much desired, while faithfully meeting the important duties devolved upon it. In the Spring of 1865, the number of prisoners was reduced to 150, and on the 10th July, the Regiment left the Island for Camp Chase, where it was mustered out on the 17th.
PARTIAL ROSTER THREE-YEARS' SERVICE.
This list is intended to include only the Regimental and such of the Company officers and enlisted men as were from Lucas County. the list, evidently, is not complete, but is the best that can be prepared from the rolls in the Adjutant General's Office, Columbus.
Name. Rank. Age. Date of Rank.
Charles W. Hill Colonel. Dec. 25,1863
Wm. S. Pierson Lt.-Col. Aug. 25,1863
Edward H. Scovill Aug. 6,1863
Thomas H. Linnell Mar. 25,1865
Edward A. Scovill Major. Aug. 25,1863
Thomas H. Linnell Aug. 29,1864
Junius R. Sanford Mar. 25,1865
Timothy Woodbridge Surgeon. Sept. 16,1862
Wm. Tripp Asst. Surg. Jan. 4,1864
Porter Yates Jan. 5,1864
John J. Manor Captain. Nov. 25,1863
Orlin S. Hayes June 26,1865
Charles C. Starr June 27,1865
Orlin S. Haves 1st Lieut. Dec. 22,1863
Charles C. Starr Dec. 22,1863
Geo. W. Hollenbeck Sept. 8,1864
Charles N. Stevens Mar. 29,1865
Geo. W. Hollenbeck. 2d Lieut. Jan. 5,1863
Charles N. Stevens Nov. 23,1863
COMPANY A.
Name. Rank. Age. Date of Rank.
Baker, John Private. 19 Aug. 26,1864
Chamberlain, O. 35 Aug. 29,1865
Clinton. William 24 Aug. 30,1864
Coder, John 38 Aug. 24,1864
\Edwards, Hezekiah 32 Aug. 24,1864
Richardson, Benj. F. 23 Aug. 29,1864
Williams, Geo. W Corporal. 29 Aug. 22,1864
Boyd, J. Wesley Private. 18 Aug. 23,1864
Burnam, Joel 21 Aug. 22,1864
Clark, George 23 Aug. 23,1864
Cavil, Henry 29 Aug. 16,1864
Culver, Thomas 18 Aug. 23,1864
Crossett, L. Miles 39 Aug. 23,1864
Collier, Isaac 29 Aug. 231864
Dill, Lafayette Private. 19 Aug. 22,1864
Davis, Charles W 37 Aug. 22,1864
Davis, William 20 Aug. 22,1864
Disher, Jacob 21 Aug. 20,1864
Davis, Thomas 18 Aug. 23,1864
Eddy, James 23 Aug. 23.1864
Forsyth, Alex. 18 Aug. 22,1864
Gowman, George O 36 Aug. 15,1864
Howes. Samuel 35 Aug. 23,1864
Haskill. Chauncy 29 Aug. 23,1864
Hogle, Frank 18 Aug. 22,1864
Heater, William 22 Aug. 22,1864
Motley, Smith 34 Aug. 23,1864
Morris, James 19 Aug. 22,1864
Norcross, William 27 Aug. 22,1864
Wailer, Benjamin 39 Aug. 23,1863
Pike, Samuel C 33 Aug. 22,1863
Reno, Moses 31 Aug. 23,1863
Reno, Adam 23 Aug. 23,1863
Reno, John 38 Aug. 23,1863
Rufsnyder, F. B 35 Aug. 22,1863
Stimson, Walter C 32 Aug. 15,1863
Smith, George A 27 Aug. 16,1863
COMPANY B.
Name. Rank. Age. Date of Rank.
Allen, S. F Private. 34 Aug. 25,1863
Buzzell, Nathaniel 36 Aug. 29,1863
Lacy, Geo. W 18 Aug. 24,1863
Richeson, Daniel H 34 Aug. 24,1863
Scott, Charles 36 Aug. 24,1863
Whiteman, Reason 22 Aug. 29,1863
Wright, John W 26 Aug. 29,1863
Brimacomb, John 25 Aug. 22,1863
Dech, Daniel 18 Aug. 23,1863
Ireland, Hezekiah 31 Aug. 22,1863
Lester, Alonzo 35 Aug. 22,1863
Myres, Emery 33 Aug. 23,1863
Wilnor, Leroy 38 Aug. 20,1863
Mercerson, Chas. W 18 Aug. 22,1863
Miller, Francis 29 Aug. 23.1863
Murdock, John 22 Aug. 23,1863
Pinkerton, Horace. 19 Aug. 22,1863
Roberts Chauncy H 29 Aug. 22,1863
Robinson, George 27 Aug. 22,1863
Robinson, Daniel 43 Aug. 23,1863
Reed, Charles: 18 Aug. 23,1863
Shepler, Pius L 29 Aug. 23,1863
Sloan, Horatio C 28 Aug. 15,1863
Whiton, Josiah B 38 Aug. 19,1864
Wall, J. V 22 Aug. 14,1864
COMPANY C.
Name. Rank. Age. Date of Rank.
Alex. M. Samuel Sergeant. 19 May 12.1862
Ballever. Aaron Private. 24 May 14,1862
Mahlon, Paul R 21 May 14,1862
Alexander, Chas. H 45 June 24,1862
Hinsdale, E. R 31 Aug. 22,1864
Miller, Conrad 27 Aug. 20,1864
Maloy, Wm. A 28 Aug. 22,1864
Peters, Wm 30 Aug. 22,1864
Williams, George W 20 July 14,1862
Hamilton, P. H 21 May 14,1862
Norcross, Jos. O. (died) 19 Aug. 22,1864
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COMPANY D.
Name. Rank. Age. Date of Rank.
Gaskill, William Private. 34 Aug. 23,1864
Knight, Wm. K 23 Aug. 22,1864
Kenyon, Wm 36 Aug. 23,1864
Myers, Otto 29 Aug. 17,1864
COMPANY G.
Name. Rank. Age. Date of Rank.
Nor. N. Allen Sergeant. 18 Dec. 9,1863
L. P. DuBois 26 Dec. 19,1863
Albert A. Legg 22 Dec, 16,1863
George A. Wood 27 Dec. 8,1863
Milton J. Justice Corporal. 34 Dec. 19,1863
Willard Houghton 22 Dec. 17,1863
Joseph Stelzell 38 Dec. 24,1863
Jon. H. Adams 19 Dec. 5,1863
James F. Eaton 25 Dec. 16,1863
Wm. C. Britton 24 Dec. 8,1863
Jeremiah Loucke 25 Dec. 14,1863
Timothy Felt Musician. 29 Dec. 9,1863
Adams, Joseph Private. 30 Dec. 4,1863
Allen, John 24 Dec. 161863
Auspaugh, Henry 22 Aug. 24,1864
Brailey, John 33 Dec. 4,1863
Brailey, Elijah 21 Dec. 14,1863
Bliss, Robert A 22 Dec. 11,1863
Barnberger, John 32 Dec. 15,1863
Brown, John A 22 Dec. 14.1863
Campbell, Sylvanus 18 Dec. 9,1863
Caster, Eli E 21 Dec. 9.1863
Delarber, John 27 Dec. 14,1863
Davis, John W 25 Dec. 4,1863
Donovan, John 22 Dec. 12,1863
Dillman, Augustus C 19 Dec. 8,1863
Fleig, Anton 22 Dec. 15,1863
Friend, Henry 23 Dec. 21,1863
Gignac, Napoleon 19 Dec. 14,1863
Gillett, Joseph 29 Dec. 15,1863
Griffin, Benj. F 24 Dec. 14,1863
Graves, Conrad 28 Dec. 16,1863
Greenman, Samuel 28 Dec. 16,1863
Gitner, Marshall 25 Dec. 9,1863
Gordon, Daniel 36 Dec. 4,1863
Hall, John O 27 Dec. 19,1863
Harroun, Henry 22 Dec. 17,1863
Harrigan, Daniel 24 Dec. 12,1863
Heath, Francis M 22 Dec. 14,1863
Inscho, Edwin 26 Dec. 16,1863
Jones, Royal C 33 Dec. 8,1863
Kelly, Francis M 18 Dec. 26,1863
Kelly, Eli 24 Dec. 16,1863
Kendall, George 36 Dec. 15,1863
King, Elias 0 20 Dec. 7,1863
Kirk, Joshua 28 Dec. 18,1868
Krist, Michael 35 Dec. 16,1863
Mills, Wm. S Private. 23 Dec. 11,1863
Miley, Thomas 21 Dec. 17,1863
Marsh, Henry 23 Dec. 17,1863
Mannon, Jacob G 19 Dec. 8,1863
McIntyre, Porter W 20 Dec. 12,1863
Patton, James D 24 Dec. 14,1863
Peabody, James B 19 Dec. 14,1863
Peabody, John S. M 22 Dec. 11,1863
Phillips, John 23 Dec. 11,1863
Paulson, William N 27 Dec. 7,1863
Paulson, James 19 Dec. 17,1863
Peron, John 36 Dec. 19,1863
Renlapaugh, John 19 Dec. 12,1863
Repass. Gerard A 18 Dec. 9,1863
Rodd, Charles 19 Dec. 14,1863
Shanley, George 28 Dec. 10,1863
Shank, Henry 22 Dec. 11,1863
Showman, John H 23 Dec. 21,1863
Shull, Isaiah 23 Dec. 18,1863
Smith, Edwin 21 Dec. 23,1863
Spaulding, William 24 Dec. 9,1863
Stough, Henry 22 Aug. 23,1864
Thompson, Samuel 36 Aug. 31,1864
Wales, William R 18 Dec. 18,1863
Wales, Ralph W 20 Dec. 26,1863
Watson, William 22 Dec. 17,1863
Weston, John H 34 Dec. 14,1863
Wickwire, Alfred S 34 Dec. 18,1863
Morton, Helon Corporal. 26 Dec. 19,1863
Young, Charles 0 Musician. 18 Dec. 4,1863
Brown, Oscar A Private. 24 Dec. 11,1863
Cunningham, Geo. W 28 Dec. 14,1863
Coe, Henry B 28 Dec. 19,1863
Rathburn, Francis 43 Dec. 4,1863
Spaulding, John 34 Dec. 9,1863
Boyd, Wesley J 18 Aug. 23,1864
Collier, Isaac 29 Aug. 23,1864
Heiner, Jacob F 1st Sergt. 24 Dec. 8,1863
Bale, William (died) Private. 38 Dec. 8,1863
Smith, John (died) 19 Dec. 14,1863
Bates, Charles F 38 Dec. 2,1863
Beckwith, Francis 18 Dec. 17.1863
Roberts, Frank 28 Dec. 24,1863
COMPANY I.
Name. Rank Age. Date of Rank.
Higher, Hugh Private. 22 Dec. 26,1863
Overmire, Washington 18 Dec. 28,1863
Stickney, Malcom 18 Dec. 28,1863
Van Houten. Peter 31 Dec. 23,1863
Crosby, Thomas W Corporal. 26 Dec. 22,1863
Bird, William Private. 20 Dec. 22,1863
Fields, Hiram 20 Dec. 22,1863
Mayer, Albert 20 Dec. 22,1863
Woolever, William 18 Dec. 22,1863
Thomas, David 18 Aug. 23,1864