(Compiled from Samuel Bates, History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-1865, B. Singerly, State Printer, Harrisburg, 1870, Volume 2. Additional information from Charles F. Faust, The 53rd Regiment P.V. in Aughwick Civil War Roundtable Records, 2001.)
[G] - denotes name on Pennsylvania Monument at Gettysburg

Company C was recruited in Huntington and Blair Counties, PA

Officers

Captain John H. Wintrode - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Resigned from service on December 3, 1862. Interred in the Reformed Church Cemetery, Marklesburg, PA

Captain Henry J. Smith - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service, as sergeant. Promoted from 1st Sgt. to 2nd Lieutenant on May 9, 1862; to Captain on January 1, 1863, to replace Capt. Wintrode (resigned). Discharged from service on March 18, 1865. Vet. [G]

1st Lt. Dewalt S. Fouse - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Elected Sergeant. Promoted from Sergeant to 1st Lieutenant on December 1, 1862 to replace Lt. Samuel Royer (resigned same date). Mustered out October 8, 1864 by expiration of term of service. [G]

1st Lt. Robert McNamara - Mustered into service as 1st Lt. on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Resigned on May 9, 1862.

1st Lt. Andrew J. Murritts - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 as a private for three years service. Promoted to Corporal and then to 1st Sergeant. Promoted to 2d Lt. on May 1, 1865; to 1st. Lt. on May 18, 1865. Promoted to Captain to replace Captain Smith (discharged) in May 1865. Mustered out with company on June 30, 1865. Vet. [G] (misidentified in Bates' as "Merrett")

1st Lt. Samuel M. Royer - Mustered into service as 2nd Lt. on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Promoted to 1st Lt. to replace Lt. McNamara (resigned), on May 9, 1862. Resigned from service on December 1, 1862.

2d Lt. John McLaughlin - Mustered into service as Sergeant on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Promoted from Sgt. to 2d Lt. on May 1, 1863; commissioned 1st Lt. on October 8, 1864, but not mustered. Mustered out of service April 24, 1865, to date from having left service on March 14, 1865 as 2nd Lieutenant. [G]

NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS

Fleck, Andrew G. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. 1st Sgt. Promoted to Corporal May 10, 1864; to Sgt. on November 2, 1864; to 1st Sgt. on May 2, 1865. Absent with leave at muster out in June 1865. Vet. [G]

Garner, Daniel N. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Promoted to Sgt. and then to 1st Sgt. Mustered out on November 2, 1864 by expiration of term of service. [G]

Beaver, Anthony J. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Promoted to Sgt. Seriously wounded October 14, 1864 near Bristoe Station, VA, right arm amputated. Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps on May 15, 1864. Discharged from service on August 21, 1865. [G]

Enyeart, Davis G. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Elected Sergeant. Not on muster-out roll, did not re-enlist in 1864. [G]

Gill, Samuel W. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Promoted to Sergeant. Captured at Reams Station, VA, August 21, 1864 and prisoner of war at Salisbury, NC to 1865. Discharged by General Order June 20, 1865. Vet. [G] Post-war farmer at James Creek and member of GAR Post 44.

Isett, Matthew G. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Elected Sergeant. Promoted to 1st Sgt. Mortally wounded by gunshot wound to stomach at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 2, 1863. Buried in Soldiers' National Cemetery, Gettysburg, Section C, Grave 64. [G]

Lightner, Daniel - Mustered into service as a private on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Promoted to Corporal on February 25, 1864; to Sgt. on September 21, 1864. Mustered out with company June 30, 1865. Vet. [G]

McCall, Michael - Mustered into service as a private on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Promoted to Corporal on July 1, 1864; to Sgt. on May 1, 1865. Mustered out with company June 30, 1865. Vet. [G]

Montgomery, George W. - Mustered into service as a private on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Promoted to Sgt. Seriously wounded in action near Petersburg, Virginia and died as a result of those wounds in the U.S. Hospital at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 1, 1864. Interred in the Philadelphia National Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA. Vet. [G]

Rodgers, John - Born in Centre County, laborer. Mustered into service as a private on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Promoted to Corporal on July 1, 1864; to Sergeant on June 16, 1865. Mustered out with company June 30, 1865. Veteran. [G] Post-war member of GAR Post 44, Huntingdon, PA. Died November 30, 1913, buried in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. (source: Faust, The 53rd Regiment)

Rothrock, David B. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Promoted to Sergeant. Captured near Petersburg, Virginia on June 16, 1864 and prisoner of war to April 28, 1865. Discharged by General Order on May 29, 1865. Vet. [G]

Shontz, William D. - Mustered into service on October 27, 1861 for three years service. Promoted to Sergeant. Killed in action at the Po River, Battle of Spotsylvania C. H., VA on May 10, 1864. Veteran. [G]
from the diary of Andrew Brumbaugh, MD, May 10, 1864: "Today at 2 P.M. William Shontz was killed in battle by a ball through his head, serving in the Army of the Potomac, 2nd Army Corps. His body was left on the field and fell into the hands of the enemy. Deeply do we mourn his fate and deplore this war! His age was only 24 years, 4 months, 6 days."

Crownovor, Elijah - Mustered into service as a private on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Promoted to Corporal. Killed in action at the Battle of Spotsylvania C. H., VA on May 12, 1864. Vet. [G]

Estep, William - Mustered into service as a private on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Promoted to Corporal before 1863. Not on muster-out roll. [G]

Fornwalt, William - Mustered into service as a private on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Promoted to Corporal on July 1, 1864. Mustered out with company June 30, 1865. Vet. [G]

Geisinger, Henry B.. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Promoted to Corporal. Not on muster-out roll, did not reenlist.

Isett, George W. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Promoted from Private to to Corporal. Seriously wounded in action at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 2, 1863. Discharged on September 4, 1864 for disability from wounds received at Gettysburg. [G]
"George W. Isett, an esteemed and respected resident of Marklesburg, died at his home... yesterday morning (June 12, 1915) ... of a complication of diseases, which resulted from a wound in the right leg which he received in the battle of Gettysburg on July 2, 186(3). He was buried in the Stone Church (St. Matthew's) Cemetery." - Huntingdon Daily New Era, June 13, 1915.
"George was seriously wounded while fighting in the wheat field. He was brought to his home in Marklesburg shortly afterwards. It was ten years after the battle that the bullet was extracted from his leg (causing) T.B. of the bone and for the last nine years the injured veteran's suffering was intense, most of the time he being confined to his bed." - The Huntingdon Globe, June 17, 1895. (source: Faust, The 53rd Regiment)

Keiter, John - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Promoted to Corporal in 1864. Absent, sick at muster out. (Misidentified in Bates' as "Keiser" with erroneous muster date of 9/1/63) [G]

Kinney, Samuel - Mustered into service on January 16, 1864 for three years service. Promoted to corporal in 1864. Discharged by General Order on June 20, 1865.

Nash, Charles - Mustered into service on March 25, 1864 for three years service. Promoted to Corporal on May 1, 1865. Mustered out with company on June 30, 1865.

Norris, Luden B. - Mustered into service on February 3, 1864 for three years service. Promoted to Corporal on November 2, 1864. Mustered out with the company on June 30, 1865. (Misidentified in Bates' as "Morris") Norris lived in McVeytown and Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, where he married Anna Yocum and made his living as a tanner and harness maker. He died in 1920 at age 76, followed by his wife in 1926, also at the age of 76. [Source: Robert Cree, Huntingdon, PA, Nov. 2005]

Prough, Jacob W. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Promoted to Corporal. Mustered out November 2, 1864 by expiration of term of service. [G]

Querry, Matthias - Mustered into service on October 17(?), 1861. Re-enlisted and mustered in February 15, 1864 for three years. Promoted to Corporal on September 21, 1864. Mustered out with company June 30, 1865. Veteran. [G].

Reed, William - Born February 11, 1826 near Rainsburg, Bedford County. Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Elected Corporal. Transferred to Co. C, US Engineer Corps on November 24, 1862. Interred in the Reformed Church Cemetery, Marklesburg, PA

Sangree, Luther T. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Elected Corporal. Promoted to Sergeant. Mortally wounded at the Battle of Fredericksburg, VA, December 13, 1862, died January 19, 1863 at Mount Pleasant Hospital, Washington.

Sias, David A. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Promoted to Corporal September 4, 1864. Mustered out with company on June 30, 1865. Vet. [G]

Snyder, Frederick L. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Promoted to corporal. Captured near Petersburg, Virginia on June 16, 1864. Prisoner of war at Andersonville, GA from June 16, 1864 to April 9, 1865. Discharged by General Order on May 29, 1865. Vet. [G]

States, John Calvin - Drafted, mustered into service on February 3, 1864 for three years service. Promoted to Corporal on March 1, 1865. Mustered out with company June 30, 1865. Plasterer; resided in McConnellstown where he died December 26, 1922. (Source: Faust, The 53rd Regiment)

MUSICIANS

Campbell, Alexander W. - Born February 8, 1836 at McConnellstown. Mustered into service as musician on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Mustered out with company June 30, 1865. Vet. [G] Post-war grocer and member of GAR Post 44, died October 24, 1917.

Chilcoat, Jacob - Mustered into service as musician on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Deserted, absent without leave; returned to the company. Mustered out with company on June 30, 1865. Vet. [G]

Sheeder, Henry F. - Mustered into service as musician on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Mustered out with company June 30, 1865. Vet. [G]

ENLISTED MEN (Privates)

Abbott, Amos - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Mustered out with company on June 30, 1865. Vet. [G]

Allen, George - Volunteer, mustered into service on March 28, 1864 for three years service. Originally assigned to Company K, 145th P.V.I.; transferred to Company C, 53rd P.V.I., date not specified. Absent, sick at muster out.

Argyle, Steele ("Steel") - Drafted, mustered into service on November 18, 1864 for one year service. Discharged by General Order on June 20, 1865.

Baker, John P. - Substitute, mustered into service on January 13, 1865 for one year service. Mustered out with company on June 30, 1865.

Baker, William - Mustered into service on August 25, 1863 for three years service. Absent, sick at muster out.

Biss, John C. - Mustered into service on October. 17, 1861 for three years service. Not on muster-out roll. [G]

Bittner, William F.* - Substitute, mustered into service on November 28, 1864 for one year service. Mustered out with company on June 30, 1865. (*soldier by this name does not appear in Roster of Union Soldiers, 1861 to 1865 & missing from NARA record.)

Bodenstein, Charles* - Volunteer, mustered into service on August 25, 1863 for three years. Absent, sick at muster out. (* soldier by this name does not appear in Roster of Union Soldiers, 1861 to 1865 & missing from NARA record.)

Bollinger, James - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Not on muster-out roll. [G] (Note: Identified as "Ballinger" on Pennsylvania Monument, Gettysburg)

Boss, Green J. - Mustered into service on March 2, 1865 for one year service. Originally assigned to Company K, 145th P.V.I.; transferred to Company C, 53rd P.V.I., date not specified. Discharged by General Order on June 20, 1865.

Bowers, Isaac - Volunteer, mustered into service on April 22, 1864 for three years service. Originally assigned to Company K, 145th P.V.I., transferred to Company C, 53rd P.V.I., date not specified. Mustered out with company June 30, 1865.

Boyer, Henry S. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Seriously wounded in the groin at the Battle of Fair Oaks, VA, May 31, 1862 and subsequently died in Philadelphia. "Another Hero Gone- Henry S. Boyer. The remains of Henry S. Boyer, a private in Captain Wintrode's Company (C), attached to the 53rd Pennsylvania Regiment, who was wounded in the battle of Fair Oaks, was brought to this place on Saturday last, and taken via the Broad Top Railroad to his home in Marklesburg. The deceased was a brave and gallant soldier."- Huntingdon Journal and American, June 25, 1862.

Brown, Charles - Mustered into service on February 16, 1864 for three years service. Originally assigned to Company K, 145th P.V.I.; transferred to Company C, 53rd P.V.I., date not specified. Absent, sick at muster out.

Brown, James L. - Substitute, mustered into service on January 13, 1865 for one year service. Wounded in action at battle near Watkin's House (Petersburg front) on March 25, 1865. Discharged from hospital by General Order on July 17, 1865.

Clark, Ethan - Mustered into service on February 28, 1865 for three years service. Originally assigned to Company K, 145th P.V.I.; transferred to Company C, 53rd P.V.I., date not specified. Discharged and mustered out by General Order on June 22, 1865.

Coble, Benjamin - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Mustered out with company June 30, 65. Vet. [G]

Coble, William - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Re-enlisted and mustered December 24, 1863. Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps on April 3, 1865. Vet.

Craig, William - Mustered into service on August 24, 1863 for three years service. Originally assigned to Company K, 145th P.V.I., transferred to Company C, 53rd P.V.I., date not specified. Absent, sick at muster out.

Cusick, Michael - Substitute, mustered into service on January 5, 1865 for three years. Mustered out with company June 30, 1865. (Misidentified in Bates' as "Cusac")

Daily, Michael - Substitute, mustered into service on December 27, 1864 for one year service. Discharged by General Order on June 16, 1865.

Davis, Thomas - Drafted, mustered into service on September 17, 1863 for three years service. Originally assigned to Company K, 145th P.V.I., transferred to Company C, 53rd P.V.I., date not specified. Discharged by General Order on July 11, 1865. (Bates' also identifies date of discharge as June 2)

Dean, Daniel - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Became ill during the withdrawal from the Peninsula to Washington, and hospitalized suffering from fever and chronic diarrhea at Belleview Hospital, New York, where he died on October 27, 1862.
"Daniel Dean... son of William Dean of Juniata Township... was brought home and buried on Saturday last."- The Huntingdon Globe, November 5, 1862. "He is said to have been a worthy and brave soldier, and as long as health permitted, was always at his post. He was a worthy young man, a member of the German Reformed Church of McConnellstown. His remains were brought home to his parents and interred with military honors." - Huntingdon Journal and American, November 19, 1862. Buried in the Speck Cemetery, Juniata Township (source: Faust, The 53rd Regiment, #156.)

Dean, William D. - Volunteer, mustered into service on March 25, 1864 for three years service. Discharged on April 20, 1865 for wounds received in action, though place and date not reported.

De Cursey, Charles - Substitute, mustered into service on January 11, 1865 for three years service. Mustered out with company on June 30, 1865. (Misspelled in Bates' as "DeCrussy")

Decker, James W. - Mustered into service on January 4, 1864 for three years service. Died at City Point, VA on June 25, 1864. Buried at City Point National Cemetery, Grave #1788.

Detrick, George F. - Substitute, mustered into service on Jan. 9, 1865 for one year. Mustered out with company on June 30, 1865. (Misspelled in Bates' as "Deitrick")

Dugan, Thomas - Volunteer, mustered into service on January 22, 1864 for three years service. Discharged by General Order on June 22, 1865.

Enyeart, James E. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Died on December 24, 1861 at Alexandria, VA, and buried in the Alexandria National Cemetery on December 24, 1861, Plot A, Row O, grave 961-12. (source: Alexandria Nat'l Cemetery)

Eastlick, Ira J. - Mustered into service on February 26, 1864 for three years service in Company K, 145th P.V.I. Transferred to Company C, 53rd P.V.I., date not specified. Absent, sick at muster out. (Misspelled in Bates' as "Estlick")

Fair, Henry - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Not on muster-out roll.

Fink, John - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Not on muster-out roll. [G]

Fleck, Daniel K. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Not on muster-out roll. [G]

Fouse, Reuben T. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Promoted to Corporal. Died of typhoid fever on or about June 5, 1862. Interred in the Reformed Church Cemetery, Marklesburg, PA

Fouse, George W. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Not on muster-out roll.

Fry, Abraham - Volunteer, mustered into service on January 4, 1864 for three years service. Died on September 4, 1864 in U.S. Hospital in Washington area. Buried in National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.

Garner, Matthew G. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Mustered out on November 2, 1864 by expiration of term of service. [G]

Garner, John G. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Discharged for disability at Alexandria, VA on May 4, 1862.

Garner, John M. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Not on muster-out roll. [G]

Geiger, John W. - Drafted, mustered into service on August 10, 1863 for three years service. Originally assigned to Company K, 145th P.V.I.; transferred to Company C, 53rd P.V.I., date not specified. Discharged by General Order on May 23, 1865.

Gill, George W. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Died on November 28, 1862 near Washington. Buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, Washington, D.C.

Godfrey, William - Mustered into service on February 25, 1864 for three years service. Originally assigned to Company K, 145th P.V.I., transferred to Company C, 53rd P.V.I., date not specified. Captured on or about August 25, 1864 near Richmond, prisoner of war from August 25 to February 1865. Discharged by General Order on June 15, 1865. Absent at muster out having been previously discharged.

Gregg, John - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Not on muster-out roll. [G]

Gyr, Henri - Substitute, mustered into service on December 27, 1864 for three years service. Not on muster-out roll.

Hammon, James J. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Not on muster-out roll. [G]

Hands, Patrick - Drafted, mustered into service on February 22, 1864 for three years service. Originally assigned to Company K, 145th P.V.I.; transferred to Company C, 53rd P.V.I., date not specified. Mustered out with company on June 30, 1865. (Misspelled in Bates' 145 PA roster as "Hans")

Hannah, John - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Died from illness on November 21, 1861 in U.S. Hospital in Washington. Buried in Military Asylum Cemetery, Washington D.C. (Misspelled in Bates' as "Hanna")

Harker, Henry - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Not on muster-out roll.

Harmon, Charles S. - Substitute, mustered into service on October 17, 1864 for one year service. Mustered out with company June 30, 1865. (Misspelled in Bates' as "Harman")

Harsh, Henry - Substitute, mustered into service on January 16, 1865 for one year. Mustered out with company June 30, 1865.

Heffner, Jacob- Mustered into service on February 29, 1864 for three years service. (Misidentified as "Heifner" in Bates' History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, with notation "killed at Petersburg, Va. June 16, 64. Buried at City Point, Va." The Jacob Heifner buried at City Point served in the 50th Pennsylvania Infantry. Jacob Heffner, 53rd P.V.I. possibly mustered out of service in 1865.)

Heiffner, William - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Not on muster-out roll. [G] (Misspelled in Bates' and on the Pennsylvania Monument at Gettysburg as "Heifner")

Heltzel, George L. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Mustered out with company on June 30, 1865. Vet.

Heller, John A. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Not on muster-out roll, did not reenlist.

Hess, John - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Died on September 19, 1862. Originally buried at the "Adams Farm", relocated to the National Cemetery at Seven Pines, Virginia, Section B, Lot 34. (Plot 303*)

Hill, Wallace - Volunteer, enlisted and mustered on February 16 (or 19), 1864 for three years service. Originally assigned to Company K, 145th P.V.I., transferred to Company C, 53rd P.V.I., date not specified. Mustered out with company on June 30, 1865.

Hilliard, Daniel - Drafted, mustered into service on November 16, 1864 for one year service. Mustered out with company June 30, 1865.

Hood, Robert - Mustered into service on January 9, 1864 for three years service. Killed at the Po River, Battle of Spotsylvania C.H., Virginia on May 10, 64.

Houck, Ezekiel J. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Not on muster-out roll. [G]

Johnston, Thomas - Substitute, mustered into service on January 25, 1865 for one year service. Mustered out with company on June 30, 1865.

Johnston, James D. - Volunteer, mustered into service on February 28, 1865 for one year service in Company K, 145th P.V.I. Transferred to Company C, 53rd P.V.I., date not specified. Mustered out with company on June 30, 1865.

Jolly, Samuel S. - Drafted, mustered into service on December 20, 1864 for one year service. Mustered out with company June 30, 1865.

Joslin, Julius - Mustered into service on April 11, 1865 for one year service. Originally assigned to Company K, 145th P.V.I., transferred to Company C, 53rd P.V.I., date not specified. Mustered out with company on June 30, 1865.

Kamp, Albert - Substitute, mustered into service on January 11, 1865 for three years service. Mustered out with company June 30, 1865.

Keiter, John - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Promoted to Corporal. Not on muster-out roll. [G]

Kessler, George W. -Mustered into service on March 19, 1864 for three years service. Absent at muster out.

Kessler, John - Mustered into service on September 21, 1863 for three years service. Discharged by General Order, June 12, 1865.

Kugan, Martin - Drafted, mustered into service on August 25, 1863 for three years service in Company K, 145th Pennsylvania Infantry. Wounded in action at Deep Bottom (or Strawberry Plains) north of the James River, Virginia on August 16, 1864. Transferred to Company C, 53rd Pennsylvania Infantry, date unknown. Absent, sick at muster out. Discharged by General Order on November 1, 1865. (Misspelled in Bates' 145 PA roster as "Kugon")

Kyler, Isaac - Mustered into service on March 10, 1862 for three years service. Dishonorably discharged by General Court Martial, date unknown. [G]

Larkins, Francis - Drafted, mustered in July 30, 1863 for three years. Mustered out with company on June 30, 1865.

Leas, Oliver - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Mustered out November 2, 1864 by expiration of term of service. (Misspelled in Bates' as "Leace") [G]

Lightner, Charles - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Not on muster-out roll.

Long, Henry - Substitute, mustered into service on. January 14, 1865. Missing from ranks and marked as a deserter on April 23, 1865. No further record.

Magill, Jacob -Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Wounded at Po River, Battle of Spotsylvania C.H., Virginia on May 10, 1864. Discharged from U.S. Hospital on February 16, 1865, to date from November 2, 1864 when his first term of enlistment had expired. [G]

Maher, Martin - Substitute, mustered into service on September 6, 1864 for three years service. Wounded in action at Hatcher's Run on March 31, 1865. Discharged by General Order on June 20, 1865.

Malyer, Ferdinand* - Substitute, mustered into service on December 20, 1864 for three years. Mustered out with company June 30, 1865. (* soldier by this name does not appear in Roster of Union Soldiers)

McCall, William - Volunteer, mustered into service on February 29, 1864 for three years service. Mustered out with company on June 30, 1865. [G]

McCoy, James - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Not on muster-out roll. [G]

McCoy, John - Drafted, mustered into service August 7, 1863 for three years service. First served in Company K, 145th P.V.I.. Transferred to Company C, 53rd P.V.I., date not specified. Discharged by General Order on May 27, 1865.

McCreary, Paul - Volunteer, mustered into service on January 2, 1864 for three years service. Mustered out with company on June 30, 1865.

McGeegan, John - Drafted, mustered into service on September 16, 1864 for one year service. Discharged by General Order on May 31, 1865.

McIntire, John - Drafted, mustered into service on December 18, 1864 for one year. Mustered out with company June 30, 1865.

McKnight, John - Volunteer, mustered into service on January 5, 1864 for three years service. Discharged by General Order on June 7, 1865.

McLaughlin, Philip - Born in Franklin County, PA and resided in Huntingdon; cabinetmaker. Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Discharged for disability September 20, 1863. Post-war member of GAR. Died August 3, 1893 and buried in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. [G]

McNamara, Thomas - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861. Served in ranks until designated Wagoner. (Missing from roster in Bates' History...) [G]

Mone, Edward - Drafted, mustered into service on September 16, 1863 for three years service. Originally assigned to Company K, 145th P.V.I., transferred to Company C, 53rd P.V.I., date not specified. Mustered out with company on June 30, 1865. (Misidentified in Bates' as "Mone, Edwin")

Montag, William G. - Drafted, mustered in on September 19, 1864 for one year service. Discharged by General Order on May 31, 1865.

Montgomery, James - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Not on muster-out roll. [G]

Moran, Francis - Drafted, mustered into service on July 20, 1863 for three years service in Company K, 145th P.V.I. Wounded "at Petersburg on April 4, 1865," though more likely on April 2 at Sutherland Station. Transferred to Company C, 53rd P.V.I., date not specified. Discharged by General Order June 16, 1865.

Morrel, David- Mustered into service on February 28, 1865 for one year service. Originally assigned to Company K, 145th P.V.I.; transferred to Company C, 53rd P.V.I., date not specified. Absent, sick at muster out. (Misspelled in Bates' as "Morell")

Mower, William II - Drafted, mustered into service on July 22, 1863 for three years service. Originally assigned to Company K, 145th P.V.I., transferred to Company C, 53rd P.V.I., date not specified. Mustered out with company on June 30, 1865.

Murphy, David - Mustered into service on January 27, 1864 for three years service. Originally assigned to Company K, 145th P.V.I.; transferred to Company C, 53rd P.V.I., and then to Co. E, 9th Veteran Reserve Corps though date not specified. Discharged by General Order on July 12, 1865.

Neidengard, Henry - Substitute, mustered into service on January 17, 1865 for one year service. Discharged by General Order on June 16, 1865.

Nevergold, Henry T. - Drafted, mustered into service on December 26, 1864 for one year service. Mustered out with company on June 30, 1865.

Noland, John - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Mortally wounded at Malvern Hill, died at Camden St. Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland on August 1, 1862. Noland's wife preceded him in death leaving behind a 16 year old daughter, Ida. John D. Potterfield of Harpers Ferry, WV was appointed her guardian. Noland's brother William served with him in Company C; brother Joshua Noland served in Company D, 22nd PA Volunteer Cavalry (six month service, 1863-64), and brother David with Company E, 104th P.V.I. (Source: Daniel Doyle)

Noland, William - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Mustered out of service on February 8, 1864; re-enlisted and served in Battery A, 4th U.S. Artillery. Promoted to Sergeant in Battery A. Mustered out of service on February 8, 1867. Veteran. Died on April 12, 1905 at National Military Home in Ohio. [G] (Source: Daniel Doyle)

Norris, Samuel W. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Captured near Petersburg, Virginia on June 16, 1864. Prisoner of war at Andersonville, GA from June 16 to November 24, 1864, when he was paroled and exchanged. Mustered out of service on February 20, 1865, to date from discharge on Nov. 30, 1864. [G] Buried at Anderson Cemetery, Penn Township.

Numer, William - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years. Not on muster-out roll. [G]

Overnour, Daniel - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years. Not on muster-out roll. (Misspelled in Bates' as "Ovenour")

Pannatta, William* - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Not on muster-out roll.

Potter, Thomas - Mustered into service on February 22, 1864 for three years service. Originally assigned to Company K, 145th P.V.I.; transferred to Company C, 53rd P.V.I., date not specified. Transferred to Co. G, 6th Veteran Reserve Corps, date not specified. Discharged by G.O. on July 23, 1865.

Prett, Obediah - Drafted, mustered into service on February 20, 1864 for three years service. Originally assigned to Company K, 145th P.V.I., transferred to Company C, 53rd P.V.I., date not specified. Absent with leave at muster out.

Prin(dle), William M. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years. Reenlisted in 1864, mustered out with the company on June 30, 1865. Veteran. [G] Buried in Riverview Cemetery in Huntingdon, PA. [NOTE: Name is carried on the rolls of the regiment as Prin, but his headstone in Huntingdon states: William M. Prindle, Co. C, 53rd P.V.I.. Source: Robert Cree, Nov. 2005]

Prough, Jacob W. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Promoted to Corporal. Not on muster-out roll. [G] Post-war member of GAR, Post 44 from 1883 to 1897.

Rankins, James - Drafted, mustered into service on August 7, 1863 for three years. Originally assigned to Company K, 145th P.V.I.; transferred to Company C, 53rd P.V.I., date not specified. Absent at muster out. (Misspelled in Bates' as "Rinkins")

Raugh, John H. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years. Mustered out on November 6, 1864 by expiration of term of service. [G] (Misspelled in Bates' as "Rough")

Raugh, James J. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years.Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps on May 1, 1864. [G](Misspelled in Bates' as "Rough")

Roland, John - Mustered into service on January 19, 1864 for three years service. Missing in action, captured at Battle of Spotsylvania C.H., Virginia on May 12, 1864. Prisoner of war from May 1864 on. Absent at muster out.

Ross, George - Mustered into service on February 13, 1864 for three years service, originally assigned to Company K, 145th P.V.I. Captured near Petersburg, Virginia on June 16, 1864. Prisoner of war from June 16 to December 16, 1864, until paroled and exchanged. Transferred to Company C, 53rd P.V.I., date not specified. Discharged by General Order on June 21, 1865.

Ruder, William - Drafted, mustered into service on November 16, 1864 for one year service. Wounded in action at Battle of Hatcher's Run (Boydton Plank Road) on March 31, 1865. Discharged by General Order June 22, 1865.

Ryan, George - Mustered into service on February 28, 1865 for one year service. Originally assigned to Company K, 145th P.V.I.; transferred to Company C, 53rd P.V.I., date not specified. Mustered out with company on June 30, 1865.

Sample, James - Drafted, mustered in January 7, 1865 for one year service. Mustered out with company June 30, 1865.

Schwab, John - Substitute, mustered into service on January 6, 1865 for one year service. Mustered out with company June 30, 1865.

Sem, Henry - Substitute, mustered into service on December 13, 1864 for one year service. Mustered out with company June 30, 1865.

Shaw, Baskin H. - Substitute, mustered in January 7, 1865 for one year service. Mustered out with company June 30, 1865.

Shiley, William H. - Mustered into service on April 21, 1862 for three years service. Captured at Mine Run and prisoner or war from November 28, 1863 to December 6, 64. Discharged by General Order on April 2, 1865. (Misspelled in Bates' as "Shyley") [G]

Showalter, Daniel - Mustered into service on March 25, 1864 for three years service. Absent, sick at muster out.

Showalter, Edward - Mustered into service on January 2, 1864 for three years service. Mustered out with company on June 30, 1865. Farmer. Died Sept. 7, 1920 and buried in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. (source: Faust, The 53rd Regiment)

Showalter, John - Farmer in Huntingdon County. Mustered into service on March 5, 1864 for three years service. Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate for disability from wounds received in action on February 14, 1865; date and place of injury not reported. Post-war member of GAR Post 44 to 1885. Killed March 22, 1901 and buried at Cedar Grove National Cemetery, Petersburg, VA. (source: Faust, The 53rd Regiment)

Showalter, Joseph - Born in Huntingdon County, laborer, 20 years old when mustered into service on February 5, 1864 for three years service. Died on June 24, 1864 at Armory Square Hospital in Washington of wounds received in action at or near Cold Harbor, Virginia. Buried in the National Cemetery at Arlington, Virginia.

Slaglille, Abraham J. - Substitute, mustered into service on December 30, 1864 for three years service. Absent at muster out.

Sloan, James W. - Drafted, mustered into service on December 20, 1864 for one year service. Discharged by General Order on June 15, 1865.

Slocum, Henry - Substitute, mustered into service on January 3, 1865 for one year service. Mustered out with company on June 30, 1865.

Smith, Jacob W. - Date of enrollment and muster not reported, but listed as a member of this company. Not on muster-out roll (1865). [G]

Smith, James- Drafted, mustered into service on August 24, 1863 for three years service. Originally assigned to Company K, 145th P.V.I., transferred to Company C, 53rd P.V.I., date not specified. Absent at muster out of company; discharged by General Order on June 21, 1865.

Smith, William - Mustered into service on March 2, 1865 for one year service in Company K, 145th P.V.I.. Wounded in action at Sutherland Station, Virginia (Petersburg) on April 2, 1865. Transferred to Company C, 53rd P.V.I., date not specified. Absent, wounded at muster out.

Sprink, John - Drafted, mustered into service on September 2, 1863 for three years service. Originally assigned to Company K, 145th P.V.I., transferred to Company C, 53rd P.V.I., date not specified. Discharged by General Order on June 21, 1865.

Stahl, John - Substitute, mustered into service on January 16, 1865 for one year service. Mustered out with company on June 30, 1865.

Stains, George H. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Mustered out with company June 30, 1865. Vet. [G]

Stains, Samuel F. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Mortally wounded in the right arm at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 3, 1863. His injury continued to hemorrhage and the arm was amputated by surgeon C.R. McLean on August 2, 1863, though his condition did not improve. He died from continued hemorrhaging at 6 AM, September 1, 1863 at Philadelphia, where he is buried. [G] (Source: The Medical and Surgical History of the Civil War.)

Stork, Edward D. - Served in Co. G, 3rd PA Infantry, mustered in April 20, 1861 for three months service; mustered out with regiment on July 29, 1861. Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. [G] (Missing from roster in Bates' History...)

Strong, James - Born in New York City, resided in McConnellstown, plasterer. Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Mustered out on November 6, 1864 by expiration of term of service. [G] Post-war member of GAR Post 44. Died June 5, 1904 at McConnellstown. (source: Faust, The 53rd Regiment)

Swope, Allison - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Died at U.S. General Hospital at Philadelphia on August 12, 1862, "aged twenty years and nine months. He was in the battle of Fair Oaks... before Richmond. Since that time, he fell victim to the typhoid fever was brought to Philadelphia on the 7th of August. His remains were brought home by some of his young friends who visited him from this county." - Huntingdon Journal and American, August 27, 1862. Buried in Philadelphia National Cemetery. (source: Faust, The 53rd Regiment)

Swope, Lawrence S. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Absent, sick at muster out. Discharged from service on July 24, 1865. Vet. [G] Twice wounded by gunshot during his service, though date and places not reported. Blacksmith. Died at Orbisonia on November 14, 1897.

Tarno, Henry - Mustered into service on February 16, 1864 for three years service. Transferred from Company K, 145th P.V.I. to Company C, 53rd P.V.I., date not specified. Mustered out with company on June 30, 1865. (Misspelled in Bates' as "Turner")

Tetwyler, Peter - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Absent, sick at muster out. Vet. [G] (Name spelled "Tedwilder"on PA Monument at Gettysburg.)

Thawley, Thomas - Mustered into service on October 29, 1864 for one year service. Mustered out with company on June 30, 1865.

Thompson, John - Drafted, mustered in December 20, 1864 for one year service. Mustered out with company June 30, 1865.

Tippery, Sandford F. - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Not on muster-out roll. [G] (Misspelled in Bates' as "Tippery, Sanford F." and as "Sippery" on the PA Monument, Gettysburg.))

Topler, Jacob - Substitute, mustered into service on December 23, 1864 for three years service. Mustered out with company on June 30, 1865. (Misspelled in Bates' as "Tobler")

Todd, Bernhard ("Bernard") - Mustered into service on October 17, 1861 for three years service. Not on muster-out roll. [G]

Turno, Henry - Mustered into service on February 16, 1864 for three years service. Mustered out with company June 30, 1865. (Misspelled in Bates' as "Turner")

Varner, Casper - Substitute, mustered into service on January 6, 1865 for three years service. Mustered out with company June 30, 1865.

Vannatta, William - Substitute, mustered into service on December 27, 1864 for one year service. Discharged by General Order on June 2, 1865.

Wagner, George - Drafted, mustered into service on December 20, 1864 for one year service. Mustered out with company June 30, 1865.

Weakland, August (Augustus S.) - Mustered into service on October 16, 1861 for three years service. Absent at muster out. [G]

Weaver, Francis A. - Mustered into service on October 18, 1861 for three years service. Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps on July 1, 1864. [G]

Weimer, John - Pvt. Drafted and mustered into service November 18, 1864 for one year service. Mustered out with company June 30, 1865. (Misspelled in Bates' as "Wimer")

Whitford, Erastus - Mustered into service on January 5, 1864 for three years service. Transferred from Company K, 145th P.V.I. to Company C, 53rd P.V.I., date not specified. Mustered out with company on June 30, 1865. (Misspelled in Bates' as "Withford")

Winegardner, Michael - Drafted, mustered into service on July 28, 1863 for three years service. Discharged by General Order on June 28, 1865. (Note: According to Bates, a soldier by this same name and dates of service was in Co. C, 52nd P.V.I. It is possible that one of these records is in error.)

Woodcock, George W. - Volunteer, mustered into service on January 29, 1864 for three years service. Killed at Battle of Spotsylvania C.H., Virginia on May 12, 1864.

Yokes, William - Mustered into service on February 27, 1864 for three years service. Transferred from Company K, 145th P.V.I. to Company C, 53rd P.V.I., date not specified. Mustered out with company on June 30, 1865.

Compiled by John Heiser, Co. C, 53rd PVI, Inc.
August 1999

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