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9-1-2012 The uM ster Roll of the First Regiment West Virginia Volunteer Infantry, Company K, 1898-1899 Jack L. Dickinson Marshall University, [email protected]

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10-1-2012 Muster Roll of the 1st Regiment West Virginia Volunteer Infantry, Company K, 1898-1899 Jack L. Dickinson

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First Regiment West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Company K

1898 – 1899

Edited and annotated by: Jack L. Dickinson, CMH Special Collections Dept. Marshall University September 2012

ISBN: 978-0-9837621-9-5

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 4

Unit History of the 1st WV Volunteers 4

Col. Baldwin Day Spilman 6

Maj. William H. Banks 7

Lieut. Douglas Settle 8

The Camps 8

Statistics and Analyses 14

Abbreviations used in the rolls 15

Muster roll of Co. K, 1st WV Volunteers 16

Bibliography 136

Alphabetical index to soldiers 137

This photo of Company K, 1st Regiment W.Va. Volunteers was made at Camp Poland, Knoxville, Tenn. between August and November, 1898.

INTRODUCTION

This original muster roll is part of Marshall University’s Special Collections, filed under Accession No: 1995/01.0714. It is an unbound ledger, with 19 inch by 8.5 inch pages. The important information on each soldier in the muster roll is: dates and places of enlistment and muster-in, place of residence, and the remarks section which contains his record for his time in service. There are many entries marked through, principally sentences that refer to the “promotion” of the officer, which were changed to “appointed under Regimental order.” Many notes on confinement under guard were also struck from the record. Many privates had a note that stated he was entitled to an extra months’ pay under an Act of Congress approved Jan. 12, 1899. These were also marked through. The sequence of this verbatim transcription is in the exact order of the roster, and therefore the soldiers are not necessarily in alphabetical order. There are separate entries in the back of the muster roll book of those who resigned, those who were discharged, transferred, or deserted. We have transcribed these in the exact order they appear in the muster roll book. We have created a consolidated, alphabetical index of soldiers in the back of this transcription, using Marcus Wright’s list and the West Virginia Adjutant General’s printed records to verify the spellings and residences of some of the soldiers. (See Bibliogragphy) This unit should not be confused with the 1st West Virginia Infantry Regiment which was a Union Army regiment during the Civil War. Jack L. Dickinson September, 2012

UNIT HISTORY OF THE 1ST WEST VIRGINIA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY

In 1889, the West Virginia Legislature renamed the existing militia the West Virginia National Guard. On Feb. 15, 1898 the U.S. Battleship Maine exploded in Havana Harbor. When war with Spain was declared on April 23, 1898, President McKinley called upon West Virginia to provide a regiment of infantry to be formed of men from the West Virginia National Guard. On May 2, Governor George W. Atkinson ordered the National Guard brigade into camp at Kanawha City. The camp was named Camp Lee. The brigade was composed of two regiments at the time, commanded by Brig. Gen. Baldwin D. Spilman. Of the 18 companies composing these two regiments, six were selected by a lot drawing to stay at home. The 1st West Virginia Volunteer Infantry was formed from the physically fit men from the remaining 12 companies who were willing to enlist. During the last two weeks of April other recruits volunteered and enlisted at various locations around the state. The unit was mustered in between May 7 and May 14, 1898 at Camp Lee. By May 14, the various companies had been organized and the regiment was mustered into U.S. Service. Brig. Gen. Spilman resigned from the National Guard and accepted a commission as colonel of the new regiment. Col. William H. Banks, who had been commander of the 2nd Regiment of the National Guard with his headquarters at Huntington, W.Va., resigned and accepted a commission as major in the 1st West Virginia. Their commissions were to date from Apr. 29, 1898. The organization of the regiment was as follows:

Regimental Officers: 1st Regiment West Virginia Volunteer Infantry1 1898-1899

Colonel: Baldwin Day Spillman Lt. Colonel: Clarence L. Smith Major: William H. Banks Major: Philip A. Shafer Major: William H. Lyons Chief Surgeon: H. Byron Baguley Asst Surgeon: Cassius C. Hogg Asst Surgeon: Charles T. Nesbitt Chaplain: Rev. S. K. Arbuthnot Total 1,385 officers and soldiers.

The U.S. Regular Army organization in 1898 was as follows: 1ST Army Corps 2nd Division 1st Brigade* 1st West Virginia Volunteer Infantry (regiment) Company K

*Records later in 1898 show the regiment as part of the 2nd Brigade.

At the time of the muster-in, the regiment consisted of 46 officers and 964 enlisted men. On May 16, in a down pouring rain, the regiment boarded a train for Chickamauga Park, Ga. They arrived at Chattanooga, Tenn., late on May 19 and camped on Snodgrass Hill. The next day the regiment moved to an area in the Chickamauga Battlefield Park that had been designated for a training camp. This camp was named Camp George H. Thomas. Tents were set up and as one soldier reported postwar:

The boys from the farms, factories and offices worked, sweat and swore, learning to take care of ourselves under the most trying circumstances, playing our part in the great embalmed beef scandle of the war. Here many of the boys went down with the Typhoid fever from drinking contaminated water and living under most unsanitary conditions.2

Indeed, a majority of the soldiers in Company K and probably the other companies was sick either in their quarters or in the division hospital during the second half of 1898. On Aug. 25, 1898 orders were issued to move the regiment to Knoxville, Tenn. They once again boarded trains and arrived at Camp Poland on Aug. 27. On Nov. 27, the regiment was moved to Camp Conrad at Columbus, Ga., where it remained until being mustered out of the service on Feb. 4-7,

1 West Virginia, Report of the Adjutant General of West Virginia 1897-98. Charleston, W.Va., 1898, 18. 2 Marcus K. Wright, First West Virginia Regiment, Spanish-American War 1898-1899. n.p. 1952. Typescript at W.Va. State Archives, 4.

1899.3 (The Spanish-American War having ended on Dec. 10, 1898.) When the regiment was mustered out, it consisted of 47 officers and 1,039 enlisted men. The 1st West Virginia Volunteer Infantry served its term of service within the continental United States.

Company K, 1st West Virginia Volunteers: Notes in the Adjutant General’s report for 1898-1899 state: “Company was originally organized at Ansted, W.Va., Feb. 9, 1892 and assigned as Co. C, 2nd Regiment Infantry WVNG (West Virginia National Guard.) Mustered in U.S. service May 14, 1898. Mustered out with regiment February 4, 1899.”4 This explains the unexpectedly high number of men in this company from Ansted and surrounding area. Commanding officers were: Capt. John E. Vawter, first captain of the company, resigned June 7, 1898. Capt. Raleigh R. Taylor, resigned Oct. 13, 1898 Capt. Albert L. Hooton, company commander until unit discharged Feb. 1899.

COL. BALDWIN DAY SPILMAN

Born at Warrenton, Fauquier County, Va. in 1853, he was the son of Judge E. M. Spilman and Eliza Day Spilman. Graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in the class of 1878. His first service was in the North Dakota Territory in 1879. He was appointed Lieutenant in the 7th U.S. Cavalry September 1887. For the next two years he served in several of the forts in the western states and fought against the Indians. He returned to West Virginia in 1890 and was appointed colonel and aide-de-camp on the Governor’s staff on April 17, 1890. He became Brigadier General of the 1st Brigade of the West Virginia National Guard on June 27, 1890. On June 1, 1886, Baldwin D. Spilman married Annie Camden, daughter of Johnson Newlon Camden, well- known West Virginia businessman and politician. He was 33 years old and she was 24. They were married at the Camden home in Parkersburg, W.Va. Camden was a U.S. Senator in the early 1880’s. This close connection with the Courtesy United States Military Academy Camdens would move Spilman also to the list of well- known and successful businessmen. In the years following his marriage, Spilman, with Johnson Camden's backing, became general manager of the Monongah Coal & Coke Co. in Marion County, W.Va. While also serving as an officer in the National Guard, he “proved his mettle as a business executive” in bringing Monongah Coal back into a profitable business.5 Two years

3 Virgil A. Lewis, The Soldiery of West Virginia. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1967, 225, Adjutant General’s Report of 1897. 4 Adjutant General’s Report of 1898, 179. 5 Festus P. Summers, Johnson Newlon Camden, A Study in Individualism. New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1937, 387.

later he would become the company’s president. Spilman resigned from the Monongah Company in 1892, well before the tragic mine disaster there in 1907.6 Spilman would also become a board member of two of Camden’s other enterprises: the Ohio River Railroad and the Monongahela River Railroad. During this period he also became president of Consumer’s Coal and Mining Co., and was also an officer in the Parkersburg Chair Co. On May 10, 1887, Baldwin and Annie were blessed with the birth of a daughter, Annie Camden Spilman. In 1890 a second daughter, Elizabeth was born. In 1896, their son, Baldwin D., Jr. arrived. On Jan. 28, 1898 they were blessed again with another daughter: Margaret Primrose. Events would soon occur that would turn Spilman’s attention from his business and family interests, and back to military interests. On Feb. 15, 1898 the U.S. battleship Maine exploded in Havana harbor. On April 20, 1898, a joint resolution of Congress was approved for recognition of the independence of the people of Cuba, and demanded that the government of Spain relinquish its authority. They declared that a state of war had existed since April 21st, between the government of Spain and the United States. President William McKinley ordered 125,000 volunteers to be called up. The official declaration of war was dated April 25, 1898. These declarations caused the West Virginia Adjutant General’s Office to issue General Orders No. 1 dated Charleston, May 2, 1898. This order called for the formation of a volunteer infantry regiment to be formed at Camp Lee, with B.D. Spilman as colonel and C. L. Smith as lieutenant colonel. W. H. Banks was appointed major of the regiment. This regiment became the 1st West Virginia Volunteer Infantry. To accept this commission as colonel, Spilman had to resign as brigadier general of the West Virginia National Guard. While assembling the various companies to make up the regiment at Camp Lee, Col. Spilman had his white horse, “Blennerhassett” brought from Parkersburg, which he kept with him during his service with the 1st W.Va. Volunteers. When the 1st West Virginia Volunteers was mustered out in Feb. of 1899, Sprilman returned to his business interests with J. N. Camden. In the 1900 census, the Spilmans were living in Parkersburg with the Camdens. In the early 1900’s, Spilman and Camden were involved in developing their coal and railroad interests in eastern Kentucky. Camden passed away on Apr. 25, 1908. In his will, he left a large part of his fortune to his daughter, Annie. He also established a $4,000 annual income for Baldwin D. Spilman, for the rest of his life.7 After the Spanish-American War, a camp for the National Guard was formed near Keyser, W.Va. named for Spilman. Baldwin Spilman passed away near his boyhood home at Warenton, Va. in 1926.

MAJOR WILLIAM H. BANKS

In 1890 Banks was promoted to captain in the National Guard, and to major of 2nd Infantry in 1893. He was promoted to colonel in 1896. At the time of the formation of the 1st West Virginia Volunteer Regiment, Banks was serving as colonel of the West Virginia National Guard, commanding the 2nd Regiment of Infantry. He was born in Pennsylvania.

6 Summers, 494. 7 Camden biography on W.Va. State Archives website: http://www.wvculture.org/history/businessandindustry/camdenjohnson04.html

LIEUT. DOUGLAS SETTLE

Lt. Settle was not a member of the 1st West Virginia Volunteers, but was a key person in its organization. Part of the new militia law which was passed by the West Virginia Legislature in February of 1897, provided for annual inspections of the West Virginia National Guard.8 As was the custom at that time, an experienced military officer from the regular army was attached to the National Guard, for inspections and mustering . Settle was an officer in the 10th U.S. Infantry as early as 1895 and was from North Carolina. In the summer of 1897 he was assigned to the West Virginia National Guard and began a detailed inspection. When war was declared with Spain in April of 1898, and West Virginia was ordered to form a regiment of infantry “to be formed, so far as possible of drilled men of the National Guard…”, the National Guard was ordered into camp at Kanawha City. Lt. Settle, being attached to the National Guard also moved to Kanawha City. He became the mustering officer for the various companies that became the 1st West Virginia Volunteer Infantry. On May 9, 1898, the Charleston newspaper reported that Settle’s mustering office was the busiest place in camp, and his work was requiring the help of three assistants.9 His name appears often as the officer who mustered in the soldiers of Company K in May of 1898 at Camp Lee.

THE CAMPS

The 1st West Virginia Volunteers was stationed at four camps during its service: Camp Lee, Charleston (Kanawha City), W.Va. Camp George H. Thomas (Chickamauga Battlefield Park), Ga. Camp Poland, near Knoxville, Tenn. Camp Conrad, Columbus, Ga.

Camp Lee: This camp was organized in late April of 1898. At least some of the National Guard officers had been ordered there by April 30.10 It was located at Kanawha City, on the south side of the Great Kanawha River, about a mile above where the steel bridge crossed the river. Today this would be near the location of Watt Powell Park. By May 4 & 5 five companies had been mustered for the 1st West Virginia Infantry. On May 12, Private Howard M. McConnaughy of Company L, wrote a letter home. In it, he talked about Kanawha City:

Well, when we came to Kanawha City we expecteded [sic] to find at least a town, but the town consists of seven houses. It has seven voters, and five of them hold office. One mayor, one marshal, and three councilmen. The C & O Railroad pays all the taxes, which are $390.00 per year.11

8 This act, (Chapter 61) listed as “An act to amend and re-enact and consolidate into one chapter, chapters eighteen and nineteen of the Code of West Virginia, concerning the military force of the State,” detailed the organization and officers of the National Guard. Part 48 detailed the requirement for inspections. (Acts Passed by the Legislature, 1897.) 9 Charleston, W.Va., Charleston Daily Gazette, May 9, 1898. 10 Ibid., May 5, 1898. 11 William J. Sencio Collection, McConnaughy letter, Ms 2008-102, W.Va. State Archives.

Toward the end of the letter, he revealed that each company had its own bugle, that announced the orders. He gave the specifics of a day’s schedule:

Order of calls. Reville 5:00 A.M. (Get up) Assembly 5:15 “ “ Sick Call 5:30 “ “ (for the sick) Breakfast 6:00 “ “ 1st Sergeants 6:30 “ “ Guard Mounting 7:15 “ “ Assembly 7:25 “ “ Adjutants 7:30 “ “ Drill 8:25 “ “ Assembly 8:30 “ “ Recall 9:30 “ “ Dinner 12:00 M. Drill 1:55 P.M. Recall 3:00 “ “ Fatigue 4:00 “ “ Parade 6:30 “ “ Assembly 6:45 “ “ Supper 6:50 “ “ Tattoo 9:00 “ “ (go to bed) Taps 9:30 “ “ (lights out)

Lt. Douglas Settle, the mustering officer, received a telegram from the War Department on May 5 asking for an estimate of how many men could be mustered at Camp Lee by the end of the week. On May 7, the first company was officially mustered in to the U.S. service. It was Company M from Moundsville, W.Va. On the 8th or 9th, the Governor of West Virginia received an order from the War Department ordering the regiment to be moved to Chickamauga, Ga., when it was completely organized. On that same weekend, Dr. Ten Eyck, the army surgeon that had been assigned to examine the recruits and volunteers, finally arrived in camp. On May 14, Company K was officially mustered in. By the 16th, the regiment was completely mustered and Col. Spilman received orders to have his regiment ready to move on short notice. Spilman answered back to Washington that the muster and the regiment were complete.12 There had been a disagreement on the number of some of the regimental officers, and Lt. Settle received orders from Washington to complete the organization as prescribed by West Virginia state law. Therefore he added another major, William Lyons, to the roster.13 A hurriedly-organized mass meeting was held in Charleston to honor the departing troops. By the evening of May 17th, the

12 Charleston, W.Va., Charleston Daily Gazette, May 16, 1898. 13 This disagreement along with other organizational differences between state organizations and the federal organization, eventually led to the Dick Act or the Militia Act of 1903. It outlined the National Guard organization and insured that all state military forces were simultaneously dual reservists under the authority of the Army Reserve. This was to prevent state governors from using National Guard forces as “private armies.”

regiment had left Camp Lee and boarded a train for Chickamauga, Ga. “…it is to be regretted that they had to leave here so poorly equipped and drilled, with little clothing and less money. But they were ordered to go, and they have gone; and the good wishes of the people of West Virginia go with them.”14

Camp George H. Thomas (Chickamauga Battlefield Park), Ga.: In early 1898, as war with Spain appeared inevitable, the Chickamauga Battlefield Park came under consideration as a possible location for troop training. The reason was the Chickamauga Park offered good railroad links to most parts of the country. Besides the adequate railroads, the climate was warm and it was hoped would help acclimate many of the Northern troops to the Cuban weather conditions. By mid-April of 1898, Chickamauga Park had become the place of rendezvous for U.S. troops. On April 22 the Chickamauga Park was renamed Camp George H. Thomas, after the Union general nicknamed “the Rock of Chickamauga” for his defense of the Union Army at the 1863 battle. By April 23, there were well over 7,000 troops encamped there.15 On May 20, the 1st West Virginia Infantry arrived at Camp Thomas. A Charleston reporter, traveling with the troops made the following observations dated May 27: “The immensity of everything connected with this great national camp is truly bewildering. West Virginia’s one regiment seems like a drop in the bucket midst the thousands of men now occupying the Chickamauga park.”16 By the date of the reporter’s comments, there were between 20,000 and 30,000 soldiers encamped there. The reporter went on to state that due to the West Virginia regiment not having time to be completely equipped, “the boys felt rather insignificant.”17 It was also reported that the corral of several acres was an interesting sight in that it contained thousands of mules and horses. Major General John R. Brooke was in overall command. During this part of May, Lt. Col. Rush Huidekoper, Chief Surgeon of the Army, arrived and found the organization of the medical service seriously lacking. He set about organizing a system of dispensing medical supplies and creating division hospitals. For the following three months, the 1st West Virginia was encamped at Camp Thomas. By the first of June, the troop strength at the camp had grown to 45,000. Many of the soldiers would end up in the Division Hospital with various illnesses. Several of the soldiers contracted Typhoid Fever at the camp. On August 8, largely due to the unhealthy conditions, Secretary of War Russell A. Alger ordered the camp to begin closing. Sick soldiers in the two camp hospitals were sent home on furlough to recover. Other troops were sent to other camps or were discharged and sent home. On August 25, orders were received for the 1st West Virginia Regiment to move to Knoxville, Tenn.

14 Charleston, W.Va., Charleston Daily Gazette, May 17, 1898. 15 New York, N.Y., New York Times, Apr 23, 1898. 16 Charleston, W.Va., Charleston Daily Gazette, May 27, 1898. 17 Ibid.

Above: 1st West Virginia on the parade ground at Camp George Thomas, Chickamauga, Ga., 1898. Col. Spilman is on his white horse with his staff to the right beyond the tree in center. The 2nd Battalion is behind them, the 3rd Battalion just entering photo on the right. Courtesy West Virginia State Archives.

Second Battalion, 1st West Virginia Regiment, at Camp George H. Thomas, Ga., 1898. Major William H. Banks, commanding, on horse in front. Courtesy West Virginia State Archives.

Camp John S. Poland, Knoxville, Tenn.: To illustrate the seriousness of the diseases that caused the dissolution of Camp George Thomas, this camp was named for Brig. Gen. John S. Poland, who commanded the Second Division, 1st Army Corps at Chickamauga (Camp George Thomas.) He contracted Typhoid Fever at Camp Thomas and died a few days later, on Aug 8, 1898 at Asheville, N.C. He was USMA, class of 1861, brevetted major and lt. colonel at the Battles of Antietam and Chancellorsville, respectively during the Civil War.18 The camp was established August 21, 1898. There were regiments encamped at Camp Poland as early as August 21. The 1st West Virginia Regiment arrived at Camp Poland at 4 a.m. on Aug. 27, 1898. The brigade camps were all within one and one-half miles of each other. Colonel Spilman was on leave around the 1st of October and the Knoxville newspaper reported on October 5, 1898: “There is great rejoicing in this regiment over the information that comes from Parkersburg that the wife of Colonel Spilman is much improved. This will permit his return by the 13th of this month when his leave will expire.”19 The regiments at Camp Poland began leaving as early as mid-September, 1898. On October 8, 1898 there was a reorganization of troops at Camp Poland, with some regiments being dispersed to Macon, Ga., Augusta, Ga., and Huntsville, Ala. The 1st West Virginia Regiment left Camp Poland on Nov. 26 or 27, 1898. The Knoxville newspaper reported the following:

It is definitely settled that the First West Virginia regiment will get away from Camp Poland on Saturday, going to Columbus, Ga. Transportation has been arranged for and will be ready. Colonel Spilman stated yesterday that the regiment would get away in five sections, leaving as early in the day as possible. The first two sections will carry tentage, arms, wagons, etc., and will be loaded near Lincoln Park. The men will board the cars near the Southern depot and leave in the following manner: Major Shafer and battalion on the third section, Major Banks and battalion on the fourth section, and Major Lyons and battalion on the fifth section. The colonel and his staff will also go on this part of the train. The order to leave Major Shafers’s battalion here for guard duty has been revoked and all the members of the regiment will get away together. It is expected that the regiment will reach Columbus, by noon on Sunday and dinner will be ready for the boys, the 160th Indiana now in camp there, having promised to serve the first meal to the new arrivals.20

By December, only two regiments were left in camp. The camp was abandoned in early January, 1899 except for the hospital at Turner Park, which stayed open until mid-February, 1899.

Camp Conrad, Columbus, Ga.: This camp was established October 25, 1898 and abandoned February 4, 1899. It was originally named Camp Davis for Colonel Davis “who won fame at Santiago but Col. Davis being a living man” the name was changed to Camp Conrad. It was named for Major Casper H. Conrad who was cited for bravery at the Battle of Santiago, but died on his way home. It was located north of 29th Street between Hamilton Road and 2nd Ave., North Highlands in Columbus. Another source states it was on the bank of the Chattahoochee River. The 1st West Virginia

18 New York, N.Y., New York Times, Aug. 9, 1898. 19 Knoxville, Tenn., Journal and Tribune, Oct. 5, 1898. 20 Ibid., Nov. 24, 1898.

Regiment arrived at the camp on November 27 or 28, 1898.21 (Some internet sources mistakenly state it arrived there in early December, 1898.) Army documents dated Dec. 31, 1898 state that Camp Conrad was one of the 12 major Army camps occupied at that time. The 1st West Virginia Regiment, including Company K, was mustered out at this camp Feb. 4 to 7, 1899.

Above: Camp Conrad, Columbus, Ga., 1898. Price Collection, Kentucky Historical Society.

21 Wright, 5.

STATISTICS AND ANALYSES

Company K, 1st West Virginia Volunteer Infantry:

Total number of soldiers on this muster roll: 114 Number of soldiers who resigned: 2 (both captains) Number of soldiers discharged: 19 Number of soldiers transferred: 11 Number of soldiers who deserted: 6 Number of soldiers dropped from rolls: 2

Percent sick during June through December 1898: 72%

90 82 Soldiers Reported as Sick 80 June through Dec. 1898 70

30 27

20 16

0 Sick in quarters In Div. Hospital On sick Furlough

The Muster Roll

In the “Instructions for the Preparation of Muster-out Rolls” which appears on the cover page of the muster roll, instruction 6 explains the sequence of the lists:

6. All officers and soldiers whose names are borne on previous muster rolls must be accounted for on the muster out roll. The list of those still belonging to the company will be immediately followed by that of the officers and soldiers who, since the first muster into service, have ceased to belong to it. These will be classed in the following order, viz: discharged, transferred, died, deserted, dropped, and the utmost particularity will be observed in the remarks concerning them; dates and places will in every case be given; and numbers, dates, etc., of orders, or description of authority be always carefully specified. The names of soldiers who have deserted and been retaken must be placed both in the body of the roll and under the appropriate heading as having deserted.

ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THE MUSTER ROLL

1st W.Va. V.I.—First Regiment West Virginia Volunteer Infantry A.C.—Army Corps A.C.S.—Assistant Commissary of Supply A.O.O.—believed to be Army Ordnance Officer Apptd.—Appointed Div.—Division D.S.—Detached service G.C.M.—General Court Martial G.O.—General order Hdqrs—Headquarters Inc. — inclusive Q.M.—Quartermaster, ie Q.M. Sergeant Regt.—Regiment or Regimental S.O.—Standard order V.I.—Volunteer Infantry vice—in place of, in stead of

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Hooton, Albert L. Rank: Captain

Joined for duty and enrolled: Apr. 27, 1898, Moundsville, W.Va., by Capt. Humphreys for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 7, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va., by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert, to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Moundsville, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Originally mustered in with Company M as 1st Lieut. Apptd Captain Dec. 12, 1898 vice Raleigh C. Taylor, resigned and assumed command of Company Dec. 18, 1898. On Special duty as A.O.O.* 1st W.Va. V. I. from May 15 to Dec. 17, 1898 per G. O. No 7 dated H. Q. 1st W.Va V.I. May 15, 1898. On special duty as A.C.S. from June 16 to Dec. 17, 1898 per G.O. No. 30 dated H. Q. 1st W.Va. V. I June 16, 1898. Absent with leave from Sept. 19 to Sept. 29, 1898 inclusive, per G. O. No. 217 dated H.Q. 2nd Div. 1st A. C. Sept. 18, 1898.

*Hooton was made Army Ordnance Officer for the regiment.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Price, Oscar A. Rank: 1st Lieutenant

Joined for duty and enrolled: Apr. 26, 1898, Charleston, W.Va., (Ronceverte written in pencil) by Capt. Sims for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 7, 1898, at Charleston W.Va., by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Major S.K.---?, State of W.Va. to Jan. 1, 1899 Place of residence: Ronceverte, W.Va.

Place of discharge:

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Originally mustered in with Co. G 1st W.Va. V. I. as 2nd Lt. Transferred to Co. L 1st W.Va. V.I. per G. O. No. 26 dated Hdqrs 1st W.Va. V.I. June 8, 1898. Promoted 1st Lt. vice Raleigh C. Taylor. Promoted to date from June 11th 1898 and assigned to Company K June 20, 1898 per G. O. No. 32 dated Hdqrs 1st W.Va. V. I. June 20, 1898. On D. S. as A.D.C. at Hdqrs 2nd Div 1st A.C. per S.O. No 45 dated Hdqrs 1st A.C. June 24, 1898. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved Jan. 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Baker, Frank H. Rank: 2nd Lieutenant

Joined for duty and enrolled: Apr. 26, 1898, at Parkersburg, W.Va., by Brig. Gen. Spil-----*, for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898, at Charleston, W.Va., by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Martinsburg, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Originally mustered in with co. as 2nd Lieut. Absent with leave from June 14th to June 20, 1898 inc, per S.O. No. 25 Hdqrs1st A.C. and Dept of the Gulf, Camp George H. Thomas, Ga, June 12- 98. Absent on D.S. at H.Q. 2nd Brig, 2nd Div 1st A.C. as Arty A.D.C. from July 21 to Nov. 16, 1898 inclusive, per S.O. No. 21 dated HQ 2nd Brig. 2nd Div 1st A.C. Camp George H. Thomas, Georgia, July 22, 1898. Transferred to Company G per G.O. No. 49 dated H.Q. 1st W.Va. V. I. Camp Poland, Knoxville, Tenn, Nov. 16, 1898. Transferred to Company M, from Company G, per S.O. No. 21 dated H.Q. 1st W.Va. V. I. Dec. 1, 1898. Transferred to Company K from Co. M per S. O. No. 24 dated H. Q. 1st. W.Va. V. I. Camp Conrad, Ga, Dec. 8, 1898.

*No doubt this is the regimental commander, Col. Baldwin D. Spilman. (He was Brig Gen. of the W.Va. National Guard before taking the commission as colonel of the 1st W.Va.)

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Neal, Leonard B. Rank: 1st Sergeant

Joined for duty and enrolled: July 12, 1898 at Huntington, W.Va., by Major Banks for 2 years

Mustered into service: July 12, 1898 at Huntington by Major Banks

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Proctorville, Oh.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Joined company at Chickamauga Park, July 13, 1898. On special duty with commissary Dept as clerk from Aug. 4 to Sept. 21, 1898 per S.O. No. 43 dated H.Q. 1st W.Va. V. I. Camp George H. Thomas, Ga., Aug. 4, 1898. Appointed sergeant Sept. 22, 1898 by Regt. order same date. Appointed 1st Sgt. by Company Commander, Sept. 22, 1898. No clothing was issued to him by the state.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Kyle, Mark C. Rank: Q.M. Sergeant

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 14, 1898 at Montgomery, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va., by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Montgomery, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Enrolled and mustered in as private. Sick in quarters June 5 to 7, 1898 in line of duty. Sick in quarters from Aug. 25 to 27, 1898 in line of duty. Appointed corporal July 11th 1898 by Regt. order same date. On furlough from Oct. 22 to 31, 1898 inclusive at Clay, W.Va. per endorsement on furlough from H. Q. 2nd Div. 1st A.C. Appointed sergeant Nov. 10th 1898 by Regt. order same date. Sick in quarters Sept. 2 to 11, 1898 inclusive in line of duty. No clothing issued to him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay by Act of Congress, approved Jan. 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Summers, Joseph B. Rank: Sergeant

Joined for duty and enrolled: Apr. 26, 1898 at Ansted, Charleston W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Ansted, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $19.41

Remarks:

Enrolled and mustered in as Corporal. Sick in quarters June 4 to 11, 1898 inclusive, in line of duty. Sick in quarters June 29 to July 3, 1898 inclusive, in line of duty. Sick in quarters Oct. 14 to 16, 1898 inclusive, in line of duty. Promoted Sergeant Nov. 10, 1898. Appointed Sergeant Nov. 10th 1898 by Regt. order same date. Sick in quarters Nov. 15, 1898, in line of duty. In the settlement for clothing is included the sum of $6.20 the total value of articles received by the Regt. Q.M. from the state and issued by him to the soldier.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Robinson, Samuel Rank: Sergeant

Joined for duty and enrolled: June 22, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Major Banks for 2 years

Mustered into service: June 22, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Major Banks

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Charleston, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $10.20

Remarks:

Joined by enlistment at Camp Geo. H. Thomas, Ga., June 23, 1898. Sick in quarters Nov. 4 to 7, 1898 inclusive in line of duty. Promoted Sergeant Nov. 10, 1898. Appointed Sergeant Nov. 10th 1898 by Regt. order same date. No clothing was issued him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay by order of the Act of Congress approved Jan. 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Summers, Eusebius J. Rank: Sergeant

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Montgomery, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $26.21

Remarks:

Enrolled and mustered in as Private. Promoted Corporal July 11, 1898. Appointed Corporal July 1898 by Regt. order same date. Sick in quarters Sept. 19 to 24 inclusive, in line of duty. Sick in quarters from Oct. 6th to 12th inclusive in line of duty. Absent sick in Division Hospital Oct. 6th to Oct. 9, 1898 in line of duty. On sick furlough from October 10, 1898 to Nov. 9, 1898 per G. O. No. 114 a. GO 1898. Furlough extended from Nov. 10, 1898 to Dec. 9, 1898 inclusive by the graphic order from Secretary of War dated by endorsement on furlough. Promoted Sergeant Nov. 18, 1898. Appointed sergeant Nov. 18th 1898 by Regt. order same date. Sick in quarters Jan. 10 to 13, 1899 inclusive in line of duty. No clothing was issued him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay by order of the Act of Congress approved Jan. 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Payne, Harry D. Rank: Sergeant

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 2, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Charleston, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing (due U.S.): $3.55

Remarks:

Enrolled and mustered in as private. Sick in quarters June 6 to 10, 1898, in line of duty. Sick in quarters June 20 to 24, 1898 inclusive, in line of duty. Absent sick in Division Hospital June 25 to 27, 1898 inclusive in line of duty. Absent without leave Aug. 9 to 11, 1898 inclusive. Tried by Summary Court for vio. of 32 Article of War (absent without leave from Aug. 9th 1898 to 11th 1898, 2 days) Sentenced to forfeit $5.00 of his pay and pay for time absent, deducted on Aug. 1898 pay roll. Promoted Corporal Nov. 18, 1898. Promoted Sergeant Dec. 12, 1898. Appointed corporal Nov. 18th 1898 per Regt. order same date. Appointed Sergeant Dec. 12, 1898 per Regt. order same date. On furlough from Sept. 13 to 22, 1898 inclusive at Charleston, W.Va. per endorsement from H. Q. 2nd Div. 1st A.C. Sick in quarters Dec. 15 to 18, 1898 inclusive in line of duty. No clothing was issued him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Ballenger, Henry L. Rank: Corporal

Joined for duty and enrolled: Apr. 26, 1898 at Ansted Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Ansted, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $6.36

Remarks:

Sick in quarters June 4, 1898 in line of duty. Sick in quarters June 6 to 12, 1898 inclusive, in line of duty. Sick in quarters July 8, 1898 to July 13, 1898 inclusive, in line of duty. Sick in quarters Oct. 7, 1898 in line of duty. Sick in quarters Dec. 21st to 24, 1898 inclusive, in line of duty. Tried by Summary Court for violation of 32 Article of War (absent without leave 20 hours). Sentenced to forfeit $1.50 and to be deducted from Jan. 1899 pay on muster out roll. Tried by Summary Court for vio. of 32 (33?) article (absent without leave from inspection on Jan 1st 1898) of May. Sentenced to forfeit $1.00 of his pay to be deducted from Jan. 1899 pay. on muster out roll. In the settlement for clothing is included the sum of $6.20 the total value of articles issued him by the state received by the regimental quartermaster from the state and issued by him to the soldier G.O. No. 3 A.G.O. 1898.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Walker, Lewis J. Rank: Corporal

Joined for duty and enrolled: Apr. 20, 1898 at Ansted, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va.by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Ansted, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $9.51

Remarks:

Enrolled and mustered in as private. Promoted Corporal May 23, 1898. Appointed corporal May 23rd 1898 by Regt. order same date. Sick in quarters Oct. 10 to 12, 1898 inclusive in line of duty. Sick in quarters Nov. 11 to 19, 1898 inclusive in line of duty. In the settlement for clothing is included the sum of $6.20 the total value of articles received by the Regt. Q. M. & c.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Ramsey, Charles R. Rank: Corporal

Joined for duty and enrolled: Apr. 24, 1898 at Martinsburg Charleston, W.Va., by Capt. Storm(?) for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Martinsburg, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $4.70

Remarks:

Enrolled and mustered in as private. Sick in quarters Aug. 12 to 14 1898 inclusive, in line of duty. Promoted Corporal Oct. 10, 1898. Appointed corporal Oct. 10th 1898 per Regt. order same date. Sick in quarters Oct. 16 to 19, 1898 inclusive, in line of duty. Sick in quarters Oct. 21 to 27, 1898 inclusive in line of duty. In the settlement for clothing is included the sum of $6.20 the total value of articles. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Rucker, Walter T. Rank: Corporal

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 3, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va., by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Montgomery, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $14.55

Remarks:

Enrolled and mustered in as private. Promoted Corporal Oct. 10, 1898. Appointed corporal Oct. 10th 1898 per Regt. order same date. No clothing was issued him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Spencer, Charles B. Rank: Corporal

Joined for duty and enrolled: Apr. 26, 1898 Ansted Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt.Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Ansted, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $6.31

Remarks:

Enrolled and mustered in as private. Sick in quarters June 29, 1898 one day in line of duty. Sick in quarters Aug. 11, 1898 one day in line of duty. Sick in quarters Oct. 30, 1898 one day in line of duty. Promoted Corporal Oct. 10, 1898. Appointed corporal Oct. 10th 1898 per Regt. order same date. In the settlement for clothing is included the sum of $6.20 the total value of articles issued him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Kirkenbuhl, John Rank: Corporal

Joined for duty and enrolled: June 20, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Maj. Banks for 2 years

Mustered into service: June 20, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Maj. Banks

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Charleston, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $4.12

Remarks:

Enrolled and mustered as a private. Joined by enlistment at Camp Geo. H. Thomas, Ga., June 22, 1898. Sick in quarters June 28 to July 10, 1898 inclusive, in line of duty. Sick in quarters Aug. 18, 1898 one day in line of duty. Sick in quarters Sept. 6 to 9, 1898 inclusive, in line of duty. Sick in quarters Sept. 20 to 24, 1898 inclusive, in line of duty. Promoted Corporal Nov. 18, 1898. Appointed corporal Nov. 18th 1898 per Regt. order same date. No clothing was issued him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Manley, Peter J. Rank: Corporal

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 7, 1898 at Moundsville Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Humphrey for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt.Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Wheeling, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga

Due soldier: Clothing: $10.54

Remarks:

Enrolled and mustered in as private. Tried by F. O. Court for vio. of 33rd article of War (absent from parade on July 4th 1898). Sentenced to forfeit .50 cents fine deducted on July 1898 payroll. Absent without leave Sept. 9th to 17, 1898 inclusive. Tried by Summary Court for violation of 32 article of War. Sentenced to forfeit $9.00 fine and pay for time absent deducted on Sept. 1898 payroll. In confinement Sept. 28 to Oct. 6, 1898 inclusive. Fined by Summary court for violation 32nd Article of War (absent without leave from Sept. 9 to Sept 17th 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $9.00 of his pay and to be confined in Regt. Guard House at hard labor for 9 days. Deducted on Sept. 1898 pay roll. On furlough from Nov. 9 to 18, 1898 inclusive at Chicago, Ill per endorsement H. Q. 2nd Div. 1st A. C. Promoted Corporal Nov. 18, 1898. Appointed corporal Nov. 18th 1898 per Regt. order same date. Sick in quarters Oct. 6 to 12, 1898 inclusive in line of duty. Tried by Summary Court for vio. 62nd Article of War (leaving company without permission while on march Dec. 10, 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.00 of his pay. Fine deducted on Dec. 1898 pay roll. No clothing was issued him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: McCabe, Richard V. Rank: Corporal

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 4, 1898 at Moundsville Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Humphrey for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Wheeling, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga

Due soldier: Clothing: $7.69

Remarks:

Enrolled and mustered in as private. Sick in quarters June 25, 1898 one day in line of duty. Tried by F. O. Court for violation 33rd Article of War (absent from parade without leave on July 4th 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit .50 cents fine deducted on July 1898 pay roll. Sick in quarters Aug. 8 to 15, 1898 inclusive in line of duty. Absent without leave Sept. 9 to 17, 1898 inclusive. Tried by Summary Court for violation of the 32 Article of War sentenced to forfeit $10.00 time and pay for time absent. Tried by Summary Court for violation 32nd Article of War (absent without leave Sept. 9th to 17th 1898 inclusive.) Sentenced to forfeit $10.00 of his pay and pay for time absent and to be confined in Regt. Guard House at hard labor for 10 days. Deducted on Sept. 1898 pay roll. In confinement Sept. 27 to Oct. 6 1898 inclusive. Promoted Corporal Nov. 18 1898. Appointed corporal Nov. 18th 1898 per Regt. order same date. No clothing was issued him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Morris, Floyd H. Rank: Corporal

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 5, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Charleston, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $17.47

Remarks:

Enrolled and mustered in as Private. On furlough from Oct. 26 to Nov. 4, 1898 inclusive at Chareleston, W.Va. per endorsement from HQ 2nd D. 1st A. C. Promoted Corporal Nov. 18, 1898. Appointed corporal Nov. 18th 1898 per Regt. order same date. No clothing was issued him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Farmer, Laurette* Rank: Corporal

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 4, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Alderson, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $12.42

Remarks:

Enrolled and mustered in as private. Tried by F. O. Court for viol 32nd Art. Of War (absent without leave from reville roll call.) Sentenced to forfeit .50 cents. Fine deducted on June 1898 pay roll. Tried F. O. Court for violation 32nd Article of war (absent without leave for 20 hours July 8-9, 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $2.00 and to be confined at hard labor for 2 days. Fine deducted on July 1898 pay roll. Sick in quarters June 6 to 10th inclusive in line of duty. Tried by F. O. court for violation 62nd Article of War (disorderly conduct in company -----?) Aug 11th 1898. Sentenced to forfeit $5.00 of his pay and to be confined at hard labor for 5 days. Fine deducted on Aug. 1898 pay roll. Tried by Summary Court for viol. 32nd Article of War (absent less than 24 hours on Sept. 9th, 1898). Sentenced to forfeit $4.00 and to be confined at hard labor for 4 days. Fine deducted on Sept. 1898 pay roll. Tried by Summary Court for viol. 33rd Article of War (absent without leave for G. M.(?) drill Aug. 28th 1898. Sentenced to forfeit $1.00 of his pay. Fine deducted on Sept. 1898 pay roll. On furlough from Oct. 14 to 23rd 1898 inclusive at Alderson, W.Va. per endorsement on furlough Headq. 2nd Div. 1st A. C. Sick in quarters Nov. 3 to 6 inclusive in line of duty. Appointed corporal Nov. 18th 1898 by Regt. order same date. No clothing was issued him by the state. [Note: there was another version of this record recorded and marked through. Two notes were written beside the marked through record: “date and length” and “one fine missed.” *Both the Adj. General’s list and Marcus’s list spelled his given name as Laurette.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Mondy, Archie* Rank: Corporal

Joined for duty and enrolled: June 17, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Major Banks for 2 years

Mustered into service: June 17, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Major Banks

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Covington, Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $2.63

Remarks:

Joined and enrolled after muster in of company. Joined by enlistment at Camp Geo. H. Thomas, Ga., June 19, 1898. Joined company June 19, 1898 Chickamauga Park, Ga. Enrolled as private. Sick in quarters Aug. 30 to Sept. 2, 1898 inc. in line of duty. On furlough from Oct. 22 to 30 1898 inc. at Covington, Va. per endorsement on furlough Hdqrs 2nd Div 1st A.C. Promoted corporal June 15, 1899. Appointed corporal Jan. 15th 1899 per Regt. order same date. No clothing was issued to him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

*Wright spelled the surname as Monday.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Kimball, William E. Rank: Corporal

Joined for duty and enrolled: July 12, 1898 at Huntington, W.Va., by Major Banks for 2 years

Mustered into service: July 12, 1898 at Huntington, W.Va. by Major Banks

Last Paid: By. Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Rockwood, Ohio

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Joined and enrolled after muster in of company. Joined company at Chickamauga Park, Ga. July 13, 1898. Enrolled as private. Joined by enlistment at Camp George H. Thomas, Ga. on July 13th, 1898. Sick in quarters July 23rd to 26, 1898 , inc. in line of duty. Sick in quarters Oct. 7th to 10th 1898 inc. in line of duty. Sick in quarters Oct. 11th to 13th, 1898 inc. in line of duty. On special duty at Reg’t Commissary per S.O. No. 221 dated hdqrs 1st W.Va. V. I. Dec. 7th 1898 from Dec. 7, 1898 to Jan. 14th 1899 inc. Promoted corporal by Regt commander Jan. 15th 1898. Appointed corporal Jan. 15th 1899 per Regt. order same date. No clothing was issued to him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: McGraw, Charles M. Rank: Corporal and cook

Joined for duty and enrolled: April 26, 1898 at Ansted, Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Ansted, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $3.47

Remarks:

Enrolled and mustered in as corporal. Sick in quarters May 26th 1898 in line of duty. Sick in quarters June 2 to 4th, 1898 in line of duty. Sick in quarters June 6th to July 8th 1898 inc. in line of duty. Tried by Summary Court for vio. Of 62nd Art of War. Sentenced to be reduced to ------? and to forfeit $3.00. Fine deducted from Aug. 1898 pay roll. Encouraging gambling in quarters Aug. 18th 1898. Absent without leave Aug. 18, 1898. Tried by Summary Court for vio. 32nd Art of War, absent without leave for about 1 day. Sentenced to forfeit $1.00 and to be confined one day at hard labor under Regt. guard. Fine and pay for time absent deducted on Aug. 1898 pay roll. In confinement Aug. 31st 1898. Sick in quarters Oct. 7 to 9th 1898 inc. in line of duty. Appointed corporal and cook Oct. 20th 1898 per Regt. order same date. Sick in quarters Nov. 17, 1898 in line of duty. Sick in quarters Dec. 1st 1898 in line of duty. Sick in quarters Dec. 4 to 15th inc. in line of duty. Sick in quarters Dec. 27 to 30 inc. in line of duty. Sick in quarters Jan. 1st to 9th 1899 inc. in line of duty. Sick in quarters Jan. 10 to 25th 1899. In the settlement for clothing is included the sum of $6.20 the total value of articles received from the state by the Regt. Q. M. and issued by him to the soldier. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Robertson, Charles W. Rank: Musician

Joined for duty and enrolled: Apr. 26, 1898 at Ansted Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Ansted, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $4.15

Remarks:

Tried by Summary Court for vio of 62 Art, if War, (neglect of duty while ------? Of the guard.) Sentenced to forfeit 50 c. Fine deducted on Sept. 1898 pay roll. In the settlement for clothing is included the sum of $6.20, the total value of articles rec’d per G. O. No. 33. Issued him by the state. . Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Rule, Walley Rank: Musician

Joined for duty and enrolled: June 20, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Major Banks for 2 years.

Mustered into service: June 20, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Major Banks

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Ansted, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $13.71

Remarks:

Joined and enrolled after muster in of company. Joined company June 22, 1898 at Chickamauga Park, Ga. by enlistment at Camp Geo. H. Thomas, Ga. June 22, 1898. Sick in quarters July 8th not in line of duty. Sick in quarters Aug. 16 to 18 inc. in line of duty. Sick in quarters Sept. 20th to 28 inc in line of duty. Sick in quarters Dec. 26th in line of duty. Sick in quarters Dec. 28th 1898 to Jan. 2nd 1899 inc in line of duty. No clothing was issued to him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Martin, Nathan N. Rank: Wag.*

Joined for duty and enrolled: Apr. 26, 1898 at Ansted Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Curry to Nov. 30, 1898

Place of residence: Ansted, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

On furlough from Sept. 12 to 26th inc at Ansted, W.Va. per endorsement on furlough Hdqrs 2nd Div 1st A.C. Tried by Summary Court for vio 33rd Art. Of War (absent without leave from 10a.m. suspect Jan. 1st 1899.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.00. Fine to be deducted from Jan 1899 pay on muster out roll. In the settlement for clothing is included the sum $6.20 the total value of articles issued to him by the state rec’d per G. O. No. 33. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

*This probably denotes a wagoner, or one who took care of the company’s supply wagons.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Baker, Michael Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: Apr. 26, 1898 at Ansted Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Ansted, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $6.28

Remarks:

Sick in quarters May 20th 1898 in line of duty. Sick in quarters Dec. 3rd to 29th 1898 inc. in line of duty. Absent sick in Div. Hosp. June 29th to July 6th 1898 inc. In the settlement for clothing is included the sum of $6.20 the total value of articled rec. by Regt. Q. M. from the state and issued by him to the soldier per G.O. No.33 A.G.O. 1898. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Baldwin, Andrew J. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 14, 1898 at Mt. Carbon, Charleston, W.Va. by Capt Vawter for 2 years.

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Mt. Carbon, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $13.40

Remarks:

Sick in quarters from June 1st to 4th inc in line of duty. Sick in Regt. Hosp. from June 5th to 15th inc in line of duty. Sick in quarters June 16 to Sept. 7 inc in line of duty. Sick in quarters Oct. 17 in line of duty. On furlough from Nov. 2nd to 11 inc at Mt. Carbon, W.Va. per endorsement on furlough Hdqrs 2nd Div. 1st A.C. Tried by summary court for vio 32nd Art of War (missing 7 p.m. roll call on Oct. 31st 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $3.00 fine deducted on Nov. 1898 payroll. Sick in quarters Dec. 9th 1898 in line of duty. No clothing was issued to him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Belcher, John A. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 7, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Coleburg Charleston, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Due U.S.: $6.11

Remarks:

Sick in quarters June 14th in line of duty. Sick in quarters June 17th 1898 in line of duty. Sick in quarters June 23 to 26 1898 inc in line of duty. Absent sick in Div. Hosp. Aug 2 to Aug. 19 1898 inc in line of duty. Sick in quarters Sept. 12 to 14 inc in line of duty. Sick in quarters from Jan. 3 to 6th, 1899 inc in line of duty. No clothing was issued to him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Boggess, Charles E. (Boggus?) Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: Apr. 26, 1898 at Ansted Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Ansted Victor, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $2.44

Remarks:

Sick in quarters from June 17 to July 7 1898 inc in line of duty. Sick in quarters July 18, 1898 in line of duty. Sick in quarters from Aug. 17 to Sept.16, ’98 inc in line of duty. Absent sick in Div. Hosp.* Sept. 17th to Oct. 3rd, 1898 inc in line of duty. On sick furlough from Oct. 4 to Nov. 3, 1898 inc at Victor, W.Va. per G. O. No. 114 A.G.O. 1898. In the settlement for clothing is included the sum of $6.20 the total value of articles issued to him by the state rec’d on G. O. 33. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

*Name appears in a newspaper list of Oct. 5, 1898 as going home from the Division Hospital at Camp Poland, Tenn. Wright’s list shows his surname as Boggess.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Botkin, Thomas W. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 11, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years.

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Charleston, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $15.03 Due U.S.: .38 cents

Remarks:

Sick in Regimental Hospital may 26 to July 6, 1898 inclusive, in line of duty. Tried by F. O. Court for vio. of 62nd Article of War (disorderly conduct in company start Aug. 11th 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $4.00 and confined at hard labor for 4 days under the regt guard. Fine deducted on Aug, 1898 pay roll. In confinement Aug. 17 to 20, 1898 inclusive. Sick in quarters from Oct. 26 to 29, 1898 inclusive, in line of duty. Sick in quarters Nov. 5 to 8, 1898 inclusive, in line of duty. Tried by S.C. court for vio. 33rd Article of War (absent from 7:00 p.m. roll call Oct. 31, 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $3.00 of his pay. Fine deducted on Nov. 1898 payroll. Tried by Summary Court for violation of the 33rd Article of War (absent without leave from parade June 9, 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.00 fine to be deducted on muster out roll. Tried by Summary Court for violation of 33rd Article of War (absence without leave from 10 a.m. inspection Jan. 1st, 1899.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.00 fine to be deducted on muster out roll. No clothing was issued to him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Booth, Eli J. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: July 4, 1898 at Huntington, W.Va. by Maj. Banks for 2 years

Mustered into service: July 4, 1898 at Huntington, W.Va. by Maj. Banks

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Huntington, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $7.31

Remarks:

Joined by enlistment & c. July 10, 1898 at Chickamauga Park, Ga. On furlough from Aug. 18 to 27, 1898 inclusive at Huntington,W.Va. per endorsement from H.Q. 2nd Div. 1st A.C. No clothing was issued to him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Cole, Birdie R. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: Apr. 26, 1898 at Ansted Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Ansted, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $3.38

Remarks:

Sick in quarters July 8th to 12, 1898 inc in line of duty. Absent sick in Div. Hospital July 13th to aug. 10-’98 inc in line of duty. On sick furlough from Aug. 11to Sept. 11 ’98 inc. per G. O. No. 114 A.G.O. 1898. Furlough extended from Sept. 12th to oct. 11- ’98 inc per endorsement on furlough A.G.O. Oct. 10th 1898. Absent without leave from expiration of furlough, Oct. 12th to Nov. 14th 1898 inc. Sick in quarters from Nov. 15th to Dec. 17th 1898 inc in line of duty. No clothing was issued to him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Chapman, William S. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 4, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. S. Howell to Oct. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Charleston, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $18.48

Remarks:

Pay due from date of enrollment to date of muster in. Absent sick in Div. Hosp from Oct. 22 to Nov. 20, 1898 inclusive, in line of duty. On sick furlough from Nov. 21, 1898 to Dec. 20, 1898 inclusive per G. O. No. 114. A.G.O. 1898. Furlough extended from Dec. 21, 1898 to Jan. 20, 1899 by order of Sec. of War per A.G.O. No clothing was issued him by the state. . Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Clark, John M. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 4, 1898 O-----? Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 4, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va.by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Wheeling, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Sick in quarters May 31, 1898 in line of duty. Sick in quarters June 4, 1898 in line of duty. Sick in quarters July 30, 1898 in line of duty. Sick in quarters Sept. 19, 1898 to date of muster out inclusive in line of duty. Pay due from date of enrollment to date of muster in. No clothing issued him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Cullen, Walter T. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Huntington, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $6.61

Remarks:

Tried by F.O. Court for viol 32nd Art of War (absence without leave from morning roll call June 23, 1898. Sentenced to forfeit $1.00. Fine deducted on June 1898 pay roll. Tried by F.O. Court for viol 62nd A.W. (engaging in disturbance in Co. st., July 4, 1898.) Fined $2.00. Fine deducted on July 1898 payroll. Tried by F.O.C. for viol. 62nd A. W. (disorderly conduct in Co. st. Aug. 11th 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $2.50. Fine deducted on Aug. 1898 pay roll. Tried by F.O.C. for viol 32nd A. W. (absence without leave for 36 hours, Aug. 9 to 11-1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.50 and to be confined at hard labor for 3 days under charge of Regt. guard. Fine deducted on Aug. 1898 payroll. Tried by S.C. viol 32nd A. W. (absent without leave Oct. 13 to 18th 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $5.00 and to be confined at hard labor for 6 days. Fine and pay for time absent deducted on Oct 1898 payroll. On furlough at Huntington, W.Va. from Sept. 12 to 20, 1898 inclusive per endorsement H.Q. 2nd Div. 1st A.C. No clothing was issued him by the state.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Eads, William H. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 8, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Charleston, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $10.48

Remarks:

Sick in quarters June 6, 1898 in line of duty. Sick in quarters June 8 to 10, 1898 inclusive, in line of duty. Tried by Summary Court in vio. of 32nd Article of War (absent without leave from 7 p.m. roll call Oct. 31, 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $3.00, fine deducted on Nov. 1898 payroll. No clothing was issued him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Erskine, John L. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: Apr. 26, 1898 at Ansted Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Ansted, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Tried by F. O. Court for vio 33rd Article of War (absence from roll call.) Sentenced to forfeit 50 cents, fine deducted on June 1898 pay roll. Absent without leave Aug. 10 to 13, 1898. Tried by F.O. Court for vio of 32nd Article of War (absence without leave 3 ½ days Aug. 15 to 18th 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $3.00 and pay for time absent and to be confined at hard labor for 3 days under Regt. guard. Fine and pay for time absent deducted from Aug 1898 pay roll. Absent one day Sept. 9, 1898. Tried by Summary Court for vio. 32nd Article of War (absence without leave 1 ½ days Sept. 9 & 10th 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $3.00 and to be confined 3 days under Regt. Guard. Fine and pay for time absent deducted on Sept. 1898 pay roll. In confinement Sept. 23 to 26, 1898. In the settlement for clothing is included the sum of $6.20 total value of articles recd & c. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Graves, Frank Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 4, 1898 at Mounds(?) Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Wheeling, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $2.34

Remarks:

Sick in quarters July 9 1898 in line of duty. Tried by F. O. Court for vio. 32nd Article of War (absence without leave for 18 hours Aug. 8 & 9th 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.00 and to be confined for 2 days under Regt. guard at hard labor. Fine deducted from Aug. 1898 pay roll. Sick in quarters Aug. 28 to Sept. 15, 1898 inclusive in line of duty. Sick in quarters Sept. 19 to 24, 1898 inclusive in line of duty. Absent without leave Oct. 15 to 24, 1898 inclusive. Tried by Summary Court for vio. 32nd Article of War. (Absent without leave Oct. 15 to 24th 1898 inclusive.) Sentenced to forfeit $10 and to be confined at hard labor for 12 days under Regt. guard. Fine and pay for time absent deducted on Oct. 1898 pay roll. In confinement Oct. 30 to Nov. 10, 1898 inclusive. Tried by Summary Court for vio. 33rd Article of War (absent without leave from instruction Dec. 18th 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.00. Fine deducted on December 1898 pay roll. Sick in quarters Dec. 10, 1898 in line of duty. Sick in quarters Dec. 19 to 24 inclusive in line of duty. No clothing was issued him by the State. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Gilliland, Claude Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: June 16, 1898 at Huntington, W.Va. by Maj. Banks for 2 years

Mustered into service: June 16, 1898 at Huntington, W.Va. by Maj. Banks

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Huntington, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $3.96

Remarks:

Joined by enlistment at Camp George H. Thomas, Ga., June 19th 1898. Sick in quarters June 24 to July 3, 1898 inclusive in line of duty. Sick in quarters Sept. 2 to 14, 1898 inclusive in line of duty. On special duty with Q. M. Dept. as teamster per S. O. No. 193 Hdqrs 1st W.Va.V.I. dated Oct. 18, 1898. Tried by Summary Court for vio. 33rd Article of War (absent without leave from 10a.m. inspection Jan. 8th 1899.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.00. Fine to be deducted from Jan. 1899 pay on muster out roll. No clothing issued him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Hunt, John Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 7, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Charleston, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $4.99

Remarks:

Sick in quarters from May 28 to 30, 1898 inclusive in line of duty. Sick in quarters June 21, 1898 in line of duty. Sick in quarters June 26, 1898 in line of duty. Absent sick in Division Hospital June 27 to July 30, 1898 inclusive in line of duty. Sick in quarters Oct. 10 to 16, 1898 inclusive, in line of duty. Tried by Summary Court for vio. 32 Article of War (absent without leave less than 24 hours Sept. 9th, 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.00. Fine deducted from Sept. 1898 pay roll. No clothing was issued him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Hill, Mart F. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: June 16, 1898 at Huntington, W.Va.by Maj. Banks for 2 years

Mustered into service: June 16, 1898 at Huntington, W.Va. by Maj. Banks

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Huntington, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $8.44

Remarks:

Joined by enlistment at Camp George H. Thomas, Ga., June 19th, 1898. Joined and enrolled after muster in of company. Joined company at Chickamauga. Sick in quarters Oct. 27, 1898 in line of duty. Absent on D. S. at Columbus, Ga. as member of Provost Guard, as per verbal order from Reg. Commander from Dec. 16, 1898 to Feb. 4, 1899. No clothing was issued to him by state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Hammond, Charles W. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: June 20, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Maj. Banks for 2 years

Mustered into service: June 21, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Maj. Banks

Last Paid: By Major May to July 27, 1898

Place of residence: Malden, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $2.40

Remarks:

Joined by enlistment at Camp George H. Thomas, Ga., June 22nd 1898. Joined and enrolled after muster in of company. Sick in quarters from July 25, 1898 to July 30, 1898 inclusive. Absent sick in Div. Hospital July 30 to Aug. 12, 1898 inclusive in line of duty. On sick furlough from Aug. 14 to Sept 13, 1898, at Malden, W.Va. per G. O. No. 114, 1898 A.G.O. Absent without leave from Sept. 14, 1898 to Jan. 15, 1899 inclusive sick furlough having expired. No clothing was issued to him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Hicks, Samuel T. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: June 17, 1898 at Huntington, W.Va. by Maj. Banks for 2 years

Mustered into service: June 19, 1898 at Huntington, W.Va. by Maj. Banks

Last Paid: Buy Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Huntington, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $5.16

Remarks:

Joined by enlistment at Camp George H. Thomas, Ga. June 19th, 1898. Joined and enrolled after muster in of company. Absent sick in Div. Hospital from July 18 to 26, 1898 inclusive, in line of duty. Absent on D.S. at Columbus, Ga as member of Provost Guard as per verbal ord from Reg. Commander from Dec. 16, 1898 to Feb. 4th, 1899. No clothing was issued to him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Johnson, Samuel O. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 8, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Charleston, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $15.32

Remarks:

Sick in quarters June 27 to 30, 1898 inclusive in line of duty. Absent sick in Div. Hospital Aug. 25 to Sept. 13, 1898 in line of duty. On sick furlough from Sept. 14 to Oct. 13, 1898 inclusive, per G.O. No. 114 A.G.O. 1898. Furlough extended from Oct. 14 to Nov. 13, 1898 inclusive. Absent without leave from expiration of sick furlough to Nov. 30, 1898 inclusive. Sick in quarters Dec. 1, 1898 in line of duty. No clothing was issued to him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Johnson, William H. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 13, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Charleston, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $10.17

Remarks:

Sick in quarters June 5, 1898 in line of duty. Absent sick in Div. Hospital June 18 to 26, 1898 inclusive, in line of duty. In confinement Dec. 19, 1898 to Jan. 12, 1899 inclusive. Released without trial. No clothing issued to him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Jackson, Elmer E. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: July 5, 1898 at Huntington, W.Va. by Maj. Banks for 2 years

Mustered into service: July 5, 1898 at Huntington, W.Va. by Maj. Banks

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Culloden, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $3.62, Due U.S.: 85 cents for arms and equipment

Remarks:

Joined by enlistment at Camp George H. Thomas, Ga. July 11th, 1898. Joined and enrolled after muster in of company. Sick in quarters Aug. 4 to 8, 1898 inclusive in line of duty. Sick in quarters from Aug. 17, to 25, 1898 inclusive in line of duty. Sick in quarters Sept. 23 to 27, 1898 inclusive in line of duty. Absent sick in Div. Hospital from Sept. 28 to Oct. 16, 1898 inclusive in line of duty. On sick furlough from Oct. 17 to Nov. 16, 1898 inclusive per G. O. No. 114, A.G.O. 1898. Furlough extended from Nov. 17, to Dec. 16, 1898 inclusive. Tried by Summary Court for vio of 32 Art of War (absent without leave Sept. 9th to 21st 1898 inclusive.) Sentenced to forfeit ten dollars fine and to be confined at hard labor under Regt. guard for 13(?) days. Pay for time absent deducted on Dec. 1898 pay roll. In confinement Dec. 31, 1898 to Jan. 12, 1899 inclusive. No clothing was issued to him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Kincaid, Walter M. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: Apr. 26, 1898 at Ansted Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May. 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Ansted, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $24.09

Remarks:

Sick in quarters June 6, 1898 in line of duty. Sick in quarters June 8 to 10, 1898 inclusive in line of duty. Tried by Summary Court for vio. 33rd Article of War (absent without leave from inspection Aug. 13th 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit 50 cents, fine deducted from Aug. 1898 pay roll. Sick in quarters from Sept. 6 to 16, 1898 inclusive in line of duty. Absent sick in Division Hospital* from Sept. 17 to Oct. 6, 1898 inclusive in line of duty. On sick furlough from Oct. 7 to Nov. 6, 1898 at Hawk’s Nest, W.Va. per G.O. No. 114 A.G.O. 1898. Sick in quarters Nov. 8, 1898 to date of muster out. In the settlement for clothing is included the sum of $6.20 the total value of articles received by Regt. Q.M. etc., per G.O. No. 33 A.G.O. 1898. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

*He appears on a list of the Division Hospital at Camp Poland, Tenn. on these dates.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: King, Bernie E. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va., by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By. Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Charleston, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $4.98

Remarks:

Tried by Summ. Court for vio 32nd A.W. (absent without leave for one day Aug. 9, 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.00 and to be confined at hard labor for 2 days under Regt. guard. Pay for time absent deducted on Aug. 1898 payroll. Absent without leave Sept. 12 to 21, ’98 inclusive. Sick in quarters Sept. 25 to Sept. 28, inclusive, in line of duty. Absent sick in Division Hospital Sept. 28 to Oct. 11, 1898 inc. in line of duty. Sick in quarters Oct. 12 to 15, 1898 inclusive in line of duty. Tried by Summary Court for vio. 32nd Article of War (absent without leave for 10 days and 8 hours Sept. 12 to 21st, 1898 inclusive. Sentenced to forfeit $10.00 and to be confined at hard labor under Regt. Guard for 10 days. Fine and pay for time absent deducted Oct. 1898 pay roll. In confinement Oct. 13 to 22, 1898 inc. No clothing was issued to him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Kyle, George W. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 8, 1898 at Charleston W.Va., by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Charleston, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $1.09

Remarks:

Tried by F. O. Court for viol. 62nd A.W. (conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline.) Sentenced to forfeit $2.50. Fine deducted on June 1898 pay roll. Tried by F.O. Court for viol. 32nd A. W. (absent without leave for 6 days from July 4th to 11th, 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $3.00 from pay and to be confined for ten days at hard labor under Regt. guard. Fine and pay for time absent deducted on July 1898 pay roll. Tried by Summ. Court for viol. 32nd A. W. (absent for 6 days Aug. 9th to 15th 1898 inclusive.) Sentenced to forfeit $5.00 of his pay and to be confined at hard labor for 5 days under Regt. guard. Fine and pay for time absent deducted on Aug. 1898 pay roll. Tried by Sum. Court for viol. 32nd A. W. (absent without leave for 2 days Nov. 19 to 21st, 1898 inclusive. Sentenced to forfeit $3.00. Fine and pay for time absent deducted from Dec. 1898 pay roll. Sick in quarters Dec. 22 to 25th, 1898 inclusive in line of duty. Tried by Sum. Court for viol. 62nd A. W. (drunk and disorderly in Co. St. Jan. 18, 1899.) Sentenced to forfeit $2.00 of his pay. Fine to be deducted on muster out roll. Sick in quarters Jan. 6, 1899 in line of duty. No clothing was issued him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: King, Albert Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: June 14, 1898 at Huntington, W.Va. by Maj. Banks for 2 years

Mustered into service: June 14, 1898 at Huntington, W.Va. by Maj. Burks

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Huntington, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $4.40

Remarks:

Joined by enlistment at Camp George H. Thomas, Ga. June 18th, 1898. Joined and enrolled after muster in of company. Joined company at Chickamauga Park, Ga., June 18, 1898. Sick in quarters Sept. 22 to 28, 1898 inclusive, in line of duty. Absent sick in Div. Hospital Sept. 29 to Oct. 16, 1898 inclusive, in line of duty. On sick furlough from Oct. 17 to Nov. 16, 1898 inclusive. Absent per G.O. No. 114 A.G.O. 1898. No clothing was issued him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Lacy, Joseph E. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 5, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Charleston, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: .12 cents

Remarks:

Sick in quarters June 6, 1898 in line of duty. Absent sick in Div. Hospital June 16 to 25, 1898 inclusive in line of duty. Sick in quarters Aug. 16, 1898 in line of duty. Sick in quarters Sept. 8, 1898 in line of duty. Tried by Summary Court for vio 33rd Article of War (absent without leave from inspection Aug. 13th 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.50. Fine deducted on Aug. 1898 payroll. Absent without leave from Sept. 9 to 16, 1898 inclusive. Sick in quarters Sept. 21 to 25, 1898 in line of duty. Tried by Sum. Court for viol. 32nd A.W. (absent without leave Sept. 9 to 16th, 1898 inclusive.) Sentenced to forfeit $10 of his pay and to be confined at hard labor under Regt. guard for 20 days. Fine and pay for time absent deducted on Sept. 1898 pay roll. Tried by Sum. Court for viol. 62nd A.W. (leaving company without permission while at target practice.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.00 of his pay and to be confined for 1 day at hard labor under Regt. Guard. Fine deducted on Dec. 1898 pay roll. Tried by Sum. Court for viol. 33rd A. W. (absent from 7 p.m. roll call Oct. 31st, 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $3.00 of his pay. Fine deducted from Nov. 1898 pay roll. No clothing was issued him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Lanham, Charles B. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: June 22, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Maj. Banks for 2 years

Mustered into service: June 22, 1898 at Charleston,W.Va. by Maj. Banks

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Charleston, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $1.47

Remarks:

Joined by enlistment at Camp George H. Thomas, Ga., June 23rd, 1898. Joined and enrolled after muster in of company. Tried by F.O. Court for vio. 33rd Article of War (absent without leave from parade July 5th, 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit 50 cents. Fine deducted on July 1898 pay roll. Sick in quarters Oct. 18, 1898 in line of duty. Sick in quarters Nov. 4, 1898 in line of duty. Tried by Summary Court for vio. 33 Article of War (absent from inspection without leave Dec. 18th, 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.00. Fine deducted on Dec. 1898 pay roll. No clothing was issued to him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: McAlexander, George L. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 11, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Ansted, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $13.44, Due U.S.: .85 cents

Remarks:

Sick in quarters June 8 to 12, 1898, inclusive in line of duty. Sick in quarters Sept. 5 to 8, 1898 inclusive in line of duty. Absent sick in Div. Hosp. Sept. 9 to Oct. 23, 1898 inclusive, in line of duty. On sick furlough Oct. 24 to Nov. 23, 1898 inclusive per G.O. No. 114 A.G.O. 1898. Absent without leave Nov. 24 to Dec. 14, 1898 inclusive. Sick in quarters Dec. 27, 1898 in line of duty. Tried by Summary Court for vio 33rd Art. War (absent without leave from muster and inspection Dec. 31st, 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.00, fine to be deducted from Jan. 1899 pay on muster out roll. No clothing issued to him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899. Pay due from date of enrollment to date of muster in.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: McCave, George Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 4, 1898 at Mountsville Charleston, W.Va. by Humphreys for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Charleston, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $14.00

Remarks:

Sick in quarters June 6 to 10, 1898, inclusive in line of duty. Promoted Corporal and cook Aug. 2, 1898. Appointed corporal and cook Aug. 12th, 1898 per Reg. Ord. same date. Sick in quarters Oct. 7 to 9, 1898 inclusive in line of duty. Reduced from Corporal and cook to private per S.O. No.192, dated H.Q. 1st W.Va. V.I., Oct. 18, 1898 on account of his health. No clothing was issued to him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: McCutheon, Samuel B. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: Apr. 26, 1898 at Ansted Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Ansted, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Due U.S. for clothing: $2.61

Remarks:

Sick in quarters May 26, 1898 in line of duty. Sick in quarters June 17, 1898 in line of duty. Tried by F.O. Court for vio 33rd Art. War. (absent without leave from parade June 18, 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit 50 cents, fine deducted on June 1898 payroll. Sick in quarters July 29 to Aug. 28, 1898 in line of duty. Tried by Summary Court for vio 32nd Art. War (absent less than 24 hours without leave, Sept. 9th, 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.00, and to be confined at hard labor for 1 day under Regt guard. Fine deducted on Sept. 1898 pay roll. In confinement Sept. 26, 1898. Sick in quarters Dec. 8, 1898 in line of duty. Sick in quarters (no month) 16 to 18, 1898, inclusive, in line of duty. Sick in quarters Dec. 25, 1898 in line of duty. Tried by Summary Court for vio 33rd Art. War. (failing to report to place of target practice.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.00; fine deducted on Dec. 1898 pay roll. In the settlement for clothing is included the sum of $6.20, the total value of articles received by the Reg. Q.M. per G. O. No. 33 A.G.O. 1898. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: McWilliams, James E. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 4, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years.

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle.

Last Paid: By Major Curry to Nov. 30

Place of residence: Charleston, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $5.78

Remarks:

Sick in quarters June 11 to 17, 1898 inclusive in line of duty. Sick in quarters Sept. 30 to Oct. 3, 1898 in line of duty. Sick in quarters Oct. 7 to 9, 1898 in line of duty. In confinement Oct. 13 to 20, 1898 inclusive. Released without trial. Absent without leave Dec. 20 to 21 inclusive. Tried by Summary Court for vio 32nd Art. War; (absent without leave 2 ½ days Nov. 29 to Dec. 1st 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $2.00; fine and pay for time absent to be deducted on muster out roll. No clothing was issued to him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Mearion, John F. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 3, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Major Howell to Oct. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Archbald, Pa.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $7.16, Due U.S.: 85 cents for arms and equipment

Remarks:

Tried by F. O. Court for vio 33rd Art. War, (absent without leave from roll call.) Sentenced to forfeit 50 cents; fine deducted on June 1898 pay roll. Tried by F.O. Court for vio 62nd Art. War. (engaging in disturbance in Co. St. July 4th, 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $2.00, fine deducted on July 1898 pay roll. Tried by Summary Court for vio 38th [?? blurred] Art. War. (drunk while on duty as sentinel.) Sentenced to forfeit $10.00; fine deducted on Sept. 1898 pay roll. Sick in quarters Sept. 21, 1898 in line of duty. Absent sick in Div. Hosp. from Sept. 22 to Nov. 14, 1898, in line of duty. On sick furlough from Nov. 15 to Dec. 14, 1898 at Archbald, Pa. per G.O. No. 114 A.G.O. 1898. Furlough extended from Dec. 15, 1898 to Jan. 14, 1899. No clothing was issued to him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: McAboy, James F. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: July 8, 1898 at Huntington, W.Va. by Maj. Banks for 2 years

Mustered into service: July 8, 1898 at Huntington, W.Va. by Maj. Banks

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Huntington, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $3.80

Remarks:

Joined company by enlistment at Camp George H. Thomas, Ga., July 10th 1898. Joined and enrolled after muster in of company. Sick in quarters Aug. 12 to 25, 1898, inclusive in line of duty. On sick furlough from Aug. 26 to Sept. 25, 1898, at Huntington, W.Va. per G.O. No. 114, A.G.O. 1898. Sick in quarters Sept. 26, to Oct. 10, 1898, inclusive, in line of duty. No clothing was issued to him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Moore, T. Mark Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: June 20, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Maj. Banks for 2 years

Mustered into service: June 20, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Maj. Banks

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Charleston, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $4.85

Remarks:

Joined by enlistment at Camp George H. Thomas, Ga. June 22nd, 1898. Joined and enrolled after muster in of company. Sick Jan. 2, 1899 for one day in line of duty. Tried by Summary Court for vio of 32nd Art. War. (absent without leave 12 hours Sept. 9th, 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.00, fine deducted on Sept. 1898 pay roll. No clothing was issued to him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Murray, Charles P. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 7, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Coalburg, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: 44 cents

Remarks:

Tried by F.O. Court for vio 33rd Art. War. (absent without leave from roll call June 8th, 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit 50 cents; fine deducted on June, 1898 pay roll. Tried by F.O. Court for vio. 33rd Art. War. (absent without leave from morning roll call June 20th, 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.00, fine deducted on July 1898 pay roll. In confinement July 26, 1898. Sick in quarters July 4, 1898 in line of duty. Tried by Summary Court for viol. 33rd A.W. (absence without leave from revile roll call July 24th, 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $2.00 of his pay and to be confined at hard labor under Regt. Guard for 1 day. Fine to be deducted from muster out roll. Tried by Summary court for vio 33rd Art. War; (absent without leave from 7 p.m. roll call Oct. 31st, 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $3.00; fine deducted on Nov. 1898 pay roll. Tried by Summary Court for vio 62nd Art. War. (leaving company without permission while on march Dec. 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.00; fine deducted on Dec. 1898 pay roll. Sick in quarters Jan. 5, 1899, in line of duty. Tried by Summary Court for viol. 33rd A.W. (absence without leave from parade Jan. 1st, 1899.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.00 of his pay. Fine to be deducted from muster out roll. No clothing was issued to him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Newhouse, Simon E. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 13, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va.by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Charleston, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $2.57

Remarks:

Sick in quarters Aug. 29 to Sept. 16, 1898, inclusive, in line of duty. Sick in quarters Sept. 21, 1898, in line of duty. On furlough from Oct. 14, 1898, to Oct. 24, 1898, per endorsement H. Q. 2nd Div. 1st A. C. Absent without leave from Oct. 24 to Nov. 3, 1898, inclusive. Dropped as a deserter Nov 4, 1898. Returned and gained from desertion Nov. 5, 1898.* Tried by Summary Court for vio 32nd Art. War (absent without leave 11 days Oct. 25th to Nov. 5th inclusive.) Sentenced to forfeit $10.00 of his pay and to be confined at hard labor under Regt. guard for 11 days. Fine and pay for time absent deducted on Nov. 1898 pay roll. In confinement Nov. 16 to 26, 1898, inclusive. Sick in quarters Nov. 29 to Dec. 5, 1898, inclusive in line of duty. No clothing was issued to him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

*See records of deserters in back of this muster roll.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Peters, Huston C. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 5, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years.

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Charleston, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $16.24

Remarks:

Sick in quarters June 6, 1898 in line of duty. Absent sick in Div. Hosp.* Sept. 4, to Oct. 6, 1898, inclusive in line of duty. On sick furlough from Oct. 7, to Nov. 6, 1898, inclusive at Charleston, W.Va. per G. O. No. 114 A.G.O. 1898. Furlough extended from Nov. 7, to Dec. 6, 1898 inclusive as per endorsement on sick furlough A.G.O. dated 1898. No clothing was issued to him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

*He appears on a list of the Division Hospital at Camp Poland, Tenn. on these dates.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Schlaegel, Arthur A. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 8, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: East Bank, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $5.47

Remarks:

Pay due from date of enrollment to date of muster in. Tried by F.O. court for viol. 33rd A.W. (absent without leave from roll call June 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit 50 cents of his pay. Fine deducted on June 1898 pay roll. Tried by F. O. court for viol. 33rd A.W. (absent from morning roll call without leave, June 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.00 of his pay. Fine deducted on June 1898 pay roll. Sick in quarters July 1st to 6th 1898 inclusive in line of duty, July 8th 1898 one day, July 30th 1898, one day, Sept. 5th to 9th inclusive, Sept. 13th 1898, one day, Dec. 14th to 16th, 1898 inclusive, in line of duty. Tried by F.O. court for viol. 62nd A.W. (refusing to obey ---? ---? officer and twice using abusive language.) Sentenced to forfeit $3.00 of his pay and to be confined 3 days at hard labor under Regt. guard. Fine deducted from Aug. 1898 pay roll. Tried by Summ. Court viol. 32nd A.W. (absent without leave for 11 hours.) Sentenced to forfeit $3.00 of his pay and to be confined 3 days at hard labor under Regt. guard. Fine deducted on Sept. 1898 pay roll. Tried by Sum. Court for viol. 32nd A.W. (absent without leave from Oct. 13 to 22nd 1898 inclusive.) Sentenced to forfeit $9.00 of his pay and to be confined 9 days at hard labor under Regt. guard. Fine and pay for time absent deducted on Oct. 1898 pay roll. Tried by Summary Court for viol. 62nd A.W. (absent without leave from company while on march Dec. 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.00 of his pay. Fine deducted on Dec. 1898 pay roll. Tried by Summary Court for viol of 62nd A.W. (refused to clean out tent when ordered by 1st Sgt.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.00 of his pay. Fine deducted on Dec. 1898 pay roll. In confinement Dec. 22, 1898 to Jan. 12th 1899. Released without trial. No clothing issued him by the state.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Settle, Page Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 5, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Deepwater, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Due U.S. for clothing: $3.39

Remarks:

Tried by F.O. court for viol. 62nd A.W. (absent from fighting with an enlisted man on May 30th 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.50 of his pay. Fine deducted on June 1898 pay roll. Sick in quarters June 28th 1898, one day, July 3rd 1898, one day, July 6th, 1898 one day, July 18th, 1898 one day, Aug. 3rd 1898 one day, Aug. 24 to 28th 1898 inclusive, Sept. 6th to 9th 1898 inclusive, Sept. 28th 1898 one day, in line of duty. Tried by F. O. Court for viol. of 32nd A. W. (absent without leave 4 hours July 9th, 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $2.50 of his pay. Fine deducted on July 1898 pay roll. Tried by F.O. court for viol. 32nd A.W. (absent without leave 36 hours Aug. 9th to 11th, 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $3.00 of his pay and to be confined 3 days at hard labor under Regt. guard. Fine and pay for time absent deducted of Aug. 1898 pay roll. Tried by Sum. Court for viol. 32nd A.W. (absent without leave Sept. 12th to 22nd 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $10.00 of his pay and to be confined 30 days at hard labor under Regt. guard. Fine and pay for time absent deducted on Oct. 1898 pay roll. Tried by Sum. Court for viol 32nd A.W. (absent Dec. 16 to 18th, 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $2.00 of his pay and to be confined for 2 days at hard labor under Regt. guard. Fine and pay for time absent deducted from Dec. 1898 pay roll. No clothing was issued to him by the state. Tried by Summary Court for violation 33rd Art. War. (absent without leave from parade Jan. 9th 1899.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.00 of his pay to be deducted on muster out roll.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Skaggs, Miles A. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: Apr. 26, 1898 at Ansted, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Ansted, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Sick in quarters July 18 to 19, 1898 in line of duty. Absent sick in Div. Hosp. June 20 to 29, 1898 inclusive, in line of duty. Sick in quarters July 12, 1898, in line of duty. Absent sick in Div. Hosp. July 15 to 26, 1898, inclusive in line of duty. Sick in quarters Sept. 17, 1898 in line of duty. Sick in quarters Oct. 25, 1898 in line of duty. In the settlement for clothing is included the sum of $6.20, the total value of articles issued him by the state received by Regt. Q.M.etc. per G.O. No. 33-1898.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Sims, Charles B. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 13, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Wheeling, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Sick in quarters June 28 to July 1st, 1898 inclusive, Nov. 11th to 14th, 1898 inclusive in line of duty. Tried by F.O. Court for viol. 62nd A. W. (unable to perform duty on account of intoxication.) Sentenced to forfeit $2.00 of his pay. Fine deducted on July 1898 pay roll. Tried by Summary Court for viol. 32nd A. W. (absent without leave Aug. 9th to 11th, 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $3.00 of his pay and to be confined 3 days at hard labor under Regt. guard. Fine and pay for time absent deducted on Sept. 1898 payroll. Tried by Sum. Court for viol. 32nd A. W. (absent without leave Sept. 12 to 22nd, 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $10.00 of his pay and to be confined at hard labor for 30 days under Regt. guard. Fine and pay for time absent deducted on Oct. 1898 pay roll. Tried by Summ. Court for viol. 33rd A. W. (absent without leave for parade Jan. 9th 1899.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.00 of his pay. Fine to be deducted on muster out roll. No clothing was issued to him by the state. Fine on Dec. pay roll vio. 62—leaving company. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Scholl, Fritz Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: June 20, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Maj. Banks for 2 years

Mustered into service: June 20, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Maj. Banks

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Belva, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $13.72

Remarks:

Joined by enlistment at Camp George H. Thomas, Ga., June 22nd, 1898. Sick in quarters July 5 to 7, 1898 inclusive, in line of duty. Sick in quarters Aug. 20 to 23, 1898 in line of duty. Sick in quarters Aug. 30, 1898 in line of duty. No clothing was issued to him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Sturgeon, Clarence E. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: June 21, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Maj. Banks for 2 years

Mustered into service: June 21, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Maj. Banks

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Radcliffe, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $2.58

Remarks:

Joined by enlistment at Camp George H. Thomas, Ga., June 22nd 1898. Sick in quarters June 28, 1898 in line of duty. Sick in quarters Aug. 18 to 21, 1898, inclusive, in line of duty. Sick in quarters Sept. 1 to 4, 1898, inclusive, in line of duty. Tried by Summary Court for vio 32nd Art War (absent without leave 16 hours Sept. 9th 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.00; fine deducted from Sept 1898 pay roll. Sick in quarters Nov. 16 to 18, 1898, inclusive, in line of duty. Sick in quarters Nov 21 to 25, 1898, inclusive in line of duty. No clothing was issued to him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Slater, Oscar B. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: June 20, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Maj. Banks for 2 years

Mustered into service: June 20, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Maj. Banks

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Patrick, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $13.41, due U.S. for arms & equipment: .85 cents

Remarks:

Joined by enlistment at Camp George H. Thomas, Ga., June 22nd 1898. Sick in quarters July 6 to 10, 1898, inclusive in line of duty. Sick in quarters July 15 to 18, 1898, in line of duty. Sick in quarters Aug. 17 to 21, 1898, inclusive in line of duty. Sick in quarters Aug. 30 to Sept. 3, 1898, inclusive in line of duty. Tried by Summary Court for vio 32nd Art of War: (absent without leave 9 hours Sept. 19th 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.00; fine deducted on Sept 1898 pay roll. Sick in quarters Oct. 6 to 8, 1898, inclusive, in line of duty. Tried by Summary Court for vio 62nd Art of War (disobedience of orders from corporal.) Sentenced to forfeit $2.50 of his pay and to be confined 3 days at hard labor under Regt. guard. Fine deducted on Oct 1898 pay roll. Sick in quarters Nov. 21, 1898 in line of duty. Tried by Summary Court for vio. 33rd Art. War: (absent from 10 A.M. inspection on Dec. 18th, 1898 without leave.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.00, fine deducted on Dec. 1898 pay roll. Tried by Summary Court for vio. 33rd Art. War: (absent from inspection Jan. 1, 1899 without leave.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.00 of his pay to be deducted on muster out roll. Sick in quarters Jan. 11 to 14, 1899, inclusive, in line of duty. Tried by Summary Court for vio. 33rd Art. War (absent without leave from inspection on Jan. 8th 1899.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.00 of his pay to be deducted on muster out roll. No clothing was issued to him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Toler, Wyatt A. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 7, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: East Bank, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: .85 cents

Remarks:

Sick in quarters June 6th 1898, one day, Sept. 27th to Oct. 1st 1898 inclusive, Nov. 15th, 1898 one day in line of duty. Tried by F. O. Court for viol. 32nd Art. War (absent without leave July 5th to 8th 1898 inclusive.) Sentenced to forfeit $3.00 of his pay and to be confined at hard labor for 5 days under Regt. guard. Fine and pay for time absent deducted of July 1898 pay roll. Tried by Summ. Court for viol. 32nd Art War (absent without leave 9 hours Sept. 9th 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.50 and to be confined 1 day at hard labor under Regt guard. Fine deducted on Sept. 1898 pay roll. Tried by Sum. Court for viol. 62nd Art. War (drunk and disorderly while cook.) Sentenced to forfeit $5.00 of his pay and to be confined at hard labor for 10 days under Regt. guard. Fine deducted on Oct. 1898 pay roll. Tried by Sum. Court for viol. 32nd Art War. (absent without leave from Oct 13th to 22nd 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $9.00 of his pay and to be confined 9 days at hard labor under Regt. guard. Fine and $1.60 of pay for time absent deducted on Oct. 1898 pay roll, leaving balance of $3.08 to be deducted on muster out roll. Tried by Sum. Court for viol. 33rd Art. War (absent from 2 drills Jan. 9th 1899.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.00 of his pay to be deducted on muster out roll. No clothing was issued him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Tyree, William M. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 6, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Charleston, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Due U.S. for clothing: $5.76

Remarks:

Tried by F.O. Court for viol. 33rd Art. War (absent from morning roll call without leave June 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit 50 cents of his pay to be deducted on June 1898 pay roll. Tried by F. O. Court for viol. 33rd Art. War. (absent without leave from morning roll call June 22nd 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.00 of his pay to be deducted on July 1898 payroll. Sick in quarters Aug. 1st to 7th 1898 inclusive in line of duty. Tried by Summ.Court for viol. 32nd and 33rd Arts. War (absent without leave one day and absent from one drill.) Sentenced to forfeit $2.50 of his pay and to be confined 2 days at hard labor under Regt. guards. Fine and pay for time absent to be deducted from Oct. 1898 pay roll. No clothing was issued him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Townsend, Robert A. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: July 4, 1898 at Huntington, W.Va. by Maj. Banks for 2 years

Mustered into service: July 4, 1898 at Huntington, W.Va. by Maj. Banks

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Huntington, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $7.96

Remarks:

Joined by enlistment at Camp George H. Thomas, Ga. July 10th, 1898. Joined and enrolled after muster in of company. No clothing was issued him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Taylor, Vernen D.* Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: June 15, 1898 at Huntington, W.Va. by Maj. Banks for 2 years

Mustered into service: June 15, 1898 at Huntington, W.Va. by Maj. Banks

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Huntington, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $8.35

Remarks:

Joined by enlistment at Camp George H. Thomas, Ga June 18th 1898. Joined and enrolled after muster in of company. No clothing was issued him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

*Wright’s list shows him as Vernon D.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Woods, Charles Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 7, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt Vawter Maj Banks for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Deepwater, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $9.53

Remarks:

Sick in quarters Aug. 30, 1898, in line of duty. Sick in quarters Oct. 26 to 31, 1898, inclusive, in line of duty. Tried by Summary Court for vio 33rd Art. War. (absent from tattoo? roll call without leave Oct. 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit 50 cents: fine deducted on Oct. 1898 pay roll. No clothing was issued to him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

Muster Roll Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Young, Rufus B. H. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: June 15, 1898 at Huntington, W.Va. by Maj. Banks for 2 years

Mustered into service: June 15, 1898 at Huntington, W.Va. by Maj. Banks

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Charleston, Huntington, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier: Clothing: $4.49

Remarks:

Joined by enlistment at Camp George H. Thomas, Ga. June 18th 1898. Joined and enrolled after muster in of company. Sick in quarters July 7 to 10, 1898, inclusive in line of duty. Sick in quarters July 12, 1898, in line of duty. Sick in quarters July 21, 1898 in line of duty. Sick in quarters Aug. 24 to 28, 1898 inclusive, in line of duty. Tried by Summ. Court for viol. 32nd Art. War. (absent without leave Sept. 9th to 17th 1898, incl.) Sentenced to forfeit $8.00 of his pay and to be confined 8 days at hard labor under Regt. guard. Fine and pay for time absent to be deducted for out Sept. 1898 payroll. No clothing was issued him by the state. Entitled to one months extra pay under Act of Congress approved January 12, 1899.

The following two officers appear at the end of the muster roll under a heading of “Resigned.” (the editor)

Muster Roll (Resigned) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Vawter, John E. Rank: Captain

Joined for duty and enrolled: Apr. 26, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Col. Banks for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: Never paid

Place of residence: Ansted, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Camp George H. Thomas, Ga.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Sick in quarters May 31, 1898 in line of duty. Resignation accepted to date June 11, 1898 per S. O. No. 137 War Dept. A.G.O. June 11, 1898.

Muster Roll (Resigned) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Taylor, Raleigh C. Rank: Captain

Joined for duty and enrolled: Apr. 26, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Halloway to Sept. 30, 1898

Place of residence: Ansted, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Knoxville, Tenn.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Originally mustered in with Co. as 1st Lieut, commissioned Captain June 11, 1898 vice John E. Vawter, resigned and assumed command of company same date. Mustered in as captain June 20, 1898. On special duty as Actg. Commissary officer, 1st W.Va. from May 15th 1898 to June 16, 1898 per S. O. No. 9 dated Hd Qrs 1st W.Va. V.I., Camp Lee, Kanawha City, W.Va. May 15 1898. Returned from duty as Actg. Commissary officer June 16, 1898 per G. O. No. 30 Hdqrs 1st W.Va. V.I., Camp George H. Thomas, Ga. June 16, 1898. Resignation accepted to date Oct. 13, 1898 per G. O. No. 242 War Dept. A.G.O. Oct. 13th, 1898.*

*A note in the Adjutant General’s Report states he was honorably discharged as of Oct. 13.

The following nineteen soldiers appear at the end of the muster roll under a heading of “Discharged.” (the editor)

Muster Roll (Discharged) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Taylor, John C. Rank: 1st Sergeant

Joined for duty and enrolled: Apr. 26, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Graham to Aug. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Ansted, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Knoxville, Tenn. Due soldier:

Remarks:

Enrolled and mustered in as sergeant. Appointed 1st Sgt by Co. Comdr June 8th, 1898. Discharged and final statement given Sept. 22, 1898*, under authority of telegraphic order of Sec. of War dated Washington, D.C., Sept. 20, 1898. In the settlement for clothing is included the sum $6.20, the total value of articles recd. by Regt. H.Q.

*Adjutant General’s list states he was discharged on September 29.

Muster Roll (Discharged) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Payne, Elon Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: Apr. 26, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Graham to Aug. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Ansted, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Knoxville, Tenn.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Discharged and final statement given Sept. 23rd, 1898 under authority of telegraphic order of Sec. of War dated Washington, D.C. Sept. 20th, 1898. In the settlement for clothing is included the sum $6.20 the total value of articles issued to him by the state received by Regt. Q.M. etc.

Muster Roll (Discharged) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Whitlock, Charles B. Rank: Corporal

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Halloway to Sept. 30, 1898

Place of residence: Montgomery, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Knoxville, Tenn.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Sick in quarters June 8th to 10th 1898 inc, in line of duty. Enrolled and mustered in as Private. Appointed Corporal July 11th 1898 per Regt. O. same date. Discharged and final statements given Oct. 12th, 1898 under authority of telegraphic order of Sec. of War dated Washington, D.C. Oct. 10, 1898. In the settlement for clothing is included the sum $6.20 the total value of articles issued him by the state of W.Va. received by Regt. Q. M. etc.

Muster Roll (Discharged) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Allen, Elmer F. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: June 21, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Maj. Banks for 2 years

Mustered into service: June 21, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Maj. Banks

Last Paid: By Maj. Halloway to Sept. 30, 1898

Place of residence: Montgomery, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Knoxville, Tenn.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Joined at Chickamauga Park, Ga. by enlistment at Camp Geo. H. Thomas June 23, 1898. Discharged and final statements given Nov. 5, 1898 under authority of telegraphic order of Sec. of War dated Washington D.C. Oct. 29, 1898. No clothing was issued to him by the state.

Muster Roll (Discharged) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Brogan, Patrick J. Rank: Corporal

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Halloway to Sept. 30, 1898

Place of residence: Montgomery, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Knoxville, Tenn.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Enrolled and mustered in as Private. Promoted Corporal by Regt Commander July 11, 1898 by Regt O. same date. Sick in quarters June 8 to 12, 1898 inc. in line of duty. Sick in quarters Aug. 11th to Sept. 19th 1898 inc. in line of duty. Absent sick in Div. Hospital Sept. 20th to Oct. 12th 1898 inc. in line of duty. Discharged and final statements given Nov. 5th 1898 under authority of telegraphic order of Sec. of War dated Washington D.C. Oct. 28, 1898. In the settlement for clothing was included the sum of $6.20 the total value of articles issued him by the state received by Regt. Q.M. and issued by him to the soldier.

Muster Roll (Discharged) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Neal, Joseph A. Rank: Sergeant

Joined for duty and enrolled: Apr. 26, 1898 at Ansted Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Halloway to Sept. 30, 1898

Place of residence: Mt. Hope, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Knoxville, Tenn.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Sick in quarters Nov. 3rd 1898 in line of duty. Discharged and final statements given Nov. 7, 1898 under authority of telegraphic order of Sec. of War dated Washington, D.C. Oct. 31st, 1898. In the settlement for clothing was included the sum $6.20, the total value of articles issued him by the state received by Regt. Q.M. & c. per G.O. No. 33 A.G.O ’98.

100

Muster Roll (Discharged) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Wood, Hudson M. Rank: Q.M. Sergeant

Joined for duty and enrolled: Apr. 26, 1898 at Ansted Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Halloway to Sept. 30, 1898

Place of residence: Ansted, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Knoxville, Tenn.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Enrolled and mustered in as Sergeant. Apptd. 1st Sergeant May 14th 1898 by Co. Comdr. Sick in quarters May 25, 1898 in line of duty. Reduced from 1st Sergeant to Q.M. Sergeant by Co. Comdr. June 8th 1898. Discharged and final statements given Nov. 7th 1898 under authority of telegraphic order of Sec. of War dated Washington, D.C. Oct. 31st 1898. In the settlement for clothing was included the sum $6.20 the total value of articles issued him by the state & c per G.O. No. 32 A.G.O. 1898.

101

Muster Roll (Discharged) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Skaggs, Edward W. Rank: Sergeant

Joined for duty and enrolled: Apr. 26, 1898 at Ansted Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Halloway to Sept. 30, 1898

Place of residence: Ansted, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Knoxville, Tenn.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Enrolled and mustered in as Sergeant. Absent on D.S. from June 11th to July 12th 1898 inc. with recruiting officer in West Virginia per S.O. No. 2 dated HQ. 1st A.C. and Dept. of the Gulf?, Camp Thomas, Chickamauga Park, Ga. June 9th 1898. Sick in quarters Oct. 31st 1898 in line of duty. Discharged and final statements given Nov. 7th 1898 under authority of telegraphic order of Sec. of War dated Washington D.C. Nov. 3rd 1898. In the settlement for clothing was included the sum $6.20 the total value of articles issued him by the state & c G. O. No. 33.

102

Muster Roll (Discharged) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: McCutcheon, Zell Rank: Sergeant

Joined for duty and enrolled: Apr. 29, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Halloway to Sept. 30, 1898

Place of residence: Ansted, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Knoxville, Tenn.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Enrolled and mustered in as Corporal. Promoted Sergeant by Regt. Comdr May 23, 1898 by Regt. O. same date. Sick in quarters June 4th to 7th 1898 inc. in line of duty. Tried by F. O. Court for vio. of 33 Art of War. Sentenced to forfeit $1.00. Fine deducted from June 1898 pay roll. Tried by Summary Court for vio 32nd Art of War. Sentenced to forfeit $5.00 one days pay? Fine deducted on Sept. 1898 pay roll leaving balance of $4.00 due U.S. Discharged and final statements given Nov. 7, 1898 under authority of telegraphic order of Sec. of War dated Washington D.C. Nov. 4th 1898. In the settlement for clothing was included the sum $6.20 the total value of articles issued him by the state &c per G.O. No. 33 A.G.O. 1898.

103

Muster Roll (Discharged) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Neal, William D. Rank: Corporal

Joined for duty and enrolled: Apr. 26, 1898 at Ansted Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Halloway, to Sept. 30, 1898

Place of residence: Ansted, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Knoxville, Tenn.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Sick in quarters June 21st 1898 in line of duty. Tried by F.O. Court for vio 33rd Art of War (absent without leave from New ----? Officers school.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.00. Fine deducted on June 1898 payroll. Tried by F. O. Court for vio 62nd Art of War (failure to militarily discharge duties as corporal of guard.) Sentenced to forfeit $5.00. Fine deducted on Aug 1898 pay roll. Sick in quarters Aug. 3, 1898 in line of duty. Sick in quarters Aug. 18th in line of duty. Sick in quarters Oct. 6 to 9th 1898 inc in line of duty. Discharged and final statements given Nov. 7th 1898 under authority of telegraphic order of Sec of War dated Washington, D.C. Oct. 31st 1898. In the settlement for clothing was included the sum $6.20 the total value of articles issued him by the state recd by Regt. Q. M. etc per G.O. No. 33 A.G.O. 1898.

104

Muster Roll (Discharged) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Ward, John Rank: Corporal

Joined for duty and enrolled: Apr. 26, 1898 at Ansted Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Halloway to Sept. 30, 1898

Place of residence: Ansted, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Knoxville, Tenn.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Enrolled and mustered in as Corporal. Tried by F. O. Court for vio 62nd Art of War (fighting with enlisted man on May 30th 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $2.50. Fine deducted on June 1898 pay roll. On furlough from Sept. 26th to Oct. 2nd 1898 inc. at Knowville, Tenn per endorsement on furlough Hdqrs 2nd Div 1st A.C. Discharged and final statements given Nov. 7, 1898 under authority of telegraphic order of Sec of War dated Washington, D.C. Oct. 31st 1898. In the settlement for clothing was included the sum $6.20 the total value of articles issued him by the state recd by Regt. Q. M. etc per G.O. No. 33 A.G.O. 1898.

105

Muster Roll (Discharged) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Cockings, Thomas G. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: July 4, 1898 at Huntington,W.Va. by Maj. Banks for 2 years

Mustered into service: July 4, 1898 at Huntington, W.Va. by Maj. Banks

Last Paid: By Maj. Halloway to Sept. 30, 1898

Place of residence: Newport, Ky.

Place of discharge: Knoxville, Tenn.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Joined by enlistment at Camp George H. Thomas, Ga. on July 11th, 1898. Sick in quarters Aug. 24th to 29th 1898 inc in line of duty. Sick in quarters Sept. 12 to 16th 1898 inc in line of duty. Sick in quarters Sept. 27th to 29th 1898 inc in line of duty. Sick in quarters Oct. 26th 1898 in line of duty. Discharged and final statements given Nov. 7, 1898 under authority of telegraphic order of Sec of War dated Washington D.C. Oct. 28th 1898. No clothing was issued to him by the state.

106

Muster Roll (Discharged) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Rule, James M. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: July 8, 1898 at Huntington, W.Va. by Maj. Banks for 2 years

Mustered into service: July 8, 1898 at Huntington, W.Va. by Maj. Banks

Last Paid: By Maj. Halloway to Sept. 30, 1898

Place of residence: Ashland, Ky.

Place of discharge: Knoxville, Tenn.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Joined and enrolled after muster in of company. Joined by enlistment at Camp George H. Thomas, Ga. July 11th, 1898. Sick in quarters July 23, 1898 in line of duty. Discharged and final statements given Nov. 7, 1898 under authority of telegraphic order of Sec of War dated Washington, D.C. Nov. 4, 1898. No clothing was issued to him by the state.

107

Muster Roll (Discharged) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Kions, George W. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: Apr. 26, 1898 at Ansted Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Halloway to Sept. 30, 1898

Place of residence: Ansted, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Knoxville, Tenn.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Tried by Summary Court for vio of 33 Art of War (absent from inspection without leave Aug. 13th 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit 50 cents. Fine deducted on August 1898 pay roll. Discharged and final statement given Nov. 12, 1898 under authority of telegraphic order of Sec of War dated Washington, D.C. Nov. 10th 1898. In the settlement for clothing was included the sum $6.20 the total value of articles issued to him by the state recd by Regt. Q.M. per G.O. No. 33, A.G.O. 1898.

108

Muster Roll (Discharged) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Young, William Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Howell to Oct. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Montgomery, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

On furlough from Oct. 25th to Nov. 4, 1898 inc at Montgomery, W.Va. per endorsement on furlough Hdqrs 2nd Div. 1st A.C. Discharged and final statements given Dec. 5, 1898 under authority of telegraphic order of Sec of War, dated Washington D.C. Nov. 23, 1898. In the settlement for clothing was included the sum $6.20 the total value of articles issued to him by the state recd by Regt. Q.M. etc. per G.O. No. 33, A.G.O. 1898.

109

Muster Roll (Discharged) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Jones, William G. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: Apr. 29, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. S. Howell to Oct. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Ansted, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Tried by F. O. Court for vio of 62 Art of War (conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline.) Sentenced to forfeit $5.00 and to be confined at hard labor for 10 days under Regt guard. Fine deducted on June 1898 pay roll. In confinement from June 18th to 27th 1898 inc. Sick in quarters Aug. 10th to 19th 1898 inc in line of duty. Sick in quarters Aug. 25th to 28th 1898 inc in line of duty. Sick in quarters Sept. 30th to Oct. 13th 1898 inc in line of duty. Discharged and final statements given Dec. 7th 1898 under authority of 5th endorsement on certificate of disability dated Hdqrs 2nd Div 1st A.C. Camp Poland, Knoxville, Tenn. Nov. 8, 1898. In the settlement for clothing was included the sum $6.20 the total value of articles issued to him by the state recd by Regt. Q.M. etc. per G.O. No. 33, A.G.O. 1898.

110

Muster Roll (Discharged) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Morris, Manley Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 7, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Howell to Oct. 31, 1898

Place of residence: East Bank, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Tried by F.O. Court for vio 62 Art of War (fighting with enlisted man May 30th 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.50. Fine deducted on June 1898 pay roll. Tried by Summary Court for vio 32nd Art of War (absent without leave Sept. 3rd and 4th 1898). Sentenced to forfeit $2.00 and to be confined for 2 days at hard labor under Regt. guard. Fine and pay for time absent deducted on Sept. 1898 pay roll. Tried by Summary Court for vio 32 Art of War (absent without leave Oct. 13th to 22nd 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $9.00. Fine and pay for time absent deducted on Oct 1898 pay roll. In confinement from Oct. 27th to Nov. 6th, 1898 inc. Sick in quarters Nov. 28th to Dec. 2nd 1898 inc. in line of duty. Absent sick in 1st Brig. 2nd Div. 1st A.C. Hospital from Dec. 3rd to Dec. 30th 1898 inc in line of duty. Discharged and final statement given Jan. 7th 1898 under authority of telegraphic order of Sec of War dated Washington D.C. Dec. 13th 1898. In the settlement for clothing was included the sum $6.20 the total value of articles issued to him by the state recd by R. Q.M.

111

Muster Roll (Discharged) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Cole, Henry W. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: June 22, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Maj. Banks for 2 years

Mustered into service: June 22, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Maj. Banks

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Ansted, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Joined and enrolled after muster in of company. Joined and enlisted at Camp Geo. H. Thomas, Ga. June 23, 1898. Sick in quarters Sept. 30th to Oct. 3, 1898 inc. in line of duty. Sick in quarters Oct. 9th to 13th 1898 inc in line of duty. Discharged and final statements given Jan. 12, 1899 under authority of telegraphic order of Sec of War dated Washington D.C. Jan. 3rd, 1899. No clothing was issued to him by the state.

112

Muster Roll (Discharged) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Haynes, Ernest W. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 9, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By. Maj. Howell to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Patrick, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Sick in quarters June 6th 1898 in line of duty. Absent sick in Div. Hospital from June 20 to June 27th 1898 inc in line of duty. Sick in quarters July 20th to 26th 1898 inc in line of duty. Sick in quarters Sept. 27th to Oct. 4th 1898 inc in line of duty. Absent sick in Div. Hospital Oct. 5th to Nov. 4th 1898 inc in line of duty. On sick furlough from Nov 5th to Dec. 4th 1898 inc. at Patrick W.Va. per G.O. No. 114 A.G.O. 1898. Furlough extended from Dec. 5th 1898 to Jan. 4th 1899 per endorsement on furlough A.G.O. Dec. 8th 1898. Absent without leave from expiration of sick furlough Jan. 5th to Jan. 16th 1899. Discharged and final statements given Jan. 20th 1899 under authority of telegraphic order of Sec of War, dated Washington D.C. Dec. 13, 1898. In the settlement for clothing was included the sum $6.20 the total value of articles recd by Regt. Q.M. ---No. 33.

113

The following eleven soldiers appear at the end of the muster roll under a heading of “Transferred.” (the editor)

114

Muster Roll (Transferred) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Houston, Henry K. Rank: (Captain) 2nd Lieutenant*

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 2, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. ---y? to Nov. 30, 1898

Place of residence: Charleston, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Enrolled and mustered in as Private. Promoted Appointed Corporal by Regt commander July 11th 1898 by Regt order same date. Sick in quarters Aug. 16th to 22nd 1898 inc in line of duty. Discharged and final statements given to date Sept. 6th 1898 under authority of telegraphic order of Sec of War dated Washington D.C. September 29, 1898 in order to accept commission as 2nd Lieut 1st W.Va. V.I. same date. Mustered in as 2nd Lt and assumed duties as such Sept. 6th 1898. In the settlement for clothing was included the sum $6.20 the total value of articles &c issued him by the state. Assigned to Company and assumed command Oct. 16th 1898 per S.O. No. 187 dated Hdqrs 1st W.Va. V.I. Oct. 16th 1898. Sick in quarters Dec. 2nd to 5th 1898 inc in line of duty. Transferred to Co. “G” 1st W.Va.V.I. Dec. 8th 1898 per S.O. No. 224 dated Hdqrs 1st W.Va.V.I. Dec. 8th 1898.

*Houston appears in this roster as only a 2nd Lieut. He appears in the Adjutant Generals list for 1898-1899 as a captain at the time he was transferred.

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Muster Roll (Transferred) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Carr, Fred N. Rank: 2nd Lieutenant

Joined for duty and enrolled: Apr. 26, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. White for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 8, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Howell to Oct. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Charleston, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

[Joined by enlistment at Charleston W.Va. on Apr – 1898. Enrolled as Captain. Mustered in as sergeant Co. “B” 1st W.Va.V.I. Appointed battalion Sgt Major from Sgt May 23, 1898, per G.O. No. 14 dated Hdqrs 1st W.Va. V.I. Chickamauga Park, Ga. May 23, 1898. Apptd 2nd Lt. from Battalion Sgt Major June 18, 1898 ----? 2nd Lt. B. G. Ruttencutte promoted. Rank to date from June 11, 1898. Mustered in and assigned to Co. “L” June 20-’98. Joined Co. L same date.]* Transferred from Co. L to Co. “K” 1st W.Va.V.I. July 4th, 1898, per S.O. 108 dated Hdqrs 1st W.Va.V.I. Camp Thomas, Ga, July 4, 1898. Tried by G.C.M. for vio 61st Art of War**. Found not guilty of charges but guilty of the charge of conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline. Sentenced to be reprimanded by the commanding officer of the 1st W.Va.V.I. per G.O. 126 Hdqrs 2nd Div 1st A.C. Camp Poland, Knoxville, Tenn. Nov. 11, 1898. Sentence disapproved by reviewing authority. In arrest from Sept. 21st to Nov. 12, 1898. Returned to duty same date. Sick in quarters July 22nd to 31st inc in line of duty. Transferred to Co. “L” 1st W.Va.V.I. Nov. 16, 1898 per G.O. No. 49 dated Hdqrs 1st W.Va.V.I. Camp Poland, Knoxville, Tenn Nov. 16, 1898.

*Some of these first few sentences are partially struck through. **Article 61 dealt with “conduct unbecoming an officer and gentleman.” It stated that “any officer convicted of conduct unbecoming an officer and gentleman shall be dismissed from the service.” (Manual for Courts-Martial, 1896.)

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Muster Roll (Transferred) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Hair, George Rank: Sergeant

Joined for duty and enrolled: Apr. 26, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt.Vawter for 2 years.

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: Never paid

Place of residence: Fayetteville, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Knoxville, Tenn.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Enrolled and mustered in as Sergeant. Appointed Battalion Sgt. Major from Sgt May 25, 1898 per S. O. No. 14 dated Hdqrs 1stW.Va.V.I. Camp Geo H. Thomas, Ga. May 23, 1898. In the settlement for clothing was included the sum $6.20 the total value of articles issued to him by the state recd by regt Q.M. etc.

(Adjutant General’s report states he was transferred to N.C.S. May 25, 1898.)

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Muster Roll (Transferred) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Park, Clermont E. (Clearmont) Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 7, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: Never paid

Place of residence: Buffalo, W.Va.

Place of discharge:

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Transferred to 2nd Div 1st A.C. Hospital Corps June 13, 1898 per S.O. No. 26 dated Hdqrs 2nd Div 1st A.C. Chickamauga Park Camp George H. Thomas, Ga. June 13, 1898. In the settlement for clothing was included the sum $6.20 the total value of articles issued to him by the state recd by regt Q.M. etc.

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Muster Roll (Transferred) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Drennen, Eugene C. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: June 20, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Maj. Banks for 2 years

Mustered into service: June 20, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Maj. Banks

Last Paid:

Place of residence: Summersville, W.Va.*

Place of discharge:

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Joined and enrolled after muster in of company. Joined company at Chickmauga Park by enlistment at Camp Geo. H. Thomas Ga. June 22, 1898. On D.S. at 2nd Div 1st A.C. Hospital from Sept. 23rd to Oct. 21, 1898 per ? [blank] Transferred to 2nd Div 1st A.C. Hospital Corps Oct. 22nd 1898 per S.O. No 2 dated Hdqrs 1st A.C. Lexington KY Oct. 22, 1898. No clothing was issued to him by the state.

*The Adjutant General’s Report gives his residence as Montgomery, W.Va..

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Muster Roll (Transferred) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Kirkland, Edward Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 2, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. S. Howell to Oct. 31, 1898

Place of residence:*

Place of discharge:

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Tried by Summary Court for vio 62 Art of War (refusing to dig sink.) Sentenced to forfeit $2.00. Fine deducted on Sept. 1898 pay roll. Sick in quarters Oct. 10th to 12th 1898 inc. in line of duty. Transferred to Co. “L” 4th Va. V.I. Dec. 2nd 1898 under authority of telegraphic order of Sec of War dated Washington D.C. Nov. 23, 1898. In the settlement for clothing was included the sum $6.20 the total value of articles issued to him by the state recd by regt Q.M. etc., No. 33 A.G.O. 1898.

*West Virginia Adjutant General’s Report shows his residence as Charleston.

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Muster Roll (Transferred) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Shafer, Harry* Rank: Corporal

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 4, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. S. Howell to Oct. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Wheeling, W.Va.

Place of discharge:

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Enrolled and mustered in as private. Tried by F.O. Court for vio 62nd Art of War (fighting with enlisted men on May 30th 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.50. Fine deducted on June 1898 pay roll. Absent without leave July 8th 1898. Tried by F.O. Court for vio 32 Art of War. Sentenced to forfeit $2.00 fine and pay for time absent deducted on July 1898 pay roll. In confinement July 11th to 13th 1898 inc. Tried by F.O. Court for vio. 33 Art of War. Sentenced to forfeit $1.00. Fine deducted on July 1898 pay roll. Absent without leave Aug 9th 1898. Tried by F.O. Court for vio 32nd Art of War. Sentenced to forfeit $3.00. Fine and pay for time absent deducted on August 1898 pay roll. In confinement Aug. 15 to 20th 1898 inc. Tried by Summary Court for vio 33rd Art of War. Sentenced to forfeit $2.00. Fine deducted on Sept. 1898 pay roll. Absent without leave from Sept. 12 to 20th 1898 inc. Tried by Summary Court for vio 32 Art of War. Sentenced to forfeit $15.00. Fine deducted on Oct. 1898 pay roll. In confinement Oct. 13th to Nov. 7th 1898 inc. Promoted Corporal from Private Nov 8th 1898 by R. O. same date. Transferred to Co. “L” 4th Va. V.I. Dec. 2, 1898 under authority of telegraphic order of Sec of War dated Washington D.C. Nov. 23, 1898. In the settlement for clothing was included the sum $6.20 the total value of articles issued to him by the state &c.

*Does not appear on Adjutant General’s Report or on Wright’s list.

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Muster Roll (Transferred) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Hall, James C. Rank: Artificer*

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 5, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Halloway to Sept. 30, 1898

Place of residence: Charleston, W.Va.

Place of discharge:

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Absent sick in Div. Hospital June 17th to 22nd 1898 inc. in line of duty. Sick in quarters June 23rd to July 4th inc in line of duty. Sick in quarters July 8th to 10th 1898 inc in line of duty. Tried by F.O. Court for vio 33rd Art of War (absent from drill July 5th 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit 50 cents. Fine deducted on July 1898 pay roll. Absent sick in Div. Hospital from Oct. 9th to Nov. 10th inc 1898 in line of duty. On sick furlough from Nov 11th to Dec 10th 1898 inc. per G.O. No. 114 A.G.O. 1898. Furlough extended from Dec. 11th 1898 to Jan. 10th 1899 inc per endorsement on furlough A.G.O. dated Washington D.C. Transferred to 3rd U.S. Engineers Jan 19, 1898 under authority of telegraphic order of Sec of War dated Washington D.C. Jan. 18th 1899. In the settlement for clothing was included the sum $5.40 the total value of articles issued to him by the state received by Regt Q.M.

*An artificer is a skilled mechanic in the armed forces, a term inherited from the British. Someone who could make or repair military equipment.

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Muster Roll (Transferred) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Edwards, Ira B. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 4, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: ?*

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Tried by F.O. Court for vio 32nd Art of War. Sentenced to forfeit $2.00. Fine deducted on July 1898 pay roll. Tried by F.O. Court for vio 62 Article of War. Sentenced to forfeit $4.00. Fine deducted on August 1898 pay roll. Sick in quarters from Aug. 25th to 31st inc in line of duty. Sick in quarters Sept. 17th to 22 1898 inc in line of duty. Absent without leave Sept. 9th and 10th 1898. Tried by Summary Court for vio 32nd Art of War. Sentenced to forfeit $3.00. Fine and pay for time absent deducted on Dec. Sept. 1898 pay roll. In confinement Sept. 23rd to 26th 1898 inc. Sick in quarters Nov 19th to 24th 1898 inc. Not in line of duty. Tried by Summary Court for vio 33rd Art of War. Sentenced to forfeit $1.00. Fine deducted on Dec. 1898 pay roll. Tried by Summary Court for vio 32nd Art of War. Sentenced to forfeit $1.50. Fine to be deducted on muster out roll. Tried by Summary Court for vio 33rd Art of War. Sentenced to forfeit $1.00. Fine to be deducted on muster out roll. On Jan.pay roll. Transferred to 3rd U.S. Engineers Jan. 19th 1898 under authority of telegraphic order from Sec. of War dated Washington, D.C. Jan. 18th, 1898. [sic. should be 1899] No clothing was issued to him by the state.

*Adjutant General’s Report shows his residence as Charleston.

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Muster Roll (Transferred) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Kenney, Thomas S. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 3, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Scary, W.Va.

Place of discharge:

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Sick in quarters June 5th to 8th inc in line of duty. Sick in quarters Sept. 19th to 21st, 1898 inc in line of duty. Absent sick in Div. Hospital from Sept. 22nd to Oct. 6th 1898 inc in line of duty. On sick furlough from Oct. 7th to Nov 6th 1898 inc per G.O. No. 114 A.G.O. 1898. Tried by F.O. Court for vio 33rd Art of War. Sentenced to forfeit 50 cents. Fine deducted on June 1898 pay roll. Tried by Summary Court for vio 33rd Art of War. Sentenced to forfeit $1.00. Fine deducted on Nov 1898 pay roll. Tried by Summary court for vio 62nd Art of War (leaving co without permission while on guard(?) Dec. 1, 1898.) Sentenced to forfeit $1.00. Fine deducted on Dec. 1898 pay roll. Tried by Summary Court for vio 62nd Art of War (neglect of duty insolent? and ---- to ----Bal ----? Jan. 5 ’99.) Sentenced to forfeit $2.00. Fine to be deducted on Jan. 1899 pay noted on description (?) list. In confinement Jan 5 to 6th 1899 inc. Transferred to 3rd U.S. Engineers Jan. 19th 1899 under authority of telegraphic order by Sec. of War dated Washington D.C. Jan. 18th 1899. No clothing was issued to him by the state.

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Muster Roll (Transferred) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Killeen, William J. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 7, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Curry to Nov. 30, 1898

Place of residence: Tidivite, Pa. (?)*

Place of discharge:

Due soldier:

Remarks: Absent without leave July 4th to 8th 1898 inc. Tried by F. O. Court for vio 32nd Art of War. Sentenced to forfeit $3.00. Fine and pay for time absent deducted on July 1898 pay roll. In confinement July 14th to 21st 1898 inc. Tried by F. O. Court for vio 32 Art of War, absent without leave Aug 10 and 11th 1898. Sentenced to forfeit $2.00. Fine and pay for time absent deducted on Aug 1898 pay roll. In confinement Aug. 31st to Sept. 1st 1898 inc. Absent without leave Sept. 9th 1898. Tried by Summary Court for vio 32nd Art of War. Sentenced to forfeit $2.50. Fine and pay for time absent deducted on Sept. 1898 pay roll. In confinement Sept. 26th to 28th inc. Absent without leave from Dec. 20 to 21st 1898 inc. Tried by Summary Court for vio 32nd Art of War. Sentenced to forfeit $4.00. Fine and pay for time absent deducted on Dec. 1898 pay roll noted on descriptive list. Tried by Summary Court for vio 62nd Art of War. Sentenced to forfeit $2.00. Fine noted on descriptive list. to be deducted on Jan 1899 pay roll. Tried by Summary Court for vio 33nd Art of War. Sentenced to forfeit $1.00. Fine noted on descriptive list. Tried by Summary Court for vio 62nd Art of War. Sentenced to forfeit $2.00. Fine noted on descriptive list. Sick in quarters Aug. 24 to 28th 1898 inc in line of duty. Sick in quarters Oct. 24th to Nov 1st 1898 inc in line of duty. Sick in quarters Dec. 1st to 4th 1898 inc in line of duty. Transferred to 3rd U.S. Engineers Jan. 19th 1899 under authority of telegraphic order of Sec. of War dated Washington D.C. Jan. 18, 1899. No clothing was issued to him by the state.

*Adjutant General’s Report gives residence as “Fidante, O.”

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The following six soldiers appear at the end of the muster roll under a heading of “Deserted.” (the editor)

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Muster Roll (Deserted) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Robinette, Aleck* Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: June 16, 1898 Huntington, W.Va. by Maj. Banks for 2 years

Mustered into service: June 16, 1898 at Huntington, W.Va. by Maj. Banks

Last Paid: By Maj. Walton to June 30, 1898

Place of residence:

Place of discharge:

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Joined and enrolled after muster-in of company. Joined by enlistment at Camp Geo. H. Thomas, Ga., June 19, 1898. Sick in quarters June 28th 1898 in line of duty. Deserted at Chickamauga Park, Ga. July 3rd, 1898. No clothing was issued to him by the state. (clothing settlement)

*On Wright’s list as Alexander; not on the Adjutant General’s list.

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Muster Roll (Deserted) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Baker, Frank W. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: June 15, 1898 at Huntington, W.Va. by Maj. Banks for 2 years

Mustered into service: June 15, 1898 at Huntington, W.Va. by Maj. Banks

Last Paid: By Maj. May to July 31, 1898

Place of residence:

Place of discharge:

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Joined and enrolled after muster in of company. Joined company at Chickamauga Park, Ga. June 17, 1898. Sick in quarters July 6th 1898 in line of duty. Deserted Aug. 8, 1898 at Chickamauga Park, Ga. No clothing was issued to him by the state.

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Muster Roll (Deserted) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Minter, William F. Rank: Sergeant

Joined for duty and enrolled: Apr. 29, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Graham to Aug. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Victor, W.Va.

Place of discharge: ?*

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Enrolled and mustered in as Sergeant. Sick in quarters July 9th to Aug. 6th inc in line of duty. Sick in quarters Aug. 12th to Sept. 8th 1898 inc in line of duty. On furlough from Sept. 9th to Sept. 28th 1898 inc. per endorsement on furlough Hdqrs 2nd Div 1st A.C. Camp Poland, Knoxville, Tenn. Furlough extended from Sept. 29 to Oct. 18th 1898 inc. Absent without leave from expiration of furlough from Oct. 19th to Nov. 16th 1898 inc. Dropped as deserter Nov. 17, 1898. In the settlement for clothing was included the sum $6.20 the total value of articles issued to him by the state & c (clothing settlement)

*Adjutant General’s Report states he was discharged Jan. 31, 1899.

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Muster Roll (Deserted) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Hornsby, William H.* Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 7, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Halloway to Oct 31 Sept. 30, 1898

Place of residence:

Place of discharge:

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Promoted Appointed Corporal July 11th 1898 by Regt order same date. Tried by F.O. Court for vio 33 Art of War. Sentenced to forfeit $1.00. Fine deducted on July 1898 pay roll. Sick in quarters July 12th 1898 in line of duty. Sick in quarters Aug. 16th to 18th inc in line of duty. Absent without leave Aug. 11, 1898. Tried by F. O. Court in vio 32nd Art of War. Sentenced to forfeit $3.00. Fine and pay for time absent deducted on Aug. 1898 pay roll. Absent without leave four days: Sept. 3rd, 8, 9, and 10th 1898. Tried by Summary Court for vio 32nd Art of War. Sentenced to be reduced to ranks and forfeit $8.00. Fine and pay for time absent deducted on Sept. 1898 pay roll. In confinement Sept. 23rd to Oct. 2nd 1898 inc. Sick in quarters Oct. 5th to 7th 1898 inc in line of duty. Deserted Oct. 13th 1898 at Camp Poland, Knoxville, Tenn. In the settlement for clothing was included the sum $6.20 the total value of articles issued to him by the state &c. (clothing settlement)

*Wright gives his surname as Hornsbey.

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Muster Roll (Deserted) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Hundley, Frank A. Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Curry to Nov. 30, 1898

Place of residence:

Place of discharge:

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Sick in quarters May 29th 1898 in line of duty. Sick in quarters from June 22nd to 24th 1898 inc in line of duty. Tried by F. O. Court for vio 33 Art of War. Sentenced to forfeit $1.00. Fine deducted on July 1898 pay roll. Tried by F. O. Court for vio 32nd Art of War. Sentenced to forfeit $1.50. Fine deducted on July 1898 pay roll. Absent without leave Aug. 9th to Aug. 19th 1898. Dropped as deserter Aug. 20th 1898. Returned and was gu-----? from desertion Aug. 21st 1898. Tried by Summary Court for vio 32nd Art of War. Sentenced to forfeit $5.00. Fine and pay for time absent deducted on Sept. 1898 pay roll. In confinement Sept. 7th to 16th inc 1898. Sick in quarters Aug. 25 to Sept. 6th 1898 inc not in line of duty. Sick in quarters Oct. 7, 1898 in line of duty. Absent without leave Oct. 13th to 21st 1898 inc. Tried by Summary Court for vio 32 Art of War. Sentenced to forfeit $9.00. Fine and pay for time absent deducted on Oct 1898 pay roll. In confinement Oct. 27th to Nov 6th 1898 inc. Sick in quarters Nov. 19th to 30th 1898 inc not in line of duty. Absent without leave Dec. 17th to 18th 1898. Returned under guard and placed in confinement Dec. 18th 1898. Escaped guard and deserted Dec. 19th 1898. In the settlement for clothing was included the sum $6.20 the total value of articles issued to him by the state &c. (clothing settlement)

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Muster Roll (Deserted) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Newhouse, Simon E.* Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: By Maj. Gilbert to Dec. 31, 1898

Place of residence: Charleston, W.Va.

Place of discharge: Columbus, Ga.

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Absent without leave from expiration of furlough Oct. 24th 1898 to Nov. 3rd 1898. Dropped as deserter Nov. 4th 1898. Returned and was gained from desertion Nov. 5th 1898. (see body of roll)

*Newhouse was the only soldier to appear in both the main body of this muster roll and in the deserted section. (See instruction 6 at beginning of muster roll.)

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The following two soldiers appear at the end of the muster roll under a heading of “Dropped.” (the editor)

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Muster Roll (Dropped) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: McIntosh, Robert B.* Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 13, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: “Never paid”

Place of residence:

Place of discharge:

Due soldier:

Remarks:

Arrested and held in hands of civil authorities by order of Judge Jackson of the U.S. Court of West Virginia on charge of “counter feiting” May 15th 1898. Dropped Nov. 16th 1898, per S. O. No 192 War Dept A.G.O. Washington Aug. 16th 1898. No clothing was issued to him by the state.

*Not on Wright’s list.

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Muster Roll (Dropped) Company K, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteers 1898-1899

Name: Ratliff, John Rank: Private

Joined for duty and enrolled: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Capt. Vawter for 2 years

Mustered into service: May 14, 1898 at Charleston, W.Va. by Lt. Settle

Last Paid: “Never paid”

Place of residence:

Place of discharge:

Due soldier:

Remarks:

*Not on Wright’s list.

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ALPHABETICAL LIST OF SOLDIERS Codes in parenthesis: r = resigned d = discharged t = transferred ds = deserted dr=dropped

Allen, Elmer F.(d) Robertson, Charles W. Kenney, Thomas S. (t) Robinette, Aleck (ds) Baker, Frank H. Killeen, William J. (t) Robinson, Samuel Baker, Frank W. (ds) Kimball, William E. Rucker, Walter T. Baker, Michael Kincaid, Walter M. Rule, James M.(d) Baldwin, Andrew J. King, Albert Rule, Walley Ballenger, Henry L. King, Bernie E. Belcher, John A. Kions, George W.(d) Schlaegel, Arthur A. Boggess, Charles E. Kirkenbuhl, John Scholl, Fritz Booth, Eli J. Kirkland, Edward (t) Settle, Page Botkin, Thomas W. Kyle, George W. Shafer, Harry (t) Brogan, Patrick J.(d) Kyle, Mark C. Sims, Charles B. Skaggs, Edward W.(d) Carr, Fred N. (t) Lacy, Joseph E. Skaggs, Miles A. Chapman, William S. Lanham, Charles B. Slater, Oscar B. Clark, John M. Spencer, Charles B. Cockings, Thomas G.(d) Manley, Peter J. Sturgeon, Clarence E. Cole, Birdie R. Martin, Nathan N. Summers, Eusebius J. Cole, Henry W. (d) McAboy, James F. Summers, Joseph B. Cullen, Walter T. McAlexander, George L. McCabe, Richard V. Taylor, John C. (d) Drennan, Eugene C.(t) McCave, George Taylor, Raleigh C. (r) McCutcheon, Samuel B. Taylor, Vernon D. Eads, William H. McCutcheon, Zell (d) Toler, Wyatt A. Edwards, Ira B. (t) McGraw, Charles M. Townsend, Robert A. Erskine, John L. McIntosh, Robert B. (dr) Tyree, William M. McWilliams, James E. Farmer, Laurette Mearion, John F. Vawter, John E.(r) Minter, William F. (ds) Gililand, Claude Mondy, Archie Walker, Lewis J. Graves, Frank Moore, T. Mark Ward, John (d) Morris, Floyd H. Whitlock, Charles B.(d) Hair, George (t) Morris, Manley (d) Wood, Hudson M.(d) Hall, James C. (t) Murray, Charles P. Woods, Charles Hammond, Charles W. Haynes, Ernest W. (d) Neal, Joseph A.(d) Young, Rufus B.H. Hooton, Albert L. Neal, Leonard B. Young, William (d) Houston, Henry K. (t) Neal, William D.(d) Hicks, Samuel T. Newhouse, Simon E. (ds) TOTAL: 114 Hill, Mart F. Hornsby, William H. (ds) Park, Clermont (t) Hundley, Frank A. (ds) Payne, Elon (d) Hunt, John Payne, Harry D. Peters, Huston C. Jackson, Elmer E. Price, Oscar A. Jones, William G.(d) Johnson, Samuel O. Ramsey, Charles R. Johnson, William H. Ratliff, John (dr)

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