x Frederick H. Hackeman CAMP 85 August 2020 Commander’s Ramblings Brothers, Well, here we are, still in limbo. At some point here we will need to find a way to come together for a meeting and get to nominations and election of 2020/2021 officers. And then look forward to the next year’s schedule of meetings. So I am open to suggestions for both of these items. Presumably, almost all members have access to a computer and the Internet. Or, for Glen maybe a visit with a Brother with access. This possibility could mean that we could have a Zoom meeting to conduct the more important agenda items from above. I have participated in a few of these and it does provide a means of keeping a group involved. Albeit in not the perfect way War that a in person meeting does. The upside is that any Brother who might not be able to travel to get to the meeting can participate vir- tually. So. Now to the nitty-gritty. I want all camp brothers to think about these things and to send me your thoughts/suggestions on: • Nominations of Officers. Basically, who do you want to nomi- nate for Commander, Senior Vice-Commander, Junior Vice-Com- Commander to mander, three members of the Camp Council, Secretary, Trea- Page 5 In this Issue Page 1 - Commander’s Ramblings Veterans of the Civil Page 2 - Maj Gen John C Fremont Page 3 - Alonzo Goodenough story Page 4 - List of Pensioners on the Roll Page 4 - National & Department Events Page 5 - Civil War Time Line Page 10 - Book Review Page 11 - Member Ancestors List Page 12 - Berrien County in Civil War Sons of the Union Camp Communicator Next Camp Meeting **TBD**, 2020 - 6 p.m. Location - Lincoln Twp Library, 2099 W John Beers Rd, Stevensville Page 1 Camp Training Aids As located on the Department of MIchigan web site. It is.recommended that Camp members visit these URLs and familiarize themselves with the information contained within these documents. Handbook of Instruction for the Department Patriotic Instructor https://www.suvcwmi.org/hq/Department%20PI%20Handbook.pdf Handbook of Instruction for the Camp Patriotic Instructor Missing link Handbook of Instruction for the Civil War Memorials Officer https://www.suvcwmi.org/hq/Michigan%20CWM%20Handbook.pdf Meeting Department Membership Initiative Schedule https://www.suvcwmi.org/hq/DeptMemInitiative.pdf Department of Michigan Member Recruitment & Retention Report https://www.suvcwmi.org/hq/Dept%20of%20Michigan%20Member%20Recruit- Our meeting ment%20&%20Retention.pdf schedule is Al- National Chaplain’s Handbook ternate months https://www.suvcwmi.org/hq/Dept%20of%20Michigan%20Member%20Recruit- between ment%20&%20Retention.pdf September Recommended Education & Additional Department Officer Duties through May https://www.suvcwmi.org/hq/Department%20Orders/Series%202017-18/Recommend- ed%20Ed%20&%20Add%20Dept%20Officer%20Duties.pdf meeting on the 2nd Thursday of every month Frémont Emancipation except as not- ed. At 6:00 PM. The Frémont Emancipation was part of a military proclamation issued by Major General John C. Frémont (1813– 1890) on August 30, 1861 in St. Louis, Missouri during the early months of the Location - American Civil War. The proclamation placed the state of Missouri under mar- Currently - tial law and decreed that all property of those bearing arms in rebellion would be Lincoln Twp confiscated, including slaves, and that confiscated slaves would subsequently Public Library be declared free. It also imposed capital punishment for those in rebellion against the federal government. Frémont, a career army officer, fron- tiersman and politician, was in com- mand of the military Department of the West from July 1861 to October 1861. Although Frémont claimed his procla- mation was intended only as a means of deterring secessionists in Missouri, his policy had national repercussions, po- Unknown author - McClure’s Mag- tentially setting a highly controversial azine, May, 1907, p. 43; scanned precedent that the Civil War would be a by Bob Burkhardt war of liberation. 7th corps Kepi patch For President Abraham Lincoln Fremont to page 6 Page 2 Commander from Page 1 surer (or Secretary-Treasurer), Camp Delegate(s) and Ray Truhn’s Ancestor Alternate(s) to the Department Encampment. • What do you suggest for 2020-2021 meeting schedule? This was my Great- First meeting in September and then in NOvember (in- grandfather, Alonzo stallation)? Maintain an alternate monthly meeting even Goodenough. DOB - during winter months? Or, a hiatus during winter and DOD. (20 March 1841 pick up in March and continue through June/July? Or -. 13 March 1916) some other arrangement? Apprenticed as a black- smith in his father’s So the ball is in your court. Send me your thoughts on the blacksmith shop. above items please. I’ll send out the replies after receiving all Enlisted in the 2nd suggestions. And as always, PLEASE send me stories about Vermont Infantry - 27 your ancestor for inclusion - note Ray’s submission at right. May 1861representing Include any picture you may have of your ancestor. the town of Readsboro, Vermont. Mustered into Yours in Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty service 20 June 1861 Steve Williams, as Private in Company Frederick H. Hackemann, Camp 85 Commander A. The 2nd Vermont’s first engagement was the Battle of First Bull Run 21July 1861. Promoted Donations to to Corporal 06 February 1863. Wounded at battle SUVCW of Marye’s Heights 03 May 1863. Hit with a mini-ball in the left leg. First enlistment time is Can you write off donations to a 501 C 4? up and mustered out of the service 29 June 1864. Re-enlisted 25 August 1864 and rejoins his old Contributions to civic leagues or other section 501(c)(4) or- unit, Company A, 2nd Vermont Infantry as Pri- ganizations generally are not deductible as charitable contri- vate. Promoted back to rank of Corporal, 17 Oc- butions for fed- tober 1864. Wounded at battle of Cedar Creek eral income tax 19 October 1864. Hit with a mini-ball in right purposes. They shoulder. The ball entered his armpit, traveled may be deduct- under his skin, down his arm and exited at his ible as trade or elbow. Promoted to rank of Sergeant 01 Novem- business expens- ber 1864. The 2nd Vermont’s last engagement es, if ordinary was the Battle of Sailor’s Creek 06 July 1865. and necessary in 09 April 1865 General Lee surrenders. 02 June the conduct of 1865 General Smith surrenders. War was former- the taxpayer’s ly over. business. The service of the 2nd Vermont Infantry closed with participation in the Grand Review of the Union Armies at Washington, after which the Regiment returned to Burlington, Vermont. Alonzo was mustered out of military service 15 July 1865. There were 866 originally members of the 2nd Vermont mustered in in 1861. During the course of the war, there were an additional 992 gains as replacements for killed, wounded, sick, mustered out, captured, promoted to other regiments, etc. Bringing the total membership over the life of the war to 1858. Of the 1858 Ancestor Bi- total membership, 224 were killed in action or died of their wounds. 136 died of disease, 22 ographies died in Confederate prison camps, 3 died from accidents and 1 executed. 692 were wounded and Needed 129 taken prisoner. There were additional losses Whatever you may have on your ancestor’s from desertion and dishonorable discharges. life story submit for inclusion of future issues. Alonzo moved to Galien, Michigan in the fall It can be short or long as it takes to tell us about of 1865 where he met Margaret Heckathorn and your ancestor’s life, i.e., what he did before the they married March 1866. Bought a farm and war, where he served, and if he survived, what raised 9 Children. he did after the war - farmer, merchant, politi- Alonzo’s brother, Francis, enlisted in the 20th cian, etc. And if your family history has a pho- Indiana Infantry, Company E. Was wounded and tograph submit that, too. crippled for life at Gettysburg. Page 3 Upcoming Events National Stay tuned for information about the 2020 National Encampment being hosted by our Brothers in the Department of Georgia and South Carolina. Atlanta Marriot Buckhead Hotel and Convention Center 3405 Lenox Road North East, Atlanta, GA 30326 Dates: August 13 – 16, 202 Officers 2020 - 2021 Camp . Camp Commander: Steven Williams • September TBD 2020 Camp meeting TBD SVC: Rex Dillman JVC: Charles L Pfauth Sr Secretary :Ray Truhn Treasurer : Ray Truhn 47th Congress, 2d Session Ex. Doc. 84, Part 4 Council 1: Charles L Pfauth Jr List of Pensioners on the Roll Council 2: Keith Chapman January 1, 1883 Council 3: Charles L Pfauth Sr THE NAME OF EACH PENSIONER, THE CAUSE FOR WHICH Patriotic Instructor: PENSIONED, THE POST OFFICE ADDRESS, THE RATE OF PEN- Ted Chamberlain SION PER MONTH, AND THE DATE OF ORIGINAL ALLOWANCE WASHINGTON: Government Printing Office, 1883. Chaplain : Steven Williams Surname/Given - Middle/Cause/Monthly Rate/Certificate No./Original Date/Post Office/Co. Graves & Memorials: Rex Dillman CHAMBERLAIN - ElizaA. - widow - $8.00 - 27716 - x- Pipestone - Berrien GOODENOUGH - Alonzo - g.s.w.r.shoulder - $6.00 - 197117 - Oct. 1881 - Three Oaks -Berrien Historian: Rex Dillman GOODENOUGH - Francis H - g.s.w.thro.l.hip - $10.00 - 55937 - x - Three Oaks - Berrien Signals Officer: Steven Williams g.s.w. = gun shot wound l. = left Guide: Jeff Chubb r. = right thro. = through Guard: Jeff Chubb http://www.mifamilyhistory.org/civilwar/1883Pension/county.aspx?id=Berrien Color Bearer: Rex Dillman Transcribed and © copyright by Donna Hoff-Grambau, 2001 JROTC contact: Unassigned Editor Steve Williams [email protected] Page 4 The purpose of this newsletter is to inform the members of Frederick H.