UNION BELCHERS "O,P,Q,R,S"
Oren H. Belcher
Residenc Braintree MA; a 22 year-old Bootmaker. Enlisted on 12/7/1863 as a Private. On 12/22/1863 he mustered into "L" Co.MA 2nd Heavy Artillery He was Mustered Out on 9/3/1865 at Wilmington, NC Promotions: * Corpl Source:- Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War
Belcher Oren H. (F.) MA 2HA Art L U 12/7/63 9/3/65 P-Corp Surv
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Enlisted on 12/7/63 as a Private. Mustered in on 12/22/63. Promoted to Corporal, date not stated. Mustered out 9/3/65. Residence Braintree, MA. 22 year old bootmaker. On Broadfoot and muster roll 544, extraction 3, and record 679. NFR.
Oren H. Belcher
Residence not listed; 27 years old. Enlisted on 12/15/1861 at Jefferson, NY as a Private. On 1/15/1862 he mustered into "B" Co.NY 102nd Infantry He was discharged for disability on 4/23/1862 at Washington, DC Sources - New York: Report of the Adjutant-General
Belcher Oren H. NY 102 Inf B U 12/15/61 4/23/62 P DD at Washington DC
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On Broadfoot as Oren H. or Aarom B. Belcher. Muster roll of box 551, extraction 5, and record 48. Maybe same person who served in 2nd MA Heavy Art. Dates fit. HDS. NFR.
Oscar L. Belcher
Residence not listed; Enlisted on 4/23/1861 as a Private. On 4/23/1861 he mustered into "K" Co.PA 35th Infantry He was Mustered Out on 6/11/1864 at Harrisburg, PA Source - History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-1
Belcher Oscar L. PA 35 Inf K U 4/23/61 6/11/64 P Tr 6PARES
Oscar L. PA 6 Reserves K U P Surv
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Enlisted 4/23/61 as a Private. Mustered out 6/11/64. Not in Broadfoot or muster roll for the 35th PA. Oscar L. for the 6th PA is not in Broadfoot, but muster roll of box 554, extraction 7, and record 2397. NFR.
Additional Note on family and record:
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to John Belcher,grandfather, was born in MA, he came to NY and in 1794 came to Gibson township, Sus. Co., PA. By his 1st wife he had a family of 4 sons and 5 daughters, as follows, John, Hiram, Katie who married Merrett Hine, lived in Poynetelle, Wayne County, PA., Betsey, said to be the first white child born in Gibson and married Ezekiel Barns, Polly who marrie Amos Barnes, brother to Ezekiel, son of Ezekiel, and grandson of Nehmiah Barnes, a Rev. War soldier, Hannah married Ebenezer Messenger and a daughter that married John Washburn of Jackson township. By his 2nd marriage (to a Miss Lazure) he had 2 children; William and Helena.
Ira Belcher, father, married Abigail Sweet, in 1850 they moved to Jackson township. His widow died 1874 in Colo. They had 10 children, 5 died in childhood;
male children;
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(1) Gilbert, born 1835, moved to Wisc. married Mary Baker, he died in
1892 leaving 2 children; Fred and Cora
(2) George W. born 1839 married Ellen Barnes of Gibson township. When the Civil war broke out he enlisted in Company K, 6th PA Reserves, first engaged at Dranesville, Dec 20, 1861. Next, Seven Days fighting; and he was at the battle of Bull Run, Aug. 30, 1862; South Mountain, Sept. 14, 1862; Antietam, 1862; Fredericksburg, Dec. 1862; at Gettysburg, July l-3, 1862; Bristow Station, Oct. 1863; Rapahanock, Nov. 1863; Mine Run, Nov. 1863; Wilderness, May, 1864; Caps Cavern, May, 1864; Spottsylvania, 1864; North Ann, 1864 and Bethesda Church, 1864. He re-enlisted, in 1863 as a veteran and was transferred May 31, 1864 to Company E. 191st P.V.I. He was taken prisoner at Weldon Railrad Aug. 19, 1864, was taken to Libby Prison and from there to Salisbury. He was liberated by Sherman's army after nine months he was commissioned 1st. Lt. The HDS version of George's service. George W. Belcher Residence not listed; Enlisted on 7/17/1861 as a 1st Sergeant.
On 7/17/1861 he mustered into "E" Co. PA 191st Infantry He was discharged on 5/27/1865
He was listed as: * POW 8/19/1864 Weldon Railroad, VA Promotions: * 1st Lieut 11/1/1864 (Not Mustered). ( HDS doesn't mention the 6th PA Reserves which was also referred to as the 35 PA Volunteers. He probably stayed at Salisbury until May 1865 and never served as a LT.)
(3) Charles T. enlisted in Company K, 16th PA Reserves. While assisting in repelling a fierce assault of the enemy at Antietam was blinded by a shot in the head, and was left for dead. He fought at Dranesville; Seven DAys Fight; the second Battle of Bull Run; Antietam, discharge Nov. 11, 1862. (HDS has rosters for 16 PA Inf 3 Mos. 4/30/61-7/30/61, no Belcher and 16 PA Inf Militia 9/17/62-9/25/62 with no Belcher.)
He returned home, in 1870 he married Flora Griffith, d/o Leander and Fidelia. Children of Charles and Flora; Clarence, died aged 4, Frank, born May, 1873, George, born 1876, Bernice, born 1881 and Lulu, born July, 1884.
(4) Oscar L. born May, 1843, enlisted in Company K. 6th PA. Reserves, completed 3 years service. In June 1864, re-enlisted in the Naval service. (I have no record for either unit)
On his return home, he married Johanna Shepardson of Gibson, moved to Colo. He died in 1886, leaving one daughter, Bertha. (5) John, was born June 1850, moved to Colo. He was a deputy sheriff of Jefferson County, later elected sheriff. He married Ida Stope of Pittston, and has 4 sons.
M. B. Belcher, was born in Gibson Township in May 1830, a son Hiram and Miranda (Parmenter) Belcher. His father was born (1791) in the same township,the son of John and Sallie Belcher, natives of VT., who were among the first German Settlers to come to Gibson township. Hiram Belcher the father of H.B died 1863, he left a wife and following children; (1) BYron who ran away from home and went to Calif. (2) M. B.; (3) Houston married Sallie "Davis and went to "Wisc; (4) Alvira the wife of George Fitch, went to Wisc; (5) Lisetta the wife of Dr. Russell of Humboldt County, Iowa and had three children (Herman, Luella and Murry) (6) Exavier was a soldier from Wisc., (46 WI Inf, Co. B from 2/13/65 until 9/27/65) during the Civil war and was with Sherman on his march to the sea. Later he moved to Humboldt, Wisc., and had 2 children; ( Webster and Cora) (7) Harriet the wife of Thomas Kingley, they had one son; (Herman). M. B. Belcher married Mary (?), they had children; (a) Eva who married Leroy Barnes. (b) Emma the wife of E.M. Pickren. M. B. Belcher married 2nd to Sarah Bartlett and had 3 children; (c) Charles William, (d) Metta Katherine, and (d) Mary.
Oscar S. Belcher
Residence Bloomington IL; Enlisted on 4/18/1861 as a Corporal. On 4/25/1861 he mustered into "K" Co. IL 8th Infantry He was Mustered Out on 7/25/1861 Source:- Illinois: Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men
Oscar S. IL 8 Inf K U Corp Tr 16 IL
Oscar S. Belcher
Residence Bloomington IL; Enlisted on 5/18/1863 as a Private. On 5/19/1863 he mustered into "M" Co.IL 16th Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 8/19/1865 at Nashville, TN He was listed as: * POW 1/3/1864 Jonesville, VA Promotions: * Sergt Source- Illinois: Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men
Oscar S. IL 16 Cav M U 5/18/63 8/19/65 Sgt POW Andersonville Surv
Oscar C. Belcher Residence not listed; Enlisted on 8/20/1861 as a 1st Lieutenant. On 10/11/1861 he mustered into "K" Co. IL 39th Infantry He Resigned on 3/11/1862 Source- Illinois: Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men Belcher Oscar C. IL 39 Inf K U 4/8/61 3/11/62 LT Resigned enl 8 IL
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Enlisted 4/8/61 as a Corporal. Mustered out 7/25/61. Enlisted in 39th IL Inf...., Co... K 8/20/61 as a Lt. Mustered in 10/11/61. Resigned 3/11/62. Served at some time in the 8th IL Inf. as an enlisted man. Enlisted as a Private 5/18/63 and mustered in 5/19/63 in 16th IL Cav, Co. M. Listed as POW 1/3/64. Place not given. Confined at Andersonville. The Andersonville prisoner roster shows O. S. in 16 IL Cav. (p.258, 336, [301], no. 41347. None of these in Broadfoot, but all three are in muster roll. For 8th, box 539, extraction 6, and record 1279. For 39th, Oscar S. in box 539, extraction 6, record 1280 with alternate unit of 16th IL Cavalry. For 16th, Oscar S. Bilcher in box 539, extraction 7 and record 1942 with alternate name of Oscan S. Sure these are the same people. Promoted to Sgt, date not given. Mustered out 8/19/65. Res. Bloomington, McLean Co., IL. NFR
This information on Oscar is confusing since he was a lieutenant and then enlisted as a private. May possible be two different Oscar's Father and son possibly.
Paran C. H. Belcher
ResidenceMilford MA; a 21 year-old Bootmaker. Enlisted on 9/5/1861 as a Sergeant. On 9/5/1861 he mustered into "B" Co.MA 25th Infantry He Re-enlisted on 1/18/1864 He was Mustered Out on 7/7/1865 He was listed as: * POW 6/3/1864 Cold Harbor, VA (Paroled) * Exchanged 12/1/1864 (place not stated) Promotions: * 1st Sergt 1/18/1864 Source- Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War
Belcher Paren C. H. MA 25 Inf B U 9/5/61 Sgt-1st Sgt POW Andersonville Surv
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Enlisted 9/5/61 as a Sgt. in Co. B. Reenlisted 1/18/64 and promoted to 1st Sgt same day. POW at Cold Harbor, 6/3/64. HDS says paroled, but no date or time. Confined at Andersonville and exchanged 12/1/64, no place stated. On Andersonville prisoner list, no. 44294. This regiment saw some pretty heavy casualties. 7 officers were KIA/MW and 0 DOD. Enlisted men had 154 KIA/MW and 169 DOD. About 1/3 of those killed were killed at Cold Harbor, the day Paren was captured. For 6/3/64, the casualties were KIA 46, Wounded 149, Pow 26 and 3 missing. The following couple of paragraphs from the regiment history on HDS puts this in perspective.
On March 26, 1864, the regiment was reunited at Portsmouth, Va., and was assigned to the Star Brigade-Heckman's (1st) Brigade, 2d Division, 18th Corps. Proceeding to the Bermuda Hundred region the regiment was engaged at Port Walthall Junction, May 6, losing 4 killed and 15 wounded. At Arrowfield Church, May 9, it lost 13 killed and 49 wounded. On May 16 the regiment was outflanked at Drury's Bluff, losing 20 killed, 64 wounded, and about 70 prisoners. Here Gen. Heckmanwas captured.
Transferred to the north side of the James, the Star Brigade, now commanded by Gen. George H. Stannard, was in the general assault at Cold Harbor, June 3, the 25th Regt. Losing 75 killed or mortally wounded, 122 wounded (not mortally), and 32 prisoners, a total of 229 or 76 per cent of the 300 officers and men who reported for duty that morning. Thus the loss of the regiment during a period of less than four weeks was over 460 officers and men, of whom 112 were killed or mortally wounded.
It should be noted that the numbers mentioned in the history, which is taken from the MA Soldiers, Sailors, & Marines in CW, is noticably different from those taken from the regiment roster as posted in HDS. History states 75 KIA, but roster 46 and POWs in history was 32, while in roster it was 26. Another example that you do not know what to believe when you study the CW.
Muster out date not given, but the regiment mustered out 7/13/65 at Readville, MA. He is not on Broadfoot and there is no muster roll, but he does show in the MA Soldiers roll quoted above. NFR.
Belcher Paris WV 190 Mil Inf U 12/25/62 12/63 P Tr WV
Paris WV U 9/4/64 Killed No
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Enrolled on 12/25/62 in Wyoming County WV in 190 WV Attached Militia and served for one year. His father William Floyd, Jr. was in the same unit. Killed by Confederates on 4 Sept. 1864 with his Father William Floyd, Jr. Born 1847 in Tazewell, VA. No other record than the pedigree regarding his death. He is not on Broadfoot, or muster roll and neither is his father. He may very well have not been in an active unit at the time of his death. His dad was in the 7 WV Cav. (U.) at the time of his death. .
Peter Belcher
Residence not listed; 19 years old. Enlisted on 9/5/1861 at Rome, NY as a Private. On 9/7/1861 he mustered into "C" Co. NY 50th Engineers He Re-enlisted on 3/26/1864 He was Mustered Out on 6/13/1865 at Fort Barry, VA Promotions: * Artificer Source:- New York: Report of the Adjutant-General
Belcher Peter NY 50th Engineers C U 9/5/61 6/13/65 P-Artificer Surv
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Enlisted 9/5/61 at Rome NY as a Private. Mustered in 9/7/61. Promoted to Artificer (?). Mustered out 6/13/65 at Fort Barry, VA. 19 years old. On broadfoot and muster roll of box 551, extraction 9 and record 49. NFR.
Peter Belcher
Residence not listed; Enlisted on 10/5/1861 as a Bugler. On 10/6/1861 he mustered into "M" Co.NJ 1st Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 10/10/1864 Source- Register of Officers and Men of New Jersey in the Civil War 1861-65. Residence not listed; Enlisted on 10/5/1861 as a Bugler. On 10/6/1861 he mustered into "M" Co NJ 1st Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 10/10/1864 Source- Register of Officers and Men of New Jersey in the Civil War 1861-65
Belcher Peter NJ 1 Cav M U 10/5/61 10/10/64 Bugler Surv
Note: Enlisted on 10/5/61 as a Bugler. Mustered in 10/6/61. Mustered out 10/10/64. On broadfoot and muster roll of box 550, extraction 2 and record 869. NFR.
Reed Belcher
Residence not listed; 20 years old. Enlisted on 3/16/1864 as a Private. On 3/16/1864 he mustered into "F" Co.OH 23rd Infantry He was Mustered Out on 7/26/1865 at Cumberland, MD He was listed as: * Absent sick (date and place not stated) Source- Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio
Belcher Reed VA 51 Inf D C 2/15/63 P Deserted 3/30/63 enl 23OH
Reed OH 23 Inf H U 3/16/64 7/26/65 P Surv
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Enlisted 2/15/63 as a Private at Giles Co. VA. deserted 3/30/63 after only about six weeks. On Broadfoot and muster roll of box 382, extraction 4, and record 2755. Son of Benjamin, Sr., and Sara. Brother of John Sr., who was in Co. H, 23 OH. The 51st VA was organized Wytheville, VA with men from Amherst, Bland, Grayson, Nelson, Patrick, Tazewell, Wise, and Wythe Counties. Commander was Brig. Gen.. Gabriel C. Wharton .Born 1844, Patrick Co. VA. Married Sarah M. Akers, 20 Dec. 1870. He enlisted in the 23 Ohio in 3/64, as a Private, almost a year after deserting from the 51st VA. HDS shows him as absent and sick, place/date not given. Mustered out 7/26/65. 20 year old. John W. Belcher served in Co. H. See entry for John regarding some of the people in this regiment and the activities during the last year of the war. On Broadfoot and muster roll of box 552, extraction 7, and record 1764. This is a case of serving on both sides in the war. His parents were Benjamin and Sara Belcher from Rock Castle, near Woolwine, VA. Listed in CSR for both units.
Belcher Reuben OH 91 Inf H U P
Note: On Broadfoot and muster roll of box 552, extraction 7, and record 1765. NFR.
Belcher Richard MI 13 Inf. G U P
Note: Not on Broadfoot, but on muster roll in box 545, extraction 3, and record 1589 with alternate name of Richard Bulcher. NFR.
Belcher Richard NS 76USC Inf A U P
Note: The Corps De Afrique US Colored Volunteers (4th Regiment was organized 6/6/63 from the 4th LA Native Guard Infantry. The 4th Corps became the 76th USCT Infantry on 4/4/64 and was mustered out 12/31/65. Aaron Belcher Private, same unit, may be related. Muster roll of box 589, extraction 6, and record 1182. NFR.
Richard F. Belcher Residence not listed; Enlisted on 5/20/1864 at Frankfort, KY as a Sergeant. On 6/27/1864 he mustered into "B" Co.KY 1st Capital Gds Infantry He was Mustered Out on 1/12/1865 Source- Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky
Richard H. Belcher
Residence not listed; Enlisted on 11/10/1861 at Calhoon, KY as a Private. On 1/4/1862 he mustered into "I" Co. KY 17th Infantry He was Mustered Out on 1/23/1865 at Louisville, KY Source- Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky
Belcher Richard H. KY 17 Inf I U 1/4/62 1/23/65 P Surv Note: Not on Broadfoot, but muster roll of box 386, extraction 2, and record 2551 IN CSR. Isaac N. and Little Berry were in this unit with same enlistment and muster out dates. NFR.
Robert H. Belcher
Residence Mansfield MA; a 33 year-old Farmer. Enlisted on 10/8/1862 as a Private. On 10/8/1862 he mustered into "C" Co.MA 47th Infantry He was Mustered Out on 9/1/1863 at Readville, MA Source- Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War
Belcher Robert H. MA 47 Militia Inf C U 10/8/62 9/1/63 P Surv
Note: Enlisted on 10/8/62 as a Private. Mustered out 9/1/63. On broadfoot and muster roll of box 544, extraction 3, and record 680. Residence Mansfield, MA. 33 year old farmer. NFR.
Royal Belcher
Residence Braintree MA; a 21 year-old Bootmaker. Enlisted on 6/3/1862 as a Corporal. On 8/5/1862 he mustered into "I" Co.MA 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 5/20/1865 Source- Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War
Belcher Royal MA 3 Cav I U 6/3/62 5/20/65 Corp Surv
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Enlisted 6/3/62 as a Corporal. Mustered in 8/5/62. Mustered out 5/20/65. Residence Braintree, MA. 21 year old bootmaker. On Broadfoot and muster roll of box 544, extraction 3, and record 681. NFR.
Belcher Russell OH 24 Inf D U P
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On Broadfoot and muster roll of box 552, extraction 7, and record 1766.On CSR list, but HDS does not list him with 24 OH or any other Union regiment. No Belcher in 24 OH. NFR.
S Clifford Belcher
Residence Farmington ME; 23 years old. Enlisted on 8/14/1862 as a Captain. On 8/14/1862 he was commissioned into "G" Co.ME 16th Infantry He was discharged for disability on 9/28/1864 He was listed as: * Wounded 5/8/1864 Laurel Hill, VA Promotions: * Major (Not Mustered, 1864) Source:- Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Maine
Belcher Samuel Clifford ME 16 G U Capt-Maj Surv
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Not on Broadfoot, but muster roll of box 543, extraction 2, and record 466. Herringshaw's Encyclopedia of American Biography of the Nineteenth Century., page 99, BELCHER, SAMUEL CLIFFORD, soldier, lawyer, was born March 20, 1839, in Farmington, Maine. He graduated from Bowdoin college in 1857. He was captain and major in the sixteenth regiment of Maine infantry in the civil war; and in 1879 was inspector-general of the Maine militia, with the rank of brigadier-general. He has practiced law for nearly thirty years, and his reputation as an astute lawyer is widespread.
Belcher S. Howe MA 11 INF F U 7/14/65 Corp Surv
Note: He does not show on the HDS, Broadfoot or muster roll rosters, but is in an entry from Ancestry.com that says he transferred
Samuel Belcher
Residence not listed; 26 years old. Enlisted on 8/27/1864 as a Corporal. On 9/17/1864 he mustered into "C" Co.OH 173rd Infantry He was Mustered Out on 6/26/1865 at Nashville, TN Promotions: * Private 3/2/1865 (Reduced to ranks) Source- Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio
Belcher Samuel OH 183 Inf U P Tr 173 OH
Samuel OH 173 Inf C U 8/27/64 6/26/65 Corp-P Surv
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Enlisted 8/27/64 as a Corporal in 173rd OH Inf. and mustered in 9/17/64. Reduced to Private 3/2/65. Mustered out 6/26/65. This was a one-year regiment, organized 9/18/64 in Gallipolis, Galllia Co., OH. Men mustered out at Nashville, TN, 6/26/65. The only casualties were 108 Enlisted men DOD. 26 years old. Not on Broadfoot, but muster roll for 183rd in box 552, extraction 7, and record 1768 with reference to 173rd OH. For 173rd, box 552, extraction 7, and record 1767 with no unit reference and not in Broadfoot. NFR.
Belcher Samuel WV 153 Mil Inf H U P Surv
Note: Served in 153 WV Militia in Captain Jacob L. Dotson's company H.
Samuel Belcher
Residence not listed; 27 years old. Enlisted on 10/14/1863 at Hudson, MI as a Corporal. On 10/16/1863 he mustered into "D" Co. MI 11th Cavalry He died on 3/26/1864 (Buried in National Cemetery, Camp Nelson, KY. Grave No. 1474) Source- Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers 1861-65
Belcher Samuel MI 11 Cav D U 10/14/63 3/26/64 Corp DOD NO
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Enlisted on 10/14/63 at Hudson, MI as a Corporal. died 3/26/64. Buried in National Cemetery, Camp Nelson, KY. Grave no. 1474. 27 years old. On Broadfoot and muster roll of box 545, extraction 3, and record 1590. NFR
Samuel Belcher
Residence not listed; Enlisted on 2/21/1864 as a Private. On 2/21/1864 he mustered into "D" Co PA 67th Infantry He was Mustered Out on 7/14/1865 at Washington, DC He was listed as: * Deserted (date and place not stated) * Returned (date and place not stated) Source- History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-1865
Belcher Samuel PA 67 INf D U 2/21/64 7/14/65 P Deserted/Returned Surv
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Residence not listed; Enlisted on 2/21/1864 as a Private. On 2/21/1864 he mustered into "D" Co. PA 67th Infantry He was Mustered Out on 7/14/1865 at Washington, DC He was listed as: * Deserted (date and place not stated) * Returned (date and place not stated)
Samuel Belcher
Residence not listed; Enlisted on 1/13/1864 as a Private. On 1/13/1864 he mustered into "G" Co.PA 46th Infantry He was Mustered Out on 7/16/1865 at Alexandria, VA He was listed as: * POW 4/14/1865 (place not stated) * Returned 4/28/1865 (place not stated) Source- History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-1865
Belcher Samuel PA 46 Inf G U 1/13/64 7/16/65 P POWEXC Surv
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Enlisted 1/13/64 as a Private. POW 4/14/65,place not stated and returned 4/28/65, place not stated. Mustered out 7/16/65. Muster roll of box 554, extraction 7, and record 2398.
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Six Brothers in the Union Army SAMUEL BELCHER was born 5 April, 1840, in Elkland twp., Tioga Co. Pa. He was the son of JOHN BELCHER, who served in the War of 1812. He married 2 February, 1866 in Harrison Valley, Potter County, Pa., Emily C. Kibbe, who was born in Harrison Valley, Potter County Pa. Her father was David Kibbe, who served in the war of 1812 was a pensioner of the same war, and Emma M. McNutt Kibbe. Comrade BELCHER and his wife Emma were given six children: George W., Alonzo D., Edgar C., Edith C., Samuel T., and Grace D. Comrade BELCHER was living in Oswayo, Potter Co., Pa. at the time of his enlistment 16 Sept. 1861 at Harrisburg, Pa at the age of 20 years as a Private in Co. G. 46th Pa. V.I. 1st Brigade 1st Div. 12th and 20th A.C. as a private being promoted to Acting Commissary Sgt. 26 Nov. He was injured in a railroad accident at Dechard Station and was treated from same in Co. Qtrs. He was honorably discharged from first enlistment 20 Nov. 1863, to re-enlist at Dechard Station, Tenn., same day as a veteran in Co., G, 46th Pa. V.V.I., thus obtaining a 30 day furlough at that place. 3 March 1865 he was captured at Raleigh, N.C., by guerrillas and was held forty two days at Salisbury N.C. then abandoned. He took active parts in the battles of Winchester, Winchester 23 May 1862; Cedar Mt., South Mt., Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Lookout Mt, the engagements of the Atlanta Campaign, The March To The Sea and Carolinas. He was granted a final honorable discharge 16 July 1865 at Alexandria, Va.
HE HAD 5 BROTHERS IN THE SERVICE;
NELSON BELCHER 128th NY V.I.in a NY. Reg't. (Probably the Nelson in 107 NY Inf Co. F. I have no record for 128 NY) WILLIAM BELCHER in a NY Reg't. (Probably 4 NY HA since his brother George was in the 4NY HA )
GEORGE BELCHER 4th NYHA, died in Hospital (Brother William in same regiment Thomas Kibbe, David Kibbe, John Kibbe, and Elijah Kibbe, brothers of Samuel's wife also served in the late war. Comrade Belcher is a member of R.P. Babcock Post, 258, he is a hotel keeper and may be addressed at Lansing, Pa." We were unable to find a JOHN BELCHER in the 7th Michigan V.I., but did find a JOHN BELCHER in Co. E, 6 Michigan H. Arty., whose records we are in possession of, and who we believe to be the brother. We know nothing more of this brother than is stated in the article, except that he enlisted as a private on Aug. 20, 1861 in Kalamazoo, Michigan for a period of three years at the age of 25, and was discharged by reason of expiration of term of enlistment on Aug. 20, 1864 in New Orleans, La. We have no description of him, or place of birth at time of enlistment, etc.
DAVID BELCHER, or DAVID H., enlisted Dec 2, 1861 at Wellsboro, Tioga County, Pa. to Co. G. 45th Pa. V.I., at the age of 17, states Steuben County, New York as place of birth, and both parents dead, acts for himself. He reenlisted Jan 1, 1864 as a Vet.Vol. at Blains Crossroads, Tennessee. Captured by the rebels, Sep 30, 1864, at the Battle of Poplar Grove, Church Va., Parole 1865 Joined the Regt. 1865, Promoted to Corpl. May 1, 1865, and promoted to Sgt. 15 June 1865.
Belcher Samuel NY 64 Inf U Tr 86 NY
Samuel NY 86 Inf U
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Both units on Broadfoot and muster roll. For 64th, box 551, extraction 9, and record 50. For 86th, box 551, extraction 9, and record 51. NFR.
Belcher Simon NC 37USC Inf C U 2/3/64 2/67 Deserted/ret Raleigh Note:
Unit organized in North Carolina Feb.. 3, 1864. He deserted in April 1865 at Raliegh NC. unit mustered out Feb.. 1867. Probably from NC On Broadfoot and muster roll of box 589, extraction 6, and record 1183. NFR
Spencer J. Belcher
Residence Washington IL; Enlisted on 1/24/1865 as a Private. On 1/24/1865 he mustered into "I" Co. IL 6th Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 11/5/1865 at Selm, AL Source- Illinois: Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men
Belcher Spencer J. IL 6 CAv I U 1/24/65 11/5/65 P Surv
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Enlisted 1/24/65 as a Private. Mustered out 11/5/65. Res. Washington Co. IL. Muster roll of box 539, extraction 6, and record 1281. NFR.
Belcher Stewart ME 12 Inf G U P
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Not on Broadfoot, but muster roll of box 543, extraction 20, and record 1809. Second muster roll for Stuart of box 543, extraction 20 and record 2585 with reference to Stewart Belcher. NFR.
Suton W. Belcher
Residence not listed;
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Enlisted on 9/14/1861 at Calhoon, KY as a Private. On 12/9/1861 he mustered into "D" Co. KY 11th Infantry He was Mustered Out on 12/16/1864 at Bowling Green, KY Source- Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky
Belcher Sutton E. KY 11 INF D U 12/9/61 12/16/64 P Surv
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Enlisted 9/14/61 as a Private in Rochester KY. Discharged 12/16/64 at Bowling Green KY. Not on Broadfoot, but muster roll for Sulten Belcher in box 386, extraction 2, and record 2552. Buried at Locust Hill Cemetery, Soldier's Section, Evansville, Ind.. May be son of Thomas (13th SC) and Mary Gill of smith Co. TN. Born 8/19/1832 and married to Sophronia Peay. Name spelled Sulten E. in CSR list.NFR.
Sylvester Belcher
Residence not listed; Enlisted on 10/11/1864 as a Private. On 10/11/1864 he transferred into "D" Co.NY 112th Infantry He was Mustered Out on 6/13/1865 at Raleigh, NC He also had service in: NY 28th Ind Batty Source - New York: Report of the Adjutant-General
Sylvester Belcher
Residence not listed; 33 years old. Enlisted on 9/5/1864 at Southfield, NY as a Private. On 9/5/1864 he mustered into NY 28th Light Artillery He was transferred out on 10/15/1864 On 10/15/1864 he transferred into "D" Co. NY 112th Infantry (date and method of discharge not given) Source- New York: Report of the Adjutant-General
Sylvester Belcher
Residence not listed; Enlisted on 9/5/1862 as a Private. On 9/19/1862 he mustered into "F" Co NJ 27th Infantry He was Mustered Out on 7/2/1863 at Newark, NJ Source- Register of Officers and Men of New Jersey in the Civil War 1861-65
Belcher Sylvester NJ 27 INF F U 9/5/62 7/2/63 P Enl 28NYLA
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Note: For 27 NJ, on Broadfoot and muster roll of box 550, extraction 2, and record 870 Enlisted 9/5/62 as a Private in 28th NY Light Artillery, and mustered in 9/19/62. Mustered out 7/2/63 at Newark, NJ. Enlisted 9/15/64 at Southfield, NY as a Private in 28th NY Light Artillery Co. ?. Transferred 10/15/64 into 112st NY Inf. Co. D. Recruits received at Chapin's Farm, VA. Mustered out 6/13/65 at Raleigh, NC. 33 years old. The 28th Art is not is not in Broadfoot or muster roll. Broadfoot and muster roll for the 112th NY in box 551, extraction 9, and record 52. NFR.
Sylvester P. Belcher
Residence Forest City IA; 24 years old. Enlisted on 7/20/1861 as a Private. On 8/31/1861 he mustered into "I" Co. IA 2nd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 10/3/1864 at Davenport, IA Other Information: born in New York Source:- Roster & Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of Rebellion
Belcher Sylvester P. IA 2 CAV I U 7/20/61 10/3/64 P Surv
Note: Not on Broadfoot, but on muster roll in box 541, extraction 2, and record 1815. On CSR list. NFR.
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