COL Ellmaker, Peter Clarkson

Peter Clarkson Ellmaker​

Born: August 11, 1813

Birthplace: Pequea, Pennsylvania

Father: Jacob Carpenter Ellmaker 1778 – 1816

(Buried: Saint John's Episcopal Church, Compass, Pennsylvania)​

Mother: Juliana Clarkson

Wife: Sarah Ann Wade 1819 – 1891

(Buried: Mount Moriah Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)​

Children:

Thomas H. Ellmaker 1846 –​

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Pauline Goddard Ellmaker 1848 –​

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Fannie Neville Ellmaker 1853 – 1913​

Occupation before War:

Worked in the Dry Goods business in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Grocery Businessman in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania​

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Notary Public in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania​

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Naval Officer of the Port of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania​

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Served with the Washington Grays Artillery rising to Captain​

Civil War Career:

1861 – 1862: Helped raise troops for the protection of Philadelphia​

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1862 – 1864: Colonel of 119th​ Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment​

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1862: Served in the Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia​

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1863: Led his regiment at the Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Arrived on the afternoon of July 2nd​ after a march of 37 continuous miles. Colonel Ellmaker led 466 men onto the battlefield. The regiment would be held in reserve for most of the battle losing 2 men.​

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1863: Led his regiment at the Second Battle of Rappahannock Station​

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1863: Led his regiment during the Battle of Mine Run, Virginia​

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1864: Resigned as Colonel in the Union Army on January 12th​​

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1864 – 1890: Notary Public in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania​

Died: October 12, 1890

Place of Death: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Age at time of Death: 77 years old

Burial Place: Mount Moriah Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

 

[Pollaco]

He helped escort Lincoln's funeral procession when it went through Philadelphia.

 

[ErnieMac]

Ellmaker was appointed U.S. Marshall for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in July 1865. He served until April 1869. Articles from the 22 July 1865 and 10 April 1869 editions of the Philadelphia Inquirer showing his appointment and removal.

 

[Luke Freet]

In late 1863 (Bristoe Station and Mine Run), Ellmaker would often command David Russell's Brigade (3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 6th Corps). I believe Wright or Russell was sick during that period.

 

[Pollaco]

Was Russell's absence due to his wounding or his commanding the 1st division?

 

[Luke Freet]

Was Russell's absence due to his wounding or his commanding the 1st division?

Looking at the Mine Run OOB, it seems that Horatio was commanding the division, thus Russell was the one absent.

 

[ErnieMac]

At the time of Rappahannock Station Sedgwick was in command of the Right Wing of the AoP (5th & 6th Corps), Wright in temporary command of the 6th Corps, Russell in command of Wright's division and Ellmaker heading Russell's brigade. Russell was badly wounded in the foot at Rappahannock Station leaving Ellmaker in command of the brigade until Russell returned.