Jerseyman
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- Jun 1, 2020
Hello all,
Right now my current research project is to learn more about my 4th-Great-Grandfather, Peter Higgins (c. 1835-1876). He served as a private in the 1st West Virginia Infantry Regiment, known back then as the 1st Virginia U.S., Company C specifically.
This page from RootsWeb suggested that Peter was injured sometime in the summer of 1862, and I found the 1890 Veteran's Schedule for his widow where that page got their information from. As far as I can tell it fits perfectly with the information I have on my 4th Great-Grandmother and on Peter. It implies he was discharged for disability between May and July 1862. I was curious if there's a way for me to narrow down which battle he might have been wounded in. Based on what I've learned about the 1st West Virginia I assume that the Battle of Port Republic in June 1862 is the most likely spot, but I'd like to see if I could confirm that.
Also the RootsWeb has information that suggest Peter re-enlisted, this time in the 1st West Virginia Cavalry, Company H. However he enlisted on Feb. 15 1864 and was arrested for desertion on March 23. Would that imply that he was drafted? Seems odd to think a man would enlist and desert unless he was a conscript.
Have a happy New Year, and again any information is appreciated.
Right now my current research project is to learn more about my 4th-Great-Grandfather, Peter Higgins (c. 1835-1876). He served as a private in the 1st West Virginia Infantry Regiment, known back then as the 1st Virginia U.S., Company C specifically.
This page from RootsWeb suggested that Peter was injured sometime in the summer of 1862, and I found the 1890 Veteran's Schedule for his widow where that page got their information from. As far as I can tell it fits perfectly with the information I have on my 4th Great-Grandmother and on Peter. It implies he was discharged for disability between May and July 1862. I was curious if there's a way for me to narrow down which battle he might have been wounded in. Based on what I've learned about the 1st West Virginia I assume that the Battle of Port Republic in June 1862 is the most likely spot, but I'd like to see if I could confirm that.
Also the RootsWeb has information that suggest Peter re-enlisted, this time in the 1st West Virginia Cavalry, Company H. However he enlisted on Feb. 15 1864 and was arrested for desertion on March 23. Would that imply that he was drafted? Seems odd to think a man would enlist and desert unless he was a conscript.
Have a happy New Year, and again any information is appreciated.