Extracted from Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kansas, Vol. 1. - 1861-1865. Leavenworth, Kansas: Bulletin Co-operative Printing Company, Chicago. 1867.

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Second Regiment Kansas Volunteers - Cavalry

Company K

p. 254-261

Rank Surname Given Residence Enlistment Muster Remarks
Captain Russell Avra P. Leavenworth   April 5, '62 Died December 12, 1862, in Field hospital near Prairie Grove, Ark, of wounds received in battle December 7, 1862, at Prairie Grove, Ark.
Captain Lines Edward C. D. Wabaunsee   Feb. 23, '63 Transferred to Co. C, May 4, 1863
Captain Mentzer John M. Leavenworth   June 3, '63 Mustered out April 17, 1865, Leavenworth, Kan.; W. in right limb near Camden, Ark., Apr. 20, '64
First Lieutenant Russell Avra P. Leavenworth   Dec. -, '6 Promoted Captain April 5, 1862
First Lieutenant Mitchell Barnett B.* Lawrence   April 5, '62 Mustered out April 17, 1865, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan.
Second Lieutenant Mentzer John M. Leavenworth   April 5, '62 Promoted Captain June 3, 1863
First Sergeant Mentzer John M. Leavenworth Feb. -, '62 Feb. -. '62 Promoted 2d Lieutenant April 5, 1862
First Sergeant Parish Samuel B.   April 5, '62 Dec. 19, '64 Mustered out April 17, 1865, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan.
Quartermaster Sergeant Moffitt John Topeka Mar. 10, '62 Mar. 10, '62 Promotd Chief Farrier October 14, 1862
Quartermaster Sergeant Perine Delos W. Leavenworth Nov.14, '61 Nov. 14, '61 Must. out Nov. 8, 1865, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan.
Quartermaster Sergeant Adair Charles S. Ossawatomie April 5, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Mustered out April 17, 1865, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan.
Sergeant Smith Charles Ossawatomie Nov. 12, '61 Nov. 12, '61 Reduced to ranks December 1, 1862
Sergeant Penny John W. Omaha, Neb. Jan. 15, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Mustered out Jan. 20, 1865, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan.
Sergeant Williams Thomas S. Topeka Oct. 1, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Mustered out June 5, 1865, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan.
Sergeant Mason Charles M. Ft. Smith, Ark. Jan. 5, '62 Dec. 19, '63 Reduced to ranks January 3, 1864
Sergeant DeVeau Andrew Leavenworth Nov. 6, '61 Nov. 6, '61 Disc. for dis. Jan. 23, 1863, at Springfield, Mo.
Sergeant Godley Walter N. paris Nov. 30, '61 Nov. 30, '61 Mustered out Jan. 20, 1865, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan.
Sergeant Goodman Jesse Omaha, Neb. Jan. 15, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Deserted at Springfied, Mo., February 1, 1864
Sergeant McClellan Andrew S. Ashland Nov. 6, '61 Nov. 6, '61 Reduced to ranks, at his request, Aug. 12, 1863
Sergeant Read Arthur M. Wabaunsee Nov. 6, '61 Nov. 6, '61 Mustered out April 17, 1865, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan.
Sergeant Mason Albert P. Omaha, Neb. Jan. 15, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Mustered out April 17, 1865, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan.
Sergeant Griffin Albert D. Americus Sept. 16, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Mustered out July 1, 1865, Leavenworth, Kan.
Sergeant Houston William L. Council Grove Sept. 18, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Mustered out June 22, 1865, Fort Gibson, C. N.
Corporal Read Arthur M. Wabaunsee Nov. 6, '61 Nov. 6, '61 Promoted Sergeant February 28, 1863
Corporal Goodman Jesse Omaha, Neb. Jan. 15, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Promoted Sergeant October 26, 1862
Corporal McClellan Andrew S. Ashland Nov. 6, '61 Nov. 6, '61 Promoted Sergeant October 26, 1862
Corporal Herman John Paris Nov. 12, '61 Nov. 12, '61 Reduced to ranks, at his own request, Aug. 12, '63
Corporal Hamblin Alonzo Omaha, Neb. Jan. 15, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Deserted at Little Rock, June 30, 1864
Corporal Penny John W. Omaha, Neb. Jan. 15, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Promoted Sergeant December 1, 1862
Corporal Lucky Joseph W.   Jan. 15, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Reduced to ranks at his own request, Aug. 12, '63
Corporal Mason Albert P. Omaha, Neb. Jan. 15, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Promoted Sergeant Augst 12, 1863
Corporal Griffin Albert D. Americus Sept. 16, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Promoted Sergeant March 1, 1864
Corporal Bisbey Charles E.* Wabaunsee Nov. 6, '61 Nov. 6, '61 Reduced to ranks at his own request, Aug. 12, '63
Corporal Smart James H. Kansas City, Mo Mar. 26, '62 Dec. 19, '63 Must. out April 17, 1865, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan.
Corporal Willaims Thomas S. Topeka Oct. 1, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Promoted Sergeant January 3, 1864
Corporal Sherrer Daniel Cow Creek, Mo Sept. 23, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Mustered out Sept. 6, 1865, Leavenworth, Kan.
Corporal Houston William L. Council Grove Sept. 18, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Reduced to ranks at his own request, Jan. 25, '64
Corporal McCleane George Leavenworth Nov. 6, '61 Nov. 6, '61 Mustered out Jan. 20, 1865, Leavenworth, Kan.
Corporal Buzzard Jonathan Cow Creek, Mo Sept. 23, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Prisoner of war, captured at Poison Springs, ARk., April 18, 1864; supposed to have been K.
Farrier Gilson Samuel Leavenworth Nov. 23, '61 Nov. 23, '61 Disc. for dis. at Nashville, Tennessee
Farrier Cook Albert B.   May 9, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Prisoner of war, capt'd at Poison Springs, Ark., April 18, '64, supposed ot have died of wounds
Farrier Donahoe Arthur Manhattan Nov. 6, '61 Nov. 6, '61 Must. out Jan. 2, 1865, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan.
Wagoner Palmer Timothy B. Auburn April 5, '62 Dec. 26, '63 Prisoner of war, captured in C. N. Oct. 1, 1864, while on scout, supposed to have been killed
Private Ayers Byron P. Paris Feb. 11, '62   Promoted Captain Co. I, March 28, 1862
Private Armstrong Andrew J.   Feb. 11, '62 Aug. 13, '63 D. of disease at Schofield Barracks, Mo., Dec., '63; pris'r of war, capt'd at Coon Cr., Mo., Aug. 24, '62
Private Adair Charles S. Ossawatomie April 5, '61 Aug. 13, '63 Promoted Quartermaster Sergt. March 1, 1865
Private Bairth Andrew Leavenworth Nov. 11, '61 Nov. 11, '61 Deserted at Cassville, Mo., August 19, 1863
Private Bisbey Charles F. Wabaunsee Nov. 6, '61 Nov. 6, '1 Promoted Corporal October 26, 1862; mustered out Jan. 23, 1865, Leavenworth, Kan.; W. in hand in action at Prairie Grove, Ark., Dec. 7, '62
Private Bronson Ira D. Mound City March 9, '62   Prom. 1st Lt. 2d Ark. Vol. Inft. March 26, '64
Private Booth Edward Fort Lincoln Sept. 11, '61   Transferred to the 9th Kan. Cav. May 29, 1862
Private Barker Frank B. Leavenworth Jan. 15, '62 Jan. 15, '62 Deserted at Ft. Leavenworth, Kan., May 2, '62
Private Crittenden Lewis C. Leavenworth Nov. 12, '61 Nov. 12, '61 Promoted regt. Qr. master Sergt. March 26, '63
Private Curry John F. Louisville Jan. 28, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Mustered out April 17, 8165, Leavenworth, Kan.
Private Copp Thomas H. Leavenworth Nov. 20, '61 Nov. 20, '61 Mustered out Jan. 2, 1865, Leavenworth, Kan.
Private Cooper William Leavenworth Nov. 11, '61 Nov. 11, '61 Transf. to Co. F, 1st. Kan. Inf. May 20, 1862
Private Cummins John Emporia Nov. 18, '61 Nov. 18, '61 Mustered out Jan. 20, 1865, Leavenworth, Kan.
Private Chestney Thomas H. Leavenworth Nov. 20, '61 Nov. 20, '61 Mustered out Jan. 2, 1865, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan.
Private Chesnut William Ossawatomie April 5, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Mustered out April 17, 1865, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan.
Private Donahoe Arthur Manhattan Nov. 6, '61 Nov. 6, '61 Promoted Farrier
Private Daily Martin Junction City May 22, '61 June 20, '61 Mustered out May 22, 1864, Ft. Smith, Ark.; W. in right hand April 18, '64, at Poison Sp'gs, Ark.
Private DeVeau Andrew Leavenworth Nov. 6, '61 Nov. 6, '61 Promoted Sergeant February, 1862
Private Easter Samuel B. Wilmington June 19, '62   Transferred to Co. F, June 29, 1862
Private Edie John S. Lawrence May 25, '61   Disc. for dis. March 27, 1863, at Springfield, Mo.
Private Foster Columbus Wabaunsee Nov. 6, '61 Nov. 6, '61 Disc. March 27, 1863, at Springfield, Mo., on account of w'ds rec'd Mar. 1, '62, while on duty
Private Faucett Samuel M. Booneville, Mo. Nov. 6, '61 Nov. 6, '61 Disc. for dis. Dec. 14, 1861, at Fort Leav., Kan.
Private Finnister Henry Leavenworth Oct. 29, '61 Oct. 29, '61 Must. out Dec. 3, 1864, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan.
Private Gilson Samuel Leavenworth Nov. 23, '61 Nov. 23, '61 Promoted Farrier
Private Gibbons William C. Mansfield Nov. 14, '61 Nov. 14, '61 Prom. 2d Lt. Co. E, 1st K. Col'd V. Jan. 13, '63
Private Gibbons Robert B. Mansfield Nov. 12, '61 Nov. 12, '61 Prom. Hosp. Steward 1st K. Col'd V. Nov. 9, '63
Private Gibbons Robert Mansfield Sept. 1, '61   Transferred to 9th Kan. Cav. May 29, 1862
Private Godley Walter N. Paris Nov. 30, '61 Nov. 30, '61 Promoted Sergeant April 8, 1862
Private Gould John H. Mansfield Feb. 22, '62 Feb. 22, '62 Mustered out Feb. 24, '65, at Leavenworth, Kan.
Private Goodman Jesse Omaha, Neb. Jan. 15, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Promoted Corporal April 18, 1862
Private Hand Thomas J.   Jan. 15, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Prisoner of war, captured at Saline river, Ark., April 29, 1864; supposed to have been killed
Private Hamblin Alonzo Omaha, Neb. Jan. 15, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Promoted Corporal April 18, 1862
Private Hardy Stephen L. Ft. Riley Jan. 7, '62   Deserted at Emporia, Kan., June 22, 1862
Private Harris John M. Paola March 27, '62   D. of chronic diarrhea at Paola, Kan., Nov. 2, '64
Private Harris Dionysius Wyandotte Nov. 13, '61 Nov. 13, '61 Deserted at Shawnee, Kan., May 1, 1862
Private Harris Pembrook Wyandotte Nov. 13, '61 Nov. 13, '61 Disc. for dis. October 14, 1862 in the field, Mo.
Private Herriman Frank H. Leavenworth Jan. 15, '62 Jan. 15, '62 Deserted at Fort Leav., Kan., May 2, 1862
Private Herman John Paris Nov. 12, '61 Nov. 12, '61 Promoted Corporal April 8, 1862; mustered out January 2, 1865, at Fort Leavenworth, Kan.
Private Herman Valentine Paris Nov. 12, '61 Nov. 12, '61 Must. out Jan. 2, 1865, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan.
Private Heim Peter Monroe, Wis Dec. 5, '61 Dec. 5, '61 Transferred to Co. C, April 4, 1862
Private Holmes Michael Leavenworth     Deserted at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., May 26, '62
Private Isbell John C. Wabaunsee Nov. 6, '61 Nov. 6, '61 Mustered out Jan. 23, 1865, at Leavenworth, Ks.
Private Isbell Henry L. Topeka Nov. 6, '61 Nov. 6, '61 Promoted Sergeant Major November 1, 1863
Private Jacobs Nathaniel P. Jr.   Feb. 26, '62   Promoted Batt. Sergeant Major March 26, 1862; disc. September 26, 1862, at Fort Leav., Kan.
Private Johnson William C. Kansas City, Mo. Nov. 14, '61 Nov. 14, '61 Mustered out Jan. 2, '65, at Leavenworth, Ks.
Private Kelsey Austin H. Wabaunsee Nov. 6, '61 Nov. 6, '61 Mustered out Jan. 20, '65, at Leavenworth, Ks.
Private Depler David Leavenworth     Deserted at Fort Riley, Kan., May 25, 1862
Private Kepler Philip Leavenworth
Private Kirley Owen Leavenworth Nov. 28, '61 Nov. 28, '61 Deserted January 6, 1862, while on det. service
Private Luckey Joseph W.   Jan. 15, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Promoted Corporal October 26, 1862; mustered out February 28, 1865, Leavenworth, Kan.
Private Lummis Charles E. Ossawatomie March 25, '62 Aug. 6, '64 D. of pneumonia at Ft. Leav., Kan., Jan. 21, '65
Private Lummis Robert P. Ossawatomie April 5, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Must. out April 17, 1865, Ft. LEavenworth, Kan.
Private Moffitt John Topeka March 10, '62 March 10, '62 Promoted Sergeant April 5, 1862
Private Mason Albert P. Omaha, Neb. Jan. 15, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Promoted Corporal October 26, 1862
Private Mason Charles M. Ft. Smith, Ark. Jan. 5, '62 Dec. 19, '63 Promoted Sergeant April 8, 1862; mustered out April 17, 1865, at Fort Leavenworth, Kan.
Private Mayberry Scott Lawrence Dec. 29, '61 Dec. 29, '61 K. by guerrillas near Clarksville, Ark., June 27, '64
Private Matthews John B. Leavenworth Nov. 29, '61 Nov. 29, '61 Died of scurvy at Fort Smith, Ark., Jan. 16, '65; pris'r of war, capt'd at Coon Cr., Mo., Aug. 24, '62
Private Mentzer John M. Leavenworth Feb. -, '62   Promoted 1st Sergeant February 1, 1862
Private Mitchell Barnett B. Paris     Promoted 1st Lieutenant, April 5, 1862
Private Mitchell William D. Junction City Nov. 6, '61 Nov. 6, '61 Disc. for dis. Dec. 10, '62, at Leavenworth, Kan.
Private McCleane George Leavenworth Nov. 6, '61 Nov. 6, '61 Promoted Corporal March 1, 1864
Private McClellan Andrew S. Ashland Nov. 6, '61 Nov. 6, '61 Promoted Corporal April 8, 1862; mustered out January 20, 1865, Leavenworth, Kan.
Private McLain Michael Wyandotte Nov. 30, '61 Nov. 30, '61 Must. out Jan. 2, 1865, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan.
Private McNickle James Mansfield Nov. 12, '61 Nov. 12, '61 Must. out Jan. 20, 1865, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan.
Private Overton Thompson Omaha, Neb. Jan. 15, '62   Prom. 1st Lt. 1st Ind. Home Guards Dec. 27, '63
Private Press George Leavenworth Jan. 12, '62   Died January 5, 1863, at Nashville, Tnee., of wounds received in disobeying orders
Private Perrine Delos W. Leavenworth Nov. 14, '61 Nov. 14, '61 Promoted Sergeant October 26, 1862
Private Penny John W. Omaha, Neb. Jan. 15, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Promoted Corporal October 26, 1862
Private Parish Samuel B.   April 5, '62 Dec. 19, '64 Promoted 1st Sergeant April 5, 1862
Private Palmer Timothy R. Auburn April 5, '62 Dec. 26, '63 Promoted Wagoner
Private Palmer Seth E. A. Topeka March 19, '62 March 19, '62 Must. out April 17, 1865, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan
Private Read Arthur M. Wabaunsee Nov. 6, '61 Nov. 6, '61 Promoted Corporal April 8, 1862
Private Roller Cass Ossawatomie March 22, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Must. out April 17, 1865, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan
Private Resbaugh Philip Leavenworth Nov. 1, '61 Nov. 1, '61 Deserted at Leavenworth, Kan., May 19, 1862
Private Sarber John N. Manhattan March 1, '62 Jan. 13, '64 Must. out April 17, 1865, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan
Private Shoemaker Solomon C. Ossawatomie Nov. 12, '61 Nov. 12, '61 Must. out Jan. 2, 1865, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan
Private Smith Charles Ossawatomie Nov. 12, '61 Nov. 12, '61 Promoted Sergeant April 8, 1862; mustered out January 2, 1865, Fort Leavenworth, Kan.
Private Sadberry William T.   Nov. 12, '61 Nov. 12, '61 Disc. for dis. July 22, 1862, at Clear Creek, Tenn.
Private Smart James H. Kansas City, Mo. March 26, '62 Dec. 19, '63 Promoted Corporal January 9, 1863
Private Thompson James   Nov. 12, '61 Nov. 12, '61 Prisoner of war, capt'd at Poison Springs, Ark., April 18, 1864; died at Ft. Tyler, Tex., - '64
Private Tooey Thomas   March 13, '62 Dec. 19, '63 Must. out April 17, 1865, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan; pris'r of war, capt'd at Coon Creek, Mo., Aug. 24, '62
Private Wright John F. Austin, Mo. Feb. 26, '62 Feb. 26, '62 Must. out Feb. 24, 1865, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan
Private Wood Henry   March 26, '62   Promoted Captain 4th Ark. Cav. Dec. 11, 1863

Additional Enlistments, Company K

Pages 261-262

Rank Surname Given Residence Enlistment Muster Remarks
Private Adams Cyrenius M. Emporia June 17, '62   Killed in action at Cane Hill, Ark., Nov. 28, '62
Private Anderson Amasa A. Emporia June 22, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Must. out May 20, 1865, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan.
Private Buzzard Jonathan Cow Creek Sept. 23, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Promoted Corporal March 1, 1864
Private Buzzard Jasper Cow Creek Sept. 23, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Mustered out June 22, 1865, Fort Gibson, C. N.
Private Buzzard Simeon Cow Creek Sept. 23, '62   Disc. for dis. June 15, 1863, at Springfield, Mo.
Private Cook Albert B.   May 9, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Promoted Farrier
Private Crampton Robert S. Emporia June 17, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Prom. 1st Lt. and Qr. Mr. 3d Ark. C. Feb. 1, '64
Private Case Otis Cow Creek, Mo Sept. 23, '62   Disc. for dis. February 15, '63, at Springfield, Mo.
Private Curry George W. Louisville May 6, '62   Disc. for dis. February 26, '63, at Springfield, Mo.
Private Clayton John Lawrence April 23, '62   K. near Cassville, Mo., by guerrillas, July 31, '63
Private Cummins Cornelius M.   July 22, '63 Aug. 13, '63 Mustered out June 21, 1865, at Fort Gibson, C. N.
Private Griffin Albert D. Americus Sept. 16, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Promoted Corporal Febrary 28, 1863
Private Harrison John G. Ossawatomie Sept. 1, '62 Dec. 26, '63 Mustered out June 22, 1865, at Fort Gibson, C. N.
Private Holliday Duncan Lawrence April 9, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Prom. 1st Lt. 4th Ark. Cav. May 22, 1865
Private Horton Samuel Cow Creek, Mo Sept. 23, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Mustered out June 22, 1865, at Fort Gibson, C. N.
Private Houston William L. Council Grove Sept. 18, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Prom. Corp'l Jan. 1, '64; prom. Sergt. Feb. 29, '65
Private Houston Robert L. Council Grove Sept. 18, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Mustered out June 22, 1865, at Fort Gibson, C. N.*
Private Long Daniel Dardanelle, Ark Sept. 15, '63 Dec. 26, '63 Mustered out June 22, 1865, at Fort Gibson, C. N.
Private Long Lewis Dardanelle, Ark Sept. 15, '63 Dec. 26, '63 Mustered out June 22, 1865, at Fort Gibson, C. N.
Private Martin Hezekiah M. Springfield, Mo Dec. 23, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Mustered out Sept. 6, 1865, at Fort Gibson, C. N.
Private Parsons George W. Fort Scott Sept. 23, '62   Discharged January 31, 1863, Springfield, Mo.
Private Pope Jasper Fort Riley May 25, '62   Missing in action at Coon Cr., Mo., Aug. 24, '62
Private Reynolds Henry Cow Creek, Mo Sept. 23, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Mustered out June 22, 1865, at Fort Gibson, C. N.
Private Sellers Edward G. W. Cow Creek, Mo Sept. 23, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Prisoner of war, captured at Jenkin's Ferry, Ark., April 29, 1864; supposed to have been killed
Private Sherrer Daniel Cow Creek, Mo Sept. 23, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Promoted Corporal January 1, 1865
Private Sellers Nathaniel S. Cow Creek, Mo Sept. 23, '62   Disc. for dis. Nov., 1862, in Benton Co., Mo.
Private Thompson Thomas L. Cow Creek, Mo Sept. 23, '62 Dec. 26, '63 Mustered out June 22, 1865, at Fort Gibson, C. N.
Private Williams John Cow Creek, Mo Sept. 23, '62 Aug. 13, '63 Mustered out June 22, 1865, at Fort Gibson, C. N.
Private Williams Thomas S. Topeka Oct. 1, '62* Aug. 13, '63 Promoted Corporal January 1, 1863

Extracted from Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kansas, Vol. 1. - 1861-1865. Leavenworth, Kansas: Bulletin Co-operative Printing Company, Chicago. 1867.

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