Complete List or Muster Roll of the Crew of the United States steamer "Memphis"

On the 1st day of July, 1863.

transcribed and compiled by Terry Foenander.

The USS Memphis, the second vessel of this name in the United States Navy, was originally a blockade runner, captured by the USS Magnolia, while attempting to run the blockade from Charleston, South Carolina, with a cargo of cotton, on July 31, 1862.   She was commissioned into the United States Navy on October 4, 1862, with acting volunteer lieutenant Pendleton G. Watmough as her commander.   The 791 tonne screw steamer, with an armament of 7 guns, began service in the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron, off Charleston, and, almost immediately captured the British steamer Ouachita on October 14, 1862.   On January 4, 1863, she, in company with the USS Quaker City, captured the Confederate sloop Mercury, attempting to reach Nassau with a cargo of turpentine.   On January 31, 1863, the Confederate ironclads, CSS Palmetto State and CSS Chicora, made a bold attack upon the blockading vessels of the Union fleet, off Charleston, and, in the process, managed to do some damage to the USS Mercedita and the USS Keystone State.   The USS Memphis had to take the USS Keystone State in tow, at the end of the attack, after which the Confederate ironclads retired.

In March of 1864, the USS Memphis was operating in the North Edisto River, South Carolina, and, on the 6^th of that same month, the vessel was attacked by the Confederate torpedo boat David, but, due to the Confederate attacker’s defective spar torpedoes, the Union gunboat escaped damage, and fired at the retreating torpedo boat.   The USS Memphis continued blockading duties until the end of the Civil War.   She was decommissioned on May 6, 1867.   [DANFS 4, 318.]

As was normal with muster rolls of United States Navy vessels during the Civil War, the muster roll of the USS Memphis only showed the details of the enlisted sailors.   Officers’ particulars were included on separate lists.

The muster roll of this date lists the names and details of 99 enlisted personnel.   The vast majority of them were American born, and are shown to have held various occupations before enlisting in the Naval service.   The youngest member of the crew, at the age of thirteen, was 3^rd class boy, William H. Ellison, and the oldest was quartermaster John Taylor, aged sixty-seven.

Henry Archibald, born Truro, Nova Scotia; citizen of Massachusetts; enlisted September 24, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 30; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated seaman; previous occupation sailor; blue eyes, light hair, light complexion.

William Ball, born New Brunswick, New Jersey; citizen of New York; enlisted December 5, 1861, at New York, for three years, aged 23; received from the USS Princeton, at Philadelphia; rated coal heaver; no previous occupation shown; blue eyes, light hair, light complexion.

Charles Banks, born Quebec, Canada; enlisted September 8, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 21; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated landsman; previous occupation, printer; hazel eyes, red hair, light complexion.

George D. Bontoon, born St. Andrews, Scotland, citizen of New York; enlisted September 12, 1862, at New York for three years, aged 46; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated boatswain’s mate; previous occupation, sailor; hazel eyes, black hair, dark complexion.

Joseph F. Boost, born Schoharie, New York; enlisted September 9, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 21; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated landsman; previous occupation, farmer; blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

John F. Boston, born Baltimore, Maryland; enlisted September 24, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 22; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated officers’ steward; previous occupation, house servant; hazel eyes, dark hair, Negro complexion.

Thomas H. Boston, born Baltimore, Maryland; enlisted September 19, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 24; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated officers’ steward; previous occupation, cook; hazel eyes, dark hair, Negro complexion.

William Brebt, born New York, New York; enlisted July 10, 1861, at New York, for three years, aged 16; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated 1^st class boy; no previous occupation shown; hazel eyes, black hair, light complexion.

George Brown, born London, England; citizen of Pennsylvania; enlisted April 29, 1863, at New York, for one year, aged 24; received from the USS Wissahickon; rated 1^st class fireman; previous occupation, machinist; blue eyes, dark brown hair, fair complexion.

John Brown, 1^st, born Roscommon county, Ireland; citizen of New York; enlisted September 6, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 22; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated landsman; previous occupation, laborer; gray eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

John Brown, 2^nd, born Baltimore, Maryland; enlisted September 27, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 21; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated ordinary seaman; previous occupation, sailor; gray eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

Henry Bruce, born New York, New York; enlisted September 13, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 33; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated gunner’s mate; previous occupation, sailor; blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

James Carpenter, born Meath, Ireland; enlisted June 10, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 23; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated 2^nd class fireman; previous occupation, laborer; blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

William H. Chambers, born Sandy Hill, New York; enlisted October 3, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 33; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated boatswain’s mate; previous occupation, sailor; grey eyes, black hair, light complexion.

William Chandler, born Barbadoes; citizen of Pennsylvania; enlisted August 22, 1861, at Philadelphia, for three (?) years, aged 21; received from the USS Princeton, at Philadelphia; rated landsman; previous occupation, barber; hazel eyes, black hair, mulatto complexion.

Levi Chaplin, born New York, New York; enlisted September 8, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 21; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated landsman; previous occupation, sash maker; grey eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

Sidney B. Chase, born Speare, New Hampshire; enlisted August 14, 1862, at Boston, for one year, aged 21; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated landsman; previous occupation, shoe maker; grey eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

William Checkley, born Binghampton, England; enlisted October 3, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 28; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated 1^st class fireman; previous occupation, machinist; hazel eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

James Conklin, born New York, New York; enlisted September 27, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 24; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated coal heaver; previous occupation, caulker; grey eyes, brown hair, dark complexion.

Edward Connsley, born Armagh, Ireland; citizen of New York; enlisted June 27, 1862, at New York, for three years, aged 30 (50?); received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated coal heaver; previous occupation, laborer; grey eyes, grey hair, dark complexion.

Lewis Cotte, born New York, New York; enlisted September 2, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 45; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated quarter gunner; previous occupation, confectioner; blue eyes, light hair, light complexion.

Patrick Cox, born Farahaugh, Ireland; citizen of Pennsylvania; enlisted September 27, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 26; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated 2^nd class fireman; previous occupation, Morocco dresser; grey eyes, light hair, light complexion.

Timothy Cronan, no birth place shown; enlisted May 27, 1863, at New York, for one year, aged 28; received from the USS Princeton, at Philadelphia; rated 2^nd class fireman; previous occupation, laborer; blue eyes, dark brown hair, fair complexion.

John Curran, born Greenock, Scotland; enlisted June 2, 1862, at New York, for three years, aged 21; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated coal heaver; previous occupation, laborer; grey eyes, dark hair, light complexion.

Charles W. Daley, born West Point, New York; enlisted October 1, 1862, at Philadelphia, for two years, aged 26; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated ordinary seaman; previous occupation, farmer; hazel eyes, dark hair, light complexion.

William H. Dams, born at sea; enlisted May 10, 1861, at Philadelphia, for three years, aged 29; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated captain of hold; previous occupation, sailor; black eyes, dark hair, Negro complexion.

Henry Derson, born Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; enlisted September 8, 1862, at Philadelphia, for one year, aged 28; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated landsman; previous occupation, painter; hazel eyes, dark hair, dark complexion.

John Diamond, born Eastport, Maine; enlisted September 25, 1862, at Philadelphia, for one year, aged 26; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated captain of forecastle; previous occupation, sailor; black eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

John Doherty, born Donegal, Ireland; enlisted September 26, 1862, at Philadelphia, for one year, aged 28; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated seaman; previous occupation, sailor; grey eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

Richard Eardley,  born Liverpool, England; enlisted September 29, 1862, at Philadelphia, for one year, aged 22; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated ordinary seaman; previous occupation, moulder; hazel eyes, light hair, light complexion.

William H. Ellison, born Williamsburgh, New York; enlisted September 23, 1862, at Philadelphia, for one year, aged 13; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated 3^rd class boy; previous occupation, barber; hazel eyes, dark hair, Negro complexion.

Richard Enright, born Limerick, Ireland; citizen of New York; enlisted October 4, 1862, at Philadelphia, for one year, aged 22; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated 2^nd class fireman; previous occupation, boatman; grey eyes, dark hair, dark complexion.

William Fitzgerald, born Salem, Massachusetts; enlisted August 13, 1862, at Philadelphia, for one year, aged 22; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated landsman; previous occupation, sailor; grey eyes, black hair, dark complexion.

Walter Forbes, born St. Johns, Canada; enlisted August 28, 1862, at Philadelphia, for one year, aged 24; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated landsman; previous occupation, blacksmith; hazel eyes, dark hair, light complexion.

George Grable, born Old Melford, Connecticut; enlisted September 4, 1862, at Philadelphia, for one year, aged 23; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated ordinary seaman; previous occupation, carriage smith; grey eyes, dark hair, light complexion.

William Green, born Ireland; enlisted September 29, 1862, at Philadelphia, for one year, aged 22; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated 2^nd class fireman; previous occupation, sailor; grey eyes, dark hair, light complexion.

William H. Grey, born Waterford, New York; enlisted September 8, 1862, at Philadelphia, for one year, aged 23; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated landsman; previous occupation, moulder; hazel eyes, dark hair, light complexion.

George W. Hand, born Newark, New Jersey; enlisted June 12, 1862, at Philadelphia, for three years, aged 18; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated landsman; previous occupation, sailor; blue eyes, light hair, light complexion.

John Hanner, born Liverpool, England; citizen of New York; enlisted September 8, 1862, at Philadelphia, for one year, aged 22; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated ordinary seaman; previous occupation, cooper; blue eyes, light brown hair, light complexion.

Jeremiah Harrington, born Kerry, Ireland; enlisted September 8, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 21; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated landsman; previous occupation, laborer; blue eyes, dark hair, light complexion.

Charles Harris, born Dedford, England; citizen of New York; enlisted September 5, 1862, at New York, for three years, aged 57; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated captain of forecastle; previous occupation, sailor; grey eyes, grey hair, light complexion.

Frederick Hawks (or Hanks), born Bradford, New Hampshire; enlisted September 27, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 21; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated coal heaver; previous occupation, farmer; blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

Joseph W. Hawks (or Hanks), birthplace not shown; enlisted April 22, 1863 (place not shown), for one year, aged 19; received from the USS Princeton, at Philadelphia; rated landsman; previous occupation not shown; grey eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

William F. Henderson, born Troy, New York; enlisted September 30, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 30; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated 1^st class fireman; previous occupation, machinist; grey eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

William Hill, born Bergon Point, New Jersey; enlisted September 23, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 42; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated captain of top; previous occupation, sailor; hazel eyes, black hair, dark complexion.

Ed. A. Housel (or Howel), born Lewisburgh, Pennsylvania; citizen of Illinois; enlisted September 29, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 29; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated 1^st class fireman; previous occupation, jeweler; grey eyes, light hair, light complexion.

Dwight G. Hull, born Binghampton, New York; enlisted September 26, 1862, at New York, for three years, aged 17; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated 1^st class boy; previous occupation, book keeper; hazel eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

James H. Hunt, born New York, New York; enlisted November 29, 1861, at Philadelphia, for three years, aged 18; received from the USS Princeton, at Philadelphia; rated coal heaver; previous occupation, caulker; blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

Charles W. Hurd, born New Hampshire; enlisted April 28, 1863, at Boston, for one year, aged 27; received from the USS Princeton, at Philadelphia; rated landsman; previous occupation not shown; grey eyes, dark hair, dark complexion.

John B. Hutchinson, born Wayne County, Ohio; citizen of Illinois; enlisted September 20, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 22; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated coal heaver; previous occupation, farmer; grey eyes, light hair, light complexion.

Henry Jaquins, born Hudson, New York; enlisted September 26, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 23; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated seaman; previous occupation, mason; grey eyes, light hair, light complexion.

Michael Keys, born Boston, Massachusetts; enlistment date not shown; enlisted at New York for three years, aged 21; received from the USS Princeton, at Philadelphia; rated ordinary seaman; previous occupation, mariner; blue eyes, sandy hair, sandy complexion.

George King, born Boston, Massachusetts; enlisted September 29, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 29; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated ship’s cook; previous occupation, butcher; grey eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

Orlando Lampson, born Troy, Ohio; citizen of Iowa; enlisted September 20, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 29; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated landsman; previous occupation, confectioner; hazel eyes, dark hair, light complexion.

George Lander, born Erie, Pennsylvania; enlisted September 30, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 20; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated ordinary seaman; previous occupation, brakeman; hazel eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

Jonas Mason, born New York, New York; enlisted September 6, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 21; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated landsman; previous occupation, trunk maker; grey eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

George F. Maxted (?), born Utica, New York; enlisted June 17, 1862, at New York, for three years, aged 21; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated ordinary seaman; previous occupation, sailor; grey eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

John McKenna, born Troy, New York; enlisted September 26, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 15; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated 1^st class boy; previous occupation not shown; grey eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

Elisha Montgomery, no data shown, except rating as 1^st class boy.

James H. Moore, born Cork, Ireland; citizen of Pennsylvania; enlisted April 30, 1862, at New York, for three years, aged 29; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated 1^st class fireman; previous occupation, sailor; hazel eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

James Morgan, born Pennsylvania; enlisted July 26, 1861, at Philadelphia, for three years, aged 21; received from the USS Princeton, at Philadelphia; rated ordinary seaman; previous occupation not shown; grey eyes, brown hair, fair complexion.

Dennis Mullins, born New York, New York; enlisted September 27, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 22; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated coal heaver; previous occupation, clerk; hazel eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

John Murney, born Downs County, Ireland; citizen of New York; enlisted September 13, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 27; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated coxswain; previous occupation, sailor; blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

James Murphy, born Derry, Ireland; citizen of New York; enlisted September 30, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 23; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated 1^st class fireman; previous occupation, marble cutter; grey eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

Joshua Newport, born Salem, Massachusetts; enlisted April 26, 1861, at Boston, for three years, aged 28; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated ordinary seaman; previous occupation, sailor; grey eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

John Norton, born Prince Edward Island; enlisted September 4, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 23; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated landsman; previous occupation, oysterman; grey eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

William O’Brien, born Williamsburgh, New York; enlisted May 19, 1862, at New York, for three years, aged 21; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated 2^nd class fireman; previous occupation, carman; grey eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

Johnathan O’Clear, born Kingston, New York; enlisted August 26, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 22; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated landsman; previous occupation, clerk; hazel eyes, auburn hair, light complexion.

John H. Oldsen, born Salem, Massachusetts; enlisted August 19, 1862, at Boston, for one year, aged 19; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated ordinary seaman; previous occupation, sailor; blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

Edward F. Otis, born Leominster, Massachusetts; citizen of New York; enlisted August 26, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 23; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated landsman; previous occupation, mason; grey eyes, brown bair, light complexion.

Anthony B. Palmer, born Kerry, Ireland; citizen of New York; enlisted August 30, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 22; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated landsman; previous occupation, boot maker; hazel eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

George B. Palmer, born Devonshire, England; citizen of New York; enlisted August 27, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 26; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated carpenter’s mate; previous occupation, carpenter; hazel eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

George H. Phillips, born London, England; citizen of New York; enlisted September 5, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 19; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated landsman; previous occupation, house carpenter; grey eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

James Quigley, born New Hampshire; enlisted April 29, 1863, at Boston, for one year, aged 21; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated landsman; previous occupation, spinner; hazel eyes, black hair, light complexion.

Lewis Reeder, born Memel (?), Germany; citizen of New York; enlisted September 26, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 21; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated seaman; previous occupation, sailor; blue eyes, brown hair, swarthy complexion.

James Ridings, birthplace not shown; enlisted May 29, 1863, (place not shown) for three years, aged 29; received from the USS Princeton, at Philadelphia; rated 2^nd class fireman; previous occupation, fireman; blue eyes, light hair, florid complexion.

Orville F. Ronts (?), born Binghampton, New York; enlisted September 26, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 25; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated seaman; previous occupation, lumberman; hazel eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

George Simons, born New York, New York; enlisted September 27, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 22; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated captain of top; previous occupation, sailor; grey eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

James Smith, born Charleston, South Carolina; enlisted September 27, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 23; received from the Receiving vessel, off Charleston; rated 1^st class boy; previous occupation, tailor; hazel eyes, dark hair, Negro complexion.

William Spry, born Queen Anne County, Maryland; citizen of Pennsylvania; enlisted September 12, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 44; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated officer’s cook; previous occupation, farmer; hazel eyes, dark hair, Negro complexion.

James Sullivan, born Cork, Ireland; enlisted September 29, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 21; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated ordinary seaman; previous occupation, sailor; blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

Timothy Sullivan, born New Hampshire; enlisted May 11, 1863, at Boston, for one year, aged 21; received from the USS Princeton, at Philadelphia; rated landsman; previous occupation not shown; grey eyes, black hair, light complexion.

Robert Swift, born King’s County, New York; enlisted September 1, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 23; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated landsman; previous occupation, Morocco dresser; grey eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

George C.W. Tarbox, born Lynn, Massachusetts; son of Jonathan S. and Lucy W. Tarbox; enlisted August 15, 1862, at Boston, for one year, aged 21; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated landsman; previous occupation, butcher; grey eyes, brown hair, light complexion.   [1860 U.S. Census.]

John Taylor, 1^st, born New York, New York; enlisted September 15, 1862, at New York, for three years, aged 67; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated quartermaster; previous occupation, sailor; blue eyes, grey hair, light complexion.

Edward Toomey, born Kilkenny, Ireland; citizen of New York; enlisted September 24, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 25; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated master at arms; previous occupation, sailor; blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

Robert Troy, born Waterford, Ireland; enlisted October 2, 1862, at New York, for three years, aged 16; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated landsman; previous occupation not shown; blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

John E. Turner, born Providence, Rhode Island; enlisted September 16, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 19; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated landsman; previous occupation, calico printer; hazel eyes, black hair, dark complexion.

Albert S. Valentine, born Queen’s County, New York; enlisted September 2, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 26; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated ordinary seaman; previous occupation, ship carpenter; grey eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

C.D.F. Van Zandt, born Flushing, Long Island, New York; enlisted September 4, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 22; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated landsman; previous occupation not shown; hazel eyes, dark hair, light complexion.

Orin Van Pelt, born Trenton, New Jersey; citizen of Pennsylvania; enlisted July 29, 1861, at Philadelphia, for three years, aged 24; received from the USS Princeton, at Philadelphia; rated ordinary seaman; previous occupation, roller; blue eyes, light hair, fair complexion.

Peter Waters, born Galway, Ireland; citizen of Massachusetts; enlisted September 3, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 32; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated coxswain; previous occupation, sailor; blue eyes, red hair, light complexion.

John E. Weedlong, born Finland; enlisted June 10, 1862, at New York, for three years, aged 32; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated seaman; previous occupation, sailor; hazel eyes, bald, light complexion.

Francis Wesley, born Cold Springs, New York; enlisted September 29, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 30; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated seaman; previous occupation, sailor; dark eyes, dark hair, light complexion.

George Wiber, born Hanover, Germany; enlisted October 1, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 26; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated coal heaver; previous occupation, laborer; dark eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

J.A. Wilkins, born Salem, Massachusetts; enlisted August 14, 1862, at Boston, for one year, aged 20; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated landsman; previous occupation not shown; grey eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

James Williams, born New York, New York; enlisted June 13, 1862, at New York, for three years, aged 43; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated quartermaster; previous occupation, sailor; grey eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

John Wogan, born New York, New York; enlisted September 4, 1862, at New York, for one year, aged 18; received from the USS North Carolina, at New York; rated 1^st class boy; previous occupation, printer; grey eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

Joseph D. Wray, born Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; enlisted April 8, 1863, at Philadelphia, for three years, aged 15; received from the USS Princeton, at Philadelphia; rated 3^rd class boy; previous occupation, laborer; hazel eyes, dark brown hair, dark complexion.

Sources:

1860 U.S. Census: Information from the United States census records for 1860.

DANFS: "Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" published by the Navy Department, Washington, D.C.

© Terry Foenander.

November, 2007.