The event depicted above was participated in by a number of Ypsilanti men, including those who had themselves escpaed from slavery years before. It shows the 55th Massachusetts Infantry, which included at least five Ypsilantians, marching into Charleston, South Carolina while singing “John Brown’s Body” in February, 1865. Days after the liberation of Charleston, many other Ypsilanti men would join the 55th in Charleston when Michigan’s own 102nd USCT arrived along with the 54th Massachusetts, which also included half-dozen Ypsilanti men. Harpers Weekly.
Over seventy black men with Ypsilanti connections fought in the Civil War. The vast majority of men enlisted from Ypsilanti, or listed Ypsilanti as their home, when they joined the 102nd United States Colored Troops, originally the 1st Michigan Colored Regiment. Companies C and F were particularly populated with Ypsilanti men. The list on this page is divided into several groups, including the men who joined the 54th and 55th Massachusetts Infantries. As much information as possible about each soldier is offered. Entries are organized as follows:
Name, Home, Age at enlistment
Military Record
Birth
Census
Death/Grave
Notes
*Denotes a confirmed burial in Highland Cemetery. Ypsilanti, Michigan.
This list was compiled from Norman MacRae’s Negroes in Michigan During the Civil War, the AP Marshall Archive at the Ypsilanti Historical Society, census records, including the 1890 Veterans Census, pension and regimental records, city directories, and visits to the cemetery. For more on Ypsilanti in the Civil War, see the Soldiers in the War page.
102nd United States Colored Troops; Enlisting in or from Ypsilanti
COMPANY A
- John Anderson’s grave. Highland Cemetery. (Wrongly identified as the 103rd USCT).
*Anderson, John Ypsilanti 30
Enlisted as a Private on 28 February 1865 at the age of 30
Enlisted in Company A, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 28 February 1865.
Joined Regiment on 26 April 1865 at Georgetown, SC
Mustered out Company A, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
Home in 1860: Lives with white Rowe Family as farm laborer. Only live-in. Says he is from Missouri
Home in 1870: Sharon, Washtenaw, Michigan. Married to Lucy (b. 1850 in Canada) Owns small farm. Farmer. George Edwards, 12, lives with them
Home in 1880:Sharon, Washtenaw, Michigan Age: 45 Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farm Laborer Race: Black John Anderson 55 Lucy Anderson 38 George Anderson 12 Hattie Anderson 11 Alfred Anderson 9 Lizzie Anderson 4 Fred Anderson 1
Home in 1900: Ypsilanti Ward 1, Washtenaw, Michigan
Age: 67 Estimated birth year: abt 1833 Birthplace: Virginia
Spouse’s name: Lucy, 51 born Canada of Kentucky parents
Race: Black Occupation: Day Laborer John Anderson 67 Lucy Anderson 41 Fred R Anderson 21 Victoria Anderson 27 Alice Anderson 21 Florance Anderson 9 Bernncia Anderson 4.12 Floyd Anderson 7
1890 Veteran’s Census: Ypsilanti, MI rheumatism since war
Bowls, John Ypsilanti 32
Enlisted as a Private on 15 February 1865 at the age of 32
Enlisted in Company A, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 16 February 1865.
Mustered out Company A, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
Home in 1870: Born abt 1839 Age in 1870: 31 Birthplace: Kentucky Ypsilanti Ward 1, Washtenaw, Michigan Day laborer Race: Black Wife: Sarah 25(Canada) Children: William 7, Everitte 6, John H 5, Joanne 4, George 2
Home in 1880: John Bowles Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan Age: 48 abt 1832
Birthplace: Kentucky, Father’s birthplace: KY, Mother’s: MD
Occupation: Laborer (unemployed all year with lung affliction) Race: Black Cannot read/write:Sarah Bowles 34 (black B;Canada) father from Scotland M: Unknown (all children listed as mullatto) William Bowles 17 (laborer) Everetta Bowles 16 John Bowles 15 Joanna Bowles 14 George Bowles 13 Louis Bowles 8 Minnie Bowles 6 Sullivan Bowles 5
Sarah receives pension
Price, John Ypsilanti 25
Enlisted as a Private on 26 September 1863 at the age of 25
Enlisted in Company A, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 03 October 1863.
Deserted Company A, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 04 June 1864 in Detroit, MI
Home in 1860: Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan Age in 1860: 22 Birth Year: abt 1838 Birthplace: Kentucky : Race: Black Farm Laborer boarding at farm of Sherman Enus 33, Hesekiah Enus 26 (white) originally of New York
Home in 1870: Maysville Precinct 1, Mason, Kentucky, Farm Laborer cannot read/write Estimated birth year: abt 1838 Age in 1870: 32 Race: Black Wife Amanda (b 1845) Children: David, 8, James 4 (M), John 2
COMPANY B
Highland Cemetery. Ypsilanti.
*Davis, Thomas J. Ypsilanti 44
Enlisted as a Private on 20 February 1865 at the age of 44
Enlisted in Company B, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 23 February 1865.
Joined Regiment on 31 May 1865 at Orangeburg, SC
Mustered out Company B, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
Home in 1860:Superior, Washtenaw, Michigan Age in 1860: 28 Birth Year: abt 1832
Birthplace: Virginia Race: Black (Farm Laborer) Margaret J Davis (Ohio)29 Emma Jane Davis 4 John O Davis 1 Daniel P Davis (Brother Farm Laborer) 28
1886 Ann Arbor Directory: Thomas Davis
City: Ypsilanti Occupation: pedler Location 2: w s Emerick near Towner
1888 Directory: Ypsilanti Occupation: gardener Year: 1888, 1889 Location: 18 Emerick
1892 Directory: City: Ypsilanti Occupation: peddler Location 2: 18 Emerick
Elizabeth Davis receives pension
1890 Veteran’s Census: Ypsilanti, MI
Died 13 Apr 1895
Please note, the death date on this marker is that of George York. David lived until 1896. Highland Cemetery.
*York, David Ypsilanti 18
Enlisted as a Private on 22 October 1863 at the age of 18
Enlisted in Company B, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 23 October 1863.
Discharged Company B, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 14 September 1864 in Baltimore, MD
1870 United States Federal Census Estimated birth year: abt 1845
Age in 1870: 25 Birthplace: Kentucky Home in 1870: Ypsilanti Ward 1, Washtenaw, Michigan Race: Black Wife Mary 21 Indiana, Fempe 1 parents live next door
1880 United States Federal Census
Home in 1880: Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan Age: 34 Estimated birth year: abt 1846
Birthplace: Kentucky Father’s birthplace: KY Mother’s birthplace: KY Occupation: Laborer Race: Black Household Members: Name Age David York 34 Mary York 32 Fempe York (consumption) 11 Walter York 10 Albert York 5 Nina York 1
Ann Arbor, Michigan Directories,1892Name: David R York
City: Ypsilanti State: MI Occupation: laborer Year: 1892 Location 2: 316 S Adams
1890 Veteran’s Census: Ypsilanti, MI heart trouble
York, George Ypsilanti 15
Enlisted as a Private on 20 October 1863 at the age of 18
Enlisted in Company B, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 23 October 1863.
Died Company B, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 18 April 1864 in Ypsilanti, MI
COMPANY C
William Ambrose’s grave, Highland Cemetery. Ypsilanti, Michigan.
*(A)Embrose, William Ypsilanti 32
Enlisted as a Private on 15 February 1865 at the age of 32
Enlisted in Company C, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 16 February 1865.
Mustered out Company C, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
1870 United States Federal Census Name: Williams Ambrose Estimated birth year: abt 1821 Age in 1870: 49 Birthplace: Indiana Home in 1870: Ypsilanti Ward 2, Washtenaw, Michigan: Race: Black Austrilla Ambrose abt 1862 James Ambrose abt 1857 Lavina Mary E Ambrose abt 1835 Indiana Rosana Ambrose abt 1849 Indiana Sarah Ambrose abt 1855 Indiana
1880 United States Federal Census Name: William Ambrose Home in 1880: Pittsfield, Washtenaw, Michigan Age: 55 Estimated birth year: abt 1825 Birthplace: Indiana Father’s birthplace: SC Mother’s birthplace: SC Occupation: Farm Hand Marital Status: Single Race: Hand at Valentine farm. Family also has one servant
1890 Veteran’s Census: Lost one eye, chronic diarrhea, ?
Lived in Indian before the war
Claims “invalid pension” in 1879
Died 28 Apr 1896
Gay, John Ypsilanti 34
Enlisted as a Private on 14 November 1863 at the age of 35
Enlisted in Company C, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 14 November 1863.
Died of disease Company C, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 11 March 1865 in Beaufort, SC
1860 United States Federal Census Age in 1860: 30 Birth Year: abt 1830 Birthplace: Virginia Home in 1860: Salem, Washtenaw, Michigan Race: Black John Gay 30 Mary Gay 25 Polly Gay 4 John Gay 2 Farm laborer
Grave: Name: John Gay Death Date: 11 Mar 1865 Interment Date: 11 Mar 1865 Cemetery: Beaufort National Cemetery Cemetery Address: 1601 Boundary Street Beaufort , SC 29902 Buried At: Section 31 Site 3230
Widow marries Elias Rouse of the 54thMassachusetts.
Goins, Daniel Ypsilanti 18
Enlisted as a Private on 29 October 1863 at the age of 18
Enlisted in Company C, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 23 November 1863.
Mustered out Company C, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
1910 United States Federal CensusAge in 1910: 65 Estimated birth year: abt 1845 Birthplace: Illinois Father’s Birth Place: Illinois Mother’s Birth Place: Illinois Spouse’s name: Rashel L Home in 1910: Jackson Ward 4, Jackson, Michigan Race: Black Daniel W Goins 65 Rashel L Goins 55 Lulu Kemp 25
1920 United States Federal CensusHome in 1920: Jackson Ward 4, Jackson, Michigan
Age: 75 years Estimated birth year: abt 1845 Birthplace: Illinois Father’s Birth Place: Illinois Mother’s Birth Place: Illinois Race: Black Able to read: No Able to Write: No Daniel Goins 75 Rachel Goins 63 grandson Winthrop Thornton 8
Wife Rachel Goins receives pension in 1929.
Gray, John E. Ypsilanti 22
Enlisted as a Private on 10 February 1864 at the age of 22
Enlisted in Company C, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 17 February 1864.
Wounded on 30 November 1864 at Honey Hill, SC
Discharged because of wounds Company C, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 08 June 1865 in Beaufort, SC
Military Pension collected in 1893 by wife Matilda in Kentucky
Hart, John K. Ypsilanti 30
Enlisted as a Private on 17 February 1865 at the age of 30
Enlisted in Company C, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 23 February 1865.
Mustered out Company C, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
1870 Census: Estimated birth year: abt 1835 Birthplace: Kentucky Home in 1870: Ypsilanti Ward 2, Washtenaw, Michigan Race: Black Wife: Ann born about 1835 in Kentucky Son John born about 1858 in Canada Day laborer. Can read but not write
1880 Census: J. K. Hart Home in 1880: Greencastle, Putnam, Indiana Age: 45 Estimated birth year: abt 1835 Birthplace: Kentucky Occupation: Minister Race: Black J. K. Hart 45 Ann Hart 45 John Hart 23
1900 Census: South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana Age: 65 Race: Black John K Hart 65 Laborer Anna Hart 65 wash woman Clarke Wilson 36 washing and ironing (Boarder)
1910 Census: John Hart Age in 1910: 75 Birthplace: (writes in big letters) United States of America Spouse’s name: remarried Nancy A previous year Home in 1910: South Bend Ward 4, St Joseph, Indiana Nancy A Hart 70 Clergyman
Dies: Rev. J. K. Hart Date: 12 Apr 1918 LOCATION: South Bend Age: 83 yr
The resting place of Washington Hawkins, Ypsilanti’s Highland Cemetery.
*Hawkins, Washington Ypsilanti 35
Enlisted as a Private on 15 February 1865 at the age of 35
Enlisted in Company C, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 16 February 1865.
Joined Regiment on 31 May 1865 at Orangeburg, SC
Mustered out Company C, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
1860 US Federal Census: Washington Hawkins Age in 1860: 21
Birth Year: abt 1839 Birthplace: Kentucky Home in 1860: Superior, Washtenaw, Michigan Race: Black at the farm of Justin Bennett 33 Luna Bennett 33 with Lewis Boughrey 20 (Bl) Canada
1900 US Federal Census Washington Hawkins Home in 1900: Ypsilanti Ward 5, Washtenaw, Michigan Age: 63 Estimated birth year: abt 1837 birthplace: Virginia Race: Black Occupation: Farmer Washington Hawkins 63 Sarah A Hawkins 53 Canada f. Scotland m. St. Helena (11 children) Gracie M Hawkins 18 Sarah Hawkins 15
1889 Ann Arbor Directory: Washington Hawkins City: Ypsilanti State: MI Occupation: farmer Year: 1888, 1889 Location 2: Alley between Park and Grove
1890 Veteran’s Census: Ypsilanti, MI “wounded in both hips”
Hays, William Ypsilanti 21
Enlisted as a Private on 04 February 1864 at the age of 21
Enlisted in Company C, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 17 February 1864.
Enlisted as a Private on 04 October 1864 at the age of 18 Enlisted in Company F, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 04 October 1864.
Absent, sick Company F, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 01 May 1865
The resting place of William Jones, Ypsilanti’s Highland Cemetery.
*Jones, William R. Ypsilanti 44
Enlisted as a Private on 20 February 1865 at the age of 44
Enlisted in Company G, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 23 February 1865.
Joined Regiment on 31 May 1865 at Orangeburg, SC
Mustered out Company G, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
1860 United States Federal Name: William R Jones Age in 1860: 49 Birth Year: abt 1811 Birthplace: North Carolina Home in 1860: Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan Race: Black William R Jones 49 Farm laborer Lucy Ann Jones 47 NC Willis Jones 18 NC Thomas Jones 16 NC Oliver Jones 14 NC Lucinda Jones 12 Ind Mary Jones 10 Ind William Jones 8 Ind George W Jones 6 Ind Albert Jones 4 CA Charles Jones 1 Mich
1870 United States Federal Census Name: William R Jones Estimated birth year: abt 1818 Age in 1870: 52 Birthplace: North Carolina Home in 1870: Ypsilanti Ward 2, Washtenaw, Michigan Race: Black Day Laborer. Wife Lucy Ann b. 1820 N. Carolina, Children and day laborers London Massop abt 1842 North Carolina, Samuel C Mancill (Manuel) abt 1852 Canada, Joseph Gearl abt 1849 Canada, John A Collins 1850 Delaware Black Male
1890 Veterans Schedule Ypsilanti, MI
Leake, Frederick Ypsilanti 25
Enlisted as a Private on 10 February 1864 at the age of 25
Enlisted in Company C, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 17 February 1864.
Mustered out Company C, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
Civil War Pension Index: Name: Frederick Leek State Filed: Illinois Widow: Laura A. Leek
Memorial window for Edward Lowe, Brown Chapel AME Church. Ypsilanti.
Lowe, Edward Ypsilanti 24
Deserted Company C, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 10(?) October 1863 in Detroit, MI
Enlisted as a Private on 22 October 1863 at the age of 24
Enlisted in Company C, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 23 October 1863.
1870 Census:Edward Lowe Estimated birth year: abt 1840 Birthplace: Kentucky Ypsilanti Ward 3, Washtenaw, Michigan Race: Black Stone mason, literate Wife: Carolina age 34, b abt 1835 in Canada
1880 Census: Edward Lowe Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan Age: 43 Estimated birth year: abt 1837 Birthplace: Canada Spouse’s name: Carrie Mother’s birthplace: KY Occupation: Brick Mason Race: Black Edward Lowe 43 Carrie Lowe 50
Moore, George H. Ypsilanti 24
Enlisted as a Private on 04 January 1864 at the age of 26
Enlisted in Company I, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 27 January 1864.
Mustered out Company I, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
Pension: GeorgeH.Moore State Filed: Michigan Widow: Emma Moore 1908
Roodman, Stephen (Thomas Roadman) Detroit 21
Enlisted as a Private on 10 February 1864 at the age of 21
Enlisted in Company C, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 17 February 1864.
Mustered out Company C, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
Watts, Alexander Ypsilanti 35
Enlisted as a Private on 09 February 1864 at the age of 35
Enlisted in Company C, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 17 February 1864.
Mustered out Company C, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
COMPANY D
Johnson, William C. Ypsilanti 43
Enlisted as a Private on 01 April 1865 at the age of 43
Enlisted in Company D, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 04 April 1865.
Joined Regiment on 26 April 1865 at Georgetown, SC
Mustered out Company D, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
“They Died to Make Their Country Free” inscribed on the Soldier’s Monument in Ypsilanti’s Highland Cemetery.
Jones, William Jackson 18
Enlisted as a Private on 21 February 1865 at the age of 18
Enlisted in Company D, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 21 February 1865.
Joined Regiment on 31 May 1865 at Orangeburg, SC
Mustered out Company D, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
Lewis, Robert E. Ypsilanti 40
Enlisted as a Private on 23 March 1865 at the age of 40
Enlisted in Company D, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 23 March 1865.
Joined Regiment on 26 April 1865 at Georgetown, SC
Mustered out Company D, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
Lewis, William B. Ypsilanti 18
Enlisted as a Private on 23 March 1865 at the age of 18
Enlisted in Company D, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 23 March 1865.
Joined Regiment on 26 April 1865 at Georgetown, SC
Mustered out Company D, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
COMPANY E
Hopkins, Henry Ypsilanti 18
Enlisted as a Private on 05 December 1863 at the age of 18
Enlisted in Company E, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 09 December 1863.
Deserted Company E, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 01 February 1864 in Detroit, MI
The Battle of Honey Hill, participated in by Ypsilanti men in several units. November 30, 1864. Library of Congress.
Morgan, Joseph H. Ypsilanti 21
Enlisted as a Private on 10 December 1863 at the age of 21
Enlisted in Company E, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 14 December 1863.
Wounded on 30 November 1864 at Honey Hill, SC
Promoted to Full Corporal on 01 July 1865
Mustered out Company E, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
1870 US Census Estimated birth year: abt 1842 Age in 1870: 28 Birthplace: North Carolina Home: Washington, Boone, Indiana Race: Mulatto Wife Millie A, Morgan
1880 Census: Joseph Morgan Home in 1880: Sugar Creek, Boone, Indiana Age: 40 Birthplace: North Carolina Father’s birthplace: NC Mother’s birthplace: NC Neighbors: Occupation: Makes Stoves Race: Black Joseph Morgan 40 Millie Morgan 32 Harlen Morgan 10 Clarence Morgan 8 Joseph Morgan 3 Rosella Morgan 2 Pearley Morgan 1M
*Patton, Jeremiah Ypsilanti 41
Enlisted as a Private on 10 February 1865 at the age of 41
Enlisted in Company E, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 20 February 1865.
Joined Regiment on 31 May 1865 at Orangeburg, SC
Mustered out Company E, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
1890 Veteran’s Census: Ypsilanti, MI
COMPANY F
Carter, William H. Ypsilanti 18
Enlisted as a Private on 15 November 1863 at the age of 18
Enlisted in Company F, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 November 1863.
Promoted to Full Sergeant 1st Class on 02 March 1864
Promoted to Full Sergeant Major on 19 August 1865
Mustered out Company F, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
Grave: Elmwood Cemetery Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
Cross, Joseph Ypsilanti 19
Enlisted as a Private on 26 February 1864 at the age of 19
Enlisted in Company F, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 27 February 1864.
Discharged Company F, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 27 October 1865 in Detroit, MI
Grayson, Henry Ypsilanti 19
Enlisted as a Corporal on 19 December 1863 at the age of 19
Enlisted in Company F, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 22 December 1863.
Mustered out Company F, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
The resting place of Benjamin Harper, Ypsilanti’s Highland Cemetery.
*Harper, Benjamin Ypsilanti 20
Enlisted as a Corporal on 30 November 1863 at the age of 20
Enlisted in Company F, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 November 1863.
1870 Census: Benjamin Harper Estimated birth year: abt 1844 Age in 1870: 26
Birthplace: Indiana Ypsilanti Ward 1, Washtenaw, Michigan Race: Black Wife Martha b 1850 Canada, d Josephine b 1869
Ann Arbor Directory:Benjamin W Harper City: Ypsilanti State: MI Occupation: laborer Year: 1892 Location 2: 308 S Adams
1890 Veteran’s Census: Ypsilanti, MI
Military Pension: Filed: Michigan Widow: Emma Harper Comments: William Boot, Gdn.
Oliver, Jesse Ypsilanti 35
Enlisted as a Corporal on 07 December 1863 at the age of 35
Enlisted in Company F, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 22 December 1863.
Wounded on 18 April 1865 at Bradford Springs, SC
Died of wounds Company F, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 06 July 1865 in Charleston, SC
1850 Census: Jesse Oliver Age: 25 Estimated birth year: abt 1825 Birth Place: Ohio Race: Black Smith, Mahoning, Ohio farm hand and boarder for the Stanley family. Attending school
1860 Census:Jesse Oliver : 34 Birth Year: abt 1826 Birthplace: Ohio Home Lexington, Stark, Ohio Race: Black Jesse Oliver 34 Rebecca J Oliver 24 Elnora Oliver 6 A M Oliver 5 Mary I Oliver 2
Widow Rebecca J Oliver receives pension
Ratliff, Albert J. Ypsilanti 18 (?)
Enlisted as a Private on 06 June 1864
Enlisted in Company F, 8th Heavy Artillery Regiment UC on 06 June 1864.
Grave: Elmwood Cemetery Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
Sterling, Martin Ypsilanti 28
Enlisted as a Private on 14 December 1863 at the age of 28
Enlisted in Company F, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 14 December 1863.
Discharged Company F, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 27 October 1865 in Detroit, MI
Ward, James R. Ypsilanti 28
Enlisted as a Corporal on 02 December 1863 at the age of 28
Enlisted in Company F, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 19 December 1863.
Mustered out Company F, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
Washington, George Ypsilanti 21
Enlisted as a Private on 20 September 1864 at the age of 18
Enlisted in Company E, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 20 September 1864.
Joined Regiment on 14 October 1864 at Beaufort, SC
Discharged Company E, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 05 June 1865 in Beaufort, SC
Winslow, Oliver Ypsilanti 18
Enlisted as a Private on 14 December 1863 at the age of 18
Enlisted in Company F, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 15 December 1863.
Mustered out Company F, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
COMPANY G
Johnson, Sylvester Ypsilanti 18
Enlisted as a Private on 23 December 1863 at the age of 18
Enlisted in Company G, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 December 1863.
Deserted Company G, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 05 January 1864 in Detroit, MI
Long, Frederick Ypsilanti 35
Enlisted as a Private on 24 December 1863 at the age of 35
Enlisted in Company G, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 December 1863.
Deserted Company G, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 02 January 1864 in Detroit, MI
Scott, Alexander Ypsilanti 36
Enlisted as a Private on 01 December 1863 at the age of 36
Enlisted in Company G, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 21 December 1863.
Deserted Company G, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 05 January 1864 in Detroit, MI
Thomas, George Ypsilanti 34
Enlisted as a Private on 24 December 1863 at the age of 34
Enlisted in Company G, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 December 1863.
Deserted Company G, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 06 January 1864 in Detroit, MI
The grave of Henry Thornton, 102nd USCT. Highland Cemetery. Ypsilanti.
*Thornton, Henry n/a 38
Enlisted as a Private on 29 September 1864 at the age of 38
Enlisted in Company G, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 29 October 1864.
Mustered out Company G, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
Wilson, John Ypsilanti 33
Enlisted as a Private on 22 December 1863 at the age of 33
Enlisted in Company G, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 22 December 1863.
Mustered out Company G, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
COMPANY H
The resting place of Jeremiah Snively, Ypsilanti’s Highland Cemetery.
*Sniveley, Jermiah Detroit 19
Enlisted as a Private on 08 January 1864 at the age of 19
Enlisted in Company H, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 09 January 1864.
Mustered out Company H, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
Ann Arbor Directory 1889: Jeremiah Snively City: Ypsilanti Occupation: laborer Year: 1888, 1889 Location 2: w s Chidester 1 s of Race
Died 20 Mar 1897
Washington, William Ypsilanti 25
Enlisted as a Private on 15 February 1865 at the age of 25
Enlisted in Company H, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 16 February 1865.
Joined Regiment on 31 May 1865 at Orangeburg, SC
Mustered out Company H, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
1890 Veteran’s Census: Ypsilanti, MI
The resting place of a number of Ypsilanti men. Beaufort National Cemetery. South Carolina. Wikipedia.
Weaver, William P. Ypsilanti 27
Enlisted as a Sergeant 1st Class on 30 December 1863 at the age of 27
Enlisted in Company H, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 04 January 1864.
Died Company H, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 28 June 1864 in Beaufort, SC
The resting place of Edward Wilson and wife, Ypsilanti’s Highland Cemetery.
*Wilson, Edward Ypsilanti 35
Enlisted as a Private on 15 February 1865 at the age of 35
Enlisted in Company H, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 16 February 1865.
Joined Regiment on 31 May 1865 at Orangeburg, SC
Mustered out Company H, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
Died 1884
Wilson, William H. Ypsilanti 40
Enlisted as a Private on 10 December 1863 at the age of 40
Enlisted in Company H, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 15 December 1863.
Mustered out Company H, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
Grave: William P Weaver Service Info.: PVT US CLD TROOPS Death Date: 28 Jun 1864 Cemetery: Beaufort National Cemetery: 1601 Boundary Street Beaufort, SC 29902 Buried At: Section 31 Site 3248
COMPANY I
Bowser, Dandridge Ypsilanti 26
Enlisted as a Private on 14 January 1864 at the age of 26
Enlisted in Company I, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 29 January 1864.
Mustered out Company I, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
Toledo Directory: Rhoda A Bowser (widow Dandridge) Location 2: 517 Scott Year: 1890, 1891 City: Toledo State: OH
Grave: Forest Cemetery, Lucas Co. Ohio
COMPANY K
Dotson, John Ypsilanti 23
Enlisted as a Private on 27 January 1864 at the age of 23
Enlisted in Company K, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 29 January 1864.
Promoted to Full Sergeant on 27 April 1864
Died of disease Company K, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 26 September 1865 in Mount Pleasant, SC
Hyatt, James Ypsilanti 18
Enlisted as a Private on 11 January 1864 at the age of 18
Enlisted in Company K, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 21 January 1864.
Deserted Company K, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 10 March 1864 in Detroit, MI
King, William Ypsilanti 19
Enlisted as a Private on 27 January 1864 at the age of 19
Enlisted in Company K, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 29 January 1864.
Deserted Company K, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 10 March 1864 in Detroit, MI
Lake, Henry Ypsilanti 18
Enlisted as a Private on 24 January 1864 at the age of 18
Enlisted in Company K, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 29 January 1864.
Deserted Company K, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 11 February 1864 in Detroit, MI
The resting place of Percival Murphy, Ypsilanti’s Highland Cemetery.
*Murphy, Percival Calvin 39
Enlisted as a Private on 15 January 1864 at the age of 39
Enlisted in Company K, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 17 February 1864.
Discharged Company K, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 24 October 1865 in Detroit, MI
1860 Census: P Murphy Age in 1860 : 29 Birth Year: abt 1831 Birthplace: Ohio Home in 1860: Calvin, Cass, Michigan Race: Mulatto P Murphy 29 E Murphy 20 M M Murphy 5 H Murphy 1 Farmer, illiterate. Land worth $50
1870 Census:View Augusta, Washtenaw, MI Percival Murphy Estimated birth year: abt 1828 Age in 1870: 42 Birthplace: Ohio Home in 1870: Augusta, Washtenaw, Michigan
Race: Mulatto Catherine Murphy 1830, Delaware Julia A Murphy, abt 1868
Luana Murphy abt 1866 Farm laborer
Ann Arbor Directory:Percival Murphy City: Ypsilanti Occupation: laborer Year: 1888, 1889 alley between Congress and Michigan and Huron and Washington
1890 Veteran’s Census: Ypsilanti, MI rheumatism since war; all military papers lost
Porter, John Ypsilanti 21
Enlisted as a Private on 22 December 1863 at the age of 21
Enlisted in Company K, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 17 February 1864.
Absent, sick Company K, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 01 July 1865
Pritchard, Isaiah ? Ypsilanti 20
(Raymond) Scroggins, Alexander Ypsilanti 19
Enlisted as a Private on 13 January 1864 at the age of 19
Enlisted in Company K, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 14 January 1864.
Mustered out Company K, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
1900 United States Federal Census: Alex Raymond Home in 1900: Xenia, Greene, Ohio Age: 48 Estimated birth year: abt 1852 Birthplace: Kentucky Mother’s name: Malinda Race: Black Alex Raymond 48 Lizzie Raymond 28 Lennard Raymond 9 Alberta Raymond 7 Delma Raymond 4 Hellen Raymond 2 Malinda White UNKN daylaborer, literate
1910 Census: Name: Alexander Raymond Birthplace: Kentucky Age: 62
Color: B County: Greene, Xenia Other Residents:Wife Lizzie 37 Kentucky Son Leonard 18 Ohio Daughter Alberta 17 Ohio Daughter Delma 14 Ohio Daughter Helen 12 Ohio Son Lawrence 03 Ohio Daughter Malinda 03 Ohio Mother Eliza Henry 87 Kentucky
Pension: Alexander Raymond, (known as); Alexander Scroggins State Filed: Ohio
Widow: Elizabeth Raymond 1919
Stewart, Jesse Ypsilanti 18
Enlisted as a Private on 13 January 1864 at the age of 18
Enlisted in Company K, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 29 January 1864.
Absent, sick Company K, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 01 March 1864
Married Isa Stewart, founder of Brown AME church
From Ypsilanti in the 54th and 55th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
The grave of Elias Rouse. 54th Massachusetts. Ypsilanti, Michigan.
*Elias.S. Rouse Chatham, Canada West 54th Mass Inf. 22
Enlisted as a Private on 05 May 1863 at the age of 22
Enlisted in Company K, 54th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 13 May 1863.
Wounded on 18 July 1863 at Fort Wagner, SC
Mustered out Company K, 54th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 04 October 1865 in New York, NY
Marries Mary Gaywife of: John Gay Company C, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 14 November 1863.Died of disease Company C, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 11 March 1865 in Beaufort, SC
1870 United States Federal Census Elias Rouse birth year: abt 1837 Age in 1870: 33
Birthplace: Canada Home: Salem, Washtenaw, Michigan Race: Mulatto Wife: Mary born about 1838 in Michigan. Mary owns house
1880 United States Federal Census: Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan
Age: 47 Estimated birth year: abt 1833 Birthplace: Kentucky
Father’s birthplace: KY Mother’s birthplace: KY Occupation: Laborer
Household Members: Name Age Elias Rouse 47 Mary Rouse 48 Wife Anna Thomson 23 John G. Gay 20 Lucy Johnson 19 Merayroy Johnson 17 Emery Rouse 6 Robert Thomson 24 Lucy Thomson 1 Leonard Johnson 22
1890 Soldiers Census: Ypsilanti
Ann Arbor, Michigan Directories 1892: Elias S Rouse Occupation: laborer Location: 420 Emmet
William H Scott 22, 54th Massachusetts
Residence: Ypsilanti, Michigan Occupation: Waiter
Enlistment Date: 05 May 1863 Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 05 May 1863 at the age of 22
Enlisted in Company K, 54th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 13 May 1863.
Received a disability discharge Company K, 54th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 27 May 1863 in Boston, MA
John Leatherman 24 54th Massachusetts
Residence: Ypsilanti, Michigan Occupation: Seaman
Enlistment Date: 21 April 1863
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 21 April 1863 at the age of 24
Enlisted in Company H, 54th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 13 May 1863.
KIA, Fort Wagner, July 18, 1853.
Andersonville Prisoners of War Surname: John Leatherman Rank: PRIVATE Company: H Regiment: 54 State: MA Arm of Service: INFANTRY Location of Capture: JAMES ISLAND, SC Date of Capture: 16 Jul 1863 More Information: NO Code: 44629 GRAVE: 0
There is some dispute in the records over whether John Leatherman was killed or captured and then died.
The assualt on Fort Wagner, July , 1863. 54th Massachusetts. The results of which killed John Leatherman and Charles August. Elias Rouse was wounded. Library of Congress.
Charles August 30 54th Massachusetts
Ypsilanti, Michigan Occupation: Blacksmith
Enlistment Date: 23 April 1863
Service Record: Promoted to Full Corporal
Enlisted as a Private on 23 April 1863 at the age of 30
Enlisted in Company I, 54th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 13 May 1863.
POW on 18 July 1863 at Fort Wagner, SC
Died as a prisoner Company I, 54th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 10 September 1864 in Andersonville, GA
Andersonville Prisoners of War
Surname: Charles August
Rank: CORPORAL Company: I Regiment: 54 State: MA Arm of Service: INFANTRY
Death Date: 10 Sep 1864 Cause of Death: SCORBUTUS
Remarks: CHARLES AUGUSTUS [1][2]; ANALSTINE, FIRST NAME NOT LISTED, RANK NOT LISTED, COMPANY NOT LISTED [3]
Location of Capture: FORT WAGNER, SC Date of Capture: 18 Jul 1863
GRAVE: 8373
Napoleon Hamilton 24 54th Massachusetts
Residence: Ypsilanti, Michigan Occupation: Farmer
Enlistment Date: 23 April 1863 Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 23 April 1863 at the age of 24
Enlisted in Company I, 54th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 13 May 1863.
Mustered out Company I, 54th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 20 August 1865 in Mount Pleasant, SC
1880 Census Napoleon Hamilton Home in 1880: Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Age: 41 Estimated birth year: abt 1839 Birthplace: Indiana Spouse’s name: Ellen S.
Father’s birthplace: IN Mother’s birthplace: IN Marital Status: Married Race: Black Napoleon Hamilton 41 Ellen S. Hamilton 35 Josephine Hamilton 9 Miner?
Grave: Mt. Hope Cemetery Cemetery Address: 1709 E MT Hope Ave Lansing, MI48910
William Cazy (Casey) 40, 55th Massachusetts
Residence: Ypsilanti, Michigan Occupation: Farmer Enlistment Date: 29 May 1863
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 29 May 1863 at the age of 40
Enlisted in Company D, 55th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 31 May 1863.
Received a disability discharge Company D, 55th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 13 July 1865 in Orangeburg, SC
1860 United States Federal Census Name: William Casey Age in 1860: 45
Birth Year: abt 1815 Birthplace: Virginia Home in 1860: Ypsilanti Ward 4, Washtenaw, Michigan Race: Mulatto Post Office: Ypsilanti William Casey 45 Mary Jane Casey 34 Edwina Thompson 13 Farm laborer
1870 United States Federal Census Estimated birth year: abt 1825 Age in 1870: 45
Birthplace: New York Home in 1870: Battle Creek Ward 1, Calhoun, Michigan
Race: Black Wife Mary Mul. From Indiana 45
Founder of Ypsilanti’s Second Baptist Church
Nelson H Wilson 21 55th Massachusetts
Residence: Ypsilanti, Michigan Occupation: Farmer Enlistment Date: 29 May 1863
Service Record: Promoted to Full Corporal
Enlisted as a Private on 29 May 1863 at the age of 21
Enlisted in Company E, 55th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 31 May 1863.
Mustered out Company E, 55th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 29 August 1865 in Charleston, SC
1860 United States Federal Census Nelson Wilson Age in 1860: 20 Birth Year: abt 1840
Birthplace: Canada Home in 1860: York, Washtenaw, Michigan Race: Black
Hotstler in the hotel of J Waldo 72 Lavina Waldo 71 Nelson Wilson 20 Sarah Culver 17
1890 United States Census: Nelson Wilson Home in 1900: Saint Louis, Gratiot, Michigan
Age: 65 Estimated birth year: abt 1835 Birthplace: Unkown Spouse’s name: Mary Race: Black Occupation: Day laboroer Mary Wilson 51 Washerwoman Ralph Wilson 17 day laborer Joseph Wilson 14 Nellie Wilson 8
Mary dies
Marries Mattie J Esley
1910 United States Federal Census Age in 1910: 69 Estimated birth year: abt 1841 Birthplace: Kentucky Father’s Birth Place: Kentucky Mother’s Birth Place: Kentucky Spouse’s name: Mattie J Home in 1910: St Louis Ward 3, Gratiot, Michigan Race: Black
Nelson H Wilson 69 Mattie J Wilson 45 MU Canada Nellie A Wilson 18 Hennite Esley 25 Raymond Esley 4
1890 Veteran’s Census: Nelson H Wilson Home in 1890 (Township, County, State): St Louis, Gratiot, Michigan Year enlisted: 1863 Year discharged: 1865 Rank: Corporal
John Bird 24 55th Massachusetts
Residence: Ypsilanti, Michigan Occupation: Barber Enlistment Date: 30 May 1863
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 30 May 1863 at the age of 24
Enlisted in Company F, 55th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 15 June 1863.
Died of disease Company F, 55th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 20 January 1864 in Folly Island, SC
1860 United States Federal Census John Bird Age in 1860: 23 Birth Year: abt 1837 Birthplace: Ohio Home in 1860: Salem, Washtenaw, Michigan Race: Mulatto
Gender: Male Farm hand with Cook Family Asher Cook 59 Orpha Cook 46 Scott Cook 24 Sarah Cook 18 George Cook 15 John Bird 23
Grave: John Bird US ARMY Death Date: 20 Jan 1864
Cemetery: Beaufort Nationa lCemetery Cemetery Address: 1601 Boundary Street Beaufort, SC 29902 Buried At: Section 15 Site 1174
James W Hood 20 55th Massachusetts
Residence: Ypsilanti, Michigan Occupation: Groom Enlistment Date: 30 May 1863
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 30 May 1863 at the age of 20
Enlisted in Company F, 55th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 15 June 1863.
Mustered out Company F, 55th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 29 August 1865 in Charleston, SC
1880 United States Federal Census James Hood Home in 1880: Jackson,Michigan Age: 34 Estimated birth year: abt 1846 Birthplace: Indiana Spouse’s name: Alice Father’s birthplace: IN Mother’s birthplace: IN Occupation: Roofer James Hood 34 Alice Hood 22 James Hood 1 Zoe Watson 15 boarder
1900 United States Federal Census Name: James W Hood Home in 1900: Detroit Ward 5, Wayne, Michigan Age: 60 Estimated birth year: abt 1840 Birthplace: Indiana Race: Black Occupation: unemployed cook James W Hood 60 Jessie (German immigrant in 1867) Hood 38
1890 Detroit, Michigan Directory,Name: James W Hood Location 2: r 53 Catherine
Occupation: cook Year: 1890, 1891 City: Detroit State: MI
Lived in Ypsilanti after the war
Anderson, Charles. Co. E 5th USCT.
Wounded Battle of Crater, July, 1864. Battle of Wilmington, November 1864.
1890 Veterans Census Ward 1 Ypsilanti
Lived 413 South Adams
Died 1915.
*Falls, James H. Co. H 27th USCT
*Holden, Jno Co. C 6th USCT
Enlisted as a Private on 14 July 1863
Enlisted in Company C, 6th Infantry Regiment UC on 14 July 1863.
Mustered out Company C, 6th Infantry Regiment UC on 20 September 1865
*Lorenzo Thompson Co. E 11th USCHA
William Pollard Co. K 102 USCT
William Pollard was Discharged shortly after joining the 102nd in February, 1864,
1890 Veterans Census: Ypsilanti, MI.
John H. Brady 102 USCT
1890 Veteran’s Census: Ypsilanti, MI. All military papers lost
George Griffin 102 USCT
Enlistment Date: 23 January 1864 Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 23 January 1864 at the age of 31
Enlisted in Company K, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 29 January 1864.
Mustered out Company K, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
1890 Veteran’s Census: Ypsilanti, MI Blood pressure; all military papers lost
William Pearl (Perrel) 32 USCT
George Morris 18 102 USCT
Enlistment Date: 05 August 1864
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 05 August 1864 at the age of 18
Enlisted in Company E, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 05 August 1864.
Mustered out Company E, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
1890 Veteran’s Census: Ypsilanti, MI Asthma
Grave of Johanthan McGee and wife. Highland Cemetery.
*Jonathan McGee 35 102 USCT
Enlistment Date: 01 April 1865 Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 01 April 1865 at the age of 35
Enlisted in Company D, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 01 April 1865.
Mustered out Company D, 1st Infantry Colored Regiment Michigan on 30 September 1865 in Charleston, SC
