101st Indiana Volunteer Regiment muster roll
Collection — Folder: S2612
Identifier: S2612
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of the original 18 x 20 ½” sheet, written on both sides, listing the name of the soldiers in Company C of the 101st Indiana Volunteer Regiment. The heading states: “Muster-In Roll of Captain Alexander McCrary’s Company, in the 101st Regiment, [?] Brigade, of Indiana Volunteers, commanded by Colonel [?] called into the service of the United States by the President of [?] from the Sixth day of September 1862, for the term of three years unless sooner discharged.” Every man, both officers and privates, received the same bounty -- $27.00.
Three lieutenants were enrolled by Governor Morton. The other volunteers, who were enrolled by Lieutenant Turpen, were five sergeants, eight corporals, two musicians, one wagoner, and 77 privates. The volunteers all came from Tipton.
At the bottom of the 2nd page, written in ink, it states: “Each enlisted man under twenty one years of age has the consent of his parent or guardian to enlist and the articles of war required by the regulations has been read to this company.”
Three lieutenants were enrolled by Governor Morton. The other volunteers, who were enrolled by Lieutenant Turpen, were five sergeants, eight corporals, two musicians, one wagoner, and 77 privates. The volunteers all came from Tipton.
At the bottom of the 2nd page, written in ink, it states: “Each enlisted man under twenty one years of age has the consent of his parent or guardian to enlist and the articles of war required by the regulations has been read to this company.”
Dates
- 1862/09/06
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Historical Note
Company C of the 101st Indiana Volunteer Regiment was enrolled on August 15, 1862, at Tipton, Indiana, and mustered into service on September 7, 1862, with Colonel William Garver in commend. This muster roll is dated September 6, 1863, the 101st moved at once to Covington, Kentucky, to defend against the Confederate invasion by Kirby Smith.
Source:
Guide to Indiana Civil War Manuscripts, by Ann Turner, Indiana Civil War Centennial Commission, and Indiana State Digital Archives.
Source:
Guide to Indiana Civil War Manuscripts, by Ann Turner, Indiana Civil War Centennial Commission, and Indiana State Digital Archives.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed in 2012/12 by Nikki Stoddard Schofield. EAD finding aid created in 2012/12 by Nikki Stoddard Schofield.
Creator
- Title
- 101st Indiana Volunteer Regiment muster roll
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
