I – Z

Index of People Mentioned (I – Z) in the Letters of Charles Engle. See A – H index also.

In his letters, Charles Engle mentions many soldiers of the 137th Regiment, soldiers in other New York regiments, family members, and friends and neighbors at home. Most of those mentioned have been identified.  In a great number of the letters Charles refers to his two children, Matie and John D. They have been omitted from the index.

Ireland Col. David Ireland September 1, 1863 was 29 when he enlisted at Binghamton Sept. 13, 1862. The first commander of the 137th N.Y. Wounded May 15, 1864 at Resaca, GA. Died of dysentery Sept. 10, 1864 at Atlanta, GA.
Ireland Col. David Ireland November 1, 1863
Ireland Col. David Ireland November 24, 1863
Ireland Col. David Ireland May 20, 1864
Ireland Col. David Ireland May 21, 1864
Ireland Col. David Ireland July 24, 1864
Ireland Col. David Ireland September 10, 1864
Ireland Col. David Ireland September 23, 1864
Jackson Stonewall Jackson May 18, 1863
Jaky Jaky March 22, 1864
Jinks Truman and Lucinda February 4, 1863
Jinks Truman Jinks April 28, 1865 age 18 when he enlisted at Tompkins, February 15, 1865, asa Pvt. in Co. E., 47th NY. He was mustered out on August
30, 1865 at Raleigh, NC
Johnson Andrew Johnson, Vice President October 15, 1864
Johnston General Joseph E. Johnston May 20, 1864
Johnston General Joseph E. Johnston June 26, 1864
Johnston General Joseph E. Johnston July 11, 1864
Johnston General Joseph E. Johnston April 28, 1865
Kells Pvt. Henry Kells December 18, 1864 age 21 when he enlisted at Port Crane, June 21, 1862 as aPvt. in Co. B. Captured Nov. 28, 1864 near Davisboro, GA.
Paroled. Discharged June 15, 1865 at Elmira, N.Y.
Kipp Pvt. Charles W. Kipp April 17, 1864 age 18 when he enlisted at Binghamton, December 8, 1863, asa Pvt. in Co. B. He died on October 7, 1864 at Chattanooga, TN
Kipp Pvt. Charles W. Kipp June 7, 1864
Kipp Pvt. Charles W. Kipp August 31, 1864
LaGrange The LaGrange Boys June 24, 1863 Charles, Caleb, and Moses LaGrange served in the NY 50th Engineers.
Landin John Landin January 12, 1863
Landon Jim Landon May 23, 1865
Latin John Latin January 30, 1864
Laton J. Laton February 1, 1864
Lathrop Ambros Lathrop November 30, 1862 Someone in Vestal
Lee General Robert E. Lee May 18, 1863
Lee General Robert E. Lee June 22, 1863
Lee General Robert E. Lee July 9, 1863
Lee General Robert E. Lee September 27, 1863
Lee General Robert E. Lee March 13, 1864
Lee General Robert E. Lee October 15, 1864
Lee General Robert E. Lee April 1, 1865
Lincoln Mrs. Lincoln April 12, 1863
Lincoln President Lincoln April 12, 1863
Lincoln President Lincoln July 1864
Lincoln President Lincoln August 1, 1864
Lincoln President Lincoln August 31, 1864
Lincoln President Lincoln September 5, 1864
Lincoln President Lincoln October 15, 1864
Lincoln President Lincoln October 26, 1864
Lincoln President Lincoln November 3, 1864
Lincoln President Lincoln April 19, 1865
Lloyd Mr. Lloyd March 11, 1863
Lloyd Pvt. William M. Lloyd March 11, 1863 age 18 when he enlisted at Caroline Aug. 23, 1862 as a Pvt.in Co. G. Died of Typhoid Fever March 15, 1863 at Aquia
Creek.
Longstreet Lt. General James Longstreet November 16, 1862
Longstreet Lt. General James Longstreet October 11, 1863
Longstreet Lt. General James Longstreet November 1, 1863
Mason Pvt. Benjamin F. Mason November 24, 1863 age 19 when he enlisted June 9, 1862 at Union as a Corporalin Co. B. Demoted to Pvt. prior to April 1863. Killed
Nov. 24, 1863 at Lookout Mt. Tenn.
McAnd John McAnd December 25, 1862
McClellan Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan June 28, 1863
McClellan Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan August 31, 1864
McClellan Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan October 15, 1864
McClellan Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan October 26, 1864
McClellan Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan October 31, 1864
McClellan Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan November 3, 1864
McPherson Brig. Gen. James B. McPherson July 21, 1864
McPherson Brig. Gen. James B. McPherson July 24, 1864
Meade Maj. Gen. George G. Meade July 12, 1863
Meade Maj. Gen. George G. Meade August 1, 1863
Meade Maj. Gen. George G. Meade September 1, 1863
Meade Maj. Gen. George G. Meade October 17, 1863
Mersereau Pvt. Dudley Mersereau April 18, 1863 age 18 when he enlisted at Candor, Aug. 18, 1862 as a Pvt.in Co. B. Killed in action May 3, 1863 at Chancellorsville,
VA.
Mersereau Pvt. Dudley Mersereau May 8, 1863
Mersereau Pvt. Dudley Mersereau May 22, 1863
Mersereau Major Mersereau February 1, 1864
Morgan John Morgan September 10, 1864
Mory Pvt. Benjamin S. Mory December 24, 1862 age 21 when he enlisted at Binghamton, Sept. 6, 1862 as a Pvt. in Co. B. Wounded Oct. 29, 1863 at Wauhatchie, Tenn.
Discharged May 24, 1865 at New York City.
Mory Pvt. Benjamin S. Mory March 11, 1863
Mory Pvt. Benjamin S. Mory August 15, 1863
Murphy Bill Murfy (Murphy) June 24, 1863 age 21 when he enlisted at Union Vale, September 9, 1862, as a Pvt. in Co. I of the NY 50th Engineers. Mustered out June 13, 1865.
Nelson Elan Nelson March 22, 1864 someone at home
Nelson Martha Nelson October 17, 1863 someone at home
Newman Sergeant Benjamin F. Newman December 16, 1863 age 18 when he enlisted at Chenango, June 7, 1862  as a Sergeant in Co. B. Died of chronic diarrhea at camp hospital Wauhatchie, Tenn.
Olmstead Abe Olmstead March 2, 1864
Owen Lt. George C. Owen November 24, 1863 age 38 when he enlisted at Binghamton, Aug. 12, 1862 as 1st Lt. of Co. A. Killed Nov. 24, 1863 at Lookout Mt. Tenn
Pemberton John C. Pemberton November 14, 1863
Perkins Pvt. George Perkins February 28, 1864 age 21 when he enlisted at Windsor, Sept. 5, 1865 as a Pvt. in Co. B. Promoted Corporal Dec. 15, 1863. Promoted Sergeant April 1, 1865. Discharged with Regiment June 9, 1865
Perkins Pvt. George Perkins March 2, 1864
Perkins Pvt. George Perkins March 28, 1864
Perkins Pvt. George Perkins March 31, 1864
Pier Pvt. George Pier February 4, 1863 Age 27 when he enlisted in Co. G of the NY 50th Engineers. Died Mar. 11, 1864 at Rappahannock, VA.
Pierce The Pierce Boys June 24, 1863 Cornelius, George, and William Pierce all served in Co. I of NY 50th Engineers. From Owego.
Platt Platt January 30, 1864 a civilian worker from home
Platt Zene Platt April 17, 1864
Polk Lt. Gen. Leonidas Polk July 24, 1864
Reynolds Pvt. John Reynolds December 18, 1864 age 43 when he enlisted at Binghamton, on Aug. 26, 1862 as a Pvt. in Co. B. Wounded Dec. 11, 1864 in Savannah, GA. Absent in hospital at Elmira, N.Y. at discharge of Regiment.
Reynolds Pvt. Oscar Reynolds November 24, 1863 age 35 when he enlisted at Windsor Aug. 29, 1862 as a Pvt.in Co. B.
Roach Perry Roach November 17, 1863 someone at home
Roberts Chaplin Eli F. Roberts January 19, 1864 age 32 when he enlisted at Binghamton, September 13, 1862,as a Capt. in Co. H. Discharged with Regiment June 9, 1865.
Roberts Chaplin Eli F. Roberts February 14, 1864
Roberts Chaplin Eli F. Roberts May 21, 1864
Roberts Chaplin Eli F. Roberts November 8, 1864
Rosecrans Maj. Gen. William S. Rosecrans September 27, 1863
Rosecrans Maj. Gen. William S. Rosecrans October 11, 1863
Sage Capt. William N. Sage January 25, 1864 age 34 when he enlisted at Binghamton, Sept. 23, 1862 as 1st Lt. of Co. F. Promoted to Captain Nov. 9, 1863. Discharged with Regiment June 9, 1865.
Sage Capt. William N. Sage February 14, 1864
Sage Capt. William N. Sage February 28, 1864
Sage Capt. William N. Sage February 3, 1865
Sanders K. Sanders February 1, 1864
Schouten Pvt. Henry Schouten December 18, 1864 age 21 when he enlisted at Colesville, June 16, 1862 as a Pvt. in Co. B. Wounded at Gettysburg. Discharged with Regiment June 9, 1865
Seymour Governor Horatio Seymour September 1, 1863
Seymour Governor Horatio Seymour November 3, 1864
Sherman Lt. Gen. William T. Sherman November 24, 1863
Sherman Lt. Gen. William T. Sherman March 28, 1864
Sherman Lt. Gen. William T. Sherman June 14, 1864
Sherman Lt. Gen. William T. Sherman July 8, 1864
Sherman Lt. Gen. William T. Sherman August 31, 1864
Sherman Lt. Gen. William T. Sherman September 5, 1864
Sherman Lt. Gen. William T. Sherman September 13, 1864
Sherman Lt. Gen. William T. Sherman September 18, 1864
Sherman Lt. Gen. William T. Sherman October 15, 1864
Sherman Lt. Gen. William T. Sherman October 31, 1864
Sherman Lt. Gen. William T. Sherman November 8, 1864
Sherman Lt. Gen. William T. Sherman December 24, 1864
Sherman Lt. Gen. William T. Sherman December 30, 1864
Sherman Lt. Gen. William T. Sherman January 30, 1865
Sherman Lt. Gen. William T. Sherman March 28, 1865
Sherman Lt. Gen. William T. Sherman April 7, 1865
Sherman Lt. Gen. William T. Sherman April 19, 1865
Shipman Capt. Henry W. Shipman February 15, 1863 cont. age 50 when he enlisted at Binghamton, Sept. 3, 1862 as Captain of Co. F. Discharged Dec. 30, 1863 at Wauhatchie,
Tenn.
Shipman Capt. Henry W. Shipman January 25, 1864
Shipman Capt. Henry W. Shipman March 13, 1864
Sigel Maj. Gen. Franz Sigel January 26, 1863
Slocum Maj. Gen. Henry W. Slocum March 16, 1863
Slocum Maj. Gen. Henry W. Slocum February 28, 1864
Slocum Maj. Gen. Henry W. Slocum April 7, 1864
Slocum Maj. Gen. Henry W. Slocum April 11, 1864
Slocum Maj. Gen. Henry W. Slocum August 7, 1864
Slocum Maj. Gen. Henry W. Slocum September 5, 1864
Slocum Maj. Gen. Henry W. Slocum December 30, 1864
Smith Captain Smith September 5, 1863
Smith Sergt. Samuel A. Smith July 21, 1863 age 29 when he enlisted at Binghamton, July 26, 1862 as 1st Sergt. in Co. B. Wounded  July 3, 1863 at Gettysburg,Pa. Died of wounds July 6, 1863 at 12th Corps Hospital at Gettysburg.
Snedeker Pvt. Chauncey Snedeker May 22, 1863 age 24 when he enlisted at Conklin, July 7, 1862 as a Pvt.in Co. B. Taken prisoner at Chancellorsville, VA. Discharged June 14, 1864 at Louisville, KY
Snook Martin V. Snook November 16, 1862 age 24 when he enlisted at Binghamton, Aug. 9, 1862 as a Pvt. in Co. B. He deserted to the enemy Nov. 15, 1862 at Bolivar Heights, Va. Paroled and deserted in Jan. 1863 from Camp Parole, Annapolis, Md.
Spoor Sergeant William M. Spoor August 18, 1864 age 23 when he enlisted at Windsor as Corporal in Co.B.Promoted Sergeant Sept. 1, 1863. Died of Typhoid Fever Aug. 27, 1864 at Nashville, TN.
Spoor Sergeant William M. Spoor September 11, 1864
Stenbren H. Stenbren February 1, 1864
Stephens Alexander Stephens February 21, 1863
Stevens Pvt. Codis V. Stevens November 14, 1863 was 21 when he enlisted at Windsor, Aug. 6, 1862 as a Pvt.in Co. B. Wounded Oct. 29, 1863 at Wauhatchie, Tenn. Flesh wound in his arm. Died of wounds Nov. 6, 1863 at Bridgeport, AL
Stoddard Capt. Frederick A. Stoddard November 16, 1862 age 27 when he enlisted at Binghamton, Aug. 19, 1862 as Capt. of Co. A. Promoted to Major, Jan. 24, 1865. Discharged with the regiment June 9, 1865.
Stoddard Capt. Frederick A. Stoddard July 28, 1863
Stuart Maj. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart December 31, 1862
Sumerton Pvt. Thomas Sumerton January 25, 1864 age 21 when he enlisted at Binghamton, Aug. 25, 1862 as Pvt. in Co. B. Wounded at Wauhatchie Oct. 29, 1863. Discharged with the regiment June 9, 1865.
Sutliff Pvt. William T. Sutliff August 8, 1863 age 44 when he enlisted at Windsor, Aug. 9, 1862 as a Pvt. in Co. B. Wounded July 2, 1863 at Gettysburg, Pa. Died from his wounds July 26, 1863 at 12th Corps Hospital at Gettysburg.
Sweet Lt. Owen J. Sweet July 21, 1863 age 20 when he enlisted at Binghamton Sept. 6, 1862 as a 2nd Lt. in Co. B. 1st Lt. Feb. 19, 1863. Discharged with Regt. June 9, 1865
Sweet Capt. Owen J. Sweet July 28, 1863
Sweet Capt. Owen J. Sweet February 14, 1864
Sweet Capt. Owen J. Sweet February 15, 1864
Sweet Capt. Owen J. Sweet February 21, 1864
Sweet Capt. Owen J. Sweet March 2, 1864
Sweet Capt. Owen J. Sweet August 18, 1864
Sweet Capt. Owen J. Sweet March 28, 1865
Thomas Brig. Gen George H. Thomas November 1, 1863
Thomas Brig. Gen George H. Thomas November 24, 1863
Thomas Brig. Gen George H. Thomas April 17, 1864
Thomas Brig. Gen George H. Thomas May 21, 1864
Tilbury Pvt. Parley Tilbury October 19, 1862 age 45 when he enlisted at Vestal, July 25, 1862, as a Pvt. in Co. B. He was wounded July 2, 1863 at Gettysburg. Died of wounds July 12, 1863. In the 1860 Federal Census of Vestal, Parley is listed with his wife, Jane, and seven children.
Tilbury Pvt. Parley Tilbury October 24, 1862
Tilbury Pvt. Pearly Tilbury January 12, 1863
Tilbury Pvt. Parley Tilbury July 9, 1863
Tilbury Pvt. Parley Tilbury July 21, 1863
Tilbury Pvt. Parley Tilbury August 8, 1863
Town William Town February 1, 1864
Travers Pvt. Daniel Travers December 31, 1862 age 21 when he enlisted at Binghamton, Aug. 11, 1862 as a Pvt. in Co. A. Died of Lung Fever in camp at Fairfax
Station, Va.
Travis Corp. John C. Travis July 21, 1863 age 21 when he enlisted at Binghamton, Aug. 9, 1862 as a Pvt. in Co. A. Promoted to Corporal March 1, 1863. Wounded July 20, 1864 at Peach Tree Creek, Ga. Promoted to Sergeant Sept. 1, 1864. Discharged with Regt. June 9, 1865
Travis Corp. John C. Travis July 28, 1863
Travis Corp. John C. Travis December 16, 1863
Travis Corp. John C. Travis July 21, 1864
Travis Corp. John C. Travis August 24, 1864
Travis Corp. John C. Travis October 26, 1864
Travis Pvt. Sylvanus Travis December 16, 1863 age 21 when he enlisted at Binghamton, Aug. 9, 1862 as a Pvt. in Co. A. Wounded at Wauhatchie Oct. 28, 1863. Died of wounds on Nov. 11, 1863 at Chattanooga, TN.
Truax Sarah An Truax February 4, 1863 wife of George Pier
Underwood Conklin Underwood November 17, 1863
Underwood Ed Underwood November 17, 1863 someone at home
Underwood Mr. Underwood September 1, 1863
Van Voorhees Col. Koert S. Van Voorhees November 1, 1863 was 47 when he enlisted at Binghamton as Lt. Col. Aug. 29,1862. Wounded July 2, 1863 at Gettysburg, Pa. Wounded
Oct. 29, 1863 at Wauhatchie, Tenn. Promoted to full Colonel Nov. 19, 1864. Discharged with the Regt. June 9, 1865
Waggoner Evina Engle Waggoner October 29, 1862 Charles Engle’s sister
Waggoner Evina Engle Waggoner July 9, 1863
Waggoner Evina Engle Waggoner September 13, 1863
Waggoner Evina Engle Waggoner October 24, 1863
Waggoner Evina Engle Waggoner April 7, 1864
Waggoner Evina Engle Waggoner April 13, 1864
Waggoner Evina Engle Waggoner August 1, 1864
Waggoner Evina Engle Waggoner November 3, 1864
Waggoner John Waggoner October 19, 1862 Husband of Evina Engle
Waggoner John Waggoner April 7, 1864
Wanzer Pvt. Benjamin Wanzer November 4, 1863 was 43 when he enlisted at Groton, Sept 16, 1862 as a Pvt.in Co. G. Discharged disabled April 11, 1863 at Washington,
D.C.
Wanzer Pvt. Charles Wanzer November 4, 1863 was 34 when he enlisted at Owego, Aug. 21, 1862 as a Pvt.in Co. C. Died of chronic diarrhea Dec. 22, 1863 at a hospital in Nashville, Tenn.
Wanzer Pvt. James Wanzer November 4, 1863 was 31 when he enlisted at Groton, Sept. 16, 1862 as a Pvt.in Co G. Wounded Oct. 29, 1863 at Wauhatchie, Tenn. Discharged disabled March 1, 1864 at a hospital in New York City.
Wanzer Pvt. Jay Wanzer November 4, 1863 was 26 when he enlisted at Groton, Aug. 15, 1862 as a Pvt.in Co. G. Wounded Oct. 29, 1863 at Wauhatchie, Tenn. Died of wounds Nov. 1, 1863
Warner Christopher Warner September 20, 1863 Husband of Charles Engle’s cousin Mary Magdalen Engle. Lived in Albany Co.
Warrick Freeman Warrick October 12, 1862 age 28 when he enlisted at New York City, August 20, 1861 as a Pvt. in Co. A of the 51st NY. Wounded July 17, 1864. Mustered out July 25, 1865.
Webster Pvt. James Webster April 12, 1863 age 31 when he enlisted at Owego, Aug. 29, 1862 as a Pvt.in Co. C. Captured Oct. 29, 1863 at Wauhatchie, Tenn. Died in Andersonville Prison Camp in July of 1864.
Webster Pvt. James Webster August 15, 1863
Webster Pvt. James Webster September 1, 1863
Webster Pvt. James Webster November 15, 1863
Webster Pvt. James Webster November 17, 1863
Webster Pvt. James Webster December 18, 1864
West Pvt. Calvin West May 28, 1865 Enlisted September 8, 1864 as a Pvt. in Co. K of the 207th PA.
West Pvt. Isaac West May 28, 1865 age 18 when he enlisted at Owego, July 25, 1862,as a Pvt.in Co. K of the 109th NY. Mustered out June 4, 1865.
West Mr. West October 15, 1864 someone at home
West Pvt. Silas B. West October 31, 1864 age 34 when he enlisted at Vestal, Aug. 29, 1864 as a Pvt. in Co. L. Wounded at Savannah, Ga. Died of wounds Jan. 23, 1865 at hospital in Chattanooga, Ga.
West Pvt. Silas B. West December 18, 1864
Wheeler Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler August 21, 1864
Wheeler Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler February 3, 1865
Wilbur Pvt. James H. Wilbur December 18, 1864 age 28 when he enlisted at New Lisbon on Jan. 23, 1864 as a Pvt. in Co. B. Captured Nov. 28, 1864 near Davisboro, Ga. Paroled. Discharged Aug. 17, 1865 at Elmira, N.Y.
Williams Brigadier General Alpheus Williams August 7, 1864
Williams Sergeant Charles H. Williams October 24, 1863 Age 43 when he enlisted at Windsor as a Sergeant in Co. B. Promoted to 1st Sergeant Sept. 1, 1863. Wounded at Peach Tree Creek, Ga July 20, 1864. Died of wounds July 21, 1864 at 2nd Division, 12th Army Corps Hospital.
Williams Sergeant Charles H. Williams December 23, 1863
Williams Sergeant Charles H. Williams February 1, 1864
Williams Sergeant Charles H. Williams July 21, 1864
Williams Sergeant Charles H. Williams July 24, 1864
Wines John Wines March 28, 1864 a civilian worker from home
Wood Hiram Wood October 24, 1863
Wooster Pvt. Lyman Wooster May 22, 1863 age 40 when he enlisted at Windsor on Aug. 11, 1862 as a Pvt. in Co. B. Captured May 3, 1863 at Chancellorsville, Va. Paroled June 1863. Killed in Action Oct. 29, 1863 at Wauhatchie, Tenn.
Wooster Pvt. Lyman Wooster November 1, 1863
Youngs Pvt. Nelson Youngs October 24, 1863 was 34 when he enlisted at Chemung, July 5, 1862 as a Pvt.in Co. B. Discharged disabled, May 17, 1865 at Elmira, N.Y.

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