My Civil War Ancestors

    These are my ancestors with Civil War service that I can prove. There may have been a couple more. When I get a chance, I will flesh out the descriptions of the service of my ancestors.

Friedrich Wilhelm August Bastian - Friedrich was a member of Company A 1st U.S. Sharpshooters, drafted in New York City and discharged during training due to poor eye sight. Frederick claimed that the bitter cold winter experienced during his training damaged his eyes. He eventually became totally blind.  He received a pension for his service and was an active member of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR). His service was ironic as he stowed away on a ship at the age of 14 to avoid conscription into the Prussian army and came to New York.


John William Henderson - John was a Private in the Union Army, a member of the Enrolled Missouri Militia, 49th Regiment E.M.M., Company A. He was also a Private in the Pike County Regiment of the Missouri Home Guard, Company B. He received a pension for his service.

Thomas Jefferson Gibson - Thomas was a Private in the Union Army, a member of the Enrolled Missouri Militia, 49th Regiment E.M.M., Company A. He was also a Private in the 39th Regiment of the Missouri Infantry, Company C. While he was on a detail conveying Confederate prisoners to the Gratiot Prison in St. Louis, most of Company C was wiped out in an ambush. He received a pension for his service and injuries suffered while serving.