Veteran Profile

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The military information for each veteran has been taken from "Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War 1861-1865" for soldiers serving from Michigan. Non-Michigan veteran military information has been taken from the Adjutant General's Reports for their respective states or compiled information from other official sources. All other information has been obtained from sources deemed accurate and reliable.

** Denotes a calculated birth date.

Gass, Charles		Cemetery: Davis - Ray Township
Born: 1832 (MI)		Died: January 16, 1865
*Enlisted in Company B, Thirtieth Michigan Infantry, December 6, 1864, at Almont, for 1 year, age 32. Mustered December 13, 1864. Died of disease January 16, 1865.*
Enlistment Rank: Private.
Pension:	No pension record found.

Gass, Norman		Cemetery: Davis - Ray Township
Born: 1839 (MI)		Died: October 5, 1862
Ray. Enlisted in Company A, Ninth Michigan Infantry, August 13, 1861, at Romeo, for 3 years, age 22. Mustered October 15, 1861. Wounded in action at Murfreesboro, Tennessee, July 13, 1862. Died at Nashville, Tennessee, October 5, 1862.
Enlistment Rank: Private
Pension:	No pension record found.
Researchers Note:This veteran is identified as Newman Gass on the Roll of Honor which identifies veterans buried in National Cemeteries. He is listed as buried in the National Cemetery in Nashville, Tennessee, grave #973 section A. Considering where this veteran died and is buried, the headstone for this veteran should be considered a memorial headstone.

Gass, Samuel N.		Cemetery: Davis - Ray Township
Born: April 7, 1839 (NY)		Died: November 9, 1881
*Enlisted in Company B, Thirtieth Michigan Infantry, December 24, 1864, at Florence, for 1 year, age 24. Mustered December 28, 1864. Mustered out at Detroit, Michigan, June 30, 1865.*
Enlistment Rank: Private.
Pension:	Widow (Rhoda A.) filed Pension Request 1/19/1891, Application 494004. Widow filed from Michigan.

Gass, Truman		Cemetery: Davis - Ray Township
Born: August 8, 1844 (MI)		Died: April 25, 1908 (62y,8m,17d)
Enlisted in Company B, Thirtieth Michigan Infantry, December 27, 1864, at Florence, for 1 year, age 20. Mustered December 28, 1864. Musician. Mustered out at Detroit, Michigan, June 30, 1865. Present residence, Ray, Michigan.
Enlistment Rank: Musician
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 4/21/1891, Application 1016946. Widow (Sarah J.) filed request (unknown), Application 892240. No state specified by veteran or widow.

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Gray, Jarad B.		Cemetery: Brabb - Washington Township
Born: 1845 (MI)		Died: January 16, 1865
Residence: Pontiac. Enlisted in Company E, Twenty-second Michigan Infantry, August 14, 1862 at Pontiac, for 3 years, age 19. Mustered August 22, 1862. Taken prisoner at Chickamauga, Georgia, September 20, 1863. Died at Romeo, Michigan, January 16, 1865, while a paroled prisoner.
Enlistment Rank: Private
Pension:	Pension Request filed by mother (unknown) 5/31/1879, Application 246225. No state specified by mother.
Researchers Note: The top half of the headstone is broken off and it could not be located. The verification of internment was made by William B. Ellis, (Commander) Romeo Post #109 of the American Legion, on May 13, 1962. To make this identification, the headstone must have been intact at that time, and become broken in later years, resulting in the condition it is in today. Grave location is at NE corner of cemetery.

Gulick, Morgan		Cemetery: Mt. Vernon - Washington Twp.
Born: 1848 (MI)		Died: July 22, 1922
Enlisted in Company H, (reorganized) Eleventh Michigan Infantry, January 31, 1865, at Detroit, for 1 year, age 19. Mustered January 31, 1865. Mustered out at Nashville, Tennessee, September 16, 1865.
Enlistment Rank: Private.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 3/11/1889, Application 692826. Widow (Kansas M.) filed request 7/8/1922, Application 1191402 Both requests filed from Michigan.
Researchers Note: On the Pension Request, this veteran is listed as Gulick, Morgon.

Galbraith, John H.		Cemetery: Romeo - Romeo
Born: About 1843 (NY)		Died: March 20, 1880
Researchers Note: Enlisted in Company F, Ninety-second New York Infantry, at Potsdam, New York, on November 16, 1861, age 18. Discharged at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on January 7, 1865.
Enlistment Rank: Private.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 2/16/1870, Application 152896. Widow (Sarah H.) filed request 5/5/1880, Application 264532. No state specified on either request.
Researchers Note: The death date for this veteran was taken from the Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, 1879-1903.

Gardner, James A.		Cemetery: Romeo - Romeo
Born: September 7, 1844 (NY)		Died: January 23, 1903
Oakland County. Enlisted in Company H, Seventh Michigan Infantry, August 19, 1861, at Oxford, for 3 years, age 18. Mustered August 22, 1861. Discharged at expiration of term of service at Petersburg, Pennsylvania, August 22, 1864.
Enlistment Rank: Private.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 6/13/1863, Application 25937. Widow (Emma J.) filed request 1/30/1903, Application 797540. No state specified by veteran, Widow filed from Michigan.
Researchers Note: According to a special veteran census conducted in 1890, this veteran suffered from rheumatism, heart disease and varicose veins in right leg as a result of service in the Civil War. Click here for photo

Gass, Homer		Cemetery: Romeo - Romeo
Born: December 18, 1842 (MI)		Died: January 25, 1920
*Enlisted in Company B, Thirtieth Michigan Infantry, December 6, 1864, at Almont, for 1 year, age 22. Mustered December 13, 1864. Mustered out at Detroit, Michigan, June 30, 1865.*
Enlistment Rank: Private.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 2/17/1890, Application 755959. Widow (Urilla M.) filed request 2/6/1920, Application 1152264. Both requests filed from Michigan.
Researchers Note: According to a special veteran census conducted in 1890, this veteran was suffering from rheumatism and had been for past ten years as a result of service in the Civil War. Click here for photo

Gass, John W.		Cemetery: Romeo - Romeo
Born: May 13, 1846 (MI)		Died: August 16, 1930
*Enlisted in Company B, Thirtieth Michigan Infantry, December 6, 1864, at Almont, for 1 year, age 18. Mustered December 13, 1864. Musician. Mustered out at Detroit, Michigan, June 30, 1865.*
Enlistment Rank: Private. Promoted to Full Musician.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 9/1/1890, Application 897937. Veteran filed from Michigan.
Researchers Note: According to a special veteran census conducted in 1890, this veteran was suffering from a hernia and had been for the past three years. Click here for photo

Gibson, Edward A.		Cemetery: Romeo - Romeo
Born: February 2, 1843 (NY)		Died: October 26, 1924
Enlisted in Company G, (reorganized) Third Michigan Infantry, September 1, 1864, at Chesterfield, for 3 years, age 21. Mustered September 7, 1864. Corporal July 15, 1865. Mustered out at Victoria, Texas, May 25, 1866. Present residence, Ray, Michigan.
Enlistment Rank: Private. Promoted to Corporal.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 1/27/1883, Application 530989. No state specified on request.
Researchers Note: According to a special veteran census conducted in 1890, this veteran suffered from sun stroke.

Gibson, Thomas C.		Cemetery: Romeo - Romeo
Born: June 28, 1831 (NY)		Died: April 21, 1902
*Chesterfield. Enlisted in Company D, Fifth Michigan Infantry, February 5, 1864, at Detroit, for 3 years, age 32. Mustered February 11, 1864. Mustered out at Jeffersonville, Indiana, July 5, 1865.*
Enlistment Rank: Private.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 11/20/1871, Application 170736. No state specified by veteran.
Researchers Note: Pension is listed under the name of Gilson, Thomas C.

Glaspie, Calvin P.		Cemetery: Romeo - Romeo
Born: October 2, 1842 (MI)		Died: December 31, 1900
Enlisted in Company G, Twenty-second Michigan Infantry, February 23, 1864, at Pontiac, for 3 years, age 21. Mustered February 23, 1864. Joined regiment at Chattanooga, Tennessee, March 22, 1864. Transferred to Company G, Twenty-ninth Michigan Infantry, June 26, 1865. Mustered out at Murfreesboro, Tennessee, September 6, 1865. Deceased.
Enlistment Rank: Private.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 6/1/1878, Application 255998. Widow (Margaret) filed request 1/18/____, Application 733411. No state specified by veteran, Widow filed from Michigan.
Researchers Note: According to a special veteran census conducted in 1890, this veteran suffered from chronic diarrhea, hernia and heart problems as a result of service in the Civil War.

Gorton, Major D.		Cemetery: Romeo - Romeo
Born: Unknown (NY)		Died: September 8, 1863 (35y)
Washington. Enlisted in Company B, Twenty-second Michigan Infantry, August 12, 1862, at Romeo, for 3 years, age 33. Mustered August 14, 1862. Discharged for disability at Nashville, Tennessee, August 25, 1863.
Enlistment Rank: Private.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by minor (Caleb Nye) 2/16/1864, Application 45417. No state specified.

Goulette, Joseph L.		Cemetery: Romeo - Romeo
Born: October 30, 1843 (MI)		Died: January 10, 1919
Elkhart, Indiana. Enlisted in Company G, Fifteenth Michigan Infantry, February 14, 1862, at Elkhart, Indiana, for 3 years, age 19. Mustered March 13, 1862. Discharged on Surgeon's certificate of disability at Corinth, Mississippi, July 11, 1862.
Enlistment Rank: Private.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 1/3/1884, Application 503247. Veteran filed from Michigan.
Researchers Note: Pension record shows that this veteran also served in Company H, Eighth Michigan Cavalry. This unit is also mentioned in the 1890 special veteran census. No record of this service has yet been found. Researchers Note: According to a special veteran census conducted in 1890, this veteran suffered from paralysis in legs and back for one year as a result of service in the Civil War.

Gray, Jesse W.		Cemetery: Romeo - Romeo
Born: November 9, 1845** (MI)		Died: February 11, 1921 (75y,3m,2d)
Washington. Enlisted in Company C, Eighth Michigan Cavalry, December 24, 1862, at Washington, for 3 years, age 18. Mustered January 20, 1863. Reported as of Company D. Mustered out at Nashville, Tennessee, September 22, 1865.
Enlistment Rank: Private.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 12/29/1884, Application 528584. Widow (Abigail A.) filed request 2/24/1921, Application 1170268. No state specified by veteran, widow filed from Michigan.
Researchers Note: According to a special veteran census conducted in 1890, this veteran suffered from chronic diarrhea, rheumatism and piles for the past 25 years as a result of service in the Civil War.

Green, William Channing		Cemetery: Romeo - Romeo
Born: August 26, 1840		Died: June 24, 1930
Researchers Note: Enlisted in Company H, Thirty-seventh New York Infantry, at New York City, on November 4, 1861, age 21. Enlistment Rank Second Lieutenant. Promoted to First Lieutenant June 19, 1862. Discharged on September 13, 1862.
Enlistment Rank: 2nd Lieutenant. Promoted to 1st Lieutenant.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 4/21/1863, Application 19475. No state specified on request.

Grimm, Adam J.		Cemetery: Romeo - Romeo
Born: 1827 (GER)		Died: May 26, 1887
*Enlisted in Company A, Ninth Michigan Infantry, January 23, 1864, at Romeo, for 3 years, age 36. Mustered January 27, 1864. Mustered out at Nashville, Tennessee, September 15, 1865.*
Enlistment Rank: Private.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 12/27/1867, Application 130562. Widow (Ann) filed request for minor 8/13/1888, Application 378285. No state specified by veteran, Minor filed from Michigan.
Researchers Note: According to a special veteran census conducted in 1890, this veteran's widow indicated that he suffered from Bronchitis and consumption of the lungs as a result of service in the Civil War.

Goodale, James C.		Cemetery: Willowgrove - Richmond Twp.
Born: Unknown (NY)		Died: May 11, 1871
Macomb County. Enlisted in Company G, Fourteenth Michigan Infantry, as Sergeant, December 9, 1861, at Detroit, for 3 years, age 31. Mustered January 7, 1862. On duty with Sixteenth Illinois Infantry March 19, 1864. Discharged at expiration of term of service at Detroit, Michigan, January 11, 1865.
Enlistment Rank: Sergeant.
Pension:	No pension record found.
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Goodell, Jacob P.		Cemetery: Willowgrove - Richmond Twp.
Born: December 11, 1833 (NY)		Died: August 19, 1914
Ray. Enlisted in Company D, Eighth Michigan Cavalry, November 1, 1862, at Ray, for 3 years, age 28. Mustered January 20, 1863. Discharged to accept promotion June 6, 1864. Commissioned Second Lieutenant, Company H, January 5, 1864. Mustered June 22, 1864. Commissioned First Lieutenant June 21, 1864. Mustered January 21, 1865. Discharged at Pulaski, Tennessee, July 20, 1865.
Enlistment Rank: Private. Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant. Promoted to 1st Lieutenant.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 5/18/1888, Application 655370. Widow (Hannah M.) filed request 9/8/1914, Application 1033706. Both requests filed from Michigan.

Gillet, John E.		Cemetery: Centennial - New Haven
Born: June 12, 1847 (MI)		Died: October 3, 1898 (52y,4m,21d)
Enlisted in Company G, Seventeenth Michigan Infantry, March 17, 1864, at Chesterfield, for 3 years, age 18. Mustered March 18, 1864. Transferred to Company G, Second Michigan Infantry, May 31, 1865. Mustered out at Delaney House, D. C. , July 28, 1865. Present residence, New Haven, Michigan.
Enlistment Rank: Private.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 11/29/1887, Application 630336 Widow (Margaret) filed request 10/19/1898, Application 684949. Both requests filed from Michigan.
Researchers Note: According to a special veteran census conducted in 1890, this veteran suffered from rheumatism and piles as a result of service in the Civil War.

Gillett, Lyman Jr.		Cemetery: Richmond City - Richmond
Born: Unknown (NY)		Died: October 9, 1864 (22y,8m)
Memphis. Enlisted in Company F, Twenty-second Michigan Infantry, August 9, 1862, at Memphis, for 3 years, age 20. Mustered August 22, 1862. Taken prisoner at Chickamauga, Georgia, September 20, 1863. Died in prison at Andersonville, Georgia, September 28, 1864. Buried in National Cemetery at Andersonville, Georgia. Grave No. 10671.
Enlistment Rank: Private.
Pension:	No pension record found.
Researchers Note: The records of Andersonville Prison indicate a death date of October 11, 1864, for this veteran. In addition, the "Roll of Honor", a listing of soldiers who died during the Civil War, lists the date of death for this veteran as October 11, 1864, under the name L. Gallett. Gallett was also an alternate surname for this veteran as listed in the Andersonville Prisoner Profile.

Gilbert, Charles S.		Cemetery: Memphis - Richmond Twp.
Born: January 13, 1842 (MI)		Died: December 7, 1917 (75y,10m,21d)
Richmond. Enlisted in Company E, Fifth Michigan Cavalry, as Corporal, August 13, 1862, at Memphis, for 3 years, age 20. Mustered August 27, 1862. Honorably discharged for disability at Detroit, Michigan, February 13, 1863. Present residence, Memphis, Michigan.
Enlistment Rank: Corporal.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 9/13/1872, Application 177869. No state specified by veteran.
Researchers Note: According to a special veteran census conducted in 1890, this veteran suffered from injury to metetarsal bones in right foot as a result of service in the Civil War. Also states that this veteran was discharged due to this injury.

Granger, Hiram		Cemetery: Memphis - Richmond Twp.
Born: September 22, 1845 (OH)		Died: May 31, 1862
*Port Huron. Enlisted in Company E, Fifth Michigan Infantry, August 26, 1861, at Fort Wayne, for 3 years, age 18. Mustered August 28, 1861. Killed in action at Fair Oaks, Virginia, May 31, 1862.*
Enlistment Rank: Private.
Pension:	Mother (Matilda) filed pension request 4/9/1880, Application 262955. Father (William) filed request 1/6/1890, Application 412213. No state specified by mother, father filed from Michigan.
Researchers Note: Since the Battle at Fair Oaks, Virginia, occurred on May 31 and June 1, 1862, we, the Researchers, believe the "Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War 1861-1865" lists the correct death date.

Gregg, James H.		Cemetery: Memphis - Richmond Twp.
Born: 1837 (MI)		Died: December 27, 1885
Macomb County. Enlisted in Company H, Seventh Michigan Infantry, August 10, 1861, at Memphis, for 3 years, age 24. Mustered August 22, 1861. Transferred to Invalid Corps, November 11, 1863. Discharged at expiration of term of service, August 22, 1864.
Enlistment Rank: Private.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 1/4/1875, Application 198816. Widow (Henrietta M.) filed request 8/2/1886, Application 342957. No state specified by veteran, widow filed from Michigan.

Giddings, Arthur E.		Cemetery: Prestonville - Shelby Twp.
Born: February 17, 1840 (MI)		Died: October 6, 1891
Macomb County. Enlisted in Company B, Fifth Michigan Infantry, June 19, 1861, at Fort Wayne, for 3 years, age 21. Mustered August 28, 1861. Discharged on Surgeon's certificate of disability at Mason's Hill, Virginia, October 21, 1862.
Enlistment Rank: Private.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 12/28/1885, Application 557450. No state specified by veteran.

Giddings, C. Eugene		Cemetery: Prestonville - Shelby Twp.
Born: January 11, 1842 (MI)		Died: December 18, 1918
Macomb. Enlisted in Company F, Twenty-second Michigan Infantry, August 13, 1862, at Macomb, for 3 years, age 20. Mustered August 22, 1862. Mustered out at Nashville, Tennessee, June 26, 1865. Present residence, Macomb, Michigan.
Enlistment Rank: Private.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 6/7/1886, Application 575921. No state specified by veteran.
Researchers Note: Both the date of death and burial in this cemetery confirmed by records of the H. D. Terry GAR Post #216 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, of which this veteran was a member. Researchers Note: According to a special veteran's census conducted in 1890, this veteran suffered from chronic diarrhea as a result of service in the Civil War.

Giddings, Lafayette W.		Cemetery: Prestonville - Shelby Twp.
Born: June 2, 1830 (MI)		Died: December 2, 1906 (76y,6m,0d)
Drafted for 1 year from Macomb, age 34. Mustered April 10, 1865. Assigned to Company B, Fifteenth Michigan Infantry. Joined regiment at Washington, D.C., May 21, 1865. Mustered out at Little Rock, Arkansas, August 13, 1865.
Enlistment Rank: Private.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 1/16/1891, Application 977381. Widow (Mary A.) filed request 4/_/1907, Application 868092. Both requests filed from Michigan.
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Grant, Alexander		Cemetery: Utica - Utica
Born: March 24, 1838 (MI)		Died: April 5, 1912
Utica. Entered service in Company H, Second Michigan Cavalry, at organization, as Second Lieutenant, August 24, 1861, age 23. Commissioned September 2, 1861. Mustered October 2, 1861. Resigned and honorably discharged January 4, 1862.
Enlistment Rank: Second Lieutenant.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 2/18/1896, Application 996906. Widow (Julia P.) filed request 4/11/1912, Application 984384. Both requests filed from Michigan.

Gainer, John		Cemetery: Hart - Chesterfield Township
Born: 1840 (NY)		Died: December 5, 1873 (36y,6m,17d)
*Enlisted in Company H, Michigan Engineers and Mechanics, January 4, 1864, at Lenox, for 3 years, age 23. Mustered January 6, 1864. Mustered out at Nashville, Tennessee, September 22, 1865.*
Enlistment Rank: Private.
Pension:	No pension record found.

Grandy, Henry L.		Cemetery: Hart - Chesterfield Township
Born: May 15, 1832 (NY)		Died: June 5, 1909 (77y,20d)
Researchers Note: Enlisted in Company F, Ninety-eighth New York Infantry, on December 10, 1861, at Lyons, age 29 years. Mustered December 14, 1861. Discharged for disability on June 1, 1863.
Enlistment Rank: Private.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 1/22/1883, Application 470220. Veteran filed from Michigan.
Researchers Note: The date of death for this veteran taken from the application for military headstone. Researchers Note: According to a special veteran census conducted in 1890, this veteran suffered from cronic (chronic) disability as a result of service in the Civil War.

Gamber, William		Cemetery: Union - Chesterfield Township
Born: September 3, 1819 (NY)		Died: May 3, 1892 (72y,11m,16d)
Macomb. Enlisted in Company D, Eighth Michigan Cavalry, as First Sergeant, August 22, 1862, at Clinton, for 3 years, age 33. Mustered January 20, 1863. Discharged on account of disability, June 13, 1863.
Enlistment Rank: First Sergeant.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 6/13/1883, Application 486668. Veteran filed from Michigan.

Gordon, Zelotus G.		Cemetery: Oakwood - Chesterfield Township
Born: June 29, 1820 (NY)		Died: January 22, 1881
Researchers Note: Enlisted August 19, 1862, at Binghamton, New York, as Captain, age 39 years. On October 10, 1862 he was commissioned into Company I, One-hundred-ninth New York Infantry. Promoted Major, March 8, 1865. Not mustered. Mustered out at Delaney House, Washington, D.C., on June 4, 1865.
Enlistment Rank: Captain. Promoted to Major.
Pension:	Widow (Julia) filed pension request 9/27/1884, Application 319831. Widow filed from New York.
Researchers Note: It is probably that the widow, Julia, moved back to New York after the death of her husband and filed the pension request from that state.

German, Josiah M.		Cemetery: Oakwood - Chesterfield Township
Born: 1841 (CAN)		Died: December 21, 1863
Chesterfield. Enlisted in Company F, Twenty-second Michigan Infantry, August 8, 1862, at Ashley, for 3 years, age 21. Mustered August 22, 1862. Taken prisoner at Chickamauga, Georgia, September 20, 1863. Died in prison at Danville, Virginia, December 21, 1863.
Enlistment Rank: Private.
Pension:	No pension record found.
Researchers Note: The headstone for this veteran is probably a memorial headstone.

German, Timothy R.		Cemetery: Oakwood - Chesterfield Township
Born: 1843 (CAN)		Died: September 24, 1863
Chesterfield. Enlisted in Company F, Twenty-second Michigan Infantry, August 11, 1862, at Ashley, for 3 years, age 19. Mustered August 22, 1862. Died on battlefield, September 24, 1863, of wounds received in action at Chickamauga, Georgia, September 20, 1863.
Enlistment Rank: Private.
Pension:	Mother (Sally) filed pension request 4/4/1864, Application 48997. No state specified by mother.
Researchers Note: The headstone for this veteran is probably a memorial headstone.

Gardner, Valentine		Cemetery: St. Peter's - Mt. Clemens
Born: September 19, 1821 (GER)		Died: December 30, 1912
Researchers Note: This veteran is listed in the 1890 Special Veteran's Census as having served for four months in the Thirty-eighth Ohio Infantry, as a physician. We have not been able to confirm this through research efforts in the "Index of Volunteer Union Soldiers from the State of Ohio", nor was there a pension record found for this individual.
Enlistment Rank: Physician.
Pension:	No pension record found.
Researchers Note: A thorough search of name variations, pension records, census records and Ohio roster of Civil War records, has not revealed any information on this individual's possible military service. He is included solely on the 1890 Special Veteran Census information.

Grant, Louis N.		Cemetery: St. Peter's - Mt. Clemens
Born: August 17, 1843 (MI)		Died: January 4, 1932 (88y)
(Veteran), Mt. Clemens. Enlisted in Company G, Fifteenth Michigan Infantry, as Musician, February 12, 1862. Re-enlisted February 13, 1864, at Scottsboro, Alabama. Mustered March 11, 1864. Discharged at Detroit, Michigan September 9, 1865. Present residence, Mt. Clemens, Michigan.
Enlistment Rank: Musician.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 8/23/1881, Application 428604. Veteran filed from Michigan.
Researchers Note: According to a special veteran census conducted in 1890, this veteran suffered from diarrhea as a result of service in the Civil War.

Guiette, Louis or Lewis		Cemetery: St. Peter's - Mt. Clemens
Born: March 23, 1840 (MI)		Died: April 7, 1909 (69y,0m,14d)
Mt. Clemens. Enlisted in Company D, Twenty-second Michigan Infantry, March 28, 1865, at Pontiac, for 1 year, age 24. Mustered March 28, 1865. Joined regiment at Chattanooga, Tennessee, April 12, 1865. Transferred to Company D, Twenty-ninth Michigan Infantry, June 26, 1865. Discharged at Detroit, Michigan, September 19, 1865. Present residence, Mt. Clemens, Michigan.
Enlistment Rank: Private.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 2/2/1889, Application 731782. Widow (Martha) filed request 5/1/1909, Application 919124. Both requests filed from Michigan.
Researchers Note: The records of the H.D. Terry GAR Post in Mt. Clemens, Michigan list this veteran's name as Guiette, Louis. The "Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War 1861-1865" lists this veteran's name as Guyett, Lewis or Louis. Researchers Note: According to a special veteran census conducted in 1890, this veteran suffered from rheumatism and piles as a result of service in the Civil War.

Goetz, Joseph		Cemetery: Clinton Grove - Mt. Clemens
Born: December 31, 1814 (GER) **		Died: July 24, 1868 (53y,6m,6d)
Mt. Clemens. Entered service in Company G, Twenty-second Michigan Infantry, at organization, at Mt. Clemens, for 3 years, age 47. Mustered as Second Lieutenant July 26, 1862. Commisioned Captain to date July 31, 1862. Mustered August 24, 1862. Taken prisoner at Chickamauga, Georgia, September 20, 1863. Enchanged May, 1865. Discharged for disability May 17, 1865.
Enlistment Rank: Second Lieutenant. Promoted Captain.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 7/15/1865, Application 72336. Widow (Kunigunda) filed request 7/26/1868, Application 177997. No state specified on either request.
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Gooley or Goley, John B.		Cemetery: St. Peter's - Mt. Clemens
Born: September 21, 1845 (MI) **		Died: May 4, 1933 (87y,7m,13d)
Enlisted in Company H, Eighth Michigan Infantry, February 2, 1864, at Dearborn, for 3 years, age 18. Mustered February 2, 1864. Wounded in action at Petersburg, Virginia, June 17, 1864. Mustered out at Delaney House, D. C., July 30, 1865.
Enlistment Rank: Private.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 11/17/1879, Application 321950. No state specified by veteran.
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Generous, Peter		Cemetery: St. Peter's - Mt. Clemens
Born: About 1838 (MI)		Died: July 2, 1863
Mt. Clemens. Enlisted in Company B, Fifth Michigan Infantry, as Sergeant, June 19, 1861, at Fort Wayne, for 3 years, age 22. Mustered August 28, 1861. Wounded in action at Williamsburg, Virginia, May 5, 1862. Promoted Second Lieutenant. Mustered January 17, 1863. Commissioned First Lieutenant, September 12, 1862. Commissioned Captain, Company B, September 16, 1862. Mustered January 1, 1863. Killed in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 2, 1863.
Enlistment Rank: Sergeant. Promoted 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant, Captain.
Pension:	No pension record found.
Researchers Note: The dates in the military record are chronologically incorrect. Determining the correct dates is beyond the scope of this study. Researchers Note: This headstone should be considered a memorial headstone. This veteran was originally buried on Jacob Hummelbaugh's farm, then he was removed to be reburied in G9 of the Michigan plot in the National Cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Gorham or Gordan, Henry		Cemetery: Clinton Grove - Mt. Clemens
Born: About 1821 (GER)		Died: May 9, 1886
Detroit. Enlisted in Company E, Fifteenth Michigan Infantry, February 14, 1862, at Detroit, for 3 years, age 41. Mustered March 13, 1862. Wounded in arm in action at Shiloh, Tennessee, April 6, 1862. Discharged on Surgeon's certificate of disability at Detroit, Michigan, October 19, 1863.
Enlistment Rank: Private.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 5/7/1864, Application 45697. No state specified by veteran.
Researchers Note: The death date for this veteran is rather confusing. The cemetery records indicate a death date of May 8, 1886. The official county death records indicate a death date of May 15, 1886. The cemetery burial date is May 10, 1886. We believe that the county record is in error and have selected the death date above for lack of positive official proof.

Grosvenor, Silas E.		Cemetery: Clinton Grove - Mt. Clemens
Born: 1843 (MI)		Died: July 12, 1891
Researchers Note: Enlisted December, 20, 1862, at Buffalo, New York, age 21. Mustered December 20, 1862 in Company M, Tenth New York Cavalry. Prisoner June 9, 1863 at Brandy Station, Virginia. Wounded October 14, 1863 at Auburn, Virginia. Missing August 23, 1864 at Reams' Station, Virginia. Returned. Transferred June 17, 1865 to Company M, First Provisional New York Cavalry. Mustered out at New York, New York, July 14, 1865.
Enlistment Rank: Private.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 3/31/1870, Application 154292. Widow (Jane) filed request 7/23/1891, Application 521468. No state specified by veteran, widow filed from Michigan.

Gies, Henry		Cemetery: St. Clement - Centerline
Born: About 1819 (GER)		Died: December 5, 1895 (76y)
*Detroit. Enlisted in Company H, Fifth Michigan Cavalry, August 11, 1862, at Detroit, for 3 years, age 35. Mustered August 30, 1862. Honorably discharged at Detroit, Michigan, July 3, 1865.*
Enlistment Rank: Private.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 7/2/1885, Application 578814. No state specified by veteran.
Researchers Note: This veteran was buried as an indigent soldier in this cemetery. No headstone has been found.

Gamble, Benjamin C.		Cemetery: Warren Union - Warren
Born: January 15, 1843 (ENG)		Died: February 6, 1900
Macomb County. Enlisted in Company H, Second Michigan Cavalry, September 15, 1861, at Warren, for 3 years, age 19. Mustered October 2, 1861. Discharged for disability (gun shot wound in right leg) at Detroit, Michigan, January 15, 1864.
Enlistment Rank: Private.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 6/18/1864, Application 47177. Widow (Isabella) filed request 2/23/1900, Application 714047. Guardian (Isabella Trudell) filed request 10/5/1903, Application 792400. No state specified by veteran, widow and guardian filed from Michigan.

Gibbs, Northrup J.		Cemetery: Clinton Grove - Mt. Clemens
Born: July 2, 1838 (MI)		Died: July 1, 1892
Researchers Note: Enlisted in Company A, United States Infantry as Hospital Steward, February 15, 1864, at New York, New York, for 3 years, age 26. Deserted March 27, 1864. No further record.
Enlistment Rank: Hospital Steward.
Pension:	Widow (Emma) filed pension request 8/15/1892, Application 557407. Widow filed from Michigan.
Researchers Note: There is no certificate number attached to the Pension Application Request. This may have been a result of the official records listing this veteran as a deserter.

Geinitz, Frances Harmon		Cemetery: Immanuel Methodist-East Pointe
Born: June 5, 1830 (GER)		Died: March 4, 1903
Drafted for 1 year, from Erin, Macomb County, age 24. Mustered October 12, 1864. Assigned to Company C, Twelfth Michigan Infantry. Discharged at expiration of term of service at Camden, Arkansas, October 12, 1865.
Enlistment Rank: Private.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 6/7/1886, Application 575922. Widow (Christina) filed request 3/12/1903, Application 780253. No state specified by veteran, widow filed from Michigan.
Researchers Note: This veteran was buried as an indigent soldier in this cemetery, according to Volume A of the Indigent Soldier Burial Report. No headstone has been found for this veteran in this cemetery. His surname appears in the “Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War 1861-1865” as Gnits or Genits. Researchers Note: According to a special veteran census conducted in 1890, this veteran suffered from deafness as a result of service in the Civil War.

Green, Roswell		Cemetery: Proctor - Ray Township
Born: October 6, 1832 (NY)		Died: November 19, 1915
*Enlisted in the Engineer Corps, Quartermaster Corps of the First Division of the Department of Mississippi. Discharged May, 1865, at Chattanooga, Tennessee.*
Enlistment Rank: Private.
Pension:	Pension Request filed by veteran 2/16/1905, Application 1331832. Veteran filed from Michigan.

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