Captain

Abraham Dennis
Washington County.  Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill. [1]

1st Lieutenant

David C. Shanks
Washington County.  Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, transferred to Staff, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, 
Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill.

2nd Lieutenants

Josiah Burwell
Washington County.  Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847 at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

Thomas C. Parr
Washington County.  Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, died 23 Feb 1847, killed in the battle of Buena Vista. Buried in the 
Crown Hill Cemetery, in Salem Indiana.

Sergeants

Robert R. McKinney
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

Benjamin F. Nicholson
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill. Benjamin F. Nicholson, born in Washington County, Ind., November 
10, 1824, is a son of Benjamin Nicholson, who was one of the prominent pioneers of 
this county, having come here in 1812, and forting at Young's fort until the Indian 
troubles were over.  Benjamin Sr. purchased land in what is now Section 33 of this 
township, where be cleared and farmed until his death.  Benjamin F. has always made 
farming his occupation, and by energy, and good management has secured 200 acres 
of as good land as there is in the county.  He was Second Sergeant of his company 
in the Mexican war and was a participant in the battle of Buena Vista.  As a Democrat 
in politics be has been called upon to officiate in various positions of honor and trust, 
among which are the offices of Township Trustee, County Appraiser, County 
Commissioner and County Sheriff, serving two elective terms in the latter position.  In 
1848 he married Mary Johnson, who was born in this county, February 27, 1831, 
daughter of Archibald and Mary (Rose) Johnson.  Seven children have been born to 
them, and are named, John W., David D., Sally A. (Mrs. J. H. Hitchcock), Archibald J., 
Emaline (Mrs.  James Grimes), Martha E. (Mrs.  S. Standish), and Maria, now, Mrs. 
W. J. Cauble.

Andrew H. Ratts
Washington County.  Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847 at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.  He was wounded in the battle of Buena Vista.  My great great 
grandfather, Andrew H. Ratts, was a member of the Washington Rifles back before 
the in mid 1800s, and I read in a book entitled "Washington County, Indiana" that 
he came to Texas in about 1854. The author indicated that Andrew also kept a hand 
written, detailed journal detailing his part in the Mexican war and stated also 
that he was wounded in the battle of Buena Vista. I was wondering if that journal 
might have been found it's way to the Washington county records, or if you knew 
where I might need to look. I would just like to know where it might be as it is 
a personal part of my history. The author didn't say where he saw it, only that 
it existed. Thank you Sonja at email address SonjaGordon@aol.com

Corporals

Robert I. Boyle
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

James A. McKinney
Washington County.  Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

David Parr
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

Christian L. Paynter
Washington County.  Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill. Christian L. Paynter was born in Washington County, Ind., 
February 19, 1824, and is the fifth born in the family of John and Catharine (Etzler) 
Paynter, the, former born in Maryland in 1785, and the latter in Virginia in 1793.  They 
immigrated to Indiana in 1822 and settled on a farm three miles south of Salem, where 
C. L. Paynter was raised.  John Paynter, was a Lieutenant in the War of 1812, and 
died in July, 1868.  His widow died in 1879, and both were members of the Lutheran 
Church. Dr. Paynter secured a fair education in youth, taught school to some extent, 
and on the breaking out of hostilities between the United States and Mexico he 
became a member of Company D, Second Indiana Regiment.  He served through 
Buena Vista, and on the expiration of his term of enlistment returned to his native 
county and soon afterward began the study of medicine with Dr. A. M. Jones, at 
Corydon.  In 1853 he graduated from the Louisville Medical University, and for many 
years has occupied a prominent position among, the physicians of Salem and 
neighborhood.  He is a member of the Washington County and State Medical 
Societies, also of the Masonic fraternity and Methodist Episcopal Church.  For the 
past twenty years he has served as County Physician.  February 5, 1856, he 
wedded Sarah J. Smith, of Hardin County, Ky., and daughter of John H. and 
Hannah (Paynter) Smith. William H., Mary L. and Horace M. are the names of 
their children.

DeWitt C. Thomas
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.  He was wounded in the battle of Buena Vista.

Musicians

Lemuel Weeks
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

Alexander N. Woods
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.  Wounded at the battle of Buena Vista.

Privates

George Bogle
Washington County.

James Bogle
Washington County.

Joseph W. Boling
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, discharged 9 Sep 1846 on Surgeon's Certificate.

Samuel J. Boling
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, discharged 9 Sep 1846 on Surgeon's Certificate.

Fielden W. Briscoe
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

John Bunch
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

Isom Clark
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

Luke B. Cogswell
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.  Wounded at the battle of Buena Vista.

David Colglazier
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

Peter Colglazier
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

George Barns Cooper
Washington County.  From South Boston, Indiana. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New 
Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New 
Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill.

Benjamin Cousen
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

Elijah Crotts
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

John Dalton
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

William Early
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

Joseph England
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

William Riley Fenning (maybe Fleming ?)
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

Jacob Fleenor
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

Vardeman Fletcher (maybe first name Bart)
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

Archibald Golden
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

James R. Grimes
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.  [1]

Henry Hagan
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.  Wounded at the battle of Buena Vista.

Jacob Hammersly
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, discharged 9 Sep 1846, on Surgeon's Certificate.

Lewis W. Hampton
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

Michael Hardman
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by 
Colonel Samuel Churchill.

George Hedrick
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel
Samuel Churchill.

Henry Hogan
Washington County.

Samuel Hughes
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

Moses M. Johnson
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

Gustaves A. Jones
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.  Wounded at the battle of Buena Vista.

James M. Karnes
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

George W. Lane
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

George Launis
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, discharged 9 Sep 1846, on Surgeon's Certificate.

John Leach
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill,   [1] is Indiana in the Mexican War, Oran Perry, 1908.  died 1 
Nov 1846, of Disease.

Michael Lee
Washington County.  Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, died 23 Feb 1847, killed at the battle of Buena Vista.  Buried on 
Mexican soil.

Phineas A. Little
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

James R. Lockhart
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, discharged 9 Sep 1846 on Surgeon's Certificate.

Asa Lovelace
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

George W. Luck
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

James A. McCoy
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

Malachi McCoy
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

George W. McLain
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

George Naugle
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.  Wounded at the battle of Buena Vista.

Henry Naugle
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

William E. Newcomb
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, discharged 9 Sep 1846 on Surgeon's Certificate.

Francis M. Perdue
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, died 13 Oct 1846, of Disease.

Wiley Peugh
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

William Rufus Reeves
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill. Private in Company D of Captain Abraham Dennis in the 2nd
Indiana Regiment commanded by Colonel William A. Bowles. Honorably discharged
as a Private at New Orleans, Louisiana on about 20 Jun 1847 after serving 365 days. 
Participated in the Battle of Buena Vista on the 22nd and 23rd of February 1849. 
Born about 1824 in South Carolina. Resided until death in New Albany, Indiana. 
Also served as Captain of Co. K, 53rd Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, Salem, 
Indiana, during the Civil War. Source for this information is ctolfree@bak.rr.com 

John M. Richardson
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, discharged 28 Jul 1846 on Surgeon's Certificate.

William Richardson
Washington County.  Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, died 23 Feb 1847, killed in the Battle of Buena Vista.  Buried on 
Mexican soil.

Jonathan Ross
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, Discharged 9 Sep 1846 on Surgeon's certificate.

Benjamin Rush
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

James H. Slayden
Washington County.  Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, died 23 Feb 1847, killed at the battle of Buena Vista.  Buried on 
Mexican Soil.  James H Slayden was the 4th child of Joseph Slayden and Elizabeth 
Campbell and was the last child born in Kentucky before the family's emigration to 
Washington County, Indiana in 1830. The brothers and sisters married Washington 
County spouses with the exception of Benjamin the youngest. Following the death 
of Joseph Sr. in 1855, most of the family migrated to Decatur County, Iowa, with 
Mary Slayden and John Hume going to Jasper County, Iowa along with the mother 
Elizabeth.  Source is [1], and Lester McCollum at email oldwolf@frontiernet.net

William Spaulding
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

Wiley Spurgin
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

David Story
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

Joseph Stotts
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

Samuel Trueblood
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

David Uppinghouse
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, discharged 9 Sep 1846, on Surgeon's Certificate.

Abraham Wachtel
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

John Watkins
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

James L. Webb
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

Franklin Westfall
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

Nathan Wilson
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

Ollie S. Wilson
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

Osborn L. Wilson
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.

William H. Wilson
Service: Mexican War, Private, 2nd Regiment, Company D, Washington 
County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, 
by Colonel Samuel Churchill.

William Wingler
Washington County. Mustered in 20 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill, mustered out 23 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel 
Samuel Churchill.