Indiana Soldiers
3rd Regiment
Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Mexican War
Company D
Captain
Scott Carter Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Served in the Civil War as a Colonel.
1st Lieutenant
William Price Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill.
2nd Lieutenants
Silas Caulkins Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Smith Dumont Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill.
Sergeants
John Davidson 1st Sergeant, Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Tigner Smith Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Rheuben Terry Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill.
Corporals
Ebinger Bright Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Thomas McDowel Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Miles Mendenhall Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill.
Musicians
Privates
David Allen Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Joseph Bosan Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Richard Bright Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, discharged 27 Nov 1846, on Surgeon's Certificate. Johnson Brown Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. William B. Brumer Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Jesse Burton Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, deserted 8 Jul 1846. Jesse Cole Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Alfred Cook Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, died 29 Sep 1846. Theopler Danglad Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Edward Detraz Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, died 21 Mar 1847. William Dilks Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Franklin Dufor Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Gabriel Dulmayzo Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, transferred 1 Dec 1846. John L. Duplan Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. William Elsrod Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. John Elston Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, discharged 23 Nov 1846, on Surgeon's Certificate. Richard Fallis Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. William Goddard Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. William Guard Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Thomas Gustin Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. James Hart Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Nathan Harwood Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Arden Heath Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. William Henderson Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Jeremiah Hinkle Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, discharged 15 Mar 1847, on Surgeon's Certificate. William Hooper Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Wilson Houston Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, died 23 Feb 1847. Charles Humbut Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Hiram Hunt Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Eli Jessup Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, discharged 17 Jan 1847, on Surgeon's Certificate. David Kelly Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Lemuel Kirtley Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Lemuel Kirtley, Co. D, 3rd Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry (please note correct spelling of last name). Lemuel Kirtley was born 26 Dec 1826 in Vevay, Switzerland County, Indiana. He was the son of Abraham Kirtley (b. 1795-d. 1871) and Lydia (Underwood) Kirtley (b. abt. 1801-d. 1856). Abraham and Lydia had five children: John (b. abt. 1818-d. unknown), Emily (1822-1907), Lemuel (1826-1910), Gideon (abt. 1835-1854 ), and Sarah (1837-1915). Lemuel returned to Switzerland Co. after the Mexican War and at some time after the 1850 census, he moved from Switzerland Co. to Tipton Co. Indiana where he had previously secured a patent for 80 acres of land. Abraham, Lydia and the two younger children were already there, living on their own patent land which was adjacent to Lemuel's property. In about 1854 Lemuel's younger brother Gideon died, and his mother died in January of 1856. On 15 Jul 1856, in Sharpsville, Tipton Co., Lemuel married Mary Jane Covert (b. 27 Aug 1837). He and Mary Jane remained in Tipton County for the rest of their lives. They had twelve children, ten of whom lived to maturity: Sarah Catherine (1857- ca. 1930), Abraham (1858-1916), Martha Ann (1860-1938), Daniel (1861-1905), Mary Etta (1863-1944), Lewis A. (1865-1954), Emily Alice (1869-1959), Eva Jane (1870-1940), Charles (1872-1956), Oliver P. (1878-1933). Lemuel died 27 Feb 1910 and Mary Jane died 4 Nov 1912. They are buried together at Sharpsville Cemetery, Sharpsville, Tipton Co., IN. Source for this information is Ann Carstens at email address LCar49@aol.com Hugh Manfred Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, discharged 14 Aug 1846, on Surgeon's Certificate. James Marsh Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. William Marsh Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Lewis Marston Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, discharged 31 Mar 1847, on Surgeon's Certificate. Wilson McCrary Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, discharged 14 Sep 1846, on Surgeon's Certificate. Alexander McCreg Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Columbus McCullough Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. William McKinzey Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Allen Merril Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Eugene Monerod Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Joseph Moore Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Jackson Mounts Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Michael Oran Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. James Patterson Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Nathan Peak Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, discharged 14 Aug 1846, on Surgeon's Certificate. Levi Phillips Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Charles Pleasants Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. William Presser Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. George Richmond Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Lorenzo Roberts Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, discharged 14 Aug 1846, on Surgeon's Certificate. John Rochat Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. George Sadler Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. James Scott Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. William Scott Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Edward Sheifelbaine Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Baily Shelby Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Isaac Sheridan Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Robert Sheridan Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Jesse Stepleton Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Rufus Stevens Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, discharged 20 Sep 1846, on Surgeon's Certificate. Abel Stout Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. William Terry Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, died 31 Oct 1846. James Torrence Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Robert Torrence Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Henry Turner Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Benjamin Viles Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, discharged 14 Aug 1846, on Surgeon's Certificate. William Walker Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, deserted 25 Jun 1846. Jackson W. Waltz Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, died 10 Oct 1846, at Matamoros. Charles White Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Rial Wilcox Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. John Wiles Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill. Lewis Wilkinson Switzerland County. Mustered in 18 Jun 1846, at New Albany, Indiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill, mustered out 25 Jun 1847, at New Orleans, Louisiana, by Colonel Samuel Churchill