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Note: Per the following Civil War info, he was 44 in 1862; per different census records he was born in 1815, which would have made him 47 in1862. He may have lied about his age to enlist, since he was a little older than you would expect to enlist as a private in the army. Or perhaps the census records are wrong. Probably his wife gave the info to the census workers and maybe she did not know his correct age. Served in the Civil War Per Ancestry.com American Civil War Soldiers Record about Aaron Sloan Name: Aaron Sloan , Residence: Pine River, Michigan Enlistment Date: 14 August 1862 Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Side Served: Union State Served: Michigan Unit Numbers: 1103 1103 Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 14 August 1862 at the ageof 44 Enlisted in Company D, 26th Infantry Regiment Michigan on 15 September1862. Received a disability discharge Company D, 26th Infantry RegimentMichigan on 27 May 1863 in Detroit, MI History of the 26th Infantry Regiment, Michigan: 26th Regiment Infantry Organized at Jackson, Mich., September 10 to December 12, 1862. Musteredin December 12, 1862. Left State for Washington, D.C., December 13.Attached to District of Alexandria, Defences of Washington, D.C.,to February, 1863. Slough's Brigade, Garrison of Alexandria, Va.,22nd Army Corps, to April, 1863. Ferry's 1st Brigade, Corcoran's 1stDivision, 7th Army Corps, Dept. of Virginia, to July, 1863. New York,Dept. of the East, to October, 1863. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 2ndArmy Corps, Army of the Potomac, to June, 1865. SERVICE.--Provost duty at Alexandria, Va., until April 20, 1863. Orderedto Suffolk, Va., April 20. Siege of Suffolk, Va., April 22-May 4.Siege of Suffolk raised May 4. Windsor May 23. Dix's Peninsula CampaignJune 24-July 8. Expedition to Bottom's Bridge July 1-7. Ordered toNew York City July 12. Duty there and at Fort Richmond, N.Y. Harbor,July 14 to October 13. Ordered to join Army of the Potomac in thefield. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8. Mine RunCampaign November 26-December 2. Demonstration on the Rapidan February6-7, 1864. Campaign from the Rapidan to the James River May 4-June15. Battles of the Wilderness, Corbin's Bridge, May 8. SpottsylvaniaMay 8-12. Po River May 10. Spottsylvania Court House May 12-21. Assaulton the Salient ("Bloody Angle") May 12. North Anna River May 23-26.On line of the Pamunkey May 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Cold HarborJune 1-12. (Co. "F" detached in Slough's Brigade, Defences of Washington,D.C., 22nd Army Corps, June, 1864, to June, 1865.) Before PetersburgJune 16-18. Siege of Petersburg June 16, 1864, to April 2, 1865. JerusalemPlank Road, Weldon Railroad, June 22-23, 1864. Demonstration northof the James July 27-29. Deep Bottom July 27-28. Demonstration northof the James at Deep Bottom August 13-20. Strawberry Plains August14-18. Ream's Station August 25. Reconnoissance to Hatcher's Run December9-10. Dabney's Mills, Hatcher's Run, February 5-7, 1865. Watkin'sHouse March 25. Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9. On line of Hatcher'sand Gravelly Runs March 29-30. Hatcher's Run (or Boydton Road) andWhite Oak Road March 31. Sutherland Station April 2. Fall of PetersburgApril 2. Pursuit of Lee April 3-9. Sailor's Creek April 6. Flat Creek,near Amelia Springs, April 6. High Bridge April 7. Appomattox CourtHouse April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. Regiment specially detailedto remain at Appomattox Court House until the paroling of Lee's armywas accomplished. Moved to Washington, D.C., May 2-13. Grand ReviewMay 23. Mustered out June 4, 1865. Regiment lost during service 3 Officers and 115 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 3 Officers and 159 Enlisted men by disease.Total 280. From: http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmiinf3.htm#26th Sent a question to a Civil War expert about upper age limits, etc.and got this fabulous response: Subject Civil War enlistment -- upper age limits Question Hi, I should have sent this question to you, as the Civil War expert instead of to Mr. Bell. He may pass it to you. I hope he doesn't spend a bunch of time on it, but am not sure how to put a "stopper" on it! Help! Anyway, what I was wondering is, if you know what the upper age limit would have been for enlisting as a private, for the Union side, in the Civil War. I have an ancestor who served in the 26th Infantry Regiment, Michigan. His war records state that he enlisted at age 44, which, to me, seems a little old to be joining up as a buck private. Although I have heard that they accepted enlistees, or maybe even drafted men, up to age 45 during WWII. The reason I am curious is because all of the census records I have for him state that he would have actually been at least 47, maybe even 48 at the time he joined up. Could he have possibly lied abou this age in order to make it in under an age limit? Also, do you know, was there a formal draft in the Civil War? If you don't know the answers, can you possibly direct me to any other Civil War experts who might? Thanks in advance, Beth Answer Hi Beth: Yes, it is easily possible that he would have enlisted at that age. Early in the war, it was not uncommon for the armies to take men up to age 60 or even higher. Later in the war, enlistment standards were tightened up, but if he enlisted early, it's quite possible. Yes, a formal draft was instituted in the CW for the Union in 1862,and continued throughout the war. Here is a website with some info on the 26th Michigan: http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/26compa.htm This site is a history of the unit you can buy: http://www.wardhousebooks.com/MI-MN-MO.html The 26th Michigan Infantry is listed in Fox's Regimental losses: 26th Michigan Battle of Spotsylvania Barlow's Division, Second Corps, 53 killed in action. Finally, here is a short history of the unit: 26th Regiment Michigan Infantry 1862-5 The organization of the Twenty Fifth Regiment having failed to supplyplaces for all of the companies offered to the Congressional Districtregiments, the surplus companies were organized into the Twenty SixthRegiment, being ordered to report to a rendezvous at Jackson. In orderto complete the Regiment, two additional companies, which was speedilyaccomplished, after which the Regiment was total on the 12th. of December 1862. On the 13th. of December the Regiment left its camp for Washington,under the command of Colonel Farrar, having on its muster roll 903 officers and men. Soon after its arrival in Washington it was ordered to do provostduty at Alexandria until April 20,1863, at which time it was orderedto proceed to Suffolk,VA, to assist in the defence of that place againsta suspected assault by the Confederates under General Longstreet.The Regiment was engaged in heavy fatigue duty , constructing defensesand occupying the trenches for 2 weeks, when the threat was endedwith the withdrawal of Longstreet's forces. On May 23rd. the Regimentmade an expedition into the Black Water region of the Potomac Riverto Windsor where a brief skirmish took place resulting in the deathof Captain John Culver. On June 20th., the Regiment moved to Yorktown, forming part of thecommand of General Keyes, which marched to Bottom's Bridge, on theChickahominy River, then returned to Yorktown, the Regiment beingordered to New York City to help quench the Draft Riots that werethreatening to destroy the city. The 13th. of October found the Regimentstationed at Fort Richmond, on Staten Island, there receiving ordersto report to the Army of the Potomac, being assigned to the 1st. Brigade,1st. Division of the 2nd. Corp, to which it belonged for the remainderof the war, being recognized as the skirmish Regiment of the division. After being shipped to Warrenton Junction on November the 7th., itcrossed the Rappahanock River, proceeding to Stevensburg encampingthere until the 26th., at which time it proceeded, with the army,on the advance to Mine Run, crossing the Rapidan River at GermaniaFord, advancing to Robertson's Tavern on the 27th. Reaching Mine Runon the 29th., they skirmished with the Confederates, suffering 9 menwounded. The Regiment went into winter camp at Stevensburg, remaining thereuntil the onset of spring, venturing out only once, on February 6th.and 7th. of 1864, to do its usual picket duty. On the 4th. of May,under the command of Major Saviors, they crossed the Rapidan Riverat Ails Ford, deployed, covering the flank of its division in themarch to Chancellorsville, where they bivouacked [Definition: A temporaryencampment often in an unsheltered area.], resuming the march theafternoon of the 5th., the Confederates were encountered on the roadto Orange Court House. The Regiment, being deployed as skirmishersdid not become engaged in the fight that ensued, as they were heldin reserve. On the 8th. the Regiment moved to Todd's Tavern, when after constructingearthworks, moved out towards Corbin's Bridge, there to to meet someConfederates, losing 1 man wounded. On the 9th. they crossed the PoRiver, then advanced to within 2 miles of the Confederate lines atSpottsylvania Court House. In the following morning the Southern menattacked in force, causing the withdrawal of the union forces, the26th. covering its retreat. On the 12th. of May the Regiment, advancedagain, participating in a charge upon the Confederates, along withthe whole of the 2nd. Corp., where after a severe hand to hand contest,the Regiments flag was carried into the Confederate line. The Regimentcaptured a large number of guns, flags and prisoners, but paid a pricefor them in 27 men killed, 98 wounded and 14 missing. Leaving Spottsylvania Court House on the 20th., they crossed the NorthAnna River at Jerico Bridge, under heavy fire, losing 5 killed and9 wounded. Advancing, they crossed the Pamuncky in the advance onHawes Shop, reaching the Tolopotomy Creek on the 29th., there to meetwith skirmishing Confederates on the 30th. losing 1 killed, 3 wounded. On the 2nd. of June, the Regiment was at Cold Harbor, and advancedas skirmishers near Gaines Mill, drove the Confederates from theirworks, then at midnight crossed the James River, arriving in frontof Petersburg to take part in several charges against the defendingforces. On the 26th., they took part in repulsing a Confederate chargenear the Williams House, on the Weldon Railroad, then a general advancewas made by the Corp, flanking the whole southern position. From the 1st. of April to the 6th., under the command of Captain Ives,the Regiment pursued the Confederate army fleeing Petersburg, untilon the 9th., it was through their line that General Grant, under aflag of truce, accepted the surrender of General Lee's army. On May the 2nd., the Regiment proceeded by rail to Washington, thereto take part in the Grand Review, then on June 4,1865, was musteredout of service, proceeding to Michigan, arriving at Jackson, to bepaid off and disbanded on the 16th. During their term of federal service, they were engaged at: Suffolk,Va/ Windsor,Va/ Wilderness,Va/ Corbin's Bridge,Va/ NY River,Va/ Po River,Va/ Spottsyvania,Va/ North Anna,Va/ Tolopotomy,Va/ ColdHarbor,Va/ Petersburg,Va/ Deep Bottom,Va/ Strawberry Plains,Tn/ WhiteOak Swamp,Va/ Ream's Station,Va/ Peebles's Farm,Va/ Hatcher's Run,Va/Boydon Road,Va/ White Oak Road,Va/ Sutherland's Sta.,Va/ Amelia Springs,Va/Deatonsville,Va/ Sailor's Creek,Va/ High Bridge,Va/ Farmville,Va /Appomatox Court House,Va Total Enrollment--998..... Killed in Action--62..... Died of Wounds--39.....Died of Disease--158 Total Casualty Rate--25.9% Hope that helps! Best Regards, Jason Captain Jason Grabill Regimental Surgeon 27th Virginia Infantry, Stonewall Brigade American Civil War Regiments Record Regiment: 26th Infantry Regiment MI Date Mustered: 04 June 1865 Regiment Type: Infantry Enlisted Died of Disease or Accident: 3 Officers Died of Disease or Accident: 115 Enlisted Killed or Mortally Wounded: 3 Regimental Soldiers and History: List of Soldiers Regimental History MICHIGAN Twenty-Sixth Infantry. (Three Years) The Twenty-sixth was organized at Jackson and mustered into service Dec. 12, 1862, with an enrollment of 900 officers and men. The field, staff and line officers at organization were as follows: Colonel, Judson S. Farrar, Mt. Clemens. Lieutenant Colonel, Henry H. Wells, Detroit. Major, William O. Donnell, Saginaw. Surgeon, Ennis Church, Marshall. Assistant Surgeon, Mahlon H. Raymond, Grass Lake. Second Assistant Surgeon, Odney D. Brooks, Muskegon. Adjutant, Charles D. Fox, Lyons. Quartermaster, Charles E. Crane, Adrian. Chaplain, Jonathan Blanchard, Ann Arbor. A. Captain, L. Edwin Knapp, Grand Traverse. First Lieutenant, George H. Holden, Grand Rapids. Second Lieutenant, Sewell S. Parker, Monroe. B. Captain, Stephen B. Burch, Pinckney. First Lieutenant, Washington W. Burch, Ann Arbor. Second Lieutenant, Lucius H. Ives, Pinckney. C. Captain, James A. Lothian, Muskegon. First Lieutenant, Henry Dopson, Muskegon. Second Lieutenant, Chauncey Gibbs, Muskegon. D. Captain, Lafayette Church, Arcadia. First Lieutenant, Nathan Church, Arcadia. Second Lieutenant, William S. Turck, Alma. E. Captain, John C. Culver, Hamburg. First Lieutenant, Edwin Hadley, Ann Arbor. Second Lieutenant, Charles E. Grisson, Hamburg. F. Captain, Lemuel Saviers, Franklin. First Lieutenant, Edmond Richardson, Adrian. Second Lieutenant, Morris Roberts, Tecumseh. G. Captain, Asa G. Dailey, Niles. First Lieutenant, William L. Cady, Dayton. Second Lieutenant, Lawrence D. Burch, Ann Arbor. H. Captain, John H. Sayers, Mason. First Lieutenant, Eli P. Loranger, Williamstown. Second Lieutenant, Henry V. Steele, Mason. I. Captain, Earl W. Avery, Lowell. First Lieutenant, Joseph Wilson, Lowell. Second Lieutenant, Leonard H. Hunt, Lowell. K. Captain, Franklin Johnson, Jackson. First Lieutenant, Frank Standish, Jackson. Second Lieutenant, David H. Patterson, Grass Lake. The regiment left Jackson for Washington, D. C., the day after it was mustered into service and upon arrival was assigned to provost duty at Alexandria, Va. In April, 1863, the Twenty-sixth proceeded to Suffolk, Va., and from that point joined in several expeditions against the enemy, in which it gave evidence of its future splendid record. The regiment returned to Yorktown July 11, and was then ordered to duty in New York City during the excitement and riots attending the draft. Having performed this important duty to the entire satisfaction of its officers, the Twenty-sixth joined the Army of the Potomac in October and was assigned to the First brigade, First division, Second corps. The brigade was then commanded by General Miles and the corps by General Hancock. The regiment took part in all the movements of the Army of the Potomac and gained the reputation of being the best skirmish regiment in the army, and was often selected to precede the division to come in contact with the enemy, and thereby took part in many hazardous advances. After its engagement at Mine Run the regiment returned to Stevensburg in December, 1863, and then went into winter quarters. It crossed the Rapidan with General Grant's army May 4, 1864, and was soon engaged in a series of battles that followed from the Wilderness to Petersburg. The Second corps, of which the Twenty-sixth formed a part, was in the severest and deadliest engagements of the campaign. On the 11th of May the Twenty-sixth made a reconnoissance across the Po river and gallantly attacked the enemy, losing three killed and fifteen wounded in the sharp encounter. The next day it participated in the historic charge near Spottsylvania upon the confederate works, which were carried at the point of the bayonet in a hand-to-hand struggle, the Twenty-sixth being one of the first regiments to plant its colors on the rebel works. Jumping over the works, a battery of two guns, with the gunners, were captured, but the regiment swept along the enemy's lines for a mile, taking a large number of prisoners, guns and colors, but suffered severely from the terrific fire of the enemy. The loss in this engagement was 27 killed, 98 wounded and 14 missing. Most of the missing were afterward ascertained to be killed. This charge was made by the Twenty-sixth after an all night's march in a storm, reaching its position in the line to make the assault just as the Union lines moved forward in the charge. It was near where the Twenty-sixth fought that an eye-witness certifies that a tree 22 inches in diameter and 61 inches in circumference was cut down by minnie balls, and the tree fell within the Confederate lines, injuring several men. After the battle of Spottsylvania the Twenty-sixth moved to and crossed the North Anna river over Jerico bridge on the 24th, where it was attacked with heavy loss, though the regiment drove the Confederates into their works. The march of the Twenty-sixth carried it across the Pamunka on the 28th to Hawe's Shop and then to Tolopotomy Creek, and it arrived at Cold Harbor June 2. The regiment made a desperate charge on the Confederate works at Gaine's Mills across an open field, meeting with severe loss. It was continually under fire for ten days, meeting with many casualties, but arrived at James river the 14th, where it crossed at Wilcox's Landing, and arrived before Petersburg the 16th and immediately joined in the assault upon the Confederate works and carried the enemy's rifle pits, but with considerable loss. The regiment took part in the siege of Petersburg, being constantly under fire of the enemy, and fought gallantly at Deep Bottom, July 27, and 28, and the brigade of which the Twenty-sixth was a part, captured four pieces of artillery and a large number of prisoners. It was engaged, during the siege, at White Oak Swamp, Weldon R. R., Ream's Station and at Forts Steadman and Hancock. When General Grant commenced his flanking movement around Petersburg and Richmond, the Twenty-sixth with the Second corps took an advanced and active part and was on the skirmish line when General Lee surrendered to General Grant at Appomattox. It was through the lines of the Twenty-sixth that the flag of truce was sent by General Grant to General Lee when the terms of surrender were made. In this movement from Petersburg to Appomattox Court House the Twenty-sixth was engaged with the confederate forces at Hatcher's Run, Boynton Plank Road, White Oak Road, Amelia Springs, Deatonsville, Sailor's Creek, High Bridge and Farmville. During this march the regiment captured more than 400 prisoners while the regiment had only 250 men when the movement commenced, 60 of whom were killed or wounded before General Lee surrendered. The regiment was complimented several times in general orders by its brigade, division and corps commanders for the gallant work it did, and had the distinction, when the confederates laid down their arms, of being detailed to remain on the field while the army of General Lee was being paroled, and assisted in parking the captured artillery. May 3d the regiment proceeded to Richmond, Va., and then to Washington, D. C., when it arrived on the 13th and took part in the grand review of the Army of the Potomac May 23. The regiment was mustered out of service at Bailey's Cross Roads, near Washington, June 4th, and started for Jackson, Mich., where it was paid and disbanded June 16, 1865. The regiment was engaged with the enemy at the siege of Suffolk, Va., April 22 to May 14, 1863; Windsor, Va., May 22, 1863; Mine Run, Va., November 29, 1863; Wilderness, Va., May 5, 6, and 7, 1864; Corbin's Bridge, Va., May 8, 1864; Ny river, Va., May 9 and 10, 1864; Po river, Va., May 11, 1864; Spottsylvania, Va., May 12, 13, 14, and 18, 1864; North Anna, Va., May 24, 1864; Tolopotamy, Va., May 30 and 31, and June 1, 1864; Cold Harbor, Va., June 2, 3, 1864; Petersburg, Va., June 16 and 17, 1864; Weldon Railroad, Va., June 22, 1864; Deep Bottom, Va., July 27 and 28, 1864; Strawberry Plains, Va., August 14, 17, 1864; White Oak Swamp, Va., August 16, 1864; Ream's Station, Va., August 25, 1864; Peeble's Farm, Va., March 25, 1865; Hatchet's Run, Va., March 29, 1865; Boydton Road, Va., March 30, 31, 1865; White Oak Road, Va., March 31, 1865; Sutherland's Station, Va., April 2, 1865; Amelia Springs, Va., April 5, 1865; Deatonsville, Va., April 6, 1865; Sailor's Creek, Va., April 6, 1865; High Bridge, Va., April 7, 1865; Farmville, Va., April 7, 1865; Appomattox Court House Va., April 9, 1865; siege of Petersburg, Va., from June 17, 1864, to April 3, 1865. Total enrollment...........................................1043 Killed in action.............................................68 Died of wounds...............................................40 Died in confederate prisons..................................15 Died of disease.............................................135 Discharged for disability (wounds and disease)..............150 Battles Fought Fought on 06 January 1863 at Alexandria, VA. Fought on 23 May 1863 at Near Windsor, VA. Fought on 29 November 1863 at Mine Run, VA. Fought on 03 May 1864. Fought on 05 May 1864 at Wilderness, VA. Fought on 06 May 1864 at Wilderness, VA. Fought on 07 May 1864 at Wilderness, VA. Fought on 08 May 1864 at Todd's Tavern, VA. Fought on 08 May 1864 at Wilderness, VA. Fought on 10 May 1864 at Po River, VA. Fought on 10 May 1864 at Wilderness, VA. Fought on 11 May 1864 at Po River, VA. Fought on 11 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA. Fought on 11 May 1864 at Wilderness, VA. Fought on 12 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA. Fought on 13 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA. Fought on 14 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA. Fought on 17 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA. Fought on 18 May 1864. Fought on 24 May 1864 at Hanover Junction, VA. Fought on 24 May 1864 at North Anna River, VA. Fought on 25 May 1864. Fought on 30 May 1864 at Totopotomoy Creek, VA. Fought on 31 May 1864 at Totopotomoy Creek, VA. Fought on 02 June 1864 at Cold Harbor, VA. Fought on 03 June 1864 at Cold Harbor, VA. Fought on 03 June 1864 at Totopotomoy Creek, VA. Fought on 06 June 1864 at Cold Harbor, VA. Fought on 07 June 1864 at Cold Harbor, VA. Fought on 08 June 1864 at Cold Harbor, VA. Fought on 15 June 1864. Fought on 16 June 1864. Fought on 16 June 1864 at Cold Harbor, VA. Fought on 16 June 1864 at Petersburg, VA. Fought on 17 June 1864 at Petersburg, VA. Fought on 18 June 1864 at Petersburg, VA. Fought on 20 June 1864 at Petersburg, VA. Fought on 22 June 1864 at Petersburg, VA. Fought on 23 June 1864 at Petersburg, VA. Fought on 15 July 1864. Fought on 25 July 1864. Fought on 27 July 1864 at Deep Bottom Run, VA. Fought on 13 August 1864 at Deep Bottom Run, VA. Fought on 14 August 1864. Fought on 16 August 1864. Fought on 16 August 1864 at White Oak Swamp, VA. Fought on 18 August 1864 at White Oak Swamp, VA. Fought on 25 August 1864 at Reams' Station, VA. Fought on 02 February 1865 at Petersburg, VA. Fought on 09 February 1865. Fought on 30 March 1865. Fought on 31 March 1865 at Petersburg, VA. Fought on 02 April 1865. Fought on 06 April 1865 at Sailor's Creek, VA. Fought on 07 April 1865 at Farmville, VA. Fought on 01 July 1865 at City Point, VA.
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