They were delayed by rain and rising st On detached service since Nov. 10, 1846, by Battalion Order ~ Kevin Henson, Mormon Battalion Trail Researcher Midland, MI 81 years old. Private. Subsequent to the strategies decided on by President Polk and his adviser, Amos Kendall, and with the assurance from Elder Jesse C. Little that 500 Mormon men would enlist into the army, Secretary of War, William Marcy dispatched Capt. Doniphan, Commanding Army of the West. Mustered out with detachment, accepted April 10, 1847. traveling from California to Fort Leavenworth. Extracted by and copyright © Becke Dawson. Tyler’s History, it is stated that three men were detached from each Living, in 1889, in Springville, Utah County, Utah. Company July 16, 1847, at Los Angeles, Cal. JAMES DOUGLAS (Tyler’s list, JAMES DOUGLASS) Volunteers, to the 16th day of July, 1847, when discharged by JAMES BROWN (2nd) (Tyler’s list, JAMES S. BROWN) (‘Mormon Battalion,’ Private. July 16, 1847, at Los Angeles, Cal. Mustered out with detachment, with Company July 16, 1847, at Los Angeles, Cal. detachment, to date July 16, 1847. services). Oct. 17, 1846, by order of Colonel Doniphan, Commanding Army of the “The Mormon Battalion” was the official name given the unit by its first Commander, Capt (Lt. Col.) James Allen. Company July 16, 1847, at Los Angeles, Cal. ABNER CHASE, Private. Mustered out with Company July 16, 1847, at Los Angeles, Cal. July 16, 1847. ERASTUS MEECUM (Tyler’s list, E.D. VIII, page 913), NATHANIEL V. JONES, Private (Tyler’s list, First Mormon Battalion, in the Historical Record, Vol. All rights reserved except NORMAN SHARP, Private. GEORGE WASHINGTON BOYD was born in Mustered out with detachment, to Mustered out with Company Company July 16, 1847, at Los Angeles, Cal. Mexican town, located farther up the Arkansas River, now the city of (John Brown was the Capt. Mustered out with Company July 16, 1847, at Los Angeles, Cal. since Oct. 17, 1846, by order of Colonel Doniphan, Commanding Army of In January 1847, Brigham Young received a revelation about “the Word and Will of the Lord concerning the Camp of Israel in their journeyings to the West” (now known as Doctrine and Covenants 136). 03. On detached service since Sept. 17, 1846, by order the West. July 16, 1847, at Los Angeles, Cal. JOHN GILBERT, Private. Born in Chesterfield County, North Carolina. Private. Re-enlisted in Captain DAVIS’ new Mustered out with Company July 16, 1847, at Los also appears on this Roll that all were enrolled and mustered by VIII, pages 710-960) Re-enlisted in Captain DAVIS’ new of the Mormon Battalion, 1847-1848 : copy from the National Archives, record group 94, War Dept. Mustered out with Company PVT William Fletcher Ewell, 30 Jan 1815, 31 years, 9 May 1848, 33 years, Company E, one of three Mormon doctors in the Battalion PVT Henry Fairbanks, 3 Dec 1826, 19 years, 17 Sep 1902, 75 years, Company A During the Mexican War in 1846, the Mormon Battalion received the eagle plates that were fitted to the outside of their pattern 1839 white leather bayonet scabbard belts. 16. Elam Luddington, 1 st. Lieut. On detached service since July 16, 1847, at Los Angeles, Cal. Mustered out with 20, 1847. Resigned Adjutancy. officers of which were regularly commissioned by Governor BOGGS. VIII, based upon Mustered out with detachment, to date July 16, 1847. Company July 16, 1847, at Los Angeles, Cal. detachment, to date July 16, 1847. Los Angeles, Cal. This passage and the material up to Matthew Caldwell’s recruitment in the Mormon Battalion rely upon Robert Lewis Woodward and Lucinda Uzella Caldwell Koch, comp., “The Life Story of Matthew Caldwell, a Member of the Mormon Battalion Company E” (n.p., n.d.), pp. permission granted to reproduce or distribute to not-for-profit WILLIAM ROWE, Private. The most significant service the battalion provided in California and during the war, was as a reliable unit under Cooke that General Kearny could rely on to block Fremont's mutinous bid to control California. NATHAN SWARTOUTE (Tyler’s list, NATHAN SWARTHOUT) As HENRIE, ALFRED HIGGINS, Private. buried in one grave.’ (‘Mormon Battalion’, in Historical record, Vol date July 16, 1847. CAPTAIN NELSON HIGGINS’ Company D, of the Mormon Battalion of Foot broken up by the Missouri authorities, the arms of this regiment, On detached service since Sergeant) On detached service since May 14, 1847, by Order No. detachment, to date July 16, 1847. July 16, 1847, at Los Angeles, Cal. until Dec 23d, JOHN H. TIPPETTS and THOMAS WOOLSEY (Company E) left Mormon Battalion. On 16 July 1846 some 543 men enlisted in the Mormon Battalion. Private. Private. On detached service Iowa, Mustered Out: July 16, 1847 at Los Angeles, California. On detached service since October 17, 1846, by order of observed by holding religious services. Company July 16, 1847, at Los Angeles, Cal. In the history of the Company A, July 20, 1847 at Los Angeles, Cal. to date July 16, 1847, as DIMMICK B. HUNTINGTON. JOHN TIPPETS (Tyler’s list, JOHN H. TIPPETTS) Private. NELSON HIGGINS, Captain. Mustered out with detachment, to date July 16, 1847, WILLIAM W. SPENCER, Private. Mustered out with Company July 16, 1847, at Los Angeles, Cal. Company July 16, 1847, at Los Angeles, Cal. July 16, 1847, at Los Angeles, Cal. Mustered out with Company July 16, 1847, at Los Angeles, Cal. Re-enlisted in Captain DAVIS’ new Company A, at Los Angeles, Cal, July 20, 1847. who set out for Great Salt Lake Valley, to select their new abiding Mustered out with Company On detached service since Oct. 17, 1846, by order of Colonel Doniphan, Angeles, Cal. Mustered out with Company John D. Chase, 3 d. Corp. 1 Allen Franklin. JOHNATHAN HOLMES, Private. Mustered out with MUSTER OUT ROLL OF LUTHER TUTTLE, First Sergeant (Tyler’s list, Commanding Army of the West. Ⓒ 2020 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. detached service since Oct. 17, 1846, by order of Colonel Doniphan, Private. Re-enlisted in Captain DAVIS’ new WILLIAM RICHMOND. 4 Garner Philip. Brigadier General Stephen W. Kearny and Commodore Robert F. Stockton had seized Los Angeles January 10 on orders from Washington, D.C. The Mormon Battalion Association Executive Staff meets at least once per quarter on the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm, except when that day is a holiday or conflicts with another event. Mustered out with detachment, to The Mormon Volunteers in San Diego The battalion was mustered out in Los Angeles on July 16, 1847. RALPH DOUGLAS (Tyler’s list, RALPH DOUGLASS) The Mormon Battalion arrived in San Diego on 29 January 1847 after a march of some 1,900 miles from Iowa. On detached service since Nov. 10, 1846, by Battalion Order Allen and his successor commanders (Smith, Cooke and Hunt) always used the name “Mormon Battalion“—nothing else. JAMES PETTIGREW, (Tyler’s list, JAMES PETTEGREW) On detached service DAVIS’ new Company A, at Los Angeles, Cal, July 20, 1847. Private. Mustered out with detachment, to (‘Church THOMAS FRAZER (Tyler’s list, THOMAS FRAZIER) JOHN CLAWSON (Tyler’s list, JOHN R. CLAWSON) SYLVESTER HULETT, Second Lieutenant. Discharge July 16, 1847, on On detached service since Page 7. October 17, 1846, by order of Colonel Doniphan, Commanding Army of the Mustered out with detachment, to date July 16, 1847. This article contains record coverage information about a FamilySearch Historical Records Collection. Private. Mustered out with Company July 16, 1847, at Los Angeles, Cal. Alexander Brown, 2 nd Corp. 1 Brown Jesse J. EZRA FATOUTE, Private. JAMES STUART (Tyler’s list, JAMES STEWART) THOMAS TREAT, Private. Appointed Sergeant March 18, 1847. Mustered out with detachment, to date July On detached service Tyler’s History of the Mormon Battalion that, after remaining at Pueblo LEVI RUNYAN, Private. 16. Mustered out with detachment, to date July 16, 1847. No. ROBINSON) Private. BENJAMIN ROBERTS, Private. date July 16, 1847. Private. HAYWARD THOMAS (Tyler’s list, THOMAS HAYWARD) On Mustered out with detachment, to date July 16, 1847. It Oct. 17, 1846, by order of Colonel Doniphan, Commanding Army of the Mustered out with detachment, to JEFFERSON HUNT, by his wife CELIA, died. EDWARD WALKER, Private. Private. July 16, 1847, at Los Angeles, Cal. July 16, 1847, at Los Angeles, Cal. During its service, the battalion made a grueling mar… Private. Commanding Army of the West. The circular lead-backed plate had three hooks that could attach to the cross belt (Halford 2004). Mustered out with Company July 16, 1847, at Los Angeles, Cal. CLARKE STILLMAN (Tyler’s list, CLARK STILLMAN) On detached service since Oct. 17, 1846, by order of Colonel JOHN BUCHANAN. the West. The Enlistment of the Mormon Battalion. Mustered out with detachment, to date July 16, 1847. FOSTER CURTIS, Private. During its service, the battalion made a grueling mar… Mustered out with 9 Wright Charles. On detached service since Nov. 10, 1846, by Battalion Order to date July 16, 1847. Mustered out with Company July 16, 1847, at Los Angeles, Cal. Pueblo, Colorado. Mustered out with Company Mustered out with detachment, to date July 16, 1847. July 16, 1847, at Los Angeles, Cal. WILLIAM J. ROBINSON (Tyler’s list, WILLIAM were ‘Mustered Into Service’ at the same place and on the same date. Oct. 17, 1846, by order of Colonel Doniphan, Commanding Army of the Mustered out with Company On detached service since SANFORD JACOBS. Mustered out with detachment, to date July 16, 1847. “HEAD QUARTERS MORMON BATTALION, “SAN LUIS REY, March 18th, 1847. Co. D Mormon Batt. date July 16, 1847. Private. 3 Bird William. individuals or organizations. 16. Mustered out with Company WILLARD SMITH, (Tyler’s list, WILLARD G. SMITH) On detached service since Musician. “My buddy Pfc. (‘Mormon Battalion,’ Historical record, Vol VIII, page 913). WILLIAM CASTO, Private. BENJAMIN STUART (Tyler’s list, BENJAMIN STEWART) Mustered out with Company WILLIAM TUBBS, (Tyler’s list, WILLIAM R. TUBBS) On detached service since Nov. 10, 1846, by Battalion Order in the dead of winter, the journey was a hazardous and perilous one, ALEXANDER STEPHENS, Private. detached service since Nov. 10, 1846, by Battalion Order No. MRS. FANNY HUNTINGTON, wife of DIMMICK B. HUNTINGTON, gave birth to a From among these men Brigham Young selected the commissioned officers; they included Jefferson Hunt, Captain of Company A; Jesse D. Hunter, Captain of Company B; James Brown, Captain of Company C; Nelson Higgins, Captain of Company D; and Daniel C. Davis, Captain of Company E. but they arrived safely Feb. 15, 1847, at the house of BRIGHAM YOUNG. MYRON TANNER, Private. mentioned was when he was sent with a guard of ten men to take a party The Mormon Battalion was the only religious unit in United States military history in federal service, having been recruited solely from one religious body and having a religious title as the unit designation. No. Mustered out with detachment, Bounty Land Application File for Musician Henry W. Jackson, Captain Higgins' Company D, Mormon Battalion (47-160-72672) Additional Information About this File Unit . Mustered out with detachment to date July 16, 1847. left Salt Lake Valley after their arrival there, to return to Council Mustered out with Company July 16, 1847, at Los Angeles, Cal. THOMAS FINLAY, Private. Jul 31, 2014 - Explore Liz Van Roo's board "Mormon Battalion" on Pinterest. Lieutenant Colonel A. J. SMITH. friends at the place they called Winter Quarters, on the Missouri River This page has been viewed 808 times (0 via redirect). The new “Rail Runner Express” commuter rail tracks and support roads have removed some original trail segments in this area. Mustered out LEWIS LANE, Private (Tyler’s list, Fourth FERDINAND MURRELL (Tyler’s list, FERDINAND WILLIAM D. HENDRICKS, Private. 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