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#1 From: "lpydb" <lpydb@...>
Date: Wed Oct 29, 2003 1:50 am
Subject: New group lpydb
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I decided to start a group on the 20th Massachusetts because I
believe this regiment has not been given their due. While
watching "Gettysburg", "Gods and Generals" or any movie or documentry
I have not heard this regiment mentioned once. I also want to learn
more about these brave soldiers since I am sure their are people out
there who could teach me alot.

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#2 From: "jimapril20715" <theaprils@...>
Date: Fri Oct 31, 2003 12:26 pm
Subject: Balls Bluff jimapril20715
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The anniversary of the Battle of Balls Bluff has just passed. This
was the first engagement for the 20th and gave a glimpse at the
courage and valor that was the core of the 20th. If you ever
are in the metro DC area, take some time to visit the small
battlefield park in Virginia (Situated in/near a residential
neighborhood)and see the actual terrain. It's very quiet there and it
is easy to imagine the events of the day as they took place. I just
shook my head in wonder.

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#3 From: "lpydb" <lpydb@...>
Date: Sat Nov 1, 2003 1:14 am
Subject: Re: Balls Bluff lpydb
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--- In 20thMass@yahoogroups.com, "jimapril20715" <theaprils@a...>
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> The anniversary of the Battle of Balls Bluff has just passed. This
> was the first engagement for the 20th and gave a glimpse at the
> courage and valor that was the core of the 20th. If you ever
> are in the metro DC area, take some time to visit the small
> battlefield park in Virginia (Situated in/near a residential
> neighborhood)and see the actual terrain. It's very quiet there and
it
> is easy to imagine the events of the day as they took place. I just
> shook my head in wonder.
I will be visting my parents in Maryland over the Thanksgiving
holiday and have thought about visiting a battlefield while I'm down
there.

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#4 From: "lpydb" <lpydb@...>
Date: Sat Nov 1, 2003 10:58 pm
Subject: Civil War links lpydb
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I added a couple of links of sites that have alot of information on
the Civil War. Both sites include info on the Harvard Regiment.

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#5 From: "lpydb" <lpydb@...>
Date: Mon Nov 3, 2003 11:42 pm
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I have been trying to put some pictures in the photo section,but have
only been able to get one in(I have no idea what I'm doing wrong).
The picture is of General Darius Couch who was the commander of the
Second Corps when the 20th Massachusetts fought at Fredricksburg. I
will try to get more photos in when I can. Feel free to add photos.

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#7 From: "sandl942000" <sandl942000@...>
Date: Sat Nov 22, 2003 4:14 am
Subject: Looking for ancestor sandl942000
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I am new to the group and have been looking for an ancestor who
fought in the Civil War. He was from Delaware and I searched all of
the regiments from Delaware and came up with nothing. His last name
was Cowgill and I have since found out he may have fought for the
20th Massachusetts. I would like to know if this is true and any
other information anybody here may have on him.

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#8 From: "lpydb" <lpydb@...>
Date: Sun Nov 30, 2003 3:03 am
Subject: Re: Looking for ancestor lpydb
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--- In 20thMass@yahoogroups.com, "sandl942000" <sandl942000@y...>
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> I am new to the group and have been looking for an ancestor who
> fought in the Civil War. He was from Delaware and I searched all of
> the regiments from Delaware and came up with nothing. His last name
> was Cowgill and I have since found out he may have fought for the
> 20th Massachusetts. I would like to know if this is true and any
> other information anybody here may have on him.

Yes sandl942000,there was a Lieutenent Charles Cowgill in the 20th
however I do not know if this is the same one you are looking for.
Have you checked ancestry.com.

Sorry the response is so late but I have been away for a week.

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#9 From: "jimapril20715" <theaprils@...>
Date: Sun Nov 30, 2003 11:35 pm
Subject: [20thMass] Looking for ancestor jimapril20715
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In the regimental history, there is listed a Charles Cowgill
credited  to Dover , DE. He enlisted as a private in Company H , Aug
29, 1861 at the age of  25. He was comissioned 2nd LT 14 Dec, 1862
and  promoted to 1st LT 16 May 1863. Roster shows he resigned 9 Mar
1864. I would strongly suggest you get a copy of the regimental
history, The Twentieth Massachusetts Volunteers by  George A. Bruce.
Since it was published in 1906, I was lucky to find a reprint copy on
Ebay. I hope this helps.

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#10 From: "sandl942000" <sandl942000@...>
Date: Tue Dec 2, 2003 12:34 am
Subject: Re: Looking for ancestor sandl942000
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--- In 20thMass@yahoogroups.com, "jimapril20715" <theaprils@a...>
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> In the regimental history, there is listed a Charles Cowgill
> credited  to Dover , DE. He enlisted as a private in Company H ,
Aug
> 29, 1861 at the age of  25. He was comissioned 2nd LT 14 Dec, 1862
> and  promoted to 1st LT 16 May 1863. Roster shows he resigned 9 Mar
> 1864. I would strongly suggest you get a copy of the regimental
> history, The Twentieth Massachusetts Volunteers by  George A.
Bruce.
> Since it was published in 1906, I was lucky to find a reprint copy
on
> Ebay. I hope this helps.

Thanks lpydb and jimapril20715. I will check Ebay to see if I can get
that book.

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#11 From: "sandl942000" <sandl942000@...>
Date: Tue Dec 2, 2003 10:34 pm
Subject: Regimental history. sandl942000
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I checked ebay for the book on the 20th Massachusetts but could not
find it. Does anyone know of any other companies that sell this book.

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#12 From: Brendan Dwyer <isvib@...>
Date: Thu Dec 4, 2003 11:31 pm
Subject: Re: [20thMass] Regimental history. whalestamps
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on 12/2/03 5:34 PM, sandl942000 at sandl942000@... wrote:

I checked ebay for the book on the 20th Massachusetts but could not find it. Does anyone know of any other companies that sell this book.
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Hello-
I bought the regimental history of the 20th from someone named, I believe, E. Clayton Thomas. I could not find him when I just tried to. I think he is out of Philidelphia. He sells regimental histories.
Try searching for cival war book dealers--press search. You should come up with many dealers.
Good luck---Brendan

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#13 From: "lpydb" <lpydb@...>
Date: Fri Dec 5, 2003 2:28 am
Subject: Re: Regimental history. lpydb
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--- In 20thMass@yahoogroups.com, "sandl942000" <sandl942000@y...>
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> I checked ebay for the book on the 20th Massachusetts but could not
> find it. Does anyone know of any other companies that sell this
book.

I got my 20th regimental history from Articles of War bookstore that
is in New Mexico. Their e-mail address is warbooks@.... The price
of the book can be anywhere between $35-$120 depending on the
condition of the book and if it's an original or a reprint. I got
mine for $50 and it was in great condition.

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Date: Sat Dec 6, 2003 4:00 am
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Enter your vote today!  A new poll has been created for the
20thMass group:

In what battle do you think the 20th
Massachusetts is best known for?

   o Ball's Bluff
   o Fair Oaks
   o Antietam
   o Fredricksburg
   o Gettysburg
   o Wilderness


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#16 From: 20thMass@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat Dec 6, 2003 4:08 am
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Enter your vote today!  A new poll has been created for the
20thMass group:

Who do you think was the best commander
of the Army of the Potomac?

   o General George McClellan
   o General Ambrose Burnside
   o General Joe Hooker
   o General George Meade


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#17 From: "lpydb" <lpydb@...>
Date: Sat Dec 6, 2003 11:24 pm
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I have added two lists in the database section. One is a list of
officers from the Twentieth Massachusetts who were killed during the
Civil War. The other is a list of officers who commanded the regiment
at one time during the war.

I also put up two polls and put pictures in the files section. Hope
to add more soon.

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#18 From: "brcwrt2001" <brcwrt2001@...>
Date: Sun Dec 7, 2003 4:52 am
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Hello lpydb,

The link to this file resulted in the following message:

"The requested file or directory is not found on the server."

Regards,
Manassas


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#19 From: "johnnyreb1865" <johnnyreb1865@...>
Date: Sun Dec 7, 2003 9:37 am
Subject: COWGILL johnnyreb1865
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Thank you fo the invite.

For the person seeking information on COWGILL ancestry:

From the Roster of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865:

Cowgill, Charles MA 20th Inf. Co.H,K  1st Lt.

Cowgill, Edward D. DE 6th Inf. Co.G  Cpl.
Cowgill, Ezekiel DE 6th Inf. Co.G
Cowgill, Thomas G. DE Cav. 1st Bn. Co.E,A  1st Sgt.

Others:

Cowgill, Latham CA 2nd Cav. Co.H,M  Cpl.

Cowgill, Albert IL 14th Inf. Co.E  2nd Sgt.
Cowgill, Alfred (or Alfred A.) IL 9th Inf. Co.H  2nd Lt.
Cowgill, Aquilla C. IL 113th Inf. Co.H  2nd Lt.
Cowgill, Christian D. IL 115th Inf. Co.A  Fifer
Cowgill, Dewitt C. IL 41st Inf. Co.G
Cowgill, Edward D. IL 115th Inf. Co.A
Cowgill, George William (or George W.) IL 29th Inf. Co.F
Cowgill, James M. (James) IL 23rd Inf. Co.K
Cowgill, John F. IL 78th Inf. Co.I  Cpl.
Cowgill, Wilder (or Wilder J.) IL 113th Inf. Co.H  Cpl.
Cowgill, William B. IL 77th Inf. Co.A
Cowgill, William B. IL 130th Inf. Co.B

Cowgill, Alonzo IN 10th Inf. Co.D  1st Sgt.
Cowgill, Benjamin W. (or Benjamin) IN 1st Hvy.Arty. Co.G  Cpl.
Cowgill, Benjamin W. IN 118th Inf. Co.E  Cpl.
Cowgill, Calvin IN 75th Inf.  Regt.QM
Cowgill, Carey E. IN 138th Inf. Co.G  2nd Lt.
Cowgill, Elijah IN Lt.Arty. 24th Btty.
Cowgill, Elijah IN 79th Inf. Co.F
Cowgill, Elisha IN 78th Inf. Co.A
Cowgill, Elisha IN 123rd Inf. Co.F  Capt.
Cowgill, George S. IN 44th Inf. Co.B
Cowgill, Granville W. IN 11th Inf. Co.K  Sgt.
Cowgill, Harlan IN 138th Inf. Co.G
Cowgill, Henry C. IN 18th Inf. Co.F
Cowgill, Henry E. IN 55th Inf. (3 mo. '62) Co.D  Music.
Cowgill, Henry E. IN 115th Inf. Co.I  Cpl.
Cowgill, Isaac IN 19th Inf. Co.D
Cowgill, Israel (or Israel G.) IN 115th Inf. Co.C  Sgt.
Cowgill, Jackson IN 12th Cav. Co.F
Cowgill, James L. IN 44th Inf. Co.B
Cowgill, James M. IN 12th Inf. (1 yr.) Co.F
Cowgill, Jesse IN 72nd Inf. Co.I
Cowgill, John IN 12th Cav. Co.F
Cowgill, John W. (or John) IN 43rd Inf. Co.H
Cowgill, John W. IN 55th Inf. Co.D
Cowgill, Jonathan IN 69th Inf. Co.A  Cpl.
Cowgill, Joseph IN Lt.Arty. 1st Btty.
Cowgill, Salathiel IN 10th Inf. Co.D  Drum.
Cowgill, Samuel IN 13th Cav. Co.I
Cowgill, Tarvin (or Tarvin W.) IN 115th Inf. Co.C
Cowgill, Tarvin W. IN 1st Hvy.Arty.
Cowgill, Tarvin W. (Tarvin) IN 57th Inf. Co.E
Cowgill, Thomas J. IN 47th Inf. Co.C

Cowgill, Gustavus (or Gustavus V.) IA 23rd Inf. Co.G
Cowgill, James IA 2nd Inf. Co.B
Cowgill, James W. IA 14th Inf. Co.D
Cowgill, Joseph E. IA 14th Inf. Co.A
Cowgill, Joseph E. IA 46th Inf. Co.H
Cowgill, Joshua IA 45th Inf. Co.E  Sgt.
Cowgill, Simon A. IA 7th Inf. Co.F

Cowgill, William J. KY 26th Inf. Co.A  Sgt.

Cowgill, James A. MD Inf. 2nd Potomac Home Brig. Co.G

Cowgill, Cyrenius C. MI 4th Inf. (1st Org.) Co.C
Cowgill, Joel MI 11th Inf. (2nd Org.) Co.E  Sgt.
Cowgill, Robert H. MI 18th Inf. Co.F

Cowgill, Charles NJ 24th Inf. Co.E
Cowgill, Isaac J. NJ 24th Inf. Co.E  Sgt.

Cowgill, Aaron OH 132nd Inf. Co.K
Cowgill, Albert OH 85th Inf. Co.F
Cowgill, Alexander OH 15th Inf. (3 mo. '61) Co.G  Music.
Cowgill, Alonzo OH 92nd Inf. Co.C
Cowgill, Alonzo G. OH 17th Inf. Co.C  Cpl.
Cowgill, Benjamin F. OH 60th Inf. (1 yr. '62) Co.F  Cpl.
Cowgill, Daniel OH 145th Inf. Co.H
Cowgill, Daniel G. OH 17th Inf. Co.C
Cowgill, Franklin A. (Franklin) OH 15th Inf. Co.B
Cowgill, Franklin A. OH 15th Inf. Co.K
Cowgill, Henry OH Cav. 2nd Bn. (60 days '64) Co.A
Cowgill, Henry C. OH 40th Inf. Co.B  Cpl.
Cowgill, James R. OH 15th Inf. Co.K
Cowgill, James R. OH 148th Inf. Co.B
Cowgill, James W. OH 172nd Inf. Co.C
Cowgill, John (John B.) OH 132nd Inf. Co.K  Cpl.
Cowgill, Jonathan G. OH 17th Inf. Co.C
Cowgill, Joseph OH 2nd Hvy.Arty. Co.E
Cowgill, Lathan (or Lathan D.) OH 32nd Inf. Co.A  Cpl.
Cowgill, Louis OH 26th Inf. Co.F
Cowgill, Milton OH 15th Inf. (3 mo. '61) Co.G  Sgt.
Cowgill, Milton (Milton F.) OH 49th Inf. Co.D,C  1st Lt.
Cowgill, Milton OH 60th Inf. (1 yr. '62) Co.F  Capt.
Cowgill, Milton H. OH 6th Cav. Co.C
Cowgill, Nelson OH 123rd Inf. Co.F
Cowgill, Robert OH 85th Inf. Co.D
Cowgill, Robert OH 134th Inf. Co.C
Cowgill, Salathiel OH 182nd Inf. Co.F  Sgt.
Cowgill, Stephen P. (or S.P.) OH 79th Inf. Co.B
Cowgill, Thomas OH 48th Inf. Co.A
Cowgill, Thomas J. OH 2nd Hvy.Arty. Co.B
Cowgill, William OH 15th Inf. (3 mo. '61) Co.G

Cowgill, George W. USCT 6th Col'd.Hvy.Arty. Co.B  Sgt.
Cowgill, John USCT 108th Col'd.Inf. Co.A  Capt.
Cowgill, John W. USCT 46th Col'd.Inf.  1st Sgt.
Cowgill, William J. USCT 125th Col'd.Inf. Co.D  1st Lt.

Cowgill, Clayton Augustus RAO Surg. Vols., bvt Lt.Col. Vols.

And from the Confederate side:

Cowgill, Alfred VA 34th Mil. Co.A
Cowgill, James A. VA 114th Mil.  Chap.
Cowgill, James M. VA 34th Mil. Co.A  2nd 2nd Lt.
Cowgill, John M. MO 15th Cav. Co.A  1st Music.
Cowgill, L.D. TN 12th (Green's) Cav. Co.E

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#20 From: "sandl942000" <sandl942000@...>
Date: Sun Dec 7, 2003 11:16 pm
Subject: Re: COWGILL sandl942000
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--- In 20thMass@yahoogroups.com, "johnnyreb1865" <johnnyreb1865@y...>
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> Thank you fo the invite.
>
> For the person seeking information on COWGILL ancestry:
>
> From the Roster of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865:
>
> Cowgill, Charles MA 20th Inf. Co.H,K  1st Lt.
>
> Cowgill, Edward D. DE 6th Inf. Co.G  Cpl.
> Cowgill, Ezekiel DE 6th Inf. Co.G
> Cowgill, Thomas G. DE Cav. 1st Bn. Co.E,A  1st Sgt.
>
> Others:
>
> Cowgill, Latham CA 2nd Cav. Co.H,M  Cpl.
>
> Cowgill, Albert IL 14th Inf. Co.E  2nd Sgt.
> Cowgill, Alfred (or Alfred A.) IL 9th Inf. Co.H  2nd Lt.
> Cowgill, Aquilla C. IL 113th Inf. Co.H  2nd Lt.
> Cowgill, Christian D. IL 115th Inf. Co.A  Fifer
> Cowgill, Dewitt C. IL 41st Inf. Co.G
> Cowgill, Edward D. IL 115th Inf. Co.A
> Cowgill, George William (or George W.) IL 29th Inf. Co.F
> Cowgill, James M. (James) IL 23rd Inf. Co.K
> Cowgill, John F. IL 78th Inf. Co.I  Cpl.
> Cowgill, Wilder (or Wilder J.) IL 113th Inf. Co.H  Cpl.
> Cowgill, William B. IL 77th Inf. Co.A
> Cowgill, William B. IL 130th Inf. Co.B
>
> Cowgill, Alonzo IN 10th Inf. Co.D  1st Sgt.
> Cowgill, Benjamin W. (or Benjamin) IN 1st Hvy.Arty. Co.G  Cpl.
> Cowgill, Benjamin W. IN 118th Inf. Co.E  Cpl.
> Cowgill, Calvin IN 75th Inf.  Regt.QM
> Cowgill, Carey E. IN 138th Inf. Co.G  2nd Lt.
> Cowgill, Elijah IN Lt.Arty. 24th Btty.
> Cowgill, Elijah IN 79th Inf. Co.F
> Cowgill, Elisha IN 78th Inf. Co.A
> Cowgill, Elisha IN 123rd Inf. Co.F  Capt.
> Cowgill, George S. IN 44th Inf. Co.B
> Cowgill, Granville W. IN 11th Inf. Co.K  Sgt.
> Cowgill, Harlan IN 138th Inf. Co.G
> Cowgill, Henry C. IN 18th Inf. Co.F
> Cowgill, Henry E. IN 55th Inf. (3 mo. '62) Co.D  Music.
> Cowgill, Henry E. IN 115th Inf. Co.I  Cpl.
> Cowgill, Isaac IN 19th Inf. Co.D
> Cowgill, Israel (or Israel G.) IN 115th Inf. Co.C  Sgt.
> Cowgill, Jackson IN 12th Cav. Co.F
> Cowgill, James L. IN 44th Inf. Co.B
> Cowgill, James M. IN 12th Inf. (1 yr.) Co.F
> Cowgill, Jesse IN 72nd Inf. Co.I
> Cowgill, John IN 12th Cav. Co.F
> Cowgill, John W. (or John) IN 43rd Inf. Co.H
> Cowgill, John W. IN 55th Inf. Co.D
> Cowgill, Jonathan IN 69th Inf. Co.A  Cpl.
> Cowgill, Joseph IN Lt.Arty. 1st Btty.
> Cowgill, Salathiel IN 10th Inf. Co.D  Drum.
> Cowgill, Samuel IN 13th Cav. Co.I
> Cowgill, Tarvin (or Tarvin W.) IN 115th Inf. Co.C
> Cowgill, Tarvin W. IN 1st Hvy.Arty.
> Cowgill, Tarvin W. (Tarvin) IN 57th Inf. Co.E
> Cowgill, Thomas J. IN 47th Inf. Co.C
>
> Cowgill, Gustavus (or Gustavus V.) IA 23rd Inf. Co.G
> Cowgill, James IA 2nd Inf. Co.B
> Cowgill, James W. IA 14th Inf. Co.D
> Cowgill, Joseph E. IA 14th Inf. Co.A
> Cowgill, Joseph E. IA 46th Inf. Co.H
> Cowgill, Joshua IA 45th Inf. Co.E  Sgt.
> Cowgill, Simon A. IA 7th Inf. Co.F
>
> Cowgill, William J. KY 26th Inf. Co.A  Sgt.
>
> Cowgill, James A. MD Inf. 2nd Potomac Home Brig. Co.G
>
> Cowgill, Cyrenius C. MI 4th Inf. (1st Org.) Co.C
> Cowgill, Joel MI 11th Inf. (2nd Org.) Co.E  Sgt.
> Cowgill, Robert H. MI 18th Inf. Co.F
>
> Cowgill, Charles NJ 24th Inf. Co.E
> Cowgill, Isaac J. NJ 24th Inf. Co.E  Sgt.
>
> Cowgill, Aaron OH 132nd Inf. Co.K
> Cowgill, Albert OH 85th Inf. Co.F
> Cowgill, Alexander OH 15th Inf. (3 mo. '61) Co.G  Music.
> Cowgill, Alonzo OH 92nd Inf. Co.C
> Cowgill, Alonzo G. OH 17th Inf. Co.C  Cpl.
> Cowgill, Benjamin F. OH 60th Inf. (1 yr. '62) Co.F  Cpl.
> Cowgill, Daniel OH 145th Inf. Co.H
> Cowgill, Daniel G. OH 17th Inf. Co.C
> Cowgill, Franklin A. (Franklin) OH 15th Inf. Co.B
> Cowgill, Franklin A. OH 15th Inf. Co.K
> Cowgill, Henry OH Cav. 2nd Bn. (60 days '64) Co.A
> Cowgill, Henry C. OH 40th Inf. Co.B  Cpl.
> Cowgill, James R. OH 15th Inf. Co.K
> Cowgill, James R. OH 148th Inf. Co.B
> Cowgill, James W. OH 172nd Inf. Co.C
> Cowgill, John (John B.) OH 132nd Inf. Co.K  Cpl.
> Cowgill, Jonathan G. OH 17th Inf. Co.C
> Cowgill, Joseph OH 2nd Hvy.Arty. Co.E
> Cowgill, Lathan (or Lathan D.) OH 32nd Inf. Co.A  Cpl.
> Cowgill, Louis OH 26th Inf. Co.F
> Cowgill, Milton OH 15th Inf. (3 mo. '61) Co.G  Sgt.
> Cowgill, Milton (Milton F.) OH 49th Inf. Co.D,C  1st Lt.
> Cowgill, Milton OH 60th Inf. (1 yr. '62) Co.F  Capt.
> Cowgill, Milton H. OH 6th Cav. Co.C
> Cowgill, Nelson OH 123rd Inf. Co.F
> Cowgill, Robert OH 85th Inf. Co.D
> Cowgill, Robert OH 134th Inf. Co.C
> Cowgill, Salathiel OH 182nd Inf. Co.F  Sgt.
> Cowgill, Stephen P. (or S.P.) OH 79th Inf. Co.B
> Cowgill, Thomas OH 48th Inf. Co.A
> Cowgill, Thomas J. OH 2nd Hvy.Arty. Co.B
> Cowgill, William OH 15th Inf. (3 mo. '61) Co.G
>
> Cowgill, George W. USCT 6th Col'd.Hvy.Arty. Co.B  Sgt.
> Cowgill, John USCT 108th Col'd.Inf. Co.A  Capt.
> Cowgill, John W. USCT 46th Col'd.Inf.  1st Sgt.
> Cowgill, William J. USCT 125th Col'd.Inf. Co.D  1st Lt.
>
> Cowgill, Clayton Augustus RAO Surg. Vols., bvt Lt.Col. Vols.
>
> And from the Confederate side:
>
> Cowgill, Alfred VA 34th Mil. Co.A
> Cowgill, James A. VA 114th Mil.  Chap.
> Cowgill, James M. VA 34th Mil. Co.A  2nd 2nd Lt.
> Cowgill, John M. MO 15th Cav. Co.A  1st Music.
> Cowgill, L.D. TN 12th (Green's) Cav. Co.E

Thanks johnnyreb1865. I will check some of these names. I didn't know
there was so many Cowgills.

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#21 From: "lpydb" <lpydb@...>
Date: Mon Dec 8, 2003 1:39 am
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brcwrt2001,did you try to get to the files from the e-mail message or
from the 20thMass yahoo group page? I had no problem accessing the
files from the group page. Try that and if it doesn't work let me
know.
                       Good Luck
                                 lpydb

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#22 From: Diane Huck <diaph153@...>
Date: Mon Dec 8, 2003 2:40 am
Subject: George L. Plant diaph153
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I am searching for any information on Pvt. George L. Plant of 20th Massachusetts Infantry, Company A. He may be a relative and I am trying to confirm that. He apparently came from England and was killed at Gettysburg on July 3. He was married to Ann Plant in England. It seems he was taken prisoner at Savage Station on June 29, 1862. I do have his military records, but I was hoping for more information in them. I would like to find any further information on this man. I would be most appreciative if anyone knows of any additional information on him or the unit he was with.

Please contact me at Diaph153@....

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#23 From: "johnnyreb1865" <johnnyreb1865@...>
Date: Mon Dec 8, 2003 7:53 am
Subject: Re: George L. Plant johnnyreb1865
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--- In 20thMass@yahoogroups.com, Diane Huck <diaph153@y...> wrote:
> I am searching for any information on Pvt. George L. Plant of 20th
Massachusetts Infantry, Company A.  He may be a relative and I am
trying to confirm that.  He apparently came from England and was
killed at Gettysburg on July 3.  He was married to Ann Plant in
England.  It seems he was taken prisoner at Savage Station on June
29, 1862.  I do have his military records, but I was hoping for more
information in them. I would like to find any further information on
this man.  I would be most appreciative if anyone knows of any
additional information on him or the unit he was with.
> Please contact me at Diaph153@y...
> Thanks

Roster of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865, shows:

Plant, George L. MA 20th Inf. Co.A

Also shows:

Plant, Augustus MA 34th Inf. Co.G
Plant, Israel MA 61st Inf. Co.D
Plant, John M. MA 37th Inf. Co.I
Plant, Joseph MA 9th Inf. Co.D
Plant, Peter MA 37th Inf. Co.I
Plant, Robert J. MA Mil. 4th Inf. (3 mo. '61) Co.G
Plant, Robert J. MA 22nd Inf. Co.C  Sgt.
Plant, William MA 28th Inf. Co.A

If you have his service records, then you pretty much have it all.

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#25 From: "lpydb" <lpydb@...>
Date: Fri Dec 12, 2003 2:02 am
Subject: Battle of Fredricksburg lpydb
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It was 141 years ago that the 20th Massachusetts made their charge
through the streets of Fredricksburg and drove the Confedrates out of
the city. Two days later the Twentieth would be one of the many
regiments to attempt to take Mayre's Heights with disastrous results.
By the end of the two battles the Twentieth would lose 50 soldiers
and another 114 wounded.

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#26 From: "lpydb" <lpydb@...>
Date: Sat Dec 13, 2003 9:07 pm
Subject: Articles on the 20th Massachusetts. lpydb
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I am sure some of you have alresdy read this but for those who
haven't there are a couple of articles on the Twentieth's struggle
within the ranks between the upper class officers and the foreign
born officers. One incident has four german sergeants being promoted
to lieutenant. Lt.Colonel Palfrey was given orders to commission them
but,instead wrote a letter to General Dana complaining that these men
were unfit to be an officer. Palfrey had written that one Sergeant
(who had transferred from another regiment) had disgraced himself at
Bull Run by running from battle. It is odd he said that since
thousands of federal soldiers ran and on top of that no one from the
Twentieth was even at Bull Run to witness what happened.

I am amazed that this regiment was still able to distingush itself in
battle with this kind of division between their officers. It shows
how dedicated these men were to their duty.

  I will also say that there are two sides to every story. If you want
to read the articles go to http://www.millerrf.com and you will see a
list of articles about Massachusetts during the Civil War. You must
have Adobe to read the articles.

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#27 From: "J. Pearson" <brcwrt2001@...>
Date: Sun Dec 14, 2003 2:34 am
Subject: Re: [20thMass] Battle of Fredricksburg brcwrt2001
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Today I stood at the intersection of Caroline & Hawke
Streets comparing the painting "Assault up Caroline
Street" with the buildings marveling at the
accomplishment of the brave men of the 20th
Massachusetts Infantry.  An awesome feat, now largely
unknown or ignored by the folks rushing along on their
holiday errands. Oh the tales the walls could speak!
--- lpydb <lpydb@...> wrote:
> It was 141 years ago that the 20th Massachusetts
> made their charge
> through the streets of Fredricksburg and drove the
> Confedrates out of
> the city. Two days later the Twentieth would be one
> of the many
> regiments to attempt to take Mayre's Heights with
> disastrous results.
> By the end of the two battles the Twentieth would
> lose 50 soldiers
> and another 114 wounded.
>
>


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#28 From: colyh@...
Date: Thu Dec 18, 2003 2:49 am
Subject: Re: Articles on the 20th Massachusetts. colyh
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One of the articles caught my attention. It stated that over 200
soldiers had filed a petition wanting a lieutenant removed from
command because he was cruel. It is interesting because this happened
on an episode of Band of Brothers when the NCOs got rid of their
captain because of his cruelty. What happened to this officer? Were
the soldiers sucessful.

--- In 20thMass@yahoogroups.com, "lpydb" <lpydb@y...> wrote:
> I am sure some of you have alresdy read this but for those who
> haven't there are a couple of articles on the Twentieth's struggle
> within the ranks between the upper class officers and the foreign
> born officers. One incident has four german sergeants being
promoted
> to lieutenant. Lt.Colonel Palfrey was given orders to commission
them
> but,instead wrote a letter to General Dana complaining that these
men
> were unfit to be an officer. Palfrey had written that one Sergeant
> (who had transferred from another regiment) had disgraced himself
at
> Bull Run by running from battle. It is odd he said that since
> thousands of federal soldiers ran and on top of that no one from
the
> Twentieth was even at Bull Run to witness what happened.
>
> I am amazed that this regiment was still able to distingush itself
in
> battle with this kind of division between their officers. It shows
> how dedicated these men were to their duty.
>
>  I will also say that there are two sides to every story. If you
want
> to read the articles go to http://www.millerrf.com and you will see
a
> list of articles about Massachusetts during the Civil War. You must
> have Adobe to read the articles.

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#29 From: "lpydb" <lpydb@...>
Date: Thu Dec 18, 2003 11:34 pm
Subject: Re: Articles on the 20th Massachusetts lpydb
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Are you talking about Lt. Paine? If so than no,he was not relieved of
command and died at Gettysburg.

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#30 From: "lpydb" <lpydb@...>
Date: Mon Dec 22, 2003 7:12 pm
Subject: A new regimental history has been written. lpydb
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I have just received information from millerrf.com that a new book
has been written about the 20th Massachusetts called, "The History of
the Harvard Regiment". Unfortunatly, it will not be out until the
Fall of 2005. The book is published by University Press of New
England.

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#31 From: "lpydb" <lpydb@...>
Date: Fri Dec 26, 2003 12:18 am
Subject: Merry Christmas everyone ! lpydb
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I know this is a little late in the day but I had to work and just
got home. Hope everyone has a good holiday season.

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#32 From: 20thMass@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri Jan 2, 2004 1:46 am
Subject: New poll for 20thMass 20thMass@yahoogroups.com
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Enter your vote today!  A new poll has been created for the
20thMass group:

If the northern states had decided they
did not want to be a part of a nation
that allowed slavery and seceded what
would you do? Feel free to discuss it
on the message board.

   o I still would have fought for the north.
   o I would have fought for the south.
   o I would not have fought at all.


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#33 From: "sandl942000" <sandl942000@...>
Date: Sun Jan 4, 2004 10:53 pm
Subject: Poll discussion sandl942000
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I would have fought for the south because it would have preserved the
union. Slavery was doomed to fail,anyway.

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