BATTLE OF HANCOCK SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMEMORATION

We are currently researching the following soldiers, who died or were buried during the Civil War. If you have any additional information, please contact us at lilywolford@yahoo.com or at the “Battle of Hancock Commemoration Events” page at www.facebook.com. 

John C. Callahan, MD

• From St. Thomas’s burial records:  buried in public graveyard by Rev. Lee;  October 30, 1861;  name spelled John Cullihen; “aged 23 years,  Private in Capt. Zeller’s Company of Cavalry,  Col. Henly’s regiment,  Independent Brigade,  Gen. L?,  U.S.G.

• From First Regiment Cavalry Company H:  named listed Callahan, Jno. C.;  rank: Private;  enlisted/mustered in: Sept. 13, 1861;  Died October 25, 1861

Henry H. Reid, IL

• From St. Thomas’s burial records:  buried in public graveyard by Rev. Lee; December 21, 1861;  Private in Co. C. 39th Illinois,  Reg. Vol.;  age unknown;  “His death was mysterious,  being found in one of the wagons of that Regiment,  whither he had crept to obtain ? sleep after a fatiguing march from Williamsport, Md.
• “Bombard Or Be Damned” confirms regiment
  

Dennis Durany, IL

• From St. Thomas’s burial records:  buried in public graveyard by Rev. Lee;  December 25, 1861;  Private Co. 39th Illinois Reg.
• “Bombard Or Be Damned” confirms regiment,  and provides the same spelling

Milton Thall, NY

• From St. Thomas’s burial records:  buried in public graveyard by Rev. Lee;  February 18, 1862;  name shown as Milton Fall;  Private in Co. C. 28th Reg. New York Vol.;  resident of Little Falls, NY;  “died suddenly of disease of the heart a few minutes after guard m? on the evening of the 16th of Feb. Left two children to mourn his loss.”
• Regimental List:  name shown as Thrall, and refers to another source that shows Thall, which seems to be most likely spelling.

Andrew Ward, PA

• From St. Thomas’s burial records:  unclear whether buried in public graveyard or in Tonoloway,  but definitely presided over by Rev. Lee;  January 21, 1862;  age unknown, died at Baptist Meeting House Hospital;  Private in Co. H 46th Reg. PA Vol. From Potter Co., PA

Simeon Casto, WV

James Swisher, WV

Omie DeLaGrange, WV

Elliot Dearmann, WV(incorrectly listed as being moved from Cumberland on ADL)

Jarvis Taylor, CT

Frank Van Anken, CT

Helfrey Vermillion, PA

PRELIMINARY SCHEDLE OF EVENTS

Approximately 149 years ago, on 5 January 1862, the Battle of Hancock took place after Union commander Brigadier General Frederick Lander refused to surrender the town to Conferderate Major General "Stonewall" Jackson's demand. Jackson continued the bombardment from Orrick's Hill for two days. Finally, on January 7th, Confederate forces withdrew and marched on Romney.

Thursday, January 5, 2012:

7 p.m.

Opening Event with

Saint Thomas' Episcopal Church

Reading of Winning Essay from Middle and High School Contest and

Community Choir Concert with Civil War Period Music

Friday, January 6, 2012:

7 p.m.

Hancock Historical Society Presentation

Hancock Community Center

Civil War Portrait Exhibit Opening and Presentation

Overview of the Battle of Hancock

Civil War Lecture (topic to be announced)

Kids' Art Contest Exhibit

Saturday, January 7, 2012:

9 a.m.

"Evacuation of Hancock" Walk/Run

Western Maryland RailTrail

10 a.m,.

Intermittent Performances by the Hancock Arts Council Band (continuing throughout the day)

Hancock Museum & Visitor Center open until 4p.m.

42 West Main Street

11:30 a.m.

Lecture with John Mentzer, Author of "If These Walls Could Talk"

Hancock Community Center

12 p.m.

Firing Demo/Reenactment

Saint Thomas' Episcopal Church

Tonoloway Baptist Church open until 1p.m.

2 miles north on Route 655

C&O Canal Visitor's Center open until 4p.m.

1439 East Main Street

Saint Thomas' Episcopal Church

12:15 p.m.

Matthew Dodd Storyteller

1 p.m.

Civil War Lecture (topic to be announced)

2 p.m.

Firing Demo/Reenactment

2:15 p.m.

Matthew Dodd - Storyteller

3 p.m.

Civil War Lecture (topic to be announced)

Hancock Community Center

4 p.m.

Firing Demo/Reenactment

Saint Thomas' Episcopal Church

5 p.m.

WildCat Regimental Band Concert

Hancock Community Center

Sunday, January 8, 2012:

2 p.m.

Overview of St. Thomas's Role in the Civil War

Saint Thomas' Episcopal Church and Cemetery

3 p.m.

Civil War Soldiers' Memorial Service & Dedication of Grave Stones

Color Guard and Taps

4 p.m.

Evening Prayer/Civil War Period Service

For questions, visit the "Battle of Hancock Commemoration Events" page at www.facebook.com, or contact Lily Wolford at lilywolford@yahoo.com.

Reenactors are welcome! Please contact us for information.