Notes |
- "American Civil War Soldiers
Name: Harrison Doyle
RESIDENCE: Parkersburg, (Montgomery County) Indiana
Enlistment Date: 25 Jul 1862
Side Served: Union
State Served: Indiana
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 25 July 1862.
Enlisted in Company E, 72nd Infantry Regiment Indiana on 25 Jul 1862.
Mustered Out Company E, 72nd Infantry Regiment Indiana on 24 Jul 1865at Nashville, TN.
Sources: 76
Source Citation: Side served: Union; State served: Indiana; Enlistmentdate: 25 Jul 1862.. Historical Data Systems, comp.. American CivilWar Soldiers [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The GenerationsNetwork, Inc., 1999; www.Ancestry.com
American Civil War Regiments
REGIMENT: 72nd Infantry Regiment Indiana
Date of Organization: 16 Aug 1862
Muster Date: 24 Jul 1865
Regiment State: Indiana
Regiment Type: Infantry
Regiment Number: 72nd
Enlisted Died of Disease or Accident: 2
Officers Died of Disease or Accident: 2
Enlisted Killed or Mortally Wounded: 26
Enlisted Died of Disease or Accident: 130
Regimental Soldiers and History: List of Soldiers
Regimental History
Seventy-second Infantry INDIANA
(3-YEARS)
Seventy-second Infantry. -- Col., Abram 0. Miller, Lieut.-
Cols., John B. Milroy, Samuel C. Kirkpatrick, Chester G.
Thompson; Majs., Samuel C. Kirkpatrick, Henry M. Carr, Adam
Pinkerton, Lawson S. Kilborn.
This regiment was organized at Lafayette and was mustered in
Aug. 16, 1862. It left the state the next day and proceeded
to Lebanon Ky., where it remained until Bragg's invasion,
when it moved with Buell's army.
It moved into Tennessee in November and arrived at
Murfreesboro Jan. 8, 1863, where it was mounted and served as
mounted infantry in the campaign against Tullahoma and
Chattanooga. It aided in defeating the enemy at Hoover's gap,
sustaining a heavy loss, met and routed a brigade at Rock
Springs was in the battle of Chickamauga meeting with heavy
losses, and aided in driving Wheeler out of Middle Tennessee.
At Mooresville, Ala., it engaged the enemy in November was
sent to Memphis the following month and attached to the
cavalry command of Sherman's army, moving with it on the
Meridian raid. It returned to Memphis, thence to Nashville,
joined the 3d brigade, 2nd cavalry division in March, 1864,
and on April 30 started on the Atlanta campaign.
It was constantly engaged in battles and skirmishes until the
fall of Atlanta. When Sherman commenced his march through
Georgia, the horses of the regiment were turned over to
Kilpatrick's division and the regiment was ordered to
Louisville for new mounts.
It moved to Gravelly Springs, Ala., on Dec. 28, and joined
Wilson's. cavalry expedition, which resulted in the capture of
Selma and Montgomery, Ala., and Columbus and Macon, GA, with
8,000 prisoners great quantities of supplies and artillery.
After Richmond's fall the regiment was sent out in detachments
to intercept Davis. It left Macon for Nashville May 23, and
was mustered out at that place June 26, 1865.
The original strength was 988; gain by recruits, 337; total,
1,325. Loss by death, 155; desertion, 35; unaccounted for,
36.
Source: Union Army, vol 3, p. 156
Chickamagua after battle report:
Reports of Col. Abram O. Miller, Seventy-second Indiana (Mounted)
Infantry.
HDQRS. SEVENTY-SECOND INDIANA VOLUNTEERS,
Camp at Pond Spring, Ga., September 15, 1863.
SIR: I herewith submit a report of the part taken by my command in the
engagement at Rock Spring, Ga., on the 12th instant:
Immediately after the skirmishers of the Seventeenth Indiana engagedthe
enemy, in accordance with your orders, I directed Lieut.-Col.
Kirkpatrick to proceed with four companies (A, F, D, and I) of myregiment
to the left of the position occupied by the Seventeenth Indiana,across a
hollow to an adjoining hill. Arriving on the hill, Lieut.-Col.Kirkpatrick
dismounted these companies, formed line of battle, and advanced to a
cross-roads a quarter of a mile father front, where he halted andreported to
me that he held possession of a road which lay at right angles, nearthe
crossing with the one on which the main column was advancing. In the
meantime I sent Company C, under Capt. Robinson, some distance to the
right of the Seventeenth to observe and hold in check any flankmovement
which might be made against us by the enemy from that direction. Thefour
remaining companies were dismounted and formed on the left of theroad,
and to the left of the Seventeenth. The whole line was then advancedthrough
the woods about a quarter of a mile, where I halted, placed the fourleft
companies of my regiment in charge of Maj. Carr, then joined my fourright
companies at the point above stated, and by your orders advanced withmy
four left companies on my right through a dense copse of pineundergrowth,
across a ravine, and ascended a ridge running parallel with the roadleading
from Ringgold to La Fayette. Sergeant Clark, with the mounted scoutsof the
Seventy-second Indiana, who had been sent out as flankers a distanceof 200
yards to my left, at this time engaged the skirmishers of the enemyand
drove them back a quarter of a mile, where he met their main [body]
advancing toward us in line of battle. The scouts, after firing avolley upon
them, returned and reported them advancing with their right extendinga
considerable distance beyond our left. To avoid the contingency of aflanking
demonstration by the rebels, I moved my four right companies (now onthe
left) obliquely to the left across an open field, where I entered awoods
covered with thick undergrowth. Here my command encountered the enemy,
who opened upon us with a volley of musketry and two pieces ofartillery,
shouting along their whole line as they fired. I commanded mycompanies
to commence firing, which order was promptly executed. The firing was
incessant on both sides for some moments, the rebels advancing andshowing
a disposition to drive us from the ridge. At this juncture I gave the
command, which was repeated by Lieut.-Col. Kirkpatrick, to raise a
yell, charge firing, and stop their advance. This was successfullyperformed.
Their center gave way, which was soon followed by both wings, leavingus
in possession of the ridge, and the enemy running in confusion. Being
separated from our right, and the force of the enemy greatlyoutnumbering
my own, I did not pursue, but held the ridge until I received yourorder to
collect and care for my dead and wounded and join the remainder of the
command which was done by nightfall.
Our loss was 7 killed and 8 wounded. That of the enemy was muchlarger.
Among their killed was the major of the Sixth Georgia Regt. Thefollowing
is a list* of the casualties in my regiment:
Company D, Capt. Thomson, although in the midst of the fight,fortunately
escaped without injury.
Three of my scouts had horses shot under them during the engagement.
While I sincerely regret the loss of any of my command, I cannotrefrain
from making special mention of Capt. McMurtry, who had always shown
himself a faithful and competent commander, and fell at the head ofhis
company while gallantly leading it in the fight against his country'sfoes.
To Lieut.-Col. Kirkpatrick and Adjutant Byrns, of my regiment, I
extend thanks for the efficient services rendered during theengagement. The
officers and men fought nobly, and are deserving of much praise.Surgeon
Morrow and Assistant Surgeon Cole performed the work appertaining to
their positions in a skillful and very creditable manner.
Respectfully submitted
A. O. MILLER,
Col. Seventy-second Indiana.
Capt. ALEXANDER A. RICE,
Assistant Adjutant-Gen.
-----
HDQRS. SEVENTY-SECOND INDIANA VOLUNTEERS,
Friar's Island, Tenn., September 27, 1863.
SIR: I herewith submit a report of the part taken by my command in the
fighting of the 18th, 19th, and 20th instant:
In pursuance of your order I proceeded with seven companies of the
Seventy-second Regt. and the One hundred and twenty-third Illinois,under
Col. Monroe, and two pieces of the Eighteenth Indiana Battery acrossthe
Chickamauga, and reported to Col. Minty, who was then skirmishing with
the enemy.
In accordance with his order I recrossed the river a few hundred yards
below, over Baird's [Reed's?] Bridge, and proceeded down the river,
stationing the Seventy-second Regt. at Dyer's Ford, sending Col.Monroe
with the One hundred and twenty-third Illinois to Dalton's Ford, withorders
to send a scout to Red House Bridge on the road running from Ringgoldto
Chattanooga. In half an hour I received orders from Col. Minty to draw
back my force and form line of battle on his left, dismounting Nos.two and
deploying them on foot as skirmishers. The enemy were at this time
throwing shells very rapidly, the most of which passed over us andexploded
in our rear. About 4 p. m. Col. Minty ordered me to fall back in lineon the
right of the road leading to and intersecting the Chattanooga road inthe
vicinity of Gordon's Mills, at which point I joined the brigade,formed, and
lay in line of battle on left and perpendicular to the Chattanoogaroad until
the morning of the 19th, when, as ordered, I took position on right ofthe
brigade, in the edge of the woods, some 200 yards from the Chattanooga
road, and parallel with the same, and in support of the EighteenthIndiana
(Capt. Lilly's) Battery.
I soon formed a breastwork of rails and logs, which afforded greatprotection
from the balls thrown from small-arms, and especially sharpshooters,who
seemed to keep up a continuous firing on us.
About 3 p. m., as ordered, I moved my command across the Chattanooga
road to the edge of the woods, and held my position there for half anhour,
under a heavy fire, when I received your order to take my formerposition.
Shortly after gaining it I received your order to move to the left ofthe
brigade, the execution of which I had just commenced when ordered byGen.
Crittenden to remain and hold my position. On stating to him yourorder he
assumed the responsibility, and directed my attention to the advancingrebels
in my did promptly, checking their advance, and drove them fromfarther
pursuit of those on my right, who were falling back, four guns havingbeen
placed in position near the center and a little to the rear of myregiment, and
which I, as ordered by Gen. Crittenden, remained to support. On the
morning of the 20th, about 7.30 a. m., in accordance with your order,I fell
back about 1 1/2 miles, and took my position on the right of thebrigade,
placing two companies some 400 yards to the right to guard against aflank
movement of the enemy.
I at once proceeded to construct a breastwork of rails and logs, andsoon had
a formidable work against a fire from small-arms. About 12 o'clock I
received your order to mount and charge the enemy. My men had reached
and prepared to mount their horses, when I received your order toadvance
on foot, which I did, marching by the flank until well over the hill,from
which point I moved forward in line of battle, coming under andreturning
the fire of the enemy near a burning house which had been theheadquarters
of Gen. Rosecrans. A brisk firing was kept up until the enemy retired,
when, according to your order, I moved back in line in rear of thebattery.
After getting back to our horses I formed line of battle in rear ofthe train
until reaching McCulloch's Mills, at which place we camped for thenight,
and, in connection with the One hundred and twenty-third Illinois,picketed
the various roads leading to said mills.
Two of my companies, A and F, who were on picket on the 18th, and not
taken with me to re-enforce Col. Minty, but remained at their post,disputing
the passage of the enemy across the Chickamauga, Company [?] losing 24
of their horses. Company F, after falling back, joined theNinety-eighth
Illinois and was in a skirmish with the enemy after dark, bothcompanies
reporting to me next morning. The following is a list of my killed and
wounded.*
Making a total of killed:
September 19 and 20................................... 3
September 12.......................................... 7--- 10
Total wounded:
September 19 and 20................................... 15
September 12.......................................... 8--- 23
Total missing:
September 19 and 20....................................... 2 ---
Making a total of lost on September 12, 19, and 20...... 35
To Lieut.-Col. Kirkpatrick, Maj. Carr, Adjutant Byrns, and allofficers
and men of my regiment, I extend thanks for their efficient servicesrendered
and bravery shown during the battle.
Respectfully submitted.
A. O. MILLER.
Col. Seventy-Second Indiana Volunteers.
Capt. ALEXANDER A. RICE,
Assistance Adjutant-Gen.
Source: Official Records
PAGE 463-50 [CHAP. XIII. KY., SW. VA., TENN., MISS., N. ALA., AND N.GA.
[Series I. Vol. 30. Part I, Reports. Serial No. 50.]
Battles Fought
Fought on 4 Apr 1863 at Lebanon, TN.
Fought on 9 May 1863.
Fought on 24 Jun 1863 at Hoover's Gap, TN.
Fought on 12 Sep 1863 at Rock Spring, GA.
Fought on 12 Sep 1863 at McElmore's Cove, GA.
Fought on 19 Sep 1863 at Chickamauga, GA.
Fought on 20 Sep 1863 at Chickamauga, GA.
Fought on 22 Feb 1864 at Okolona, MS.
Fought on 27 May 1864 at Dallas, GA.
Fought on 19 Jun 1864.
Fought on 28 Jul 1864 at Pilot Shoals, GA.
Fought on 5 Aug 1864 at Atlanta, GA.
Fought on 27 Sep 1864 at Atlanta, GA.
Fought on 11 Oct 1864 at Rome, GA.
Fought on 21 Oct 1864 at Leesburg, AL.
Fought on 2 Apr 1865 at Selma, AL." ; www.Ancestry.com
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Harrison Doyle
[Harrison Doyel]
Age in 1910: 67
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1843
Birthplace: Indiana
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Kentucky
Mother's Birth Place: Indiana
Spouse's Name: Lucy
Home in 1910: Brown, Montgomery, Indiana
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Harrison Doyle 67
Lucy Doyle 69
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Brown, Montgomery, Indiana;Roll: T624_371; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 151; Image: 1061.Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line].Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006.
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Harrison Doyle
Home in 1920: New Market, Montgomery, Indiana
Age: 77 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1843
Birthplace: Indiana
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Lucy
Father's Birth Place: Kentucky
Mother's Birth Place: Kentucky
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Own
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 179
Household Members: Name Age
Harrison Doyle 77
Lucy Doyle 78
Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: New Market, Montgomery,Indiana; Roll: T625_457; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 170; Image:179. Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [databaseon-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005.
NOTE: Could not find Harrison & Lucy Wright Doyle in the c.1930 U.S.Federal Census.
|