54th Regiment Kentucky Infantry, Union

Brief History

Organized at New Castle, Ky., September, 1864. Attached to Military District of Kentucky and Dept. of Kentucky, to September 1865. Operating against guerrillas in Henry County, Kentucky until December 1864. Raid into Southwest Virginia December 10-29, 1864. Near Marion, Virginia, December 17-18, 1864. Saltsville, Virginia, December 20-21. Captured and destroyed salt works. Provost duty in country about Lexington, Kentucky, and operating against guerrillas until September, 1865. Mustered out September 1, 1865, at Louisville. Regiment lost during service 1 Enlisted man killed and 29 Enlisted men to disease. Total 30. (Compendium of the War of the Rebellion, Kentucky Regimental Histories, p. 1212).

Here is an accounting of the unit from an article from the Louisville Post from March 14, 1903 courtesy of Mike Cooper .
"The 54th Kentucky Mounted Infantry (Union Army) was organized at New Castle, KY in September, 1864 under special authority from the War Department. The difficulties attending the recruiting and organization of this regiment were great, owing to the frequent raids by guerillas and the constant presence of predatory bands in the vicinity of its camp. It was mounted and performed duty in various portions of Kentucky, and by the energy displayed by its officers soon dispelled the guerillas from the section of the country in which it was stationed. On the second Saltville expedition (Virginia), the 54th lost many men by exposure to the extreme cold weather. It participated in the battles of Clinch River, Marion and Saltville Virginia, besides various skirmishes and minor engagements. It was mustered out at Louisville on September 1, 1865".

Field Staff


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Lewis B. BRASHER Quartermaster
Harvey M.BUCKLEY Colonel
Francis C. COFFEE Sergeant Major Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 10 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865 at Louisville.
Thomas B. HUNT Assistant Surgeon Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 27 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865 at Louisville.
Frederick C.LEBER Surgeon
Elias LUCKETT Com. Sergeant Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 2 September, 1864. Transferred to Company B. on 1 September, 1865.
James H. MCMAHON Assistant Surgeon
Edward MITCHELL Adjutant
Thomas J. OWENS Quartermaster
John G. ROGERS Lieutenant Colonel
John D. ROGERS Major

Company A


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James DAILEY Private Enlisted 12 September, 1864 at Greenupburg. On 20 November, 1864, he was left sick at Lexington General Hospital until discharged. Mustered out June 1865 at 23 yrs old under provisions of GP NO 27 HD LEX DEPT OF KY 1865. Sandi Partin
George W. HERRON First Lieutenant
Benjamin C. LOCKWOOD First Lieutenant
Greenup NICKEL Captain

Company B


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Mastin CAMPBELL First Lieutenant
William COGHILL Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 25 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865. LaVerne Busey
Robert A. HANCOCK Second Lieutenant Enlisted for 1 year on 21 September 1864. Mustered in on 13 October 1864 in Louisville, KY. Mustered out on 1 September 1865 in Louisville, KY. James R. Hancock
Robert H. YOUNG Captain

Company C


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James APPLEGATE Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 10 September, 1864. Mustered in 22 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865 in Lousiville, KY.
John CLINGER Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 10 September, 1864. Mustered in 22 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865 in Lousiville, KY.
Dexter B. GRAY Captain
George W. HENDRICKSON Private Enlisted at Greenupsburg, KY on 1 September, 1864. Mustered into 54th Company C: 15 September 1864. Accidentally killed 19 June 1865. Doug Thompson
William Joseph (AKA Joe Budd) HENDRICKSON Private Enlisted at Greenupsburg, KY on 1 September, 1864. Mustered into 54th Company C: 15 September 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865 at Louisville, KY. Doug Thompson
George W. JOHNSON Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 10 September, 1864. Mustered in 22 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865 in Lousiville, KY.
Robert W. SANDERS Second Lieutenant
James W. STEWART First Lieutenant

Company D


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L. D. BROWN Captain
W. T. MOORE First Lieutenant
John SEARCY Second Lieutenant

Company E


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James ANDERSON Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 20 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Clayburn BALL Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 22 September, 1864. Mustered in 5 October, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
James A. BARR Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 20 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Benjamin BARTLETT Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 29 September, 1864.
David A. BELL Wagoner Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 22 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Butler BISHOP Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 12 September, 1864. Mustered in 21 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Jefferson BOETLON Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 18 September, 1864. Never mustered in.
William BROOKER Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 1 September, 1864. Mustered in 21 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Elijah BRUCE Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 20 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Daniel BUCKHANNON Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 18 August, 1864. Never mustered in.
George T. BUCKLEY Captain
Posey BUCKLEY Second Lieutenant
William BUCKLEY 1st Sergeant Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 1 September, 1864. Mustered in 21 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Norbin B. CARR Sergeant Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 20 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
William CARROLL Captain
Evermont CARTER Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 20 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Andrew S. COAFINEY Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 20 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Thomas COCHRAINS Sergeant Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 5 September, 1864. Mustered in 21 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
William COOK Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 20 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Nathan COONS Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 20 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Joseph COOPER Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 20 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Joseph E. DAVIS Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Never mustered in.
Charles DICK Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 20 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Richard DIKE Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 20 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
John A. W. DIKE Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 20 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
William C. DUNCAN Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 18 September, 1864. Never mustered in.
John ESTIS Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 23 September, 1864. Mustered in 25 September, 1864.
Robert ESTIS Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 23 September, 1864. Mustered in 25 September, 1864.
John M. FORBUSH Corporal Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 22 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Albert HALEMS Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Transferred to Company G.
John HARDESTY Corporal Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 1 September, 1864. Mustered in 21 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Richard HARDESTY Corporal Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 5 September, 1864. Mustered in 29 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
James HARLOW Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 20 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
George H. HEAD Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 18 September, 1864. Never mustered in.
Robert HENSON Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 20 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Samuel D. HENSON Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 20 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
William A. HENSON Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 20 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
William C. HETT Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 22 September, 1864. Never mustered in.
O'Brisley HOLCUM Corporal Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 25 September, 1864. Mustered in 29 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Joseph HOSKINS Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 20 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Squire IRWIN Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 20 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Robert JACOBS Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 20 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Jesse C. JOHNSON Corporal Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 23 September, 1864. Mustered in 23 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Francis KEEN Farrier Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 20 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Asa KITSON Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 20 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Curtis LONG Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 20 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Anderson LYNCH Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 20 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Alfred MAHORNEY Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 3 September, 1864.
John MAHORNEY Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 22 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Elijah MARTIN Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Transferred to Company B.
William MATHERLY Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 22 September, 1864. Never mustered in.
Mike McCLUSKEY Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 20 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
William MILLER Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 20 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Benjamin OGDEN Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 20 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
William OGDEN Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 23 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
John PARKINSSON Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 23 September, 1864. Mustered in 25 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Thomas W. PARKS Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 23 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
William H. PAYTON Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 25 August, 1864. Mustered in 25 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
John W. RAINER Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 5 September, 1864. Mustered in 21 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Joseph D. RAINER Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 7 September, 1864. Mustered in 21 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Joshua F. RAIZER Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 23 August, 1864. Mustered in 21 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Elijah G. RAY Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 22 September, 1864. Mustered in 25 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Henry REBELL Sergeant Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 20 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
David RICHMOND Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 23 September, 1864. Never mustered in.
John W. RIDGEWAY 1st Lieutenant
James RILEY Corporal Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 20 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Charles W. ROBERTS Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 3 August, 1864. Mustered in 21 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Thomas ROBINSON Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 25 September, 1864. Mustered in 29 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
William SADLER Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 20 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Craig SALYERS Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 20 September, 1864. Killed in Action 12 October, 1864 in Henry Co.
Elijah SHAW Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 6 September, 1864. Mustered in 23 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Willis SHAW Corporal Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 29 September, 1864. Mustered in 29 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Jacob STEWART Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 17 August, 1864. Mustered in 21 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Michael Stinston Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 21 September, 1864. Never mustered in.
John H. SULLIVAN Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 23 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
David SUTHERLAND Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 6 September, 1864. Mustered in 21 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
Wyatt J. THOMAS Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 1 September, 1864. Mustered in 21 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
William TUCKER Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 18 September, 1864. Never mustered in.
Joseph WALDREN Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 18 September, 1864. Mustered in 21 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
John WALNSCOTT Corporal Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 20 September, 1864. Mustered in 22 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.
John YATES Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY on 25 September, 1864. Mustered in 29 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865.

Company F


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Robert D. BARR Captain
Martin GULLET Private Enlisted 3 September, 1864 at Greenupsburg, KY. Honorably discharged 1 September, 1865 George Gullett
Benjamin F. MEADOWS Second Lieutenant
John MORAN First Lieutenant

Company G


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Emzy W. EASLEY Captain For more info on Captain Easley, click here. Mike Cooper
Nelson PARRISH First Lieutenant
Lewis W. SEWELL Second Lieutenant

Company H


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Joseph G. COOPER First Lieutenant
David E. ROBERTS Captain
Archibald L. SCUDDER Second Lieutenant

Company K


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Joseph I. BOGGUS Private Enlisted 1 September, 1864. Mustered in on 29 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865 at Louisville, KY
Dudley O. BRAVARD Second Lieutenant
Robert Preston CRUPPER Captain He was mustered in as a Private in Co. E, 10th Regiment, KY Vol. Cavalry on Sept. 9th, 1862.  More Info on Robert Crupper Gregory T. England (3rd great grandson)
William ELLIS Private Enlisted 1 September, 1864. Mustered in on 29 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865 at Louisville, KY
Theodore FOREE Private Enlisted 1 September, 1864. Mustered in on 29 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865 at Louisville, KY
Elias B. HESTER Wagoner Enlisted 1 September, 1864. Mustered in on 29 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865 at Louisville, KY
John L. LUCAS Private Enlisted 1 September, 1864. Mustered in on 29 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865 at Louisville, KY
George W. MOORE Private Enlisted 1 September, 1864. Mustered in on 29 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865 at Louisville, KY
Samuel MERRILL Private Enlisted 1 September, 1864. Mustered in on 29 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865 at Louisville, KY
James M. PREWITT Private Enlisted 1 September, 1864. Mustered in on 21 September, 1864.
Charles A. REED Private Enlisted 1 September, 1864. Mustered in on 29 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865 at Louisville, KY
James R. REED Private Enlisted 1 September, 1864. Mustered in on 29 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865 at Louisville, KY
Thomas RLECS Private Enlisted 19 September, 1864. Mustered in on 29 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865 at Louisville, KY
John N. SHANE First Lieutenant
Peter H. VORIES Private Enlisted 22 September, 1864. Mustered in on 29 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865 at Louisville, KY
John W. VANDERGRIFF Private Enlisted 1 September, 1864. Mustered in on 29 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865 at Louisville, KY
Beaufort WOODS Private Enlisted 1 September, 1864. Mustered in on 21 September, 1864. Mustered out 1 September, 1865 at Louisville, KY

Company M


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Joshua MILLER Private Enlisted at New Castle, KY Marguerite Miller

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