The Twenty-ninth Wisconsin Infantry Regiment was organized at Camp Randall, Madison, Wisconsin, and mustered into the service of the United States Union Army on September 27th, 1862. The Regiment left the state on November 2nd, reaching Helena, Arkansas, where it engaged in operations in the interior of the state and expeditions up the White River, to Friars Point in Mississippi, and as far as Yazoo Pass.
The regiment left Arkansas on April 10th, in the movement against Vicksburg. Crossing the Mississippi River on April 30th the unit moved to the front and took part in the battle of Fort Gibson on May Day. Serving under General Grant the regiment engaged in the battle of Champions Hill on May 16th, and then took position in the trenches in the rear of Vicksburg, and continued on in the siege until the surrender on July 4th, 1863. The day after the surrender the 29th was detailed to took part in the Jackson Campaign, running from July 5th to the 25th. In August accompanying other forces, it occupied Natchez, Mississippi, and from there moved into southern Louisiana. It was engaged in many expeditions about New Ibrin, and in the early part of January of 1864, joined an expedition to Texas on the Rio Grande, returning to New Orleans by the end of February.
It was next assigned to duty with the forces engaged in the Red River expedition, March 10th-22nd, 1864, and participated in that campaign, and saw action in the battle of Sabine Cross Roads on April 8th, 1864. As a part of the work of the Twenty-ninth in this campaign it assisted Colonel Bailey in constructing a dam across the Red River which saved the Union gun boats. After the abandonment of the movement the regiment was transferred to southern Louisiana where it remained until September. Then the unit was transferred back to Arkansas, with headquarters at Little Rock, from which the regiment accompanied many expeditions in frequent contact with the enemy.
In January of 1865, the Twenty-ninth was again ordered to New Orleans as a part of the forces collecting for the reduction of the fortifications at Mobile, Alabama. This campaign lasting from March 17th to the 4th of May in 1865. It included the reduction of Spanish Fort and the capture of Fort Blakely. The war being practically over, the regiment remained in southern Louisiana until the 22th of June, when it was mustered out of the service of the United States, returning to Madison, and was disbanded on July 17th, 1865.
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The camapin desk of Capt. Charles A. Homles Co. A 29th Wisconcin has been found filled with personal and official documents. Included is the physical description of every man, including a Russian laborer who died in camp, at time of muster. The collection includes his activities in the Wisconsin Veterans in Nebraska. The collection is receiving a prelimenary survey and basic protections.
My 3rd great grandfather, Joseph "Job" Bailey and his brother John Bailey of Milford, WI both enlisted on 11 August 1862 - Company B, 29th Infantry Regiment Wisconsin. John received a disability discharge from Company B, 29th Infantry Regiment Wisconsin on 11 Apr 1864. Job mustered out Company B, 29th Infantry Regiment Wisconsin on 5 Jun 1865. Rhea Cole, I would love to know more about Captain Holmes' collection and where it ends up!
Hello Rhea,
I too would like to know the status of the project as I have 3 GGUncles that served (1 death)in the 29th. Elon Tyler, Holland Graham and Brooklyn Graham. The
29th held its own in heavy fighting at Champion Hill, Ms. 150 years ago and made Wisconsin proud.
I have a relative Cyprian B. Young who in a handwritten account "volunteered to help put down the southern rebellion in company B of the 29th Wisconsin Infantry in 1861. Served under Col. Gill in the Red River Expedition. Was wounded and taken prisoner in battle. Died Sept 27, 1865 in a confederate prison in the interior of Texas. The hand written history states "that the men in the prison were treated decently and buried decently with markers at their graves."
A brother of Cyprian B. Young, Herbert Perrie Young is a handwritten history volunteered to help put down the Southern Rebellion April 26, 1861. Was mustered into US service July 13, 1861 by J. D. McIntyre, Col. 5th Wisconsin Infantry. Discharged US Service Aug. 2, 1864. Taken prisoner of war June 27, 1862. Exchanged and returned to duty Nov. 1862. Mustered out August 1864.
My 3rd Great Granduncle was the Capt of this Regiment, Darius Spencer Gibbs, I have over 300 pages of this account of the War, his brother and my 3rd Great Grandfather Porter Proctor Gibbs was also in this regiment and taken prisoner on May 23, 1864, he caught dysentery and would die within 4 years of returning home. His son (My 2nd GGfather)Noah Porter Gibbs was also in the regiment and they were both recruited by Darius. Darius was personal friends with Ulysses Grant, Darius served under Ulysses during the Mexican War in 1848. Darius along with his brother Porter and Nephew Noah were Coopers in Watertown. In Darius's Pension he talks about his service during the Mexican War and in Aug of 1860 was visited by Ulysses Grant and was commissioned to do Coopering for the Union Army which Darius earnestly accepted.
His Ad read:
1860 09 21 Coppering
The subscriber has opened a shop for manufacturing all kinds of work in his line.
Wanted
20,000 Round Hickory Hoops
100,000 Flat Ash Hoops
50,000 Pork Barrel Hoops
For which the highest cash price will be paid.
Having worked for the old settlers of Watertown and vicinity sixteen years since, and being well known to the inhabitants, I feel the utmost confidence in once more soliciting their patronage. I intend making Watertown my permanent place of residence and hope to merit and receive a liberal share of business. All work done by me warranted to give satisfaction.
Shop 4 doors below Watertown House, 1st St. [First, S, 115]
D. S. Gibbs.
The original posting of this ad can be found: http://www.watertownhistory.org/Articles/Gibbs_Darius.htm
After the war was over Darius returned to Watertown, later removing to Cedar Rapids he died in 1890 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa he remained friends with Ulysses up until Grant's death. Darius had 2 sons his oldest he named Ulysses B.1865 and his youngest Schulyer Colfax Gibbs B.1868.
Im truly in awe of my ancestors, and proud to call them Family!
My great grandfather, Henry Friedrichs, a German immigrant farmer from Arena, served in Co. G of the 29th regiment. It seems miraculous that he survived unscathed and went on to marry and raise a family. I would be eternally greatful for any letters, documents, photos, etc. that might shed light on Henry's and his colleague's experience in the conflict.
My great grandfather, Henry Friedrichs, a German immigrant farmer from Arena, served in Co. G of the 29th regiment. It seems miraculous that he survived unscathed and went on to marry and raise a family. I would be eternally greatful for any letters, documents, photos, etc. that might shed light on Henry's and his colleague's experience in the conflict.
Hello. I am the current owner of the collection. Feel free to contact me at kyle@thebookstoreandmore.com
I am the current owner of the desk collection. Feel free to contact me at kyle@thebookstoreandmore.com
I am the current owner of the collection. Feel free to contact me at kyle@thebookstoreandmore.com
Great , Great , Grandpa was in Company C. Of the 29 th. James S. Ranger. Survived War. Are any writings referencing his name ?
Is there any way you can put me in touch with TheHobbsclan_06 who posted about the Wisconsin 29th? My second great grandfather is Noah Porter Gibbs as well. The blog account TheHobbsclan_06 does not seem to be active.
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