Name Bukey,
Van Hartness Rank:
Colonel Company “D” and “F & S”
Enlisted/Enrolled Date: 28 Oct 1861 At: Parkersburg,
WVA.
By: For: 3 Years Muster in Date: 2 July
1862 (to date 30 Jun 62)
At: Ravenswood, WVA. By: Major T.J. Weed,
A.D.C., U.S.A.
Description: (age) 26 (born) Marietta, Ohio
(height) 5’-8”
(eyes) Brown (hair) Brown (complexion) Dark
(occupation) Painter
Muster Out Date: 26 Dec 1864 At: Camp Near
Aikens Landing, Va.
By: 2nd Lt. Jere Horton, 34th Mass. Infty
Vols, A.C.M., 1st Infty Division, Army of West Virginia
Remarks: Mustered out by reason of expiration
of term of service.
During service was promoted from 1st Lt. to
Capt of Co “D”,then to Maj., Lt. Col. & Col. of Regt.
SUMMARY OF SERVICE
Van H. Bukey (1st Lieutenant & Captain
of Company D and Major, Lt. Colonel & Colonel of the
Regiment) Enlisted as a Private on 28
Oct. 1861. Was promoted to 1st Lieutenant on 15 Jan 1862.
Was mustered into the U.S. service as 1st
Lieutenant of Company D on 2 July 1862 (to date 15 Jan
1862). Was promoted to Captain of Company
D about 20 August 1862 and served as such until
promoted to Major of the Regiment about 26
Feb. 1863 to replace Major Geo. C. Trimble who had
been dismissed from the U.S. service.
Was mustered into the U.S. service as Major on 2 March 1863
(to date 9 Jan 1863). Was promoted to
Lt. Colonel about 31 Jan 1863 to replace Lt. Col. Daniel Frost
who had been promoted to Colonel of the 11th.
Was mustered into the U.S. service as Lt. Colonel on
11 Aug. 1863 (to date 3 Aug. 1863).
Was promoted to Colonel of the 11th about 28 Aug. 1864 to
replace Col. Daniel Frost who had died of
wounds received in action at Snickers Ford, Va. on 18 July
1864. Served as such until mustered
out of the U.S. service near Aikens Land, Va. on 26 Dec. 1864
by reason of expiration of term of service.
Per General Orders No. 65, War Dept., Adjt Generals
Office, 22 June 1867, was appointed
Brigadier General by Brevet in the Volunteer Force, Army of
the United States for gallant & meritorious
service during the war to date from 13 March 1865.
COMPANY MUSTER ROLLS (1862)
Name: Bukey, Van H. Company “ D “ 11th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry
Jan & Feb/dated: Rank: Present
Remarks:
Mar & Apr/dated: Rank: Present
Remarks:
May & Jun/dated: To June 30, 1862 Rank:
1st Lieut Present Yes
Remarks: Promoted to 1st Lieutenant 15 Jan
1862 - No muster out for promotion to Captaincy
Jul & Aug/dated: 31 Aug 1862 Rank: Captain
Present Unknown
Remarks: Mustered into the U.S. service 2
July 1862 by Major T.J. Weed
Sep & Oct/dated: Rank: Captain Present
Yes
Remarks:
Nov & Dec/dated: Rank: Captain Present
Yes
Remarks:
Special Roll/dated: Rank: Present
Remarks:
Misc Record: Company Muster In Roll, Ravenswood,
Va. Date: 2 July 1862
Remarks: 1st Lieutenant, age 26, Muster In
to date 16 Jan 1862, Enrolled 28 Oct 1861 at Parkersburg, Va. for 3
years, Promoted to 1st Lieutenant 15 Jan 1862
--- A.G.O. 5-4-83 muster is accepted to date from 16 Jan 1862 -
Misc Record
Returns 1862/63
Remarks: Jan to Mar:(11VaI) Absent.
June: Present. Sept:
Captain, Present, Actg Post Adjt
Oct: Present, Actg Major for the Regt.
Nov 62 to Jan 63: Present.
Misc Record: List Of Officers, 11th WVA Vols
(from Record Group AR633, WVA State Archives)
Remarks: Van H. Bukey, Major; Van Hill ? Bukey
commissioned Lt. Col 31 July 1863 (Promoted); Van H. Bukey
commissioned Colonel 28 Oct 1864.
Misc Record: Descriptive Book of Company
“D”, 11th WVA Vols (form Record Group AR639, WVA State Archives)
Remarks: Age 25, 5’-8”, dark complexion,
brown hair & eyes, born Marietta, Ohio, Painter, enlisted 6 Oct 1861
at
Parkersburg by Van H. Bukey for 3 Years.
COMPANY MUSTER ROLLS (1863)
Name: Bukey, Van H. Company “ D “ 11th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry
Jan & Feb/dated: Rank: Captain Present
No
Remarks: On detached service.
Mar & Apr/dated: Rank: Captain Present
Remarks: Promoted to Major 28 Feb 1863.
May & Jun/dated: Rank: Present
Remarks:
Jul & Aug/dated: Rank: Present
Remarks:
Sep & Oct/dated: Rank: Present
Remarks:
Nov & Dec/dated: Rank: Present
Remarks:
Special Roll/dated: Rank: Present
Remarks:
Misc Record: Individual Muster Out Roll, Wheeling,
Wva. Date: 2 March 1863
Remarks: Captain, age 26, Muster out to date
2 March 1863, last paid to 31 Dec 1862, mustered out of service at
Wheeling, Wva. 2 March 1863 he having been
commissioned Major in the 11th Regt Infty, Va.Vols and mustered into
service to date from 28 Feb 1863.
Misc Record: Individual Muster In Roll, Wheeling,
Wva. Date: 2 March 1863
Remarks: Major, age 26, muster in to date
28 Feb 1863, enrolled 28 Feb 1863 at Parkersburg for 3 years vice George
Trimble dismissed the service - This muster
in to date from 9 Jan 1863 vice George C. Trimble dismissed.
Misc Record: .Parkersburg, WVa. Date: 7 Feb
1863
Remarks: (TO) Major Bascom, A.A.G., Marietta,
Ohio - General, I am on duty here on Regtl Court Martial. My
Company is at Glenville, Va. There are
facilities by which I can occasionally visit my family at Marietta outside
of our
business hours and I beg leave to ask permission
to do so while I am here - Very Respectfully, Yours &c, Van H.
Bukey,
Capt Co. “D”, 11th Va. Vols
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Approved - D. Frost ,Colonel
FIELD & STAFF MUSTER ROLLS (1863)
Name: Bukey, Van H. Company “ F & S “ 11th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry
Jan & Feb/dated: Rank: Present
Remarks:
Mar & Apr/dated: 31 Dec 1862 to 30 Apr
1863 Rank: Major Present Yes
Remarks: Promoted from Captain 28 Feb 1863.
May & Jun/dated: Rank: Major Present
Yes
Remarks:
Jul & Aug/dated: Rank: Lt. Colonel
Present Yes
Remarks: Promoted from Major to Lt. Col. 3
Aug 1863. Owing to irregularity, muster suspended until further orders
Sep & Oct/dated: Rank: Lt. Colonel
Present Yes
Remarks:
Nov & Dec/dated: Rank: Lt. Colonel
Present Yes
Remarks:
Misc Record: Individual Muster Out Roll, Hancock,
Md. Date: 11 Aug 1863
Remarks: Major, age 27, muster in (out ?)
to date 3 Aug 1863 for promotion vice Lt. Col. D. Frost promoted.
This
Misc Record: Individual Muster In Roll, Hancock,
Md. Date: 11 Aug 1863
Remarks: Lt. Colonel, age 27, muster in
to date 3 Aug 1863 , Enrolled 3 Aug 1863 at Hancock, Md. Promoted
vice Lt. Col. D. Frost promoted Colonel.
This muster to date from 3 Aug 1863.
Misc Record:
Returns 1862/63/64 Date:
Remarks: Nov 62 to Jan 63: Present
Feb 63: Major, present, promoted to Major 28 Feb 63 to rank as such from
6
Jan 1863. Mar to May
63: Present. Present. Jun
& Jul 63: Present, signs return as comdg the Regt.
Aug 63:
Present, promoted to Lt. Colonel 3 Aug 1863.
Sep & Oct 63: Present. Nov 63: Absent, President
of Court Martial,
Clarksburg, Wva Nov 4/63.
Dec 63 & Jan 64: Present, signs return comdg Regt.
Misc Record: Clarksburg, Wva. Date: 27 Nov
1863
Remarks: (TO) Lt. Col. Jno B. Frothingham,
A.D.C. & C.M., Dept WVA, Colonel, Agreeable to a suggestion of
Colonel Wilkinson, I desire to address you,
rather informally, relative to a visit of the Division A.C.M. to the 11th
Infty,
Probably there is no Regiment in the Dept
having more men not mustered than ours, and they are of course considerably
discouraged at the delay. I don’t wish
to urge this, as I am satisfied from former courtesies that you will do
all you can
to accomodate us. How do you like your
new quarters, Very truly yours, Van H. Bukey, Lt. Col., 11th WVA Infty
(The above record was found in the files of
Captain William Cummings of the 11th WVA Infty)
FIELD & STAFF MUSTER ROLLS (1864)
Name: Bukey, Van H. Company “ F & S “ 11th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry
Jan & Feb/dated: Rank: Lt. Colonel
Present Yes
Remarks: Comdg Regt.
Mar & Apr/dated: Rank: Lt. Colonel
Present Yes
Remarks:
May & Jun/dated: Rank: Lt. Colonel
Present Yes
Remarks:
Jul & Aug/dated: Rank: Lt. Colonel
Present Yes
Remarks:
Sep & Oct/dated: Rank: Lt. Colonel
Present Yes
Remarks: No muster out as Lt. Colonel.
Nov & Dec/dated: Rank: Colonel
Present
Remarks: Mustered out of service 26 Dec 1864
by reason of expiration of term.
Misc Record:
Returns 1863/64 Date:
Remarks: Dec 63 & Jan 64: Present, signs
return comdg Regt. Feb 64: Present.
Mar64: Present, signs return
comdg Regt. Apr to
Jun 64: Present. Jul & Aug 64: Present, Comdg
Regt. Sept & Oct 64: Present.
Nov 64:
Prersent (Colonel).
Dec 64: Mustered out of service, expiration of term, 26 dec 1864.
Misc Record: Individual Muster Out Roll, Camp
Near Aikens Landing, Va. Date: 26 Dec 1864
Remarks: Colonel, age 28, Muster out to date
26 Dec 1864, last paid to 31 Oct 1864, mustered out under the
provisions of Para. 2, Cir. No. 75 C.S., War
Dept, A.G.O.. Not to be paid until having procured Certificate of
Non-
Indebtedness.
Misc Record: Headquarters 11th WVA Infty Vols,
Cedar Creek, Va. Date: 24 Oct 1864
Remarks: (TO) Capt Wm McKinley, AAAG, Army
of WVA - Captain, I have the honor to apply for permission for
Chaplain A.J. Lyon of my Regt to go to the
rear to visit the sick and wounded of my command in hospitals and to
attend to such wants of theirs as his office
may enable him to supply - I have the honor to be, Captain, Your Obidient
Servant, Van H. Bukey, Lt. Col. Comdg Regt.
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HQ, 3rd Brig, 1st Inf Div, Cedar Creek, Va.
25 Oct 64 - Respectfully forwarded appvd, Milton Wells Col. Comd Brig.
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HQ, 1st Inf Div, Dept WVA, Cedar Creek, Va.
26 Oct 1864 - Respectfully forwarded appvd, T.M. Harris, Col. Comdg
OTHER RECORDS ( 1864 )
Name: Bukey, Van H. Company “F & S“ 11th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry
Misc Record: Headquarters 11th WVA Infty Vols.,
Cedar Creek, Va. Dated: 24 Oct 1864
Remarks: (TO) Lieutenant F.L. Ballard, AAAG,
1st Infty Div, Army of WVA, Lieutenant, Having been informed by
the Colonel comdg Div that reports had reached
him to the effect that 1st lt. Marlin Park of my Regt had after the
engagement of the 19th inst made remarks tending
to blemish my reputation, and that Lt. Park was without proper
excuse, in the rear, on that occasion and
being ordered to furnish a report of the same, I have the honor to submit
the
following:
I was informed by
Private John Bess, Co. “G” (my orderly) that Lt. Park had said that “Col.
Bukey was not up to the
breastworks, that he had seen him under the
hill, and heard him order the Majot to take command while he (myself)
went down to gather up the stragglers”.
Bess intimated that this was said in such a tone as to cast an imputation
not
only upon mu personal courage, but to fasten
the accusation, by imputation, upon the Spot (?).
I immediately sent
for Lt. Park and demanded an explanation. He said he did not mean
to say that I was not with my
command, although he said he saw me under
or on the side of the hill, and heard me give some such command to the
Major: This was in part true, and if called
upon to do so I can state the circumstances, but as I am not rendering
my
report of the action, I will reserve the statement
for its proper place. I was not satisfied after Lt. Parks statement
that the
promiscuous publishing of such an assertion,
without explanation or connecting narrative, would not injure me, and the
tone in which it was intended would materially
affect the impression it would make upon a listener.
Upon investigation
I find that Lt. Park was not in action with his command. He says
he was sick, and had he not
been hauled in an ambulance from a point in
the turnpike near the creek, to another point between the 19th Corps works
and Middletown, he must inevitably have been
captured. He went as far to the rear as a point between the lattr
place
and Newtown where he met, as I understand,
both my my Assistant Surgeons, successively to each of whom he applied
for a sick pass which he did not receive.
Uupon inquiry of the Surgeons, I find that he was not upon their sick reports,
nor did Dr. Bond previous to the 19th, know
of his illness. I have not heard of or noticed any subsequent illness.
I have above given
a correct and impartial statement of the result of the investigation I
was ordered to make and
respectfully submit it., I am, Lieutenant.,
very respectfully, Your Obedient Servant, Van H. Bukey, Lt. Col Comdg 11th
WVA Vols.
Lt. Park 11th WVA delinquent in duty and guilty
of an attempt to asperse the character of his Regtl Commander. Went
far to the rear and not in the action.
Misc Record: Headquarters 11th WVA Infty Vols.,
Cedar Creek, Va. Dated: 3 Nov 1864
Remarks: (TO) Lt. C.S. Roberts, A.C.M., Army
of WVA - Lieutenant, by Para. I, Circular No. 75, War Dept, 22 Sep
1864, it is stipulated that an officer of
a 3 years organization recieving a new commission, he may, at his option,
be
mustered in for 3 years “or the unexpired
term of the organization of which he may at the time be a member: Provided,
that no officer or enlisted man so recieving
a commission, shall be mustered in for a less period that 3 years, if,
at the
date he presents himself for muster under
it, he has less than 6 months to serve”.
As when I presented
myself for muster yesterday, I had not less than 6 months to serve, I would
claim to be mustered
for the unexpired term of my command, and
respectfully request that my muster in rolls to be made accordingly - Very.
respectfully, Your Obedient Servant, Van H.
Bukey, Col. 11th WVA Infty Vols
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HQ, Army of WVA, Cedar Creek, Va., 3 Nov 1864
- Respectfully referred to Lt. Col. Frothingham, Com Of Musters,
Dept of WVA - The within named was mustered
“illegible” on the 2nd inst as Colonel of the 11th WVA Infty for the
term of 3 years. He demands that his
muster be made for the unexpired term of his regt. I understand that
one company
of his regt goes out some time next month.
Therefore in his new grade, he has less than 6 mopnths to serve.
In his
grade as Lt. Col. he had more than 6 months
to serve at the date of remuster. Would it be proper to muster this
officer
for the unexpired term of his organization
(11th WVA) - Cyrus S. Roberts, Lt & Asst Com Musters, AWVA.
.....................................
(CONTINUED ON NEXT SHEET)
(sheet 1 of 3 )
OTHER RECORDS ( 1864 )
Name: Bukey, Van H. Company “F & S“ 11th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry
Misc Record: Continued fro sheet 1 Dated:
Remarks: Office of Commisary of Musters, Dept
of WVA, Cumberland, Md., 11 Nov 1864 - Respectfully returned to
Lt. C. S Roberts, A.C.M. Dept WVA with information
that it would not under the circumstances stated in his
endorsement, be proper to muster Lt. Col.
Bukey as Col. for a less period than 3 years - John B. Frothingham, Lt.
Col.,
ADC, U.S. Army, Com of Musters, Dept of WVA.
...................................
HQ Army of WVA, Nears Kearnstown, Va., 14
Nov 1864 - Respectfully returned to Lt. Col. Bukey Comdg 11 WVA
Infty whose attention is invited to previous
endorsement by Lt. Col John B. Frothingham, Com Of Musters, Dept of
WVA. - Cyrus S. Roberts, Lt. & ACM, Army
of WVA.
...................................
HQ 11 WVA Infty Vols, Near Kearnstown, Va.,
14 Nov 1864 - Respectfully returned. If it is impossible to procure
my
rolls as requested of course the muster rolls
must be for 3 years. Lt. Roberts will please make the rolls accordingly
-Van
H. Bukey, Col.
Misc Record: Headquarters 11th WVA Infty Vols,
Near Kearnstown, Va Dated: 15 Nov 1864
Remarks: (TO) Major Saml Breck, AAG, Sir,
enclosed please find communication of my own relative to my muster
as Colonel with endorsements of Lt. C.S. Roberts,
ACM, and Lt. Col. Jno B. Frothingham, C.M. Dept WVA., --My
interpretation of the para. in the order referred
to is, that it has reference to the term of service an officer owes at
the
time he presents himself for muster, and not
to the lenght of time he would owe service after the muster under the new
commission. I take the grounds that
at the time an officer presents for muster, he is in his old grade, and
the reference
to the time of six months service due, means,
literaly, to apply to the old grade, as after he is mustered into the new
grade he is no longer an applicant, and is
not an officer under the new grade, until after the muster takes place.
Desiring information
on this point from the highest authority I Respectfully submit the question
to your decision.
Hoping you will find it convenient soon to
give the same, I am, respectfully, Your Obedient Servant, Van H. Bukey,
Col
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Recvd AGO 25 Nov 1864.
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War Dept, Adjt Genls Office, 29 Nov 1864 -
Respectfully referred to Lt. Col. Jno B. Frothingham, C.M. Dept WVA, If
Lt. Col. Bukey at the date of his muster as
Col., had more than six months to serve in the old grade, he is entitled
under
Circular No. 75 to be mustered in the new
grade for the unexpired term of the regiment.
............................
Recvd Office Com Musters, Dept WVA 2 Dec 1864
- Copy of this paper sent to Lt. Roberts, ACM 16 Dec 1864.
Misc Record: Headquarters 11th WVA Infty Vols,
Camp Russell, Va Dated: 5 Dec 1864
Remarks: (TO) Lt. Col. C. Kingsbury,
AAG, Army of the Shenandoah - Colonel, The desks containing all back
reports and books pertaining to my command
are stored at Harpers Ferry and Martinsburg. I have sent to have
the
necessary papers to complete our returns &c
brought up but have not been successful in getting all that is necessay,
therefore I have the honor to request that
I be permitted to go in person, as I do not believe I can select another
from my
command who will succeed in bringing all that
is required, without bringing all the desks, for which we have not the
necessary transportation.
I am just required
to furnish various reports of my regt from the beginning of the year, which
I cannot possibly do
without the presence of papers now in the
rear - Very Respectfully &c, Van H. Bukey, Col.
HQ 3rd Brig, 1st Inf Div, Camp Russell, Va, 5Dec 64 - Respectfully forwarded appvd, Milton Wells, Col Comdg Brig.
HQ 1st Inf Div, Dept WVA , Camp Russel, Va
. 6 Dec 64, Resp forwarded appvd, T.M. Harris, Col. Comdg..
- see S.O. 233 para. 4 -
(sheet 2 of 3 )
OTHER RECORDS ( 1865 to 1887 )
Name: Bukey, Van H. Company “F & S“ 11th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry
Misc Record: Company Muster Out Roll, Richmond,
Va. Dated: 17 June 1865
Remarks: Captain, age 24, promoted to Major
28 Feb 1863, promoted to Lt. Col 11 Nov 1863, promoted to Col. 2
Nov 64. Mustered out by reason of expiration
of term of service 28 Dec 1864.
Misc Record: Field & Staff Muster Out Roll,
Richmond, Va. Dated: 17 June 1865
Remarks: Colonel, age 35 ?, entered service
as a private, served as such to 1st Jan 62 when he was priomoted to 1st
Lieutenant, served as such till 21st Aug 62
when he was promoted to Captain and served as such to 28 Feb 63
when he was pomoted to Major and served. as
such till 11 Aug 1863 when he was promoted to Lt. Col and served
as such to 2nd Nov 1864 when he was promoted
to Col and served as such until 26 Dec 1864 when he was mustered
out by reason of expiration of term of service.
Misc Record: .General Order No. 65, War Dept.,
Adjt Generals Office Dated: 22 Jun 1867
Remarks: Van H. Bukey, Col. 11th WVA
Vols appointed to be Brigadier General by Brevet in the Volunteer Force,
Army of the United States for gallant &
meritorious services during the war to date from 13 March 1865.
Misc Record: . Officer Muster In, Adjt Generals
Office Dated: 2 May 1883
Remarks: (With annotation dated 17 Sept 1887)
Van H. Bukey, Col. 11th Regt WVA Infty - of this officer as of
the grade above to date from 3 Nov 1864 date
from which paid vice Col. Daniel Frost, deceased. Notation AGO 17
Sept
1887, this muster in roll is accepted under
the provisions of the act of Congress appvd 3 Jun 1884 & the act
ammendatory thereof appvd 3 Frb 1887 to muster
into the service of the U.S. Van H. Bukey as a Col. in 11th Regt WVA
Vols to tke effect the 28th day of Oct 1864
vice Daniel Frost, deceased.
Misc Record: . Officer Muster In, Adjt Generals
Office Dated: 17 Sept 1887
Remarks: Van H. Bukey, Capt Co. “D”,. 11th
Regt WVA Infty - of this officer as of the grade above to date from the
19th Aug 1862 date of issue of appointment
and from which paid. Original vacancy caused by organization entering
on
active service prior to completion on 19 Aug
1862.
(sheet 3 of 3 )
RECORDS FROM PENSION FILES 1880 - 1921
Name: Bukey, Van H. Company “F & S“ 11th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry
Misc Record: State Of West Virginia, Wood County
Dated: 4 March 1880
Remarks: DECLARATION FOR ORIGINAL PENSION
of Van H. Bukey, age 43, resident of Parkersburg, Wva.- enrolled 28
Jan 1862 as 1st Lt. Company “D”, 11th Wva.
Infty, was promoted to Captain Company “D” 20 Aug 1862, to Major 26
Feb 1863, to Lt. Colonel 31 July 1863, to
Colonel 28 Oct 1864; was honorably bischarged at Deep Bottom, Va. 21 Dec
1
1864. While in service, in the
line of duty at Snicker’s Gap in Va. on or about 18 June 1864 had horse
shot out under
him in battle and the fall gave him a strain
in the back which very much disabled him at the time; he was under care
of
Dr. Bond, Regtl Surgeon 11th WVA Inf, subsequent
to and at sundry times during the remainder of his term of service.
Has not been employed in service other than
above, either before 28 Jan 1862 or since 21 Dec 1864, except that he was
enrolled as a Private in Oct 1861 and served
without muster until commissioned as 1st Lt. as above. Since leaving
service, resided in Washington Co., Ohio &
Wood Co., Wva. His occupation is Supt of Pipe Line Oil Transportation.
Prior to service he was of good sound physical
health, when enrolld a Grocer. Now partially disabled from obtaining
subsistance by manual labor by reason of injuries
desribed above in service of the U.S.. He has not applied for
or
received a pension. P.O. Address is
Parkersburg, Wood Co., WVA - (signed) Van H. Bukey, witnesses: D.W. Hines
&
E.W. Clouston of Parkersburg. - Certified
4 March 1880 by O.W. Clemens, Clerk of Wood Co. Court.
Misc Record: War Dept, Adjt Generals Office,
Washington Dated: 10 Dec 1881
Remarks: (TO) Commissioner of Pensons, Washington
D.C. = acknowledged recept of communication of 22 Aug
1881 (No. 349.031) in case of Van H. Bukey
late of 11th WVA Inf Vols; there is no evidence on file of this office
of
muster in as 1st Lt. & Colonel of said
Regt. If as many papers enumerated on next page can be obtained,
case can be
examined - (signed) “illegible”, Asst Adjt
Genl “noted as filed 13 Dec 1881, questions sent to Clients Attny
13 Dec 81”
Misc Record: State Of West Virginia, Wood County
Dated: 13 Feb 1883
Remarks: AFFIDAVIT OF NEIGHBORS, EMPLOYERS,
OR THOSE WHO WORKED WITH SOLDIER - Affidavit of W.S. Benard of
Volcano, Wood County, WVA. - First became
aquainted with physical condition of V.H. Bukey about July 1872 when
he suffered from weak back and headache, he
continued to suffer each year up to July 1878. He lived near Bukey
from about Jul 1872 to about Jul 1878 - had known Bukey since 10 Jul 1872
& during this time had known him to be subject
to weakness in his back. Had known several
instances where he was unable to perform his business duties. From
knowledge, do not consider him able to perform
constant manual labor, especially out of doors. Was constantly
associated with Bukey while at work, being
with him nearly every day - Bukeys occupation was Superintendent &
Engineer. Bukey was disabled for hard work
about 1/4 during above period. (signed) W.S. Benard - Certified by
E.W.
Staples, Notary Public (Stamped Pension Office
Feb 19, 1883)
Misc Record: State Of West Virginia, Wood County
Dated: 5 March 1883
Remarks: MATTER OF PENSION CLAIM OF V.H. BUKEY
- Statement of John H. Weare - Has know Bukey since about 1
1865. Knew him intimately from about 1865
to 1870 at Marietta, Ohio and Cow Run, Ohio where Bukey was engaged
in the oil business after his return from
the army. During this times Bukey complained of weakness & pains
in his spine
or back that attacked him when he suffered
from cold & active physical labor. It was represented as result
of injury
received in the army and frequently rendered
him incapable of attending to out of doors pursuits. Since 1870,
Col.
Bukey has lived in WVA. Weare moved
to Colorado and had not seen Bukey except at long intervals. Weares
P.O.
address was Tin Cup, Gunnison Co., Colorado.
(signed) J.H. Weare. Certified by Th? G. Smith, Clerk Wood Co. Court.
(Stamped Pension Office 8 March 1883)
Misc Record: State Of West Virginia, Wood County
Dated: 10 April 1883
Remarks: Statement of Dr. E.D.J. Bond - was
Surgeon on 11th WVA Infty and knew Lt. Col. Bukey of said Regt
suffered from an injury to his back at Snickers
Ferry, Va. about 18 July 1864 for which he was treated by Bond. Sprain
or injury caused by being thrown from horse
shot under him at fight at Snickers Ferry and compelled him to keep to
Bonds tent & ambulance under his care
for some weeks a paert of time Regt was camped at (continued on sht 2)
(sheet 1 of 4 )
RECORDS FROM PENSION FILES
Name: Bukey, Van H. Company “F & S“ 11th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry
Misc Record: Continued from sheet 1 Dated:
Remarks: Monocacy Bridge, Md.; knew him to
complain at intervals until discharged from the U.S. service. He
saw
Bukey after discharge about Sept 1865 and
occasionally since & that he still suffers with pain in back, which
is alleged
to be especially severe when attended with
unusal physical exertion or with cold. He is usually able to attend
to light
work such as Superintendent, ect.; disability
affects the lumbar muscles and at times extends up spine and around
towards abdomen. - Bonds P.O. address was
Davisville, WVA (signed) E.D.J. Bond, late Surgeon 11th WVA Infty
Certified by O.M. Clemens, Clerk Circuit Court,
Wood Co., WVA (Stamped Pension Office April 20, 1883)
Misc Record: State of West Virginia, Wood County
Dated: 14 April 1883
Remarks: Statement of Van H. Bukey in response
to letter of Commissioner of Pensions dated 22 Mar 1883 - For 5 y
years previous to enlistment about 16 oct
61 resided at Marietta, Ohio say from 1855 to 1859 where employed in factory
of the now Marietta Chair Company. From
about 1859 to 1860 engaged in farming on Marietta Island. In 1860
engaged in Mercantile business at Parkersburg
and continued until enlistment. At discharge engaged with others
in
business pertaining to oil leases in southeast,
Ohio. His duties were perfection land titles. During 1865 was
for about a
year in law office of Knowles & Loomis
engaged in office duty & study. About 1866 was purchasing agent
for at
Parkersburg with ST. Louis Coal Oil Company
until 1867 when engaged in purchase & sale of oil on own account
residing in Parkersburg & Belpre, Ohio
across the river. In May 1868 was Superintendent for the WVA Transportation
Company and moved to Cow Run, Ohio in charge
of work until the winter of 1869/70 when transferred to WVA,
residing at Petroleum, Ritchie County, WVA.
In 1872 moved to Volcano, WVA (3 miles distant) and in 1879 to
Parkersburg where remained since. At
the time of injury was commanding a Battalion of Regt, Col. Frost commanding
Brigade. My horse was killed while crossing
a stone wall near the river bank, fell and through me against a tree,
producing a wrench or strain in bank.
On Command moving was unable to ride on horseback and was moved in
an
ambulance. For some weeks was under
the care of Surgeon E.D.J. Bond. Became better and resumed duty.
Marches
were not long thereafter and suffered comparatively
little. After service violent back pains accompanied every cold,
fequently confining me to absolute quiet.
In work which was never continuously laborious, would be attacked when
bending over and lifting (even slightly) would
receive sudden attack which only yeilded to rest and application of lini-
ments and plasters. This incrreased
in frequency so that during my residence at Petroleum and Volcano my ment
often
protested against my assuming heavy work.
Finding this to be tahe case I assumed office duties in Parkersburg since
1879. Treatment was usually the simple
remedies above noted, and was with the advise of family physician Dr. W.H.
Sharp of Volcano, WVA. Had not previously
found it necessary to employ a physician for myself, home treatment and
rest usually affording relief. Only
attack other than above was about 1870 or 1871, a slight attack of fever,
perhaps
pneumonia when Dr. Sharp attended me.
Duration some two weeks. Otherwise been able to pursue usual occupation.
Generally, it has not been of character to
render hard labor necessary although at various times, especially from
1868 to
1879, I have performed from time to time,
an hour or two and perhaps a half day of labor varying as to the physical
exertion. The recurrances of attacks
finally induced me to abstain almost entirely. Post office address
is Parkersburg,
WVA. (signed) Van H. Bukey - Certified by
O.M. Clemens, Clerk Circuit Court, Wood County. (Stamped “Pension
Office April 20, 1883”)
Misc Record: War Dept, Adjt Generals Office,
Washington Dated: 22 June 1883
Remarks: (TO) Commissioner of Pensions, Acknowledged
receipt of request dated 22 Aug 1881 for Application of
Pension No. 349031. Information from
records of this office from the rolls, etc. on file, Van H. Bukey mustered
int the
service as 1st Lieutenant Co. “D” 11th WVA
Vols to date 16 Jan 1862 and as Captain 31 Aug 1862, as Major same
Regt to date 28 Feb 1863, as Lt. Colonel to
date 31 Aug 1863, as Colonel to date 3 Nov 1864. Rolls of Company
from
original muster in to 31 Dec 1862: Present.
Feb 1863: Absent, Detached. Name not borne on rolls Field & Staff
same
period. Subsequent rolls to 31 Oct 1864:
Present for duty. Regimental Record Books incomplete furnish no evidence
of
alleged disability. Was mustered out
26 Dec 1864 under Circular No. 75 series of 1864 fro this office.
(signed) W. __?_
Barber, A.A.G. -continued on next
sheet_
(sheet 2 of 4 )
RECORDS FROM PENSION FILES
Name: Bukey, Van H. Company “F & S“ 11th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry
Misc Record: continued from sheet 2 Dated:
Remarks: (attached to above record dated 22
Jun 83) Dept of the Interior, Pension Office (Southern Division),
Washington, D.C. dated 18 Dec 1883. _ Respectfully
returned to Adjt General U.S. Army for information as to whether
within Regt was in action at Snickers Gap,
Va. in June or July 1864. (signed) W.W. Dudley, Commissioner.
Misc Record:State and County not given
Dated: 22 April 1885
Remarks:Statement of Samuel Knowles - States
that Col. Van H. Bukey was associated with him & Hon. Mr. Loomis
in the Law Business in Marietta, Ohio in 1865
to 1867 and during said time heard Bukey speak about the war and
including the fall from his horse which he
claimed he was injured in back. Knowles did not remember where or
when
injury took place. (signed) Samuel Knowles,
P.O. Address Marietta, Washington County, Ohio _ Certified by C.? G.?
Barger ?, Deputy Clerk. (Stamped “Pension
Office, May 23, 1885”)
Misc Record: Department of The Interior, Bureau
of Pensions, Washington, D.C. Dated: 15 Jan 1898
Remarks: Request by Commissioner for information
to be supplied to Pension Agent on execution of voucher for
next quarterly payment. (signed) H. Clay Evans,
Commissioner. V.H Bukey married Cecilia Agnes Brenan 16 Jan 1859
at Marrietta, Ohio by Rev. A.O. Walker.
Marriage record in Probate Court, Marrietta, Ohio. Not previously
married.
Children: Charles A. b. 30 Nov 1861, Mary
b. 18 March 1864, John F. b.26 Nov 1865. (signed) Van H. Bukey. Date
of
reply 17 March 1898. (Stamped above date of
reply is “4 June 1898”)
Misc Record: Death Certificate, Filed with
Health Dept, District of Columbia Dated: 14 March 1909
Remarks: Van H. Bukey died 14 March 1909,
age 72 & 9 months, white, married, male, disbursing officer at Bureau
of Engineering & Printing. Born
Ohio, Resided in district 11 years, Place of death: Victoria Apartments,
14th & Clifton
Streets NW, Primary cause of death acute dilatation
of heart, duration 5 weeks, Immediate cause of death cardiac
paralysis, duration immediate, Ira W. Dennison,
MD of 1312 L. Street NW certified he attended deceased during his last
illness. Buried at Arlington, VA 16
March 1909. Undertaker J. William Lee of 332 Pennsylvania Ave NW.
Burial
permit 185264. (Stamped “ Pension Office
March 24, 1909”)
Misc Record: City of Washington, District of
Columbia Dated: 18 March 1909
Remarks: Declaration for Widows Pension, Act
of June 27, 1890 - Celia Agnes Brenan Bukey, age 71, resident of
washington, D.C., widow of Van H. Bukey, late
Colonel 11th Regt WVA Vols (see paper on file, No. 308.997) who
died 14 March 1909 at Washington, D.C. at
Victoria Apartment house. She was married under name of Celia Agnes
Brenan to V.H. Bukey 16 Jan 1859by Father
O.S. Walker of St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church at Marietta, Ohio.
She
has not remarried, her P.O. Address is care
of Mrs. Charles Bukey, Parkersburg, WVA. (signed) Cecilia Agnes Brenan
Bukey. (witnesses) Maggie E. Myers of 27 L.
Street NW, Washington, D.C. & Blanche I. Crawford of 1261 Morse
Street NE, Washington, D.C. who were acquainted
with Cecilia Bukey for 5 & 2 years respectively. Certified by
Grace
Thomas, Notary Public, 505 Corcoran Bldg,
Washington, D.C. (Stamped “Validity accepted S.A. Cuddy, Chief Law
Division” & “Law Division, Received Mar
24, 1909” & “US Pension Office Mar 24, 1909” & “Forst Deputy Commis-
sioner March 24, 1909, US Pension Office”
& “Record Division March 26, 1909”)
Misc Record: City of Washington, District of
Columbia Dated: 18 March 1909
Remarks: Declaration for Widow for Accrued
Pension - Celia Agnes Brenan Bukey, age 71, resident of Washington,
DC, widow of Van H. Bukey who served as Lt.
Col. 11th WVA Vols who was a pensioner under certificate No. 308.997
on Pension agency, Knoxville, Tenn., , that
last payment of his pension was made 4 March 1909, he died 14 Mar 1909,
at Washington, D.C. at Victoria Apartment
house. She was married under name of Celia Agnes Brenan to V.H. Bukey
16 Jan 1859by Father O.S. Walker of St Mary’s
Roman Catholic Church at Marietta, Ohio. Neither she or soldier was
previously married. (signed) Cecilia Agnes
Brenan Bukey. (witness) Maggie E. Myers of 27 L. Street NW, Washington,
(sheet 3 of 4 )
RECORDS FROM PENSION FILES
Name: Bukey, Van H. Company “F & S“ 11th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry
Misc Record: “continued from sheet 3” Dated:
Remarks: D.C. & Blanche I. Crawford of
1261 Morse Street NE, Washington, D.C.- Certified by Grace
Thomas, Notary Public, 505 Corcoran Bldg,
Washington, D.C., her commission expires Nov 1912. (Stamped “Validity
accepted S.A. Cuddy, Chief Law Division per
WTF”
Misc Record: Marietta, Ohio, Washington County
Dated: 20 March 1909
Remarks: Declaration of Mary Booth Murdock,
was present at marriage of Celia Brenan Bukey & General Van H.
Bukey at brides home in Marietta, Ohio 16
Jan 1859. Service was performed by Father O.S. Walker of St Mary’s
Roman Catholic Chuech. Murdock was a
little girl and went with her mother. Has known soldier & wife
always and
knows neither of them were previously married
and that they always lived together. Owing to Rheumatism she was
unable to write this affidavit. (signed)
Mary Booth her X mark Murdock. (witnesses) Margaret Quinn & J.C. Brenan
-
Certified by J.C. Brenan, Notary Public (Stamped
“US Pension Office Mar 24, 1909”)
Misc Record: St. Mary’s Church, Marietta, Ohio
Dated: 19 March 1909
Remarks: Transcript of marriage record - 16
Jan 1859, V.H. Bukey & Cecilia Brenan. Dispensation on account
of
disparity of religion obtained. Witnesses,
Henry Wesselman & Alicia Brenan - signed, A.O. Walker - Certified as
a true
copy by F.M. Wiesman. Pastor St. Mary’s Church.
Translated from the Latin. April 24, 1909.
Misc Record: Department of The Interior, Bureau
of Pensions, Washington, D.C. Dated: 21 April 1909
Remarks: Request for Adjutant General to further
report showing full military and medical history and personal
description of Van H. Bukey.
Misc Record: War Department, Adjutant Generals
Office, Washington Dated: 24 April 1909
Remarks: Returned to Commissioner of Pensions
- Case of V.H. Bukey, Company “D” and F&S, 11th WVA Infty,
Military records show age 26, Enrolled 28
Oct 1861, mustered in as Captain, Major, Lt. Col, Col. accepted to date
19 Aug 62, 7 Jan 63, 31 July 63 & 28 Oct
64 respectively. No medical records found. (Stamped “US Pension Office
Apr
26, 1909”)
Misc Record: Department of The Interior, Bureau
of Pensions, Washington, D.C. Dated: 4 August 1921
Remarks: Drop Report - Widow Pension Certificate
No. 682490, Cecilia A.B. Bukey, 125th Street, Parkersburg, WV
Last paid at $30.00 per month to 4 June 1921
has this day (4 Aug 1921) been dropped from rolls because of death 22
July 1921. (signed) O.J. Randall, Chief, Finance
Division.
(sheet 4 of 4
)
RECORDS FROM THE WEST VIRGINIA ARCHIVES
(Researched and compiled by James A.
Libertini)
List Of Officers, 11th WVA Vols (from Record
Group AR633, WVA State Archives):
Remarks: Van H. Bukey, Major; Van Hill ? Bukey
commissioned Lt. Col 31 July 1863 (Promoted); Van H. Bukey commissioned
Colonel 28 Oct 1864.
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Descriptive Book of Company D, 11th WVA Vols
(form Record Group AR639, WVA State Archives): Remarks: Age 25, 5’-8",
dark complexion, brown hair & eyes, born Marietta, Ohio, Painter, enlisted
6 Oct 1861 at Parkersburg by Van H. Bukey for 3 Years.
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INFORMATION FROM MILITARY SERVICE RECORDS NATIONAL
ARCHIVES MICROFILM RECORDS SERIES M508, ROLLS 185 THROUGH 195 AND 243.
(Researched and compiled by James A. Libertini)
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1862 RECORDS
COMPANY MUSTER ROLLS (1862): May &
Jun/dated: To June 30, 1862 - Rank:1st Lieut - Present, Promoted to 1st
Lieutenant 15 Jan 1862 - No muster out for promotion to Captaincy.
Jul & Aug/dated: 31 Aug 1862 -Rank: Captain - Present or Absent Unknown,
Mustered into the U.S. service 2 July 1862 by Major T.J. Weed.
Sep & Oct: Rank: Captain - Present. Nov &
Dec: Rank: Captain - Present
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Company Muster In Roll, Ravenswood, Va. Date:
2 July 1862: 1st Lieutenant, age 26, Muster In to date 16 Jan 1862, Enrolled
28 Oct 1861 at Parkersburg, Va. for 3 years, Promoted to 1st Lieutenant
15 Jan 1862 --- A.G.O. 5-4-83 muster is accepted to date from 16 Jan 1862
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Returns 1862/63: Jan to
Mar:(11VaI) Absent. June: Present. Sept:
Captain, Present, Actg Post Adjt Oct: Present,
Actg Major for the Regt.
Nov 62 to Jan 63: Present.
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1863 RECORDS
COMPANY MUSTER ROLLS: Jan & Feb:
Rank: Captain - Absent, On detached service. Mar &
Apr: Rank: Captain Present or Absent not stated, Promoted to Major
28 Feb 1863.
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Individual Muster Out Roll, Wheeling, Wva.
Date: 2 March 1863: Captain, age 26, Muster out to date 2 March 1863, last
paid to 31 Dec 1862, mustered out of service at Wheeling, Wva. 2 March
1863 he having been commissioned Major in the 11th Regt Infty, Va.Vols
and mustered into service to date from 28 Feb 1863.
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Individual Muster In Roll, Wheeling, Wva.
Date: 2 March 1863: Major, age 26, muster in to date 28 Feb 1863, enrolled
28 Feb 1863 at Parkersburg for 3 years vice George Trimble dismissed the
service - This muster in to date from 9 Jan 1863 vice George C. Trimble
dismissed.
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Parkersburg, WVa. Date: 7 Feb 1863: (TO) Major
Bascom, A.A.G., Marietta, Ohio - General, I am on duty here on Regtl Court
Martial. My Company is at Glenville, Va. There are facilities
by which I can occasionally visit my family at Marietta outside of our
business hours and I beg leave to ask permission to do so while I am here
- Very Respectfully, Yours &c, Van H. Bukey,
Capt Co. D, 11th Va. Vols
Approved - D. Frost ,Colonel
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FIELD & STAFF MUSTER ROLLS: Mar
& Apr/dated: 31 Dec 1862 to 30 Apr 1863: - Rank: Major - Present,
Promoted from Captain 28 Feb 1863. May & Jun:
Rank: Major - Present. Jul & Aug:
Rank: Lt. Colonel - Present, Promoted from Major to Lt. Col. 3 Aug 1863.
Owing to irregularity, muster suspended until further orders.
Sep & Oct: Rank: Lt. Colonel - Present.
Nov & Dec: Rank: Lt. Colonel - Present
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Individual Muster Out Roll, Hancock, Md. Date:
11 Aug 1863: Major, age 27, muster in (out ?) to date 3 Aug 1863
for promotion vice Lt. Col. D. Frost promoted. This muster to date
from 3 Aug. 1863.
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Individual Muster In Roll, Hancock, Md. Date:
11 Aug 1863: Lt. Colonel, age 27, muster in to date 3 Aug 1863
, Enrolled 3 Aug 1863 at Hancock, Md. Promoted vice Lt. Col.
D. Frost promoted Colonel. This muster to date from 3 Aug 1863.
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Returns 1862/63/64 Nov 62 to Jan
63: Present Feb 63: Major, present, promoted to
Major 28 Feb 63 to rank as such from 6 Jan 1863.
Mar to May 63: Present. Jun & Jul 63: Present, signs
return as comdg the Regt. Aug 63: Present, promoted to Lt.
Colonel 3 Aug 1863. Sep & Oct 63: Present.
Nov 63: Absent, President of Court Martial, Clarksburg, Wva Nov 4/63.
Dec 63 & Jan 64: Present, signs return comdg Regt.
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Clarksburg, Wva. Date: 27 Nov 1863:
(TO) Lt. Col. Jno B. Frothingham, A.D.C. & C.M., Dept WVA, Colonel,
Agreeable to a suggestion of Colonel Wilkinson, I desire to address you,
rather informally, relative to a visit of the Division A.C.M. to the 11th
Infty, Probably there is no Regiment in the Dept having more men not mustered
than ours, and they are of course considerably discouraged at the delay.
I don’t wish to urge this, as I am satisfied from former courtesies that
you will do all you can to accomodate us. How do you like your new
quarters, Very truly yours, Van H. Bukey, Lt. Col., 11th WVA Infty (The
above record was found in the files of Captain William Cummings of the
11th WVA Infty)
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1864 RECORDS
FIELD & STAFF MUSTER ROLLS: Jan & Feb:
Rank: Lt. Colonel - Present, Comdg Regt. Mar & Apr:
Rank: Lt. Colonel - Present. May & Jun:
Rank: Lt. Colonel - Present. Jul & Aug:
Rank: Lt. Colonel - Present. Sep & Oct:
Rank: Lt. Colonel - Present, No muster out as Lt. Colonel.
Nov & Dec: Rank: Colonel,
Mustered out of service 26 Dec 1864 by reason of expiration of term.
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Returns 1863/64: Dec 63 & Jan 64:
Present, signs return comdg Regt. Feb 64: Present.
Mar64: Present, signs return comdg Regt. Apr to
Jun 64: Present. Jul & Aug 64: Present, Comdg
Regt. Sept & Oct 64: Present.
Nov 64: Prersent (Colonel). Dec 64: Mustered out
of service, expiration of term, 26 dec 1864.
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Individual Muster Out Roll, Camp Near Aikens
Landing, Va. Date: 26 Dec 1864: Colonel, age 28, Muster out to date 26
Dec 1864, last paid to 31 Oct 1864, mustered out under the provisions of
Para. 2, Cir. No. 75 C.S., War Dept, A.G.O.. Not to be paid until
having procured Certificate of Non-
Indebtedness.
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Headquarters 11th WVA Infty Vols, Cedar Creek,
Va. Date: 24 Oct 1864: (TO) Capt Wm McKinley, AAAG, Army of WVA -
Captain, I have the honor to apply for permission for Chaplain A.J. Lyon
of my Regt to go to the rear to visit the sick and wounded of my command
in hospitals and to attend to such wants of theirs as his office may enable
him to supply - I have the honor to be, Captain, Your Obidient Servant,
Van H. Bukey, Lt. Col. Comdg Regt.
HQ, 3rd Brig, 1st Inf Div, Cedar Creek, Va. 25 Oct 64 - Respectfully forwarded appvd, Milton Wells Col. Comd Brig.
HQ, 1st Inf Div, Dept WVA, Cedar Creek, Va.
26 Oct 1864 - Respectfully forwarded appvd, T.M. Harris, Col. Comdg
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Headquarters 11th WVA Infty Vols., Cedar Creek,
Va. Dated: 24 Oct 1864: (TO) Lieutenant F.L. Ballard, AAAG, 1st Infty Div,
Army of WVA, Lieutenant, Having been informed by the Colonel comdg Div
that reports had reached him to the effect that 1st lt. Marlin Park of
my Regt had after the
engagement of the 19th inst made remarks tending
to blemish my reputation, and that Lt. Park was without proper excuse,
in the rear, on that occasion and being ordered to furnish a report of
the same, I have the honor to submit the following:
I was informed by
Private John Bess, Co. G (my orderly) that Lt. Park had said that
Col. Bukey was not up to the breastworks, that he had seen him under the
hill, and heard him order the Major to take command while he (myself) went
down to gather up the stragglers . Bess intimated that this was said
in such a tone as to cast an imputation not only upon mu personal courage,
but to fasten the accusation, by imputation, upon the Spot (?). I
immediately sent for Lt. Park and demanded an explanation. He said
he did not mean to say that I was not with my command, although he said
he saw me under or on the side of the hill, and heard me give some such
command to the Major: This was in part true, and if called upon to do so
I can state the circumstances, but as I am not rendering my
report of the action, I will reserve the statement
for its proper place. I was not satisfied after Lt. Parks statement
that the promiscuous publishing of such an assertion, without explanation
or connecting narrative, would not injure me, and the tone in which it
was intended would materially affect the impression it would make upon
a listener. Upon investigation I find that Lt. Park was not in action
with his command. He says he was sick, and had he not been hauled
in an ambulance from a point in the turnpike near the creek, to another
point between the 19th Corps works and Middletown, he must inevitably have
been captured. He went as far to the rear as a point between the
lattr place and Newtown where he met, as I understand, both my my Assistant
Surgeons, successively to each of whom he applied for a sick pass
which he did not receive. Uupon inquiry of the Surgeons, I find that
he was not upon their sick reports, nor did Dr. Bond previous to the 19th,
know of his illness. I have not heard of or noticed any subsequent
illness. I have above given a correct and impartial statement of
the result of the investigation I was ordered to make and respectfully
submit it., I am, Lieutenant., very respectfully, Your Obedient Servant,
Van H. Bukey, Lt. Col Comdg 11th WVA Vols.
Lt. Park 11th WVA delinquent in duty and guilty
of an attempt to asperse the character of his Regtl Commander. Went
far to the rear and not in the action.
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Headquarters 11th WVA Infty Vols., Cedar Creek,
Va. Dated: 3 Nov 1864: (TO) Lt. C.S. Roberts, A.C.M., Army of WVA - Lieutenant,
by Para. I, Circular No. 75, War Dept, 22 Sep 1864, it is stipulated that
an officer of a 3 years organization recieving a new commission, he may,
at his option, be mustered in for 3 years or the unexpired term of the
organization of which he may at the time be a member: Provided, that no
officer or enlisted man so recieving a commission, shall be mustered in
for a less period that 3 years, if, at the date he presents himself for
muster under it, he has less than 6 months to serve . As when I presented
myself for muster yesterday, I had not less than 6 months to serve, I would
claim to be mustered for the unexpired term of my command, and respectfully
request that my muster in rolls to be made accordingly - Very.respectfully,
Your Obedient Servant, Van H. Bukey, Col. 11th WVA Infty Vols
HQ, Army of WVA, Cedar Creek, Va., 3 Nov 1864 - Respectfully referred to Lt. Col. Frothingham, Com Of Musters, Dept of WVA - The within named was mustered (illegible) on the 2nd inst as Colonel of the 11th WVA Infty for the term of 3 years. He demands that his muster be made for the unexpired term of his regt. I understand that one company of his regt goes out some time next month. Therefore in his new grade, he has less than 6 mopnths to serve. In his grade as Lt. Col. he had more than 6 months to serve at the date of remuster. Would it be proper to muster this officer for the unexpired term of his organization (11th WVA) - Cyrus S. Roberts, Lt & Asst Com Musters, AWVA.
Office of Commisary of Musters, Dept of WVA, Cumberland, Md., 11 Nov 1864 - Respectfully returned to Lt. C. S Roberts, A.C.M. Dept WVA with information that it would not under the circumstances stated in his endorsement, be proper to muster Lt. Col. Bukey as Col. for a less period than 3 years - John B. Frothingham, Lt. Col., ADC, U.S. Army, Com of Musters, Dept of WVA.
HQ Army of WVA, Nears Kearnstown, Va., 14 Nov 1864 - Respectfully returned to Lt. Col. Bukey Comdg 11 WVA Infty whose attention is invited to previous endorsement by Lt. Col John B. Frothingham, Com Of Musters, Dept of WVA. - Cyrus S. Roberts, Lt. & ACM, Army of WVA.
HQ 11 WVA Infty Vols, Near Kearnstown, Va.,
14 Nov 1864 - Respectfully returned. If it is impossible to procure
my rolls as requested of course the muster rolls must be for 3 years.
Lt. Roberts will please make the rolls accordingly -Van H. Bukey, Col.
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Headquarters 11th WVA Infty Vols, Near Kearnstown,
Va Dated: 15 Nov 1864: (TO) Major Saml Breck, AAG, Sir, enclosed please
find communication of my own relative to my muster as Colonel with endorsements
of Lt. C.S. Roberts, ACM, and Lt. Col. Jno B. Frothingham, C.M. Dept WVA.,
--My interpretation of the para. in the order referred to is, that it has
reference to the term of service an officer owes at the time he presents
himself for muster, and not to the lenght of time he would owe service
after the muster under the new commission. I take the grounds that
at the time an officer presents for muster, he is in his old grade, and
the reference to the time of six months service due, means, literaly, to
apply to the old grade, as after he is mustered into the new grade he is
no longer an applicant, and is not an officer under the new grade, until
after the muster takes place.Desiring information on this point from the
highest authority I Respectfully submit the question to your decision.
Hoping you will find it convenient soon to give the same, I am, respectfully,
Your Obedient Servant, Van H. Bukey, Col
Recvd AGO 25 Nov 1864.
War Dept, Adjt Genls Office, 29 Nov 1864 - Respectfully referred to Lt. Col. Jno B. Frothingham, C.M. Dept WVA, If Lt. Col. Bukey at the date of his muster as Col., had more than six months to serve in the old grade, he is entitled under Circular No. 75 to be mustered in the new grade for the unexpired term of the regiment.
Recvd Office Com Musters, Dept WVA 2 Dec 1864
- Copy of this paper sent to Lt. Roberts, ACM 16 Dec 1864.
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Headquarters 11th WVA Infty Vols, Camp Russell,
Va Dated: 5 Dec 1864: (TO) Lt. Col. C. Kingsbury, AAG, Army of the
Shenandoah - Colonel, The desks containing all back reports and books pertaining
to my command are stored at Harpers Ferry and Martinsburg. I have
sent to have the
necessary papers to complete our returns &c
brought up but have not been successful in getting all that is necessay,
therefore I have the honor to request that I be permitted to go in person,
as I do not believe I can select another from my command who will succeed
in bringing all that is required, without bringing all the desks, for which
we have not the necessary transportation. I am just required to furnish
various reports of my regt from the beginning of the year, which I cannot
possibly do without the presence of papers now in the rear - Very Respectfully
&c, Van H. Bukey, Col.
HQ 3rd Brig, 1st Inf Div, Camp Russell, Va, 5Dec 64 - Respectfully forwarded appvd, Milton Wells, Col Comdg Brig.
HQ 1st Inf Div, Dept WVA , Camp Russel, Va
. 6 Dec 64, Resp forwarded appvd, T.M. Harris, Col. Comdg.. - see
S.O. 233 para. 4 -
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OTHER RECORDS ( 1865 to 1887 )
1865
Company Muster Out Roll, Richmond, Va. Dated:
17 June 1865: Captain, age 24, promoted to Major 28 Feb 1863, promoted
to Lt. Col 11 Nov 1863, promoted to Col. 2 Nov 64. Mustered out by reason
of expiration of term of service 28 Dec 1864.
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Field & Staff Muster Out Roll, Richmond,
Va. Dated: 17 June 1865: Colonel, age 35 ?, entered service as a private,
served as such to 1st Jan 62 when he was priomoted to 1st Lieutenant, served
as such till 21st Aug 62 when he was promoted to Captain and served as
such to 28 Feb 63 when he was pomoted to Major and served. as such till
11 Aug 1863 when he was promoted to Lt. Col and served
as such to 2nd Nov 1864 when he was promoted
to Col and served as such until 26 Dec 1864 when he was mustered out by
reason of expiration of term of service.
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1867
General Order No. 65, War Dept., Adjt Generals
Office, 22 Jun 1867: Van H. Bukey, Col. 11th WVA Vols appointed to
be Brigadier General by Brevet in the Volunteer Force, Army of the United
States for gallant & meritorious services during the war to date from
13 March 1865.
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1883
Officer Muster In, Adjt Generals Office Dated:
2 May 1883: (With annotation dated 17 Sept 1887) Van H. Bukey, Col.
11th Regt WVA Infty - of this officer as of the grade above to date from
3 Nov 1864 date from which paid vice Col. Daniel Frost, deceased.
Notation AGO 17 Sept 1887, this muster in roll is accepted under the provisions
of the act of Congress appvd 3 Jun 1884 & the act
ammendatory thereof appvd 3 Frb 1887 to muster
into the service of the U.S. Van H. Bukey as a Col. in 11th Regt WVA Vols
to tke effect the 28th day of Oct 1864 vice Daniel Frost, deceased.
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1887
Officer Muster In, Adjt Generals Office Dated:
17 Sept 1887: Van H. Bukey, Capt Co. D ,. 11th Regt WVA Infty - of
this officer as of the grade above to date from the 19th Aug 1862 date
of issue of appointment and from which paid. Original vacancy caused
by organization entering on active service prior to completion on 19 Aug
1862.
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RECORDS FROM PENSION FILES 1880 - 1921
1880
State Of West Virginia, Wood County Dated:
4 March 1880: DECLARATION FOR ORIGINAL PENSION of Van H. Bukey, age 43,
resident of Parkersburg, Wva.- enrolled 28 Jan 1862 as 1st Lt. Company
D , 11th Wva. Infty, was promoted to Captain Company D 20 Aug
1862, to Major 26
Feb 1863, to Lt. Colonel 31 July 1863, to
Colonel 28 Oct 1864; was honorably bischarged at Deep Bottom, Va. 21 Dec
1,1864. While in service, in the line of duty at Snicker’s
Gap in Va. on or about 18 June 1864 had horse shot out under him in battle
and the fall gave him a strain in the back which very much disabled him
at the time; he was under care of Dr. Bond, Regtl Surgeon 11th WVA Inf,
subsequent to and at sundry times during the remainder of his term of service.
Has not been employed in service other than above, either before 28 Jan
1862 or since 21 Dec 1864, except that he was
enrolled as a Private in Oct 1861 and served
without muster until commissioned as 1st Lt. as above. Since leaving
service, resided in Washington Co., Ohio & Wood Co., Wva. His
occupation is Supt of Pipe Line Oil Transportation. Prior to service
he was of good sound physical health, when enrolld a Grocer. Now
partially disabled from obtaining subsistance by manual labor by reason
of injuries desribed above in service of the U.S.. He has not
applied for or received a pension. P.O. Address is Parkersburg, Wood
Co., WVA - (signed) Van H. Bukey, witnesses: D.W. Hines & E.W. Clouston
of Parkersburg. - Certified 4 March 1880 by O.W. Clemens, Clerk of Wood
Co. Court.
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1881
War Dept, Adjt Generals Office, Washington
Dated: 10 Dec 1881: (TO) Commissioner of Pensons, Washington D.C. = acknowledged
recept of communication of 22 Aug 1881 (No. 349.031) in case of Van H.
Bukey late of 11th WVA Inf Vols; there is no evidence on file of this office
of muster in as 1st Lt. & Colonel of said Regt. If as many papers
enumerated on next page can be obtained, case can be
examined - (signed) illegible , Asst
Adjt Genl noted as filed 13 Dec 1881, questions sent to Clients
Attny 13 Dec 81
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1883
State Of West Virginia, Wood County Dated:
13 Feb 1883: AFFIDAVIT OF NEIGHBORS, EMPLOYERS, OR THOSE WHO WORKED WITH
SOLDIER - Affidavit of W.S. Benard of Volcano, Wood County, WVA. - First
became aquainted with physical condition of V.H. Bukey about July 1872
when he suffered from weak back and headache, he continued to suffer each
year up to July 1878. He lived near Bukey from about Jul 1872 to
about Jul 1878 - had known Bukey since 10 Jul 1872 & during this time
had known him to be subject to weakness in his back. Had known several
instances where he was unable to perform his business duties. From
knowledge, do not consider him able to perform constant manual labor, especially
out of doors. Was constantly associated with Bukey while at work,
being with him nearly every day - Bukeys occupation was Superintendent
& Engineer. Bukey was disabled for hard work about 1/4 during above
period. (signed) W.S. Benard - Certified by E.W. Staples, Notary
Public (Stamped "Pension Office Feb 19, 1883")
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State of West Virginia, Wood County Dated:
5 March 1883: MATTER OF PENSION CLAIM OF V.H. BUKEY - Statement of John
H. Weare - Has know Bukey since about 1865. Knew him intimately from about
1865 to 1870 at Marietta, Ohio and Cow Run, Ohio where Bukey was engaged
in the oil business after his return from
the army. During this times Bukey complained of weakness & pains
in his spine or back that attacked him when he suffered from cold &
active physical labor. It was represented as result of injury received
in the army and frequently rendered him incapable of attending to out of
doors pursuits. Since 1870, Col.Bukey has lived in WVA. Weare
moved to Colorado and had not seen Bukey except at long intervals.
Weares P.O.address was Tin Cup, Gunnison Co., Colorado. (signed) J.H. Weare.
Certified by Th? G. Smith, Clerk Wood Co. Court. (Stamped "Pension Office
8 March 1883")
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State of West Virginia, Wood County Dated:
10 April 1883: Statement of Dr. E.D.J. Bond - was Surgeon on 11th WVA Infty
and knew Lt. Col. Bukey of said Regt suffered from an injury to his back
at Snickers Ferry, Va. about 18 July 1864 for which he was treated by Bond.
Sprain or injury caused by being thrown from horse shot under him at fight
at Snickers Ferry and compelled him to keep to
Bonds tent & ambulance under his care
for some weeks a part of time Regt was camped at Monocacy Bridge, Md.;
knew him to complain at intervals until discharged from the U.S. service.
He saw Bukey after discharge about Sept 1865 and occasionally since &
that he still suffers with pain in back, which is alleged to be especially
severe when attended with unusal physical exertion or with cold.
He is usually able to attend to light work such as Superintendent, ect.;
disability affects the lumbar muscles and at times extends up spine and
around towards abdomen. - Bonds P.O. address was Davisville, WVA (signed)
E.D.J. Bond, late Surgeon 11th WVA Infty. Certified by O.M. Clemens, Clerk
Circuit Court, Wood Co., WVA (Stamped "Pension Office April 20, 1883")
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State of West Virginia, Wood County Dated:
14 April 1883: Statement of Van H. Bukey in response to letter of Commissioner
of Pensions dated 22 Mar 1883 - For 5 years previous to enlistment about
16 oct 61 resided at Marietta, Ohio say from 1855 to 1859 where employed
in factory of the now Marietta Chair Company. From about 1859 to
1860 engaged in farming on Marietta Island. In 1860
engaged in Mercantile business at Parkersburg
and continued until enlistment. At discharge engaged with others
in business pertaining to oil leases in southeast, Ohio. His duties
were perfection land titles. During 1865 was for about a year in
law office of Knowles & Loomis engaged in office duty & study.
About 1866 was purchasing agent for at Parkersburg with ST. Louis Coal
Oil Company until 1867 when engaged in purchase & sale of oil on own
account residing in Parkersburg & Belpre, Ohio across the river.
In May 1868 was Superintendent for the WVA Transportation Company and moved
to Cow Run, Ohio in charge of work until the winter of 1869/70 when transferred
to WVA, residing at Petroleum, Ritchie County, WVA. In 1872 moved
to Volcano, WVA (3 miles distant) and in 1879 to Parkersburg where remained
since. At the time of injury was commanding a Battalion of Regt,
Col. Frost commanding Brigade. My horse was killed while crossing
a stone wall near the river bank, fell and through me against a tree, producing
a wrench or strain in bank. On Command moving was unable to ride
on horseback and was moved in an ambulance. For some weeks
was under the care of Surgeon E.D.J. Bond. Became better and resumed
duty. Marches were not long thereafter and suffered comparatively
little. After service violent back pains accompanied every cold,
fequently confining me to absolute quiet. In work which was never
continuously laborious, would be attacked when bending over and lifting
(even slightly) would receive sudden attack which only yeilded to rest
and application of liniments and plasters. This incrreased in frequency
so that during my residence at Petroleum and Volcano my ment often protested
against my assuming heavy work. Finding this to be tahe case I assumed
office duties in Parkersburg since 1879. Treatment was usually the
simple remedies above noted, and was with the advise of family physician
Dr. W.H. Sharp of Volcano, WVA. Had not previously found it necessary
to employ a physician for myself, home treatment and rest usually affording
relief. Only attack other than above was about 1870 or 1871, a slight
attack of fever, perhaps pneumonia when Dr. Sharp attended me. Duration
some two weeks. Otherwise been able to pursue usual occupation.
Generally, it has not been of character to render hard labor necessary
although at various times, especially from 1868 to 1879, I have performed
from time to time, an hour or two and perhaps a half day of labor varying
as to the physical exertion. The recurrances of attacks finally induced
me to abstain almost entirely. Post office address is Parkersburg,
WVA. (signed) Van H. Bukey - Certified by O.M. Clemens, Clerk Circuit Court,
Wood County. (Stamped "Pension
Office April 20, 1883 ")
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War Dept, Adjt Generals Office, Washington
Dated: 22 June 1883: (TO) Commissioner of Pensions, Acknowledged receipt
of request dated 22 Aug 1881 for Application of Pension No. 349031.
Information from records of this office from the rolls, etc. on file, Van
H. Bukey mustered int the
service as 1st Lieutenant Co. D
11th WVA Vols to date 16 Jan 1862 and as Captain 31 Aug 1862, as Major
same Regt to date 28 Feb 1863, as Lt. Colonel to date 31 Aug 1863, as Colonel
to date 3 Nov 1864. Rolls of Company from original muster in to 31
Dec 1862: Present. Feb 1863: Absent, Detached. Name not borne
on rolls Field & Staff same period. Subsequent rolls to 31 Oct
1864: Present for duty. Regimental Record Books incomplete furnish
no evidence of alleged disability. Was mustered out 26 Dec 1864 under
Circular No. 75 series of 1864 fro this office. (signed) W. __?_
Barber, A.A.G.
Remarks: (attached to above record dated 22
Jun 83) Dept of the Interior, Pension Office (Southern Division), Washington,
D.C. dated 18 Dec 1883. _ Respectfully returned to Adjt General U.S. Army
for information as to whether within Regt was in action at Snickers Gap,
Va. in June or July 1864. (signed) W.W. Dudley, Commissioner.
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1885
State and County not given Dated: 22 April
1885: Statement of Samuel Knowles - States that Col. Van H. Bukey was associated
with him & Hon. Mr. Loomis in the Law Business in Marietta, Ohio in
1865 to 1867 and during said time heard Bukey speak about the war and including
the fall from his horse which he claimed he was injured in back.
Knowles did not remember where or when injury took place. (signed) Samuel
Knowles, P.O. Address Marietta, Washington County, Ohio _ Certified by
C.? G.? Barger ?, Deputy Clerk. (Stamped "Pension Office, May 23,
1885")
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1898
Department of The Interior, Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C. Dated: 15 Jan 1898: Request by Commissioner for information
to be supplied to Pension Agent on execution of voucher for next quarterly
payment. (signed) H. Clay Evans, Commissioner. V.H Bukey married
Cecilia Agnes Brenan 16 Jan 1859 at Marrietta, Ohio by Rev. A.O. Walker.
Marriage record in Probate Court, Marrietta, Ohio. Not previously
married. Children: Charles A. b. 30 Nov 1861, Mary b. 18 March 1864,
John F. b.26 Nov 1865. (signed) Van H. Bukey. Date of reply 17 March
1898. (Stamped above date of reply is 4 June 1898 )
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1909
Death Certificate, Filed with Health Dept,
District of Columbia Dated: 14 March 1909: Van H. Bukey died 14 March
1909, age 72 & 9 months, white, married, male, disbursing officer at
Bureau of Engineering & Printing. Born Ohio, Resided in district
11 years, Place of death: Victoria Apartments, 14th & Clifton Streets
NW, Primary cause of death acute dilatation of heart, duration 5 weeks,
Immediate cause of death cardiac paralysis, duration immediate, Ira W.
Dennison, MD of 1312 L. Street NW certified he attended deceased during
his last illness. Buried at Arlington, VA 16 March 1909. Undertaker
J. William Lee of 332 Pennsylvania Ave NW. Burial permit 185264.
(Stamped " Pension Office March 24, 1909" )
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City of Washington, District of Columbia Dated:
18 March 1909: Declaration for Widows Pension, Act of June 27, 1890 - Celia
Agnes Brenan Bukey, age 71, resident of Washington, D.C., widow of Van
H. Bukey, late Colonel 11th Regt WVA Vols (see paper on file, No.
308.997) who died 14 March 1909 at Washington, D.C. at Victoria Apartment
house. She was married under name of Celia Agnes Brenan to V.H. Bukey
16 Jan 1859by Father O.S. Walker of St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church at
Marietta, Ohio. She has not remarried, her P.O. Address is care of
Mrs. Charles Bukey, Parkersburg, WVA. (signed) Cecilia Agnes Brenan Bukey.
(witnesses) Maggie E. Myers of 27 L. Street NW, Washington, D.C. &
Blanche I. Crawford of 1261 Morse Street NE, Washington, D.C. who were
acquainted with Cecilia Bukey for 5 & 2 years respectively. Certified
by Grace Thomas, Notary Public, 505 Corcoran Bldg, Washington, D.C.
(Stamped"Validity accepted S.A. Cuddy, Chief Law Division" & "Law Division,
Received Mar 24, 1909" & "US Pension Office Mar 24, 1909" & "First
Deputy Commissioner March 24, 1909, US Pension Office" & "Record Division
March 26, 1909")
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City of Washington, District of Columbia Dated:
18 March 1909: Declaration for Widow for Accrued Pension - Celia
Agnes Brenan Bukey, age 71, resident of Washington, DC, widow of Van H.
Bukey who served as Lt. Col. 11th WVA Vols who was a pensioner under certificate
No. 308.997 on Pension agency, Knoxville, Tenn., , that last payment of
his pension was made 4 March 1909, he died 14 Mar 1909, at Washington,
D.C. at Victoria Apartment house. She was married under name of Celia
Agnes Brenan to V.H. Bukey 16 Jan 1859by Father O.S. Walker of St Mary’s
Roman Catholic Church at Marietta, Ohio. Neither she or soldier was
previously married. (signed) Cecilia Agnes Brenan Bukey. (witness) Maggie
E. Myers of 27 L. Street NW, Washington, D.C. & Blanche I. Crawford
of 1261 Morse Street NE, Washington, D.C.- Certified by Grace Thomas, Notary
Public, 505 Corcoran Bldg, Washington, D.C., her commission expires Nov
1912. (Stamped "Validity accepted S.A. Cuddy, Chief Law Division per WTF"
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Marietta, Ohio, Washington County Dated: 20
March 1909: Declaration of Mary Booth Murdock, was present at marriage
of Celia Brenan Bukey & General Van H. Bukey at brides home in Marietta,
Ohio 16 Jan 1859. Service was performed by Father O.S. Walker of
St Mary’s Roman Catholic Chuech. Murdock was a little girl and went
with her mother. Has known soldier & wife always and
knows neither of them were previously married
and that they always lived together. Owing to Rheumatism she was
unable to write this affidavit. (signed) Mary Booth her X mark Murdock.
(witnesses) Margaret Quinn & J.C. Brenan - Certified by J.C. Brenan,
Notary Public (Stamped "US Pension Office Mar 24, 1909")
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St. Mary’s Church, Marietta, Ohio Dated: 19
March 1909: Transcript of marriage record - 16 Jan 1859, V.H. Bukey &
Cecilia Brenan. Dispensation on account of disparity of religion
obtained. Witnesses, Henry Wesselman & Alicia Brenan - signed,
A.O. Walker - Certified as a true
copy by F.M. Wiesman. Pastor St. Mary’s Church.
Translated from the Latin. April 24, 1909.
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Department of The Interior, Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C. Dated: 21 April 1909: Request for Adjutant General to
further report showing full military and medical history and personal description
of Van H. Bukey.
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War Department, Adjutant Generals Office,
Washington Dated: 24 April 1909: Returned to Commissioner of Pensions -
Case of V.H. Bukey, Company D and F&S, 11th WVA Infty,
Military records show age 26, Enrolled 28
Oct 1861, mustered in as Captain, Major, Lt. Col, Col. accepted to date
19 Aug 62, 7 Jan 63, 31 July 63 & 28 Oct 64 respectively. No medical
records found. (Stamped "US Pension Office Apr 26, 1909")
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1921
Department of The Interior, Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C. Dated: 4 August 1921: Drop Report - Widow Pension Certificate
No. 682490, Cecilia A.B. Bukey, 125th Street, Parkersburg, WV
Last paid at $30.00 per month to 4 June 1921
has this day (4 Aug 1921) been dropped from rolls because of death 22 July
1921. (signed) O.J. Randall, Chief, Finance Division.
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