Axtell Family OrganizationAxtells in the Civil War

Thanks to Charlie Axtell and Tom Gauthier for this table of Axtells in the American Civil War, 1861-1865 (at least one Axtell, Col. Daniel Axtell, served in the English Civil War in 1642).

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AXTELLS THAT FOUGHT IN THE CIVIL WAR 1861-1865
Database:  American Civil War Research Databases; Soldiers.Ancestry.Com.
Matches to Axtell = 86
Name State Served Enlist Date Enlist Rank Enlist Age Enlist Place Army Remarks
1 Francis H. Axtell MA Jul 16, 1862 Pvt 37 Union Claimed Residence in Huntington. Worked as a blacksmith. Enlisted B Co. 34th Inf. Reg. MA.  Died of wounds at Stayton VA on July 21, 1864.  His wife Mary E. applied for a widows pension Nov 21, 1864.
2 Edgar Axtell MI Jul 06, 1861 Musician 26 Eagle Harbor Union Claimed Residence in Keweenaw Co. Promoted to full Corpl. Enlisted H Co. 1st Inf. Reg, MI.  Applied for a war pension July 30, 1877.  His wife Caroline applied for a widows pension May 11, 1907 from PA.
3 Julian H. Axtell MI Jul 09, 1861 Pvt 22 Flint Union Claimed Residence in Mount Clemans. Enlisted B Co. 1st Inf. Reg. Promoted to full 1st Surg. On Dec 25, 1863. Promoted to full 2nd Lieut on May 30, 1865.  Mustered out at Jefferson, IN. on July 9, 1865. He applied for a war pension July 25, 1865.  His wife Elextra M. applied for a widows pension April 24, 1873.
* 4 Charles H. Axtell MI Jun 10, 1861 Musician 27 Grand Rapids Union Claimed residence in Kent Co. Enlisted Band Co. 3rd Inf. Reg MI. Discharged disability on June 15, 1862.  Second enlistment; Aug 13, 1863 to Oct 12, 1865 while he served as Bandmaster for General Custer.  He was discharged at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.  Applied for war a pension on Jan 10, 1890 while he lived in CA.  This is my great great grandfather.
5 Samuel A. Axtell MI Jun 30, 1864 Pvt 44 Union Claimed residence in Glen Arbor, Benzie Co. Enlisted C Co. 5th Inf. Reg. MI. Discharged on March 20, 1865. Applied for a pension Nov 26. 1879. His wife Charlotte L. applied for a widows pension Aug 6, 1903 from ND.
* 6 George W. Axtell MI Dec 22, 1863 Pvt 18 Howell Union Enlisted D Co. 5th Inf. Reg MI. Discharged at Detroit. On May 13, 1865. Applied for a war pension Feb. 19, 1866. This is my great-great uncle.
7 Cyrus R. Axtell MA Aug 10, 1864 Pvt 18 Union Claimed Residence in Grafton. Worked as a farmer. Enlisted F Co. 1st Battalion HA Reg Mustered out on June 28, 1865. Died Oct 19, 1913
8 William M. Axtell MI Sep 01, 1864 Pvt 40 Redford Union Enlisted Y Co. 24th Inf. Reg. (No further record)  Applied for a war pension on Mar 27, 1889.
9 Seth S. Axtell MA Sep 25, 1864 Pvt 20 Union Claimed residence in Grafton. Worked as a student. Enlisted E Co. 51st Inf. Reg. Mustered out at Worchester, MA on July 27, 1863.  He applied for a war pension Aug 15, 1900 from MI. His wife Mary C. applied for a widows pension Mar, 29, 1902 from MI.
10 Joseph K. Axtell MA Sep 23, 1862 Pvt 27 Union Claimed residence in Grafton. Worked as a mechanic. Promoted to full Corpl. on March 2, 1863. Enlisted E Co. 51st Inf Reg. Mustered out at Worchester. MA on July 27, 1863. He applied for a war pension Feb 24, 1887. His wife applied for a widows pension Jun 23, 1894 fro MA.
11 Samuel A. Axtell MA Sep 08, 1862 Corpl 31 Union Claimed Residence in Monroe. Worked as a farmer. Enlisted B Co. 52nd Inf. Reg. Mustered out at Camp Milleo, Greenfield, MA. On Aug 14, 1863.   He applied for a war pension May 22, 1890 from IA.  His wife Hannah E. applied for a widows pension Feb 6, 1914.
* 12 Samuel Axtell MI Dec 20, 1861 Pvt 18 Howell Union Claimed residence in Livingston Co.  Enlisted F Co. 15th Reg. Died April 24, 1862.Buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, OH.  This my great-great uncle.
13 Alfred R. Axtell MI Dec 20, 1862 Pvt 33 Flint Union Claimed Residence in Flint. Enlisted D Co.16th Inf Reg.  Promoted to full Corpl. Killed at Petersburg VA June 23.  His wife Eliza J. applied for a widows pension on July 20, 1864. 
14 John H. Axtell MI Mar 01, 1865 Pvt 18 Detroit Union Enlisted C Co. 11th Inf. Reg. Mustered out at Nashville Tn on 16 Sept. 1865. Applied for a war pension Feb 6 1890 from Mich. His wife applied for a widows pension on  April 9, 1903 from MI.
* 15 John S. Axtell MI Dec 06, 1862 Pvt 19 Ionia Union Enlisted  E Co.6th Calv Reg.  Discharged  at Ft. Leavenworth, KS on July 25, 1865. Applied for a war pension on March 16th, 1899. This is my great-great uncle.
16 Benjamin F. Axtell MI Sep 02, 1862 1st Lieut 24 Union Claimed Residence in Kalamazoo.  Promoted to full Capt. on Feb 5, 1864, L Co. 5th Cav Reg. Died prisoner at Richmond VA, on July 15, 1864 (Libby prison) His wife applied for a widows pension on Oct 27th, 1864.  
17 John H. Axtell MI Oct 12, 1863 Pvt 18 Redford Union Claimed Residence in  Redford. Enlisted B Co. 10th Cav. Reg. Discharged on June 3, 1865. Died Mar 22, 1903. Buried at Charlotte MI.  
18 Robert Axtell OH May 02, 1864 Musician 19 Union Enlisted  C Co. 141st Inf. Reg.  Mustered out at Gallipolis, OH on Sept 3, 1864. Applied for a war pension on Mar 18, 1892. His wife Sarah A. applied for a widows pension on  July 26, 1899.  
19 Jeheil Axtell U.S. Vol Aug 30, 1862 Pvt 30 Hudson MI Union Claimed Residence in Clayton.  Served U.S. Volunteers 1st U.S. Sharp Shooters.  Enlisted C  Co. 1st SS   Reg.  Discharged at Wash. D.C. May 31st, 1865. Deceased. Buried at Clayton, MI.
20 Ferhinand Axtell OH Jun 15, 1861 Pvt 35 Union Enlisted F Co. 5th Inf. Reg. Mustered out on July 26, 1865.  Applied for a war pension on June 6, 1887 from KY. His wife Anna M. applied for a widows pension April 27, 1895 from KY.  
21 Thomas P.V. Axtell IL Apr 22, 1861 Pvt Union Claimed Residence in Milford. Enlisted I Co. 20th Inf. Reg.  Mustered out on June 13, 1864.
22 Thomas Axtell OH Jul 21, 1862 1st Lieut 50 Union Served Ohio Commission B Co. 118th Inf. Reg. Resigned on April 24, 1863. 
23 Samuel Axtell OH Aug 14, 1862 Pvt 18 Union Enlisted  B Co. 18th Inf. Reg. Killed at Resaca, GA. On May 14, 1864.
24 Nathan Axtell OH Aug 12, 1861 Pvt 44 Union Enlisted B Co. 18th Inf. Reg.  Died of wounds on May 14, 1862.  His wife Ann applied for a widows pension Nov. 14, 1862.  
25 Channing Axtell VT Sep 26, 1861 Pvt Union Claimed Residence in Bethel. Enlisted F Co. 6th Inf.  Reg. Killed at Lee's Mills VA. On April 16, 1862.
26 Manning J. Axtell OH Dec 18, 1863 Pvt 32 Union Enlisted E. Co. 128th Inf. Reg.  Mustered out at Camp Chase, OH. On July 13, 1865.  Applied for a war pension May 10, 1890 from Oh. His wife Luella C. applied for a widows pension on Aug 5, 1898 from OH.   
27 John W. Axtell OH Nov 02, 1861 Pvt 18 Union Enlisted A Co. 82nd Inf. Reg.
28 Loren S. Axtell VT Dec 26, 1863 Pvt Union Claimed Residence in Jamaica. Enlisted H. Co. Inf. Reg. Promoted to full Corpl on Dec. 28, 1864.  Promoted to full Sergt. On Oct 15, 1865.     Mustered out on Dec 1, 1865.  Applied for a war pension on Feb 5, 1880.    
29 Lorenzo Axtell VT Aug 04, 1862 Pvt Union Claimed Residence in Winhall.  Enlisted E Co. 10th Inf. Reg.  Died of wounds on July 10, 1864.  His wife Lavina W. applied for a widows pension Oct 3, 1864.
30 William H. Axtell VT Jul 11, 1862 Pvt Union Claimed Residence in Manchester.  Enlisted E Co. 10th Inf. Reg. Discharged on Sept 1, 1863.  Applied for a war pension on  April 14, 1880. His wife Mary applied for a widows pension on Feb 24, 1894 from N.Y.  
31 Theodore F. Axtell IL Feb 27, 1864 Pvt Union Claimed Residence in Wesley. Enlisted E Co. 39th Inf. Reg. Mustered out at Norfolk, VA on Dec. 6, 1865.   Applied for a war pension Mar 22, 1879.
32 Richmond Axtell VT Mar 28, 1864 Pvt Union Claimed Residence in St. George. Enlisted H Co. 17th Inf. Reg.  Promoted to full Corpl. On June 23, 1864.     Mustered out at Wash. D.C. July 14, 1865. Applied for a war pension on July 9, 1866. His wife Ina S. applied for a widows pension on Dec. 13, 1915 from NH.  
33 Thomas Axtell IL Jan 08, 1865 Musician Union Claimed Residence in Milford. Enlisted D Co. 150th Inf. Reg. Mustered out at Atlanta, GA on Jun 16, 1866.     Applied for a war pension on April 20, 1889 from IL.
34 Nathan S. Axtell IL Feb 21, 1865 Pvt Union Claimed Residence in Cedar. Enlisted H Co. 14th Inf. Reg. Mustered out on Aug 6, 1865. Applied for a war pension on June 28, 1880.
35 Samuel N. Axtell PA Sep 01, 1862 Pvt Union Enlisted A. Co. 139th Inf. Reg. Discharged disability on Jan 23, 1863. Applied for a war pension on May 18, 1863.
36 William A. Axtell PA Sep 13, 1864 Pvt Union Enlisted K Co. 16th Cav Reg. Discharged on Jun 17, 1865. Applied for a war pension on July 21, 1891 from PA. His wife Mary E. applied for a widows pension on Aug. 21, 1902.
37 Andrew T. Axtell PA Aug 29, 1862 Pvt Union Enlisted  G Co. 145th Inf. Reg. Discharged on May 11, 1863.  Applied for a war pension Jun 26, 1871. His wife Jane applied for a widows pension Apr 16, 1895 from PA.  
38 Alexander W.  Axtell PA Feb 28, 1864 Pvt Union Enlisted B Co. 83rd Inf. Reg. Mustered out at Wash DC on June 28, 1865 (Absent in hospital at MO). Applied for a war pension April 21, 1880.
39 William Axtell IL Nov 01, 1861 Pvt Union Claimed Residence in Walnut.  Enlisted B Co. 64th Inf. Reg. Mustered out at Louisville, KY on July 21, 1865.  Applied for a war pension Oct 15, 1896.  His wife, Charlette, applied for a widows pension, May 4, 1912.
40 Alfred Axtell IL Sep  01, 1861 Pvt Union Claimed Residence in Druy's Landing. Enlisted A Co.9th Cav Reg. Mustered out Jul 20, 1865.  Applied for a war pension on Oct 2, 1880.  His wife Hannah applied for a widows pension on May 4, 1912. 
41 John Axtell IL Feb 28, 1865 Pvt Union Claimed Residence in Genoa.  Enlisted E Co. 9th Cav. Reg. Mustered out Jun 13, 1865.  Applied for a war pension Sep 18, 1886.
42 Nathan J. Axtell IL Mar 12, 1864 Pvt 24 Union Claimed Residence in Abingdon. Enlisted U Co. 66th Inf. Reg.  Discharged Jun 12, 1864 
43 William Axtell NY Aug 07, 1862 Pvt 28 Milo Union Enlisted A Co. 126th Inf. Reg. Absent, missing.
44 John Axtell NY Sep 23, 1861 Pvt 21 Union Enlisted K Co. 44th Inf. Reg.  Discharged disability at Philadelphia, PA on Oct 27, 1862.
45 Orlando K. Axtell NJ Aug 23, 1861 Musician N.Y. City Union Enlisted Band Co.1st Inf. Reg.  Mustered out at Harrison's Landing, VA on Aug 14, 1862.
46 Marquis L. Axtell IL Aug 06, 1862 Pvt N.Y.    Union Claimed Residence in Thornton. Enlisted Battery M Co. 1st LA Reg.  Discharged on June 3, 1863.
47 Joseph D. Axtell NY Aug 25, 1862 Sgt 25 East Pike Union Enlisted F Co. 5th Cav. Reg. Discharged disability at Annapolis MD on Dec 15, 1861.  Applied for a war pension Sep. 16, 1873.  His wife Helen M. applied for a widows pension Oct 9, 1922 from CA.  
48 Hubbard Axtell MN Feb 13, 1865 Pvt 25 Union Enlisted F Co.1st HA Reg. Died at Chattanooga, TN on April 6, 1865. His wife Martha C. applied for a widows pension on Oct 16, 1865. 
49 William E. Axtell NJ Aug 13, 1862 2nd Lieut Union Promoted to 1st Lieut. July 1863.  Served NJ Commission H Co. 11th Inf Reg. Resigned, wounds on Sep 29, 1863.  Applied for a war pension on Sep. 19, 1864.
50 Albert Axtell NJ Jul 05, 1862 Pvt Union Enlisted H Co. 11th Inf. Reg. Mustered out at Wash. D.C. on June 6, 1863.  Applied for a war pension on      Feb 20, 1863.
51 Franklin R. Axtell NJ Aug 22, 1862 Pvt 36 Medina Union Enlisted 17th L.A. Reg. Promoted to full Sergt. April 10, 1863. Reduced in rank (Pvt) June 6, 1864.Mustered out at Richmond, VA June 12, 1865.
52 Oscar A. Axtell NJ Aug 08, 1862 Pvt 19 Friendship Union Enlisted K Co. 136th Inf Reg.  Mustered out at Wash D.C. on June 13, 1865. Applied for a war pension on      July 16, 1890. His wife Hannah applied for a widows pension on April 2, 1914 from OK. 
53 Cyrus L. Axtell NJ Sep 03, 1862 Pvt Union Enlisted A Co. 26th Inf. Reg.  Mustered out at Newark, NJ June 27, 1863.  Applied for a war pension July 3, 1903 from NJ.  His wife Mary E. applied for a widows pension May 13, 1915 from NM.
54 John D. Axtell NJ Sep 03, 1862 Pvt Union Enlisted A Co. 26th Inf. Reg.  Mustered out at Newark, NJ June 27, 1863.  Applied for a war pension Dec 22, 1896 from NJ.
55 William O. Axtell NJ Sep 03, 1862 Pvt Union Enlisted  A Co. 26th Inf Reg. Died of disease at White Oak Church, VA Feb 5 1863.  Died of Typhoid fever at Regiment Hospital.
56 William H. Axtell NJ Sep 01, 1862 Pvt Union Enlisted D Co. 27th Inf  Reg.  Mustered out at Newark NH July 2, 1863.  Applied for a war pension Dec 11 1885.
57 Francis M. Axtell IO Feb 28, 1864 Pvt 19 Union Claimed Residence in Janesville. Enlisted I Co. 9th Inf Reg. Mustered out at Louisville KY on July 18 1865. Applied for a war pension on June 30, 1880.
58 Hiram K. Axtell NY Jul 24, 1863 Pvt 32 Auburn Union Served N.Y. Transferred D Co. 147th Inf  Reg.  Applied for a war pension on Dec 26, 1883. His wife Cornellia applied for a widows pension on  Mar 24, 1900 from NJ.  
59 Hiram K. Axtell CA Oct 18, 1861 Pvt Quincy Union Enlisted F Co. 5th Inf Reg. Mustered out at Mesilla NM on Nov 30, 1864.  Applied for a war pension May 17, 1884 from CA.
60 Stephen Axtell NY Pvt Union Enlisted D Co. 147th Inf Reg. Mustered out at Wash DC June 9, 1865.
61 Nathan G. Axtell NY Oct 08, 1862 Major Union Enlisted S Co. 142nd Inf Reg.  Discharged on Oct 22, 1864. Applied for a war pension on Dec 15, 1866.      His wife Mary M applied for a widows pension on Feb 16, 1903 from IL.   
62 Lafayette Axtell NY Aug 15, 1862 Pvt 19 Tompkins Union Enlisted A Co. 144th Inf Reg.  Promoted to full Sergt. Discharged at NY, NY May 23, 1865.  Applied for a war pension on July 13, 1865.  His wife Hanna applied for a widows pension May 14, 1919 from NY. 
63 Arnold Axtell NY Aug 12, 1862 Pvt 41 Ridgeway Union Enlisted A Co.151st Inf  Reg. Killed at Cold Harbor, VA June 3, 1864. A minor child, Joshua Axtell applied for a pension May 30, 1867.
64 Sylvester J. Axtell NY Aug 14, 1862 Pvt 18 Ridgeway Union Enlisted A Co. 151st Inf Reg.  Mustered out at Wash D.C. June 26, 1865. Applied for a war pension on      July 29, 1865.
65 John Axtell NY Jul 27, 1863 Pvt 29 Deposit Union Enlisted H Co. 1st Vet Cav  Reg.  Promoted to full Qtr. Master Sergt.  Mustered out at Camp Piatt, Wy. On July 20, 1865.
66 Orlando K. Axtell NY Sep 20, 1862 Pvt 21 N.Y. City Union Enlisted C Co. 4th Prov'l Cav  Reg. Mustered out at City Point VA. Nov 29, 1865 
67 Lewis P. Axtell NY Jul 11, 1863 Pvt 23 Catlin Union Enlisted D Co. 14th H A Reg. Rejected.
68 Jesse Axtell IO Sep 29, 1864 Pvt 26 Union Enlisted G Co. 15th Inf Reg.  Mustered out at Washington D.C. June 2, 1865.  Applied for a war pension on      July 27, 1892 from KS.
69 Robert T. Axtell IO Mar 14, 1864 Pvt 18 Union Enlisted D Co.24th Inf Reg.  Mustered out at Savannah, GA July 17, 1865. Applied for a war pension on Oct 6, 1890 from CO.
70 Enos A. Axtell NY Apr 18, 1861 Pvt 18 Brooklyn Union Enlisted D Co.84th Inf Reg. Promoted to Full Corpl on Nov 1,1862. Mustered out N.Y. NY on June 6, 1864.
71 Abraham Axtell NY Oct 28, 1861 Pvt 18 Hancock Union Enlisted F Co. 101st Inf  Reg. Dischcharge disability at Wash D.C. June 4, 1862.  Discharge at Stone Hospital. 
72 Abraham Axtell NY Feb 21, 1865 Pvt 19 N.Y. City Union Enlisted K Co. 179th Inf Reg. Promoted to full musician. Promoted to full Chief Musician. Mustered out at Alexandria VA. June 8, 1865. 
73 Nathan G. Axtell NY Apr 10, 1865 Col 38 Albany Union Enlisted S Co. 192nd Inf Reg. Mustered out at Cumberland MD Aug 28, 1865.
74 William G. Axtell IN Jul 28, 1862 Pvt Union Claimed Residence in  Tipton.  Enlisted B Co. 75th Inf Reg. (No further record)
75 Thomas Axtell IO Jan 23, 1864 Pvt 37 Union Claimed Residence in Palmyra.  Enlisted B Co. 34th Inf Reg.  Mustered out at Houston TX. Aug 15, 1865.
76 Daniel M. Axtell IN Oct 02, 1862 Pvt Union Enlisted E Co. 100th Inf Reg.  Died at Marietia GA. July 14, 1864. 
77 John Axtell OH Nov 02, 1861 Pvt 18 Union Enlisted E Co. 82nd Inf Reg. Mustered out at Columbia OH. Nov 16th, 1864.  Applied for a war pension Jan 26, 1866. 
78 Ezra S. Axtell NJ Sep 03, 1862 Pvt Union Enlisted A Co. 26th Inf Reg.  Promoted to full Corpl Dec 9, 1862.  Mustered out at Newark, NJ. June 27, 1863. Applied for a war pension April 13, 1904 from NJ. His wife Joanna applied for a widows pension Feb 20, 1918 from NJ. 
79 Silas D. Axtell IN Aug 17, 1862 Pvt Union Claimed Residence in Terre Haute. Enlisted I Co. 16th Inf Reg.  Died Feb 23 1863.
80 William I. Axtell WI Sep 02, 1864 Corpl Union Claimed Residence in Ogdenburg. Enlisted A Co. 42nd Inf Reg.  Mustered out at Milwaukee, WI on June 20, 1865.
81 Samuel Axtell WI Dec 01, 1861 Pvt Union Claimed Residence in Laurence. Served Wisconsin, Transferred RC. Mustered out Jan 21, 1865. Applied for a war pension on Mar 28, 1879. His wife Adeline applied for a widows pension Aug 2, 1886.
82 David Axtell WI Feb 10, 1865 Corpl Union Claimed Residence in Waupaca.  Enlisted A Co. 47th Inf Reg. Mustered out at Nashville, TN on Sep 04, 1865.   Applied for a war pension on Apr 28, 1890. His wife Martha applied for a widows pension on July 23, 1898. 
83 H. B. Axtell IN Feb 30, 1862 Corpl Union Enlisted G Co. 54th Inf Reg.
84 Robert R. Axtell IN Oct 30, 1862 Pvt Union Enlisted G Co. 54th Inf Reg.
85 James G. Axtell WI Aug 25, 1862 2nd Asst. Surg Union Claimed Residence in Columbus.  Enlisted S Co. 23rd Inf Reg.  Died from disease at Covington KY on Oct 18, 1862.
86 William B. Axtell WI Jul 26, 1862 Corpl Union Claimed Residence in  Milwaukee. Enlisted A Co. 24th Inf Reg.  Died of wounds at Chattanooga, TN. Oct 04, 1863.
* These are the four sons of my g-g-g-grandfather 7-92 Jonathan Reeve Axtell.
Summary of Axtell's that served in the Civil War by State;
MA 5, MI 13, IA 4, CA 1, VT 5, PA 4, NY 18, NJ 9, MN 1, IN 5, WI 5, OH 7, IL 9.

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