Visit the Main Ashbaugh Web Site HERE!
More Family information Here!
196. Lewis Sells ASHBAUGH Rev. Dr. Capt.
Civil war captain.
Rev. Dr. Lewis Sells Ashbaugh (John 1782-1853, Frederick 1748-1818, Johann Eschbach 1706-1789), Methodist Minister, born Nov 20, 1821, of Millersburg, Mercer Co., IL, married Harriett L. Merritt, Jun 22, 1843, Marion, OH, died Jun 17, 1881, Wichita KS, buried in Newton, KS.
Company A, Ninety-Third Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Enrolled at Camden Mills, Rock Island County, Illinois. Organized August 14, 1862 at Camden Mills. Commissioned to rank of Captain from Aug 23, 1862. Mustered into service Oct 13, 1862 at Chicago, Illinois. Moved to Memphis, Tenn., Nov 9-14, 1862. Resigned July 26, 1863.
"The Ninety-Third Infantry Illinois Volunteers was organized at Chicago, Ill., in September 1862, by Colonel Holden Putnam, and mustered in October 13, 998 strong.
Was ordered to Memphis, Tenn., November 9, and arriving on the 14th, moved with General Grant's army, into the Northern Mississippi Campaign, to Yocona creek and thence, via Lumpkin's Mills, to Memphis, arriving December 30. Marched again, immediately to LaFayette, Tenn., and returned to Ridgway, where the Regiment remained during January and February 1863.
Embarked for Lake Providence, March 3, and from thence moved to Helena, 10th. From thence moved down the river on the Yazoo Pass Expedition. Entered Moon Lake the 22d, and landed near reenwood. After reconnoitering the enemy's position, re-embarked and returned to Helena. On the 13th of April, moved to Milliken's Bend, and on the 25th, commenced the Vicksburg Campaign. Marched via Bruinsburg, Port Gibson, Raymond and Clinton, and arrived at Jackson, May 14. The Ninety-third was first under fire here. Participated in the advance, losing 3 killed and 4 wounded.
Remained at Jackson until the 15th, and then moved toward Vicksburg. On the 16th was engaged in the battle of Champion Hills.
The Ninety-third was in the Third Brigade, Seventh Division, Seventeenth Army Corps. At 2 o'clock P.M., Brigadier General Hovey's Division being severely pressed, the Brigade was ordered forward and placed on the extreme left. After 20 minutes fighting it was flanked on the left, and, retiring steadily, changed from to the left. Being again flanked, it again retired, and in this position held its ground against furious attack, after which the enemy retreated to Black River Bridge. The loss of the Regiment was 1 officer and 37 men killed, 6 officers and 107 wounded, and 1 officer and 10 men missing.
On the 17th, again moved toward Vicksburg. At noon, of the 19th came on the enemy's line, about 3 miles from the city. On the 22d of May, was engaged in the assault of the enemy's works, on the left of Fort Fisher, losing 10 or 12 men killed and wounded. In the afternoon was ordered to re-enforce General McClemand's command, near the railroad. At 4 o'clock P.M., charged the enemy. Loss in this charge, 5 enlisted men killed, and 1 officer and 49 enlisted men wounded. On the 22d of June, moved to the rear, and on July 4, was stationed at McCall's plantation.
July 13, 1863, started for Jackson. Arrived on the 15th, and immediately moved to Vicksburg, arriving the 25th."
Allen was murdered by two men who asked him to show them the way to Monroe. He went to show them and they killed him and took his shoes.
His estete was the subject of much litigation and several documents are on file in Overton County, Tennessee regarding it. One says "...the estate of Allen Sells dec'd who died in Overton County, Tennessee about the year 1864."
Rebecca may be Margaret. In a court suit, 4 children are mentioned with Rebecca not mentioned and a Margaret.
Visit the Main Ashbaugh Web Site HERE!
More Family information Here!