Edwin Nickum Hart (1844 - 1916)

Born 29 May 1844 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Husband of Louisa (Close) Hart — married 26 Nov 1869 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Descendants

Died 26 Apr 1916 at age 71 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

Cpl Edwin Hart served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: Aug 12, 1862
Mustered out: May 29, 1865
Side: USA
Regiment(s): Company B, 114th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers

Edwin was born in 1844. He married Louisa Close (Kloss) on 26 Nov 1869 at the Salem Zion United Church of Christ.^[1]Edwin passed away in 1916.^[2]

Edwin and Louisa lived with their family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA as is shown in the Census Records of 1880^[3], 1900^[4], and 1910^[5]. After Edwin passed away in 1916, Louisa can be found living with her daughter, son-in-law and her 4 grandchildren in 1920.^[6]

Family

Louisa and Edwin had two children.

1. Edwin Hart who was stillborn on 13 May 1885^[7]
2. Edna Augusta Hart (1889 - 1949)^[8]

Military Service

At 18 years of age, Edwin joinged and fought for the Union Army during the American Civil War. He entered service as a Private on 12 Aug 1862 and was wounded in the Battle of Chancellorsville, VA in May of 1863, having been shot in the right side, above the hip.^[9] Edwin was promoted to Corporal, January 1, 1865. He mustered out with Company on 29 May 1865.^[10][11][12]

Soldier Information

U.S. United States Civil War Soldiers Index, 1861-1865^[13]
Name: Edwin N . Hart
Side: Union
Regiment State/Origin: Pennsylvania
Regiment: 114th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry
Company: B
Muster In Date: 12 Aug 1862
Muster Out with Company Date: 29 May 1865^[14]
Rank In: Private
Rank Out: Corporal
Film Number: M554 roll 50

Regiment Information

U.S., American Civil War Regiments, 1861-1866^[15]
Regiment: 114th Infantry Regiment Pennsylvania
Date of Organization: 1 Aug 1862
Muster Date: 29 May 1865
Regiment State: Pennsylvania
Regiment Type: Infantry
Regiment Number: 114th
Officers Killed or Mortally Wounded: 7
Officers Died of Disease or Accident: 1
Enlisted Killed or Mortally Wounded: 66
Enlisted Died of Disease or Accident: 37

Battles:
Fought on 9 Aug 1862 at Cedar Mountain, VA.
Fought on 13 Dec 1862 at Fredericksburg, VA.
Fought on 3 May 1863 at Chancellorsville, VA.
Fought on 2 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.
Fought on 3 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.
Fought on 13 Oct 1863 at Auburn, VA.
Fought on 1 Apr 1865 at Petersburg, VA.
Fought on 2 Apr 1865 at Petersburg, VA.

Regiment History

The following is the history of the One Hundred and Fourteenth Infantry in which Edwin Nickum Hart served.^[16]

PENNSYLVANIA
114TH INFANTRY
(Three Years)
One Hundred and Fourteenth Infantry
Colonel: Charles H. T. Collis
Lieutenant Colonels: Frederick F. Cavada, Edward R. Bowen
Majors: Joseph S Chandler, Edward R. Bowen, Henry M. Eddy

The 114th was recruited at Philadelphia in Aug., 1862, and on the last day of the month left for Washington, where its organization was completed. It was mustered into the U.S. service for a three years' term.

Co. A had already seen service as an independent company, known as the Zouaves d'Afrique, which was mustered into the U.S. service on Aug. 17, 1861. It had served with Gen. Banks and was highly complimented by him for efficiency. It joined his army at Darnestown, Md., spent the winter at Frederick and was active at Middletown, Cedar mountain, the second Bull Run, Chantilly and Antietam.

At Gen. Banks' suggestion a Zouave regiment was organized and the 114th was the result. This regiment was held in Washington and assigned to the 1st brigade, 1st division, 3rd corps. In October, it joined the corps at Poolesville, moved to Falmouth, fought at Fredericksburg, shared in the "Mud March" and went into camp near Potomac creek. It was active at Chancellorsville, losing heavily, after which it returned to camp near Falmouth.

At Gettysburg the regiment was placed in an exposed position, near the Sherfy house, which it held valiantly during the heavy fighting on July 2, until late in the afternoon when it was forced to retire and a new position was occupied by the brigade upon the line between Cemetery hill and Little Round Top. Moving into Virginia with the army, engagements followed during the fall and early winter at Wapping heights, Kelly's ford, Auburn and Rappahannock Station and winter quarters were established at Brandy Station.

For special merit the 114th was chosen by Gen. Meade to guard his headquarters and it formed later, one of seven regiments detailed for duty under Col. Collis at the headquarters of Gen. Grant.

In the Wilderness campaign it was frequently selected for difficult details and for its part in the defense of headquarters when attacked at Guiney's station it was complimented especially by Gen. Meade and Gen. Grant, who witnessed the action.

It continued on duty at headquarters at Petersburg until March 15, 1865, when it was ordered to City Point for picket duty for a fortnight.

In the final assault on Petersburg, April 2, it won the intrenchments opposite Fort Hell, sustaining severe loss. Returning to Washington after the surrender, it was mustered out of the service on May 29, 1865.

Report of Captain Edward R. Bowen, 114th Pennsylvania Infantry

Captain Edward R. Bowen submitted the following report from Fox's Gap, South Mountain, Maryland on July 12, 1863^[17]

Sir:

I have the honor to submit the following report of the part taken by the One hundred and fourteenth Regt. Pennsylvania Volunteers in the recent operations against the enemy, near Gettysburg, Pa.:

On July 1, the regiment left Emmitsburg, Md., at about 2 p. m., and moved in the direction of Gettysburg, which place we reached at about 7 p. m., and encamped on the south side of the town.

The regiment moved to the front on the morning of the 2d, and at 1 p. m. advanced to the front of the woods and formed with the brigade a line of battle, in columns doubled on the center, to the left and rear of the Fifty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers. Clark's (First New Jersey) battery then took up a position in front, and opened on the enemy. We remained here until ordered to advance with the brigade, maintaining the same position to the Fifty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers until we reached an oat-field, where we were ordered to deploy, which we did, the One hundred and fifth Pennsylvania Volunteers being on our right and the Sixty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers on our left. At this moment we were ordered to lie down. The enemy then opened on us with his batteries, and for about two and a half hours we lay under a most severe fire, losing, however, but few men, the enemy's range being too high. Capt. Randolph, chief of artillery of the corps, at this moment rode up to the regiment, and ordered us to advance, saying, "If you want to save my battery, move forward. I cannot find the general. I give the order on my own responsibility." We then advanced, passing through his battery, which immediately limbered up and went to the rear, and the regiment, crossing the road, formed a line of battle, our line on the right joining the Fifty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers.

Seeing the enemy advancing in force, I ordered the right wing of the regiment to advance to the rear of the brick house, and attempted to form a line with the Fifty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, who were already there. In this I was but partially successful, as the enemy had already advanced so quickly and in such force as to gain the road, and, pouring a murderous fire on our flank, threw the left wing of the regiment on to the right in much confusion. I attempted to rally the regiment across the road, but could not succeed in doing so, the enemy advancing so rapidly and my men falling in such numbers as to prevent my succeeding in doing so. I succeeded, however, in rallying a number around the colors, and brought them off, but, in doing so, got separated from the brigade, and night coming on, I was unable to find them, although I used every effort to do so. I remained where I was until early daylight of the 3d, when I rejoined the brigade, and we lay all the morning of the 3d in the woods, where we were supplied with rations, and remained until about 3 p. m., when I was ordered to move up to the right by the double-quick, being detached from the brigade to support Cowan's (First New York) battery. At this time, Col. Madill, of the One hundred and forty-first Pennsylvania Volunteers, assumed command of the brigade, and I took command of his regiment and my own.

At about 7 p. m. I was ordered to get ready to be relieved, and to send to the front a detail to collect the arms which had been left there. We collected about 300 pieces. At about 8 p. m. I rejoined the brigade, and went to the extreme front, where we remained until 8 o'clock next morning, the 4th instant, when I again made a detail to gather up arms. We lay in rear of the batteries all that day and night, and next morning marched to the rear in the woods, where we remained until 4 a. m. of the 6th instant, when we marched toward Emmitsburg, Md.

While falling back from the brick house on to the road, and very hotly pressed by the enemy, I saw Lieut.-Col. Cavada, who was then commanding the regiment, stopping at a log house in an orchard on our right. I inquired if he was wounded; he replied that he was not, but utterly exhausted. I begged him to make an effort to come on, as the enemy were only a few yards from him and advancing rapidly. He replied that he could not, and I left him there, and not having heard from him since, I have no doubt he was taken prisoner there. I assumed command of the regiment at this time.

I also report a number of men as missing whom I have no doubt were killed and their bodies burned when the barn was burned down, and some, I have no doubt, were taken prisoners at the brick house, among them 2 second lieutenants.

In closing this report, I beg leave to ask that it may be remembered that I was not in command of the regiment until after Lieut.-Col. Cavada's capture, and that consequently the report of all that precedes is compiled solely from my own observations and memory.

It affords me great pleasure to testify to the great gallantry and cool courage of Brig.-Gen. Graham, commanding the First Brigade, First Division, Third Corps, of which my regiment is a part, and to express my regret, in which I am joined by all the officers of my regiment, at his having been wounded, and trust that, his wound proving slight, he will soon return to again lead us to victory.

I am also happy to be able to mention Capt.'s [Francis] Fix and Eddy, the former of whom received a painful wound, and also Lieut.'s Robinson, Newlin, and A. W. Fix, for their bravery and efficient assistance during the engagement.

I am, sir, your most obedient servant,
E. R. BOWEN, Capt., Comdg. 114th Pennsylvania^[18]

Vols. Lieut. R. Dale Benson, Acting Assistant Adjutant-Gen.
Source: Official Records: Series I. Vol. 27. Part I. Reports. Serial No. 43

Research Notes

The writer proposes, but has not yet proved, that Edwin's parents are George E Hart and Mary Nickum who were married 22 Apr 1844 at Market Square Presbyterian Church,Germantown,Philadelphia,Pennsylvania.^[19] There is currently not enough evidence to support this theory and further research is required.

If this theory is correct, it would add a sister, Ida Hart to the family. The 1880 US Federal Census shows Ida Hart married to Edward Rudolph and with their three sons, William, George, and Frank. Ida's parents were living with the Rudolph family at that time.^[20]

Sources

1. ↑ "Pennsylvania Marriages, 1709-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V26Y-RNV : 11 February 2018), Edwin N. Hart and Louise Kloss, 26 Nov 1869; citing Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; FHL microfilm 1,765,120.
2. ↑ "Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVLQ-SDPR : 12 March 2019), Edwin Nickum Hart, ; Burial, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Northwood Cemetery; citing record ID 82764092, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWJ8-78F : 8 September 2017), Edwin N Hart, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; citing enumeration district ED 207, sheet 129B, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm 1,255,173.
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M37X-F14 : accessed 24 November 2019), Edwin Hart, Philadelphia city Ward 12, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 213, sheet 4A, family 60, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,456.
5. ↑ "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MGDG-X84 : accessed 24 November 2019), Edwin N Hart, Philadelphia Ward 12, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 173, sheet 4B, family 74, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1390; FHL microfilm 1,375,403.
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MFYT-NNQ : accessed 24 November 2019), Louisa Hart in household of Robert C Dale, Philadelphia Ward 45, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; citing ED 1711, sheet 18B, line 85, family 411, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 1637; FHL microfilm 1,821,637.
7. ↑ "Pennsylvania, Philadelphia City Death Certificates, 1803-1915," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J69X-SXZ : 9 March 2018), Edwin N. Hart in entry for Edwin Hart, 13 May 1885; citing Frame 1050, Philadelphia City Archives and Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; FHL microfilm 2,070,482.
8. ↑ "Pennsylvania, Philadelphia City Births, 1860-1906," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V1MK-ZDF : 25 September 2019), Edw. Hart in entry for Edna Hart, 20 Nov 1889; citing Birth, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, City of Philadelphia, Department of Records, Pennsylvania.
9. ↑ "United States Census of Union Veterans and Widows of the Civil War, 1890," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K89P-L9Q : 11 March 2018), Edwin N Hart, 1890; citing NARA microfilm publication M123 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 338,238.
10. ↑ "United States Civil War Soldiers Index, 1861-1865," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FSP3-M61 : 4 December 2014), Edwin N. Hart, Corporal, Company B, 114th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry, Union; citing NARA microfilm publication M554 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 50; FHL microfilm 882,385.
11. ↑ "United States Census of Union Veterans and Widows of the Civil War, 1890," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K89P-L9Q : 11 March 2018), Edwin N Hart, 1890; citing NARA microfilm publication M123 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 338,238.
12. ↑ "United States Civil War and Later Pension Index, 1861-1917", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NHXK-KWP : 24 March 2016), Edwin N. Hart, 1916.
13. ↑ Source Information: National Park Service. U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007. Original data: National Park Service, Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, online <https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/>, acquired 2007. Source Description: This database contains the names of approximately 6.3 million soldiers who served in the American Civil War. In addition to their names, information that may be listed for each soldier includes regiment, company, and rank.
14. ↑ "Bates, Samuel P. History of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-1865 , Harrisburg, 1868-1871." (http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/114th/114thcob.html : Retrieved 24 Nov 2019)
15. ↑ Source Information: Historical Data Systems, comp. U.S., American Civil War Regiments, 1861-1866 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 1999. Original data: Data compiled by Historical Data Systems of Kingston, MA from the following list of works. Copyright 1997-2000 Historical Data Systems, Inc. PO Box 35 Duxbury, MA 023. Description: This database contains regiment records from the American Civil War in the United States.
16. ↑ Source Information: Historical Data Systems, comp. U.S., American Civil War Regiments, 1861-1866 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 1999. Original data: Data compiled by Historical Data Systems of Kingston, MA from the following list of works. Copyright 1997-2000 Historical Data Systems, Inc. PO Box 35 Duxbury, MA 023. Description: This database contains regiment records from the American Civil War in the United States.
17. ↑ The Union Army, vol. 1 Gettysburg after battle report: Report of Capt. Edward R. Bowen, One hundred and fourteenth Pennsylvania Infantry. Fox's Gap, South Mountain, Md., July 12, 1863.
18. ↑ Source: The Union Army, vol. 1 Gettysburg after battle report: Report of Capt. Edward R. Bowen, One hundred and fourteenth Pennsylvania Infantry. Fox's Gap, South Mountain, Md., July 12, 1863.
19. ↑ "Pennsylvania Marriages, 1709-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V26V-V6F : 11 February 2018), George Hart and Mary Nickum, 22 Apr 1844; citing Market Square Presbyterian Church,Germantown,Philadelphia,Pennsylvania; FHL microfilm 503,614.
20. ↑ "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWJS-Q8L : 16 July 2017), George E Hart in household of Edward Rudolph, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; citing enumeration district ED 18, sheet 265D, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm 1,255,166.