AKA "Fishback"
Son of: Ephraim (Ephram) and Hannah Fishbeck
18th WISCONSIN INFANTRY "BADAX TIGERS", Company F
Enlisted and mustered in as Private (at 14yrs. old), 12 Feb. 1864, Janesville WI. Taken Prisoner (at 15 yrs. old),Battle of Allatoona Pass, Allatoona,GA 5 Oct. 1864 (1 of 77).
Inprisoned @ CAMP LAWTON MILITARY PRISON, MIllen GA: 12 Oct. 1864. Discharged from service (at 16 yrs. old), 18 July 1865, Milwaukee, WI.
(Source: Historical Registers of National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938 , Affiliate Publication Number: M1749 , GS Film number: 1572028 , Digital Folder Number: 004832710 , Image Number: 00363)
Married Margaret Russell Shepard Dec. 8, 1878, divorced Aug. 1 1882
(Widow) Second wife: Caroline E. Fishbeck (d. 4 Sept. 1897, Waushara, Wisconsin)
Father of: Hannah Josephine "Josie" Fishbeck Gilley (b. 16 Feb. 1880 - d. 11 May 1938), Rhinelander, WI and Thomas E. Fishbeck, (b. 01 Jan 1880 - d. 3 Feb 1952, San Bernardino, California).
"Sunday, the remains of Ira Fishbeck were buried in the Eureka cemetery, by the members of the Henry E. Hess G.A.R. Post. An extremely large attendance accompanied the remains to the grave. Mr. Fishbeck was born Feb. 1848 in St. Lawrence Co., N.Y. At the age of 16, he volunteered into the late war, was captured at Allatoona, where he suffered the tortures incident to the loathsome prison pens in the south, and left the service, with impaired health from which he never recovered, dying in the prime of manhood. The remains of the deceased were conveyed to the M.E. church; no religious services were held. Dr. Loope pronounced a funeral address, proceeded by a sketch of Mr. Fishbeck's military life. The entire funeral service of the order was given at the grave, and it was the first time anything of that character ever occurred here." (Source: Omro Journal; April 10, 1890, Page 1)
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE 18th WISCONSIN
"Leaving Whitesburg, the regiment was transferred to Alltoona, on the line of the Western and Atlantic railroad, ninety miles south of Chattanooga, where it arrived on the 13th of July. Companies F and I were ordered to guard a railroad bridge, two miles south of the town, the other companies being occupied in camp and garrison duty in Allatoona, which duty they performed until the 22d of August, when they marched to Chattanooga, thence into Eastern Tennessee, in pursuit of the rebel General Wheeler, who was on his raid against Sherman's communications. Returning, they encamped at Cowan, Tenn., until the 19th of September, guarding the railroad at various points, when they were ordered to rejoin their brigade at Allatoona.
After the surrender of Atlanta, the rebel General Hood attempted a raid on Sherman's railroad communications. Crossing the Chattahoochie, he struck the Atlanta Railroad at Big Shanty, and commenced its destruction. On reaching Resaca, he sent back General French, with a large force, to attack Allatoona and capture the immense stores at that point. General Sherman had signaled, from the station on Kennesaw Mountains for General Corse, who was at Rome, to reinforce the garrison at Allatoona, and directed him to hold it at all hazards, until a force could be sent to its relief. General Corse promptly responded, with a brigade of infantry, on the 4th of October. Before daylight,next morning the pickets were driven in. The Eighteenth Wisconsin was ordered under arms, and deployed as skirmishers. Daylight developed the batteries of the enemy, about 1,200 yards south of the defenses. An artillery duel immediately commenced and continued until about 10 o'clock, when the enemy's skirmishers made their appearance on the right and rear. A flag was sent by the enemy, demanding the surrender of the place, to prevent further effusion of blood, which was promptly refused.
The rebels then advanced to the attack, charging repeatedly upon the works, but were repelled in all their attempts. The battle raged furiously, and it was with great difficulty that the position was held. Some of the rebels reached the first line of rifle pits, but the fire was so hot that they could neither advance nor retreat, they therefore sheltered themselves as best they could, until the fire slackened, when they crawled off and retreated in all directions. Finding all their efforts to capture the place unavailing, the enemy finally retired, leaving at least 1,500 of his killed and wounded on the field.
The three companies: E, F and I, of the Eighteenth, stationed in a blockhouse near the railroad bridge, two miles south, were attacked in the morning, after declining to surrender. The garrison numbered eighty men. This small force withstood the attacks of the regiment of infantry which was left to reduce their stronghold, and it was not until dark, and the heavy artillery had been brought to bear on them, and their blockhouse was set on fire, that the brave garrison consented to surrender (only after forty hours of battle). They were under the command of Captain McIntyre, of Company I.
On the reenlistment of the Eighteenth, at Huntsville, in the winter and spring of 1864, it was found impossible to grant them the stipulated furlough; they therefore remained on duty during the summer and fall. At this battle, some forty-five of the enlisted veterans of companies E, F and I, were taken prisoners, and instead of returning to their loved ones at home, were doomed to languish, and many to die, in the loathsome prison pens of the South.
We list the killed and wounded, and those taken prisoners, believing that their heroic self denial, and their consequent sufferings as prisoners of war, entitle them to a place upon the military records of the State.
The following is the official count of killed, wounded and missing: Wounded or died of wounds, 4; Wounded,11; Prisoners, 78. After the battle of Allatoona, the non-veterans and recruits were assigned to the Ninety-third Illinois, and accompanied General Sherman on his march to Savannah and Goldsboro. Lewis Jackson, of Company H, is reported killed at Fayetteville, N. C."
(EXCERPT FROM: Quiner, Military History of Wisconsin, 1866)
Son of: Ephraim (Ephram) and Hannah Fishbeck
18th WISCONSIN INFANTRY "BADAX TIGERS", Company F
Enlisted and mustered in as Private (at 14yrs. old), 12 Feb. 1864, Janesville WI. Taken Prisoner (at 15 yrs. old),Battle of Allatoona Pass, Allatoona,GA 5 Oct. 1864 (1 of 77).
Inprisoned @ CAMP LAWTON MILITARY PRISON, MIllen GA: 12 Oct. 1864. Discharged from service (at 16 yrs. old), 18 July 1865, Milwaukee, WI.
(Source: Historical Registers of National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938 , Affiliate Publication Number: M1749 , GS Film number: 1572028 , Digital Folder Number: 004832710 , Image Number: 00363)
Married Margaret Russell Shepard Dec. 8, 1878, divorced Aug. 1 1882
(Widow) Second wife: Caroline E. Fishbeck (d. 4 Sept. 1897, Waushara, Wisconsin)
Father of: Hannah Josephine "Josie" Fishbeck Gilley (b. 16 Feb. 1880 - d. 11 May 1938), Rhinelander, WI and Thomas E. Fishbeck, (b. 01 Jan 1880 - d. 3 Feb 1952, San Bernardino, California).
"Sunday, the remains of Ira Fishbeck were buried in the Eureka cemetery, by the members of the Henry E. Hess G.A.R. Post. An extremely large attendance accompanied the remains to the grave. Mr. Fishbeck was born Feb. 1848 in St. Lawrence Co., N.Y. At the age of 16, he volunteered into the late war, was captured at Allatoona, where he suffered the tortures incident to the loathsome prison pens in the south, and left the service, with impaired health from which he never recovered, dying in the prime of manhood. The remains of the deceased were conveyed to the M.E. church; no religious services were held. Dr. Loope pronounced a funeral address, proceeded by a sketch of Mr. Fishbeck's military life. The entire funeral service of the order was given at the grave, and it was the first time anything of that character ever occurred here." (Source: Omro Journal; April 10, 1890, Page 1)
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE 18th WISCONSIN
"Leaving Whitesburg, the regiment was transferred to Alltoona, on the line of the Western and Atlantic railroad, ninety miles south of Chattanooga, where it arrived on the 13th of July. Companies F and I were ordered to guard a railroad bridge, two miles south of the town, the other companies being occupied in camp and garrison duty in Allatoona, which duty they performed until the 22d of August, when they marched to Chattanooga, thence into Eastern Tennessee, in pursuit of the rebel General Wheeler, who was on his raid against Sherman's communications. Returning, they encamped at Cowan, Tenn., until the 19th of September, guarding the railroad at various points, when they were ordered to rejoin their brigade at Allatoona.
After the surrender of Atlanta, the rebel General Hood attempted a raid on Sherman's railroad communications. Crossing the Chattahoochie, he struck the Atlanta Railroad at Big Shanty, and commenced its destruction. On reaching Resaca, he sent back General French, with a large force, to attack Allatoona and capture the immense stores at that point. General Sherman had signaled, from the station on Kennesaw Mountains for General Corse, who was at Rome, to reinforce the garrison at Allatoona, and directed him to hold it at all hazards, until a force could be sent to its relief. General Corse promptly responded, with a brigade of infantry, on the 4th of October. Before daylight,next morning the pickets were driven in. The Eighteenth Wisconsin was ordered under arms, and deployed as skirmishers. Daylight developed the batteries of the enemy, about 1,200 yards south of the defenses. An artillery duel immediately commenced and continued until about 10 o'clock, when the enemy's skirmishers made their appearance on the right and rear. A flag was sent by the enemy, demanding the surrender of the place, to prevent further effusion of blood, which was promptly refused.
The rebels then advanced to the attack, charging repeatedly upon the works, but were repelled in all their attempts. The battle raged furiously, and it was with great difficulty that the position was held. Some of the rebels reached the first line of rifle pits, but the fire was so hot that they could neither advance nor retreat, they therefore sheltered themselves as best they could, until the fire slackened, when they crawled off and retreated in all directions. Finding all their efforts to capture the place unavailing, the enemy finally retired, leaving at least 1,500 of his killed and wounded on the field.
The three companies: E, F and I, of the Eighteenth, stationed in a blockhouse near the railroad bridge, two miles south, were attacked in the morning, after declining to surrender. The garrison numbered eighty men. This small force withstood the attacks of the regiment of infantry which was left to reduce their stronghold, and it was not until dark, and the heavy artillery had been brought to bear on them, and their blockhouse was set on fire, that the brave garrison consented to surrender (only after forty hours of battle). They were under the command of Captain McIntyre, of Company I.
On the reenlistment of the Eighteenth, at Huntsville, in the winter and spring of 1864, it was found impossible to grant them the stipulated furlough; they therefore remained on duty during the summer and fall. At this battle, some forty-five of the enlisted veterans of companies E, F and I, were taken prisoners, and instead of returning to their loved ones at home, were doomed to languish, and many to die, in the loathsome prison pens of the South.
We list the killed and wounded, and those taken prisoners, believing that their heroic self denial, and their consequent sufferings as prisoners of war, entitle them to a place upon the military records of the State.
The following is the official count of killed, wounded and missing: Wounded or died of wounds, 4; Wounded,11; Prisoners, 78. After the battle of Allatoona, the non-veterans and recruits were assigned to the Ninety-third Illinois, and accompanied General Sherman on his march to Savannah and Goldsboro. Lewis Jackson, of Company H, is reported killed at Fayetteville, N. C."
(EXCERPT FROM: Quiner, Military History of Wisconsin, 1866)
AKA "Fishback"
Son of: Ephraim (Ephram) and Hannah Fishbeck
18th WISCONSIN INFANTRY "BADAX TIGERS", Company F
Enlisted and mustered in as Private (at 14yrs. old), 12 Feb. 1864, Janesville WI. Taken Prisoner (at 15 yrs. old),Battle of Allatoona Pass, Allatoona,GA 5 Oct. 1864 (1 of 77).
Inprisoned @ CAMP LAWTON MILITARY PRISON, MIllen GA: 12 Oct. 1864. Discharged from service (at 16 yrs. old), 18 July 1865, Milwaukee, WI.
(Source: Historical Registers of National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938 , Affiliate Publication Number: M1749 , GS Film number: 1572028 , Digital Folder Number: 004832710 , Image Number: 00363)
Married Margaret Russell Shepard Dec. 8, 1878, divorced Aug. 1 1882
(Widow) Second wife: Caroline E. Fishbeck (d. 4 Sept. 1897, Waushara, Wisconsin)
Father of: Hannah Josephine "Josie" Fishbeck Gilley (b. 16 Feb. 1880 - d. 11 May 1938), Rhinelander, WI and Thomas E. Fishbeck, (b. 01 Jan 1880 - d. 3 Feb 1952, San Bernardino, California).
"Sunday, the remains of Ira Fishbeck were buried in the Eureka cemetery, by the members of the Henry E. Hess G.A.R. Post. An extremely large attendance accompanied the remains to the grave. Mr. Fishbeck was born Feb. 1848 in St. Lawrence Co., N.Y. At the age of 16, he volunteered into the late war, was captured at Allatoona, where he suffered the tortures incident to the loathsome prison pens in the south, and left the service, with impaired health from which he never recovered, dying in the prime of manhood. The remains of the deceased were conveyed to the M.E. church; no religious services were held. Dr. Loope pronounced a funeral address, proceeded by a sketch of Mr. Fishbeck's military life. The entire funeral service of the order was given at the grave, and it was the first time anything of that character ever occurred here." (Source: Omro Journal; April 10, 1890, Page 1)
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE 18th WISCONSIN
"Leaving Whitesburg, the regiment was transferred to Alltoona, on the line of the Western and Atlantic railroad, ninety miles south of Chattanooga, where it arrived on the 13th of July. Companies F and I were ordered to guard a railroad bridge, two miles south of the town, the other companies being occupied in camp and garrison duty in Allatoona, which duty they performed until the 22d of August, when they marched to Chattanooga, thence into Eastern Tennessee, in pursuit of the rebel General Wheeler, who was on his raid against Sherman's communications. Returning, they encamped at Cowan, Tenn., until the 19th of September, guarding the railroad at various points, when they were ordered to rejoin their brigade at Allatoona.
After the surrender of Atlanta, the rebel General Hood attempted a raid on Sherman's railroad communications. Crossing the Chattahoochie, he struck the Atlanta Railroad at Big Shanty, and commenced its destruction. On reaching Resaca, he sent back General French, with a large force, to attack Allatoona and capture the immense stores at that point. General Sherman had signaled, from the station on Kennesaw Mountains for General Corse, who was at Rome, to reinforce the garrison at Allatoona, and directed him to hold it at all hazards, until a force could be sent to its relief. General Corse promptly responded, with a brigade of infantry, on the 4th of October. Before daylight,next morning the pickets were driven in. The Eighteenth Wisconsin was ordered under arms, and deployed as skirmishers. Daylight developed the batteries of the enemy, about 1,200 yards south of the defenses. An artillery duel immediately commenced and continued until about 10 o'clock, when the enemy's skirmishers made their appearance on the right and rear. A flag was sent by the enemy, demanding the surrender of the place, to prevent further effusion of blood, which was promptly refused.
The rebels then advanced to the attack, charging repeatedly upon the works, but were repelled in all their attempts. The battle raged furiously, and it was with great difficulty that the position was held. Some of the rebels reached the first line of rifle pits, but the fire was so hot that they could neither advance nor retreat, they therefore sheltered themselves as best they could, until the fire slackened, when they crawled off and retreated in all directions. Finding all their efforts to capture the place unavailing, the enemy finally retired, leaving at least 1,500 of his killed and wounded on the field.
The three companies: E, F and I, of the Eighteenth, stationed in a blockhouse near the railroad bridge, two miles south, were attacked in the morning, after declining to surrender. The garrison numbered eighty men. This small force withstood the attacks of the regiment of infantry which was left to reduce their stronghold, and it was not until dark, and the heavy artillery had been brought to bear on them, and their blockhouse was set on fire, that the brave garrison consented to surrender (only after forty hours of battle). They were under the command of Captain McIntyre, of Company I.
On the reenlistment of the Eighteenth, at Huntsville, in the winter and spring of 1864, it was found impossible to grant them the stipulated furlough; they therefore remained on duty during the summer and fall. At this battle, some forty-five of the enlisted veterans of companies E, F and I, were taken prisoners, and instead of returning to their loved ones at home, were doomed to languish, and many to die, in the loathsome prison pens of the South.
We list the killed and wounded, and those taken prisoners, believing that their heroic self denial, and their consequent sufferings as prisoners of war, entitle them to a place upon the military records of the State.
The following is the official count of killed, wounded and missing: Wounded or died of wounds, 4; Wounded,11; Prisoners, 78. After the battle of Allatoona, the non-veterans and recruits were assigned to the Ninety-third Illinois, and accompanied General Sherman on his march to Savannah and Goldsboro. Lewis Jackson, of Company H, is reported killed at Fayetteville, N. C."
(EXCERPT FROM: Quiner, Military History of Wisconsin, 1866)
Son of: Ephraim (Ephram) and Hannah Fishbeck
18th WISCONSIN INFANTRY "BADAX TIGERS", Company F
Enlisted and mustered in as Private (at 14yrs. old), 12 Feb. 1864, Janesville WI. Taken Prisoner (at 15 yrs. old),Battle of Allatoona Pass, Allatoona,GA 5 Oct. 1864 (1 of 77).
Inprisoned @ CAMP LAWTON MILITARY PRISON, MIllen GA: 12 Oct. 1864. Discharged from service (at 16 yrs. old), 18 July 1865, Milwaukee, WI.
(Source: Historical Registers of National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938 , Affiliate Publication Number: M1749 , GS Film number: 1572028 , Digital Folder Number: 004832710 , Image Number: 00363)
Married Margaret Russell Shepard Dec. 8, 1878, divorced Aug. 1 1882
(Widow) Second wife: Caroline E. Fishbeck (d. 4 Sept. 1897, Waushara, Wisconsin)
Father of: Hannah Josephine "Josie" Fishbeck Gilley (b. 16 Feb. 1880 - d. 11 May 1938), Rhinelander, WI and Thomas E. Fishbeck, (b. 01 Jan 1880 - d. 3 Feb 1952, San Bernardino, California).
"Sunday, the remains of Ira Fishbeck were buried in the Eureka cemetery, by the members of the Henry E. Hess G.A.R. Post. An extremely large attendance accompanied the remains to the grave. Mr. Fishbeck was born Feb. 1848 in St. Lawrence Co., N.Y. At the age of 16, he volunteered into the late war, was captured at Allatoona, where he suffered the tortures incident to the loathsome prison pens in the south, and left the service, with impaired health from which he never recovered, dying in the prime of manhood. The remains of the deceased were conveyed to the M.E. church; no religious services were held. Dr. Loope pronounced a funeral address, proceeded by a sketch of Mr. Fishbeck's military life. The entire funeral service of the order was given at the grave, and it was the first time anything of that character ever occurred here." (Source: Omro Journal; April 10, 1890, Page 1)
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE 18th WISCONSIN
"Leaving Whitesburg, the regiment was transferred to Alltoona, on the line of the Western and Atlantic railroad, ninety miles south of Chattanooga, where it arrived on the 13th of July. Companies F and I were ordered to guard a railroad bridge, two miles south of the town, the other companies being occupied in camp and garrison duty in Allatoona, which duty they performed until the 22d of August, when they marched to Chattanooga, thence into Eastern Tennessee, in pursuit of the rebel General Wheeler, who was on his raid against Sherman's communications. Returning, they encamped at Cowan, Tenn., until the 19th of September, guarding the railroad at various points, when they were ordered to rejoin their brigade at Allatoona.
After the surrender of Atlanta, the rebel General Hood attempted a raid on Sherman's railroad communications. Crossing the Chattahoochie, he struck the Atlanta Railroad at Big Shanty, and commenced its destruction. On reaching Resaca, he sent back General French, with a large force, to attack Allatoona and capture the immense stores at that point. General Sherman had signaled, from the station on Kennesaw Mountains for General Corse, who was at Rome, to reinforce the garrison at Allatoona, and directed him to hold it at all hazards, until a force could be sent to its relief. General Corse promptly responded, with a brigade of infantry, on the 4th of October. Before daylight,next morning the pickets were driven in. The Eighteenth Wisconsin was ordered under arms, and deployed as skirmishers. Daylight developed the batteries of the enemy, about 1,200 yards south of the defenses. An artillery duel immediately commenced and continued until about 10 o'clock, when the enemy's skirmishers made their appearance on the right and rear. A flag was sent by the enemy, demanding the surrender of the place, to prevent further effusion of blood, which was promptly refused.
The rebels then advanced to the attack, charging repeatedly upon the works, but were repelled in all their attempts. The battle raged furiously, and it was with great difficulty that the position was held. Some of the rebels reached the first line of rifle pits, but the fire was so hot that they could neither advance nor retreat, they therefore sheltered themselves as best they could, until the fire slackened, when they crawled off and retreated in all directions. Finding all their efforts to capture the place unavailing, the enemy finally retired, leaving at least 1,500 of his killed and wounded on the field.
The three companies: E, F and I, of the Eighteenth, stationed in a blockhouse near the railroad bridge, two miles south, were attacked in the morning, after declining to surrender. The garrison numbered eighty men. This small force withstood the attacks of the regiment of infantry which was left to reduce their stronghold, and it was not until dark, and the heavy artillery had been brought to bear on them, and their blockhouse was set on fire, that the brave garrison consented to surrender (only after forty hours of battle). They were under the command of Captain McIntyre, of Company I.
On the reenlistment of the Eighteenth, at Huntsville, in the winter and spring of 1864, it was found impossible to grant them the stipulated furlough; they therefore remained on duty during the summer and fall. At this battle, some forty-five of the enlisted veterans of companies E, F and I, were taken prisoners, and instead of returning to their loved ones at home, were doomed to languish, and many to die, in the loathsome prison pens of the South.
We list the killed and wounded, and those taken prisoners, believing that their heroic self denial, and their consequent sufferings as prisoners of war, entitle them to a place upon the military records of the State.
The following is the official count of killed, wounded and missing: Wounded or died of wounds, 4; Wounded,11; Prisoners, 78. After the battle of Allatoona, the non-veterans and recruits were assigned to the Ninety-third Illinois, and accompanied General Sherman on his march to Savannah and Goldsboro. Lewis Jackson, of Company H, is reported killed at Fayetteville, N. C."
(EXCERPT FROM: Quiner, Military History of Wisconsin, 1866)
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