Company A, Ninety-Third Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Enrolled at Camden Mills, Rock Island County, Illinois. Organized August 14, 1862 at Camden Mills. Commisioned 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.
Battles Fought
Battle at Chancellorsville, Virginia on 03 May 1863
Battle at Jackson, Mississippi on 14 May 1863
Battle at Champion Hills, Mississippi on 16 May 1863
Battle at Vicksburg, Mississippi on 22 May 1863
Battle at Vicksburg, Mississippi on 23 May 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, int 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 Greenwood. 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 severly 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."

• Married: 22 JUN 1843 ⁵ in Marion, Marion Co., OH by MG William C. Pierce
• Note: married by MG William C. Pierce

1. Henry Clay ASHBAUGH b: 27 AUG 1844 in Worthington, Franklin Co., OH
2. William ASHBAUGH b: ABT 1846 in Worthington, Franklin Co., OH
3. Emma J. ASHBAUGH b: ABT 1846 in Ohio
4. George G. ASHBAUGH b: 19 MAR 1848 in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA
5. Lewis A. ASHBAUGH b: APR 1850 in Iowa or Illinois
6. Charles Reason ASHBAUGH b: 1852 in Iowa
7. Ida F. ASHBAUGH b: ABT 1857 in Iowa
8. Hattie M. ASHBAUGH b: ABT 1859 in Iowa

1. Title: IGI Record
   Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
   Publication: Family Search International Genealogical Index v4.01
   Repository:
   Media: Electronic
   Note: http://www.familysearch.orgThe Internationl Genealogical Index (IGI) is a collection of millions of deceased persons from throughout the world. The records include information from individual research and extracted original vital records from the early 1500's to about 1885. The index lists names, dates, and places for births, christenings, and marriages.
   Page: 978
   Text: Film no: 177933
   Reference Number: 37436
2. Title: History of the Ninety-Third Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry
   Repository:
   Media: Book
3. Title: Kansas Settlers, 1854-1879
   Author: Graden, Debra, ed.
   Publication: Orem, UT: Ancestry, Inc., 1999.
   Repository:
   Media: Electronic
   Note: Taken from: Gleed, Charles S., ed. Kansas Memorial, A Report of the Old Settlers' Meeting Held at Bismark Grove, Kansas, September 15th and 16th, 1879.
   Page: 211
4. Title: History of the Ninety-Third Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry
   Repository:
   Media: Book
   Text: From Organization to Muster Out - Statistics
   compiled by Aaron Dunbar Sergeant, Company "B"
5. Title: IGI Record
   Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
   Publication: Family Search International Genealogical Index v4.01
   Repository:
   Media: Electronic
   Note: http://www.familysearch.orgThe Internationl Genealogical Index (IGI) is a collection of millions of deceased persons from throughout the world. The records include information from individual research and extracted original vital records from the early 1500's to about 1885. The index lists names, dates, and places for births, christenings, and marriages.
   Text: Batch Number: A455403
   Source Call No.: 455403-455407
   Film Number: 455404
   Batch Number: M513411
   Dates 1824-1855
   Call No. V.14