Denver City Home Guard

The Denver City Home Guard was a formation of militia during the American Civil War, raised from Denver City in the Colorado territory.[1] The unit was mustered out in April 1862.

Denver City Home Guard
Headquarters and members of the Denver City Home Guard
ActiveAugust 1861 - April 1862
DisbandedApril 1862
Country United States
Allegiance Union
EngagementsAmerican Civil War
Commanders
Company 1Captain Joseph Ziegelmuller
Company 2Captain James W. Iddings

History

In September and early October, 1861, Colorado Territorial Governor William Gilpin enlisted men for six month service, into the Denver City Home Guard, which consisted of two companies, designated No. 1 and No. 2.[2][3] Joseph Ziegelmuller was the Captain of Company 1, and James W. Iddings was Captain of Company 2.[4] Other officers for Company 1 were: 1st Lieutenant Jacob Garres, and 2nd Lieutenant William Wise. For Company 2: 1st Lieutenant John A. Latta, and 2nd Lieutenant Adamson T. Dayton.[3] Though militia, these guards were regularly mustered into the United States service.[4] The 200 men saw no action, but they served in Denver City and at Camp Weld, and were mustered out by Captain W. H. Bachus in March and April 1862.[2][3][5]

See also

References
  1. Dyer, (1959), p. 1,006.
  2. Budd, Lily Wright. "The Historical Background Of The Colorado Volunteers During The Civil War Period 1861-1865". Colorado Division of State Archives and Public Records & Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
  3. William Clarke Whitford (1906). Colorado volunteers in the civil war: the New Mexico campaign in 1862. The State historical and natural history society. p. 45. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
  4. Wilbur Fiske Stone (1918). History of Colorado. S. J. Clarke. p. 705. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
  5. Colorado. Division of State Archives and Public Records; Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society (1994). Colorado Territory Civil War volunteer records: a comprehensive index to the twelve volumes of military clothing books found in the Colorado State Archives : containing the historical background of the volunteers of Colorado Territory during the Civil War Period, 1861-1865. The Society.

Bibliography
  • Dyer, Frederick H. (1959). A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion. Sagamore Press; Thomas Yoseloff. New York. LCCN 59-12963.
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