Source is from a biographical book titled Civil War Veterans Documented Biographies by Shirley Dalaska & Cindy Thury Smith:
"Nicholas S. Isenburg/Isenberg was born Oct 12, 1842, Pennsylvania, died Sept 8, 1912, age 70, buried Nordhoff Cemetery, California. Lived in Indiana and Iowa before coming to Hastings; enlisted as private; married Serena in 1865; worked as carpenter; served as Presbyterian elder; 1888 family moved to Nordhoff, California; Serena died Nov 22, 1928; three children." [Thank You Find A Grave contributor Sasha A.]
Per Nordhoff Cemetery Book II, by Patricia L. Fry with Dennis Mullican:
"Isenberg, Nicholas S. - died September 8, 1912 at the age of 69. Nicholas was born in Pennsylvania, October 12, 1842. He served in the Civil War in the 125th Pennsylvania Volunteer Regiment. He married Serena Meloy in 1865 and they made their home in Indiana where he worked as a carpenter and cabinetmaker. Three of their children were born there. In 1876, the family moved to Iowa where he operated a small furniture factory for three years. The fourth child was born after they moved to Hastings, Minnesota. That child died at the age of 2 years. The family landed in Los Angeles in 1888, San Buenaventura in 1889 and Nordhoff in 1907. Mr. Isenberg leased Cliff Glen
Resort (later known as Lyon Springs) from Mrs. Lyon in 1892 and ran it for a while. Mr. Isenberg was survived by his widow and three children, Mrs. Frank Beaman, Mabel and Frank Trevor. Trevor married Ada Shaw Goodwin in June of 1901. He was a forest ranger around the turn of the century. Mabel was an accountant at the first bank in Ojai. She was working at the bank the day local resident, George Downing robbed it in 1916. Nicholas died of complications following surgery. He had the surgery fifteen months earlier and never quite recovered."
Per 1850 U.S. Federal census Nicholas S. Isenberg is living in Porter, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, born abt 1844 Pennsylvania Son
Per 1860 U.S. Federal census Nicholas Isenberg is living in Porter, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, born abt 1843 Pennsylvania Boarder Single Farmer
American Civil War Soldiers:
Name: Nicholas Isenberg
Enlistment Date: 11 Aug 1862
Side Served: Union
State Served: Pennsylvania
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 11 August 1862.
Enlisted in Company C, 125th Infantry Regiment Pennsylvania on 11 Aug 1862.
Mustered Out Company C, 125th Infantry Regiment Pennsylvania on 18 May 1863 at Harrisburg, PA.
Sources: 18
On July 1, 1862, President Lincoln ordered 300,000 troops to be raised in fighting the war with the southern states. Of this number, a quota was set at 45,321 for Pennsylvania. In order to meet this quota, Governor Andrew G. Curtin asked for new regiments to be formed with a set enlistment term of nine months. He further designated expectations of how many companies each county was to supply. This is how the 125th Pennsylvania was formed. The 125th Pennsylvania Regiment was composed of ten companies from Blair and Huntingdon counties. Companies A, B, D, E, G, and K were made up of men from Blair county, while companies C, F, H, and I came from Huntingdon county. These men came from all different occupations, with most having no formal military training until this time. On August 16, 1862, the unit was formally organized with a total of 906 officers and enlisted men filling their ranks. During the lifetime of the unit, the regiment was referred by unofficial names derived from the name of the commanding officer.
These names were:
Jacob Higgins' Infantry
Wilbur Smith's Infantry
Thomas Dempsey's Infantry
The leaders of this unit were the following:
Jacob Higgins, Colonel
Jacob Szink, Lieutenant Colonel
John J. Lawrence, Major
The men were issued Springfield Rifle-Muskets for weapons, and left for Washington, D. C. the same day they were organized. By August 18, 1862, the regiment was ordered to leave for Virginia, and report to General Whipple. In Virginia, the unit was first stationed at Hunter's Chapel, and later at Fort Bernard for basic training. This included drill and fatigue duty upon the fortifications. In addition, five companies were selected for daily artillery drills at the fort. On September 6, the unit was ordered to recross the Potomac River, and proceed to Rockville, Maryland. The unit was then assigned to Crawford's Brigade, of Williams' Division, of Banks' and later Mansfield's 12th Corps. Here the unit stayed until September 9, when they were ordered to proceed to Antietam Creek.
Higher Command Assignments (Attached to the Army of the Potomac) First Brigade,First Division,12th Corps Sept.1862-Oct.1862
Second Brigade,First Division,12th Corps Oct.1862-Jan.1863
Second Brigade,Second Div.,12th Corps Jan.1863-May 1863
The 125th arrived at Sharpsburg, Maryland, near the Antietam Creek on September 16th, 1862. They arrived in time to participate in the battle of Antietam(also known as Sharpsburg)on September 17th. Following the battle, the regiment was posted at Maryland Heights, and in Pleasant Valley, until November 1. Then the regiment crossed the Potomac and was stationed on the eastern slope of Louden Heights. On December 10th, the Twelfth Corps had been stationed in the Harper's Ferry area. They had remained behind after the rest of the army had advanced into Virginia, and now were ordered to join up with the main body moving towards the battle of Fredericksburg. On
December 16th, the regiment was halted at Dumfries, having received the news Fredericksburg was disastrously lost. The 125th counter-marched to Fairfax Station, where it settled into comfortable quarters.
On December 27th, the rebel cavalry under Stuart was spotted at Dumfries, and the brigade was sent to meet him on the 28th. At Wolf Run Shoals, its advance guard was attacked, and a section of artillery was placed in a old rebel fortification to await its coming. In the evening, General Kane led the 125th six miles out ahead of the rest of the brigade to a crossroads. He planned to set an ambush for Stuart's cavalry, which failed to make an appearance.
The 125th was in the Mud March, which began for them on January 20th, 1863. This march was a disaster from the beginning because of extreme bad weather. An example of the problems that were experienced by the regiment during the march can best be described by the entries in an
officer's diary:
January 20th---"Reached Dumfries the first night."
January 21st---"Rained all night. Left Dumfries early. Marched very slow. Bridge washed away. Halted to re-build it."
January 22nd--"Rained all night. Left Shipping Point at noon, and marched for three miles. Halted to build bridge across Acquia Creek."
January 23rd--"Marched to Stafford Court House."
January 24th--"Visited by General Slocum, who complimented the brigade for its fortitude during the march, and directed us to make ourselves comfortable in our present quarters."
Following the Mud March, the 125th was in camp until April 26th doing drills, reviews, heavy guard and picket duty. On occasion, spotting the rebel cavalry caused frequent alarms and midnight marches.
Engagements:
Maryland Campaign Sept. 6-22, 1862
Battle of Antietam, Sharpsburg, Md. Sept. 16-17, 1862
Reconnaissance to the Shenanadoah Valley Nov. 8-18, 1862
March to Fredericksburg, Va. Dec. 10-15, 1862
Burnside's Mud March, Va. Jan. 20-24, 1863
Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6, 1863
Battle of Chancellorsville, Va. May 1-5, 1863
Per 1900 U.S. Federal census Nicholas S. Isenberg is living in Ojai, Ventura, California, born Oct 1843 Pennsylvania Head Married Farmer, spouse name Serena E., father born MD, mother born PA
Per 1910 U.S. Federal census Nicholas S. Isenberg is living in San Buenaventura, Ventura, California, born abt 1844 Pennsylvania Head Married No Occupation, spouse name Serena, father born NY, mother born PA
Per Vital Search CA Death Records Nicholas S. Isenberg, age 69, died 09-08-1912 in Ventura County, CA
Per Ventura Co. Genealogical Society Archives Obits,
http://www.venturacogensoc.org/Obituaries.html:
Isenberg, Nicholas N., died Sunday, location Nordhoff, CA, age 69, nearest relative Mrs. F.B. Beaman (daughter)
"Nicholas S. Isenburg/Isenberg was born Oct 12, 1842, Pennsylvania, died Sept 8, 1912, age 70, buried Nordhoff Cemetery, California. Lived in Indiana and Iowa before coming to Hastings; enlisted as private; married Serena in 1865; worked as carpenter; served as Presbyterian elder; 1888 family moved to Nordhoff, California; Serena died Nov 22, 1928; three children." [Thank You Find A Grave contributor Sasha A.]
Per Nordhoff Cemetery Book II, by Patricia L. Fry with Dennis Mullican:
"Isenberg, Nicholas S. - died September 8, 1912 at the age of 69. Nicholas was born in Pennsylvania, October 12, 1842. He served in the Civil War in the 125th Pennsylvania Volunteer Regiment. He married Serena Meloy in 1865 and they made their home in Indiana where he worked as a carpenter and cabinetmaker. Three of their children were born there. In 1876, the family moved to Iowa where he operated a small furniture factory for three years. The fourth child was born after they moved to Hastings, Minnesota. That child died at the age of 2 years. The family landed in Los Angeles in 1888, San Buenaventura in 1889 and Nordhoff in 1907. Mr. Isenberg leased Cliff Glen
Resort (later known as Lyon Springs) from Mrs. Lyon in 1892 and ran it for a while. Mr. Isenberg was survived by his widow and three children, Mrs. Frank Beaman, Mabel and Frank Trevor. Trevor married Ada Shaw Goodwin in June of 1901. He was a forest ranger around the turn of the century. Mabel was an accountant at the first bank in Ojai. She was working at the bank the day local resident, George Downing robbed it in 1916. Nicholas died of complications following surgery. He had the surgery fifteen months earlier and never quite recovered."
Per 1850 U.S. Federal census Nicholas S. Isenberg is living in Porter, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, born abt 1844 Pennsylvania Son
Per 1860 U.S. Federal census Nicholas Isenberg is living in Porter, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, born abt 1843 Pennsylvania Boarder Single Farmer
American Civil War Soldiers:
Name: Nicholas Isenberg
Enlistment Date: 11 Aug 1862
Side Served: Union
State Served: Pennsylvania
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 11 August 1862.
Enlisted in Company C, 125th Infantry Regiment Pennsylvania on 11 Aug 1862.
Mustered Out Company C, 125th Infantry Regiment Pennsylvania on 18 May 1863 at Harrisburg, PA.
Sources: 18
On July 1, 1862, President Lincoln ordered 300,000 troops to be raised in fighting the war with the southern states. Of this number, a quota was set at 45,321 for Pennsylvania. In order to meet this quota, Governor Andrew G. Curtin asked for new regiments to be formed with a set enlistment term of nine months. He further designated expectations of how many companies each county was to supply. This is how the 125th Pennsylvania was formed. The 125th Pennsylvania Regiment was composed of ten companies from Blair and Huntingdon counties. Companies A, B, D, E, G, and K were made up of men from Blair county, while companies C, F, H, and I came from Huntingdon county. These men came from all different occupations, with most having no formal military training until this time. On August 16, 1862, the unit was formally organized with a total of 906 officers and enlisted men filling their ranks. During the lifetime of the unit, the regiment was referred by unofficial names derived from the name of the commanding officer.
These names were:
Jacob Higgins' Infantry
Wilbur Smith's Infantry
Thomas Dempsey's Infantry
The leaders of this unit were the following:
Jacob Higgins, Colonel
Jacob Szink, Lieutenant Colonel
John J. Lawrence, Major
The men were issued Springfield Rifle-Muskets for weapons, and left for Washington, D. C. the same day they were organized. By August 18, 1862, the regiment was ordered to leave for Virginia, and report to General Whipple. In Virginia, the unit was first stationed at Hunter's Chapel, and later at Fort Bernard for basic training. This included drill and fatigue duty upon the fortifications. In addition, five companies were selected for daily artillery drills at the fort. On September 6, the unit was ordered to recross the Potomac River, and proceed to Rockville, Maryland. The unit was then assigned to Crawford's Brigade, of Williams' Division, of Banks' and later Mansfield's 12th Corps. Here the unit stayed until September 9, when they were ordered to proceed to Antietam Creek.
Higher Command Assignments (Attached to the Army of the Potomac) First Brigade,First Division,12th Corps Sept.1862-Oct.1862
Second Brigade,First Division,12th Corps Oct.1862-Jan.1863
Second Brigade,Second Div.,12th Corps Jan.1863-May 1863
The 125th arrived at Sharpsburg, Maryland, near the Antietam Creek on September 16th, 1862. They arrived in time to participate in the battle of Antietam(also known as Sharpsburg)on September 17th. Following the battle, the regiment was posted at Maryland Heights, and in Pleasant Valley, until November 1. Then the regiment crossed the Potomac and was stationed on the eastern slope of Louden Heights. On December 10th, the Twelfth Corps had been stationed in the Harper's Ferry area. They had remained behind after the rest of the army had advanced into Virginia, and now were ordered to join up with the main body moving towards the battle of Fredericksburg. On
December 16th, the regiment was halted at Dumfries, having received the news Fredericksburg was disastrously lost. The 125th counter-marched to Fairfax Station, where it settled into comfortable quarters.
On December 27th, the rebel cavalry under Stuart was spotted at Dumfries, and the brigade was sent to meet him on the 28th. At Wolf Run Shoals, its advance guard was attacked, and a section of artillery was placed in a old rebel fortification to await its coming. In the evening, General Kane led the 125th six miles out ahead of the rest of the brigade to a crossroads. He planned to set an ambush for Stuart's cavalry, which failed to make an appearance.
The 125th was in the Mud March, which began for them on January 20th, 1863. This march was a disaster from the beginning because of extreme bad weather. An example of the problems that were experienced by the regiment during the march can best be described by the entries in an
officer's diary:
January 20th---"Reached Dumfries the first night."
January 21st---"Rained all night. Left Dumfries early. Marched very slow. Bridge washed away. Halted to re-build it."
January 22nd--"Rained all night. Left Shipping Point at noon, and marched for three miles. Halted to build bridge across Acquia Creek."
January 23rd--"Marched to Stafford Court House."
January 24th--"Visited by General Slocum, who complimented the brigade for its fortitude during the march, and directed us to make ourselves comfortable in our present quarters."
Following the Mud March, the 125th was in camp until April 26th doing drills, reviews, heavy guard and picket duty. On occasion, spotting the rebel cavalry caused frequent alarms and midnight marches.
Engagements:
Maryland Campaign Sept. 6-22, 1862
Battle of Antietam, Sharpsburg, Md. Sept. 16-17, 1862
Reconnaissance to the Shenanadoah Valley Nov. 8-18, 1862
March to Fredericksburg, Va. Dec. 10-15, 1862
Burnside's Mud March, Va. Jan. 20-24, 1863
Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6, 1863
Battle of Chancellorsville, Va. May 1-5, 1863
Per 1900 U.S. Federal census Nicholas S. Isenberg is living in Ojai, Ventura, California, born Oct 1843 Pennsylvania Head Married Farmer, spouse name Serena E., father born MD, mother born PA
Per 1910 U.S. Federal census Nicholas S. Isenberg is living in San Buenaventura, Ventura, California, born abt 1844 Pennsylvania Head Married No Occupation, spouse name Serena, father born NY, mother born PA
Per Vital Search CA Death Records Nicholas S. Isenberg, age 69, died 09-08-1912 in Ventura County, CA
Per Ventura Co. Genealogical Society Archives Obits,
http://www.venturacogensoc.org/Obituaries.html:
Isenberg, Nicholas N., died Sunday, location Nordhoff, CA, age 69, nearest relative Mrs. F.B. Beaman (daughter)
Source is from a biographical book titled Civil War Veterans Documented Biographies by Shirley Dalaska & Cindy Thury Smith:
"Nicholas S. Isenburg/Isenberg was born Oct 12, 1842, Pennsylvania, died Sept 8, 1912, age 70, buried Nordhoff Cemetery, California. Lived in Indiana and Iowa before coming to Hastings; enlisted as private; married Serena in 1865; worked as carpenter; served as Presbyterian elder; 1888 family moved to Nordhoff, California; Serena died Nov 22, 1928; three children." [Thank You Find A Grave contributor Sasha A.]
Per Nordhoff Cemetery Book II, by Patricia L. Fry with Dennis Mullican:
"Isenberg, Nicholas S. - died September 8, 1912 at the age of 69. Nicholas was born in Pennsylvania, October 12, 1842. He served in the Civil War in the 125th Pennsylvania Volunteer Regiment. He married Serena Meloy in 1865 and they made their home in Indiana where he worked as a carpenter and cabinetmaker. Three of their children were born there. In 1876, the family moved to Iowa where he operated a small furniture factory for three years. The fourth child was born after they moved to Hastings, Minnesota. That child died at the age of 2 years. The family landed in Los Angeles in 1888, San Buenaventura in 1889 and Nordhoff in 1907. Mr. Isenberg leased Cliff Glen
Resort (later known as Lyon Springs) from Mrs. Lyon in 1892 and ran it for a while. Mr. Isenberg was survived by his widow and three children, Mrs. Frank Beaman, Mabel and Frank Trevor. Trevor married Ada Shaw Goodwin in June of 1901. He was a forest ranger around the turn of the century. Mabel was an accountant at the first bank in Ojai. She was working at the bank the day local resident, George Downing robbed it in 1916. Nicholas died of complications following surgery. He had the surgery fifteen months earlier and never quite recovered."
Per 1850 U.S. Federal census Nicholas S. Isenberg is living in Porter, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, born abt 1844 Pennsylvania Son
Per 1860 U.S. Federal census Nicholas Isenberg is living in Porter, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, born abt 1843 Pennsylvania Boarder Single Farmer
American Civil War Soldiers:
Name: Nicholas Isenberg
Enlistment Date: 11 Aug 1862
Side Served: Union
State Served: Pennsylvania
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 11 August 1862.
Enlisted in Company C, 125th Infantry Regiment Pennsylvania on 11 Aug 1862.
Mustered Out Company C, 125th Infantry Regiment Pennsylvania on 18 May 1863 at Harrisburg, PA.
Sources: 18
On July 1, 1862, President Lincoln ordered 300,000 troops to be raised in fighting the war with the southern states. Of this number, a quota was set at 45,321 for Pennsylvania. In order to meet this quota, Governor Andrew G. Curtin asked for new regiments to be formed with a set enlistment term of nine months. He further designated expectations of how many companies each county was to supply. This is how the 125th Pennsylvania was formed. The 125th Pennsylvania Regiment was composed of ten companies from Blair and Huntingdon counties. Companies A, B, D, E, G, and K were made up of men from Blair county, while companies C, F, H, and I came from Huntingdon county. These men came from all different occupations, with most having no formal military training until this time. On August 16, 1862, the unit was formally organized with a total of 906 officers and enlisted men filling their ranks. During the lifetime of the unit, the regiment was referred by unofficial names derived from the name of the commanding officer.
These names were:
Jacob Higgins' Infantry
Wilbur Smith's Infantry
Thomas Dempsey's Infantry
The leaders of this unit were the following:
Jacob Higgins, Colonel
Jacob Szink, Lieutenant Colonel
John J. Lawrence, Major
The men were issued Springfield Rifle-Muskets for weapons, and left for Washington, D. C. the same day they were organized. By August 18, 1862, the regiment was ordered to leave for Virginia, and report to General Whipple. In Virginia, the unit was first stationed at Hunter's Chapel, and later at Fort Bernard for basic training. This included drill and fatigue duty upon the fortifications. In addition, five companies were selected for daily artillery drills at the fort. On September 6, the unit was ordered to recross the Potomac River, and proceed to Rockville, Maryland. The unit was then assigned to Crawford's Brigade, of Williams' Division, of Banks' and later Mansfield's 12th Corps. Here the unit stayed until September 9, when they were ordered to proceed to Antietam Creek.
Higher Command Assignments (Attached to the Army of the Potomac) First Brigade,First Division,12th Corps Sept.1862-Oct.1862
Second Brigade,First Division,12th Corps Oct.1862-Jan.1863
Second Brigade,Second Div.,12th Corps Jan.1863-May 1863
The 125th arrived at Sharpsburg, Maryland, near the Antietam Creek on September 16th, 1862. They arrived in time to participate in the battle of Antietam(also known as Sharpsburg)on September 17th. Following the battle, the regiment was posted at Maryland Heights, and in Pleasant Valley, until November 1. Then the regiment crossed the Potomac and was stationed on the eastern slope of Louden Heights. On December 10th, the Twelfth Corps had been stationed in the Harper's Ferry area. They had remained behind after the rest of the army had advanced into Virginia, and now were ordered to join up with the main body moving towards the battle of Fredericksburg. On
December 16th, the regiment was halted at Dumfries, having received the news Fredericksburg was disastrously lost. The 125th counter-marched to Fairfax Station, where it settled into comfortable quarters.
On December 27th, the rebel cavalry under Stuart was spotted at Dumfries, and the brigade was sent to meet him on the 28th. At Wolf Run Shoals, its advance guard was attacked, and a section of artillery was placed in a old rebel fortification to await its coming. In the evening, General Kane led the 125th six miles out ahead of the rest of the brigade to a crossroads. He planned to set an ambush for Stuart's cavalry, which failed to make an appearance.
The 125th was in the Mud March, which began for them on January 20th, 1863. This march was a disaster from the beginning because of extreme bad weather. An example of the problems that were experienced by the regiment during the march can best be described by the entries in an
officer's diary:
January 20th---"Reached Dumfries the first night."
January 21st---"Rained all night. Left Dumfries early. Marched very slow. Bridge washed away. Halted to re-build it."
January 22nd--"Rained all night. Left Shipping Point at noon, and marched for three miles. Halted to build bridge across Acquia Creek."
January 23rd--"Marched to Stafford Court House."
January 24th--"Visited by General Slocum, who complimented the brigade for its fortitude during the march, and directed us to make ourselves comfortable in our present quarters."
Following the Mud March, the 125th was in camp until April 26th doing drills, reviews, heavy guard and picket duty. On occasion, spotting the rebel cavalry caused frequent alarms and midnight marches.
Engagements:
Maryland Campaign Sept. 6-22, 1862
Battle of Antietam, Sharpsburg, Md. Sept. 16-17, 1862
Reconnaissance to the Shenanadoah Valley Nov. 8-18, 1862
March to Fredericksburg, Va. Dec. 10-15, 1862
Burnside's Mud March, Va. Jan. 20-24, 1863
Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6, 1863
Battle of Chancellorsville, Va. May 1-5, 1863
Per 1900 U.S. Federal census Nicholas S. Isenberg is living in Ojai, Ventura, California, born Oct 1843 Pennsylvania Head Married Farmer, spouse name Serena E., father born MD, mother born PA
Per 1910 U.S. Federal census Nicholas S. Isenberg is living in San Buenaventura, Ventura, California, born abt 1844 Pennsylvania Head Married No Occupation, spouse name Serena, father born NY, mother born PA
Per Vital Search CA Death Records Nicholas S. Isenberg, age 69, died 09-08-1912 in Ventura County, CA
Per Ventura Co. Genealogical Society Archives Obits,
http://www.venturacogensoc.org/Obituaries.html:
Isenberg, Nicholas N., died Sunday, location Nordhoff, CA, age 69, nearest relative Mrs. F.B. Beaman (daughter)
"Nicholas S. Isenburg/Isenberg was born Oct 12, 1842, Pennsylvania, died Sept 8, 1912, age 70, buried Nordhoff Cemetery, California. Lived in Indiana and Iowa before coming to Hastings; enlisted as private; married Serena in 1865; worked as carpenter; served as Presbyterian elder; 1888 family moved to Nordhoff, California; Serena died Nov 22, 1928; three children." [Thank You Find A Grave contributor Sasha A.]
Per Nordhoff Cemetery Book II, by Patricia L. Fry with Dennis Mullican:
"Isenberg, Nicholas S. - died September 8, 1912 at the age of 69. Nicholas was born in Pennsylvania, October 12, 1842. He served in the Civil War in the 125th Pennsylvania Volunteer Regiment. He married Serena Meloy in 1865 and they made their home in Indiana where he worked as a carpenter and cabinetmaker. Three of their children were born there. In 1876, the family moved to Iowa where he operated a small furniture factory for three years. The fourth child was born after they moved to Hastings, Minnesota. That child died at the age of 2 years. The family landed in Los Angeles in 1888, San Buenaventura in 1889 and Nordhoff in 1907. Mr. Isenberg leased Cliff Glen
Resort (later known as Lyon Springs) from Mrs. Lyon in 1892 and ran it for a while. Mr. Isenberg was survived by his widow and three children, Mrs. Frank Beaman, Mabel and Frank Trevor. Trevor married Ada Shaw Goodwin in June of 1901. He was a forest ranger around the turn of the century. Mabel was an accountant at the first bank in Ojai. She was working at the bank the day local resident, George Downing robbed it in 1916. Nicholas died of complications following surgery. He had the surgery fifteen months earlier and never quite recovered."
Per 1850 U.S. Federal census Nicholas S. Isenberg is living in Porter, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, born abt 1844 Pennsylvania Son
Per 1860 U.S. Federal census Nicholas Isenberg is living in Porter, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, born abt 1843 Pennsylvania Boarder Single Farmer
American Civil War Soldiers:
Name: Nicholas Isenberg
Enlistment Date: 11 Aug 1862
Side Served: Union
State Served: Pennsylvania
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 11 August 1862.
Enlisted in Company C, 125th Infantry Regiment Pennsylvania on 11 Aug 1862.
Mustered Out Company C, 125th Infantry Regiment Pennsylvania on 18 May 1863 at Harrisburg, PA.
Sources: 18
On July 1, 1862, President Lincoln ordered 300,000 troops to be raised in fighting the war with the southern states. Of this number, a quota was set at 45,321 for Pennsylvania. In order to meet this quota, Governor Andrew G. Curtin asked for new regiments to be formed with a set enlistment term of nine months. He further designated expectations of how many companies each county was to supply. This is how the 125th Pennsylvania was formed. The 125th Pennsylvania Regiment was composed of ten companies from Blair and Huntingdon counties. Companies A, B, D, E, G, and K were made up of men from Blair county, while companies C, F, H, and I came from Huntingdon county. These men came from all different occupations, with most having no formal military training until this time. On August 16, 1862, the unit was formally organized with a total of 906 officers and enlisted men filling their ranks. During the lifetime of the unit, the regiment was referred by unofficial names derived from the name of the commanding officer.
These names were:
Jacob Higgins' Infantry
Wilbur Smith's Infantry
Thomas Dempsey's Infantry
The leaders of this unit were the following:
Jacob Higgins, Colonel
Jacob Szink, Lieutenant Colonel
John J. Lawrence, Major
The men were issued Springfield Rifle-Muskets for weapons, and left for Washington, D. C. the same day they were organized. By August 18, 1862, the regiment was ordered to leave for Virginia, and report to General Whipple. In Virginia, the unit was first stationed at Hunter's Chapel, and later at Fort Bernard for basic training. This included drill and fatigue duty upon the fortifications. In addition, five companies were selected for daily artillery drills at the fort. On September 6, the unit was ordered to recross the Potomac River, and proceed to Rockville, Maryland. The unit was then assigned to Crawford's Brigade, of Williams' Division, of Banks' and later Mansfield's 12th Corps. Here the unit stayed until September 9, when they were ordered to proceed to Antietam Creek.
Higher Command Assignments (Attached to the Army of the Potomac) First Brigade,First Division,12th Corps Sept.1862-Oct.1862
Second Brigade,First Division,12th Corps Oct.1862-Jan.1863
Second Brigade,Second Div.,12th Corps Jan.1863-May 1863
The 125th arrived at Sharpsburg, Maryland, near the Antietam Creek on September 16th, 1862. They arrived in time to participate in the battle of Antietam(also known as Sharpsburg)on September 17th. Following the battle, the regiment was posted at Maryland Heights, and in Pleasant Valley, until November 1. Then the regiment crossed the Potomac and was stationed on the eastern slope of Louden Heights. On December 10th, the Twelfth Corps had been stationed in the Harper's Ferry area. They had remained behind after the rest of the army had advanced into Virginia, and now were ordered to join up with the main body moving towards the battle of Fredericksburg. On
December 16th, the regiment was halted at Dumfries, having received the news Fredericksburg was disastrously lost. The 125th counter-marched to Fairfax Station, where it settled into comfortable quarters.
On December 27th, the rebel cavalry under Stuart was spotted at Dumfries, and the brigade was sent to meet him on the 28th. At Wolf Run Shoals, its advance guard was attacked, and a section of artillery was placed in a old rebel fortification to await its coming. In the evening, General Kane led the 125th six miles out ahead of the rest of the brigade to a crossroads. He planned to set an ambush for Stuart's cavalry, which failed to make an appearance.
The 125th was in the Mud March, which began for them on January 20th, 1863. This march was a disaster from the beginning because of extreme bad weather. An example of the problems that were experienced by the regiment during the march can best be described by the entries in an
officer's diary:
January 20th---"Reached Dumfries the first night."
January 21st---"Rained all night. Left Dumfries early. Marched very slow. Bridge washed away. Halted to re-build it."
January 22nd--"Rained all night. Left Shipping Point at noon, and marched for three miles. Halted to build bridge across Acquia Creek."
January 23rd--"Marched to Stafford Court House."
January 24th--"Visited by General Slocum, who complimented the brigade for its fortitude during the march, and directed us to make ourselves comfortable in our present quarters."
Following the Mud March, the 125th was in camp until April 26th doing drills, reviews, heavy guard and picket duty. On occasion, spotting the rebel cavalry caused frequent alarms and midnight marches.
Engagements:
Maryland Campaign Sept. 6-22, 1862
Battle of Antietam, Sharpsburg, Md. Sept. 16-17, 1862
Reconnaissance to the Shenanadoah Valley Nov. 8-18, 1862
March to Fredericksburg, Va. Dec. 10-15, 1862
Burnside's Mud March, Va. Jan. 20-24, 1863
Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6, 1863
Battle of Chancellorsville, Va. May 1-5, 1863
Per 1900 U.S. Federal census Nicholas S. Isenberg is living in Ojai, Ventura, California, born Oct 1843 Pennsylvania Head Married Farmer, spouse name Serena E., father born MD, mother born PA
Per 1910 U.S. Federal census Nicholas S. Isenberg is living in San Buenaventura, Ventura, California, born abt 1844 Pennsylvania Head Married No Occupation, spouse name Serena, father born NY, mother born PA
Per Vital Search CA Death Records Nicholas S. Isenberg, age 69, died 09-08-1912 in Ventura County, CA
Per Ventura Co. Genealogical Society Archives Obits,
http://www.venturacogensoc.org/Obituaries.html:
Isenberg, Nicholas N., died Sunday, location Nordhoff, CA, age 69, nearest relative Mrs. F.B. Beaman (daughter)
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