Name: John Dowling
Residence:
Enlistment Date: 9 Sep 1861
Rank at enlistment: Captain
State Served: Pennsylvania
Survived the War?: No
Service Record: Commissioned an officer in Company B, 105th Pennsylvania Infantry. Died on 31 May 1862 at Fair Oaks, VA.
Sources: History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-1865∼Son of James C. Dowling, 1806-1860, and Catherine Calvin, b. 1812 - d. 1842, Jefferson county, Pennsylvania.
Enlisted Sep 9,1861. Co "B" 105th Pennsylvania Infantry. Killed at Fair Oaks, Virginia.
Also served as 1st Lt. Co "K" 8th Pennsylvania Regiment. Age at enlistment 26.
from History of Jefferson county, Pennsylvania, The 105th Regiment pg. 153/4
Captain John Calvin Dowling
When the civil war broke out, Captain Dowling, enlisted in the three months campaign, and served as the first lieutenant of Company K, Eight Regiment, taking command of that company on Captain Wise's promotion. At the expiration of this term of service he returned home and recruited Company B, of the One Hundred and Fifth, which he laboried unceasingly to make one of the best companies in the service. He remained constantly with his men, with the exception of a ten day' leave of absence in February, 1862, until he fell at Fair Oaks, May 31st, while galantly leading his men in the charge where the regiment won its first laurels, and he with many others of Jefferson county's bravest and best soldiers won victors' crowns. He was shot through the neck, killing him instantly. His body was born off the field by his sorrowing men, and the chaplin of the regiment, Rev. D. S. Steadman, in a letter written just after the battle says: "We buried our dear Captain Dowling last evening, June 1st, at sunset, in a beautiful grove. Bowdish, one of the men, had made a good coffin. There was no lack of mourners; we were all mourners."
The remains were subsequently reinterred in a solders' cemetery at "Seven Pines" where his grave has been visited by some of his friends, who found it nicely kept, and plainly marked with his name, rank and regiment.
Captain Dowling was of a genial disposition, and possessing an excellent education, his social qualities and gentlemanly bearing had endeared him to a large circle of acquaintances and friends, and the news of his death carried gloom to the hearts of all who knew him. When the sad news of the death of this gallant young officer, and of those who fell with him on that fatal field, Jefferson county's first offerings for the cause of freedom, was received in Brooksville, the flags were draped in mourning, and suspended at half mast and sorrow pervaded the entire community.
Captain Dowling's health being far from robust when he was home, a short time before his death, his friends tried to persuade him to leave the army, but he replied to the entreaties that he Knew that his life would be a short one, saying: "If I die in battle, my death will be a glorious one." He reported back to his regiment, on hearing rumors of an expected battle, and on being asked why he returned before his leave expired, replied, "I did not want the boys to go into battle without me."
No nobler sacrifice was given to save the Union then John C. Dowling.
Residence:
Enlistment Date: 9 Sep 1861
Rank at enlistment: Captain
State Served: Pennsylvania
Survived the War?: No
Service Record: Commissioned an officer in Company B, 105th Pennsylvania Infantry. Died on 31 May 1862 at Fair Oaks, VA.
Sources: History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-1865∼Son of James C. Dowling, 1806-1860, and Catherine Calvin, b. 1812 - d. 1842, Jefferson county, Pennsylvania.
Enlisted Sep 9,1861. Co "B" 105th Pennsylvania Infantry. Killed at Fair Oaks, Virginia.
Also served as 1st Lt. Co "K" 8th Pennsylvania Regiment. Age at enlistment 26.
from History of Jefferson county, Pennsylvania, The 105th Regiment pg. 153/4
Captain John Calvin Dowling
When the civil war broke out, Captain Dowling, enlisted in the three months campaign, and served as the first lieutenant of Company K, Eight Regiment, taking command of that company on Captain Wise's promotion. At the expiration of this term of service he returned home and recruited Company B, of the One Hundred and Fifth, which he laboried unceasingly to make one of the best companies in the service. He remained constantly with his men, with the exception of a ten day' leave of absence in February, 1862, until he fell at Fair Oaks, May 31st, while galantly leading his men in the charge where the regiment won its first laurels, and he with many others of Jefferson county's bravest and best soldiers won victors' crowns. He was shot through the neck, killing him instantly. His body was born off the field by his sorrowing men, and the chaplin of the regiment, Rev. D. S. Steadman, in a letter written just after the battle says: "We buried our dear Captain Dowling last evening, June 1st, at sunset, in a beautiful grove. Bowdish, one of the men, had made a good coffin. There was no lack of mourners; we were all mourners."
The remains were subsequently reinterred in a solders' cemetery at "Seven Pines" where his grave has been visited by some of his friends, who found it nicely kept, and plainly marked with his name, rank and regiment.
Captain Dowling was of a genial disposition, and possessing an excellent education, his social qualities and gentlemanly bearing had endeared him to a large circle of acquaintances and friends, and the news of his death carried gloom to the hearts of all who knew him. When the sad news of the death of this gallant young officer, and of those who fell with him on that fatal field, Jefferson county's first offerings for the cause of freedom, was received in Brooksville, the flags were draped in mourning, and suspended at half mast and sorrow pervaded the entire community.
Captain Dowling's health being far from robust when he was home, a short time before his death, his friends tried to persuade him to leave the army, but he replied to the entreaties that he Knew that his life would be a short one, saying: "If I die in battle, my death will be a glorious one." He reported back to his regiment, on hearing rumors of an expected battle, and on being asked why he returned before his leave expired, replied, "I did not want the boys to go into battle without me."
No nobler sacrifice was given to save the Union then John C. Dowling.
Name: John Dowling
Residence:
Enlistment Date: 9 Sep 1861
Rank at enlistment: Captain
State Served: Pennsylvania
Survived the War?: No
Service Record: Commissioned an officer in Company B, 105th Pennsylvania Infantry. Died on 31 May 1862 at Fair Oaks, VA.
Sources: History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-1865∼Son of James C. Dowling, 1806-1860, and Catherine Calvin, b. 1812 - d. 1842, Jefferson county, Pennsylvania.
Enlisted Sep 9,1861. Co "B" 105th Pennsylvania Infantry. Killed at Fair Oaks, Virginia.
Also served as 1st Lt. Co "K" 8th Pennsylvania Regiment. Age at enlistment 26.
from History of Jefferson county, Pennsylvania, The 105th Regiment pg. 153/4
Captain John Calvin Dowling
When the civil war broke out, Captain Dowling, enlisted in the three months campaign, and served as the first lieutenant of Company K, Eight Regiment, taking command of that company on Captain Wise's promotion. At the expiration of this term of service he returned home and recruited Company B, of the One Hundred and Fifth, which he laboried unceasingly to make one of the best companies in the service. He remained constantly with his men, with the exception of a ten day' leave of absence in February, 1862, until he fell at Fair Oaks, May 31st, while galantly leading his men in the charge where the regiment won its first laurels, and he with many others of Jefferson county's bravest and best soldiers won victors' crowns. He was shot through the neck, killing him instantly. His body was born off the field by his sorrowing men, and the chaplin of the regiment, Rev. D. S. Steadman, in a letter written just after the battle says: "We buried our dear Captain Dowling last evening, June 1st, at sunset, in a beautiful grove. Bowdish, one of the men, had made a good coffin. There was no lack of mourners; we were all mourners."
The remains were subsequently reinterred in a solders' cemetery at "Seven Pines" where his grave has been visited by some of his friends, who found it nicely kept, and plainly marked with his name, rank and regiment.
Captain Dowling was of a genial disposition, and possessing an excellent education, his social qualities and gentlemanly bearing had endeared him to a large circle of acquaintances and friends, and the news of his death carried gloom to the hearts of all who knew him. When the sad news of the death of this gallant young officer, and of those who fell with him on that fatal field, Jefferson county's first offerings for the cause of freedom, was received in Brooksville, the flags were draped in mourning, and suspended at half mast and sorrow pervaded the entire community.
Captain Dowling's health being far from robust when he was home, a short time before his death, his friends tried to persuade him to leave the army, but he replied to the entreaties that he Knew that his life would be a short one, saying: "If I die in battle, my death will be a glorious one." He reported back to his regiment, on hearing rumors of an expected battle, and on being asked why he returned before his leave expired, replied, "I did not want the boys to go into battle without me."
No nobler sacrifice was given to save the Union then John C. Dowling.
Residence:
Enlistment Date: 9 Sep 1861
Rank at enlistment: Captain
State Served: Pennsylvania
Survived the War?: No
Service Record: Commissioned an officer in Company B, 105th Pennsylvania Infantry. Died on 31 May 1862 at Fair Oaks, VA.
Sources: History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-1865∼Son of James C. Dowling, 1806-1860, and Catherine Calvin, b. 1812 - d. 1842, Jefferson county, Pennsylvania.
Enlisted Sep 9,1861. Co "B" 105th Pennsylvania Infantry. Killed at Fair Oaks, Virginia.
Also served as 1st Lt. Co "K" 8th Pennsylvania Regiment. Age at enlistment 26.
from History of Jefferson county, Pennsylvania, The 105th Regiment pg. 153/4
Captain John Calvin Dowling
When the civil war broke out, Captain Dowling, enlisted in the three months campaign, and served as the first lieutenant of Company K, Eight Regiment, taking command of that company on Captain Wise's promotion. At the expiration of this term of service he returned home and recruited Company B, of the One Hundred and Fifth, which he laboried unceasingly to make one of the best companies in the service. He remained constantly with his men, with the exception of a ten day' leave of absence in February, 1862, until he fell at Fair Oaks, May 31st, while galantly leading his men in the charge where the regiment won its first laurels, and he with many others of Jefferson county's bravest and best soldiers won victors' crowns. He was shot through the neck, killing him instantly. His body was born off the field by his sorrowing men, and the chaplin of the regiment, Rev. D. S. Steadman, in a letter written just after the battle says: "We buried our dear Captain Dowling last evening, June 1st, at sunset, in a beautiful grove. Bowdish, one of the men, had made a good coffin. There was no lack of mourners; we were all mourners."
The remains were subsequently reinterred in a solders' cemetery at "Seven Pines" where his grave has been visited by some of his friends, who found it nicely kept, and plainly marked with his name, rank and regiment.
Captain Dowling was of a genial disposition, and possessing an excellent education, his social qualities and gentlemanly bearing had endeared him to a large circle of acquaintances and friends, and the news of his death carried gloom to the hearts of all who knew him. When the sad news of the death of this gallant young officer, and of those who fell with him on that fatal field, Jefferson county's first offerings for the cause of freedom, was received in Brooksville, the flags were draped in mourning, and suspended at half mast and sorrow pervaded the entire community.
Captain Dowling's health being far from robust when he was home, a short time before his death, his friends tried to persuade him to leave the army, but he replied to the entreaties that he Knew that his life would be a short one, saying: "If I die in battle, my death will be a glorious one." He reported back to his regiment, on hearing rumors of an expected battle, and on being asked why he returned before his leave expired, replied, "I did not want the boys to go into battle without me."
No nobler sacrifice was given to save the Union then John C. Dowling.
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Source; PA Archives Civil War Card Files. Bates PA Vol's 1861-65
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