Those Who Still Remember, Part III

In an earlier post on this site, Those Who Still Remember, Part II, I highlighted a couple of Civil War Reenacting groups portraying different companies of the 142nd PVI. One of those units, Company F, has a second website designed to help those who would like to get involved with Civil War Reenacting and Living History. Among other things, their site lists all the gear and accouterments that you'll need, links to sutlers where you can buy it all, as well as a very detailed description of what a reenactment looks like from start to finish from a reenactor's side. It's a great site for anyone who is interested in Living History, but isn't sure where to start. Please visit them at http://www.civilwarreenactor.org/

Those Who Still Remember, Part I

On Sunday May 14, 2011, several men of the 142nd were remembered by an SUV Camp in Upper Turkeyfoot Twp, Somerset County, PA. Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Mt Union Church Camp 502 and its Auxiliary held a memorial program in the Kingwood Church of God. They were unable to be outside at the cemetery due to poor weather. The camp laid wreaths on the graves of the Civil War veterans buried at the Kingwood Church of God and Lutheran Cemeteries.

Three of these men were members of Co. C 142nd PA Infantry:

For more information on Jacob Kreger, click here

  

For more information on Jonas Meyers, click here

For more information on Jacob Phillipi, click here

As previously stated, the memorial service was held inside the Kingwood Church of God. The land for this church was donated by Pvt. Jacob Kreger, and a set of stained glass windows in the sanctuary still bear witness to his generosity.

 

Stained glass windows from the Kingwood Church of God, Upper Turkeyfoot Twp, Somerset County, PA

Close up of the name panel located in the bottom right of the picture above

Keeping alive the memory of these veterans is an everyday occurence for some. Joshua Sechler, current SUV member and descendent of Pvt. Jonas Meyers, stated:

“Fortunately when I was young my family instilled in me a deep rooted love for our great nation.  I am very proud of my ancestor and all the men and women who fought to decide the fate of our nation during the American Civil War.  It is of the highest importance that we always remember their sacrifices not only on specific holidays, but everyday as we live our lives.”

For more information about what the Sons of Union Veterans are doing in Somerset County, PA, please visit their website at www.mtunion.org/Civil_War.html

Those Who Still Remember, Part II

This site aspires to one day be the central online location for information on the 142nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, but it is by no means the only place that still remembers the men and deeds of this fine regiment. Two reenacting units, portraying Companies F & G, respectively, are very active in the living history community.

Plaque for the 142nd on the base of the Pennsylvania State Monument at Gettysburg

142nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company F is a family reenacting unit headquartered administratively in Middletown, MD and has reenactors from Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and New Jersey.
Please see their company's website at http://tcb1863.com/17101.html

Close up of the 142nd Monument in Somerset, PA.

142d Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Co. G is headquartered in Stroudsburg, Monroe County, PA. The original Co. G was raised in that same locale. They have a very substantial website with some great information on the original unit at http://www.142pvi.org/.  

Base of the 142nd Monument at Gettysburg with flags and flowers from those who still remember