Civil War veteran; he enlisted for the Union as a Sergeant in Company C, 19th Indiana Infantry on July 29, 1861. This regiment was part of the famed Iron Brigade of the West, or "Black Hats Brigade." He was a native of Winchester, Indiana at the time he enlisted. On March 1, 1863, he was promoted to Full 1st Lieutenant. He transferred out of Company C, 19th Indiana Infantry and into Company I, 20th Indiana Infantry on October 18, 1864, at Petersburg, Virginia. On this same day, he was promoted to Full Captain.
Biographical sketch:
WILLIAM W. MACY was born October 17, 1841, in Randolph County, Ind. He is a lineal descendant of Thomas Macy, who came from England, probably as early as the year 1685, and certainly not later than 1689. He was one of the first settlers of Salisbury, Mass.; was a man of prominence, and the progenitor, perhaps, of all who bear the name of Macy in the United States. William W. Macy represents the ninth generation. His father, Dr. William Macy, owned and operated a steam saw mill at Farmland, and the son was engaged in assisting him about the mill when not attending school, by hauling logs through the woods; he became an expert in the management of oxen, this being his favorite branch of labor. At this vocation, too, and at that youthful age he manifested a zeal and an unyielding purpose, which have since so prominently characterized his career, both in military and civil life. His winters were spent in attending the public school of his district, and before his studies were interrupted by the war, he had acquired a fair common school education. On the 15th day of July, 1861, he enlisted as a private soldier in Company "C," Nineteenth Regiment, Indiana Infantry Volunteers, and was mustered into the service at Indianapolis, on the 29th of the same month. Shortly afterward, and before entering the field, he was promoted to the rank of Fifth Duty Sergeant. His regiment arrived at Washington City on the 9th of August, 1861, and was assigned to duty with the Army of the Potomac, forming a part of the First Brigade, First Division, First Army Corps. The battle of Cedar Mountain, on the 9th of August, 1862, was the first engagement in which the regiment participated, the preceding year having been passed in the routine of camp life. After this, they had their full share of the "grim labor of war," participating under command of Gen. Pope in the skirmishes against Stonewall Jackson along the Rappahannock, and in the battles of Gainesville, the second Bull Run, South Mountain and Antietam. In the last named engagement, Mr. Macy received a slight wound in the scalp, a mini-ball leaving its track across his head. Though painful, it was not serious, and did not unfit him for duty. He took part in the battles of Fredericksburg, December 12 to 15, 1862, his regiment going into winter quarters at Belle Plain Landing, on the 18th of the same month. On the 26th of April, 1863, he received his commission as First Lieutenant, having been promoted to that rank during the winter, for meritorious services. He took an active part with his regiment in the campaign of the following spring, participating in the battles of Fitz Hugh Crossing, April 28; of Chancelorsville, May 8, and of Gettysburg, July 1 to 4, 1863. On the morning of the 3d of July, just about daybreak, as he was lying asleep on the ground, he received the second minie-ball wound in the head, this one proving more serious than the first, though leaving less of a scar. On the 1st of November, 1863, he was detailed to return to Indiana on recruiting service, and after accomplishing his mission successfully, re-joined his regiment on the 24th of February, 1864. On the 3d of March following, he fell ill with smallpox, and for a month and a half was confined to the hospital, receiving a leave of absence of thirty days, after his partial recovery. On the 1st of June, 1864, he again joined his regiment, which was then at the Pamunky River, Va. From that time until the close of the war, he was constantly with the regiment, taking an active part in all the battles in which it was engaged, vis.: Petersburg and Richmond; the attack on the Weldon Railroad, August 18-21; the battles of Hatcher's Run; Gravelly Run, and in the running fight after Lee's army, from his evacuation of Richmond to his surrender at Appomattox, on the 9th of April, 1865. In the meantime, he had been made the recipient of higher honors in the way of promotion. The Nineteenth and Twentieth Indiana Regiments were consolidated, under the name of the Twentieth Regiment Indiana Veteran Volunteers, and Lieut. Macy was commission Captain of company A. His conduct as a soldier was brave and honorable, and his advancement from the ranks to the command of a company was but a just recognition of his valiant services. At Petersburg, on the 29th of July, 1864, he was in line, a little to the left, at the springing of the mine in front of that city. He was in the service just three days less than four years, being mustered out at Indianapolis, on the 12th of July, 1865. During the review of the troops at Washington, just after the close of the war, his company formed a part of the Grand Army that filed through the Nation's Capital, under the inspection of the Generals who had led them to victory on the field. Capt. Macy gladly resumed the arts of peace, and after his return from the army, spent some time in Attendance at Liber College, Jay County, Ind., preparing himself more fully for active business life. Retiring from college, he for a time engaged in commercial pursuits at Union City, Ind. In 1870, Sheriff Ford selected him to serve as Deputy, and at the death of said Sheriff, in 1878, he was appointed to fill the vacancy, which duties he discharged for about nine months with fidelity. In 1874 and again in 1876, he was made Deputy Sheriff, under W. A. W. Daly, and in 1878, the Republicans of Randolph County elected him Sheriff, the duties of which office he discharged with marked ability for two years. Capt. Macy now occupies a responsible position in the Pension Department at Washington, D. C., to which place he was appointed in May, 1882. On December 20, 1867, Capt. Macy was united in marriage with Miss Alice Addington, a native of Randolph County, Ind., and a young lady of rare culture and accomplishments. For about six years, she was associated with the schools of this county, being a popular and successful teacher. She was the daughter of John L. and Sally Addington. Capt. and Mrs. Macy are the parents of one child, Orla A. Macy, now a boy of about fourteen years. A young man, also, by the name of Albert H. Addington, now in his sixteenth year, and a nephew of Mrs. Macy, has been living with them since the fall of 1878, being considered as one of the family. In all the relations of life, Capt. Macy has proved himself a gentleman of irreproachable integrity, and has won the esteem of all who know him. As a public officer, he was reliable and efficient. As a soldier, was a favorite among his army comrades. While as a citizen, he is a valued member of the community.
Sources:
Harris, Phil. Burial research, biographical sketch, and scanned sketch of Captain W. W. Macy.
http://19thindianaironbrigade.com
Lowman, Eric. Photograph of William Macy's marker.
Biographical sketch:
WILLIAM W. MACY was born October 17, 1841, in Randolph County, Ind. He is a lineal descendant of Thomas Macy, who came from England, probably as early as the year 1685, and certainly not later than 1689. He was one of the first settlers of Salisbury, Mass.; was a man of prominence, and the progenitor, perhaps, of all who bear the name of Macy in the United States. William W. Macy represents the ninth generation. His father, Dr. William Macy, owned and operated a steam saw mill at Farmland, and the son was engaged in assisting him about the mill when not attending school, by hauling logs through the woods; he became an expert in the management of oxen, this being his favorite branch of labor. At this vocation, too, and at that youthful age he manifested a zeal and an unyielding purpose, which have since so prominently characterized his career, both in military and civil life. His winters were spent in attending the public school of his district, and before his studies were interrupted by the war, he had acquired a fair common school education. On the 15th day of July, 1861, he enlisted as a private soldier in Company "C," Nineteenth Regiment, Indiana Infantry Volunteers, and was mustered into the service at Indianapolis, on the 29th of the same month. Shortly afterward, and before entering the field, he was promoted to the rank of Fifth Duty Sergeant. His regiment arrived at Washington City on the 9th of August, 1861, and was assigned to duty with the Army of the Potomac, forming a part of the First Brigade, First Division, First Army Corps. The battle of Cedar Mountain, on the 9th of August, 1862, was the first engagement in which the regiment participated, the preceding year having been passed in the routine of camp life. After this, they had their full share of the "grim labor of war," participating under command of Gen. Pope in the skirmishes against Stonewall Jackson along the Rappahannock, and in the battles of Gainesville, the second Bull Run, South Mountain and Antietam. In the last named engagement, Mr. Macy received a slight wound in the scalp, a mini-ball leaving its track across his head. Though painful, it was not serious, and did not unfit him for duty. He took part in the battles of Fredericksburg, December 12 to 15, 1862, his regiment going into winter quarters at Belle Plain Landing, on the 18th of the same month. On the 26th of April, 1863, he received his commission as First Lieutenant, having been promoted to that rank during the winter, for meritorious services. He took an active part with his regiment in the campaign of the following spring, participating in the battles of Fitz Hugh Crossing, April 28; of Chancelorsville, May 8, and of Gettysburg, July 1 to 4, 1863. On the morning of the 3d of July, just about daybreak, as he was lying asleep on the ground, he received the second minie-ball wound in the head, this one proving more serious than the first, though leaving less of a scar. On the 1st of November, 1863, he was detailed to return to Indiana on recruiting service, and after accomplishing his mission successfully, re-joined his regiment on the 24th of February, 1864. On the 3d of March following, he fell ill with smallpox, and for a month and a half was confined to the hospital, receiving a leave of absence of thirty days, after his partial recovery. On the 1st of June, 1864, he again joined his regiment, which was then at the Pamunky River, Va. From that time until the close of the war, he was constantly with the regiment, taking an active part in all the battles in which it was engaged, vis.: Petersburg and Richmond; the attack on the Weldon Railroad, August 18-21; the battles of Hatcher's Run; Gravelly Run, and in the running fight after Lee's army, from his evacuation of Richmond to his surrender at Appomattox, on the 9th of April, 1865. In the meantime, he had been made the recipient of higher honors in the way of promotion. The Nineteenth and Twentieth Indiana Regiments were consolidated, under the name of the Twentieth Regiment Indiana Veteran Volunteers, and Lieut. Macy was commission Captain of company A. His conduct as a soldier was brave and honorable, and his advancement from the ranks to the command of a company was but a just recognition of his valiant services. At Petersburg, on the 29th of July, 1864, he was in line, a little to the left, at the springing of the mine in front of that city. He was in the service just three days less than four years, being mustered out at Indianapolis, on the 12th of July, 1865. During the review of the troops at Washington, just after the close of the war, his company formed a part of the Grand Army that filed through the Nation's Capital, under the inspection of the Generals who had led them to victory on the field. Capt. Macy gladly resumed the arts of peace, and after his return from the army, spent some time in Attendance at Liber College, Jay County, Ind., preparing himself more fully for active business life. Retiring from college, he for a time engaged in commercial pursuits at Union City, Ind. In 1870, Sheriff Ford selected him to serve as Deputy, and at the death of said Sheriff, in 1878, he was appointed to fill the vacancy, which duties he discharged for about nine months with fidelity. In 1874 and again in 1876, he was made Deputy Sheriff, under W. A. W. Daly, and in 1878, the Republicans of Randolph County elected him Sheriff, the duties of which office he discharged with marked ability for two years. Capt. Macy now occupies a responsible position in the Pension Department at Washington, D. C., to which place he was appointed in May, 1882. On December 20, 1867, Capt. Macy was united in marriage with Miss Alice Addington, a native of Randolph County, Ind., and a young lady of rare culture and accomplishments. For about six years, she was associated with the schools of this county, being a popular and successful teacher. She was the daughter of John L. and Sally Addington. Capt. and Mrs. Macy are the parents of one child, Orla A. Macy, now a boy of about fourteen years. A young man, also, by the name of Albert H. Addington, now in his sixteenth year, and a nephew of Mrs. Macy, has been living with them since the fall of 1878, being considered as one of the family. In all the relations of life, Capt. Macy has proved himself a gentleman of irreproachable integrity, and has won the esteem of all who know him. As a public officer, he was reliable and efficient. As a soldier, was a favorite among his army comrades. While as a citizen, he is a valued member of the community.
Sources:
Harris, Phil. Burial research, biographical sketch, and scanned sketch of Captain W. W. Macy.
http://19thindianaironbrigade.com
Lowman, Eric. Photograph of William Macy's marker.
Civil War veteran; he enlisted for the Union as a Sergeant in Company C, 19th Indiana Infantry on July 29, 1861. This regiment was part of the famed Iron Brigade of the West, or "Black Hats Brigade." He was a native of Winchester, Indiana at the time he enlisted. On March 1, 1863, he was promoted to Full 1st Lieutenant. He transferred out of Company C, 19th Indiana Infantry and into Company I, 20th Indiana Infantry on October 18, 1864, at Petersburg, Virginia. On this same day, he was promoted to Full Captain.
Biographical sketch:
WILLIAM W. MACY was born October 17, 1841, in Randolph County, Ind. He is a lineal descendant of Thomas Macy, who came from England, probably as early as the year 1685, and certainly not later than 1689. He was one of the first settlers of Salisbury, Mass.; was a man of prominence, and the progenitor, perhaps, of all who bear the name of Macy in the United States. William W. Macy represents the ninth generation. His father, Dr. William Macy, owned and operated a steam saw mill at Farmland, and the son was engaged in assisting him about the mill when not attending school, by hauling logs through the woods; he became an expert in the management of oxen, this being his favorite branch of labor. At this vocation, too, and at that youthful age he manifested a zeal and an unyielding purpose, which have since so prominently characterized his career, both in military and civil life. His winters were spent in attending the public school of his district, and before his studies were interrupted by the war, he had acquired a fair common school education. On the 15th day of July, 1861, he enlisted as a private soldier in Company "C," Nineteenth Regiment, Indiana Infantry Volunteers, and was mustered into the service at Indianapolis, on the 29th of the same month. Shortly afterward, and before entering the field, he was promoted to the rank of Fifth Duty Sergeant. His regiment arrived at Washington City on the 9th of August, 1861, and was assigned to duty with the Army of the Potomac, forming a part of the First Brigade, First Division, First Army Corps. The battle of Cedar Mountain, on the 9th of August, 1862, was the first engagement in which the regiment participated, the preceding year having been passed in the routine of camp life. After this, they had their full share of the "grim labor of war," participating under command of Gen. Pope in the skirmishes against Stonewall Jackson along the Rappahannock, and in the battles of Gainesville, the second Bull Run, South Mountain and Antietam. In the last named engagement, Mr. Macy received a slight wound in the scalp, a mini-ball leaving its track across his head. Though painful, it was not serious, and did not unfit him for duty. He took part in the battles of Fredericksburg, December 12 to 15, 1862, his regiment going into winter quarters at Belle Plain Landing, on the 18th of the same month. On the 26th of April, 1863, he received his commission as First Lieutenant, having been promoted to that rank during the winter, for meritorious services. He took an active part with his regiment in the campaign of the following spring, participating in the battles of Fitz Hugh Crossing, April 28; of Chancelorsville, May 8, and of Gettysburg, July 1 to 4, 1863. On the morning of the 3d of July, just about daybreak, as he was lying asleep on the ground, he received the second minie-ball wound in the head, this one proving more serious than the first, though leaving less of a scar. On the 1st of November, 1863, he was detailed to return to Indiana on recruiting service, and after accomplishing his mission successfully, re-joined his regiment on the 24th of February, 1864. On the 3d of March following, he fell ill with smallpox, and for a month and a half was confined to the hospital, receiving a leave of absence of thirty days, after his partial recovery. On the 1st of June, 1864, he again joined his regiment, which was then at the Pamunky River, Va. From that time until the close of the war, he was constantly with the regiment, taking an active part in all the battles in which it was engaged, vis.: Petersburg and Richmond; the attack on the Weldon Railroad, August 18-21; the battles of Hatcher's Run; Gravelly Run, and in the running fight after Lee's army, from his evacuation of Richmond to his surrender at Appomattox, on the 9th of April, 1865. In the meantime, he had been made the recipient of higher honors in the way of promotion. The Nineteenth and Twentieth Indiana Regiments were consolidated, under the name of the Twentieth Regiment Indiana Veteran Volunteers, and Lieut. Macy was commission Captain of company A. His conduct as a soldier was brave and honorable, and his advancement from the ranks to the command of a company was but a just recognition of his valiant services. At Petersburg, on the 29th of July, 1864, he was in line, a little to the left, at the springing of the mine in front of that city. He was in the service just three days less than four years, being mustered out at Indianapolis, on the 12th of July, 1865. During the review of the troops at Washington, just after the close of the war, his company formed a part of the Grand Army that filed through the Nation's Capital, under the inspection of the Generals who had led them to victory on the field. Capt. Macy gladly resumed the arts of peace, and after his return from the army, spent some time in Attendance at Liber College, Jay County, Ind., preparing himself more fully for active business life. Retiring from college, he for a time engaged in commercial pursuits at Union City, Ind. In 1870, Sheriff Ford selected him to serve as Deputy, and at the death of said Sheriff, in 1878, he was appointed to fill the vacancy, which duties he discharged for about nine months with fidelity. In 1874 and again in 1876, he was made Deputy Sheriff, under W. A. W. Daly, and in 1878, the Republicans of Randolph County elected him Sheriff, the duties of which office he discharged with marked ability for two years. Capt. Macy now occupies a responsible position in the Pension Department at Washington, D. C., to which place he was appointed in May, 1882. On December 20, 1867, Capt. Macy was united in marriage with Miss Alice Addington, a native of Randolph County, Ind., and a young lady of rare culture and accomplishments. For about six years, she was associated with the schools of this county, being a popular and successful teacher. She was the daughter of John L. and Sally Addington. Capt. and Mrs. Macy are the parents of one child, Orla A. Macy, now a boy of about fourteen years. A young man, also, by the name of Albert H. Addington, now in his sixteenth year, and a nephew of Mrs. Macy, has been living with them since the fall of 1878, being considered as one of the family. In all the relations of life, Capt. Macy has proved himself a gentleman of irreproachable integrity, and has won the esteem of all who know him. As a public officer, he was reliable and efficient. As a soldier, was a favorite among his army comrades. While as a citizen, he is a valued member of the community.
Sources:
Harris, Phil. Burial research, biographical sketch, and scanned sketch of Captain W. W. Macy.
http://19thindianaironbrigade.com
Lowman, Eric. Photograph of William Macy's marker.
Biographical sketch:
WILLIAM W. MACY was born October 17, 1841, in Randolph County, Ind. He is a lineal descendant of Thomas Macy, who came from England, probably as early as the year 1685, and certainly not later than 1689. He was one of the first settlers of Salisbury, Mass.; was a man of prominence, and the progenitor, perhaps, of all who bear the name of Macy in the United States. William W. Macy represents the ninth generation. His father, Dr. William Macy, owned and operated a steam saw mill at Farmland, and the son was engaged in assisting him about the mill when not attending school, by hauling logs through the woods; he became an expert in the management of oxen, this being his favorite branch of labor. At this vocation, too, and at that youthful age he manifested a zeal and an unyielding purpose, which have since so prominently characterized his career, both in military and civil life. His winters were spent in attending the public school of his district, and before his studies were interrupted by the war, he had acquired a fair common school education. On the 15th day of July, 1861, he enlisted as a private soldier in Company "C," Nineteenth Regiment, Indiana Infantry Volunteers, and was mustered into the service at Indianapolis, on the 29th of the same month. Shortly afterward, and before entering the field, he was promoted to the rank of Fifth Duty Sergeant. His regiment arrived at Washington City on the 9th of August, 1861, and was assigned to duty with the Army of the Potomac, forming a part of the First Brigade, First Division, First Army Corps. The battle of Cedar Mountain, on the 9th of August, 1862, was the first engagement in which the regiment participated, the preceding year having been passed in the routine of camp life. After this, they had their full share of the "grim labor of war," participating under command of Gen. Pope in the skirmishes against Stonewall Jackson along the Rappahannock, and in the battles of Gainesville, the second Bull Run, South Mountain and Antietam. In the last named engagement, Mr. Macy received a slight wound in the scalp, a mini-ball leaving its track across his head. Though painful, it was not serious, and did not unfit him for duty. He took part in the battles of Fredericksburg, December 12 to 15, 1862, his regiment going into winter quarters at Belle Plain Landing, on the 18th of the same month. On the 26th of April, 1863, he received his commission as First Lieutenant, having been promoted to that rank during the winter, for meritorious services. He took an active part with his regiment in the campaign of the following spring, participating in the battles of Fitz Hugh Crossing, April 28; of Chancelorsville, May 8, and of Gettysburg, July 1 to 4, 1863. On the morning of the 3d of July, just about daybreak, as he was lying asleep on the ground, he received the second minie-ball wound in the head, this one proving more serious than the first, though leaving less of a scar. On the 1st of November, 1863, he was detailed to return to Indiana on recruiting service, and after accomplishing his mission successfully, re-joined his regiment on the 24th of February, 1864. On the 3d of March following, he fell ill with smallpox, and for a month and a half was confined to the hospital, receiving a leave of absence of thirty days, after his partial recovery. On the 1st of June, 1864, he again joined his regiment, which was then at the Pamunky River, Va. From that time until the close of the war, he was constantly with the regiment, taking an active part in all the battles in which it was engaged, vis.: Petersburg and Richmond; the attack on the Weldon Railroad, August 18-21; the battles of Hatcher's Run; Gravelly Run, and in the running fight after Lee's army, from his evacuation of Richmond to his surrender at Appomattox, on the 9th of April, 1865. In the meantime, he had been made the recipient of higher honors in the way of promotion. The Nineteenth and Twentieth Indiana Regiments were consolidated, under the name of the Twentieth Regiment Indiana Veteran Volunteers, and Lieut. Macy was commission Captain of company A. His conduct as a soldier was brave and honorable, and his advancement from the ranks to the command of a company was but a just recognition of his valiant services. At Petersburg, on the 29th of July, 1864, he was in line, a little to the left, at the springing of the mine in front of that city. He was in the service just three days less than four years, being mustered out at Indianapolis, on the 12th of July, 1865. During the review of the troops at Washington, just after the close of the war, his company formed a part of the Grand Army that filed through the Nation's Capital, under the inspection of the Generals who had led them to victory on the field. Capt. Macy gladly resumed the arts of peace, and after his return from the army, spent some time in Attendance at Liber College, Jay County, Ind., preparing himself more fully for active business life. Retiring from college, he for a time engaged in commercial pursuits at Union City, Ind. In 1870, Sheriff Ford selected him to serve as Deputy, and at the death of said Sheriff, in 1878, he was appointed to fill the vacancy, which duties he discharged for about nine months with fidelity. In 1874 and again in 1876, he was made Deputy Sheriff, under W. A. W. Daly, and in 1878, the Republicans of Randolph County elected him Sheriff, the duties of which office he discharged with marked ability for two years. Capt. Macy now occupies a responsible position in the Pension Department at Washington, D. C., to which place he was appointed in May, 1882. On December 20, 1867, Capt. Macy was united in marriage with Miss Alice Addington, a native of Randolph County, Ind., and a young lady of rare culture and accomplishments. For about six years, she was associated with the schools of this county, being a popular and successful teacher. She was the daughter of John L. and Sally Addington. Capt. and Mrs. Macy are the parents of one child, Orla A. Macy, now a boy of about fourteen years. A young man, also, by the name of Albert H. Addington, now in his sixteenth year, and a nephew of Mrs. Macy, has been living with them since the fall of 1878, being considered as one of the family. In all the relations of life, Capt. Macy has proved himself a gentleman of irreproachable integrity, and has won the esteem of all who know him. As a public officer, he was reliable and efficient. As a soldier, was a favorite among his army comrades. While as a citizen, he is a valued member of the community.
Sources:
Harris, Phil. Burial research, biographical sketch, and scanned sketch of Captain W. W. Macy.
http://19thindianaironbrigade.com
Lowman, Eric. Photograph of William Macy's marker.
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