This page is almost as old as the 27th New Jersey Reenactment Group.  Our goal was to present the history of the veterans of Company F 27th Regiment of New Jersey with Living History and school programs.  Over the years we have gained many talented living historians to our ranks and civilian programs.  We have also lost many that were taken too soon from us.  For those that are now gone we dedicate our future programs and keeping the history alive.

   27th Reg't New Jersey Volunteers Company F

                     Established 2001

         Website Established February 12, 2005

"Bailey's Boys"

THE 27TH REGIMENT OF NEW JERSEY VOLUNTEER INFANTRY COMPANY F ™ 

Garrisoned in the village of Hackettstown in the County         of Warren in the State of New Jersey

         Proud To Be Members Of The                                      Union Volunteers

                      Battalion Group 

         Colonel Frank Ruiz In Command

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159 Years Ago...

From the New Jersey Herald,

Dated Sept 14, 1862

Camp Frelinghusen Newark NJ

"To the Editor,

Will you allow me through your newspaper to acknowledge the receipt of the beautiful sword, silk sash, and flag, sent by the ladies of Vernon. In return, I can only give them my warmest thanks for the high incentive they have given me to exertion in the contest for the preservation of our country. Beside the intrinsic worth of the weapon, it has far higher value to me on account of the givers.  Not easily will I yield a sword that has been entrusted me by those whose approbation I would prize higher than all others and whom we are required to honor by every law of chivalry"

             Dan. Bailey

Camp Opposite Fredericksburg Va Jan. 24, 1863

To the friends of Co A 27th Regt NJVI

 I deem it my duty to invite your attention to a subject claiming your early consideration, and will, I trust, receive your prompt action.  Seventy five members of my company are destitute of, and are in great need of rubber blankets.  For a soldier, at this season of the year, who is expected and moreover required, to be at his post in all kinds of weather, and is often subjected to sleeping on the cold, wet ground for successive nights, no one garment belonging to his wardrobe, in my estimation, is so necessary to his health and comfort as a good rubber blanket.  Take for instance, the last severe storm, which continued unabated for thirty-six hours.  A portion of the 27th stood on picket for twenty-four hours, unprotected from its fury.  I will leave you to imagine the condition those minus a blanket returned to camp in.

 Other companies of our regiment have been supplied with them by their friends at home, and I have the best of reasons for believing, judging by the past, that you will not remain long indifferent to the wants of the brave boys composing my company, who have sacrtficed all the comforts, and pleasures of home for the sake of the Union and the Constitution.

 Noble old Sussex which has always been first and foremost in furnishing men and money to crush the dire rebellion, will not be behind any county in the state in attending to the comfort of her gallent sons.  I appeal to your generosity and liberality in behalf of my company, trusting I will have the pleasure of presenting each of those seventy-five destitute men with a new rubber blanket. 

C.F. Fernald

Capt. Comd'g Co. A, 27th Regt N.J.V.I.

From the May 7, 1863 New Jersey Herald

Recent letters from the 27th Regiment state that they are soon to see active service.  They are to form part of an expedition into eastern Tennessee, of which the 103rd Ohio, 2nd East Tennesee Infantry, a battery from Indiana, and two Kentucky Calvery regiments, from Wolford's famous division, were to form the rest.  The whole force was under the command of General Carter, who commanded the expedition which severed the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad last winter, about the holidays, making one of the most daring "raids" of the whole war.  Col. Mindil, of the 27th NJ, was to command the infantry of the expedition, which, from their only taking two days rations, and leaving their camp baggage behind, each man taking his blanket, was expected to be sudden and daring. Wagons were to follow after with rations for five days.

We Know many brave boys in the 27th that such an expedition will suit exactly, and we hope to hear a good account of them.  We hope to hear also, that Captain Tom Anderson, who has been too unwell for duty for some time past, was well enough to take command of his company in the expedition.     When this account was written, folks in NJ were unaware of the disaster on the Cumberland River.

158 Years Ago...

".....it was an awful sight! 

May God spare me from being again a spectator at such a scene! "

This account was written by a soldier that witnessed the drowning of 33 men of the 27th Regiment of New Jersey in the Cumberland River at St. Igail's Ferry near Somerset Kentucky on May 14, 1863 and later printed in the "True Democratic Banner" , a Northern New Jersey Newspaper.

The same soldier remembered the storms from the night before the disaster, swelling the Cumberland and making the current swift.  He later wrote:

" Last Tuesday we received a lot of tents borrowed from a cavalry regiment.  We had hardly pitched them when a most bountyful storm visited us, but my tentmates and myself were prudent men, for we built our house upon a rock."

The Following Account Was

Also Recorded:

"After the accident we remained on the bank a day for the purpose of recovering the bodies that might float to our side of the river, as the rebels held the other side."

You May Read More About The Cumberland River Accident Below In The "News" Section. Please plan to join us at 1:00 PM on Saturday May 24th 2025 at the Civil War Statue in the Cemetery of the Rockaway First Presbyteran Church for a Memorial Service for the Soldiers that Served with the 27th Regiment of New Jersey Volunteer Infantry.  A Special Tribute Will Be Given To The Victims Of The Cumberland River Accident of 1863.

The Mud March Of 1863

    We were warned to be ready to fall in within 10 minutes to start.  So we had no alternative but to tear off our tent covers although it rained and was muddy as it well could but off we went, we marched about 8 miles & at dark stopped in a pine forest about 2 miles from the river, there we lay on arms as wet as rats & as cold as snow till at daybreak off we again started but soon stopped after going 2 or 3 miles up & towards the river.  There we lay 24 hours when we received orders to go on picket so we repacked our still wet and heavy blankets & tents waded 2 miles in mud to the river arriving at our destination after dark.We found that we were not wanted so we griped our way back about a mile & lay on our arms until morning, then it stopped raining.

  We were in the morning set to work dragging out the mud pontoon wagons artillery & which were being moved back on the retreat to save them from falling into the hands of the rebs. It would have made you laugh to see 50 men take hold of long ropes & run with a heavy pontoon & wagon through the mud some of them up to their knees & soft as porridge.

 From the New Jersey Herald June 9th, 1863:

On the 19th of this month the 27th regiment will be mustered out of service.  We understand from private sources that they will be held in Kentucky up to the expiration of their term of service, and then we presume will be sent to Camp Frelinghuysen, at Newark, for disbandment, at which place they will arrive within a few days after leaving Kentucky.  Let us all unite in giving them an ovation at their return to their homes.

This account was written without the knowledge that the regiment would be coming to the aid of Pennsylvania during Gen'l Lee's invasion during the Gettysburg Campaign.  The 27th NJ were encamped at Camp Hill and City Island near Harrisburg, charged with the duty of guarding and defending the railroad bridge across the river.  They were released from this duty on June 29th, returning to New Jersey July 2nd, 1863.

From the Retired General McClellan to the male citizens  of New Jersey:

The newspaper has published the proclamation of Governor Parker, calling on the sons of New Jersey to volunteer for the defense of their sister state of Pennsylvania, now threatened with invasion by the rebels. What Jerseyman will be backward when the Governor of their gallent state sounds the trumpet for mustering?  Pennsylvania is in need and the call is urgent. Her defense is our defense - if that state is overrun, how long will New Jersey be safe from the invaders?  Cannot some action be taken by our citizens in this matter?

The present emergency calls for a large force from New Jersey to assist regiments such as the 27th Regt of New Jersey already responding to the call, to sustain the goverment in its efforts to repel invasion of the northern states, and in good faith New Jersey is bound to assist her sister state in their extremities.  The 27th NJ, nine months men, are doing all that can be required of them, they are nobly coming forward to the work. But it is not fair that they should do all this work unaided......

From the June 25th New Jersey Herald:

  The State of New Jersey has acted nobly to the present emergency.  The number of troops sent to Pennsylvania in all is not far from the 4000 requested.  Companies have been accepted, and in many instances forwarded to Harrisburg.  The venerable Comodore Stockton, who was made a Major General of New Jersey by an act of Legislature, has been selected to command the troops of the state.

  The emergency having passed, Governor Parker has issued a proclamation disbanding the militia of the state, who will return to their respective homes.

  The quick response of New Jersey to the call of Pennsylvania is worthy of the highest praise.  Her good will has been shown, if her fighting qualities were not needed!

  Also found in the New Jersey Herald Paper on the same date:

  The citizens of Newton, and the county generally, are requested to meet at the courthouse on Friday, June 26th, at 7 1/2 o'clock pm, to make arrangements for receiving in a suitable manner the members of the 27th Regiment from this county, about to return to their homes.

  Martin Ryerson, chairman; D.S. Anderson, treasurer; Joseph Coult, secretary; B.B. Edsall, John Linn, John H. Brown, Robert Hamilton, George H. Nelden, Thomas N. McCarter. The committee of the Soldiers Aid Society.

It was not until July 2nd that the men of the 27th New Jersey were mustered out in Newark NJ.  The welcoming ceremony in Newton took place on July 4th, 1863.

From the July 9th Issue of the New Jersey Herald:

 The Sussex companies of the 27th have arrived at home, much to their own satisfaction and the joy of their friends.  It was expected from rumors received that they would have come up on Friday, but from the difficulties in being paid off and mustered out, they did not arrive until Saturday the 4th, when their coming made quite a celebration for those who stayed at home on that day, and for the friends of the soldiers in other parts of the county.

 The men of the 27th all came home looking hearty as bucks, somewhat sunburnt, but all in excellent fighting condition.

From the New Jersey Herald Dated August 6, 1863:

  Gen. Lyman Edwards, commander of the reserved militia in Sussex County, has received orders to have the militia enrolled and formed into companies, but not to hold elections for the officers of the militia.  This seems to be the course pursued in all the counties in the state.  Gen. Edwards, in the early part of last year, had the militia of the county completely organized, fortunately he preserved the rolls, so the labor of reorganizing will be comparatively light.  The Sussex Brigade Board, under last years organization, are notified to meet at the Cochran House tomorrow, when business of some importance will be brought before them.

  We understand that Capt N.K. Bray, of the late 27th Regiment is recruiting a company of men in Branchville and other parts of the county, and has already obtained a large portion of names to his list.  Probably some of the returned 27th boys will go back to the war with him.  Our friend Capt. Bray was extremely popular with his men, who all combine to praise him for his kindness and care for them, and for his other soldierly qualities while out with the 27th.  He has our best wishes for his success in raising his command, and also for a higher position in the military.

Captain Daniel Bailey Poses With 27th New Jersey Veterans Well After The War In Glenwood N.J.

OUR GROUP:
The 27th Regiment Of New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Company F  is an re-enactment group that specializes in programs geared for School Groups, Historical Societies, and any other group interested in learning about the American Civil War and the participation of troops and civilians from New Jersey. Depending on the program (and weather!), we are prepared to do both indoor and outdoor programs with soldiers and/or civilian paticipation. We are also availiable for parades, living history encampments, and town historical events. The unit has accumilated a large collection of items from the 27th NJ and other units for display. For more info please e-mail us at: covertjohn58@gmail.com   or use the application to join the 27th Regt. N.J. Volunteers which can be found in the "News" section. No experience is needed. We will train. Military and Civilians are most needed!  Families are most welcome!

OUR STATE FLAG PROJECT:
The 27th New Jersey State Flag is 100% Completed.

OUR AWARDS:

The 27th New Jersey received three awards on February 23, 2008 at a luncheon given by the Daughters of the American Revolution at the Lafayette House. The Ramsey/Stamy/Ayers Memorial Award was presented to us by the Chinkchewunska Chapter of the DAR. We also received a Citation from the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey, and a Certificate of Recognition from the Board of Chosen Freeholders of Sussex County for outstanding presentations of local living history.


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WATERLOO VILLAGE      WHARTON CANAL DAY

DAR CHRISTMAS IN JULY  SUSSEX COUNTY COLLEGE

DANIEL BAILEY'S HOMETOWN OF GLENWOOD NJ

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   27th NJ VOLS.                 2025       EVENT SCHEDULE

Union Volunteers Meeting

Phone In Only.

JANUARY 4, 2025    

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27th New Jersey Meeting

January 5, 2025       1:00 pm

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St Patrick's Day Parade

Hackettstown NJ

MARCH 9, 2025        3:30 pm

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Newton St. Patrick's Day Parade

Newton, NJ

March 8, 2025       11 am

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Camp Geiger

Whitehall, PA

April 26 - 27, 2025

UNION VOLUNTEERS EVENT

T &P

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Church of the Good Shepard

Route 23

Hamburg NJ

Time/Date to be Announced

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Cumberland River Memorial

Church St.

Rockaway NJ     

May 24, 2025      1:00 pm

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Hackettstown Memorial Day

Hackettstown NJ

MAY 26, 2025      9:30 am

Theodore Neighbor Service 11:00 am

Picnic at Larry and Diane's  1:00 pm

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Summit Middle School

Morris Ave

Summit, NJ

Date TBA               8:00 am

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Byram Township NJ

JUNE 21 - 22,  2025   11-5 Each Day

Gates close at 10:30

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Brookside 4th of July Parade

Main Street

Brookside, NJ

JULY 4, 2025      9:00 Step Off

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Wild West City

Byram Township, NJ

JULY 26 - 27, 2025   11-5 Each Day

Gates close at 10:30.

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WILD WEST CITY

Byram Township NJ

AUGUST 23 - 24, 2025  11-5 Each Day

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SUSSEX COUNTY HISTORY DAY

NEWTON, NJ

Date to be Announced

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GLENWOOD SKIRMISH AND CIVIL WAR WEEKEND

POCHUCK VALLEY FARM

ROUTE 517

GLENWOOD (VERNON) NJ

Oct 3 - 4, 2025

UNION VOLUNTEERS EVENT

$15 Registration Fee until August 15th

$20 Registration Fee after August 16th

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Shippen Manor History Trail Weekend

Oxford NJ

November 2, 2025     11am - 4pm

Photo by John Bernaski

    Be Sure To Come To This Years Event On October 3 -5, 2025

         UNION VOLUNTEERS AT "ON TO RICHMOND"

... And now, enjoy these tin/type photo's taken by John Bernaski, the official period photographer and member of the 27th New Jersey!

Repected Events Hosted By  Friends But Not On Our 27th NJ Schedule.

These events are listed for members that wish to add on to their personal schedules. Events with dates that conflict with the 27th NJ schedule will not be listed.
A Special Note To Event Coordinators:
Please send any event info to covertjohn58@gmail.com  

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Join the "Henry Ryerson CW Round Table" Today! Info can be found in our Links Section.

Be Sure to pick up a copy of "Remember you are Jerseymen" by Joseph Bilby/ William Goble to learn more about the history of the 27th and other New Jersey Regiments.

William J Watson has written a great book titled:
"Brother Williams War" which is available through Broken Lance Enterprises of Stoudsburg Pa. You can find a photo of the front cover in the "News" section.
Website: www.brokenlanceenterprises.com

Please check out the website for Kathleen Ernst and her new Civil War novel
at www.kathleenernst.com

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THE 27TH NEW JERSEY WEBSITE IS DEDICATED TO LT. COL. FRANK JUNE RUIZ OF THE UNION VOLUNTEERS.  A TRUE GENTLEMAN LOST WAY TOO EARLY.

THE CIVILIAN PAGE IS DEDICATED TO THE FIRST CIVILIAN COORDINATOR OF THE 27TH NJ

             JUDITH TRUEX

This page is dedicated to the memory of Susan and Henry "Hank" Capro, true lovers of history and dear friends of the 27th Regiment New Jersey Volunteers Living History Group and Sgt. David Davenport, Charter Member and a Co-Founder of the 27th Regt New Jersey Company F Re-enactment Group.

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