Below is a summary of some of the general information on the history of the 98th, but please take the time to read through the Categories and Site Menu Links to the right of each page that contain more detailed information. Information gathered on individual soldiers will be compiled mainly in those categories — I don’t want you to miss a thing!
Fun fact: The 98th PA was known within the sixth corps as “The Dutch Regulars”
“The Chair then stated that Captain J.A. Schmidt (~Jacob A. Schmid), of Philadelphia, late of the 98th Pennsylvania Volunteers, known in the Corps as the Dutch Regulars, was present with his 12 yer old son, Master Harry, who would give a Dutch recitation; the little fellow being elevated on a table, in a clear distinct German dialect, recited a parody in Sheridan’s Ride, entitled Jake Schneider’s Ride.” – From Sedgwick Memorial Association: 6th Army Corps, Spottsylvania Court House, VA, May 11, 12 & 13, 1887, Volume 462
History of Pennsylvania Volunteers 1861-5
Samuel P. Bates
A detailed account of the movements, actions and regimental roster of the PA 98th.
Company Organization
Company Service History
Regimental Losses
Gettysburg Monument & Dedication
September 11, 1889
- Dedication Addresses of Captain Jacob A. Schmide and Sergeant F. J. Loeble – Read Now
- Veterans at the Monument Dedication on the John Weikert Farm – Photo To Come!
- The making of a monument…all sorts of cool docs about planning the Gettysburg Monument.
John F. Ballier Papers – Historical Research Collection
German Society of Pennsylvania – Horner Library
If you are serious about learning more about the 98th, here is an amazing resource