Born- April 27, 1822 in Maumee City

Died- Dec.26,1862 age of 40yrs old

Wife- Harriet E. Carlin

she died April 14,1870

age of 45 yrs old

He was Squire Carlin’s son, one of Findlay’s early settlers.

John P. Haggett age 51, Date in service was Oct.3, 1861-term 3yrs- died April 19, 1862 at St. Louis, Mo.

William D. Carlin age 40, Date in service was May 26, 1862-term 3yrs- Died Dec.26, 1862 at Milliken’s Bend, La.

Asa C. Messenger age ?, Date in service April 28, 1862- term 3 yrs- Promoted from Asst. Surgeon Dec.26, 1862; discharged Nov.28, 1864, on Surgeon’s corticated of disability.

Robert H. Milliken age?, Date in service May 4, 1864- term 3yrs- Promoted from Asst. Surgeon Dec.14, 1864; mustered out with regiment Aug.14, 1865.

Lafayette Woodruff age?, Asst. Surgeon- Date in service Nov.14, 1861- term 3yrs- Resigned Nov.27, 1862.

Jacob W. Knouff age?, Asst. Surgeon- Date in service May 7, 1863- term 3yrs- Discharged April 4 1863, by order of War Dept.

Daniel M. Frazer age? Asst. Surgeon- Date in service March 14, 1865- term 3yrs- Mustered out with regiment August 14, 1865.

5-2-1862

The Volunteer Surgeons and Nurses-

Dr’s. Carlin, Entrekin and Mills, succeeded in getting through, and are now at Pittsburg Landing, Ministering to the wounded among the Hancock County men. A part of the nurses got through and the rest returned.

H.J. 5-2-1862

Surgeon 57^th - Dr. Carlin of this place who went as a surgeon after the Pittsburg fight, has received the appointment of Surgeon to the 57^th. Vice D. Hag, got resigned. The boys of the 57^th are hugely pleased with the change.

Sick- Mr. C.A. Croninger and Dr. Entrekin, who went to Tennessee, the Friday after the battle of Shiloh to assist in taking care of the Hancock County wounded, both came home dangerously ill with camp fever, and have lain sick ever since. We are pleased to hear that they are now considered out of danger.

H.C. Friday 1/16/1863

 Dr. Carlin - The remains of Surgeon Carlin was expected here last night, and the funeral was to take place today.

Death of Dr. Carlin - News was received here on Saturday evening last, the Dr. W. D. Carlin, Surgeon of the 57th, died very suddenly, on board the boat between Memphis and Vicksburg. His death is to be deeply regretted - as a husband and a father, and as a citizen. As a citizen and neighbor he was much esteemed, and had the confidence of all who know him. Mr. G. W. Myers, his brother-in-law, started Monday morning for Memphis, to bring home his remains.

1-23-1863

Tribute of respect to the memory of William D. Carlin, Surgeon of the 57^th regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry.,

Pursuant to a call, the commissioned officers of the 57^th regiment, O.V. I., met in the ladies cabin of the steamer Omaha, just previous in the disembarkation of the troops on the Yazoo river, seven miles North of Vicksburg, Mississippi, on the 26^th day of December, 1862.

The meeting was called to order by appointed Col. William Mungen chairman, and Capt. John B. May secretary.

Col. Mungen being called upon to state the object of the meeting said:

Fellow officers of the 57^th regiment, in stating the object of this meeting, it becomes my most painful duty to announce the death , at two o’clock this morning, of Major William D. Carlin, M.D., the Surgeon of our regiment. This is a painful, a terrible blow to the regiment, for we will never see his equal again, all things considered. It has cast a deep gloom over it.

Major Carlin joined the 57^th regiment from a deep sense of patriotism and humanity. Leaving an interesting family, and all the luxuries of a home of affluence, he came to us at a dark hour in the history of the regiment - at a time when sickness, wounds and sorrow were bowing down the bravest hearts, when we needed help - when the groans of the wounded and dying on the bloody battlefield of Shiloh, were heard, as it were, in our far distant Northern homes - when forty-three out of four hundred and fifty four men belonging to the regiment, and engaged in that battle, were either dead or morally wounded; and one hundred and thirty four more or less seriously injured. He brought with him the highest qualifications as a physician and surgeon - the experience gathered in active service as Assistant Surgeon of the 15^th United States regulars at the battles of Chapuitepec, Churubusco, the city of Mexico and all the hard fought battles of Scott’s route from the castle of San Juan de Uiloa to the proud halls of the Montezumas. He brought with him qualities of the head and heart which endeared him to the regiment, and to all who knew him.

The gloom which this day overspreads the regiment, betokens the respect paid to the memory of Major Carlin. The low tone of the voice in which the officers and men speak shows their deep sorrow at his decease. Those joyous shouts and huzzas of the soldiers which we are accustomed daily to hear, are not heard to day; a respectful silence is observed by all.

We have assembled, as brother officers, to pay a tribute of love and respect to his memory; and however idle and feeble words are to convey our feelings on this sad occasion, I know that in all sincerity, we mean what we say. We cannot wrap his love form in the chaste and elegant coffin; no magnificent hearse with sable plumes carries him to his last resting place in Maple Grove Cemetery, followed by a splendid cortege of carriages; but the rough box made by his comrades (the best we can do) enfolds him, the tears of men who quail not at the sharp crack of the rifle, or the heavy booming of artillery, bedew his rude coffin, and the sincere and heart-felt sorrow of his companions in arms are his requiem.

I know that it is the desire, and shall be the endeavor of all of us to send his remains to those he loved so well in his far off home, where it may rest with his kindred.

In his death the regiment has lost a friend and benefactor - the medical profession one of its brightest ornaments - the army an invaluable officer and auxiliary - the country one of the purest patriots - the wife of his bosom a most devoted husband - his family a kind and affectionate father - society a highly respected and useful member - and for myself, allow me to say, I have lost a valued and much loved friend - friend of my youth - friend of my manhood - friend of my riper years.

Oh, that is be ordered otherwise! And that he might have lived - lived for his country - lived for his family - lived for his friends - lived for himself. But such men rarely escape for a great number of years, the shafts of the insatiate archer. Death loved a shining mark.

I can truly say of Dr. Carlin, that

“None knew but to love him;

None named him but to praise,”

This is especially true, when applied to the army. His memory will be cherished by his numerous friends, while life and memory last; but by none more than by his comrades of the 57^th regiment.

“Peaceful be thy slumbers,

Friend of my early years.”

After the Colonel sat down, on motion Lieut, Col. A.V. Rice, Captains Faulhaber and Wilson, Lieutenants Root and Banks were appointed a committee on resolutions, to report the sense of this meeting on the death of Dr. Carlin.

After a few minutes absence, the committee, through its chairman, Lieut. Col. Rice, made the following report:

Resolved, That we adopt the language of Col. Mungen, in stating the object of the meeting, as expressive of our sentiments.

Resolved, That we tender to the widow and family of our, deceased comrade Major William D. Carlin, Surgeon of the 57^th regiment, O.V.I., our sincere and heartless condolence and sympathy hoping that in their sad bereavement they will find consolation from Him, who has promised to be a father to the fatherless and a husband to the widow.

Resolved, That it is with unfeigned sorrow that we mourn the untimely decease of Dr. Carlin a gentlemen, soldier and an eminent physician.

Resolved, That the papers of Findlay, Ohio, Cincinnati Enquirer and Commercial be requested to publish these proceedings.

On motion the meeting adjourned sine die.

W. Mungen, Chairman.

J.B. May, Secretary

Dr. Carlin’s Death. - At a meeting of the Medical Profession, held January 14^th, at the office of Dr. Ballard, Dr. Baldwin was appointed Chairman, and Dr. Spayth, Secretary. On motion of Dr. Ballard, the following persons were appointed a committee to draft resolutions - Dr.’s Entriken, Twining and Oesterlin. The Committee reported the following preamble and resolutions, which were adopted:

Whereas, We learn with deep regret that it has pleased God in the inscrutable dispensation of his Providence, to remove from among us our fraternal Brother, W.D. Carlin, we the Physicians of Findlay, in consideration of his many virtues as a citizen at his energy, acknowledged ability and fidelity as a professional brothren, and in farther consideration of just earnest patriotism that induced him to leave a lucrative business, and all the comforts and endearments of home made attractive by all.