General Theophilus Toulmin Garrard of the 7th KY Infantry
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General Theophilus Toulmin Garrard of the 7th KY Infantry
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Surnames: Garrard, Toulmin. Brawner, Lee
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Theophilus Toulmin GARRARD, born 7 Jun 1812 in Union Salt Works, Clay, KY; died 13 Mar 1902 in old GARRARD home, Clay, KY; buried in GARRARD, Goose Creek, Clay, KY, son of Daniel GARRARD (Colonel) and Lucinda Jane Toulmin. He married (1) on 26 Mar 1832 in , Clay, KY Nancy M. BRAWNER, born 1812; died 31 Mar 1838; buried in , Clay, KY; (2) on 9 Mar 1849 in , Clay, KY Lucy Burnam LEES OR LEE, born abt 1832 in , Madison, KY; died aft 1880.
Notes for Theophilus Toulmin GARRARD
BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS: 'Gov. Garrard of KY, his descendants and relatives'.
Theophilus represented Clay County in the State Legislature in 1843, 1844, 1857 and 1860. He served in the Mexican War as Captain in the 16th infantry KY volunteers. In the civil war he was appointed, by Mr. Lincoln, Colonel of the 7th regiment KY volunteers, 16 Sep 1861. He was promoted to the rank of
Brigadier General (24 Nov 1862 according to 1890 census). He defeated the Confederate forces at Wildcat Mountain in Laurel County, KY, at the first battle which occured in KY. He participated in the battles of Perryville and Richmond.
'The KY Encyclopedia', John E. Kleber, editor-in-chief, pg 346, states that in 1849 T.T. went to CA for the gold rush, but soon returned to KY. It states that after the civil war he worked the salt works which had been rebuilt after being destroyed in the war.
MILITARY: 'The Manchester Guardian', 28 Oct 1932, 'History of Clay County',
Clay County furnished Company E of the 16th Regiment of U.S. regular infantry
in 1847 for the Mexican-American war. The captain was T.T. Garrard.
'Dickey Diaries, #2437, TT GARRARD interview 10 Aug 1898'.
'Clay Co Pension Roll of 1883', lists TT with a $15.00 monthly pension for loss of sight in left eye. Pension began March 1882.
'The Civil War Dictionary', by Mark M. Boatner III, pg 325, 'Union General 1812-1902. KY. He was a politician and had served in the Mexican War as a regular army Captain. He later went to CA for the gold rush. Named Col 7th KY 22 Sep 1861, he was promoted Brig Gen USV 29 Nov 1862 and commanded 1, 9 XIII (which means 1st brigade, 9th division, XIII corps), TN (4 Feb - 19 May 1863) and forces at Somerset, KY 1st Div XXIII, OH (Aug 1863 - Jan 1864). He was mustered out 4 Apr 1864. He was an uncle of Kenner GARRARD.'
'The Official Records (OR) of the Union and Confederate Armies'. TT GARRARD is mentioned extensively throughout the official records, Including:
CAMP Wildcat, KY, 21 Oct 1861, TT was Colonel of the 3rd KY volunteers. Letter from TT to General George H. Thomas, Camp Wildcat - 25 Oct 1861, 'Your aid arrived in time to save us from a certain defeat...my impression is that we did not kill to exceed 16 and wounded some 30 to 40. Many say we lost a great victory by not pursuing the enemy. It is true, if we had have known as much then as now we might have done wonders.' This battle was a Union victory. OR, series 1, Vol 4, pgs 310-320.
CUMBERLAND GAP, 17/18 Jun 1862
The 3rd KY commanded by Col T.T. Garrard, was part of the 24th brigade commanded by Brig Gen Samuel P. Carter, of the Union Forces, 7th division, Army of the Ohio, commanded by Brig Gen George W. Morgan.
"Battles and Leaders of the Civil War', Vol 3, pg 67, 'During the night of the 16th of Sep, a long train of wagons was sent toward Manchester under the convoy of ... 2 companies of Garrard's 3rd KY... This entire night and the following day, every preparation was made for the retreat.'
RICHMOND, KY, 29-30 Aug 1862. TT was Colonel of the 3rd KY volunteers. Letter from TT to Major General Wright, Lexington - 31 Aug 1862, 'I have just returned from the river 10 miles this side of Richmond...that our forces are completely routed; we lost our cannon.' This battle was a Confederate victory. OR, series 1, vol 16, pt 2, pg 467.
PERRYVILLE, KY, 8 Oct 1862. Col TT GARRARD commanded a detachment composed of the 7th and 32nd KY and 3rd TN. This was part of the 33 Brigade commanded by Brig. General William R. Terrill, who was killed in the battle. This brigade was part of the 10th division commanded by Brig General James S. Jackson who was also killed in the battle. The 10th division was part of the 1st Army Corps commanded by Major General Alexander McCook, which was part of Major Gneral Don Carlos Buell's Army of the Ohio. The OR discusses Colonel Garrard's 'personal bravery' and states that his detachment 'behaved well'. This battle was a Union strategic victory.
Letter from Major General Wright on official 'Head-Quarters Department of the Ohio' letterhead to Major General W.T. Sherman, dated 4 Dec 1862, 'Can you spare temporarily, Col GARRARD of the 3rd KY? If so please direct him to report without delay to Major General G Grainger (sp?) at Lexington, KY.
If he comes, as I hope he can, he should do so at once. Any delay will make him too late for service for which he is wanted.'
December 1862, 'Battles and Leaders of the Civil War', Vol 4, pg 475, 'In Dec 1862 Gen Samuel P. Carter, of TN and Col T.T. Garrard, of KY, crossed the Cumberland Mountains from KY with a large force of Federal cavalry and made a raid upon the railroad in east TN, and destroyed the bridges over the Holston and Watauga rivers.' Note: I wonder if this could have been one of TT's cousins incorrectly identified as TT. Larkin Hubbard (private in the 7th KY) states in his diary that from 1 Dec 1862 to 20 Dec 1862 he was in Memphis, TN. On the 20th he departed for Vicksburg, MS.
CHICKASAW BAYOU, MS, 29 Dec 1862,
'Battles and Leaders of the Civil War', by Johnson, lists the 3rd (later 7th) KY commanded by Lt Col Joel W. Ridgell.
This battle was a Confederate victory.
'Dickey Diaries, #2437, TT GARRARD interview 10 Aug 1898', 'I was in half dozen engagements around Vicksburg in one day. Lost some of my men in these fights. Daniel GARRARD son of my brother James GARRARD was killed around Vicksburg in the 22nd Key. Col. Dan Lindsay.'
Larkin Hubbard's diary states 26 Dec 1862, 'Went up Yazoo River. Battle commenced the 26,27,28,29,30,31', 1 Jan 1863, 'I was in battle the 29th. 1863'.
ARKANSAS POST (Fort Hindman) or Fort POST, 10 or 11 Jan 1863
Larkin Hubbard's diary states 10 Jan 1863, 'Battle of Fort Post in Arkansas', 11 Jan 1863, 'Surrender of the Fort'.
The 7th in not mentioned in 'Battles and Leaders'. The 3rd KY commanded by Capt Andrew H. Clark is mentioned.
The Union captured the fort, but had heavy losses.
VICKSBURG, MS, 1 May- 4 July 1863 (includes the battles of Thompson's Hill (or Port Gibson) 1 May, Raymond 12 May, Jackson 14 May, Champion Hill 16 May, and Big Black River Bridge 17 May).
All of these battles were Union victories.
The 7th KY, commanded by Lt Col John Lucas (commanded by Major Hugh W, Adams 27 Jun 1863), was part of the 1st brigade commanded by Brig Gen TT GARRARD, which was part of the 9th Division commanded by Brig Gen Peter Osterhaus, which was part of the 13th army corps commanded by Major Gen John A. McClernand, which was part of the Army of the TN, commanded by Major Gen Ulysses S. Grant.
'Grant Wins the War, Decision at Vicksburg', by James Arnold.
The Vicksburg National Military Park website shows a monument to TT which was donated by his son. It was erected in March 1912 and sculpted by T.A.R. Kitson.
Larkin Hubbard's diary beginning 30 Apr 1863, 'Left the boats and went below the (Grand) Gulf and crossed the river and travelled all night and (May 1) commenced Battle before day on 1 of May and whiped them thare. We whiped them on Thomson's Hill and taken Grand Gulf May the 1. then threw Port Gibson (May 12) Then whip them jest before we got to Raymond the 12. Battle near Raymond the 12 May 1863. Wm Disney was kiled at the battle near Raymond in Co H KY Vol. (May 14) Yet we whiped them at Jackson May the 14. Taken Jackson the 14. Surrender of Jackson the 14 of May 1863. We come to Raymond the 14 before day. (May 15) We had a Picket fight the 15 of May clos to Raymond MS. Left thare 15. Thare was 150 kiled and wonded at Thompsons Hill of hour devision. Large number at the battle of Raymond. (May 16) We are in 5 miles of Raymond the 16 of May 1863. The battle commenced about 9 Miles from Raymond on the Champion Hill the 16 and they fought all day. we Whiped the rebels on the 16 May on the Champion Hill. Whiped the 10 miles of Raymond the 16 (May 17) Hour regment commenced Battle. Wm Baker was kiled in 10 miles of Raymond MS. He was kiled a few steps of me and never spoke. I was mity sarrow to see him kiled. I liked Wm Baker.' The diary continues about this battle until the Confederate surrender 4 July 1863.
5 Jun 1863, 'Greenberry went up to Milagins Bend about the 30 of May. The 13 army core (corps) and 2 or 3 more cors has bin fiten every sence the 1st of May and is still fiten. This is Mac clairlands (Major Gen John A. McClernand) core 13 Devision cluster? House 1st Brigade and first Pertalion (battalion) is the 7 KY... We have had noble Succesion. This is 11 days at Vicks Burge that they hav bin fiten. Brigade Generl J T Grarrod (Theophilus T GARRARD) Ruben May come to us June the 4th as carnel (Colonel) of the 7 KY Vol.
'Battles and Leaders' states that the 7th was commanded by Major H.W. Adams, Lt Col John Lucas, and Col Reuben May, and was part of Brig Gen T T Garrard's 1st brigade, which was part of the 9th division commanded by Brig Gen Peter J. Osterhaus (wounded), which was part of the 13th Army Corps commanded by Major Gen John A. McClernand, which was part of the Army of the TN , commanded by Major Gen U.S. Grant. The brigade loss was as follows: Port Gibson: k 18, w 102, m 3 = 123, Champion's Hill: k 11, w 44, m 13 = 68, Big Black Bridge: w 1, Vicksburg, assault May 19th: k 1, w 28 = 29, assault May 22nd: k 15, w 87 = 102.
SKIRMISHES AT GIBSON'S AND WYERMAN'S MILLS, ON INDIAN CREEK, VA, AND AT POWELL'S Bridge, TN, 22 Feb 1864
Brig Gen TT GARRARD was commanding the district of the Clinch, TN. He filed his report in the OR 24 Feb 1864. The Federals (including a detached company of the 2nd NC Mtd Inf) were whiped by the Confederate cavalry of Big Gen William E. Jones and lost 256 men captured.
'A History of Laurel County, by Thomas D. Clark, pg 202, para 3, 'Col T.T. Garrard was assigned the responsibility of recruiting personnel for the 3rd KY regiment. On his return to Manchester he filled the regiment's compliment of men in six weeks, gathering them in a camp between London and Manchester. On 22 Sep 1861 this regiment (later the 7th KY) was mustered into the US Army.'
Notes for Nancy M. BRAWNER
DEATH: John J. Dickey Diaries, Clay County Historical Society, 20 Nov 1882 -
15 Oct 1933, reel #4, pgs 2713-2727, Biography of T.T. Garrard, 20 Mar 1899
Notes for Lucy Burnam LEES OR LEE
BIRTH: 1880 census
BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS: 'A History of Laurel County, by Thomas D. Clark, pg 208, para 4, 'Col GARRARD added further confrimation to the news of Confederate activities. He told General Thomas that his wife had sent a negro messenger to say the rebels had returned to their encampment on the Cumberland River'.
I wanted to share this information:
Theophilus Toulmin GARRARD, born 7 Jun 1812 in Union Salt Works, Clay, KY; died 13 Mar 1902 in old GARRARD home, Clay, KY; buried in GARRARD, Goose Creek, Clay, KY, son of Daniel GARRARD (Colonel) and Lucinda Jane Toulmin. He married (1) on 26 Mar 1832 in , Clay, KY Nancy M. BRAWNER, born 1812; died 31 Mar 1838; buried in , Clay, KY; (2) on 9 Mar 1849 in , Clay, KY Lucy Burnam LEES OR LEE, born abt 1832 in , Madison, KY; died aft 1880.
Notes for Theophilus Toulmin GARRARD
BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS: 'Gov. Garrard of KY, his descendants and relatives'.
Theophilus represented Clay County in the State Legislature in 1843, 1844, 1857 and 1860. He served in the Mexican War as Captain in the 16th infantry KY volunteers. In the civil war he was appointed, by Mr. Lincoln, Colonel of the 7th regiment KY volunteers, 16 Sep 1861. He was promoted to the rank of
Brigadier General (24 Nov 1862 according to 1890 census). He defeated the Confederate forces at Wildcat Mountain in Laurel County, KY, at the first battle which occured in KY. He participated in the battles of Perryville and Richmond.
'The KY Encyclopedia', John E. Kleber, editor-in-chief, pg 346, states that in 1849 T.T. went to CA for the gold rush, but soon returned to KY. It states that after the civil war he worked the salt works which had been rebuilt after being destroyed in the war.
MILITARY: 'The Manchester Guardian', 28 Oct 1932, 'History of Clay County',
Clay County furnished Company E of the 16th Regiment of U.S. regular infantry
in 1847 for the Mexican-American war. The captain was T.T. Garrard.
'Dickey Diaries, #2437, TT GARRARD interview 10 Aug 1898'.
'Clay Co Pension Roll of 1883', lists TT with a $15.00 monthly pension for loss of sight in left eye. Pension began March 1882.
'The Civil War Dictionary', by Mark M. Boatner III, pg 325, 'Union General 1812-1902. KY. He was a politician and had served in the Mexican War as a regular army Captain. He later went to CA for the gold rush. Named Col 7th KY 22 Sep 1861, he was promoted Brig Gen USV 29 Nov 1862 and commanded 1, 9 XIII (which means 1st brigade, 9th division, XIII corps), TN (4 Feb - 19 May 1863) and forces at Somerset, KY 1st Div XXIII, OH (Aug 1863 - Jan 1864). He was mustered out 4 Apr 1864. He was an uncle of Kenner GARRARD.'
'The Official Records (OR) of the Union and Confederate Armies'. TT GARRARD is mentioned extensively throughout the official records, Including:
CAMP Wildcat, KY, 21 Oct 1861, TT was Colonel of the 3rd KY volunteers. Letter from TT to General George H. Thomas, Camp Wildcat - 25 Oct 1861, 'Your aid arrived in time to save us from a certain defeat...my impression is that we did not kill to exceed 16 and wounded some 30 to 40. Many say we lost a great victory by not pursuing the enemy. It is true, if we had have known as much then as now we might have done wonders.' This battle was a Union victory. OR, series 1, Vol 4, pgs 310-320.
CUMBERLAND GAP, 17/18 Jun 1862
The 3rd KY commanded by Col T.T. Garrard, was part of the 24th brigade commanded by Brig Gen Samuel P. Carter, of the Union Forces, 7th division, Army of the Ohio, commanded by Brig Gen George W. Morgan.
"Battles and Leaders of the Civil War', Vol 3, pg 67, 'During the night of the 16th of Sep, a long train of wagons was sent toward Manchester under the convoy of ... 2 companies of Garrard's 3rd KY... This entire night and the following day, every preparation was made for the retreat.'
RICHMOND, KY, 29-30 Aug 1862. TT was Colonel of the 3rd KY volunteers. Letter from TT to Major General Wright, Lexington - 31 Aug 1862, 'I have just returned from the river 10 miles this side of Richmond...that our forces are completely routed; we lost our cannon.' This battle was a Confederate victory. OR, series 1, vol 16, pt 2, pg 467.
PERRYVILLE, KY, 8 Oct 1862. Col TT GARRARD commanded a detachment composed of the 7th and 32nd KY and 3rd TN. This was part of the 33 Brigade commanded by Brig. General William R. Terrill, who was killed in the battle. This brigade was part of the 10th division commanded by Brig General James S. Jackson who was also killed in the battle. The 10th division was part of the 1st Army Corps commanded by Major General Alexander McCook, which was part of Major Gneral Don Carlos Buell's Army of the Ohio. The OR discusses Colonel Garrard's 'personal bravery' and states that his detachment 'behaved well'. This battle was a Union strategic victory.
Letter from Major General Wright on official 'Head-Quarters Department of the Ohio' letterhead to Major General W.T. Sherman, dated 4 Dec 1862, 'Can you spare temporarily, Col GARRARD of the 3rd KY? If so please direct him to report without delay to Major General G Grainger (sp?) at Lexington, KY.
If he comes, as I hope he can, he should do so at once. Any delay will make him too late for service for which he is wanted.'
December 1862, 'Battles and Leaders of the Civil War', Vol 4, pg 475, 'In Dec 1862 Gen Samuel P. Carter, of TN and Col T.T. Garrard, of KY, crossed the Cumberland Mountains from KY with a large force of Federal cavalry and made a raid upon the railroad in east TN, and destroyed the bridges over the Holston and Watauga rivers.' Note: I wonder if this could have been one of TT's cousins incorrectly identified as TT. Larkin Hubbard (private in the 7th KY) states in his diary that from 1 Dec 1862 to 20 Dec 1862 he was in Memphis, TN. On the 20th he departed for Vicksburg, MS.
CHICKASAW BAYOU, MS, 29 Dec 1862,
'Battles and Leaders of the Civil War', by Johnson, lists the 3rd (later 7th) KY commanded by Lt Col Joel W. Ridgell.
This battle was a Confederate victory.
'Dickey Diaries, #2437, TT GARRARD interview 10 Aug 1898', 'I was in half dozen engagements around Vicksburg in one day. Lost some of my men in these fights. Daniel GARRARD son of my brother James GARRARD was killed around Vicksburg in the 22nd Key. Col. Dan Lindsay.'
Larkin Hubbard's diary states 26 Dec 1862, 'Went up Yazoo River. Battle commenced the 26,27,28,29,30,31', 1 Jan 1863, 'I was in battle the 29th. 1863'.
ARKANSAS POST (Fort Hindman) or Fort POST, 10 or 11 Jan 1863
Larkin Hubbard's diary states 10 Jan 1863, 'Battle of Fort Post in Arkansas', 11 Jan 1863, 'Surrender of the Fort'.
The 7th in not mentioned in 'Battles and Leaders'. The 3rd KY commanded by Capt Andrew H. Clark is mentioned.
The Union captured the fort, but had heavy losses.
VICKSBURG, MS, 1 May- 4 July 1863 (includes the battles of Thompson's Hill (or Port Gibson) 1 May, Raymond 12 May, Jackson 14 May, Champion Hill 16 May, and Big Black River Bridge 17 May).
All of these battles were Union victories.
The 7th KY, commanded by Lt Col John Lucas (commanded by Major Hugh W, Adams 27 Jun 1863), was part of the 1st brigade commanded by Brig Gen TT GARRARD, which was part of the 9th Division commanded by Brig Gen Peter Osterhaus, which was part of the 13th army corps commanded by Major Gen John A. McClernand, which was part of the Army of the TN, commanded by Major Gen Ulysses S. Grant.
'Grant Wins the War, Decision at Vicksburg', by James Arnold.
The Vicksburg National Military Park website shows a monument to TT which was donated by his son. It was erected in March 1912 and sculpted by T.A.R. Kitson.
Larkin Hubbard's diary beginning 30 Apr 1863, 'Left the boats and went below the (Grand) Gulf and crossed the river and travelled all night and (May 1) commenced Battle before day on 1 of May and whiped them thare. We whiped them on Thomson's Hill and taken Grand Gulf May the 1. then threw Port Gibson (May 12) Then whip them jest before we got to Raymond the 12. Battle near Raymond the 12 May 1863. Wm Disney was kiled at the battle near Raymond in Co H KY Vol. (May 14) Yet we whiped them at Jackson May the 14. Taken Jackson the 14. Surrender of Jackson the 14 of May 1863. We come to Raymond the 14 before day. (May 15) We had a Picket fight the 15 of May clos to Raymond MS. Left thare 15. Thare was 150 kiled and wonded at Thompsons Hill of hour devision. Large number at the battle of Raymond. (May 16) We are in 5 miles of Raymond the 16 of May 1863. The battle commenced about 9 Miles from Raymond on the Champion Hill the 16 and they fought all day. we Whiped the rebels on the 16 May on the Champion Hill. Whiped the 10 miles of Raymond the 16 (May 17) Hour regment commenced Battle. Wm Baker was kiled in 10 miles of Raymond MS. He was kiled a few steps of me and never spoke. I was mity sarrow to see him kiled. I liked Wm Baker.' The diary continues about this battle until the Confederate surrender 4 July 1863.
5 Jun 1863, 'Greenberry went up to Milagins Bend about the 30 of May. The 13 army core (corps) and 2 or 3 more cors has bin fiten every sence the 1st of May and is still fiten. This is Mac clairlands (Major Gen John A. McClernand) core 13 Devision cluster? House 1st Brigade and first Pertalion (battalion) is the 7 KY... We have had noble Succesion. This is 11 days at Vicks Burge that they hav bin fiten. Brigade Generl J T Grarrod (Theophilus T GARRARD) Ruben May come to us June the 4th as carnel (Colonel) of the 7 KY Vol.
'Battles and Leaders' states that the 7th was commanded by Major H.W. Adams, Lt Col John Lucas, and Col Reuben May, and was part of Brig Gen T T Garrard's 1st brigade, which was part of the 9th division commanded by Brig Gen Peter J. Osterhaus (wounded), which was part of the 13th Army Corps commanded by Major Gen John A. McClernand, which was part of the Army of the TN , commanded by Major Gen U.S. Grant. The brigade loss was as follows: Port Gibson: k 18, w 102, m 3 = 123, Champion's Hill: k 11, w 44, m 13 = 68, Big Black Bridge: w 1, Vicksburg, assault May 19th: k 1, w 28 = 29, assault May 22nd: k 15, w 87 = 102.
SKIRMISHES AT GIBSON'S AND WYERMAN'S MILLS, ON INDIAN CREEK, VA, AND AT POWELL'S Bridge, TN, 22 Feb 1864
Brig Gen TT GARRARD was commanding the district of the Clinch, TN. He filed his report in the OR 24 Feb 1864. The Federals (including a detached company of the 2nd NC Mtd Inf) were whiped by the Confederate cavalry of Big Gen William E. Jones and lost 256 men captured.
'A History of Laurel County, by Thomas D. Clark, pg 202, para 3, 'Col T.T. Garrard was assigned the responsibility of recruiting personnel for the 3rd KY regiment. On his return to Manchester he filled the regiment's compliment of men in six weeks, gathering them in a camp between London and Manchester. On 22 Sep 1861 this regiment (later the 7th KY) was mustered into the US Army.'
Notes for Nancy M. BRAWNER
DEATH: John J. Dickey Diaries, Clay County Historical Society, 20 Nov 1882 -
15 Oct 1933, reel #4, pgs 2713-2727, Biography of T.T. Garrard, 20 Mar 1899
Notes for Lucy Burnam LEES OR LEE
BIRTH: 1880 census
BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS: 'A History of Laurel County, by Thomas D. Clark, pg 208, para 4, 'Col GARRARD added further confrimation to the news of Confederate activities. He told General Thomas that his wife had sent a negro messenger to say the rebels had returned to their encampment on the Cumberland River'.