Civil War Gravesites - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Alabama Graves Registration

MarkLBuckley69 — 3 Jul 2008 6:51:20 GMT

We are working on a small project to locate the final resting places of our Alabama CW vets.....and other states' vets buried in Alabama soil. If you have information on an ancestor you would share, please contact us at the following address:

mark@metalresearchinc.com

Please visit our project by going to the graves registration section at www.fightingjoewheeler.net

Three American Civil War veterans buried in England

Bob_MacAvoy — 25 Jun 2008 3:42:42 GMT

I have obituaries for three American Civil War veterans that state they were buried in England (two in London and one in Portsmouth). The cemeteries are named in the obits for the two in London.

I will be happy to e-mail the obits to anyone who is interested.

Bob MacAvoy

Hannover Courthouse/Slash Church resting places for a couple of my Key relatives

BillyMikeKey — 7 Apr 2008 4:35:42 GMT

My GreatGreatGrandfather was Samuel Chafen Key (b.4/20/1832 d. 4/20/1920) who fought in the Civil War Company A 28th Regiment NC Troops. He fought alongside his brothers Andrew Jackson, and two other who died in battle at Hannover Courthouse/Slash Church/Kinneys Farm.

Does anyone know where to find burial records from the Hannover courthouse battles or any documentation on those that lost their lives there?

Any help would be appreciated.

Mike Key (mikekey@yahoo.com)

CIVIL WAR GRAVES IN AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

jamesmgray1 — 10 Jun 2008 1:47:54 GMT

Grave information, stories and pictures for Civil War veterans buried in, and from, Australia and New Zealand can be viewed and down loaded from www,acwv.info; free of charge. There are some 141 buried there and 60 native individuals that participated in the war.

Thomas F. MADDUX; Company K, 34th Reg GA Volunteers; died 03/10/1901

rhondaflynn2 — 15 May 2008 2:23:09 GMT

I am trying to locate the grave of Thomas F. MADDUX, and I am hoping someone out there knows where he is buried.

I am physically searching the cemeteries in Fulton and Dekalb Counties, I have checked Garrett's necrology and every other source I can think of. My hope is that someone happended upon it and will share the information with me.

Thomas MADDUX serviced in Company K of the 34th Reg. GA Volunteers. He died in Dekalb County, GA, on 03/10/1901 (according to his wife's application for widow's pension).

Thomas was born on 02/10/1837 in Butts County, GA. He moved with his parents, Ira MADDUX and Elizabeth BRANNON, to Heard county in about 1840 where he resided until about 1896 when Thomas and his wife Elizabeth SCOTT moved with their children to Fulton County. He collected a pension in Fulton and had it transferred to Dekalb County in 1900. He died a year later.

Again, I am physically searching cemeteries, I was just hoping someone already had this information. If you know where he is buried, will you please contact me at rhondaflynn2@comcast.net. Thank you

Transcription on headstone...

rockgoddess — 14 May 2008 2:08:00 GMT

The following transcription is on my great great grandfather's headstone and I was wondering if someone could help me decipher it as I cannot find any record besides his obit that he was even in the war...

Michael Weyer
O.F. 3 REG F.A. N.Y. V.

Salisbury National wants me to prove he is buried there!

Lzcain — 3 Mar 2006 1:01:19 GMT

Military records from the archives state he was POW and in the hospital one month before he died. His records only state "died" not "buried" The cemetery has no record of him, Ok, maybe he's in one of the mass graves. I ' ve asked for an "In Memory" Headstone, which he is entitled to and they say "prove he's here. I have searched over 50 cemeteries in pa. where he is from trying to prove the family didn't take him home in the middle of the war. (2 of his first cousins were also killed and they were not taken home to be buried!) I feel like I'm fighting a losing battle.

Civil War Gravesites Crawford Co PA

rwat659 — 15 Feb 2008 5:37:05 GMT

I have been researching civil war vets and have identified burials in Crawford Co PA, contact me for additional information which I will gladly share.

deaths at Fort Smith,Arkansas

rebsm — 26 Mar 2008 5:59:08 GMT

trying to find William Hanson Champion with the Texas 20th.
his wife's pension application states she was told he died at Fort Smith Arkansas in 1862 and was not told the month or day, any help or ideas would be appreciated

Roster of Dead Named on the "Confederate Mound"--Camp Douglas

gemini421 — 5 Nov 2003 10:44:22 GMT

I am wondering if anyone knows of a website that lists the Confederate dead that are buried at the "Confederate Mound" in Oakwood Cemetery in Chicago.
These people were Confederate POWs interred at Camp Douglas, Union prison in Chicago.
My 3rd Great Grandfather was held for 18 months until his death in March 1865, just a few weeks before the wars end, from smallpox. I would very much like to know that his name is listed on the bronze plaque on the Confederate Mound.
Can I assume that there are no individual markers for any of these soldiers, just their name on the plaque....if known.
Thanks, Jeanne

Gettysburg Where would Confederate wounded have been taken?

FredHarmon36 — 25 Sep 2007 12:19:45 GMT

My ggGrandfather was wounded on the 1 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg. According to the records from the US National Archives he survived and died from wounds on 20 Jul 1863
Does anyone have any information on where he might have been transported for care? We know he was not taken prisoner so I assume he was moved to some type of a hospital or facility in a Confederate held area.

Lt William H. Harmon Co. I 42nd Infantry, MS

I am looking for a starting point to see if I can locate his grave. His servant returned to MS to report his injury but the information of where he was evacuated and died has been lost over the generations.

Fort Delaware prisoners/soldiers

lindaworley22 — 3 Jul 2003 2:40:47 GMT

I have recently returned from a family trip to the fort while visiting family.

I purchased a book there called: (They died at Fort Delaware
1861 - 1865 Confederate, Union and Civilian)

All men are listed by:
name, alternate name, rank, company, unit, captured where, date, cause of death, dod

if i can look anyone up for you, i'm only an email away and will be glad to assist you if i can. i have a scanner available and can even send you a copy of your relations name and information.

linda

Grave in Memphis, TN????? Civil War Death

Sanjos347 — 20 Jan 2007 2:47:59 GMT

I am looking for a William Carl Reinhard (Reinhardt) according to a letter I have gotten from back in the late 1800's he died during the Civil War and is "buried in Memphis, TN"....is there a Civil War cemetery there???? Sorry, no other info and thought I would try here first....
He was from a company out of Wisconsin and a Union soidler....Thanks! Sandy

Final Resting Place of William McCombs

NancyArmstrong53 — 6 Oct 2007 7:47:45 GMT

William McCombs was a young soldier who died at Camp Wood, near Munfordville, Kentucky, in the winter of 1862. I can't seem to find where he is buried, and even went to the National Archives to look at the regimental records. He died of typhoid in the first few days of January. Were soldiers with typhoid ever creamated? Anyone have any ideas on where he could be buried? Were soldiers ever buried at the camps?

Wrong name on grave

BONSER — 13 Aug 2007 5:22:23 GMT

After searching, I finally found my Great-grandfather's grave at Nashville National Cemetery. The National Archives kindly helped me with evidence showing because of a pencil notation between 1865 and 1900 his gravestone was engraved with the name "Bretts" instead of the correct name "Butts". My problem is trying to get a response from the Nashville National Cemetery. The Veteran's Admin said to deal directly with them, and I've written twice - detailed letters - and haven't even had the courtesy of an acknowledgement. I know I can go to my Representative, and the Representative from Illinois (where my Great-Grandfather lived), but I'm wondering if anyone reading this might have a better idea? Let me know - Cathy

Roan Smith, CSA, 4th Florida Infantry

BobEubanks99 — 25 Jun 2007 9:52:59 GMT

Smith, Roan
Confederate
Infantry
1st Regiment, Florida Infantry Reserves
is buried in Lone Oake Cemetery, Leesburg, Florida.
Attached is a photo of the gravestone.

Asa Hardman, Co. F, 3rd Indiana Cavalry

BobEubanks99 — 25 Jun 2007 9:46:56 GMT

Asa Hardman, Co. F, 3rd Indiana Cavalry, is buried in Lone Oak Cemetery, Leesburg, Florida. Attached is a photo of the gravestone.

Orlando Rooks, Co. D, Kansas Inf.

BobEubanks99 — 25 Jun 2007 9:42:47 GMT

Orlando Rooks, Co. D, Kansas Infantry, is buried in Lone Oak Cemetery, Leesburg, Florida.
Attached is a photo of the gravestone.

Willis Newman, Co. F, 4th Florida Infantry

BobEubanks99 — 24 Jun 2007 12:10:58 GMT

Willis Newman, Co. F, 4th Florida Infantry is buried in Lone Oak Cemetery, Leesburg, FL.
Attached is a photo of the gravestone.

James Mead at Lookout Mountain

lamhanson2000 — 29 Dec 2003 7:21:53 GMT

I recently found out of an ancestor who died at Lookout Mountain. I was wondering if he would have been buried there or his body sent home for buriel? He fought for the Union from Illinois.

Civil War cemeteries

johnhughes36 — 4 May 2007 6:37:06 GMT

I am trying to locate the burial place of my great grandfather, Willis Hughs. He died on Jan 7, 1865 of wounds suffered in the Civil War at Petersburg, Virginia. He was a member of Co. D, 41st Alabama Infantry Regiment. Can anyone offer any suggestions?

George W. DILL - IA Infantry > mustered out AR > buried where?

grizziesgirl — 24 May 2007 9:42:25 GMT

George W. DILL served in Co. C, 18th Infantry, Iowa Regiment as a Full Wagoner and mustered out in 1865 in Little Rock, Arkansas. I've not found pension records. His wife, Elizabeth MYERS DILL in MO divorced him in 1866. Where is George's grave? Are there rolls for the burials of those who served? Any suggestions on how to find George? He appears only in the 1850 and 1860 census records so, effectively vanishes after the Civil War. The wording of the divorce papers indicates he was not present for the proceedings. I'd be grateful for clues!

William V. Simpson

paulasimpsonbyerly — 26 Apr 2007 7:55:07 GMT

My great grandfather, William Voit/Voight/Voigt Simpson, served in Company A of the 19th Arkansas Infantry Regiment. He was captured in a battle at Fort Hind, AR and was transported to Camp Douglas, Illinois. Family research thinks he was transferred to City Point, VA to a hospital and from their to the City Point National Cemetery, probably dying of the horrible treatment in Camp Douglas. We cannot find a tombstone for him in VA, and I wonder whether he really died at Camp Douglas. Can anyone shed any light on the burials at either Camp Douglas or City point? Thanks

Jackson Co. Ga.company G 43rd ga.regt.Inft.

Sharon — 4 Oct 2006 11:06:40 GMT

My gg grandfather John Albert Stephens died in the Civil War. I am trying to find where he might be buried. He was a pvt. and died at Chattanooga Tenn. on April 29, 1862.

Any help at all would be greatly appericated.

Sharon

Civil War Confederate Tombstone

AnneSONeal — 18 Apr 2007 1:05:07 GMT

Does anyone know if a record exist of the issue of tombstones for Confederate soldiers?

An ancestor, William Lewis, has a tombstone in the Crenshaw Cemetery, Greewood Springs, MS. No dates are inscribed. Family members say he is not buried there and his death certificate says place of burial in Splungs, MS.

Thanks,
Anne Stockton O'Neal
annesoneal@bellsouth.net

John THOMAS of the 19th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, Co. C., burial site & THOMAS family of Reading, Hillsdale, MI

CStanley84 — 14 Apr 2007 3:36:52 GMT

I am still looking for information on the THOMAS family that lived in Reading, Hillsdale, MI, in the 1850s. I am especially interested in finding the burial place of Civil War soldier, John Thomas, of the 19th Michigan Infantry Volunteers, Company C. His family information is listed below. Skip down to #2 for information on John THOMAS.

The Chauncey Thomas of Reading, Hillsdale, MI in 1850 was born about 1785 in Connecticut according to the census. I can find no death or burial place for him or his wife. He was married to Elana (maiden: possibly Hawkins?) who was born in NY abt 1801. My last record of her is in 1880, Sherman, Newago County, living with her son Newell W. Thomas.
Chauncy and Elana had four children that I am aware of:

1. Mabel Thomas, b.1834 NY, who married Albert Colwell in Reading and had three children. They divorced and she remarries twice, buried (1910) at Lake Ann, Benzie, MI Cemetery with her third husband George Garfield.

2. John Thomas, b. 1838 NY, d. 12 Mar 1863 in TN, a casualty of the Civil War. He was in the 19th Michigan Infantry, Company C., as was his younger brother. Both enlisted at Quincy, Branch, MI. One record has him buried in Davidson, MI, or Davidson County Cemetery. This could be Nashville National Cemetery Madison, Davidson County, TN, or Davison Cemetery 10080 E Potter Rd, Davison, Genesee, MI. ANY HELP HERE IS MUCH APPRECIATED!

3. Newell W. Thomas, b. 1841 NY, (Cpl. of Co C, 19th Mich. inf.) of Quincy, Branch, MI, married Caroline C. DAVIS and had at least three children. He eventually settled in Sparta, Kent, MI, where he is buried at the Idlewild Cemetery.

4. Martha Thomas, b. 1844 NY.

Burial Place of Andrew Jackson Turpin dod 7-4-1864

STurpin45 — 2 Apr 2007 4:17:31 GMT

Trying to find any burial info for Andrew Jackson Turpin dod 7-4-1864 during a skirmish at Smyrna Campground and Tuff Mills between Kennesaw Mtn and Peach Tree Creek Mississippi Infantry Co I 33rd regiment Volunteer Thanks Sandy jubobalee@netscape.net

Where's Corp'l Edw'd C MURRAY of 129th PA Inf buried?

DHAENCHEN — 24 Jun 2006 12:00:46 GMT

Trying to find burial location and date of death for Corporal EDWARD C MURRAY who enlisted at Ashland Schuylkill Co PA on 11 Aug 1862. He was a member of Co G 129th PA Inf, was wounded at Fredericksburg 13 Dec 1862 and was given a medical discharge on 10 Apr 1863. He died before 1870, probably in southeastern PA. I've been unable to come up with any additional details. Ideas? Resources that I might try? Thanks.

Gar Web site address

Sanjos347 — 17 Dec 2006 12:08:50 GMT

Hi,Could i have that address on the web? My great grandfather fopught in the Civil war for Iowa and he does not have a GAR marker but I know he was a member. Yhanks! Sandy

Ohlhues Civil War Poplar Grove Gravesite

watling1948 — 1 Jan 2007 12:45:40 GMT

My ancestor on my paternal grandmother's side is buried at Poplar Grove Cemetery. Heinrich OHLHUES enlisted Feb. 23, 1864 in the 39th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Co. E. at Wilmington, Illinois. His name is spelled OLHUES on his gravemarker, #2840. He was killed in battle at Ft. Gregg on April 2, 1865. Heinrich came to the US with his parents Hans Jacob Gottfried OHLHUES and Margaretha Christina GRAF OHLHUES and his brothers, Jacob and Peter and sister, Catherina OHLHUES REILS and her husband Johann REILS, in 1859 aboard the ship Borussia. They settled in Florence Township, Will County, Illinois, eventually purchasing farms in Sections 14 and 15 in Florence Township. He is listed as being 12 years old at the time of the crossing. This makes him about 18 years old at the time of his death. In the fall of 1864, Heinrich's unit returned to Illinois for a few weeks during which time he married Ellen NEIMAN. They had no children, and she remarried, to Leonard MOREY, also a Civil War veteran.

I have some historical info about the 39th and if anyone is interested in sharing, let me know.

Union POWs buried in Richmond

jeffrycb — 5 Mar 2007 12:10:52 GMT

My website, "The Soldiers of Shockoe Hill" (http://home.comcast.net/~shockoehill) has been updated with new information. Soldiers from almost every northern state are represented there. Also available is information on the new grave marker of the Confederate surgeon who worked on Shockoe Hill.

Jeffry

Re: how much does it cosat to order military records?

Kristeen Galloway — 24 Oct 2006 1:56:48 GMT

My GGGReat Uncle Col Lewis G Galloway is buried in Elmwood cemetery in Shelby county, TNin the family plot. No headstone on any of the graves. . I can get a free headstone for his grave from the VA if I can proof he was in the civil war.
I already have that part, a listing in the civil war records but need to make sure this is him.
The rest of us from this family plan to get together and p buy a heastone for the rest of the family in this plot..
I don't work on limited funds but would like to know the cost.
thanks in advance.
kristeen Galloway

Charles Reinhard- Memphis Nat'l Cemetery DOD 10/1/1863

Sanjos347 — 8 Feb 2007 4:35:28 GMT

I have a ancestor that died of disease on 10/1/1863 and is buried in Memphis. He lived for a very short time in New Berlin, Wis. Does the Nat'l. Archives have any records on him if he did not survive the war???? He supposedly came over from Germany in 1852 by 1863 he has died in the War....He isn't listed in any Census. Any ideas how to find out any more info? Thank you

Battlefield Union Burials at Petersburg/Five Forks, Virginia

Lois Wessel — 5 Apr 2006 3:34:30 GMT

Does anyone have a suggestion as to where the mass graves of Union Soldiers are at the Petersburg/Five Forks Battlefields? My friend's ancestor John Leider (WI) was killed at Five Forks on April 1,1865 according to the NARA pension papers for his wife, Barbara. We know he died on the battlefield. They were chasing Lee and 15 days later the war ended at Appomatix. He was probably buried on the battlefield with other Union dead. There is no record of him in the government resources but we wondered if anyone knew about the mass burials and where they were. Thanks

Nashville Feb 1863 Union soldier burial - know the grave but not the cemetery!

Cathy Bonser — 13 Nov 2006 1:19:14 GMT

My great-grandfather, Lindorff Butts, died 18 Feb 1863 at Nashville TN while serving with the Illinois 78th Infantry. He died at "General Hospital No. 2" and is "Buried Nashville Cemetery, Grave #3554, Nashville TN" according to records at the National Archives.

I know that the Nashville National Cemetery was not acquired until several years after my Ggrandfather's burial, but that some re-interments were done from general hospitals around the Nashville area when it was acquired. The Department of Veteran's Affairs says it has no record of where Lindorff Butts is buried. I've written to the City Cemetery, but I don't have any confidence since their on-line records don't include his name.

I'm looking for more ideas on how to find his grave.

Typhoid deaths at Culpepper Courthouse in VA

Pat Colbert — 26 Oct 2006 8:05:16 GMT

If someone on the Confederate side died at Culpepper Courthouse in VA of typhoid...what would be done with the body? This person was from GA. Is there a grave area around this place...or would the bodies have been buried in mass...or burned due to the typhoid? The name is Alexander D. Colbert.

PA 8th Regiment - Company E - Scranton

cinda hartman — 28 Sep 2006 8:24:03 GMT

Looking for family of Captain John McCasey

Confederates who died in Camp Douglas

battreal — 17 Sep 2006 4:03:48 GMT

Marsha, can you look-up 4 names for me,to see if they
are on the monument??they are:
Jesse Suggs John A. Suggs 34th Ga.Infantry and
W.A.Suggs 1 Georgia Infantry and Jesse H. Suggs,who
I have as being buried in Confederate Cemetery at
#7,5th.line,Lot 173.
Thank you so much for your time and concern Marsha.
If,you find them,could you send me an inscription photo
of them???
Thank you.
Blessings,Betty

9th Battery Mass. Vols.

norrised_1 — 27 Aug 2006 2:00:25 GMT

I've been researching the burial locations of soldiers from the 9th Battery Mass. Vols. aka Bigelow's Battery. Information can be found at http://9thmassbattery.home.comcast.net/WhereBuried.html

If anyone has any information to share please let me know.

The main web site is http://www.9thmassbattery.org

Ed

OVI 29th Co. D (Samuel McKown)

victoriaFrye — 31 Jul 2006 11:32:52 GMT

I am looking to find the gravesite of my gg grandfather Samuel Israel McKown. Samuel died 26 May 1880 in Paulding Co., OH. I have his death notices from the newspaper but the notice does not give much information. I also have his "substitute volunteer enlistment paper"

So I contacted the library, they do keep a book of where their veterans are buried. But they do not list him or his two brother (Hiram Marion McKown - OVI 68th Co. C and Nathanial H. McKown - OVI 38th Co. F)

I have also searched Potter-Klein Cemtery........Hiram F. McKown his father is buried hear and other cemeteries close to Potter-Klein Cemtery, but with no luck there either.

If anyone has any ideas please let me know.

In advance thank you for helping.

Victoria

GRAVE SITES

Sue Rosenhauer — 22 Mar 2006 10:17:46 GMT

Hi, I have a John Taggart ( Teggart ) who joined this unit in Feb. 10, 1864 in Ohio, he died 8 months to the day, Oct. 10, 1864 near Alanta Georgia, trying to find more info on him, also would love to find some info on this company and Unit. Would anyone have any good sites about this group.No place of death yet, he was born in Ontario Canada, after his death his parents drew off his pension. I have sent for his pension file with no plave of buriel, now would it help to order military records and how much does the file cost, I have ordered many pension files but don't know the cost of Military files

Sue
okla1915@aol.com

Has CW Headstone; Need Death Info

sdlindnd — 8 Jul 2006 9:44:35 GMT

Hi all.

I have a grandfather who fought as a private in Co. K, 11th reg't (Bethel reg't) in North Carolina. I have found his grave and he does have a Civil War Veteran's headstone in place. I'd like to find out more information about this gentleman. I already have his war records and pension file, but there is no info about his date/place of death. Is there a government department that handles placing the headstones that might have more information?

Also--did the CSA have a Roll of Honor? One of his muster cards indicates that he "apprears on a Roll of Honor."

Thanks for any help.
Shannon

Irish Brigade:63, 69, 88 NY, 28 MA, 116 PA Burial Sites

Robert McLernon — 24 May 2006 5:12:03 GMT

I have researched the Irish Brigade for 21 years. I have a very good burial list for these five regiments. If you know of any burials for these units, please contact me at RM69NYIB@Cox.net Sincerely, Robert McLernon

GAR- How to find proof

Jammiej23 — 13 May 2004 4:53:09 GMT

Can anyone help. My great great grandfather William Stutzman of Winneconne WI has a GAR marker. I have no clue how to find out if/where he served or any information on this. Does anyone know how to research this? Thank you. Jammiej23@aol.com

Civil War Ancestry Bright Name

Deborah — 16 Jun 2006 6:43:09 GMT

I did not see this name listed for the Civil War from the Philadelphia Pennsylvania Regiment of 1861-1864. Looking to find out where Josiah E. Bright that was on the Union Side, Company G, 2nd Regiment, Heavy Artillery. Pension registration was found with Mary Cowgill , Widow , of Josiah E. Bright b.abt 1826. I don't know when he died or where he was buried. (of Norristown, Montgomery Co., or Bucks Co.) Mary Cowgill, Widow , of Josiah Bright was from Plumstead, Bucks Co. and son was Granville A. Bright , 1 years old in the 1850 Norristown, Pa. census of Montgomery Co. and lived on Lafeyette St.
Josiah was Comm. Sergeant. Maybe volunteers of 112. There is a microfilm no. of 2065.

Burials from the Battle of Nashville December 1864

DavidAllen00 — 23 May 2006 12:31:27 GMT

I am looking for my GGGrandfather's grave. He was Thomas Harrison Young and he was with the 6th MS Reg. He died on Dec 12,1864. At the time he died the 6th MS was in Nashville. I am assuming that he died in the battle there and is buried there. Is there a listing of burials from the Battle at Nashville? What cemetery were the casulties buried?

James Kilby Carroll, 29th GA Infantry, CSA

rwalston2 — 1 May 2006 10:59:34 GMT

Searching for information on James Kilby Carroll after the 1880 Berrien Co., GA Fed. Census.
What became of his children Minnie and Jennie Carroll?
Where is Confederate Veteran James Kilby Carroll buried?

William Hazlett 137th. Inf. Co. D PA Vol. Civil War

grimml143 — 15 Mar 2006 3:14:17 GMT

Looking for information on William L. Hazlett of the 137th. Inf. Co D. PA Vol. Civil War. Buried in Pleasant Unity Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 188 Millertown-Culmerville Rd., Tarentum, PA 15084. Serviced Aug. 23, 1862 to Jan. 01, 1863. Appreciate any information on William.

joseph williams co. E 194th reg.

ISA10359445 — 14 Mar 2006 8:12:57 GMT

Joseph is buried in Posttsville between the yrs 1860 and 1870 with wife Margaret Williams /nee Reese who died in 1887 she was living in Girardville at the time but buried in Pottsville...any info on how to find them would be greatly appreciated
thanking you in advance for your time
Isabel Wallace my new email address is
isa1035@yahoo.com

Civil War vet graves/Covington PA

Guy G. LeValley — 14 Feb 2006 5:32:13 GMT

There are two Civil war vetern's graves in the Gray Cemetery Covington PA.

Henry G.LeValley
Co. L
7th PA Cav

his brother

Volney M.LeValley
C0. C
12th Reserves/41st PA Infantry

Martin Lindsay/Chaffin's Farm

balex92 — 8 May 2004 6:41:57 GMT

Martin Lindsay was killed in action on Sept. 30, 1864 at Chaffin's Farm, VA. Where were these soldiers buried?

battle of cloyds mountain

LESTER_STOKES — 12 Feb 2006 7:40:40 GMT

i have been told that my great great grandfather curtis alderson withrow was killed may 9 1864 at the battle at cloyds mountain does anyone know where all these confedrate soldiers were buried after this battle?

81st Pa. Burial Sites

tedd81stpa — 11 Feb 2006 10:44:24 GMT

Researching the men of the 81st Pa., and compiling their burial locations. Six companies came from Philadelphia, three from Carbon Co., and one from Luzerne. Have info on those buried in Natl. Cem. etc. Have approx. 600 located. Having a tough time in the Phil. area. Been to a few cemeteries, but aside from Phil. Natl. have found virtually none. Would be very grateful for any information on any 81st burials, or any clues. Thank you.
Ted
Co. K, 81st PVI

looking for union soldier who died at Champion Hill burial place

Sharon Corcoran — 18 Sep 2005 2:23:04 GMT

I have been trying to find a burial place for an Union soldier who died from injuries recieved at Baker's Creek, Champion Hill battle in Mississippi on May 16, 1863. He laid in a hospital for over a month before dieing. I can't seem to find where he is buried. Does anyone have any ideas which cemeteries would have Union soldiers. The man's name was private John C. McCray. He was from company E, 5th regiment Iowa.

Illinois soldier died at Spanish Fort

js_horton — 13 Feb 2006 12:30:45 GMT

I am looking for the possible gravesite of my g-g-grandfather, George C. Black. He was part of Company K, Illinois 124th Infantry; wounded on the first day of battle at Spanish Fort, he died the next day (28 March 1865) at what I assume was the field hospital. From his military record: 3rd Div Hospital 16* (?) Alabama.

I have verified that no headstone was ever requested from the government; I have not found him in any of the cemetery records for his home area (Clay and Wayne Counties, Illinois)... and I am left wondering where he would most likely have been buried, given the time and place he died (beginning of a Class B Major battle).

Can anyone help me with information as to where he might possibly have been buried in the Spanish Fort area?

Need Help Correcting Name On Military Headstone

Maureen Coble Gray — 29 Jan 2006 12:16:29 GMT

Can anybody tell me how to get my ancestor's name corrected on his gov't marker in Springfield (MO) National Cemetery? His name was Nicholas Coble, but marker is Nicholas Cobb. KIA 3 Nov 1864. Co H, 46 Regt Mo Inf. No burial information records exist at the cemetery. I have contacted following but without success: Springfield Nat'l Cemetery, National Archives, Dept of Veteran's Affairs, Sen. Kit Bond, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Maureen Gray (mgray44@kc.rr.com)

Looking for my gg-grandfather in a cemetery near Richmond

Dennis Doyle — 5 Oct 2005 4:10:40 GMT

My gg-grandfather James Collins (born 1832 in Galway, Ireland) was a Sergeant Major with the 63rd NY Volunteers who fought with the Second Corps, Army of the Potomac as part of the Irish Brigade. After volunteering in 8/1861 and surviving the entire war James was wounded and captured at the Battle of Jerusalem Road at the Second Battle of Peterburg. He was sent to Libby Prison in Richmond where he died on either 7/1/1864 or 8/1/1864 (based on separate sources). His pension record has him buried at Mt. Arlington. He is not at Arlington National Cemetery nor is he at Mt. Arlington, NJ Cemetery. Folks have suggested that he might be at one of the five large Civil War cemeteries around Richmond but I do not know which ones they mean. Can anyone tell me the names of these cemeteries. His wife and kids neveer knew where he was buried.

Civil War Gravesites - Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Phila., PA

MChiles — 27 Jan 2006 12:41:52 GMT

A kind gentleman from the Philadelphia area was good enough to take digitals of the Civil War soldiers tombstones at Mt. Moriah. There are men from Ohio, PA, NY, etc. You can search by surname. Here is the link:

http://images.mountmoriahcemetery.org

William M. Maddox, Confederate wounded battle of Gaines Mill, VA

ClanMacpherson11 — 23 Jan 2006 10:17:57 GMT

Trying to find the grave of William M. Maddox, born 1844 in South Carolina. He was a private in Hampton's Legion

He was mortally wounded at the battle of Gaines Mill, in Virginia in June of 1862. It is thought he might have been brought to a hospital in Richmond. He died July-August of 1862.

I have called and searched the records at the following cemeteries: City Point, Hollywood, Oakwood, Riverview and Shockoe.

Does anyone know of any other cemeteries I could check in the Richmond, Virginia area?

Thank you for any help!

Sandy Satterwhite

Warren White, Co. K, 44th US Colored Infantry

kareytx — 20 Jan 2006 6:28:53 GMT

This man's grave has been located in some woods in Bastrop County, TX. We are trying to locate any descendants to let them know where he is. Passed in Bastrop on 6 Feb 1917, leaving wife Cassie with several children. Possible first wife named Malinda. If any of this sounds familiar please let me know. If anyone has any suggestions they would also be welcome.

Richard Byers 95th Pennsylvania Infantry Philadelphia

SClowney — 6 Jan 2006 3:55:23 GMT

Looking for the gravesite of my Great-great-great grandfather, Richard D Byers, born 1834. Died sometime in late 1913. I believe him to be buried in or around Philadelphia. Any information or leads on this BYERS family would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks,
Stephanie

Tucker grave sites

John R. Tucker Sr — 5 Jan 2006 11:49:21 GMT

Looking for information on the following;

Private Robert A. Tucker Private 2ed state reserves Company C or with Company E 1st Battalion Reserves. Born Halifax Va approx 1814. d same approx 1890

Captain/Cpl William S. Tucker. Son of Robert. Company F 53rd Virginia Volunteer Regiment rank of Corporal preceded as rank of private with Company C Edmunds Guards. ''Tucker, William S. (No. 2) Born Halifax Co., approx 1844 farmer. Enl. 7/10/61 at Union Church; Pvt. co. F Prom. to Capt.5/5/62. Absent sick in quarters by 6/30/62 & home by 8/31/62. discharged 11/7/62 at Halifax Hosp. on disability due to diseased heart valve. Age 20, light complex. & hair, blue eyes.

James F. Tucker 1846 or Mar 1844 Son of Robert. May have severed on the CSS Alabama. D aft 1900 in Bannister, Halifax Co. Married Sallie E b Mar 1850 died aft 1900 Bannister

Henry D. Tucker b 1846 Son of Robert

Civil War Burials in Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta

Paul K. Graham — 5 Jan 2006 5:46:56 GMT

I have started a project to photograph and index all the grave markers in Oakland Cemetery, in Atlanta, Georgia. There are more than 40,000 marked graves and more than 70,000 known burials in the cemetery

http://www.oaklandcemeteryburials.com

Currently the database contains over 2,000 photographs of the Confederate gravestones.

Soldiers killed, Bristol, PA March 1865

Rivershack — 15 Dec 2005 11:15:24 GMT

Believe Thomas Crowl may have been killed while traveling home on a train that was involved in a collision, March 7, 1865 near Bristol, PA. The men who died, both Union and Confederate troops, may have been buried in a mass grave near the accident site. Would anyone know how to find the listing of those who died? I have checked with the nearest libraries without success.

Thanks

union soldier/smith

joyce — 5 Nov 2005 12:06:49 GMT

Looking for the burial site of Wyatt T. Smith, Union soldier somewhere around Tuscumbia, Ala.
Thanks

Union POW burials in Richmond

Jeffry Burden — 20 Dec 2002 8:28:58 GMT

I have recently succeeded in having the V.A. place a marker in Shockoe Hill Cemetery in Richmond, memorializing that close to 700 POWs were buried there July 1861-June 1863. The marker lists the 88 names that are known from the cemetery records. I also have other names of possible burials there. If anyone would like information on names that we have, or has information on soldiers who died in Richmond in that time frame, please contact me.

Looking for grave

KBeechum2548 — 30 Oct 2005 4:53:19 GMT

My 3rd great grandfather Henry Beachum was with the 87th Illinois Volunteers. He died of disease in the field hospital just before the end of the siege of Vicksburg. I have obtained the Widow's Pension documentation that his wife filed. Nowhere in these documents does it talk about where he was buried. He is not listed in the Vicksburg cemetary. How can I find out where he was buried? Is it possible his body was taken home? Is there any documentation from the hospital about what happened to the people that died there?

Abandoned civil war cemetery

kenneth grantham — 28 Oct 2005 1:14:37 GMT

To anyone with interest there is a cemetery just south of The Rock, Georgia.A few of the graves are marked but many are just depressions in the ground with a rock for headstone. The Rock is located between Barnesville and Thomaston Ga.

Civil War Memorial for Chautauqua Co and Western NY

DeeDavidson97 — 30 Oct 2006 8:10:43 GMT

If anyone is seeking info on a Soldier who may have served or lived and died in Chautauqua CO NY or other area counties; take a look at this memorial
Many hundreds of our men are listed here;

http://www.rootsweb.com/~nychauta/MILITARY/Civilwarsoldiers/...

Adopt A Soldier Civil War Solder Killed Cold Harbor, tomb adopted read clippings attached

DeeDavidson97 — 30 Oct 2006 8:10:43 GMT

Looking for the Grave of West Funk - Philladelphia

West Funk — 18 Oct 2005 3:40:34 GMT

any info on where he is buried -- Died 1897

Civil War gravesite in DC

LindaMcDonald311 — 16 Aug 2005 6:55:45 GMT

I am desparately seeking the grave of my GGGrandfather Lewis Brehm who died in Washington DC on April 12, 1865 from wounds he received @ Petersburg. He was in the 45th? PA volunteers . The family never found his grave.

Living History Event in Davenport, Iowa

Dustin Oliver — 4 Sep 2005 4:48:18 GMT

Hello everyone. I'm on a committee planning "Forget-Me-Not: Victorian Day at
Oakdale Cemetery" in Davenport, Iowa. This will be a living history event,
with actors performing "living epitaphs" of some of the historically
important figures buried at Oakdale. I will portray John McDowell Burrows, a
Davenport pioneer who helped establish Oakdale Cemetery in 1857. We'll have
a horse-drawn hearse, as well as a modern hearse, on display, along with
other funerary artifacts. We'll also have a hayride tour of the grounds. A
small admission fee will be charged, with proceeds going to pave the roads
in the cemetery. If anyone happens to be in the Davenport, Iowa area on
September 24, stop by. It should be an interesting event. We still need
volunteers to be tour guides. Also, if anyone knows any Civil War reenactors
(groups or individuals) who would like to participate, let me know. Oakdale
is the final resting place for Civil War CMOH recipient John Vale, three
Brevet Brigadier Generals (Joseph Bloomfield Leake, Addison Hiatt Sanders,
and George Henry Cram), children from the Iowa Soldiers' Orphans Home, and
many other Civil War vets, some of whom are buried in Oakdale's
VA-Recognized Soldier's Lot. Many thanks to anyone who can help. For more
info, check out TheCemeteryClub.com.
Thanks
Dustin Oliver
Davenport, IA
Amateur Genealogist / Taphophile

Dalton, Ga. burial site

pjdavis172 — 5 Jun 2005 9:31:04 GMT

My ggrandfather, James Henderson Bradley died near Dalton, Ga. 10 Nov. 1863. He waswith 5th Ga.Regiment..Co F, Jackson's Brigade. Is there any way to find where he is buried and also if there was a battle going on ,or if this was an isolated incident?

Bath County, VA Graves

Mike Hoover — 29 Aug 2005 1:20:31 GMT

I am looking for the graves of Moses Henry Farmer who died August 7, 1861 at Warm Springs and Hiram Sweeney who died August 14, 1861 at Big Springs. Both were in Company D 1st Tennessee Infantry (Feilds). Both men died of measles while the regiment was marching from Staunton to Huntersville.

PHILLIPS & STEELE buried Otoe County Nebraska

Vikki Czaplewski Henry — 16 Aug 2005 9:26:19 GMT

J. Y. Phillips
Co. C
1st Neb Cav
with metal Civil War marker

Henry Steele
Co M
5 Ohio Cav
with metal Civil War marker

Both buried in Douglas Rosehill Cemetery, Otoe County, south of Douglas NE

Not related

EDWARDS FRENCH & PIERSON Buried in Nebraska, Otoe County, Hopewell Cemetery

Vikki Czaplewski Henry — 16 Aug 2005 9:24:23 GMT

H. H. Edwards
Co. E
45 VA INF
C.S.A.
With metal marker

Father
William French
1847 – 1927
and
William French
Co K
7 Regt
ILL INF
Feb 14 1847
Feb 16 1927
with Civil War metal marker

Georgiana
Dau. Of
G. W. & L. Pierson
Died
Aug. 30, 1892
Aged
13 Y's, 11 M's & 10 D's
and
CORPL
Geo. W. Pierson
Co. A
7 IA INF
with metal GAR marker
and
George. W.
Pierson
Sep. 1, 1843
Oct. 24, 1897
At Rest
PIERSON

all buried Hopewell Cemetery, Otoe County NE
south of Unadilla

Bisbee, 3rd Lt. Artillery, Aplington IA Cemetary, Quinn

robinlrs — 30 Jul 2005 6:20:21 GMT

My Great Great Grandfather was William H. Bisbee b.1827-31 in NY. Found on Census for Butler Cnty Iowa 1860,1870 and 1900. Was Married to Maria A. Quinn, b. 1836. They had a daughter Clara Luella Bisbee who later married Clarence Brace. I found a record of Distinguished service in 3rd Light Artillery Regiment from Sept 1861 to Oct 1865. There are several Bisbees in the Pleasant View Cemetary in Aplington according to what I found. I believe that Mary A. Bisbee b. approx 1809 d, 1889 was Wm's mother. Any other Info would be helpful. Any links to other family relatives.

Stillwater (Payne County) OK Civil War veterans

Mahlon Erickson — 14 Jul 2005 10:02:45 GMT

A Boy Scout Troop 818 member and Eagle Scout candidate is working on his Eagle Project. That project is to place in Fairlawn Cemetery a monument dedicated to Civil War veterans buried in the cemetery. Each veteran's name as state of service will be included on the monument. So far over 200 veterans have been identified. For several, state of service is needed.

if you have a relative who fought in the Civil war and is buried in Fairlawn Cemetery in Stillwater and would like to make sure he is included in the list of names on the monument, contact me at the address below. Also contact me if you would like more information on the project.

Mahlon Erickson
Graves Registration Officer
Capt. David L. Payne Camp #2
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW)

mahlone@hotmail.com

Elliot / Smith

Joyce — 27 Jun 2005 4:01:58 GMT

Buried at Salem Chapel Church of Christ, Walnut Cove, NC
(Stokes County)

Wm. J. Elliot
Company C
40th Regt.
NC Trps. - CSA - ( no dates - just a marker )

Thomas J. Smith
Co. G
21st NCT Inf. - CSA - ( no dates - just a marker )

Jones Farm, VA

teddie hampton griffith — 27 May 2005 6:50:20 GMT

My gg grandfather was killed at Jones Farm, VA in 1864. He was a confederate soldier. His name was Benjamin G. Rollison (Rolison, Rawlison, Raulerson, etc.) We do not know where he was buried. I will be visiting the area in June. Does anyone have any suggestions on where I should begin to search for any records of his burial spot?

Gravesite of James Minix

EunicePayne500 — 1 Aug 2004 12:01:28 GMT

I'm trying to locate the grave of my great great grandfather, James Minix. According to the pension papers of his wife Levisa Poe Minix, He was in Co.E, 45th reg of the Ky. Mounted infantry. He died in a prison camp in Richmond Va. about the middle of July in 1864. He was from Magoffin Co.Ky. Any help you could give would be greatly appreciated.
Eunice Payne

Sanford Vorse Gravesite Needed

Shallon36 — 3 Feb 2005 2:50:41 GMT

Does anyone know the whereabouts of the grave of Civil War Soldier, Sanford Vorce? He was born 1840 in Pa., served with the Pa. 83rd., and lived in Green County, WI in 1870, after the Civil War. He died April 10, 1872, and may be buried in WI. Thanks for any reply.

finding cemetery of civil war soldier that died in Harewood Hospital Washington DC.

leighannmchenry — 29 Apr 2005 11:37:44 GMT

I am trying to locate where Harewood Hospital was in Washington DC. Want to know where they buried soldiers in June 1865??? I am looking for Robert J McHenry he died while he was in Harewood Hospital just after the war in June 1865. I know he was not returned to Wisconsin. Does any one know how I would Find out where he was buried???? Please any help would be greatful
Thanks Leighann McHenry

Help needed: Adam Turney gravesite

rlzmorris — 4 Apr 2005 8:27:14 GMT

I am needing help finding the grave of Adam Turney. Adam was born March 5, 1841 in Beaver Twp., Clarion Co., PA. As per his pension filed by his father he served in the 103 H PA Infantry. He received wounds on 2 occations the second being the one he suffered with until his death 1 month later. The wounds were received at the Battle of Fair Oaks, VA. He was transfered to St. Joseph Hospital in Philadelphia, PA where he died.
Does this hospital have any records for Civil War soldiers? Did this hospital use a particular cemetery to bury their dead? I do not see the family bringing his body back to Clarion Co. for burial and no grave is located where the rest of Adam's family is buried. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Civil War gravesites for First Battle of Bull Run

mgolinveaux1500 — 28 Mar 2005 12:59:52 GMT

I am wondering if anyone can provide information as to where the Union dead were buried after the first battle of Bull Run, July 21, 1861 at Massases Junction, VA.. Am I correct that this was the first big battle of the war? Were any dead taken to their hometowns? Or buried on the spot? My great grandfather John Kelly(ey) apparently died during this battle. He was an Irish Catholic from Butler PA who volunteered for three months after the call of Abraham Lincoln for three month volunteers (April, 1861.). I have not been able to find his middle initial which would help due to the large number of similar names even from PA. He left behind a wife Mary Denny Kelly(ey) and three young children, Lawrence, Philip, and Sarah. I cannot locate him in the Pension File. No one in the existing family knows where he is buried. Any help would be appreciated. Family members have visited Massases Jct. but could not find any good information. There are a number of John Kelly's on the National Park List, and at the PA Archives, as well as the National Archives.

John Cooley bur Evergreen outside Gettysburg

leslieggirard — 13 Feb 2005 9:34:46 GMT

Does any one have any information about John Cooley born VA. moved to KY, fought for Union, believed killed or fatally injured at Gettysburg, believed buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg PA, widow Elizabeth, children Norman & Charles.

Burial Place for Matthew McCabe

LStoner — 20 Mar 2005 4:56:46 GMT

I am trying to find a burial place for a Union solider named Matt McCabe. His DOB was 16 Mar 1844. He served in Company B of the 42 Illinois Infantry. On 30 July 1861 in Columbia Tennessee he was "shot through the head in a skirmish with the enemy." He was the only member of his regiment lost that day. For this reason I am guessing that the body might have been recovered and sent home.

In the l860 census he was living in Gold, Bureau Illinois with his family including father Terrance McCabe and mother, Bridget Wisley McCabe. However Matt's records show that he enlisterd 30 July 1861 while living in Burlington, Iowa.

This was as Irish Catholic family if that helps with burial locations.

Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

Gravesite Location

KarenWeathers — 12 Mar 2005 7:07:45 GMT

Can anyone help me to locate the burial sites of my ancestors. Isaac Richard James was listed as dying 12/31/1862 at Mississippi Springs Hospital, MS. bus can't find his grave site. Also, Sanford A. James died 10/31/1862 at Camp Pleasant, Vicksburg, MS., can't find his burial site either. If they know where a soldier died would they still bury him in an unmarked grave? Thanks for any help.
Karen

RICHARD WHAIT FROM IOWA

hlbd613 — 5 Mar 2005 3:03:15 GMT

Am searching for the grave location of Richard Whait who served in the Civil War from the state of Iowa. He was in Co. E, 5th Inf. Regiment, Iowa.He was wounded 16 May 1863 at Champion Hills, Ms. Became a prisoner of war and he died 2 March 1864 in Richmond, Va. This is all I have. Any info. would be very much appreciated. hlbd111571@aol.com

The Bivouacs of the Dead

rromig1 — 15 Dec 2004 11:32:33 GMT

I have a copy of "The Bivouacs of the Dead" by Steven R. Stotelmyer and will do lookups. This book contains histories and rosters of soldiers who died at Antietam and South Mountain and are buried at Antietam, Washington, Mt. Olivet, and Elmwood Cemeteries.

C W graves in calif

chris davis — 4 Feb 2005 4:30:55 GMT

Was looking for two confederate graves in central cal and ran across 89 union also....know of any data base that would post these names ??

Thanks

Old Blandford books at Richmond City Public Library

gratron — 8 May 2005 7:48:39 GMT

Lookup needed for years 1861-1866 in the indexes at the library for Benjamin Carpenter, reputedly from TX who may have died of disease after the war was over. "Buried in Richmond VA" is how the family rumor goes. I have not found him on any online index so far. Thanks Grace in Alaska

Chatanooga Cemetery

Tammy Fortier — 27 Jun 2004 10:04:29 GMT

Hello:
I'm hoping that someone can help me. Everytime I search for my ggg grandfather's death in Ontario Canada, the only result that comes up is a burial at a U.S. Civil War Cemetary-Chatanooga. His name was Solomon Anderson and there is a plot number and his rank listed, but how do I find out if this Solomon Anderson's residence was Cornwall, Ontario Canada or even the name of his widow and children. Solomon is on the 1861 Canadian census with his wife and children, but by 1871, his wife Margaret is listed as a widow. Any guidance would be appreciated.

Tammy
Ontario, Canada

Gravesite for Robert W. Watson- Yates Sharpshooter

BecEsc — 14 Feb 2005 7:44:24 GMT

Robert Watson came to the United States in 1843 accompanied by his wife, Ann (Jackson) Watson and their son, Thomas. They moved to Michigan and then moved to Minooka, Illinois in 1859. They enlisted for the Civil War in Joliet, Will county, Illinois as part of the Illinois 64th Reg't Infantry- Yates Sharpshooters. Later they reenlisted as volunteers.

Robert and his son, Thomas, enlisted in the Union Army on October 26, 1861. Both fought in the Battle of the Hemp Bales and Kennesaw, among other battles. Robert was killed on July 19, 1864 in a battle in a march towards Decatur, Georgia. Thomas continued with the famous "March to the Sea."

I have their military records but there is no death certificate for Robert or place of burial. I have a casualty sheet that is strangely dated 1912!

Thomas was with him when he died so maybe he took his father back to ILL.

BURIAL SITE OF UNION SOLDIER

LPeaver — 7 Oct 2004 1:05:27 GMT

I am trying to find the burial place of Giles Nelson Cunningham a private in company F. 16th infantry, new york. He was killed at South Mountain, Maryland on 9/14/1862.

linda peaver - sunkmani@bellsouth.net

Need Civil war KIA list or point in right direction

melissa sansoucie — 30 Aug 2004 2:25:52 GMT

Seeking a civil war killed in action/ dead list of the soldiers that fell on the battlefield. Does anyone know where I can locate this?

Thanks!

Chimborazo Hospital Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia

eldena_f — 3 Nov 2004 10:47:02 GMT

Does anyone know if there is a comprehensive list of deaths at Chimborazo Hospital Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia, during the War Between the States?
I am attempting to confirm information given to me by another researcher. I have a name and state of residence. However, I have come to learn that the state of residence is not necessarily the state of service.
Thanks,
Kay

Daniel WARREN buried at Antietam?

rromig1 — 9 Dec 2004 5:00:19 GMT

Here's the information I have:
Enlisted as a Private on 6 Aug 1862, age 18
Enlisted in Company H, 108th Infantry Regiment New York on 18 Aug 1862 (probably in Monroe County, New York)
Killed 17 Sep 1862 in Antietam, MD

Could someone do a look up in "Bivouacs of the Dead" by Steven R. Stotelmeyer or another source to see if he is buried at Antietam?

Camp Chase Crime solved............

galecmlweb861572 — 13 Nov 2004 10:24:37 GMT

On the night of our 1st annual Thanksgiving November 24th 1864 men were arrested for digging up Confederate graves at Camp Chase, Ohio. Now for the first time in nearly 140 years their untold story comes to light.

One of the men arrested was Dr. Joab R. Flowers and when asked why he had committed such a crime he replied"The bodies were those of rebels who were fit for nothing but dissection" This quote came from the newspaper "Crisis" on November 30,1864 page 4 column 4.

The Confederates were buried on Thanksgiving Day and late that night by the light of a 1/4 moon they were dug up and shipped by railroad to the Western Homeopathic Medical College for dissection. At least three other period Columbus, Ohio newspapers also bear out the facts of that night. One of the bodies was that of Jonathan Lindley from Georgia. One of his decendants was looking for him on this very site two years ago. His name was David McDonald.

Many more bodies were taken from Camp Chase. There was a name for such a crime and it was called Body Snatching. Dr. Flowers went on to live a respectful life and would become a City Counsilman amoung other things. It is also interesting that his father was also a body snatcher as well as a physician. His name was F.L. Flowers.

Today no stone is left of Mr. Lindley or some others that were taken that night.

I would also like to thank David McDonald who first tried to tell us of this macabre crime many years ago. And I would like to thank Marlitta Perkins for her work and website on this crime. I am Dennis Brooke. ...............