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Hoffman, Robert Angus - Civil War record

JudithWinner — 23 Jun 2007 11:26:58 GMT

I have info from Virginia Regimental History series of his service in the infantry - 10th Va. Co. L volunteers (Madison County).

Now think he may have joined up with Va. 4th Calvary, Co. C., Madison Cavalry in 1863.

The Virginia Regimental History series on the 4th Calvary by Kenneth L. Stiles is out of print.

Haven't tried National Archives yet, but will if it looks promising.

Webb Brothers, buried at Long Creek Cemetery, Dallas Co., TX...Union or CSA Veterans

bobbybennett1 — 22 Aug 2005 5:13:27 GMT

I am researching the families buried at Long Creek Cemetery, Sunnyvale, Dallas County, Texas as part of the 150 Anniversary project.
While compiling a list of Veterans, I found two half brothers, sons of Henry H. Webb, John (born about 1834) and Jehu E. Webb (1843-1910), both born in Illinois and died in Texas. Both grave markers have only their names and Company K, 7 Missouri Infantry. I have not been able to determine whether they served in Union or Confederate Units. After a brief check of online sources, I thought I would post a query here to see if someone more knowable might be able to help me.

abraham pittsenbarger 79th virginia malitia

RayStokes51 — 18 Jul 2007 10:04:46 GMT

anyone have any info on abraham pittsenbager varios spelling could be pettzanborger all iknow is he was about 45 yrs old in 1860.some say he died in the war some say no.if anyone has any additional info please email me at lls38@comcast.net.
thak you
ray stokes

New book on the 55th NC

Jeff Girvan — 20 Apr 2006 4:32:02 GMT

Hello, I recently wrote a book about the 55th North Carolina. Its being published by McFarland & Company titled The 55th North Carolina in the Civil War: A History and Roster, and is coming out at the end of May. The regiment served in Lee's army from May 1863 to Appomattox, and were one of the first units on the field at Gettysburg and participated in Pickett's Charge, where it is said three members went farther than any other CSA soldier. Its on sale now at Amazon or www.mcfarlandpub.com Thanks Jeff Girvan

civil war prison camps

Kathy — 28 Jan 2006 7:49:29 GMT

Did anyone escape from prison? If so, how and who?
Were any prisoners released alive?
How were prisoners treated?

41st Mississippi Infantry Co E - Alexander Baines

lbrudolph — 18 Mar 2002 7:03:57 GMT

I am seeking information regarding Alexander Baines who served in the 41st MS Inf Co E Verona Rifles which originiated in Itawamba County, MS.

Confederate William Thomas Daniel, Georgia 34th lost in MS

Dana — 5 Jul 2005 6:08:02 GMT

Company D, 55th North Carolina Infantry; "The Cleveland Farmers"

BarbaraSelletti54 — 2 Dec 2004 1:06:09 GMT

Hello,
I'm researching Company D, of the 55th North Carolina Infantry for our family history. Does anyone know of any books (especially primary sources) written about this unit? I did find a couple references on the Internet and I have the unit's history from the NARA (as well as my Great Great Great Grandfather's war record. I was hoping to find someone who might have written a research text or something on the order of "Killer Angels".
Also, does anyone know of a re-enactor group portraying this unit? Our group re-enacts the "Tom Green Rifles" (4th Texas). Please contact me if you can help...I would be very appreciative of any assistance.
Barb Selletti

Whoops

BarbaraSelletti54 — 2 Dec 2004 12:48:46 GMT

Hi, Mary,
In my excitement, I realized I didn't answer you. Tony & I live in Chester, Delaware Co., PA (yes, were on opposite sides of the country). Tony's parents are/were Robert F. & Marilyn Lorman Gargiulo. I'm sure you didn't meet him, although both of us sent a lot of time on the Jersey coast growing up, You might have met his older sister, Roxanne Gargiulo Fechtman or their elder half sister, Sharon Gargiulo, though. There's a story here of mini series length to explain it all. As I said, email me at my hotmail addy & I'll explain in depth.
Your father-in-law, if I remember correctly, died in Point Pleasant Beach. I practically grew up there. We had a place down there off Ocean Avenue; down near the inlet. It's so different now...makes me sad to visit. I just hate those condos.
I can't wait to compare notes with you. How fortunate to find someone who has had so much research experience on our Schambachs.
Do you see Tony's Aunt Betty (Gargiulo-Adriance) at all? She's out on your coast. Uncle Ken was the one who told us about the Schambach who printed Confederate money. You know, that's funny, because I just read (today) about that subject. Seems there was a contract in place with printers in New York, before the outbreak of the War and they honored their agreement (at least for a short while). That's pretty cool to think our Schambach's were involved in that and it makes perfect sense now! I will close for now...I'm working on a new gown for the two re-enactor Christmas parties we've been invited to attend...so much work, so little time! Will talk to you again soon.
Barb

Robert Schambach: Printer of Confederate Money

BarbaraSelletti54 — 19 Mar 2004 12:44:27 GMT

I'm just putting this query out with the hope someone might have some info. I'm doing Civil War period research and came across a reference to a Robert Schambach, who was a printer of Confederate currency. If you have any info about, I'd love to hear from you.
Barb Selletti

6th Calvary Soldiers in the Civil War

Karen Hollen — 15 Nov 2004 12:37:07 GMT

My Great-Grandfather was in the 6th Calvary. I have a copy of his discharge papers.
I am interested in finding anyone with information on this unit of the Civil War. I would love to see a list the soldiers in this unit.

My Great-Grandfather was James Washington DeBarr. He started out as a soldier for the South, but when West Virginia became a state in 1863, he then served the rest of his time for the North. He discharge papers say he was discharged in 1866.

PLease email me or send a reply back to this message if you have any info for me.

My email address is: Karen42@adelphia.net

Thanks
Karen

Confederates George T. Custer and John M. Custer

ronandmindy — 13 Jul 2004 2:05:30 GMT

I am searching for info or pictures of :

George T. Custer - born in Marion County, Alabama
Regiment : 43 Mississippi Infantry
Side: Confederate
Company : H
Rank : Private

and

John M. Custer - Born in Marion County, Alabama
Regiment : 16 Alabama Infantry
Side : Confederate
Company : G
Rank : Private
Died : 1864 in Atlanta

George T. Custer is my Great Great Great Grandfather.
John M. Custer was his brother.

Any help in obtaining pictures or other info pertaining to these two individuals will be most apreciated.

Thank you,

Ron Woods

Help! Need Civil War Lookup.

kcporter — 11 Mar 2004 2:30:42 GMT

Looking for information on Thomas J Coats, Union Soldier. He was in 2nd Illinois Calvary, Company E, Private, mustered in 3-26-1864 and out on 5-27-1865. His residence was in Mt Vernon, Il. I know there is more info on him, like on a website such as www.civialwardata.com, but i don't have the acess to it. Any information is greatly appreciated. Thanks so much....Kelly

Union Sergeant Charles Nichols Bible lost to Confederate

Miss Knowlton — 4 May 2004 12:53:10 GMT

I am searching for a a Charles Nichols who died, apparently as a sergeant in the Union army, in July 1862 near Richmond, VA. In his Bible, picked up by a Confederate soldier, was an inscription to Charles from his sister Rachel.
Some have suggested this is Private Charles E Nichols of Co. D, 83rd PA; however, I have no evidence that his middle initial was E; and the Confederate identified him as "Sergent Nicolous, a sergent of the yankeys."
I have searched the 1860 Erie Co., PA census, where the above private enlisted, and find no Charles Nichols in residence. The soldiers and sailors NARA database did not turn up anything either.

2nd Georgia Home Guard

Kevin Frye — 29 Feb 2004 3:04:25 GMT

Hi Gang,
I dont know if any of you can help but Ill give it a shot.
I have recently aquired a ribbon which has the following printed on it top to bottom.
GOVERNORS
RECEPTION*
FLOOR
COMMITEE.
2d. CO. G.H.G.
1808-1892

The ribbon is red and about 1 1/2 inch wide and 6 inches long.

Being a voulunteer here at Andersonville Civil war POW site, I know that the 2nd reserves were guards here at Andersonville,,, and I know the 2nd Georgia Home Guards were different and not here. I have been told they were established 1808 and were not a vital part of the civil war as battle soldiers for the most part, but feel they were on the lines as Sherman passed through. Could anyone tell me the history of this Guard and what the value of this ribbin might be? Im not looking to sell, but do want to know the history.

Thanks for any details.

Confederate in Winder Hospital

shannonlind_1 — 6 Feb 2005 9:42:11 GMT

I've recently aquired copies of my gx4 grandfather's (Ephraim Justice) muster roll from the Civil War. There's indication that he may have been in Winder Hospital. How can I verify this?

Thanks.

Coffee County (TN) Confederate cemeteries

snghere1 — 17 Jun 2005 8:24:36 GMT

I have photos of Tullahoma Confederate cemetery and Beech Grove Confederate cemetery on my website. If you'd like to view the photos, you can see them here:

http://www.snghere1.homestead.com/cemeteryphotos.html

Both are listed at the top of the page.

Sharon

Dr Joseph Ulman

Paul Dport — 9 Jul 2003 12:51:31 GMT

I am trying to find info on Dr. Joseph (Jodie) Ulman. A long ago country doctor in S. Mo. Miller County. He was a doctor in Miller County Ulman , Brumley and country area around the community. He was married and a country doctor that delivered My Grandmother in 1883 and her Bro & sisters and many others in the area. She later was His office and housekeeper and took care of Him in His last years.
Not sure if He was a doctor in war or became one later. He talked about Lyon at the Battle of Wilson Creek. We Once had a picture of Him in uniform but since lost. Also not sure if He was a Confederate or Union. (I think Confrederate) There are flags put on the graves of old soldiers and His grave in the Gott Cemetary Miller County Missouri.

Appomattox parolee list?

iamcalledtom — 25 Feb 2003 9:48:06 GMT

I am trying to put together a war record for Samuel Turnbull, a Confederate officer in the 5th Florida Infantry Regiment (and my great great grandfather). I have found some sources that say he was at Appomattox, but would like to confirm it off of a list of parolees if possible.

Also, he was taken prisoner at Wilderness.Does anyone know how I can find information on this (any Union records--either on his capture or exchange)? Or does anyone know how to tell if a soldier was wounded, etc. in battle or otherwise took a leave?
Thanks for any help out there.

R.H. Cox, 1st/27th TN Infantry

almasiihiy92 — 12 Apr 2003 5:37:31 GMT

I'm looking to confirm Civil War service info for one of my ancestors:

Richard Hightower Cox
(AKA "R.H. Cox", "Champion Cox", "Dick Cox")

All my existing info says he served with the 1st TN Infantry (Consolidated), but I think he probably served in the 27th TN Infantry before that 1st/27th consolidation took place.

Can anyone confirm this, or at least point me in the right direction?

Thanks!

Canadians in Civil War

termid1 — 3 Jul 2003 6:57:18 GMT

I am sure that most of you are aware the up to 50,000 British North Americans took part in the Civil War. I just want to let you know that we here in Atlantic Canada have not forgotten them. I am a member of 20th Maine , Co I , reenactors and besides regular acitvities, our unit has been locating the burial sites of veterans here in the Atlantic Provinces. To date we have located approx 60, and we are performing a graveside service for each one and placing a GAR marker. You can see this list on our website at <http:www3.nbnet.nb.ca/termid/20MaineI/home.htm>
Most of the men are Maine Veterans, however there are also veterans from NY, MICH, MA, RI, the Navy and also the Confederate Army and Navy. Please check out our site and if you can add to our list of men buried here in Eastern Canada, please contact me as it is our goal to locate and remember all of the veterans.

What was a Teamster in the Civil War??

1NikkiPerry — 18 Jun 2004 2:51:23 GMT

Searching for Josiah Rice of Perry County PA. In a letter home his brother said that Josiah served as a teamster during the War. I need a Civil War buff to explain to me what this is and possibly what units had teamsters-looking specifically for Pennsylvania military units that Josiah may have been in.
Thanks in advance for any information you may be able to help me with.
Nikki Perry

Lazarus Wright in Civil War(Co B 16 th MO CAVALRY) died about 1863.

CarolWright962 — 6 Nov 2004 5:45:20 GMT

Lazarus was my husband's older brother. Lazarus's mother I don't know. I know Lazarus had a sister named Harriet. She died earlier so no information from her.
I got the above information about Lazarus but I would like to see the document that he is listed.
Where would I find the copy?
I am trying to figure out where Lazarus was born in MO. maybe we can find his mother that way.
The year Lazarus dies a brother is born named Stonewall.
I can't find him either. Why the name Stonewall? Was it to forgive an enemy or in memory of a friend?
Sincerely,
Carol Wright

Co.D,14th MS Reg Inf, CSA (Quitman Invincibles)

JudyMahon81 — 7 Feb 2003 11:50:06 GMT

Does anyone out there have any pictures of the men in this unit? Thanks, JUDY

2nd Georgia Cavalry Regiment of Home Guard

KLECH — 4 Jan 2003 8:52:27 GMT

Looking for information on the 2nd Georgia Regiment of Cavalry Home Guard, Company H such as battles, soldiers, etc. My ancestor Herndon Wesley Haralson joined from Troup county when only 16 years old. I believe the regiment went by the name "Chattahoochee Rangers".

Hugh L. GRACEY, Reb & Yank

Jean_Gilmore — 28 Feb 2003 2:55:43 GMT

Hugh L. Gracey, b. Mar 27, 1831 in White Co., TN, son of Hugh Gracey Sr. & Mary Jones, d. in Osage Co., KS in 1900. According to his obit, he served 4 years in the Confederacy and then "enlisted in the Union Army in the spring of 1865 at Camp Chase, and was assigned to a western branch of the army." His spouse was Susan Hook whome he married in 1865, probably in Ohio.
He was listed as "Pvt. K16 TN C.S.A."
He was listed as "Pvt. 6 US Inf."
I am wanting to request military records -- both CSA and Union. Do I have enough information? Is it possible to find anything on-line?

Thanks for your help.
Jean Gilmore

KIDD Casuality in Mechanicsville

J_Ocho — 5 Jan 2004 5:58:21 GMT

I need to find some information about a death of one of my ancestors in Mechanicsville, VA. ( I THINK it is VA).
His name was KIDD, possibly his first name was Arthur and I thinkhe was fighting for the Confederacy.
I would like to know where I would go to find out information about him, maybe even find out how he died and what he was doing when he did.
Thank you for any info.

bloody O H & 10

Gay Till — 15 Aug 2002 2:01:01 GMT

Has anyone heard a reference to this Ohio group. One of my grandfathers referred to this when he spoke of his father serving. I am only assuming it was the civil war. Appreciate any input. Thanks,
Gay Rogers Till
Cheyenne, WY

Missouri Confederate Soldier

AllenToman — 7 Jan 2006 3:45:12 GMT

Looking for info on my great great grandfather, William Henry Harrison Tanner, who served with the Confederate Army, Company C, 1st Infantry Battalion, 1st Division, Missouri State Guard. He was captured at the Battle Of Fredericktown, Missouri in August 1861.

Mary Edwards Walker (1832-1919) - Oswego, NY Surgeon, Union Army, Civil War

Jean Rice — 29 May 2002 11:19:29 GMT

Mary Edwards Walker, born in Oswego, NY, was a pioneer woman physician and dress reformer and became known for her insistence on wearing men's clothes, which was more radical than the "bloomers" of other reformers. Miss Walker served with distinction as a war nurse and a surgeon with the Union Army during the Civil War. After the war she returned to her small medical practice and independent suffrage work.

Lt. Col. Arthur Fremantle of Her Majesty's Coldstream Guards - Englishman's Diary re Confederacy

Jean Rice — 30 May 2002 1:30:58 GMT

Pvt. C. Maltby of Hiram Berdan's Federal Sharpshooters, Civil War

Jean Rice — 29 May 2002 11:57:45 GMT

In June 1861, Hiram Berdan, a NY inventor and the nation's foremost marksman, won approval from President Lincoln for his idea of forming his own regiment of sharpshooters. Handpicked by Berdan, men from companies in eight different states were recruited directly into Federal service as U.S. volunteers. A number of additional regiments were created this way during the War; all received the standard uniform of the U. S. Army.

The first and second regiments of U. S. Sharpshooters, which resulted from Berdan's request, were issued instead dark green uniforms of Berdan's own design that set them apart from the regular infantry regiments and earned them the nickname "Green Coats." Their green forage caps were decorated with a black plume.

Members of Berdan's Sharpshooters, "rarely missed a man at a mile," according to a Rebel soldier.

For your information, In "Echos of Glory, Arms and Equipment of the Union," a Time-Life book, is a photo of handsome, bearded Pvt. C. Maltby carrying a Prussian-pattern knapsack of fur-covered calfskin.

Leroy Pope Walker (1817-1884) born Huntsville, AL -- First Confederate Secretary of War

Jean Rice — 29 May 2002 11:27:17 GMT

Leroy Pope Walker (1817-1884) served in 1861 as the first Confederate secretary of war. Walker was appointed because he was a leading Alabama secessionist. As war secretary, he had little or no influence on military strategy, but he worked hard to raise troops and obtain war materials for the Confederacy. The success of the Confederate armies during the first year of the Civil War owed much to his efforts. Leroy P. Walker, born in Huntsville, AL, later became a Confederate brigadier general.

1st Lieut. Isaac Dean PAULL, Taunton, MA -- 4th MA Volun. Militia, Co. G; 39th MA Volun. Infan. Co. F

Jean Rice — 19 May 2002 12:28:28 GMT

BIO: A photo of Isaac D. PAULL of Taunton, Massachusetts taken on a furlough by Taunton local photographer H. B. KING can be found in June 2002 issue of "Civil War Times Illustrated" magazine. Paull enlisted as Corporal in 4th MA Volunteer Militia Co. G. for three months' service 16 Apr 1861, assigned to garrison of Fort Monroe and fortification of Camp Butler, VA. Mustered out July 22, 1861. Enlisted and commissioned 1st Lieut. 39th MA Volunteer Infantry Co. F. August 1862, served in defenses of Washington until July 1863. Transferred with his unit to the Army of the Potomac and served through the fall of 1863 in vicinity of Rappahannock River, VA, participated in Mine Run Campaign in November, passed winter of 1863-64 at Mitchell's Station near the Cedar Mountain battlefield. Fought in Battle of Wilderness, May 5-7, 1864, and at Spotsylvania Court House. Mortally wounded at Spotsylvania, 8 May 1864.

Please reference that magazine for details of burial and reburial, but ultimately the King David Lodge (Taunton) commissioned Philo T. WASHBURN, a Taunton Mason and mortician to retrieve Paull's body, which was positively identified by his teeth, Masonic membership card and a mark on his arm. A mangled minie ball was recovered from Paull's body.

Peter Stagg

katieloug1 — 20 Apr 2003 4:21:59 GMT

Searching for information on the Stagg family. I know they fought on both sides. Any decendants of the Stagg family, please email me. Thank You
Cerel G.

C.S.S. Kentucky Sunk on Red River in LA 1865

Lisa Perry — 25 Mar 2002 1:42:19 GMT

Hello!

I am trying to locate information on the former C.S.S. Kentucky, a troop transport being used to transport Confederate POWs (who had surrendered at Shreveport, LA) and which sunk on the Red River near Alexandria, LA in June 1865.

Any information or leads would be greatly appreciated!

Best regards, Lisa in Maryland

Co. F 12th Ma Regmt

M. Morgan — 11 Feb 2002 10:40:29 GMT

Looking for information on Dexter D. Keith of Co. F 12th Ma Regiment

Stephen M. Warner Cival War Pension File

Darrell Warner — 10 Feb 2002 1:28:51 GMT

Captain Joseph Thomas Cook- CSA

Jack Helton — 1 Jan 2002 12:24:36 GMT

Tim, I am trying to find some/ any info on a Capt JTCook, who was stationed in Galveston with a Texas Regiment. He was stationed there during the capture and subsequent retaking by CSA, he remained until end of war. Also he was one who left and went to Brazil to form a new colony. Anything you can find will be helpful. Have a great New Year! Jack

1863 Orange & Alexandria RR-captured relative(Yankee)

1NikkiPerry — 18 Jun 2004 2:51:23 GMT

Trying to locate a battle that took place at the Orange and Alexandria RR in Oct-Nov 1863. Have been unable to find a listing in any muster roll for Josiah Rice of Perry County, PA.
He was captured at the above mentioned place and sent to Savannah as a POW. If anyone knows what Union forces were present from PA will you please let me know? This is a
back door attempt to find this man as the traditional means are not working.
Thanks!

Henry C. Murray, 156th OH Infantry, Co. H

Cathy Youngblood — 4 Nov 2001 10:44:10 GMT

Looking for information on the 156th Ohio Infantry. This was a National Guard Unit that was called up late in the C.W (1863 or 1864). I believe one of the soldiers, Private Henry C. Murray, was my gg-grandfather (Henry Clay Murray) of Preble County, OH. Henry Clay Murray was born in Preble County, OH is 1845. He lived in both Preble and Darke Counties in OH. When he died in 1913, he was farming in Wayne County, IN near Hagerstown. Was my great-grandfather the same as the Henry C. Murray in the 156th OH Infantry? My grandmother actually told me (probably a tall-tale) that he fought on both sides - GAR and CSA. Need any information to begin to unravel his history. Thanks in advance.

2nd Infantry Regiment NC(Confederate)

JL Meyer — 16 Oct 2001 1:38:48 GMT

Looking for information on the 2nd and on Reddick Hawley (could be Holley, Holly- he used all three) Private. Thanks

38th Alabama Infantry

Will Garrick — 1 Oct 2001 5:51:12 GMT

Hello,
I have made it my lifelong (remaining) endeavor to locate the gravesites of all soldiers who were in the 38th Alabama Infantry, CSA. So far, I have located just 80 of over 850 known 38th'ers. So I need your help.

I have set up a temporary website which lists the names of the soldiers which were on the 1862 Muster Rolls. Please go to this site and see if you know where any of these men are buried. Any information will be greatly appreciated....

The site is: http://hometown.aol.com/ala38thcoa/myhomepage/index.html

Also, I have located over 3000 graves of Confederate soldiers. If you would like me to check my database for anyone you may be seeking, please email me......

Thanks for your time,

Will Garrick
Ala38thCoA@aol.com

5th OH Regiment, the Civil War: Wounded at Winchester, VA, 1862

Barbara — 20 Sep 2001 6:58:36 GMT

Hi,
I just posted an old newspaper item from the New York Herald that reported many names of wounded and dead at a battle in Winchester, VA, in 1862. The surnames listed are included. These are the names of the men of the 5th Ohio who were wounded in this engagement.

This was scanned from an original issue of the NY Herald dated March 30, 1862, and you can see it online here:

http://theoldentimes.com/5th_oh_wounded_winchester.html

I hope it's helpful!

Barbara
http://theoldentimes.com/civil_war_news.html
http://theoldentimes.com

Color Sgt. Jacob B. Funk, 62nd Pennsylvania Infantry, Sweitzer's Brigade

jeanrice1 — 7 May 2002 8:51:59 GMT

Account by Color Sgt. Jacob B. Funk from battle at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863, in a wheat field said to have changed hands six times during the evening:

"Just then I came up to where some Prisoners were that had been taken a short time before. The bullets were falling like hail & the Guard that had the Prisoners ran and left the Prisoners go when they immediately picked up Guns and began to shoot our men. I saw (one) pick up a Gun and looking round he spied me with the Colors of the Old Keystone state immediately he leveled his Gun and ordered me to surrender my Colors or he would shoot me but I thought that was rather a saucy demand & I could not see the point...I took Leg Bail for security and increased the distance between him and me very fast. I had to jump a stone fence and came very near loosing my ballance but I managed to get over. I then went straight ahead when directly I heard the report of a Gun just behind me. I just concluded that was for me, and sure enough the Ball struck my arm four or five inches from the shoulder passing under the Bone and coming out in the chest near the arm pit. I called out for some one to take the Colers one of the men ran out & took them & I then made tracks to get out of farther danger...after leaving the Battle field I went about 2 miles and then got my wound dressed."

Although wounded, Funk survived, was discharged in December of 1863 and reenlisted as a veteran volunteer. On May 24, 1864, at the Battle of Laurel Hill, VA, he was mortally wounded.

-- Excerpt, "Voices of the Civil War, Gettysburg, Tell My Father I Died With My Face to the Enemy," a Time-Life book Spelling as it appeared on original letter.

James Monroe Palmer

cldonnell — 21 Nov 2001 11:18:57 GMT

My gr-grandfather James Monroe Palmer served in the Civil War on the Confederate side. He could have joined up in LA, MS, or GA. Monroe was born 1843 in "Northwestern GA", went to medical school in New Orleans, died in Rankin CO, MS in 1898. He appears in the 1870 Census in Atlanta, GA. I would appreciate any suggestions about how to find out what unit he served in.

Jesse Lewis

Linda — 25 Aug 2001 8:11:01 GMT

My GGrandfather's name was Jesse Lewis b.1841-43 in TN. His obit states that while teaching school in MO. in 1861, he joined the Confederate Army, served about 18 months and was captured by the Federals.

If you have any information on him or how I could varify, please contact me. Thank you in advance for your time and care. Nlsnwawa@aol.com

Linda

Confederate Soldier Reported Dead

Diana — 8 Aug 2001 12:47:00 GMT

John D Shannon b1836 Arkansas. May have been reported dead. Cannot confirm. Have papers, not much there - no help.Co. E 17th Ark. Inf. Pvt/Pvt
----Co. K 11th/17th Ark. Inf. Pvt/Pvt

Colonel Isaac E. Avery, 6th North Carolina - Fatally Wounded, Cemetery Hill

jeanrice1 — 7 May 2002 8:51:59 GMT

GETTYSBURG, PA: At 8 P.M Jubal Early's Confederates, the brigades of Harry Hays and Isaac E. Avery, charged onto the crest of Cemetery Hill into the Federal batteries. The Rebels, disorganized by darkness and heavy casualities, were driven from the hilltop by a counterattack by the brigade of Samuel S. Carroll and elements of Major General Carl Schurz's division.

Colonel Isaac E. Avery of the 6th North Carolina was mortally wounded by Federal artillery fire as he led a brigade up the slope of Cemetery Hill. As he lost consciousness, he scrawled a last, jumbled message to his subordinate, Major Samuel M. Tate - "Major: Tell my father I died with my face to the enemy."

-- Excerpt "Voices of the Civil War, Gettysburg," Time-Life Book.

NORTH CAROLINA UNION ARMY

Ginny Brewton — 22 Jul 2001 3:34:54 GMT

I am looking for information on Major Thomas Henry Allen, from New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. He fought for the Union. He died in 1881 at the age of 45. Any info is greatly appreciated!

Private Alexander McNeill, 2nd South Carolina Infantry, Kershaw's Brigade (Letter, July 7, 1863)

jeanrice1 — 7 May 2002 8:51:59 GMT

Civil War

sbvalk — 25 Jun 2001 11:12:32 GMT

Looking for any information on the 56th Va. Infantry, Co. D, Buckingham Yancy Guard. In particular, a soldier named Henry K. Bryant. The Buckingham Yancy Guard was a volunteer Unit

Judson

ljdolby — 25 Jun 2001 1:23:41 GMT

Looking for info on Judsons who fought in the Civil War on either side.

Osborn, Riley

jhelton — 4 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Tim, I do not know if he was a Yank or good ole boy!! Will you look him up for me, thanks, jack

Kennedy

jhelton — 4 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

CSA brother, Alabama

Bolling

jhelton — 4 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

CSA Brother, Alabama

CSA Veteran Jessie Helton

jhelton — 9 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

He is suppose to have been in the 53rd Alabama Cavalry, Company "F" Many thanks, jack

CORBETT, joined UNION Army in TN

Cynthia — 23 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Have heard tell of an unknown CORBETT who joined the UNION Army but lived in TN. This has to be rather rare. I believe I was told he later lived in PA or OH. If anyone is related to this Corbett I would like to learn more. I suspect he is related to our line from Co. Galway.

Happy hunting all. Cynthia

Confederate Soldiers

jack helton — 22 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Thomas Helton, Jeremiah Helton, John A. Helton, James Monroe Helton, Thomas Hilton, Jeremiah Hilton, John A. Hilton, James Monroe Hilton. All in the CSA from Alabama.

Sudderth at Camp Ford, TX?

jerri Sudderth — 21 Aug 2001 12:36:51 GMT

My husband's 2xgreat grandfather, Abraham Sudderth, lived in Wood Co., TX, and reportedly served as a guard at the CSA prison camp at Camp Ford, TX, near Tyler. Unfortunately, I've not been able to document his service or to find rosters of guards there. Anyone with any ideas?
Thanks in advance, Jerri Eoff Sudderth

New Civil War page

Tim Hashaw — 16 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the first Rootsweb forum devoted to researching your Civil War ancestors. We hope you enjoy it. You may want to insert in your post the following: the name of your Civil War veteran, which side he or she (not a few women disguised themselves to enlist) fought for, the regiment and company in which they fought, the state and county from which they came, branch of service; cavalry, infantry etc, and all other information you wish to share.

Good luck and enjoy,
Tim Hashaw