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Jerome F. Drown

machtfamily — 23 Jun 2008 1:01:42 GMT

Jerome Drown was in the Crescent Regiment of the Louisiana Infantry. I need to know hus parents' names. He was born in 1842, and his wife's name was Caroline. Thanks :)

Caddo Militia 1863

lilynez85 — 13 Mar 2002 10:14:21 GMT

My Great grandfather, Caswell Meek(s),was in the Caddo Militia in 1863 .I have been unable to find anything about this group. He is in the National Archives Records -just his name and that he was reported missing . Also his son Pleasant Meek was discharge from this Militia group. There must be some record of what happened to them. I haven't been able to find it and I have looked for 10 yrs. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

COL Marshall J Smith, New Orleans

pamelaharrellwhiteside — 30 Mar 2005 7:06:00 GMT

I have posted a lengthy obituary of COL Marshall J Smith on the Smith family message board.
COL Smith was an organizer of the 24th Louisiana Volunteers, known as the Crescent Regiment, and participated in the Battle of Shiloh. He later was in the artillery and served at Port Hudson, after which he was taken prisoner. After a year as a prisoner, he was exchanged and served in Richmond until the end of the war.

Death notice of Tiger Regiment veteran, Sun., 6/9/1907, Washington, DC

cmovahed1 — 24 Mar 2008 12:40:34 GMT

Death notice from a Washington, DC newspaper published on Sunday, 6/9/1907:

"Veteran's Body Unclaimed"
"Remains of 'Louisiana Tiger,' who inhaled gas, still at Morgue"

The body of Arthur Ludewitzhe, a Confederate veteran, lies at the morgue, still unclaimed. Ludewitzhe died Wednesday from the effects of inhaling illuminating gas in his room at the Carolina Hotel, 472 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.

The man, who was a member of the famous Louisiana Tiger Regiment during the war, had business cards in his possession bearing his name and address, 9 St. Peter St., New Orleans. He was a chiropodist.

The local authorities communicated with the police of New Orleans, but they replied that no such man was known there, and that there was no such address as the one given. It was said at the time of his death that the man had relatives in Baltimore, but as no names or addresses were given, it has been impossible to find out whether this is true.

Unless the body is claimed by tomorrow, arrangements will be made for the funeral, which will probably be taken charge of by the Confederate organizations of the city. If not, the money found in the dead man's possession will be sufficient to defray the expenses of burial, and save the body from the potter's field.

1st Louisiana Infantry(Nelligan's)

ncrebel1862 — 21 Mar 2008 3:14:17 GMT

I have just started a book on battle in North Carolina and i'm looking for photos and letters from soldiers in the 1st Louisiana Infantry(Nelligan's).They didn't fight in any battle but showed up after the Battle was over April 19 1862 at South Mills.Anyone that has anything they would like to share please email me at ncrebel1862@hotmail.com.

LATHAM

GanelleYohner — 12 Apr 2003 12:17:26 GMT

Looking for info about brothers: James E. Latham b. 22 Apr 1844, d. 29 Apr 1864 (age 20 yrs) and Emanuel E. Latham b. 14 May 1851, d. 29 Apr 1864 (age 13 yrs) Both served in Civil War. Both died 29 Apr 1864, place unknown. Both were from Sabine County, Louisiana. Need info as to what unit they served in, battle they may have fought in on 29 April 1864. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

PAY01@aol.com

BUCK HORN BOYETS

elizbeth_boyett — 9 Mar 2002 4:34:13 GMT

I am seeking info on a BOYET family who were at BUCK HORN. Is\\was this a town? NOEL BOYET listed this as his home when enlisting as a Confederate soldier. He enlisted at New Orleans, so I am guessing it would be located close by. Also looking for others researching BOYETTS that migrated from Georgia to Louisiana. This is a partial listing of names from two BOYET families who were in Georgia until about 1851 to 1853. LOVITT, TERRELL, NOEL, GEORGE, JANE, MARY, WILLIAM, ANN, LAURA, JOHN B., ELIZA, JOHN, WESTLEY, MARTHA, JAMES BOYET, and NANCY BOWLS.

Charles DeBlieux/Mary May Wemp

JoyceBrown816 — 16 May 2007 6:06:42 GMT

Searching for descendants of Charles DeBlieux (b.1878) and Mary May Wemp (b.1893)and their two sons Charles E. DeBlieux (b.1915) and William W. DeBlieux (b. 1916). Her father,William Porter Wemp left Canada in 1895 and settled in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Owned the "Wemp Hotel", now known as Nakatosh Hotel in Natchitoches.Had four daughters, Mary May (b.1893), Maude Jeannette (b.1895), Marie C. (b.1898), Esther Ake Wemp (b.1900)

civil war prisoner of war confinement

dlsagebiel — 30 Jun 2001 2:26:41 GMT

According to lore and some sketchy pension documentation,
my great-uncle George Henry Gottfried Ottmers was confined after the battle of Maxville , in New Orleans, in a facility known as
Pecan Cotton Press. Could this possibly have been a cotton gin ON Pecan Street or Avenue ? I have been able to find NOTHING about this place and am hoping it was simply a business of the time, and beyond my wildest dreams that there might be some documentation of it. Upon his furlough in a prisoner exchange,he was sent on his way with only the clothes on his back and walked from New Orleans, LA to Fredericksburg,Texas, where his family thought the dead had risen since they had not heard from him in about two years.
He was captured Penecost Sunday,1864 and held for three months. He had served 3 1/2 years with Stucken's Co E Buechel's First Regiment Texas Calvary.
Many Thanks for ANY information,
DL Sagebiel

query: family info

lynne — 3 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for info on JOHN S. TULLY, Civil War vet, died in Old Soldier's Home in Orleans Parish in 1908.

Albert Major, 15th Louisiana Regiment

chaosgoddess — 24 Sep 2007 2:42:47 GMT

I have a fellow named Albert Major who served in the Louisiana 15th Regiment, Co C, as a Private. He was captured in Gettysburg and imprisoned at Fort Delaware. He took "the oath" in Jul 1863. By "the oath" I'm thinking he became a Galvanized Tar or Yankee. Can anyone out there help me further? I know that Albert Major was b. 1838 in Louisiana and possibly added on the name of Nobles in 1880. He was a Boatman in 1870 Escambia, Florida and later became a River Pilot. I have checked for lists of Galvanized Tars and Yankees and can only find an incomplete one, without Albert Major of course. I would appreciate any help at all.

Phillip Beshea

Arlie Hawkins — 3 Jun 2005 6:39:06 GMT

Phillip Beshea joined confederacy at Shiloh, Louisiana. Lost one of his hands in the civil war. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Arlie Hawkins

CSA Camp / Hospital near Minden or Mt. Lebanon

kareytx — 17 Jul 2007 9:18:30 GMT

Letters from ancestor F.M. Stroder of 15th TX Infantry, Co. G, states he is in Mt. Lebanon Hospital and "Camp near Minden, LA" in Dec 1864-Jan 1865. His brother John W Stroder presumably died here in Dec 1864. Does anyone know if there is a cemetery where the hospital/camp was? Is there any information about this? Thanks in advance.

Michael SMILEY, Co. A, 17th Louisiana Infantry, seeking info on this outfit

marysoleil — 28 Sep 2005 2:37:10 GMT

Michael SMILEY of Ireland, my Great-grandfather arrived in New Orleans, LA from Ireland and was in Co. A, 17th Louisiana Infantry, later a Prisoner of War in ?, later lived and died in Indianapolis, IN, seeking information on Company A, 17th Louisiana Infantry and where he might have been a Prisioner of War?
Thanks, Mary tmlein@fullnet.com

Company B - 5th Louisiana Infantry

aratmas — 4 Apr 2007 11:03:27 GMT

I've been told that my husband's ancestor Francis A. Howard was in Company B of the 5th Louisiana Infantry. How can I verify that?

Alfred Carpenter

SteveCarpenter1967 — 27 Nov 2006 5:12:55 GMT

I am the great-great-grandson of Alfred Dalton Carpenter (1838-1934)

Am looking for more info, and have some contacts
with some descendants. My Dad has a couple Civil War stories handed down about his service.

Can you plase contact me, Anne?

Thanks -

YOUNG

John Duncan — 12 Jun 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Nicholas Young
b 6 Mar 1846 New Orleans, LA
d 2 June 1925 Jefferson Twp, Osage, MO

said to have served in the 1st Cavalry Reg. of Louisiana

father
John Young
b 1825 France?

Appreciate any info on Nicholas, John, or 1st Cav. Reg

Natchitoches Parish Place Names

RHughSimmons — 13 Apr 2005 12:54:22 GMT

I am reading a Civil War diary written by a Union soldier who was among the first occupation troops to come up the Red River after the Trans-Mississippi Department surrendered. He was stationed at Grand Ecore and noted that the bulk of his regiment was camped at "Liberty Springs" some two miles away. While the regimental colonel was located in the City of Natchitoches, "Liberty Springs" was apparently outside of town. Anyone have any information the location of this camp ground?

The soldier and a party of his friends also crossed the Red River at Grand Ecore and proceeded some 20 miles northeast to "Red Shute hunting ground" to hunt bear and deer in October of 1865. Any idea where Red Shute was/is?

Hugh Simmons

LA 3rd Cavalry Company H Wingfield's

Marsha Conway — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

I am looking for information/ muster rolls of this unit. There is a James Pettitte listed in that unit. I have a great grandfather by that name. Any information would be appreciated.

James M. Thompson, 2nd LA Cavalry, CSA

thewallusa — 15 Aug 2006 3:08:42 GMT

I am seeking any and all information available on one of my ancestors, James M. Thompson of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Any assistance will be appreciated.

Jack Wharton

WilliamNolan36 — 4 Aug 2006 4:18:10 GMT

Col Jack Wharton was the commander of the 6th Texas Cavalry, and later a Military Governor of Louisiana. Does anyone know where I can find data after he was governor?

birth, death, marriage records

mag edwards — 8 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for the death record for W.Mayo Gray(names from family Bible)who allegedly moved from SC to Bayou Sara in 1859 with his family, among them my greatgrandfather Joseph Edwards Gray. Bayou Sara was in Pointe Coupe Parish and they lived on a sugar cane plantation, having a few slaves. Mayo was born in 1800, but is last known to have been living with son, Joseph, in E. Feliciana parish in 1870 fed. census. I have reason to believe Joseph married Margaret Alexander, the daughter of Alonzo A. Alexander and Mary Vale(family Bible) but would like to know other info.

Camp Stevens: Lafourch Parish

Peter Stines — 18 Jul 2006 4:40:56 GMT

My gr gr grandfather, William Staines was killed by accident at Camp Stevens on July 22, 1864. He was a Pvt in the 26th Texas Cavalry. Does anyone know of any burials at this sight ? I fear his grave is long lost, but maybe not.

James Cosgrove

Cheryl — 14 Jul 2004 6:23:50 GMT

I am looking for a James Cosgrove. He enlisted in November 1861 in New Orleans, LA by Capt. Gibson in Company A, Miles Artillery. The muster roll for Miles Legion says he appears until December 31, 1861. The 1911 Census, Enumeration o Ex-Confederate Soldiers & Widows of Deceased Soldiers, Parish of Orleans, LA has him wounded at the Battle of Murfreeboro. His orbituary in the Daily Picayune has him wounded in the Battle of Gettsburg. I would like to find out what happened to him after December 31, 1861.

Civil War Record

Inez Horn — 23 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

My greatgrandmother applied for a pension in Jackson Parish Louisiana. My great grandfather was Albert Madison Chambless. What unit was he with? Was she granted the pension? Any help appreciated

Company C 19th Infantry Louisiana CSA, Dr. Allen Morris "A.P."

Diane Williams — 9 Mar 2006 12:18:49 GMT

Looking for any info on Calhoun, Brandon, Robinson or Morris surnames in Civil War.

Specifically for info on a Walter Brandon from Georgia who may have lived in Florida, and for Allen P. Morris b1821 in NC, lived in Ga married in AL and resided in LA and Texas.

Record info about:A. P. Morris
Name: A. P. Morris
Company: C
Unit: 19 Louisiana Infantry.
Rank - Induction: Private
Rank - Discharge: Jr. 2 Lieutenant
Allegiance: Confederate

Does anyone have any records for this company or unit?

Thanks so much.

Diane
p2willia@oakland.edu

Men Killed or Wounded At Seven Day's Battle's

dsegelquist — 8 Jan 2006 2:48:11 GMT

I will have some info on all this names ( No family info ) just Military only. If you see a name let me know.

Seven Day’s Battle’s

Names of Officers, Union and Confederate, killed or who died of wounds received.

Louisiana

1st Special Battalion
Major C. R. Wheat, Co. F & S.-Killed June 27
Lieut. W. D. Foley, Co. D.-Killed June 27
Lieut. Charles A. Pitman, Co.C.-Killed June 27

1st. infantry
Lieut. M. B. Gilmore, Co. E.-Killed June 15
Lieut. Joseph Murphy, Co. E.-Killed June 15
Lieut. George L. Trott, Co. I.-Killed June 15
Lieut. John Fallon, Co. E.-Killed July 1
Lieut. Daniel W. Miller, Co. F.-Killed July 1

2nd. infantry
Major R. W. Ashton, Co D.-Killed July 1
Lieut. M. P. Bordelon, Co. E.-Killed July 1
Lieut. J. B. Culpepper, Co. F.-Killed July 1
Lieut. John Eady, Co. G.-Killed July 1
Lieut. J. M. Gwinn, Co. I-Killed July 1
Colonel J. T. Norwood, Co. F & S-Died of wounds received July 1
Lieut. W. L. Jenkins, Co. E.-Died of wounds received July 1
William B. Guess, Co.A.-Died of wounds received July 1

6th. infantry
Colonel I. G. Seymour, Co. F & S-Killed June 27
Lieut. George W. Francis Co. H.-Killed June 27
Lieut. S. D. McCauley, Co. C.-Killed June 27

7th. infantry
Lieut. R. W. Y. Newport, Co. B. & C.-Killed July 1

8th. infantry
Captain L. D. Nicholls, Co. K.-Killed June 27
Lieut. Louis E. Le Blanc, Co. C.-Killed July 1

10th. infantry
Captain Henry C. Marks, Co. B. July 1

14th. infantry
Captain Randolph Bradley, Co. B & D-Killed June 27
Captain William W. Scott, Co. C G E-Killed June 27
Lieut. Solomon Fisher, Co. A.-Killed June 27
Lieut. James R. Garrish, Co. A.-Killed june 27

1st Lt.James Cooper 1st LA Infantry prisoner exchange

1NikkiPerry — 18 Jun 2004 2:51:23 GMT

1st Lt. James Cooper was exchanged for 1st Lt. Samuel Giberson of the 2nd New York. This information comes from a prisoner exchange roll-I have nothing further.

Higman from Bastrop, LA

smoketownuniv136 — 27 Dec 2004 4:16:59 GMT

I am looking for information on the Higman family who were located in Bastrop, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. John W. Higman (1819-1878) served in Company C of the 5th Regiment.

John W. Higman and his wife, Mary Rebecca Flynn are buried in Christ Church Cemetery in Bastrop with their sons, James Brisco, and W. Abram Higman (and their wives). Abram Higman served in the 12th Reg.

John was born in England. He and his family lived in Columbia, Richland Co, SC when the 1850 census was taken. They moved to LA abt. 1858, I believe.

I am familiar only with researching Union veterans records. Can someone tell me what records I can access to learn more about this family.

Cindy H.
smoketownuniv@myactv.net

MCKINNEY

MichaelCheramie — 23 Nov 2001 2:55:50 GMT

I need any information on the following individuals for a family history research project. Both are from the St. Tammany Parish area.

William McKinney (Poss? killed in the war)
James Porter McKinney (applied for a Confederate Pension)

I would like to know if anyone has information on what unit they were with or any information on them at all.

ARNAUD, ARNOW

Richard A. Arnaud — 15 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Co. "H", First Regular New Orleans Infantry, a Union unit. James Arnow was enrolled as a Pvt. In 1864 and musted-out June 1, 1866.

Would appricate any information on this Union unit.

GENERAL LEROY A. STAFFORD CSA

jireed1 — 8 Oct 2005 5:09:42 GMT

One of my students is seeking information about the burial place of General LeRoy A. Stafford CSA. It is reported that he is buried at Greenwood Plantation in or near Cheneyville, La. We would like to know if General Stafford's grave can be found easily on the plantation. Has it been kept up in the last few years? Is it marked? Before he drives a long distance to find the grave, my student and I are hoping to have a few answers to the foregoing questions. Thank you,
Alma Reed
History Dept.
LSUE

Hardtimes Plantation

Michael L Dauzat — 13 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for info on Hardtimes or Hard Times Plantation in either Avoyelles or Rapides Parish. I believe it was destroyed during the Civil War. My family name of Dauzat is somehow tied up with it. Also trying to trace my family back to Civil War (for now) to see what role, if any, they played in it. I don't have much info at all on my family. My father was David John Dauzat, born 30 Oct 1941 or 42, to Ettienne and Virginia Dauzat of Pineville, Rapides Parish. This is all I have. If anyone can please help, it would be greatly appreciated.

Civil War Veterans' graves

Alma Reed — 1 Jun 2006 9:03:32 GMT

My students at LSUE are once again researching Civil War veterans and their burial places. Since the current price of gasoline limits how much scouting of cemeteries the students can afford to do, would members post the burial place of Civil War veterans -- CSA, Union, or native Guard-- in Southwestern Louisiana? Your help is very much needed by the students.
Many thanks.
Alma Reed
History
LSUE

Emmit K. Guyon

Alana Guyon Schanlaub — 16 Aug 2005 3:10:57 GMT

I am the granddaughter of Emmit King Guyon. My grandmother was Rebecca Ann Wilson, my father was Albert Fay Guyon one of their seven children.
I am interested in any information regarding him (my grandfather Emmit or his brothers or their mother).

2nd regiment, French Brigade

bbf6231 — 20 Feb 2004 7:28:16 GMT

Hi, is there someone who has found any information on this regiment, perhaps another name for it. I'm sure it existed, but there is nothing i've been able to find. My relative would have been from Iberia Parish.
thanks

Need to find descendants of Evariste Fontenot

Glen Maglalang — 28 Oct 2004 3:43:29 GMT

I am doing a research paper on Evariste Fontenot. He was born in March 1836 and died in July 1917. I found his grave on Mt. Carmel Cemetary in Chataignier, LA. He was a Civil War soldier who fought on the Confederate side and he was in the 1st LA Heavy Artillery Company A. he was captured in the battle of Vicksburg. If anyone can tell me anymore information or can find me a descendant to interview, I would really appreciate it.

17th Louisiana Infantry - Co.C

Terri Pratt — 27 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I have recently found that my great-grandfather (Richard Pierce Savage) and his brother (William Ashbury Savage) were in the 17th La. Infantry, Co. C. (listed in Booth's book) Any other information concerning this group and the location of Camp Jackson, where they mustered would be appreciated.

CSA Co. 'G' 8th Louisiana Infantry

CWilliams1964 — 8 Oct 2006 3:12:18 GMT

Seeking any info on Nathaniel Barksdale buried in Johnson Co., TX--His grave marker reads:

Barksdale, Nathaniel, no dates, Veteran, CSA Co. 'G' 8th Louisiana Infantry

CRAWFORD

MichaelCheramie — 23 Nov 2001 2:55:50 GMT

I am looking for information on my 5G uncles. They were from St. Tammany Parish and the surrounding area. I am researching what units they were with in the CS Army. Any information on them would be very helpful.

John F. Crawford (b. 1842)
Starling Dixon Crawford (b. 31 May 1835, d. 10 Oct 1911)
Elija Crawford (b1835, d. 11 Feb 1922)

12th Louisiana Infantry

Fred Methvin — 31 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Need information on the 12th Louisiana Infantry out of Camp Moore, LA. Hope that someone on this Louisiana Civil War Query Forum will have a source for the history, and possibly a complete roster of those that fought in this group. My great grandfather, George Washington Methvin has a Confederate grave marker with limited information. If you can help, please email me at fmeth2@aol.com. Thanks!
Fred Methvin

Eichler/Eikler

BillGardner500 — 27 Feb 2005 9:57:30 GMT

Looking for information on, my grt-grandfather John Eichler..born in Germany abt 1840..Civil War Vet (29th NY Inf and 16th NYCav)..left his family in WV and moved to New Orleans (mid 1870's)..any help appreciated.
Bill

Battle of Swords, Louisiana

C. Reubin Walker — 6 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Would like to know any information regarding the Battle of Swords.The battle occured during the Civil War. Swords is a town outside of Opelousas, Louisiana. It is close to area called Mallet, LA.

GRIFFITH

Kenneth Byrd — 17 May 1998 12:00:00 GMT

GRIFFITH - am trying to locate any old tintype/images of my great-great-uncle, Colonel John GRIFFITH of the 11th/17th Arkansas Infantry CSA in his uniform. Family members have only recently found/confirmed images of him in civilian clothes. He and his unit were very active in/around the Port Hudson, Clinton, and Jackson, LA areas during 1863. Any and all help would be very greatly (!!!) appreciated by me and my cousins in West Texas. - Kenneth Byrd

7th Infantry Battalion

rws1146 — 19 Jan 2005 9:53:18 GMT

Interested in emails from anybody researching the Louisiana 7th Infantry Battalion, known as St. Paul's Foot Rifles or Washington Infantry Battalion.

Please email me at rwlistowner@aol.com

Bob Sanders

Perkins' Plantation, 1860s

Richard Lowe — 11 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for the first name of the Judge Perkins who owned a plantation ("Somerset") in Tensas Parish, LA, in the 1860s. This plantation was on Gen. U.S. Grant's route down the Louisiana shore of the Mississippi River before his army crossed to the Mississippi side of the river in April-May 1863. Civil War accounts often refer to "Perkins' Plantation" and "Perkins' Landing," but no one provides the judge's first name.

10th louisiana infantry

Charles — 18 Nov 2004 4:40:06 GMT

Im doing research on Easton Hoffpauir of the 10th Louisiana Infantry if anyone has information on him i would appreciate anything you can give me.

Thanks
Charles

LA veterans in CA Veteran's Home 1886

storknurse — 4 Dec 2006 12:09:47 GMT

Source: Report of the President and Other Officers of the Veteran's Home Association of California; for the years 1884, 1885, and 1886; Sacramento: P. L. Shoaff, Supt. State Printing; 1887

This home was in Yountville, Napa Co. CA

Joseph L. REED; 66; Residence when entered service: New Orleans Louisiana; Date of enlistment: July 1847; Louisiana Mounted Volunteers; Date of discharge: July 1848.

William BURNS; 70; Residence when entered service: New Orleans Louisiana; Date of enlistment: Mar 15 1847; 3rd United States Dragoons; Date of discharge: July 31 1848.

(Neither of these are Civil War but no other place to post them)

(This publication and many others for Civil War era records in CA are available from the Pomona Valley Genealogical Society at http://home.earthlink.net/~hazefam/PVGS.html )

I am not related and have no further information on these men.

Civil War Pension

Jeanette Nabors — 6 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am researching Lorenzo Dow Williams. He servewd in the Civil War from Mississippi but lived his life afterwards in Louisiana.His wife applied for a Civil War Pension and drew it until 1934 at the time of her death. Her name was Martha Connerly Williams. Please help if you have any info. Thank You.
Jeanette Nabors

LOOKUP PLEASE - JACOB HANCOCK, ENLISTMENT GEORGIA OR ARKANSAS ???

E.J. (ELISA) VON RICE — 30 Sep 2004 11:01:01 GMT

LOOKING FOR FAMILY INFORMATION !!! JACOB HANCOCK- PERHAPS ENLISTED GEORGIA OR ARKANSAS. LEFT A WIFE SARAH E. AND CHILDREN JACOB,JR. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED- I ASSUME C.S.A. SINCE HE HAD FAMILY TIES IN TENN & VA. ANY INFO WILL BE APPRECIATED.. THANKS SO MUCH. E.J. B29WENDOVER@WMCONNECT.COM

Friends of the Resaca Confederate Cemetery

Friends of the Resaca Confederate Cemetery — 25 Jun 2004 3:10:00 GMT

Friends of the Resaca Confederate Cemetery Assoc. forming

Is a new group starting up to continue the care and maintain the Resaca Confederate Cemetery.

The State of Georgia has cut back on its caretaking and maintenance of the Confederate Cemetery. The State does not own this cemetery, But has been its caretakers for all of these years. Now it's are turn to take over were the state does not seem to want to go. It has been said that it is not P C to care for them(ie Confederate Cemeteries) in this day and age, But now it i up to us as sons and daughters of these soldiers to care for are Ancestors buried in the cemetery.

Membership is open to all, weither you have an ancestor buried at Resaca, Ga. or just want to help with the upkeep of the Cemetery. There will be a period to see how many members we can get to join and then we will open it up to a vote and election of officers, Dues wil have to be agree upon at the out set of membership as well. Note Dues will go to the upkeep and maintenance of the Cemetery. Only a small portion to go to paperwork and flyers. very small.

contact William T. Hobgood
@ resacacemfriends@yahoo.com
for more information

Found Burial Location of Soldier

William T. Hobgood — 31 May 2004 3:17:12 GMT

To those who might be a Descendant of this soldier, thru the help of the Kate Cummings book " Journal of a Confederate Nurse". We have started IDing names and confirming burial information from this list that she names of soldiers and dates of death. She gave a name of Mr. Hughes, 16th La. Regt. dieing on Sept. 9th, 1862, Newsom Hospital, Chattanooga, Tn. this is confirmed thru Booth, and he is buried among the unknown at Chattanooga's Confederate Cemetery.

From Booth's Confederates of Louisiana
Hughes, John W., Pvt. Co. B, 16th La. Inf. En. Sept. 29, 1861, Camp Moore, La. Present on Rolls to Feb., 1862. On Hospl. Register, Admitted to 1st Miss. C. S. A. Hospl., Jackson, Miss., April 6, 1862. Roll for May and June, 1862, Absent, sent home from Durant Hospl. Rolls to Oct. 31, 1862, Died in Hospl. at Chattanooga, Tenn.

Hope this on some help to someone how might be looking for him.

http://www.geocities.com/resacacsacem

Cpl. John Bond CSA 27 th Louisanna Infantry

Mike Bond — 13 Dec 2003 7:39:49 GMT

Cpl John Bond was drafted into CSA in New Orleans, La 1861
was taken prisoner at Vicksburg Later paroled Alexandria, La June 1865. Believed to have lived in Rapides, La. Was born in Pennsylvania 1830's. brother may have been James. Father Alexander J Bond. Your help appreciated.

John Aaron Killingsworth

brendamoore1mom — 12 May 2004 3:26:05 GMT

John Killingsworth was my great-great grandfather. See additional information linked with Juanita Protz.

27th La. Infantry or 5th La. Cavalry

Terry G. Scriber — 11 May 2004 11:00:18 GMT

I am looking for photos or letters of members of the 27th La. Infantry and 5th La. Cavalry for a database that I am compiling. I only want copies or transcripts, NOT your originals. Any help in this project is greatly appreciated.
Thank You
Terry G. Scriber

16th & 25th Louisiana Infantry

galewill59539861572 — 13 Mar 2004 9:17:48 GMT

Looking for more details about the consolidation of these regiments. My wife's great(x4) grandfather served with his brother. Their surname was Peak.

I can be contacted at twilliam@mail.wrl.org

Many thanks in advance.

Todd

soldier information

Joe Cavallaro — 27 Sep 2003 4:01:34 GMT

Looking for information about a Thomas Taylor of the 5th. Louisiana. Have nothing else to go on at this time. I found a dog tag of sorts with his name on it. Can anyone help me ? Thanks,

LATHAM CIVIL WAR RECORDS

GanelleYohner — 12 Apr 2003 12:17:26 GMT

Trying to find Civil War Records for Claiborne P. Latham and his brother William Bailey Latham. Both are thought to have been in Grey's 28th Infantry from Sabine Parish, Louisiana. Would like to know if they were? Where I can find the files? Where they served? When they were discharged? Any information.
Waldrop's from Sabine Parish, LA that served in CSA.
Any information.

STRAYHAN--COE OR COLE

egfuzzywhatley — 1 Feb 2004 11:00:28 GMT

MINE GRANDMOTHER ANGELINE COE OR COLE WAS MARRIED TO A STRAYHAN.THEY HAD TO BOYS, ONE WAS NAMED WALTER SAMUEL STRAYHAN.SHE MARRIED MINE GRANDFATHER IN 1900.NO WORD ON HER FIRST HUSBAND.

Confederate Soldier

Bob Bowen — 6 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Henry Whittington, son of Burrel Whittington, was born about 1812 in Georgia. His wife was Annie Bounds, on of Solomon Bounds of Pass Christian, Mississippi. He was a Confederate soldier in the Civil War, and killed in 1865. He was living in Louisiana at the outbreak of the war and it is assumed that he joined a Louisiana unit, but it is not known for sure. Whittington is my wife's g-g-grandfather. We are trying to discover the circumstances surrounding his death and where he is buried. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

MIKE and PAT PETRIE OR PETRY

Jim Canington — 2 Jan 2004 2:12:05 GMT

I am trying to locate Mike Petrie formerly of Abbeyville Louisiana. We were stationed at Ft Hood in 1974 at that time he was married to a woman named Yvonne. Then he remarried a woman named Pat from New Iberia. If you know him or how I can reach him please email me at jim_can_00@yahoo.com.

New Orleans Civil War Prisons

Nancy Williams — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

Am looking for info on the Prisons that held CSA soldiers, particularly in transit. There were at least four, one I don't know the name of, the other three were:
-Steam Levee Press #4
-Union Prison on Carondolet
-Union Prison at 151 Common Street
Would LOVE to know if any prisoner lists exist, articles on living conditions, anything!!

Sincerely,
Nancy Williams

Hahn, Michael

laurelholland — 30 Jul 2003 4:11:41 GMT

I am looking for information on the parents of Georg Michael Hahn, the governor of Louisiana, 1864-1865.

Black Confederate Soldiers

Jim Campbell — 4 Mar 2003 12:46:34 GMT

Would like to obtain any information as to whether any African Americans served with any Louisiana Confederate Forces during the Civil War. I am doing a research paper on the subject. I am only tryting to find out if any did serve, that is all I need as far as information. I also am striving to reveal the truth about the subject. Thank you.

Respectfully,
Jim Campbell

Uniform research ICO 4th La Inf Regiment "Delta Rifles"

Matt Gray — 19 Nov 2003 2:40:57 GMT

I am conducting uniform research for a reenacting unit. Does anyone know where the best source of info may be found for the 4th Louisiana Infantry Regiment or any other southern Louisiana units. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

LA Fire Brigade- Joseph Bulmer

valbethw — 23 Sep 2003 3:42:23 GMT

My gggrandfather served with the LA Fire Brigade. I don't know what, if any units he served in once the militia was disbanded.

He was an emigrant from England and married Anne Ryan in April 1858. In 1861 he is listed in the City Directory of NO as an engineer on Philip north of Laurel,

In 1865 he left NO for Jersey City NJ and eventually became a foreman at Todds Shipyards in Brooklyn.

I would appreciate any info on this unit, where to look for the Union units he may have joined, and any other info anyone might have. I have listed all the info I have.

I am planning to visit the Nat'l Archives later this year and hope to get more info then.

Thanks!

63rd US Colored Infantry

NJACK9733 — 18 Jan 2004 3:45:06 GMT

Can someone help me? I am trying to find information on my gg grandfater January Hill who served in th 63rd U.S. Colored Infantry. He fought on the side of the Union and was in Company H. I wrote to the National Archives but all they sent me was something that resembles pay records for the period October 1863 thru November 1864. The records show he was born in Hancock County Virginia and went into the military in Mississippi. Are there any pictures of this company? If so where can I get copies?

The Tiger Rifles

John C. Byargeon — 21 Oct 2003 8:24:59 GMT

My Son is a portrait Artist and is doing a series on Southern Generals. During his research he has become very interested in doing a painting of the famous Louisiana Tiger Rifles. What he needs is any possible orginal photo's or any place he could see the actual uniform of the Tiger Rifles so the detail in his artwork would be as close as possible. If anyone has any information please send to his website www.byargeonstudios.com.
Thanks in Advance

9th Louisiana Infantry Regiment, Company I, The Washington Rifles

George N. Hughes — 9 Oct 2003 3:20:09 GMT

I am a Civil War reenactor living in California and a member of "The Lucky 13th", a reenacting unit that does first person authentic persentations.
I am looking for contact info, or web addresses which will allow me to conduct research into the unit's history, members, and battles as well as information concerning where the unit was formed, and historical info about the company's home parish.
I appreciate any and all assistance and look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you,
Sincerely
George N. Hughes

first louisiana cavalry

larry jordan — 20 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

had these two ancestors in this unit samuel winter james and adam palmer smith interested in all info on these folks and the 1st thanks

GENERAL HISTORY

macmaulding — 28 Sep 2003 11:11:42 GMT

Just in case you have not found this site already:

www.ehistory.com/uscw/library

(If you have trouble - try going through Google/above address/ and click "any containing this phrase"

Battle of Stones River (Murfreesboro)

Dan Masters — 23 Sep 2003 4:35:25 GMT

I am seeking any letters, diaries, or memoirs from Louisiana soldiers that participated in the Battle of Stones River (Murfreesboro), Tennessee (December 31, 1862-January 3, 1863). I am conducting research for a forthcoming book on the campaign. Thanks for your help!

Great-grandfather in Civil War

Shirley Porath — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

Also looking for Great-great-grandfather Antoine Arabie who may have also served as a Jay-Haker in the civial war.

LA Casualties at Chickamauga

LWhite64 — 23 Jun 2001 1:37:46 GMT

Hello, I have been compileing a list of the Confederate Casualties at the Battle of Chickamauga and I am seeking information on the Casualties of the 1st Louisiana Regulars and the 4th Louisiana Battalion. Also any accounts from any of the Louisiana Troops at Chickamauga would be of interest. Thank You.

Lee

MILITARY HOSPITALS - "Toulksville"?

Maureen — 11 Sep 2003 5:41:56 GMT

One of my family members, Hugh Simmons, Co. B, 31st LA Infantry (1842-1862), mustered Monroe, LA, March 19, 1862, supposed to have died within six months of enlisting (Sept 1, 1862). Family says the hospital was a place called Toulksville, but I can't find anything about it. It may be garbled spelling from an old handwritten document, or the hospital could have been a temporary tent encampment with no lasting record. But I'm trying to find out where Hugh would have been buried. He was not sent home.

Confederate uniforms

Kevin Black — 7 Sep 2003 7:51:17 GMT

Researcher seeks copies of photos as well as letters/diaries that may contain references, no matter how trivial, to clothing and other equipment used by CS soldiers. Please contact fourthtexas@webtv.net

Thomas Hall - Gunsmith/ Armorer

Paul Muller — 19 Aug 2003 7:07:25 GMT

My great-great grandfather, Thomas H. Hall, who lived in the Morganza / St. Francisville area prior to the Civil War, was a gunsmith/ armorer. I cannot find him in any Confederate (or Union, for that matter) military unit, but feel he was most likely engaged in some sort of war activity, since he was 25 years old in 1861. Does anyone have any information concerning Louisiana armories or armorers, etc., during the Civil War. He died in Baton Rouge in 1910, but a search of both Confederate and Union pension applications have proven negative. Help me if you can!

Comments on Morris's "The Battle in Bayou Country"

Drew Wagenhoffer — 23 Apr 2003 11:49:19 GMT

I was wondering if those who have read this book could comment on its quality. Is it a traditional battle study? which battle is the title referring to? Thanks much.

Drew

Archibald H. Skinner

carllconley — 18 Aug 2003 10:39:56 GMT

Dear Jeanell

My Name is Carol Skinner Conley. I can Tell you who Archibald H. Skinner is he is my GGGrandfater. He died in the war he was in th Jackson Sharpshotters from Jacksdon Parish . He was born in Alabama AB 1815-1825 I'm not sure of date on census I have of him in La for 1860 his age is 35 but in information I recevied from Ray Skinner he listested birth about 1815. Samuel Skinner was archibalds brouther-in-law Samuel's sister was Ananda Skinner and married archibald in LA. Do you know where your John K. Skinner was born? Aarchibald and amanda named one of ther children John And one Samuel (for her brother) they had a James , Mary , Martha, Margagenutt H. In all the family line most of the names carried over are most of these. If you fine any of this information that may sound like your family please e-mail me.

thank you

Carol Skinner Conley

E-M CCCONLEY@MSN.COM

P.S.

If you think we could be kin I have a lot to share.

Booth's Index lookup?

timothydhudson — 27 Jul 2001 11:21:25 GMT

While in exile from my native Louisiana, I have no convenient way to consult Booth's Index since I do not own a copy. If someone with a copy of it could look up these names for me, I would appreciate it very much:

D. R. Shearer - in April 1862 the New Orleans "Daily Picayune" reported that he was a casualty of the Battle of Shiloh, but gave his command as Co. C, 17th Louisiana Infantry Regiment. However, no man by this name is found in the records of this company.

Thomas D. Jones - he was from Union Parish and died in the war. I'd like to check both T. D. Jones and Thomas D. Jones.

Thanks for any help,

T. D. Hudson

Caddo Confederates-Co I, 27th LA In

warehouse222 — 1 Jan 2005 8:39:44 GMT

Caddo Confederates-Co I,27th LA In

I would like to collect information about the Caddo Confederates. I have very little to start with, but I have learned that the 27th Louisiana Infantry fought very bravely at Vicksburg under General Shoup until they were surrendered. I understand that they were paroled and some of them were later re-organized.

I would love to hear any and all stories of the 27th in general, but am most interested in learning more about Co.I which was the Caddo Confederates, volunteers from Caddo Parish, of which some of my ancestors were a part.

I have compiled a list of names of 176 soldiers specific to Co. I, 27th LA Infantry. This list came from the books written by Andrew Booth. I will be happy to send it to anyone who is interested if you will email me directly.

Any help with my project would be most appreciated. Thanks, Diana

4th REGT. LOUISIANA ENGINEER TROOPS, CO. I

macmaulding — 25 May 2003 10:57:40 GMT

Any one have ANY info on this unit? Would sure appreciate your sharing it with me. Thanks.

15th Louisiana Infantry

Darryl Holland — 25 May 2003 2:09:03 GMT

I visited a small cemetary in Virginia on Memorial Day weekend, and was surprised to fine the final resting place of Captain V. S. Goodin, located in the Olive Branch Methodist Church cemetary in Austinville, VA. Finding a Louisiana grave this far "off the beaten track" was a surprise, to say the least.
I have written one Civil War Book. The 24th Virginia Cavalry. Hopefully, and Goodin family members who are interested might find this, or you can take it upon yourself to forward the information....

1st Bn. La. Cavalry Scouts

derwood maxwell — 27 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

my gggrandfather was in this unit. want to know history of it.

Thomas and Samuel Henderson - Henderson's Scouts

DonLivingston44 — 12 Sep 2003 5:11:53 GMT

Looking for information on Henderson's Scouts, a cavalry unit under General Nathan Bedford Forrest. Thomas Henderson was the Captain of this company and his brother Samuel Henderson was the 1st Lieutenant. They supposedly came from Louisiana, but I have not been able to prove that. They were probably born in the late 1830's or early 1840's. Any help greatly appreciated - Thanks Don

Timothy Connell, Co. H, 6th Louisiana Inf.

vincebb — 28 Aug 2004 9:47:13 GMT

Looking for anyone who has access to the muster records on microfilm or copies of the original roster for Co. H, 6th Louisiana Infantry. Specific veteran I am researching is Timothy Connell. He is buried in northern Wisconsin and I would like to obtain a Confederate grave marker for him. I need the records to do so. I would like to avoid the high cost of ordering them from Broadfoot Publishing or the long wait from the Nat'l Archives. Any assistance is most appreciated. Thank You!

Thar Laulan

Ellen Rigsby — 19 Apr 2003 11:37:44 GMT

Looking for info. on Thar Laulan who married Esther Dahl. Esther was born in Wisconsin, don't know about Thar or where they lived. I was told they lived in Superior, WI. at one time. Esther was born early to mid 1900's, so I imagine Thar was too.
Laulan doesn't seem to be a common name, so hopefully I can find some information about both of these people.
Thanks!
Ellen

CSA Cemetaries in Shreveport

Carolyn Crow Stamps — 30 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Zacheria H. Crow Confedirate Soldier was in the battle of
Vicksberg and after the war on his way home he died in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, La. He lived near Troup, smith
county, Texas He was burried in Shreveport. Does anyone have knowledge of what cemetary he would be burried and if there is a list of the CSA Soldiers burried in Shreveport. any info would help. he was born in TN abt. 1837 Please let me know if you have any info on GGrandfather Crow.

Minden Blues, Co. G, 8th LA infantry

david murrell — 14 Feb 2003 5:05:50 GMT

I am looking for any information on the Minden BLues, specifically, Minden Blues, Co. G, 8th LA infantry. I am looing for records of Joel Simeon Murrell who joined March 5,1862 and died at Stanardsville, VA in May 1862 from the measels.
If anyone has any photographs of this company i would be greatful for a copy. Joel is my GG Grandfather and I do not have a photograph of him.

4th, 7th LA Infty., Terry's Scouts-TX connection?

LoraineMontferret — 30 Aug 2003 8:38:05 GMT

Is anyone familiar with the uniforms of Louisiana soldiers? I have an ancestor's picture where he's wearing a hat with a leaf crescent and a "7" in the middle. His grey uniform jacket has darker trim on the lapels and vest collar.

His widow's pension application:

Target card: BONER, CLARINDA
Applicant Information & Name Variations:
BONER, CLARINDA OSBORNE (ALFRED)
Parish: ORLEANS -- Pages: 16
Soldier Information & Variations:
BONER, GEORGE WHITE
State: TX
Unit: TERRY'S SCOUTS

I have records of his two brothers being in the 4th La. Infty. Co. E. They all lived in Thibodaux, LaFourche, LA.

Can anyone help me make any sense of this Louisiana boy who's both brothers enlisted in the 4th La. Infty., while he wound up in a Texas unit?? I can't find any trace of him in the Texas rosters.
Thanks!

HANCOCK

G. Hancock — 5 May 1998 12:00:00 GMT

LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON OSCAR LEANDER HANCOCK, OR HIS FATHER ARCHIBALD STOKES HANCOCK, lIVED IN OR AROUND OUACHITA OR JACKSON PARISH LA. OSCAR MARRIED REBECCA MCDONALD 7-19-1865 IN VERNON, JACKSON PARISH. I BELIEVE OSCAR SERVED IN THE CONFEDERACY FROM A LETTER HE WROTE LATE IN LIFE. HE WAS BORN 1-1-1841.

Surname: Prevot or Bordelon

Monique P. Cunningham — 30 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for anyone with the above surnames who fought in the Civil War. They were from Avoylles Parish

6th LA Cavalry Co. C & D History

allensofmarietta — 31 Dec 2001 4:05:51 GMT

My GGGGrandfather (John G. Allen) and his brother (Rufus H. Allen) enlisted to fight in "the war of northern aggression" in April 1862. I have the CMSR's and Pension records on the both them. Unfortunately, their records are quite thin and contain only the enlistment papers and a couple of muster roll cards.

Information on this regiment is also quite thin. I'm trying to piece together their experience, regiments they may been a part of, and engagements they may have been involved with.

A note appears on the bottom of a copy of the enrollment list. It refers to the history of this company and reads, "This company appears to have served as Captain Fuller's Company, Lousiana Cavalry; Company B, Wimberly's (afterwards Webb's) Squadron Lousiana Cavalry; Company G, 18th (Balch's) Battalion Tennessee Cavalry; Captain Harrison's Company, 2d (Woodward's) Regiment Kentucky Cavalry; and Company C, 6th Regiment Louisana Cavalry. The regiment was first organized in the Trans-Mississippi Department during the winter of 1863-64, as Harrison's Battalion, Louisiana Cavalry. It was later increased to a regiment by the addition of unattached companies and designated the 6th Regiment Louisiana Cavalry."

To the Civil War experts on the list, is this an accurate progression of the history of this regiment? Any pointers to what engagements this regiment participated in?

Best regards and wishes for a productive and informative New Year.

-Cary Allen
allensofmarietta@earthlink.net

LA 16th Inf

muleskr — 14 Dec 2002 1:24:15 GMT

Looking for info on Joseph G Dyer, SGT.
Thanks for any help.

SEARS

J Solomon — 11 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Need info on Robert C. Sears (c1845,AL-1887,Caldwell Parish,LA). Confed pension record illegible. Wife Martha Anne Bradley (?,AL-?,LA) received widow's pension. Robert's company & regiment: C ?Pargaud's Batt. Any info on ?Pargaud's Batt. or Robert would be great. Thanks.

Natchitoches/Bienville Parish Units

Joe Murphey — 31 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

My grandfather, A.B. Murphey, and his father, Joseph (Joel) Murphey, were living in Natchitoches Parish in 1860. I do not know what unit great grandpa was in but I do know that he was wounded at Shiloh. This Regiment also fought at Vicksburg. My grandpa joined just prior to the siege. Does anyone know what units were formed in and around Natchitoches and the battles they were in? How can I get this information? I can join the SCV on the basis of my great uncle Elias Murphey but I want to join through my own line. Any help would be appreciated.

Joe

Perkins Landing

StephKlaus — 7 Dec 2001 5:52:35 GMT

Could someone please tell me in what county would Perkins Landing fall in. I have a a certificate of a William W. Clark that died as follows....

The disease was contracted while on the White River Expedition during the month of January 1863. When the Regiment returned to its camp at Helena the said William W. Clark was sent to General Hospital at Memphis Tennessee. He returned to the regiment at Millikins Bend, Louisianna being yet unfit for duty and marched with his regiment to Perkins Landing, Louisianna and being unable to go farther was left at that point where he died. Cause of death Diarrhea (most likely dysentary).

I would like to see if there might be any remote chance of finding a location of death and possible burial.

Thank you all Civil War buffs!

CSA service records

Alan J. Pitts — 7 Sep 2002 4:53:48 GMT

If I can assist anyone with copies of a CSA service record, please contact me at pittsaj14@hotmail.com

Confederate Soldiers of LA

ASCHMER — 11 Oct 2001 7:16:13 GMT

How can I get a copy of the enlistment card and records on:
1. A.D. Ivey, 6th LA Cav. Enlisted & paroled at Shreveport, LA.
2. M. L. Ivey, Co. I, 27th LA Inf. Enlisted at New Orleans, LA and reported for exchange at Shreveport, LA
Any info on the Ivey family will be appreciated.
TIA... Alta

MARTIN

Sylvia Magee — 15 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking information on GODFREY JUDD MARTIN who served in Civil War, from Bossier Parish, Louisiana, and died in Indiana, Camp Morton , prisoner of war.