Vern Humphrey
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My four-times Great Grandfather was Thomas Clooney, "The Rebel Hand." He lit the signal fire in County Wexford to signal the Uprising of 1798, the Risin' of the Moon.
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RangerGrant
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I have a great, great uncle on my Dad's side that fought for the South. He was captured, then let go on his promise not to fight anymore. The North had no way to keep prisoners at that time. He went down the road, and joined up with another Reb outfit, and fought until the end of the war. According to family lore he was a real "pistol"!
My Mom has told me that as a little girl (1930's) that if some family came to a family function, others would not as there were still hard feelings regarding the war.
best, RG
My Mom has told me that as a little girl (1930's) that if some family came to a family function, others would not as there were still hard feelings regarding the war.
best, RG
gdvan01
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My Great-Grandfather was a private with the Georgia State Troops, 1863-1865.
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skua44
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Great-great grandfather with 86th Indiana at Chattanooga, Chickamauga, Franklin, Peachtree Creek, Lookout Mtn., Missionary Ridge and others I can't recall right now. Captured near Huntsville, AL and held in a POW camp till wars end. Camp flooded (Cahaba River near Birmingham, I think) and the POWs had to stand in waist deep water for 2 days. Led to an early death after the war. I remember seeing a photo of him with what looked like a 51 navy or maybe a Manhattan held across his chest. Dad said he remembered the pistol around the house when he was a kid. Have no idea where the pistol or photo are today.
Wifes great-great g-father was a POW camp commandant in Alabama but we haven't been able to find out where. Always thought it would be pretty ironic if the same place.
Wifes great-great g-father was a POW camp commandant in Alabama but we haven't been able to find out where. Always thought it would be pretty ironic if the same place.
This is from the memoirs of my direct ancestor, Lyman:
"I was born July 26, 1839 in Erie County, NY and lived there until the braking out of the war of 1861-65 when on September 16, 1861, I enlisted in Company D., 49th regiment, NY Volunteers and went to the war and was soon a partaker of the incidents of warfare. A bullet struck me in my chin passing up into my mouth thus rendering the eating of hard tack an unpleasant task. At another time I was put with others to digging trenches; an accident occurred which nearly proved serious. A man behind me in the trench, struck me across my back with his pick, accidentally of course. In the battle at Antietam I was wounded in the head and was unconscious for some time, when I came to the battle was over and dead soldiers all around me, but at last I was picked up and taken to the hospital; as soon as I recovered I was again at my post of duty. I received bullet wounds at other times, once in getting away from the enemy at Libby Prison by escaping between two guards, they fired a shot that entered the calf of my leg which I'll carry to the day of my death. I was discharged the 16th of December, 1862, on account of physical disability, and laid in the hospital at Annapolis Junction for three months from chronic difficulties, caused from exposure in camp and field."
I have four other ancestors who fought in the war, all of whom for the North.
"I was born July 26, 1839 in Erie County, NY and lived there until the braking out of the war of 1861-65 when on September 16, 1861, I enlisted in Company D., 49th regiment, NY Volunteers and went to the war and was soon a partaker of the incidents of warfare. A bullet struck me in my chin passing up into my mouth thus rendering the eating of hard tack an unpleasant task. At another time I was put with others to digging trenches; an accident occurred which nearly proved serious. A man behind me in the trench, struck me across my back with his pick, accidentally of course. In the battle at Antietam I was wounded in the head and was unconscious for some time, when I came to the battle was over and dead soldiers all around me, but at last I was picked up and taken to the hospital; as soon as I recovered I was again at my post of duty. I received bullet wounds at other times, once in getting away from the enemy at Libby Prison by escaping between two guards, they fired a shot that entered the calf of my leg which I'll carry to the day of my death. I was discharged the 16th of December, 1862, on account of physical disability, and laid in the hospital at Annapolis Junction for three months from chronic difficulties, caused from exposure in camp and field."
I have four other ancestors who fought in the war, all of whom for the North.
The Hillbilly
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My family had two relatives in two different Texas Cavalry units. They were part of Walkers GreyHound Division. They participated in stopping the Yankees from invading through the Red River in 1864.
birdbustr
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I did some research in the Georgia Civil War Roster when I was going to the University of South Carolina. My Surname Carswell had 13 Confederates listed from the same general area of Waynesboro, which is where my grandfather grew up and by his accounts to this day "all Carswells are related in Georgia somehow". Of the 13 none died in action, but there was one amputee of the arm and one of the leg, and one died of illness while in Florida. The most notible ancestor was a Brigadier General Rueben Carswell who was a Cavalry Officer who lead the so called Rueben's Raiders.
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Birdbustr - Originally a 2nd Lt. in the 20th Georgia Infantry, Caswell rose to Capt. of 48th Georgia's Co C. Promoted to Lt. Col. (48th Georgia), he fought at the Seven Days' Battles and Chancellorsville. He resigned his commission when he was elected to office. Later, he was appointed a Georgia Militia General (as opposed to a Confederate commissioned) by Governor Brown. He led his cavalry forces in a delaying action against Sherman when the latter was marching on Atlanta. After Atlanta fell, his men continued harrassing Sherman during the March to the Sea. Check out Bruce S. Allardice's More Generals in Gray, pages 52-53.
Birdbustr - Originally a 2nd Lt. in the 20th Georgia Infantry, Caswell rose to Capt. of 48th Georgia's Co C. Promoted to Lt. Col. (48th Georgia), he fought at the Seven Days' Battles and Chancellorsville. He resigned his commission when he was elected to office. Later, he was appointed a Georgia Militia General (as opposed to a Confederate commissioned) by Governor Brown. He led his cavalry forces in a delaying action against Sherman when the latter was marching on Atlanta. After Atlanta fell, his men continued harrassing Sherman during the March to the Sea. Check out Bruce S. Allardice's More Generals in Gray, pages 52-53.
greenflash107
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I live in Chickamauga GA, on the bank of the mighty Chickamauga creek. The battlefield is 5 minutes away from my home. All of the streets in this little town are named for Civil War General's. Lookout Mtn, Chattanooga, Missionary Ridge are all places I drive through on a weekly basis. So much history, all around us here. If you ever take a trip through North GA, please stop and visit the Battlefield and the Museum, if you have any interest in the Civil war. Beautiful Place
AgAce
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My great great great grandfather and his 5 brothers from Alabama fought for the CSA. He died at Vicksburg, one of his brothers died as a POW at Fort Delaware, and the history isn't clear on the other four. Two were assumed to have wandered out west after the war, and were never heard from again. Not uncommon at the time, my great great grandfather (then age 3) was brought to Texas with his mother, aunt and uncle at the end. On the Yankee side, I had an ancestor that apparently made a living by enlisting for other persons. After several weeks, he'd leave, then let someone else pay him to join.
I posted this in another thread too, so if you read both threads, I apologize for the double tap......
I'm a direct descendant of the first civil war amputee, James Hanger.
http://wesclark.com/jw/first_amputee.html
I'm a direct descendant of the first civil war amputee, James Hanger.
http://wesclark.com/jw/first_amputee.html
Lambo
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My Great Great Grand Father, Colonel John Sommer,
http://www.2ndmdinfantryus.org/hist.html
http://www.2ndmdinfantryus.org/hist.html
FMJMIKE
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My Great grandfather, James Polk Moon, was a Civil War veteran. He fought for the South in Virginia. I was told he went in when he was 16 years old and was discharged due to illness. I was also told he was a messenger for Robert E. Lee. He passed down his rifle, pistol and sword none of which I have possession. I do have his watch and a medal from the Civil War.
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My great great grandfather fought for the South and was the company blacksmith. His was in the last unit to surender east of the Mississippi, and escorted Jefferson Davis when he fled Richmond before it fell. I also had a relative killed in the Revolution.
scurtis_34471
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I need to get names and dates, but I know that my grandmother is a registered member of Daughters of the Confederacy. Interestingly enough, my children also qualify for the Mayflower Society and Daughters of the American Revolution.
dirty dave
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My great great granfather Francis Marion Hassell fought for south in 24th Tennessee infantry from 8-24-61 to 4-18-63.they saw many great battles.Probally have more but this one I know for sure.His grandfather was in revolutionary war wounded twice [battle of Guilford] taken prisoner by british in charleston.The name Francis Marion from a revolutionary war commander of his.
WildeKurt
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My family by way of my mom's side was from the Caroll County, VA area. Moved up north after the war. Had kin on both sides.
WildeKurt
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Draven, maybe we're kin, lol.
Vern Humphrey
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Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox.
Ash
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My city is named after Columbia, SC. The County is named for the Swamp Fox because the settlers really liked him. And, given it was before the War of 1812, he was still well liked when they left.
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My daughters are eligable for membership in both the Daughters of the American Revolution with three ancestors traced and the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War (GAR spin off org.), with two ancestors traced.
All on my Dad's side.
Had to do my Pappy proud and join the ranks of "Fighting Perrys", though Dad himself was to young for WWII and 4F for Korea.
All on my Dad's side.
Had to do my Pappy proud and join the ranks of "Fighting Perrys", though Dad himself was to young for WWII and 4F for Korea.
jjbduke2004
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My great-great-grandfather's older brother served with Co. E, 158th Pennsylvania (Franklin County/Chambersburg area). He died at New Bern, NC of malaria. It took six weeks for the body to be shipped home.
No guns were inherited from him. However, we do have an antique longrifle.
There is a story from another branch of the family, that an abandoned Springfield or Enfield was picked up from one side or the other during one of the battles fought near Chambersburg. Unfortunately, it was sold many, many years ago.
No guns were inherited from him. However, we do have an antique longrifle.
There is a story from another branch of the family, that an abandoned Springfield or Enfield was picked up from one side or the other during one of the battles fought near Chambersburg. Unfortunately, it was sold many, many years ago.
jaysouth
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I have numerous uncles and grandfathers that served their cause during that sad time. One however stands out.
This is a deep dark family secret that is not often discussed, and heretofore, never outside of the family circle.
We had an uncle, "Uriah W", who was a petty thief who was run out of Virginia. He settled in Western Tennessee and made a living raiding gardens and stealing chickens and picking pockets in crowds. When the war broke out, he tried to join the local Tennessee militia. However, his reputation being known, and the fact that he was considered feeble minded from syphilis, resulted in his application being rejected. He tried other units to no avail. About this time, he left in the middle of the night to escape an arrest warrant. He fled to Illinois to escape a lengthy stretch at a penal farm.
About three days after arriving, he was drafted into the union army. It is thought that he was killed at some minor skirmish in Kentucky. We think he might have deserted and fled elsewhere. The family, to this day, wishes that the grave could be found so we can be sure that he is really dead. There are no known artifacts from his existance. Were there any swords, pistols, watches or gold teeth, they would probably have been plundered from bodies of war dead. Yep, he was that kinda guy.
There being a silver lining in every cloud, this awful blot on our family's honor might come in helpful at reparations time however. How can any of our family be assessed reparations to give to slave descendants? After all, "one of our family shed blood and gave his precious life to defeat slavery." LOL
This is a deep dark family secret that is not often discussed, and heretofore, never outside of the family circle.
We had an uncle, "Uriah W", who was a petty thief who was run out of Virginia. He settled in Western Tennessee and made a living raiding gardens and stealing chickens and picking pockets in crowds. When the war broke out, he tried to join the local Tennessee militia. However, his reputation being known, and the fact that he was considered feeble minded from syphilis, resulted in his application being rejected. He tried other units to no avail. About this time, he left in the middle of the night to escape an arrest warrant. He fled to Illinois to escape a lengthy stretch at a penal farm.
About three days after arriving, he was drafted into the union army. It is thought that he was killed at some minor skirmish in Kentucky. We think he might have deserted and fled elsewhere. The family, to this day, wishes that the grave could be found so we can be sure that he is really dead. There are no known artifacts from his existance. Were there any swords, pistols, watches or gold teeth, they would probably have been plundered from bodies of war dead. Yep, he was that kinda guy.
There being a silver lining in every cloud, this awful blot on our family's honor might come in helpful at reparations time however. How can any of our family be assessed reparations to give to slave descendants? After all, "one of our family shed blood and gave his precious life to defeat slavery." LOL
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