I just found out a tid-bit this year from my mom. My GGGF on my paternal side fought for the UNION. I find that interesting since I and he is and are Southern born and raised. He was sent to Ft. Gibson I believe at one time out in OK near the AR border. He and his brother traveled by horseback from Georgia I believe. And the big shocker to me is the 200 acre homested I grew up on was given to him by the UNION for serving. I feel like a carpetbagger now?????? Arkansas was one of those States that literally had brothers fighting on differing sides. I will have to ask my Mom for more info. I have a sneakey feeling her side of the family fought on the rebel side.....
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gamboolman
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My Great Grandfather was in a Texas outfit for the Confederacy. He was young and I don't think that he was in any big fights? My grandmother, his daughter, did say that they had Union prisoners and one had to be executed for some reason.
I wish I knew more and had more definitive details. I have a picture of him somewhere.
I wish I knew more and had more definitive details. I have a picture of him somewhere.
Bentonville
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Most direct ancestor: George Washington Ezzard, Cumming Ga. Enlisted in 1861 Ga. 36th Regiiment. Fought, captured, paroled at Vicksburg. Re-entered same outfit but his Brigade was under Cummings a few months later and fought from Tenn. to Atl, Jonesboro, then finally to Bentonville. He mustered out at Smithfield NC. I have pictures of him in his early '90s and a copy of his account of his service. He thought Hood was the worst mistake the Confederacy every made and he was devoted to Johnston. He never owned a slave. He did not approve of leaving the Union. He did not have a choice once the fight was on: family and homeland came first. He mustered out as a Captain.
One of his brothers died at Gettysburg. Another died in Ill. at a prison camp.
Other relatives from South Ga., the Bush family from Colquitt area, had slaves and were stationed in Fla.
One of his brothers died at Gettysburg. Another died in Ill. at a prison camp.
Other relatives from South Ga., the Bush family from Colquitt area, had slaves and were stationed in Fla.
Neo-Luddite
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Cpl. Charles Bishop, CMH (aka. George Stokes) Co. C, 122nd Illinois Inf. was my Great-Great Grandfather. He was awarded the CMH under the Stokes name at Nashville for capturing a CSA Battle Flag. I don't know if Illinois retains the flag or returned it, but the regimental colors of the 122nd are preserved at Springfield.
He received a pension for his service (and his award) and for having maimed his hand with an axe while cutting frozen meat at a winter encampment. Recently, through no action of our family, he got a fresh marker that includes both his names and lists his status as a CMH winner:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=8083431
Needless to say, we were very pleased and surprised. He is burried in a cemetary where many of our family have been burried since he passed, and we are grateful that someone saw fit to update his monument.
He received a pension for his service (and his award) and for having maimed his hand with an axe while cutting frozen meat at a winter encampment. Recently, through no action of our family, he got a fresh marker that includes both his names and lists his status as a CMH winner:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=8083431
Needless to say, we were very pleased and surprised. He is burried in a cemetary where many of our family have been burried since he passed, and we are grateful that someone saw fit to update his monument.
I do...but I don't know much about them. I just know that my grandma was still pissed about losing....even though she was not born until 40 years after it ended. Someone in my family has been named Lee ever since. Her family was named Hoffman and they lived in North Carolina. I know that a number of her uncles fought in the war. On my dad's side, I can trace a few of them back to the Revolutionary War. One was named Josiah Reasor. I believe there is a statue of him somewhere in Central Kentucky.
Every male ancestor of age that I have was a veteran of the Civil War. I can look up some of the information you requested and some details. My mother keeps up with most of that.
Interesting story however, the home I just renovated was built by my Great-Grandfather. His father was shot in the hip in the Civil War but -- get this-- his pouch of "hard-tack" (really hard bisquits) stopped the bullet. The pouch had a bullet hole in one side and none on the other. It was donated a few years back the Vicksburg Civil War Museum.
I'll see about getting it scanned but I have a photo of the last Civil War Veterans alive in this area that was taken circa 1910. You'd be shocked at how many were missing limbs. It was taken in front of the home of one of my ancestors. The home is now known as the John Ford Home, but in those times it was John Ford's Fort.
Lately, I've spent most of my time dealing with Revolutionary War era ancestors and Pre-Revolutionary War ancestors. I was fascinated to find that a large number of my ancestors fought in Marion Francis' (The Swamp Fox) army -- particularly they were in Elias Dubose (my name-sake's father-in-law) company of South Carolina Volunteer Militia under Marion Francis' command. Somehow my namesake made his way to MS, and is buried in our family cemetary.
-- John
Interesting story however, the home I just renovated was built by my Great-Grandfather. His father was shot in the hip in the Civil War but -- get this-- his pouch of "hard-tack" (really hard bisquits) stopped the bullet. The pouch had a bullet hole in one side and none on the other. It was donated a few years back the Vicksburg Civil War Museum.
I'll see about getting it scanned but I have a photo of the last Civil War Veterans alive in this area that was taken circa 1910. You'd be shocked at how many were missing limbs. It was taken in front of the home of one of my ancestors. The home is now known as the John Ford Home, but in those times it was John Ford's Fort.
Lately, I've spent most of my time dealing with Revolutionary War era ancestors and Pre-Revolutionary War ancestors. I was fascinated to find that a large number of my ancestors fought in Marion Francis' (The Swamp Fox) army -- particularly they were in Elias Dubose (my name-sake's father-in-law) company of South Carolina Volunteer Militia under Marion Francis' command. Somehow my namesake made his way to MS, and is buried in our family cemetary.
-- John
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Landlocked Pirate
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My great-grandfather Pvt. John Harrison enlisted in the Ga. 6th Infantry and fought under Gen. Jackson until his unit was reassigned to the Army of Tennessee. He was wounded at the Battle of Olustee in Florida and died of his wounds some 30 years later.
ScottsGT
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No photos, but my Grandmother on my Moms side was the granddaughter or niece of Stonewall Jackson. My Uncle has all the documentation/family tree history. For some reason I have not followed up on it.
News Shooter
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Great-great grandfather, private in Day's Cavalry (TN/CSA) Captured in July of 1862 taken to Camp Douglas in Chicago as a POW. He died there of smallpox in November of 64.
BTW, Camp Douglas, despite what you hear and read, had a higher death rate among prisoners than Andersonville
My father has his Kentucky rifle and I have a tin type of him in uniform with a sword. I haven't had time to check out what type of sword it is
BTW, Camp Douglas, despite what you hear and read, had a higher death rate among prisoners than Andersonville
My father has his Kentucky rifle and I have a tin type of him in uniform with a sword. I haven't had time to check out what type of sword it is
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PennsyPlinker
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Four relatives of which I know. Two fought as enlisted men in a PA regiment and are listed on the memorial in Gettysburg. One fought for the 31st VA Infantry, also at Gettysburg. The most famous is Brig Gen Imboden, who did not really see any action at Gettysburg itself, but handled getting the wounded out and supervised the retreat successfully, fending off Union attacks on the wagon train.
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my g-grandad's brothers were Confeds in a N.C. infantry regmt. one was an expert blacksmith and got transferred to the Confed R.R. after it was nationalized, he returned home unschathed. his brother was not so fortunate, perishing on the left flank at Fredricksburg during the last Federal charge and hand-to-hand and bayo-to-bayo fighting that took place.
my g-grandad was crippled from a horse stepping onto his foot and was unfit for service.
my g-grandad was crippled from a horse stepping onto his foot and was unfit for service.
Stump Water
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Two Great Grandfathers. Company C 29th Virginia Infantry. Enlisted in April 1861, in Grayson/Carroll County Virginia.
One GGF was also joined by his two brothers. They were both killed in the war. My GGF survived and lived until 1924.
The other GGF was captured in 1862 and taken to the Union prison in Elmira, NY; where we remained until the end of the war. When he was released he walked home. It took him two years.
One GGF was also joined by his two brothers. They were both killed in the war. My GGF survived and lived until 1924.
The other GGF was captured in 1862 and taken to the Union prison in Elmira, NY; where we remained until the end of the war. When he was released he walked home. It took him two years.
Ash
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Great Great Great Grandfather Antony Davis - Georgia Militia
Great Great Grandfather Daniel Davis - Georgia Militia
Great Great Great Grandfather Flemming Hart - Florida Militia - died during war.
Great Great Grandfather AP Peacock - Alabama Militia
I have Daniel's Colt 1849 Pocket Pistol he bought at age 14 and carried to Atlanta for that fight.
None of ours were officers, all privates.
Ash
Great Great Grandfather Daniel Davis - Georgia Militia
Great Great Great Grandfather Flemming Hart - Florida Militia - died during war.
Great Great Grandfather AP Peacock - Alabama Militia
I have Daniel's Colt 1849 Pocket Pistol he bought at age 14 and carried to Atlanta for that fight.
None of ours were officers, all privates.
Ash
Klusterbuck
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My Gr Gr Grandfather / mothers side....
Williams, Rufus
Fayetteville, 18, s, 5-10, Farmer
Wounded at Winchester--spent minie ball. Wounded at Antietam--shell left side. Hospital Boonsboro Maryland. No 5 United States Army General Hospital Frederick Maryland. United States Army Convalescent Hospital Patterson Park Baltimore Maryland. Returned to regiment 12-62. Wounded at Gettysburg--severe gunshot to right thumb. 1st Division/12th Corps General Field Hospital & United States Army Hospital Gettysburg Pennsylvania. Hospital Baltimore Maryland. Returned to regiment. Wounded at New Hope Church--slight. Mustered out. Died St Petersburg Florida 10-10-1926, buried St Petersburg
Gr Gr Gr Grandfather also on mother's side also served. Died as a POW at Libbyville Prison I believe.
Just 2 Yanks..... no Rebs to my knowledge.
Williams, Rufus
Fayetteville, 18, s, 5-10, Farmer
Wounded at Winchester--spent minie ball. Wounded at Antietam--shell left side. Hospital Boonsboro Maryland. No 5 United States Army General Hospital Frederick Maryland. United States Army Convalescent Hospital Patterson Park Baltimore Maryland. Returned to regiment 12-62. Wounded at Gettysburg--severe gunshot to right thumb. 1st Division/12th Corps General Field Hospital & United States Army Hospital Gettysburg Pennsylvania. Hospital Baltimore Maryland. Returned to regiment. Wounded at New Hope Church--slight. Mustered out. Died St Petersburg Florida 10-10-1926, buried St Petersburg
Gr Gr Gr Grandfather also on mother's side also served. Died as a POW at Libbyville Prison I believe.
Just 2 Yanks..... no Rebs to my knowledge.
The Annoyed Man
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I'm not sure about direct ancestors, but I do have a Norwegian immigrant great great great uncle who served with a Minnesota regiment, was taken prisoner, and served out the rest of the war as a POW at Andersonville. I have a written copy of his personal account of the experience. More recent investigations into the testimony against Henry Wirz, the Commandant, and the conduct of the prosecution reveal that his trial was wholly inadequate. Apparently, it was a mere formality. However, my ancestor's report was less than favorable toward Wirz.
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In the early 1980's my mother researched her family tree, and we have quite a few great grandfathers and great uncles who fought, most in the confederacy:
Moses F Harrell:
C.S.A. 54th Regiment, Co.G, Volunteer Infantry Army of Tennessee. Private.
His company surrendered to Gen. McCook in 1865 in Tallahassee, FL.
John Bassett Harrell:
C.S.A., unknown, shot in chest, left with a paralyzed arm. Died in 1927
Adam B Faircloth:
C.S.A, 51st Regiment,Co. C Georgia Volunteer Infantry, Army of North Virginia...
later: Co C 2nd Regiment Calvary, 2nd Sgt.
Martin Van Buren Faircloth:
C.S.A. 6th Regiment, Co. F, Georgia Volunteer Infantry, Army of Tennessee. Private
George Washington Faircloth:
C.S.A. 2nd Cav, Co. C. Private
Robert Lee Massey:
C.S.A. 29th Regiment, Co. A, Georgia Volunteer Infantry, Army of Tennessee. Private.
Hampton Folsom:
C.S.A. 26th Regiment, Co. I, Georgia Volunteer Infantry, Army of North Virginia. Died in service of disease.
William J Folsom:
C.S.A. 26th Regiment, Co. C, ... Later 62nd Georgia Regiment, Co. L, ... Later 6th Georgia Cavalry Regiment, Co. I, KIA at Burgess Mill.
I'll type a little more, later.
Hope it helps.
RB
Moses F Harrell:
C.S.A. 54th Regiment, Co.G, Volunteer Infantry Army of Tennessee. Private.
His company surrendered to Gen. McCook in 1865 in Tallahassee, FL.
John Bassett Harrell:
C.S.A., unknown, shot in chest, left with a paralyzed arm. Died in 1927
Adam B Faircloth:
C.S.A, 51st Regiment,Co. C Georgia Volunteer Infantry, Army of North Virginia...
later: Co C 2nd Regiment Calvary, 2nd Sgt.
Martin Van Buren Faircloth:
C.S.A. 6th Regiment, Co. F, Georgia Volunteer Infantry, Army of Tennessee. Private
George Washington Faircloth:
C.S.A. 2nd Cav, Co. C. Private
Robert Lee Massey:
C.S.A. 29th Regiment, Co. A, Georgia Volunteer Infantry, Army of Tennessee. Private.
Hampton Folsom:
C.S.A. 26th Regiment, Co. I, Georgia Volunteer Infantry, Army of North Virginia. Died in service of disease.
William J Folsom:
C.S.A. 26th Regiment, Co. C, ... Later 62nd Georgia Regiment, Co. L, ... Later 6th Georgia Cavalry Regiment, Co. I, KIA at Burgess Mill.
I'll type a little more, later.
Hope it helps.
RB
Buck shot
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My g... grandpa Thomas Thompson and his dad-in-law (also g.... granpa) were both in the 6th Miss "Lowery Rifles". I joined the SCV and the camp the camp that carries their name. Check out the website. www.lowryrifles.com
I had one ancestor on my mother's side (Courney) that was a preacher in Miss who fought for the South and then went back to preaching after the war.
Hero's to me are men who will give everything for what they believe!
My wife found the records back to where one of my ancestors fought in the Revolutionary War.
I had one ancestor on my mother's side (Courney) that was a preacher in Miss who fought for the South and then went back to preaching after the war.
Hero's to me are men who will give everything for what they believe!
My wife found the records back to where one of my ancestors fought in the Revolutionary War.
Henry Clay Hall
My Great great grandfather on my mother's side. Fought for Virginia and served as Robert E Lee's flagbearer.
Further ancestors fought in the revolutionary war as well.
On my father's side... the history is more sketchy. It's very likely some were involved in the other side of the civil war- much of that side is actually Cherokee so they may simply have not gotten involved.
My Great great grandfather on my mother's side. Fought for Virginia and served as Robert E Lee's flagbearer.
Further ancestors fought in the revolutionary war as well.
On my father's side... the history is more sketchy. It's very likely some were involved in the other side of the civil war- much of that side is actually Cherokee so they may simply have not gotten involved.
Vern Humphrey
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The Cherokee, at least some factions of the tribe, were deeply involved, fighting mostly west of the Mississippi. The last Confederate General to surrender was Stand Watie, a full-blooded Cherokee.
When I was a Second Lieutenant, I needed Dress Blues, so I bought a set at the Thrift Store for cheap. There was only one thing wrong with them -- all the gold trim was real gold. Under Army regulations, you can wear gold-colored rayon trim or gold, but you can't mix-and-match.
When I got promoted to First Lieutenant, I needed a new set of shoulder boards -- and nearly fainted when I saw what gold trim boards would cost. So I got a jar of silver model airplane paint and painted my bars silver.
Then I made Captain. Gold shoulder boards cost even more -- so I broke out the silver paint and painstakingly built up a second sliver bar.
Then I made Major. To buy a set of gold shoulder boards would require paying off the national debt. So I haunted Thrift Shops and finally found a set of gold Infantry Major's boards -- very ratty and ragged, but in my price range.
At a formal affair, I was accosted by a Major General, "Major, those shoulder boards are an absolute disgrace!"
I drew myself up and said, "Sir, these shoulder boards were at Gettysburg." For the rest of the night, senior officers would admire my shoulder boards and congratulate me.
Fortunately, none of them knew that Joshua Humphrey (who crossed the Stone Wall) was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army and Alexander A. Humphrey was a Union Brigadier General.
Vern Humphrey
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The Five Civilized Tribes held slaves, and all tended to fight for the Confederacy. At Poison Springs, Arkansas, a Creek unit fought a Colored Union unit. After the battle, the Creeks buried the dead Union soldiers from the waist down, leaving their upper bodies exposed to show disdain for them.
If any of you have not had the chance to request your ancestors pension records from the National Archives, you should. They cost $37.00 and has all kinds of information on service and other details about the veteran's service and life.
I do genealogy a lot and would be glad to help out if anyone needs it. I just made my annual offer over on APS so I'll extend it here.
Same note: I'm not responsible for horse theives, traitors or damned yankees I might find..I just report.
I do genealogy a lot and would be glad to help out if anyone needs it. I just made my annual offer over on APS so I'll extend it here.
Same note: I'm not responsible for horse theives, traitors or damned yankees I might find..I just report.
Harve Curry
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How can you find out if your family name has a Veteran?
Is there a source where one could look up names on the interent?
Is there a source where one could look up names on the interent?
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