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Civil War Queries

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Jennifer Cantrell Schulz, [email protected], March 19, 1997
Great page! I just got more information on the Battle of Perryville, than I have through more traditional sources. My great grandfater was a Union Soldier, in Co. C, 15th KY infantry, and was injured in the battle of Perryville. I saw that you were compiling burial places of the Soldiers and wanted to add his. He is: Robert Thompson, b.12/18/1841, d.abt 12/1939 at St. Catherines Cemetary,New Haven, Nelson Co., KY. He was recently featured in an article, along with my grandmother, in the Louisville Courier-Journal, 3/31/1996. The article talks about his life before and after the War. My question that I have for you is, where do I find more information about his unit? I have never seen anything about it either in rosters or mentioned as fighting at Perryville. Thanks for the information, and I hope mine helps!

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[email protected], March 19, 1997
I have two great grandfathers who both lived in Maysville, Mason County, KY and who served in the Civil War. I would appreciate any information on either of them that you may have in your records. Winchester Byron Rudy--born 3/27/1840 in Maysville, KY and was a Sgt. serviing with Co. C. of the 16th Kentucky. He died 2/27/1920 and is buried in Maysville. "Major" John Walsh--born 4/3/1844 probably in Conn. or New Jersey. Served with the 3rd Mass. Calvary and fought under Generals Banks, Butler and Sheridan--including the battles of Winchester VA and Cedar Creek. He resided in Maysville after the war. I have yet to find out when he died or where he is buried (evidently not in Maysville). We have in our family's possession a diary that he kept during his war service.

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[email protected], March 19, 1997
Simeon D CHELF. He was born 17 Jan 1844 Green Co, KY and died 20 Jun 1933 in Englewood, Araphoe Co, CO. He is buried in Fairmount Cemetery in Denver, Denver Co, CO. Simeon enlisted in the Service of the United States at Liberty, Kentucky on 23 Jul 1862 as a private in Company G of the 6th Kentucky Cavalry. In Jan or Feb 1863, he got the mumps and was transferred to No 2 Hospital in Evansville, IN. In Evansville, two doctors on three occasions told him he would have to "cut out my left stone to which I most bitterly objected and threatened to shoot them if they tried". He was released from the hospital in Aug 1863. On 3 Sep 1864 in Campbellville, TN he was shot in the left arm "while attacking Rebel Gen Wheeler...". Sometime in March, 1865 he was taken prisoner during the "Wilson raid" near Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He was a prisoner, on the road to Vicksburg, Mississippi when President Lincoln was assassinated. In a prisoner trade, Simeon was on board the ill fated "Sultana" on 27 Apr 1865 when the boiler exploded. Over 1500 men died from injuries or drowning from this disaster. There were only a few hundred survivors of which he was one. If you know of anyone else researching this man I would appreciate being connected.

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Veronica Baker, [email protected], March 19, 1997
Actually, I have three Union Veterans from Bath County, as it turns out. I happened to find another, while viewing pensions from Bath County, yesterday. They are:
John K. Jones, Private, Co. L, 10th KY Cavalry, enlisted: 14 August 1862, discharged: 17 September 1863, length of service: 1 yr. 1 mo. 3 days, disability incurred: Measles and something I couldn't make out. I believe John is buried somewhere near Vermilion, IL. I also, believe there is a marker for him at the Old Virginia Cemetery, in Bath County, KY. I plan to visit this summer, to see.

Newton Sorrell, Private, Co E, 24th KY Infantry, enlisted: 18 August 1861, looks like his discharged: 31 January 1864 or 65 and the most intriging to me is...

William Highly, Private, Co. F, 1 KY (I couldn't tell what the branch said. It wasn't Infantry or Cavalry), enlisted: x x 1864, date of discharge: 11 July 1866, length of service: x x x

When I saw William Highly's name in the Index to the 1890 Census of KY Veterans and Widows, I was shocked. I had never heard that he had served. Yesterday, I saw a portion of the pension record on microfilm. The dates and entries compile my confusion. All I can imagine is that the Union continued to occupy Bath County, following Lee's surrender. My mother said maybe it had something to do with his capabilities as a carpenter. I don't know. I'm just reporting to you what I have found at the library. Incidentally, Newton Sorrell was omitted from the index; but I am very confident his military records exist. A Sorrell researcher, by the name of Dale Mueller has a copy of them and has offered to send me a copy. I believe he has copies of pension records for all the Sorrells who served in the Civil War. Sincerely, Veronica Baker

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Mary Mullins Tuttle, [email protected] , March 19, 1997
Henry Horne -Pike County- married to Eliza Johnson the daughter of Payne and Margaret Bates Johnson. Margaret Bates Johnson was the sister to Martin Van Buren Bates, the Giant of the Cumberlands. Henry was the son of Nicholas and Nancy Virginia Donahue/hoe Horne of Coeburn, Virginia. Henry's brothers also fought for the Confederacy. His brother, Jessee Horne was killed at Ft. Donaldson on the Tennessee River, and as far as I know, is buried there. His brother, Charles Wesley, was killed at Gauley Bridge in West Virginia in a confrontation with Union forces. Since Charles is not buried at Coeburn in the family cemetery, I can only assume that he,too, is buried at the battle site. Their father, Nicholas , drove a provisions wagon for the Confederacy. Henry's brothers, Samuel, Stephen, John Polson, William, Nicholas Johnson (Company A 51 Virginia), and Thomas Harmon also fought for the Confederacy. Like many folks who grew up in a border state, I have just as many people who fought for the Union as for the Confederacy. I do know that the former governor, Wise, was the commander for the group. Logan Salyers was their immediate commander. The group was called "The Yankee Catchers".
My great, great, grandfather, James Harvey Remines of Tazewell, Virginia, served under Montgomery Dent Course of Alexandria, Virginia. He was one of four in his regiment to survive the battle of Sharpsburg/ Antietam. Please, keep me informed.

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John Burton, [email protected], March 19, 1997
Saw your web page and interest in KY Civil War Veterans. Below is information on my ancestor - William Robinett. Information is from muster rolls, widows pension file and unit records. William Robinett enlisted 19 July 1863 in Co. H, 39th Kentucky Volunteer Mounted Infantry, rank of Private. Willliam Robinett was captured on 14 August 1863 while on a scout. Extract from his records reads as follows:
"Captured August 14, 1863 in Buchanan County, Virginia, while on scout."
"In his examination before Comm. Carrington, CSA, at Richmond, Va, he stated that he lived in Pike Co, Ky, and was captured about Aug 15, 1863 in Buchanan Co, Va by one Capt Smith; was a Private in Capt Buchanan's Co, Va State Line and remainded with it until it disbanded. Enlisted in 39th Ky July 19, 1863. Did not wish to enlist but was conscripted. Desires to be exchanged. Comm Carrington recommends that he be exhcanged as a prisoner of war."
"He was brought from Castle Thunder and confined in Libby, Richmond, Va Sept 26, 1863. Admitted to Hospital No. 21 Richmond, Va., Nov 18, 1863 with (unreadable). (unreadable) returned to quarters Dec 13, 1863 in confinement at Pemberton Jan 8, 1864. Remark - vaccinated. He was again admitted to Hospital No. 21 Richmond, Va, Jan 14, 1864 and died Jan 19, 1864 of Rhemm. Chr. and Pneumonia."
William Robinett was survived by his wife - Mary (Polly) Scarberry and seven children - Nancy, Daniel, Peter, William Trigg, Sarah (Sally), Martha (Polly) and Henry Fleming. His wife and family settled and lived in Lawrence County, Kentucky after his death. His wife never remarried and Early reports indicated he died at Andersonville, Georgia, are incorrect. However, this was noted on his unit muster rolls when the unit mustered out in 1865. Later examination of Confederate records, confirm death at Hospital No. 21, Richmond, Virginia as noted above. You are free to list this information. Any questions, please drop me a note.

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Jim Wright, [email protected], March 19, 1997
Could you check for the following person in your records. James SPERRY (Middle name may be Harvey or HARRY) Was a Captain in the Union Army. Probably served in eastern Kentucky. Married Mahalia BROWN. Settled in or around Boyd County after the war, lived in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, KY, and then moved to Parsner Creek, Lincoln County, West Virginia. Died in Lincoln County, West Virginia. Buried in the a family cemetary on Parsner Creek, Lincoln County, West Virginia. Thanks in advance for any info. Jim Wright

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Beverly L. Pack, [email protected], March 19, 1997
Congrats!! Just saw your "official welcome" today to the KY Civil War page and am glad you're here. Yes I'd like for you to do a look-up for me in the 14th Ky Inf. Do you have a William J. ADKINS? Do you have any other ADKINS, CHANDLER, HEWLETT, or PACK listed in this unit?
Somewhere I read that there was a unit which actually formed in Louisa (Lawrence Co) KY during the CW. Is the 14th such a unit? If not, could you give me the name of the unit it was?
I am researching family lines and my ancestors are all from Lawrence Co KY. Any information on ANY of these surnames will be greatly appreciated. I currently live in Atlanta and doing this long-distance is sometimes a little difficult.
By the way, you don't happen to have a book called THE CHANDLERS by George Chandler, c 1883? I'm looking desparately for someone who has it to do a look-up for me.
Thanks!! Beverly L. Pack (formerly of Lawrence Co KY) Researching: ADKINS, CHANDLER, HEWLETT, PACK--for now

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Sandra Sanford G., [email protected], March 19, 1997
I really appreciate your offer of help. I don't know if you can do anything with the little info I have or not According to the family bible Benjamin Griffin/Griffen fought in the War of 1861[sic] All I have on him is his birthdate..11-15-1806. He married Melvina Brumbeck I don't know his home state, which side he fought on or anything. I would be grateful for any info you might find.

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K.Paul Boggs, [email protected], March 19, 1997
Hi Joey-Have little information but here goes:
Name Bradley Willian ANDERSON b. Laurel Co. Ky 1816/1817
In 1850 was on the Pulaski Co.Ky Census
In 1860 was on the Lincoln Co.Ky.Census
In 1870 was on the Buchanan Co. Mo. Census
In 1880 was on the Pulaski Co. Ky. Census
Was in the C.S.A. Family history says he was a Captain His daughter, Virgina C. ANDERSON marries a Capt. W.T. BRYANT (Union) 7 July 1864, Upon Bradley's return there was much "bad blood" in the family. Bradley dies ? 1885. Rumor-buried in Somerset Ky.(unproven by me).

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Dallas Fox, [email protected], March 19, 1997
Thank you very much for starting this site..... My name is Dallas FOX and listed here is my GGrandfather. He was a Civil War soldier..
Private Elisha W. GABBARD
He enlisted at Irvine, Kentucky
Company E 47th Ky. Mounted Infantry Regiment
he was enrolled 7/25/1863 for 1 Year
Mustered out 12/26/1864 at Lexington, Ky.
Battles he fought in unknown
Was he wounded ? unknown
Died 2/4/1908
Buried in Jackson County, Ky.
This info. is from Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky, Frankfort Vol II P466 Thanks ....Dallas Fox

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Mary Underwood, M.Underwood [email protected], March 19, 1997
I was interested in seeing if I could find out if there was anything information on either Richard or George Haselwood fighting for the Confederacy from KY. George was from Green County and Richard was from Taylor County. Would appreciate any help you could give me. Thanks, Mary

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Richard Smothermon, [email protected], March 19, 1997
Joey this is a long shot And I know I am asking alot of you, But I was wondering If by any chance you could give me a list of any Graham that served in the Civil War besides Paris, I have this gut feeling he may have had a son or two that also served Poss a Gholord Graham, Would be interested in Anything you could come up with, all owe you big time. I'm seeking information about one of my ancestors whom family legend says was killed in the Civil War. His name was George T. Smotherman (or Smothermon) and he enlisted 19-Aug-1861 in the 3rd KY Infantry (possibly mounted infantry), in Company H, we believe. He supposedly died 8-May-1862. Do you have any information about him at all, and can you verify whether he was killed in the war or not? Also, if you have any information on other Smothermans in his unit I would appreciate it, too. I hope I've provided enough information for a check. Please let me know if you need additional information. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and assistance.

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Keith McGuire, [email protected], March 21, 1997
I like your new page!
I am looking for two McGuire's who were supposed to have been on the confederate side during the war.James McGuire and Joel McGuire both of the 5th regiment (Not sure of the Unit name). They lived in the Carter/Lawrence County area. Thanks for the help. Keith McGuire

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Bill Doyle, [email protected], March 21, 1997
I'm a member of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, having three ancestors that served, and were wounded in that conflict. I'm seeking information regarding a FRANCIS RILEY that served in a Confederate Unit from Kentucky, possibly as a chaplain. I have very limited information other than a name for you to research. I am conducting this research for a friend that has a photo of this man, his great- great grandfather, in his uniform. If you can locate this person in any rosters that you may have, or can offer any information regarding how to locate him, any help will be appreciated.
Have you seen The Civil War CD-ROM offered by Guild Press of Indiana? It contains the entire compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, War of the Rebellion, Frederick Dyer, Regimental losses in the Civil War, William Fox, and other great info. I have a copy and if I can assist you let me know. The phone for Guild Press is (317) 848-6421
GOOD HUNTING!!
Bill

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Kathleen Boldy, [email protected], March 21, 1997
My gggrandfather, William Alexander Campbell, is listed in the 1910 census as a survivor of the Confederate Army. I don't know which unit he was with. He is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Paducah, Kentucky; unfortunately, the marker has disappeared from his grave. His wife Sarah and two of his children, Annie and Robert C, are buried beside him.
He was not from Spencer County, so, if there is someone else I should get in touch with, could you let me know? Thanks very much.

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greg helentjaris, March 21, 1997
My Ancestor served as a Union AND Confederate Soldier!
He first enlisted at Jackson, Breathitt County, Ky. in the Confederate 5th Mounted Regiment on Sept. 18th 1862. He was recorded as present until he then was reported as deserted on Nov 19th 1863 at Tiner's Station, Tn. ,at that time he was a Corp. in B Company. He then enlisted at Irvine, Ky in the Union 47th Regiment Ky Inf. on Dec 22nd 1863, later transferred to the 4th Ky Regt on March 30th, 1864 served until mustered out at Lexington, Ky on Apr 12, 1865 as a private. He lived in Estill Co until his death in 1870 from Malaria contracted while in 4th Ky Regt Vol. I'm unsure of my great-great-grandfather's burial place. Do you know what battles he could have been in?

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Wayne Youngblood, [email protected], March 19, 1997
My ancestor was Golden J MILLER, who served in the KY 7th Regiment (later turned light Infantry) for the CSA. He enlisted Sept, 1861 at Camp Burnett (Wickliffe, KY) and he died of disease at Canton, MS on June 6, 1863. I ordered his military service record but it only consisted of 4 or 5 Muster cards for military pay. This last one noted that he had died June 6, 1983 of disease. I do not know:
where he was buried?
Battle wounds?
What became of his widow, Louisa F Clinton MILLER?
His infant son was raised by his "grandmother CHUNN."
Thanks.

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Dianne Carr Peterson, [email protected], March 21, 1997
I am working on my gg-grandfather Hatler Hascue Sexton... enslisted nov 1 1861 Whitesburg in the 5th Ky later to become the 13th KY Calvary. I am in contact with John Wells who is working on a book of this unit. Hatler is buried in Wise Co. VA. If you have any questions about Hatler I will try to answer them. I have his military file, pension file, wife's pension file, her settlement of estate, and a pic of Hatler and Tabitha taken ca. 1905-10 in his uniform.

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Lynda Hynan, [email protected], March 21, 1997
My gggrandfather, Laban S. Hooper served with the 1st Ky Cav, (Old) Co. G that was later merged with the 3rd Ky. He was captured and escaped at Ft. Donelson, etc. I have the history of his unit from the Carlisle Barracks records as well as Hill College in Texas. It is very difficult, however, to follow the trail of this company with respect to which battles he may have been personally involved in. His group keep being merged into other units. I would like to know where my ancestor fought and travelled during the time that I know (from official records) that he was at Ft. Donelson and his death, which I was told by my grandmother was shortly after he fought in the "Battle Above the Clouds". Do you know if there any documentation on this Lyon Co, KY group or anyplace that I could find out this and where he may have been buried? (It appears that he was not buried in either his home county, Lyon, or his wife's, Caldwell. I also wonder if there are any descendants of this unit who would be interested in exchanging information?

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[email protected], March 19, 1997
Do you have Civil War records for my ancestor, John Moorman, named above? He is the son of James Haden Moorman and Nancy Owen, and married Jane ? and Mary Read. He was, according to an unverified family story, shot by a Union soldier behind his home. My cousin, aunt and I are visiting Breckenridge County this Mar 24-28, and would like to visit his grave, if its locale can be determined. My research indicates that Breckenridge county was, at one point anyway, full of Moormans, and I wonder if some family association exists with which we might make contact? I am also curious about how I might find out where John's father is buried, and where the older ceneteries of Breckenridge County are. My relatives and I descend through John's daughter, Mary John Moorman, and we appreciate your help. Sharon Pritchett


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