Holley, Peggy Scott. Hawkins’ Tories, A Regimental and Social History of the 7th Tennessee Cavalry USA in the Civil War, BrayBree Publishing, Dickson TN, 230 p, 2014. Description Though surrounded by Confederate sympathizers, a small group of Unionists in the eastern part of West Tennessee…
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(Originally 2nd West Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry) (1862-1865) by Peggy Scott Holley 8902 Rockcrest Dr. Austin, TX 78759-7320 E-Mail: holleypjs@gmail.com Though surrounded by Confederate sympathizers, a small group of Unionists in the eastern part of West Tennessee refused to succumb to pressure to join the rebellion. Led by local…
by Phillip Renfroe, Henderson County Historian Originally published in the Lexington Progress December 18, 2018 When Nathan Bedford Forrest began his first raid into West Tennessee in December 1862, it was in Henderson County somewhere near where Shady Hill Road now crosses Beech River that…
from the collection of Mark Breen Mark Breen is a retired New York State Trooper. He acquired a 38 caliber Colt Official Police revolver similar to those used by the New York State Police in the 1940’s and 1950’s. After receiving the revolver, he noticed…
West Tennessee Unionists in Andersonville Prison by Peggy Scott Holley. THE 7TH TENNESSEE CAVALRY USA Peggy Scott Holley has transcribed military records of the 7th Tenn (seven rolls of microfilm) on this web site. She has the roster and other information related to the 7th…
Field & Staff Hawkins, Isaac R. Lt. Col. McCall, Joseph W.A. Surg. McCracker, Joseph Private Rowe, John M. Hosp. Stwd. Smith, Thomas A. Capt., Maj. Travis, Frank Lt. Sgt. Unknown Company Cowell, James F. Private Cracken, Joseph M. Private Doty, James Private Duke, J. P.…
from Douglas, Shelia, Descendants of Thomas and Louisa Evans, 1992.] MUSTER-IN ROLL of Captain A. N. Hays, Company C, 7th Union Tennessee Cavalry Volunteers commanded by Colonel Isaac Hawkins called into the service of the United States by The President from the Fifth day of…