Confederate Soldiers of Weakley County, Tennessee
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Kemp, Thomas Mason, b. 1842; Military service 1: Co.E, 1st Kentucky Infantry; 2: Co.M, 7th Tennessee Cavalry; 3: Henderson's Scouts; Rank 1: 1st Sergeant; Rank 2: 3rd Sergeant; (Parents; William T. and Sarah Unknown Kemp) Kennedy, John Calvin, b. 10/31/1824; 20th TN Cavalry Company K. Enlisted September 1, 1863 at Cottage Grove, TN, by Capt. Bowman for the war. Absent on roll for Mar/April 1864, "Absent without leave." Present on roll for May/June 1864. Wounded "mortal" at Harrisburg. On roll of prisoners surrendered at Citronelle, AL, May 4, 1865. Residence Weakley Co. TN. Source: Compiled Service Records, Rennolds (1904/61); (Parents; Sampson and Nancy Killebrew Kennedy) Kennerly, Charles M.; b. 4/16/1844; TN 46th Inf. Co.D Sgt; November 16, 1861, he enlisted in Company D, Forty-sixth Tennessee Infantry, and participated in these battles; Island No. 10; Atlanta, Ga.; Franklin, Tenn.; Jacksonville, Miss., and other minor engagements. He was captured at Island No. 10, and was taken to Camp Douglas, where he was confined five months. He was again captured and remained a prisoner until the close of the war.; (Parents; John Wesley and Martha Ross Kennerly) Keith, Isaac, b. abt. 1843; 1910 Weakley Co., TN Dist. 15 Census indicates he served in the Confederate Army. NAME: Keith, Isaac PENSION #: S9150 UNIT: Home Guards, N.C. (Parents; Wesley and Gilley Ann Jackson Keith) Kendall, Samuel P., b. 1834; TN 5th Inf. 2nd Co.G Sgt.; Died at the Battle of Bardstown, KY; (Parents; Edward Elms "Elums" and Nancy Smith Kendall) Kendall, William Franklin �Frank� TN 5th Inf. 2nd Co.G; On Tombstone Company 6 - 5 Tenn Inf. - C.S.A.; 1910 Weakley Co., TN District 14 lists him as a Confederate Veteran. (Parents; William S. and Talitha Unknown Kendall) Killebrew, Andrew Jackson, 12/19/1842; Weakley Co.; Co K - 2nd Lt. (Russell's) 20th TN Cav., Enlisted September 1, 1863 at Cottage Grove, TN; Answered Questionaire; Enlisted March 1863, served with partisan unit "sent from Paris, Tennessee on Buffalo River on a scout up Tennessee River." Four or five months elapsed before first battle, at Bolivar. Served at Somerville, Estenaula (wounded), Brice's Crossroads, Okolona, Tupelo, Ft. Pillow, and Coonewah Creek (July 16, 1864). Discharged at Gainesville in May 1865. After the war, he farmed and resided at Grove, TN. Received a pension. (Parents; Thomas Dawson and Wilmoth Ann Buckley Killebrew) Killebrew, John M., b. 8/18/1841;Private Co. K, Russells 20th TN Cav. Enlisted September 1, 1863 at Cottage Grove, TN, by Capt. Bowman for the war. Absent on roll for Mar/April 1864, "Absent without leave April 29, 1864." Present on roll for May/June 1864. On roll of prisoners surrendered at Citronelle, AL, May 4, 1865. Residence Weakley Co. TN. Widow's pension file #1395. (Parents; Kichen and Louisa Buckley Killebrew) Killebrew, James K., b. 1843; Co. K Russells 20th TN Cav. Wounded "mortal" at Harrisburg, MS. "Died at the Hospital at Lauderdale Springs, Miss. on the 26th day of July 1864 from a wound received in battle at Harrisburg, Miss. July 14th." Effects given to brother. (Parents; Kichen and Louisa Buckley Killebrew) Killebrew, Francis Marion, b. 1836; Killed at Battle of Shiloh; (Parents; Kichen and Louisa Buckley Killebrew) Killebrew, Thomas Leroy, b. 12/9/1839; Capt, Company H 33 Regt Tenn Inf. CSA; (Parents; Thomas Dawson and Wilmoth Ann Buckley Killebrew) Killebrew, William Marion, b. 1838; TN 5th Inf. 2nd Co.E 2nd Lt.; Died at Battle of Perryville, KY. (Parents; Thomas Dawson and Wilmoth Ann Buckley Killebrew) Killion, Henry, b. 11/22/1842; TN 33rd Inf. Co.A Sgt.; Enlisted in July, 1861. He was elected first corporal of his company soon after his enlistment, and shortly after was chosen first orderly sergeant. He was wounded at Shiloh, also at Perryville, and was disable for duty about nine months in all. He was captured at the latter place and kept in prison at Camp Douglas, Chicago. After being discharged he returned home and a he was unfitted for the infantry, owing to his wound, he joined the first Tennessee Cavalry and was elected orderly sergeant of the command. He afterward rejoined the infantry and was wounded at Harrisburg, Miss., and Paducah, Ky.; (Parents; John B. and Christina Snyder Killion) Kimbro, John Walton, b. 8/11/1844; TN 33rd Inf. Co.C; The 33rd Regiment of the Tennessee Infantry Company C that contained men from Calloway County, Kentucky. In December of 1862, the group was consolidated with the 31st Regiment but only after participating and losing many men during the Battle of Shiloh (Pittsburg Landing) that occurred on 6 and 7 April 1862.; (Parents; Powell and Rebecca Ann Johnson Kimbro) Kimbro, William A., b. abt. 1841; TN 33rd Inf. Co.C Cpl.; The 33rd Regiment of the Tennessee Infantry Company C that contained men from Calloway County, Kentucky. In December of 1862, the group was consolidated with the 31st Regiment but only after participating and losing many men during the Battle of Shiloh (Pittsburg Landing) that occurred on 6 and 7 April 1862.; (Parents; Powell and Rebecca Ann Johnson Kimbro) Kimery, James L., b. 4/14/1844; Pvt. Co F 12th KY Cavalry POW; 1910 Weakley Co., District 22, TN Census lists him as a Confederate Veteran. (Parents; Alfred and Elizabeth Jane Gant Kimery) Kimery, Jesse B. b. c1842; TN 15th Inf. Co.A,E; Killed in Civil War; (Parents; Alfred and Elizabeth Jane Gant Kimery) King, Edwin Thomas "E.T.", b. 1/19/1842; TN 47th Inf. Co.H; At the age of twenty our subject enlisted in the Confederate Service, Forty-seventh Tennessee Regiment, and served until wounded at Atlanta, Ga., in 1864. After being in the hospital three months he returned home not to serve any more.; (Parents; Alvin and Martha Matilda Thomas King) King, Jackson, b. 1828; Company E. 20th TN Cavalry; Enlisted September 17, 1863 at Paris, by Capt. Hallum for 3 years. Absent on roll for Mar/April 1864, "In arrest 14 Feb, 64". On roll for May/June 1864, "Transferred to old command May 23, 1864." Killed in Georgia. Born in NC. Married 1856, Margaret Jane Crews, in Henry Co. TN. Died 1864 in GA. Widow's pension file #289. Source: Compiled Service Records; (Parents; Unknown) King, Monroe, b. 1843; Co. I, TX 9th Cav. His little finger was shot off during the Civil War. (Parents; Unknown) King, Robert B., b. 1826; MO Cav. Schnabel's Bn. Co.E,C; In 1862 enlisted in Company I, First Missouri Cavalry Regiment, and was at the battle of Frederickstown. His principal duty was scouting and he remained in the service two years. He resided in Missouri until 1869, when he returned home.; (Parents; Jackson W. and Nancy B. Rochelle King) Kinsey, Samuel B., b 15 May 1843, Currituck Co., NC. Served in Co. B, 61st Virginia Infantry, captured at Burgess Mill Va, P.O.W. in Pt. Lookout MD Federal Prison Camp. Moved to Weakley Co., TN abt 1871. Married Tennie BIGGERS in Weakley Co. 16 Nov 1873, 3 children, Anderson, Flora and Birdie. Samuel died 11 Dec 1901 in Weakley Co., TN; (Parents; James and Abby Unknown Kinsey) Kirkland, Andrew J., b. 8/23/1840; Co. A, 19th Tennessee Infantry; Pension: 11 Sep 1917, #3776 - Fulton Co., Kentucky UCV Camp: James G. Pirtle - Camp #990 - Fulton, Kentucky; (Parents; George W. and Margaret Burdint Kirkland) Knight, Luther Radford, b. 4/1/1840; Weakley Co.; Pvt. A Company 31st Infantry; (Parents; John and Fannie B. Mitchell Knight) Knight, William Thomas, b. 11/24/1835; Weakley Co.; Pvt. A Company 22nd Calvary; 1910 Weakley Co., District 22, TN Census lists him as a Confederate Veteran. (Parents; John and Fannie B. Mitchell Knight) Knight, James, b. 4/1/1840; Weakley Co.; died during the war, Unit uncertain; (Parents; John and Fannie B. Mitchell Knight) L
Lancaster, John A., b. 6/9/1839; TN 53rd Inf. Co.F 1st Sgt.; Was at Fort Donelson and Port Hudson.; (Parents; Gabriel Andrew and Martha Cotham Lancaster) Landreth, William F., b. 1844; TN 13th Inf. Co.E; Landreth, W.F. TN 15th (Cons.) Cav. Co.K Enlisted in Company E, Thirteenth Tennessee Infantry, of the Confederate Army, and was at Belmont, Shiloh and Richmond, Ky.; was severely wounded at Shiloh, and then served in the hospital until the close of 1863, when he was sent home, on account of ill health; (Parents; Newton F. and Panina Hayes Landreth) Landrum, Rev. John Gill, b. 10/22/1810; Landrum, J.G. GS Gen. & Staff Chap.; Landrum, J.G. SC 13th Inf. Chap.; In 1861, he was elected to the Secession Convention representing the Spartanburg District of South Carolina. His signature may be found on the secession document. In 1862, John G. joined the 13th Regiment of the South Carolina Volunteers . He died at home in Landrum on January 19, 1882. The town of Landrum in Spartanburg County, South Carolina is named for him.; (Parents; Merriman and Delilah Jackson Landrum) Lankford, Daniel Mason, b. 10/7/1825; TN 46th Inf. Co.H 1st Sgt.; In 1861 he entered the Confederate Army in Company H, Forty-sixth Tennessee Infantry, and at the re-organization our subject was elected orderly sergeant, which position he held till the surrender of his regiment on April 8, 1862. He was lodged in prison at Camp Butler, Ill., where he remained about six months, and was then exchanged at Vicksburg, September 1862. On account of ill health he was discharged, but was conscripted December 1863, and joined the Fifteenth Tennessee Mounted Infantry. He remained with his command till Jun 10, 1864, at which time he was wounded in the right breast, and now carries the ball.; (Parents; Henry and Sarah Hamilton Lankford) Lasley, James Thomas, b. 12/23/1845; TN 21st & 22nd (Cons.) Cav. Co.C; TN 22nd (Barteau's) Cav. Co.I Answered Questionnaire; In the spring of 1863 he enlisted in the confederate army, CO #1, 2nd Tenn. cavalry (Batteau's). After the war he read medicine and began his practice in 1868 in Yorkville until 1878 when he moved to Troy, Obion co., TN. Lived in Union City, TN, and was 76 years old when he completed the questionnaire. (Parents; John H. and Isabella Nixon Baldridge Lasley) Lasley, John H., b. 1818; TN 47th Inf. Co.K 2nd Lt. In May, 1861, he joined the Confederate Army, Forty-seventh Regiment Tennessee, and served about ten months, when he was compelled to RETURN home on account of his health. He was at Shiloh and acted as captain, but was first lieutenant.; (Parents; Thomas and Catherine Pickard Lasley) Latimer, Daniel A., b. 7/30/1832; TN 22nd (Barteau's) Cav. Co.I; During the late war Mr. Latimer joined the Second Tennessee Cavalry in 1864, and served with the same until January 1865, when the regiment was disbanded and he returned home.; (Parents; Thomas J. and Nancy Webb Latimer) Latimer, Thomas H. b. 1/4/1844; He enlisted in the Thirty-third Tennessee Infantry, remaining with the same until he was captured at Missionary Ridge, whence he was taken to Rock Island, Ill., and retained until near the time of the general surrender.; (Parents; John Luther and Harriet Underwood Latimer) Lawler, William Trigg, b. 1838; 20th TN Cav. Co. I.; Enlisted December 1, 1863 at Newbern, TN, by Col. Bell for 3 years. Large mule valued at $600, sorrel horse at $600. Present on roll for Mar/April 1864 as 1st Lieutenant. Absent on roll for May/June 1864 as 1st Lieutenant, "Sent to West Tenn 14th June by order Gen. Buford." Elected 1st Lieutenant December 1, 1863; reelected February 5, 1864. Born Weakley County 1838. Enlisted May 1861 in the 9th Tennessee; at its reorganization made Lieutenant. Wounded and lost right arm, 24 Sept 1864, at Athens. Returned home in November of 1864. Living Weakley Co. TN in 1909. Married Fannie McCain (McClain?).; After war, became physician in Sidonia, TN.; Served in State Senate. Died ca. 1910.; (Parents; N. A. Lawler) Lawson, Andrew Jackson, b. 9/12/1836; Sgt. Co. E, 1st Kentucky Infantry; Henderson's Cavalry Scouts; In 1861 he enlisted in Company E, First Kentucky Regiment, and after it was disbanded at Richmond, Va., in July, 1862, he came west and joined Henderson's scouts, of Forrest's cavalry, with which command he served till paroled May 14, 1865.; (Parents; Horace and Tabitha Marshall Alexander Lawson) Lawson, James K. P., b. 1844; Co. K, 5th Tennessee Infantry. Killed at the Battle of Atlanta on the 22nd of July 1864.; (Parents; Horace and Tabitha Marshall Alexander Lawson) Lawson, Moses W., b. abt. 1846; Henderson's Cavalry Scouts; (Parents; Horace and Tabitha Marshall Alexander Lawson) Lee, Pinkney W. H. H.; 1910 Weakley Co., TN District 2 Martin lists him as a Confederate Veteran; Probable Unit; Lee, P.W. TN 15th (Stewart's) Cav. Co.G; (Parents; Green Thomas and Harriett C. Jackson Lee) Levy, Charles P., b. 11/24/1846; TN 19th & 20th (Cons.) Cav. Co.K; In 1864 enlisted in Col. Russell's regiment, Confederate Cavalry, and served until the close of the war; (Parents; Lewis and Phoebe Fite Levy) Lewellen, John W., b. 1835; Pvt., Company A, 15th Tennessee Infantry (Ezell's company). (Parents; Unknown) Liggett, Hampton T., b. 10/17/1826; TN 4th (McLemore's) Cav. Co.A; (Parents; Jackson C. and Nancy Lee Liggett) Liggett, Humphrey N., b.1/20/1838;TN 4th (McLemore's) Cav. Co.A; (Parents; Jackson C. and Nancy Lee Liggett) Ligon, George Jones, b. 7/22/1832; Co. B, 12th Kentucky Cavalry, Major. George enlisted on April 1, 1864 in West Tennessee in Co. B, 12th Kentucky Cavalry after the death of his first wife, under Gen. Forrest. He served in a number of engagements. , and was severely wounded at the battle of Harrisburg, Miss. in July 1864 and disabled from duty. He was also a prisoner, but was recaptured. In "The Confederate Archives" pg. 220 the Tennessee State Library, Nashville is an account of D.W. Gatlin, Clerk Hopkins Co., Ky. "In the early spring of 1865, eight Confederate soldiers were passing through the SW part of this county and stopped by with Mr. George Ligon for dinner. While eating they were surprised by a company of Federals, commanded by Sam Johnson. Four of these brave Confederates were killed. The others escaped. They were all Texans".; (Parents; Henry A. and Louisa Bell Ligon) Ligon, William C., b. 2/5/1845; TN 4th Inf. Co.E Sgt.; Pension: 17 Jun 1912, #382 - Fulton County, Kentucky; (Henry A. and Laura B. Brown Ligon) Lipscomb, John Calvin, b. 2/3/1842; TN 27th Inf. Co.D Capt. CSA Companies formed in Henderson Co. TN; Listed on 1910 Weakley Co., TN, District 22 Census as a Confederate Veteran. Came to Weakley County, TN after serving as Capt. of Co. D 27th Regiment during the War Between the States. (Parents; William and Eliza A. Tillman Lipscomb) Little, John Richard �Jack�, b. abt. 1839; 1910 Weakley Co., TN District 7 Dresden lists him as a Confederate Veteran NAME: Little, John Richard. WIDOW: Little, Martha PENSION #: W9100 COUNTY: Weakley Possible Unit; Little, J.R. KY 7th Mtd.Inf. Co.A Sgt. Little, John TN 17th Cav. Little, John TN 41st Inf. Co.A Cpl. Little, John TN 6th Inf. Co.I Little, J. KY 6th Cav. Co.K (Parents; Unknown) Lochridge, James Thomas, b. 1826; Company E, Faulkner�s 12th KY Cavalry; (Parents; James Hodge and Rebecca A. Unknown Lochridge) Lochridge, John Brown, b. 1827; Company E, Faulkner�s 12th KY Cavalry; (Parents; James Hodge and Rebecca A. Unknown Lochridge) Lochridge, Marshall Sanford, b. 1839; Company E, Faulkner�s 12th KY Cavalry; (Parents; James Hodge and Rebecca A. Unknown Lochridge) Locke, George, b. abt. 1842; Possible Unit Served in; Locke, G.W. TN 12th (Cons.) Inf. Co.B 1st Sgt. Locke, G.W. TN 12th Inf. Co.F Capt. Locke, G.W. TN 51st (Cons.) Inf. Co.H Locke, G.W. TN 51st Inf. Co.G (Parents; George C. and Fannie McCay Locke) Locke, Thomas D., b. 1829; With Bragg's army about eighteen months; (Parents; George C. and Fannie McCay Locke) Loveall, James R., b. abt. 1846; 1910 Weakley Co., TN District 9 lists him as a Confederate Veteran. Loving, Alexander W., b. 1/18/1831; TN 12th (Green's) Cav. Co.E Adj.; Loving, Alex. W. GS Gen. & Staff 1st Lt.,Adj.; Early in 1861 he assisted in drilling infantry and aided in organizing the Fourth Regiment, Mississippi Infantry. He then served in the ordnance department six months, then joined the Twelfth Regiment, Tennessee Cavalry, and served as adjutant, with the rank of lieutenant, and at the formation of Gen. R.V. Richmond's brigade he was promoted to adjutant-general of the same, with the rank of captain, and afterward major.; (Parents; Wilson Carey and Mary H. Edding Loving) Lownsborough, (Lownsbrough, Lownsbraugh) Thomas H. C., b. 4/15/1836; TN 7th Inf. Co.C; He enlisted in the Confederate Army in Company C, Seventh Tennessee Infantry, under Col. Robert Hatton, and was at Seven Pines, Richmond, the Second Manassas, Harper's Ferry, Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and various other skirmishes. He served through the entire war, and was paroled at Danville, Va.; (Parents; Thomas and Sarah McDougall Lownsborough) Luton, James, b. 1832; TN 30th Inf. Co.K Cpl.; In 1861 he joined the Thirtieth Tennessee Infantry and served until the fall of Fort Donelson, when he was taken to Camp Butler and held a prisoner seven months. He was exchanged at Vicksburg and rejoined his old regiment, serving until his discharge, owing to poor health.; (Parents; James and Anna Stone Luton) Luten, Joseph Reed, b. 3 6 1842; Co.A, 12th Kentucky Cavalry; Enlisted in Faulkner's regiment, Capt. H.A.Tyler's company of Forrest's Cavalry. At Florence, Alabama in the fall of 1863, he was captured, but was soon after paroled and never entered the service again. Before joining the Confederate Army, his mother gave him an 1853 five dollar gold piece. He always said "it was given to him by his mother for the necessaries of life". The tradition continues to today, the gold coin passing from father to son of each generation.; (Parents; Samuel B. and Mary Ann Hood Ashburn Luten) Luten, Samuel Ward, b. abt. 1840; TN 22nd Inf. Co.F; (Subsequently - Co. M, 3rd Kentucky Infantry); (Parents; Samuel B. and Mary Ann Hood Ashburn Luten) Luther, Jesse M., b. abt. 1838; NC 28th Inf. Co.E; 1910 Weakley Co., TN, District 17 Census lists him as a Confederate Veteran. NAME: Luther, J.M. PENSION #: S5330 COUNTY: Weakley UNIT: 28th N.C. Inf. (Parents; Unknown) Lyon, Edward Coleman, b. 8/1843; Weakley Co.; 31st Inf. Co.K 1st Lt., Answered Questionnaire; Tn Confederate Soldiers Pension Applications (soldiers & widows) 3 applications: Lyon, E.C. TN 31st Inf. Co.K 1st Lt. NAME: Lyon, E.C. PENSION #: S10333 UNIT: 31st Inf. NAME: Lyon, Edward Coleman WIDOW: Lyon, Lucy PENSION #: W7517 NAME: Lyon, Edward Coleman. WIDOW: Lyon, Mary Lucy PENSION #: W9588 (Parents; James and Cecilia Coleman Lyon) 1910 Weakley Co., TN, District 2, Martin lists him as a Confederate Veteran. M
Maiden, William F., b. 1/1845; VA 48th Inf. Co.B; Pension #s11997, taken prisoner at Gettysburg, went to N.Y. prison.; (Parents; William Lee and Rebecca Jane Butt Maiden) Malone, James H., b. abt. 1844; Co D 5th TN, Answered Questionaire; NAME: Malone, J.H. PENSION #: S6105 COUNTY: Weakley UNIT: 5th Inf. 1910 Weakley Co, TN, District 24 lists him as a Confederate Veteran. (Parents; Unknown) Maness, James M., b. 6/18/1843; Forrest Cav. TN 10th Cav. Co.B; (Parents; Tyson G. and Agnes Marsh Maness) Maness, Tolbert Hawkins, b. 8/5/1823; (Pvt. Co. I, 6th Alabama Inf. Regiment; (Parents; Amos and Mary Caudle Maness) Marler, Thomas Jefferson, b. 2/9/1845; (possible unit) TN Inf. 23rd Bn. Co.E; (Parents; Thomas Jefferson and Sarah Ann Davenport Marlar, Sr.) Martin, George Washington, b. 10/16/1839; TN 9th Inf. Co.A-G Sgt.; 1861 volunteered for one year in the service of the State of Tennessee, and belonged to the company known as the "Old Hickory Blues," his captain being Bradford Edwards.; 1910 Weakley Co., Tn, District 2 lists him as a Confederate Veteran; (Parents; William and Sarah Glass Martin) Martin, John Richard, b. 6/12/1837; Co. G 9th TN Inf.; Sgt. Major of the Regiment; Died in service; (Parents; William and Mary Glass Martin) Martin, John, b. 12/17/1824; In 1863 he joined Carroll's company of Confederate calvary, and served as assistant quartermaster until the close of the war. (Parents; William and Martha C. Martin, Martin) Martin, Thomas Dudley, b. abt. 1836; 1910 Weakley Co., TN District 2 Martin lists him as a Confederate Veteran Possible Unit; Martin, Thomas TN 3rd (Lillard's) Mtd.Inf. Co.H,F Martin, Thomas TN 50th Inf. Co.H Martin, Thomas TN 54th Inf. Co.H Martin, Thomas TN 61st Mtd.Inf. Co.I Martin, Thomas TN Inf. 22nd Bn. Co.A Martin, Thomas D. GS Gen. & Staff Col. (Parents; William and Sarah Glass Martin) Matheny, James L. or M., b. 1834; 1910 Weakley Co. District 12 lists him as Confederate Veteran. NAME: Matheny, James M. PENSION #: S11890 COUNTY: Weakley UNIT: 15th Inf. NAME: Matheny, James L. PENSION #: S15381 COUNTY: Weakley UNIT: 5th Inf. (Parents; Jason Cullen and Mary Lewis Matheny Mauldin, Blake B., b. 1830; TN 41st Inf. Co.H Jr.2nd Lt.; (Parents; Harris �Col. Dick� and Julia Ann Brents Mauldin) Maxwell, Robert P., b. 10/11/1833; Maxwell, R.P. AR 38th Inf. Co. C; He is buried in Cates Cemetery between Martin and Sharon. His grave is unmarked; however, there is a marker for his wife, T. S Maxwell, who died in 1906. Her stone is one of the oldest in Cates and is in the front right of the cemetery as you are facing it from the road. In 8/1862, enlisted in the Wyatt County, AR regiment for the Confederate Army. His commanding officer was Col. Shouers. He was paroled as a POW on 3/5/1865. Returned to TN from AR in 1865. Had lost the sight of right eye completely. In 1879, after a blow to the head in a fight in Ralston, TN, lost the sight of his left eye and was now completely blind; (Parents; John B. and Mary Leak Maxwell) Mayo, George Dallas, b 12/16/1845; Private Co. K, Russells 20th TN Cav. Enlisted September 1, 1863 at Cottage Grove, TN by Capt. Bowman. Absent on roll for March/April 1864, "Absent sick from April 28, 1864." Present on roll for May/June 1864. Present on roll for Lee Hospital, Lauderdale, Miss, for July/August 1864, attached as "patient" July 28, 1864, "furnished his horse." On report for absentees and deserters, Verona, MS, February 28, 1865. States that he served until October 1864. The Index to Tennessee Confederate Pension Applications shows that Tennessee pension application #8974 was filed by G.D. Mayo of Weakley County for service with the 20th Cavalry. Born 1845. Married 1871, Freelove Albatine Moore, in Weakley Co. TN. Died 1915. Widow's pension file #5840. (William M. and Elizabeth H. Ross Mayo) McAdams, Isaac King, b. abt. 1834; I.K. McAdams, pvt. in H Co., 22nd (Barteau�s) Cavalry, CSA which were mostly from Weakley and Obion Counties , TN. Lived in the Mt. Pelia area of Weakley. (Parents; Unknown) McAliley, Green M., b. abt. 1845; TN 14th (Neely's) Cav. Co.B; According to Goodspeed bio. of brother he and 2 other brothers were killed during the war.; (Parents; Richard and Nancy L. McKeown McAliley) McAliley, Hiram Y., b. abt. 1835; TN 31st Inf. Co.E Sgt.; According to Goodspeed bio. of brother he and 2 other brothers were killed during the war.; (Parents; Richard and Nancy L. McKeown McAliley) McAliley, John G. or J., b. abt. 1841; TN 31st Inf. Co.E; According to Goodspeed bio. of brother he and 2 other brothers were killed during the war.; (Parents; Richard and Nancy L. McKeown McAliley) McAlilley, Leroy Love, b. 5/22/1837; He was first lieutenant of a company of militia during the early part of the war. According to his bio in Goodspeed 3 of his brothers were killed during the Civil War; (Parents; Richard and Nancy L. McKeown McAliley) McAllister, James Newton, b. 1/18/1838; While a student at the University of Virginia he volunteered for service as first sergeant in the First Regiment of Mississippi 60-day Volunteers, but he was discharged early because of illness and died soon thereafter; (Parents; Ulysses and Sarah Frances Fortson McAllister) McCallum, Austin James, b. 11/27/1828; He joined Co. A, 48th (Voorhies') TN Inf. Regt, Maury County, TN. He was captured February 1862 at Fort Donelson, TN and later was released on parole at Vicksburg, MS. Later, he rejoined the 48th TN Inf. Regt and was again captured December 1864 in the Battle of Nashville. He was still in prison when the war was over. After the war, 1st Sgt Austin J. McCallum returned to Williamson County, TN with very few earthly possessions. Died in Weakley Co., TN.; (Parents; Cloud and Elizabeth Taylor McCallum) McClain, George Washington, b. 3/20/1847; Cpl. Co., B, 5th Tennessee Infantry; Pension: #11721 - Obion Co., Tennessee; UCV Camp: James G. Pirtle - Camp #990 - Fulton, Kentucky; (Parents; John and Sarah "Sallie" Cochran McClain) McClure, Francis M., b. 8/1845; KY 12th Cav. Co.G; Answered Questionaire; (Parents; Unknown) McCombs, Robert, b c.1836; McCombs, R. TN 15th (Stewart's) Cav. Co.C; McCombs, R.J. TN 19th & 20th (Cons.) Cav. Co.E; McCombs, R.J. TN 20th (Russell's) Cav. Co.C; (Parents; William and Catherine Overall McCombs) McCord, Jacob W., b. 1840; 20th TN cavalry, CO E.; enlisted at Paris, TN by Capt. Hallum for 3 yrs. Captured at Fayette Station 12/27/1963 and sent to Alton Military Prison in Alton, IL on 1/3/1864, he died of Ruboella in Feb of 1864. Company E. Enlisted December 20, 1863 at Paris, TN, by Capt. Hallum for 3 years. Absent on roll for Mar/April 1864, "Captured Fayette Sta. Tenn. Dec 27." Absent on roll for May/June 1864, "Captured at Lafayette Station Dec 27, 63". Prisoner rolls: received at Alton Military Prison, Alton, IL, January 3, 1864; captured at Collierville, TN, December 27, 1863; died of "Ruboilia" February 26, 1864. Rennolds (1904/61) lists as killed at Fayette Station, Tennessee. A Jacob McCord of "Helms Kentucky Regiment" [Hallum's? -- rmp] died February 26, 1864 at Alton and is buried in the Alton Confederate Cemetery. Source: Compiled Service Records; Rennolds (1904/61); Ingmire (1984), p. 15; (Parents; William Wilson and Frances F. Wright McCord) McCorkle, Anderson Jehiel, b. 1/27/1834; 20th TN Cavalry (CSA) Company G. Enlisted December 1, 1863 in Dyer Co., TN, by Col. Bell for 3 years or the war. Present on roll for Mar/April 1864. Present on roll for May/June 1864, "On extra duty since March 10, 64 Driving Brigade Wagon." File contains 1916 inquiry from Tennessee Pension Commission. The Index to Tennessee Confederate Pension Applications shows that Tennessee pension application #15081 was filed by A.J. McCorkle of Dyer County for service with the 20th (Russell's) Cavalry. Source: Compiled Service Records; Index to Tennessee Confederate Pensio n Applications; In 1862 he enlisted in Company D, Fifteenth Tennessee Cavalry, under Gen. Forrest, and was in the battles at Brice's Cross Roads, Okolona, Guntown, Nashville and Franklin.; (Parents; Edwin A. and Jane Maxwell Thomas McCorkle) McCulloch, Benjamin, b. 11/11/1811; GS Gen. & Staff Brig.Gen.; In 1836 he came to Texas to fight with his neighbor Davy Crockett. He became ill in east texas and missed the Battle of the Alamo. He joined Sam Houston's force and was at the Battle of San Jacinto where he was in charge of the Little sister(cannons). Settled in Gonzales where his brother Henry soon joined him. Both men were Texas Rangers and fought the Indians and Mexican forces. Ben scouted for Gen. Zachary Taylor in the Mexican War and becamean American hero for his daring deeds while scouting. Ben was sent to Utah by US presiddent to settle Morman uprising with Brigham Young. Ben McCulloch was made a Brigadier General by Jeff DAvis in the Confederate Army. He was killed in the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas. He is now buried in the State Cemetery in Austin with his mother, Frances Fisher Lenoir McCulloch. (Parents; Alexander and Frances Fisher Lenoir McCulloch) McCulloch, Gabrial Edward Nelson, b. 10/10/1842; Units served in; McCulloch, G.E.N. TN 15th (Cons.) Cav. Co.C; McCulloch, G.E.N. TN 15th (Stewart's) Cav. Co.A; Served in the CSA under General Nathan Bedford Forest, and his children and grandchildren often heard him tell of being forced to eat mule meat and parched corn to keep from starving before the war ended.; 1910 Weakley Co., TN, District 19 lists him as a Confederate Veteran. (Parents; Alexander and Prudence Tabithia Davy McCulloch, Jr.) McCulloch, Henry Eustace, b. 12/6/1818; GS Gen. & Staff Brig.Gen.,; Raised on a farm and hunted the forests of west Tennessee, with the sons of Davy Crockett, Nat Benton and John Branch, for wildcats, bears and panthers. He was fond of female society from his boyhood; was never dissipated, and never used tobacco or liquor. As a lady's man, he always went to Sunday School and Church, was fond of parties, fun and frolic generally, and was emphatically a "mamma's boy," with the advantage of the society and advice of his sisters. In the fall of 1837 he came toTexas, and spent the winter on the Brazos as an amateur carpenter,building houses of the boards he cut out with a whip-saw, the chimneys being made of sticks and mud. July 1838 Henry went to Gonzales. In 1840 he was elected assessor of Gonzales county. 1855 was elected to the Texas Senate for Guadalupe, Gonzales, Caldwell, Hays and Comal counties serving 4 years. President Buchanan appointed him US Marshall for eastern Texas. Henry served as a Brigadier-General in the Confederate army, and at the end of the war he went home never surrendering to anybody. (Parents; Alexander and Frances Fisher Lenoir McCulloch) McCutchen, H.C., b. abt. 1819; TN 7th (Duckworth's) Cav. Co.H Capt. CSA; (Parents; Unknown) McDade, Dudley W. b. abt. 1844; 8th Cav Co. I CSA / 7th Cav. Haislip's Co. CSA; 21st (Wilson's) Cav Co. G; (Parents William and Susan Morris McDade) McDade, John Edward, b. 1832; 21st(Wilson's)Cav Co. K/ 46th Inf Co. H; (Parents; William and Mary Thomas Barrow McDade) McDade, Nathan Gilbert, b. 7/18/1838; 1st Div, MO State Guard Inf, Co D; Civil War Pension W10369, Weakly Co, TN; (Parents William and Susan Morris McDade) McDade, William Bennett, b. 1833; Cav Newsom's Regt Co. B; 21st (Wilson's) Cav Co.; (Parents; William and Mary Thomas Barrow McDade) McDaniel, John M., b. 7/24/1831; TN 12th (Cons.) Inf. Co.B Cpl.; Company F, Twelfth TN Regiment, and participated in the battles of Belmont, Shiloh, Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge and various skirmishes. He was wounded at Shiloh and served over three years.; (Parents; William and Martha J. Wright McDaniel) McDaniel, Richard, b. 5/1840; Possible Unit; McDaniel, R. TN 22nd Inf. Co.C McDonald, Richard J. May be same as McDaniel McDearman, Clement C., b. 3/22/1834; TN 7th (Duckworth's) Cav. Co.G; Listed in 1910 Weakley Co., TN Dist. 6 census as Confederate Veteran. (Parents; Sterling and Lucinda McDearman McDearman) McDearman, John Smith, b. 12/28/1832; Enlisted in Company ___ under Hicks Company, Gauze's regiment 32nd. Ark. of the Arkansas Confederate Volunteers, at Searcy, White County, Arkansas, in the year 1862; that having enlisted as such soldier he was assigned certain milling work to perform as the miller for said Company and regiment; that he operated the mill in White County, Arkansas, at Searcy under the instructions of said regimental officers and by the authority of the same whereby said confederate soldiers got their meal and grist while encamped. that he at all times was subject to the order of said Company and did not desert same. That by reasons of being a miller said work was assigned to me; that he is now 78 years of age, totally blind and feeble an indigent old confederate soldier depending on his children and friends for support and maintenance, that he resides in White County, Arkansas and that he, nor his wife, nor both together, has not $400. worth of property and that they have no income. WHEREFORE, he prays your Honorable Board to put him on the Pension roll as an ex-confederate soldier, under the Arkansas law providing for the maintenance and support of same. All of the facts your Petitioner states to be true.(Parents; Sterling and Lucinda McDearman) McDearman, William Joseph, b. 1840; TN 12th (Cons.) Inf. Co.K; TN 12th Inf. Co.H; Joined the Confederate Army 1861, was about 20 yrs old. Correnth MS in the Battle of Shilo three days we whipped old Grant, captured his encampment slepted in his tents and ate up their provisions, helped ourselves to the contents of the sattlers store whisky, tobacco, sugars, fride ham, boiled coffee, and they looked like a siclone had struck them. Got us a new US blanket, each, a Yanky canteen. I got two US blankets a new knapsack a dozen shirts all the yanky tents was hauled to Correnth. I was forced to take the oath at Point Lookout Maryland at the mouth of the Potomac River. I have something over 200 pages written giving my experience from ime I enlisted in May 61 to July 9th 65 experents in takn that oath how I was fed in prison, my trip home my experience in the 8 battles how I found my first wife, ect, but I am so poor not able to put it in a book form.; (Parents; James Archer and Elizabeth Miller Hopkins McDearman) McDowell, James Bosbyshell, b. 6/25/1839; Craven's Missouri Cavalry; UCV Camp: James G. Pirtle - Camp #990 - Fulton, Ky.; (Parents; Thomas B. and Elizabeth H. Holmes McDowell) McFarland, Francis Marion, b. 2/22/1839; Co.C, 4th Arkansas Infantry; UCV Camp: James G. Pirtle - Camp #990 - Fulton, Kentucky; (Parents; D. R. D. and Mary Ann Gwin McFarland) McElroy, Stephen Goldsby, b. 7/11/1846; At the age of fourteen, Steve joined the Confederate Army, serving under General Forrest for two years. After the war was over he went to Texas. 1874, was spent as a Texas Ranger.; (Parents; James and Nancy Goldsby McElroy) McGILL, Rev. Thomas J.; 6/2/1840 - 11/28/1917; Co. F, 5th TN Inf.; Attached to Quarles' Division in Cheatham's Corps, took part in the battles of Tullahoma and Stone River at Murfreesboro, after which he was detached as a special courier for the provost marshal general. A little time after this he was captured and taken to the federal prison in Alton, Illinois, and later to City Point, Virginia, where he was exchanged. He was later captured and taken to Camp Douglas, Illinois; where he remained a prisoner until the close of the war." Buried Eastside Cemetery; (Parents; Unknown) McGinnis, John Mathis, b. 11/15/1839; TN 4th Inf. Co.K; McGinnis, J.M. TN 19th (Biffle's) Cav. Co.K Sgt.; In May, 1861, he enlisted in Company K, Fourth Tennessee Infantry, Confederate States Army, and took an active part in the battles of Chickamauga, Franklin and numerous other engagements of minor importance. After serving some time, he had a severe attack of rheumatism, and was compelled to RETURN home. In the winter of 1862 he rejoined the army, serving in the Ninth Tennessee Cavalry, and remained in the field on active duty until the surrender of Richmond. He was twice captured, and taken to Alton, Ill., and was retained seven days the first time and thirty days the second. (Parents; John S. and Martha Matthews McGinnis) McKenzie, John D., b. 11/1/1844; TN 21st (Wilson's) Cav. Co. K; After the breaking out of the war ran away from school, joined Forrest's Command, and served from 1862 until the close. His brother George McKenzie was the RR agent and is where the town of McKenzie got its name.; (Parents; James Monroe and Martha Louisa Coleman McKenzie) McMinnamy, William E.b. 5/1/1834; TN 45th Inf. Co.I &E. CSA on tombstone and muster roll. 1910 Weakley Co., TN, Dist. 18 lists him as a Confederate Veteran. NAME: McMennany, W.E. PENSION #: S15310 COUNTY: Weakley UNIT: 45th Inf. (Parents; Unknown; Sister Sarah Elizabeth) McNeely, James Boles, b. 3/17/1834; Co.E, 7th Kentucky Infantry; Joined Confederate army Sept 15, 1861 at Mayfield, KY.; (Parents; William Yates and Jane Boles McNeely) McNeely, William H., b. 12/28/1832; The only reference to his service was found in the 1910 Fulton County Census. Not found in the Solders and Sailors System. Confederate Forces containing men from Henderson County are as follows: Newsom's Tennessee Cavalry Regiment 18th (Newsom's) Tennessee Cavalry 19th (Biffle's) Tennessee Cavalry 21st (Wilson's) Tennessee Cavalry 13th Tennessee Infantry Regiment 27th Tennessee Infantry Regiment Possible from Muster Rolls McNeely, W.H. AR 37th Inf. Co.I McNeely, William H. TX 1st Bn.S.S. Co.D (Parents; William H. and Elizabeth Temple McNeely) McNeill, Thomas C., b. 12/9/1830; TN 20th (Russell's) Cav. Surg.; In 1860. After practicing a short time he was made surgeon of Russell's Twentieth Regiment Tennessee Cavalry, and served until the surrender.; (Parents; William and Rachel B. Clark McNeill) McNeill, Nathan W., b. 11/1827; TN 20th (Russell's) Cav. Co.B 1st Lt.; In September, 1863, he entered Russell's regiment, Bell's brigade, Company B, and was first lieutenant of the same. He was neither captured nor wounded during the time he was in the service.; (Parents; William and Rachel B. Clark McNeill) McPherson, J. Enoch, b. 8/16/1841; TN 4th Inf. Co.K ; He enlisted in Company K, Fourth Regiment Tennessee Infantry, with which he participated in the battles of Shiloh, Murfreesboro, Chickamauga and Missionary Ridge. At the last named engagement he was seriously wounded, and was taken prisoner and sent to Camp Morton, Indianapolis, where he remained about eighteen months. He was released on May 25, 1865, and returned to Dyer County; (Parents; William E. and Nancy A. Dark McPherson McWherter, Almus Clayton b. 8/8/1847; Co. K - Private Russells 20th TN Cav. (Parents; James and Mary Clayton McWherter) McWherter, George M. Dallas, b. 9/22/1842; 1910 Weakley Co, TN, District 5 lists him as a Confederate Veteran. Possible Unit; McWherter, G.D. TN 18th (Newsom's) Cav. Co.D McWherter, G.M. TN 19th & 20th (Cons.) Cav. Co.C (Parents; John and Ruth Clayton McWherter) Meacham, John Shadrack �Shade�, b. abt 1846; Meacham, J.S. KY 12th Cav. Co.C; (Parents; Joseph George and Susan Caroline Boaz Meacham) Mebane, H.B. TN 22nd Inf. Co.E; Enlisted in the Confederate Army and belonged to the Twenty-second Infantry, under Col. Freeman. He was at the battles of Belmont and Shiloh, and served until the fall of 1862, when he was discharged on account of physical disability. Medlin, James Thomas, b. 11/12/1843; Co. D 27th TN Inf.; May have served in this unit prior to 27th Inf.; Co. K 19th & 20th TN (Cons.) Cav.; Wounded at Battle of Shiloh; (Parents; John Joseph and Elizabeth Ridley Bradberry Medlin) Meek, John W. b. 1845; Weakley Co., enlisted, with bro. William, in Dresden on December 10, 1861, in the company being formed by Captain H.C. McCutchen of Dresden. This company became Company H in the 7th Tennessee Cavalry, Confederate. (Parents; James and Mary Henley Meek) Meek, William H. b. 1838; Weakley Co.; Co. H 7th TN Calvary-killed 1864; Served in Confederate Army Civil War in 7th TN Cavalry Regiment; signed on, it was with Captain H.C. McCutchen of Dresden, later Duckworth was put in charge, as per Tennesseans in the Civil War, Volume I (1964). William is buried at West Point, MS, but his marker is in Freeman Cemetery, Weakley Co., TN; (Parents; James and Mary Henley Meek) Melton, R. G., b. __; Co. I - Sergeant -Russells 20th TN Cav.; Enlisted December 1, 1863 at Newbern, TN, by Col. Bell for 3 years. Absent on roll for Mar/April 1864 as 3rd Sergeant, "Left the Co. at Dyersburg, Tenn., without leave April 23, 1864." On report of absentees and deserters, Verona MS, Feb. 28, 1865. Residence Weakley Co. TN; probable whereabouts Gardner Sta. Source: Compiled Service Records; (Parents; Unknown) Meriwether, Robert, b. abt. 1825; SC 1st Inf. Co.H Capt.; His life was one of strong conflicts and stronger feelings. In 1861, as a Captain in the Confederate Army, under Gen. Beauregard, he was present at the surrender of Fort Sumter. He was also Captain in the Cherokee Ponds Guards 1861-1862 (S.C.). It was also his sad duty to command as a Major in the 6th Battalion of Reserves (Meriwethers Battalion, S.C.) when it surrendered at Albany, Ga., May 10, 1865, bringing to a close his highly individualistic career as a Confederate and as an American. So incensed and embittered was he at the turn of events that with his family he emigrated to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Because of the difficulty with the pronounciation of the letter r in Meriwether, the name has been lost and they use a form more suitable to the Portuguese tongue. After an extended stay in Brazil, he returned to Edgfield County, S.C. in his later years, for a visit. He returned to Brazil to live out his life. Mickle, Andrew Brown, b. 4/20/1837; Co.C, 12th Kentucky Cavalry; Enlisted: 1 Apr 1864, West Tennessee; (Parents; John C. and Sarah Adams Mickle) Mickle, Robert A., b. 4/21/1829; Co.C, 12th Kentucky Cavalry; Enlisted 1 Nov. 1863, serving under his brother-in-law, George C. Clanton. His brother Andrew B. Mickle also served in Co. C, 12th Kentucky Cavalry; (Parents; John C. and Sarah Adams Mickle) Midkiff, George W., b. abt. 1836; Co. F 56th Missouri Inf. Militia; (Parents; John J. and Sarah Elizabeth Unknown Midkiff) Milam, James Berry, b. 9/5/1833; TN 5th Inf. 1st Co.C; (Parents; Thomas and Rachel Bell Jones Milam) Milam, Lawrence Lafayette, b. 4/16/1841; TN 5th Inf. 1st Co.C, Co.A; Answered Questionairre; (Parents; Thomas and Rachel Bell Jones Milam) Milam, Marcus D. H., b. 1/5/1843; TN 5th Inf. 1st Co.C; Killed at the Battle of Missionary Ridge TN 11/23/1863; (Parents; Thomas and Rachel Bell Jones Milam) Milam, Marion Gwin, b. 9/5/1833 ; TN 5th Inf. 1st Co.C; (Parents; Thomas and Rachel Bell Jones Milam) Miles, James Rice, b. 8/15/1836; Served in Confederate Army Civil War; Co. I, 20th TN Calvary; Enlisted December 1, 1863 at Newbern, TN, by Col. Bell for 3 years. Absent on roll for Mar/April 1864, "Left the Comp. at Trenton Tenn April 29, 1864". Present on roll for May/June 1864. On report of absentees and deserters, Verona MS, Feb. 28, 1865. Residence Weakley Co. TN; probable whereabouts Dedham; remarks "Deserted". Born August 15, 1836 in Caswell Co., NC, the son of James Miles and Saluda Rowlett. Moved to Weakley County, TN about 1850. First battle was Okolona. Present at Paducah, Fort Pillow, Brice's Crossroads, and Tishomingo Creek. At time of Lee's surrender was on forage detail, and when heard news went home. After war farmed, worked in sawmills and cotton gins, and served as Magistrate of Weakley County. He was active in the Agrarian Reform movement, serving as State President of the Agricultural Wheel. Married twice, to Saluda Rowlett and Mary Josephine Nix; 11 children. Died December 28, 1929. Received a pension. J.R. Miles' brothers Abner, Richard, and Thomas were also in Company I, as was his brother-in-law G.W. Rowlett. Source: Compiled Service Records; J.R. Miles questionnaire (Dyer and Moore, 1915-22/85, Vol. 3, pp. 1532-3); RMP family research; Answered Questionnaire; NAME: Miles, J.R. PENSION #: S14810 COUNTY: Weakley UNIT: 20th Inf. 1910 Weakley Co., TN District 18 Census lists him as a Confederate Veteran. (Parents; James R. and Saluda Rowlett Miles) Miles, Richard; Co I Russells 20th TN Cav.; Enlisted December 1, 1863 at Newbern, TN, by Col. Bell for 3 years. Brown mule valued at $600. Present on roll for Mar/April 1864. Present on roll for May/June 1864. Wounded "severe" in Okolona campaign. On report of absentees and deserters, Verona MS, Feb. 28, 1865. Residence Weakley Co. TN; probable whereabouts Dedham. Brother of J.R. Miles. Born 1843 in Caswell Co., NC. After the war, lived in Prairie and Craighead counties in Arkansas. Died circa 1920. Married; three known children. Source: Compiled Service Records; RMP family research; (Parents; James R. and Saluda Rowlett Miles) Miles, Richard, b. 1843; 20th TN Cav. Co. I. Enlisted December 1, 1863 at Newbern, TN, by Col. Bell for 3 years. Brown mule valued at $600. Present on roll for Mar/April 1864. Present on roll for May/June 1864. Wounded "severe" in Okolona campaign.; (Parents; James R. and Saluda Rowlett Miles) Miles, Thomas Washington, b. 1835: Co I Russells 20th TN Cav. Enlisted December 1, 1863 at Newbern, TN, by Col. Bell for 3 years. Absent on roll for Mar/April 1864 as 2nd Corporal, "Left the Co. at Trenton, Tenn. April 29, 1864." Present on roll for May/June 1864. Wounded at Harrisburg. Brother of J.R. Miles. Born 1835 in Caswell Co., NC. The Hollis diary indicates that the wound was received during actions of the 13th (Walker's Crossroads skirmish). Married Martha R.W. Guthery; nine children. Lived in Weakley Co., TN. Source: Compiled Service Records, Chester (1985), RMP family research. (Parents; James R. and Saluda Rowlett Miles) Miles, William Abner, b. 8/9/1845; Co I Russells 20th TN Cav.; Enlisted December 1, 1863 at Newbern, TN, by Col. Bell for 3 years. "Government horse since May 1st, 1864". Present on roll for Mar/April 1864. Present on roll for May/June 1864. On report of absentees and deserters, Verona MS, Feb. 28, 1865. Residence Weakley Co. TN; probable whereabouts Dedham. Brother of J.R. Miles. Born 1846 in Caswell Co., NC. After war, moved to Prairie County, AR. Married Arabella Brightwell; six known children; Source: Compiled Service Records, RMP family research; (Parents; James R. and Saluda Rowlett Miles) Miller, Daniel R., b. 9/1830; 1910 Weakley Co., TN, Dist. 11 Census lists him as a Confederate Veteran.; (Parents; Thomas and Mary A. Unknown Miller) Miller, James F., b. 12/1838; TN Inf. 154th Sr.Regt. Co.F 1910 Weakley Co., TN District 11 lists him as a Confederate Veteran. NAME: Miller, James F. PENSION #: S11328 COUNTY: Weakley UNIT: 154th Sr. Regt. Inf. (Parents; Unknown) Miller, Samuel T. b. abt. 1838; Possible Unit served; Miller, S.T. MS 23rd Inf. Co.G; Miller, S.T. MS 2nd Cav. Co.I; Died in Union Prison Alton, IL in 1863.; (Parents; Mark and Elizabeth Unknown Miller) Milner, DeMarcus Sylvester, b. 1844; Co.I, 12th Kentucky Cavalry; UCV Camp: James G. Pirtle - Camp #990 - Fulton, Kentucky; His brother Reuben Henry Milner also served in the Civil War; (Parents; DeMarcus Henry and Levinia Nancy Everett Milner) Milner, George, b. abt. 1844; Possible units; TN 3rd (Forrest's) Cav. Co.D; TN 9th Inf. Co.G; killed near Atlanta, GA; (Parents; William Leonard and Elizabeth "Betsy" Ray Milner) Milner, John, b. abt. 1839; Possible units; TN 3rd (Forrest's) Cav. Co.D; TN 31st Inf. Co.A; Captured near Atlanta - died in Illinois prison; (Parents; William Leonard and Elizabeth "Betsy" Ray Milner) Milner, Reuben Henry, b. 1/11/1842; Military service 1: Co.D, 33rd Tennessee Infantry; Military service 2: Co.I, 12th Kentucky Cavalry; Pension: #15259 - Weakley Co., Tennessee; Rank 1: Sergeant; Rank 2: Private; UCV Camp: James G. Pirtle - Camp #990; (Parents; DeMarcus Henry and Levinia Nancy Everett Milner) Milner, Thomas J., b. 12/7/1844; Co.I, 12th Kentucky Cavalry; Enlisted in the Confederate army in 1863, joining Company I, 12th Kentucky Regiment, Lyon's Brigade, Buford's Division, Forrest's Cavalry and was in all engagements under General Forrest until the surrender.; UCV Camp: Joseph E. Johnston Camp, Greenville, Hunt Co., Texas; (Parents; Marcus "Mark" and Mary Haynes Milner) Milner, William Mark, b. 8/14/1836; 1st Lt. Co. A TN 31st Inf.; wounded Stones River; (Parents; L. and Elizabeth Unknown Milner) Mitchell, James Daniel, b. abt. 1827; Possible Unit; Mitchell, J.D. TN 5th Inf. 2nd Co.C Fifer; James was in the Battle of Shiloh in action along the Tennessee River. After the war, James Mitchell ran a ferry service across the river at Johnsonville. (Parents; James A. and Lucinda Petty Mitchell) Mitchell, Nathan A. b. 10/11/1846; Carroll Co.; Co. C, 55th TN Infantry, Captured at Island 10 exchanged 6 months later; Rejoined his unit and served throughout the war. Surrendered with Johnsons Army in NC at close of war. Answered Questionaire; (Parents; James A. and Lucinda Petty Mitchell) Mitchell, Francis Marion, b. 3/6/1838; Mitchell, F.M. TN 12th (Cons.) Inf. Co.F Mitchell, F.M. TN 22nd Inf. Co.D; (Parents; James A. and Lucinda Petty Mitchell) Mitchell, John Robert, b. 7/1846; 1910 Weakley Co., TN District 11 Census lists him as a Confederate Veteran. NAME: Mitchell, John Robert PENSION #: S8937 COUNTY: Weakley UNIT: 5th Inf. NAME: Mitchell, John Robert. WIDOW: McCain, Mazy E.(Mitchell) PENSION #: W11002 COUNTY: Weakley (Parents; Unknown) Mitchell, Thomas J. b. abt. 1838; Civil War Pension; PENSION #: S10733; COUNTY: Carroll; UNIT: 22nd Inf.; He was afflicted mentally and lived with his brother Nathan A. Mitchell until his death. (Parents; James A. and Lucinda Petty Mitchell) Montgomery, Albert Franklin, b. 1/12/1844; NC 37th Inf. Co.I Sgt.; NAME: Montgomery, Albert F. PENSION #: S12091 COUNTY: Weakley UNIT: 37th N. C. Inf. 1910 Weakley Co., TN, Dist. 15 Census lists him as a Confederate Veteran. (Parents; Wilson L. and Rachel N. Alexander Montgomery) Montgomery, John W., b. 3/1833; TN 31st Inf. Co.I 2nd Lt. NAME: Montgomery, John W. PENSION #: S8083 COUNTY: Weakley UNIT: 31st Inf. NAME: Montgomery, John W. WIDOW: Montgomery, Unity E. PENSION #: W5729 COUNTY: Weakley 1910 Weakley Co., TN, District 10 Census lists him as a Confederate Veteran.; (Parents; William B. and Matilda Caroline Bobbitt Montgomery) Montreville, Malin, b. abt 1845; 20th TN Cavalry Company I. Enlisted December 1, 1863 at Newbern, TN, by Col. Bell for 3 years. Present on roll for Mar/April 1864. Present on roll for May/June 1864. On report of absentees and deserters, Verona MS, Feb. 28, 1865. Residence Weakley Co. TN; probable whereabouts Ralston Co.[sic]. Source: Compiled Service Records; (Parents; R. and Jane Unknown Malin) Moore, Calvin Simpson, b. 2/14/1837; 20th TN Cavalry Company K. Enlisted September 1, 1863 at Cottage Grove, TN, by Capt. Bowman for the war. Absent on roll for Mar/April 1864 as 2nd Sergeant, "Elected 2nd Sergt. 22nd 1863 [sic]. Absent from April 27, 1864". Absent on roll for May/June 1864 as 2nd Sergeant, "Wounded at Tishomingo Creek & sent to Lauderdale Springs. Elected 23rd of Sept. 1863. Unable to travel." Wound described as "slightly elbow". On roll (as 2 Sergt.) of prisoners surrendered at Citronelle, AL, May 4, 1865. Residence Henry Co. TN. Rennolds reports that "Simpson" Moore was wounded at Harrisburg. The Index to Tennessee Confederate Pension Applications shows that Tennessee pension application #1579 was filed by C.S. Moore of Weakley County for service with the 20th Infantry. On the 1870 Census of Weakley County with wife Ruth and 4 children. Born 1836, Weakley Co. TN. Married 1869, Rutha P McWherter Hart, in Weakley Co. TN. Died 1901, Weakley Co. TN. Widow's pension file #1397. Source: Compiled Service Records [R,C]; Rennolds (1904/61); Index to Tennessee Confederate Pension Applications; 1870 Census Weakley County TN; Sherril (1992); Leslie Moore; (Parents; Silas and Matilda Kennedy Moore) Moore, Clayborn A., b. 9/1845; 1910 Weakley Co, TN, District 6 lists him as a Confederate Veteran. NAME: Moore, Claiborne A. PENSION #: S16466 & S15798 COUNTY: Weakley UNIT: 2nd (Woodward's) Ky. Cav. NAME: Moore, Claybourn A. WIDOW: Moore, Rachel Jane PENSION #: W9314 COUNTY: Weakley Possible Moore, C. KY 7th Mtd.Inf. Co.K (Parents; Unknown) Moore, Euphriates, b. 6/12/1840; Pvt. Co. F 46th Tennessee Volunteer Infantry, he was captured at Island # 10, when the 46th surrendered at Tiptonville, Tn. He was sent to the Union Prison, Camp Douglas in Chicago, IL. While a prisoner he died of chronic diarrhea "dysentery" on 13th of September 1862 and is buried at Oakwood Cemetery in a common grave of about 6000.; (Parents; John Huey and Eliza �Sheridan� Moore) Moore, George H., b. 3/6/1844; 1910 Weakley Co, TN, District 1 lists him as a Confederate Veteran. (Parents; Unknown) Moore, John M.J. b. 1846; Carroll Co.; 22nd TN; Answered Questionnaire; J. M.J Moore joined the Confederate Army 7/20/1861 at age 15 in Faliciana, KY and fought at Belmont but was discharged when they found out his true age. He came home and rejoined Capt. Audy Austin's Co. Army under General Forrest and was discharged at end of war in April 1865. A detailed biography of J.M.J. Moore is found in the Carroll County Genealogical History Book; (Parents; William B. and Eliza J. Smith Moore) Moore, William, b. 3/23/1838; Moore, W.F. TN Inf. 4th Cons.Regt. Co.B; Moore, W.H. TN 4th Inf. Co.F C; At the breaking out of the war, he enlisted as a private in Company F, Fourth Tennessee Confederate Infantry, and served in this capacity until the battle of Peach Tree Creek, GA, July 22, 1864, when he was so severely wounded in the left leg that amputation was found to be necessary. He returned home and resumed the management of his farms.; (Parents; John Walter and Sabrina Yates Moore) Moseley, John R., b. 5/7/1843; Co. A, 15th TN Inf. and participated in the battles of Shiloh, Belmont, Corinth and at the end of one year joined the cavalry under Gen. Forrest, and was in the battle of Thompson's Station. He was with Gens. Wheeler and Dibrell, and afterward re-joined Forrest's command. He was wounded at Memphis and retnrned home a short time prior to the surrender. He was paroled at Paducah and returned home after an absence of four years; (Parents; Peter Birthright and Eleanor Jane Priestly Moseley) Moran, John Williamson, b. 3/26/1840; TN 31st Inf. Co.I 1st Lt. CSA 1910 Weakley Co., TN District 7 Dresden lists him as a Confederate Veteran; (He is the son of James Henderson Moran (1796-1843) and Harriet Harris (1813-1848)) Moreland, Sterling J., b. abt. 1834; MS 17th Inf. Co.E Cpl. 1910 Weakley Co., TN, District 18 Census lists him as a UNION Veteran but muster roll and pension indicate CONFEDERATE NAME: Moreland, S.J. PENSION #: S11040 & S7199 COUNTY: Weakley UNIT: 17th Miss. Inf. (Parents; Unknown) Morris, William Dabney, b. 1/3/1847; TN 7th (Duckworth's) Cav. Co.G; Answered Questionairre; (Parents; Unknown) Morris, George Benard Coffle, b. 3/29/1838; Weakley Co.; 5th TN, Questionaire; (Parents; Unknown) Moss, George W., b. 12/12/1842; Co. E, 3rd Kentucky Infantry; UCV Camp: James G. Pirtle - Camp #990 - Fulton, Kentucky; (Parents; Hugh and Delilah B. Walker Moss) Moss, Jesse McClain, b. 1/3/1846; Co. E, 3rd Kentucky Infantry; Enlisted in 1862 and remained until the close of the war Pension: 12 Dec 1912, #1809 - Fulton Co., Kentucky; UCV Camp: James G. Pirtle - Camp #990 - Fulton, Kentucky; (Parents; Hugh and Delilah B. Walker Moss) Mount, Samuel Houston, b. 1835; KY 12th Cav. Co.F; He was a cavalry soldier during the Civil War. He was under the command of Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest and took part in many battles. In one battle, a rifle bullet passed through the crown of hishat.; Moved to Bradford, Tn in later life.; (Parents; Alfred and Mary Thomas Mount) Mullins, George W., b. 12/1841; Co G 12th TN, Answered Questionaire; (Parents; John and Rebecca Taylor Mullins) Mullins, Robert W., b. 6/26/1843; TN 4th Inf. Co.I 1st Lt.; In 1861 Robert W. Joined the Confederate Army and served in the Fourth Tennessee Regiment until 1865. He was color bearer during the last two years of service. He was wounded at Shiloh and Resaca, GA., the former disabling him for about four months, and the latter about two months. He was acting aid-de-camp during Hood's raid in Tennessee, and was captured at Nashville and taken to Johnson's Island, arriving there on Christmas day, 1864. He was released June 26, 1865.; (Parents; John and Fannie E. Unknown Mullins) Murphey, James K. Polk, b. 9/27/1839; 1st Lt., Co. E, 4th Tennessee Infantry; (Parents; Nathaniel Green and Eliza Virginia Morris Murphey) Murphey, John Smith, b. 6/1/1841; Sgt. Co. E, 4th Tennessee Infantry; (Parents; Nathaniel Green and Eliza Virginia Morris Murphey) Murphey, Robert Smith, b. 5/5/1845; Co. A & I, 12th Kentucky Cavalry; (Parents; Nathaniel Green and Eliza Virginia Morris Murphey) Murrill, Samuel Leroy, b. 8/5/1835; Sgt. Co., F 2nd VA Cav. (Parents; Charles and Eliza Anne Whittington Murrill) Musgrove, John Fowler, b. 4/16/1836; Possible Unit; AL 12th Cav. Co.C 3rd Lt.; AL 29th Inf. Co.C Sgt., Lived Bangor, Blount Co, Alabama. (Parents; William Henry and Sarah "Sallie" Fowler Musgrove) Musgrove, William Henry, b. 1/15/1796; AL 29th Inf. Co.C Capt; At the beginning of the war he raised a company of infantry and went into the Confederate service Sept 28, 1861 and remained in active service till his death, March 6, 1862, in his 66th year. (Parents; William Trapnel and Nancy Tate Musgrove) Myers, James Hilton, b. 7/27/1845; Co. A, 12th Kentucky Cavalry; Enlisted 1862 and served until the end of the Civil War. He then settled in Wingo, KY as a carpenter and merchandising for about 12 years. (Thomas H. and Rachel M. Green Myers) Myers, John T., b. 10/12/1843; Pvt. Co D, 2nd Regiment Infantry at Camp Boone, TN September 25, 1861. Kentucky was then neutral so he had to enlist in TN. Died in the hospital at Bowling Green, KY of measles Dec. 9, 1861. (Parents; Thomas H. and Rachel M. Green Myers) Myers, Joseph Lawrence, b. 10/12/1843; Co. D, 2nd. Kentucky Infantry, at Camp Boone, TN as KY was neutral at that time. He was captured at Ft. Donelson, TN Feb. 1862 released after Shiloh (Apr 1862) and was captured again at Jonesboro, GA 1Sep1864. Paroled 9/22/1864 Jonesboro?, GA by Gen. Sherman. (Parents; Thomas H. and Rachel M. Green Myers) Myers, William Granderson, b. 9/4/1840; Co. A, 2nd KY Regiment; Private W. G. Myers enlisted July 5, 1861 at Camp Boone, TN. He was captured at Ft. Donelson, TN Feb. 2, 1862 and wounded later at Dallas, GA Aug. 31, 1864. (Thomas H. and Rachel M. Green Myers) |
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