JWheeler331
First Sergeant
- Joined
- Aug 4, 2010
- Location
- Louisiana
I am doing some research on an ancestor of mine. His name was William Anderson Johnson. He had at least one brother for sure who served with the 1 Alabama Cavalry US named Jacob Cloer Johnson. I also think he had another brother James Johnson who served in the 1 Alabama Cavalry US also. Both men's records show that they deserted.
I am sure it was hard being in a US Regiment and being from Alabama. Jacob Cloer Johnson deserted from Memphis, Tenn. The man I think was his brother, James Johnson was on a recruiting endeavor in Alabama when he deserted.
Ok, now, on to William Anderson Johnson. This is William
I have seen him as having served with the 38th Alabama Infantry and also with the 1 Alabama Cavalry US. What I have heard was that he was a 4th Sgt. in the 38th Alabama and resigned his commission and in May and then joined the 1 Alabama Cav. in August.
I am looking for ANY info on William Anderson Johnson, or his brothers for that matter.
Does the photo above appear to be while he was in a Confederate Uniform? It does to me but I am not an expert on uniforms.
I am sure it was hard being in a US Regiment and being from Alabama. Jacob Cloer Johnson deserted from Memphis, Tenn. The man I think was his brother, James Johnson was on a recruiting endeavor in Alabama when he deserted.
Ok, now, on to William Anderson Johnson. This is William
I have seen him as having served with the 38th Alabama Infantry and also with the 1 Alabama Cavalry US. What I have heard was that he was a 4th Sgt. in the 38th Alabama and resigned his commission and in May and then joined the 1 Alabama Cav. in August.
I am looking for ANY info on William Anderson Johnson, or his brothers for that matter.
Does the photo above appear to be while he was in a Confederate Uniform? It does to me but I am not an expert on uniforms.