5th Alabama Infantry Regiment

[Miles Krisman]

Just wanted to let the forum know that if anyone has questions about the 5th Alabama Infantry Regiment, I am here to help.

I have been researching this regiment for over twenty-five years and have compiled an extensive history of the unit. Unfortunately, it remains unpublished.....but, as I said, I'm here to help.

I also own the Compiled Service Records on microfilm of this regiment, so I can provide "look -ups" of individuals that served with the unit.

One further point - the 5th Alabama Infantry Regiment served primarily with General Robert Rodes in the ANV throughout the war. The 5th Alabama Infantry Battalion is a different unit..........the one that served in Archer's Brigade and were involved in the early action that took place at the Battle of Gettysburg. I can provide little assistance regarding them.

 

[Michael C. Hardy]

Thanks for the offer Miles. Personally, I loved the Voices From Company D book. So much detail!

 

[Bradley]

I believe Guarding Greensboro: A Confederate Company in the Making of a Southern Community is the companion to that book, same author. I have both on the shelf and have yet to read them cover to cover for want of time.

 

[Grantwashere]

Good evening, Folks.

My Great Grandfather was Major Benjamin Carter "Carter" Adams. He and his two brothers enlisted at Uniontown, Alabama in what would later become Company D of Rodes' 5th Alabama Regiment. Richard Henry "Dick" Adams was wounded on May 31, 1862 at Seven Pines, recuperated, and joined a different Regiment ultimately to be captured and become a member of the Immortal 600.

My Great Granddaddy never strayed too far, nor was he captured or wounded apparently, from the 5th; he became the ACS, eventually receiving his Parole at Appomattox on April 9, 1865, while on Staff of General Bryan Grimes, whose command included the old company in which he and his brothers enlisted.

Any information or comment, however minute, would be appreciated.

 

[Michael C. Hardy]

Greetings! If you do not have G. Ward Hubb's Voices from Company D : diaries by the Greensboro Guards, Fifth Alabama Infantry Regiment, Army of Northern Virginia, please get a copy. It is based upon several diaries from members of Company D. It is one of the better books in my library.

Have you got a copy of of their compiled service records yet?

 

[Michael C. Hardy]

I have been researching this regiment for over twenty-five years and have compiled an extensive history of the unit. Unfortunately, it remains unpublished.....but, as I said, I'm here to help.

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Miles - what keeps you from getting it published?

 

[Grantwashere]

Greetings! If you do not have G. Ward Hubb's Voices from Company D : diaries by the Greensboro Guards, Fifth Alabama Infantry Regiment, Army of Northern Virginia, please get a copy. It is based upon several diaries from members of Company D. It is one of the better books in my library.

Have you got a copy of of their compiled service records yet?

Yes, I have read Dr. Hubbs' book; Dick Adams is one of the diarists that he quotes extensively. And I do have the CSR's. I guess you could say the book spurred me to try and dig a little deeper. Thanks.

 

[Luke Freet]

Good evening, Folks.

My Great Grandfather was Major Benjamin Carter "Carter" Adams. He and his two brothers enlisted at Uniontown, Alabama in what would later become Company D of Rodes' 5th Alabama Regiment. Richard Henry "Dick" Adams was wounded on May 31, 1862 at Seven Pines, recuperated, and joined a different Regiment ultimately to be captured and become a member of the Immortal 600.

My Great Granddaddy never strayed too far, nor was he captured or wounded apparently, from the 5th; he became the ACS, eventually receiving his Parole at Appomattox on April 9, 1865, while on Staff of General Bryan Grimes, whose command included the old company in which he and his brothers enlisted.

Any information or comment, however minute, would be appreciated.

I feel like an amateur for not knowing what an ACS is. I assume its a staff role considering the context.

 

[Sowbelly and Hardtack]

William Henry Hulsey (1838-1909) - Find a Grave...

Civil War Confederate Army Officer. In 1861,he enlisted as a private in the 6th Georgia infantry and by March 1862 was promoted to major of the 42nd Georgia infantry. He fought at the battles of Cumberland Gap and Tazewell, Tennessee, and from December 1862 to July 1863 in the Vicksburg Campaign...

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[Sowbelly and Hardtack]

PVT Joseph H. Bradberry (unknown-1865) - Find a...

Enlisted as a Private in the 5th Alabama Infantry, Company C. Died of disease as a POW.

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[farrargirl]

Just wanted to let the forum know that if anyone has questions about the 5th Alabama Infantry Regiment, I am here to help.

I have been researching this regiment for over twenty-five years and have compiled an extensive history of the unit. Unfortunately, it remains unpublished.....but, as I said, I'm here to help.

I also own the Compiled Service Records on microfilm of this regiment, so I can provide "look -ups" of individuals that served with the unit.

One further point - the 5th Alabama Infantry Regiment served primarily with General Robert Rodes in the ANV throughout the war. The 5th Alabama Infantry Battalion is a different unit..........the one that served in Archer's Brigade and were involved in the early action that took place at the Battle of Gettysburg. I can provide little assistance regarding them.

Hello Miles:
Company C of the 5th Alabama was composed of Monroe County, Alabama soldiers. Since both my father's and my mother's lines descend from that county, I have at least 10 members of that Company in my family tree. I have maintained a very detailed tree on Ancestry for over 15 years.
I have photos, copies of letters home, all the service records, family stories, etc. for many men of this company. If you are still researching, and you need supplemental info, just let me know…….Marty

 

[Miles Krisman]

William Henry Hulsey (1838-1909) - Find a Grave...

Civil War Confederate Army Officer. In 1861,he enlisted as a private in the 6th Georgia infantry and by March 1862 was promoted to major of the 42nd Georgia infantry. He fought at the battles of Cumberland Gap and Tazewell, Tennessee, and from December 1862 to July 1863 in the Vicksburg Campaign...

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William Hulsey was not a member of the 5th Alabama Infantry Regiment.

 

[Miles Krisman]

PVT Joseph H. Bradberry (unknown-1865) - Find a...

Enlisted as a Private in the 5th Alabama Infantry, Company C. Died of disease as a POW.

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From his Compiled Service Record:

New Co. C, Private. He was enlisted in Company D on July 29, 1861, at Bells Landing, Alabama, by Lieutenant M. J. Brown. He appears on the Company Muster Rolls for the rest of 1861, listed as "Present". He appears on the Regimental Return for October 1862 listed as "Absent – Left sick at Frederick City Md. 10th Sept." He appears on a List of prisoners of war that were confined by Major William Daster on September 23, 1862. He was forwarded to Aiken's Landing, on the James River, Virginia, and paroled on September 27, 1862. He appears on a Morning Report of General Hospital No.12, at Richmond, Virginia, listed as having been admitted on September 30, 1862. He appears on a Register of the Medical Director's Office, Richmond, Virginia, which indicates that he was transferred to the General Hospital at Scottsville, Virginia, on October 20, 1862, suffering from a gun shot wound to the right leg. He was declared exchanged on November 10, 1862. He re-enlisted for the war on January 23, 1864. He appears on a Register of General Hospital No.9, Richmond, Virginia, listed as having been admitted on January 26, 1864. He was captured at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House on May 13, 1864. He appears on a Roll of Prisoners of War at Point Lookout, Maryland, that had arrived at Belle Plains, Virginia, on May 18, 1864. He was transferred to Elmira, New York, on August 15, 1864. He appears on a Roll of Prisoners of War received at Elmira, New York, on August 17, 1864. He died of Pneumonia on April 13, 1865 at Elmira Military Prison, Elmira New York. He was buried in Plot Number 2656 at Woodlawn National Cemetery.

 

[Miles Krisman]

Hello Miles:
Company C of the 5th Alabama was composed of Monroe County, Alabama soldiers. Since both my father's and my mother's lines descend from that county, I have at least 10 members of that Company in my family tree. I have maintained a very detailed tree on Ancestry for over 15 years.
I have photos, copies of letters home, all the service records, family stories, etc. for many men of this company. If you are still researching, and you need supplemental info, just let me know…….Marty

I am always looking for additional information regarding the 5th Alabama! LOL

I do have the Compiled Service Records for the regiment, but if you have any photos of men that served and most certainly any letters home and family stories, I would be very interested in acquiring copies of them. Can copies of these items be sent electronically?

As to your ancestors that served, if can you provide their names, I could probably provide some additionally information on their service. The Captain of Company C, Thomas Riley, was in command of the entire regiment at times, including during the surrender at Appomattox.

 

[farrargirl]

I am always looking for additional information regarding the 5th Alabama! LOL

I do have the Compiled Service Records for the regiment, but if you have any photos of men that served and most certainly any letters home and family stories, I would be very interested in acquiring copies of them. Can copies of these items be sent electronically?

As to your ancestors that served, if can you provide their names, I could probably provide some additionally information on their service. The Captain of Company C, Thomas Riley, was in command of the entire regiment at times, including during the surrender at Appomattox.

Well…hmm. Trying to think of the most efficient format by which to get you this info. Are you still in process of writing a book on the 5th? I will need to transfer the invidual data from my private Ancestry tree into something resembling a coherent summary of about 15 of my relatives who served.
What do think would be the easiest method? I'm thinking email. You can send me your email through the private messaging here if you would want to go that route….?

 

[Miles Krisman]

Well…hmm. Trying to think of the most efficient format by which to get you this info. Are you still in process of writing a book on the 5th? I will need to transfer the invidual data from my private Ancestry tree into something resembling a coherent summary of about 15 of my relatives who served.
What do think would be the easiest method? I'm thinking email. You can send me your email through the private messaging here if you would want to go that route….?

I am still adding information to my manuscript on the 5th Alabama.

E-mail would work for me. My address is [email protected]

 

[Sowbelly and Hardtack]

@Miles Krisman I look forward to any information on the 5th Alabama which you care to share. Thank you.

 

[Miles Krisman]

@Miles Krisman I look forward to any information on the 5th Alabama which you care to share. Thank you.

In the past, I was on another message board on which I posted many details of actions that the 5th Alabama were involved in. If you search for "5th Alabama" on the "Alabama in the Civil War Message Board", you can find the posts I made.

The Alabama in the Civil War Message Board - Search

 

[farrargirl]

I am still adding information to my manuscript on the 5th Alabama.

E-mail would work for me. My address is [email protected]

Sent you an email…

 

[J.H. Moose]

Just wanted to let the forum know that if anyone has questions about the 5th Alabama Infantry Regiment, I am here to help.

I have been researching this regiment for over twenty-five years and have compiled an extensive history of the unit. Unfortunately, it remains unpublished.....but, as I said, I'm here to help.

I also own the Compiled Service Records on microfilm of this regiment, so I can provide "look -ups" of individuals that served with the unit.

One further point - the 5th Alabama Infantry Regiment served primarily with General Robert Rodes in the ANV throughout the war. The 5th Alabama Infantry Battalion is a different unit..........the one that served in Archer's Brigade and were involved in the early action that took place at the Battle of Gettysburg. I can provide little assistance regarding them.

Hello, I have a great great great grandfather who is listed as a member of Company M in the 5th Alabama on his headstone and on his pension papers but I've never been able to find him on any rosters and have seen some sources which list him instead as in the 9th Alabama. Do you think you could try finding James M. Garrison on any of the rosters available to you? It would be a great service in tying up a loose end in my family's genealogy