Artificer from an Infantry unit?

[Chris74]

While researching my GGG-Grandfather, who was a private in Company E of the 15th Mississippi Infantry, I found a notation in his service record showing him "detached as Artificer" for 2 months. When I researched what an Artificer was in the war, I found that it was a skilled craftsman who typically worked in an artillery unit. Was it uncommon for soldiers from an infantry unit to be detached to an artillery unit? I can't find records anywhere showing what unit he was detached to. I would appreciate any information you can offer. Thanks in advance.

 

[1SGDan]

In the Union ranks skilled artisans could move, especially into the engineer ranks where artificers held special priveleges.
Artificers include such skills as blacksmiths, Cooper's, and especially wheelwrights who were essential to keeping wagons and artillery moving. I suspect that it was no different in the Confederate ranks.

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

Welcome to CivilWarTalk.

What was your GGG Grandfather's name ?

 

[John Winn]

Welcome from Southern Oregon (northern Jefferson).

I think @1SGDan got the gist of it. I'll just add that it wouldn't have been unusual to transfer or be detailed to some other job, especially if one had a transferrable skill or could drive a wagon. Your grandpa could have gone to an artillery unit but he could also have just been assigned to one of the supply trains. Those had thousands of wagons and would have needed artificers also. Artillery units tended to be pretty much to themselves but I'd guess they'd take somebody like your grandpa if they needed a particular skill. I hope you find out where he ended up.

 

[Tom Elmore]

Artificers received 40 cents extra per day [according to a roll of those employed on extra duty from April-June 1863 in the 31st Virginia]. About the same time period, blacksmiths, mail carriers, wagon masters, forage masters, teamsters and clerks were entitled to 25 cents extra per day in the Federal army, and perhaps in the Confederate army as well.

 

[Chris74]

Welcome to CivilWarTalk.

What was your GGG Grandfather's name ?

Thank you for the welcome.

Henry J. Salley was his name. All of the Salleys, Sheltons and Sykes in the 15th Mississippi are my Ancestors. They were from the Duck Hill and Grenada Mississippi area. An uncle, Robert Shelton was 2nd Lt. Company E 15th Mississippi. He was killed at Shiloh.

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

Thank you for the welcome.

Henry J. Salley was his name. All of the Salleys, Sheltons and Sykes in the 15th Mississippi are my Ancestors. They were from the Duck Hill and Grenada Mississippi area. An uncle, Robert Shelton was 2nd Lt. Company E 15th Mississippi. He was killed at Shiloh.

I looked through his records from fold3, but couldn't find any specifics about the Artificer assignment.

 

[unicornforge]

The standard WBTS army, both North and South, used wheeled "Traveling Forges" and were set up in two different ways. Field Park and Artillery were those two different ways (see period Ordnance Manuals). One Traveling Forge/ Battery Wagon combination was stocked with supplies and provided to each artillery battery. Other Traveling Forges were equipped for "Park Service" and supported the horses, and wheeled carriages for non-artillery army units. An artisan servicing non-artillery units at the Traveling Forges set up for Park Service would be someone who specializes in the non-horseshoeing aspects of blacksmithing such as wheelwrighting and repair. Therefor an infantryman could be detached to serve as an artisan without going to the artillery.

 

[East Tennessee Roots]

While researching my GGG-Grandfather, who was a private in Company E of the 15th Mississippi Infantry, I found a notation in his service record showing him "detached as Artificer" for 2 months. When I researched what an Artificer was in the war, I found that it was a skilled craftsman who typically worked in an artillery unit. Was it uncommon for soldiers from an infantry unit to be detached to an artillery unit? I can't find records anywhere showing what unit he was detached to. I would appreciate any information you can offer. Thanks in advance.

Didn't know if you had this, might explain how the "detached as a Artificer"may have come about :

The following was taken from the Supplement of the Official Records:

Company E 15th Mississippi Infantry (McClung Rifles)

Edgar Sykes, Capt.
S. M. Sykes, Capt.
Michael Farrell, Capt., to Lt.Col.
John A. Binford, 1st Lt., to Adj.
Robert A. Shelton, 2nd Lt., killed April 6, 1862
Thomas W. Allen, 2nd Lt.
James M. Campbell, 1st Lt., died September 21, 1862
James T. Smith, Capt.
Pinkney D. Witty, 1st Lt.
Charles H. Campbell, 2nd Lt.
Company E was transferred to Captain [Jacob] Culbertson
for artillery service June 1, 1863.

 

[Chris74]

Didn't know if you had this, might explain how the "detached as a Artificer"may have come about :

The following was taken from the Supplement of the Official Records:

Company E 15th Mississippi Infantry (McClung Rifles)

Edgar Sykes, Capt.
S. M. Sykes, Capt.
Michael Farrell, Capt., to Lt.Col.
John A. Binford, 1st Lt., to Adj.
Robert A. Shelton, 2nd Lt., killed April 6, 1862
Thomas W. Allen, 2nd Lt.
James M. Campbell, 1st Lt., died September 21, 1862
James T. Smith, Capt.
Pinkney D. Witty, 1st Lt.
Charles H. Campbell, 2nd Lt.
Company E was transferred to Captain [Jacob] Culbertson
for artillery service June 1, 1863.

I had not seen that. Thank you very much. Where did you find the information about the Company being transfered? What was the duration of the transfer? Thanks again.

 

[East Tennessee Roots]

I had not seen that. Thank you very much. Where did you find the information about the Company being transfered? What was the duration of the transfer? Thanks again.

Fifteenth Regiment, Mississippi Infantry


The following was taken from the Supplement of the Official Records:


Record of Events for Fifteenth Regiment, Mississippi Infantry,
March 1861-November 1864.

Field and Staff

Winfield S. Statham, Col., died July 22, 1862
J. W. Hemphill, Lt.Col.
James B. Dennis, Maj.
William [Felix] Brantley, Maj., r. May 2, 1862
[Edward Cary] Walthall, Lt. Col.
Michael Farrell, Col.
James [Robert] Binford, Lt.Col.
[Lamkin Straughn] Terry, Maj., r. August 20, 1864
Russell G. Prewitt, Maj.
E. R. Armistead, Surg., r. April 3, 1862
John Wright, Surg., r. March 5, 1864
M. W. Gaye, A.S.
A. A. Powell, Surg.


E. P. Roby, A.S., r. March 18, 1862
Tillman R. Trotter, Surg.
Byron J. Dunley, A.Q.M.
James P. Harner, A.S.
Charles G. Armistead, A.Q.M. to Artillery December 2, 1863
James W. Wade, A.C.S., r. May 31, 1862
James T. Loy, A.C.S.
John A. Binford, Adj., r. March 16, 1864
James W. Mitchell, Adj.
John R. Coffman, Act. Surg.
William Minter, Chap.
Charles [C.] Frierson, Ens.

Company A (Long Creek Rifles)

Lamkin S. Terry, Capt., to Maj.
Elijah Y. Fleming, 1st Lt.
John B. Love, Capt.
Thomas J. Clark, 2nd Lt.
R. J. Sallis, 2nd Lt.
Elijah Thomas Smith, 1st Lt.
James C. Shuler, 2nd Lt.
William Irish, 2nd Lt.

Company B (Winona Stars)

Thomas Booth, Capt., dropped May 19, 1862
Napoleon B. Burton, 1st Lt., dropped May 19, 1862
Hugh 0. Freeman, Capt., r. April 16, 1864
William L. Tyson, 2nd Lt.
Joseph F. Townsend, 1st Lt., r. December 14, 1864
Thomas H. Collins, 2nd Lt.
Marcellus H. Allen, 2nd Lt.
W. P. Davis, 2nd Lt., r. May 29, 1862

Company C (Quitman Rifles)

J. W. Wade, Capt.
A. J. Knapp, 1st Lt.
William Collins, Capt.


William B Harrington, 2nd Lt., killed January 19, 1862
Patrick Henry Norton, Capt.
Robert E. Craig, 1st Lt.
Robert N. Johnson, 2nd Lt., r. February 16, 1864
Britton T. Hoover, 2nd Lt.

Company D (Wigfall Rifles)

William F. Brantley, Capt., to Maj.
John B. Dunn, Capt., r. April 2, 1862
Andrew W. Middleton, Capt.
Elijah B. Cochran, 2nd Lt.
David L. Sweatman, Adj., r. July 31, 1864
Lemuel W. Tribble, 2nd Lt.
John McCaughey, 2nd Lt.
J. M. Cameron, 1st Lt., r. April 22, 1864
R. G. Medley, Capt.

Company E (McClung Rifles)

Edgar Sykes, Capt.
S. M. Sykes, Capt.
Michael Farrell, Capt., to Lt.Col.
John A. Binford, 1st Lt., to Adj.
Robert A. Shelton, 2nd Lt., killed April 6, 1862
Thomas W. Allen, 2nd Lt.
James M. Campbell, 1st Lt., died September 21, 1862
James T. Smith, Capt.
Pinkney D. Witty, 1st Lt.
Charles H. Campbell, 2nd Lt.
Company E was transferred to Captain [Jacob] Culbertson
for artillery service June 1, 1863.

Company F (Water Valley Rifles, Water Valley Rifle Guards

Burrell H. Collins, Capt., r. August 1, 1861
Pinkney D. Woods, Capt.
Robert A. Bankhead, Capt., killed January 19, 1862
William P. Painter, 2nd Lt.
T. W. Maskett, 2nd Lt.


Harrie H. Patton or H. Patton, (signature H. Patton on resigna-
tion), Capt., r. March 27, 1865
Benjamin F. Mitchell, 1st Lt., r. November 4, 1864
James Q. Morrison, 2nd Lt.
John B. Adams, 2nd Lt., r. July 14, 1864

Company G (Grenada Rifles)

W. S. Statham, Capt., to Col.
E. R. Armistead, Capt.
Isaac H. Ayers, 1st Lt.
William L. Grier, 2nd Lt.
William E. Bew, 1st Lt., r. July 14, 1864
John J. Gage, Capt.
Jonah Drummond, Capt., r. April 2, 1864
George F. Crawford, 2nd Lt., killed August 21, 1864
Richard N. Hall, Capt.

Company H

[Francis M] M. Aldridge, Capt., killed April 6, 1862
Edward C. Walthall, 1st Lt., to Lt.Col.
George Q. Martin, 2nd Lt., dropped May 19, 1862
William A. Riddick, 2nd Lt., dropped May 19, 1862
W. Morton, 1st Lt., killed April 6, 1862
William M. Reasons, Capt., deserted March 12, 1864
Joseph C. Kelly, Capt.
John L. Bennett, 2nd Lt., died October 15, 1864
James D. Haile, 2nd Lt.

Company I (Choctaw Guards)

J. W. Hemphill, Capt., to Lt.Col.
Robert C. Love, Capt.
Russell G. Prewitt, 1st Lt., to Maj.
Isaac Vanzandt, 2nd Lt.
James C. Taylor, 2nd Lt., dropped May 8, 1862
J. A. Morris, 1st Lt., dropped May 8, 1862
P. L. Hallam, 2nd Lt., killed January 19, 1862


Hugh Montgomery, 1st Lt., died July 19, 1864
Elisha K. Hillyer, 2nd Lt., deserted December 25, 1863
Green Young, 2nd Lt., killed July 18, 1864
Elihu Love, 2nd Lt.

Company K (Oktibbeha Plough Boys)

J. M. Watson, Capt.
A. R. Smith, 1st Lt.
T. J. Weston, 2nd Lt.
J. B. Stanton, 2nd Lt.

Second Company K (Choctaw Greys)

J. M. Watson, Capt., mustered out August 19, 1861
A. R. Smith, 1st Lt. mustered out August 19, 1861
T. J. Weston, 2nd Lt., mustered out August 19, 1861
J. B. Stanton, 2nd Lt., mustered out August 19, 1861
Thomas B. Foard, Capt., dropped May 19, 1862
George E. Gore, 1st Lt., dropped May 19, 1862
Andrew J. Starnes, 2nd Lt., dropped May 19, 1862
William E. Dumas, 2nd Lt., dropped May 19, 1862
Miles W. Rose, Capt., dropped May 19, 1862
William H. Statham, 1st Lt., dropped May 19, 1862
Charles A. Edwards, 2nd Lt., deserted February 17, 1865
Young F. Risenhoover, 2nd Lt., r. April 29, 1863
Roswell A. Mallory, 2nd Lt.
James W. Curtis, 2nd Lt.

Company L

P. Randolph Leigh, Capt.
Roland W. Jones, 1st Lt.
Benjamin L. Thompson, 2nd Lt., died March 15, 1862
Richard B. Riddick, 2nd Lt.
This was Leigh's Independent Company temporarily attached
as Company L, Fifteenth Mississippi Infantry and became Com-
pany C, First Battalion, Mississippi Sharpshooters, March 8,
1862 at the organization of the battalion.


All rolls filed with Company C, First Battalion, Mississippi
Sharpshooters.

Field and Staff

Stationed at Corinth, Mississippi, June 8, 1861.
June 8.— Muster-in roll of the field and staff in the Fifteenth
Regiment of Mississippi, called into the service of the Confeder-
ate States in the Provisional Army under the provisions of the Act
of Congress passed February —, 1861 by — from — (date of
this muster) for the term of twelve months, unless sooner dis-
charged. . . .
W. S. WALKER,
Captain,
Confederate States Army, Mustering Officer.

Stationed at camp near Grenada, November December 1862.

Stationed at Big Black near Beattie's Bluff, May-June 1863.

Stationed near Newton, Mississippi, July-August 1863.

Stationed at camp near Canton, Mississippi, September-October
1863.
The regiment was last mustered at Newton Station, Southern
Railroad, Mississippi.
September 6.— Headquarters were moved from there to Merid-
ian, Mississippi.
September 30.— Left Meridian for Brandon, Mississippi.
October 15.— From Brandon to Canton, Mississippi.
Marched sixty-four miles and traveled eighty-four miles on
the cars since last report.
[Have] not been engaged in action since the battle of Baker's
Creek.
No changes have taken place on the field and staff muster
roll since last report.
M. FARRELL,
Colonel,
Commanding, Fifteenth Regiment Mississippi Volunteers.



Stationed near Canton, Mississippi, November-December 1863.
The regiment has been stationed near Canton, Mississippi
since last muster. No changes have taken place on field and staff
muster roll since last muster.
J. DRUMMOND;
Captain,:
Commanding Regiment.

Stationed near Demopolis, April 1, 1864.

Stationed near Montevallo, Alabama, March-April 1864.
The regiment has been in no engagement since last muster.
April 3.— It left Demopolis, Alabama and marched about fifteen
miles per day.
April 9.— Arrived at Montevallo, Shelby County, Alabama near
which place it has been encamped since that time.
Nothing worthy of note has occurred since our arrival at this
place, except that the regiment was reviewed by Brigadier-Gen-
eral [George Baird] Hodge of President Davis' staff, after which
he expressed a desire to see the regiment drill. It was, therefore,
ordered by Major-General [William Wing] Loring to execute any
maneuvers that General Hodge might wish to see. He called for
several, which were executed with promptness. He expressed
himself highly pleased with the appearance drill and discipline of
the regiment and complimented it by saying that it was the only
one he had seen since leaving Richmond that could execute those
maneuvers and was more perfect in the manual of arms than any
he had ever seen.
M. FARRELL,
Colonel,
Commanding, Fifteenth Mississippi Regiment.

Stationed in the field, July-August 1864.

Regiment

Station not stated, June 1, 1861.

Stationed at Headquarters, Fifteenth Regiment Mississippi Vol-
unteers, July 29, 1861.



Stationed at —, November 17, 1864.
May 8, 1862.— The regiment reorganized under the officers
whose names appear upon this roster. Since that time the records
of the regiment have been lost twice. Hence, this is made out
partially from memory.

Company A (Long Creek Rifles)

Stationed at Corinth, Mississippi, June 8, 1861.
June 8.— Muster-in roll of Captain L. S. Terry's Company A, in
the Fifteenth Regiment of Mississippi, commanded by Colonel W.
S. Statham, called into the service of the Confederate States in the
Provisional Army under the provisions of the Act of Congress
passed February —, 1861 by — from May 27, 1861 (date of
this muster) for the term of thirteen months, unless sooner dis-
charged.. .
W. S. WALKER,
Captain,
Confederate States Army, Mustering Officer.

Stationed at Camp Brown near Union City, Tennessee, May 27-
June 30, 1861.

Stationed at Knox County, Kentucky, July-August 1861.

Stationed near Tupelo, December 31-April 30, 1862.

Stationed at Sulphur Springs, June 18-August 31, 1862.

Stationed at Holly Springs, September-October 1862.

Stationed near Grenada, Mississippi, November-December 1862.

Stationed at Beattie's Bluff, Mississippi, May-June 1863.
May 1.— Moved from Big Black Bridge for Grand Gulf.
May 3.— Skirmished with the enemy near Fort Gibson on Bayou
Pierre and retreated across Big Black on the same day.


Proceeded on the march to near Edwards Depot and
recrossed Big Black and camped at Baldwin's Ferry for seven
days.
May 14.— Started to Baker's Creek.
May 16.— Met the enemy and retreated on the same night in the
direction of Jackson.
May 20.— Reached Jackson. Completed a march of seventy-five
miles.
May 31.— Left Jackson on the cars for Canton. Arrived there on
the same day.
June 5.— Left Canton.
June 7.— Arrived at Benton. Moved to Beattie's Bluff.

Stationed at Newton, July-August 1863.
July 2.— Camped near Cope's Ferry.
July 6.— Left there for Jackson, Mississippi.
July 7.— Arrived.
Were not engaged during the eight days' siege.
July 16.— Left there and camped near Morton.
July 27.— Left there for Forest.
August 3.— Left there for Newton.

Stationed at Canton, Mississippi, September-October 1863.
September 7.— Company A left Newton, Mississippi.
September 8.— Arrived at Meridian, distance of about thirty-nine
miles.
October 1.— Left there and arrived at Brandon, Mississippi on
the same day by railroad, distance of ninety miles.
October 17.— Left there.
October 18.— Arrived at Canton, Mississippi, distance of twenty-
eight miles, and are in present camp.

Stationed at Canton, Mississippi, November-December 1863.
December 31.— Stationed at Canton, Mississippi, where last
mustered, and are still camped near Canton.

Stationed near Montevallo, Alabama, March-April 1864.
April 3.— Left Demopolis, Alabama and marched seven days,
which landed us at Montevallo, Alabama, distance about ninety
miles.


We have not been in any engagement since the last muster.
April 26.— We were reviewed by General Hodge at Montevallo,
Alabama.

Stationed near Atlanta, Georgia, July-August 1864.
May 6.— The company left Montevallo, Alabama on the train.
May 7.— Arrived at Blue Mountain on the morning of May 7
taking a forced march to Rome, Georgia, distance of sixty miles.
From Rome to Resaca, Georgia.
May 11.— Reached Resaca.
May 15.— On the night of May 15 we fell back to New Hope.
May 25.— Reached [New Hope].
The company was then thrown out as skirmishers. We left
one man killed from the company.
We then fell back to Lost Mountain.
June 4.— Reached Lost Mountain.
June 18.— The command then fell back to Kenesaw Mountain.
July 3.— We left Kenesaw on the morning of July 3.
July 5.— Reached the Chattahoochee River in the night.
July 9.— We then crossed the river in the morning and burned
the bridge. Marched four miles the same day.
July 13.— Camped and went back to the river on picket.
July 19.— We charged the enemy taking their works and a num-
ber of prisoners. Our loss was one killed and one wounded.
July 22.— We then fell back to Atlanta. Our loss at Atlanta was
ten killed and two wounded.

Company B (Winona Stars)

Stationed at Winona, March 22, 1861.

Stationed at Corinth, Mississippi, June 8, 1861.
June 8.— Muster-in roll of Captain T. Booth's Company B, in
the Fifteenth Regiment of Mississippi, commanded by Colonel W.
S. Statham, called into the service of the Confederate States in the
Provisional Army under the provisions of the Act of Congress
passed February —, 1861 by — from May 25, 1861 (date of


this muster) for the term of twelve months, unless sooner dis-
charged. . . .
W. S. WALKER,
Confederate States Army, Mustering Officer.Captain,

Station not stated, June 30-August 31, 1861.

Stationed at Tupelo, Mississippi, December 31-April 30, 1862.

Stationed at Camp Brown near Union City, May 25-June 30,
1861.

Stationed at Sulphur Springs, Mississippi, April 30-August 31,
1862.

Stationed at Camp Coldwater, Mississippi, September-October
1862.

Stationed at Grenada, November-December 1862.

Stationed at Beattie's Bluff, May-June 1863.
May 1.— Moved from Big Black Bridge for Grand Gulf.
May 3.— Skirmished with the enemy near Port Gibson on Bayou
Pierre. Retreated across Big Black on the same day.
Proceeded on the march to near Edwards Depot and
recrossed Big Black and camped at Baldwin's Ferry for some
days.
May 14.— Started to Baker's Creek.
May 16.— Met the enemy and retreated on the same night in the
direction of Jackson.
May 20.— Reached Jackson completing a march of about
seventy-five miles.
May 31.— Left Jackson on the cars for Canton. Arrived there on
the same day.
June 4.— Left Canton.
June 7.— Arrived at Benton.
June 10.— Returned to Moore's Bluff. Moved to Beattie's Bluff.



Stationed at Newton, Mississippi, July-August 1863.
June 30.— Left Beattie's Bluff. Marched in direction of Vicks-
burg and stopped within twenty-five miles of Vicksburg.
July 5.— Heard of the surrender of the garrison in the night.
July 6.— Retreated in the direction of Jackson in the morning
July 7-16.— Reached Jackson in the evening. Remained in the
rifle pits at Jackson skirmishing with the enemy until July 16.

Stationed at Canton, Mississippi, September-October 1863.

Stationed at Canton, Mississippi, November-December 1863.
The company has been quietly stationed two miles west of
Canton, Mississippi since October 17, 1863. Has been engaged
in no battles or skirmishes. Nothing of importance occurring
except a match drill, with the Third Kentucky Regiment, in which
the Fifteenth Mississippi Regiment was successful. The drill cre-
ated some excitement being witnessed by General Loring's entire
division and many ladies and gentlemen from the neighboring
country.

Stationed at Montevallo, Alabama, March-April 1864.
February 5.— Retreated from Canton, Mississippi.
February 15.— Reached Demopolis, where we remained sta-
tioned until April 2.
April 2.— Orders were received to move in the direction of
Montevallo, Alabama.
April 10.— Arrived at Montevallo having completed a march of
nearly 100 miles, at which place we are at present camped.
April 26.— In the morning we were received by General Loring
and Brigadier-General Hodge of President Davis' staff and were
complimented very highly by General Loring and Hodge for fine
military appearance and proficiency in drill.
In consequence of being cut off at Baker's Creek, all com-
pany books and papers previous to May 16, 1863 were lost.

Station not stated, July-August 1864.
July 3.— Left Kenesaw Mountain on the night of July 3 and fell
back to near Vining's Station on the Western and Atlantic Rail-
road. Threw up breastworks etc., etc., and stayed there only a
few days.


Fell back to the Chattahoochee River and again threw up
breastworks. Remained there a few days.
July 19.— Crossed the river. Had severe skirmish with the
enemy. Charged their skirmish line. Had three men wound
and captured good many prisoners, etc.
Fell back to the fortifications around Atlanta. Have skir-
mished with the enemy every day or two since was on the field as
a support to [Edward Cary] Walthall's Division on July 28.

 

[East Tennessee Roots]

I had not seen that. Thank you very much. Where did you find the information about the Company being transfered? What was the duration of the transfer? Thanks again.

Company C (Quitman Rifles)

Stationed at Corinth, Mississippi, June 8, 1861.
June 8.— Muster-in roll of Captain J. W. Wade's Company C, in
the Fifteenth Regiment of Mississippi, commanded by Colonel W.
S. Statham, called into the service of the Confederate States in the
Provisional Army under the provisions of the Act of Congress
passed February —, 1861 by — from May 27, 1861 (date of
this muster) for the term of twelve months, unless sooner dis-
charged. . . . W. S. WALKER;
Captain,
Confederate States Army, Mustering Officer.

Stationed at Camp Brown near Union City, May 27-June 30,
1861.

Stationed at Camp Statham near Cumberland Ford, Kentucky,
July August 1861.

Stationed at Tupelo, December 31, 1861-April 30, 1862.
This company was formerly commanded by William Collins.
March 8.— In the reorganization Lieutenant P. H. Norton was
elected captain.

Stationed at Sulphur Springs, Mississippi, April 30-August 31,
1862.

Stationed near Holly Springs, September-October 1862.

Stationed at Grenada, Mississippi, November-December 1862.



Stationed at Canton, Mississippi, January-February 1863.

Stationed at Beattie's Bluff, May-June 1863.

Stationed at Newton Station, Southern Railroad, July-August
1863.
July 1.— The company left camps near Vernon in Madison
County.
July 3.— Arrived near Cox's Ferry on Big Black River, distance
about thirty miles.
July 6.— Left camps for Jackson.
July 7.— Arrived at Jackson, distance about thirty-one miles.
Not engaged in the action at that place.
July 16.— Left Jackson on the night of July 16.
July 22.— Arrived at Morton Station.
July 30.— Moved to Forest Station, Southern Railroad, distance
about ten miles.
August 11.— Left Forest Station.
August 12.— Arrived at the present camps, distance about twenty
miles.
Note: the exact dates and distances cannot be given. The
company has never been furnished with any book.

Stationed at Canton, Mississippi, September-October 1863.
September 7.— Company C left camps at Newton Station.
September 8.— Arrived at Meridian, distance about twenty miles.
October 1.— Left Meridian and went by railroad to Brandon,
Mississippi on the same day.
October 16.— Left Brandon.
October 17.— Arrived at the present camps. Marched the whole
distance of twenty-eight miles.

Stationed at Canton, Mississippi, November-December 1863.
This company C has been stationed at this camp since last
muster.

Stationed near Montevallo, Alabama, March-April 1864.
April 3.— The company left camps near Demopolis, Alabama.
April 10.— Arrived at Montevallo; distance marched seventy-
three miles.



Stationed near Demopolis, Alabama, April 1, 1864.
I certify on honor that the within is a true and correct list of
noncommissioned officers and privates who are entitled to bounty
on April 1, 1864, as directed in Section No. 3 and made in accor-
dance with Paragraph No. 3, General Orders No. 27, Adjutant
and Inspector-General's Office, Richmond, March Series 1864.
B. T. HOOVER,
Second Lieutenant,
Commanding, Company C.


Station not stated, not dated.
The company has no arms, knapsacks, haversacks, canteens
nor any other equipment except tents.
W. H. BROWN,
Adjutant-General,
Army of the Mississippi.

JACKSON.
SIR: The above sixty-nine men (one of the seventy deceased)
is the efficient force, under my command. There are others who
will join the company in a day or two sufficient to make at least
eighty. We have thirteen tents, no other military stores.
Your obedient servant,
J. W. WADE,
Captain,
Quitman Rifles.

Stationed at Atlanta, Georgia, July-August 1864.
July 2.— Commenced retreating from Kenesaw Mountain the
night of July 2 and fell back six miles to Vining's Station.
July 4.— Threw up a line of works and left for Chattahoochee
River on the night of July 4. At this point threw up another line
of entrenchments and remained in them.
July 9.— We crossed the river and moved out in the direction of
Atlanta, about three miles, where we remained.
July 14.— Went on picket and remained.


July 19.— Had a heavy skirmish with the enemy on the evening
of July 19. Casualties, one killed; one mortally wounded, three
severely wounded.
July 20.— In the evening was ordered to another portion of the
line to support Featherston and Scott.
July 21.— In the night fell back to the trenches [around] Atlanta.
July 28.— Moved to the left to attack the enemy but were held in
reserve supporting Walthall and Tilghman. On the night of July
28 moved to our present position, which we have occupied since
that date.
August 27.— Made a reconnaissance six miles to the front but
found no enemy, they having evacuated their works the night pre-
vious.

Company D (Wigfall Rifles)

Stationed at Greensborough, Mississippi, April 20, 1861.
April 20.— Muster-in roll of Captain Brantley's Company, called
the Wigfall Rifles, in the Fourth Regiment, Second Brigade of
Mississippi Volunteers, commanded by Colonel — called into
service of Mississippi by — under the ordinance, approved Jan-
uary 23, 1861.
I certify on honor that I have at Greensborough, Choctaw
County, Mississippi on this April 20, 1861 mustered into the ser-
vice of the state of Mississippi the men whose names are found on
the above roll, and that each man possesses the proper qualifica-
tions and requirements of a soldier.
J. S. STANDLEY,
Mustering Officer.

Stationed at Corinth, Mississippi, June 8, 1861.
June 8.— Muster-in roll of Captain Brantley's Company, called
Wigfall Rifles, in the Fifteenth Regiment of Mississippi, com-
manded by Colonel W. S. Statham, called into the service of the
Confederate States in the Provisional Army under the provisions
of the Act of Congress passed February —, 1861 by — from
May 26, 1861 (date of this muster). . . .
W. S. WALKER,
Captain,
Confederate States Army, Mustering Officer.



Stationed at Camp Brown near Union City, May 26-June 30,
1861.

Stationed at Camp Statham, Knox County, Kentucky, July-August
1861.

Stationed at Camp Coonewar, Pontotoc County, Mississippi,
December 31, 1861-April 30, 1862.

Stationed at Sulphur Springs, April 30-August 31, 1862.

Stationed at Camp Coldwater, Mississippi, September-October
1862.

Stationed near Grenada, November-December 1862.

Stationed at Beattie's Bluff, May-June 1863.
[For record of events, see Company A.]

Station not stated, July-August 1863.
This company was last mustered by Captain Sykes, Assistant
Adjutant-General, on march towards Big Black River.
July 6.— Commenced a retreat from camp on Monday morning.
July 7.— Arrived at Jackson, Mississippi on the evening of July
7, a distance of about thirty-two miles.
July 8.— Moved out to breastworks on the morning of July 8.
July 9.— Did picket duty, etc., about one-half mile in advance of
the works until ordered in by the colonel.
Supported battery until July 11.
July 11.— On the night of July 11 (Saturday) we threw up some
temporary fortifications and went into trenches and remained.
July 12.— Had one man killed on Sunday morning, July 12, by
enemy's sharpshooters.
July 16.— In the evening commenced a retreat towards Brandon,
Mississippi.
July 19.— Went into camp near Morton.
July 29.— Moved camp near Forest Station.


August 3.— Moved to present camp.
Marched, since last mustered, about 125 miles.
A. W. MIDDLETON,
Captain,
Company D, Fifteenth Mississippi Regiment.

Stationed at Canton, Mississippi, September-October 1863.
September 1.— Encamped at Newton, Mississippi.
September 7.— Left Newton and marched to Meridian.
September 9.— Arrived there. Encamped at Meridian.
September 30.— Left on cars for Brandon. Reached Brandon the
same day. Stayed at Brandon.
October 16.— Left Brandon for Canton, Mississippi.
October 17.— Reached Canton by forced march, where we are
still camped.

Stationed at Canton, Mississippi, November-December 1863.

Stationed at Montevallo, Alabama, March-April 1864.
Remained in camp near Demopolis, Alabama.
April 2.— We started on march to Montevallo, Alabama.
April 10.— Arrived at Montevallo, distance of about 100 miles,
where we are still encamped.
The health of the company is good. The papers of this com-
pany were lost at Vicksburg, they having been sent there previous
to the investment of the place by the Federals.
This company has never been furnished with a company
book.

Stationed near Atlanta, Georgia, July-August 1864.
The company has been in various skirmishes and continually
under fire since commencement of the campaign. Loss compara-
tively light, considering the dangerous duty performed.

Station not stated, not dated.
The company has guns, blankets, canteens, tin cups, and
haversacks. It has no cartridge boxes, belts, nor ammunition, nor
knapsacks.
W. F. BRANTLEY,Captain.



Company E (McClung Rifles)

Stationed at Duck Hill, Carroll County, Mississippi, April 20,
1861.
April 20.— I certify that I have on this day, April 20, 1861, at
Duck Hill, Carroll County, Mississippi, mustered into the service
of the state of Mississippi into the Army, thereof, the persons
whose names are above set forth that each man answered to his
own proper name in person and that each is of the age and quali-
fication required by law.
P. F. LIDDELL,
Captain,
Carroll County Rifles Mustering Officer.

Stationed at Corinth, Mississippi, June 8, 1861.
June 8.— Muster-in roll of Captain M. Farrell's Company E, in
the Fifteenth Regiment of Mississippi, commanded by Colonel W.
S. Statham, called into the service of the Confederate States in the
Provisional Army under the provisions of the Act of Congress
passed February —, 1861 by — from May 28, 1861 (date of
this muster) for the term of twelve months, unless sooner dis-
charged. . . .
W. S. WALKER,
Captain,
Confederate States Army, Mustering Officer.

Stationed at Camp Brown near Union City, May 27-June 30,
1861.

Station not stated, July-August 1861.

Stationed at Coonewar, Mississippi, December 31, 1861-June 18,
1862.
May 8.— I certify, on honor, that John Chambley received no
pay from June 8-August 31, 1861.


On the retreat from Mill Springs, Kentucky the company
rolls and papers were mostly lost and the mistake occurred at Iuka
in former roll. J. E. FARRELL,
Captain,
Commanding Company.

Stationed near Jackson, Mississippi, April 30-August 31, 1862.

Stationed at Coldwater, Mississippi, September-October 1862.

Stationed near Grenada, Mississippi, November-December 1862.

Stationed at Newton Station, July-August 1863.
Company E, Fifteenth Mississippi Regiment was transferred
to Captain Culbertson for artillery service June 1, 1863.
C. H. CAMPBELL,
Lieutenant,
Commanding Company.

Stationed near Canton, Mississippi, September-October 1863.
Company E, Fifteenth Mississippi Regiment was transferred
to Captain Culbertson for artillery service June 1, 1863.P. D. WITTY,
First Lieutenant,
Commanding Company.

Station not stated, April 1, 1864.
I certify, on honor, that the within is a true and correct list
of noncommissioned officers and privates who are entitled to
bounty on April 1, 1864 as direction in Section No. 3 and made
in accordance with Paragraph No. 3, General Orders No. 27,
Adjutant and Inspector-General's Office, Richmond, Virginia,
March Service.
JAMES T. SMITH,
Captain,
Commanding Company.



Stationed near Atlanta, Georgia, July-August 1864.
My company rolls were lost during the present campaign. I
have had the report made from memory.
JAMES T. SMITH,
Captain,
Commanding Company.

May 6.— This command left Montevallo, Alabama.
May 7.— Arrived at Blue Mountain Station Railroad.
Marched to Rome, Georgia. Thence by cars to Resaca,
Georgia by railroad, since which time we have been engaged in
all skirmishes and battles to date.
JAMES T. SMITH,
Captain,
Commanding Company.

Stationed near Canton, Mississippi, November-December 1863.
Company E, Fifteenth Mississippi Regiment was transferred
to Captain Culbertson for artillery service June 1, 1863.
P. D. WITTY,
First Lieutenant,
Commanding Company.

Stationed near Montevallo, Alabama, March-April 1864.

 

[East Tennessee Roots]

I had not seen that. Thank you very much. Where did you find the information about the Company being transfered? What was the duration of the transfer? Thanks again.

Company F (Water Valley Rifles, Water Valley Rifle Guards)

Stationed at Corinth, Mississippi, June 8, 1861.
June 8.— Muster-in roll of Captain B. H. Collins' Company F,
in the Fifteenth Regiment of Mississippi, commanded by Colonel
W. S. Statham, called into the service of the Confederate States in
the Provisional Army under the provisions of the Act of Congress
passed February —, 1861 by — from May 26, 1861 (date of
this muster) for the term of twelve months, unless sooner dis-
charged.
W. S. WALKER,
Captain,
Confederate States Army, Mustering Officer.



Stationed at Camp Brown near Union City, May 26-June 30,
1861.

Stationed near Cumberland Ford, Kentucky, July-August 1861.

Station not stated, December 31, 1861-April 30, 1862.

Stationed at Sulphur Springs, Mississippi, April 30-August 31,
1862.

Station not stated, September-October 1862.

Stationed at Grenada, Mississippi, November-December 1862.

Stationed at Beattie's Bluff, Mississippi, May-June 1863.
[For record of events, see Company C.]

Stationed near Newton, Mississippi, July-August 1863.
July 1.— Left camps [at] Beattie's Bluff for Vicksburg after
hearing of the surrender of Vicksburg.
July 6.— We started on retreat from camps on Big Black for
Jackson.
July 7.— In the evening after a very fatiguing march suffering a
good deal with heat, dust and for the want of water.
July 9-16.— Heavy skirmishing all round over lines. On the
night of July 16, we evacuated the place taking the line of the
Southern Railroad.
Stopped a day or two to rest at Line Creek. Resumed our
march to spring camps near Morton. Stayed there seven or eight
days.
Resumed our march to Forest, where we stayed some ten
days.
Resumed the march.
August 15.— Arrived near Newton.
We have a beautiful encampment, fine water and the health
of the company is good etc.

Stationed near Canton, Mississippi, September-October 1863.
September 7.— Left Newton, Mississippi for Meridian.


September 10.— Arrived at Meridian.
October 1.— Left Meridian for Brandon. Arrived at Brandon
same day.
October 16.— Left Brandon for Canton.
October 17.— Arrived at Canton.
The health of the company is excellent.

Stationed near Canton, Mississippi, November-December 1863.
The company is in fine health and have comfortable winter
quarters.

Stationed at Atlanta, Georgia, July-August 1864.
Continual skirmishing daily since last muster.
Last muster roll was destroyed by Federal raid.
First Sergeant [Talbert] B. Hale was killed on May 13, 1864
and was so returned on last muster.
All quiet from May 26 to the present date. The health of the
company—good.

Station not stated, not dated.
I certify, on honor, that the within is a true and correct list
of the noncommissioned officers and privates who are entitled to
bounty on April 1, 1864, as directed in Section No. 3 and made
in accordance with Paragraph No. 3, General Orders No. 27,
Adjutant and Inspector-General's Office, Richmond, March ser-
vice 1864.
JIM Q. MORRISON,
Second Lieutenant,
Commanding Company.

Station not stated, not dated.
All the above are uniformed in marching condition the fol-
lowing names have been discharged by proper authority. Elijah
Baddley, Jr.; Sylvester Benjamin, Michael Cockeran, Adam J.
Campbell, James Stephens, William Dodd, Joseph H. [illegible],
William L. Meece, King L. Hughes, Dennis O'Connell, Joel E.
Bond the last of which was discharged through a mistake and has
been reinstated.
We have no arms nor accouterments nor camp equipage.
The company has some thirty canteens purchased individually.


I certify, on honor, that this muster roll exhibits a true state-
ment of the strength and condition of the Water Valley Rifle
Guards.
B. H. COLLINS,
Captain,
Water Valley Rifle Guards.

Stationed near Montevallo, Alabama, March-April 1864.
April 3.— Left Demopolis, Alabama.
April 11.— Arrived at Montevallo, Alabama.
March I I .— My entire company reenlisted for the war with one
exception.
March 16.— Run off.
The health of the company is good. No blank books have
been furnished since 1861 nor one-fourth stationery allowed by
the regulations, consequently, the number of orders and exact
date of others have been lost. All books and papers belonging to
the company were lost at the surrender of Vicksburg. The
baggage was sent there prior to investment of the place by the
enemy.

Company G (Grenada Rifles)

Stationed at Grenada, Mississippi, April 19, 1861.
April 19.— Muster-in roll of Captain W. S. Statham's Company,
in the Fourth Regiment of Mississippi, commanded by Colonel
—, called into the service of the state of Mississippi by — un-
der the ordinance approved January 23, 1861. . . .
I certify, on honor, that I have at Grenada, Mississippi on
April 19, 1861 mustered into the service of the state of Missis-
sippi into the Army, thereof, the men whose names are set forth
on the other page hereof, that each man answered to his own
proper name in person, that each was carefully inspected by me
and that each is of proper age and size to be enlisted into said
Army.
P. F. LIDDELL,
Captain,
Carroll County Rifles, Mustering Officer.



Stationed at Corinth, Mississippi, June 8, 1861.
June 8.— Muster-in roll of Captain E. R. Armistead's Company
G, in the Fifteenth Regiment of Mississippi, commanded by
Colonel W. S. Statham, called into the service of the Confederate
States in the Provisional Army under the provisions of the Act of
Congress passed February —, 1861 by — from May 27, 1861
(date of this muster) for the term of twelve months, unless sooner
discharged. .
W. S. WALKER,
Captain,
Confederate States Army, Mustering Officer.

Station not stated, May 15, 1861.

Stationed at Camp Brown near Union City, May 27-June 30,
1861.

Stationed at Camp Buckner, Kentucky, July-August 1861.

Station not stated, December 31, 1861-June 18, 1862.

Stationed at Sulphur Springs near Jackson, Mississippi, June 18-
September 1, 1862.

Stationed at Camp Coldwater, Mississippi, September-October
1862.

Stationed near Grenada, Mississippi, November-December 1862.

Stationed at Beattie's Bluff, May-June 1863.
[For record of events, see Company C.]

Stationed near Newton, Mississippi, July-August 1863.
July 1.— On march.
July 3.— Camped on little [illegible] Creek (Big Black).
July 7-8.— Moved to Jackson, Mississippi, distance about thirty-
four miles.


July 9-16.— In breastworks by 4 a.m. on July 9. Skirmished
with the enemy until the night of July 16. Retreated across Pearl
River same night.
Thence [marched] to Brandon. Thence [marched] to Morton.
Camped several days near Morton. Thence to Forest.
August 10.— Camped until about August 10. Thence to near
Newton Station, Southern Railroad. Distance from Jackson to
Newton about sixty miles.

Stationed near Canton, Mississippi, September-October 1863.
September 6.— Marched from Newton Station, Southern Rail-
road, Mississippi.
September 9.— Arrived at Meridian, Mississippi, distance thirty-
four miles. Camped near Meridian till October 1.
October 1.— Left on cars. Arrived at Brandon on the evening of
same day, distance about forty-five miles. Camped at Brandon
till October 15.
October 15.— Left Brandon on march.
October 16.— Arrived at Canton and camped till the present date.

Stationed near Canton, Mississippi, November-December 1863.
Encamped one and one-half miles west of Canton, Missis-
sippi during the months of November and December. On no
marches or scouts during the above-named time.

Stationed at Montevallo, Alabama, March-April 1864.
April 3.— Moved from Demopolis.
April 10.— Arrived at Montevallo, Alabama, where we still
remain. Distance marched ten miles.
April 25.— The company was reviewed by General Hodge.
The company has been in no engagement with the enemy,
since the last muster, and the orders issued to the company prior
to the battle of Baker's Creek were lost in the battle of Baker's
Creek with the baggage and company books. We have had no
books since that time and cannot furnish the number and date of
orders detailing and transferring men from the company.



Stationed at Atlanta, Georgia, July-August 1864.
The company has been in various skirmishes and continually
under fire since the campaign commenced. Loss comparatively
heavy considering the size of the company and also that it has
been in no general engagement.
July 28.— The company papers were destroyed by the raiders in
the rear of the Army. Therefore this muster roll has to be made
out partly by guess.

Company H
Stationed at Corinth, Mississippi, June 8, 1861.
June 8.— Muster-in roll of Captain [F. M.] Aldridge's Company
H, in the Fifteenth Regiment of Mississippi, commanded by
Colonel W. S. Statham, called into the service of the Confederate
States in the Provisional Army under the provisions of the Act of
Congress passed February —, 1861 by — from May 29, 1861
(date of this muster) for the term of twelve months, unless sooner
discharged. . . .
W. S. WALKER,
Confederate States Army, Mustering Officer.Captain,

Stationed at Camp Brown near Union City, Tennessee, May 29-
October 12, 1861.

Stationed at Tupelo, January-February 1862.

Stationed at Sulphur Springs, Mississippi, February 28-August
31, 1862.

Stationed near Grenada, Mississippi, November-December 1862.

Station not stated, May-June 1863.
May 1.— Marched from Big Black Bridge to near Port Gibson.
May 3.— Skirmished with the enemy and fell back for west side
of Big Black.


May 4-6.— Continued march on to Edwards Station.
May 7.— Crossed the Big Black and encamped for some days at
Baldwin's Ferry.
May 14.— Left again. Proceeded to Baker's Creek.
May 16.— Fought the enemy and commenced retreat on the night
of May 16 in direction of Jackson.
May 20.— Arrived at Jackson.
June 1.— Left Jackson on cars and arrived same day at Canton.
June 5.— Left Canton.
June 7.— Reached Benton.
June 10.— Returned to Moore's Ferry.
June 15.— Moved down to Beattie's Bluff.
June 30.— Proceeded from there to near Vernon. All in Missis-
sippi.

Stationed at Newton, Mississippi, July-August 1863.
July 1.— Encamped near Brownsville.
July 6.— Commenced march to Jackson.
July 8-15.— Arrived at Jackson on July 8 and remained there till
July 15, during which time we skirmished with enemy every day.
Left Jackson on July 15.
July 16.— Arrived at Brandon.
July 19.— Left Brandon.
July 21.— Reached camp near Morton and remained about a
week and marched for camp at Forest.
August 8.— Left Forest.
August 10.— Reached our present encampment near Newton, all
in Mississippi.

Stationed at Canton, Mississippi, September-October 1863.
[For record of events, see Company D.]

Stationed at Canton, Mississippi, November-December 1863.
Have been encamped at this place (Canton) since October 17,
consequently, have no scouts, marches or changes of stations to
report.



Stationed at Montevallo, Alabama, March-April 1864.
There are no events to be recorded, since last muster, excep
a change of station from Demopolis, Alabama, where we wer
last mustered.
April 9.— Arrived at our present encampment near Montevallo,
Alabama, having marched from Demopolis, a distance of about
100 miles.
The company, whose term of service would expire in May,
next has volunteered to serve during the war. Most of the desert-
ers reported on this muster are owing to the bad example set by
Captain Reasons, who has gone to the Trans-Mississippi to raise
cavalry command and no doubt induced many of the company to
follow him.
In consequence of the desertion of Captain Reasons, the first
sergeant who destroyed or carried off such records of the com-
pany. As they had the number and date of orders detailing men,
it cannot be given.

Stationed at Atlanta, Georgia, July-August 1864.
Have been in the various marches and countermarches of the
Army of Tennessee since May 12, 1864 and now in the trenches
in front of Atlanta awaiting further developments of the enemy,
who left our front in the morning of July 27.

Company I (Choctaw Guards)

Stationed at Corinth, Mississippi, June 8, 1861.
June 8.— Muster-in roll of Captain J. W. Hemphill's Company I,
in the Fifteenth Regiment of Mississippi, commanded by Colonel
W. S. Statham, called into the service of the Confederate States in
the Provisional Army under the provisions of the Act of Congress
passed February —, 1861 by — from May 29, 1861 (date of
this muster) for the term of twelve months, unless sooner dis-
charged. . . .
W. S. WALKER,
Captain,
Confederate States Army, Mustering Officer.



Stationed at Camp Brown near Union City, Tennessee, May 29-
June 30, 1861.

Stationed at Camp Statham near Cumberland Ford, Kentucky,
October 12, 1861.

Stationed at Tupelo, Mississippi, December 31, 1861-April 30,
1862.

Stationed near Jackson, Mississippi, April 30-August 31, 1862.

Stationed at Holly Springs, Mississippi, September-October 1862.

Stationed at Grenada, Mississippi, November-December 1862.

Station not stated, May-June 1863.
May 16.— The company took an active part in the battle of
Baker's Creek.
Marched from Baker's Creek to Jackson, distance seventy-
five miles.
From Jackson to Canton and from Canton to Benton. From
Benton to Moore's Bluff.

Stationed at Newton Station, Mississippi, July-August 1863.
The company was engaged during the siege of Jackson.
Marched from Jackson to Newton Station.

Stationed at Canton, Mississippi, September-October 1863.
The company marched from Newton Station to Meridian.
Went from Meridian to Brandon. From Brandon to Canton.

Stationed at Canton, Mississippi, November-December 1863.

Stationed at Montevallo, Alabama, March-April 1864.
The company marched from Demopolis, Alabama to Monte-
vallo, distance about ninety miles.
All records of the company prior to the battle of Baker's
Creek were lost at the fall of Vicksburg.



Station not stated, April 1, 1864.
I certify, on honor, that the within is a true and correct list
of noncommissioned officers and privates who are entitled to
bounty on April 1, 1864 as directed in Section No. 3 and made in
accordance with Paragraph No. 3, General Orders No. 27,
Adjutant and Inspector-General's Office, Richmond, March 1864.
HUGH MONTGOMERY,
First Lieutenant,
Commanding Company.
Stationed at Atlanta, Georgia, July-August 1864.
The company took an active part in all the fighting done at
Kenesaw. Fell back with the Army to the Chattahoochee.
July 19.— Fought a hard battle at Peach Tree Creek.
Fell back with the Army to Atlanta.
July 28.— Participated in the battle.
Participated in all the fighting done around Atlanta.

Company K (Oktibbeha Plough Boys)

Station not stated, June 11, 1861.
June 11.— Muster-out roll of Captain J. M. Watson's Company
(K), in the Fifteenth Regiment (Brigade) of Mississippi Volun-
teers, commanded by Colonel Statham, called into the service of
the Confederate States in the Provisional Army under the provi-
sions of the Act of Congress passed February, 1861, by — from
June 11, 1861 (date of this muster) for the term of twelve months,
unless sooner discharged and nondishonorably discharged. By
order of Brigadier-General Charles Clark, Confederate States
Army, August, 14, 1861. . . .
W. H. WATTS,
Captain of Infantry,
Confederate States Army.

I certify, on honor, that I have carefully examined the names
borne on this roll and have mustered them out of the service of


the Confederate States and paid [to] present and gave certificates
to absent men this August 14, 1861.
W. H. WATTS,
Captain of Infantry,
Confederate States Army.

Stationed at Corinth, Mississippi, June 14, 1861.
June 14.— Muster-in roll of Captain J. M. Watson's Company K,
in the Fifteenth Regiment of Mississippi, commanded by Colonel
W. S. Statham, called into the service of the Confederate States in
the Provisional Army under the provisions of the Act of Congress
passed February —, 1861 by Jefferson Davis from May 25,
1861 (date of this muster) for the term of twelve months, unless
sooner discharged.
L. S. TERRY,
Captain,
Confederate States Army.

Stationed at Knoxville, Tennessee, August 18, 1861.

Station not stated, August 18-31, 1861.

Station not stated, December 31, 1861-June 18, 1862.

Stationed at Sulphur Springs, Mississippi, April 30-August 31,
1862.

Stationed at Grenada, Mississippi, November-December 1862.

Station not stated, May-June 1863.
May 16.— The company took a part in the battle of Baker's
Creek.
Marched from Baker's Creek to Jackson, distance seventy-
five miles. From Jackson to Canton, Mississippi and from Can-
ton to Benton and to Moore's Bluff.

Stationed near Newton, July-August 1863.
The company was in the engagement at Jackson, Mississippi.
July 9-16.— Went into the trenches on July 9 and remained until
the night of July 16.


None killed or wounded during the siege.
Marched to Brandon, distance of twelve miles. Then
Morton, distance ten miles. Remained near Morton Statio
"spring camp" ten days and moved to camp near Forest Statio
Remained but a short time and took up march to Newton Statio
via Lake Station, Southern Railroad.

Stationed at Canton, Mississippi, September-October 1863.
September 7.— The company marched from Newton, Mississipp
September 10.— Arrived at Meridian, Mississippi, distance thi
miles, and remained.
October 1.— Left on the cars for Brandon. Arrived there
same day and remained.
October 16.— Marched from Brandon.
October 17.— Arrived at Canton, Mississippi, distance twenty
eight miles.

Stationed at Canton, Mississippi, November-December 1863.

Stationed at Montevallo, Alabama, March-April 1864.
April 3.— Left Demopolis, Alabama.
April 10.— Marched to Montevallo, Alabama by April 10, dis
tance eighty-nine miles.
The company has not been in any engagement since las
muster.
April 25.— Was reviewed by General Hodge.
The company books were all lost at Baker's Creek with bag-
gage and knapsacks, etc. We have had no books since that time
and cannot furnish the number and date of orders transferring and
detailing men from the company.

Station not stated, April 1, 1864.
I certify, on honor, that the within is a true and correct list
of noncommissioned officers and privates who are entitled to
bounty on April 1, 1864 as directed in Section No. 3 and made in
accordance with Paragraph No. 3, General Order No. 27,
Adjutant and Inspector-General's Office, Richmond, March
Series, 1864. M. W. ROSE,
Captain,'
Commanding Company.



Station not stated, July-August 1864.
July 2.— The company left Kenesaw Mountain on night of July
2.
Slowly retreated and built breastworks.
July 19.— The company was engaged in a charge on Peach Tree
Creek, with the regiment alone driving the enemy from his posi-
tion capturing their arms, prisoners and all their equipage.
July 21.— Moved in the entrenches in front of Atlanta, Georgia
at night of July 21.

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[Private Watkins]

That's a lot of data...

Welcome... my ggg-grandfather served as an artificer with the 1st Missouri Engineers.

 

[Chris74]

Wow!!! Thank you very very much for taking the time to provide me with all of that information. I really really appreciate it.

 

[wwwmarge]

While researching my GGG-Grandfather, who was a private in Company E of the 15th Mississippi Infantry, I found a notation in his service record showing him "detached as Artificer" for 2 months. When I researched what an Artificer was in the war, I found that it was a skilled craftsman who typically worked in an artillery unit. Was it uncommon for soldiers from an infantry unit to be detached to an artillery unit? I can't find records anywhere showing what unit he was detached to. I would appreciate any information you can offer. Thanks in advance.

My 2x G Grandfather was a artificer / carpenter for the 8th NY Heavy Artillery and at the time of the Battle of Pertersburg was with their infantry.