Blue Ridge Civil War : Some of East Tennessee Roots Civil War Ancestors

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They came from North Carolina & east Tennessee's blue ridge. From neighboring southwest Virginia and the bluegrass of Kentucky. The area known as " border states. " The people whose support President Lincoln desperately sought and the southern Confederacy desperately needed. From these people came the phrase, " rich man's war, poor man's fight. " Some wore Yankee blue, most wore Rebel gray. My wife and I are the sum total of all our Civil War ancestors were. We honor them all.
My paternal 2 x great-grandfather :
Confederate Corporal David Land Co.I 13th NC Infantry.
Born 1825, Wilkes County, North Carolina
Died after June 13, 1901 Caldwell County, NC.
Conscripted into the Confederate Army, reported to Camp Vance, Morganton, NC. Feb.14, 1864.
Receipted for clothing by his " drillmaster " Lt. Huske March 28, 1864.
On the rolls with the 13th NC.in Virginia April-May, 1864. Promoted to Corporal Nov.16, 1864. David probably " saw the elephant " at the Battle of the Wilderness through the " Overland Campaign " and the Siege of Petersburg.
Captured " on the south side R.R. " April 2, 1865. Processed at City Point, Va. April 7, 1865. Held at Hart's Island, NY. Harbor till June 20, 1865.
Released upon taking the Oath of Allegiance and provided rail transport as far as Wilkesboro, NC.
On June 13,1901 David applied for a Confederate pension in Caldwell Co, NC.
He probably died shortly after.

Personnel from the 13th NC Infantry
who were taken as POWs at South Side Railroad, VA



# First Name MI Last Name Residence ST Occupation Enlist Rank Enlist Age Enlist Date
1 William Allen Caswell County NC Trader Priv 21 04/24/61
2 Lindsey Andrews Henderson County NC Priv 09/06/63
3 James M Benton Rockingham County NC Ditcher Priv 27 05/03/61
4 John M Campbell Union County NC Priv 02/24/64
5 Milus Deal Alexander County NC Priv 37 09/27/62
6 J E Hinton Rockingham County NC Priv
7 David Land Wilkes County NC Priv 05/03/61
8 Lindsay G Lewis Priv
9 James R Medford Edgecombe County NC Miller Priv 21 05/08/61
10 Josephus Pratt Rockingham County NC Laborer Priv 18 05/03/61
11 Calvin Sharp Rockingham County NC Priv
12 James Tulloch Rockingham County NC Priv 27 04/26/63


13th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry

OVERVIEW:
13th Infantry Regiment, formerly the 3rd Volunteers, was organized at Garysburg, North Carolina, in May, 1861, with 1,100 men. Its members were recruited in Caswell, Mecklenburg, Davie, Edgecombe, and Rockingham counties. Ordered to Virginia, the unit was assigned to General Colston's, Garland's, Pender's, and Scales' Brigade. It shared in the many campaigns of the Army of Northern Virginia from Williamsburg to Cold Harbor, endured the battles and hardships of thePetersburg trenches south of the James River, and took part in the Appomattox operations. This regiment totalled 575 effectives in April, 1862, lost 29 killed and 80 wounded during the Seven Days' Battles, and had 41 killed and 149 wounded in the Maryland Campaign. It reported 37 casualties at Fredericksburg and 216 at Chancellorsville. Of the 232 engaged atGettysburg, more than seventy-five percent were disabled. It surrendered 22 officers and 193 men. The field officers were Colonels Joseph H. Hyman, William D. Pender, and Alfred M. Scales; Lieutenant Colonels W.S. Guy, Henry A. Rogers, Thomas Ruffin, Jr., and E. Benton Withers; and Majors John T. Hambrick, D.H. Hamilton, Jr., and T.A. Martin.

Confederate Battle-Flag carried by the 13th NC Infantry
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My maternal 2 x great-grandfather :

Confederate Private John Harvey Cox Co.B 19th TN Infantry.
Born in Oct.1824 Sullivan Co. TN
Died in Nov.1906 Sullivan Co. TN.
Conscript in the Confederate Army. Shown captured at Cowan, TN July 3, 1863.
( Tullahoma Campaign )
Forwarded to Nashville,TN July 9, 1863. Due to be released in Louisville, KY
No further record.

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19th Regiment, Tennessee Infantry
OVERVIEW:
19th Infantry Regiment was assembled at Knoxville, Tennessee, during May and June, 1861, and entered Confederate service at Cumberland Gap. The men were recruited in the counties of Hamilton, Sullivan, Washington, Rhea, Knox, Polk, McMinn, and Hawkins. It fought at Fishing Creek, Shiloh, and Baton Rouge, and after serving in the Vicksburg area joined the Army of Tennessee. The 19th was assigned to Stewart's, Strahl's, and Palmer's Brigade, and participated in the difficult campaigns of the army from Murfreesboro to Atlanta. Later it moved with Hood back to Tennessee and saw action in North Carolina. During September, 1861, it had 812 men present for duty, reported 34 casualties at Fishing Creek, and lost about twenty-five percent of the 400 at Shiloh and thirty-three percent of the 380 at Murfreesboro. The regiment suffered 94 casualties of the 242 engaged at Chickamauga, had 34 disabled at Chattanooga, and in December, 1863, totalled 195 men and 119 arms. On April 26, 1865, it surrendered with 64 men. The field officers were Colonels David H. Cummings, Carrick W. Heiskell, and Francis M. Walker; Lieutenant Colonels James G. Deadrick and Beriah F. Moore; and Majors Abraham Fulkerson and Rufus A. Jarnagin.

John's headstone, he is buried on the " home place " in Cox Hollow, Sullivan Co.TN.
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My Wife's 2 x great-grandfather ( her mother's maternal great-grandfather )
Confederate Private James Monroe Harris Co.D 37th VA. Infantry
Born Feb.27th 1838 Scott County, Virginia
Died Oct.26, 1926 Scott County, Virginia.
James was one of the 1st patients to receive an artificial leg provided to Confederate soldiers by the inventor, James Hanger.

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Residence was not listed; 23 years old.

Enlisted on 5/20/1861 at Estillville, VA as a Private.


On 5/20/1861 he mustered into "D" Co. VA 37th Infantry
He Re-enlisted on 2/18/1862
(date and method of discharge not given)
He was listed as:
* Received pay 2/18/1862 Camp Mason, NC
* On rolls 12/15/1862 (place not stated)
* POW 7/3/1863 Gettysburg, PA
* Wounded 7/3/1863 Gettysburg, PA (Severely wounded in right leg, amputated)
* Hospitalized 7/8/1863 Chester, PA
* Transferred 10/4/1863 Hammond Gnl Hospl, Point Lookout, MD
* Transferred 3/6/1864 City Point, VA (For exchange)

37th Regiment, Virginia Infantry
OVERVIEW:
37th Infantry Regiment was organized in Washington County, Virginia, in May, 1861, and accepted in Confederate service in July. The unit was active at First Kernstown and McDowell, then took part in Jackson's Valley Campaign. During the war it was assigned to General Taliaferro's, Colston's, Steuart's, and W. Terry's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. The 37th was involved in many conflicts from the Seven Days' Battles to Cold Harbor, moved with Early tothe Shenandoah Valley, then participated in the final campaign at Appomattox. It totalled 846 men in December, 1861, sustained 113 casualties at First Kernstown and had 5 killed and 34 wounded at McDowell. The regiment reported 12 killed and 76 wounded at Cedar Mountain, 5 killed and 36 wounded at Second Manassas, and 22 killed, 101 wounded, and 9 missing at Chancellorsville. More than thirty percent of the 264 at Gettysburg were disabled and many were captured at Spotsylvania. Only 2 officers and 39 men surrendered. The field officers were Colonels Samuel V. Fulkerson and Titus V. Williams, Lieutenant Colonels Robert P. Carson and John F. Terry, and Major Henry C. Wood.

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2 x great-grandfather of my wife ( her mother's paternal great-grandfather )
Confederate Sergeant John Franklin Carter Co.D 64th VA Mounted Infantry
Born Sept.21, 1842 Scott County, Virginia
Died Aug.17,1921
Pictured with his wife, Mary Lane Carter still on the walls of the " home place "

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Residence Scott County VA; 20 years old.

Enlisted on 9/23/1861 at Lee County, VA as a Private.

On 9/23/1861 he mustered into "C" Co. VA 21st Battn Infantry
He was transferred out on 12/1/1862

On 12/1/1862 he transferred into "D" Co. VA 64th Infantry
(date and method of discharge not given)
He was listed as:
* Detached service 9/1/1863 (place not stated) (As Sergt)
* On rolls 6/30/1864 (place not stated) (As present)
* Paroled 5/4/1865 Cumberland Gap, TN
Promotions:
* 3rd Sergt 8/15/1863 (Estimated day)
Intra Regimental Company Transfers:
* 4/17/1862 from company C to company D
* 11/30/1862 from company C to company D
(Filed claim for captured or killed horse in May of
1904. On 1920 Scott County, VA Pension Roster.)
Two of John's four brother's were Confederate, Two fought for the Union in the 7th Kentucky Infantry. Yankee brother, Charles died of disease.

64th Regiment, Virginia Mounted Infantry
OVERVIEW:
64th Regiment Mounted Infantry was organized in December, 1862, by consolidating the 21st and 29th Battalions Virginia Infantry. Prior to September 1, 1863, it was known as the 64th Infantry, and after that date it was also called the 64th Cavalry. On September 9, a large part of this unit was captured at Cumberland Gap. Later it served in Williams', Giltner's, and W.E. Jones' Brigade and confronted the Federals in various conflicts in East Tennessee, western Virginia, and North Carolina. During April, 1864, it totalled 268 effectives, but in April, 1865, less than 50 disbanded. The field officers were Colonels Auburn L. Pridemore and Campbell Slemp, Lieutenant Colonel James B. Richmond, and Major Harvey Gray.

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My wife's paternal 2 x great-grandfather :
Union Private George Hardin Powell
Born 1845 in Kentucky
Died Dec.25, 1913 Larue County, KY.

Residence was not listed;
Enlisted on 8/3/1863 at Glasgow, KY as a Private.
http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-regiments-detail.htm?regiment_id=UKY0037RI

On 10/24/1863 he mustered into "D" Co. KY 37th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 12/29/1864 at Louisville, KY

Thirty-seventh Infantry
KENTUCKY
(1-YEAR)

Thirty-seventh Infantry. -- Col., Charles S. Hanson Lieut.-
Col., Benjamin J. Spaulding; Maj., Samuel Martin.

The necessity for troops in Kentucky led to the organization
of this regiment in the summer of 1863. Cos. A, B and C were
mustered into service Sept. 17, and D, E, F and G Oct. 24, all
at Glasgow.

Capt. Stroub's company, which was originally intended for the
51st Ky. infantry, was mustered into service at Covington
Sept. 4, and afterward consolidated with the 37th as Co. H.
Cos. I and K were mustered at Glasgow Dec. 21 and 22.

On Oct. 6, at night, when but few of the regiment were in the
camp at Glasgow, the place was attacked by Col. Hughes and 142
of Maj. Martin's men were captured. Col. Hanson's report
shows that the regiment bore its full part in the exciting
movements, hard marches and frequent encounters, incident to
the campaign against Morgan in June 1864.

Early in Sept. 1864, Gen. Burbridge organized his expedition
to Saltville, Va., with which the regiment went in the brigade
commanded by Col. Hanson. It participated in the fighting
which occurred on this expedition, in which Col. Hanson was
wounded and captured.

Headstone for George Hardin Powell, Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Larue County, Kentucky
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Union Private George W. Gibson ( wife's 3 x great-grandfather )

Residence was not listed;

Enlisted on 8/18/1862 at Louisville, KY as a Private.

On 9/22/1862 he mustered into "C" Co. KY 11th Cavalry
He was discharged on 5/22/1865.
Served with his nephew, Silas Anderson
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Union Private Silas Anderson ( wife's 4 x 1st cousin )
Residence was not listed;

Enlisted on 7/19/1862 at Knoxville, TN as a Private.

On 9/22/1862 he mustered into "D" Co. KY 11th Cavalry
He died of disease as POW on 6/12/1864 at Andersonville, GA
He was listed as:
* POW 11/14/1863 Maryville, TN
Other Information:

Buried: Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville, GA
Gravesite: 1575

Roll of Honor Information:
Date of Death listed as 6/3/1864.
He was buried at:
Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville, GA (Grave #1575)
Federal Pension Information:
His Mother (Nancy Anderson) applied for a pension on 5/8/1888 from the state of IN
application # 372,370

Silas' grave marker at Andersonville

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