ToniH
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I have been unsuccessful at tracing what happened to my Civil War uncle who was captured at Port Hudson with Watson's Battery.
Mark Anthony Morse
DOB: August 24, 1840 Algiers, Orleans, Louisiana
DOD: March 28, 1927 Algiers, Orleans, Louisiana
Enlisted: August 15, 1841 St. Joe, Tensas Parish, Louisiana
Watson's Battery Louisiana Light Artillery (unit transitioned to Heavy Artillery at Port Hudson)
Rank In: Corporate
Rank Out: Private
Per Mark's Pension Application (see attached)
Branch: Artillery. Also served under Admiral Buchanan at Mobile, and as a ship carpenter on Alabama River
If discharged or paroled where were you and what did you do at the close of the war?
Paroled at Mobile on May 19, 1865
Where did you surrender?
Doing steamboat service on Alabama River
If a prisoner, in what camp, and where were you released, and to where sent?
I was taken prisoner near the end of the War and was a prisoner when I was paroled.
Did you take the oath of allegiance to the United States Government at any time? If so, when and where?
No.
I am presuming that after surrendering at Port Hudson, Mark Anthony Morse would have been tasked to go to "Enterprise" parole camp. I have seen different accounts that not everyone was released from capture in July 1863 (some soldiers were held until 1864). I have also seen where not all released soldiers went to their parole camps after being released. Have not been able to find his name on any parole registry, so I'm wondering if he was one of the soldiers who just avoided the parole camp?
After his release, he noted that he served under Admiral Buchanan. My research has Admiral Buchanan responsible for the building and commanding the ram, CSS Tennessee, during the Battle of Mobile Bay. On August 5, 1864 Buchanan was on board the ship when he was wounded and taken prisoner.
I'm wondering if Mark Anthony Morse (who, according to some records was a shipswright) was onboard, as well. However, I am unable to find his name listed. Any suggestions as to where I can look to find out more details about Mark's journey after he left the Union (after Port Hudson)?
Thank you, again,
Toni Heitzmann
Mark Anthony Morse
DOB: August 24, 1840 Algiers, Orleans, Louisiana
DOD: March 28, 1927 Algiers, Orleans, Louisiana
Enlisted: August 15, 1841 St. Joe, Tensas Parish, Louisiana
Watson's Battery Louisiana Light Artillery (unit transitioned to Heavy Artillery at Port Hudson)
Rank In: Corporate
Rank Out: Private
Per Mark's Pension Application (see attached)
Branch: Artillery. Also served under Admiral Buchanan at Mobile, and as a ship carpenter on Alabama River
If discharged or paroled where were you and what did you do at the close of the war?
Paroled at Mobile on May 19, 1865
Where did you surrender?
Doing steamboat service on Alabama River
If a prisoner, in what camp, and where were you released, and to where sent?
I was taken prisoner near the end of the War and was a prisoner when I was paroled.
Did you take the oath of allegiance to the United States Government at any time? If so, when and where?
No.
I am presuming that after surrendering at Port Hudson, Mark Anthony Morse would have been tasked to go to "Enterprise" parole camp. I have seen different accounts that not everyone was released from capture in July 1863 (some soldiers were held until 1864). I have also seen where not all released soldiers went to their parole camps after being released. Have not been able to find his name on any parole registry, so I'm wondering if he was one of the soldiers who just avoided the parole camp?
After his release, he noted that he served under Admiral Buchanan. My research has Admiral Buchanan responsible for the building and commanding the ram, CSS Tennessee, during the Battle of Mobile Bay. On August 5, 1864 Buchanan was on board the ship when he was wounded and taken prisoner.
I'm wondering if Mark Anthony Morse (who, according to some records was a shipswright) was onboard, as well. However, I am unable to find his name listed. Any suggestions as to where I can look to find out more details about Mark's journey after he left the Union (after Port Hudson)?
Thank you, again,
Toni Heitzmann