Looking for a great great uncle

[elfdream]

My gggrandfather was as some of you know a Southern Union loyalist but his brother fought for the CSA. I knew this person existed but didn't know he fought for the Confederacy until I found him mentioned in my gggrandfather's statement to the Southern Claims commission.

His name was Richard Lambert Jr and he was from Western NC and he died during the war. His father was Richard Lambert of Buncombe County NC. As far as I know he had no children. I believe he is buried in the Aquone in Macon County NC but an not sure.

So where do I begin?

 

[RedSkyAtNight]

So your ggg-grandfather was Richard Lambert, Sr., who had your gg-grandfather and Richard Lambert, Jr? What kind of info are ya looking for? I think I've found them on the 1860 census, which is a great jumping off point.

 

[elfdream]

Yes. My great great grandfather was Richard Sr. His sons were Hugh and Richard Jr. Hugh was my great grandfather and the Union loyalist. I would like to know what CSA unit Richard Jr. joined and if he saw any 'action'...or if he was killed in action. I seem to remember vaguely someone mentioned he died in 1962 but unfortunately I can't remember the source.

 

[khalleron]

Yes. My great great grandfather was Richard Sr. His sons were Hugh and Richard Jr. Hugh was my great grandfather and the Union loyalist. I would like to know what CSA unit Richard Jr. joined and if he saw any 'action'...or if he was killed in action. I seem to remember vaguely someone mentioned he died in 1962 but unfortunately I can't remember the source.

If he died in 1962, he'd have been about 120 years old. Did you mean 1862?

There is a Pvt. Richard Lambert in Co C, 39th NC Infantry, CSA. He was a hospital nurse, was furloughed from the hospital, but died on his way home in May 1863.

He was recruited on June 20, 1862 in Murphy, NC.

The record does not show what he died from.

Does this provide you with enough info to know whether this is your relative?

 

[RedSkyAtNight]

If he died in 1962, he'd have been about 120 years old. Did you mean 1862?

There is a Pvt. Richard Lambert in Co C, 39th NC Infantry, CSA. He was a hospital nurse, was furloughed from the hospital, but died on his way home in May 1863.

He was recruited on June 20, 1862 in Murphy, NC.

The record does not show what he died from.

Does this provide you with enough info to know whether this is your relative?

Here is a blurb on the 39th from the Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System ((http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/) with info on the battles they fought -

"39th Infantry Regiment was organized at Camp Patton, Asheville, North Carolina, in July, 1861, as a five company battalion. In November the unit moved to "Camp Hill" near Gooch Mountain where it was increased to eight companies. In February, 1862, it was ordered to Knoxville, Tennessee, where two more companies were added. Its members were from the counties of Cherokee, Macon, Jackson, Buncombe, and Clay. The 39th took part in the Cumberland Gap operations, then saw action in the Battle of Perryville. Assigned to Walthall's, McNair's, and Reynold's Brigade, it fought with the Army of Tennessee from Murfreesboro to Atlanta, then endured Hood's winter campaign in Tennessee. In 1865 it shared in the defense of Mobile. This regiment lost 2 killed, 36 wounded, and 6 missing at Murfreesboro and had 10 killed, 90 wounded, and 3 missing at Chickamauga. During the Atlanta Campaign, May 18 to September 5, it reported 16 killed, 57 wounded, and 10 missing. On May 4, 1865, it surrendered. The field officers were Colonel David Coleman, Lieutenant Colonels Hugh H. Davidson and Francis A. Reynolds, and Major T.W. Peirce."

 

[elfdream]

If he died in 1962, he'd have been about 120 years old. Did you mean 1862?

LOL. Yes. That side of the family is know for their longevity but nothing like that!

There is a Pvt. Richard Lambert in Co C, 39th NC Infantry, CSA. He was a hospital nurse, was furloughed from the hospital, but died on his way home in May 1863.

He was recruited on June 20, 1862 in Murphy, NC.

The record does not show what he died from.

Does this provide you with enough info to know whether this is your relative?

I think that is him. The family had a farm near Murphy. Thank you so much!

 

[elfdream]

Here is a blurb on the 39th from the Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System ((http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/) with info on the battles they fought -

"39th Infantry Regiment was organized at Camp Patton, Asheville, North Carolina, in July, 1861, as a five company battalion. In November the unit moved to "Camp Hill" near Gooch Mountain where it was increased to eight companies. In February, 1862, it was ordered to Knoxville, Tennessee, where two more companies were added. Its members were from the counties of Cherokee, Macon, Jackson, Buncombe, and Clay. The 39th took part in the Cumberland Gap operations, then saw action in the Battle of Perryville. Assigned to Walthall's, McNair's, and Reynold's Brigade, it fought with the Army of Tennessee from Murfreesboro to Atlanta, then endured Hood's winter campaign in Tennessee. In 1865 it shared in the defense of Mobile. This regiment lost 2 killed, 36 wounded, and 6 missing at Murfreesboro and had 10 killed, 90 wounded, and 3 missing at Chickamauga. During the Atlanta Campaign, May 18 to September 5, it reported 16 killed, 57 wounded, and 10 missing. On May 4, 1865, it surrendered. The field officers were Colonel David Coleman, Lieutenant Colonels Hugh H. Davidson and Francis A. Reynolds, and Major T.W. Peirce."

Thank you.

 

[khalleron]

It sounds like he's one of the many soldiers who died from disease, then, probably something he picked up in the hospital.

I got his record from Footnote.com. They have a 7-day free trial if you want to go look at it yourself.

Looking at his record made me sad - he seemed like a very caring person.

 

[5fish]

My gggrandfather was as some of you know a Southern Union loyalist but his brother fought for the CSA. I knew this person existed but didn't know he fought for the Confederacy until I found him mentioned in my gggrandfather's statement to the Southern Claims commission.

His name was Richard Lambert Jr and he was from Western NC and he died during the war. His father was Richard Lambert of Buncombe County NC. As far as I know he had no children. I believe he is buried in the Aquone in Macon County NC but an not sure.

So where do I begin?

I do not know if this is the right cemetery but I think it is....Lots if Lamberts buried there so maybe form the names you can tell if they are kin....

http://www.usgennet.org/usa/region/southeast/ncmacon/cemetery/littlech.html

http://www.nantahalanc.com/LittleChoga.html

I found this did Hugh Lambert marry an Alice Rosa Lena ??

http://www.nantahalanc.com/LittleChoga.html

 

[khalleron]

You might see if his wife applied for a pension, if he was married when he died. That might give you some confirmation - more info is always good.

 

[elfdream]

I do not know if this is the right cemetery but I think it is....Lots if Lamberts buried there so maybe form the names you can tell if they are kin....

http://www.usgennet.org/usa/region/southeast/ncmacon/cemetery/littlech.html

http://www.nantahalanc.com/LittleChoga.html

I believe he was buried at Little Choga. The Richard and Cecelia Lambert buried there were his parents. The Richard Jr must be him. I don't think he was married.
The W.T Passmore buried there is my father's maternal grandfather btw.

I found this did Hugh Lambert marry an Alice Rosa Lena ??

My gggrandfather Hugh Lambert married a Cherokee woman named Nancy Raper. He and his wife and most of his Cherokee children eventually moved to the reservation.

Thanks for the links.