Looking up several different relatives.

[RobertP]

Hi, I'm trying to look up information on some relatives, and find proof that they are relatives since I want to join the SCV....I'm currently trying to get the proof, but in the mean time, I'm interested in finding out what I can about them. One of them is my g-g-g-great grandfather, Floyd Fretwell Folsom who was born in February, of 1814, and died Nov. 14, 1876. Then there is his son, James Austin Folsom, who is my g-g-g-great uncle, who was Born April 7, 1842(which coincidentally is my birthday as well), and died April 1, 1911. Then there's Simpson Pike, my g-g-g-great grandfather, and his brothers Jasper Reeves Pike, John F. Pike, and William T.F. Pike. From what I've been able to find so far, James A. Folsom served in Company I, of the 13th Alabama Infantry, though when I looked on the Alabama State Archives website, it listed two of them, one in Company I, and one in a supposed Company S, of which I can find no other record. The one listed in Company S, has a very extensive battle record, and was wounded twice, once at Sharpsburg, aka Antietam, and again at Chancellorsville. He also fought at Gettysburg. And then there was William T.F. Pike, who from what I have found so far, was killed fighting for the Confederacy at the Battle of Chickamauga. He was in Company A, of the 2nd Battalion of Hilliard's Legion. The other's....I have no clue other than that they all served with units from Alabama. Any help would be very much appreciated.

MC, I have never heard of a Company S. A standard regiment had ten companies A - K, with letter J not used. Better check on that.

 

[donna]

I am bringing up this thread on Pike family.

 

[James B White]

MC, I have never heard of a Company S. A standard regiment had ten companies A - K, with letter J not used. Better check on that.

Agreed. One thing I've occasionally seen is "S" instead of a company letter to indicate "staff"--adjutant or whatever.

 

[rhp6033]

Good to talk to you on the phone. I emailed John Floyd Pike's CSA service records and his probate file.

If anyone reading this has any information tying John Floyd Pike to any of his brothers I would like to hear from you. If I can tie John Floyd to any of his brothers, I can probably prove him the son of William using census records of William and the brothers.

Thanks for any assistance.

Felton Mitchell
Opelika, AL
preferred email: [email protected]

Mitchell, heh? My civil war ancestor was a Mitchell from Teledega County, Alabama, with ancestors from Georgia (although his name was mis-spelled as "Mitchel" from early on, which caused considerable difficulties in tracing his records until I figured this out). I'm going to try to get my hands on the Georgia Geneology book, I can't go back any further than his father right now.

 

[F Mtchell]

Mitchell, heh? My civil war ancestor was a Mitchell from Teledega County, Alabama, with ancestors from Georgia (although his name was mis-spelled as "Mitchel" from early on, which caused considerable difficulties in tracing his records until I figured this out). I'm going to try to get my hands on the Georgia Geneology book, I can't go back any further than his father right now.

As far as I know, all my Mitchells were in Randolph County, AL. Several of my great great grandfather's sons were in the CSA, including Kinard Mitchell, who enlisted E Co, 13th Alabama Infantry, CSA. Discharged 9 Apr 1865 at the surrender at Appomattox Courthouse, VA. Enlisted as "Kinnard" Mitchell. My line is through Aaron Mitchell.

 

[rhp6033]

Okay, looks like a different line. Thanks for checking back with me, though.

 

[5fish]

I found this genealogy.....

More About JOHN POWELL and ELIZABETH LEE:
Marriage: Abt. 1847
61
Notes for JOHN FLOYD BUDDY PIKE:
JOHN FLOYD BUDDY PIKE DIED AFTER 1870, HE IS LISTED 1850-1870 RANDOLPH CO. CENSUS. HE
SERVED CO. K 59TH REGT. FORMERLY CO. B, 2ND BATTN, C.S.A. ENLISTING AS PVT. AUGUST 25
1862 IN COOSA CO. ALA. WAR RECORDS USAGO DEC. 31,1863-JUNE 30, 1864. HE WAS
HOSPITALIZED IN LYNCHBuRG,VA. HOME SICK ON FURLOUGH!
HE DIED IN 1870 OF PARALISIS.
More About JOHN FLOYD BUDDY PIKE:
Burial: PIKE CEMETARY RANDOLPH CO. ALA.
62
More About JOHN PIKE and ELIZABETH LEE:
Marriage: 1849
62
Children of ELIZABETH LEE and JOHN PIKE are:
i. RUTH "DUDE"
3
PIKE62
, b. WFT Est. 1841-1866; d. WFT Est. 1846-1950.
ii. WILLIAM GREEN PIKE62
, b. 27 Feb 1850, ALA.; d. 10 Jan 1920, WEDOWEE, ALA..
Notes for WILLIAM GREEN PIKE:
IN 1910 U.S. STATES CENSUS SHOWS THE FOLLOWING GRANDCHILDREN LIVING WITH
WILLIAM GREEN PIKE: JAMES WILLAIM PIKE B. 1887,NATAHNIEL PIKE B. 1902 AND TESSIE
MAE PIKE B. 1906.
iii. MARY A. PIKE (RETARDED)
62
, b. 1852, RANDOLPH CO. ALA.; d. 1910, RANDOLPH CO. ALA. FOREST
HOME CEMT..
iv. JOHN EMORY PIKE62
, b. 14 Feb 1853, ALA.; d. 06 Oct 1920, ALA. FOREST HOME CEMT. ROCK MILLS
AREA.
v. WYLEY S. PIKE62
, b. 1856, RANDOLPH CO. ALA.; d. 11 Dec 1911, HENDERSON CO. TX. LIBERTY
CEM..
vi. JAMES BELL PIKE62
, b. 1858, RANDOLPH CO. ALA.; d. 1935, SAN AUGESTINE TX. SOWELL CEMT..
Notes for JAMES BELL PIKE:
JAMES BELL PIKE B. ABT. 1858 LATER MOVED TO TEXAS, WHERE HE WAS BELIEVED TO
HAVE BEEN A TEXAS RANGER WHO ONCED ATTEMPTED TO ARREST BELL STAR!!!! HE IS
BURRIED AT SOWELL CEMETARY WITH OUT A MARKER IN TEXAS AROUND SAN AUGESTINE.
vii. MARLINA J. PIKE (REECE)
62
, b. Feb 1860; d. WFT Est. 1877-1954.
viii. EZEKAIL THOMAS PIKE62
, b. 13 Aug 1863, RANDOLPH CO. ALA.; d. 01 Nov 1935, ALA. FOREST
HOME CEMT..


Does this genealogy match yours....here is the link..
http://home.mindspring.com/~davis_lee/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/johnleedescendants.pdf

 

[5fish]

By the 1850 census John Pike was married...you need to find the 1840 census or 1830 census to prove what you think is right...see we got Jasper and Simpson Pike living with William...


Berthenia Reeves and William Pike
Posted by: Carl Evans (ID *****6850) Date: April 25, 2003 at 09:00:05
In Reply to: Children of Joshua and Jemina Reeves of Georgia and Alabama by Carl Evans of 6227

Here is the information I have on Berthenia Reeves.

This family is listed in the US Census for Randolph County, Alabama in three different decades--1850, 1870, and 1880. They are also buried in Pike Cemetery (Range 13E, Township 21N, Section 17). William Pike's birth and death dates are listed as 1799 and 1882, respectively. His wife's tombstone lists her name as Berthenia Reeves Pike with birth and death dates of 1804 and 1890, respectively.

The 1850 US Census for Randolph County lists William Pike's family on page 367 in Beat 12. Here are the details:

William Pike, age 50
Berthenia Pike, age 46
Jasper Pike, age 22, male
Simpson Pike, age 18, male
Emeline Pike, age 16, female
Jemina Pike, age 14, female
Tabitha Pike, age 12, female
Samantha Pike, age 11, female
William Pike, age 8, male
Berthenia Pike, age 6, female
Nancy Pike, age 4, female

 

[5fish]

I wonder if William Pike Sr along John F. Pike were living in Georgia for the 1840 or 1830 census...maybe another Alabama county...?? You may want to contact the people that posted this info I found...

 

[Ouachita Rebels]

Mitchell, heh? My civil war ancestor was a Mitchell from Teledega County, Alabama, with ancestors from Georgia (although his name was mis-spelled as "Mitchel" from early on, which caused considerable difficulties in tracing his records until I figured this out). I'm going to try to get my hands on the Georgia Geneology book, I can't go back any further than his father right now.

The two most interesting people in my family tree, Martin Bryant Born in Talladega County, Alabama 1834 and his wife Mary. She was both my GGAunt (by birth on my Dad's side of the family) and my GGGrandmother (by marriage on my Mothers side of the family).

If you come across a Confederate Soldier Named Martin Bryant Let me know; he fought with the 4th Infantry Battalion that was organized during the summer of 1861 and in September its six companies were ordered to Virginia. The men were recruited in the parishes of Madison, Ouachita, Franklin, Tensas, and Concordia. After serving in the Army of the Kanawha, it moved to South Carolina and was active in the conflict at Secessionville . Later the unit was ordered to Mississippi, then was assigned to Wilson's, D.W. Adams', and Gibson's Brigade. It fought with the Army of Tennessee from Chickamauga to Nashville and in 1865 it aided in the defense of Mobile. The battalion lost 6 killed and 22 wounded out of the 250 engaged at Secessionville , totalled 116 men and 38 arms in December, 1863, and had 71 present for duty in November, 1864. It surrendered with the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana.

 

[shanniereb]

5fish is a good detective, he really helped me a lot It sounds like you have their extensive soldier records or I would take a look at fold 3 for you. Anyways, if I come across anything, I will report back!

 

[Ouachita Rebels]

Thanks

 

[5fish]

The two most interesting people in my family tree, Martin Bryant Born in Talladega County, Alabama 1834 and his wife Mary. She was both my GGAunt (by birth on my Dad's side of the family) and my GGGrandmother (by marriage on my Mothers side of the family).

If you come across a Confederate Soldier Named Martin Bryant Let me know; he fought with the 4th Infantry Battalion that was organized during the summer of 1861 and in September its six companies were ordered to Virginia. The men were recruited in the parishes of Madison, Ouachita, Franklin, Tensas, and Concordia. After serving in the Army of the Kanawha, it moved to South Carolina and was active in the conflict at Secessionville . Later the unit was ordered to Mississippi, then was assigned to Wilson's, D.W. Adams', and Gibson's Brigade. It fought with the Army of Tennessee from Chickamauga to Nashville and in 1865 it aided in the defense of Mobile. The battalion lost 6 killed and 22 wounded out of the 250 engaged at Secessionville , totalled 116 men and 38 arms in December, 1863, and had 71 present for duty in November, 1864. It surrendered with the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana.

Here is H company of the 10th Al Inf. form Talladega County, Al..it list a Martin J Bryant...

http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/calhoun/military/civilwar/rosters/ucompanyh259gmt.txt

Martin Bryant form LA...

http://www.militaryhistoryonline.com/genealogy/editancestor.aspx?id=31395&state=0&type=0&rid=2850

 

[Ouachita Rebels]

Here is H company of the 10th Al Inf. form Talladega County, Al..it list a Martin J Bryant...

http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/calhoun/military/civilwar/rosters/ucompanyh259gmt.txt

Martin Bryant form LA...

http://www.militaryhistoryonline.com/genealogy/editancestor.aspx?id=31395&state=0&type=0&rid=2850

First link is not the Martin Bryant I'm looking for. The second link is one that I submitted.

Thanks for looking,
Charlie

 

[5fish]

First link is not the Martin Bryant I'm looking for. The second link is one that I submitted.

Thanks for looking,
Charlie

I figure the second was yours...Could Martin's first name have been James...?

 

[Ouachita Rebels]

I figure the second was yours...Could Martin's first name have been James...?

Yes

 

[speedylee]

You may already have this: William T.F. Pike was a Private in Co. A of the Legion's 2nd Battalion. He was 19 when he enlisted in Randolph County. He was wounded at Chickamauga and died 9/30/63.