My ancestor was admitted to Gilmer Hospital, Forsyth, Georgia on 25 July, 1864. My ancestor died 2 August, 1864. I found his official Hospital info at the U. of Texas @ Austin in the extensive file of Dr. Stout, Director of hospitals for the Western Division, Army of Tennssee. The info I found said: admitted to Gilmer 25th July...gunshot wound. A Morning Report by Dr. Michel, Surgeon-in-charge Gilmer Hospital lists my ancestor as "died" 2 August, 1864.
My Question: Do you think (chances are) my ancestor was wounded on 25 July, 1864 & was admitted to Gilmer Hospital on 25 July...OR...was wounded during the Battle of Atlanta on 22 July, 1864 & it took 3 days before he was admitted to Gilmer (convalescent) Hospital in Forsyth, Georgia which then was 90 miles away via railroad?
I read from Official Record that a truce was declared on noon of the 23rd July, 64 & the wounded were recovered from the battlefield. My ancestors Regiment, 45th Ala. Infantry participated in Cleburne's attack in 22 July @ Bald Hill (Battle of Atlanta.) Would you think he was wounded in the battle of Atlanta 22 July or during skirmishing on the 25th July?? I can't find records online about the numerous Field Hospitals in Atlanta to check on his being admitted there first.
Hope all this makes sense. Any ideas?? I would really like to know and would greatly appreciate any help. Thanks, Alabaman (Rob Adams)
My Question: Do you think (chances are) my ancestor was wounded on 25 July, 1864 & was admitted to Gilmer Hospital on 25 July...OR...was wounded during the Battle of Atlanta on 22 July, 1864 & it took 3 days before he was admitted to Gilmer (convalescent) Hospital in Forsyth, Georgia which then was 90 miles away via railroad?
I read from Official Record that a truce was declared on noon of the 23rd July, 64 & the wounded were recovered from the battlefield. My ancestors Regiment, 45th Ala. Infantry participated in Cleburne's attack in 22 July @ Bald Hill (Battle of Atlanta.) Would you think he was wounded in the battle of Atlanta 22 July or during skirmishing on the 25th July?? I can't find records online about the numerous Field Hospitals in Atlanta to check on his being admitted there first.
Hope all this makes sense. Any ideas?? I would really like to know and would greatly appreciate any help. Thanks, Alabaman (Rob Adams)