11/04, November 4th In Civil War History

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On this day in Civil War history
Compiled by Mitchell Werksman and Jim Klag

November 4, 1816 - William Polk Hardeman, American Brigadier General (Confederate Army), born in Williamson County, Tennessee (d. 1898)

November 4, 1818 - Alexander Robert Lawton, Brigadier General (Confederate Army), born in Beaufort County, SC. (d. 1896)

November 4, 1820 - Robert Vinkler Richardson, American Brigadier-General (Confederate Army), born in Granville County, North Carolina (d. 1870)

November 4, 1835 - Lunsford L. Lomax, American Major General (Confederate Army), born in Newport, Rhode Island (d. 1913)

November 4, 1856 - Democrats James Buchanan and John C. Breckinridge defeat Republicans John C. Fremont and William Dayton and American (Know-Nothing) Party candidates Millard Fillmore and Andrew Donelson.

November 4, 1861 - U. S. Navy enters Port Royal Sound, South Carolina.

November 4, 1861 - Maj. Gen. John Adams Dix, USA, directs that Negroes not be allowed to come within certain military lines in Maryland.

November 4, 1861 - Operations in the Valley District, VA. (Nov 4-Feb 21, 1862)

November 4, 1861 - Major General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson assumes command of the Shenandoah Valley District
Virginia.

November 4, 1862 - Martin Luther Smith, C.S.A., is appointed Maj. Gen.

November 4, 1862 - The following are appointed Confederate Brigadier Generals:
William Robertson Boggs, CSA
William George Mackey Davis, CSA
Archibald Gracie, Jr., CSA
Evander McNair, CSA
James Edward Rains, CSA

November 4, 1862 - The Confederate saltworks at Kingsbury, GA, are destroyed by the Federal troops.

November 4, 1862 - Gen. P. G. T. Beauregard's Confederate command is extended to the Choctawhatchee River, SC.

November 4, 1862 - La Grange and Grand Junction, TN, are occupied by Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, USA, in preparation of an assault on Vicksburg, MS.

November 4, 1862 - Skirmish at Manassas Gap, VA.

November 4, 1862 - Skirmish at Markham's Station, VA.

November 4, 1862 - Skirmish at Salem, VA.

November 4, 1862 - For the first time since the party was founded, Republicans lose seats in Congress.

November 4, 1863 - Skirmish at Maysville, AL.

November 4, 1863 - Skirmish in the Pinal Mountains on the Gila River, the Arizona Territory.

November 4, 1863 - Federal expedition from Houston to Jack's Fork, and in Reynolds, Shannon, and Oregon counties, MO.

November 4, 1863 - Skirmish near Lexington, MO, with bushwhackers.

November 4, 1863 - Skirmish at and near Neosho, MO. (Nov 4-6)

November 4, 1863 - Federal expedition aboard transports and supported by the Union gunboats, Delaware, Miami and Whitehead, up the Chowan River, NC, to within 2 miles of the mouth of the Blackwater. (Nov 4-9)

November 4, 1863 - Skirmish near Rocky Run, NC, with bushwhackers.

November 4, 1863 - The Knoxville (Tennessee) Campaign. (Nov 4-Dec 23)

November 4, 1863 - Lieut. Gen. James Longstreet's Confederate Corps is detached from the Army of Tennessee, in part due to his inability to get along with Gen. Braxton Bragg, CSA, and his operations against Maj. Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside's, USA, Union forces in East Tennessee, around Knoxville, TN.

November 4, 1863 - Skirmish at Motley's Ford, Little Tennessee River, TN, as the Federals got near the river just as a Confederate regiment was crossing the river. They charged them and drove them into the river, where at least 50 were killed or drowned in crossing.

November 4, 1863 - Skirmish at Falmouth, VA.

November 4, 1863 - Skirmish near Cackleytown, WV, during the Union Cavalry expedition to Lewisburg, WV

November 4, 1864 - The siege of Petersburg is ongoing.

November 4, 1864 - William MacRae, CSA, is appointed Brig. Gen.

November 4, 1864 - Peter Burwell Starke, CSA, is appointed Brig. Gen.

November 4, 1864 - Maj. Gen. John C. Breckinridge's, CSA, Confederate advance into East Tennessee. (Nov 4-17)

November 4, 1864 - November 5, 1864 - Battle of Johnsonville - Nathan Bedford Forrest's cavalry and two captured Union boats move up the Tennessee River to Johnsonville and attacked the Union supply depot there causing major damage.

November 4, 1890 - Joseph B. Palmer, American Brigadier General (Confederate Army), dies at 65 in Murfreesboro, TN.

November 4, 1924 - Richard Conner, American Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient, Dies in Philadelphia, PA. (b. 1843)
 
Battle of Johnsonville:
Today marks the 157th​ anniversary of the two – day battle of Johnsonville. This battle was fought in Benton County and Humphreys County Tennessee near Johnsonville Tennessee. This battle was a Confederate victory. Confederate army commander was Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest. Confederate army casualties and losses were 2 killed and 9 wounded. Union Army commanders were Charles R. Thompson and Edward M. King. 150 union soldiers would be captured in this battle.
 
November 4th Civil War Events timeline:
November 4, 1861 (This day fell on a Monday):
  • Major General Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson assumed command of his new Shenandoah Valley District, soon to be scene of his greatest exploits.
  • President Davis angered by quarrel with Beauregard wrote Generals Cooper and Lee for information in regard to rumors that the President had rejected plans "for vigorous movements against the enemy"
  • At Port Royal Sound north of Savannah a U.S. Coast Survey vessel prowled the area escorted by two naval vessels. They were fired on by small vessels of the Confederate naval squadron as the main Federal fleet assembled outside the sound.
  • November 4, 1862 (This day fell on a Tuesday):
  • Democrats made sizable gains in Northern State and Congressional elections especially in New York where Horatio Seymour was chosen governor. Strong Democratic gains were made also in New Jersey, Illinois, and Wisconsin adding to those of the October elections.
  • The Republicans kept control of the House of Representatives however with victories in New England, the border slave states, California, and Michigan.
  • Undoubtedly war weariness accounted for many of the Democratic victories.
  • General Grant's forces occupied La Grange and Grand Junction Tennessee important rail and road keys to northern Mississippi as plans for a drive on Vicksburg progressed.

  • November 4, 1863 (This day fell on a Wednesday):
  • General Braxton Bragg had arrived at a bold decision: he sent Lt. General James Longstreet and his corps from the Chattanooga area against the Federals under Burnside in east Tennessee. It was a desperate gambit by the Confederates for the force under Bragg would be gravely weakened, but a blow must be struck to try to retrieve the Knoxville area and reestablish communications with Virginia.
  • For Grant and the Federal government, it was an ominous move.
  • Sherman was on his way from Vicksburg but until he arrived Grant believed he could not act at Chattanooga. Burnside would have to hold on as best he could.
  • Skirmishing was reported to continue near Neosho and Lexington Missouri.
  • Skirmishing was reported at Falmouth Virginia
  • Skirmishing was reported at Rocky Run North Carolina
  • Skirmishing was reported at Cackleytown West Virginia
  • Skirmishing was reported at Maysville Alabama
  • Skirmishing was reported at Motley's Ford on the Little Tennessee River in Tennessee.
  • Skirmishing was reported in the Pinal Mountains on the Gila River Arizona Territory
  • Federal expeditions and scouts operated from Houston to Jack's Fork and in Reynolds, Shannon, and Oregon counties in Missouri and up the Chowan River in North Carolina.
  • President Davis visited James Island and forts and batteries around Charleston.
  • November 4, 1864 (This day fell on a Friday):
  • Engagement of Johnson Tennessee
  • Major General John C. Breckinridge led a "miscellaneous force" from Southwest Virginia into east Tennessee until November 17th. He drove the Federals back to Strawberry plains Tennessee before he withdrew.
 
  • ]Battle of Johnsonville:
  • Today marks the 158th anniversary of the two – day Battle of Johnsonville. This battle was part of the Franklin – Nashville Campaign of 1864. The battle was fought on November 4th thru November 5th, 1864. The battle took place in Benton County and Humphreys County near Johnsonville Tennessee.
  • Result of Battle: Confederate Victory :CSA1stNat:
  • Confederate Army Commander: Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest (Tennessee) 1821 – 1877
  • Confederate Army Casualties and Losses:
  • Killed: 2
  • Wounded: 9
  • Union Army Commander:
  • Charles R. Thompson
  • Edward M. King
  • Union Army Strength: 4,000 and 3 gunboats
  • Union Army Casualties and Losses:
  • Captured: 150

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  • November 4, 1816: Today marks the birthday of Confederate Brig. General William Polk Hardeman. General Hardeman was born in Williamson County Tennessee. Hardeman attended University of Nashville. Before the Civil War Hardeman served in the Texas War for Independence. From 1846 thru 1847 Hardeman served in the Texas Rangers during the Mexican – American War. From 1846 thru 1861 Hardeman was a plantation owner in Guadalupe County Texas. From 1861 thru 1862 Hardeman was Captain in 4th Texas Cavalry Regiment. From 1862 thru 1863 Hardeman was Lt. Colonel of 4th Texas Cavalry Regiment. From 1863 thru 1865 Hardeman was Colonel of 4th Texas Cavalry Regiment. In 1865 Hardeman was Brigadier General. After the Civil War Hardeman was a planter in Texas. Hardeman served as Texas States Inspector of Railroads. In Austin Texas Hardeman was Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. Hardeman was supervisor of Texas State Confederate veteran's home. General Hardeman died on April 8, 1898 in Austin Texas at the age of 81 years old. Brig. General William Hardeman is buried at Texas State Cemetery in Austin Texas.
  • November 4, 1818: Today marks the birthday of Confederate Brig. General Alexander R. Lawton. General Lawton was born in Beaufort County South Carolina. Lawton was an 1839 graduate of West Point Military Academy standing 13th in the class. In 1842 Lawton graduated from Harvard Law School. From 1839 thru 1840 Lawton served in the United States Army 1st Artillery rising to the rank of 2nd Lt. From 1843 thru 1861 Lawton was an attorney in Savannah Georgia. From 1849 thru 1854 Lawton was President of Savannah and August Railroad. In 1854 Lawton was an alderman in Savannah Georgia. From 1852 thru 1861 Lawton was Colonel in the Georgia State Militia. From 1855 thru 1856 Lawton was a member of Georgia State House of Representatives. From 1859 thru 1860 Lawton was Georgia State Senator. In 1861 Lawton was Colonel of 1st Georgia Infantry Regiment. From 1861 thru 1865 Lawton was Brigadier General. In 1862 Lawton was wounded at the Battle of Antietam (Sharpsburg) Maryland. From 1862 thru 1863 Lawton was in Savannah Georgia recuperating from his wounding. From 1863 thru 1865 Lawton was Confederate States Army Quartermaster General. From 1866 thru 1896 Lawton was attorney in Savannah Georgia. From 1874 thru 1875 Lawton was Georgia State Senator. From 1878 thru 1887 Lawton was President of Augusta and Savannah Railroad Company. In 1883 Lawton was President of American Bar Association. From 1887 thru 1889 Lawton was United States Diplomat to Austria – Hungary. Brig. General Alexander R. Lawton died on July 2, 1896 in Clifton Springs New York at the age of 77 years old. General Lawton is buried at Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah Georgia.
  • November 4, 1820: Today marks the birthday of Confederate Brig. General Robert Vinkler Richardson. General Richardson was born in Granville County North Carolina. Before the Civil War Richardson was an attorney in Memphis Tennessee. Richardson was business partner to Nathan B. Forrest and Gideon Pillow. In 1861 Richardson was Brigadier General in Tennessee State Militia. In 1862 Richardson was organizer of Partisan rangers in Tennessee. In 1863 Richardson was Colonel of 1st Tennessee Partisan Rangers Regiment. From 1863 thru 1865 Richardson was Brigadier General. After the Civil War Richardson was levee and railroad building contractor. General Richardson died on January 5, 1870 in Clarkton Missouri where he was killed at a tavern. General Richardson was 49 years old. Richardson is buried at Elmwood Cemetery in Memphis Tennessee

  • November 4, 1835: Today marks the birthday of Confederate Major General Lunsford L. Lomax. General Lomax was born in Newport Rhode Island. In 1856 Lomax graduated from West Point Military Academy standing 21st in the class. Before the Civil War Lomax served in the United States Cavalry rising to the rank of 2nd Lt. In 1861 Lomax was assistant adjutant general on the staff of General Joseph E. Johnston. In 1861 he would be inspector General for Benjamin McCulloch's staff. Lomax would serve on the staff of Major General Earl Van Dorn. In 1863 Lomax was Colonel of 11th Virginia Cavalry Regiment. From 1863 thru 1864 Lomax was Brigadier General. From 1864 thru 1865 Lomax was Major General. From 1864 thru 1865 Lomax was commander of Ransom's old cavalry division in the Valley District. After the Civil War Lomax was a farmer in Caroline and Fauquier counties in Virginia. From 1886 thru 1891 Lomax was President of Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Lomax would serve in the U.S. Government as clerk in United States War Department assembling and editing official records. Lomax was a commissioner of Gettysburg National Park. Major General Lunsford Lomax died on May 28, 1913 in Warrenton Virginia at the age of 77 years old. General Lomax is buried at Warrenton Cemetery in Warrenton Virginia.

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