10/27, October 27th In Civil War History

Jimklag

Lt. Colonel
Joined
Mar 3, 2017
Location
Chicagoland
on this day 5.gif
On this day in Civil War history
Compiled by Mitchell Werksman and Jim Klag

October 27, 1800 - -Benjamin Franklin Wade, American politician, US Senator from Ohio - Committee On The Conduct Of The War, born in Springfield, Massachusetts (d. 1878)

October 27, 1828 - Jacob Dolson Cox, Canadian-American statesman, lawyer, and Major General (Union Army), born in Montreal, Quebec (d. 1900)

October 27, 1858 - Theodore Roosevelt, 26th US President (R: 1901-09; Nobel 1906), born in NYC, New York (d. 1919)

October 27, 1859 - The Louisville and Nashville Railroad makes its first trip between the two cities.

October 27, 1861 - The CSS Sumter captures and burns the US schooner, Trowbridge, in the Atlantic Ocean.

October 27, 1861 - Skirmish at Plattsburg, MO.

October 27, 1861 - Skirmish near Spring Hill, MO, as Maj. Gen. John Fremont, USA, contends he will pursue and defend Springfield, MO, from the advancing Brig. Gen. Sterling Price, CSA, who in actuality, is retreating. Fremont hopes any orders on their way from Lincoln will now not be delivered.

October 27, 1861 - The USS Lexington captures and burns three Confederate ships at Chincoteaque Inlet, VA.

October 27, 1862 - William Henry Forney, C.S.A., is appointed Maj. Gen.

October 27, 1862 - Preston Smith, CSA, is appointed Brig. Gen.

October 27, 1862 - Skirmish at Fayetteville, AR. CSA troops retreat to around Boston Mountain, AR, as the Federals pursue.

October 27, 1862 - Skirmish at Pitman's Ferry, AR.

October 27, 1862 - Action at Georgia Landing or Bayou Lafourche, near Labadieville, LA, with the Confederates routed.

October 27, 1862 - The British steamer Anglia, is seized by the Federal naval blockade squadron, Bulls Bay, SC.

October 27, 1862- Brig. Gen. John M. Brannan, USA, temporarily assumes the command of the Dept. of the South, vice Mitchel, deceased, SC.

October 27, 1862 - Maj. Gen. William S. Rosecrans, USA, assumes the command of the 14th US Army Corps, TN.

October 27, 1862 - Union forces occupy Halltown, VA, as Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan, USA, advances into Virginia.

October 27, 1862 - Skirmish at Snicker's Gap, VA, as Gen. Robert E. Lee, CSA, begins to move his Army of Northern Virginia from the Shenandoah Valley to meet the Army of the Potomac.

October 27, 1862 - Maj. Gen. Samuel P. Heintzelman, USA, supersedes Maj. Gen. Nathaniel P. Banks, USA, in the command of the Defenses of Washington, DC.

October 27, 1863 - Battle of Brown's Ferry - Troops under William Hazen [US] secured a beachhead on the southern bank of the Tennessee River. "Baldy" Smith [US] built a pontoon bridge over the Tennessee and Joseph Hooker [US] took the Little Tennessee Valley

October 27, 1863 - The second major bombardment of Fort Sumter. The three days of pounding artillery will be the heaviest in the siege of Charleston.

October 27, 1863 - Isaac Fitzgerald Shepard, USA, is appointed Brig. Gen.

October 27, 1863 - Skirmish at Little Bear Creek, AL, on the Memphis and Charleston Railroad.

October 27, 1863 - Skirmish at Tulip, AR.

October 27, 1863 - Federal expedition from Cape Girardeau to Clarkton, MO. (Oct 27-Nov 15)

October 27, 1864 - Skirmish in Cherokee County, NC, when Brig. Gen. Alfred J. Vaughn, Jr, CSA, along with Pro-Southern Indians, overtook Goldman Bryson and his mounted robbers, killing two and capturing 17 along with 30 horses. The following day, Vaughn catches up with and kills Mr. Bryson and another carrying orders from Maj. Gen. Ambrose Burnside, USA.

October 27, 1863 - Skirmish at Clinch Mountain, TN.

October 27, 1863 - Federal scout from Columbia toward Pulaski, TN, and skirmish.

October 27, 1863 - The Rio Grande Expedition, under Maj. Gen. Nathaniel P. Banks, USA, and operations on the coast of Texas, as Banks will attempt to establish a base of operations in Texas despite past failures at Sabine Pass and on the Teche. (Oct 27-Dec 2)

October 27, 1863 - Federal expedition under the command of Maj. Gen. Nathaniel Banks, USA, sails from the mouth of the Mississippi River.

October 27, 1863 - Skirmishes near Bealeton and Rappahannock Station, VA.

October 27, 1863 - Skirmish on Sandy River, near Elizabeth, WV.

October 27, 1864 - Gilbert Moxley Sorrel, CSA, is appointed Brig. Gen.

October 27, 1864 - The destruction of the Confederate ram, the Albemarle, by Lieut. William B. Gushing, USA, using a torpedo, at Plymouth, NC. (Oct 27-28)

October 27, 1864 - The unsuccessful Confederate guerrilla attack on the steamer, Belle Saint Louis, at Fort Randolph, TN.

October 27, 1864 - Skirmishes at Mossy Creek and Panther Springs, TN.

October 27, 1864 - The engagement at Boydton Plank Road or Hatcher's Run, the Richmond, VA, Campaign. (Oct 27-28)

October 27, 1864 - The engagement at Fair Oaks and Darbytown Road, the Richmond, VA, Campaign, as Lieut. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, USA, attempts to move on Petersburg, VA, before winter, but to no avail as Maj. Gens. Henry Heth and William Mahone, CSA, repel Maj. Gens. Winfield Scott Hancock and Gouverneur K. Warren, USA. (Oct 27-28)

October 27, 1864 - Battle of the Southside Railroad, Virginia.

October 27, 1864 - Battle of Burgess Mill, Virginia.

October 27, 1866 - Texas rejects the 14th Amendment.

October 27, 1879 John Wilkins Whitfield, American Brigadier General (Confederate Army), dies at 61 in Hallettsville, TX.
 
Battle of Georgia Landing:
Today marks the 159th​ anniversary of the Battle of Georgia Landing. This battle is also called the Battle of Labadieville and Battle of Texana. This battle was fought in Assumption Parish Louisiana. The result of this battle was a union victory. Union Army commander was Brig. General Godfrey Weitzel. Union Army casualties and losses were 86. Confederate Army Commander was Colonel Alfred Mouton. Confederate army casualties and losses were 229.

Georgia Landing.jpg
 
Battle of Boydton Plank Road:
Today starts the two-day anniversary of the two-day Battle of Boydton Plank Road. This battle is also referred to as Battle of Burgess Mill and Battle of First Hatcher's Run. This battle was fought in Dinwiddie County Virginia near Petersburg Virginia. The result of this battle was a union victory. Union Army Commander was Major General Winfield S. Hancock. Union Army casualties and losses were 1,758. Confederate Army Commander was Major General Henry Heth. Confederate army casualties and losses were 1,300.
 
Battle of Fair Oaks and Darbytown Road:
Today marks the start of the two – day anniversary of the two – day Battle of Fair Oaks and Darbytown Road. This battle is also referred to as Second Battle of Fair Oaks. This battle was fought October 27th​ – October 28th​ 1864. The battle took place in Henrico County Virginia. The result of the battle was a Confederate victory. Confederate Army Commander was Lt. General James Longstreet. Union Army Commander was Major General Benjamin F. Butler.
 
Battle of Brown's Ferry:
Today marks the 158th​ anniversary of the Battle of Brown's Ferry. This battle took place in Hamilton County Tennessee. The result of the battle was a Union victory. Union Army Commander was Major General William F. Smith. Union Army casualties and losses were 31. Confederate Army Commander was Brig. General Evander M. Law and Colonel William C. Oates. Confederate Army casualties and losses were 21.
 
October 27th Civil War Events timeline:
October 27, 1861 (This day fell on a Sunday):
  • Skirmishing was reported at Spring Hill Missouri.
  • Major General John C. Fremont stated at Springfield Missouri he was going to pursue and fight Confederate General Price who was believed to be advancing on Springfield from the Southwest. Actually, Price was moving daily farther from the area and had no plans to attack Fremont at this time.
  • Three Confederate vessels were burned by Federals at Chincoteague Inlet Virginia.
  • October 27, 1862 (This day fell on a Monday):
  • Along the coasts the blockade continued in vigilance, with two blockade runners reported captured as the pressure on Confederate Commerce increased.
  • Fighting was reported at Fayetteville Arkansas.
  • Fighting was reported at Georgia Landing Louisiana
  • October 27, 1863 (This day fell on a Tuesday):
  • Chattanooga was relieved on this date
  • Charleston South Carolina Bombardment Renewed
  • Fighting was reported at Tulip Arkansas
  • Fighting was reported near Bealeton and Rappahannock Stations Virginia.
  • Fighting was reported at Cherokee County North Carolina
  • Fighting was reported on Sandy River near Elizabeth West Virginia.
  • Fighting was reported at Clinch Mountain Tennessee
  • Fighting was reported at Little Bear Creek Alabama
  • Federals scouting scouted from Columbia toward Pulaski Tennessee.
  • From New Orleans General Banks got his expedition under way toward the Rio Grande and the coast of Texas. He still hoped to establish a foothold in Texas despite failure at Sabine Pass and on the Teche.
  • October 27, 1864 (This day fell on a Thursday):
  • Engagement of Burgess Mill or Boydton Plank Road Virginia
  • Sinking of C.S.S. Albemarle in Plymouth North Carolina occurred
  • Confederate guerillas attacked the steamer Belle Saint Louis at Fort Randolph Tennessee.
  • Skirmishing reported at Mossy Creek and Panther Springs in eastern Tennessee.
 
  • Battle of Georgia Landing:
  • Today marks the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Georgia Landing. The battle is also called the Battle of Labadieville and Battle of Texana. This battle was fought on October 27, 1862. Location of the battle was Assumption Parish Louisiana.

  • Result of Battle: Union Victory :us34stars:
  • Union Army Commander: Brig. General Godfrey Weitzel (Bavaria) 1835 – 1884
  • Union Army Strength: - (around 4,000)
  • Union Army Casualties and Losses: 86
  • Confederate Army Commander: Brig. General Alfred Mouton (Louisiana) 1829 – 1864
  • Confederate Army Strength: - (1,392)
  • Confederate Army Casualties and Losses: 229

Georgia Landing.jpg
 
Battle of Brown's Ferry:
Today marks the 159th anniversary of the Battle of Brown's Ferry. This battle was part of the reopening of the Tennessee River. The battle was fought on October 27, 1863. The location of the battle was Hamilton County Tennessee.



Result of Battle: Union Victory :us34stars:



Union Army Commander:
Brig. General William F. "Baldy" Smith (Vermont) 1824 – 1903

Union Army Casualties and Losses: 36



Confederate Army Commanders:
Brig. General Evander M. Law (South Carolina) 1836 – 1920
Colonel William C. Oates (Alabama) 1835 – 1910

Confederate Army Casualties and Losses: 21

Browns Ferry.jpg
 
Battle of Boydton Plank Road:
Today marks the start of the 158th anniversary of the two – day Battle of Boydton Plank Road. This battle is also called the Battle of Burgess Mill and the First Battle of Hatcher's Run. This battle was part of the Richmond – Petersburg Campaign. The battle was fought October 27th thru October 28th 1864. The battle was fought in Dinwiddie County Virginia near Petersburg Virginia.



Result of Battle: Union Victory :us34stars:



U.S. Army Commander:
Lt. General Ulysses S. Grant (Illinois) 1822 – 1885

Union Army Commanders:
Major General George G. Meade (Pennsylvania) 1815 – 1872
Major General Winfield S. Hancock (Pennsylvania) 1824 – 1886

Union Army Strength: - (around 30,000)

Union Army Casualties and Losses: 1,758



Confederate Army Commander:
Major General Henry Heth (Virginia) 1825 – 1899

Confederate Army Strength: - (11,691)

Confederate Army Casualties and Losses: 1,300

Boydton Plank Road.jpg
 
Battle of Fair Oaks and Darbytown Road:
Today marks the 158th anniversary of the two – day Battle of Fair Oaks and Darbytown Road. This battle is also known as the Second Battle of Fair Oaks. The battle was fought on October 27th thru October 28th, 1864. The battle was part of the Richmond – Petersburg Campaign. This battle was fought in Henrico County Virginia.



Result of Battle: Confederate Victory :CSA1stNat:



Confederate Army Commander:
Lt. General James Longstreet (Georgia) 1821 – 1904

Confederate Army Casualties and Losses: around 100



Union Army Commander:
Major General Benjamin F. Butler (Massachusetts) 1818 – 1893

Union Army Casualties and Losses: 1,603

Battle_of_Darbytown_Road.jpg
 
Skirmish at Island Mound:
Today marks the 160th anniversary of the Skirmish at Island Mound. The skirmish occurred on October 29, 1862. The skirmish was part of the operations of Boston Mountains. The skirmish occurred in Bates County Missouri.



Result of Battle: Union Victory :us34stars:



Union Army Commanders:

Captain Richard G. Ward
Captain Henry C. Seaman (Kansas) 1832 - 1870

Union Army Strength: - (around 250)

Union Army Casualties and Losses:
Killed: 8
Wounded: 11



Confederate Army Commander:
Colonel Jeremiah V. Cockrell (Missouri) 1832 – 1915

Confederate Army Strength: - (around 350)

Confederate Army Casualties and Losses: - (between 30 and 40)

Battle_of_Island_Mound.jpg
 
October 27, 1828: Today marks the birthday of Union Major General Jacob Dolson Cox. General Cox was born in Montreal British Columbia. In 1851 Cox graduated from Oberlin College. Before the Civil War Cox was attorney in Warren Ohio and Ohio State Senator. In 1861 Cox was Brigadier General of Ohio State Volunteers. He would be Brigadier General in the Union Army from 1861 thru 1863. In 1861 thru 1862 Cox was Union Army Commander for the District of Kanawha. In 1862 Cox led the assault on the Confederates at the Battle of South Mountain. From 1862 thru 1863 Cox was Major General in the Union Army. In 1863 the U.S. Senate let Cox's commission as Major General expire before taking action on approval. From 1863 thru 1864 Cox would serve as Brigadier General in the Union Army. In 1864 at the Battle of Franklin Cox was credited with saving the Union from disaster. From 1864 thru 1866 Cox was Major General in the Union Army. From 1865 thru 1866 Cox was Union Army Commander for the district of Beaufort South Carolina. In 1866 thru 1868 Cox was Governor of Ohio. From 1869 thru 1870 Cox was United States Secretary of Interior. From 1877 thru 1879 Cox was United States Congressman. From 1881 thru 1887 Cox was Dean of Cincinnati Law School. From 1885 thru 1889 Cox was President of University of Cincinnati. Major General Jacob D. Cox died on August 4, 1900 in Gloucester Massachusetts at the age of 71 years old. General Cox is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati Ohio.



October 27, 1829:
Today marks the birthday of Union Brig. General Christopher Columbus Andrews. Andrews was born in Hillsborough New Hampshire. General Andrews Attended Harvard Law School. Before the Civil War Andrews was attorney in Newton Massachusetts. He was a law clerk for the U.S. Treasury Department. In 1859 Andrews was Minnesota State Senator. Andrews was a newspaper owner. From 1861 thru 1862 Andrews was Captain in 3rd Minnesota Infantry Regiment. In 1862 Andrews was captured at Murfreesboro Tennessee. From 1862 thru 1863 Andrews was Lt. Colonel of his regiment. From 1863 thru 1864 Andrews was Colonel of his regiment. From 1864 thru 1866 Andrews was Brigadier General. Form 1865 thru 1866 Andrews was Union Army Commander for the District of Mobile Alabama. In 1866 Andrews helped supervise the early stages of reconstruction in Houston Texas. From 1869 thru 1877 Andrews was United States Diplomat in Norway and Sweden. Andrews returned to Minnesota continuing his newspaper business. From 1911 thru 1922 Andrews was Chief Warden and Forrest Commissioner in Minnesota. Brig. General Christopher C. Andrews died on September 21, 1922 in Saint Paul Minnesota at the age of 92 years old. General Andrews is buried at Oakland Cemetery in Saint Paul Minnesota.

Cox.jpg


Andrews.jpg
 
Back
Top