09/19, September 19th In Civil War History

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This date in Civil War history
Compiled by Mitchell Werksman and Jim Klag

September 19, 1850 - Millard Fillmore signs the last of the Acts approved by Congress that comprise the Compromise of 1850.

September 19, 1861 - Crossing into Kentucky through the Cumberland Pass, Brigadier General Felix Zollicoffer disperses a small federal garrison at Barboursville, Kentucky.

September 19, 1861 - Gustavus Woodson Smith, C.S.A., is appointed Maj. Gen. and Earl Van Dorn, C.S.A., is appointed Maj. Gen.

September 19, 1861 - John Blair Smith Todd, USA, is appointed Brig. Gen.

September 19, 1861 - The Dept. of the Ohio is reorganized.

September 19, 1861 - Action at Barboursville, KY, where Brig. Gen. Felix Kirk Zollicoffer, CSA, causes a general retreat of Federal troops from the area.

September 19, 1861 - The Dept. of Western Virginia is constituted.

September 19, 1862 - Battle of Iuka - William Rosecrans [US] beat Sterling Price [CS] who withdrew when scouts report a column under the command of Edward O. C. Ord was advancing from the Mississippi.
September 19, 1862 - Brig. Gen. Lewis Henry Little, C.S.A., is instantly killed by a musket ball to the forehead, while he sat on his horse talking with Maj. Gen. Sterling Price, and Brig. Generals Louis Hebert, and John Wilkins Whitfield, at the engagement at Iuka, MS; the Minie Ball passing under Gen. Price's arm and striking Lewis Henry Little in the forehead.

September 19, 1862 - September 20, 1862 - Skirmishes at Shepherdstown, Ashby's Gap, Williamsport, and Hagerstown, as Confederates under A. P. Hill covered the retreat of the Army of Northern Virginia from Sharpsburg. Lee would keep a heavy cavalry presence in the area until October.

September 19, 1862 - William Edwin Baldwin, CSA, is promoted Brig. Gen. and William Edmondson Jones, CSA, is appointed Brig. Gen.

September 19, 1862 - Charles Smith Hamilton, U.S.A., is appointed Maj. Gen.

September 19, 1862 - The following are appointed Union Brigadier Generals:
Francis Channing Barlow, USA
Gustavus Adolphus Smith, USA
Francis Laurens Vinton, USA

September 19, 1862 - Skirmish near Helena, AR, with Federal pickets and Texas Rangers.

September 19, 1862 - Operations in the Indian Territory. (Sep 19-24)

September 19, 1862 - Skirmishes at Horse Cave and Bear Wallow, KY.

September 19, 1862 - Skirmish at Southerland's Farm, KY.

September 19, 1862 - Skirmish at Barnett's Corners, MS.

September 19, 1862 - Confederate small arms attack on the Queen of the West, near Bolivar, MS.

September 19, 1862 - Skirmish at Peyton's Mill, MS, between Cavalry forces.

September 19, 1862 - Skirmish at Prentiss, MS.

September 19, 1862 - The Dept. of Missouri is re-established and also embraces the Dept. of Kansas, which is discontinued.

September 19, 1862 - Skirmish at Hickory Grove, MO.

September 19, 1862 - Affair at Mount Vernon, MO.

September 19, 1862 - The Confederate Dept. of North Carolina and Southern Virginia. (Dept. of Virginia and of North Carolina) is constituted, under the command of Maj. Gen. Gustavus W. Smith, CSA.

September 19, 1862 - Skirmishes at Brentwood, TN. (Sep 19-20)

September 19, 1862 - West Virginia is transferred to the Federal Dept. of the Ohio.

September 19, 1863 - September 20, 1863 - Battle of Chickamauga - General Braxton Bragg [CS] tries to split General William Rosecrans [US] forces as they try to return to the safety of Chattanooga. A second day breakthrough at the Brotherton Cabin forces the federals into a retreat, halted only by the Rock of Chickamauga, General George Thomas on Snodgrass Hill -The bloodiest two days in American history cost the Federals 1,657 dead, 9,756 wounded, and 4,757 missing for a total of 16,170 casualties out of 58,000 troops. The Confederate losses were 2,312 dead, 14,674 wounded and 1,468 for a total of 18,545 out of 66,000 troops.

September 19, 1863 - Brig. Gen. Preston Smith, CSA, is mortally wounded during the Battle of Chickamauga, TN, while directing a night attack, receiving a volley from the Federal detachment of soldiers he accidently rode into.

September 19, 1863 - Henry Warner Birge, USA, is appointed Brig. Gen. and Charles Garrison Barker, USA, is appointed Brig. Gen.

September 19, 1863 - Skirmish on the Greenwell Springs Road, near Baton Rouge, LA.

September 19, 1863 - Skirmish at Bristol, TN.

September 19, 1863 - Skirmish at Como, TN.

September 19, 1863 - Federal expedition from Fort Pillow to Jackson, TN. (Sep 19-25)

September 19, 1863 - Skirmish at Raccoon Ford, VA.

September 19, 1864 - The siege of Petersburg is ongoing.

September 19, 1864 - 3rd battle of Winchester (Opequon Creek) - Phil Sheridan [US], with a force of 40,000 men, strikes Jubal Early's [CS] 14,000 man Confederate army north of Winchester. Sheridan simply overpowered the Confederates.

September 19, 1864 - Brig. Gen. Archibald Campbell Godwin, CSA, is mortally wounded at the Battle of Winchester, VA, instantly killed by a Federal artillery shell fragment.

September 19, 1864 - Brig. Gen. Robert Emmett Rodes, CSA, is mortally wounded at the Battle of Winchester, VA, while leading his men in a counterattack against the Federal lines.

September 19, 1864 - Brig. Gen. David Allen Russell, USA, is mortally wounded at the Battle of Winchester, VA, instantly killed by a Confederate artillery shell fragment through his heart, while at the head of his command.

September 19, 1864 - Matthew Calbraith Butler, C.S.A., is appointed Maj. Gen. and James Lawson Kemper, C.S.A., is appointed Maj. Gen.

September 19, 1864 - Federal expeditions from Natchez to Buck's Ferry (Sep 19-21) and Farrar's Plantation, MS, and skirmishes en route. (Sep 19-22)

September 19, 1864 - Maj. Gen. Sterling Price's, CSA, Confederate Cavalry column of 12,000 enters Missouri from Arkansas.

September 19, 1864 - Affair at Doniphan, MO, with Maj. Gen. Sterling Price, CSA.

September 19, 1864 - Two Confederates, Capt. John Yates Beall, CSN, and Capt. John H. Cole, CSA, plan to capture Union vessels, sail to Johnson's Island, and release the Confederate prisoners there, near Sandusky, OH. Beall captures the Federal steamer, Philo Parons on Lake Erie, then captures and burns the Island Queen. Cole fails to capture the Michigan, forcing Beall to burn the Philo Parsons at Sandwich, Canada, and abandon their plans.

September 19, 1864 - Skirmish at Culpeper, VA.

September 19, 1864 - Federal scout to Lee's Mill and Proctor's House, Richmond, VA. Campaign. (Sep 16-17)

September 19, 1866 - Oregon ratifies the 14th Amendment.

September 19, 1881 - James A. Garfield dies from disease introduced by unsanitary medical practices in an attempt to remove an assassin's bullet.
 
September 19, 1863 - Brig. Gen. Preston Smith, CSA, is mortally wounded during the Battle of Chickamauga, TN, while directing a night attack, receiving a volley from the Federal detachment of soldiers he accidently rode into.
Ima have to go back and re-read the chapter on Cleburne's night attack. Don't remember reading about that particular death. Winfrey Field is part of our tour this coming October.
 
September 19, 1862 - Battle of Iuka - William Rosecrans [US] beat Sterling Price [CS] who withdrew when scouts report a column under the command of Edward O. C. Ord was advancing from the Mississippi.
September 19, 1862 - Brig. Gen. Lewis Henry Little, C.S.A., is instantly killed by a musket ball to the forehead, while he sat on his horse talking with Maj. Gen. Sterling Price, and Brig. Generals Louis Hebert, and John Wilkins Whitfield, at the engagement at Iuka, MS; the Minie Ball passing under Gen. Price's arm and striking Lewis Henry Little in the forehead.
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Battle of Barbourville:
Today marks the 160th​ Anniversary of the Battle of Barbourville. This battle took place in Barbourville Kentucky. The result of this battle was a Confederate Victory. Confederate Army commander was Brig. General Felix Zollicoffer. The strength was around 800. Casualties and losses were 7 dead. Union Army Commander was Isaac J. Black of the Kentucky Home Guard. Union Army casualties and losses were 1 dead, 1 wounded and 13 captured.

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Battle of Shepherdstown:
Today marks the start of the two-day 159th anniversary of the Battle of Shepherdstown. This battle was also called Battle of Boteler’s Ford. The battle was fought September 19th​ – September 20th​. The battle was fought in Jefferson County West Virginia. The result of the battle was a Confederate Victory. Confederate Army commander was Brig. General William N. Pendleton. Casualties and losses were 36 killed, 267 wounded, 6 captured or missing. Union Army Commander was Major General Fitz John Porter. Union Army Casualties and losses were 73 killed, 163 wounded, 132 captured or missing.

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Battle of Iuka:
Today marks the 159th​ Anniversary of the Battle of Iuka. This battle took place in Tishomingo County near Iuka Mississippi. The result of this battle was a Union victory. Union Army Commander was Major General William S. Rosecrans. Union Army casualties and losses were 144 killed, 598 wounded and 40 captured or missing. Confederate Army commander was Major General Sterling Price. Brig. General Henry Little would be killed in this battle. Confederate Army casualties and losses were 263 killed, 692 wounded and 561 captured and missing.

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Battle of Opequon:
Today marks the 157th​ Anniversary of the Battle of Opequon. This battle is also called the Third Battle of Winchester and the Battle of Opequon Creek. The result of this battle was a Union Victory. Union Army Commander was Major General Philip Sheridan. Union Army casualties and losses were 5,018. Confederate Army Commander was Lt. General Jubal A. Early. Confederate Army casualties and losses were 4,015.
 
Battle of Barbourville:
Today marks the 161st​ anniversary of the Battle of Barbourville. This battle was fought on September 19, 1861 in Barboursville which is in Knox County, Kentucky. The battle was part of the operations in eastern Kentucky.



Result of Battle: Confederate Victory :CSA1stNat:



Confederate Army Commander:
Brig. General Felix Zollicoffer (Tennessee) 1812 – 1862

Confederate Army Strength: around 800

Confederate Army Casualties and Losses: 7



Union Army Commander:
Captain Isaac Jones Black (Kentucky) 1828 – 1866

Union Army Strength: around 300 home guard

Union Army Casualties and Losses:

Killed: 1

Wounded: 1

Captured: 13
 
Battle of Shepherdstown:
Today marks the start of the 160th​ anniversary of the Battle of Shepherdstown. This battle was fought September 19th​ thru September 20th​, 1862. The battle is also known as the Battle of Boteler's Ford. The battle was fought in present day Jefferson County, West Virginia. This battle was part of 1862 Maryland campaign.



Result of Battle: Confederate Victory :CSA1stNat:



Confederate Army Commanders:

Major General A. P. Hill (Virginia) 1825 – 1865
Brig. General William N. Pendleton (Virginia) 1809 – 1883

Confederate Army Strength: 2,600 Infantry with 44 cannons

Confederate Army Casualties and losses: around 298



Union Army Commander:
Major General Fitz John Porter (New Hampshire) 1822 – 1901

Union Army Strength: around 2,000 Infantry

Union Army Casualties and losses: around 363

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Battle of Chickamauga:
Today marks the start of the 159th​ anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga. This battle was fought September 18th​ thru September 20th​, 1863. Location of the battle was Catoosa and Walker Counties in Georgia.



Result of Battle: Confederate Victory :CSA1stNat:



Confederate Army Commander:
General Braxton Bragg (Louisiana) 1817 – 1876

Confederate Army Strength: around 65,000

Confederate Army Casualties and losses: 18,454
Killed: 2,312
Wounded: 14,674
Captured or Missing: 1,468

Confederate Army Officers Killed or mortally wounded:
Brig. General Preston Smith (Tennessee) 1823 – 1863
Brig. General James Deshler (Alabama) 1833 – 1863
Brig. General Benjamin H. Helm (Kentucky) 1831 – 1863
Colonel Peyton H. Colquitt (Georgia) 1831 – 1863




Union Army Commander:
Major General William S. Rosecrans (Ohio) 1819 – 1898

Union Army Strength:
around 60,000

Union Army Casualties and Losses: 16,170
Killed: 1,657
Wounded: 9,756
Captured/Missing: 4,757

Union Army Officers killed in battle:
Brig. General William H. Lytle (Ohio) 1826 – 1863
Colonel Edward A. King (Ohio) 1814 – 1863
Colonel Hans C. Heg (Wisconsin) 1829 – 1863
Colonel Philemon P. Baldwin (Indiana) 1836 – 1863



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Battle of Iuka:
Today marks the 160th​ anniversary of the Battle of Iuka. The battle of Iuka was fought on September 19, 1862 in Tishomingo County near Iuka Mississippi.



Result of Battle: Union Victory :us34stars:



Union Army Commander:
Major General William S. Rosecrans (Ohio) 1819 – 1898

Union Army Strength: around 4,500

Union Army Casualties and Losses: 790
Killed: 144
Wounded: 598
Captured/Missing: 40



Confederate Army Commander:
Major General Sterling Price (Missouri) 1809 – 1867

Confederate Army Strength:
around 3,179

Confederate Army Casualties and Losses: 1,516
Killed: 263
Wounded: 692
Captured/Missing: 561
Officers Killed in Battle:
Brig. General Henry Little (Maryland) 1817 – 1862

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Battle of Opequon:
Today marks the 158th​ anniversary of the Battle of Opequon. This battle is also called the Third Battle of Winchester, Battle of Opequon, and Battle of Opequon Creek. The battle was fought on September 19, 1864. This battle was part of Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley Campaign. The location of the battle was Frederick County near Winchester County, Virginia.



Result of Battle: Union Victory :us34stars:



Union Army Commander:
Major General Philip Sheridan (New York) 1831 – 1888

Union Army Strength: around 40,000

Union Army Casualties and Losses: 5,018

Union Officers Killed or Mortally Wounded:
Brig. General David Allen Russell (New York) 1820 – 1864
Colonel Alexander Gardiner (New Hampshire) 1833 – 1864
Lt. Colonel Aaron Wallace Ebright (Ohio) 1822 – 1864
Lt. Colonel Frank Henry Peck (Connecticut) 1836 – 1864
Lt. Colonel Willoughby Babcock (New York) 1832 – 1864
Lt. Colonel Melvin Philip Brewer (Michigan) 1831 – 1864
Major Peter Vredenburgh (New Jersey) 1837 – 1864
Major Edwin Dillingham (Vermont) 1839 – 1864
Captain Ashbell F. Duncan (Pennsylvania) 1840 – 1864
Lt. William H. Johnson (New York)



Confederate Army Commander:
Lt. General Jubal A. Early (Virginia) 1816 – 1894

Confederate Army Strength: around 15,514

Confederate Army Casualties and Losses: 4,015

Confederate Army Officers Killed or mortally Wounded:
Major General Robert E. Rodes (Virginia) 1829 – 1864
Brig. General Archibald C. Godwin (Virginia) 1831 – 1864
Colonel Charles C. Blacknall (North Carolina) 1830 – 1864
Major William A. Yonce (Virginia) 1835 – 1864

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September 19, 1822: Today marks the birthday of Union Brig. General Joseph Rodman West. General West was born in New Orleans Louisiana. West attended University of Pennsylvania from 1836 – 1837. Before the Civil War West served in the Mexican – American War as Captain and then was proprietor of the San Francisco Price Current Newspaper. At the start of the Civil War West Lt. Colonel of 1st​ California Infantry Regiment from 1861 thru 1862. In 1862 Lt. Colonel West became Colonel of his regiment. From 1862 thru 1866 West was Brigadier General. After the Civil War General West was United States Marshal in New Orleans Louisiana. Next he became auditor of customs in New Orleans then United States Senator representing Louisiana. General West died on October 31, 1898 at Garfield Hospital in Washington D.C. at the age of 76 years old. General West is buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington Virginia.

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