09/30, September 30th In Civil War History

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This date in Civil War history
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September 30, 1805 - Samuel Peter Heintzelman, American Major General (Union Army), born in Manheim, Pennsylvania (d. 1880)

September 30, 1861 - Adley Hogan Gladden, CSA, is appointed Brig. Gen.

September 30, 1861 -Albin Francisco Schoepf, USA, is appointed Brig. Gen.

September 30, 1861 - Confederate operations against the Indians from Camp Robledo, the New Mexico Territory, by Capt. R. Hardeman, CSA Scout.

September 30, 1861 - Ex-Marshal George P. Kane, from Fort Lafayette, MD, writes to President Lincoln, calling the President's attention to his mistreatment there.

September 30, 1861 - The Rev. William Blount Carter lays before Brig. Gen. George Henry Thomas, USA, a scheme to burn the railway bridges in East Tennessee.

September 30, 1862 - Brig. Gen. Isaac Peace Rodman, USA, dies from chest wounds received at the Battle of Antietam, MD.

September 30, 1862 - Federal reconnaissance on May and Savannah Rivers, GA, aboard the transports, Planter and Starlight to destroy Confederate saltworks. (Sep 30-Oct 3)

September 30, 1862 - Skirmish near Louisville, KY.

September 30, 1862 - Skirmishes at Russellville and Glasgow, KY.

September 30, 1862 - Federal reconnaissance from Rienzi, MS, to the Hatchie River.

September 30, 1862 - Skirmish on Clear Fork, near Warrensburg, MO.

September 30, 1862 - Engagement at Newtonia, MO, between Brig. Gen. Frederick Salomon, USA, and Col. Douglas H. Cooper, CSA.

September 30, 1862 - Skirmishes in Scotland and Boone Counties, MO.

September 30, 1862 - Federal expedition from Fort Ruby, the Nevada Territory, to Camp Douglas, the Utah Territory, with affairs (Oct. 11 & 15) on the Humboldt River, the Nevada Territory. (Sep 30-Oct 29)

September 30, 1862 - Federal expedition from Hilton Head, SC, to Saint John's Bluff, FL. (Sep 30-Oct 13)

September 30, 1862 - Skirmish at Goodlettsville, TN.

September 30, 1862 - Skirmish near Glenville, WV, with Union cavalrymen.

September 30, 1863 - Joseph Horace Lewis, CSA, and James Argyle Smith, CSA, appointed Brig. Gen.

September 30, 1863 - Skirmish at Cotton Port Ford, Tennessee River, TN.

September 30, 1863 - Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler and Brig. Gen. Philip D. Roddey's Confederate raid on Maj. Gen. William S. Rosecrans' US Army of the Cumberland's communications, TN. (Sep 30-Oct 17)
September 30, 1863 - The destruction of Confederate Salt-works on the Back Bay, Princess Anne County, near Norfolk, VA. Salt being valued at $5 per bushel. The Rebels lose the production capacity of 6 bushels per day.

September 30, 1863 - Skirmish at Neersville, VA.

September 30, 1863 - Skirmish at Woodville, VA.

September 30, 1864 - Skirmish at Camp Creek, GA.

September 30, 1864 - The Confederate capture of the steamer, Ike Davis, between the mouth of the Rio Grande and New Orleans, LA, as the Rebels disguise themselves as passengers and board her.

September 30, 1864 - Skirmish at Waynesville, MO, with guerrillas under the notorious Bill Anderson.

September 30, 1864 - Skirmishes at Carter's Station, TN, with Bvt. Maj. Gen. Stephen A. Burbridge, USA. (Sep 30-Oct 1)

September 30, 1864 - Battle of Poplar Springs Church. G. K. Warren's [US] 5th Corps and John Parke's [US] 9th Corps are attacked by A. P. Hill [CS] at Squirrel Level Road southwest of Petersburg. Warren and Parke did extend the siege lines.

September 30, 1864 - After the battle of Chaffin's Farm, 13 black soldiers awarded the Medal of Honor.
 
First Battle of Newtonia:
Today marks the 159th​ anniversary of the First Battle of Newtonia. This battle took place in Newtonia Missouri. The result of the battle was a Confederate Victory. Confederate Army commanders were Douglas H. Cooper and Joseph O. Shelby. Confederate Army casualties and losses were 78. Union Army Commander was Frederick Salomon.

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Battle of Peeble's Farm:
Today marks the start of the 157th​ anniversary of the Battle of Peeble's Farm this battle is also called the Battle of Poplar Springs Church and Battle of Poplar Grove Church. This battle was fought September 30th​ thru October 2nd​, 1864. The battle took place in Dinwiddie County Virginia. The result of this battle was a strategic union victory and tactical Confederate victory. Union Army Commander was Major General G. K. Warren. Union Army casualties and losses were 2,889. Confederate Army commander was Lt. General A. P. Hill with a lose close to 900.
 
September 30th​ Civil War Time Line Events:
September 30, 1861 (This Day fell on a Monday):
  • The Month came to a quiet end but it was clear that there was more war to be fought on both sides.
  • President Lincoln was concerned with Fremont in Missouri, stabilizing the situation in Kentucky, and the raising impatience over inaction in Virginia.
  • In western Virginia rains and the rough country impeded operations in the struggle for control of the pro – Union area.
  • The Confederacy was fighting to establish a strong front in Kentucky, was apprehensive over the ever-increasing federal army along the Potomac, and had to watch threatened spots on all its boundaries including 3500 miles of seacoast.
  • September 30, 1862 (This Day fell on a Tuesday):
  • The month ended with a number of lesser actions.
  • Fighting was recorded at Russellville, Glasgow, and Louisville Ky.
  • Fighting was recorded at Newtonia Missouri
  • Fighting took place at Goodlettsville Tennessee
  • Fighting took place at Glenville in western Virginia
  • Federal reconnaissance from Rienzi Mississippi to the Hatchie River.
  • Union reconnaissance's on the Savannah River took place
  • Federal sea – land expedition from Hilton Head S.C. to Saint John's Bluff Florida.
  • September 30, 1863 (This Day fell on a Wednesday):
  • From this day to October 17th​ Confederate Cavalry under Major General Joseph Wheeler raided communications of Rosecrans Army of the Cumberland. This raid would open with a skirmish at Cotton Port Ford, Tennessee.
  • Skirmishing took place at Neersville and Woodville
  • Destruction of Confederate salt works at Back Bay Virginia.
  • Mild bombardment of Fort Sumter continued in Charleston.
  • September 30, 1864 (This Day fell on a Friday):
  • Battles of Fort Harrison and Peebles Farm Virginia continued.
  • Skirmishing reported in Waynesville Missouri
  • Skirmishing reported in Camp Creek Georgia
  • Skirmishing reported at Carter's Station Tennessee
 
First Battle of Newtonia:
Today marks the 160th​ anniversary of the First Battle of Newtonia. The battle took place on September 30, 1862 in Newtonia Missouri.



Result of Battle: Confederate Victory :CSA1stNat:



Confederate Army Commanders:

Brig. General Douglas H. Cooper (Mississippi) 1815 – 1879
Colonel Joseph O. Shelby (Missouri) 1830 – 1897

Confederate Army Strength: around 5,500

Confederate Army Casualties and Losses: 78



Union Army Commander:
Brig. General Frederick Salomon (Prussia) 1826 – 1897

Union Army Strength: between 4,000 and 4,500

Union Army Casualties and Losses: 245 to over 400

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Battle of Peebles Farm:
Today marks the start of the 158th​ anniversary of the three-day Battle of Peebles Farm. This battle was also the Battle of Poplar Springs Church and Battle of Poplar Grove Church. The battle part of the Richmond – Petersburg Campaign of 1864. This battle was fought September 30, 1864 thru October 2, 1864. Location of the battle was Dinwiddie County near Petersburg Virginia.



Result of Battle: Union Victory :us34stars:



Union Army Commander:
Major General Gouverneur K. Warren (New York) 1830 – 1882

Union Army Strength: 29,800

Union Army Casualties and Losses: 2,889



Confederate Army Commander:
Lt. General Ambrose Powell "A.P." Hill (Virginia) 1825 – 1865

Confederate Army Strength: around 10,000

Confederate Army Casualties and Losses: around 900



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September 30, 1805: Today marks the birthday of Union Major General Samuel P. Heintzelman. General Heintzelman was born in Manheim Pennsylvania. In 1826 Heintzelman graduated from West Point Military Academy standing 17th​ in the class. Heintzelman was a career military officer. He would serve as U.S. Army Quartermaster, and rise to the rank of Major in the United States Army by the time of the start of the Civil War. In 1861 thru 1869 Heintzelman was Colonel of United States Army 17th​ Infantry Regiment. From 1861 thru 1862 Heintzelman was a Brigadier General in the Union Army. In 1861 he was commander of the force that captured Alexandria and Arlington Virginia. General Heintzelman was wounded in the elbow at the First Battle of Bull Run. From 1862 thru 1865 Heintzelman served as Major General in the Union Army. From 1862 thru 1863 he would serve as commander of Washington D.C. Defenses on the Southern part of the Potomac River. After the Civil War Heintzelman continued his service in the United States Army until his retirement in 1869. After his retirement from the U.S. Army Heintzelman worked as Mining company President and Insurance Company President. His last job was that as President of an emigration company. General Heintzelman died on May 1, 1880 in Washington D.C. at the age of 74 years old. General Heintzelman is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo New York.



September 30, 1819:
Today marks the birthday of Confederate Brig. General Thomas Jordan. General Jordan was born in Luray Virginia. In 1840 Jordan graduated from West Point Military Academy standing 41st​ in the class. Before the Civil War Jordan served in the United States Army rising to Captain in the U.S. Army Quartermaster Department. At the start of the Civil War Jordan resigned from the U.S. Army on May 22nd​. Jordan would start his Civil War service as Lt. Colonel and staff officer on the staff of General P. G.T. Beauregard. From 1861 thru 1862 Jordan would be Colonel on the staff of Beauregard. From 1862 thru 1865 Jordan was Brigadier General. During the 1862 Kentucky Campaign Jordan was Chief of Staff on the staff of General Braxton Bragg. From 1862 thru 1864 General Jordan was Chief of Staff to General P.G.T. Beauregard. At the last part of the war Jordan was Commander of the Third Military District of South Carolina. After the Civil War General Jordan was a newspaper editor, served in the Cuban liberation army rising to General, and Editor in New York. General Jordan died on November 27, 1895 in New York City New York at the age of 76 years old. General Jordan is buried at Mount Hope Cemetery in Hastings on Hudson New York.



September 30, 1822:
Today marks the birthday of Union Brig. General Morgan H. Chrysler. General Chrysler was born in Ghent New York. Before the Civil War Chrysler was a farmer in New York and Connecticut. Chrysler would enter military service in 1861 as Private in 30th​ New York Infantry Regiment. From 1861 thru 1862 Chrysler was Captain in the 30th​ New York Infantry Regiment. Then he would be promoted in his regiment and serve from 1862 thru 1863 as Major. His regiment would be mustered out of union army service on June 18, 1863. Next Chrysler was Lt. Colonel of 2nd​ New York Cavalry Regiment in 1863 and was promoted to Colonel of this regiment in 1863 serving until 1865 when he was promoted to Brig. General. In 1864 Chrysler was wounded during the skirmish on Morgan's Ferry Road. From 1865 thru 1866 Chrysler served as Brig. General and also Military Governor of District of Northern Alabama. General Chrysler died on August 24, 1890 in Kinderhook New York at the age of 67 years old. General Chrysler is buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Valatie New York.

September 30, 1824: Today marks the birthday of Union Brig. General Charles P. Stone. General Stone was born in Greenfield Massachusetts. In 1845 Stone graduated from West Point Military Academy standing 7th​ in the class. Before the Civil War up until 1856 Stone was a career military officer rising to the rank of 1st​ Lt. in the United States Army Ordinance Department. From 1856 thru 1857 Stone was a banker in San Francisco California. He next was Chief of Scientific Commission for Mexico's government from 1857 thru 1860. From 1858 thru 1859 he would serve as acting United States Counsel in Guaymas, Mexico. At the start of the Civil War Stone was Colonel and Inspector General for the District of Columbia as well as organizer and disciplinarian for volunteers. From 1861 thru 1864 Stone was Colonel of United States Army 14th​ Infantry Regiment. He would also serve during this time as Brigadier General. He was held as prisoner at Fort Lafayette and Fort Hamilton New York. From 1863 thru 1864 he served with the Union Army Department of the Gulf as Chief of Staff to General Banks. General Stone resigned from the U.S. Army on September 13, 1864. In 1870 he would serve as Brigadier General in the Egyptian Army. He would hold many positions with the Egyptian Government. General Stone died on January 24, 1887 in New York City New York at the age of 62 years old. General Stone is buried at West Point Military Academy Post Cemetery in West Point New York.



September 30, 1827:
Today marks the birthday of Union Brig. General Kenner Garrard. General Garrard was born in Bourbon County Kentucky. In 1851 Garrard graduated from West Point Military Academy standing 8th​ in the class. Before the Civil War Garrard served in the United States Army rising to 1st​ Lt. in United States Army 2nd​ Cavalry Regiment. In 1861 Garrard was captured by Texans in San Antonio Texas he was put on parole but not exchanged. From 1861 thru 1863 Garrard was Captain of United States Army 5th​ Cavalry Regiment. From 1861 thru 1862 Captain Garrard was commandant of Cadets at West Point Military Academy. From 1862 thru 1863 Garrard was Colonel of 146th​ New York Infantry Regiment. From 1863 thru 1865 Garrard was Brigadier General in the Union Army. In 1863 thru 1866 Garrard was Major of United States Army 3rd​ Cavalry Regiment. In 1865 he would lead the column that captured Fort Blakely Alabama. After the Civil War Garrard would be Major in the United States Army 3rd​ Cavalry Regiment until he resigned in 1866. From 1866 thru 1879 Garrard was a Real Estate Broker in Cincinnati Ohio. He would serve as a member of the Cincinnati Ohio Sewage Commission and also be Director of Cincinnati Ohio Music festival. General Garrard died on May 15, 1879 at the Grand Hotel in Cincinnati Ohio at the age of 51 years old. General Garrard is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati Ohio.

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