William Wesley Pope, Co. K, 40th Georgia Regiment

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William Wesley Pope(1840-1912) was my GG Grandfather. He fought in the above unit from Haralson County, GA, the Haralson Invincibles, and was active in battles in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Mississippi. He was captured at Vicksburg and paroled there as part of a prisoner exchange. I have attached an image of the parole paper he signed. I have also attached pictures of him in his uniform, one of him in later years, one of his tombstone and one of his footstone.
 

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William Wesley Pope(1840-1912) was my GG Grandfather. He fought in the above unit from Haralson County, GA, the Haralson Invincibles, and was active in battles in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Mississippi. He was captured at Vicksburg and paroled there as part of a prisoner exchange. I have attached an image of the parole paper he signed. I have also attached pictures of him in his uniform, one of him in later years, one of his tombstone and one of his footstone.

I salute you and your ancestor ! Welcome from east Tennessee. I had east Tennessee kinfolk captured at Black River Bridge May 17, 1863, before the surrender on July 4th. They weren't as fortunate as William. One died at Johnson's Island. his brother at Fort Delaware. Here's a battle report of the 40th in 1864.

Fortieth Georgia Infantry


Report of Capt. J. N. Dobbs, Fortieth Georgia Infantry, of operations
May 7-29.

HDQRS. FORTIETH GEORGIA REGIMENT,
May 29, 1864.
I have the honor to submit the following report of the operations
of this regiment since the 7th instant:

On the 7th the command moved from camp near Dalton to position
in Mill Creek Gap. It remained there until the night of the 12th,
when the movement southward commenced. On the 13th the command
reached Tilton, and was thrown forward toward Dalton to
meet the enemy, but the enemy did not come. On the night of the
13th we moved from Tilton to Resaca. On the 14th we were thrown
into line, and participated in the advance against the enemy on the
14th and 15th instant. The regiment was unable to preserve a good
line in the advance of both days, on account of the thick woodland
through which it had to pass. On the night of the 15th the command
left Resaca, reaching Calhoun on the 16th. On the 17th we
moved to Adairsville, and were again thrown into line of battle.
On the 18th we moved from Adairsville to Manassas [Cassville],
where, on the 19th, we were again placed in line. On the 20th the
command crossed the Etowah River, and was posted about half a
mile below the railroad bridge, to support a section of battery. On
the 21st we were relieved, and moved to camp among the Etowah
hills. On the 24th we again commenced the southward move. On
the 25th we reached New Hope Church, where, from 5.30 p. m. until
dark, we had a sharp engagement with the enemy. Since then we
have been in the vicinity of the church.

Our loss during these operations has been as follows: Killed, 7
wounded, 36; missing, 43. Total, 86.

I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

J. N. DOBBS,
Capt., Cmdg. Fortieth Georgia Regt.

Capt. JOHN P. C. WHITEHEAD, Jr.,
Assistant Adjutant-Gen.


Source: Official Records
CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.--CONFEDERATE. PAGE 826-74
[Series I. Vol. 38. Part III, Reports. Serial No. 74.]
 
William Wesley Pope(1840-1912) was my GG Grandfather. He fought in the above unit from Haralson County, GA, the Haralson Invincibles, and was active in battles in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Mississippi. He was captured at Vicksburg and paroled there as part of a prisoner exchange. I have attached an image of the parole paper he signed. I have also attached pictures of him in his uniform, one of him in later years, one of his tombstone and one of his footstone.
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William Wesley Pope is my 4th great grandfather. I still live in Haralson County Ga where William was raised and lived with his family. He is buried in the same cemetery as many of my other relatives. I am currently trying to get more information on him and his time in the CSA. If you can help me in any way please feel free to contact me.
 
William Wesley Pope(1840-1912) was my GG Grandfather. He fought in the above unit from Haralson County, GA, the Haralson Invincibles, and was active in battles in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Mississippi. He was captured at Vicksburg and paroled there as part of a prisoner exchange. I have attached an image of the parole paper he signed. I have also attached pictures of him in his uniform, one of him in later years, one of his tombstone and one of his footstone.
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William Wesley Pope is my 4th great grandfather. I still live in Haralson County Ga where William was raised and lived with his family. He is buried in the same cemetery as many of my other relatives. I am currently trying to get more information on him and his time in the CSA. If you can help me in any way please feel free to contact me.

Do you guys have his carded records? I am attaching them here for you. Looks like he enlisted March 4, 1862 at Buchanan GA and was captured at Vicksburg July 4, 1863.
 

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William Wesley Pope is my 4th great grandfather. I still live in Haralson County Ga where William was raised and lived with his family. He is buried in the same cemetery as many of my other relatives. I am currently trying to get more information on him and his time in the CSA. If you can help me in any way please feel free to contact me.
Sorry I was so late seeing this. Glad to send you what I have on William Wesley Pope. Contact me at <[email protected]>
 
I salute you and your ancestor ! Welcome from east Tennessee. I had east Tennessee kinfolk captured at Black River Bridge May 17, 1863, before the surrender on July 4th. They weren't as fortunate as William. One died at Johnson's Island. his brother at Fort Delaware. Here's a battle report of the 40th in 1864.

Fortieth Georgia Infantry


Report of Capt. J. N. Dobbs, Fortieth Georgia Infantry, of operations
May 7-29.

HDQRS. FORTIETH GEORGIA REGIMENT,
May 29, 1864.
I have the honor to submit the following report of the operations
of this regiment since the 7th instant:

On the 7th the command moved from camp near Dalton to position
in Mill Creek Gap. It remained there until the night of the 12th,
when the movement southward commenced. On the 13th the command
reached Tilton, and was thrown forward toward Dalton to
meet the enemy, but the enemy did not come. On the night of the
13th we moved from Tilton to Resaca. On the 14th we were thrown
into line, and participated in the advance against the enemy on the
14th and 15th instant. The regiment was unable to preserve a good
line in the advance of both days, on account of the thick woodland
through which it had to pass. On the night of the 15th the command
left Resaca, reaching Calhoun on the 16th. On the 17th we
moved to Adairsville, and were again thrown into line of battle.
On the 18th we moved from Adairsville to Manassas [Cassville],
where, on the 19th, we were again placed in line. On the 20th the
command crossed the Etowah River, and was posted about half a
mile below the railroad bridge, to support a section of battery. On
the 21st we were relieved, and moved to camp among the Etowah
hills. On the 24th we again commenced the southward move. On
the 25th we reached New Hope Church, where, from 5.30 p. m. until
dark, we had a sharp engagement with the enemy. Since then we
have been in the vicinity of the church.

Our loss during these operations has been as follows: Killed, 7
wounded, 36; missing, 43. Total, 86.

I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

J. N. DOBBS,
Capt., Cmdg. Fortieth Georgia Regt.

Capt. JOHN P. C. WHITEHEAD, Jr.,
Assistant Adjutant-Gen.


Source: Official Records
CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.--CONFEDERATE. PAGE 826-74
[Series I. Vol. 38. Part III, Reports. Serial No. 74.]

My gggrandfather, Joseph Manson Murphy, was at Johnson's Island from Sept 64 until June 65. I was fortunate enough to have visited there in 3 years ago. It was a very nice experience. They ask you not to drive around the Island as it is privately owned, but I felt I had the right to do that since Joseph was there long before they were born.

His brother, James Harvey, was killed at New Hope Church and is buried there.
 
My gggrandfather, Joseph Manson Murphy, was at Johnson's Island from Sept 64 until June 65. I was fortunate enough to have visited there in 3 years ago. It was a very nice experience. They ask you not to drive around the Island as it is privately owned, but I felt I had the right to do that since Joseph was there long before they were born.

His brother, James Harvey, was killed at New Hope Church and is buried there.

Welcome! I've made several posts over the years about Johnson's Island.



 
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His brother, James Harvey, was killed at New Hope Church and is buried there.

Report of Capt. J. N. Dobbs, Fortieth Georgia Infantry, of operations
May 7-29.

HDQRS. FORTIETH GEORGIA REGIMENT,
May 29, 1864.
I have the honor to submit the following report of the operations
of this regiment since the 7th instant:

On the 7th the command moved from camp near Dalton to position
in Mill Creek Gap. It remained there until the night of the 12th,
when the movement southward commenced. On the 13th the command
reached Tilton, and was thrown forward toward Dalton to
meet the enemy, but the enemy did not come. On the night of the
13th we moved from Tilton to Resaca. On the 14th we were thrown
into line, and participated in the advance against the enemy on the
14th and 15th instant. The regiment was unable to preserve a good
line in the advance of both days, on account of the thick woodland
through which it had to pass. On the night of the 15th the command
left Resaca, reaching Calhoun on the 16th. On the 17th we
moved to Adairsville, and were again thrown into line of battle.
On the 18th we moved from Adairsville to Manassas [Cassville],
where, on the 19th, we were again placed in line. On the 20th the
command crossed the Etowah River, and was posted about half a
mile below the railroad bridge, to support a section of battery. On
the 21st we were relieved, and moved to camp among the Etowah
hills. On the 24th we again commenced the southward move. On
the 25th we reached New Hope Church, where, from 5.30 p. m. until
dark, we had a sharp engagement with the enemy. Since then we
have been in the vicinity of the church.

Our loss during these operations has been as follows: Killed, 7
wounded, 36; missing, 43. Total, 86.

I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

J. N. DOBBS,
Capt., Cmdg. Fortieth Georgia Regt.

Capt. JOHN P. C. WHITEHEAD, Jr.,
Assistant Adjutant-Gen.


Source: Official Records
CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.--CONFEDERATE. PAGE 826-74
[Series I. Vol. 38. Part III, Reports. Serial No. 74.]
 
Welcome! I've made several posts over the years about Johnson's Island.



I had at least 1 relative there!
 
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