from his obituary: At the first call to arms in 1861, Elam Hamilton, a youth of nineteen, responded and enslisted for the war in the company of Capt. Thomas H. Hobbs, then known as the Limestone Troopers, but which became Co. F of the 9th Alabama Vol. Regiment which under Col. Cadmus M. Wilcox bore high its colors for four years.

This regiment at Salem Church on May 4th, 1863, retook from a Federal Corps the position lost an hour before and for this was complimented in general orders by the Confederate Congress. In Pickett's famous charge at Gettysburg he received a desperate wound. Later in 1864 at Petersburg, the regiment recaptured the line after the explosion of forty thousand pounds of powder had blown away a hundred yards of entrenchments. This has since been known as the battle of the Crater. In both these desperate combats Mr. Hamilton did his duty manfully.

When the end came at Appomatox he returned to his home without any possessions except his courage and that confidence which comes from the consciousness of a duty well done.

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My maternal great-grandfather was William Alexander Leonidas
Cox, a TN native who enlisted in the 9th Alabama Infantry Regiment just after it was formed. Family records document facts that indicate he was with this unit and wounded by a rifle shot in his foot during Pickett's charge at the Battle of Gettysburg. After the Civil War, he lived in Murfreesboro, TN, and became a school teacher. One child -- Jessie Cox, my maternal grandfather -- became a successful artist who later painted beautiful murals in private and governmnet buildings in Memphis, TN.

I'd welcome hearing from anyone who can provide information
to add to our family history.

I am particularly interested in Colonel Samuel Henry's activities in the Battle of Williamsburg and thereafter. He lived in Guntersville, AL (Marshall County).

With two brothers, John Calhoun Phillips and George Washington Phillips. G.W. was killed in the peninsula campaign at Frasiers Farm

Killed in Action, Fraser's Farm

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Rive's Supporting Force, 9th. Congressional District, Alabama

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Found this information on Ancestry.com. My Great great grandfather.

This was my great-grandfather

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Was shot in his leg and never fully recovered. After the war moved with his family to Ellis County, TX.

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James Perkins was a farmer in Oakland, Alabama at time of enlistment in May of 1861. His brother and father were in the Confederate Army. His brother, Moses Perkins, was in the same company and was killed at Gaines's Mill. His father, Josiah Perkins, was in the 4th Alabama Cavalry with Roddy. He was present at Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, Manassas No. 2, Salem Church and Gettysburg. He isn't on muster rolls after 1863, but was reported to have surrendered in Waterloo, AL at the close of the war as a corporal.

Farmer from Oakland, Alabama. Enlisted in Confederate Army in May of 1861. His brother, James Wesley Perkins (same company), and father, Josiah Perkins (4th Alabama Cavalry), were in the war. He was present at the Siege of Yorktown, Williamsburg, Seven Pines, and was killed at Gaines's Mill, June 27, 1862.

William was enrolled for Confederate service on 18 Mar 1862. He was sent to several hospitals in Virginia suffering from measles and debility. He was captured at Battle of Gettysburg on 2 Jul 1863, when he was listed as missing. Federal POW record show he was captured and confined to Fort McHenry on 4 Jul 1863. He was transferred to Fort Delaware and confined there until he took the Oath of Allegiance on 18 Sep 1863. He was transferred to Baltimore Maryland on 22 Sep 1863 to be mustered into the Cos. F 3rd Maryland Cavalry. He was mustered out of service on 7 Sep 1865.

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Family says that son also joined with him and was killed June 1863 near Atlanta.Robert Lee Riley.
I have that WM Riley entered service on May 29, 1863

Thomas enlisted 3 Jun 1861 by Capt. Hobbs, promoted to 2nd Lieut. 11 Sep 1863 and to Lieut. in 1 Mar 1863.

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He resigned on 29 Dec 1861.

James W. Brackeen was my G.G.Grandfather. He was from Giles Co., Tennessee. He lived in Athens, Alabama when he joined. He served under Thomas H. Hobbs. Hobbs was his Captain. I have a list of all the men that left Athens going to Virginia on the 6th of June in this company. My g.g.grandfather was listed as killed in action. He was killed on the 27 Jun 1862 at the battle of Gaines Mill. He is buried in a mass grave on the battle field. The marker list that 256 men of the 9th Alabama Infantry were killed.

John enlisted 3 Jun 1861 by Capt. Hobbs, discharged on certificate of disability on Sep 1861.

Joseph enlisted 3 Jun 1861 by Capt. Hobbs, reduced to ranks in Aug. 1861.

Died at Point Lookout, MD, Prison Camp - 1863.

J. C. Featherstone, 1st Lieutentenant promoted to Adj. by Col. C. M. Wilcox and promoted to Capt. on 1 Aug 1862 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Capt. Hobbs. Appointed Provost Marshall of Anderson's Div. on 25 Nov 1862, and was wounded in the batle of Gettysburg on 3 Jul 1863.

This is my great grandfather. Enlisted 1861/06/04 Residence: Athens, Alabama. Was single and school teacher. Company Muster Roll for September and October, 1864, last on file, shows him present, ''Sergeant Major of the regiment.'' His name appears on a Register of Payments on Descriptive Lists, which shows he was paid January 13, 1865 for service from August 31, 1864 to December 31, 1864. In his personal diary, he wrote of the battle of the Crater, July 30, 1864, where ''Grant tried to blow us up by mining under a South Carolna battery....they put 8000 pounds of powder under us and blew out a hole about 30 feet deep and 60 feed across between daybreak and sunrise. They sent over ten or fifteen thousand men and got possession of several hundred yards of the works on each side of the hole or ''Crater'' as it is called, but got no farther. Our division commanded by Gen. Malone was on the right of our line and was sent around to retake it. The Va. brigade and the Georgia brigade were sent in successively and retook part of our works as far as their front extended, after a fierce hand to hand fight, but did not get possesion of the ''Crater.'' Finally our brigade, the 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 14th Alabama regiments was sent for and I remember we took a ciruitous route nearly back to town and formed in a small ''swag'' or ravine two or three hundred yards in rear of our works, and about 1 oclock charged across the field under a hot fire and retook the works at the bayonet''s point. Here I saw dead men lie thicker than I ever saw them before or since, mostly negroes. What was left of the enemy in the Crater hoised a white cloth on a stick over the edge and surrendered and came jumping over the wall like sheep and nearly ran over me as I stood right in their path. I was then Sergeant Major of the 9th Alabama. I was, I think, the second or third man to go into the hole which was lined on the inside with dead men.''

We have a detailed diary of the war written by William Eppa Fielding.

Nicholas, 2nd Lieut., promoted to 1st Lieut. on 1 Aug 1862 and Capt. in Q. M. Dept. on 1 Nov 1863.

George enlisted on 3 Jun 1861 at Athens, Al. by Capt. Hobbs, promoted to 2nd Lieut. 1 Aug 1862 to 1st Lieut. 1 Mar 1863 and wounded 3 May 1862.

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Capt Hobbs was born Abt 1826 in Limestone Co., Al. He was mortally wounded in front of Richmond on 27 Jun 1862. He died of complications from his wound on 25 Jul 1862. This was during the battle of Gaines Mill.

Wounded at Salem Va 1863 about same time as Stonewall Jackson.
John E Holt died Mar 13 1906 Lamar County Tx,

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William enlisted 3 Jun 1861 by Capt. Hobbs 4th Serg., reduced to ranks in Oct 1863.

Milton Jerome Sloan lived in Barbour County, Alabama with his adopted Uncle David Sloan and joined the 9th with his 1st Cousin James Samuel Sloan of Athens, Alabama also of Company F. He was referred to as Paddy in a letter stating that he been wounded on the field at Gains Mill. He was shot through the right lung on that infamous day in June of 1962. He later died on June 30, 1862 and was buried with the rest of those heroes in unmarked graves in Virginia. He is the first cousin of my wife's Great Great Grandfather Dawson Phelps Sloan of Athens, Alabama.

W. B. was promoted to Corp. Dec 1862 wounded at Salem Church 3 May 1863, Parolled at Appomattox.

William enlisted 4 Jun 1861 at Athens, Al. by Capt. Hobbs. Promoted to 2nd Lieut. on 20 Dec 1861, wounded at the battle in front of Richmond 7 Jun 1862, transferred to cavalry, killed in Wheeler's cavalry.

ggg uncle.

I have a picture of Robert Porter's grave from Johnson Island POW camp in Ohio for any of his relatives. Contact me...gtgilbert17@yahoo.com

He is buried in Mitchell Cemetery in Lauderdale Co., Alabama. He was born 22 Aug 1840 and died 12 Nov 1905.

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'This is the story of Stephen S. Renfroe. The following information is but a brief summary of the crooked and infamous life of this man, as taken from various sources. No copyrights have been infringed upon in retrieving this information. The historical information and dates were taken from the book STEPHEN S. RENFROE, ALABAMA'S OUTLAW SHERIFF, by William Warren Rogers & Ruth Pruitt. This is intended to represent strictly the life and times of an incredibly complicated individual, presented here in the form of a rough time-line of events. Stephen S. Renfroe, or Steve Renfroe, was born in Georgia in 1843, the son of JG and MAP Renfroe. JG Renfroe and his family had come from Georgia to Butler County, AL, about 1852 or 1853. On June 6, 1861, at the age of 18, Stephen, a good-looking gentleman of a man, enlisted for duty in the Civil War, serving in Captain EY Hill's Jeff Davis Rangers, which later became Company G of the 9th Alabama Infantry Regiment. He served as a private until January 30, 1864, when he deserted.'

THIS IS OF HISTORICAL INTEREST TO ME...NOT SPECIFICALLY A RELATIVE..BUT AN INDIVIDUAL I AM RESEARCHING

Jeremiah D. (Jerry) Dean was born August 5, 1831. He married Nancy Powell on July 25th 1860 in Limestone Co. Ala. Jerry enlisted in company H 9th Ala Infantry on June 10, 1861 at Athens Ala by Capt. Houston for 3 years or the war. The 9th Ala was sent to Virgina & fought with the Army of Northern Virginia throughout the war. Jerry was wounded twice. The first time was at Gains Mill, Va on June 27,1862. He recovered & returned to his company. The secound time Jerry was badly wounded in some of the most savage fighting of the 2nd day of Gettysburg, PA on July 2, 1863 near Emmitsburg Rd. with the Army of Northern Virgina, Hill's Corps, Anderson's Division, and Wilcox's Brigade. Wilcox's Brigade was composed of the 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 14th Alabama Infantry. There were 1,777 officer's & men present. Of the 1,777, 577 were killed, wounded, and/or missing. Jerry was wounded in the right thigh and left in the hands of the Union Army. He was captured and was sent to U.S.A. Hospital, West Building, Baltimore, Md. on August 22, 1863. He was paroled and sent to the hospital in City Point, Va. and was at S.C. Hospital, Petersburg, Va. on September 1, 1863. Confederate Company Muster Roll dated Jan & Feb 1864 lists Jerry as absent without leave since September 25, 1863 and permenantly disabled. After the war Jerry lived in Tn and in Lauderdale County, Al near Waterloo. He & Nancy had eight children. Some of the older children moved to Arkansas. Jerry died July 8, 1895. He is buried in Wrights Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Lauderdale County, Waterloo, Alabama. Jerry is my great great grandfather.

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I need to contact a relative or anyone who knows about this man.

Adam Green enlisted at Center Star, AL, in CPT O'Neal's Company, Calhoun Guard, Alabama Volunteers, 12 Jun 1861. Was detailed to Winder Hospital, Richmond, VA., 16 May 1862, by Special Order 85. Was listed 22 Mar 1865 as deserter by Dept of VA and NC, Register No. 195, page 78. Was captured and turned over to Provost at City Point, VA on 23 Mar 1865. Administered Oath on 23 Mar 1865 at Hqtrs Army of James. Transfered to Washington, DC., 29 1865.

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Washington VanBuren Howie:
Born in Center Star, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA on 11 Feb 1840. Washington Van Buren married Mary Elizabeth Joiner and had 10 children. He passed away on 17 Oct 1928 in College Mound, Kaufman, Texas, USA.
Buried in College Mound Cemetery , Terrell, Texas, USA.
Grave marked with a Confederate headstone.



The Ninth Alabama Infantry Regiment

The Ninth Alabama infantry, organized at Richmond in May, 1861, enjoyed the distinction of having a joint resolution of thanks given it by the Confederate Congress in February, 1864. It was engaged in the siege of Yorktown, April 5 and May 2, 1862; at Williamsburg, May 5th, and at Seven Pines, May 31st and June 1st. This regiment won imperishable renown at Gaines' Mill and Frayser's Farm, was under fire at Second Manassas, and assisted at the capture of Harper's Ferry, September 12 to 15, 1862. It was also engaged at Chancellorsville and Salem, May 1-3, 1863, and suffered very heavy loss at Gettysburg. It was in the battle of the Wilderness, May 5-7, 1864, Cold Harbor, June 1st to 12th, and fought in the trenches at Petersburg for nearly 9 months. Among its field officers were Cadmus M. Wilcox, afterward a very distinguished major-general; E. A. O'Neal, afterward brigadier-general, and since that time governor of Alabama; Col. Samuel Henry, Col. J. Horace King, Lieut.-Col. Gaines C. Smith, Majs. H. J. Williams and J. M. Crowe. Among the officers killed were Capts. Thomas H. Hobbs and E. Y. Hill, at Gaines' Mill; Captain Gillis, at Williamsburg; W. C. Murphy at Salem; J. W. Wilson and John Y. Rayburn, at Sharpsburg.

Extracts From Official War Records

Vol. II--(480) Wilcox's brigade, army of the Potomac (Special orders, July 20, 1861).
Vol V--(1029) Same assignment, Potomac district, General Beauregard commanding, January 14, 1862, at this time at Centreville, Va.
Vol. XI, Part 1--(569) Casualties, 10 killed, 45 wounded, near Williamsburg, May 5, 1862. (570, 571) Gen. J. E. B. Stuart reports: 'Captain Farley, who was in the entire fight, speaks in the highest terms of the heroic courage and fighting tact of the Ninth Alabama.' (577, 578) Mentioned in report of Gen. A. P. Hill: Colonel Williams, with one or two companies of the Ninth Alabama, captured a battery of 8 guns. (590-593) General Wilcox's report says: 'Among those that call for special notice are Capts. Warren Smith, Gillis and King. The companies of the first two were the first to enter the captured battery. Captain Gillis, greatly distinguished for courage, displayed an example of coolness set to his men. He was mortally wounded. Captain Murphy of the Ninth, conspicuous for pertinacity and courage, was painfully wounded in the arm. He remained on the field and commanded his company until shot through the body and borne from the field.' (594, 595) Col. Sam. Henry's report: 'The charge was made with a zeal and determination that would have done honor to tried veterans--not a man faltering .... In conclusion, you will permit me to assure you of the coolness and gallantry of both officers and men during the entire day.' The regiment took during the day 70 prisoners. (596, 599, 822) Mentioned in reports of Col. J. J. Woodward, Col. L. Q. C. Lamar, Gen. D. E. Sickles, U.S.A. (986-988) Mentioned in report of General Wilcox, Seven Pines, May 31, 1862.
Vol. XI, Part 2--(486, 503) Wilcox's brigade, Longstreet's division, Magruder's corps. Medical director reports 66 killed, 109 wounded, June 26th to July 1, 1862. (770-775) Report of General Wilcox, Gaines' Mill, June 27th: 'Capt. E. Y. Hill killed, far in advance, in field.
Capt. T. H. Hobbs dangerously wounded. . . . Lieutenant Wayland, quartermaster, severely wounded. The latter officer's duties did not require his presence in battle, but he served with his company with great coolness and courage. He served in like manner at Seven Pines.' (777-779) General Wilcox's report of battle of Frayser's Farm, June 30th: 'Captain King, commanding the Ninth Alabama, is deserving of especial praise for his coolness and bravery; he also received a severe wound in the leg. . . . Of the medical corps, Surgeon H. A. Minor of the Ninth Alabama (and others), have given abundant evidence of their skill and untiring industry and zeal.' (980) Casualties, 34 killed and 96 wounded, Gaines' Mill; 31 killed and 95 wounded at Glendale. (985) Capts. E. Y. Hill killed, and Thomas H. Hobbs died of wounds received, June 27th.
Vol. XI, Part 3--(481) In General Wilcox's brigade, Johnston's army, about April 30, 1862, 550 strong. (649) General Wilcox's brigade with Stonewall Jackson, July 23, 1862. Col. Samuel Henry commanding regiment.
Vol. XII, Part 2--(547) Assignment as above during battles of campaign in Northern Virginia, August 28th to September 1st.
Vol. XIX, Part I--(804) Wilcox's brigade, Longstreet's corps, Maryland campaign. (812) Medical director reports 12 killed and 42 wounded, Maryland campaign.
Vol. XXI--(539, 1070) Same assignment, Col. Samuel Henry in command, December 20, 1862.
No. 39--(790) Same assignment, Chancellorsville campaign. Maj. J. H. J. Williams commanding regiment. (806, 854) Casualties at battle of Chancellorsville, 23 killed and 89 wounded. (858-861) Report of General Wilcox: 'The Ninth Alabama in rear of this regiment sprang forward as one man, and with the rapidity of lightning restored the continuity of our line, breaking the lines of the enemy with its deadly fire and forcing
him to give way, and following him so that he could not rally .... Capt. W. C. Murphy, Ninth Alabama, highly distinguished at the battle of Williamsburg, where he received two severe wounds. He fell at Salem Church in the thickest of the fight and in advance of his men.' He speaks highly of Maj. J. H. J. Williams, Capts. J. H. King and M. G. May, who were distinguished, having with their companies captured 13 officers and 236 men. He continues: 'I cannot close this report without calling to your especial notice the conduct of one entire regiment of this brigade, the Ninth Alabama .... I also beg leave to commend to your favorable notice Private J. W. Brundridge of the Ninth Alabama.'
No. 44--(30) Mentioned by Gen. Dan Tyler, U.S. A., Maryland Heights, June 25, 1863. (288) Wilcox's brigade, Anderson's division, Third corps, Gen. A. P. Hill, army of Northern Virginia, Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863. (332, 343) Casualties at battle of Gettysburg, 3 killed, 55 wounded. (619-621) Report of General Wilcox: 'Capt. G. C. Smith, severe wound through the body (entitled to promotion to lieutenant-colonel). Capt. J. H. King (entitled to promotion to colonel) had a finger shot off. Private Brundridge severely wounded.' He gives special praise to Captain King and Captain May on second day.
No. 45--(1061) Assignment as above, July 31, 1863, Maj. J. H. J. Williams in command of regiment.
No. 48--(400, 819) Assignment as above, Col. J. H. King in command of regiment, October 31, 1863.
No. 49--(685, 900) Assignment as above, December, 1863.
No. 60--(1152) Mentioned by General Lee as having re-enlisted, February 10, 1864, Orange Court House. (1182) Joint resolution of thanks to the Ninth Alabama regiment: 'Resolved by the Congress of the Confederate States of America, That Congress hails with delight the manifestations evinced by the brave and gallant officers and privates of the Ninth regiment, Alabama volunteers, who have stood under the fire of the enemy for nearly 3 years, never to yield to Northern oppression, and for this act of partiotism and exalted self-sacrifice, in re-enlisting for the war, the thanks of Congress and the country are eminently due them. That the example of those brave men who have endured the dangers and perils of the war since its commencement is a happy omen for the future, and should encourage Congress and the country to rest with an abiding hope and confidence in the success of our arms and the final triumph of liberty, under the lead of those brave and unconquerable spirits. Approved February 16, 1864.'
No. 67--(966, 976, 1025) Perrin's brigade, Lee's army. May, 1864. Mentioned in reports of battles of the Wilderness.
No. 80---(754) General Mahone, July 30, 1864, reports battleflag captured. (810) Roll of honor, battles near Petersburg, Va., July 30th: Private John M. Critcher, Company K.
No. 88--(684) Mentioned by Capt. J. McEntee, U.S. A. (1175, 1183) Mentioned in correspondence of General Lee and secretary of war, August, 1864. (1217) Sanders' brigade, Third corps, army of Northern Virginia, August 31, 1864; Col. J. Horace King commanding regiment.
No. 89--(1190) Same assignment, October 31, 1864, Capt. Archer Hayes commanding regiment. (1239) Colonel King commanding regiment. (1367) Assignment as above, December 31st.
No. 95--(1273) Forney's brigade, Lee's army, February 28, 1865. Maj. James M. Crowe commanding regiment.
No. 96--(1174, 1272) Assignment as above, January 31, 1865, Col. Horace King commanding regiment.

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I have a picture of GB Morris' grave from Johnson Island POW camp in Ohio for any of his relatives. Contact me...gtgilbert17@yahoo.com

George was the brother of Winston C. Pettus, also a member of Co. I.

Hope to do a book one day. Any info on CO I would be helpful.

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Samuel 'Sam' Crabb was killed at the battle of Gaines Mill on June 27, 1862.

James Cicero Miller was killed at the battle of Gaines Mill in Virginia. James Cicero Miller was also the founder of the town of Albertville, AL being that he was a postmaster prior to the war.

John is my 2x great grandfather

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Little is known about Thomas' military career as only 2 cards are found in the archives. His unit and the information on the Roll of Prisoners card. Received at Camp Chase, Ohio from Louisville,Ky on 5 March 1865. Captured in Dade [sp]Co.Ga.10 Feb.1865