Absalom was from Fayette County, Georgia, United States. He was captured at Gettysburg.

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James Vernoy was from Columbus, Georgia, but he had recently relocated from New York and had married a woman from Georgia. He is my wife Kay Vernoy Waldrip's great-grandfather. He died in Atlanta.

pvt. Co. A 15th Regt. AL inf. CSA Col. William OATES company. Enlisted in Russell Co., AL. Served 25 Mar 1862-15 Nov 1864. listed as killed/wounded at Sharpsburg Howard's Grove Hospital Russell Co. AL Yule's (Ewell's?) Div. 22 Aug-Sep 1862 Captured October 8, 1864 and paroled on sick furlough at Columbus, GA. TX Confederate pension #39137 (1923) Witness - Alex W. ROBERTSON of Sol Ross Camp, United Confederate Veterans

James Russell CHAMBERS 9 Mar 1837 Person Co. NC-15 Mar 1932 Denton Co. TX. Married 1) 1859 Maria Louisa BROWN 2) 1867 Laura Abigail PORTER. Moved to Denton Co. TX 1875. Father of: Walter Lee CHAMBERS (1860-1933); Lena Virginia CHAMBERS GARRISON (1863-1897); Susan F. CHAMBERS BREEDING (1868-1930); Sarah Emma CHAMBERS SIMMONS (1870-1959); Louisa Abigail CHAMBERS CURTIS (1873-?); James Edgar CHAMBERS (1875-1967); William Ambrose CHAMBERS (1878-1967); Lundy Hiett CHAMBERS (1880-1933); Sarah Malissa CHAMBERS GIBBS (1880-1975); Alpheus Booker CHAMBERS(1883-1943); Joel Rufus CHAMBERS (1886-1970).

State of Alabama, Department of Archives and History, letter dated 23FEB1932 states; '...the record of John Robert Garner lists him as a private in Company 'A' of the 15th Alabama Infantry. He enlisted 17JAN1863 at Port Royal, VA. He was born in Alabama; a farmer; nearest postoffice, New Harmony; 17 years of age and single.'

Died during the Civil War,not sure what year.

confederate marines

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James was a 22 year old married farmer at Spring Hill in Barbour Co.. He enlisted at Midway, AL March 14, 1862 ..
He was in 12 battles, including Gettysburg in July 1863 ..He was wounded twice, and was captured in Tennessee January 1864. He spent 16 months in the Union Prison at Rock Island, IL ..
Walked back home to Barbour Co. in May-June 1865 after war's end ..

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Darby enlisted on December 15, 1963, right after his sixteenth birthday. He joined his father James P Swinney in the 15th Co. B. It was rumored that he was captured at The Wilderness, but I have also heard he was surrendered at Appomattox. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Edward enlisted with his father James P Swinney, at Fort Mitchell on July 3rd, 1861. He was taken prisoner at Gettysburg, and died at Fort Delaware. It was rumored that he died from wounds received during a fight with another prisoner, but official record is that he died from inflamation of the lungs. I would be grateful to learn more.

Enlisted at Fort Mitchell on July 3rd, 1861. Sons Edward and Darby served in 15th Co. B as well. James was given a disability discharge on January 18th, 1864.

Any info on James, or his sons Darby and Edward, would be greatly appreciated.

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JOSEPH WILBERN COTTON 1841 - 1913. My great grandfather on my father’s line.
Also listed as Joseph William Cotton on some muster rolls. Joseph enlisted in Co E of the 15th Alabama Infantry at Daleville, AL at age 20, on 7 Oct 1861.
He was wounded at Sharpsburg, VA on 17 Sep 1862, wounded at Chickamauga, GA 20 Sep 1863 and severely wounded at Fussell Mill, VA on 16 Aug 1864. Joseph was discharged in Macon, GA on 6 May 1865

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Wounded at 1st Cold Harbor. Was discharged with diability on 3 May 1864. I would like to know whether he returned to the ranks after being wounded. Was the disability related to the wounding?

Mar 22, 1844 – Feb 17, 1908. Enlisted May 8, 1862. On Oct 15, 1862 admitted to Chimborazo No 4 Hospital in Richmond VA. On Nov 6, 1862 admitted to 3rd Alabama Hospital Richmond VA. On Nov 12, 1862 admitted to 2nd Alabama Hospital Richmond VA. On Dec 2 1862 admitted to General Hospital Charlottesville VA for gunshot wound to the foot and returned to duty on Dec 4, 1862. On Dec 24, 1862 admitted to 5th Division General Hospital Camp Winder Richmond VA. On July 17, 1863 admitted to General Hospital Danville Va for gunshot wound in the hip. He returned to duty on Oct 17, 1864. Paroled Appomattox Court House Apr 9, 1865 with the 4th Corp.

Parents:
• Daniel James Melvin 1815 – 1903 Henry County Cavalry Reserves – Local Defense. Son of Joseph Melvin 1789 - 1863, son of George Melvin 1737 – 1791, son of Daniel James Melvin
• Louisiana Sholar 1815-1877

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BIGBIE/BIGBY, BENJAMIN F.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: 3 July 1861 at Westville, Dale County
Service History: Absent on detail: Winchester, Va., 1862/05/25. Cross Keys, Va., 1863/06/08. Cold Harbor, 1862/06/27. Malvern Hill, 1862/07/02. Cedar Mt. 1862/08/09. Hazel River, 1862/08/23. Manassas Junction, 1862/08/27. Manassas Plains, 1862/08/28, 29, 30. Chantilly, 1862/09/01. Present: Harpers Ferry, 1862/09/13. Suffolk, Va., 1863/05/03. Wounded: Sharpsburg, 1862/09/17. Absent wounded: Shepard Town, Va., 1862/09/18. Absent on Furlough: Fredericksburg, Va., 1862/12/13. Captured: Gettysburg, Pa., 1863/07/02.
Date of Birth: 29 August 1837 Place of Birth: Clay County, Georgia
Date of Death: Died as a POW Place of Death: Point Lookout Prison Camp
Buried: Maryland
Father: Rev. Thomas Bigbie (b 19 November 1795 in Abbeville District, South Carolina, d 28 June 1870 in Pondtown, Hartford, Geneva County, Alabama; son of Archibald Bigbie and Suzanne Mattison)
Mother: Mary Burnett (b 21 April 1801 in South Carolina, d 21 October 1861 in what is now Geneva County, Alabama, was then part of Dale)
Spouse(s): Malissa E. Ward, married 13 June 1856
Children: Malissa
Occupation: Farmer
Residence(s): Clay County, Georgia; Dale County, Alabama
Other: Brothers Llewellyn Washington Bigbie and Thomas T. Bigbie served in Co G, 33rd Alabama Infantry Regt. Thomas, who was a twin to Benjamin, died in October of 1864 as a POW at Camp Douglas, Illinois. Half-brother James Newton Bigbie served with Co F of the 1st Mississippi Volunteers under Jefferson Davis in the Mexican War. He lost his left arm at Buena Vista, but continued to serve. He was Captain of the 1st Volunteer Co. of Harris County, Georgia, in the War Between the States.
Photographs:
Parents Rev. Thomas Bigbie and Mary Burnett Bigbie, Pondtown United Methodist Church, Hartford, Geneva County, Alabama

Enlisted March 4, 1862. Discharged for medical reasons August 18, 1862

Oct29,1823 - Oct26,1908.Buried City Cem. Union St
Ozark,Dale Co.AL.

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First cousin of my great grandfather, Ambrose Newton Edwards.

Brother of my great grandfather, Ambrose Newton Edwards.

Brother of my great grandfather, Ambrose Newton Edwards.

2Sep1842-5Jan1916 Buried at City Cem.S.Union St.Ozark,AL Dale Co.

My Gr Gr Grandfather.Enlisted in the 15th Alabama Infantry from Barbour County,Alabama.
Captured at Gettysburg on July 2,1863.Sent to Ft Delaware,New Castle Delaware on July 9,1863.Listed as in the hospital at Ft.Delaware from April 18 to May 2,1864,and from June 9 to June 20,1864.
Discharged on July 11,1865.
Died May 5,1884 in Dale County,Alabama.

William Rufus Painter was 20 yrs old when he enlisted 1Oct.1861. Was absent sick at battles of Winchester & Cross Keys but with these exceptions was present in every other campaign & battle until captured at Gettsburg on July 2, 1863.Was held prisoner till wars end. He was good soilder. Colonel William C.Oates, Commander of the 15th Ala. Inf.Regt. The 15th took part in over forty engagements. Suffered heavy casualities at Cold Harbor,Slaughter Mt.,Sharpsburg, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, and the Wilderness. This unit was with Lee at the surrender at Appomattox Court House with just over 170 of the more than 1200 who served with the unit during the war. Private Painter was captured on the 2nd day of Gettysburg by the 20th Maine Regt. at Little Round Top. Held a POW two yrs. at Camp Delaware until 14Jun 1865. In Aug 1893 he was elected the first commander of the Ozark Camp #380 United Confederate Veterans. Buried in Ozark, AL City Cemetery.

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Served 3 Mar 1862 thru Oct 1864

Residence Pike County AL; 39 years old.
Enlisted on 3/1/1862 at Pike County, AL as a Private.
On 3/1/1862 he mustered into 'F' Co. AL 15th Infantry
He was discharged for wounds on 8/15/1863
He was listed as:
* Wounded 6/8/1862 Cross Keys, VA (Severely wounded)

Residence Pike County AL; 33 years old.
Enlisted on 3/1/1862 at Pike County, AL as a Private.
On 3/1/1862 he mustered into 'F' Co. AL 15th Infantry
He died of disease on 6/3/1862 at Mt Jackson, VA

Greenberry Bray enlisted in the 15th AL Infantry 03Aug1863 in Brundidge, AL at the age of 18 as a single person. He was married to Elizabeth Warrick after the war on 10Aug1865. He was wounded at Chickamauga and Campbell's Station and declared disable. Children born to him after the war were Fanny Bray and John N. Bray Jr. There has been no death or tombstone record found for either Greenberry or wife Elizabeth. Greenberry's daughter Fanny Bray married James Lee Thomas 19May1889 Pike Co. AL

Enlisted at the age of 34. From Pike Co, AL. This unit was know as Brundridge Guards. Asa was wounded in the hand at Cross Keys, VA and discharged due to his wound 22 Jul 1862.

William died 1 Nov 1861 of Typhoid Fever while in Centreville, VA His brother, Asa, was in the same Company and Regiment

Enlisted 1 Mar 1862, age 16. Shown on several muster rolls. Received honor listing Darbytown Road, October 7, 1864. He was captured at Sharpsburg in September 1862 and exchanged afterward. He is included on the parole list from Appamattox Court House between 9 Apr and 15 Apr 1865. He was married to Manerva Louisa Bizzel 30 Jul 1858 in Barbour Co., AL. He was the son of John N. Glenn and Elizabeth. His brother G.D. Glenn was killed in action at Sharpsburg (Augustus Glenn). Another brother Walter Glenn was killed in action at Cold Harbor. Hershel, his wife and three children moved to Texas after the war where he remained.

Samuel P., son of Green B. Knowles. Served 15th AL Infantry. Applied for pension in Putnam County, GA for arm amputated above elbow. Injury Nov 1861 while doing duty as picket guard in VA. Received $61.00 4 Mar 1880.

William was a 'private' soldier in 15th Alabama Infantry, Co. F.
Enlisted 3 Jul 1861 and was severly wounded at Sharpsburg, MD Sep 17, 1862 and died US prison MD, 15 Oct 1862. He was 24 when enlisted. From Confederate Military records in Montgomery

Enlisted July 3, 1861 in Brundidge Guards from Pike Co., AL. Included on Appomattox Roster as P.L. MINSHEN. One of the older sons of John and Harriett Minshew. Resided in Barbour, Dale and/or Pike Counties in AL prior to 1880. Relocated to Camp Co.,TX before being enumerated in 1880 census there. Residence mentioned in September 1883 Troy, AL newspaper article as Pittsburg, TX. In Camp Co. tax records until 1891. Died May 4, 1895. Interment location unknown at present.

Transcripted service record below:

Present: Winchester 1862/05/02, Cross Keys 1862/06/08, Cold Harbor 1862/06/27, Malvern Hill 1862/07/02, Cedar Mountain 1862/08/09. Absent Sick: Hazel River 1862/08/23 to Shepherds-town 1862/09/19. Present: Fredericksburg 1862/12/13.

Absent Sick: Suffolk Engage. 1863/05/03 to Battle Mountain 1863/07/24.

Present: Chickamauga 1863/09/19 & 30, Raccoon Mountain 1863/10/27. Wounded: Lookout 1863/10/28.

Absent Wounded: Campbells Station 1863/11/19, Knoxville 1863/11/25 & 29. Absent Sick: Dandridge 1864/01/16.

Present:

Remarks: Wilderness 1864/05/06, Spottsylvania 1864/05/08 & 12, Cold Harbor 1864/05/02, Chester Station 1864/06/17.

Present: Deep Bottom 1864/08/14, Frizzels Station August 1864, Ft. Gilmer 1864/09/29, Ft. Harris, Darbytown 1864/10/07, Williamsburg Road 1864/10/27.

Born about 1830 in Ramer, Montgomery County, Alabama. Enlisted 3 July 1861, Brundidge, Pike County, Alabama. 15th Alabama Infantry, Co. F (Brundidge Guards) as Private. Died of disease on 10 January 1862(??) possibly in Virginia. Pension filed for about 1900 in Escambia County, FL by Sarah Adison Pippin (widow). Burial location unknown.

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Born May 18,1829. Died 1895...
Buried City Cem. Newton AL.

Enlisted at age 21. Survived the Confederate assault on Little Round Top at Gettysburg. Part of Gen. Longstreet's Corps that was transferred to Army of Tennessee for Battle of Chickamauga. Lost leg and given Honorable discharge.

Buried in Clopton Methodist Cem. DaleCo.AL

Killed at 2nd Manassas, VA., 28 Aug., 1862

Born in Florida in Feb 1847 – May 2, 1923. He enlisted on May 8, 1862 at Abbeville Alabama. He was reported absent sick at Cross Keys VA on Jun 8, 1862. He was detailed from Cold Harbor VA on Jun 27, 1862 to Cedar Mountain VA, until Aug 9, 1862. He was at Hazel River VA, on Aug 13, 1862. He was at Manassas Junction VA, on Aug 27, 1862 and then at Manassas Plains VA, on Aug 30, 1862. He was then at Chantilly VA, on Sep 1, 1862 and then at Harpers Ferry WVA, on Sep 13, 1862. He was at Sharpsburg MD, on Se17, 1862. He was then at Sheppardstown VA, on Sep 19, 1862 and then went to Suffolk VA, on May 3, 1863. He was wounded at Gettysburg PA, on Jul 2nd and 3rd 1863. On Sep 9, 1863, he was sent to Chickamauga GA, until Sep 20, 1863. He was then at Lookout Valley TN, on Oct 27, 1863 and then to Campbell's Station VA, on Nov 16, 1863. He was absent sick at Knoxville TN, from Nov 25–29, 1863. He was captured at Wilderness VA, on May 6, 1864

Parents:
• George Washington Melvin son of Joseph Melvin, son of George Melvin, son of Daniel James Melvin Sr
• Mary Ann Thompson

Mar 27, 1836 – Dec 5, 1906. Enlisted on Jul 1, 1861. In Jan 1862 he was assigned as a teamster. On Jul 26, 1862 he was admitted to General Hospital Charlottesville VA with a gunshot to his foot. Jul 1863 to May1864 on sick furlough. May 1864 in the Howards Grove Richmond Hospital. Retired on Jul 16, 1864

Parents:
• Daniel James Melvin 1815 – 1903 Henry County Cavalry Reserves – Local Defense. Son of Joseph Melvin 1789 - 1863, son of George Melvin 1737 – 1791, son of Daniel James Melvin.
• Louisiana Sholar 1815-1877

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1823-1909, Krebs Cemetery, Pascagoula, MS

1816-1894, Krebs Cemetery, Pascagoula, MS

Enlisted as a Private on 1 July 1861 at the age of 19.
Killed on 30 August 1862 at Manassas, VA.

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brothers Cullen and John Pope were in 32nd regiment, Co. H

Born 1845 Died 1930. Buried City Cementery, Ozark,AL....

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Looking for other Powell descendants from Pike County.

1843-1861

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Jefferson White KIA @ Battle of Hazel River, VA, (one of the 6) 22 Aug 1862

Buried in City Cem. on Union St. in Ozark, AL.
Jan31,1825-Nov12,1900.
Wife Eliza Beaslet 2Jan1831-2Jun`1911.

Reported by Col Oates as captured at Gettysburg and never exchanged. I haven''t found further record of him. Presumably died as a POW.

Died of Disease, 28 May, 1862 in Lynchburg, VA

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William/William L./William Lamont Lewis was my great grandfather. He was born 10 Oct 1833, Mecklenburg, NC. Any information greatly appreciated.

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