Joseph was about 20 years old when he enlisted 3 May 1864 in Madison Co Florida. He was born in Darlington Co South Carolina and migrated to Georgia and into Florida settling in Columbia Co. Fla.He has 7 documents in his archival file. Other than being sick and in the Hospital in Richmond & Transferred to Raleigh NC. His unit surrendered at Appomattox. He is my 4th cousin 3 x removed. On my Thomas line.

He was in Company A, 8th Florida Infantry; Was captured at Saylor's Creek, Virginia on April 9, 1865, Imprisoned at Fort Delaware.

He was a POW at Point Lookout Camp in Maryland on 10 Sep 1864 after being captured at Petersburg, VA. He died of chronic diarrhea 26 Oct 1864.

Theophilus was born in Decatur Co. Georgia in 1842. He enlisted and was mustered on 10 May 1862 at Quincy Florida in Co B 8th Regiment Fla. Infantry. Perry's Brigade. He is detailed to the Division Pioneer Corps. He is engaged in 17 major battles beginning with 2nd Bull Run, Fredricksburg, Petersburg Campaign, Antitum, Hatcher's Run, Farmville,. His unit surrender at Appomattox 9 April 1865. He is my cousin.

According to pension papers he was shot through the right shoulder on July 3, 1863 at Gettysburg during Pickett's charge causing his arm to become immobile for the rest of his life.

Enlisted as a Private on 10 May 1862.
Died of disease on 22 October 1862 at Richmond, VA.

This was my great-great paternal grandfather. (B:15 Aug 1828 in Horry County, South Carolina. D:15 Jul 1904 in Hatchbend, Lafayette County,Florida USA.

Enlisted in Company C, Florida 8th Infantry Regiment on 10 May 1862. Mustered out on 02 May 1864 at Cedar Key, FL.

Married Sarah Jerrells in 1852. They had 4 children Alexander, Elizabeth, William and Missouri Hatch.

Married Martha J. 'Mattie' Lastinger (my gg grandmother) in 1893 had to two children a daughter Sarah 'Sallie Hatch(B:1896) and Joseph Japheus 'Jake' Hatch(my great grandfather) (B:1900)

Physical Description: Height: 5 ft. 6 in., fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair.

Sources:Soldiers of Florida in the Civil War.Biographical Rosters of Florida's Soldiers 1861-1865 and Ancestry.com

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Born May 10,1842 Columbia Co. Florida. Enlisted the spring of 1861 at Cabbage Bluff on the St. Johns River Volusia Co. Florida. Paroled April 10 1865 at Appomattox Court House Va. Lost the small finger on his left hand at Petersburg Va. Shot in the head above his left eye exiting thru the back of his head at Cold Harbor Va. Died September 12,1926 Buried at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery Ormond Beach Florida.

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Born November 11, 1839; place of birth has been reported both as Gadsden County, FL, and Decatur County, GA. Married Elizabeth Winfred Reynolds, June 18, 1857, in Wakulla County, FL. Enlisted May 13, 1862, at Marianna, FL, by Capt. Clarke, for a period of 3 yrs. Bullet wound through lower right leg last day of Battle of Wilderness and sent to hospitals in Richmond. Home on furlough due to wounds at the end of the war. Family legend has it that when he heard the Yankees were marching on Tallahassee, he walked on crutches to Natural Bridge and propped himself against a tree to shoot. Received Florida State Pension claim for CSA service. Died Oct.24, 1909 in Wakulla County, FL (residence at that time was in Ashmore). Buried Bonnett Pond Cemetary. Occupation was farmer. Physical description was 5'8' tall with blue eyes, auburn hair, and fair skin. 8 children

James was born in Monroe, Orange County New York in 1843. His family migrated to Florida. He enlisted in Co E 8th Florida Infantry at Marianna, Florida for the war on 13 May 1862. He was 17 years old. He has 16 cards in his archival file. He fought in 14 major battles and many skirmishes. 2nd Bull Run, Antietam, Fredricksburg, , Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Bristoe Station, MIne Run, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, North Anna, Cold Harbor, Weldon Rail Road, Reams Station, Globe Tavern, Hatchers Run and Appomattox. His unit surrendered at that place 9 April 1865. There is no mention of him being injured or suffering from illness. We are related by marriage.

In January 1863, Swailes “galvanized” and enlisted as a private in E Co., 2nd Florida Cavalry USA.

The information I have states that he mustered as a Private on 17 May 1862, was captured at the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863, and held prisoner at Fort Delaware until 1865. He was married on 22 Feb 1855 in Columbia county Florida to Sarah Johns daughter of Riley Johns and Sarah Leigh. He was born on 12 May 1831 in Ware Co. Georgia and died 17 September 1912 in Taylor , Baker County Florida, he was buried in North Prong cemetery, Baker county Florida. Below is a pdf document for the 8th infantry F company muster roll.

http://bookofbowie.net/family/Records/Images/mm830.pdf

Enlisted as a Private on 17 May 1862
Enlisted in Company F, 8th Infantry Regiment Florida on 17 May 1862.
Deserted Company F, 8th Infantry Regiment Florida on 01 July 1862.

John G. Griggs Co. G, 8th Inf Sept 62, POW in Maryland, later exchanged
19 March 63, died of fever at Chimborazo Hospital
#5, Richmond, VA
John G. Griggs was the older brother of my GG Grandfather James T. Griggs. The Griggs family moved to Orange County, FL from Hancock County, GA in about 1852. Pvt John G. Griggs' nephew, Charles W. Griggs, of Punta Gorda, FL also served in the FL NG during WWI. I am a 25 yr member of the FL NG and served in OIF.

James was born 3 Mar 1828 in Hamilton Co. Fla. He has 24 cards in his archival file. He enlisted 17 April 1862 in Capt. Stewart's Co. 8th Regiment Fla. Infantry [Ward Avengers]. He is dogged by bad health. 20 July he is absent sick in hospital at Augusta, Ga. He is sick in Virginia and on 18 April 1863 tenders his resignation. Having done so he is in the hospital sick. Attempts were made to have him rejoin his regiment, but it was not to be. He was dropped from the rolls in June of 1864. He married Martha Ann Pass in 1867 and died 30 March 1898 in Hillsborough Co. Fla. His wife applied for and received a pension. They are buried at Beulah Baptist Church cem. in Polk County, Fla. He was the father-in-Law of my 4th cousin 3 x removed.

Born in Georgia, JC Stewart grew up in Hamilton and Marion Counties and moved to Orange County in 1854. He was sheriff of Orange County 1856-62 and mustered Co G, 8th Florida into existence in Orlando as its captain on 5/17/62. He served at Second Manasas, Harpers Ferry, and Sharpsburg. On 11/24/62 he dies of pneumonia in Winchester, Va and is burried in the Stonewall cemetery there.

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James A. M. Brown was my GGreat Grandfather. He received a Florida CSA Pension

I am searching for as much information as I can find on Philip Southwell Hiers. The most information I could find was this: he enlisted as a volunteer May 3, 1862 at old Columbus, Florida, in Co. 'H', 8th Florida infantry Regiment and was elected a sergeant. His brigade (known as Finnigan's Brigade) was in the battle of Gettysburg and several other important battles of the war and virtually all of his company, including himself, was captured near Birdsville, Virginia, April 16, 1865 and were held for a short while in a prisoner-of-war camp at Norfolk, Virginia, but were soon paroled, the war being over.

If anybody could find more detailed information on him, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.

Enlisted as a Private on 21 June 1862 at the age of 26.
Transferred to Company B, 10th Florida Infantry Regiment on 25 January 1865.

John B. Snider (sometimes Snyder) fought at O'Lustee in the Civil War. Prior to that he had seen action in the 3rd Seminole Indian war as a Bugler.

John was 22 y/o Enlisted at Camp Hunt, Jacksonville, Florida on 12 May 1862 for the war. Enlisted by Capt. Pot's. He is described as 5'9 with fair complexion, Light hair and blue eyes. He was severely wounded in the left thigh by shell fragments in the fight at Chancellorsville and was medically discharged 21 Oct 1864 after a long absence on wounded furlough. He was assigned to the Invalid Corps. He was serving with Perry's Brigade when wounded. We are related by marriage.

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Green William was 29 years old when he joined at Tampa Florida. Capt Turners Independent Company Vols. Enlisting on 15 May 1862 at Fort Brooks, Tamps Fl. June 1862 his company was at Camp Leon, Oct. 1862 Near Fredricksburg Va. and Jan. 1864 near Petersburg. His Company was mustered into CSA service on 27 Oct. 1862. Green suffered from various afflictions and was hospitalized several times. His Company was captured on 6 April 1865 at Farmville Va. and was sent to City Point where he had to swallow the 'Yellow Dog' and was released.

Died at Jordan Springs Army Hospital in Virgina

Killed in Action 2nd Battle of Bull Run August 29, 1862

Lewis was about 22 Years old. He was from Tampa, Hillsboro Co Fl. He joined Capt. Turner's Independent Cavalry Troops on 15 Sept. 1861 at Tampa. His horse is valued at $150.00 and equipment at $10.00. This became Co K. He was on detached service since 20 Feb. 1862 hearding beef cattle. He was discharged it seems because he was away so he could rejoin in Co B 7th Florida Infantry. Enlisting 10 March 1862 in Capt. Gettis' Company 7th Fl.Infantry. at Tampa, by Major Thomas for 3 years or the war. He is detailed to drive beef cattle. He is my 3rd cousin 4x removed.