39th Kentucky Infantry
Company Unknown | |
John Gilliam - Private |
John was scout for Col. Dils when Dips was received of command. John went to Louisville and volunteered . He entered Union Army as private till war was over.
Contact Name: Buford GilliamContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 4/2/2018
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Squire Hall - Private |
Squire Hall served as scout for the unit. Allegiance to Union questioned since brother was Confederate captain.
Contact Name: Cliff HallContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 1/11/2010
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Lindsey Layne - Quarter Master |
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Date Added: 12/8/2010
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Tandy Middleton Layne - Quarter Master |
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Contact Name: Pat GuthrieContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 12/8/2010
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George Washingnton Sowards - Private |
George Washington Sowards is identified as a private in the 39th Kentucky Infantry
on his grave marker. I have a high definition photo of the marker.
Contact Name: Wester S Potteron his grave marker. I have a high definition photo of the marker.
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Date Added: 7/19/2010
Company A | |
William Akers - Private |
My 3rd Great Grandfather. Feel free to reach out!
Via Ancestry:
Enlistment Age 27
Birth Date 1835
Enlistment Date 6 Sep 1862
Enlistment Place Peach Orchard, Kentucky
Enlistment Rank Private
Muster Date 16 Feb 1863
Muster Place Kentucky
Muster Company A
Muster Regiment 39th Infantry
Muster Regiment Type Infantry
Muster Information Enlisted
Muster Out Date 15 Sep 1865
Muster Out Place Louisville, Kentucky
Muster Out Information Mustered Out
Side of War Union
Survived War? Yes
Last Known Residence Place Floyd County, Kentucky
Death Date 1917
Burial Place Abbott Creek, Floyd Co., Kentucky
Cemetery Musik & Akers Cemty
Contact Name: Jeremy J HoweContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 9/8/2024
Company A | |
Frederick Franklin - Private |
I am in possession of an authentic parchment of Company A 39th Kentucky Mounted Infantry. This is exciting to me. Feel free to contact me via email.
Contact Name: Rick PolstonContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 5/12/2007
Company A | |
Moses Herndon - Private |
Moses joined Co A on Dec. 30, 1863 in Paintsville, KY. He remained until the end of the war. He was AWOL the entire month of August 1864 and according to the 'Muster Out Roll' he was 'tried by field court and sentenced 10 days work on fortifications'. He returned to SW Virginia after the war. He is my great great grandfather.
Contact Name: Carrie LotseyContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 5/24/2013
Company A | |
Thomas M. Musick - Private |
Thomas M. Musick joined the Union Army as a Pvt. in Co., A, 39th Kentucky Mounted Infantry (Union). He was married to a daughter of Jefferson N. Wilson (CSA). He survived the War and is buried in the Music cemetery in Floyd Co., Kentucky.
Contact Name: Donald W. ReadContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 11/27/2005
Company A | |
Greenville Patrick - Private |
Hoping to find any information, or a photo of my Great Great Grandfather.
Contact Name: Bryan GibsonContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 5/24/2009
Company A | |
solomon conley spradlin - Private |
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Contact Name: matt spradlinContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 8/30/2009
Company B | |
Alexander Baldwin - Corporal |
Hoping to find pictures of Alex, and his brothers Jarvey and John W. who were privates in Company B of the 39th Kentucky Mounted iNfantry.
Contact Name: Virginia ReifenbergerContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 5/5/2004
Company B | |
Moses Burke - Private |
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Contact Name: Jeff BurkeContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 4/24/2015
Company B | |
Soloman England - Private |
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Contact Name: Stephen Moyers WoodardContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 12/18/2010
Company B | |
William Ford - Captain |
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Contact Name: Roger FordContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 5/26/2005
Company B | |
William Ford - Captain |
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Contact Name: Roger FordContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 5/26/2005
Company B | |
William Frasier - Private |
William Was my 3rd Great Grandfather
Name: William Frasier
Side: Union
Regiment State/Origin: Kentucky
Regiment Name: 39 Kentucky Infantry.
Regiment Name Expanded: 39th Regiment, Kentucky Infantry
Company: B
Rank In: Private
Rank In Expanded: Private
Rank Out: Private
Rank Out Expanded: Private
Film Number: M386 roll 9
Contact Name: Larry LeClairName: William Frasier
Side: Union
Regiment State/Origin: Kentucky
Regiment Name: 39 Kentucky Infantry.
Regiment Name Expanded: 39th Regiment, Kentucky Infantry
Company: B
Rank In: Private
Rank In Expanded: Private
Rank Out: Private
Rank Out Expanded: Private
Film Number: M386 roll 9
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Date Added: 11/9/2011
Company B | |
Flemmon Hall - Private |
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Contact Name: Ramona HyrneContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 11/1/2008
Company B | |
Craig Hamilton - Private |
Enlisted Nov. 6, 1862
Contact Name: Michael TripodiContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 2/21/2010
Company B | |
Ellington Kilgore - 1st Lieutenant |
Brother of Jacob & David Kilgore. Born on ' Copper Creek ' Scott County,Va. The regiment was mustered out at Louisville, Sept. 25, 1865,
after nearly three years of continuous active service and
participating in such a number of fights and skirmishes it
would be difficult to enumerate.
Contact Name: Glenn Landafter nearly three years of continuous active service and
participating in such a number of fights and skirmishes it
would be difficult to enumerate.
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Date Added: 10/17/2007
Company B | |
Jacob Kilgore - Private |
Son of Robert Kilgore & Elizabeth Gray. Born on ' Copper Creek,' Scott Co.Va. Enlisted on 10/13/1862 at Peach Orchard, KY as a Corporal.
On 2/16/1863 he mustered into 'B' Co. KY 39th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 9/15/1865 at Louisville, KY This regiment was raised by Col. Dills in the fall of 1862
from the counties along the Big Sandy, and was organized in
camp at Peach Orchard, where it was mustered into service Feb.
16, 1863.
Contact Name: Glenn LandOn 2/16/1863 he mustered into 'B' Co. KY 39th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 9/15/1865 at Louisville, KY This regiment was raised by Col. Dills in the fall of 1862
from the counties along the Big Sandy, and was organized in
camp at Peach Orchard, where it was mustered into service Feb.
16, 1863.
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Date Added: 10/17/2007
Company B | |
Aaron Thomas Lain (lane) - Sergeant |
Aaron last name was Lane . some record has lain
Contact Name: Raymond MaysContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 10/24/2012
Company B | |
Erastus Lambert - Private |
A 4th great-uncle, Erastus Lambert (1834-1863) was from Pike Co,KY. Enlisted Sept. 1862.
Died 20 April 1863 at Louisa, KY. while in service. Buried at New Albany, Ind. National Cemetery.
Contact Name: Sam ComynsDied 20 April 1863 at Louisa, KY. while in service. Buried at New Albany, Ind. National Cemetery.
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Date Added: 9/16/2010
Company B | |
john freeman ramsey - Private |
John Freeman Ramsey died of disease in Camp Bishop in 3/27/1863 at Louisa KY.
Contact Name: randy ramseyContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 4/1/2020
Company C | |
Lewis Fields - Private |
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Contact Name: L AtkinsContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 2/21/2006
Company C | |
Moses Lycanss - Private |
This soldier was my great-great-grandfather on my dad's side.
Contact Name: Larry MaynardContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 6/4/2008
Company C | |
Isaac Isham Mullins - Private |
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Date Added: 6/21/2013
Company C | |
Marshall Mullins - Private |
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Contact Name: Margaret ShrullContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 1/12/2008
Company C | |
William H Nesbitt Rank Unknown |
My great-great grandfather. Information taken from his military tombstone located in the Herald Family Cemetery in Lloyd, KY.
Contact Name: Jennifer Herald SmithContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 11/19/2010
Company C | |
James Ross - Private |
I beleive this to be the James Ross KIA Near Burin,Kentucky in Carter County December 1862.He was killed while escorting local CSA rangers who over took their guards.Killing the small group of four union home guards.They were were buried in a mass grave near the Frank Wells farm.John T.Wells also rode with the local rangers CSA.At least one local man was charged and moved to camp chase prison.This being Henry Sloas who son Franklin.Henry Sloas is my Third Great Grandfather.
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Date Added: 12/5/2007
Company C | |
James C. Wright - Private |
James C. Wright was Born in Jackson County Kentucky in 1838. He enlisted at Peach Tree Kentucky with the 39th Kentucky Volunteers Company C.
ServiceThe 39th Kentucky Infantry was organized at Peach Orchard in Lawrence County, Kentucky on November 18, 1862. It mustered in for a three-year enlistment on February 16, 1863 under the command of Colonel John Dils, Jr. Although the regiment was mounted, it was never designated as mounted infantry.
The regiment was attached to District of Eastern Kentucky, Department of the Ohio, to June 1863. 1st Brigade, 4th Division, XXIII Corps, Department of the Ohio, to August 1863. District of Eastern Kentucky, 1st Division, XXIII Corps, to April 1864. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, District of Kentucky, 5th Division, XXIII Corps, to July 1864. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, District of Kentucky, to December 1864. Louisa, Kentucky, District and Department of Kentucky, to September 1865.
The 39th Kentucky Infantry mustered out of service on September 15, 1865.
[edit] Detailed serviceAction near Piketon, Ky., November 5, 1862. Wireman's Shoals, Big Sandy River, December 4. Skirmishes in Floyd County December 4 and near Prestonburg December 4–5. Near Prestonburg December 31. Near Louisa, Ky., March 25–26, 1863. Piketon April 13 and 15. Beaver Creek, Floyd County, June 27. Mouth of Coal Run, Pike County, July 2. Expedition from Beaver Creek into southwest Virginia July 3–11. Pond Creek July 6. Clark's Neck and Carter County August 27. Marrowbone Creek September 22. Terman's Ferry January 9, 1864. Laurel Creek, W. Va., February 12. Operations in eastern Kentucky March 28-April 16. Forks of Beaver March 31. Brushy Creek April 7. Paintsville April 13. Half Mountain, Magoffin County, April 14. Saylersville April 16. Expedition from Louisa to Rockhouse Creek May 9–13 (Company B). Pond Creek, Pike County, May 16. Pike County May 18. Operations against Morgan May 31-June 20. Mt. Sterling June 9. Cynthiana June 12. Burbridge's Expedition into southwest Virginia September 20-October 17. Saltville October 2. Stoneman's Expedition into southwest Virginia December 10–29. Bristol, Tenn., December 13. Arlington, Va., December 15. Near Marlon, Va., December 17–18. Saltville, Va., December 20–21. Capture and destruction of salt works. Duty in the Sandy Valley and in eastern Kentucky guarding and protecting the country until September 1865.
[edit] CasualtiesThe regiment lost a total of 234 men during service; 3 officers and 24 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded, 3 officers and 194 enlisted men died of disease.
[edit] CommandersColonel John Dils, Jr.
[edit] See also American Civil War portal
List of Kentucky Civil War Units
Kentucky in the Civil War
[edit] ReferencesDyer, Frederick H. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion (Des Moines, IA: Dyer Pub. Co.), 1908.
Attribution
This article contains text from 'A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion' (1908) by Frederick Henry Dyer. a text now in the public domain.
[edit] External linksHistory, roster, biographies, and photos of the 39th Kentucky Infantry (Archived 2009-10-22)
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Kentucky in the American Civil War
Pre-War History of slavery in Kentucky
1861 Confederate government of Kentucky · Battle of Barbourville · Battle of Camp Wildcat · Battle of Ivy Mountain · Battle of Rowlett's Station
1862 Battle of Middle Creek · Battle of Lucas Bend · Battle of Mill Springs · Battle of Richmond · Battle of Munfordville · Battle of Perryville · Battle of New Haven · General Order No. 11
1863 Morgan's Raid · Battle of Tebbs Bend · Battle of Lebanon · Battle of Cumberland Gap · Camp Nelson
1864 Battle of Paducah · Battle of Salyersville · Battle of Cynthiana · American Civil War fortifications in Louisville
Post-War List of Civil War Monuments of Kentucky · Cave Hill Cemetery · Pewee Valley Confederate Cemetery‎
Contact Name: Melvin WrightServiceThe 39th Kentucky Infantry was organized at Peach Orchard in Lawrence County, Kentucky on November 18, 1862. It mustered in for a three-year enlistment on February 16, 1863 under the command of Colonel John Dils, Jr. Although the regiment was mounted, it was never designated as mounted infantry.
The regiment was attached to District of Eastern Kentucky, Department of the Ohio, to June 1863. 1st Brigade, 4th Division, XXIII Corps, Department of the Ohio, to August 1863. District of Eastern Kentucky, 1st Division, XXIII Corps, to April 1864. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, District of Kentucky, 5th Division, XXIII Corps, to July 1864. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, District of Kentucky, to December 1864. Louisa, Kentucky, District and Department of Kentucky, to September 1865.
The 39th Kentucky Infantry mustered out of service on September 15, 1865.
[edit] Detailed serviceAction near Piketon, Ky., November 5, 1862. Wireman's Shoals, Big Sandy River, December 4. Skirmishes in Floyd County December 4 and near Prestonburg December 4–5. Near Prestonburg December 31. Near Louisa, Ky., March 25–26, 1863. Piketon April 13 and 15. Beaver Creek, Floyd County, June 27. Mouth of Coal Run, Pike County, July 2. Expedition from Beaver Creek into southwest Virginia July 3–11. Pond Creek July 6. Clark's Neck and Carter County August 27. Marrowbone Creek September 22. Terman's Ferry January 9, 1864. Laurel Creek, W. Va., February 12. Operations in eastern Kentucky March 28-April 16. Forks of Beaver March 31. Brushy Creek April 7. Paintsville April 13. Half Mountain, Magoffin County, April 14. Saylersville April 16. Expedition from Louisa to Rockhouse Creek May 9–13 (Company B). Pond Creek, Pike County, May 16. Pike County May 18. Operations against Morgan May 31-June 20. Mt. Sterling June 9. Cynthiana June 12. Burbridge's Expedition into southwest Virginia September 20-October 17. Saltville October 2. Stoneman's Expedition into southwest Virginia December 10–29. Bristol, Tenn., December 13. Arlington, Va., December 15. Near Marlon, Va., December 17–18. Saltville, Va., December 20–21. Capture and destruction of salt works. Duty in the Sandy Valley and in eastern Kentucky guarding and protecting the country until September 1865.
[edit] CasualtiesThe regiment lost a total of 234 men during service; 3 officers and 24 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded, 3 officers and 194 enlisted men died of disease.
[edit] CommandersColonel John Dils, Jr.
[edit] See also American Civil War portal
List of Kentucky Civil War Units
Kentucky in the Civil War
[edit] ReferencesDyer, Frederick H. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion (Des Moines, IA: Dyer Pub. Co.), 1908.
Attribution
This article contains text from 'A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion' (1908) by Frederick Henry Dyer. a text now in the public domain.
[edit] External linksHistory, roster, biographies, and photos of the 39th Kentucky Infantry (Archived 2009-10-22)
[hide]v · d · e
Kentucky in the American Civil War
Pre-War History of slavery in Kentucky
1861 Confederate government of Kentucky · Battle of Barbourville · Battle of Camp Wildcat · Battle of Ivy Mountain · Battle of Rowlett's Station
1862 Battle of Middle Creek · Battle of Lucas Bend · Battle of Mill Springs · Battle of Richmond · Battle of Munfordville · Battle of Perryville · Battle of New Haven · General Order No. 11
1863 Morgan's Raid · Battle of Tebbs Bend · Battle of Lebanon · Battle of Cumberland Gap · Camp Nelson
1864 Battle of Paducah · Battle of Salyersville · Battle of Cynthiana · American Civil War fortifications in Louisville
Post-War List of Civil War Monuments of Kentucky · Cave Hill Cemetery · Pewee Valley Confederate Cemetery‎
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Date Added: 6/4/2011
Company D | |
William C Billetter - Private |
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Date Added: 8/18/2011
Company D | |
William Coleman - Private |
Enlisted at 18, settled in McDowell County, West Virginia after the war, along with his brother, Corporal Curtis Coleman. William married Elizabeth Reed at Garland, WV, and had nine children, the youngest two being twins. One of those twins, William (known as 'Tom') was my grandfather, who was killed in a mining accident in 1926. William died in 1931, his wife in 1933.
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Date Added: 8/1/2005
Company D | |
Issac Clell Gray Rank Unknown |
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Date Added: 12/9/2007
Company D | |
Joseph Hayton - Private |
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Contact Name: Donald C. Smith Jr.Contact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 9/14/2014
Company D | |
Mosses Hayton - Private |
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Contact Name: Donald C. Smith Jr.Contact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 9/14/2014
Company D | |
Thomas Hayton - Corporal |
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Date Added: 9/14/2014
Company D | |
Alexander Justice - Private |
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Contact Name: JanaContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 11/3/2007
Company D | |
Jas. C Justice - Private |
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Contact Name: Vernon Justice Jr.Contact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 8/18/2011
Company D | |
William C Justice - Private |
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Date Added: 8/18/2011
Company D | |
thomas maynard - Private |
Last name sometimes (mis)spelled as Mainard. Thomas was my Great Grandfather and he was photographed in his Civil War uniform and the photo is extant and I have a copy. Curiously, in his photo, Thomas looks like an identical twin to my grown son. We have located his grave in Lawrence County Ky. Mustered out in 1865.
Contact Name: elliott e. maynardContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 6/1/2010
Company D | |
Lewis Parker McBrayer - Sergeant |
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Date Added: 11/20/2010
Company D | |
Solomon McBrayer - Quarter Master |
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Date Added: 11/20/2010
Company D | |
Martin Thornbury - Captain |
Promoted to Major at end of Civil War
Contact Name: diane thornbury turnerContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 7/17/2004
Company D | |
Walter lewis Thornbury - 2nd Lieutenant |
K.I.A. Sept. 1863
Contact Name: diane thornbury turnerContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 7/17/2004
Company E | |
Aaron (actually Amon) Brock - Private |
Beleive it or not Amon Brock is my Grandfather! He was 70 years old when my father was born in 1918. He died at the age
of 74 and is buried in the Hale Cemetery in Tuttle, Kentucky:
a small rural community near Corbin, Kentucky. Amon was a
farmer and owned a 125 acre farm in Tuttle where my father,
Everett C. Brock and his other brothers and sister were born.
All of the children from Amon's second marriage to Dora McHargue are deceased, except for the middle child Charlie
Brock who still owns the farm owned by his father and where
all of the children were born.
Contact Name: Richard W. Brockof 74 and is buried in the Hale Cemetery in Tuttle, Kentucky:
a small rural community near Corbin, Kentucky. Amon was a
farmer and owned a 125 acre farm in Tuttle where my father,
Everett C. Brock and his other brothers and sister were born.
All of the children from Amon's second marriage to Dora McHargue are deceased, except for the middle child Charlie
Brock who still owns the farm owned by his father and where
all of the children were born.
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Date Added: 4/17/2008
Company E | |
John Dillard Hickman - 1st Sergeant |
b. 5/14/1844, Mt. Airy, NC. d. 2/23/1876 in Cedar County, Mo. Buried in Alder Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Cedar County, Missouri. m. Martha Elkins Callahan, 12/2/1866 in Jasper County, Mo.
John enlisted 10/31/1862. Discharged 9/15/1865.
Contact Name: Gretta WymanJohn enlisted 10/31/1862. Discharged 9/15/1865.
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Date Added: 1/16/2006
Company E | |
Samuel P. Porter - Private |
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Date Added: 5/9/2013
Company E | |
Calvery Runyon Rank Unknown |
I know my great grandfather, Calvery Runyon served in the Union Kentucky 39th Infantry Company E in the Civil War. Please send any info as to where all this company was during the war and any other information about them.
Contact Name: Bev Justice-TaylorContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 5/2/2018
Company E | |
Pleasant Weaver - Private |
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Date Added: 3/17/2008
Company F | |
Felix T Begley - Sergeant |
Buried at Dryhill,(Leslie Co.) Kentucky
Contact Name: Ricky D. BegleyContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 10/31/2009
Company F | |
Daniel Bolin/Bolen - Private |
Daniel was my great grandfather. He died 05/10/1930 at the age of 86.
Contact Name: Mary F (Bowling) BushContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 5/3/2007
Company F | |
william k goodman - Private |
if anyone is a relative i would love to hear from you.William K. is my grt. grd. father. I found his gravesite a few years ago near Bull Creek in Floyd Co. KY.
Contact Name: james goodman jrContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 8/1/2009
Company F | |
David Osborne - Private |
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Date Added: 8/18/2011
Company F | |
James Robert Ratliff - Corporal |
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Date Added: 7/3/2009
Company G | |
jeremiah kazee - Private |
if anyone has any info on him i would love to here from you.
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Date Added: 5/30/2008
Company G | |
oliver kazee - Private |
if anyone has any info i would love to here from you
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Date Added: 5/30/2008
Company G | |
Larkin McIhenny Porter - Private |
GG-Uncle
Larkin Porter enlisted in Co. G, 39th Kentucky Mounted Infantry on May 15, 1863, at Louisa, KY. The 39th fought in several battles and skirmishes in Kentucky and southwestern Virginia. In many cases they were fighting their brothers, relatives, and neighbors. Three of Larkin's brothers served in Co. D, 40th Kentucky Mounted Infantry. Larkin mustered out with his regiment at Louisville, KY, on September 15, 1865.
Contact Name: Vince BarkerLarkin Porter enlisted in Co. G, 39th Kentucky Mounted Infantry on May 15, 1863, at Louisa, KY. The 39th fought in several battles and skirmishes in Kentucky and southwestern Virginia. In many cases they were fighting their brothers, relatives, and neighbors. Three of Larkin's brothers served in Co. D, 40th Kentucky Mounted Infantry. Larkin mustered out with his regiment at Louisville, KY, on September 15, 1865.
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Date Added: 9/30/2010
Company G | |
James Thomas - Private |
I think I am also related to Elijah Smallwood Co. D and William VanHook Co. B. I have read that 200 or more men in the 39th KY came from Southwest VA including Washington and Scott Counties. My relatives are from Washington and Scott
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Date Added: 11/20/2013
Company G | |
John B VanHoose - 1st Lieutenant |
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Date Added: 6/2/2008
Company H | |
Elexious E Coleman - Sergeant |
He also had brothers in this company. Joseph Coleman, Lieut.Richard d Coleman, Wm. F Coleman And Daniel Coleman
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Date Added: 4/28/2012
Company H | |
Jesse Jones - Private |
His name was also spelled on documents as Jessie Jones. He is buried in Jones Cemetery, Pike County, Kentucky and has a military tombstone.
Contact Name: Elaine Weaver-CresieContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 1/11/2013
Company H | |
William S Mullins - Private |
William enlisted in the Union Army on 3 April 1864 and mustered in 15 May 1864 Catlettsburg, KY. He was wounded in battle and died with smallpox on 28 Feb 1865 in the hospital at Louisa, KY. He was a member of Company H of the 39th KY Volunteer Mounted Infantry.
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Date Added: 1/19/2014
Company H | |
William Robinett - Private |
Muster rolls and materials from National Archives show he enlisted in Co. H, 39th KY on 19 Jul 1863 at Piketon, Pike County, KY. He was captured 14 or 15 Aug 1864 while on a scout in Buchanan County, VA. There is a special 'Notation' with bookmark made in 1887 in his file with muster records. This appears to be an extract from CSA records of his capture, interrogation and imprisonment. Quote from this source. 'Captured Aug 14 '63 in Buchannan Co., VA, while on scout.'
'In his examination before --- Carrington, CSA, at Richmond, VA., he stated that he lived in Pike Co. Ky, and was captured abt Aug 15 '63 in Buchanan Co., VA. by one Capt. Smith; was a Pvt. in Capt. Buchanan's Co. Va.
State Line and remained in it until it disbanded. Enlisted in 39th Ky, July 19'63. Did not wish to enlist but was conscripted. Desires to be exchanged. --- Carrington recommends that he be exchanged as a pris. of war.'
'He was brought from Castle --- and confined in Libby, Richd, Va Sept 26
'63. Admitted to Hospital No. 21 Richmond, VA. Nov 18 '63 with --- ----.
Retd. to quarters Dec 13 '63. in confinement at Pemmberton Jan 8 '64. Remark - 'vaccinated.' He was again admitted to Hospital 21 Richmond, VA. Jan 14 '64 and died Jan 19 '64 of ---- ---- and Pneumonia.' This completes extract found with his unit muster rolls.
Contact Name: John Burton'In his examination before --- Carrington, CSA, at Richmond, VA., he stated that he lived in Pike Co. Ky, and was captured abt Aug 15 '63 in Buchanan Co., VA. by one Capt. Smith; was a Pvt. in Capt. Buchanan's Co. Va.
State Line and remained in it until it disbanded. Enlisted in 39th Ky, July 19'63. Did not wish to enlist but was conscripted. Desires to be exchanged. --- Carrington recommends that he be exchanged as a pris. of war.'
'He was brought from Castle --- and confined in Libby, Richd, Va Sept 26
'63. Admitted to Hospital No. 21 Richmond, VA. Nov 18 '63 with --- ----.
Retd. to quarters Dec 13 '63. in confinement at Pemmberton Jan 8 '64. Remark - 'vaccinated.' He was again admitted to Hospital 21 Richmond, VA. Jan 14 '64 and died Jan 19 '64 of ---- ---- and Pneumonia.' This completes extract found with his unit muster rolls.
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Date Added: 2/25/2013
Company I | |
William Elswick - Private |
I believe William was the brother of my great-great grandmother, Priscilla Elswick.
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Date Added: 6/28/2006
Company I | |
John Hagerman - Private |
John was the eldest son of !st Lt. William Hagerman of CO. I
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Date Added: 10/28/2007
Company I | |
Alexander Hall - Private |
Alexander Hall left home in McDowell Co., West Virginia when 15 yrs old, along with his younger brother, following their Father to enlist with the Union forces in Kentucky. Enlistment Date: 14 September 1862 - Mustered out Company I 39th Infantry Regiment Kentucky on 15 September 1865. Alexander Hall was captured, and sent to Libby Prison, upon his release he was sent to Dakota Territory with a Calvary unit.
After the conclusion the Civil War Alexander settled in Britton, South Dakota, where he & his wife raised a large family. Alexander lived the rest of his life as a proud member of G.A.R. he died 1927 and is buried in Marshal Co. South Dakota.
Contact Name: Eddie BieglerAfter the conclusion the Civil War Alexander settled in Britton, South Dakota, where he & his wife raised a large family. Alexander lived the rest of his life as a proud member of G.A.R. he died 1927 and is buried in Marshal Co. South Dakota.
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Date Added: 11/11/2006
Company I | |
Van L Harless - Private |
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Date Added: 1/5/2009
Company I | |
James D Kirk - 1st Sergeant |
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Date Added: 9/20/2007
Company I | |
Richard Rakes - Private |
He is my GreatGrandFather Fought with 39th Mount Infantry Company I and
Peter his Brother fought in 39th Mount Infantry Company I both from Virginia now McDowel West Virginia.
Contact Name: Elbert Steven RakesPeter his Brother fought in 39th Mount Infantry Company I both from Virginia now McDowel West Virginia.
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Date Added: 5/26/2021
Company K | |
John Q Bentley - Private |
John was My 3rd great Grandfather,Name: John Q Bentley
Birth Date: abt 1844
Age: 19
Enlistment Date: 1863
Military unit: Thirty-ninth Infantry, A-Bl
Contact Name: Larry LeClairBirth Date: abt 1844
Age: 19
Enlistment Date: 1863
Military unit: Thirty-ninth Infantry, A-Bl
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Date Added: 11/9/2011
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Mitchell Blankenship - Private |
3rd Great Grandfather. Served in Company K. Enlisted 11/16/1862
Contact Name: Kody HamiltonContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 5/17/2015
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Alfred Branham - Private |
No comments
Contact Name: J.L. NovakContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 4/23/2010
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James Cool - Private |
Enrolled at Peach Orchard in Louisa, Lawrence Co. Ky, Dec. 16, 1862. Honorably discharged in Louisville, Sept. 15, 1865. Had been promoted to Corporal by discharge. His pension file contains some interesting information: (1) He and several others were captured and held by Colonel Menifee for three months in 1862; (2) His company was involved in pursuing Morgan in 1864; (3) Married first Nancy Moore, then Margaret Green; (4) Children were Isaac, William, Nancy, Jasper, Daniel, and Cynthia; (5) Lived in Wise Co. Va. and Pike Co. Ky. after the war; (6) Born 1829 in Franklin Co. Va.; Died 1914 in Pike Co. Ky.
Contact Name: Tony BelcherContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 2/26/2007
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William Harrison Davis - Private |
Willism Harrison went by the name Harrison Davis. He died in Ashland Kentucky on April 8, 1863 after an illness. He is buried somewhere in Ashland.
Contact Name: Bernice YoungContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 11/15/2007
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Preston Hall - Private |
No comments
Contact Name: Brian HallContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 1/21/2008
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David Kilgore - Private |
Brother of Ellington & Jacob Kilgore of Scott Co.Va. May have deserted the Confederate 2nd Ky.Cav. to join his brothers.
Contact Name: Glenn LandContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 10/17/2007
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Joseph Lambert - Private |
A 3rd great-grandfather, Pvt. Joseph 'Joe' Lambert was from Pike Co, KY.
Received pension for Federal service after war.
Was U.S. postmaster of Lambert community in Floyd Co,KY. where he died c. 1909.
Contact Name: Sam ComynsReceived pension for Federal service after war.
Was U.S. postmaster of Lambert community in Floyd Co,KY. where he died c. 1909.
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Date Added: 8/10/2010
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Robert Newsom - Private |
He was my GGG GrandFather
Contact Name: Bobby L. NewsomeContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 9/3/2012
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ruben ray - Private |
ruben, andrew jackson ray, and martin ray are all my greatgreatgrand uncals, sam hall, hiram casebolt, and both younts boys are also family members I know off, there may be more relatives.
Contact Name: james rayContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 1/6/2006