Major Joseph T. McReynolds was from Blount Co., TN., his father, Stephen J. McReynolds was also in the 37th Tenn. Inf., enlisting as a Captain, later Major, he was killed at Glasgow, Ky. and his son Joseph was elected Major of the Regiment. At the time of his death during the Battle of Murfreesboro, TN (Yankees call it the Battle of Stones River), he was the Commanding Officer of the 37th Tenn Inf., due to the Colonel White and Lt. Col. Frayser of the Regiment being wounded earlier. Joseph was killed on 31 Dec. 1862, while leading the 37th in a charge across a field. Capt. Jarnagin then took command of the 37th. Later after the battle, General Bragg ordered his name to be engraved on one of the captured Union Army cannons due to his valor and he is listed with those who were to receive the Confederate Medal of Honor. Joseph's body was later taken to Maryville, Blount Co., Tn. for reburial.

Also, I'm trying to locate a picture of Major Joseph T. McReynolds.

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My 3rd Great Grandpa.


Enlisted August 25, 1861 at Knoxville, Tn.

Briefly transfered to Baxters Artillery May 20, 1862 by order of General Hardee.

Returned to 37th Tn. Wounded during the Battle of Chickamauga September 20, 1863. Most likely wounded at Poe field. In hospital with wounds until atleast September 1864. Hospitals include Floyd House and Ocmulgee Hospital Macon, Ga and Lee Hospital Columbus, Ga.

Looking for info or pictures of the 37th Tennessee Infantry. William Holland was my (3) great grandfather.

This is my g-g-g grandfather who lived in Grainger County in East Tennessee.

Lived in Jefferson County, Tn. In Battle of Chickamauga when the color bearer was shot down 'Dick' immediately picked up flag and started forward only to be killed himself.

Lived in Jefferson County, Tn.

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John J. Hill is my 2nd great grandfather. Born 05 Mar 1833 in Alabama, died 17 Feb 1901 in Madison County, AL. He is buried at Concord Cemetery outside of Hazel Green, Madison County Alabama

Born 5 Feb 1841 in White County, TN, son of Jonathan Erwin & Nancy Allen. Enlisted in 37th TN Infantry (7th TN Reg't Prov'l Army, 1st East TN Rifle Regiment) in 1862. Married Unity Caroline Taylor (daughter of James Taylor & Esther Osborn)on 2 Mar 1866. Died in 1914 in White County,TN and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery.

Looking for any information on my ancestor Solomon J Good. All help will be greatly appreciated!

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collateral ancestor...''East Tennessee Rifles''

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(gg-Grandfather) Robert Mastin Gann enlisted August 25th, 1861, at Camp Sam Hays with Capt. E. E. Hankins Company of the 1st Tennessee Rifle Regiment. This company subsequently became Company G, 37th Tennessee Infantry. From Dec 28, 1861, until January 12, 1862, he was assigned duty as a teamster with the Quartermaster department by order of Col. Moses White. During July 1862 he was absent for muster due to being sick and sent to hospital, returning to duty in November 1862. On May 10, 1863, he was again sent to the hospital for an unstated illness. A muster card of November 1863 lists him as having deserted November 2nd, 1863. He appears on a roll of prisoners listed as a rebel deserter at Knoxville, TN and was paroled and released at the office of the Union Provost Marshall on February 27th, 1864. He rejoined his unit serving until he again became ill while on duty at Tunnel Hill, Georgia. Released on furlough from the hospital he arrived at home in Madisonville, TN where he died on March 4th, 1865.

Born 15 Mar 1830, Died 7 Jul 1902

I would love to talk to anyone looking for James Kidd who married Mary Jane McCamey. James was the son of Robert & Esther Kidd from Blount Co. Tennessee. I really need help with some war related information. On the records I was able to obtain say James deserted the Civil War but is family myth that he died in the war about Jan 1862. Anyone who can help me would be greatly appreciated!

Captain Chesley Gill Jarnagin was killed in battle on September 20, 1863 @ Chickamauga, Ga. He was Captain of Co. K, 37th Infantry Regiment, CSA. The location of his burial is unknown by our family.

From Claiborne Co TN. Enlisted at Knoxville, TN. Wounded at Chickamauga. Parolled at Greensboro, NC. Returned to Claiborne Co after the war.