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Any help finding infromation on this man would be great thanks

My great grandfather on my fathers side. I knew my grandfather (Joseph's son) and he told me about him.

Marcus D.L. Haynes
(Marcus DeLafayette Haynes)

Born June 22, 1843, in Floyd County Virginia, he was a farmer who enlisted at Floyd County Courthouse September 16, 1861, at the age of 18. Taken Prisoner of War November 25, 1863, on retreat from Missionary Ridge Tennessee (per February 28, 1865 muster), he was sent to Rock Island Illinois, a prison camp located on the Mississippi River. Smallpox, Pneumonia, and Diarrhia claimed 679 prisoners and guards there, from December 1863 to February of 1864. By the end of July 1864, the Confederate Cemetery had a population of over 1,300, fully two-thirds of the prisoner deaths that were to occur during the life of the camp, which had been in existence only eight months. It is estimated that the peak population of the camp, at one time, was about 8,600.
On January 22, 1867, Lafayette married Elizabeth Frances Martin, at the home of Stokley Martin in Henry County Virginia. They had seven children:

1. George W. (Willie)
2. Eliza M. Victoria (Victoria) Died in 1975 at the age of 106.
3. Isaac Newton (Ike)
4. Elvira Teressie (Ressie)
5. Benjamin Stokley (Ben)
6. Robert Lafayette (Rob)
7. An Unnamed Male

Marcus DeLafayette Haynes died July 28, 1881, while cleaning the well of the Blackberry Church in Bassett (Henry County, Virginia). He was layed to rest in the Haynes Cemetery, Philpott Dam Rd., in Henry County.

Apparently, Joseph entered as a Private and left as a quarter master. working on dates and confirmation...

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My first cousin four times removed. (His father Eli was the brother of Arabella Phlegar, the mother of Jonas Harman''s wife Martha.) Enlisted in the 54th Virginia Infantry as a Lieutenant 1st Class and was eventually promoted to Full Captain. After the war he became a respected judge. He also represented Montgomery County in the Virginia State Senate from 1903 to 1907.

My 2nd cousin four times removed. (His grandmother''s sister had a daughter named Arabella Phlegar who was Jonas Harman''s mother-in-law.) Enlisted as a Private in 54th Virginia Infantry at the age of 21 on April 15, 1861. He was wounded by an enemy shell at Fredericksburg on December 13, 1862, losing part of his right arm.

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Jobe Epperly is my great-great-great grandfather who enlisted into the 54th, Co. A. He was from Floyd Co. Va.

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This was my great, great Grandfather he was taken as a POW on May 16, 1864 at Resaca Ga. After the war he returned to Virginia and lived with his wife and children as a farmer until 1914. He was buried in the Agnew Cemetery, Franklin County Va.

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George Valentine Correll (17 Jun 1845 - 13 Sep 1913) was the son of George Correll (1814 - 1906). He is my first cousin 5x removed.

On 24 Mar 1863, he enlisted into Co. C, 54th VA Infantry at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. He was wounded in action at Chickamauga, GA on 20 Sep 1863. On 22 Jun 1864, he was captured at Marietta, GA and taken as a POW at Mt. Zion Church and sent to Camp Morton, IN until 15 Mar 1865 when he was exchanged. After his release, he was sent to Chimborazo Hospital #2 in Richmond from 24 – 29 Mar 1865.

There were five Correll's listed on the muster rolls in 1863. Four were Privates, and one was listed Asa Sargent. George Correll is my great, great, great Grandfather. I believe one of his Sons fought along side, but I'm still researching. I'm researching the other Correll's also. If you have any info, please contact. Thank you

James Patterson Correll, my 1st cousin 5x removed (4 Mar 1844 - 7 Mar 1932) Enlisted as a Private on 16 April 1862.
Enlisted in Company C, 54th Infantry Regiment Virginia on 16 Apr 1862.
Source: Historical Data Systems, comp.. American Civil War Soldiers [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 1999.

John Bell Correll (29 Jul 1825 - 17 Apr 1920) is the brother-in-law of my 4th great grand aunt.

Enlisted as a Private on 19 September 1861.
Enlisted in Company C, 54th Infantry Regiment Virginia on 19 Sep 1861.

Source Information:

Historical Data Systems, comp.. American Civil War Soldiers [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 1999.
Original data: Data compiled by Historical Data Systems of Kingston, MA from the following list of works.

William Perry Correll (my 1st cousin, 5X removed) served in Company C, 54th VA Inf.

He lived 23 May 1841 - 5 May 1939 and is buried at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery County, VA, USA

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Residence: Pulaski County, Virginia
Enlistment Date: 9 Sep 1861
Enlistment Place: Newbern, Virginia

Birth Date: 8 Apr 1814
Death Date: 31 Jul 1897

Enlisted in Company C, Virginia 54th Infantry Regiment on 10 Sep 1861. Captain Shoemakers Company Virginia Horse Artillery ( Beauregards Rifles- Lynchburg Beauregards ) Formally Captain Moormans Virginia Horse Artillery. Served in Saunders Battalion of Field Artillery and in Pelhams, Beckhams and Breatheds Battalion of Stuarts Horse Artillery.

Cousin of my great-great-grandfather Jonas Harman; he enlisted as a Private in Company D of the 54th Virginia Infantry on October 1, 1861, eventually rising to the rank of Major.

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Older brother of my great-great-grandfather Jonas Harman; enlisted as a Private in Company D of the 54th Virginia Infantry on October 1, 1861. He was later promoted to 1st Sergeant. He died on March 2, 1862, at Castle Wood, Virginia.

Enlisted as a Lieutenant 2nd Class with commission in Company D, 54th Infantry Regiment Virginia on 01 October 1861.
(Jonas was my great-great-grandfather.)

non family but serves in same inf as my great great grand father this solider is laid to rest on Knoxville Tn at Bethel Cemetery

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G-G-G-Grandfather
Enlisted 1 OCT 1861 at Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VA.
Wounded in action in Eastern Kentucky during the Battle of Middle Creek. Left behind on field of battle, nursed to health by local resident but did not return home to Floyd Co., VA to his wife and family.
Settled in Kentucky and married 15 FEB 1864 at Breckinridge Co. to Miss Rebecca Burten (Burton.)
In JUN 1903 was presented the Southern Cross of Honor by the Elizabethtown, Hardin Co., KY United Daughters of the Confederacy Ben Hardin Helm Chapter #126.
Died 12 JAN 1909 at Vertrees, Hardin Co., KY.
Buried in the Kasey Family Cemetery on the Hardin/Breckinridge County line.

Died from the measles in 1862.

John was only one of of 4 brothers to survive war

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My great grandfather Joshua F. Gibson enlisted on Sept 10, 1861 and his dates of service was Sept 10,1861 - Jan 1,1862. He enlisted in Christiansburg,Virgina on Sept 10,1861. Then on 29th day of March 1862, my great grandfather reenlisted in Company E, His enlistment papers are signed by Major Thomas F. Fisher Quartermaster Confederate States Army.

in 1867 My great Grandfather married Sara Elizbeth Gibson


in July of 1869 my Grandfather was born Francis henery Gibson born in Gordonsville va , at this point i am trying to find my great grand father - Joshua Franklin Gibson grave accord to their death certif they were buried in - ZION VIRGINA - Joshua Franklin Gibson past away in aug of 1915
Sara Elizabeth Gibson past away in sept of 1916
ZION VIRGINA - IS IN LOUSIA CO VA , but so far i can not find there grave

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Fought at Middle Creek,KY; Chickamauga; Atlanta.
Captured by Sherman's troops - Chatahoochie,GA on July 3, 1864
In prison camp in Louisville,KY then sent to Camp Morton in Indianapolis, IN.
Died in prison on January 12, 1865 of chronic diarrhea.
Buried in Confederat portion of Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.

Enlisted 9 Sep 1861 in Newbern, Pulaski Co., Virginia. Captured 12 May 1864 at Spottsylvania Court House. 30 July 1864, taken to Elmira New York. 16 June 1865 released. POW at Point Lookout, 5-18-1864 to 7-30-1864. POW at Elmira from 8-2-1864 to 6-16-1865 when released on oath. Chester is my 1st cousin 4 times removed.

he is my great great grand father Virginia 54th inf co f

Enlisted as Private Sept 9, 1861. Mustered out on Nov 15, 1864.

Enlisted as private on 01 Apr 1862 at the age of 22. Pow on 20 July 1864 at Atlanta, Ga.-- Confined on 22 July 1864 at Camp Douglas, Ill. Swore Oath of Allegiance on 16 May 1865 at Camp Doulgas, Ill and was released.

Enlisted as private on 09 Sept 1861 at the age of 17--Furloughed on 22 Feb 1864(30 Days)--Deserted on 01 Nov 1864

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Enlisted as Private 01 Apr 1862--Age 36--
Detailed on 10 Jan 1864 as Brigade Carpenter--
Lost leg in battle

non family but severd in same infantry as my great great grand father he is laid to rest in Knoxville Tn Bethel Cemetery

My 3rd great grandfather who died at Resaca.

1832-1864 Died in Atlanta 17 May 1864.

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Enlisted on 10/29/1861 in Wytheville Virginia

this solider is non family but serves with my great great grand father on 54th inf his final resting place is in Knoxville Tn at Bethel Cemetery

He enlisted on 3/3/63 at Blackwater Virginia, present on 12/31/63. On clothing receipt, dated 4/14/64.Applied for pension in 1900 in Pine Creek District, Carroll County Virginia. Diappoved because he was able to work.L

According to 1903 disability pension application, James A. Slaughter served in the 54th Virginia Infantry, Co. G, under Col. Trigg and Capt. George Hylton Turman and Capt. Jeremiah Spence.

My 3rd great grandfather.

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Enlisted in Carroll County, May 1 1862.
Died of unknown causes at Confederate hospital at
Emery & Henry College,Washington County,Va.
Buried:Grave # 77,Confederate section,Enery&Henry Cem.
William's brother,David W.KIA at Chickamauga,Ga on
Sept 19 1893.

Any info on co.H greatly appreciated

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Any info. or photographs about this unit would be greatly appreciated.Thank you and happy hunting on all of your searches.

Enlisted April 7, 1862 at Richmond Va. Assigned to Teamster Detail, Company H. Captured July 3, 1863 at Elks River Tenn. and sent to P.O.W. Camp Chase Ohio, later to Camp Douglas Ill. Pvt. Howery survived captivity and was released June 15, 1865. Issac Howery died Feb.7, 1898 and is buried in Floyd Virginia.

My great great grandfather William Lemons was a private in company h and was killed in the war unknown place and time, if any one has more info please feel free to contact me

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Joined September 1861, Jackson Court House, Floyd County, Virginia. On the Confederate Roll of Honor at battle of Chickamauga,Georgia September 1863. Captured At Bentonville, NC. March 19, 1865. Imprisoned at Point Lookout,MD. Released June 22, 1865. Frederick lived to age 79. Buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Willis,Virginia.

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My great great grandfather was supposedly killed in Kentucky during the Civil War and is buried there. I am looking for the location of his burial and any other information about the battles of the 54th Virginia Company H in Kentucky.

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Enlisted 1 Oct 1861. Robert Kennett was from Floyd County VA

Born 1823 in Bedford Co. Virginia to Thomas Augustine Leftwich (b. 12/10/1800 in Bedford Co. Virginia) and Martha Malvina Stratton (b. 1803 in Bedford Co. Virginia). He married Ann Elizabeth Mackey (b. 1831 in Columbia, Tennessee) in 1848 in Bedford Co. Virginia. They had 4 children. Grandison G. Leftwich died of an illness in 1863 while serving in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, and was buried in the Confederate Section of the Old City Cemetery, Lynchburg, Virginia. ----- Film Number M382 roll 33

(4th Cousin 3 times removed)

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Killed at Chickamauga 20 Sept. 1863

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Born September 27, 1837 in Botertourt County, Virginia. Note that Craig County was created 21 March 1851 from Botetourt, Giles, Roanoke and Monroe (now West Virginia) Counties.
Enlisted in Company K, 54th Virginia Infantry, March 3, 1862; in Salem. Due $50 re-enlistment bounty. Present December 31, 1863. Taken POW at Marietta, Georgia, on June 6, 1864. Sent to Camp Morton, Indiana. Exchanged March 4, 1865. In Chimborazo Hospital, Richmond, Virginia, on March 13, 1865 with chronic bronchitis. He previously served in Company C, 28th Virginia Infantry. Born September 27, 1837; Died April 6, 1917; buried in the Crawford Cemetery, New Castle, Craig County, Virginia.

Confederate Disability Applications and Receipts, November 1887:
"Uriah McD. Crawford deposes & says that he was a soldier in the late war in Company C./28th Va. Regt, and that while serving as such soldier in said 28th Va Regt. was discharged on occasion of disability by sickness on about Dec 1861 and recovered at home some months; he enlisted in the 54th Va Regt. (Co. K) and while serving the 54th Va. Regt., in the line of duty was wounded in the right side on a forced march on the railroad by the box car jumping the track near Knoxville Tenn. In the year 1863 being thrown from the box violently on the ground an by reason of said wound there incurred is a much wounded as if he had lost a limb, He has never received any aid from any source. He was also wounded in battle at Marietta, Georgia, in the year 1864 by a piece of shell on the top of the head which disables him as much at times as the other and that he has no means of subsistence but by physical labor and that he always has been a citizen of Virginia."
Died April 6, 1917 in Craig County, Virginia.

Jacob T. Fowler of Roanoke, VA enlisted 1 Apr 1862 and died in Oct 1863 at Kingston, GA.

David enlisted on SEPT 16 1861 in Carroll,County
KIA at Chickamauga,TN Sept 19 1863.Listed on
the Roll of Honor.Brother,Willian died in Confederate
hospital.