Company B - 2

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Privates

J. N. Anderson Absent, on Scout, in December of 1861. Slightly wounded at the Battle of Murfreesboro. Listed as "Killed by the enemy" in Kentucky on August 18, 1863 (possibly in operations against General Burnside's movement from Lexington, Kentucky toward Tennessee).

T. L. Bailey Enlisted on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville in the Texas Militia unit. He was 27 years old at the time. In the CSA records he is shown present only on the 1861 Muster Roll. No further record.

J. G. Bates Enlisted March 4, 1862 at Frog Bayou, Arkansas by Captain Twitty. Listed as absent since May 5, 1862 at Grand Junction, Mississippi on the 1862 Muster. No further record.

W. R. Bean Enlisted on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville in the Texas Militia unit. He was 27 years old at the time. Private Bean served through the entire war. He was present for surrender at Citronelle, Alabama on May 4, 1865 under the command of Lieutenant G. W. Sherwood. Paroled at Columbus, Mississippi on May 16, 1865. Residence given on Parole was Grayson County, Texas.

John Berry Enlisted on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville in the Texas Militia unit. He was 21 years old at the time. Later, he was discharged from the CSA for disability by Captain J. B. Puryear at Camp Priceville, Tuscombia, Mississippi on June 20, 1862. Surgeon John W. Rainey found him unfit for duty due to Chronic Diarreha and Bronchitis. A Certificate of Discharge states that Berry was born in Jackson County, Alabama, was 21 years old and had been a Farmer prior to the War.

W. A. Blake Mustered into Texas Militia unit on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 19 years old at the time on the first two Texas Militia Muster Rolls, then 29 years old on the third one..

In CSA service he is shown present only on the 1861 Muster Roll. No further records.

Y. E. Bone Mustered into Texas Militia unit on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 24 years old at the time. On September 2, 1861, private Bone had C. Sullivan substituted in his stead.

B. M. Burchell Mustered into Texas Militia on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He was 19 years old at the time. At the time of the first Conederate Muster Roll in 1861, private Burchell is shown as Absent, on furlough. No further records.

William Burden Mustered into the Texas Militia on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He was 22 years old at the time.

Private Burden was wounded severely in hip during the battle of Murfreesboro on December 31, 1862. He was taken prisoner by federals. No further record.

J. C. Burns Mustered into the Texas Militia unit on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He was 28 years old at the time. Sometime between June 30th and October 2nd of 1861, private Burns was discharged on a Certificate of Inability by Surgeon G. A. Foot.

O. H. Burns Mustered into the Texas Militia unit on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He was 21 years old at the time.

In the Confederate service, private Burns was present until detailed as Division Teamster in late 1863 to end of final muster roll. No further records.

T. B. Brumley Was a private in the Texas Militia unit of Company B, but is not shown on the first (June 30, 1861) Muster Roll. On the October 2, 1861 Texas Muster Rolls, he is shown as 20 years of age and had substituted E. Long in his stead on September 10, 1861. No further record.

A. F. Childers Present in CSA in 1861. No further records.

G. W. Clark Mustered into the Texas Militia unit on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He was 24 years old at the time. Discharged by order of Adjutant Marshall on account of the Company having more than 100 men, on July 22, 1861.

J. L. Clark Mustered into the Texas Militia unit on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He was 18 years old at the time. Substituted G. W. Williams in his stead on September 16, 1861.

J. T. Connell Mustered into the Texas Militia unit on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He was 23 years old at the time. Remark on the 1861 CSA muster roll states that he was discharged December 25, 1861.

David Cooley Mustered into the Texas Militia unit on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He was 20 years old at the time. He was discharged from Confederate on June 23, 1862 for partial paralysis of lower extremities. Disability Certificate states he was born in Sciota County, Ohio and was 20 years old and a Farmer.

C. P. (or T.) Coy Mustered into the Texas Militia unit on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He was 24 years old at the time. He substituted Thomas Ledington in his stead on September 2, 1861.

J. B. Deaver Mustered into the Texas Militia unit on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He was 17 years old at the time. The first State Muster Roll shows the last name as Desver. Discharged by order of Adjutant Marshall on account of the Company having more than 100 men, on July 22, 1861.

George W. Dillard Present for all Confederate muster rolls. Wounded at the battle of Murfreesboro on January 1, 1863. He was finally Paroled by Brevet Brigadier General M. H. Chrysler (U.S.) on May 19, 1865 at Talladega, Alabama.

D. T. Doyle Enlisted March 24, 1862 at Desarc, Arkansas by J. J. Diamond. Used private horse on the remounting of the Regiment. Present through the final muster roll.

Charles Dyer Mustered into the Texas Militia unit on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He was 22 years old at the time. The 1861 CSA Muster Roll shows him absent, on Scout from December 18, 1861. He died at Knoxville, Tennessee on October 1, 1862. Cause of death not given.

James Edwards Was a substitute for private J. C. Howeth in the Texas Militia unit from September 16, 1861. He was present for duty through the time of the 1861 Confederate muster roll. No further records on file.

Patrick Ferrel Last name also written: Feril. Files only contain the April 30, 1863 muster roll (with no enlistment information) and the December 31, 1863 muster roll (with typical October 2, 1861 enlistment shown). Killed on July 1, 1863 on the retreat from Tennessee.

W. T. Foushe Last name also listed as Forshee, Fourshee and Foursher. Files contain a Statement of Service Mustered into the Texas State Militia as a private on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He was 22 years old at the time. He was present for all Confederate muster rolls. Reference slip sent to the Chairman, Board of Oklahoma Pension Commissioners on June 26, 1915.

J. J. Fox Enlisted on February 14, 1862 at Boston Mountains, Arkansas. Present until listed as: "Deserted from camps near Rome, Georgia on August 3, 1863. Federal records show name appearing on a roll of Deserters from the Rebel Army, captured September 2, 1863 near Elkton, Alabama. Charges on the roll read: "Deserter to be forwarded to Louisville and released on taking oath, by order of Maj. Gen'l Rosecrans." Sent to Camp Chase from Louisville on September 28th and received there on September 30th of 1863. Died at Camp Chase on January 31, 1864. Buried in Grave No. 102, located "1/3 miles S.C.C." It is believed that "S.C.C." means: south of Camp Chase.

T. W. Gahagan Wounded in the battle of Richmond, Kentucky and taken prisoner. Paroled and exchanged near Vicksburg on board the steamer Metropolitan. Major N. G. Watts, C.S.A. and Captain W. W. Bickford, U.S.A. supervised the exchange. Reported for duty again on December 22, 1862. Present until listed as absent, sick at Rome, Georgia from August 15, 1863 is in remarks for last two muster rolls. Received Forage for his horse at hospital in Rome, Georgia on October 23rd and December 1st of 1863. The October Forage requisition papers show Gahagan certified as a patient by E. M. Vasser, Assistant Surgeon, P.A.C.S. Appears on a Register at C.S.A. General Hospital at Charlotte, North Carolina on March 7, 1865 with (nearly illegible, looking like) "Fibris Int. Quot".

T. (or I.) J. Glover Mustered into the Texas Militia unit on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He was 18 years old at the time. He was discharged by order of Adjutant Marshall on account of the Company having more than 100 men, on July 22, 1861.

G. W. Goodson Mustered into the Texas Militia unit on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He was shown as 36 years old on all three State Muster Rolls. Goodson is shown present as a “Farrier” on the 1861 Confederate muster roll. Discharged by virtue of the Conscript Act on December 21, 1862, evidently for Overage.

J. G. Hancock Only record for Hancock is a roll of Prisoners of War surrendered at New Orleans by General E. K. Smith to Major General E. R. S. Canby on May 26, 1865 and paroled at Shreveport, Louisiana on August 31, 1865.

B. B. Harrell Last name also shown as Harrel and Harris. Mustered into the Texas Militia on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He was 31 years old at the time. He was discharged by order of Adjutant Marshall on account of the Company having more than 100 men, on July 22, 1861.

M. D. Harris Mustered into the Texas Militia on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He was 20 years old at the time. He substituted William Loving in his place on September 2, 1861.

J. T. Harry Only record for Private Harry is a roll of Prisoners of War of unattached men, C.S.A., surrendered at Citronelle, Alabama by Lieutenant General R. Taylor to Major General E. R. S. Canby on May 4, 1865 and paroled at Jackson, Mississippi on May 19, 1865.

David Hawkins Mustered into the Texas Militia on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 26 years old on the first two Muster Rolls and 36 years old on the third. He was present for the 1861 Confederate Muster Roll. No further records on file.

Henry T. Hill Enlisted June 18, 1862 at Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas by J. J. Diamond. Note that this is after Colonel Diamond had been discharged. Absent, sick at Loundon, Tennessee for 1862 muster roll. Used private horse on remounting of Regiment from January 26, 1863. Went to Saint Mary's Hospital in Dalton, Georgia on June 27, 1863 with "Rheumatismus C". Was in Convelescent Camp at Dalton, Georgia on August 2, 1863. Absent, sick in Georgia since November 5, 1863 and not heard from since is remarked on the final muster roll.

Alfred M. Hodges Mustered into the Texas Militia on May 25, 1861 at Gaineville. He was 23 years old at the time. He was absent, on Scout, for 1861 CSA muster roll. Hodges was then present for 1862 muster roll and until captured by enemy on May 21st or 27th, 1863 (both dates mentioned) near Readyville, Tennessee. Federal prison records state that he was captured June 22, 1863 near "Brandyville" and "Bridgeville", Tennessee. Hodges was sent to Camp Chase, Ohio via the Military Prison at Louisville, and was received there on June 29, 1863. He was transferred to Fort Delaware on July 14, 1863 and died there of "Infection of Liver" on May 31, 1864. He was buried at "Jersey Grove".

C. W. Holloway Mustered into the Texas Militia on May 25, 1861 at Gaineville. He was 21 years old at the time. On July 22, 1861 he was discharged by order of the Adjutant Marshall on account of the Company having more than 100 men.

C. E. Holmes Taken prisoner during the fall of 1862 Kentucky campiane, paroled, exchanged and reported again for duty on December 22, 1862. Federal records state that Holmes was captured at Garrett City, Kentucky on October 18, 1862 and sent to Camp Chase. He was 23 years old at the time of his induction to Camp Chase. He was on detail to herd Confederate States horses from May 22, 1863 through at least the date of the final muster roll.

Christopher Columbus Hornbuckle Mustered into the Texas Militia on May 25, 1861 at Gaineville. He was 21 years old at the time. Then in Confederated States Army he was wounded in the battle at Murfreesboro, Tennessee. His being detailed as a Teamster "June 1863" is remarked on the last two muster rolls.

J. C. Howeth Mustered into the Texas Militia on May 25, 1861 at Gaineville. He was 19 years old at the time. James Edwards substituted for him on September 16, 1861.

Howeth enlisted in the Confederate service on March 24, 1862 in Desarc, Arkansas by J. J. Diamond. He was absent for the 1862 muster roll, listed as sick since May 28, 1862 in Mississippi. No further records.

William Hughey Mustered into the Texas Militia on May 25, 1861 at Gaineville. He was 27 years old at the time. His last name also written as Huey. The 1861 Confederate muster roll states that he was present for duty from November 15th to December 31st. He was present, on duty as teamster for the 1862 and April 30, 1863 muster rolls. Received extra pay ($0.25/day) for Teamster work from February 1st through May 31st of 1863. Present for duty as Wagon Master on last two muster rolls.

G. W. Jones Mustered into the Texas Militia on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He was shown as 20 years old on the first two State Muster Rolls and 21 years old on the third. He mustered into Confederate States service and was present on regular Cavalry duty until he is shown on detail as Teamster for the April 30, 1863 muster roll. Jones deserted from camp near Rome, Georgia on August 3, 1863. No further records on file.

J. C. Jones Mustered into the Texas Militia on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He was shown as 38 years old. Discharged from the CSA on July 25, 1862. No reason was given but it probably was overage. Paid on November 11, 1862 by T. W. Randolph, AQM.

J. P. Jones Mustered into the Texas Militia on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He was only 15 years old that summer. Private Jones was discharged from the Confederate States Army by virtue of the Conscript Act on November 24, 1862. Paid $140.40 on December 18, 1862. Files contain a faded out, illegible discharge paper. The discharge was for most likely for under age.

M. R. Jones Mustered into the Texas Militia on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He was 21 years old at the time. On September 3, 1861, G. W. Palmer substituted for him.

W. A. Jones Mustered into the Texas Militia on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He was 21 or 31 years old at the time. In CSA service, private Jones is shown present only for the 1861 Muster Roll. No further records on file.

W. C. Jones Mustered into the Texas Militia on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He was 18 years old at the time. In CSA service, private Jones is shown present only for the 1861 Muster Roll. No further records on file.

J. F. Justice Mustered into the Texas Militia on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He was 22 or 23 years old at the time. In CSA service, private Justice is shown present only for the 1861 Muster Roll. No further records.

J. W. Law Mustered into the Texas Militia on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He was 32 years old at the time. In Confederate service he was present until listed as sick at Lumkin Hospital at Rome, Georgia since September 10, 1863 and “not heard from since” is written on the final muster roll. Later he surrendered at Citronelle, Alabama on May 4, 1865, according to the agreement between Lieutenant General R. Tayor, C.S.A. and Major General E. R. S. Canby, U.S.A. Paroled at Jackson, Mississippi on May 19, 1865. Residence was given as Cooke County, Texas.

Thomas Ledington Mustered into the Texas Militia on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He was 22 years old at the time. On July 22, 1861 he was discharged by order of the Adjutant Marshall on account of the Company having over 100 men. Then he was a substitute for private C. P. Coy from September 2, 1861. In the CSA, he was Absent, on Scout, at the time of the 1861 Confederate muster roll. The 1862 muster roll states that he was on wounded furlough in west Mississippi since May 28, 1862. No further records.

James Lemuel Mustered into the Texas Militia on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. No age was given. On the June 30, 1861 Muster Roll he is shown “at home.” On an October 2, 1861 State Muster Roll the Remark for Lemuel states that he “never entered service.” No further records.

E. Long Was a substitute for private T. B. Brumley in the Texas Militia unit from September 10, 1861. In Confederate service, he is shown present only for the December 31, 1861 Muster Roll. No further records.

William Loving Mustered into the Texas Militia on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He was 23 years old at the time. He was discharged by order of Adjutant Marshall on account of the Company having more than 100 men, on July 22, 1861. On September 2, 1861 Loving was a substitute for private M. D. Harris. He was absent, on Scout, for the 1861 CSA muster roll. No further records.

J. D. Lynch Mustered into the Texas Militia on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He was 29 years old at the time. However, he was discharged on July 22, 1861 by the Adjutant Marshall on account of the Company having over 100 men. Then on October 2, 1861 he mustered into Confederate Service at Camp Reeves. Private Lynch was discharged on April 26, 1862 by T.W. Randolph, AQM, per a Register of Payments to Discharge Soldiers. No Certificate of Discharge is on file.

Warren Lynch Mustered into the Texas Militia on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He was 20 or 21 years old at the time. On September 2, 1861 he substituted Silas Williams in his place.

R. Marsh No muster roll records on file. A Roll of Prisoners of Divers Companies and Regiments (detached), Commanded by Lieutenant Colonel R. H. Lindsay (16th La. Infantry) surrendered at Citronelle, Alabama on May 4, 1865. Paroled at Meridian, Mississippi on May 15, 1865. The unit surrendered as part of Lieutenant General Richard Taylor's Army to U. S. A. Major General E. R. S. Canby. Residence given was Cooke County, Texas.

W. P. Martin Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 22 years old on all State Muster Rolls. In the CSA, he was discharged by Captain J.B. Puryear on June 23, 1862 with chronic diarrhea. Certificate of Discharge gives age of 22 (again), born in Lincoln County, Tennessee and a Farmer by occupation before the war.

A. Jackson Mathews Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 19 years old at the time. Present for all muster rolls, Texas and CSA. He was severely wounded at the battle of Murfreesboro. Regimental Teamster from July 7, 1863 to final muster roll. A record inquirey was answered to the Oklahoma Board of Pension Commissioners in Oklahoma City on September 16, 1915.

Jasper N. Mathews Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 20 years old on all State Muster Rolls. In CSA, Mathews was present for all muster rolls, except sick in December of 1863. An inquiry was answered to the Texas Commissioner of Pensions in Austin on March 28, 1916.

John McAlister Last name also written, McAllister and McCalister. Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 19 and 29 years old on the State Muster Rolls. In Confederate service he was on regular Cavalry duty until detailed with Captain D. D. Porter (of Co. E) as Government Agent by order of General Wheeler from November 20, 1863 to February 2, 1864. Captured February 3, 1864 at Sand Mountain, Alabama. Sent as POW to Nashville, Louisville and Fort Delaware, Delaware. Took oath of allegiance and was released on June 9, 1865. Residence was Cooke County, Texas.

William A. McCool Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. No age was given. On the June 30, 1861 Muster Roll, he is shown to be “at home, Mustered in, but has not yet entered the service.” On the October 2, 1861 Texas Muster Roll, the remark is “Never entered service.” No further records.

Roger McCowen Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 16 years old on all State Muster Rolls. He was Absent and sick for the 1861 Confederate Muster Roll. McCowen was discharged June 13, 1862 by T. W. Randolph, AQM, per Register of Payments to Discharged Soldiers. No further records.

Skelton M. McCowen Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 18 years old on all State Muster Rolls. The last Texas Muster Roll has a remark that reads: “Discharged on Certificate of inability by G. A. Foot, Surgeon, October 10, 1861”. A remark on 1861 Confederate Muster Roll reads: "Discharged October 10, 1861." No further Records.

James McCracken Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 23 years old on the State Muster Rolls. The last two Texas Muster Rolls have remarks that read: “Discharged on Certificate of inability by G. A. Foot, Surgeon, September 16, 1861.”

David J. McDaniel Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 22 years old on the State Muster Rolls. He was present for all Confederate muster rolls. McDaniel was captured on January 5, 1865 at Wayne County, Tennessee. Sent to Camp Morton, Indianapolis, Indiana. Paroled and transferred for exchange to City Point, Virginia on March 4, 1865. No further records.

William McElhannon Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 26 or 36 years old at the time. Was slightly wounded at battle of Murfreesboro. He used a private horse on remounting of Regiment (January 24, 1863). Present on all Confederate Muster Rolls.

Michael McMahon Last name also as McMahan. The file only contains POW records. He was captured near Nachez, Mississippi on January 14, 1864. File card has remarks of "Deserted". Confined ar Rock Island Barracks, Illinois. Joined U.S. Navy on May 23, 1864. The prison rolls show him at various ranks from Private to Sergent prior to him entering the Navy.

G. G. Morris Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 31 years old on all State Muster Rolls. He was absent, sick, for the 1861 CSA Muster. No further records.

Robert Morris Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 20 years old on the State Muster Rolls. In the CSA, he was on detail as Teamster during late 1862. Deserted from camp near Rome, Georgia on August 3, 1863. No further records.

Barney O'Feril Also listed as Barney O’Ferrill and Barrey Farrell. He mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 24 years old on all State Muster Rolls. In Confederate service he went on duty with the artillery in December of 1862. He had his own horse upon the remounting of the regiment in January of 1863. Captured on May 19, 1863 in Jackson County, Tennessee. Sent to Fort McHenry in Maryland and Paroled on May 29, 1863. Entered the Confederate State Hospital at Petersburg, Virginia on May 31, 1863. Present for December 31, 1863 muster roll that includes the Remark: "Wounded in the battle of Chickamauga.” He was also present on final muster roll. No further records.

M. M. Ozment Enlisted at Paris, Lamar County, Texas on July 1, 1862. Discharged for disability in Marshall County, Mississippi on November 24, 1862. His age was 27 years and occupation was Farmer. Ozment had general debility due to Pthesis Pulmona.

P. L. Ozment Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. No age was given. On the June 30, 1861 Muster Roll, he is shown to be “at home, Mustered in, but has not yet entered the service.” On the second October 2, 1861 Texas Muster Roll, the remark is “Re-enlisted on the 4th of September, 1861.” He was present for the 1861 Confederate Muster Roll. No further records.

William Ozment Substituted for 3rd Sergeant D. Doyle on September 16, 1861 in the Texas Militia. He was then present for duty on all Confederate Muster Rolls. No other records found.

G. W. Palmer On September 3, 1861, G. W. Palmer substituted for private M. R. Jones in the Texas Militia Company. No Confederate records were found for this soldier in Company B.

J. G. Palmer Absent, on Scout, for the 1861 muster roll. Went AWOL on January 7, 1864. Detailed to accompany Lieutenant Bean (in arrest) by order of General Longstreet in February of 1864. No further records.

S. M. (or W.) Parker Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 25 years old. As a Confederate soldier, he is shown to have deserted November 27, 1861. No further records.

Thomas Perry Present for service until killed in skirmish with the enemy on December 24, 1863 at Mossy Creek Station, Tennessee.

B. S. Phillips Enlisted June 18, 1862 at Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas by J .J. Diamond. Note that this was after J .J. Diamond was discharged. Sick at Loundon, Tennessee in December of 1862. Present for regular duty for April 30, 1863 muster roll. Detailed as wagon driver/Brigade Teamster on last two muster rolls.

S. T. Phillips Enlisted June 18, 1862 at Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas by J .J. Diamond. He was a Teamster in 1862 and from February 1 to June 20, 1863. Otherwise present for regular Cavalry duty.

T. J. Phillips Is shown present for duty on all Confederate Muster Rolls.

Thomas Pool Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He was 17 years old at the time. The June 30, 1861 State Muster Roll shows him “In Confinement.” No further records.

John M. Reed Middle initial also listed as W. and L. Last name also given as Reid. Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He was 19 years old at the time.

In the CSA, he was absent, on Scout, for 1861 muster roll. Absent at Wagon Camps in April of 1863. Later listed as "Missing since September 10, 1863. Supposed to be captured." Remark on final muster roll states: "Prisoner of War since 9-15(-1863). Captured at Mudtown, Ga." Federal POW records state that John Reed was captured September 10, 1863 near Alpine, Georgia and forwarded to Louisville on September 30, 1863 for exchange. One military prison record at Louisville states that he was captured on September 20, 1863 at Chickamauga, Georgia. Reed was transferred to Camp Douglas, Illinois on October 2, 1863. Two Camp Douglas POW rolls have entries that he was captured on September 10, 1863 at Sommerville, Georgia. Discharged from Camp Douglas on June 14, 1864 in accordance with General Order #109. Gave residence as Fannin County, Texas.

H. M. Reynolds Last name also spelled Runnells. Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 40 years old on all the State Muster Rolls.

In the CSA he was employed as a Nurse at Sydney Johnston Hospital at Gainesville, Alabama in May and June of 1862 (possibly longer). "Discharged by virtue of the Conscript Act" on October 25, 1862 by T.W. Randolph. No Certficate of Discharge is on file.

J. A. Roberson Last name also given as Robinson. He mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He was 21 years old at the time. He substituted W. L. B. Whitten in his stead on September 2, 1861. However, he enlisted in the Confederate Service with this company on October 2, 1861 at Camp Reeves, Texas. He was present in 1861. No further records.

John Rollison Last name may also be given as Robinson. Substituted for 4th Sergeant M. C. Turnbough in the Texas Militia unit. In the CSA he was present until listed as absent at Wagon Camps in April of 1862. No further records.

George W. Rosell Last name also listed as Rossel, Rozell and Rozzell. Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 22 years old. Rosell was present for all the State Muster Rolls.

He was also marked present for duty on all Confederate muster rolls. On detail as Division Provost during final muster roll period. Surrendered with Company "C" under Lieutenant G. W. Sherwood at Citronelle, Alabama on May 4, 1865, according to the terms agreed upon by Lieutenant General R. Taylor, C.S.A and Major General E. R. S. Canby, U.S.A. Paroled at Columbus, Mississippi.

J. T. Roland Last name also spelled Rowland. Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 26 years old on the State Muster Rolls. No Confederate records found.

J. B Self Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown apparently as 34 and 24 years old on the State Muster Rolls. Was discharged from the CSA on July 25, 1862 by T. W. Randolph, AQM, according to a Register of Payments to Discharged Soldiers . No further records.

R. W. Settle Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 24 years old on the State Muster Rolls. His last name is also given as Suttle on the State records.

In the Confederate service he was present for regular duty until detailed as Teamster in 1863 through final muster roll. No further records.

William Smith First name also spelled given as “Willburn” on State records. He mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 19 years old on the State Muster Rolls. Wounded in the Battle of Murfressboro. The April 30, 1863 muster roll show "Present" cancelled and then "Absent, sick since 2-10, 1863", also cancelled. Detailed with Division Provost Guard in Fall of 1863. Present with Regiment in 1864.

Thomas C. Spencer Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 23 years old on the State Muster Rolls. In the CSA, he transferred to an unnamed unit on November 30, 1862. No further records.

R. M. Stephens Enlisted for 12 months near Knoxville, Tennessee by Captain J. B. Puryear on November 2, 1863. Name only appears on final muster roll.

J. T. Strickland Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 18 years old on the State Muster Rolls. In Confederate service, he was detailed with Govt. Stock under Captain D. D. Porter (of Co. E) in late 1863. Detailed as Govt. Agent with Captain Porter from October 22, 1863. Paroled at Charolette, North Carolina on May 4, 1865 according to General J. E. Johnston's and W. T. Sherman's Military Convention.

C. L. Sullivan Was substituted for private Y. E. Bone in the Texas Militia unit on September 2, 1861. Private Sullivan was later discharged from the Confederate service on April 15, 1862 by T. W. Randolph, per Register of Payments to Discharged Soldiers. No further records.

John Sullivan Last name also shown with one l. Discharged June 23, 1862 at Camp Priceville, Mississippi. File contain Certificate of Disability for Discharge stating that he was born in Cooper County, Missouri, 26 years old and a Farmer before the war. Disability was given because of "partial Caryphgia supervening on an attack of Congestive Fever." Disability Certificate was requested by Captain Puryear, written and signed by D. B. Burks, Assistant Surgeon.

J. D. Swan Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 17 years old on the State Muster Rolls. In the CSA, he is shown present for the 1861 muster roll only. No further records.

W. J. Tennison Present for duty until detailed as Regimental Blacksmith from May 1, 1863 through Final muster roll.

G. W. Terry Substituted for private James Ware on September 12, 1861 in the State service. A Remark on 1861 Confederate Muster Roll states that Terry was Discharged December 25, 1861. No further records.

Eli Tibbetts Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 31 years old on the State Muster Rolls. Went AWOL from the State unit from September 1, 1861 through October 2, 1861 at the time of mustering into the CSA. No Confederate records found with this Company.

Charles W. Tignor File only contains 2 copies of a parole given at Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. Headquarters, 16th Corps, Office of Provost Marshall. On June 26, 1865 Tignor signed that he solomely swore:

"That I will not bear arms against the United States of America, or give any information, or do any military duty, whatever, until regularly exchanged as a prisoner of war."

J. A. Truelove Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 20 and 21 years old on the State Muster Rolls. Discharged on Certificate of G. A. Foot, Surgeon, on September 11, 1861.

J. E. Tulley Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 30 years old on the State Muster Rolls. Discharged on July 22, 1861 by order of the Adjutant Marshall on account of having more that 100 men in the Company.

Charles Ward Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 30 years old on the last two State Muster Rolls (no age given on the first). He is shown discharged with Certificate on September 11, 1861 and with Certificate for inabilty on October 2, 1861. Both certificates were from G. A. Foot, Surgeon.

James Ware Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 18 years old on the State Muster Rolls. He substituted G. W. Terry I his stead on September 12, 1861

W. H. Welch Enlisted on June 8, 1862 at Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas by J. J. Diamond. Absent, on sick furlough in Texas, for the 1862 muster roll. On detail as Teamster by April 30, 1863. Received extra pay ($0.25/day) for Teamster work from May 17th to June 30th of 1863. Detailed as Regimental Teamster on muster roll ending December 31, 1863.

Albert Wesson Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 20 years old on the State Muster Rolls. In Confederate service, he is shown present on 1861 muster roll only. No further records.

H. A. Whaley Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. No clear age is shown on the State Muster Rolls. One looks like 26 years old. There are no Confederate records for this soldier with Company B.

A. J. White Enlisted February 8, 1862 at Camp Lubock, VanBuren, Arkansas by W. C. Young. Discharged by virtue of the Conscript Act on December 21, 1862. Over age or underage not stated.

J. L. White Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 18 and 28 years old on the State Muster Rolls. Normal Confederate enlistment noted on first two muster rolls. Present, on detail, for the 1862 muster roll. Present for regular duty on April 30, 1863 muster roll, but enlistment noted changed to: January 1, 1862 at Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas. No further records.

A. H. Whitten Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 26 years old on the State Muster Rolls. In Confederate service, he was at C.S.A. Post Hospital at Dalton, Georgia with Diarrhea from August 5th to 20th of 1862. Detailed as Brigade Teamster on December 31, 1863 muster roll. Present, on same detail on 1864 muster roll.

W. L. B. Whitten Substituted for private J. A. Roberson (Robinson) in the Texas Militia unit on September 2, 1861. Then in the Confederate service he was on daily duty from October 2nd to December 3rd of 1861. Deceased on December 27, 1861.

G. W. Williams Was a Substitute for private G. L. Clark from September 16, 1861 in the Texas Militia. In CSA service, he was present until on 1864 muster roll when he was absent "Detailed with Hughes Subterranean Battery." I haven't yet found a reference as to what this was. Could it mean land mines?

Lewis Williams Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 33 years old on the State Muster Rolls. Shown present only on the 1861 Confederate Muster Roll for this Company.. No further records except a Parole of Honor, dated July 5, 1865 in the Trans-Mississippi Department, where Private Lewis Williams signed as being with Company "B", 2nd Texas Infantry.

Silas W. Williams Was a substitute for private Warren Lynch in the Texas Militia Company from September 2, 1861. In Confederate service he was present until captured at Dandridge, Tennessee on January 17, 1864. Federal records state that he was captured on January 19th. Silas Williams was forwarded to Louisville Miliatary Prison, for exchange. He was thence sent and received at Rock Island Barracks on February 18, 1864. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on October 6, 1864. The records contain correspondence regarding his records from the Attorney General's Office (AGO), dated May 20, 1912.

William C. Willingham Shown only on the third Texas State Muster Roll as William C. Willington (assumed to be the same man). He was 25 years old then.

On Confederate records he is listed present on detail as Hospital Steward (Field and Staff) on 1862 and December 31, 1863 muster rolls. Received certification for extra pay as Cook at Camp Beech Creek, near Rome, Georgia on July 31, 1863. Present on detail as Hospital Cook on final muster roll.

William Wininger Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 18 years old on the State Muster Rolls. Last name also listed as Winniger. Also shown present for all Confederate Muster Rolls. Captured near Florence, Alabama on October 10, 1864. Sent to Camp Chase, Ohio and received there on October 24, 1864. Took oath of allegience on June 12, 1865. Gave age as 20 years and residence as Cooke County, Texas with oath. File contains a Statement of Service sent to the Chairman, Oklahoma Board of Pension Commissioner in Oklahoma City on August 6, 1915.

William J. Wisdom Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 20 years old on the State Muster Rolls. In Confederate service he used private horse on the remounting of the Regiment in 1863. Listed as Deserted from camps near Rome, Georgia on August 3, 1863. No 1864 muster roll records. However, he was captured and sent to Camp Chase exactly as Private Wininiger, above. Died at Camp Chase on January 28, 1865. Buried in grave No. 930, south of Camp Chase. Cause of death is given as: "Con. Chills".

John Woods No muster roll records. He was discharged on July 17, 1862. A copy of a Discharge Certificate states that he was enlisted by Major __ Linsey of the 2nd Regiment Missouri State Guards at Stoney Point, Arkansas on April 10, 1862. Transferred to the 11th Texas Cavalry on April 23, 1862. He was born in Cooper County, Missouri and 27 years old at the time of discharge. He had been a Farmer, prior to enlistment. Surgeon John W. Rainey wrote that Private Woods had "Thithesis Pulmondus" (or something like that) and will never be able for duty.

Joseph R. Yeriow Mustered into the Texas Militia Company on May 25, 1861 at Gainesville. He is shown as 33 years old on the State Muster Rolls. Absent, sick for the 1861 Confederate Muster Roll. Discharged on February 12, 1862.


Chapter References

Unless cited otherwise, the information contained in this chapter comes from National Archive microfilm rolls M323, Numbers 67 through 70. These rolls contain the compiled Confederate military records of soldiers of the 11th Texas Cavalry Regiment. References to Texas State Services are from Texas State Musters Roll copies from the Texas State Archives in Austin, Texas.

Hale, Douglas, Rehearsal for Civil War: The Texas Cavalry in the Indian Territory, 1861, The Chronicles of Oklahoma, Vol. LXVIII, No. 3, Fall, 1990.

McCaslin, Richard B., Conditional Confederates: The Eleventh Texas Cavalry West of the Mississippi River, Military History of the Southwest, Vol. 21, Number 1, Spring 1991.


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