Henry Y. Massey  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  Mustered in on June 1, 1861 as 1st Corporal.  He was 15 years old, had a horse, a $50 pistol and a $40 gun. 

   In Confederate Service he was a Corporal, no number given.  His horse was killed on March 7, 1862 at the battle of “Elk Horn”, Arkansas.  Demoted to private ranks in 1862.

Paid $170 on August 15, 1863 at Camp Beech Creek, near Rome, Georgia, for horse killed in action, as noted above.  Shown present on all muster rolls.  Died at Milner, Georgia on July 26, 1864.

David A. Wilborn  D. A. Wellborn was the 2nd Corporal in the Texas State Company.  He Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  Mustered into Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 20 or 21 years old, had a horse, but was unarmed while in Texas Militia unit.

   He started service in the CSA as a Corporal, but was demoted to the ranks in 1862.  He was sick at Hospital in Loundon, Tennessee on the 1862 muster roll.  Present for duty on April 30, 1863 muster roll.  Deserted on December 1, 1863. 

   Federal records show his name appearing on a list of Rebel Deserters who voluntarily took and subscribed the oath of allegiance to the U. S. Government at the office of F. Young, Deputy Provost Marshall of Roane County, Tennessee during the month of December, 1863 and were permitted to go at large within Union lines.  The list is dated at the office of the Provost Marshall General of East Tennessee at Knoxville on December 29, 1863.  Residence was given as Grayson County, Texas.  Actually took oath on December 16, 1863 and gave his rank as Sergeant.  He was sent to Louisville Military Prison and took another oath on December 20, 1863.  He was then required to stay north of the Ohio River.

Cleland K. Mayrant Last name also given as Myrant.  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861 as 3rd Corporal.  He was 19 years old, with a horse and unarmed while in Texas Militia unit.

   In CSA, he was a Corporal, no number given, until demoted to private rank in 1862.  He was present for duty on remaining muster rolls (through February 29, 1864). 

   Records show he deserted on April 21, 1865.  Subscribed to oath on May 8, 1865 and gave residence as Grayson County, Texas. On taking oath he remarked to have originally volunteered in Texas State organization on May 6, 1861.

William C. Holt  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  Shown as W. C.  Holt he mustered into Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861 as 4th Corporal.  He was 27 years old, with a horse, but unarmed while in Texas Militia unit.

   Mustered in Confederate service as a Corporal.  He is shown present only for 1861 Confederate Muster Roll.  No further records on file.
   (Corp. William C. Holt from Company C of the 11TH Texas Cavalry is buried in Van Buren, Arkansas in the Col. John Drennen Cemetary. No date is available but the marker for all buried there said they lost their lives in the battles of Oak Hill, Elk Horn, or Prairie Grove. - Information furnished by Barbara Holt) _Webmaster.

James P. Turley  Mustered in to the Confederate States service as a private.  Was elected 5th Sergeant on November 6, 1862 but retained in ranks until on the muster roll ending December 31, 1863 when he was listed as 2nd Corporal.  Was 2nd Corporal following the April 30, 1863 muster roll.  Listed as deserted January 1, 1864 on final muster roll.  No further records. 

Henry T. Hill  An H. F. (or T.) Hill(s) enlisted as a private in Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 24 years old, had a horse and a $10 gun while in the State Service.

   Henry T. Hill mustered in to the Confederate States Army as a private.  He was Promoted to the rank of 3rd Corporal in 1863, prior to the April 30th muster roll.

He was absent, sick at Hospital, for the April 30, 1863 muster roll.  Received clothing requisition in Atlanta, Georgia from Major George R. Fairbanks, Q.M. on May 4, 1863.  Received pay ($26.00) on May 12, 1863.  He is listed as deserted July 1, 1863.  Took oath of allegiance to the U.S. on February 25, 1864 and gave residence as Grayson County, Texas.

James B. Parrish  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 21 years old, had a horse  and a $20 pistol while in State Service.

   Mustered in to Confederate service as a private.  Promoted to the rank of 4th Corporal in 1863, after April 30th.  Was killed at Knoxville, Tennessee on November 19, 1863.
 

 Privates

James M. Alexander Volunteered for Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861 at Fort Washita, Indian Territories.  He had a horse, but was unarmed while in Texas Militia unit.  No age was recorded.

   In Confederate service, he was left in Barboursville, Kentucky on August 29, 1862.  Taken prisoner by Union troops on September 4, 1862.  Since he didn't return to the Company he was listed as deserted on January 1, 1863.  No further records.

John Wesley Barefoot Volunteered for Texas Militia service on September 1, 1861 at Camp Reeves.  He was 21 years
   old, had a horse but was unarmed while in State Service. 

In the Confederate States Army, he served at least through the time of the last muster roll, ending February 29, 1864.  He was present for duty on all muster rolls. 

Private Barefoot surrendered on April 28, 1865.  He was born in Rippley County, Missouri and lived in Oklahoma after the war.  Some of his descendants went to Kansas, Michigan and New York (Webb, 1998).

Files contain a Statement of Service to the Chairman of the Oklahoma Board of Pension Commissioners by Adjutant General H. T. McCain, dated September 27, 1915.

Stephen W. Berry  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  No age was recorded for him.  He had no horse or arms while in the Texas Militia unit.

   In Confederate States service, he was left sick in Mississippi in June of 1862.  Listed as deserted on January 1, 1863. 

Isom Blevins  Was a substitute for private G. W. Carpenter at Fort Washita, Indian Territories from August 19, 1861.  He was 19, unarmed and without a horse while in State Service.

   In the CSA he was wounded at the Battle of Murfreesboro on December 31, 1862.  Sent to Hospital and evidently returned to duty by April of 1863.  Then "absent in Hospital in Georgia" from October 28, 1863 to end of last muster roll.  Received a Requisition for his horse on November 1, 1863.

M. Washington Blevins Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 26 years old, with no horse or arms while in State Service.

He is shown as Deserted in November of 1862 on the 1862 Confederate muster roll.  Listed as present on the April 30, 1863 muster roll.  Then "absent in Hospital in Georgia" from October 28, 1863 to end of last muster roll as was Isom Blevens.

William D. Blue  Present in 1861.  The 1860 U.S. Census shows him from Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas. No further record.

James L. Booker  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 22 years old, without a horse or arms while in the Texas Militia unit.

   He was present for all Confederate muster rolls to February 29, 1864.  He was captured October 13, 1864 near Rome, Georgia.  Sent to prison at Louisville, Kentucky and then to Camp Douglas, Illinois on November 24, 1864.  Discharged on June 17, 1865.  Took oath of allegiance at Marshall, Texas, no date given.  He gave residence as Grayson County, Texas.

John W. Bowler  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 30 years old, without a horse and unarmed while in the Texas Militia unit.

   He was discharged from the Confederate States Army at Camp Reeves, Texas on October 15, 1861 in consequence of being shot accidentally. 

William J. Brewer  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 18.  He had a $65 horse but was unarmed while in Texas Service.

   In the Confederate States Army, he was on Scout in December in 1861.  Went AWOL in November of 1863.  Listed as captured by Union troops on November 27, 1863 in east Tennessee.  Name appears on a Federal list, dated November 28, 1863, of Rebel Deserters who took the oath in Campbell County, Tennessee.

David S. Brooks  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 21 years old and is shown without arms while in Texas Militia unit.

   Once in the Confederate States Army, he was a defense witness in the General Court Marshall of Captain Travis Rossin in December of 1861 at Richmond, Virginia.  On that record, Brooks and Rossin are said to be of the Texas Rangers, 1st Regiment Cavalry unreadable Legion (possibly First Regiment Texas, Partisan Rangers; see Wright & Simpson, 1965).  Brooks was absent, sick, in late 1862 and January 1863.  He was present for the April 30, 1863 muster roll, then absent at Hospital since November 1, 1863 on the year ending 1863 muster roll.  He was present for the last muster roll. 

Private Brooks surrendered with Company "C", under Lieutenant G. W. Sherwood at Citronelle, Alabama on May 4, 1865 according to the agreement between Lieutenant General R. Taylor and Major General E. R. S. Canby.  He was paroled at Columbus, Mississippi on May 16, 1865.

William Brown  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 22 years old.  He had no horse, but did have a $20 pistol while in the service of Texas.

   In the Confederate States service, he was wounded in the battle of Murfreesboro and sent to Hospital.  Returned to duty, but deserted December 1, 1863.  Captured by Union troops on December 3, 1863 near Knoxville, Tennessee.  Sent to Louisville, Missouri and then Rock Island Barracks in Illinois in February of 1864.  No further records.

John C. Bruce  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 20 years old, without a horse or arms while in the service of Texas.

   Later in 1861, Bruce was furloughed from Confederate service by Lieutenant Colonel James J. Diamond.  No further records.

William N. Bruce  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861. He was 22 years old, without a horse or arms while in the service of Texas.

   Once in the Confederate States Army, he died at Camp Lubbock, Arkansas on December 13, 1861.

Peter K. Carpenter Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 24 years old, unarmed and without a horse while in State Service.  Refused to be mustered into Confederate Service.

   A Remark on the December 31, 1861 Confederate muster roll reads: "On Proposition to Administer the Oath of Allegiance, Deserted."  No further records.

G. W. Carpenter  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861. He was 18, unarmed and without a horse.  In August 19, 1861 he was discharged and Ishom Blevin substituted for him.

H. S. Carter  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  Is shown as Dr. H. S. Carter.  He deserted on August 1, 1861.  No further records. 

John Chaffin  Volunteered for State Service on September 1, 1861 at Camp Reeves.  His age was recorded as 23 years old on the third State Muster Roll.  He had no horse or arms while in the Texas Militia.

   He is shown present for all Confederate muster rolls to February 29, 1864.

Lewis F. Chaffin  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 21 years old, without a horse and unarmed while in State Service.

   After serving in the Confederate States Army for nearly two years, he was sent to a Hospital in Georgia on September 1, 1863.  No further records.

Reuben J. Clark  The 1860 U.S. Census shows him from Sherman P.O., Grayson County, Texas.  Volunteered for Texas Militia Service on August 12, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He was 23, had a horse and a $50 pistol while in the Texas Service.

   His shown present with the Confederate organization on the December 31, 1861 Muster Roll only.  No further records.

Robert W. Clements Volunteered for Texas Service on July 1, 1861 at Fort Washita, Indian Territories.  He was 20 years old, unarmed and without a horse while in the Texas Militia. 

    In Confederate service, he was wounded at the Battle of Murfreesboro and sent to Hospital.  Recovered and was present by April 30, 1863 and through the last muster roll.

James E. Cook  No Confederate records.  Federal records show him as a Prisoner of War, captured October 18, 1863 near Larkinsville, Tennessee and Alabama.  Larkinsville is in northeast Alabama.  Remarks show "For Exchange".  Sent to Camp Morton, Indiana.  Released on Oath June 12, 1865.  Residence shown as "Bunnstown, Va."

William P. Cooksey Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 19 years old with no horse or arms while in State Service.

   In the Confederate service, he was left sick in Arkansas in April of 1862.  Listed as deserted on January 1, 1863.

Andrew Jackson Couch Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 22, unarmed and without a horse while in the State Service.

In the Confederate service, he was wounded at the Battle of Murfreesboro and returned to duty prior to the April 30, 1863 muster roll.  Was a Teamster on muster rolls dating from September 1, 1863 to February 29, 1864.  No further war records.  A Statement of Services slip sent to the Board of Pension Commissioners on July 17, 1915 mentions that he was at a Confederate Home in Ardmore, Oklahoma in 1913. 

George W. Couch  Volunteered for Texas Service on June 1 or 15, 1861 at Fort Washita, Indian Territories.  He was 18 years old, unarmed and without a horse while in the Texas Militia. 

   In the Confederate service, he was wounded at the Battle of Murfreesboro.  Present for all muster rolls.

John H. Couch  Volunteered for Texas Service on June 15, 1861 at Fort Washita, Indian Territories.  He was 18 years old, unarmed and without a horse while in the Texas Militia. 

   Absent, on Scout from December 18, 1861 for the 1861 Confederate muster roll.  Taken prisoner at Barboursville, Kentucky, was paroled and not heard of since.  Listed as deserted on January 1, 1863.

John Marshall Covey The 1860 U.S. Census shows him from Sherman P.O., Grayson County, Texas.  Volunteered into the Texas Militia unit on September 1, 1861 at Camp Reeves. He was 18 years old, had a horse and a $50 pistol while in the Texas Militia unit.

In the Confederate States service, he was wounded at the Battle of Richmond, Kentucky.

Union soldiers captured him in Kentucky on October 30, 1862.  Sent to prison at Louisville, Kentucky, sick and with a gunshot wound in the left ankle.  Sent to Vicksburg, for Exchange on the steamboat Mary Crane on November 29, 1862. 

Private Covey was sent to Hospitals in: China Grove, Alabama; Dalton, Georgia and; Rome, Georgia.  Discharged, August 3, 1863 for "gunshot wound to the foot causing Canis of the bone" and unfit for any Military duty.  He was born in Hardin County, Tennessee and 19 years old at the time of his discharge.

John W. Cox  Volunteered into the Texas Militia unit on August 12, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He was 19, had a horse, a $20 dollar pistol and a $20 gun while in the Militia.

   He was present for Confederate duty until listed as deserted on January 1, 1864.

Samuel F. Crawford Volunteered for Texas State Service on June 10, 1861 at Fort Washita, Indian Territories.  He was 19, had a horse but no arms while in the Texas Militia.

   He was discharged from the Confederate States Army on April 15, 1862.

John Cullup  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 26, unarmed and without a horse while in the State Service.

   Present in the Confederate States Army in 1861.  No further records.

J. W. Davis  A J. W. Davis was a private in the Texas State Company. Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  This could be either of the two Davis boys, with similar initials, shown here.  He was 28 years old.  He had no horse or arms while in State Service.

Enlisted in the Confederate States Army on July 1, 1862 in Paris, Lamar County, Texas by Lieutenant R. J. Clary.  Present through last muster roll.

John Wesley Davis Volunteered for Confederate States Service on October 2, 1861 at Camp Reeves, Texas.  He was present for all Confederate muster rolls except the one for 1862, at which time he was absent and sick.  Deserted March 17, 1864 in Tennessee and reported to Union troops.  He listed his residence as Marshall County, Tennessee and was ordered to report monthly to the Provost Marshall in Shelbyville, Tennessee.  He failed to report in 1865 and was captured on May 23, 1865 in Greenville, South Carolina.  After being paroled it was ascertained that he had "murdered" 5 Union soldiers near Pendleton, South Carolina.

Mathew Davis  The 1860 U.S. Census shows him residing at Tidwell Creek, Hunt County, Texas.  Davis Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861. He was 23 or 25 years old and had no horse or arms while in State Service.

   He is shown present in 1861 with the Confederate States Army.  No further records.

Samuel Davis  An S. Davis Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861. He was 21 or 27 years old and had no horse or arms while in State Service.

   In Confederate States service, he was wounded on December 24, 1863 and sent to Hospital at Montgomery Springs, Virginia.  His name appears on a Register of Invalid Corps P.A.C.C. with remark "Totally disqualified."  He was paroled at Atlanta, Georgia on May 23, 1865 and listed his residence as Grayson County, Texas.

William J. Davis  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 19 years old, had no horse and was unarmed during the time of State Service.

   He was present for all Confederate muster rolls.  No remarks or further records on file.

John M. Day  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 19 years old and had no horse or arms while in State Service.

   In the Confederate service he was captured in Richmond, Kentucky on October 30, 1862 when he was 19 years of age.  On November 18, 1862 he was shipped from Louisville, Kentucky to Cairo, Illinois on the steam boat Belle Creole.  He must have been exchanged or escaped, since he is listed present on all muster rolls.  He was absent and on Detached Duty with Hughes (General Humes?) from October 12, 1863 through the final muster roll.

Thomas H. Degraffinried Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 21 years old and had no horse or arms while in State Service.

Remarks on the 1862 Confederate muster roll state that he was discharged December 13, 1862 on account of disability.  No further records.

R. Degraffinried  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 21 years old and had no horse or arms while in State Service.  He was discharged for disability at Fort Washita, Indian Territories on July 13, 1861.

James F. Dickerson Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 20 years old and had no horse or arms while in State Service.

   He was present for the 1861 Confederate muster.  Absent on detached service for 1862 muster roll.  Present for the April 30, 1863 muster roll.  Absent on detached duty with Captain Porter, A.Q.M. from October 25, 1863 through final muster roll.  No further records.

Lewis Dobbs  An L. Dobbs Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 28 years old and had no horse or arms while in State Service.

   He was absent for the 1861 Confederate muster roll, with furlough by Lieutenant Colonel J. J. Diamond.  No further records on file.

H. P. Dugan  Enlisted in the Confederate States Army on March 1, 1862 at Frog Bayou, Arkansas.  Was wounded on December 31, 1862 in battle in front of Murfreesboro and in Hospital for 1862 muster roll.  Furloughed for 90 days from April 20, 1863.  Listed as wounded and at Hospital in Georgia from August 30, 1863 through at least March 1, 1864.  No further records.

James S. Ellis  Substituted for private S. B. Vaden from September 1, 1861 at Camp Reeves in the Texas Militia Company.  He was 18 years old, had a horse, but no arms while in the Militia.

   He was present in the Confederate States Army until reported as deserted on January 1, 1864.  No further records on file.

Henry Erwin  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 22 years old, had a horse, and a $20 pistol while in State Service.

   Soon after mustering into the Confederate Service he died in the Shawnee Nation of Typhoid fever on November 13, 1861.

J. N. Fain  Enlisted in the Confederate service in Washington County, Arkansas on February 25, 1862 by W. C. Young.  Killed on December 31, 1862 in the battle in front of Murfreesboro.  Casualty list shows as: J. A. Fain.  Buried in the Confederate Circle of Heroes in Evergreen Cemetery in Murfreesboro.  The name posted on a list obtained by the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Camp #1355 is J. T. Fain.  The list may be obtained from the Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 

William Fields  A William D. Fields resided at Sherman, Grayson County Texas in the 1860 U.S. Census.  Volunteered for the State Militia unit on September 1, 1861 at Camp Reeves.  He was 32 years old, had a horse but no arms while in State Service.

   He was present for the 1861 Confederate muster roll.  No further records on file.

Bradley Finter  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 22 years old and had a horse but no arms while in State Service.

   The only Confederate Muster Roll he was present for was in1861.  No further records on file.

James R. Fitch  J. R. Fitch volunteered for the State Militia unit on September 1, 1861 at Camp Reeves.  He was 23 years old.  He had a horse and a $50 pistol while in the State Service.

   The 1861 Confederate Muster Roll shows him absent, as an Expressman to Scout.  He was discharged May 1, 1862.  No Certificate on file. 

Thomas S. Ford T. S. Ford volunteered for the State Militia unit on July 22, 1861 at Fort Washita, Indian Territories.  He was 30 years old, and had no horse or arms while in the Texas Militia unit.
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   Shown as absent, on Scout, since December 18, 1861 on the 1861 Confederate muster roll.  No further records.

J. W. Frost  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 18, without a horse and unarmed while in State Service.  He was discharged on account of disability on July 12, 1861 at Fort Washita, Indian Territories.

F. Marion Hanks An F. M Hank volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 19 years old, had a horse and no arms while in the State Service..

   Wounded on December 31, 1862 during the battle of Murfreesboro and absent for the 1862 muster roll.  Present for April 30, 1863 muster roll and until listed as "Deserted Feb 18, 1864". 

Name appears on a Federal Register of POW's at Knoxville, captured February 24, 1864 and released March 8, 1864 on taking oath of allegiance.

Andrew Jackson Harris An A. (Andy) J. Harris volunteered for service in the Texas Militia unit on August 10, 1861 at Fort Washita, I. T.  He was 19 years old, had no horse and was unarmed while in the State Service. 

He was absent on detached service for the 1862 Confederate muster roll.  Present for the April 30, 1863 muster roll.  Paid $58.40 for horse, at $0.40/day, on July 7, 1863 by B. F. Bomar, for the period of September 1, 1862 to January 24, 1863.  On July 28, 1863 Harris was paid $24.00 for service in May and June of that year. 

Federal records show private Harris captured on October 15, 1863 at Larkinsville, Alabama.  He was forwarded to Nashville "for exchange" and ended up on October 22, 1863 in Camp Morton, Indianapolis, Indiana.  Released on oath on May 20, 1865 over 1 year and 7 months after his capture.  Residence given was Rolla, Missouri.  Rank shown as Sergeant on oath.

Andy was living in Gainesville, Texas in 1912.  He was born May 26, 1842 near Sevierville, Tennessee.  Enlisted at Fort Washita, Indian Territory in 1861.  Claims the unit transferred to the Army of Tennessee in March of 1862.  Was wounded in the leg on Wheeler’s raid through middle Tennessee after the Chickamauga battle.  Had hand cut by saber near Knoxville, Tennessee.  Andy said he received inhuman treatment and almost starved at Camp Morton.  Said he was in the battles of Pea Ridge, Farmington, Richmond, Kentucky, Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, Peach Tree Creek and many smaller engagements.  He said he surrendered at the close near Greensborough, North Carolina (Yeary, 1912).

Matthew Handy Harris In Confederate Service he was present until shown as "Detached with Gordon's Scouts" on April 
   30, 1863 muster roll.  The December 31, 1863 muster roll remarks state that he deserted August 
   30, 1863. 

Federal records show that he signed an oath of allegiance on June 21, 1864 at Nashville before Captain R. M. Goodwin and was released.  Residence given was Wilson County, Tennessee.

W. Heill   Only record is his name appears on a Register of the CSA Medical Director's office, Richmond, Virginia under "Applications for Certificates of Retirement".  The application from private Heill, Co. C, Reeve's Cavalry was dated March 18, 1865 and received on March 22, 1865 from H. G. Hospital.  A Captain Tucker approved the application.

W. T. Henderson  Volunteered for Texas Service at Fort Washita, Indian Territories on June 1, 1861.  He was 19 years old, had a horse, but no arms while in the Texas Militia.  Remarks on the third State Muster Roll say he refused to be mustered into the Confederate Service, but afterwards was mustered into another Company.

Drew W. Hicks  Present for the 1861 Confederate muster roll.  No further records on file.

Ezekiel J. Hitchcock An E. J. Hitchcock volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 21, had a horse and a $20 pistol while in State Service.

   Absent for the 1861 Confederate muster roll with remarks stating that he was left on the Grand River and was accidentally shot on November 28, 1861.  He was discharged on March 19, 1862.

W. G. (J.) Howard Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 16 years old and without a horse or arms.  Private “S. A. Johnston” substituted for private Howard, for “under age.”   Private Johnston started in the Militia Company C on June 5, 1861.

George W. (or H.) Howell The 1860 U.S. Census shows a George W. Howell living at Farmersville, Collin County, Texas. No muster roll records on file.  Federal records show a soldier of this name and unit captured at Larkinsville, Jackson County, Alabama on October 18, 1863.  He was sent to Camp Morton, Indianapolis, Indiana, via Nashville and received there on October 24, 1863.  Paroled and transferred for exchange on February 26, 1865 to City Point, Virginia. 

Confederate records state that he was received at Wayside Hospital of General Hospital No. 9 in Richmond, Virginia on March 9, 1865.  On March 10, 1865 Howell was sent to Camp Lee.  There are no subsequent records. 

John Howell  Volunteered for the Texas State Militia organization at Fort Washita, Indian Territories on June 15, 1861.  He was 20 years old, had no horse or arms during his time in state service. 

   In the CSA he was present until recorded absent on detached service on the 1862 Confederate muster roll.  Private Howell was again present for the April 30, 1863 muster roll.  He is listed as captured on July 20, 1863 in Kentucky and absent for last two muster rolls.  No other records on file.

George Washington Jackson  The 1860 U.S. Census shows him at Sherman P.O., Grayson County, Texas. A G. W. Jackson Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  The 2nd State Muster Roll shows private G. W. Jackson as 20 years old, having a horse but no arms while in State Service.

Present for duty on all Confederate muster rolls.  No further records on file.

J. K. P. Jackson  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861. The 2nd State Muster Roll shows private Jackson was 20 years old, with no horse and no arms while in State Service.

Thomas B. Jackson A T. B. Jackson Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  The 2nd State Muster Roll shows private T. B. Jackson was 22 years old, had a horse and no arms while in State Service.

   He was present in Confederate service until listed as absent, missing since November 29, 1863 on the December 31, 1863 muster roll.  Listed as "Deserted December 1, 1863" on the final muster roll. 

Federal records indicate that he was captured on December 6, 1863 near Knoxville and sent to Rock Island Barracks, Illinois, where he entered on January 6, 1864.  Jackson signed an oath of allegiance and was released on June 17, 1865.  He was 26 years old at the time of his release and gave residence as Sherman, Grayson County, Texas. 

Files contain a Statement of Service Reference Slip sent to the Oklahoma Pension Commissioner by H. T. McCain, Adjutant General on July 15, 1915.

Robert C. James  Volunteered into the Texas State Company on September 1, 1861 at Camp Reeves.  He was 23 year old and had no horse or arms while in the service of Texas. 

   In the CSA he was shown absent on Scout since December 18, 1861 for the 1861 Confederate muster roll.  He was wounded in the battle of Murfreesboro.  The casualty list for that battle gives his name as R. C. Jones.  He was, however, listed as present with the Company for the 1862 and April 30, 1863 muster rolls.  He was captured on July 20, 1863 in Kentucky.  No further records on file.

S. Allen Johnson  S. A. Johnson was a resident of Paris, Lamar County, Texas on the 1860 U.S. Census.  An S. A. Johnston or Johnson (who is assumed to be the same) substituted for private W. J. Howard in the Texas Militia unit.  The 2nd State Muster Roll shows private Johnston started in the State unit on June 5, 1861 at Fort Washita, Indian Territories.  He was 20 years old, had a horse but no arms while in State service.

   He was present for 1861 Confederate muster roll.  The private was discharged March 19, 1862 and paid the same day by T. W. Randolph, AQM.  There is no Certificate of discharge on record.

William H. Johnson William H. (or M.)  Johnson was a resident of Paris, Lamar County, Texas on the 1860 U.S. Census.  Present in Confederate service until killed in the battle before Murfreesboro on December 31, 1862.  Now buried in the Confederate Circle in Evergreen Cemetery in Murfreesboro.  He is one of six from the 11th Texas Cavalry who have recently been identified as being buried there by the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Murfreesboro Camp #1355.

George B. Jones  A G. R. Jones Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  On the October 2, 1861 state Muster Roll his name is recorded as G. B. Jones and age 24 years.  He had a horse but no arms while in State Service.

   He was present for the 1861 Confederate muster roll.  No further records on file.

George Washington Jones Enlisted in Confederate States Army on March 1, 1862 at Frog Bayou, Arkansas.  The 1862 muster roll remarks state that he was absent "Wounded in the Battle of Richmond, Ky. and captured by the enemy". 

Hi name appears on a list of POW's sent to Vicksburg via Louisville by the Provost Marshall in Lexington, Kentucky on November 2, 1862.  A POW roll states that he was captured on October 30, 1862 in Richmond, Kentucky and shipped to Cairo, Illinois on November 18, 1862 aboard the steamboat Belle Creole.  His age at the time of shipping was 25 years. 

Jones was present by the April 30, 1863 muster roll and for both remaining muster rolls.  Files contain correspondence regarding his records from the AGO, dated August 1, 1912.

Frank Lawson  Enlisted in the Confederate service on March 1, 1862 at Frog Bayou, Arkansas by J. J. Diamond.  Sick at Hospital in Loundon, Tennessee in the Fall of 1862.  Discharged January 23, 1863 due to disability from chronic hepatitis from Cleveland (Tennessee) General Hospital, per remarks on the April 30, 1863 muster roll.

John B. Lynch  Is shown to have volunteered for service in the Texas Militia unit on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas on the October 2, 1861.  However, his name does not appear on the June 1, 1861 Muster Roll.  He is shown to be 26 years old, have a horse and a $40 pistol on the 2nd Muster Roll. 

   Lynch was shown present for all Confederate musters until captured on January 12, 1864 at Talbert's Station (Mossy Creek, on Federal POW records), Tennessee. 

He was sent to Rock Island Barracks in Illinois.  Enlisted in the U.S. Army for frontier service on October 14, 1864.

James Magee  Private James McGeehe volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 17 years old and had no horse or arms while in the State service.

   Magee was present only for the on 1861 Confederate muster roll.  No further records.

Sampson Magee  Private Samptson Mageehee or Sampson McGeehe is listed in the Texas State Company as volunteering on July 20, 1861 at Fort Washta, Indian Territories.  He mustered in to Confederate service with the rest on October 2, 1861.  He was 19 years old and had no horse or arms while in the Texas Militia.  He was substituted for private W. R. Wadkins.

While in the CSA, his name appears on a Register of POW's at Fort Delaware, Delaware dated March 12, 1863, received from Savannah H. (Hospital?) and listed as Exchanged with no records of capture date and location. 

He was present for all Confederate company musters until, detached with White's Battery of Artillery from April, 1863 through final muster roll.

W. R. Markham  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  No age is recorded for private Markham on the 2nd State Muster Roll.  He is also shown to have no horse or arms and to have “Deserted on 9th day of July, 1861.”

David N. McAddow Private D. N. (or M.) Mcadow Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 23 or 25 years old and had no horse or arms while in the service of Texas.

   In Confederate service, he was missing since November 14, 1861, lost or captured while on neutral lands in the C.N. (Cherokee or Chocktaw Nation). No further records.

William McKenzie Enlisted in Confederate service on August 23, 1862 in at Paris, Lamar County, Texas by Lieutenant R. J. Clary.  Present through final muster roll.

J. W. Miller  Only record is a Register of payments to Discharged Soldiers, dated June 22, 1862.  Paid by T. W. Randolph.  The record is misfiled in private William Miller’s records from Company “A”.

William Moore  Enlisted in the Confederate States Army on February 17, 1862 in Washington County, Arkansas by Colonel W. C. Young.  Sick at Hospital in Murfreesboro following the battle there.  Present for duty in April of 1863.  Died September 20, 1863  (Chickamauga?).

A. J. Oglesby  Enlisted in the Confederate service on July 22, 1862 at Paris, Lamar County, Texas.  Taken prisoner at the battle of Murfreesboro on December 31, 1862. 

Admitted to the U.S. Military Hospital at St. Louis, Missouri on January 24, 1863 with "Debilitas."  Died there of Typhoid Fever on February 11, 1862.

Jefferson Outhouse Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 26 years old, had a horse, but no arms while in the Texas Militia Company C.

   Was AWOL from Confederate service in December and January of 1862/63.  Reported as deserted on February 17, 1863.

J. B. Parish  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 21 years old, had a horse and a $20 pistol while in the Texas Militia.

Richard S. Partin  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 26 years old and had no horse or arms while in the Texas Militia unit.

   Name also listed with first initials of B. S and R. F.  Files contain a discharge from Confederate service, dated May 2, 1862.  However, he is shown as present on subsequent muster rolls and then deserted on November 28, 1863. 
Federal POW records at Knoxville state that he was captured on December 3, 1863.  He was sent to Rock Island Barracks in Illinois via the military prison at Louisville.  Enlisted in the U.S. Navy on February 5, 1864 and sent to Naval Rendezvous at Camp Douglas in Chicago, Illinois.

James Pogue  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861. He was 18 years old and had no horse or arms while in the Texas Militia unit.

   In the Confederate service, he died of Measles at Camp Lubbock, Arkansas on December 14, 1861.

Micajah Poindexter Was on Scout in December of 1861.  Discharged from Confederate service for disability on May 26, 1862 with chronic diarrhea and ulceration of the bowels.  He was born in Scurry County, North Carolina and 51 years old at the time of his discharge.  Occupation was Farmer.

Lawrence B. Poit(s) Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was recorded as 22 years old.  However, private Poits is shown to have a horse and no arms while in the Texas Militia Company C.

   He was on Scout in December of 1861 for the Confederate States Army.  Captured after the battle of Murfreesboro on January 5, 1863. 

The Soldier was sent to Camp Butler Military Prison in Illinois.  Paroled at Fort Monroe, Virginia on April 14, 1863 by U.S. Captain John E. Mulford, 3rd Infantry, New York Volunteers.  Remark on Parole says "Dead". 

George W. Pope  Private G. W. Pope was in the Texas Militia Company C.  He volunteered on September 15, 1861 at Camp Reeves, Texas.  He was 27 years old.  He is shown without a horse or arms on the second State Muster Roll.

   In Confederate service, he was on Scout in December of 1861.  Then present until listed as deserted on January 1, 1864.  No further records.

Lafayette B. Potts  An L. B. Potts Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 19 years old, had a horse and a $50 pistol while in State service.

   In the Confederate Service he was present for duty on all muster rolls. 

His name appears on a Roll of POW's of Company C, 11th Texas Cavalry commanded by Lieutenant G. W. Sherwood, surrendered at Citronelle, Alabama by Lieutenant General Richard Taylor to U.S. Major General E. R. S. Canby on May 4, 1865.  Paroled in Columbus, Mississippi on May 16, 1865.  Gave residence as Grayson County, Texas.

M. M. Potts  Enlisted in the Confederate States Army on March 1, 1862 at Frog Bayou, Arkansas by J. J. Diamond.  Present on all subsequent muster rolls. 

His name appears on a Roll of POW's of Company C, 11th Texas Cavalry commanded by Lieutenant G. W. Sherwood, surrendered at Citronelle, Alabama by Lieutenant General Richard Taylor to U.S. Major General E. R. S. Canby on May 4, 1865.  Paroled in Columbus, Mississippi on May 16, 1865.  Gave residence as Grayson County, Texas.

Alpheus C. Price  Name also listed as J. C. Price.  Listed as Missing at the battle of Murfreesboro on December 31, 1862.  Federal POW records show him captured at Stone's River and sent to Camp Douglas, Illinois.  He was in prison there until at least March 31, 1863 (last Federal POW record).  Present for duty on last two muster rolls.

John Brown Purvine Private J. B. Purvines is listed as serving in the Texas State Troops organization.  He volunteered, along with R. W. Pettus, on August 12, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He was 25 years old, had a horse and no arms while in State service.

   Present for duty, in the Confederate States Army, until left near Cleveland, Tennessee on November 10, 1863.  Final muster roll states: "With Capt. Porter at Rome" (Georgia).  A statement of Confederate Service was sent to the Chairman of the Oklahoma Board of Pension Commissioners in Oklahoma City on September 8, 1915 by the Adjutant General.

Benjamin H. Ragsdale Private B. H. Ragsdale Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas. He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 25 years old and had no horse or arms while in State service.

In the Confederate States Army, he was on Scout in December of 1861.  Discharged by T. W. Randolph on June 24, 1862 for gunshot wound in thigh, paralyzing the muscles in his leg.  Certificate of discharge gives age as 22, born in Lafayette, Mississippi and occupation as Printer.  Surgeon John W. Rainey stated that he had been disabled for 60 days.  This would put the wounding back to March of 1862, which may be in the battle of Elkhorn time frame.

Lewis T. Reeves  On 7 day furlough from Confederate service in the time frame of December 25, 1861 to January 1, 1862.  Present for duty on all remaining muster rolls. 

Name appears on a Roll of POW's of Company “C”, 11th Texas Cavalry commanded by Lieutenant G. W. Sherwood, surrendered at Citronelle, Alabama by Lieutenant General Richard Taylor to U.S. Major General E. R. S. Canby on May 4, 1865.  Paroled in Columbus, Mississippi on May 16, 1865.  Gave residence as Grayson County, Texas.

White Richards  Volunteered for service in the Texas Militia unit on September 1, 1861 at Camp Reeves, Texas.  He was 21 years old and had no horse or arms by October 2, 1861.

In Confederate service, he was on furlough for 30 days from December 24, 1861.  Discharged for disability on November 6, 1862.  Surgeon John W. Rainey wrote on the Certificate of Discharge for Disability:  "I find him unacceptable for performing duty of a soldier because of chronic diarrhea with ulceration of the bowels.  Also pleuritic adhesion of the left lung."  Discharge approved by Captain R. W. Pettus, company commander and Captain R. W. Hooks, Commanding Regiment.  Richards was born in Washington County, Arkansas and 24 years old at the time of his discharge.  His previous occupation was as a Farmer.

Bennet(t) Russell  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 21 or 27 years old and had a horse but no arms by October 2, 1861.

   Was on furlough from Confederate service from December 25, 1861 to January 1, 1862.  Left sick in Arkansas in March of 1862.  "Not heard from since Fall" on December 1862 muster roll.  Listed as Deserted on January 1, 1863.

A. H. Rutlege  Name only appears on June 30 to December 31, 1863 muster roll.  Remarks on that read: Deserted September 1st 1863.

D. M. Saddler  Enlisted in Confederate States Army on February 25, 1862 in Washington County, Arkansas by W. C. Young.  On detached duty on December 31, 1862 at Cleveland, Tennessee, Captain J. J. Bradford Commanding Detachment of General McCown's Division, Smith's Corps.  Present for remaining muster rolls.

J. L. Saddler  Enlisted per D. M. Saddler.  Captured by U. S. Forces in Kentucky in October or November of 1862.  Sent to Chattanooga for exchange that became official on January 11, 1863.  Returned to Regiment.  Present on extra duty From October 1 to December 31, 1863.  Present on remaining muster roll.

Thomas R. Saddler Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861, shown as T. R. Saddler.  The name looks like T. B. Saddler on the second State Muster Roll of October 2, 1861.  He is shown as 19 years old, with a horse and a $20 pistol at that time.

   Present on all muster rolls until captured January 15, 1864 near Talbert's Station, Tennessee. 

Federal records state he was captured on January 12, 1864 at Mossy Creek, Tennessee.  Ended up in Rock Island Barrack, Illinois on January 22, 1864 via prisons at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Nashville and Louisville.  Transferred to New Orleans for exchange on May 3, 1865.  Confined in New Orleans on May 17, 1865 and exchanged on May 23, 1865. 

File contains a Statement of Service to the Texas Commissioner of pensions dated September 15, 1915.  The officer certifying Saddler's records was Adjutant General  H. P. McCain.

McLean Sexton  Private M. Sexton Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 22 years old and had no horses or arms recorded on the second State Muster Roll.

   In Confederate service, he was on Scout in December of 1861.  On extra duty as teamster in Fall of 1862. 

Private Sexton was captured by the enemy on July 20, 1863 in Kentucky.  Federal records at the Military Prison in Louisville say he was captured August 9, 1863 at Grandville, Tennessee.  Transferred to Rock Island Barracks on January 24, 1864.  Released on June 16, 1865 after signing an oath of allegiance.  Then gave age as 24 years and residence as Sherman, Grayson County, Texas.

E. Smith   Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 18 years old and is shown to have deserted on September 1, 1861.

Quillus H. Spray  Private Q. H. Spray Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 18 years old, with a horse and a $20 pistol by October 2, 1861.

   In the Confederate service, he was on Scout in December of 1861.  Discharged and paid on April 15, 1862 by T. W. Randolph.  No Certificate of Discharge on file.

A. S. Steel  Enlisted in the Confederate service on March 1, 1862 at Frog Bayou, Arkansas by J. J. Diamond.  The 1862 muster roll Remarks read: "Sick in Texas.  Has been confined to bed since March 1862."  Remarks on April 30, 1863 muster roll state that he deserted January 1, 1863.  No further records.

W. F. Stephen  Enlisted as private A. S. Steel, above.  Absent, on detached service in January of 1863.  Present on April 30, 1863.  "Absent on Extra Duty since July 20, 1863" noted on last two muster rolls.

William Stewart  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He is shown to have been 26 years old, without a horse or arms.  Remarks on an October 2, 1861 Muster Roll show that Private Stewart was “Murdered September 15, 1861.”

Elisha Story  Private E. Story Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 33 or 35 years old and without a horse or arms.

   In the Confederate States service, he was present for 1861 muster roll only.

Samuel Story  Enlisted in Confederate service on February 17, 1862 in Washington County, Arkansas.  Remark on 1862 muster roll states "Missing since Battle of Elkhorn, March 7, 1862, not heard from since."  Also listed as paid on August 31, 1862.  The muster roll ending April 30, 1863 remarks: Deserted. 

Nathaniel W. Terry Private N. W. Terry volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 19 years old and had a horse but no arms.

.   Report of casualties in Wharton's (Confederate) Cavalry, in action near Dover, Tennessee on February 3, 1863, shows private Terry "missing".  He was present again on April 30, 1863, after which there are no further records with this unit. 

Federal records state that private Terry was captured at Hillsboro, Tennessee on February 25, 1863 and was 20 years of age.  He was sent to prisons at Louisville, Kentucky and Camp Chase, Ohio.  On March 28, 1863 Terry was sent to City Point, Virginia for exchange.  The exchange record states that he was of the 10th Texas Cavalry. 

The files contain an inquiry regarding records from the Attorney General's Office, dated April 11, 1912.

E. R. Truit  Enlisted in the Confederate service on February 17, 1862 in Washington County, Arkansas by W. C. Young.  Absent on detached service for 1862 muster roll.  Present on remaining muster rolls.

T. T. Turner  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.

J. or G. W. Vadon  Last name also given as Vaden.  He volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 19 years old, had a horse, a $50 pistol and a $40 gun recorded by October 2, 1861.

S. B. Vadon  Last name also given as Vaden.  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 23 years old and had no horse or arms while in State Service.  On September 1, 1861, he was discharged and J. S. Ellis was substituted in his place. 

George W. Walker Private G. W. Walker Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He is shown as 19 years old, with a horse and no arms while in State Service.

   He was attached to Company "C" for the 1861 Confederate muster roll only.  Shows up with Company "E" on subsequent muster rolls.  See Chapter on Company E for more information.

Edward J. Warren  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861, shown as what appears to be E. K. Warren.  Private E. J. Warren is shown as 32 years old with a horse but no arms on the second State Muster Roll. 

   In Confederate service, he was on Scout from December 18, 1861 through, at least December 31, 1861.  Transferred to Douglas Battery (Artillery) in December of 1862.

William R. Watkins A private W. R. Wadkins Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  It is assumed that this is the same soldier.  The second State Muster Roll shows 17 year old W. R. Wadkin was discharged on July 20, 1861 and Sampton Mcgeehe was substituted in his place. 

   The third State Muster Roll shows private W. R. Watkins enlisted June 6, 1861 at Fort Washita, yet he appears on the June 1, 1861 Muster Roll, so this is probably incorrect.  It also shows him discharged as above and Sampsom McGeehe substituted in his stead.

   Watkins enlisted in the 11th Texas Cavalry on February 25, 1862 in Washington County, Arkansas by W. C. Young.  He was present for duty until "Deserted Feb. 27, 1864" is remarked on final muster roll.  A Statement of Service Reference Slip was sent to the Oklahoma Board of Pension Commissioners on July 21, 1915.

John T. Watson  Private J. T. Watson Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He was 35 years old, without a horse or arms while in State Service.

   He was discharged from the Confederate States Army on June 22, 1862.  Paid by T. W. Randolph, AQM, on the same date.  No Certificate of Discharge on record.

William. I. Webb  Middle initial also given as J. and L.  He volunteered for the Texas Militia on September 1, 1861 at Camp Reeves, Texas.  He had a horse but no arms.  Remarks on the second State Muster Roll read: “Refused to be mustered in to the Service of Confederate States of America Oct. 2nd 1861.”   The third State Muster Roll does not contain the above remark. 

   Mustered into Confederate service on October 2, 1861 at Camp Reeve, Texas.  He was present until Remarks on the 1862 Confederate muster roll read: "Deserted Nov. 1862 from Loundon, Tenn."  No further records on file.

William R. Wilkerson A private William Wilkinson Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman,
   Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  It is assumed that this is the 
   same soldier.  He is shown as William Wilkerson, 27 years old, with a horse but no arms on the 
   second State Muster Roll.  The third State Muster Roll shows him as 21 years old.

Discharged from Confederate service, for disability, on June 23, 1862 at Camp Priceville, Mississippi.  The copy of the Discharge Certificate states that he was born in Gallatin County, Illinois, 21 years old and a Farmer prior to enlistment.  His disability was due to: "Hypertrophy of the S + Spleen". 

Records contain correspondence confirming records to the Chairman of the Oklahoma Board of Pension Commissioners in Oklahoma City on September 13, 1915.

Thomas Willyard  Volunteered into the Texas Militia Company on June 26, 1861 at Fort Washita, Indian Territories, per the second State Muster Roll.  He was 26 years old, had a horse and a $20 pistol by the time of the second State Muster Roll.  The third State Muster Roll show enlistment on June 15, 1861.

   Willyard was present for all Confederate muster rolls.  On August 14, 1864 he was admitted to Oakmulgee Hospital at Macon, Georgia with a gunshot wound to the right foot "fracturing 2 middle metatarsal bones".  He had been wounded on August 12, 1864.  This would be near the beginning of Wheeler's raid toward East Tennessee after General John. B. Hood took command of the Army of Tennessee in Atlanta (Horn, 1993).  Willyard was furloughed on August 22, 1864.  Residence was given as Grayson County, Texas.

Thomas N. Wilson A private T. N. Willson Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  It is assumed that this is the same soldier.  No age was recorded and he had no horse or arms shown on the second State Muster Roll.  His age is given as 19 years old on the third State Muster Roll.

   He was detached to White's Battery (Artillery) on April 30, 1863 through final muster rolls.  No further records on file.

J. H. Young  Volunteered for Texas Service on May 26, 1861 at Sherman, Texas.  He mustered into the Texas Militia unit on June 1, 1861.  He is shown as 37 years old, with a horse and no arms on the second State Muster Roll.  The third State Muster Roll shows him 31 years old and that he refused to be mustered into the Confederate Service.

 Chapter References

Information about service for the State of Texas comes from Muster Rolls, a Pay Sheet and a Receipt for Captain Reeves from the Texas State Archives.  These records were provided by Dwight Betts of Dallas, Texas.

The information contained in this chapter regarding service in the Confederate States Army and Federal capture 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. 

Barrier, Eppie E. & Davis, Arbita, Reeves Family History, unpublished, c 1977.  Provided by Eugene D. Hauptmann of Sherman, 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.

Horn, Stanley F., The Army of Tennessee, University of Oklahoma Press, Norman and London, 1993.

Lucas and Hall, A History of Grayson County, Texas, 1936.  Citations of a soldier being in the Texas State Company are from this book.

Oates, Stephen B., Confederate Cavalry West of the River, University of Texas Press, Austin, 1961.

Official Records of the War of Rebellion, Series I, Vol. 4.

Sons of Confederate Verterans, Camp #1355, "Confederate Circle of Heros", discription of Research and list of names, available at: Stones River National Battlefield Park, Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

U.S. Census, State of Texas, 1860.

Webb, Ronald D., 776 E. Peck Rd., Peck, MI  48466, Great Great Grandson of John Westley Barefoot.  Sent information in March of 1998.

Wright, Marcus J. and Simpson, Harold B., Texas In The War 1861-1865, The Hill Junior College Press, Hillsboro, Texas, 1965.