Clay County Alabama - Military - 46th Alabama Company G ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ Contributed By Linda Ayers Dec 2002 Updated May 2006 Company G, 46th Alabama Infantry Muster roll dated May 3, 1862 Wesobulga Randolph County Now Cragford Clay County Alabama Handley, James M Captain Received Major's commission Jun 4, 1862 Commission expired July 11, 1862 Blains Cross Roads, Tennessee when promoted to Major. Residence Lafayette, Alabama. Rank: Captain, elected. Promoted Major captured at Champion Hill, Mississippi May 17, 1863. Paroled at Johnson's Island and then transferred from a Depot for POW's near Sandusky, Ohio to Point Lookout, Maryland Feb 20, 1865. Stanford, William J 1st Lieutenant Enlisted May 15, 1862 in Randolph County by J. M. Handley for three years or the war. Mustered in at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka. Captured at Bakers Creek (Champion Hill) May 16, 1863 and sent to Camp Morton, Indiana. Sent to Fort Delaware and exchanged. Paid $153 .00 for the time he spent in Northern prison camps. Allen, Coleman A 1st Lieutenant/Captain Enlisted in Randolph County for three years or the duration of the war. Mustered in as 1 Lt. at Loachapoka May 15, 1862. Commissioned as Captain Jul 11, 1862. Captured at Vicksburg and paroled on July 9, 1863. Furloughed about Jul 22, 1863 at Enterprise, Mississippi. Resigned his commission May 20, 1864. Filed for pension in Tallapoosa County Alabama in 1907. He was wlected 1st Lt 5/3/62. Commission expired-7/11/62, Blains Cross Rd. Tenn. when promoted to Captain Mullins, George W 2nd Lieutenant/1st Lieutenant Enlisted by J. M. Handley in Randolph County. Mustered in May 15, 1862 at Camp Shorter, Elected 2nd Lieutenant May 3, 1862. Commission expired in March of 1864 at Dalton, Georgia when promoted 1st Lieutenant. Residence: Westbulga[Wesobulga], Alabama. Applied and received a leave of absence while at Vicksburg (suffered from chronic diarrhea). Captured near Atlanta, Georgia Jul 30, 1864. Held at Johnson's Island, Ohio. Transferred to City Point, Virginia for exchange Feb 23, 1865. Admitted March 4, 1865 to Chimborazo Hospital No. 3, Richmond, Virginia with chronic diarrhea. Died Mar 18, 1865 at C. S. A. General Hospital, Danville, Virginia of chronic diarrhea. He Commanded Company from Siege of Vicksburg to Siege of Atlanta, "most of the time." Robertson, George W 2nd Lieutenant Enlisted in Randolph County, Alabama by J. M. Handley for three years or the war. Mustered in as 2nd Lieutenant May 15, 1862 at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama. Captured at Resaca, Georgia May 15, 1864 and sent to Johnson's Island. Dropped for roll of 46th August 6, 1864. Released on oath Jun 15, 1865 near Sandusky, Ohio. Age 25, 5'-10" tall, hazel eyes, sandy hair, and fair complexion [Born Jan 20, 1838, died Apr 1, 1927, buried Cragford Cemetery Clay County Alabama] Bassett, J. A. Sergeant Enlisted in Randolph County and mustered in at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka on May 15, 1862. Wounded Jun 5, 1863 and died in Mississippi of fever Jul 2, 1863. Harris, Thomas J Sergeant Enlisted in Randolph County May 3, 1862 by James M. Handley. Mustered in May 15th at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka. Captured at Vicksburg Jul 4, 1863 and paroled Jul 10. Admitted to Floyd House and Okmulgee Hospital, Macon, Georgia on Nov 29, 1863 with a hernia. Captured near Atlanta July 22, 1864. Released March 21, 1865 upon taking the oath of allegiance promising to stay north of the Ohio River until the war was over. East, Zealous Ray Sergeant Enlisted May 14, 1862 in Randolph County by Capt. J. M. Handley. Mustered in May 15, 1862 at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama. Captured at Vicksburg Jul 4, 1863 and paroled July 10, 1863. Furloughed about July 22, 1863 at Enterprise, Mississippi. Captured near Atlanta, Georgia Jul 30, 1864 and sent to Camp Chase, Ohio. Transferred to City Point, Virginia March 4, 1865 for exchange. [Born 1832, died in 1881. Buried in Liberty Church of Christ Cemetery, Randolph County, Alabama] Bell, John W. Sergeant Enlisted in Randolph County and mustered in at Loachapoka May 15, 1862. Died Nov 26, 1862 at Fairgrounds Hospital, Knoxville, Tennessee. Buried in Bethel Cemetery, Knoxville, Tennessee. DeVaughan, Wesley Freeman Sergeant Enlisted in Randolph County by J. M. Handley and mustered in at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama on May 15, 1862. On muster roll for May and June 1864 for duty at Military Prison, Atlanta, Georgia (as he was held unfit for field service. [Born Oct 29, 1842, died Jun 1, 1897 buried New Harmony Cemetery, Clay County, Alabama] Eidson, Charles Sergeant Enlisted in Randolph County by J. M. Handley May 3, 1862. Mustered in May 15, 1862. Wounded May 16, 1863 at Baker's Creek. Captured at the fall of Vicksburg July 4, 1863 and paroled on July 10th. Captured near Atlanta July 30, 1864 and sent to Camp Chase, Ohio. Transferred to City Point, Virginia Mar 4, 1865 for exchange. [Born 1830, died after 1900 said to be buried in the Eidson Family Cemetery Clay County? He is listed as a Witness in Marshall County Alabama on James Daniel’s pension record] Hood, William 1st Sergeant Enlisted in Randolph County by J.M. Handley on May 3, 1862. Born 1834, died Mississippi, Vicksburg, Killed Jun 1, 1863 Residence: Wesobulga, Alabama, widow filed a claim in Mellow Valley Alabama in 1864] Lesson, S.J 1st Sergeant Enlisted May 14, 1862 in Randolph County by Capt. James M. Handley. Mustered in the next day at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama. Captured at the fall of Vicksburg Jul 4, 1863 and paroled six days later. Furloughed about Jul 22, 1863 at Enterprise, Mississippi. Captured near Resaca, Georgia May 16, 1864. Sent to Military Prison, Alton, Illinois. Discharged May 23, 1865 on amnesty oath. Smith, John F Corporal Enlisted in Randolph County by J. M. Handley for three years or the war. Mustered in at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama on May 15, 1862. Captured at the fall of Vicksburg, Mississippi on July 4, 1863 and paroled Jul 10th. Furloughed about Jul 22, 1863 at Enterprise, Mississippi. Walker, A. W. Corporal Enlisted by Capt. J. M. Handley in Randolph County for three years or the war on May 15, 1862. Mustered in as 1st Corporal at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama. Wounded during the siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863. Captured at Vicksburg's surrender on July 4, 1863. Paroled July 10th. Paroled at the end of hostilities at Talladega, Alabama on May 24, 1865. [Born Jan 27, 1832, buried Cragford Cemetery Clay County Alabama] White, J.B Corporal Enlisted at Wesobulga, Randolph County, Alabama by J. M. Handley for three years or the war. Mustered in May 15, 1862 at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama. Died August-1862 at or near Clinch River, Tennessee of fever. Emiline E. White, his widow, filed for settlement Cosper, C.H 2nd Corporal Enlisted by J. M. Handley in Randolph County. Mustered in at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama. Discharged Atlanta, GA, Disability Dec 12, 1862 Elliott, Andrew J 3rd Corporal Enlisted in Henry County Alabama, discharged August 20 1862, payroll dated Oct 3, 1862 Privates: Abner, George Enlisted in Randolph County April 1, 1862 and mustered in at Loachapoka May 10, 1862. Anderson, J. P. Enlisted Oct 30, 1863, Appears on Receipt Roll for clothing for 2 Quarter 1864. Anderson, W. S. Enlisted in Randolph County and mustered in May 5, 1862 at Camp Shorter in Loachapoka. Appears on the Hospital Muster Roll for Wayside Hospital, Meridian, Mississippi for August, October, and November- December 1863. Listed as a cook. Appears on Receipt Roll for clothing dated April 4, 1864. Killed Jan 30, 1865, widow Nancy filed for pension in Clay County Alabama Baker, James W. Enlisted May 3, 1862 in Randolph County and mustered in at Loachapoka May 15, 1862. Captured at Vicksburg and paroled. Recaptured July 30, 1864 near Atlanta and sent to Camp Chase, Ohio. Died of pneumonia January 1, 1865. Buried at Camp Chase in grave #692. Baker, Wm A. Enlisted in Randolph County on May 3, 1862 and mustered into service at Loachapoka May 15, 1862. Captured at Champion Hill (Bakers Creek) May 16, 1863 and sent to Fort Delaware. Died at Fort Delaware July 1, 1863. No cause of death listed. Buried in Finn's Point National Cemetery, Salem, N. J. (located in Fort Delaware on Pea Patch Island). Marker in Old Tucker Cemetery, Eldridge, Alabama. Abner Baker, Father, Care W. H. Thornton, Talladega, Ala; Claim filed Aug 29 1864 Bassett, Frances M Born in Troup County, Georgia. Enlisted May 3, 1862 in Randolph County and mustered in May 15, 1862 at Loachapoka. Died Aug 16, 1862 near Readyville, Tennessee father Thomas Bassett of Randolph County filed claim Bassett, J. W. Enlisted May 3, 1862 in Randolph County. Mustered in at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka on May 15, 1862. Captured at Champion Hill (Bakers Creek), interned at Fort Delaware, and paroled Jul 3, 1863. Appears on Receipt Roll for clothing dated August 3, 1863. Beard, A. L. Born in Chambers County. Prewar occupation: farmer. Physical description: 5'-6", fair complexion, dark hair, and gray eyes. Enlisted in Randolph County May 3, 1862 and mustered in at Camp Shorter in Loachapoka May 15, 1862. Jan 19, 1864. Ordered detailed by Lieutenant General Smith as Acting Steward at Stonewall Hospital, Montgomery, Alabama. Unfit for field service Bell, William R Enrolled in Randolph County and mustered in at Loachapoka May 15, 1862. Captured at Vicksburg July 4, 1863 and paroled July 9. Recaptured Jul 30, 1864 near Atlanta and sent to Camp Chase, Ohio. Took Oath of Allegiance to the U. S. on May 4, 1865. Notes on a POW roll state that he was pressed into rebel army and deserted. Physical description: dark complexion and dark eyes. Blair George W Enlisted in Randolph County May 3, 1862 and mustered into service at Loachapoka May 15, 1862. Died Jul 6, 1863 of wounds and fever at Vicksburg, Mississippi. Blair, Joseph Description: Age 25, 5'-6", light complexion, black hair, and gray eyes. Enlisted May 3, 1862 in Randolph County and mustered in May 15, 1862 at Loachapoka. Captured October 15, 1862 at Danville, Kentucky. Returned to Vicksburg died Nov 12, 1862. [Marker in Christiana Cemetery Randolph County] Bradley, John B Enlisted Oct 10, 1863 Randolph County captured near Atlanta Jul 30, 1864 and sent to Camp Chase, Ohio. Died Nov 20, 1864 of chronic diarrhea. List of Confederate prisoners of war who are buried at Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery Bradley, Wm Enlisted Oct 25, 1863 Randolph County, captured near Atlanta July 30, 1864 and sent to Camp Chase, Ohio via Louisville, Kentucky. Took oath of allegiance May 15, 1865 - stated he was conscripted. Dark complexion, dark hair, blue eyes, 6'-0" tall. Browning, Samuel E Enlisted May 3, 1862 in Randolph County by Capt. Handley and mustered in at Loachapoka on May 15, 1862. Discharged Tennessee, Blains Cross Roads on Jul 15, 1862 Bullock, Leonard Enlisted in Randolph County on May 14, 1862 by Capt. J. M. Handley. Mustered into service at Loachapoka on May 15, 1862. Captured at Bakers Creek May 16, 1863 and shipped to Fort Delaware. Appears on a Register of Floyd House and Ocmulgee Hospital, Macon, Georgia: admitted November 29, 1863 with chronic diarrhea. Paroled at Talladega, Alabama on May 24, 1865. Died at 57 years of age. Last residence in Rosedale, Alabama in Jefferson County. Carlisle, Andrew J Enlisted May 3, 1862 in Randolph County by J. M. Handley. Mustered in at Loachapoka on May 15th. Rejected by surgeon on account of disability. Cosper, Hampton M. Enlisted May 3, 1862 by Capt. Handley in Randolph County. Mustered in May 15th at Loachapoka. Deserted Dec 27, 1862 West Point, GA. Captured at Vicksburg and paroled. [[Born Jun 12, 1846, died Aug 29, 1934 Texas] Chewning, James Enrolled by Capt. Handley in Randolph County on May 3, 1862. Mustered into service at Loachapoka on May 15th. Died on August 3, 1862 in Tennessee of fever. Conaway, George W Enlisted May 14, 1862 in Randolph County, Alabama by J. M. Handley and mustered in at Loachapoka. Captured near Nashville December 16, 1864 and sent to Camp Chase, Ohio. Died May 4, 1865 at Camp Chase, Ohio. Grave Mark No. 1935 Grave No. 63 Row 38 from list of Confederate prisoners of war buried at Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery. Corley, Robert B Enrolled by J. M. Handley in Randolph County May 3, 1862. Mustered in at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama on May 15, 1862. Died November 10, 1862 at Fair Grounds Hospital, Knoxville, Tennessee of fever. Left 50cents. Was found to be due from the C.S.A. government $104.00 at the time of his death. Age: 22. Blue eyes, dark hair, dark complexion, 5'6" tall. Occupation: farmer. Buried in Bethel Cemetery, Knoxville, Tennessee. Cert. #21434 rec'd 1865/02/10. Cert. dated 1864/12/14; Amt of Cert. $104.00. Corley, W. H. Died April 25, 1863 in Mississippi of fever. Buried at Canton Cemetery, Canton, Mississippi. Cotney, John T Enlisted May 3, 1862 in Randolph County by J. M. Handley. Mustered into service May 15, 1862 at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama. Died Jul 8, 1863 in Mississippi of wounds. Buried in the Soldier’s Rest Vicksburg City Cemetery, Southeast quadrant, Division D, Vicksburg, Mississippi. Daniel, James M. Appears on Receipt Roll for clothing April 30, 1864. Paroled May 21, 1865 at Talladega, Alabama by Brevt. General M. H. Chrysler. [Died in Marshall County Alabama] Daniel, Wm T Enrolled by J. M. Handley May 3, 1862 in Randolph County, Alabama and mustered in May 15th at Loachapoka. Captured at Vicksburg July 4, 1863 and paroled July 10th. Captured near Atlanta, Georgia July 22, 1864. Sent to Camp Chase and transferred to City Point, Virginia on March 4, 1865. Paroled May 21, 1865 at Talladega, Alabama. Davis, John H Captured at Resaca, Georgia on May 15, 1864. Held as prisoner of war at Alton Military Prison, Alton, Illinois and Camp Douglas, Illinois. Took oath of allegiance at City Point, Virginia on January 25, 1865. Dark complexion, dark hair, hazel eyes, 6'-0" tall. DeVaughan, Michael Born January 24, 1833. Captured at Vicksburg July 4, 1863 and paroled on the 10th. Captured at Resaca, Georgia May 15, 1864 and sent to Alton Military Prison, Alton, Illinois before being transferred to Camp Douglas, Illinois on August 23, 1864. While in prison he was hospitalized with measles from June 26 to July 2, 1864. From July 10 through 14 he suffered with diarrhea. Again hospitalized from August 6 through 22, 1864, he was plagued with dysentery. He died of smallpox at Camp Douglas on September 26, 1864. Dodson, George P Paid $156.08 on January 25 1864 $24.00 for two months service November 1 through December 31, 1863, $50.00 enlistment bounty, and $82.08 for clothing. No other record Dowdy, A. C. Enlisted May 3, 1862 in Randolph County by J. M. Handley. Mustered in at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama on May 15, 1862. Killed in battle at Baker's Creek May 16, 1863. Dowdy, A. J. Enrolled for service May 3, 1862 by J. M. Handley in Randolph County. Mustered in at Loachapoka on May 15, 1862. Captured at Baker's Creek May 15, 1863 and sent to Fort Delaware where he was paroled on July 3, 1863. Captured near Rough and Ready, Georgia September 6, 1864. Sent to Camp Douglas, Illinois where he died of pneumonia on February 18, 1865. Buried in Block B, Chicago City Cemetery, and plot #785. Dunnaway, Clement Enlisted May 3, 1862 by J. M. Handley in Randolph County. Mustered in on May 15th at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama. Deserted in the fall of 1864 and took the oath of allegiance (and to remain north of the Ohio River during the war). Dark complexion, dark hair, grey eyes, 5'-6 1/2" tall. Elliott, John Enlisted in Henry County Alabama, pay roll date Oct 2, 1862, listed in Hospital at Strawberry Plains Fetner, William A Enlisted May 3, 1862 by J. M. Handley in Randolph County. Mustered in at Loachapoka. Captured at Baker's Creek May 16, 1863 and sent to Fort Delaware. Paroled there on July 3, 1863. Captured near Atlanta, Georgia on July 30, 1864 and sent to Camp Chase, Ohio. Took oath of allegiance at Camp Chase May 15, 1865. Remarks: stated he was conscripted. Florid complexion, dark hair, dark eyes, 5'-9" tall. [Born Nov 28, 1837, died Jan 13, 1926, buried New Harmony Clay County Alabama] Graham, J. W. Enlisted May 9, 1862 in Randolph County by J. M. Handley. Mustered in at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka on May 15th. Transferred to Company C Green, Shirley Enlisted May 3, 1862 in Randolph County by J. M. Handley. Mustered in May 15th at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama. Died in Randolph County of fever On February 7, 1863. Nancy C. Green, his widow, filed for settlement on November 25, 1863. Occupation: farmer. Age: 32. Light complexion, light hair, blue eyes, and 5'-10 Hale, W. J. Captured and held as a prisoner of war at Hart's Island, New York Harbor. Signed oath of allegiance June 15, 1865. Residence: Chambers County, Alabama. Dark complexion, light hair, grey eyes, and 5'8". Hamlin, Green L. Enlisted by J. M. Handley May 3, 1862 in Randolph County. Mustered in May 15th at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka. Captured Jul 4, 1863 at Vicksburg and paroled July 10th. Furloughed about Jul 22, 1863 at Enterprise, Mississippi. Appears on a Receipt Roll for clothing 2nd Quarter 1864. Captured near Nashville on November 16, 1864. Sent to Camp Chase, Ohio. Took oath of allegiance June 12, 1865. Age: 19. Dark complexion, dark hair, dark eyes, and 5'-8 1/4". Harden, Frances Marion Captured at Vicksburg July 4, 1863 and paroled July 10th. Furloughed about July 22, 1863 at Enterprise, Mississippi. Captured at Rough and Ready (East Point), Georgia on September 6, 1864 and sent to Camp Douglas. Discharged from Camp Douglas May 8, 1865. Residence: Randolph County, Alabama. Dark complexion, black hair, black eyes, and 5'-6". [Born February 15, 1846. Died March 11, 1906. Buried in the Old Arab Cemetery Marshall County, Alabama] Hickey, James M Enlisted May 3, 1862 in Randolph County by Capt. J. M. Handley. Mustered in May 15, 1862 at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka. Captured at Champion Hill, Mississippi May 16, 1863. Exchanged from Fort Delaware Jul 4, 1863. Died Jul 23, 1863 at Virginia Hospital, Petersburg, Virginia of erysipelas. Hodnett, Henry Physical description: 5'-7", dark complexion, dark hair, and dark eyes. His pre-war occupation was that of laborer. Discharged from the 14th Alabama, Company K (Louina Guards) March 24, 1862 due to broken health from measles and typhoid fever. Re-enlisted January 1, 1863 and assigned to Company G of the 46th Alabama Infantry. Captured at Vicksburg on Jul 4, 1863 and paroled July 10. Recaptured near Atlanta on Jul 28 or 30, 1864 and sent to Columbus, Ohio. Took oath of allegiance at Camp Chase, Ohio on May 15, 1865. [[Born Sep 16, 1840, died Mar 12, 1928, buried Bethany Clay County Alabama] Hood, Joel M Enlisted May 14, 1862 by Capt. J. M. Handley in Randolph County. Mustered in at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka on May 15 1862. Captured at Vicksburg Jul 4, 1863 and paroled six days later. Captured near Atlanta Jul 22, 1864 and forwarded to Camp Chase, Ohio. Released from Camp Chase Jun 12, 1865 after signing the oath of allegiance. Age: 23. Fair complexion, light hair, hazel eyes, and 5'-10 1/4". Discharged Jun 12, 1865. [Born Jul 25, 1842, died Jun 24, 1919, buried Bethany Clay County Alabama] Joiner, Daniel E. Enlisted May 3, 1862 in Randolph County by Capt. J. M. Handley. Mustered in May 15, 1862 at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka. Deserted December 15, 1863. Took oath of allegiance and was sent north. Residence: Talladega County. Florid complexion, brown hair, gray eyes, and 5'-7". Jonier, Gibson C Enlisted by Capt. James M. Handley May 3, 1862 in Randolph County. Mustered in at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka on May 15th. Died August 11, 1862 in Tennessee of fever. Capt. C. A. Allen, Atty. filed for settlement ($61.66) on July 29, 1863. Occupation: farmer. Age: 24. Light complexion, light hair, blue eyes, 5'-10". Elizabeth A. Joiner, widow, Randolph County, Alabama, care C.A. Allen, Atty. No des. list. Supplied and verified 1864/08/10. Claim filed 1863/07/29. Jones, Benjamin Enlisted about the 2nd year of the War. Was not wounded but was taken prisoner at the Siege of Vicksburg, kept for some time then exchanged, was discharged at close of the War. Pension Applicant: Mrs. A. B. East Jones, widow. [Benjamin Jones died Feb 3, 1881 Randolph County Alabama, burial place unknown] Jordan, C.R Enlisted in Randolph County May 3, 1862 at Wesobulga, died Aug 8, 1862 in Hospital Jordan, Caleb Enlisted in Randolph County by J. M. Handley May 3, 1862. Mustered in May 15th at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka. Died July 26, 1862 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee of fever. Creesey Jordan, widow, Randolph County, AL, care Capt. C. A. Allen, Atty., Co. G, 46th AL No des. list. Sup. & Verified 1864/08/10. Claim filed 1863/10/23. Jordan, Andrew J Enlisted February 1, 1863 at Wesobulga, Alabama by Capt. Allen for three years. Captured at Champion Hill (Bakers Creek), Mississippi May 16, 1863. Sent to Ft. Delaware and exchanged July 4, 1863. Cragford Cemetery, Clay County, Alabama. Kelley, W.J Enlisted May 3, 1862 in Randolph County by J. M. Handley. Mustered in May 15, 1862 at Camp Shorter, Alabama. Captured at Vicksburg July 4, 1863 and paroled July 10th. Appears on a Receipt Roll for clothing 2nd Quarter 1864. Captured near Atlanta, Georgia July 30, 1864 and sent to Camp Chase, Ohio. Indicated on application to take the oath of allegiance (November 1864) that he was conscripted. Signed oath on May 15, 1865. Florid complexion, dark hair, blue eyes, and 5'-8". Layfield, C Buried in Confederate Cemetery in East Knoxville TN May, George W Enlisted May 3, 1862 by Capt. J. M. Handley in Randolph County. Mustered in May 15th at Camp Shorter, Killed in battle Mississippi, Vicksburg, Killed on May 17, 1862. Miller, John Wade Enlisted May 3, 1863 in Randolph County by J. M. Handley. Mustered in at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka. Captured at Vicksburg July 4, 1863 and paroled July 10th. Detailed to hospital duty February 20, 1864. Paroled at Talladega May 20, 1865. [Born Mar 22, 1839 Henry Co, Georgia died Mar 22, 1913, buried McDaniel's Chapel Miller, Thomas C Enlisted in Randolph County on May 3, 1862 by Capt. J. M. Handley. Mustered in at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka on May 15th. Killed in battle May 19th or 21st, 1863 at Vicksburg, Mississippi. Father William H. Miller of Mellow Valley filed for settlement on June 20, 1864. Nelson, Wm M Enlisted May 14, 1862 in Randolph County by J. M. Handley. Mustered in May 15th at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka. Captured at Champion Hill (Bakers Creek), Mississippi May 16, 1863. Sent to Camp Morton and then on to Ft. Delaware for parole on July 3, 1863. Admitted to Ocmulgee Hospital, Macon, Georgia with chronic rheumatism on October 23, 1864. Appears on a Muster Roll of Company G, 1st Regiment Troops and Defenses, Macon, Georgia for November and December 1864, East Macon, Georgia (served on provost guard). Paroled May 22, 1865 at Talladega, Alabama. Parr, Bridges Enlisted in Randolph County by J. M. Handley for three years or the war. Mustered in May 15, 1862 at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka. Died October 13, 1862 in Knoxville, Tennessee of fever. Capt. C. A. Allen, Atty. filed for settlement on July 22, 1863. Buried in Bethel Cemetery, Knoxville, Tennessee. Peek, W. H. M. Enlisted May 3, 1862 in Randolph County by J. M. Handley. Mustered in at Camp Shorter on May 15, 1862, Loachapoka, Alabama. Appears on Hospital Muster Roll for General Hospital No. 3 (also known as Ladies' Hospital), Columbia South Carolina June 30, 1864. Appears on a Receipt Roll for Clothing 4th Quarter 1864. He was admitted to the C.S.A. General Hospital, No. 11, Charlotte, North Carolina on January 19, 1865 with chronic nephritis. Sent to another hospital on January 22, 1865. Phillips, George W Captured at Vicksburg July 4, 1863 and paroled July 10th. Furloughed about July 22, 1863 at Enterprise, Mississippi. Captured near Atlanta on July 30, 1864 and sent to Camp Chase, Ohio. Swore oath of allegiance to the U. S. Government on November 9, 1864 to remain north of the Ohio River. Phillips, J. W. Enlisted in Randolph County on May 3, 1862 by J. M. Handley for three years or the war. Mustered in at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama on May 15, 1862. Price, Samuel Enlisted by J. M. Handley in Randolph County on May 3, 1862. Mustered in at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka on May 15, 1862. Listed as missing at Bakers Creek May 16, 1863. Captured near Atlanta July 30, 1864 and sent to Camp Chase, Ohio. Sent to City Point, Virginia for exchange. While at Camp Chase he stated, "he was conscripted & forced into service." Paroled at the end of hostilities at Talladega on May 24, 1865. [Born May 5, 1831. Died December 23, 1889. Buried Old Liberty Hill Cemetery in Clay County, Alabama] Rasco, George W. Enlisted May 3, 1862 in Randolph County, Alabama by J. M. Handley for three years or the war. Mustered in at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama on May 15, 1862. Captured July 4, 1863 at the fall of Vicksburg and paroled July 10th. Furloughed about July 22, 1863 at Enterprise, Mississippi. Appears on Receipt Rolls for Clothing for the 1st and 2nd Quarters 1864. Paroled at the end of the war at Talladega, Alabama on May 22, 1865 by Brvt. Brig. General. M. H. Chrysler. [Born Nov 2, 1840 and died Mar 21, 1920. Buried in the County Line Cemetery in Clay County, Alabama] Reesner, H. H Enlisted by J. M. Handley on May 13, 1862 in Randolph County for three years or the war. Mustered in at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama on May 15, 1862. Died June 2, 1862 of fever in Macon (County), Alabama. Riesner, W. P Enlisted May 14, 1862 in Randolph County by J. M. Handley for three years or the duration of the war. Mustered in May 15, 1862 at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama. Died at Vicksburg, Mississippi July 5, 1863 leaving $9.00. Robertson, Pinkney Entered service at Demopolis, Alabama in the fall of 1863. Captured at Cassville, Georgia May 26, 1864 and sent to Rock Island Barracks, Illinois. Signed Oath of Allegiance October 24, 1864 and rejected for service by the U.S. Army. 17 years old, 6'-0" tall, hazel eyes, light hair, and light complexion. Born 1842, died 1913 and buried in the Cragford Cemetery, Clay County, Alabama. Sikes, J. J Captured July 4, 1863 at the surrender of Vicksburg, Mississippi and paroled July 10th. Furloughed about July 22, 1863 at Enterprise, Mississippi. Smith, Joseph Buried in the Hopewell United Methodist Church Cemetery in Chambers County, Alabama. Born January 21, 1835 and died April 24, 1893. Spears, W. C. Enlisted May 3, 1862 at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka by J. M. Handley for three years or the war. Wounded at Bakers Creek May 16, 1863. Captured at Vicksburg July 4, 1863 and subsequently paroled. Sent via New Orleans, Louisiana to Mobile, Alabama. Appears on a list of sick and wounded Confederate officers and soldiers delivered to Confederate authorities off Fort Morgan, Alabama. Spradlin, B. D. Died in Alabama of small pox December 3, 1862. His father, J. J. Spradlin of Randolph County, filed for settlement April 6, 1864. Spradin, Wade H. P. Enlisted May 3, 1862 in Randolph County by J. M. Handley for three years or the war. Mustered in May 15, 1862 at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama. Served from December 17, 1862 to February 1, 1863 as a teamster at a pay rate of 25 cents. Captured at Bakers Creek (Champion Hill) May 16, 1863. Paroled July 3, 1863 at Fort Delaware. Captured near Atlanta on July 30, 1864. Filed for pension in Clay County in 1907-1908 Spradin, William E Enlisted May 3, 1862 in Randolph County by J. M. Handley for three years or the war. Mustered in at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama on May 15, 1862. Wounded at Vicksburg, Mississippi June 5, 1863. Captured at the fall of Vicksburg July 4, 1863 and paroled July 10th. Furloughed about July 22, 1863 at Enterprise, Mississippi. Hospitalized with a gun shot wound in the right cheek with extreme laceration on May 24, 1864. Arrested near Atlanta, Georgia July 30, 1864 and sent to Camp Chase, Ohio. [Born Jan 30, 1831, died Jan 26, 1922. Buried at Shiloh-Lineville Cemetery, Clay County, Alabama. Strothers, Andrew J Enlisted May 3, 1862 in Randolph County by J. M. Handley for three years or the war. Mustered into service May 15, 1862 at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama. Captured October 11, 1862 at Danville, Kentucky. Shipped from Louisville, Kentucky to Cairo, Illinois on steamboat Belle Creole, November 18, 1862. Died at home in Randolph County of fever on January 9, 1863. William Strother, his father, filed for $118.20 settlement on November 25, 1863. Born in Jones County, Georgia. Occupation: farmer. Stood 5'-5" tall, blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, and 23 years old. Swann, John Enlisted in Randolph County on May 3, 1862 by J. M. Handley for three years or the war. Mustered in at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama on May 15, 1862. Appears on a Hospital Muster Roll for French's Division Hospital, Enterprise, Mississippi from February 28 through June 30, 1863. Appears on a Receipt Roll for Clothing for 2nd Quarter 1864. Captured near Atlanta, Georgia Jul 30, 1864. Sent to Camp Chase, Ohio. Took Oath of Allegiance May 15, 1865. Alleged to have been forced to join the Rebel Army. Dark complexion, dark hair, blue eyes, and 5'-10" tall. [Born Apr 8, 1828, died Oct 22, 1868, buried Ebenezer Clay County Alabama] Turner, William Enlisted in Randolph County on May 3, 1862 by Capt. J. M. Handley for three years or the war. Mustered in at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama on May 15, 1862. Captured at the fall of Vicksburg on July 4, 1863 and paroled six days later. Furloughed about July 22, 1863 at Enterprise, Mississippi. Paroled at Talladega, Alabama on May 25, 1865 by Brevet. Brig. General. M. H. Chrysler. Twilley, Thomas C Enlisted by J. M. Handley in Randolph County on May 3, 1862 for three years or the war. Mustered in May 15, 1862 at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama. Captured at Bakers Creek (Champion Hill), Mississippi May 16, 1863. Paroled at Fort Delaware July 3, 1963 and exchanged July 4th. Appears on a Receipt Roll for Clothing 1st Quarter 1864. Captured near Atlanta, Georgia July 30, 1864 and held at Camp Chase, Ohio. Released from Camp Chase on Oath of Allegiance May 15, 1865. Residence: Randolph County. Fair complexion, dark hair, blue eyes, and 5'-11" tall. [Born Jan 14, 1839, died Jan 5, 1926, buried County Line Clay County Alabama] Waits, Larry L Captured at Cassville, Georgia May 20, 1864. Sent to Rock Island Barracks, Illinois. Released June 21, 1865 after subscribing to the Oath of Allegiance. Residence: Wesobulga, Randolph County. 33 years of age. Fresh complexion, brown hair, hazel eyes, and 5'-9 ½" tall. [[Born Mar 19, 1828, died Jun 18, 1907 Mississippi] Waldrop, William G Enlisted in Randolph County on May 14, 1862 by Capt. J. M. Handley. Mustered in at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama on May 15, 1862. Taken prisoner at the surrender of Vicksburg, Mississippi July 4, 1863. Paroled July 10th. Furloughed about July 22, 1863 at Enterprise, Mississippi. Died November 25, 1863 at Fair Grounds Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia. Left $10.00. Walker, Robert M Enlisted May 3, 1862 at Wesobulga, Randolph County, Alabama by Capt. J. M. Handley for three years or the war. Mustered in May 15, 1862 at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama. Died at Bean's Station, Tennessee of disease September 1, 1862. His father, James A. Walker, filed for settlement ($61.00) on November 25, 1863. Age 30. Dark hair, eyes, and complexion. Stood 5'-8" tall. Occupation: farmer. Walker, S. W. Enlisted in Randolph County May 5, 1862 by J. M. Handley for three years or the war. Mustered in May 15, 1862 at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama. Listed as missing at Bakers Creek, Mississippi May 16, 1863. Appears on a Receipt Roll for Clothing 2nd Quarter 1864. On November 19, 1864 listed as unfit for field service and detailed as a teamster. Walker, W. W. Enlisted for three years or the war by J. M. Handley on May 3, 1862 in Randolph County. Mustered in at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama on May 15, 1862. Captured at the fall of Vicksburg, Mississippi July 4, 1863 and paroled July 10th. Furloughed about July 22, 1863 at Enterprise, Mississippi. Appears on a Receipt Roll for Clothing 2nd Quarter 1864. Wounded at Columbia, Tennessee. Died in January 1865. Wallace, Benjamin Enlisted May 3, 1862 in Randolph County by Capt. J. M. Handley for three years or the war. Mustered in May 15, 1862 at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama. Died September 10, 1862 in a hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Martha Wallace, his widow, filed a claim. Wilder, John H Enlisted in Randolph County by J. M. Handley for three years or the war. Mustered in as 5th Sergeant at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama on May 15, 1862. While at Vicksburg was reduced to ranks for cowardice May 22, 1863 He was paroled at Vicksburg and furloughed about July 22, 1863 at Enterprise, Mississippi. Died near Atlanta, Georgia November 28, 1863 of pneumonia. His mother, Mary L. Wilder, filed for settlement February 15, 1864. Buried in the Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta, Georgia. Wilson, James M Enlisted May 3, 1862 in Randolph County by J. M. Handley for three years. Mustered in at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama on May 15, 1862. Appears on a Receipt Roll for Clothing for 2nd Quarter 1864. Womack, Andrew J [Andrew Warwick] Appears on a Receipt Roll for Clothing for 2nd Quarter 1864. Captured near Jonesboro, Georgia September 6, 1864 and sent to Camp Douglas, Illinois. Died at Camp Douglas January 25, 1865 of "Reut. Fever". Buried in Grave #540, Block 7, Chicago City Cemetery. Womack, Harvey [Harvey Warwick] Enlisted for three years or the war on May 3, 1862 by J. M. Handley in Randolph County. Mustered in at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama on May 15, 1862. Captured at the surrender of Vicksburg, Mississippi on July 4, 1863. Paroled July 10, 1863. Furloughed about July 22, 1863 at Enterprise, Mississippi. Appears on a Receipt Roll for Clothing 2nd Quarter 1864. Captured near Nashville December 15, 1864 and sent to Camp Chase, Ohio. Died February 20, 1865 of pneumonia at Camp Chase. Buried in grave #1358 1/3 mile south of Camp Chase. Woodruff, Wm Enlisted May 3, 1862 in Randolph County by J. M. Handley for three years or the war. Mustered in May 15, 1862 at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama. Died of fever in Atlanta, Georgia April 1, 1863. His widow, Mary A. Woodruff, of Wilsonville, Alabama filed for settlement ($203.10) on August 18, 1863 enlisted at Wesobulga at the age of 22. Occuptation: farmer. Dark complexion, dark hair, dark eyes, and 5'-10". Buried in the Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta, Georgia. Worthy, Jackson Enlisted May 3, 1862 by J. M. Handley in Randolph County for three years or the war. Mustered in at Camp Shorter, Loachapoka, Alabama on May 15, 1862. Captured at the fall of Vicksburg July 4, 1863 and paroled six days later. Furloughed about July 22, 1863 at Enterprise, Mississippi. Appears on a Receipt Roll for Clothing for 2nd Quarter 1864.