CONFEDERATE PARTICIPANTS IN THE BATTLE OF MARIANNA, Sept. 27, 1864 File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Betty Norem, BNOREM@aol.com USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other presentation. This file may not be removed from this server or altered in any way for placement on another server without the consent of the State and USGenWeb Project coordinators and the contributor. *********************************************************************** CAPTAIN JESSE NORWOOD'S HOME GUARDS Norwood's "Cradle to Grave" Volunteers (Text in [ ] from The West Florida War by Dale Cox 1990) pp. 118-126 Captain Jesse J. Norwood (b. 1834; m. [before war]) was a state senator representing the 6th District from 1862 to 1864. He was captured in defense of Marianna 9/27/64. He was released on oath 2/12/65 from Fort Warren, MA. A contemporary historian described him as a well-known Unionist. Occupation: lawyer. 2 [ Norwood, Jesse J., Captain. A 30-year old local attorney, Norwood had earlier served in the 5th Battalion of Florida Cavalry. He resigned to seek the office of state senator and was captured at Marianna while commanding a company of local volunteers. Imprisoned In Union P.O.W. camps at, New Orleans, Fort Lafayette and Fort Warren, he was paroled from the latter place on February 12, 1865. There is no evidence that he ever returned home. Norwood left behind a wife and 3 children.] [ Staley, Christian J., Lieutenant. Fifty-three years old, Staley was captured during the Battle of Marianna and Imprisoned at New Orleans, Fort Lafayette and Fort Warren. He was paroled from the latter place on February 12, 1865, and evldently returned home.] Privates: Abercrombie, P. was captured in defense of Marianna. [Abercrombie, William A. Sixty-four years old, Abercrombie was captured during the fighting and imprisoned at New Orleans and Ship Island. He died at the latter place on November 4, 1864, from chronic diarrhea and was buried in Grave Number 11.] Alderman, B. G. was captured in defense of Marianna and paroled. He was believed to have been a Unionist. [Alderman, B. G. A Marianna merchant prior to 1848 and known California gold miner In 1849, Alderman was also a suretor for the construction of the 1850 Marianna court-house in which he was briefly imprisoned after the battle. He was paroled by the Federals in Marianna, probably due to Unionist sentiments.] Alstead, John was captured 9/27/64 at Marianna and sent to Ship Island Prison. Anderson, Isaac was captured in defense of Marianna and paroled. [ Anderson, Isaac. Captured during the fighting, Anderson was paroled by the Federals before they left Marianna.] Anderson, William E. was captured in defense of Marianna. [ Anderson, William E. Forty-one years old, Anderson was a Brigadier General in the Florida militia before the war. He led the First Brigade during the little-known Calhoun County "Abolition War" of September- October, 1860, in which 27 local citizens were taken prisoner. Captured during the Battle of Marianna, he identified himself as a "brigadier general" and was imprisoned with other officers at New Orleans, Fort Lafayette and Fort Warren. He was released from the latter place on June 26, 1865, after signing an affidavit verifying that he had never held the rank of brigadier general in the service of the Confederacy. He later held the post of County Judge.] Armistead, L. T. was captured in defense of Marianna. Armistead, Robert was captured in defense of Marianna. He was later released at Vernon. [ Armistead, Robert. Fifteen-years old, Armistead was captured during the fighting and released the following afternoon at Vernon.] Austin, J. was captured 9/27/64 at Marianna and died of dysentery 1/1/65 at Ship Island prison. He was buried in the prison cemetery, grave #126. [ Austin, J. Background unknown, Austin captured during the battle and imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and possibly Elmira. Fate unknown.] Ball, George W. appears on Judge Liddon's list. "He alone survives and lives among us." 6 Balson, F. W. was captured 9/27/64 at Marianna and was sent to Ship Island prison. He was transferred to Vicksburg 5/1/65. Baltzell, F. was wounded and captured in defense of Marianna. [ Baltzell, Franklin. The youngest known participant, 13-year old Frank BaltzelI was credited with firing the shots that wounded Major Nathan Cutler. Taken prisoner, he was held overnight and released the next afternoon at Vernon. He later became the editor of the Marianna Courier, a position which he retained until 1873 when he moved to Alabama. There he continued his journalism career and emerged as a leader of the "Populist" movement.] Baltzell, R. was captured in defense of Marianna. He was probably a member of the 2nd Florida. He may have been on leave when the Yankees threatened Marianna. [ Baltzeil, Richard. Fifteen years old, Baltzell was captured during the fighting but released at Vernon on the following afternoon. Baltzell, Thos. W. was wounded and captured in defense of Marianna. [ Baltzell, Thomas W. Fifteen-years old, BaltzelI sustained a finger wound during the fighting and was taken prisoner. Imprisoned at New Orleans and Ship Island, he was too sick to leave the latter establishment when most of the Marianna captives were shipped out for New York on November 5, 1864. He remained on Ship Island until May 1, 1865, when he was transferred to Vicksburg, Miss. and released on May 5.] Barnes, Thos. appears on Judge Liddon's list. Bassett, Henry 0. The captain of Company E., 6th Florida Infantry, Bassett was home on leave and volunteered for service. A former Jackson County Sheriff, the 39-year old captain was killed by bayonet wounds on the banks of Stage Creek. Blarney, John J. was a member of the legislature and was captured at Marianna 9/26/64. He died of pneumonia 12/15/64 at Elmira prison and was buried in the prison cemetery, grave 1216.8 [ Blaney, John. Fifty years old, Blaney was captured during the fighting and imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Elmira. He died at the latter place on December 15, 1864, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery.] Blount, A. F., Dr. was wounded in defense of Marianna 9/27/64. [ Blount, A. F., Lieutenant. A 44-year old local physician, Blount sustaind a severe shoulder wound during the engagement and was taken to the home of Dr. W. S. Wilson for treatment. He eventually recovered.] Bowles, J. R. appears on Judge Liddon's list. Burke, C. C., Dr. appears on Judge Liddon's list. Bush, Albert G. Forty-nine years old, Bush was captured during the fighting and imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship island and Elmira. He returned home to his farm after the war. Bush, Allen Henry. Fifty-five years old, Bush was the local circuit judge and had been a practicing Marianna attorney since the early 1840's. Imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Elmira, he returned home after the war and resumed his law practice. Judge Bush was delegated to the ill-fated state constitutional convention on October 25, 1865, and was listed a year later as being friendly to the Carpetbaggers then controlling local politics. Bush, Richard. A 60-year old local minister, Bush was captured during the fighting but paroled by the Federals before they left Marianna. Brett, James H. The town constable, Brett was a 52-year old Mexican War veteran. The original first lieutenant of the defunct Jackson Guards, he sustained a severe bullet wound which tore the muscle from his left forearm and he died a short while afterwards. He was also reportedly clubbed to the head with a rifle butt. Carter, John was killed defending Marianna 9/27/64. The family of John Carter, CSA, probably one of the wounded convalescents, found his charred body in the burned-out church. [ Carter, John C. A private in Company E., 6th Florida Infantry, Carter was given a medical discharge after being wounded at Chickamauka, but volunteered for service. Twenty-two years old, he was killed in the fighting and his body burned in St. Luke's Church.] Chason, John was a member of the legislature and was wounded and captured defending Marianna 9/27/64. He was sent to Ship Island prison where he died of dysentery 12/19/64. He was buried in the prison cemetery, grave #99 [ Chason, John. A 57-year old farmer, Chason sustained a neck wound during the fighting and was taken prisoner. He was confined at New Orleans and Ship Island, dying at the latter place of dysentary on December 19, 1864. He was buried in Grave Number 99.] Dann, T. W. A local physician, Dann was captured during the fighting and paroled by the Federals before they left Marianna. According to legend, he then disappeared and did not return until after the war. Davis, Ellis F. (b. 1814 MS; m. [1st] Ruth (possibly Weathington, but not confirmed - BN); m. [2nd] Elizabeth Brickhouse 2/2/54; came to Jackson Co. in the 1840s and was a successful farmer before the war. He was a member of the legislature during the war and was captured 9/26/64 at Marianna as a member of this company. He was sent to New Orleans then Ship Island prison then onto Elmira prison where he arrived in November 1864. He was transferred for exchange 2/13/65 and returned to Jackson County where he resumed farming. According to an ancestor, Ellis had at least nine children by his two wives. One of his sons, Walter B., served in Captain Smith's Cavalry Company and died of disease 6/28/62. [ Davis, Ellis. A local farmer, Davis was captured during the fighting and imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Elmira. Paroled from Elmira during early 1865, he evidently returned home.] Davis, John, Sr. Sixty-three years old, Davis had served as the captain of a state militia company during the Second Seminole War (1836) and was also the original captain of the Jackson Guards. He sustained a compound fracture of his thigh during the fighting and fell on the north side of St. Luke's Episcopal Church. He was probably treated at home. (This was Ellis's uncle - brother of his father, John Walter Davis, who d. ca 1838 - BN) Dickson, Marmaduke, Sr. A 53-year old Greenwood resident, Dickson was active in Whig party politics before the war. Severely wounded during the battle, he died a few hours afterward--probably at the home of R. S. Dickson. Dixon, John J. was captured 9/27/64 at Marianna and died of diarrhoea 12/16/64 in a General Hospital, Fort Columbus, New York. He is buried in grave #2303 N.C., possibly in Cypress Hills National Cemetery, Brooklyn NY. " Dunn, T. W. was captured defending Marianna 9/27/64 and was paroled. Dykes, Jacob was captured defending Marianna 9/27/64 and escaped from his captors. He was a member of the 15th Florida Cavalry. Ely, Horace. A local physician, merchant and hotel keeper, Ely was accused of selling liquor to slaves. He was also the construction contractor for the 1850 courthouse. Captured during the fighting, he was paroled by the Federals before they left Marianna. Everett, Miles. Captured during the fighting, Everett was imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Elmira. He was released from the latter place on March 2, 1865 and hospitalized in Richmond, Virginia, until the 14th of May, when he was furloughed and allowed to return home. Farley, F.M. was captured defending Marianna 9/27/64. Farley, William A. Forty-four years old, Farley was captured during the fighting and freed by Captain Poe's men. Gammon, Samuel B. was a member of the legislature and was captured defending Marianna 9/27/64. He died of typhoid 12/8/64 at Ship Island prison and was buried in the prison cemetery, grave #72. [ Gammon, Samuel B. A 56-year old farmer, Gammon was captured during the fighting and imprisoned at New Orleans and Ship Island. He died at the latter place from typhoid on December 8, 1864, and was buried in Grave Number 72.] Gautier, J. W. was captured defending Marianna 9/27/64 but escaped from his captors. [ Gautier, Thomas N. The 32-year old owner of a Marianna mercantile firm and a leather tannery at Oak Hill, Gautier was captured during the fighting but was freed by Captain Poe's men before the end of the engagement.] Gwin, Peyton was wounded and captured defending Marianna 9/27/64. [ Gwin, Peyton. A teenage employee of the West Florida News, Gwin suffered a severe blow to the head and was treated at the home of Robert Johnson.] Harrison, Samuel was captured 9/27/64 at Marianna and released on oath 5/29/65 at Elmira prison. He was 5'7", blue eyes, auburn hair, fair skin. [ Harrison, Samuel (William). Background unknown, Harrison identified himself as a member of Norwood's company and was captured during the battle and imprisoned afterwards. His name does not appear on Asboth's p.o.w. list. Fate unknown.] Hatsfleld, John W. was a member of the legislature and was captured defending Marianna 9/27/64. He died of pneumonia 2/18/65 at a US General Hospital at Fort Columbus NY and was buried in a local cemetery, grave #2303 N.C., possibly in Cypress Hills National Cemetery, Brooklyn NY. 12 [ Hartsfield, John W. Captured during the battle, Hartsfield was imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Fort Columbus, dying at the latter place on February 15, 1865, of diarrhea. He was buried in the Cypress Hill National Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York.] Hentz, Thaddeus W., Dr., See Gamble's Light Artillery. [ Hentz,Thaddeus W. Gamble's Light Artillery. The 30-year old dentist was also a member of a company of state artillery reservists. Suffering the loss of a finger during the fighting, he was captured and imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Elmira. Hospitalized during his stay at Elmira, he was released on March 2, 1865. Again hospitalized at a Confederate hospital in Richmond, Virginia, until March 14, 1865, he returned home and resumed his dentistry practice.] Hinson, W. H. was captured at Marianna 9/27/64. [ Hinson, W. H. Captured during the fighting, Hinson was freed by Captain Poe's men.] Justus, J. B. was a Revolutionary War and War of 1812 veteran. He was a member of the legislature and was captured at Marianna 9/27/64. He was sent to Elmira prison then transferred for exchange 2/20/65. He was hospitalized in Richmond then furloughed 3/16/65. [ Justiss, J. B. Sometimes called "Captain" Justiss, the volunteer was captured during the fighting and imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Elmira. He was exchanged during March of 1865 and hospitalized at Howard's Grove Hospital in Richmond for two weeks before being released on March 15, 1865.] Kincey, W. J. was captured defending Marianna 9/27/64. [ Kincey, W. 0. Captured during the fighting, Kincey was freed by Captain Poe's men.] Lamb, ___, appears on Judge Liddon's list of soldiers who defended Marianna 9/27/64. Lawrence, R. C. B., Reverend, was wounded defending Marianna 9/27/64. [ Lawrence, Richard C. B. Forty-two years old, Reverend Lawrence was the brother-in-law of Dr. Thaddeus Hentz. He sustained a bullet through the fleshy part of his thigh during the fighting and took refuge in the blacksmith shop behind St. Luke's Church. Rescued by his daughter and several others, with the help of a Union sergeant, he was taken to his home on what is now West Lafayette Street where he eventually recovered.] Lewis, Arthur, Sr. Fifty-eight years old, the former merchant was severely wounded during the battle and died at his home on September 29, 1864. Long, Felix H. G. was a member of the legislature. He was captured defending Marianna 9/27/64 and sent to Fort Columbus prison. He was paroled 12/14/64 and released. [ Long, Felix H. G. A local planter, the 47 year old Long was a private in the 11th Florida Infantry, but was home on leave and volunteered for service. Captured during the fighting, he was imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Fort Lafayette, where he suffered a stroke before being released on December 14, 1864.] Long, Nicholas A., Dr. was captured defending Marianna 9/27/64. He was paroled 12/14/64 and released at Fort Columbus prison, New York Harbor. [ Long, Nicholas A. A local physician and planter, the 49-year old Long was a first lieutenant in a local militia company during the Second Seminole War. Active in Whig politics, he had been elected to the Florida legislature in 1849 and had served as a delegate to the National Whig Convention the year before. A private in the 11th Florida Infantry, he was home on leave and volunteered for service. Captured during the fighting, he was imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Fort Lafayette. He was released from the latter place on December 14,1864, and returned home.] McBright, Israel does not appear on any rolls but was released on oath 5/29/65 from Elmira prison. He was 5'7", blue eyes, dark hair, fair skin. [ McBright, Isreal. Background unknown, McBright identified himself as a member of Norwood's company and was imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and probably Elmira. His name does not appear on Asboth's p.o.w. list, but does appear on subsequent Northern prison records. Fate unknown.] McKinley, W. L. appears on Judge Liddon's list of soldiers who defended Marianna 9/27/64. [ McKinley, W. L. McKinley escaped following the battle.] McNealy, Adam was wounded defending Marianna 9/27/64. [ McNealy, Adam. Forty-seven years old, McNealy was a Jackson County Commissioner at the time of the battle. He was active in the Greenwood Baptist Church before being excluded because he "does not believe in the Eternal punishment." He was also a delegate to the Florida Secession Convention. Struck to the head and shot through the lung during the battle, McNealy was taken to the home of Mrs. Mary Armistead for treatment and eventually recovered. In 1869 he urged the governor not to send troops to racially-torn Jackson County. He also served on the local school board during the post-war years.] Mathews, Wm. was captured defending Marianna 9/27/64. Merritt, Alexander S. was captured defending Marianna 9/27/64 and paroled at Elmira prison 12/12/64. He was 5'9", dark eyes, black hair, fair skin. He was believed to have been a Unionist. [ Merritt, Alex S. A 32-year old local merchant, Merritt was captured during the fighting and imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Elmira. He was released from Elmira on December 12,1864, and returned home.] Montgomery, A. B. was a Colonel and was captured defending Marianna 9/27/64. Moore, C. R. was captured defending Marianna 9/27/64 but escaped from his captors. He was believed to have been a Unionist. [Moore, C. R. Captured during the fighting, Moore was freed by Captain Poe's men.] Morgan, Nicholas appears on Judge Liddon's list of soldiers who defended Marianna 9/27/64. [ Morgan, Nicholas. Morgan escaped following the battle.] Morning, E. W. was a member of the legislature and was captured defending Marianna 9/27/64. He was sent to Fort Columbus prison and was released from prison after the war. [ Mooring, Edwin W. Thirty-six years old, Mooring was a local merchant and whiskey distiller. Captured, he was imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship island and Elmira. At the latter facility he was listed as an "adjutant." Eventually released, he returned home after the war.] Moseley, Milton (Wilton) appears on Judge Liddon's list of soldiers who defended Marianna 9/27/64. [ Mosely, Milton. Mosely escaped following the battle.] Myrick, J. F., Sr. was captured defending Marianna 9/27/64 and released on oath 5/29/65 from Elmira prison. [ Myrick, John T., Sr. A former state senator, Myrick was a prominent local merchant and educator. He served on the Board of Trustees of the Marianna Male and Female Academy in 1851 and helped lead former governer Richard Keith Call's Unionist effort in 1860. The Confederate government later obtained judgements against him. He was known to have been in contact with Union military forces during at least January of 1864. Captured following the battle, he was paroled at Marianna by the Federals.] Myrick, John T., Jr. was captured defending Marianna 9/27/64. He was believed to have been a Unionist. [ Myrick, J. T., Jr. Sixteen years old, Myrick was captured during the fighting and imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Elmira. Released from the latter place on May 29,1865, he returned home. A bitter advocate of Reconstruction, despite his father's Unionist attitudes, he was convicted in October, 1869, for killing local black leader Matt Nichols, his wife and son. He was also charged with assault and battery in connection with another crime and accused of ambushing a party of freed slaves near Blue Spring. He fled the county and eventually showed up in Texas.] Myrick, Littleton was killed defending Marianna 9/27/64. Nickels, Chas. was captured defending Marianna 9/27/64 and released at Vernon. [ Nickels, Charles. Fourteen years old, Nickels was captured during the fighting and held overnight. He was released the next afternoon at Vernon and allowed to walk back home.] Nickels, William. Sixty-four years old, Nickels was a prominent local merchant and hotel keeper. An 1851 Trustee of the Marianna Academy, he was rumored to have been in contact with Federal military forces during the course of the war. Captured during the battle, he was paroled before the Federals left town. Nickels, Woodbury was killed defending Marianna 9/27/64. He was killed after the surrender and his body was found in the church. [ Nickels, Woodbury "Woody." Sixteen years old, Nickels was the son of Marianna Unionist and businessman William Nickels. He was the youngest Confederate killed during the fighting.] Norton, E. B., Rev., appears on Judge Liddon's list of soldiers who defended Marianna 9/27/64. [ Norton, E. B. A local minister, Norton escaped following the end of the battle.] O'Neal, James was a member of the legislature. He was captured defending Marianna 9/27/64 and died of pneumonia 3/5/65 at Elmira prison. He was buried in the prison cemetery, grave #2387. [ O'Neal, James (Daniel). Fifty-one years old, O'Neal was captured during the fighting and imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Elmira. Listed "too sick" to be paroled on February 13, 1865, he died on the 5th of March at Elmira and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery.] Pittman, Frederick R. A private in the 11th Florida Infantry, Plttman was home on leave and volunteered for service. Fifty-one years old, he was captured during the battle and imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Elmira. The former Whig politician was released from the latter establishment on December 12, 1864. Quinn, Peter was wounded and captured defending Marianna 9/27/64. Robinson, Henry, Dr., was an Asst. Surgeon and appears on Judge Liddon's list of soldiers who defended Marianna 9/27/64. Roulhac, James B. was a member of the legislature and was captured defending Marianna 9/27/64. He was paroled 12/12/64 at Elmira priosn and was 5'9.5", grey eyes, dark hair, light skin, residence: Marianna. Rostrum, Oliver. Identified by tradition as a participant, Rostrum was a local tailor. He evidently escaped following the battle. Rouse, John appears on Judge Liddon's list of soldiers who defended Marianna 9/27/64. [ Rouse, John. Rouse escaped following the battle.] Scott, Andrew appears on Judge Liddon's list of soldiers who defended Marianna 9/27/64. Sewell, H. appears on Judge Liddon's list of soldiers who defended Marianna 9/27/64. [ Sewell, H. Sewell escaped following the battle.] Shiver, W. was wounded and captured defending Marianna 9/27/64. Sims, Miles was captured defending Marianna 9/27/64. Spencer, Lamb (CSA) was captured defending Marianna 9/27/64. Stevens, Henry was captured defending Marianna 9/27/64 and was released at Vernon. [ Stephens (Stevens), Henry. Fifteen years old, Stephens was captured during the fighting and released at Vernon on the 28th.] Sullivan, Solomon was wounded & died of wounds, defending Marianna 9/27/64. [ Sullivan, Solomon. Fifty-four years old, Sullivan sustained a severe elbow wound during the battle and was taken to the home of Mrs. Mary Armistead, where he later died.] Taylor, Peter appears on Judge Liddon's list of soldiers who defended Marianna 9/27/64. [ Taylor, Peter. Taylor escaped following the battle.] Tucker, Charles lived in Quincy and was a member of the legislature. He was captured defending Marianna 9/27/64. He died of diarrhoea 12/11/64 at Elmira prison and was buried in the prison cemetery, grave 1107.18 [ Tucker, Charles (of Quincy). Captured during the fighting and imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship island and Elmira, he died at the latter place on December 11, 1864,, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery.] Tucker, Charles (of Jackson County) was captured defending Marianna 9/27/64, and paroled. [ Tucker, Charles (of Marianna). Captured during the fighting, Tucker was paroled by the Federals before they left Marianna.] Watson, Hinson J. was captured defending Marianna 9/27/64. [ Watson, Hinton J. An owner of the Marianna mercantile firm of H. J. Watson & Company, Watson had been indicted in 1858 for selling liquor without a license. Captured during the battle, he was paroled by the Federals before they left Marianna. His business collapsed due to post- war conditions in 1866. He was later elected to the Florida House of Representatives.] Watson, 0. M. appears on Judge Liddon's list of soldiers who defended Marianna 9/27/64. [ Watson, 0. M. Watson escaped following the battle.] Whitehurst, J. B. was captured defending Marianna 9/27/64. He died of consumption 10/25/64 at Ship Island MS and was buried in a local cemetery, grave #4. [ Whitehurst, John B. The local Justice of the Peace, 40-year old Whitehurst was captured during the fighting and imprisoned at New Orleans and Ship Island. He died at the latter place on October 25, 1864, less than a month after the battle, from "Consumption." He was buried in Grave Number 4.] Wilson, W. S., Dr., appears on Judge Liddon's list of soldiers who defended Marianna 9/27/64. [ Wilson, W. S. A physician, Wilson arrived in Marianna during the 1840's and formed a partnership with Dr. William H. Whitehead in 1857. Although he participated in the fighting, he was able to elude capture and assisted tremendously in caring for the wounded afterward.] Wynn, W. A. appears on Judge Liddon's list of soldiers who defended Marianna 9/27/64. Wynn, William B. was captured defending Marianna 9/27/64 and died 12/21/64 at Fort Columbus prison NY. He was buried in the prison cemetery, grave #2194. [ Wynn, William B. Captured during the fighting, Wynn was imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Fort Columbus. He died at the latter establishment on December 21, 1864, and was buried in the Cypress Hill National Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York.] Total Identifiable: 67 ==================================================== Godwin's Campbellton Cavalry pp. 126-128 Godwin, Alexander C., Captain. A Campbellton area plantation owner, Godwin formed his company in the "Spring Field" (Spring Hill?) area of Jackson County during the summer of 1864. He escaped across the Chipola River. Ball, George. Seventeen years old, Ball escaped across the Chipola River after helping Godwin to unhorse and disarm a Federal cavalryman. He was later active in community efforts. Abercrombie, William A. Sixty-four years old, Abercromble was captured during the fighting and imprisoned at New Orleans and Ship Island. He died at the latter place on November 4, 1864, from chronic diarrhea and was buried In Grave Number 11. Haywood, T. B. Captured during the fighting, Haywood was imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Elmira. He was released from the latter place by Presidential Pardon on December 12,1864. Daniel, William. Fifty-six years old, Daniel was captured during the fighting and imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Elmira. He died at the latter place of diarrhea on December 25,1864, and was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery. Elmore, Mark. Seventy-two years old, Elmore was captured during the fighting and imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Elmira. He died at the latter place on December 12, 1864, of pnuemonia and was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mathews, William. Wounded during the battle, Mathews was taken prisoner and confined at New Orleans, Ship Island and Elmira. He died at Elmira on December 24,1864, and was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery. Bosworth, Samuel. A Confederate Regular home on leave from the Army of Tennessee, Bosworth volunteered for service with the Campbellon unit. He sustained a severe arm wound during the fighting, which later required an amputation. Curl, Cullin. Thirty or thirty-one years old, Curl was captured during the battle and Imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Elmira. He was prepared for exchange from the latter place on February 13, 1865, but was "too sick." Hospitalized at Elmira, he was eventually released and returned home. In 1866 he won a court case against a freed slave and in 1877 caught four former slaves stealing cotton at his home 15 miles north of Marianna. He engaged them in a gun battle that resulted in no injuries, and then pursued them to the Gritney Community in Holmes County. Clayton, William. Captured during the battle at Marianna and Imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Elmira. Spencer, Lamb. A Confederate regular home on leave, Spencer apparently escaped across the Chipola River. King, Isaac. A private from Company B., 15th Confederate Cavalry, King lost his horse during the fighting at the courthouse but escaped into the swamps on Lieutenant McPherson's mount. Later that night he stumbled into a Union sentry and was shot, but again eluded capture. Total Identifiable: 12 ==================================================== Robinson's Club Cavalry, Greenwood pp. 128-130 Robinson, George, Captain. A Greenwood area plantation owner, Robinson formed his company during the summer of 1864. He escaped across the Chipola River. Avery, Charles C. A resident of the Owens' community of eastern Jackson County, Avery escaped across the Chipola River. Baker, James S. An area planter and merchant, Baker escaped across the Chipola River. Barnes, Thomas. One of the original organizers of the Greenwood Baptist Church, Barnes was reportedly a sergeant in the regular Confederate army. He escaped across the Chipola River. During the Reconstruction era, he was accused in the February 27, 1869, killing of local "scalawag" Dr. John Finlayson and the wounding of Carpetbagger William J. Purman. Relocating to the Chattahoochee area after those incidents, he was lynched by a group of armed blacks. Cox, William Henry. A resident of the Parramore community of eastern Jackson County, Cox was 19-years old at the time of the battle. He escaped across the Chipola River. Culverson, Thomas J. Culverson escaped across the Chipola River. Dykes, James H. Dykes escaped across the Chipola River. Ferguson, John R. A resident of the Bascom area, Ferguson escaped across the Chipola River. Hill, William O. Hill escaped across the Chipola River. Hare, William. Hare escaped across the Chipola River. Knowles, Francis M. Knowles escaped across the Chipola River. McCarty, E. A. McCarty escaped across the Chipola River. McMilian, James W. McMillan escaped across the Chipola River. Nichols, E. F. Nichols escaped across the Chipola River. Owens, John B. A resident of the Owens' community of eastern Jackson County, Owens escaped across the Chipola River. Scott, Andrew. Scott escaped across the Chipola River. He was later elected as sheriff of Jackson County in 1881 and served for at least 3 terms. Sims, B. F. Sims escaped across the Chipola River. Sorey, William D. One of the founders of the Greenwood Baptist Church, Sorey escaped across the Chipola River. Stephens, Cornelius. Stephens escaped across the Chipola River. Wester, Elias. Wester escaped across the Chipola River. Dickson, John J. Fifty-nine years old, Dickson was a Greenwood Wheelwright. Wounded by a blow to the head during the battle, he ws captured and imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Fort Columbus. He died at the latter place on December 16, 1864, of chronnic diarrhea and was buried at Cypress Hill National Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York. Allen, Francis "Frank." A senior deacon and Sunday School leader at the Greenwood Baptist Church, the 76-year old Allen was the oldest man killed in the Battle of Marianna. His body was burned beyond recognition in St. Luke's Church. Butler, M. A. A 23-year old doctor, Butler was killed during the fighting in the vicinity of St. Luke's Church. Kimball, W. H. Thirty-four years old, Kimball was the sheriff of Jackson County. He was captured during the fighting and imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Elmira. Released from Elmira on May 29, 1865, he returned home and resumed his duties as sheriff. His father had served in the interim. Due to concerns over possible violence, he asked that the Fouth of July holiday not be observed in 1866 because of fears that a display of Lincoln's portrait would cause trouble. He served as sheriff through 1867 and was elected to the State House of Representatives in 1877. He was later one of the founders of the Bascom Methodist Church. Sorey, Robert D. Twenty-five years old, Sorey was captured during the battle and paroled by the Federals before they left Marlanna. Newsom, T. D. Forty-four years old, Newsom was listed as missing following the battle. He was captured and imprisoned. His eventual fate is unknown. Grice (Greise?), Hansel (Amstead?). Captured during the fighting, he was imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Elmira. Freed from the latter place on February 25,1865, he returned home. Bowles, J. A. Bowles escaped across the Chipola River and later went on to become a prominent Cottondale area citizen, serving in the State Legislature. Gray, Davis. A Greenwood area plantation owner, Gray was credited with firing the shots that wounded General Asboth. He escaped across the Chipola River. Brogden, Z. T. An east Jackson County native, Brogden was killed during the fighting. Total Identifiable: 30 ==================================================== Chisolm's Company (Naming Only Members of Unit at Time of Raid) pp. 130-133 Chisolm, Robert, Captain. Wilson, W. C., 1st Lieutenant. Rutherford, W. A., 2nd Lieutenant. Solomon, A. A., 2nd Lieutenant. Anderson, John. Adams, E.W.J. Belser, Lit. Bowden, W. L. Baies, M. Barnes, J. H. Brett, J. W. Private Brett was captured by the Federals during the skirmish at Eucheeanna, September 23, 1864, and imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Elmira. Boon, Robert. Beauchamp, David. Bowden, Samuel, 1st Sergeant. Chambers, J.W. Chambers, J. B. Callaway, J. W. Caliaway, R. H. Carter, J. W. Cowart, A. J. Carlisle, William. Clark, T. B., 2nd Sergeant. Cargile, Frank. Cassady, F. H. Cawthon, S. S. Dansey, S. E. Dawkins, R. H. Durham, H. C. Everitt, B. F. Everitt, E. F. Fewell, R. A. Fennell, Perry. Fullerton, A. 2nd Corporal. Fordham, B. J. Private Fordham was captured during the Battle of Marianna and imprisoned at New Orleans, where he disappears from the records. Grimesley, H. H. Holmes, L. H. Hatton, W. L. Captured during the Battle of Marianna, Hatton was imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Elmira. He died at the latter place on December 24, 1864, from uncontrolled diarrhea. Holmes, John J. Hardy, John G. Hall, Allen. Hall, John. Harrison, John. Johns, C. P. King, Franklin E. Lee, J. D. Lee, J.G.B. Lewis, Arthur. Private Lewis was credited with relaying news of the attack on Eucheeanna to the Marianna command. His father died during the Battle of Marianna. Lucas, J. W. Private Lucas joined Chisolm's Company on September 24, 1864, the day after the attack on Eucheeanna and three days before the Battle of Marianna. Montgomery, R. W. Martin, A. D. Merriwether, Charles H. Monday, James. Mercer, A. J. McDaniel, John W. McDonald, J. B. Owens, W. D. Page, J. H. Parker, C. H. Private Parker was captured during the skirmish at Eucheeanna on September 23, 1864, and imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship island and Elmira. Pittman, H. R. Captured during the Battle of Marianna, Pittman was imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Elmira. There is some confusion in the records over whether he died at the latter place on December 21, 1864, or was released on May 29, 1865. Pitts, Jackson. Pitts, Ira. Register, J. S. Register, M. G. Robinson, J. H. Russ, John G. Richards, R. J. Ray, B. H. Sanders, B. Singletary, John. Spence, A. T. Strickland, Ithial H. Sims, Ashley. Solomon, F. W. Solomon, F. Wiley. Stanford, Monroe. Sheats, C. N. Private Sheats was wounded during the Battle of Marianna, but eluded capture. Tennille, William. Thomas, J. C. Captured during the skirmish at Eucheeanna, Private Thomas was imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship island and Elmira. He died at the latter place on December 11, 1864. Wooten, A. J. Wester, D. C. Watson, J. M. Total Identifiable: 81 ==================================================== Captain Poe's Company (Marianna Participants Only) pp. 133-134 Abercrombie, Peter F. Captured during the Battle of Marianna, Abercrombie was imprisoned at New Orleans and Ship Island. He died at the later place of dysentery on January 18, 1865, and was burled in Grave Number 130. Alley, John. Captured during the Battle of Marianna, Alley was imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Elmira. He died at the latter place on February 22, 1865, from diarrhea. Anderson, John C. Corporal. Captured at Marianna, Anderson was imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Elmira. Shiver, W. N. W. Private Shiver sustained a minor side wound during the fighting at Marianna. He was captured and imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Elmira, dying at the latter place from pleuro-pnuemonia on December 1, 1864. Sims, Miles (Myles?). Private Sims was captured during the Battle of Marianna and imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Elmira. He died at the latter place from diarrhea on March 19, 1865. Brown, J. M. Private Brown was captured during the Battle of Marianna and imprisoned and New Orleans, Ship Island and Elmira. He died at the latter place of chronic diarrhea on March 9, 1865. Williams, J. R. Captured during the Battle of Marianna, Private Williams was imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Elmira. He died at the latter place of small pox on March 13,1865. Kiel, Mathney. Captured during the Battle of Marianna, Private Kiel was imprisoned at New Orleans and Ship Island. Transferred to Vicksburg on May 1, 1865, he was released a few days later. Kiel identfied himself, when captured, as a member of "Captain Justice's Company," but extant records indicate he was attached to Poe's unit. Cox, Joseph B. Private Cox escaped across the Chipola River. Total Identifiable: 9 =================================================== STAFF AND OTHERS pp. 134-136 Montgomery, Alexander B., Colonel. The Post Commandant, Colonel Montgomery was a native of Richmond County, Georgia, and a former U. S. Army officer. He had fought with the 3rd Georgia Infantry in the Battles of Antietam and Fredericksburg. Captured during the Battle of Marianna after being unhorsed near the courthouse, he was imprisoned at New Orleans, Fort Lafayette and Fort Delaware. The colonel was released from the latter place on July 24,1865. He was described as being 5,10" tall, fair complexion, dark hair, gray eyes. McPherson, William, 2nd Lieutenant and Post Adjutant. A member of Company G., 5th Florida Cavalry, Lieutenant McPherson was a native of Walton County, FL and a graduate of the first class at the now defunct Knox Hill Academy. He also studied at Oglethorpe College, Georgia, and at the Lebanon, Tennessee, Law School. McPherson was the original captain of the Walton Guards and was later named as a battalion major with the 1st Florida Infantry. He was captured in Tennessee, but later released. Described as a "ladies man" and "a great smoker," he was shot through the side during the fighting about courthouse square. He later recovered and married a local girl, but following her death he relocated to California where he established a reputation as a poet, writing Pro pos de Table and other works. Miller, _______, Captain. The Post Quartermaster, Captain Miller escaped across the Chipola River and was instrumental in reforming the Confederate forces there. Robinson, Henry, Assistant Surgeon. Surgeon Robinson escaped across the Chipola River and was instrumental in reforming the Confederate forces there. He returned to private medical practice following the war and eventually relocated to Jacksonville. Hawkins, Charles. A private with the 5th Florida Cavalry, Hawkins eluded capture by hiding under a house until the Federals withdrew. He then swam the Chipola River to alert the troops on the other side. Robinson, Walter J., Captain. The captain of Company A., 11th Florida Infantry, Robinson fought with Montgomery's cavalrymen during the Battle of Marianna and escaped across the Chipola River. Roulhac, Joseph B., 1St Lieutenant. On "detached duty" from Company B., 15th Confederate Cavalry, Roulhac fought with Montgomery's cavalrymen during the Battle of Marianna. 39-years old, he was a brother-in-law of former militia general W. E. Anderson. Prior to the war, he had run for Congress during the 1856 elections and had operated a buggy factory. Captured during the fighting, he was imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Elmira. Released from the latter place on December 12, 1864, he died shortly after arriving home on June 5, 1865. The lieutenant had a light complexion, dark hair and stood 5' 9 1/2" tall. Pittman, H. R. A private from Company B., 15th Confederate Cavalry, Pittman escaped across the Chipola River. Daniels, Lawson. A private from Company B., 15th Confederate Cavalry, the 46-year old Daniels was captured during the Battle of Marianna and imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Elmira. He died at the latter place from "general debility" on April 14, 1865. Myrick, Littleton. A private from Company B., 15th Confederate Cavalry, 20-year old Myrick was killed during the Battle of Marianna and burned in St. Luke's Church. Dykes, Jacob. A private from Company B., 15th Confederate Cavalry, 26- year old Dykes escaped across the Chipola River. Farley, Francis M. Twenty-four years old, Farley was the former captain of Company E., 8th Florida Infantry. Wounded at Fredericksburg, he was given a medical discharge. He had still earlier been captured at the Battle of Santa Rosa Island and paroled. By 1864, he was the county clerk of courts. Joining with Montgomery's cavalrymen, he escaped across the Chipola River. Armistead, Lawrence T. The lieutenant of Company E., 6th Florida Infantry, Armistead was home on leave at the time of the battle and volunteered for service. The 20-year old ministerial student had sustained previous wounds to his wrist at Chickamauga. He escaped across the river. Irwin, Freeman B. A Washington County native, Irwin had represented that county at Florida's Secession Convention. He was a member of Captain W. B. Jones' company of scouts and had fallen back to Marianna following the skirmish at Campbellton on September 26, 1864. He was captured during the Battle of Marianna and imprisoned at New Orleans, Ship Island and Elmira. He died at the latter place on February 7, 1864. King, H. C. A member of Captain Jones' company of scouts, King was captured in Marianna on September 27, 1864, but his eventual fate is unknown. Total Identifiable: 15 TOTAL, BATTLE OF MARIANNA: 211 This is the best number that can be compiled from the available records. The actual figure was probably around 250. ==================================================== Sources: 1. Excerpts from BIOGRAPHICAL ROSTERS OF FLORIDA'S CONFEDERATE AND UNION SOLDIERS 1861 - 1865 VOL. III By David W. Hartman, Compiler & David Coles, Associate Compiler BROADFOOT PUBLISHING COMPANY, Wilmington, NC 1995 2. Excerpts from The West Florida War - A new Look at The 1864 Raid on Marianna, by Dale Cox, A Cooperative Project of Marianna Quick Print and Publishing Company, Marianna, FL and Jackson Publications, Bascom, FL. 1990 3. The History of Jackson County, Florida. 4. War of the Rebellion, Series 1, Vol. 25, Part 1. 5. War of the Rebellion, Series 1, Vol. 35, Part 2.