Richmond Co GA  12th Battalion Georgia Light Artillery - Co D

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Company D

12th Georgia Battalion
Georgia Light Artillery

 Roster of Company D 12th Georgia Battalion
Capt. Joseph N. Taliaferro

This company was organized in December 1862 when Capt.
Samuel H. Crump's Company was split, forming Company D
commanded by Capt. Joseph N. Taliaferro and Company F
commanded by Capt. George M. Hood. Capt. Crump was
promoted to Gen. W.H.T. Walkers Staff. Capt. Crump
returned to the 12th Georgia at Petersburg in 1865.
Individuals whose name is preceeded by a * were in Capt.
Crump's Company prior to the split, and have no record
after the split. The company was made up of men from the
Augusta GA area.

The primary source for the following information is the
Compiled Service Records, GA Dept. of Archives and
History, drawer 254 boxes 31-35, with additional
information from the records of the Soldier Roster
Commission, GA Dept. of Archives and History, RG-58-2-26
box 83 Loc. 3297-15. Information was also taken from
private letters, county histories, and local newspapers
when available.

PR indicates information taken from pension records.

RCS indicates information taken from the Roster of the
Confederate Soldiers of Georgia 1861 - 1865.

UDC indicates information taken from an incomplete UDC
roster located at the Augusta College Library (83-65-4)
Special collections.

The research for this project was done by George H.
Watkins, 155 Thorn Ridge Trail, Fayetteville, GA 30214.

Arlington Henry P., Pvt., Enlisted 4/19/62, Augusta,
Deserted 12/63, Detailed to government works in Augusta
2/20/64, disable for field service, Age 27. 1870 Census
list Henry P. Arlington living Richmond Co GA age 38.
Died 1/15/79 according to records of the Confederate
Survivors Assoc meetings Augusta College Library. Arthur
F.M., Pvt., Enlisted 10/20/63, Aiken, SC, Deserted 12/63,
Transferred to Hdq. Savannah, GA, Age 36.

* Atkinson F.H., Pvt., Enlisted 5/10/62, Augusta, Capt.
Crump's Company, present 5/26/62, only record.

* Atwell H., Pvt., Enlisted 5/13/62, Augusta, Capt.
Crump's Company, present 5/26/52 only record. 1850 Census
list Hezekiah Atwell age 16 living Richmond Co in the
household of James Atwell. In same household, James
Atwell age 14. Atwell James, Pvt., Enlisted 3/24/63,
Savannah, Wounded Monocacy, MD 7/9/64, Sick in hospital
Charlottesville, VA, 7/25/64, transferred to Lynchburg
hospital 9/28/64. 1850 Census list James Atwell age 14
living Richmond Co in the household of James Atwell In
same household, Hezekiah Atwell.

Barfield Charles E., Pvt., Enlisted 5/12/62, Augusta,
Sick in hospital with Typhoid 9/27/64 Charlottesville,
Also listed as wounded.

* Barney J., Pvt., Enlisted 5/62, Augusta, Capt. Crump's
Company.

Barrow John A.P., Pvt., Enlisted 4/28/63, Savannah, Sick
on furlough 5/20/64, last record.

Battle J.H., Pvt., Enlisted 2/6/64, Augusta, Wounded
Monocacy, MD 7/9/64 and Captured, Exchanged 11/19/64,
Surrendered 4/9/65 Appomattox with Gen Lee.

Beale John H., Pvt., Enlisted 5/6/62, Augusta, Wounded
7/9/64 Monocacy, MD and Captured. PR Applied Columbia Co
1/1/97. Born Columbia Co 2/17/35. Wounded at Frederick
City (Monocacy), Taken prisoner and sent to Point
Lookout, MD. In prison till end of war arrived home 7/65.
Occupation farmer prior to becoming disable. Has wife and
1 son. Live on son's small farm. Age listed as 65 on Jan.
1900 application. Witness Thomas Hamill 1st Sgt Co F.

Bowden William, Pvt., Enlisted 4/17/62, Augusta, Wounded
7/26/63 Battery Wagoner in rifle pits, Wounded Monocacy,
MD 7/9/64, Captured Petersburg 3/25/65. RCS Released at
Point Lookout, MD 6/24/65. Also served in Co. I Ramsey's
1st. GA.

Brady James, Pvt., Enlisted 3/12/63, Augusta, Conscript,
Wounded Fort Sumter 10/29/63, Gave up to Enemy 7/7/64
near Harpers Ferry, Born in Ireland. RCS Released at
Elmira, NY 5/15/65. Also served in Co. I Ramsey's 1st.
GA. UDC: Missing.

Broom Thomas M., Pvt., Enlisted 1/5/64, Coosawhatchie,
Gun Shot Wound Hip Fort Stedman, near Petersburg, VA
3/25/65. 1850 Census list Thomas Broom age 25, a painter,
living Richmond Co in the household of Juda Grubbs.

Brown John S., Pvt., Enlisted 5/10/62, Augusta, In
hospital at Farmville, VA when Captured and Paroled.

Brown V. Jr., Pvt., Enlisted 4/24/62, Augusta

Burdick B.B., Pvt., Enlisted 5/6/62, Augusta, AWOL
6/15/64, Captured Winchester, VA 8/10/64, Died 8/20/65,
Buried Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, DC.

Burkes Ed, Pvt., Enlisted 4/19/62, Augusta, Teamster.
UDC: Died

Cadles, W. H., Pvt., Enlisted 4/28/63, Savannah, Wounded
Monocacy, MD 7/9/64, Taken Prisoner at hospital
Frederick, MD. 7/10/64, Died Frederick MD 7/22/64, Buried
Mt. Olivet Cemetery Frederick. 1850 Census list William
H. Cadle age 5 living Richmond Co in the household of
George S. Cadle, a mechanic.

Cason Adam T., Pvt., Enlisted 9/29/63, Decatur, CSA
Hospital 3/8/65 Danville, VA. 1870 census list Adam T.
Cason living Burke Co GA age 42.

Castlebury Henry C., Pvt., Enlisted 7/1/63, Augusta,
Killed 10/29/63 Fort Sumter.

Cliett R.H., Pvt., Enlisted 9/18/63, Decatur, Died
2/17/65 Jackson Hospital Richmond, Buried Hollywood
Cemetery Richmond, VA area W-9.

Cliett William J.L., Pvt., Enlisted 9/6/63, Decatur, Sick
in Hospital Richmond 4/2/65. PR Widow Rosa A. Cliett
applied Columbia Co 8/10/03. He was born Columbia Co
1822. She was born Columbia Co 1837. Rosa A. Blackstone
married W.J.S. Cliett Columbia Co 9/25/56. He died 9/96
Columbia Co. Witness George M. Hood, Capt. of Co states
that he was not present, but reliable information is that
William Cliett was sick in the hospital at Richmond at
the time of the surrender. Rosa was living with Son in
Law R.S. Gleason.

Colquitt W.H., Pvt., Enlisted 5/8/62, Augusta, Captured
Leesburg, VA 7/15/64. UDC: Deserted.

Conley John, Pvt., Enlisted 5/1/62, Augusta, Gun Shot
wound arm Cold Harbor 6/2/64, Returned to duty 9/10/64,
Wounded and Captured Fort Stedman near Petersburg
3/25/65, Released 6/24/65. 1870 census list John Conly
living Richmond Co GA age 39.

* Cowley J., Pvt., Enlisted 5/8/62, Augusta, Capt.
Crump's Company, Present 5/26/62 only listing in file.

Cox Robert W., Pvt., Enlisted 4/14/62, Augusta, Wounded
Cold Harbor and Hospitalized 6/2/64, Wounded and Captured
Fort Stedman near Petersburg 3/25/65, Released 6/26/65.

Denham Joseph A., Pvt., Enlisted 5/16/62, Augusta, Gun
Shot wound left side Cold Harbor 6/2/64, In hospital
6/10/64 Richmond, VA, Wounded Fishers Hill 9/22/64 sent
to hospital. PR Widow Josephine R. Denham applied
Richmond Co. 1/12/93. She was a GA resident all her life.
They married 6/59. She stated that Joseph was wounded in
the left Shoulder and in the left Breast. He died 2/24/77
of Consumption from the Breast wound. He was never able
to work from the time that he was wounded until the time
of death. Witness' W.S. Howard, T. Hamill, and J.B.
Bottom stated that Howard was Sgt. of the Co. and that
Denham was wounded either at Winchester or Monocacy,
causing a suppurative sore which never healed. They saw
him several times after the war, the wound never healed
and caused his death. Witness G.R. Brown stated that the
wound was kept open by the Physician who felt that if the
wound healed, Consumption would be the result. J.W. Brown
stated that they had lived on the same place after the
war, and that he had seen Denham's suffering.

Dillon John, Pvt., Enlisted 4/7/63, Savannah, Substitute
for J.F. Palmer, AWOL 4/30/63. 1870 Census list John
Dillon age 28, born Ireland, living Chatham Co.

Doughty Charles W., 1Lt., Appointed Battalion QM 8/29/62,
Resigned as QM 2/13/63, Joined Co D as 1Lt, Gun Shot
Wound foot 6/2/64 Cold Harbor, Disabled from further
service, Paroled Augusta 5/19/65. 1870 Census list
Charles W. Doughty age 35 living Richmond Co. RCS Served
Cos. D & I Ramsey's 1st. GA. 1880 Augusta City Directory
list Doughty as employed by J.J. Doughty Co.

* Douglas R. Jr., Pvt., Enlisted 4/12/62, Augusta, Capt.
Crump's Co. Present 5/26/62 only entry.

Dowd Joseph, Pvt., Enlisted 5/12/62, Augusta, Deserted
11/25/63, Age 24, Residence Warren Co. 1870 Census list
Joseph Dowd age 30 living Stewart Co. PR Applied Johnson
Co. 6/15/99. Born Warren Co. 12/3/37. A farmer supported
by wife and friends. He stated that he enlisted 5/62 and
discharged regular duty for about 2 years, and was sick
for a year. Was at Danville, NC on sick list when Lee
surrendered. One witness was Sheriff J.W. Rowland of
Johnson Co. who was not a member of the 12th GA. Another
witness F.A. Baggett of Washington Co. stated that he
(the witness) was captured 7/64, and that Dowd was a good
soldier up to then. (Baggett was in Co. F) Joseph Dowd
moved from Johnson Co. to Montgomery Co. and transferred
his pension in 1905. Living 1907 in Montgomery Co.

Duckworth Thomas T., Pvt., Enlisted 5/2/62, Augusta,
Wounded 7/9/64 Monocacy, MD, Present 12/13/64 last entry.

Elmore J.W., Pvt., Enlisted 7/6/63, Thomasville,
Transferred from 20th GA 3/3/64, Last entry 11/18/64.

* Evans Charles H., Pvt., Enlisted 5/9/62, Augusta, Capt.
Crump's Co. Died Knoxville hospital 11/63.

Evans Isham, Pvt., Enlisted 5/1/63, Augusta, In Jackson
Hospital with frostbite of feet 2/13/65, Surrendered
Appomattox 4/9/65 with Gen. Lee. 1850 Census list Isham
Evans age 7, born S.C., living Richmond Co in the
household of Thomas Evans. In same household, Nathan
Evans. PR Applied Columbia Co 8/14/06. Born Edgefield, SC
1842. GA resident since 1856. Witness B.L. Neal states
that Isham was wounded at Turkey Ridge(Cold Harbor), and
that both were present at the surrender. Physician
statement: Deformed Tibia left leg from shell wound both
at ankle and near knee. Isham states that he is being
supported by his wifes relations. He has a wife and 1
child 6 years old. UDC: Wounded.

Evans Nathaniel, Pvt., Enlisted 4/25/63, Augusta, Died of
disease in hospital at Lynchburg, VA 7/10/64, Buried
Hollywood Cemetery Richmond, VA area U-63. 1850 Census
list Nathan Evans age 5, born S.C., living Richmond Co in
the houseold of Thomas Evans. In same household, Isham
Evans.

Finck George, Pvt., Enlisted 1/1/63, Augusta, AWOL 2/63 -
4/63 no later information.

Flint J.E., Pvt., Enlisted 5/7/62, Augusta, Transferred
to 20th GA Cavalry 1/8/64.

Folds Ferney G., Pvt., Enlisted 5/15/62, Augusta, 11/1/64
listed as absent under arrest since 8/18/64, Also listed
as having died in Dalton Hospital.

Fountain John W., Pvt., Enlisted 2/4/64, Augusta, Wounded
Monocacy 7/9/64, Captured, Exchanged 10/30/64. 1850
Census list John Fountain age 8, born S.C., living
Richmond Co in the household of Sarah Fountain.

Fuller Benjamin H., Pvt., Enlisted 5/7/62, Augusta,
Wounded 7/9/64 Monocacy, MD, Taken prisoner in hospital
at Frederick, MD 7/10/64, Leg amputated, Died Frederick
8/20/64, Buried Mt. Olivet Cemetery Frederick. UDC:
Killed.

Gerkin John H., Pvt., Enlisted 5/16/62, Augusta, Gun Shot
wound right knee Cold Harbor 6/2/64, Wounded and captured
3/25/65 Fort Stedman near Petersburg, Released 6/27/65.

Glover James R., Pvt., Enlisted 5/8/62, Augusta, AWOL
reduced form Sgt. to Pvt. 8/7/63, Wounded Monocacy, MD
7/9/64, Captured, Released 6/27/65. 1850 Census list
James R. Glover age 5 living Richmond Co in the household
of Robert D. Glover. Died between 4/81 and 4/82 according
to records of the Confederate Survivors Assoc meetings
Augusta College Library.

Goodwin Albert, Pvt., Enlisted 5/8/62, Augusta, Wounded
10/28/63 Fort Sumter, Wounded Monocacy, MD 7/9/64,
Captured, Exchanged 10/30/64. 1850 Census list Albert
Goodin age 6 living Richmond Co in the household of James
Goodin. In same household, William Goodin. PR Applied
Jefferson Co. 8/16/05. Born 1843 in Richmond Co. A farmer
with a wife who is age 56, supported by his boys who have
left home. His stated that he was wounded and captured in
MD. Witness J.L. Peebles of Glascock Co. stated that he
(the witness) was at the surrender, and the applicant was
wounded and captured 7/64. Goodwin died 6/18/29 in
Jefferson Co. Widow Fannie applied Jefferson Co. 6/27/29.
They married 3/14/67 in Burke Co. She died 11/17/29 in
Jefferson Co.

Goodwin William, Pvt., Enlisted 5/8/62, Augusta, Wounded
Cold Harbor 6/2/64, Captured Fisher's Hill 9/22/64,
Joined U.S. Army 10/18/64. Sent to Point Lookout Prison
as listed by B.L. Neal. 1850 Census list William Goodwin
age 23 and William Goodin age 10 living Richmond Co.

Greene Thomas J., Pvt., Enlisted 5/1/62, Augusta, Wounded
9/19/64 Winchester, VA, Assigned light duty at hospital
1/27/65, Also listed as having died in service.

Hallett William, Pvt., Enlisted 5/1/62, Augusta, Wounded
11/1/63 Fort Sumter, Killed Monocacy, MD 7/9/64.

Henderson W.H., Pvt., Enlisted 9/28/63, Camp Millen,
Transferred from 20th GA Cav. 3/3/64, Wounded Cold Harbor
6/2/64, In hospital at Richmond 7/26/64 given 40 day
furlough last entry. 1850 Census list Wade H. Henderson
age 5 living Glascock Co in the household of Sarah
Henderson. PR Applied Glascock Co 8/19/02 born 7/22/42,
Warren Co., GA resident all his life. Enlisted 12th GA at
Coosawhatchie, SC. Wounded Cold Harbor, shot through the
breast, 2 ribs broken, bullet exited near spine. Given
furlough by Dr. Lewis. Furlough extended at Augusta by
medical examining board. Later detailed to hospital in
Augusta by examining board until end of war. At time of
application, he had been a farmer, but was supported by
his children. Had Wife and daughter (at home). MD stated
that he suffered from Rheumatism caused by bullet wound.
Henderson died 10/23/14. Widow Margaret applied Glascock
Co. 10/28/14. Wade Henderson married Margaret Bradfield
in Richmond Co. 10/7/67.

Hill C.S., Pvt., Enlisted 7/24/63, Palmyra, GA,
Transferred from 20th GA Cav. 3/3/64, Captured Hatcher's
Run 2/6/65, Released 6/27/65.

Hindle H., Pvt., Enlisted 5/13/63, Savannah, Present
12/24/64 last entry. 1870 Census list Henry Hindle age
48, born England, living Chatham Co.

Holliday William N., Cpl., Enlisted 4/24/62, Augusta,
Promoted Cpl. 12/9/63, Gun shot wound left thigh
Monocacy, MD 7/9/64, Taken prisoner in hospital at
Frederick, MD 7/10/64, Exchanged 10/30/64, Clothing issue
Augusta 12/11/64.

Holly Calvin, Pvt., Enlisted 5/1/62, Augusta, 11/1/64
listed as absent sick after 7/17/63 at Hamburg, SC, Also
listed as discharged.

Holly John, Pvt., Enlisted 5/1/62, Augusta, Surrendered
4/9/65 with Gen. Lee at Appomattox, Also listed as
wounded. UDC: Wounded.

Holly William, Pvt., Enlisted 3/7/64, Augusta, Wounded
6/2/64 Cold Harbor, In hospital at Farmville, VA with
pneumonia 2/25/65, Given 20 day furlough 3/4/65.

Hudson H.J., Pvt., Enlisted 5/12/62, Augusta, Wounded
Monocacy, MD 7/9/64, Taken prisoner in hospital at
Frederick, MD 7/10/64, Leg amputated, Died Frederick
7/31/64, Buried Mt. Olivet Cemetery Frederick. 1850
Census list Hampton J. Hudson age 9 living Richmond Co in
the household of Hampton Hudson. UDC: Killed.

Ingalls Stephen Arnold, Pvt., Enlisted 5/1/62, Augusta,
Wounded Cold Harbor 6/2/64, Wounded Fort Stedman near
Petersburg 3/25/65, Surrendered 4/9/65 Appomattox with
Gen. Lee.

Johnson A.R., Pvt., Enlisted 5/1/62, Augusta, 4/30/63
listed as present, last entry.

* Johnson Freeman S., Pvt., Enlisted 5/7/62, Augusta,
Into Capt. Crump's Company, Died of disease 9/23/62. 1850
Census list Freeman Johnson age 12 living Richmond Co in
the household of James Johnson, a mechanic. In same
household, William Johnson.

Johnson William S., Pvt., Enlisted 5/7/62, Augusta,
Captured Cold Harbor 6/1/64, Exchanged 9/18/64,
Furloughed 30 days, Wounded and Captured Fort Stedman
near Petersburg 3/25/65, Released 6/28/65. 1850 Census
list William Johnson age 14 and William Johnson age 20
living Richmand Co.

Joseph William M., Pvt., Enlisted 5/10/62, Augusta,
Commissary clerk, Captured near Washington 7/12/64, Took
oath of allegiance and released 4/6/65. 1850 Census list
William Joseph age 23, a clerk, living Richmond Co in the
household of Dennis Joseph, a shop keeper from Portugal.
1870 Census list William M. Joseph age 48 living Richmond
Co. Died 1892 according to records of Confederate
Survivors Assoc meetings Augusta College Library. UDC:
Captured.

Kuhlkee William B., Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Augusta,
Reduced to ranks from Cpl. 8/7/63, 11/1/64 listed as
absent with leave at Augusta since 8/7/64, Retired from
Invalid Corp 11/13/64. PR Applied Richmond Co. 2/11/89. A
GA resident since 8/1/54. Wounded Cold Harber 6/2/64 in
left Hand, lost 4 Fingers. Witness George M. Hood. Died
12/30/90 according to records Confederate Survivors Assoc
meetings Augusta College Library. UDC: Wounded.

LaForge Benjamin F., Pvt., Enlisted 4/7/63, Augusta,
4/7/64 - 4/30/64 sick at Tallahassee, FL, Wounded rt
thigh Monocacy, MD 7/9/64, Taken prisoner in hospital at
Frederick, MD 7/10/64, Listed as invalid prisoner
exchanged 9/30/64, Receipt for clothing 11/22/64 for
pardoned prisoner, Also listed as wounded Fort Stedman,
Died in service. UDC: Killed.

Langham W.C., Cpl., Enlisted 5/6/62, Augusta, 11/1/64
listed as absent sick since 8/25/64 at Harrisonburg, VA,
Wounded 3/25/65 Fort Stedman near Petersburg, In hospital
at Richmond with gun shot wound to left shoulder 3/27/65,
In hospital Danville 4/8/65. 1850 Census list William C.
Langham age 9 living Glascock Co. in the household of
James W. Langham. 1870 Census list Wm C. Langham age 29
living Glascock Co. PR Widow Margaret applied Glascock
Co. 9/3/10. She was GA resident all her life. William C.
Langham married Margaret Hammitt 1/16/62, Warren Co.
William died Glascock Co. 6/5/09. Witness Jos. L. Peebles
had known Langham since 1850. They were both present at
surrender. Margaret died 7/21/28 Glascock Co., her
funeral expense paid by W.S. Langham. W.C. Langham was a
witness for J.L. Peebles in 1900. He stated that he was
wounded and sent to the hospital about a week before the
surrender. He and Peebles left the hospital and traveled
together as far as they could, and were picked up by the
ambulance corps and taken to the field hospital where
they were at the surrender.

Langley F. Phillip, Pvt., Enlisted 9/17/63, Aiken, SC,
Surrendered 4/9/65 Appomattox.

Langley Samuel J., 2edLt., Enlisted 5/8/62, Augusta,
Promoted Sgt. by 12/31/62, Promoted Lt. by 2/28/63,
Wounded leg Cold Harbor 6/2/64, Listed as AWOL 1/30/65,
Wounded Fort Stedman 3/25/65, Admitted to hospital
Petersburg 3/25/65, In hospital Richmond 4/2/65, Paroled
4/25/65.

Langston W.A., Pvt., Enlisted 5/1/62, Augusta, Promoted
Cpl 8/7/63, Transferred to 20th GA Cav 11/30/63, Transfer
revoked 1/8/64, last entry. 1870 Census list William
Langston age 24 living Columbia Co.

Lasiter Barney L., Pvt., Enlisted 7/26/63, Thomasville,
Transferred from 20th Battn GA Cav 3/3/64, 11/1/64 listed
as present sick. 1870 Census list Barnes Laster age 51
living Thomas Co. PR Applied Thomas Co. 4/4/95. Born
Clark Co. 1818. A farmer, wife helpless, supported by
help of children. Children both of age, 1 male and 1
female. Enlisted into 20th Battn 1863 and served about 6
months, and transferred to 12th GA Battalion. Discharged
at surrender. Witness W.R. Haddock of 20th GA.

D Lord M.W., Pvt., Enlisted 4/21/63, Savannah, Substitute
for S.M. Shanker, Discharged 11/9/63.

Lord S., Pvt., Surrendered and paroled Augusta, GA
5/25/65.

Lowe David A., Sgt., Enlisted 5/10/62, Augusta, Promoted
3edCpl 8/7/63, Promoted 2edCpl. 12/9/63, Surrendered
Appomattox 4/9/65. 1870 Census list David A. Lowe age 31
living Columbia Co. PR Applied McDuffie Co. 1/5/98. Born
Columbia Co. 2/22/39. A farmer, with a wife and 5
children, supported by help from children. He stated that
he first joined Crump's Company of Artillery at Augusta.
The company was changed to Infantry Company D of the 12th
GA Battalion. He served until the surrender. Witness W.H.
Stone stated that they enlisted together, and that Lowe
was one of the best. The file includes a petition from
the McDuffie Co. Grand Jury asking that Lowe be granted a
pension. Lowe further stated 12/98:" My foot has been bad
ever since the war caused from marching barefooted part
of the time." David Lowe died 4/28/09 in Richmond Co.
Widow Talulah A. Lowe applied McDuffie Co. 8/29/19. They
married 10/11/73 in Columbia Co.

Mack Frederick, Pvt., Enlisted 4/29/63, Augusta, Wounded
Battery Wagoner 7/14/63, Paroled Augusta 5/22/65.

Maher R.W., Pvt., Enlisted 12/1/63, Charleston, SC,
Detailed to Government Works in Augusta as unfit for
field service. 1850 Census list Richard Maher age 34, a
merchant born Ireland, living Richmond Co head of
household.

Martin John M., Pvt., Enlisted 4/17/62, Augusta, Reduced
to ranks from 1stSgt. 12/9/63, Wounded Cold Harbor
6/2/64, Wounded and captured near Petersburg, VA 3/25/65,
Released 6/29/65. 1850 Census list John M. Martin age 4
living Richmond Co in the household of Charles B. Martin,
a clerk.

May Thomas, Pvt., Enlisted 12/1/63, Charleston, SC,
Absent sick at Augusta Hospital through out War.

McDade J.M., Pvt., Enlisted 5/8/62, Augusta, Discharged
due to sickness 3/25/64. 1850 Census list 2 John McDades
in Richmond Co.

McKavitt L.A., Cpl., Enlisted 4/29/63, Augusta, Promoted
to Cpl. 12/9/63, Wounded Cold Harbor 6/2/64, Gun shot
left arm 7/9/64 Monocacy, MD, Returned to duty 8/9/64, In
hospital at Staunton, VA 12/13/64 last entry, Also listed
as having died in service. UDC: Died.

* McMurphy Andrew M., Lt., Enlisted into Capt. Crump's
Co., Placed on Gen. Gracie's Staff and dropped from the
rolls of the 12th GA. 1870 Census list Andrew M. McMurphy
age 38 living Richmond Co. PR Applied Richmond Co.
9/13/10. A resident of GA since 5/9/31. Enlisted 12th GA
5/62 at Augusta, and served until 7/62, when at
Chattanooga, TN was transferred to Gen. Gracie's Brigade
as Ordinance Officer, and holding commission as Lt. and
remained in this service until end of war. Was present at
surrender at Appomattox with Gen. Gracie's Command.
Witness John W.A. Sanford of Montgomery, AL, a former
Col. in Gracie's Command stated that they were both
present at the surrender, also noted that Gen. Gracie was
dead by the time of the surrender. Witness W.S. Howard
stated that they had enlisted at the same time. Andrew
McMurphy died 7/13/18 at Augusta, GA. His widow applied
Richmond Co. 9/11/19. She had been a resident of GA since
birth, about 65 years. Andrew M. McMurphy married Adeline
Grady 4/12/71 at Augusta. Witness R.R. Stallings had
known Andrew since 1858.

McNorton James, Pvt., Enlisted 4/7/63, Augusta, Gave up
voluntarily to U.S. Forces at Winchester, VA 7/24/64,
Sent to Elmira, NY POW Camp, Released 5/29/65, Also
listed as wounded.

McPherson H.C., Pvt., Enlisted 7/6/63, Thomasville,
Transferred from 20th GA Cav 3/3/64, 11/1/64 listed as
AWOL since 9/1/64. UDC: Wounded.

Meintzer William C., Pvt., Enlisted 4/20/63, Augusta,
Wounded Cold Harbor 6/2/64, In hospital at Augusta
11/1/64 last entry, Also listed as having died in
service.

* Neal A., Pvt., Enlisted 5/12/62, Augusta, Into Capt.
Crump's company, 5/26/62 present only entry.

Neal Basil Llewellen, Sgt., Enlisted 7/10/62, Augusta,
Promoted Sgt. 8/7/63, Taken prisoner Fisher's Hill
9/22/64, Exchanged from Point Lookout POW Camp 3/17/65,
Paroled Augusta 5/22/65. PR Applied Columbia Co. 8/12/11.
Resident of GA for 74 years. He had just made it home
when Lee surrendered. Witness John H. Wilkerson was
present at the surrender, and confirmed that Neal had
been captured. Neal stated that his wife M.F. Neal owned
428 ac. of land. In his book, A Son of the American
Revolution, Neal told of his life, and his marriage to
Miss. Martha Pierce Palmer on 11/23/65.

Nehr Emanuel A., 2Lt., Enlisted 4/19/62, Augusta, Wounded
9/19/64 Winchester, VA fractured fibula. 1850 Census list
Emanuel Nehr age 12 living Richmond Co in the household
of Blaize L. Nehr, a merchant from France. In same
household, Louis H. Nehr. RCS Wounded Monocacy &
Winchester, died in service. Also served in Co. I
Ramsey's 1st. GA.

Nehr Louis H., Sgt., Enlisted 5/15/62, Augusta, Killed
Monocacy, MD 7/9/64. 1850 Census list Louis H. Nehr age
14 living Richmond Co in the household of Blaize L. Nehr,
a merchant from France. In same household, Emanuel Nehr.

* Norris D.L., Pvt., Enlisted 5/2/62, Augusta, Into Capt.
Crump's Co. 5/26/62 present only entry.

* Norton A.J., Pvt., Enlisted 5/9/62, Augusta, Into Capt.
Crump's Co. 5/26/62 present only entry.

* Nunn W.P., Pvt., Enlisted 5/1/62, Augusta, Into Capt.
Crump's Co., Present 5/26/62 only entry.

Owens George W., Pvt., Enlisted 2/10/64, Augusta,
Surrendered with Gen. Lee at Appomattox 4/9/65. 1850
Census list George Owens age 4 living Richmond Co in the
household of Archibald B. Owens, a machinist. PR Applied
Richmond Co. 6/11/07. Born Richmond Co. 2/11/46. Enlisted
2/62 and served until surrender 4/9/65. A Railroad hand,
and watchman with a wife and 2 children ages 26 & 24.
Witness R.J. Kennedy stated that Owens was in the company
when he enlisted 1/63, and that they both were present at
the surrender. Owens died 12/25/11 in Richmond Co. Widow
applied Richmond Co. 2/2/12. George W. Owens married
Caroline S. Gibbs 2/12/71 in Richmond Co. UDC: Wounded.

Palmer J.F., Pvt., Enlisted 5/12/62, Augusta, Furnished
John Dillon as a substitute 4/7/63. 1850 Census list 3
Palmers with J first initial in Richmond Co.

Parker George W., Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Augusta,
Substitute for W.H. Pilcher, Died in hospital at
Charleston 11/18/63.

Peavy W.E., Pvt., Enlisted 1/1/63, Augusta, Discharged
10/10/63 due to physical disability. 1850 Census list
William E. Peay age 7 living Richmond Co in the household
of Henry T. Peay, a merchant.

Peeples Joseph L., Pvt., Enlisted 5/6/62, Augusta, In
hospital Richmond 4/2/65, Paroled Burksville Junction
4/15-17/65. PR Applied Jefferson Co. 1/15/00. Born
Jefferson Co. 9/11/39. A farmer with a wife and an
afflicted son who can not work. They live with and are
supported by another son. Peebles stated that he was
present at the surrender. Witness W.C. Langham of
Glascock Co. stated that he had known Peebles for 40
years. Langham was wounded about a week before the
surrender and taken to the hospital. Both he and Peebles
left the hospital and traveled together on 4/8/65 until
Peebles could go no further. They were taken by ambulance
corps carried to the field hospital where they were at
the time of surrender. Joseph L. Peeples died 12/11/21.
Widow applied Glascock Co. 12/21/21. Joseph married Eliza
Kelley 10/9/60 in Glascock Co. UDC: Wounded.

* Poullain A. Jr., Pvt., Enlisted 5/12/62, Augusta, Into
Capt. Crump's Company, Present 5/26/62 only record. 1850
Census list Antoine Poullain age 6 living Richmond Co in
the household of Ann Wartin.

Powell Andrew J., Pvt., Enlisted 4/6/63, Augusta, Killed
Monocacy, MD 7/9/64. 1850 Census list Andrew Powell age 4
living Richmond Co in the household of John J. Powell, a
laborer.

Purcell A. William, Pvt., Enlisted 5/2/62, Augusta,
Detached to Fort Johnson, SC as an overseer, In hospital
VA 11/64 due to an old wound to the rt leg, Taken
prisoner in hospital at Richmond, VA 4/3/65. UDC:
Wounded.

Ramsey Joseph Wood, 1stSgt., Enlisted 4/19/62, Augusta,
Promoted to 1stSgt 12/9/63, Wounded Cold Harbor, Admitted
to hospital with neck wound 6/3/64, Captured Fort Stedman
near Petersburg 3/25/65, Released 5/15/65. RCS Released
from Point Lookout 5/15/65. 1850 Census list Joseph W.
Ramsey age 9 living Richmond Co in the household of
Joseph B. Ramsey, a clerk. PR 1895 living Richmond Co. a
witness for A.L. Short. RCS Served in Co. I Ramsey's 1st.
GA.

Ramsey J.B., Pvt., Enlisted 4/10/62, Wounded, Captured
Petersburg 4/3/65, Released 6/15/65. 1850 Census list
Joseph B. Ramsey age 32, a clerk born S.C., head of
household in Richmond Co. In same household, Joseph W.
Ramsey.

* Rathbone T., Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Augusta, Into
Capt. Crump's Co, Present 5/26/62 only entry.

Rawls Joseph, Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Augusta, Wounded
Monocacy, MD 7/9/64, Sent to hospital in Richmond,
Paroled Augusta 5/24/65. PR Applied Richmond Co. 1/7/97.
Born Richmond Co. 10/15/37. A farmer with no family.
Witness J.L. Chavous stated that applicant served 6
months in state militia under Gen. W.H. Walker until
enlistment was up Fall of 1861. Physician list wound to
right Hand and crippled Arm and Shoulder. Witness W.S.
Howard left the command in 1863 to join the Cavalry, he
saw the applicant frequently during the war, but did not
know of his discharge.

* Reab A.R., Sgt., Enlisted 5/9/62, Augusta, Into Capt.
Crump's Co., Present 5/26/62 only entry. 1850 Census list
Lawrence A.R. Reab age 5 living Richmond Co in the
household of George M. Walker, a Teacher. Transferred to
63ed GA. Captured at Kennesaw Mt. 1864.

Rhodes F.S., Pvt., Enlisted 7/24/63, Palmyra, GA,
Transferred from 20th GA Cav 3/3/64, Captured Petersburg
4/3/65, Released 6/15/65, Residence Thomas Co GA.

* Roberts J.T., Pvt., Enlisted 5/12/62, Augusta, Into
Capt. Crump's Co., Present 5/26/62 only entry.

D Rowe James, Pvt., Enlisted 8/5/63, Augusta, In hospital
6/4/64 with wound in thigh, Furloughed 6/6/64, 11/1/64
listed absent at convalescent camp at Augusta since
9/7/64. 1850 Census list James Rowe age 18 living
Richmond Co in the household of Mary Rowe. PR Widow Mary
Rowe applied Walton Co. 5/26/91. She had been a resident
of GA all her life. They married 7/4/45. She stated that
James served in the 12th GA until 6/64 when he was shot
in his right Hip. He taken gangrene in wound and was
never able for duty and was never stout anymore after he
recovered. He was always weak until he died from the
effects of the said disease at his home in Walton Co.
9/20/88. 3 witness', all from Richmond Co. T. Hamill,
J.W. Ramsey, and J.B. Bottom stated that Rowe was wounded
at Battle of Turkey Ridge 6/64. (Cold Harbor 6/2/64) They
further stated that gangrene set in, and he never
rejoined the command afterward, he was unfit for duty.
Pension was at first disallowed due to a lack of evidence
that James Rowe's death was the result of his wound. In
1902, Charles Rowe and Thomas Rowe stated that they were
constantly with James and his wound never healed, and was
a running sore, and poisoned his entire system. This is
confirmed by physician's statements. The file includes a
statement by John Rowe, Son of James and Mary Rowe who
confirmed the earlier information, and stated that he
would be 40 years old 5/98. Pension was allowed in 1899.
UDC: Wounded.

Sanford John A., Pvt., Enlisted 5/22/63, Augusta,
Captured near Petersburg 3/25/65, Released 6/19/65.

Shackelford J. Henry, Pvt., Enlisted 9/18/63, Augusta,
Sick much of War, Captured Petersburg 4/2/65, Released
6/15/65. 1850 Census list Henry Shackleford age 7, born
TN., living Richmond Co in the household of James
Shackleford, a carpenter.

Shanker S.M., Substituted by M.W. Lord.

Shirey Madison, Pvt., Enlisted 5/4/63, Augusta, 11/1/64
listed as absent under arrest since 9/13/64.

Short Augustus L., Pvt., Enlisted 5/10/62, Augusta,
Wounded left thigh Monocacy, MD 7/9/64, Taken prisoner in
hospital Frederick, MD 7/10/64, Transferred to Point
Lookout POW Camp, Exchanged 9/30/64, Reported to Camp Lee
Richmond. PR Applied Bibb Co. GA, 4/10/95 born Columbia
Co. 6/30/28. Family, Wife and 3 Sons. Witness Joseph W.
Ramsey of Richmond Co. was Ord. Sgt. and stated that
Short served for over 2 yrs and was discharged at
surrender. Widow applied Decatur Co. 8/16/10. Augustus
married Synthia A. Hampton 11/13/67 Houston Co. Augustus
died 5/19/01 Bibb Co. Synthia died 8/26/27 Lowndes Co.
Son J.T. Short signed for her funeral expense.

Smith D., Pvt., Enlisted 5/12/62, Augusta, 8/31/63 listed
as present sick last in file. 1850 Census list David
Smith age 20 living Richmond Co in the household of Henry
Smith.

Smith John, Pvt., Enlisted 5/6/63, Augusta, Wounded
Morris Island 8/63, Killed Richmond 7/5/64.(unit not at
Richmond on that date) 1850 Census list numerous John
Smiths in Richmond Co. UDC: Killed

Smith J.P., Pvt., Enlisted 7/22/63, Charleston, SC, Gun
shot wound thorax Cold Harbor, Admitted to hospital
6/3/64, Captured near Petersburg 3/25/65, Released
6/19/65, Also listed as died from wounds. UDC: J.W.
Smith, Wounded.

Smith W.D., Pvt., Enlisted 5/12/62, Augusta, Sick in
Charleston, SC 11/22/63, Died. One D. Smith of Co D 12th
GA Battalion Buried Magnolia Cemetery row 9 grave 26,
Charleston, SC. Interment records list burial 12/13/63,
died of Typhoid Fever at hospital, age 19. 1850 Census
list William D. Smith age 8 living Richmond Co in the
household of Nath Smith.

Snead Garland A., Sgt., Enlisted 4/17/62, Augusta,
Promoted 8/7/63, Promoted Sgt 12/9/63, Color Guard,
Wounded, Taken prisoner Fisher's Hill near Strausburg
9/22/64, Exchanged 11/1/64, Received Venus Point Savannah
River 11/15/64. Prisoner at Point Lookout as listed by
B.L. Neal. Listed as a Lt. in Augusta Chronicle &
Sentinel. 1850 Census list Garland H. Snead age 18, a law
student, living Richmond Co in the household of John C.
Snead, a Lawyer. UDC: Captured.

* Steed J.E., Pvt., Enlisted 5/7/62, Augusta, 12/31/62
listed as absent with leave, last entry.

Steed L.P., Pvt., Enlisted 5/7/62, Augusta, Wounded rt
arm 3/25/65 Fort Stedman, Died 4/10/65.

Stephens T.A., Pvt., Enlisted 7/6/63, Thomasville, GA,
Transferred from 20th Battalion GA Cav 3/3/64, 11/1/64
listed as absent with leave Thomasville, GA since 8/1/64.

Stewart John D., Pvt., Enlisted 5/15/62, Augusta, Wounded
Monocacy, MD 7/9/64, Admitted to hospital Charlottesville
7/25/64 wounded, Returned to duty 9/24/64, Captured
Petersburg 4/3/65, Released 6/15/65. PR Applied 8/18/06
in Emanuel Co. born 1841 in Warren Co. Captured at
Petersburg just before war ended, sent to Harts Island,
NY Prison. Stewart was a farmer. At the time of
application, he owned nothing, and his wife owned a few
hogs. Witness Joseph Dowd of Montgomery Co.

Stone D.M., Sgt., Enlisted 4/10/62, Augusta, Transferred
from first Co A to Co D 11/62, Detached to Commissary
Decatur, GA camp of instruction 1863, Appointed
Commissary Officer and discharged from 12th GA.

Stone William Henry, Cpl., Enlisted 5/1/62, Augusta,
Surrendered Appomattox 4/9/65. PR Witness for John A.
Wilkerson in McDuffie Co. in 1906. He stated that he had
been present at the surrender.

* Syms T.H., Pvt., Enlisted 5/7/62, Augusta, Into Capt.
Crump's Co, Discharged by furnishing a substitute D.R.
Green.

Taliaferro John W., Pvt., Enlisted 1/27/64, Decatur,
11/1/64 listed as absent with leave at Augusta, 12/13/64
in hospital at Charlotte. 1850 Census list John
Taliaferro age 20, a mechanic, living Richmond Co. in the
household of Christopher C. Taliaferro a foundery
employee born KY. In same household, Joseph Taliaferro
Augusta City Directory of 1867 list as Clerk of City
Court.

Taliaferro Joseph N., Capt., Enlisted 5/1/62, Augusta,
Promoted Capt. D Co Commander 12/28/62 at reorganization,
Gun shot wound leg Monocacy, MD 7/9/64, Taken prisoner in
hospital Frederick, MD 7/10/64, Exchanged 10/30/64,
Received Venus Point Savannah River 11/15/64, Surrendered
Augusta 5/20/65. RCS Listed as wounded Cold Harbor
6/2/64. 1850 Census list Joseph Taliaferro age 12 living
Richmond Co in the household of Christopher C.
Taliaferro, foundery employee born KY. In same household,
John Taliaferro. RCS Served as Lt. Co. I Ramsey's 1st.
GA. Augusta City Directory of 1867 list as City Clerk.

Templeton Absalom, Pvt., Enlisted 5/16/62, Augusta, Gun
shot wound left leg Cold Harbor 6/2/64, Captured Fisher's
Hill 9/22/64, Sent to Point Lookout POW Camp, Exchanged
3/17/65, At home at close of War. PR Applied Burke Co
1911. GA resident since 9/17/42. Witness William S.
Howard.

* Thompson R.M., Pvt., Enlisted 5/13/62, Augusta, Into
Capt. Crump's Company, Present 5/26/62, only entry. PR
Widow Nancy Barefield applied Glascock Co. 8/27/10. She
married Robert M. Thompson 3/1/53. He died 8/15/63 from
Scarlet Fever. She married Seth S. Barefield 3/9/69 in
Glascock Co. Seth died 10/8/84. Witness J.L. Peebles.
M.L. Thompson certified that Nancy died Glascock Co.
6/26/16. One document signed by Eliza Thompson.

Trusheim Henry, Sgt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Augusta, Promoted
8/7/63, Promoted Sgt. 12/9/63, Killed Monocacy, MD
7/9/64.

Walker Marion W., Pvt., Enlisted 8/20/63, Charleston, SC,
Wounded in jawbone Fort Sumter 10/31/63, 11/1/64 listed
as AWOL since 10/10/64. 1850 Census list Marion W. Walker
age 20 living Richmond Co. in the household of Daniel
Walker. In same household Paul V.B. Walker.

Walker Paul V.B., Pvt., Enlisted 4/30/63, Augusta, In
hospital at Danville, VA 6/4/64 with wounded arm, 11/1/64
listed as wounded Fisher's Hill and sent to hospital
9/22/64, Also listed as wounded at Monocacy, MD 7/9/64,
At home on wounded furlough at close of War. 1850 Census
list Paul V.B. Walker age 12 living Richmond Co. in the
household of Daniel Walker. In same household Marion W.
Walker. PR Widow applied Whitfield Co. 10/10. P.V.B
Walker died 8/8/94 near Dalton, GA. She had been a
resident of GA since 1833. P.V.B. Walker married Anna S.
Campbell 11/6/68 at Cave Springs, GA. Witness Ellen
Oxford was present at the wedding. Anna stated that
Walker served first in the 1st GA. She also stated that
he was at home in Augusta on wounded furlough at the time
of the surrender, and that he was badly wounded. Witness
J.H. Lawrence of Richmond Co. stated that he had been in
F Co. and was present at the surrender, and that the
applicant's husband was wounded at Frederick City,
MD.(Monocacy) 7/64. RCS Served in Co. I Ramsey's 1st. GA.

Wallen Albert, Pvt., Enlisted 4/6/63, Savannah,
Surrendered 4/9/65 Appomattox. Confederate Military
History Vol. III West Virginia pg 284 list Albert
Frederick Wallen as a business man at Charleston, WV. He
was born at Charleston, SC 1846, the son of Albert F.
Wallen who was an emigrant from Bohemia. At the time of
the war, the family lived at Augusta, GA. The senior
Wallen served in the 3ed GA Inf. in 1861. Albert was
wounded at Monocacy, MD, shot in the Breast, and disabled
for 2 months. He was slightly wounded at Cedar Creek, and
received the following commendation signed by Capt.
Johnson, Gen. Evans, Gen. Gordon, and approved by Gen.
Early: 10/30/64 We, the undersigned members of the 12th
GA Battalion, do hereby petition the Lieutenaut-General
commanding to grant Private A. Wallen, Company D, 12th GA
Battalion, a thirty-day furlough for gallantry displayed
in the battle of Cedar Creek. Private Wallen is only
about 15 years old. The Color-bearer of the battalion was
killed in trying to rally the men. Private Wallen ran
back and got the colors under a heavy fire and brought
them safely off. He has also displayed great bravery in
every battle in which he has been engaged, and is a model
soldier. We hope the Lieutenaut-General commanding will
see fit to grant the request, thereby rewarding a good
soldier. Albert Wallen has served on the Charleston, WV
City Council. He married Frances A. Price of that city,
and had 3 children: Albert, Hattie, and Thelma. UDC: The
bravest boy in the Battalion and Complimented by both Lee
and Gordon.

D Ward William K., Sgt., Enlisted 5/8/62, Augusta,
Promoted 8/7/63, Promoted Sgt 12/9/63, Gun shot wound rt
thigh Monocacy, MD 7/9/64, Taken prisoner in hospital at
Frederick, MD 7/10/64, Exchanged 3/14/65, Paroled Augusta
5/19/65. 1850 Census list William K. Ward age 6 living
Richmond Co in the household of Bartholomew Ward. PR
Applied Chattham Co. 5/24/04, born Richmond Co. 1/30/44,
a GA resident all his life. Relocated to Savannah 1/73.
Family, Wife and 6 Children, none at home, 3 Sons ages
18-30. Witness David A. Lowe. William Ward died 1/30/10
at Savannah. Widow applied Chattham Co. 9/4/19. William
Ward married Palestine M. Cosvaham 3/31/70 in Richmond
Co. Witness for widow, John J. Ward.

Webb John E., Pvt., Enlisted 4/6/63, Augusta, Killed Cold
Harbor, VA 6/5/64.

* Whitaker W., Pvt., Enlisted 5/1/62, Augusta, Into Capt.
Crump's Company, Absent with leave 12/62, last entry.
1850 Census list William C. Whilleker(census taker may
have failed to cross t's) age 11 living Richmond Co. in
the household of William Whilleker.

Williams Joseph, Pvt., Enlisted 12/11/63, Riceboro, GA,
Present 6/27/64, Listed 11/1/64.

Willis Joseph, Pvt., Enlisted 5/6/62, Augusta, AWOL
12/62, Killed Lynchburg, VA 7/15/64, Buried Hollywood
Cemetery Richmond, VA area E-5.

Wynne Alexander F., Pvt., Enlisted 5/13/62, Augusta,
Detached to Augusta Arsenal 9/5/62 - 1864. PR Born
Talliaferro Co GA 12/6/31. Transferred to Gov. Works
through end of war. With unit at Jacksboro, TN at time of
transfer. Blind and living with son on 5/5/05. Forced to
quit work 2 years earlier due to disability. Wife dead, 4
chidren: Julian 46, Edge 43, Mrs. A.L. Reid, and Sam 30.
William S. Howard witness.

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