Washington Co GA  12th Battalion Georgia Light Artillery - Co E

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Company E

12th Georgia Battalion
Georgia Light Artillery

 Roster of Company E 12th Georgia Battalion
Capt. J. J. Newsome

History of Company E

This company was made up of men from the Washington
County area. These men were part of Capt. Rudisell's
Company prior to the reorganization of December 1862. At
that time, Rudisell’s Company was split into two
companies, B & E.

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 CV indicates
information taken from the Confederate Veteran.

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

Amason John Q. Pvt, Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville,
Present thru 4/63. 1850 Census list John Q.C. Amerson age
16 living Washington Co. in the household of John
Amerson. PR Applied Johnson Co. 9/15/04. Born Washington
Co. 2/7/33. A farmer supported by help of wife and grown
children. Have 4 children (at home) 3 girls 13, 12, and
11, 1 boy 10. Stated that he served in the 12th GA
Battalion 3/62 - 5/63. Paid a substitute and came home.
Enlisted into 3ed GA Reg. 7/64. Was with 3ed GA when it
surrendered at Augusta, GA. Buried Bethelem Baptist
Church, Warthen, GA 1828 - 1905.

Arline Thomas J., Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville,
Died of sickness at Hospital in Charleston 5/29/64,
Buried Magnolia Cemetery row 9 grave 60 Charleston, SC.
Interment records list burial 5/28/63, died of Typhoid
Pneumonia at hospital.

Armstrong John S., Pvt., Enlisted 8/15/63, Fort
McAllister, Wounded Battle of Newtown VA 8/11/64.

Ashley William T., Pvt., Enlisted 5/1/62, Sandersville,
Captured 3/25/65 Fort Stedman near Petersburg, VA,
Released Point Lookout POW Camp 6/22/65. PR Applied Worth
Co. 7/3/05. Born 12/8/35 in GA. A farmer with a wife age
65 and a daughter age 35. He stated that he was captured
3/25/65. Witness B.S. Boatright stated that Ashley had
lived in Washington Co. until late 1890's. Boatright also
stated that other members of the company had informed him
of Ashley's capture, Boatright had been wounded prior to
Ashley's capture. Ashley applied to have his pension
transferred to Turner Co. 1/17/06.

Barksdale John Benjamin, Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62,
Sandersville, Present at muster 11/1/64, last record. PR
Applied Hancock Co. 1/25/00. Born Warren Co. 2/8/40. Lost
left eye when struck by small shell fragment or cap at
the Battle of Monocacy 7/5/64.(incorrect date) A farmer
with a wife and 4 children, supported by his children.
Witness' James O.B. Jones of Hancock Co. and T.E. Gibson
of Fulton Co. confirm information given by John. Another
witness was E.W. Jones of Taliferro Co. Thomas and Gibson
stated that both they and John Barksdale were present at
the surrender. In 1902, John stated that he had a wife
and 3 children, a girl 12 and 2 boys age 16 & 18. In 1905
he stated that he had a wife and a daughter age 15, and a
blind son age 22. 1905 witness was Burrell W. Veal of
Washington Co. who stated that they were both present at
the surrender, in different companies. Barksdale was
turned down for a pension in 1900, 1901, 1902, and
reapplied in 1905.

Barnes Alfred Suspense, Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62,
Sandersville, Transferred to 28th GA in exchange for B.A.
Moye 2/6/63. 1850 Census list Alfred Barnes age 8 living
Washington Co. in the household of David H. Barnes, a
brick mason. PR Applied Johnson Co. 4/25/99. Born 7/28/40
in Washington Co. He stated that he served first in the
1st GA, and later joined the 28th GA in VA. Witness
former Capt. J.D. Franklin of the 28th GA stated that
Barnes was wounded in the Head, Leg, and Buttocks. Barnes
stated that he had 2 grown boys. A.S. Barnes died 4/4/20
in Johnson Co. Widow Mary L. Barnes applied 7/10/20 in
Johnson Co. They married 2/15/66 in Washington Co. She
died 10/2/35 in Johnson Co. Buried Westview Cemetery
Wrightsville, GA. RCS Served in E Co Ramsey's 1st. GA in
1861.

Barwick William B., Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville,
Transferred to Martin's Battery 2/19/63, exchange for A.
Walker. 1870 Census list William B. Barwick living
Washington Co., GA age 35. PR Applied Washington Co.
5/15/01. Born 1835 in Washington Co. He stated that he
had a wife and a son and daughter. Also stated that he
enlisted 3/61 into 1st GA, and served 12 months, and
enlisted into 12th GA Battalion. He later transferred
into Martin's Battery. Thomas Brooks of Martin's Battery
was applicant's witness. RCS Served in Co. E Ramsey's
1st. GA in 1861. Buried Old City Cemetery, Sandersville,
GA.

Bland William Freeman, Pvt., Enlisted 9/26/63, Decatur,
Concript, Surrendered Appomattox 4/9/65 with Gen. Lee.
1850 Census list 2 William F. Blands in Washington Co. PR
Widow Mary E. Bland applied Washington Co. 5/19/91. They
married 9/19/54. She had been a resident of GA since
birth. Witness' were A.F. Hicklin, L.D. Newsome, and W.G.
Robson. The witness' and Mary stated that Bland died
5/12/65 in Fairfield, SC of Typhoid Dysentery, which was
contracted while in service. He was traveling home from
the surrender at Appomattox. The witness' also stated
that W.F. Bland was buried at Fairfield. Mary died in
Washington Co. 2/4/14.

Boatright Benjamin Sessions, 2Lt., Enlisted 5/14/62,
Sandersville, Promoted 2Lt. 1/19/63, In command of Co. B
after 10/19/64, Wounded rt. thigh 2/5/65 Hatchers Run,
Captured Jackson Hospital Richmond 4/3/65. History of
Washington Co., GA list Benjamin as born 1842 and married
Mellissa Veal, and that he carried a Union bullet in his
body for life. 1850 Census list Benjamin Boatright age 8
living Washington Co. in the household of George E.
Boatright. PR Applied Washington Co. 9/9/08. Born 7/26/42
in GA. Enlisted 1st GA 3/18/61, and served in that unit
for 12 months. Shot in right Thigh above Knee Joint at
Hatcher's Run 2/5/65. Sent to the hospital at Richmond,
VA. Taken prisoner at hospital, remained at hospital
until 5/1/65. Witness' W.E. Watkins, L.D. Newsome, J.N.
Garner, and J.A. Robson all confirmed information, and
stated that they were neighbors. Newsome and Garner were
present at the surrender. Robson was in the hospital
wounded, and Watkins was at Point Lookout POW camp at the
time of the surrender. B.S. Boatright died at Tennille,
GA in Washington Co. 12/28/20. Widow applied for pension
due deceased soldier at Washington Co. 12/17/21. B.S.
Boatright married Miss. Melissa P. Veal in Washington Co.
11/11/66. Her witness was J. Jackson, who was wounded at
Winchester, VA. RCS Served in E Co. Ramsey's 1st. GA in
1861. CV Vol. XXIX pg 186 states that Boatright was the
son of George E. and Elizabeth Sessions Boatright, that
he was a successful farmer, and that he and Malissa had 2
sons and 7 daughters. Buried Zeta Cemetery, Tennille, GA,
7/26/42 - 12/20/20 also on marker: Entered Confederate
service 3/18/61, Co. E 1st GA Reg. Made Sgt Co. B 12th GA
Bat 5/2/62, Made Lt Co. E 3/63, Made Capt Co. B 11/64,
plus other information. Malissa 12/8/45-3/21/32.

Boatright, George W., Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62,
Sandersville, Wounded 7/9/64 Monocacy MD, Died Frederick
MD 7/12/64, Buried Mt. Olivet Cemetery Frederick. 1850
Census list George Boatright age 13 living Washington Co.
in the household of Edmund Boatright.

Brady Daniel R., Pvt., Enlisted 2/1/63, Savannah, Died
8/2/64 of Typhoid Fever Staunton, VA. 1850 Census list
Daniel Brady age 23, born N.C., living Washington Co. in
the household of John Brady. PR Widow Mary applied
Washington Co. 4/20/91. She had been a resident of GA all
her life. They married 3/27/55. She stated that Daniel
died at Jackson Hospital at Richmond, VA about the end of
7/64. 3 witness' from Johnson Co., W.H. Heath, D.R.
Underwood, and J.P.D. Oliver all stated that Brady was
first attacked with chronic Diarrhea, and afterward
Typhoid Fever at Fort McAllister, and that he was taken
to the hospital at Savannah. He was later carried from
that hospital to Jackson Hospital at Richmond, where he
died.

Braswell William M., Pvt., Enlisted 9/26/63, Fort
McAllister, Surrendered Appomattox 4/9/65 with Gen. Lee.
PR Widow applied Washington Co. 6/7/02. She was born 1832
in Washington Co. He was born 1830 in Washington Co. W.M.
Braswell married Adeline Cox 1852 in Washington Co. He
died in Washington Co. 1872. She stated that she had 1
son, and lived with him. Witness R.C. Cox stated that
Braswell served first in the state militia before
enlisting into the 12th GA Battalion, and that both he
and Braswell were present at the surrender. Adeline
applied to have her pension transferred from Montgomery
Co. to Wheeler Co. She gave power of attorney to J.E.
Braswell of Montgomery Co. She died in Montgomery Co.
2/6/18.

Bridges Alexander, Pvt., Enlisted 2/15/64, Combahee, Gun
Shot Wound Leg Winchester, VA 9/19/64 Captured, Released
Point Lookout POW Camp 6/5/65. PR Applied Washington Co.
12/24/87. A resident of GA since birth. Shot right Ankle
9/19/64 Winchester, shattering the bone. Commissioned
Officer's Affidavit by B.S. Boatright. Applied again
3/20/93. Witness' in 1893 G.W. Peacock, G.W. Hartley, and
W.J. Joiner Sr. Buried Bridges Family Cemetery Tennille,
Washington County.

Brown James R., Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville, Gun
Shot Wound Monocacy, MD 7/9/64, Captured, Exchanged
10/30/64, Surrendered. 1850 Census list James R. Brown
age 15 living Washington Co. in the household of John D.
Brown, a mechanic. In same household, Samuel N. Brown. PR
Applied Washington Co. 8/20/10. Born 7/16/35 in GA.
Wounded left Arm above Elbow at Frederick City,(Monocacy)
MD 7/9/64, sent to Point Lookout POW camp. Wound never
healed. Witness J.A. Robson was present when applicant
was wounded. Buried Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery,
Warthen, GA, 7/16/35 - 8/29/12.

Brown Jasper J., Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville,
Gun Shot Wounds Rt Hand and Thigh Monocacy, MD 7/9/64,
Captured, Exchanged 10/30/64.

Brown S.N., Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville, Killed
Winchester VA 9/19/64. 1850 Census list Samuel N. Brown
age 7 living Washington Co. in the household of John D.
Brown, a mechanic. In same household, James R. Brown.

Cason Abel, Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville, Wounded
9/19/64 Winchester, Sent to hospital. 1850 Census list
Abel Cason age 13 living Washington Co. in the household
of Dennis Cason. In the same household, William Cason.
1870 census list Abel Cason living Washington Co., GA age
35. PR Born in GA. Witness for William Cason 1900.
Witness for Malachi Joiner's widow 1891, living
Washington Co.

Cason William, Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville, Gun
Shot Wound Rt Hip Monocacy, MD 7/9/64, Captured,
Exchanged 10/30/64, Captured Fort Stedman, near
Petersburg 3/25/65, Released 6/24/65. RCS list Cason as
sent to West Building Hospital Baltimore, MD and
afterward to Point Lookout prior to exchange, and also
sent to Point Lookout for a second time after capture
3/25/65. 1850 Census list William Cason age 17 living
Washington Co. in the household of Dennis Cason. In same
household, Able Cason. PR Applied in Bullock Co. 1/5/00,
residence Statesboro, GA. Also served in 1st GA. Released
from Point Lookout, MD POW Camp after war. Born
Washington Co., GA 4/22/32 or 4/27/33. Moved from
Washington Co. to Bullock Co. in 1895. Farmer with wife
and 3 children oldest 11, youngest 5. Witness for J.H.
Smith in 1901, stated that they were mess mates. RCS
Served in E Co. Ramsey's 1st. GA in 1861.

Cato William, Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville,
Promoted Cpl. 7/1/64, Wounded Monocacy, MD 7/9/64,
Provost Guard Augusta, GA, Surrendered 5/22/65 Augusta.
1850 Census list William Cato age 17 born N.C. living
Washington Co. in the household of James Cato. PR Applied
Washington Co. 6/15/01. Born Washington Co. 10/7/32. A
farmer with a wife, supported by the help of his
children. Cato stated that he had been on furlough and
was in Augusta on the way back to VA at the time of the
surrender. Witness W.G. Knight of Co. B, stated that the
applicant received a furlough from Capt. Newsome 2/65.
The witness was there at the time.

Chapman Robert Franklin, Pvt., Enlisted 2/8/63,
Sandersville, Transferred from Co B in exchange for
Joseph Renfroe, Color Sgt., Captured with Colors Fort
Stedman near Petersburg, VA 3/25/65, Released 6/24/65.
1870 census list Robert Chapman living Hancock Co. GA age
27. PR Widow applied Washington Co. 9/30/10. R.F. Chapman
married Appie Rachels 3/22/66 in Washington Co. He died
10/90 in Washington Co. Her children support her. Witness
L.D. Newsome stated that both he and Chapman were present
at the surrender.

Clark Phillip, Pvt., Enlisted 8/15/63, Fort McAllister,
Captured Maryland Hights 7/7/64, Paroled Elmira NY POW
Camp 10/11/64, Exchanged 10/29/64, Received Venus Point
near Savannah 11/15/64. 1870 census list Philip Clark
living Washington Co GA age 50. PR Applied Emanuel Co.
4/12/95. Born 3/13/20 in Jefferson Co. A farmer with a
wife and 2 boys ages 45 & 50, and a girl age 53. He
stated that he was supported by his son in law and by his
children. He stated that he was captured 7/64 and
exchanged 11/64, and was unable to return to his command
due to sickness. Witness Joseph H. Fulgham, his Son in
law. Clark transferred to Montgomery Co. 1897, living
with son in law. He listed his occupation as fish netts.

Clark William E., Pvt., Enlisted 2/15/64, Fort Combahee,
SC, Gun Shot wound left arm Monocacy, MD 7/9/64, Taken
prisoner Frederick, MD 7/10/64, Exchanged from Point
Lookout, MD 10/30/64, Received Venus Point near Savannah
11/15/64. 1870 census list William E. Clark living
Washington Co GA age 25. PR Applied Washington Co.
12/23/87. Wounded left Arm at Monocacy, breaking Arm near
Elbow, wound never healed. Commissioned Officer's
Affidavit by George W. Peacock.

Clay, Moses, Sgt., Wounded Monocacy MD 7/9/64, Died
Frederick, MD 7/10/64, Buried Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Frederick.

Crawford E., Pvt., Enlisted 9/1/63, Fort McAllister,
Deserted, Also listed as died from Tuberculosis at
Hatcher's Run, VA 1865.

Cumming David R., Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville,
Hospital Steward 6/3/63, Surrendered Appomattox 4/9/65
with Gen. Lee. 1850 Census list David R. Cummings age 18
living Washington Co in the household of Eli Cummings.

Curry Eli F., Pvt., Enlisted 9/26/63, Decatur, In
hospital 7/23/64. 1850 Census list Eli F. Curry age 19
living Washington Co in the household of John Curry. PR
Widow Fannie applied Emanuel Co. 10/29/12, they married
1/13/60 in Washington Co. She stated that Curry was home
on sick furlough at the time of the surrender, and that
he left the command near Petersburg. She stated that he
died 2/75 in Washington Co. Witness B.S. Boatright stated
that Curry left command late 1864 or early 1865, prior to
the witness' being wounded in 2/65.

Curry John A., Pvt., Enlisted 8/15/63, Fort McAllister,
Left at Leesburg sick 7/16/64, Captured, Died a POW
8/10/64 Typhoid Fever, Buried Arlington National Cemetery
Washington, DC. 1850 Census list John Curry age 16 living
Washington Co. in the household of William W. Curry. PR
Widow Mary applied Washington Co. 4/11/91. She had been a
resident of GA all her life. She stated that John had
been left on the roadside in MD unable to march, and has
never been heard from since. He had been sick ere the
march began and was sick on the march. 3 witness' W.H.
Avant, M.G. Wood Sr., and L.D. Newsome all confirmed
Mary's statement.

Degan D.C., Cpl., Enlisted 1/31/63, Sandersville,
Transferred from Co B 3/1/63 in exchange for Pvt. J.C.
Pittman, Promoted Cpl. 11/30/63, Wounded 6/2/64 Cold
Harbor leg amputated, Died 7/12/64

Drake R.F., Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville,
Apointed Sgt., Captured Fort Stedman near Petersburg
3/25/65, Released 6/26/65. 1870 Census list Richard Drake
age 30 living Washington Co.

Duggan J.M., Pvt., Enlisted 10/1/63, Fort McAllister,
Absent on leave Washington County 12/31/63 last report in
file. 1850 Census list John M. Duggan age 27 head of
household in Washington Co.

Durden Frank, Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville, Sick
most of War Cronic Rheumatism, One Franklin Darden buried
Oakwood Cemetery Richmond, VA.

Durden S. M., Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville,
Wounded Monocacy, MD, 7/9/64, Present 12/13/64, Died
Hatcher's Run 2/5/65.

Durden Wiley, Pvt., Enlisted 12/15/62, Savannah, Gun Shot
Wound ankle Kernstown, VA 7/24/64, Surrendered Appomattox
4/9/65 with Gen. Lee. 1850 Census list 3 Wiley Durdens in
Washington Co. PR Applied Laurens Co. 3/16/99. Born in GA
5/4/26. A farmer with a wife and 2 children. States that
he is supported by his children. Stated that he served
until surrendered with Gen. Lee, paroled and sent home.
Information confirmed by witness W.H. Heath of Johnson
Co. Durden was living in Laurens Co. in 1906.

Ely E.B., Pvt., Enlisted 8/15/63, Fort McAllister, Absent
sick and dropped from rolls, Listed as Deserted.

Eubanks G.S., Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville,
Killed 7/9/64 Monocacy, MD.

Eubanks John J., Pvt., Enlisted 2/1/63, Savannah,
Substitute for W. A. Joyner, 12/31/63 listed as present,
Discharged due to disability. 1870 Census list John J.
Eubanks age 53 living Washington Co. PR Widow applied
Richmond Co. 9/23/09. She, a GA resident since her birth
2/28 in Taliaferro Co. John was born 1818. John Eubanks
married Louisa Reynolds 7/3/42 in Taliaferro Co. He died
2/27/87 at Augusta GA. She stated that John served in the
12th GA Battalion about 18 months, and that he was at
home at wars end due to being wounded, and unfit for
duty. Witness' G.W. Peacock and F.M. Stubbs, Peacock
stated that he had actually enlisted Eubanks into the
12th GA, and that Eubanks had left the command wounded
during the Winter of 1864 near Petersburg by authority of
the commanding officer.

Eubanks Thomas B., Pvt., Enlisted 9/26/63, Decatur,
Conscript, Killed 7/9/64 Monocacy, MD. PR Widow Sarah A.
Eubanks applied Washington Co. 4/2/91. She had been a
resident of GA since birth. She stated that Thomas had
been killed at the Battle of Monocacy by a ball passing
through his head. 3 witness' J.N. Garner, W.V. Tanner,
and W.E. Watkins all confirmed Sarah's statement.

Everett William M., Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville,
Wounded left leg Monocacy, MD 7/9/64, Captured, Exchanged
9/30/64, Captured Fort Stedman near Petersburg 3/25/65,
Released Point Lookout, MD POW Camp 6/26/65. 1850 Census
list William Eeveret age 7 living Washington Co in the
household of James B. Eeveret. 1870 Census list William
Everett age 29 living Washington Co. PR Applied
Washington Co. 9/1/19. He had been a resident of GA all
his life. Witness B.S. Boatright.

Finerty James, Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville,
Captured 9/18/64 Martinsburg, VA, Released Point Lookout
POW Camp 5/13/65. PR Applied Emanuel Co. 1/15/04, born
1832 in Ireland. A resident of GA since 1858. Captured
between Martinsburg and Winchester 9/18/64, and sent to
Point Lookout, MD POW camp. James was a farmer with no
family, his son died in 1902. Witness J.H. Fulghum.

Finney Henry C., Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville,
Captured Washington Co. GA 11/25/64, Released 6/26/65.
1850 Census list Henry C. Finney age 7 living Washington
Co in the household of Ezekiel Finney.

Fluker Milton B., Sgt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville,
Promoted to Sgt. 1/19/63, Wounded, Hospitalized
Petersburg 6/2/64, Present 12/24/64, Killed Fort Stedman
3/25/65. History of Washington Co GA list Milton as born
1841. RCS Wounded Kernstown, VA 7/64. 1850 Census list
Milton B. Fluker age 9 living Washington Co in the
household of Robert Fluker. RCS Served in Ramsey's 1st.
GA Co. E in 1861.

Fulghum Joseph H., Ord.Sgt., Enlisted 5/14/62,
Sandersville, Promoted Sgt. 1/23/63, Wounded Monocacy, MD
7/9/64, Hospital 9/27/64, Surrendered Appomattox 4/9/65
with Gen. Lee. 1850 Census list Joseph Harrison Fulgam
age 7 living Washington Co in the household of John G.
Fulgam. In same household, William H. and Jesse M.
Fulgam. PR Widow applied 8/29/10, she was a resident of
GA all her life, 68 years. Joseph H. Fulghum married
Penny Clark 9/21/65 in Washington Co. Fulghum died
2/17/08 at Higgeston, GA. Witness B.S. Boatright stated
that Fulghum served in the 1st GA and in B Co. latter E
Co. 12th GA. Witness J.E. Clark was present at Joseph H.
Fulghum and Penny J. Clark's wedding. RCS Served in E Co.
Ramsey's 1st. GA in 1861.

Fulghum J.M., Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville,
Transferred to Engineer Corp. 9/10/63. 1850 Census list
Jesse M. Fulgam age 13 living Washington Co in the
household of John G. Fulgam. In same household, William
H. and Joseph Harrison Fulgam.

Fulghum J.T., Pvt., Enlisted 12/1/63, James Island, SC,
Gun shot wound shoulder Monocacy, MD 7/9/64, Taken
prisoner in hospital at Frederick, MD 7/10/64, Died
7/19/64 Frederick, age 18, Buried Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Frederick.

Fulghum William Henry, Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62,
Sandersville, 4/1/63 transferred from Co B in exchange
for E.T. Kittridge, Hospital Steward detached to
Sandersville through out War. 1850 Census list William H.
Fulgam age 9 living Washington Co in the household of
John G. Fulgam. In same household, Joseph Harrison Fulgam
and Jesse M. Fulgam. 1870 Census list William H. Fulghum
age 29 living Washington Co. PR Applied Washington Co.
10/9/19. A resident of GA all his life. He stated that he
left the command the latter part of 1862 while in route
from TN to the GA coast. He was detailed to the Gov.
Shops at Sandersville to make saddles. He remained in
shops until Sherman's Army came through and burned the
shop 11/64. Was in Sandersville at the time of the
surrender. Witness B.S. Boatright confirmed Fulghum's
statement. W.H. Fulghum died 10/28/20 Riddleville,
Washington Co. GA. Widow, Nettie, applied for pension due
deceased soldier in Washington Co. 12/4/20. W.H. Fulghum
married Miss. Florida Annette Davis in Washington Co.
3/20/11. She was born 7/13/74 in GA. She applied
Washington Co. 7/24/37.

Gallagher Mike A., Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville,
AWOL 12/63, Detached to Brigade Medical Dept. 11/1/64,
Present 12/24/64, given furlough 2/14/65 near Petersburg.

Garner Alex G., Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville,
Captured 7/7/64 Maryland Hights, Died 4/7/65 a POW at
Elmira Prison, NY. 1850 Census list Alexander G. Garner
age 9 living Washington Co in the household of Joshua J.
Garner. In same household, Jasper N. Garner.

Garner Jasper Newton, Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62,
Sandersville, Appointed Cpl., Surrendered Appomattox
4/9/65 with Gen. Lee. 1850 Census list Jasper N. Garner
age 12 living Washington Co in the household of Joshua J.
Garner. In same household, Alexander G. Garner. PR
Applied Hancock Co. 11/2/10. Resident of GA all his life,
since 1838. Served in the 12th GA Bat. until the
surrender, never captured. Witness L.D. Newsome of
Washington Co. stated that both he and J.N. Garner were
present at the surrender.

Green W.A., Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville, Killed
Monocacy, MD 7/9/64. 1850 Census list William Green age
10 living Washington Co in the household of E. Green.

Griffin Henry, Pvt., Enlisted 2/26/64, Tebeauville,
Present 11/1/64 last entry, In hospital at close of War.
1850 Census list Henry Griffin age 24 head of household
in Washington Co.

Hall E.J., Pvt., Enlisted 4/4/62, Charleston, SC,
Transferred from 27th SC Inf. 6/27/64, Captured Fort
Stedman near Petersburg 3/25/65, Released Point Lookout,
MD POW Camp 6/14/65. PR Applied Tattnall Co. 3/7/98. Born
10/4/30 in SC. A resident of GA about 40 years, about 4
years before marriage. A farmer with a wife and 4
children who are supported by their own labor. Enlisted
into 22ed SC at Charleston in 1861, served about 3 years
in that command, and was transferred to the 12th GA
Battalion E Co. Served until close of war, and discharged
at Point Lookout POW camp after the surrender. One
witness was H.P. Woodard of Brian Co. and the 22ed SC.
1903 witness T.M. Parker of Effingham Co. served in 12th
GA until close of war, and stated that Hall was captured
4/3/65.

Harrison J.Daniel, Pvt., Enlisted 10/1/63, Fort
McAllister, Paroled Farmville 4/11-21/65. 1850 Census
list Joseph D. Harrison age 29 living Washington Co in
the household of Joseph Harrison.

Hartley George W., Pvt., Enlisted 4/20/63, Fort
McAllister, Gun shot wound rt arm 5/26/64, Surrendered
Appomattox with Gen. Lee 4/9/65. 1850 Census list George
W. Hartley age 5 living Washington Co in the household of
Raford Hartley. In same household, Robert A. Hartley. PR
Applied Washington Co. 10/5/10. A resident of GA all his
life. Witness L.D. Newsome stated that both he and the
applicant were present at the surrender.

Hartley Robert A., Pvt., Enlisted 4/15/64, Savannah, Died
of disease 9/1/64 in hospital Winchester, VA., Buried Mt.
Hebron Cemetery Winchester, VA. 1850 Census list Robert
A. Hartley age 3 living Washington Co in the household of
Raford Hartley. In same household, George W. Hartley.

Hattaway Nathan, Pvt., Enlisted 8/15/63, Fort McAllister,
11/1/64 listed as absent sick in hospital, last entry.
1870 Census list Nathan Hattaway age 49 living Washington
Co.

Hattaway Reuben, Pvt., Enlisted 1/1/64, Fort Combahee,
SC, Transferred to 59th GA 3/9/65, Surrendered Appomattox
4/9/65 with Gen. Lee.

Heath Thomas B., Pvt., Enlisted 9/20/63, Wrightsville,
Transferred from 4th GA Cav. 11/1/63, Wounded Monocacy,
MD 7/9/64, Taken Prisoner at hospital Frederick, MD.
7/10/64, Died Frederick, MD 7/29/64, Buried Mt. Olivet
Cemetery Frederick.

Heath W.H., Pvt., Enlisted 2/1/63, Savannah, Gun shot
wound left lung Fort Stedman near Petersburg 3/25/65,
Taken prisoner in hospital 4/3/65, Paroled 4/28/65. 1870
Census list W.H. Heath age 43 living Johnson Co. PR
Witness for A.J. McAfee in Johnson Co. 1910.

Hendrick Thomas A., Pvt., Enlisted 4/25/63, Fort
McAllister, Wounded Monocacy, MD 7/9/64, Surrendered
Appomattox 4/9/65 with Gen. Lee. 1870 Census list Thomas
Hendrick age 25 living Warren Co. PR Applied Taliaferro
Co. 7/14/05. Born Taliaferro Co. 1/5/45. A farmer with a
wife, Cossie, 63, Daughter Ella Hendricks 32 years of
age. Witness G.W. Wheeler of Warren Co. stated that they
were both present at the surrender. Applied to have
pension transferred to Wilkes Co. 1907.

Herfle John Adam, Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville,
Transferred to Capt. McAlpint's Engineer Corp 9/10/63.
1870 Census list J.A. Herfel age 33, born Bavaria, living
Hancock Co. PR Witness for E.W. Jones of B Co. in 1897,
at that time, Herfle lived in Hancock Co.

Hicklin A.F., Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville,
11/1/64 listed as absent in hospital since 9/19/64,
Wounded Hatcher's Run 2/6/65, Taken prisoner in hospital
at Richmond 4/3/65. 1850 Census list Francis Hicklen age
21 living Washington Co in the household of Elizabeth
Tompkins. 1870 Census list Anthon F. Hicklin age 40
living Washington Co. PR Applied Washington Co. 2/2/89. A
resident of GA since birth. Wounded 2/6/65 Hatcher's Run,
gun shot 1" below right Knee. A.F. Hicklin died 11/7/94
in Washington Co. Widow Patience J. Hicklin applied
Washington Co. for pension due deceased soldier. RCS
Served in Co. E Ramsey's 1st. GA in 1861.

Hill William H., Sgt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville,
Promoted Sgt. 1/19/63, Transferred to 62ed GA Cav. in
exchange for J. McGahee 10/16/63, Died at home from
sickness while on furlough 10/17/63. 1850 Census list
William Hill age 20 living Washington Co in the household
of James H. Priget.

Hodges J.H., Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville,
Captured Fort Stedman near Petersburg 3/25/65, Released
7/7/65. 1850 Census list James H. Hodges age 17 living
Washington Co in the household of Redding Hodges. In same
household, Redding A.A. Hodges.

Hodges Redding Orthaniel A., Cpl., Enlisted 5/14/62,
Sandersville, Appointed Cpl 7/23/63, 11/1/64 listed as
absent sick at hospital since 9/22/64, Surrendered
Appomattox 4/9/65 with Gen. Lee. 1850 Census list Redding
A.A. Hodges age 14 living Washington Co in the household
of Redding Hodges. In same household, James H. Hodges.
1870 Census list Redding O. Hodges age 33 living
Washington Co.

Howell Jasper M., Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville,
Detailed to Macon Arsenal, Surrendered Augusta and
paroled 5/18/65. 1850 Census list Jasper M. Howell age 13
living Washington Co in the household of Ashley V.
Howell, a wheelright.

Howell J.W., Sgt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville,
Appointed Sgt. 7/9/64, Missing in action Winchester
9/19/64, Later listed as wounded.

Humphreys J.C., Pvt., Enlisted 4/30/63, Fort McAllister,
Substitute for G.W. Wheeler, Deserted 11/4/63 Savannah.

Hutchinson L., Pvt., Enlisted 9/20/63, Wrightsville,
Transferred from 4th GA Cav 11/1/63, Deserted 5/5/64
Savannah, Surrendered & paroled 6/2/65 Augusta.

Jackson Joseph, Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville, Gun
shot wound calf left leg Winchester 9/19/64, Taken
prisoner, Age 20, Released Danville, VA 11/64, Died
Harrison, GA 10/1924. 1870 Census list Joseph Jackson age
25 living Washington Co. PR Witness for William Jackson
in Johnson Co. in 1903. Joseph applied Washington Co.
10/29/12. He had been a resident of GA all his life. He
stated that he was wounded at Winchester and captured. He
was furloughed 11/19/64, and later given a 30 day
extension by a doctor. He was at Danville, VA returning
to the command at the time of the surrender. Witness W.H.
Avant Sen. stated that he and the applicant enlisted
together, and that he was present at the surrender, but
that the applicant was wounded and captured. Joseph died
11/26/28 in Washington Co. Widow applied 12/19/28 in
Washington Co. for pension due deceased soldier. Joseph
Jackson married Mrs. Riller Jordan 12/5/12 in Washington
Co. She applied Washington Co. 7/30/37. She was born
6/6/72. Buried Zeta Cemetery Tennille, GA.

Jackson William, Cpl., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville,
3/1/64 listed as left in charge of sick at Fort Combahee
2/22/64, 11/1/64 listed as absent sick at hospital since
8/3/64. 1850 Census list William Jackson age 5 living
Washington Co in the household of William Jackson, a
wheelwright. PR Applied Johnson Co. 9/14/03. A resident
of GA since birth in 1842 in Washington Co. Occupation,
workman, has a wife and 3 children, a girl age 5, and 2
boys ages 2, and 3 months. Supported by help of wife,
brother, and friends. He stated that he came home on a
sick furlough 9/21/64. Was on the way back to the command
at the time of the surrender. Got as near back as
Danville, VA. Witness' Joseph Jackson and John P.D.
Oliver of Johnson Co. stated that both witness' and
applicant were at Danville, VA on the way to the command
at time of surrender. Living Johnson Co. 1907.

Johnson Tillman, Pvt., Enlisted 7/1/63, Fort McAllister,
Volunteer recruit, 11/5/64 listed as present, last entry.
1870 Census list Tilman Johnson age 25 living Washington
Co. PR Widow Applied Washington Co. 7/22/12. She had been
a resident of GA all her life. Tillman married Mary J.
Whidden in Washington Co. 12/20/66. He died 1884 in
Washington Co. She stated that Tillman was present at the
surrender. Witness B.S. Boatright was wounded prior to
the surrender(2/5/65), but thinks Tillman was with the
command at the surrender. An E.S. or C.S. Duggan was also
a witness.

Joiner Malichi, Jr., Pvt., Enlisted 8/1/63, Fort
McAllister, Volunteer recruit, Wounded rt arm and scalp
Monocacy, MD 7/9/64, Taken prisoner 7/10/64 at hospital
Frederick, MD., Died 7/19/64 Frederick, MD., Buried Mt.
Olivet Cemetery Frederick. PR Widow Ann S. Joiner applied
Washington Co. 4/7/91. She had been a resident of GA all
her life. They married 7/47. She stated that Mailchi was
killed at Frederick City, MD (Monocacy) by a minnie ball
entering his right side after breaking his right Arm. 3
Witness' B.S. Boatright, A. Cason, and W.H. Avant of
Washington Co. all confirm widow's statement. Ann moved
to Jefferson Co. in 1901, and applied to have pension
transferred to that county.

Joiner William J., Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville,
Present 12/13/64, last entry. 1870 Census list William J.
Joiner age 34 living Washington Co. PR Widow applied
Washington Co. 8/17/05. William married Adeline Elizabeth
Tanner in Washington Co. 11/28/55. Both William and
Adeline were born 1836 in Washington Co. William J.
Joiner died 7/5/04. Adeline stated that her son supported
her. She stated that William served until the surrender,
and that he was given a furlough, and was at Augusta on
the way back to the command at the time of surrender.
Witness' G.W. Hartley and S.J. Newsome were present at
surrender, and they stated that William was given a 30
day furlough 3/65.

Jordan A., Pvt., Enlisted 9/26/63, Decatur, Conscript,
Absent sick Fort Combahee 3/1/64, Captured Monocacy, MD,
Sick in POW hospital Frederick, MD, Transferred from Fort
McHenry to Point Lookout POW Camp 10/25/64, Exchanged
10/30/64, Received Venus Point Savannah River 11/15/64,
Surrendered Appomattox 4/9/65.

Joyner W.A., Pvt., Furnished substitute J.J. Eubanks
2/1/63. 1850 Census list William A. Joiner age 11 living
Washington Co in the household of Moses Joiner.

King J.A.G., Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville,
Injured Hand in train collision near Ringold, GA 7/6/62,
In hospital Richmond with dysenteria 6/13/64 - 6/27/64,
11/1/64 listed as AWOL since 10/15/64. 1870 Census list
J.A.G. King age 35 living Dooley Co.

King James R., Pvt., Enlisted 7/15/63, Fort McAllister,
Volunteer recruit, Listed as wounded Cold Harbor 6/2/64,
Killed Ceder Creek 10/19/64. RCS Served in Co. E Ramsey's
1st. GA in 1861.

Linsey David, Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville,
Wounded left leg and captured Winchester, VA 9/19/64,
Exchanged from Point Lookout POW Camp 10/30/64. 1850
Census list David Linsey age 16 living Washington Co in
the household of Nelson Linsey. PR Applied Johnson Co.
7/26/07. Born 1834 in Washington Co. A farmer with a 68
year old wife. He stated that he enlisted into Howell's
Battery, and that he was wounded 9/64, and sent home on
furlough. Witness Isham Tanner stated that they were
members of the same company, that he (Tanner) was present
at the surrender, and that the applicant was at home,
wounded in the leg 9/19/64.

Lynn James S., Cpl., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville,
Appointed Cpl. 9/1/63, Wounded Cold Harbor near Richmond
6/2/64, 11/1/64 listed as absent due to wounds, Listed as
discharged due to disability. PR Applied Warren Co.
12/23/87. On picket line before Battle of Pea Ridge
(actually Turkey Ridge/Cold Harbor), shot in back of left
Shoulder, ball passing out at top of Shoulder and entered
face at left Jaw under Ear. Ball ranged across left
Cheek, destroyed left Eye, and lodged in Forehead. Ball
had to be cut out of Forehead. Applicant was left with a
running sore on left side of face which never healed, no
left Eye, an indention in Forehead, and fits which grow
worse with age. 3 witness' from Warren Co. B.M. Wheeler,
N.A. Wicker, and W.A. Thomas all knew Lynn and knew that
he was wounded in military service. These witness' were
not members of 12th GA. Lynn applied again in Richmond
Co. 2/28/89. His widow R.A. Lynn applied in Taliaferro
Co. 1/30/99. He died 5/17/98 from the effects of gun shot
wound received in service. She stated that he suffered
untold misery from the wound, that it discharged all the
time, and caused fits. They married 11/28/60. She was
born in GA 11/28/42. Witness E.W. Jones of Taliaferro Co.
was present when Lynn was wounded 6/64. Witness J.B.
Barksdale of Hancock Co. stated that Lynn was wounded at
Turkey Ridge.(Cold Harbor) Widow later moved to Columbia
Co.

Massey Nathan S., Pvt., Enlisted 5/1/62, Sandersville,
Killed Monocacy, MD 7/9/64. 1850 Census list Nathan S.
Massey age 11 living Washington Co in the household of
John B. Massey. RCS Also served in Co. E Ramsey's 1st. GA
in 1861.

Mathis Moses, Pvt., Enlisted 5/1/62, Sandersville,
Captured 7/7/64 Maryland Hights, Released 5/29/65 from
Elmira, NY.

May L.J., Pvt., Enlisted 12/29/62, Savannah, Wounded
Monocacy, MD 7/9/64, Taken prisoner at hospital
Frederick, MD the next day, Left arm amputated, Exchanged
9/21/64, Jackson Hospital Richmond, VA 9/23/64, Furlough
9/26/64. PR Applied Washington Co. 11/27/79. He had been
a resident of GA since birth. He was wounded in the left
Arm by a minnie ball at Monocacy, causing the Arm to be
amputated near the Shoulder. Commissioned Officer's
Affidavit by G.W. Peacock. L.J. May died Washington Co.
GA 3/00. He married Mille Elizabeth Redfern in Washington
Co. 4/14/91. She was born 10/14/77. She applied Glascock
Co. 7/30/37.

McAfee Arthur J., Pvt., Enlisted 4/25/63, Fort
McAllister, Surrendered Appomattox 4/9/65 with Gen. Lee.
PR Applied Johnson Co. 8/30/02. Born 5/45 in Washington
Co. Has a wife and 3 girls. Stated that he enlisted 4/63
at Savannah, and was present at the surrender. Witness
L.D. Newsome of Washington Co. stated that both he and
the applicant were present at the surrender. Witness W.H.
Heath stated that he (Heath) was in the hospital, wounded
at Petersburg 3/25/65, and the applicant was present when
he left the command. McAfee died 9/26/10 in Johnson Co.
Widow Samantha applied Johnson Co. 11/2/10. They married
11/10/67 in Washington Co.

McDonald Alexander A., Pvt., Enlisted 5/1/62,
Sandersville, Gun shot wound left ankle Monocacy, MD
7/9/64, Taken prisoner at hospital Frederick, MD 7/10/64,
Exchanged 10/30/64. RCS Served in Co. E Ramsey's 1st. GA
in 1861.

McGahee John, Pvt., Enlisted 7/1/62, Sandersville,
Transferred from 62ed GA Cav. in exchange for W.H. Hill
9/16/63, Captured Fisher's Hill 9/22/64, Exchanged
11/1/64, Paroled Augusta 5/19/65. Letter from J.W. Evans
to W.H. Hill dated 7/26/63 states that the reason that
McGahee was willing to exchange with him, he has no
horse.

Meeks Washington, Pvt., Enlisted 12/15/62, Savannah,
Captured Fisher's Hill 9/22/64, Exchanged 2/18/65. From
Hollywood Cemetery Records, he died about 3/10/65, Buried
Hollywood Cemetery Richmond, VA area W-710. PR Widow
Dedidonia Jane Meeks applied Washington Co. 4/9/91. They
married 12/23/47. She had been a resident of GA since
birth. She stated that Washington was captured in the
Shenandoah Valley in 1864 and sent to Point Lookout, and
was there paroled while in feeble health, and has never
been heard from since. 3 Witness' L.D. Newsome, William
J. Harrison, and W.E. Watkins added to widow's statement
that Washington was last heard from when he was sent from
Point Lookout in bad health.

Middlebrooks James, Pvt., Enlisted 3/27/63, Savannah,
Present 4/30/63, Discharged under age.

Mills Francis M., Pvt., Enlisted 5/1/62, Sandersville,
Gun shot wound rt leg Kernstown, VA 7/24/64, Given 30 day
furlough 8/4/64. 1850 Census list Francis Mills age 9
living Washington Co in the household of Matthew Mills.

Moye B.A., Pvt., Enlisted 8/1/61, Griffin, Transferred
from 28th GA in exchange for A.S. Barnes 2/6/63,
Surrendered Appomattox 4/9/65 with Gen. Lee. 1850 Census
list Benjamin A. Moye age 16 living Washington Co in the
household of Isaac Moye.

New John W., Pvt., Enlisted 7/15/63, Fort McAllister,
Captured Fort Stedman near Petersburg 3/25/65, Released
6/5/65.

Newsome J.J., Capt., Enlisted 5/1/62, Sandersville,
Promoted Capt. 1/17/63 E Company Commander. PR W.G.
Knight stated as witness for W. Cato, that Capt. Newsome
had given Cato a furlough 2/65. RCS Served in Co. E
Ramsey's 1st. GA in 1861.

Newsome R.D.(probably L.D.), Pvt., Enlisted 5/1/62,
Sandersville, Surrendered Appomattox 4/9/65 with Gen.
Lee. 1850 Census list Lorenza D. Newsom age 8 living
Washington Co. in the household of Martha Newsom. In the
same household, Seaborn J. Newsom. PR L.D. Newsome
applied Washington Co. 10/5/10. Born 1842 in GA. He
stated that he was present at the surrender. Witness G.W.
Hartley stated that both he and the applicant were
present at the surrender, and that the applicant was
never captured. A witness for J.N. Garner and A.J. McAfee
1910.

Newsome S.J., Pvt., Enlisted 5/1/62, Sandersville,
Injured train collision near Ringold, GA 7/6/63, Absent
with Lt. Peacock at Pocataligo, SC 3/1/64, Present
12/24/64 last entry. 1850 Census list Seaborn J. Newsom
age 7 living Washington Co in the household of Martha
Newsom. In same household, Lorenza D. Newsom. PR Applied
Washington Co. 10/1/12. A resident of GA since birth
1845. He stated that he was not present at the surrender,
was with the company until a day or two before surrender
and got cut off and went to Lynchburg. Was at Lynchburg
at time of surrender, reached Lynchburg and heard that
Lee had surrendered. Witness L.D. Newsome stated that he
had known the applicant all his life, and that he was
with the applicant until he was cut off, and with him
when they returned home after surrender. S.J. Newsome
died 5/6/17 in Washington Co. Widow Lora C. Newsome
applied Washington Co. 8/22/19. They married Washington
Co. 2/8/76. She died Washington Co. 1/9/32.

Oliver Henry G., Pvt., Enlisted 8/5/63, Fort McAllister,
Substitute for B.G. Smith, Wounded 6/2/64 Cold Harbor.

Oliver John P.D., Pvt., Enlisted 9/26/63, Fort
McAllister, Hospitalized 8/64, Given 60 day leave from
8/15/64, 11/1/64 listed as AWOL since 10/15/64. 1850
Census list 2 John Olivers living Washington Co. PR
Applied Laurens Co. 2/26/97. Born Washington Co.
10/21/44. Moved to Laurens Co. from Johnson Co. in 1894.
A farmer with a wife and child (at home?). Supported wife
and friends, a witness states that he was supported by
children. Oliver stated that he was wounded the last of
7/64. He lost his right eye by the explosion of a shell.
He was furloughed home for 90 days. He returned to
Augusta, and being unfit for service, was retired for 6
months. He was at home at close of war. Witness D.R.
Underwood of Johnson Co. stated that Oliver was wounded
in Maryland, and that they had been neighbors in Johnson
Co. In 1901 Oliver transferred to Johnson Co. He died
8/31/19 in Johnson Co. Widow applied 9/2/19 in Johnson
Co. J.P.D. Oliver married Malisa J. Mayo 12/6/66 in
Johnson Co. She died 1/20 in Johnson Co.

Oliver William A., Pvt., Enlisted 5/1/62, Sandersville,
11/8/64 Hospitalized at Charlottesville, VA with chronic
diarrhea, Died 11/23/64. 1850 Census list William Oliver
age 11 living Washington Co in the household of John L.
Oliver. In the same household, John Oliver.

Osborn John F., Pvt., Enlisted 12/15/62, Savannah,
Present 4/30/63, Listed as died at Fort McAllister. W.H.
Hill letter of 6/25/63 states: "We had a man to die the
other day his name was Osborn"

Parker T.M., Pvt., Enlisted 5/1/62, Sandersville,
Teamster, 4/9/65 Surrendered Appomattox with Gen. Lee. PR
Applied 5/23/02 living Savannah, born Washington Co.
12/22/32. A carpenter for the Central Railway Co for 31
years. Family 2 boys and 1 girl, 1 son living in FL.
Witness William K. Ward was wounded and taken prisoner at
Monocacy, but thought that Parker was present at
surrender. He also stated that Parker was badly ruptured
during the war. Witness G.W. Peacock stated 7/25/04 that
he and Parker were both present at the surrender.

Peacock George Washington, 1stLt., Enlisted 5/1/62,
Sandersville, Promoted 1st Lt. 1/17/63, Wounded Cedar
Creek 10/19/64, Surrendered Appomattox 4/9/65 with Gen.
Lee. 1850 Census list George W. Peacock age 11 living
Washington Co in the household of Asa P. Peacock. PR G.W.
Peacock living Tennille, GA 7/25/04, a witness for T.M.
Parker. George applied Richmond Co. 9/1/15. He had been a
GA resident since 9/12/39. He enlisted at Macon, GA
3/18/61 in Ramsey's 1st. GA. Reenlisted into 12th GA
Battalion and remained in E Co. as 1st. Lt. until
surrender at Appomattox. Was captured once, but escaped
and rejoined the company. Witness B.S. Boatright of
Washington Co. stated that Peacock had lived near him
until moving to Augusta about 3 years earlier. Boatright
stated that he had been wounded 2/5/65 and carried to the
hospital, and that Peacock was present when he left. He
also stated that Peacock was captured in the Fall of 1864
while at home in Washington Co. on wounded furlough, but
he escaped and returned to the command. (Gen. Shermans
Troops marched through Washington Co. in late November
1864, burning the courthouse 11/27/64.) Witness L.D.
Newsome was present at the surrender, and stated that
Peacock was also there. Newsome also mentioned the
capture and escape, stating that Peacock escaped within
24 hours. Peacock stated as a witness for G.L. Avant in
1900, that he had been in command of E Co. at the Battle
of Winchester, and that he had been furloughed from the
hospital at Lynchburg, VA 10/24/64 and caught a train for
GA. Later, he had been ordered to gather up all the men
in Washington Co. who were on furlough from the ANV, and
carry them back to their commands. CV Vol. XXIV pg 562
states that Peacock died at age 77, and that he had been
severely wounded at Cedar Creek. His capture and escape
by Sherman's Men, near Riddleville, is also described in
the CV. RCS Served in Co. E Ramsey's 1st. GA. Buried Zeta
Cemetery Tennille, GA, Capt Geo W Peacock, 9/12/38 -
8/13/16.

Pierce William, Pvt., Enlisted 9/1/63, Fort McAllister,
Wounded Ceder Creek 10/19/64, Sent to hospital.

Price Green, Pvt., Enlisted 4/15/64, Savannah, Wounded
Monocacy, MD 7/9/64, Sent to hospital 7/17/64, Returned
to camp 11/30/64, Present 12/24/64. 1850 Census list
Green Price age 5 living Washington Co in the household
of Eaton Shepherd.

Renfroe Jaried J., Pvt., Enlisted 9/1/63, Fort
McAllister, Captured Fort Stedman near Petersburg
3/25/65, Released 6/17/65. 1850 Census list Jarred J.
Renfro age 30, head of household in Washington Co.

Roberts John Benjamin, Pvt., Enlisted 5/1/62,
Sandersville, Bugler, 1/1/63 transferred to 49th GA Reg.
1850 Census list John B. Roberts age 10 living Washington
Co in the household of Martha Roberts. RCS Served first
in Co. E Ramseys 1st. GA, latter served as Capt. Co. G
49th. GA. Honored for gallantry by Sec. of War 11/12/64.

Robinson N.G.R., Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville, In
hospital with wounded hand 7/23/64, Appointed Cpl.,
Captured Fort Stedman near Petersburg 3/25/65, Died Point
Lookout POW Camp Maryland 5/27/65, Buried Confederate
Cemetery Point Lookout.

Rogers George Harrison, Pvt., Enlisted 5/1/62,
Sandersville, Captured Ceder Creek 10/19/64, Released
Point Lookout 5/15/65, PR Widow applied Montgomery Co.
10/13/20. She was a GA resident all her life, 72 years.
George Rogers married Miss M.A. Elton 11/11/80 in
Washington Co. George died Washington Co 7/20/81. Witness
B.S. Boatright of Washington Co. 1850 Census list Melissa
Elton age 2 living Washington Co. in the household of
John Elton.

Rogers M.E., Sgt., Enlisted 5/1/62, Sandersville,
Promoted Cpl. 6/22/63, Promoted Sgt. 11/30/63, Listed as
wounded Monocacy, MD 7/9/64, Captured Fisher's Hill
9/22/64, Exchanged 2/14/65. PR Witness 1927 for James P.
Jordan's widow Ruth, formally Miss. Ruth Rogers. M.E.
Rogers living Travis Co. Texas at the time. He stated
that he was at home in Jefferson Co. awaiting parole at
the time of the surrender, having been at Point Lookout
POW Camp.

Rogers R.H., Pvt., Enlisted 12/15/63, James Island, SC,
Furloughed due to acute diarrhea 8/12/64, Captured
Washington County, GA 11/22/64, Released 6/17/65.

Shappard James, Pvt., Enlisted 3/15/64, Tallahassee, FL,
11/1/64 listed as present last on file. 1850 Census list
James Shepherd age 4 living Washington Co in the
household of Lewis Shepherd.

Slade S.L., Sgt., Enlisted 5/1/62, Sandersville, Promoted
Sgt. by 7/63, Died of wounds received at Monocacy, MD
7/9/64. 1850 Census list both Samuel and Simon Slade
living Washington Co in the household of Elefair Slade.
RCS Served in Co. E Ramsey's 1st. GA.

Smith Benjamin E., Pvt., Enlisted 1/15/64, Fort Combahee,
SC, Died of disease in hospital at Winchester, VA
7/15/64, Buried Mt. Hebron Cemetery Winchester, VA. 1850
Census list Benjamin E. Smith age 4 living Washington Co
in the household of Alexander Smith.

Smith B.G., Pvt., Furnished substitute H.G. Oliver. 1850
Census list Benjamin G. Smith age 30 head of household in
Washington Co.

Smith E.A., Pvt., Enlisted 8/14/63, Fort McAllister,
Deserted Martinsburg, VA 7/27/64, Oath of allegiance to
U.S. 9/20/64.

Smith James Crafton, 2edLt., Enlisted 5/14/62,
Sandersville, Promoted 1Sgt. 1/17/63, Promoted 2Lt.
2/14/63, Gun shot wound to thigh & finger Monocacy, MD
7/9/64, Surrendered Appomattox 4/9/65. 1850 Census list
James C. Smith age 9 living Washington Co in the
household of James R. Smith, an MD. RCS Served in Co. E
Ramsey's 1st. GA.

Smith John Henry, Pvt., Enlisted 5/1/62, Sandersville,
Hospitalized Charlottesville, VA with debilitas 12/22/64
- 4/5/65. PR Applied Bullock Co. 9/3/01. A GA resident
all his life, born Washington Co. 7/8/42. A farmer and a
carpenter, has a wife. Served in 1st GA and 12th GA
Battalion. In hospital at Charlottesville at wars end by
order of regimental physician. Witness W. Cason stated
that he and Smith were mess mates. J.H. Smith died
2/22/10 in Bullock Co. Left widow Sarah A. Smith. They
married 11/15/66 in Twiggs Co. RCS Served in Co. E
Ramsey's 1st. GA in 1861.

Sparks John J., Pvt., Enlisted 10/30/63, Fort McAllister,
Surrendered Appomattox 4/9/65. 1850 Census list John J.
Sparks age 19 living Washington Co in the household of
Thomas Sparks.

Spell Green, Pvt., Enlisted 2/1/63, Savannah, Surrendered
4/9/65 Appomattox. 1850 Census list Green Spell age 25
head of household in Washington Co.

Stubbs Edwin E., Pvt., Enlisted 5/1/62, Sandersville, In
hospital at Richmond with intermittent fever 6/8/64, In
hospital at Winchester with a contusion 7/22/64, Listed
as wounded Kernstown, VA, 11/1/64 listed as absent at
hospital since 8/1/64. 1850 Census list Edwin E. Stubbs
age 9 living Washington Co in the household of Gabriel
Stubbs. In same household, Francis Stubbs and Jasper
Stubbs (B Co.). PR Widow applied Washington Co. 9/3/19.
She had been a resident of GA all her life. Edwin married
Anna R. Gray 12/12/72 in Washington Co. Edwin died 4/74.
She stated that Edwin was wounded at Kernstown, VA
7/24/64, and latter caught Pneumonia, and was never able
to return. Information confirmed by witness B. S.
Boatright. Another witness, Stephen May stated that Edwin
was at home at the time of the surrender, and that he was
cut off by Sherman's Army. Edwin Eraser Stubbs, buried
Old City Cemetery, Sandersville, GA.

Stubbs Francis M., Sgt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville,
Promoted Sgt. 1/19/63, Surrendered Appomattox 4/9/65.
1850 Census list Francis Stubbs age 7 living Washington
Co in the household of Gabriel Stubbs. In the same
household, Edwin E. Stubbs, and Jasper Stubbs(B Co.).
Buried Old City Cemetery, Sandersville, GA, 10/20/45 -
11/7/11.

Tanner William V., Pvt., Enlisted 5/1/62, Sandersville,
Listed as wounded Monocacy, MD 7/9/64, Captured High
Bridge 4/6/65, Released 6/25/65. 1850 Census list several
William Tanners in Washington Co. PR Witness for widow of
T.B. Eubanks in Washington Co. 1891

Taylor Henry K., Pvt., Enlisted 9/26/63, Decatur,
Conscript, Present 12/24/64, Surrendered and paroled
Augusta 5/18/65. 1850 Census list Henry K. Taylor age 6
living Washington Co in the household of William Taylor.

Thigpen Green B., Pvt., Enlisted 9/26/63, Decatur,
Conscript, 11/1/64 listed as absent at hospital since
6/13/64. 1850 Census list Green B. Thigpen age 28, head
of household in Washington Co.

Thomas James O.B., Pvt., Enlisted 5/1/62, Sandersville,
Appointed Cpl., Captured Fort Stedman near Petersburg
3/25/65, Released Point Lookout POW Camp 6/20/65. 1850
Census list James Thomas age 22 living Washington Co in
the household of Lewis Durden. PR Applied Hancock Co.
1/25/99. Born Hancock Co. 1/7/32. Enlisted 5/62 at
Sandersville, served until close of war. A farmer with no
family. Information confirmed by witness J.B. Barksdale
of Hancock Co. Alive 1907.

Turlington Henry T., Pvt., Enlisted 8/15/63, Fort
McAllister, Died of disease in hospital at Savannah
7/6/64. 1850 Census list Henry Turlington age 32 head of
household in Washington Co.

Tyre Calvin, Pvt., Enlisted 5/1/62, Sandersville,
Discharged due to chronic rheumatism 10/2/63. PR Applied
Warren Co. 10/22/19. A GA resident since 1850. At home
discharged at the time of the surrender. Left command at
Savannah because of sickness, by authority of superior
officer. Never captured. Witness B.S. Boatright of
Washington Co. confirmed applicant's information.

Veal Burrell W., Pvt., Enlisted 8/15/63, Fort McAllister,
In hospital at Farmville, VA 2/25/65 - 3/16/65 with
intermittent fever and gastritas, Surrendered Appomattox
4/9/65. 1850 Census list Burrell W. Vealle age 25 living
Washington Co in the household of Nathan Vealle.

Vinson D.H., Pvt., Enlisted 10/1/63, Fort McAllister, Gun
shot wound rt shoulder and captured Winchester, VA
9/19/64, Exchanged 10/30/64, Age 43.

Walker Arthur, Pvt., Enlisted 5/1/62, Sandersville,
Transferred from Capt. Martin's Battery in exchange for
W.B. Barwick 2/19/63, 11/1/64 listed as absent at
hospital since 7/5/64.

Walker William D., Pvt., Enlisted 8/15/63, Fort
McAllister, Died 6/25/64 in Jackson Hospital at Richmond
of acute diarrhea and typhoid fever, Buried Hollywood
Cemetery Richmond, VA. area U145. 1850 Census list 2
William D. Walkers living Washington Co.

Watkins W. W., Pvt., Enlisted 5/14/62, Sandersville,
Wounded rt arm Monocacy, MD 7/9/64, Taken prisoner in
hospital at Frederick, MD 7/10/65, Exchanged 9/30/64,
last entry. 1850 Census list William Watkins age 28 head
of household in Washington Co.

Wheeler George W., Pvt., Enlisted 5/1/62, Sandersville,
Transferred from Co B to Co E in exchange for J.C.
Stanley 2/63, Discharged by furnishing a substitute J.C.
Humphrey 4/30/63. PR George stated in 1905 as a witness
for T.E. Hendrick, that he had been present at the
surrender. He was living in Warren Co. in 1905.

Wise A.R., Pvt., Enlisted 5/1/62, Sandersville, Present
every muster thru 11/1/64, Present for clothing issue
12/24/64, last entry. 1850 Census list Alfred Wise age 4
living Washington Co in the household of John J. Wise.

Wise John A., Pvt., Enlisted 12/15/63, James Island, SC,
11/1/64 listed as absent at General Hospital since
7/4/64. PR Widow applied Washington Co. 10/6/10. She
lived Tennille, GA, and had been a resident of GA all her
life. John married Emma F. Hartley 7/27/71 in Washington
Co. He died 1902 in Baldwin Co. She stated that John came
home on sick furlough the latter part of 1864, and that
he left the command somewhere in VA. She thought that he
was at Augusta at the time of the surrender, trying to
get back to the command, but cut off by Sherman's Army.
He was never captured. She also stated that she was only
16 years of age when the war ended, and that her husband
told her that he had Pneumonia and left the command sick.
Witness B.S. Boatright stated that Wise served until
5/64. A witness, Mrs. Amanda Kelley was Emma's Sister.
She died Johnson Co. 1/7/24. Arlie L. Hartley filed for
pension due deceased pensioner.

History:

HISTORY OF COMPANY E, 1ST GEORGIA REGIMENT AND 3d Co. E,
12th Battn. Ga. Light Artillery

From: Roster of the Confederate Soldiers of Georgia;
compiled by Margaret Henderson pp. 252 -253



UNOFFICIAL AND UNSIGNED

The Washington Rifles was a military company organized
long before the war, and was among the first to be called
by the Confederate President for Confederate service.

The 1st Regiment Ga. Infantry (Ramsey's) was mustered
into Confederate service the 18th day of March 1861 . The
Washington Rifles, Co. E, was ordered to Pensacola, Fla.
After getting the forts and batteries in good condition,
we were ordered to Richmond, Va., where we formed on
dress parade and were reviewed by President Davis, and
were then sent to Laurel Hill, W. Va. After skirmishing
for several days Colonel Pegram, who was stationed ten
miles distant with a small force at Rich Mountain, was
flanked out of his position and had to fall back, our
base of supplies was cut off, and we fell back to Green
Brier River, but were overtaken at Carrick's Ford on
Cheat River by the enemy, and fought the battle of Green
Brier River.

We were ordered to the Shenandoah Valley and served in
the Valley Campaign of 1861 . In March 1862 we were
ordered to Tennessee. On reaching Lynchburg, Va. we found
that the land and snow slides had blockaded the
railroads. As we enlisted for only twelve months and our
time had almostexpired, we were sent to Augusta, Ga. and
mustered out of Confederate service on the 18th day of
March 1862 . The old military company, Washington Rifles,
the pride of Washington County, was disbanded forever.

In April thirty-three of the old company organized an
Artillery Company, which became 3d Co. E, 12th Battn. Ga.
Light Artillery, and elected J. W. Rudisill captain, and
the company was named in his honor. We were ordered to
Augusta, Ga. where the 12th Battalion of Georgia Light
Artillery, consisting of five companies, was organized.

After getting our implements of war and being well
drilled, we were ordered to Tennessee, near Ringgold, Ga.
On the 4th of July we had a bad wreck, killing eight men
and our horses. We were then sent to Chattanooga, Tenn.,
where we were given small arms and sent to Bridgeport to
reinforce General Heath.

The enemy was on the opposite side of the Tennessee
River. A portion of Co. B, who had served twelve months
in the 1st Regiment Ga. Inf. (Ramsey's, ) soon got up an
armistice, so we lived at ease until the morning the
enemy left. Reaching the bank of the river they saluted
us with the band playing Dixie and Yankee Doddle.

Next we were ordered to Jacksboro, Tenn. and sent across
the mountains near the Kentucky line to Huntsville, where
the 6th United States regiment was stationed. They had
built a fort called Fort Cliff. The 12th Battalion Ga.
Light Artillery, com manded by Lieutenant Colonel H. D.
Capers, and the 43d Regiment Alabama Infantry, commanded
by Colonel Gracie, drove them from their position, and
captured the fort and the garrison's flag.

We returned to Jacksboro, Tenn. when the 12th Battn. Ga.
Light Artillery was ordered to reinforce General Bragg at
Murfreesboro, Tenn. We met him at Cumberland Gap, Tenn.
We were ordered to Savannah, Ga. to command the forts and
coast line of Georgia and South Carolina.

In the spring of 1863 Co. B, numbered over two hundred
men. When J. J. Newsome, the 1st Lieutenant of Co. B, was
made Captain he and Captain .T. W. Rudisill divided the
company. Captain Newsome's company was made 3d Co. E, and
was sent to Fort McAllister, Ga. to garrison the fort.
They remained three months when they were relieved and
sent to Ocean Pond, Fla. to reinforce our troops. They
arrived too late for the fight. Co. E, took charge of the
prisoners and carried them to Andersonville prison.

We were then ordered to James Island and Fort Sumter, S.
C. The enemy was throwing one thousand eleven inch shell
at Fort Sumter every twenty-four hours. We defended
Charleston, S. C. until May 1864 , when we were ordered
to Richmond, Va. to reinforce General Lee. We met his
army at Hanover Junction, Va. May 24th. Fought the battle
of Hanover Junction, Va. May 26th, and the 2nd battle of
Cold Harbor the 1st day of June 1864 . We were attached
to Early's Corps and sent to Lynchburg, Va. on a forced
march, and arrived just in time to save the city. We met
General Hunter, who commanded the 6th Corps, coming into
town. We drove them into Tennessee, crossing the Natural
Bridge, which we had so often read of in our schoolboy
days, changed direction going by Lexington, passed
General Jackson's grave with lifted hats and bowed heads,
then by the way of Staunton to the Shenandoah Valley. We
reached Martinsburg on the 3d of July and drove out 6000
troops without firing a gun. On the 8th attacked the
enemy at Harper's Ferry, drove them on Maryland Heights,
marched all night, attacked Major General Wallace's corps
on the 9th at Monocacy Junction, and drove it out of our
line of march. We spent one day near Washington, D. C.
Returned to Virginia and fought the battle of Kernstown
on July 23, 1864 , Winchester on September 19, 1864 ,
Fisher s Hill, Va. October 9, 1864 , and Cedar Creek, Va.
October 19, 1864.

In December we were ordered to the line of Petersburg. On
February 5th and 6th we fought the battles of Hatcher's
Run, Va. Charged Fort Steadman on the 25th of March 1865
and captured the fort when it was surrounded by the
enemy. One soldier was killed and ten were captured.
Twenty two members of Co. E, surrendered at Appomattox,
Va. April 9, 1865.


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