Roster of the "Confederate Warriors", Company H, 31st Regiment Louisiana Infantry, Union Parish Louisiana Submitted for the Union Parish Louisiana USGenWeb Archives by Lyle Smith, 10/2004 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ================================================================================= COMPANY "H", 31st Louisiana Infantry Regiment Company raised from central and western Union Parish Louisiana ================================================================================== ================================================================================== Officers of the "CONFEDERATE WARRIORS", Company H, 31st Louisiana Regiment: William W. Farmer, William C Fitzgerald, Benjamin W. Odom, James H. Fitzgerald, and William A. Collins. ================================================================================== CONFEDERATE WARRIORS, COMPANY H, 31st Regiment Louisiana Infantry ANDREWS, THOMAS B. Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was a resident of Jackson Parish. He was born in Arkansas, and was 23 when he enlisted. ARMER, JOHN B. Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. ARMOUR, JOHN B. Private Enlisted May 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. In Nov/Dec 1862, he was "Absent Without Leave, Monroe, La.", but in Jan/Feb 1863, it was reported that he "Rejoined the Co. from Absence Without Leave Jan. 8th, 1863 Within the Period Allowed by Gen. J. E. Johnston." Captured and paroled at Vicksburg."Sent to Memphis, Tenn., July 20th, 1863. Recd. at Gratiot and Myrtle Str. Prison, St. Louis, Mo., Aug. 3rd, 1863. Forwd. to Camp Morton, Ind., Aug. 13th, 1863. Released on Oath of Allegiance Jan. 2nd, 1865. Res., Ouachita Par., La. Complexion, Light. Hair, Brown. Eyes, Gray. Height, 5 ft. 9 inches." AUSTIN, JOHN Private He was born in Union Parish. He enlisted at age 37, and was a farmer. BERNHARDT, GOTTLOB F. Private Enlisted June 26, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was born in Prussia and was a tailor. He enlisted at age 30. BOATRIGHT, JAMES Private Enlisted March 16, 1862, at Monroe, La. Died November 29, 1862, at Jackson, Miss. He suffered from pneumonia. He was born at Batesville, Ark., and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 41. BOATRIGHT, JOHN N. Private Enlisted September 30, 1861, at Camp Moore, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. BOATRIGHT, LINIER Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Died September 10, 1862, in Union Parish. He was born in Union Parish and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 25. BOATRIGHT, SIDNEY Private. He was born in Union Parish and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 18. Captured and paroled at Vicksburg. BRIGGS, SQUIRE B. Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was born in Ouachita Parish and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 30. BRUCE, ALGERNON M. Private Enlisted May 4, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was a resident of Union Parish and a farmer. He was born in Bibb County, Alabama. He enlisted at age 21. BRUCE, WILLIAM A. Private Enlisted May 4, 1862, at Monroe, La. Died March 3, 1863, at a Vicksburg, Miss. hospital, as a result of an abscess. He was born in Bell County, Alabama, and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 22. BUCKNER, WILLIAM J. Private Enlisted May 4, 1862, at Monroe, La. Died December 12, 1862, at Vicksburg, Miss. Suffered from pneumonia. He was born in Marion County, Georgia, and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 24. BURD, WILLIAM F. Private Enlisted September 30, 1861, at Camp Moore, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. BUTLER, THOMAS J. Private and Company Musician. Paroled at Monroe on 9 June 1865. Residence: Ouachita Parish. CHANDLER, EDWARD S. Private Enlisted June 11. 1862, at Monroe, La. Died in Union Parish September 3, 1862, from disease. He was a resident of Union Parish and a farmer. He enlisted at age 23. CHRISTER, JOHN Private Died December 30, 1862, at Vicksburg, Miss., from pneumonia. COTHRAN, JOHN W. Private Enlisted May 14, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. Resided in Union Parish. He was born in Perry County, Alabama, and was a Physician. He enlisted at age 28. COLLINS, WILLIAM A. Corpl. Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was a resident of Jackson Parish and was a merchant. He was born in Sutter County, Alabama. He enlisted at age 21. DAVIS, ASA F. Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was born in Montgomery County, Alabama, and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 24. DAVIS, DAVID M. Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was born in Union Parish, and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 21. DILDY, CHARLES F. Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Died August 26, 1862, at Foulksville, La. Cause unknown. DILDY, JESSIE H. Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was born in Union Parish, and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 21. DILDY, ROBERT B.T. Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Died August 14, 1862, at Monroe Hospital. Cause unknown. He was born in Union County, Arkansas, and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 18. EZELINS, PETER. Private. Paroled at Monroe 6 June 1865. Residence: Monroe, La. FARMER, WILLIAM H. Captain Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He resided in Union Parish, and was an Attorney at Law. He enlisted at age 22. FITZGERALD, JOHN H. 2nd. Lieut. Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was appointed to rank May 14, 1862. He was born in Madison County, Miss., and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 32. FITZGERALD, WILLIAM C. lst Lieut. Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Died December 19, 1862, at Vicksburg, Miss. from pneumonia. FREEMAN THOMAS J. Private Enlisted August 2, 1862, at Monroe, La. FULLUM, JOHN Private Enlisted April 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was born in Ireland. He resided in Morehouse Parish, and was a laborer. He enlisted at age 30. GAFFORD, ELISHA M. Private He died September 14, 1862, in Union Parish; cause unknown. He was born in Butler County, Alabama, and was a Planter. He died at age 24. GARNER, SAMUEL Private Enlisted March 27, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was a farmer and enlisted at age 22. GERSPACH, JOHN Private Enlisted May 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was born in North Hampton County, Penn., and was a mechanic. He enlisted at age 27. GRAFTON, WILLIAM Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. He died April 27, 1863, at Vicksburg, Miss., suffering from pneumonia. He was born in Chester District, South Carolina, and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 33. GRANT, FRANCIS M. Private Resident of Ouachita Parish. GRAY, JOHN. Private Res. Union Parish. Paroled at Monroe 12 June 1865. GREEN, ANDREW N. Private Enlisted June 19, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was a resident of Claiborne Parish, where he worked as a farmer. He was born in Itawamba County, Miss. He enlisted at age 18. GULLEY, WILLIAM L. Private. He was born in Conecuh County, Alabama, and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 21 on 14 May 1862 at Monroe. He was transferred to Company C, 17th Louisiana Infantry Regiment on 20 Nov 1862. HACKETT, JOHN Private Enlisted April 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was born in Ireland, and was a shoe maker. HARRIS, JAMES E. Private Enlisted April 21, 1862, at Delhi, La. He was born in Montgomery County, Alabama. He resided in Union Parish, and worked as a Blacksmith. He enlisted at age 25. HEAD, JOHN S.A. Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Died October 6, 1862, at Delhi, La. Cause unknown. He was born in Dartington District, South Carolina, and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 28. HEARD, GEORGE E. Private Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. Res. Union Parish. He was born in Macon County, Georgia, and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 18. HEARD, JOHN R. Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. Res. Union Parish. He was born in Miss., and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 27. HENRY, LEE C. Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. HERRING, HARRISON Private Enlisted May 4, 1862, at Monroe, La. HICKS, GEORGE W. Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was born in Ouachita Parish, and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 28. HILL, JAMES P. Private Enlisted May 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was born in Hinds County, Miss., and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 27. HOUSTON, ALLEN T. Private He enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was born in Harris County, Georgia, and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 26. HOWELL, JOHN W. Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. Res. Union Parish. He was born in Ouachita Parish, and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 29. HUFF, COLUMBUS T. Corpl. Enlisted May 4, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. Res. Union Parish. He was born in Perry County, Alabama, and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 34. HUNSICKER, J.L. Private Res. Monroe, La. HURD, JOHN R. Corpl. HUSTON, ALLEN T. Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. HUX, BENJAMIN R. Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. Res. Union Parish. He was born in Union County, Arkansas, and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 19. JARMON, BENJAMIN K. Private Enlisted May 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. Res. Union Parish. JOHNSON, JULIUS Y. Private Enlisted April 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. JOHNSON, PERRY F. Private Res. Union Parish. JOHNSON, ROBERT M. Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. JOSLIN, FRANCIS M. Private Enlisted June 18, 1862, at Monroe, La. KENNEDY, LEROY H. Private Res. Union Parish. KENNEDY, WILLIAM H.H. Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. Res. Union Parish. KEY, DENNIS L. Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. Res. Union Parish. KIMBALL, WILLIAM F.D. Private Enlisted May 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. LARKIN, WILLIAM Private Enlisted April 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. LEE, HENRY C. Private He enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was born in Wilcox County, Alabama, and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 19. LOWERY, FRANCIS M. Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. Res. Claiborne Parish. He was born in Pike County, Georgia, and was as Planter. He enlisted at age 29. LOWERY, LARKIN Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Died December 4, 1862, in Union Parish. He was born in Perry County, Alabama, and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 28. LYNN, WILEY I. Private Died October 8, 1862, in Union Parish. He was born in Moore County, North Carolina, and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 38. MALONE, WILLIAM J. Private Res. Ouachita Parish. MATHIS, PATRICK Sergeant He enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La., at age 26. He was born in Ireland and was a farmer. McADAMS, ETHELBERT J. Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Died January 29, 1862, at Vicksburg, Miss. Caused by chronic diarrhea. He was born in Shelby County, Alabama, and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 21. McCURDY, JOHN C. Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Res. Union Parish. He was born in Wilcox County, Alabama, and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 30. McGOUGH, HEZEKIAH G. Sergeant Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was born in Perry County, Alabama, and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 24. McGOWAN, JAMES R. Private He enlisted April 19, 1862, at Columbia, La. He was born in Green County, Alabama, and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 25. McGULLAR, JAMES F. Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Died November 4, 1862, at Monroe, La. Cause, brain fever. He was born in Macon County, Georgia, and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 25. McLAURIN, DANIEL K. Sergeant Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. Res. Union Parish. He was born in Richmond County, North Carolina, and was a farmer. H enlisted at age 30. MEAGLER, THOMAS W. Surgeon He was appointed September 8, 1862. He was stationed at Vicksburg. MILLER, JESSIE W. Private Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. Resident of Union Parish. He was born in Union District, South Carolina, and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 37. MOORE, JOHN H. Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was born in Taliferro County, Georgia, and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 18. MOORE, RICHARD G. Private Res. Union Parish. MOORE, THOMAS J. Private Enlisted June 18, 1862, at Monroe, La. Res. Union Parish. He was born in Perry County, Alabama, and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 25. NEWMAN, JONATHAN E. Sergeant Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was born in Ouachita Parish, where he practiced as a Physician. He enlisted at age 33. NOBLE, GAYLE Private Enlisted May 14 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was born in Union Parish. O'RIELLY, EDWARD Private Enlisted April 28, 1862, at Monroe, La. Born in Dublin, Ireland. PARISH, JAMES O. Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. He received a Certificate of Disability May 14, 1862. ODOM, BENJAMIN W. 1st. Lieut. Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was appointed to rank May 14, 1862. He was born in Barnwell District, South Carolina, and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 34. ODOM, PINCKNEY. Private Res. Union Parish. Paroled 12 June 1865 at Monroe. ODUM, JAMES M. Sergeant Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was born in Union Parish, where he farmed. He enlisted at age 20. ODUM, WILLIAM P. Sergeant Enlisted September 30, 1861, at Camp Moore. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was born in Union Parish, where he farmed. He enlisted at age 18. PENINGTON, T.J. Private Enlisted May 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. PHELPS, DAVID Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was born in Union Parish, where he farmed. He enlisted at age 18. PICKETT, JOHN F. Private Enlisted September 30, 1861, at Camp Moore in Company C, 17th Louisiana Regiment. Transferred by order of Maj. Gen. M. L. Smith on 1 Jan 1863. Fought and was captured at Vicksburg. Was not paroled, but sent to Memphis, Tenn. and arrived there 18 July 1863. Booth's Index states: "Forwd. to Gratiot St. Military Prison, St. Louis, Mo., July 26, 1863. Transferred to Camp Morton, Aug. 7, 1863. En. in 71st Ind. Vols. (U. S. Service), Aug. _, 1863." POUNCEY, EDWARD J. Private. Paroled at Monroe 13 June 1865. Res. Union Parish. POUNCY, PRESLEY P. Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. Res. Union Parish. PRICE, THOMAS J. Private Enlisted November 11, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was born in Union Parish, and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 17. RAMSEY, JAMES W. Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Died August 24, 1862, on furlough in Union Parish. He was born in DeKalb County, Georgia, and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 30. RAPPOND, BATTEACE T. Private Enlisted May 16, 1862, at Monroe, La. KIA November 29, 1862, near Jackson, Miss. He was born in Union Parish, and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 25. RAPPOND, ETTIENNE A. Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. He resided in Ouachita Parish, where he farmed. He was born in Union Parish. He enlisted at age 31. RATCLIFF, DOREMUS C. Lieut He was appointed to rank February 15, 1863. He was born in Catahoula Parish, and was a merchant. He enlisted at age 25. SHARN, JOHN Enlisted April 16, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was born in Ireland and was a laborer. SHROWDER, H. Private. Booth's Index reports: "On Hospl. Register, Admitted to No. 5 U. S. A. Gen. Hospl., Danville, Ky., Feb. 11, 1863. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured Danville, Ky., March 3, 1863. Remarks: Sent to Louisville, Ky., March 6, 1863. To Camp Butler, March 20, 1863." SKINNER, JAMES H. Private Enlisted July 23, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was born in Leak County, Miss., and was a clerk. He enlisted at age 20. SLAVEN, BARNEY Private Enlisted April 28, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was born in Dublin, Ireland, Empire of Great Britain, and was a laborer. He enlisted at age 34. He received a Certificate of Disability, and was discharged November 4, 1864, near Alexandria, La. SLAWSON, RICHARD Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was born in Loundes County, Alabama, and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 36. SMITH, JAMES Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. Res. Union Parish. He was born in Loundes County, Alabama, and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 19. SMITH, WILLIAM KILDEFF Private Enlisted May 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. He surrendered at Vicksburg, Miss., on July 4, 1863, and was transported to Camp Morton, Indiana, on August 3, 1863. He was released on his oath January 3, 1865. He was born in Canada, West, and was a mechanic. He enlisted at age 28. STANCELL, WILLIAM B. Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. He surrendered at Vicksburg, Miss. July 4, 1863, and was transported to Camp Morton, Indiana November 15, 1863. He was released on his oath January 3, 1865. He was born in Pitt County, North Carolina, and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 31. STEWARD, ASA B. Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Died August 21, 1862, at Foulksville Hospital in La. Cause pneumonia. He was born in Perry County, Alabama, and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 27. STUCKY, JOHN W. Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. Res. Union Parish. He was born in McNair County, Tennessee, and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 20. TAYLOR, GILBERT D. Sergeant Enlisted May 30, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was born in Pickens County, Alabama. He enlisted at age 27. TAYLOR, ROBERT H. Private He enlisted April 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was born in Sumter County, Tennessee, and was a farmer. He received a Certificate of Disability near Vicksburg, Miss. He was discharged March 4, 1863. He enlisted at age 48. TEMPLETON, JOHN Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Died July 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. THOMPSON, WILLIAM Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. Res. Union Parish. He was born in Butler County, Alabama, and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 33. TINGLE, BENJAMIN Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. Res. Union Parish. He was born in Bibb County, Alabama, and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 28. TUBBS, PERRY Private. Paroled at Monroe on 12 June 1865. Res. Union Parish. TUCKER, DANIEL W. Private Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. Res. Union Parish. TUCKER, FRANCIS M. Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. Res. Union Parish. He was born in Bibb County, Alabama, and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 34. ###########################################