Greenbrier County, WV - Civil War Service Records  - Caperton P. FORREN

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Civil War Service Records - Greenbrier County (West) Virginia Residents

Forren, Caperton

Co. B, 60 Virginia Inf'y.
(CONFEDERATE)
Private
Card Numbers
51711938
51712025
51712059
51712106
51712162
51712214
51712266
51712319
51712375
51712453
51712518
51712594
51709427
51709518
51709717
47047819
49002442

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(Confederate)
F 60 Va.
Caperton Forren
Pvt, Co. B., 60 Reg't Virginia Infantry.*
Appears on
Company Muster Roll
of the organization named above,
for Feb. 28 to Aug. 31, 1862.
Not dated.

Enlisted:
When     Sept. 1, 1862.
Where    Blue Sul Sprgs
By whom  J. W. Johnston
Period   12 mos.

Last Paid:
By whom   Never paid

Present or absent    Present
Remarks: 

*This company was formerly (1st) Company C,
46th Regiment Virginia Infantry.
The 60th Regiment Virginia Infantry (also known 
as the 3d Regiment Infantry, Wise Brigade) was 
organized August 13, 1861, with ten companies, 
A to K.  Company L added about September, 1861, 
and became (2d) Company H when (1st) Company H
was transferred to the 59th Regiment Virginia 
Infantry under S. O. No. 206, A. and I. G. O., 
dated November 5, 1861.

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(Confederate)
F 60 Va.
Caperton Forren
Pvt, Co. B., 60 Reg't Virginia Infantry.*
Appears on
Company Muster Roll
of the organization named above,
for Aug. 31 to Dec 31, 1862.
Dated Dec. 31, 1862.

Enlisted:
When     Sept. 1, 1862.
Where    B. Sul Springs
By whom  Johnston
Period   12 mos.

Last Paid:
By whom   Never paid

Present or absent    
Remarks: Deserted 14 Oct at Fayetteville.

*This company was formerly (1st) Company C,
46th Regiment Virginia Infantry.
The 60th Regiment Virginia Infantry (also known 
as the 3d Regiment Infantry, Wise Brigade) was 
organized August 13, 1861, with ten companies, 
A to K.  Company L added about September, 1861, 
and became (2d) Company H when (1st) Company H
was transferred to the 59th Regiment Virginia 
Infantry under S. O. No. 206, A. and I. G. O., 
dated November 5, 1861.

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(Confederate)
F 60 Va.
C. Forren
Pvt, Co. B., 60 Reg't Virginia Infantry.
Appears on
Regimental Return
of the organization named above,
for the month of Oct., 1862.

Alterations since last reurn among enlisted men:
Date Oct 14, 186_.
Place  Fayetteville
Remarks:  Deserted

The 60th Regiment Virginia Infantry (also known 
as the 3d Regiment Infantry, Wise Brigade) was 
organized August 13, 1861, with ten companies, 
A to K.  Company L added about September, 1861, 
and became (2d) Company H when (1st) Company H
was transferred to the 59th Regiment Virginia 
Infantry under S. O. No. 206, A. and I. G. O., 
dated November 5, 1861.

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(Confederate)
F 60 Va.
Caperton Forren
Pvt, Co. B., 60 Reg't Virginia Infantry.
Appears on
Regimental Return
of the organization named above,
for the month of Dec., 1862.

Alterations since last reurn among enlisted men:
Date Oct 14, 186_.
Place  Kana. Valley
Remarks:  Loss, Deserted

The 60th Regiment Virginia Infantry (also known 
as the 3d Regiment Infantry, Wise Brigade) was 
organized August 13, 1861, with ten companies, 
A to K.  Company L added about September, 1861, 
and became (2d) Company H when (1st) Company H
was transferred to the 59th Regiment Virginia 
Infantry under S. O. No. 206, A. and I. G. O., 
dated November 5, 1861.

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(Confederate)
F 60 Va.
Caperton Forren
Pvt, Co. B., 60 Reg't Virginia Infantry.*
Appears on
Company Muster Roll
of the organization named above,
for Jan & Feb, 1863.
Dated Feb. 28, 1863.

Enlisted:
When:     Sept. 1, 186_.
Where:    Blue Sulphur
By whom:  Capt. Johnston
Period:   12 mos.

Last Paid:
By whom:   Never paid
To what time:
Present or absent:  Present  
Remarks: Docked four (4) months 
pay for desertion by Col. Jones, 
Commdg Regt. ($44).

*This company was formerly (1st) Company C,
46th Regiment Virginia Infantry.
The 60th Regiment Virginia Infantry (also known 
as the 3d Regiment Infantry, Wise Brigade) was 
organized August 13, 1861, with ten companies, 
A to K.  Company L added about September, 1861, 
and became (2d) Company H when (1st) Company H
was transferred to the 59th Regiment Virginia 
Infantry under S. O. No. 206, A. and I. G. O., 
dated November 5, 1861.

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(Confederate)
F 60 Va.
Caperton Forren
Pvt, Co. B., 60 Reg't Virginia Infantry.*
Appears on
Company Muster Roll
of the organization named above,
for Mch & Apl, 1863.
Dated Apl. 30, 1863.

Enlisted:
When:     Sept. 1, 1862.
Where:    Blue Sul
By whom:  Col. Jones
Period:   12 mos.

Last Paid:
By whom:   Capt. Mc Donald
To what time: 28 Feby, 186_.

Present or absent:  Absent  
Remarks: Absent sick

*This company was formerly (1st) Company C,
46th Regiment Virginia Infantry.
The 60th Regiment Virginia Infantry (also known 
as the 3d Regiment Infantry, Wise Brigade) was 
organized August 13, 1861, with ten companies, 
A to K.  Company L added about September, 1861, 
and became (2d) Company H when (1st) Company H
was transferred to the 59th Regiment Virginia 
Infantry under S. O. No. 206, A. and I. G. O., 
dated November 5, 1861.

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(Confederate)
F 60 Va.
Caperton Forren
Pvt, Co. B., 60 Reg't Virginia Infantry.*
Appears on
Company Muster Roll
of the organization named above,
for May & June, 1863.
Dated June. 30, 1863.

Enlisted:
When:     Sept. 1, 186_.
Where:    Blue Sul. Sp
By whom:  J. W. Johnston
Period:   12 mos.

Last Paid:
By whom:   Capt. Mc Donald
To what time: 28 Feby, 186_.

Present or absent:  Absent  
Remarks: Absent sick

*This company was formerly (1st) Company C,
46th Regiment Virginia Infantry.
The 60th Regiment Virginia Infantry (also known 
as the 3d Regiment Infantry, Wise Brigade) was 
organized August 13, 1861, with ten companies, 
A to K.  Company L added about September, 1861, 
and became (2d) Company H when (1st) Company H
was transferred to the 59th Regiment Virginia 
Infantry under S. O. No. 206, A. and I. G. O., 
dated November 5, 1861.

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(Confederate)
F 60 Va.
Caperton Forren
Pvt, Co. B., 60 Reg't Virginia Infantry.*
Appears on
Company Muster Roll
of the organization named above,
for July & Aug, 1863.
Dated Aug 31, 1863.

Enlisted:
When:     Sept. 1, 186_.
Where:    Blue Sul. Sp
By whom:  J. W. Johnston
Period:   12 mos.

Last Paid:
By whom:   Capt. Mc Donald
To what time: 28 Feby, 1863.

Present or absent:  Absent  
Remarks: Absent sick at home as pr. Surgeon's Certificate.

*This company was formerly (1st) Company C,
46th Regiment Virginia Infantry.
The 60th Regiment Virginia Infantry (also known 
as the 3d Regiment Infantry, Wise Brigade) was 
organized August 13, 1861, with ten companies, 
A to K.  Company L added about September, 1861, 
and became (2d) Company H when (1st) Company H
was transferred to the 59th Regiment Virginia 
Infantry under S. O. No. 206, A. and I. G. O., 
dated November 5, 1861.

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(Confederate)
F 60 Va.
Caperton Forren
Pvt, Co. B., 60 Reg't Virginia Infantry.*
Appears on
Company Muster Roll
of the organization named above,
for Sept. & Oct, 1863.
Dated Oct 31, 1863.

Enlisted:
When:     Sept. 1, 186_.
Where:    Blue S. S.
By whom:  C. Johnston
Period:   12 mos.

Last Paid:
By whom:   Mc Donald
To what time: 28 Feby, 186_.

Present or absent:  Absent  
Remarks: Absent sick 

*This company was formerly (1st) Company C,
46th Regiment Virginia Infantry.
The 60th Regiment Virginia Infantry (also known 
as the 3d Regiment Infantry, Wise Brigade) was 
organized August 13, 1861, with ten companies, 
A to K.  Company L added about September, 1861, 
and became (2d) Company H when (1st) Company H
was transferred to the 59th Regiment Virginia 
Infantry under S. O. No. 206, A. and I. G. O., 
dated November 5, 1861.

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(Confederate)
F 60 Va.
Caperton Forren
Pvt, Co. B., 60 Reg't Virginia Infantry.*
Appears on
Company Muster Roll
of the organization named above,
for Nov & Dec, 1863.
Dated Dec 31, 1863.

Enlisted:
When:     Sept. 1, 186_.
Where:    Blue S. S.
By whom:  Capt. Johnston
Period:   12 mos.

Last Paid:
By whom:   Mc Donald
To what time: 28 Feby, 1863.

Present or absent:  Absent  
Remarks: Absent sick 

*This company was formerly (1st) Company C,
46th Regiment Virginia Infantry.
The 60th Regiment Virginia Infantry (also known 
as the 3d Regiment Infantry, Wise Brigade) was 
organized August 13, 1861, with ten companies, 
A to K.  Company L added about September, 1861, 
and became (2d) Company H when (1st) Company H
was transferred to the 59th Regiment Virginia 
Infantry under S. O. No. 206, A. and I. G. O., 
dated November 5, 1861.

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(Confederate)
F 60 Va.
Caperton Forren
Pvt, Co. B., 60 Reg't Virginia Infantry.*
Appears on
Company Muster Roll
of the organization named above,
for Jan & Feb, 1864.
Dated Feb. 29, 1864.

Enlisted:
When:     Sept. 1, 186_.
Where:    Blue S. S.
By whom:  C. Johnston
Period:   war

Last Paid:
By whom:   Capt. Mc D
To what time: 28 Feby, 1863.

Present or absent:  Absent  
Remarks: Absent sick 

*This company was formerly (1st) Company C,
46th Regiment Virginia Infantry.
The 60th Regiment Virginia Infantry (also known 
as the 3d Regiment Infantry, Wise Brigade) was 
organized August 13, 1861, with ten companies, 
A to K.  Company L added about September, 1861, 
and became (2d) Company H when (1st) Company H
was transferred to the 59th Regiment Virginia 
Infantry under S. O. No. 206, A. and I. G. O., 
dated November 5, 1861.

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(Confederate)
F 60 Va.
Caperton Forren
Pvt, Co. B., 60 Reg't Virginia Infantry.*
Appears on
Company Muster Roll
of the organization named above,
for Feb 29 to Apl 1, 1864.
Dated Apl 1, 1864.

Enlisted:
When:     Sept. 1, 186_.
Where:    Blue S. Spngs
By whom:  J. W. Johnston
Period:   war

Last Paid:
By whom:   McDonald
To what time: 28 Feby, 1863.

Present or absent:  Absent  
Remarks: Absent sick 

*This company was formerly (1st) Company C,
46th Regiment Virginia Infantry.
The 60th Regiment Virginia Infantry (also known 
as the 3d Regiment Infantry, Wise Brigade) was 
organized August 13, 1861, with ten companies, 
A to K.  Company L added about September, 1861, 
and became (2d) Company H when (1st) Company H
was transferred to the 59th Regiment Virginia 
Infantry under S. O. No. 206, A. and I. G. O., 
dated November 5, 1861.

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(Confederate)
F 60 Va.
Caperton Forren
Pvt, Co. B., 60 Reg't Virginia Infantry.*
Appears on
Company Muster Roll
of the organization named above,
for Apl 30 to Oct. 31, 1864.
Dated Oct 31, 1864.

Enlisted:
When:     Sept. 1, 186_.
Where:    Blue S. Spngs
By whom:  Capt. Johnston
Period:   12 mos.

Last Paid:
By whom:   McDonald
To what time: 28 Feby, 1863.

Present or absent:  Absent  
Remarks: Absent sick on furlough

*This company was formerly (1st) Company C,
46th Regiment Virginia Infantry.
The 60th Regiment Virginia Infantry (also known 
as the 3d Regiment Infantry, Wise Brigade) was 
organized August 13, 1861, with ten companies, 
A to K.  Company L added about September, 1861, 
and became (2d) Company H when (1st) Company H
was transferred to the 59th Regiment Virginia 
Infantry under S. O. No. 206, A. and I. G. O., 
dated November 5, 1861.

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(Confederate)
F 60 Va.
Caperton Forren
Pvt, Co. B., 60 Reg't Virginia Infantry.*
Appears on
Company Muster Roll
of the organization named above,
for Nov & Dec, 1864.
Dated Dec 31, 1864.

Enlisted:
When:     Sept. 1, 1862.
Where:    Blue S. Springs
By whom:  J. W. Johnston
Period:   war

Last Paid:
By whom:   Mc Donald
To what time: 28 Feb, 1863.

Present or absent:  Absent  
Remarks: Absent sick 

*This company was formerly (1st) Company C,
46th Regiment Virginia Infantry.
The 60th Regiment Virginia Infantry (also known 
as the 3d Regiment Infantry, Wise Brigade) was 
organized August 13, 1861, with ten companies, 
A to K.  Company L added about September, 1861, 
and became (2d) Company H when (1st) Company H
was transferred to the 59th Regiment Virginia 
Infantry under S. O. No. 206, A. and I. G. O., 
dated November 5, 1861.

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F 60 Batt Va.
C D. Forn
Pvt, Co. B., 60 Va Batt 
Appears on a
Report
of Rebel Deserters surrendering themselves
within the limits of the Department of West Va., 
for the month of March, 1865.

Report dated Headquarters Deptmt. West Va., 
Cumberland, Md., May 16, 1865.

Occupation: Farmer

Where surrendered:  Charleston, W. Va.

When surrendered: March, 1865.

Remark: "Took amnesty oath and sent north."

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F 60 Batt Va.
C P. Forren
Pvt, Co. B., 60 Va Inf. Reg. 
Appears on a Register of 
Prisoners of War

under the heading, "Rebel Deserters."

Height: 5 feet 11 inches.
Age: 26; complexion: dark
Eyes: black; hair: black
Occupation: farmer
Remarks: Took amnesty Oath & sent n
Mch 11, 1865

Department of West Virginia,
Vol. 117 (Book Old No. 294, page 12)

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Head-quarters, First Seperate Brigade, Dept. W. Va.
Provost Marshal's Office
Charleston, West Va., March 11, 1865

   Before the subscriber, Wm. Gumm [?] Maj. & Provost Marshal,
this day came C. P. Forren, Deserter, from Co. B 60 Regiment,
Va Inft. and resident of Greenbrier County, State of West Va 
and took and subscribed to the following Amnesty Oath.

  "I, C. P. Forren, do solemnly swear, in presence of Almighty God, 
that I will henceforth faithfully support, protect and defend the 
Constitution of the United States, and the union of the States 
thereunder; and that I will, in like manner, abide by and faithfully
support all Acts of Congress, passed during the existing rebellion,
with reference to slaves, so long and so far as not repealed, modified,
or held void by Congress, or by decision of the Supreme Court; and that
I will in like manner, abide by and faithfully support all proclaimations
of the President, made during the existing rebellion, having references 
to slaves, so long and so far as not repealed, modified,
or held void by decision of the Supreme Court.  And I furthermore swear, 
that I take and subscribe to this oath, for no other purpose that that
of "restoring peace and establishing the national authority."  
So help me God."
     
     his
C. P. X Forren
     mark
     
Sworn to and subscribe before me, this 11 day of March, 1865.
Wm. Gumm
Maj. and Provost Marshal.

Description
Age  26
Height  5 -11
complexion  Dark
eyes  Blue
Hair  Black
Occupation  Farmer

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