VISITING THE MCGAVOCK CONFEDERATE CEMETERY Lesson Plan
e McGavock Confederate Cemetery was established in 1866 and is the resting place to 1,496 Confederate soldiers. Most of the men died during the ve hours of the Battle of Franklin.
e soldiers are buried according to states. Each state section has a large stone with name of the state. Each soldier has a small stone with his plot number and his initials if they are known.
Below is a story of a soldier who fought and died on November 30, 1864. Find his grave, read his story, and write a letter home based on the information given. Some soldiers do not have graves. ey are buried in one of the unknown graves. Others have personalized stones set up by their family or friends.
How To Find A Grave 1. Find the state the grave is located in. 2. Find the plot number of the grave on the stone.
Glossary Muster Roll a list of o cers or men in a military unit
Muster assemble troops, usually in preparation for battle or inspection
Census an o cial count of a population
Enlist to join the army
CSA/C.S. an abbreviation for the Confederate States of America
Furlough a temporary leave of absence from the army
Convalescent recovering from an illness or operation Captain John B. Allen, Co. I, 29th AL Infantry, CSA
1826 • February 17: John was born in North Carolina to Bryan and Susanna Wood Allen. 1847 • December 30: John married Nancy Telghman in Fayette County, GA. 1850 • October 20: The U.S. Federal Census from Fayette County, GA showed John, a farmer, living with his wife and their son. 1860 • March 4: The U.S. Federal Census from Covington County, AL showed John, a farmer, living with his wife and their children. John owned six slaves. 1862 • March 4: John enlisted in the C.S. Army and mustered into Co. I 29 AL Infantry in Covington County, AL. 1864 • November2: John was promoted to Captain. • November 30: John was killed in action at the Battle of Franklin. He was buried at the McGavock Confederate Cemetery in Franklin, TN.
Grave: Alabama Section 76, Grave Number 127.
Sergeant John Anderson, Co. K, 33rd Mississippi Infantry, CSA
ABOUT 1824 • John Anderson was born to Benjamin and Jane Anderson. 1850 • October 7: The U.S. Federal Census from Amite County, MS showed 26-year-old John living with his widowed mother and siblings. His mother Jane owned 2 slaves. 1860 • July 14: The U.S. Federal Census from Amite County, MS showed John as a planter. He owned 2 slaves. 1862 • March 10: John enlisted in the C.S. Army in Amite County, MS. • John, his brother J.J. Anderson and nephew, Robert Capell were all enlisted by Col. D.W. Hurst within 5 days of each other. • March 10 – August 31: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. Remarks “Private apptd 3 corp 12 May.” • November & December: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. 1863 • March & April: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. Remarks “apptd 2nd sgt from Corpl apl 1 1863.” • July & August: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. 1864 • March & April: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. • November 30: John Anderson is killed in action at the Battle of Franklin. He was buried in the McGavock Confederate Cemetery. • John’s nephew Robert Capell also died at Franklin. Grave: Unknown
Private Joseph L. Bethune, Co. I, 46th Georgia Infantry, CSA
1844 • Joseph Leonidas Bethune was born in Talbot County, GA to Marion and Frances Jane Bethune. 1850 • September 10: The U.S. Federal Census from Talbotton, Talbot County, GA showed 6-year- old Joseph living with his parents and siblings. His father, Marion, was a Lawyer. 1860 • July 7: The U.S. Federal Census from Talbotton, Talbot County, GA showed 15-year-old Joseph living with his parents and siblings. His father, Marion, was an Ordinary and a prominent local politician. He served as a probate judge from 1852-1868 and in the U.S. Congress after the war. 1862 • December 5: Joseph enlisted in the C.S. Army. He mustered into Co. I 46th GA Infantry in Charleston, SC. 1863 • December 31 to August 3: Company Muster Roll marks him as Absent. It says he was “sick in hospital Macon, GA.” 1864 • November 30: Private Joseph Bethune was killed while fighting in the Battle of Franklin. He was buried in the McGavock Cemetery
Grave: Georgia Section 77, Grave Number 15.
Sergeant Meriwether Black, Co. E, 3rd Missouri Infantry, CSA
1836 • January 26: Meriwether Green Black was born in Kentucky to parents Charles and Martha Green Black. 1840 • U.S. Federal Census showed Charles Black, head of household, living in Knox County, KY. There was a male child under the age of 5 living in the household, which was Meriwether.
1850 • September 27: U.S. Federal Census taken in Daviess County, MO showed 15-year-old Meriwether living with his parents and siblings. His father had no occupation listed but lived in a farming district. 1858 • February 21: Meriwether married Rachel Payne in Daviess County, MO. 1860 • August 20: U.S. Federal Census taken in Gallatin, Daviess County, MO showed Meriwether, a farmer, living with his wife Rachel and their son, Thomas. 1861 • December 28: Meriwether Black enlisted in the Confederate Army, He mustered into Co. E, 3rd MO Infantry.
1862 • March to June: Company Muster Roll marks him as Absent. It says he was performing “detached service” • July to December: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. 1864 • November 30: Meriwether was wounded while fighting in the Battle of Franklin. He was captured by U.S. troops on December 17th while convalescing in a makeshift hospital in Franklin. He died on December 28 in Franklin. During re-interment he was buried at the McGavock Confederate Cemetery.
Grave: Missouri Section 14, Grave Number 110. His grave is carved with the wrong initials it says “W.G.B.” rather than “M.G.B.” Private Mills C. Brinson, Co. K, 25th Georgia Infantry, CSA
1841 • Mills Cornelius Brinson was born in Georgia to Adam and Cynthia Brinson. 1850 • September 5: The U.S. Federal Census showed 9-year-old Mills living with his parents and siblings in Screven County, GA. His father was a farmer. 1860 • June 26: The U.S. Federal Census taken in Screven County, GA showed 18-year-old Mills, a student, living with a Burke family and all of his siblings. 1861 • August 4: Mills Brinson married Mary Ingram. 1862 • May 12: Mills enlisted in the C.S. Army. • May and June: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. • July and August: Company Muster Roll marks him as Absent. Remarks “Absent at convalescent camp at Springfield.” • September and October: Company Muster Roll marks him as Absent. Remarks “Absent sick.” 1863 • August 31: Attached to Walkers division hospital Lauderdale, MS. By this point Mills has been promoted to Corporal. 1864 • November 30: Mills fought with his regiment in the Battle of Franklin. He was fighting near the Southwest flank near the current Carter House parking lot. He was wounded. • December 15: Mills C. Brinson died in Franklin, TN from the wounds he received fighting on November 30th. Mills was eventually buried at the McGavock Confederate Cemetery.
Grave: Georgia Section 79, Grave Number 45
Corporal Robert S. Capell, Co. K, 33rd Mississippi Infantry, CSA
1841 • Robert Capell was born to Eli and Margaret Capell in Amite County, MS. 1850 • October 12: The U.S. Federal Census from Amite County, MS showed 9-year-old Robert living with his parents and siblings. His father Eli was a prosperous farmer and owned 56 slaves. 1860 • June 27: The U.S. Federal Census from Amite County, MS showed 19-year-old Robert living with his parents and siblings. Eli was quite successful. He was listed as a planter and he owned 85 slaves. • July 2: Robert attended La Grange college. 1862
• March 15: Robert enlisted in the C.S. in Amite County, MS. • March 15 – August 31: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. • May: Robert was given a furlough pass to go home for 10 days. • November & December: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. 1863 • March to December: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. 1864 • July & August: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. Remarks “Promoted Aug 15 1864” • November 30: Robert was wounded at the Battle of Franklin and died from his wounds. He was buried in the McGavock Confederate Cemetery.
Grave: Mississippi Section 46, Grave Number 374.
Sergeant Owen L. Conerly, Co. E, 33rd Mississippi Infantry, CSA
1830 • September 15: Owen Lewis Conerly was born in Pike County, MS to Cullen and Lavisa Conerly. 1850 • August 31: The U.S. Federal Census from Pike County, MS showed 19-year-old Owen, a student, living with his parents and siblings. His father Cullen was a prosperous farmer and owned 17 slaves. Cullen Conerly also owned a sawmill, a grist mill and a cotton gin. (Between 1850-60) Owen married Saleta Warner. 1860 • July 11: The U.S. Federal Census from Washington Parish, LA showed Owen as a farmer living with his wife and children. 1862 • May 4: Owen L. Conerly enlisted in the C.S. Army in Holmesville, Amite County, MS. • March 10 – August 31: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. Remarks “Bounty due.” • November & December: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. 1863 • March & April: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. • May & June: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. • July & August: Company Muster Roll marks him as Absent. Remarks “Absent in detached service” • September & October: Company Muster Roll marks him as Absent. Remarks “Absent on detached service” • November & December: Company Muster Roll marks him as Absent. Remarks “On detached service” 1864 • March & April: Company Muster Roll marks him as Absent. Remarks “Detached Aug 16 1863 by circular order 4 Genl Johnston 4 months pay due” • July & August: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. • November 30: Owen was killed in action at the Battle of Franklin. He was buried at the McGavock Confederate Cemetery in Franklin. Grave: Mississippi Section 47, Grave Number 386
Private James H. Courtney, Co. E, 1st Missouri Cavalry, CSA
ABOUT 1842 • James H. Courtney was born to Absalom and Catharine Courtney in Missouri. 1850 • November 8: The U.S> Federal Census from Buchanan County, MO showed 8-year-old James living with his parents and siblings. His father, Absalom, was a farmer. ABOUT 1852 • James’ mother Catharine Courtney died. 1860 • September 20: The U.S. Federal Census from Buchanan County, MO showed 18-year-old James living with his widowed father and siblings. His father, Absalom, was a farmer. 1861 • April 18: James father, Absalom, remarried. His second wife was named Felicity Hill. • December 19: James H. Courtney enlisted in the C.S. Army in St. Clair County, Missouri 1862 • January 16: James mustered in as a Private to Company E, Gates’ Regiment, 1 Cavalry Missouri at Camp Price • February 28: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. • May to December: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. 1863 • January & February: Company Muster Roll marks as Present. Remarks “sworn in for war” • March to June: Company Muster Roll marks as Absent. Remarks “Sick” • July to December: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. 1864 • January to April: Company Muster Roll marks as Present. • May & June: Company Muster Roll marks as Absent. Remarks “Sick.” In June James spends some time in Madison Hospital in Montgomery, Alabama. • July & August: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. James engaged in Kennesaw, Atlanta, Altoona and Franklin. • November 30: James H. Courtney was killed in the Battle of Franklin. James H. Courtney was permanently buried in the McGavock Confederate Cemetery. Grave: Missouri Section 10, Grave Number 46
Private James Cox, Co. K, 33rd Mississippi Infantry, CSA 1845 • James Cox was born to Henry and Elizabeth Toler Cox in Amite County, MS. 1850 • October 10: The U.S. Federal Census from Amite County, MS showed 5-year-old James living with his parents and siblings. His father Henry was a farmer who owned 12 slaves. 1857 • June 19: James’ mother Elizabeth died. 1860 • July 2: The U.S. Federal Census from Amite County, MS showed 15-year-old James living with his father and his siblings. His father, Henry was a prosperous planter who owned 13 slaves. 1862 • March 10: James Cox enlisted in the C.S. in Amite County, MS. • November & December: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. 1863 • March & April: Company Muster Roll marks him as Absent. Remarks “Absent, sick in Amite Co.” • May & June: Company Muster Roll marks him as Absent. Remarks “Absent sick in Hospital.” • July to December: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. 1864 • February 16: James appeared on a register for 1st Mississippi C.S. Hospital in Jackson, MS. • March to August: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. • November 30: James Cox was wounded and captured at the Battle of Franklin and died from his wounds. He was buried at the McGavock Confederate Cemetery. Grave: Mississippi Section 46, Grave Number 373
Private Raford Crump Eubanks, Co. E, 11th Tennessee Infantry, CSA
1841 • Raford was born in Tennessee. 1850 • September 15: The U.S. Federal Census from Dickson County, TN showed Raford living with his parents, John and Elisa, and siblings. 1860 • October 26: The U.S. Federal Census from Dickson County, TN showed Raford, farmhand, is living with his parents and siblings. 1861 • Sept 19: Enlisted into the C.S. Army at Camp Buckner • August 1 to October 1: Company Muster Roll. Remarks “not stated” 1862 • March to December: Company Muster Rolls marks him as Present. 1863 • January – February: Company Muster Roll marks him as Absent. Remarks “On detached service” • March & April: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. • May 14: Company Muster Roll. Near Shelbyville marks him as Present. • July to December: Company Muster Rolls marks him as Present 1864 • January – February: Company Muster Roll marks him as Absent. Remarks “On furlough under Genl Ords 14 army Head Quarters signed March 11, 64” • November 30: Raford was killed in action at the Battle of Franklin. He was buried in the McGavock Confederate Cemetery. Grave: Tennessee Section 55, Grave Number 53
Colonel Michael Farrell, Co. E, 15th Mississippi Infantry, CSA 1861 • May 27: Michael enlisted in the C.S. Army in Corinth, MS. • December 31 – June 18, 1862: Company Muster Roll. Remarks “Promoted to Lt. Col. May 8, 1862.” 1862 • February 10: Captain Farrell shows up on a report for 15th Mississippi as being absent from his regiment. Remarks “Absent with leave on acct of sickness at Nashville.” • November & December: Field and Staff Muster Roll marks him as Present. It says he is “Under arrest” 1863 • May to October: Field and Staff Muster Roll. Present. • November & December: Field and Staff Muster Roll marks him as Absent. Remarks “Absent on (6) days pass.” 1864 • March & April: Field and Staff Muster Roll marks him as Present. • July & August: Field and Staff Muster Roll marks him as Absent. Remarks “Absent sick since 25 of Aug ‘64” • August 20: Appeared on an inspection report of Adams’ Brigade, Loring’s Division, Stewart’s Corps, commanded by Brig. Gen. Jno. Adams near Atlanta. • November 30: Colonel Michael Farrell was wounded in both legs at the Battle of Franklin. His left leg was amputated. • December 25: Michael Farrell succumbed to his wounds at Carnton. He was buried at the McGavock Confederate Cemetery. Grave: Mississippi Section 22, Grave Number 1 1870 • August 12: The Semi-Weekly Clarion, Jackson, Mississippi.
Private Augustus W. Forsythe, Co. K, 33rd Mississippi Infantry, CSA
1845 • Augustus Forsythe was born in Amite County, MS to Augustus and Mary Forsythe. 1850 • October 4: The U.S. Federal Census from Amite County, MS showed 5-year-old Augustus living with his parents and siblings. His father was a printer. 1860 • July 24: The U.S. Federal Census from Liberty, Amite County, MS showed 14-year-old Augustus living with his parents and siblings. His father was an editor/owner of the Liberty Advocate and owned 3 slaves. 1862 • May 13: Augustus enlisted in the C.S. Army in Grenada, MS. • November & December: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. 1863 • March & April: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. • May to August: Company Muster Roll marks him as Absent. Remarks “Absent without leave.” • November & December: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. 1864 • March to August: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. • November 30: Augustus Forsythe was killed in action at the Battle of Franklin. Augustus was buried at the McGavock Confederate Cemetery in Franklin. Grave: Mississippi Section 41, Grave Number 298
Private William C. Grissett, Co. C, 57th Alabama Infantry, CSA
1824 • William Calvin Grissett was born in Columbus County, NC. 1840 • William Grissett married Catherine Strickland. 1850 • December 7: The U.S. Federal Census from Pike County, AL showed William, a farmer, and Catherine living with their 4 children: Marion, William, Mahala and John. 1852 • January 1: William purchased 39.89 acres of land in Pike County, AL. 1860 • July 31: The U.S. Federal Census from Pike County, AL showed William, a farmer, and his wife Catherine living with their 9 children: Marion, William, Ann M, John, Thomas, Emily, George, Elizabeth and Catherine. 1863 • September 1: William enlisted in the C.S. Army in Pike County, AL. 1864 • November 30: William was killed in action at the Battle of Franklin. Buried at the McGavock Confederate Cemetery. Grave: Alabama Section, Grave Number 126
3rd Sergeant John Riley McCreight, Co. C, 9th Tennessee Infantry, CSA 1830 • John Riley McCreight was born to John and Margaret Thompson McCreight in South Carolina. 1850 • October 2: The U.S. Federal Census from Tipton County, TN showed John, a farmer, living with his parents and siblings. 1856 • June 17: John was listed as being the Postmaster for Mount Zion, Tipton County TN. 1860 • July 30: The U.S. Federal Census from Tipton County, TN shows John, a teacher, living alone. 1861 • May 24th: Enlisted into the Confederate Army in Jackson, Tennessee. 1862 • January to May: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present • April 24: John was listed in the Memphis Daily Appeal as wounded. • May and June: Company Muster Roll marks him as Absent-Sick Furlough. • July to December: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. 1863 • January to April: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. 1864 • January-February: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. • November 3o: Killed in Action at the Battle of Franklin. Eventually buried at the McGavock Confederate Cemetery. Grave: Tennessee Section 62, Grave Number 160 Sergeant Henry Clay Shaw, Co. K, 33rd Mississippi Infantry, CSA 1844 • Henry Clay Shaw was born in Amite County, MS to Richard and Mary Shaw. His parents had at least 6 sons: Horatio, George, Henry, William, John and Richard. 1850 • October 28: The U.S. Federal Census from Amite County, MS showed 6-year-old Henry living with his parents and siblings. His father Richard was a farmer and owned 3 slaves. 1860 • July 2: The U.S. Federal Census from Liberty, Amite County, MS showed 16-year-old Henry living with his parents and 3 brothers: William, John and Richard. His father was a planter and owned 9 slaves. 1861 • November 14: Henry’s older brother William Shaw enlisted in the C.S Army in Liberty, Amite County, MS. He is mustered into Co. K, 44th MS Infantry. 1862 • March 10: Henry Shaw enlisted in the C.S. Army in Amite County, MS. • March 10 – August 31: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. Remarks “Private appointed 2 Sgt 12 May.” • June 10: Brother William Shaw died in Macon, MS of disease. • November & December: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. 1863 • March & April: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. • May & June: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. Remarks “appointed 1st from 2nd sgt Feb 1, 1863” • July to December: Company Muster Rolls marks him as Present. 1864 • March & April: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. • May 3: Henry’s brother John S. Shaw enlists in the C.S. Army in Monticello, MS. He is mustered into Co. K 33rd MS Infantry with his brother. • July & August: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. • November 30: Henry was killed in action at the Battle of Franklin. • "The color-bearer of the Thirty-third was killed some fifteen paces from the works, when Lieutenant H.C. Shaw, of Company K, carried them forward, and when in the act of planting them on the works was killed, his body falling in the trench, the colors falling in the works.” Brig. Gen. Featherston • Henry’s brother John was wounded at either the Battle of Franklin, or Nashville. • Henry C. Shaw was eventually buried at the McGavock Confederate Cemetery.
Grave: Mississippi Section 25, Grave Number 46 Private James Weatherly, Co. F, 51st Tennessee Infantry, CSA The following timeline is 1 member of the Weatherly family, who had at least 6 family members fighting on the field at Franklin: James, Houston, Rufus, William, Wright and Elial. Brothers and cousins. 1843 • James Weatherly was born to Wright and Ann Bryant Weatherly in Madison County, TN. 1850 • September 6: The U.S. Federal Census from Denmark, Madison County, TN showed 21- year-old James living with his parents, Wright and Ann, and his siblings: Caroline, Mary, Robert, William, Houston, Rufus, Wright, Nancy, John, Richard and Alexander. His father was a farmer and owned $1,000 in real estate. 1860 • November 7: James Weatherly married Mary Jane Valentine in Madison County, TN. 1861 • May 15: James’ brothers Houston and Robert Weatherly enlisted in the C.S. Army in Jackson, TN. They mustered into the 6th TN Infantry. 1862 • March 10: James Weatherly enlisted in the C.S. Army along with his cousins Lucius and Elial Weatherly in Denmark, TN. Lucius and Elial lived on the farm next to James’ family. James mustered into the 51st TN Infantry and Lucius and Elial mustered into the 6th TN Infantry. • June 30: Company Muster Roll marks him as Absent. Remarks “Sent to Hospital Jackson, Tenn.” 1863 • July 8: James, along with brothers William, Wright and Rufus enlisted in the C.S. Army in Denmark, TN. They all mustered into Co F, 14th Cavalry. Enlisting might not have been voluntary, during the summer of 1863 Gen. N. B. Forrest was conscripting soldiers throughout West Tennessee. • November 25: James’ brother John T. Weatherly was killed in action at the Battle of Missionary Ridge. 1864 • November 30: James Weatherly fought in the Battle of Franklin with his original regiment the 51st TN Infantry. On the battlefield at least 4 of his brothers Wright, William, Rufus and Houston and 1 cousin, Elial Weatherly were also fighting. James was killed in action. • James was eventually buried at the McGavock Confederate Cemetery. Grave: Tennessee Section 54, Grave Number 40. James would never have had the opportunity to meet his youngest child, Emma Lee Weatherly, who was born in November, shortly before James was killed.
2nd Lieutenant Enoch H. Williams, Co. C, 40th Mississippi Infantry, CSA 1837 • October 23: Enoch Henderson Williams was born in Alabama. 1850 • September 12: The U.S. Federal Census from Attala County, MS showed 13-year-old Enoch living with his parents and siblings. His father was a farmer. 1860 • June 7: Enoch Williams married Mary Elizabeth Lloyd. • September 18: The U.S. Federal Census from Attala County, MS showed Enoch, a teacher, and his new bride Mary living with his brother John and his family. 1862 • April 28: Enlisted in the C.S. Army in Attala County, MS. • April 28 to June 30: Company Muster Roll marks him as Absent. Remarks “Furloughed.” • July & August: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. • September & October. Company Muster Roll marks him as Absent. Remarks “Absent. Paroled. Ordered report refuses.” • November & December: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. 1863 • January & February: Company Muster Roll. • March 1 to October 31: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. Remarks “Absent without leave from 23 Aug to the 11 Oct.” • July 4: Captured at Vicksburg, MS. • July 7: Enoch signs an oath promising never to take up arms against the United States of America again and he was paroled. • November & December: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. 1864 • March & April: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. • May 13: Brother William, also a soldier, died of disease • July & August: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. • November 30: Enoch was killed in action at the Battle of Franklin. • August 31 to Feb 25, 1865: Company Muster Roll. Remarks “Killed in action 30 Nov 1864 at Franklin, Tenn.” Grave: Mississippi Section 22, Grave Number 3
Private William T. Lee, Co. F, 10th Texas Infantry, CSA
1843 • December 6: William Thomas Lee was born in Alabama to Isaiah and Demarius Lee. 1861 • October 13: William enlisted in the C.S. Army in Virginia Point, TX. 1862 • January and February: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. Remarks “sick in hospital.” • February 28 to December: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. 1863 • January to December: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. 1864 • January to April: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. • November 30: William was killed in action at the Battle of Franklin.
Grave: Texas Section 1, Grave Number 3
Private David Hooks, Co. A, 7th Texas Infantry, CSA 1838 • David Hooks is born in Alabama. 1860 • June 19: The U.S. Federal Census from taken in Bosqueville, McLennan County, TX showed David Hooks working as a teamster. 1861 • October 2: David enlisted in the C.S. Army in Marshall, TX. • October 1 – August 1: Company Muster Roll marks him as Absent. Remarks “with Terrys Texas Rangers when last heard from.” 1862 • July 31 – October 31: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. Remarks “rejoined his regiment from the 8th Texas Cavalry November 4/62.” • July 31- December 31: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. Remarks “present rejoined from the 8th Texas Cavalry in Nov 1862.” 1863 • January and February: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. Remarks “on extra daily detail as butcher.” • February 28 – June 30: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. Remarks “on extra daily detail as butcher.” • July and August: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. Remarks “on extra daily detail as butcher.” • September and October: Company Muster Roll. Present. Remarks “on extra daily detail as butcher.” • November and December: Company Muster Roll. Present. 1864 • January and February: Company Muster Roll. Present. Remarks “reenlisted for the length of the war.” • March and April: Company Muster Roll. Present. Remarks “extra duty in infirmary corp.” • November 30: Killed in action at the Battle of Franklin.
Grave: Texas Section 3, Grave Number 30.
Pvt. Eugene Massie, Co. I, 25th Texas Calvary, CSA
1834
• Born in France. 1860
• Age 26 • Living as a farmer in Liberty County, Texas 1864
• November 30: Died at the Battle of Franklin.
Grave: Texas Section 5, Grave Number 70
Sgt. William B. Driscol, Co. A, 10th Texas Infantry, CSA
1843
• Born 1860
• Living in Walker County, Texas with his parents and three siblings. • William’s father owned one slave. 1861
• William B. and his father, William Y. both enlisted. William B. was 21 years old. His father was 61 years old and was discharged from the army a short time later due to an “infirmity.” 1864
• November 30: William died at the Battle of Franklin.
Grave: Texas Section 6, Grave Number 82
Pvt. James F. Arnett, Co. F, 8th Arkansas Infantry, CSA
1844
• Born 1860
• Age 17 • Living on a farm in Lawrence County, Arkansas with his parents and 10 siblings. • His two older brothers, William and Charles Thomas, also served in the 8th Arkansas like James. • William was killed at the Battle of Murfreesboro and Charles Thomas survived the war. Although, Charles Thomas’ service records state that he deserted after the Battle of Chickamauga. 1864
• November 30: Died at the Battle of Franklin.
Grave: Arkansas Section 21, Grave Number 86
Lt. Col. Jesse S. Jones, 19th South Carolina Infantry, CSA
1833
• Born 1860
• Aged 27 • Living as a farmer in Colleton County, SC with his wife and two children. 1864
• November 30: Wounded at the Battle of Franklin • Early December: Died a week after the battle at the Harrison House. He was buried on the battlefield by his body servant. His remains were gathered by his brothers and taken back to South Carolina. But he still has a stone in the cemetery. Grave: South Carolina Section 86, Grave Number 46
Private Thomas M. Culwell, Co. E, 10th Texas Infantry, CSA
1843 • December 17: Thomas was born in Washington County, AR to Thomas and Eliza Culwell. 1850 • November 10: The U.S. Federal Census from Collin County, TX showed 5-year-old Thomas living with his parents and siblings. His father was a farmer. 1861 • December 8: Thomas mustered into service in the Confederate in Virginia Point, TX army just a few short days before his 18th birthday. 1862 • January to December: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. 1863
• January 11: Appeared on a roster of Confederate prisoners captured at Fort Hindman, AR. • February 8: Appeared on a roll of prisoners of war at Camp Douglas, IL. • January 1 to August: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. • September & October: Company Muster Roll marks him as Absent. Remarks “wounded in action at Chickamauga 20 Sept since in hospital.” • November & December: Company Muster Roll marks him as Absent. Remarks “wounded in action Chicamauga Sept 20. Since in Hosp in Ga.” 1864 • January to April: Company Muster Rolls. Present. • May 27: Thomas M. Culwell was severely injured in the shoulder at Pickett’s Mill, GA. • November 30: Thomas Culwell was killed in action at the Battle of Franklin. Buried in an unknown grave.
Captain Patrick Caniff, 5th Missouri Infantry, CSA
1838 • Patrick was born in Ireland. 1860 • July 6: The U.S. Federal Census from St. Louis, MO showed Patrick, a harness maker, living as a boarder with a Murray family. 1861 • December 7: Enlisted in the C.S. Army at St. Clair County, MS. 1862 • January 28: Promoted to Captain. • July to December: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. 1863 • January to June: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. • July 4: Patrick was captured at Vicksburg. • July 7: Patrick was paroled at Vicksburg. • July to December: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. 1864 • January to August: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. • November 30: Fought at the Battle of Franklin. He was killed in action. Buried in an unknown grave.
Description of someone finding his body:
Lieutenant Hugh E. Weathersby, Co. K, 33rd Mississippi Infantry, CSA
ABOUT 1835 • Hugh Eugene Weathersby was born in Amite County, MS to Solomon and Martha Julia Bennett Weathersby. 1843 • December: Hugh’s father, Solomon Weathersby, died. 1850 • October 10: The U.S. Federal Census from Amite County, MS shows 15 year old Hugh living with his mother, siblings and step father, Frank Love. Frank was a prosperous farmer who owned numerous slaves. 1855 • Hugh was listed as being elected as a delegate for the Democratic Convention in Jackson, MS. His step-father, Franklin Love, is also a delegate. 1856 • Hugh Eugene Weathersby was listed as a student in the “Department of Law” at University of Mississippi. 1860 • June 18: The U.S. Federal Census from Holmesville, Pike County, MS showed Hugh, a lawyer, living with another lawyer by the name of T.R. Stockdale. 1862 • March 10: Hugh enlisted in the C.S. Army in Amite County, MS. • March 10 – August 31: Company Muster Roll. Not stated. Remarks “ Private appointed 2 Sgt 3 Apl. Elected Jr 2 Lt.” • November & December: Company Muster Roll marks as Present. 1863 • March to December: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. 1864 • March & April: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. Remarks “Detailed on Genl. Court Martial by order Gen Loring.” • July & August: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. Remarks “Detailed on G. Court Martial.” • November 30: Hugh was in action at the Battle of Franklin. Buried in an unknown grave.
Corporal William W. McQueen, Co. A, 14th Mississippi Infantry, CSA
1842 • William W. McQueen was born in Alabama to David and Alice McQueen. 1850 • August 24: The U.S. Federal Census from Clarke County, MS showed 8-year-old William living with his parents and siblings. His father, David, was a farmer. 1860 • July 3: The U.S. Federal Census from Clarke County, MS showed 18-year-old William, a farmer, living with his mother and siblings. His mother Alice owned sixteen slaves. 1861 • June 8: William Enlisted in the C.S. Army in Corinth, MS. • November 24: William was promoted from Private to Corporal. 1862 • February 16: William was captured at the Battle of Fort Donelson. He was sent to Camp Douglas in Chicago. Note “My Company were among the Prisoners captured at Fort Donelson on the 16 day of Feb’y, 1862, and were held as Prisoners till Sept. 17, 1862, when we were exchanged and ordered to rendezvous at Clinton, Miss., at which place our Regt. Was re-organized on the 25 day of Sept., 1862.” • September 22 to December: Company Muster Roll. Present. 1863 • January to December: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. • April 23: William was court martialed. 1864 • March & April: Company Muster Roll marks him as Present. • November 30: William fought in the Battle of Franklin. He was mortally wounded. He was taken to Carnton, his division’s established field hospital, where he died from his wound. • William was buried at the McGavock Confederate Cemetery.
Grave: Mississippi Section 48, Grave Number 400