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Manassas Battlefield, Virginia |
Company C, also known as the Dawson Grays, was one of 10 companies that formed the Third Georgia Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. The other companies included the Confederate Light Guards, Wilkinson Rifles, Governor’s Guards, Brown Rifles, Blodget Volunteers, Athens Guards, Young Guard, Home Guards, and the Burke Guards.
The Dawson Grays, named for William Crosby Dawson, a “lawyer, judge, politician, and soldier” from Greensboro, Greene County, GA, was formed in Penfield in 1860, the first company organized in Greene County. War was coming so they needed to prepare. Shelton P. Sanford, a professor at Mercer University led their drills. They began to collect supplies necessary for war. The courts of Greene County issued bonds to help support the soldiers. They organized to help the soldiers’ families where needed. The women of Penfield made uniforms, socks, and a battle flag for the soldiers. The call to arms was issued on Apr. 26, 1861. Company C was organized by Robert Ligon McWhorter in 1861. McWhorter, a Captain at the time of his Apr. 24 enlistment, was “elected Major and Assistant Quartermaster of Wright’s Brigade on Apr. 28, 1862” according to Wikipedia. An initial muster roll of 57 soldiers listed my 3rd great grandfather, James M. Lankford, as the 28th soldier who reported themselves ready for service. The same muster roll included a list of arms and accoutrements:
50 muskets, model 1842.
No accoutrements.
Dress uniform: Georgia cadet gray frock coat, single breasted for officers, double-breasted for privates. Pants same [??] as coat. Fatigue dress cadet pants with heavy flannel round coat. Color of fatigue coat deep gray.
No tents, no knapsacks.
The Weekly Chronicle & Sentinel published in Augusta, Georgia reported that their uniforms were “Georgia gray, trimmed with black.”
On May 8, 1861, they numbered 73 men. That number would eventually grow to at least 165.
Soldiers
Included in this roster are the soldiers who served with the Dawson Grays that I can document. It should not be considered a complete roster. Following the roster, you'll find a timeline of their activities.
Adkins, Henry C.—Enlisted as a Pvt. Apr. 24, 1861; discharged July 15, 1862 due to age (minority). Mustered in as a substitute Jan. 8, 1863, Company B, 55th Infantry. Imprisoned at Cumberland Gap, Tennessee Sept. 9, 1863. Sent for exchange Camp Douglas, Illinois to New Orleans, Louisiana May 5, 1865; exchanged at New Orleans, Louisiana May 23, 1865.
Adkins, John W.—Enlisted as a Pvt. Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered out Apr. 28, 1862 due to disability. Enlisted Company B, 55th Infantry Feb. 21, 1863. Imprisoned at Cumberland Gap, Tennessee Sept. 9, 1863. Sent for exchange to Camp Douglas, Illinois to New Orleans, Louisiana May 4, 1865. Exchanged at New Orleans, Louisiana May 23, 1865.
Adkins, Littleton—Enlisted as a Pvt. Oct. 10, 1862; substitute for Thomas Akins.
Agee, Archibald—Born Oct. 12, 1844 in Oglethorpe County, GA. Enlisted as a Pvt. June 26, 1861 at Penfield, GA. Imprisoned at High Bridge, VA Apr. 6, 1865; released at Point Lookout, MD June 22, 1865. Captured at High Bridge, VA Apr. 6, 1865 in retreat from Richmond. Released at Point Lookout, MD June 22, 1865. First filed for Indigent Soldier’s pension in 1900 due to chronic rheumatism and hemorrhoids.
Agee, Seymour— Enlisted by Capt. R. L. McWhorter at Penfield, GA as a Pvt. Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered in at Augusta, GA May 3, 1861 by Capt. R. G. Cole. Appears on a register of General Hospital Camp Winder, Richmond, VA Sept. 5, 1862. Returned to duty Sept. 30, 1862. Severely wounded in right leg at Gettysburg, PA July 2, 1863; captured July 4, 1863. Transferred to Provost Marshal. Admitted July 25, 1863 to U.S.A. General Hospital, West’s Buildings, Baltimore, MD. Paroled at Baltimore Aug. 23, 1863 and delivered at City Point, VA Aug. 24, 1863. Appeared on a register of Confederate States Hospital, Petersburg, VA Aug. 24, 1863. On furlough Sept. 4, 1863. Surrendered Apr. 9, 1865 at Appomattox Court House, VA.
Agee, Thomas—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Augusta, GA by Capt. Oliver May 6, 1862. Appears on hospital muster roll of patients in General Hospital No. 14, Richmond, VA Oct. 31, 1862. Appears on a register of medical director's office, Richmond Hospital General No. 14, admitted Nov. 2, 1862. Appears on a register of medical director's office, Richmond, Hospital Winder Div. 1, admitted Dec. 15, 1862, returned to duty Dec. 18, 1862. Issued clothing Mar. 1863. Appears on a report of sick and wounded in General Receiving Hospital (also known as Charity Hospital, at Gordonsville, VA for the month of July 1983. Died July 11, 1863 of diarrhea.
Akins, Jeremiah R.—Enlisted as a Pvt. by Lieut. Sanders at Culpeper Court House Oct. 10, 1862. Appears on a register of C.S.A. General Hospital, Farmville, VA with complaint of diarrhea, admitted June 12, 1863, returned to duty July 1, 1863. Sent to fortifications at Richmond, VA. Surrendered Apr. 9, 1865 at Appomattox Court House, VA.
Akins, Thomas—Enlisted as a Pvt. by Sgt. Armstrong at Penfield June 30, 1862. Discharged by substitution of Littleton Akins Oct. 10, 1862.
Allen, John J. R.—Cards filed under John R. Allin. Enlisted as a Pvt. by Major Rolland at Macon, GA Feb. 26, 1864. Appears on a morning report of Jackson Hospital, Richmond, VA May 26, 1874 with cystitis (inflamed urinary bladder or urinary system). Appears on a morning report of Jackson Hospital, Richmond, VA for Aug. 4, 1864. Furloughed 30 days Aug. 4, 1864. Returned to duty from Marshall Hospital at Columbus, GA and reported to his command Mar. 29, 1865.
Armstrong Jr., John—Enlisted as a Pvt. by Capt. R. L. McWhorter in Penfield, GA on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered in at Augusta, GA on May 3, 1861 by Capt. R. G. Cole. Assigned to regimental ordnance department 1862. Assigned as forage master by Brig. Gen. Wright during Sept. 1863. Assigned as forage master at Madison Run, VA during the month of Dec. 1863. Assigned as forage master Jan. to Oct. 1864 (near Petersburg, VA May to Aug. 1864). Absent, wounded Jan. and Feb. 1865. Wounded at Hatchers Run Feb. 1865. Appears on hospital muster roll, 1st Division Jackson Hospital, Richmond, VA Feb. 1865. Brother of James Armstrong.
Armstrong, James—Enlisted in Penfield, GA Apr. 24, 1861 as a First Sgt. by Capt. R. L. McWhorter. Appeared on muster roll covering Nov. and Dec. 1862 as a Captain; absent, sick. Received severe shoulder wound in Chancellorsville, VA during engagements May 1-4, 1863. Appears on a register of General Hospital No. 4, Richmond, VA May 11, 1863. Died from wounds May 12, 1863. Brother of John Armstrong.
Barnwell, Benjamin Frank—Born 1840 in Jasper County, GA. Enlisted by Capt. R. L. McWhorter at Penfield, GA on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered in at Augusta, GA on May 3, 1861 by Capt. R. G. Cole. Wounded at the 2nd Battle of Manassas but refused to leave his command. Records show he served as Pvt., Corp. and Lieut. in Company C and promoted to Ensign of the regiment Aug. 26, 1864, replacing Lieut. D. L. Bryan (?) who was killed in the engagement of July 30, 1864. Promoted to Junior Lieut. and color bearer Aug. 1864. Injured at Hatcher's Run, Virginia and admitted to Washington Street Hospital, Petersburg, VA on Feb. 6, 1865. Sent to General Hospital Apr. 25, 1865. Admitted to Point of Rocks Hospital at Point of Rocks, VA May 8, 1865. Records show he was admitted to U.S.A. General Hospital at Fort Monroe, VA from the field on May 17, 1865 with a fracture of the arm as the result gunshot wound received Feb. 6, 1865 at Hatchers Run. He was released June 29, 1865 on taking the oath of allegiance at age 23.
Barnwell, Jesse Seaborn—Enlisted as a Pvt. on Apr. 24, 1861 at Penfield by Capt. R. L. McWhorter. Mustered in at Augusta, GA on May 3, 1861 by Capt. R. G. Cole. Promoted to drum major (chief musician) of the regiment. Received $12 per month pay Mar. and Apr. 1864.
Beasley, John G.—Born at Spotsylvania C. H., VA on May 21, 1821. Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861 at the age of 40. Mustered in at Augusta, GA on May 3, 1861 by Capt. R. G. Cole. Promoted to major, date unknown. Wounded at the Battle of Seven Pines. Surrendered Apr. 9, 1865 at Appomattox Court House, VA. Moved to Gordon Springs in 1865. Moved to Chattanooga after his wife died in 1903 and lived with his daughter. Elected a member of N. B. Forrest Camp June 7, 1904. Died Sept. 23, 1904 and was buried at Dalton, GA.
Benton, Terrell W.—Enlisted as a Pvt. by Capt. R. L. McWhorter at Penfield, GA on Apr. 24, 1861. Appeared on hospital muster roll of soldiers sick, 2nd Division, General Hospital Camp Winder, Richmond, VA, Aug. 31, 1863 and Oct. 31, 1863. Employed on extra duty as a teamster at Bowling Green, VA during the months of Aug. through Nov. 1863. Appeared on a register of General Hospital No. 9, Richmond, VA, Oct. 7, 1863. Diagnosed with rheumatism on Oct. 8, 1863. Received clothing at 2nd Division General Hospital at Camp Winder, Richmond, VA on Nov. 5, 1863. Furloughed 30 days Nov. 20, 1863. Wounded at Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 1864.
Boswell, George N.—Mustered in as a 4th Sgt. Believe he mustered out, date unknown. A soldier named George N. Boswell mustered into the 16th Regiment GA Militia as a quartermaster. This may be him.
Boswell, Joseph O.—Enlisted as a 2nd Corporal at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered in at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 18681. Appointed Color Bearer in June 1861. Transferred to Company B, 55th Georgia Regiment Feb. 1863. Son of Johnson and Eliza Boswell.
Boswell, William J.—Enlisted as a 5th Sergeant at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Transferred to 55th Georgia Regiment.
Bowling, Jermon S.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered in at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Promoted to Corporal 1862. Died of wounds received during the Battle of Gettysburg July 2, 1863.
Bowling, Richard T.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Crawfordville, GA by Capt. Griffin on May 6, 1861. Appeared on a list of casualties in engagement at Manassas Gap, VA on July 23, 1863; missing. Wounded at Spotsylvania Court House, VA May 12, 1864. Appeared on a register of C.S.A. Hospital, Richmond, VA, admitted May 17, 1864; General Hospital Camp Winder. Furloughed 60 days June 7, 1864. Paid $44 for service during Jan. to Apr. 1864. Paroled at Appomattox Court House, VA on Apr. 9, 1865.
Bowling, Robert B.—Enlisted in Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered in at Augusta, GA on May 3, 1861 by Capt. R. G. Cole. Appears on a receipt roll for clothing at Rec. Hospital, Guimey's Station, VA, May 1863. Wounded in Chancellorsville, VA May 2 or 3, 1863. Thigh severely wounded. Appeared on a register of Medical Director's Office, Richmond, VA under the head of "Furloughs and discharges." From General Hospital No. 27, injured May 3, 1863; gunshot wound through the thigh, contra ham strings. Furloughed 40 days June 14, 1863. Lived in Woodville, GA. Issued clothing Dec. 4, 1863. Wounded at Petersburg July 1864. Promoted to 3rd Corporal Aug. 1, 1864. Appeared on a report of surgical cases in Confederate States Hospital, Petersburg, VA, for Feb. 1865. Age 23; wounded at Hatchers Run Feb. 6, 1865—gunshot wound in left arm, middle third, and left lung. Healthy. Result not known. Appeared as 2nd Corporal on company muster roll Mar. 11, 1865. Appeared on a register of Confederate States Hospital, Petersburg, VA; admitted Feb. 9, 1865.
Bruce, Levi D.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered in at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Admitted to Chimborazo Hospital No. 4 on June 7, 1862 in Richmond, VA with tonsillitis. Detailed as regimental teamster July 1862. Detailed as ambulance driver Nov. and Dec. 1862. Killed during the Battle of the Crater near Petersburg, VA on July 30, 1864.
Burgess, Robert Lee—Enlisted and mustered in as a Pvt. at Portsmouth, VA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on June 6, 1861. Wounded at the Battle of Malvern Hill, VA on July 1, 1862. Discharged July 1862.
Burgess, William—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered in at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. No further records.
Burnett, John J.—Enlisted at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered in at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Discharged May 1862. Re-enlisted and killed during the Battle of the Crater near Petersburg VA on July 30, 1864. Was a 3rd Corporal at time of death.
Chapman, John T.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Portsmouth, VA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on June 26, 1861. Wounded during the Battle of Malvern Hill, VA on July 1, 1862. Promoted to Corporal 1863. Received severe gunshot wound to left wrist at Chancellorsville, VA on May 3, 1863. Admitted to Chimborazo Hospital No. 4, Richmond, VA on May 6, 1863. Appeared on a register of Receiving and Wayside Hospital or General Hospital No. 9, Richmond, VA on May 6, 1863. Transferred to Chimborazo Hospital No. 2 on May 9, 1863. Transferred to Augusta, GA on May 22, 1863. Age 22, teacher. Received $21.25 for commutation for rations while on wounded furlough from July 12, 1863 to Oct. 7, 1863. Received $9.90 for commutation for rations while on wounded furlough from July 24, 1863 to Aug. 24, 1863. Promoted to Sergeant 1864. Admitted to General Hospital in Petersburg, VA June 22, 1864 for gunshot wound. Transferred to Richmond on June 29, 1864.
Chapman, William C.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Portsmouth, VA on June 30, 1861 Wounded Aug. 28, 1862 at 2nd Battle of Manassas. Promoted to 3rd Sgt. May 10, 1863. Received $14.53 for commutation of rations on Apr. 27, 1863. Killed in battle at Manassas Gap, VA on July 23, 1863, leaving a widow, Fannie M. Chapman. Born in Taliaferro County, GA. Age 28 years, 5’11” tall, dark complexion and hair, blue eyes, teacher.
Cheney, Enoch Reeves—Enlisted as a Pvt. in Augusta, GA by Capt. Oliver on May 6, 1862. Wounded July 1, 1862 at Malvern Hill, Manassas Gap, VA. Wounded Aug. 30, 1862 at 2nd Battle of Manassas. Received $15.18 for commutation of rations while on detail by special order no. 113 from Headquarters Camp of Instruction, Camp Randolph, Decatur, GA. Promoted to Corporal 1863. Wounded May 3, 1863 at Chancellorsville, VA. Wounded July 30, 1864 at Petersburg, VA. On company muster roll Jan. and Feb. 1865. Received $120 for six months’ pay near Petersburg, VA Feb. 5, 1865, furloughed Feb. 28, 1865, no further record.
Cheney, John F.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. Robert L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered in at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 4, 1861. Wounded at Sharpsburg 17, 1862. Promoted to 2nd Lieut. on Oct. 1, 1862 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of 2nd Lieut. Robert P. McWhorter. Received scalp laceration of 1 ½ inches on July 2, 1863 during the Battle of Gettysburg. Admitted to C.S.A. General Hospital, Charlottesville, VA on July 12, 1863. Transferred to General Hospital, Lynchburg, VA on July 13, 1863. Admitted to C.S.A. General Hospital, Charlottesville, VA on July 25, 1863. Transferred to General Hospital No. 4 in Richmond, VA on July 28, 1863 with shell wound of scalp. Erroneously reported transferred to Lynchburg on July 13, 1863. Promoted to 1st Lieut. on July 23, 1863. Furloughed July 29, 1863. At age 25, received a gunshot in the right lung that traversed the thoracic cavity during the Battle of the Crater at Petersburg on July 30, 1864. Admitted to General Hospital No. 4 in Richmond on July 28, 1864. Furloughed 30 days. Inspection report of Brig. Gen. G. M. Sorrel's Brigade noted that Cheney resided in Bairdstown, GA, was disabled by the wound, not fit for duty, and would probably die. Examined by a medical examining board at Augusta, GA on Mar. 28, 1865 and found unfit for field services. Recommended for retirement to the Invalid Corps and assigned to light duty in the Quartermaster's Department. Died Jan. 13, 1902.
Cheney, Reubin S.—Enlisted as a Pvt. in Bairdstown, GA by Lieut. Cheney in 1864. Appears on a register of Confederate States Hospital, Petersburg, VA, Aug. 29, 1864. Surrendered Apr. 9, 1865 at Appomattox Court House, VA.
Cheney, Robert S.—Wounded at Spotsylvania Court House, May 1864.
Cheney, William W.—Enlisted as a Pvt. on May 3, 1861. Discharged by substitution Nov. 28, 1862; name not given.
Colclough, William A.—Mustered in as a Pvt. Believe he mustered out, date unknown. A soldier named William A. Colclough mustered into the 16th Regiment 2nd Brigade, 3rd Div. GA Militia on March 7, 1862. This may be him.
Cordle, Henry C.—Enlisted at Macon, GA by Maj. Rowland on Feb. 26, 1864. Killed at Spotsylvania Courthouse May 1864.
Council, Thomas—Enlisted at Calhoun, GA by Maj. Dunwoody on Sept. 24, 1862. Captured at Deep Bottom, VA on Aug. 16 or 17, 1864. Arrived at City Point, Point Lookout, MD (date not shown) and among the men received at Venus Point, Savannah River on Nov. 15, 1864.
Coward, Leonard Jackson—Enlisted at Macon, GA by Maj. Rowland on Dec. 21, 1863. Paroled at Appomattox Court House, VA on Apr. 9. 1865.
Cowart, Allen G.—Enlisted at Calhoun, GA by Maj. Dunwoody on Sept. 24, 1862. Arm broken at Chancellorsville, VA on May 2 or 3, 1863. Admitted to Chimborazo Hospital No. 2 in Richmond, VA on May 27, 1863 for injuries to the back and left thigh, wrist and shoulder. Returned to duty July 22, 1863. Occupation farmer, age 25. Admitted to C.S.A. General Hospital in Farmville, VA on Apr. 17, 1864 for rheumatism. Sent to General Hospital on May 14, 1864; returned to duty May 19, 1864. Admitted to Jackson Hospital in Richmond, VA on Aug. 27, 1864 for chronic diarrhea. Issued clothing at Jackson Hospital on Oct. 8, 1864. Returned to duty on Oct. 10, 1864. Wounded at Hatchers Run 1865. Paroled at Appomattox Court House, VA on Apr. 9, 1865.
Cramer, Samuel Joseph—Substitute for James M. Lankford on Aug. 21, 1861. Enlisted as a Pvt. by Capt. R. L. McWhorter at Portsmouth, VA on Aug. 30, 1861. Admitted to Episcopal Church Hospital in Williamsburg, VA on May 10, 1862. Returned to duty May 20, 1862. Captured at Gettysburg, PA on July 2, 1863. Gunshot wound in the right arm (elbow). Paroled at Hammond U.S. General Hospital, Point Lookout, MD (Fort McHenry) and transferred to Maj. J. E. Mulford, Asst. Agt. for Exchange (not dated). Appears on a roll of prisoners of war at General Hospital, Chester, PA on July 31, 1863. Pieces of bone removed at Chester Hospital. Prisoner of war at Hammond General Hospital, Point Lookout, MD, arriving Oct. 4, 1863 from Chester, PA hospital. Admitted to General Hospital No. 9 in Richmond, VA on Mar. 6, 1864 with a compound fracture of the elbow from gunshot wound of right arm. Exchanged at City Point, VA on Mar. 6, 1864. Paid $207.63 on Mar. 12, 1864 for 10 months wages and clothing. Retired to the Invalid Corps, C.S.A. on July 26, 1864. Blue eyes, dark hair, fair complexion, 5'8" tall. Born in Oglethorpe County, GA. Student at time of enlistment at age 20. Died at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, TX on Mar. 30, 1936.
Cramer, Thomas J.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. Oliver at Augusta, GA on May 6, 1862. Captured at Gettysburg, PA July 2, 1863. Taken to Baltimore, MD July 19, 1863 from College Hospital at Gettysburg.
Davison, James Pratt—Enlisted as a Pvt. Apr. 24, 1861. Discharged 1861.
Davison, Joseph T.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Promoted to 3rd Sgt. Apr. 28, 1862. Wounded at Sharpsburg, MD Sept. 17, 1862. Admitted to Chimborazo Hospital No. 4 in Richmond, VA for debility on May 6, 1863. Rank changed to Ordnance Sergeant May 10, 1863. Returned to duty May 16, 1863. Wounded slightly at Manassas Gap July 23, 1863. Left at Front Royal, VA when army retreated from that place and was compelled to hire his own transportation to Gordonsville, VA at the cost of $25. Appears on hospital muster roll at General Hospital No. 9 in Richmond on June 20, 1863. Admitted on Aug. 20 and 31, 1863. Paid $128.13 by S. H. Oliver for clothing on Dec. 28, 1863. Employed as a clerk on extra duty near Petersburg, VA during the months May to Aug. 1864. Paid $18.40 on Oct. 20, 1864 for extra duty services rendered as a clerk for Lt. Col. H. E. Peyton for 46 days. Mustered out Apr. 9, 1865 at Appomattox Court House, VA. Son of James McCluney Davison and Mary Ann Southerland. Married Susan Capers Briscoe and had five children.
Dolvin, John T.—Enlisted as a Pvt. by Capt. R. L. McWhorter in Penfield, GA on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered in at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Paid $44 on Nov. 29, 1861 for services July to Oct. Admitted to Episcopal Church Hospital in Williamsburg, VA on May 10, 1862 for debilitas. Returned to duty May 28, 1862. Admitted to Chimborazo Hospital No. 3 in Richmond, VA with dysentery on May 30, 1862. Transferred to Lynchburg, VA on June 5, 1862. Admitted to General Hospital, Farmville, VA with diarrhea on June 6, 1862. Returned to duty July 23, 1862.
Durham, Alexander Frank—Enlisted as a Pvt. in Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered in at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Appointed assistant surgeon on May 25, 1861.
Durham, George W.—Enlisted and mustered in as a Pvt. by Capt. R. L. McWhorter at Portsmouth, VA on June 27, 1861. Discharged July 1861.
Edmonds, E. N.—Died June 1863.
Edmonds, Elisha Thomas—Born in Wilkes County, GA. Enlisted as a Pvt. by Capt. Oliver at Augusta, GA at May 6, 1862. Died of disease in hospital at Winchester, VA on Oct. 6, 1862.
Edmonds, Richard N.—Enlisted as a Pvt. in Penfield, GA on Apr. 24, 1861. Discharged 1862.
Edmondson, John L.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA on Apr. 24, 1861. Regimental returns for June and July 1862 show him on detached service at Brigade Hospital as a nurse. Died of disease Aug. 12, 1862.
Edwards, John W.—Enlisted as a Pvt. by Major Rolland at Macon, GA on Feb. 24, 1864. Reported “missing since battle of July 30, 1864 (Battle of the Crater, near Petersburg, VA); supposed to be dead.” Nothing additional found.
English, John D.—Mustered in as a Pvt. Believe he mustered out, date unknown. A soldier named John D. English mustered into the 16th Regiment 2nd Brigade, 3rd Div. GA Militia on July 26, 1862. This may be him.
English, James N.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Wounded at Richmond June 1862. Paid $21.50 on Apr. 25, 1863 for commutation of rations while on furlough July to Sept. 1862. Wounded in battle at Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA on May 14, 1864 by mini ball that fractured his left thigh. Wounded at Spotsylvania May 1864. Admitted to General Hospital No. 9 in Richmond, VA May 22, 1864. Disabled, furloughed 60 days on July 10, 1864 and left for home in Bairdstown, GA. Retired Jan. 5, 1865.
English, Joseph H.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Detailed in the Brigade Quarter Master department Nov. and Dec. 1862. Employed on extra duty as a teamster from Apr. 1 to Sept. 30, 1863 and at Madison Run, VA from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 1863. Employed on extra duty as a teamster in the field from Jan. 1 to Apr. 30, 1864. Employed as a courier quarter master near Petersburg, VA from May 1, to Aug. 31, 1864. Detailed in Brigade Quarter Master department Apr. 30 to Aug. 31, 1864. Paroled at Appomattox Court House, VA on Apr. 9, 1865.
English, Stephen—Enlisted as 4th Sergeant in Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Admitted to the Confederate States Hospital in Petersburg, VA during May 1862 for chronic rheumatism. Discharged May 22, 1862 at Petersburg, VA on surgeon's certificate of disability. Returned to Bairdstown, Oglethorpe County, GA.
Evans, Absalom—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Portsmouth, VA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on June 26, 1861. Captured at Gettysburg, PA on July 2, 1863. Sent to Fort Delaware, Delaware in July 1863. Sent to Point Lookout, MD on Oct. 26, 1863. Admitted to U.S.A. Small Pox Hospital in Point Lookout with small pox on Nov. 9, 1863. Died in the hands of the enemy on Nov. 16, 1863. Died in prison and believed to have been buried in prison cemetery—in the Confederate mound near the old prison grounds at Scotland, MD.
Farmer, George W.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Sgt. Armstrong on June 30, 1862. Admitted to Episcopal Church Hospital in Williamsburg, VA on May 10, 1862 with a spinal infection. Returned to duty Oct. 3, 1862. Admitted to hospital in Richmond, VA on Jan. 6, 1863 for rheumatism. Issued clothing at General Hospital, Montg. Springs, VA on Mar. 11 and June 11, 1863. No record of transfer found. Enlisted as a Pvt. in Company B, First Battalion VA Infantry, Local Defense, C.S.A., AKA Ordnance Department Battalion, on June 15, 1863 at Richmond. Transferred to Cavalry 1864.
Fears, Henry C.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Discharged July 1862.
Fillingin, Henry C.—Enlisted and mustered in as a Pvt. at Portsmouth, VA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on June 27, 1861. Discharged 1862.
Foster, James A.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Appears on a register of General Hospital No. 21 in Richmond, VA on June 16, 1862. Sent to Danville on June 28, 1862. Appears on a register of C.S.A. General Hospital, Danville, VA on June 29, 1863 with debilitas. Returned to duty Jan. 30, 1863. Transferred to Company E, 9th Virginia Cavalry, C.S.A. on Mar. 1, 1863. Paroled at Winchester, VA on Apr. 29, 1865.
Foster, Thomas F.—Enlisted and mustered in as a Pvt. in Portsmouth, VA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on June 27, 1861. Admitted to Episcopal Church Hospital in Williamsburg, VA on Mar. 10, 1862. Returned to duty May 17, 1862. Discharged July 1862.
Freeman, George A.—Born in Greene County, GA. Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered in at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Wife Catharine Susan Freeman. Died Dec. 28, 1861 at Portsmouth, VA "from lock jaw produced from cold" according to an article published in The Macon Telegraph on January 8, 1862. He was listed as Charles Freeman in the article. Described as "a quiet, sober man, and esteemed by all who knew him." Survived by "a wife and two children, one of whom he never saw."
Freeman, H. M.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Macon, GA by Maj. Rolland on Dec. 21, 1863. Detailed in hospital at Richmond, VA on Dec. 29, 1864. Admitted to Jackson Hospital, Richmond with chronic diarrhea on Jan. 15, 1865. Transferred Apr. 1, 1865 to Farmville, VA. Detailed at hospital in Lynchburg, VA; paroled at Lynchburg on Apr. 15, 1865.
Garner, John J.—Born in Greene County, GA. Enlisted and mustered into service as a Pvt. at Portsmouth, VA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on June 27, 1861. Killed in battle at Malvern Hill on July 1, 1862.
Gorham, Jackson—Enlisted as a Pvt. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA on May 3, 1861. Appointed chief musician in June 15, 1861. Regimental field musician July 1862.
Greer, Eben—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Discharged by Maj. C. E. Carr July 17, 1861 due to physical disability. Paid $44.70 at time of discharge for service and clothing. Age 21, height 5'3", sallow complexion, grey eyes, dark hair, farmer.
Greer, James F.—Enlisted as Second Lieut. Apr. 24, 1861. Elected Captain Apr. 28, 1862. Resigned, disability, July 22, 1862.
Greer, Jesse Neville—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Wounded at the Battle of Malvern Hill, VA on July 1, 1862. Admitted to Chimborazo Hospital No. 2 in Richmond, VA with a compound fracture to the left thigh. Died from wounds on Aug. 7, 1862, leaving neither wife nor child.
Gresham, Albert Wingard—Mustered in as a Pvt. Believe he mustered out, date unknown. A soldier named Albert Gresham mustered as a Pvt. in Co. A of the 5th Georgia Regiment Calvary. This may be him. Died April 2, 1905 and is buried at Penfield Cemetery.
Griffin, George W.—Enlisted and muster in as a Pvt. May 3, 1861 at Augusta, GA. Transferred to Company F (Capt. W. W. Perryman), 2nd South Carolina Infantry Volunteers. On the company roll dated Apr. 30, 1862 and reported present. No further records.
Handley, William C.—Enlisted as a Pvt. Apr. 26, 1864. Died of disease Sept. 14, 1864 at Richmond, VA hospital. Buried at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond.
Harris, Henly—Enlisted and mustered in as a Pvt. on Apr. 26, 1861. No further information found.
Haynes, Isaac W.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Wounded at the Battle of the Crater at Petersburg, VA on July 30, 1864. Furloughed Aug. 2, 1864. Still on wounded furlough Dec. 30, 1864. Present on company muster roll for Jan. and Feb. 1865. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, VA on Apr. 9, 1865.
Hillyer Jr., Shaler G.—Enlisted and mustered into service at Portsmouth, VA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on June 27, 1861. Promoted to Sergeant on detached service 1862. Promoted to Lieut. 1862. Said to have been transferred to Signal Corps in 1862 but no records can be found to prove that. Served with son, Francis L. Hillyer.
Hillyer, Francis L.—Enlisted and mustered in as a Pvt. at Portsmouth, VA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on June 27, 1861. Promoted to Jr. 2nd Lieut. on Apr. 30, 1862. Promoted to 2nd Lieut. on July 22, 1862. Present at Camp Ben Hill July 1862. Promoted to 1st Lieut. on May 10, 1863 after the Battle of Chancellorsville, VA that took place Apr. 30 to May 6, 1863. Killed in battle at Manassas Gap, VA on July 23, 1863; wounded badly, left on field. Left neither wife nor child. Age 20 years, 3 months, and 20 days at the time of death. Fair complexion, blue eyes, red hair, 5'10" tall, student at time of enlistment, born in Greene County, GA. Served with father, Shaler G. Hillyer.
Hobbs Jr., Nathan Augustus—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Admitted to Chimborazo Hospital No. 5 in Richmond, VA on Aug. 28, 1862 suffering from debility from fever. Transferred to Petersburg, VA on Nov. 14, 1862. Died of wounds received on July 2, 1863 during the Battle of Gettysburg, PA.
Hobbs, Minor Smith—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Wounded slightly during Battle of Chancellorsville, VA on May 4, 1863. Admitted to General Hospital No. 9 in Richmond, VA on Oct. 25, 1863; wounded, then furloughed 30 days. Paid $7.92 on Sept. 27, 1863 for commutation of rations. Paid $44 on Oct. 26, 1863 for service July 1 to Aug. 31, 1863. Admitted to General Hospital No. 9 in Richmond on Nov. 29, 1863 with a right foot injury. Appears on a morning report at Jackson Hospital in Richmond on Dec. 7, 1863. Promoted to 4th Corporal in 1864; returned to duty same day. Wounded during the Battle of the Crater at Petersburg, VA on July 30, 1864. Admitted to Jackson Hospital, Richmond on July 31, 1864 with a gunshot wound to the right shoulder. Furloughed 30 days on Aug. 11, 1864. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, VA on Apr. 9, 1865. Carried the regimental kettle drum home to Greene County. Attended a Third Georgia Regiment reunion in 1888 and presented the drum to the Regiment where it was determined that “Commodore” Dexter should become the custodian of the drum. After Dexter’s death, the drum was passed to William A. Wright, the son of General Ambrose C. Wright, the first Colonel of the Regiment. The drum was eventually placed on display at the Georgia State Capitol.
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My father, sister, and I viewed the drum in a storage room at the Georgia State Capitol |
Holtzclaw, John R.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Present on company muster roll dated June 30, 1861. Discharged 1862. Re-enlisted in Company A, 5th Georgia Cavalry. Killed near Savannah.
Houghton, John Redmond—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Wounded on Sept. 17, 1862 during the Battle of Antietam, also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg, MD. Died from wounds Oct. 27, 1862. Buried in Thornrose Cemetery in Staunton, VA.
Jernigan, Hardy E.—Enlisted and mustered in as a Pvt. at Portsmouth, VA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on June 27, 1861. Captured Apr. 19, 1862 at Battle of Sawyer's Lane, South Mills, North Carolina. Appears on roll of prisoners of war at Fort Columbus, New York Harbor, received from the Department of North Carolina, Sept. 23, 1862. Appears on a list of confederate officers and men delivered at Aiken's Landing, VA, Oct. 6, 1862. Appears on Regimental Return for the month June 1862 with note: prisoner of war since Apr. 19, 1862. Admitted to Chimborazo Hospital No. 2 in Richmond, VA on June 21, 1863 with jaundice. Returned to duty July 20, 1863. Promoted to Fourth Corporal Aug. 1, 1864. Received gunshot wound to the thigh at Battle of Hatcher's Run Feb. 5, 1865; admitted to Jackson Hospital in Richmond, VA Feb. 11, 1865. Appears on hospital muster roll of soldiers, sick in 1st Division Jackson Hospital, Richmond, VA Feb. 16, 1865. Furloughed for 60 days Mar. 22, 1865.
Johns, Isaac L.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Calhoun, GA by Major Dunwoody on Sept. 24, 1862. Wounded at Turkeys Ridge July 1864. On roll of detached soldiers Dec. 1864. Paid $6 for clothing on Dec. 31, 1864. Absent on furlough; time expired Feb. 14, 1865.
Johnson, Albert T.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered in at Portsmouth, VA on July 10, 1861. Promoted to Second Lieut. on Apr. 30, 1862. Present and sick at Camp Ben Hill July 1862. Died of disease on Aug. 8, 1862 at Drewry’s Bluff, VA. Born in Greene County, GA, age 23 years, 6 feet tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, student at time of enlistment. Left no wife or child. William B. Johnson, father.
Johnson, Barnette—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Admitted to Episcopal Church Hospital in Williamsburg, VA. Returned to duty May 16, 1862. Received severe gunshot wound to bladder on May 4, 1863 during the Battle of Chancellorsville, VA. Received clothing on Aug. 5 and Oct. 3, 1863 at General Hospital No. 1 in Richmond, VA. Furloughed 60 days on Oct. 2, 1863. Discharged from General Hospital No. 1 on Dec. 11, 1863 for pelvis and bladder injuries. Discharged Dec. 19, 1863 on surgeon's certificate due to physical disability. Paid $7.20 for commutation of rations. Paid $163.57 for pay and clothing on Jan. 1, 1864. Admitted to General Hospital No. 9 in Richmond, VA on Jan. 3, 1864 for debilities. Discharged same day. Born in Bromberg, Prussia, age 25, 5'4" tall, dark complexion, dark eyes, black hair, occupation merchant.
Johnson, George G.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Mustered out Oct. 1, 1862. Transferred to Company F, Cobb's Legion Cavalry 1862.
Johnson, William H.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Discharged 1861. Must have transferred to Company G, Third Georgia Regiment, Capt. Sneed’s Company. Killed in action June 18, 1862. James B. Johnson, father.
Jones, E. A.—Discharged July 1862.
Langston, Alexander L.—Enlisted as a Corporal at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Promoted to Ensign on May 10, 1861. Listed as First Corporal on roster in Weekly Chronicle & Sentinel, Augusta, GA, May 1861. On sick furlough for 20 days beginning on May 23, 1862. Paid $8.75 for commutation for rations while on sick furlough. Regimental color bearer July 1862. Detached as color bearer for the period Nov. and Dec. 1862. Promoted to Sergeant, date unknown. Died from gunshot wounds received during the Battle of Gettysburg July 2, 1863. Reports are he fell with the Third Georgia Regimental flag in his hand at the lines of Emmitsburg Road at Gettysburg but a September 5, 1926 article published in The Atlanta Constitution states "The 3d Georgia, became part of Wright's division and engaged in many battles; but it was at Gettysburg that this flag met its worst disaster. During this battle Alex Langston rushed forward with his comrades and planted his colors on top of a fortification where it became the target for a thousand bullets. His right arm was soon shot off, but he seized the flagstaff in his left hand and held it 'til his left arm, too, was shot away. 'Don't let my colors fall!" he cried as he dropped bleeding to the ground.'" Believed to be buried on the battlefield. Son of William Greene Langston and Frances Matilda Polk. Brother of Reuben Langston of same unit. Left neither wife nor child. Age 23, 6'1", fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, farmer. You'll find his photo here.
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My father, sister, and I viewed the flag in a storage room at the Georgia State Capitol |
Langston, Reuben W.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Wounded on July 1, 1862 during the Battle of Malvern Hill, VA. Furloughed 45 days from July 11, 1862 to Aug. 25, 1862; paid $11.25 for commutation of rations. Paid $19.80 on Oct. 24, 1863 for commutation of rations while on furlough. Promoted to Corporal in 1864. Wounded May 14, 1864. Mustered out May 14, 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA. Admitted to Jackson Hospital in Richmond, VA on May 17, 1864 with a gunshot wound to the head (minnie ball). Furloughed on May 26, 1864 for 60 days. Admitted to General Hospital No. 11 in Charlotte, North Carolina on June 1, 1864 for a gunshot wound. Died June 3, 1864. Son of William Greene Langston and Frances Matilda Polk. Brother of Alexander L. Langston of same unit. You'll find his photo here.
Lanier, Hardee—Enlisted as a Pvt. by Major Rolland at Macon, GA on Feb. 26, 1864. Killed in battle at Petersburg, VA on June 22, 1864.
Lankford, Charles L.—Enlisted as a Pvt. by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Sept. 5, 1861. Admitted to Episcopal Church Hospital in Williamsburg, VA on May 10, 1862 with typoid fever. Returned to duty June 26, 1862. Admitted to General Hospital No. 9 in Richmond, VA on Feb. 8, 1864. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, VA on Apr. 9, 1865. First applied for an Indigent Pension in 1894 from Walton County, GA. Admitted to the Confederate Soldiers' Home of Georgia in Atlanta on Sept. 17, 1901, died there Oct. 25, 1901. Son of William A. Lankford and Nancy Goodman. Brother of John W. Lankford of same unit. Nephew of Curtis C. Lankford and James Meriweather Lankford of same unit. Born 1842 in Greene County, GA. Occupation farmer.
Lankford, Curtis C.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Swore his allegiance to the State of Georgia on Dec. 24, 1862. Son of Charles L. Lankford and Miss Moore. Brother of James Meriweather Lankford of same unit. Buried at Bairdstown Cemetery in Bairdstown, Oglethorpe County, GA.
Lankford, James Meriweather—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Signed court papers to furnish Samuel Joseph Cramer as a substitute on Aug. 21, 1861. Mustered out July 15, 1862, furnished substitute. Joined the Army at Penfield in Feb. 1864 and served in the GA State Troops until surrender in 1865. Son of Charles L. Lankford and Miss Moore. Brother of Curtis C. Lankford of same company. Born 1820 in Jackson County, GA. Married Caroline B. Hobbs in Greene County, GA.
Lankford, John W.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Sick, admitted to a Richmond, VA hospital on June 14, 1862. Died of disease in Richmond on July 31, 1862. Son of William A. Lankford and Nancy Goodman. Brother of Charles L. Lankford of same unit. Nephew of Curtis C. Lankford and James Meriweather Lankford of same unit. William A. Colclough named administrator of his estate.
Lawrence, William E.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Absent on account of sickness from May 3 to June 30, 1861.
Lindsey, William T.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Regimental teamster July 1862. Discharged 1862.
Massey, John—Enlisted as a Pvt. by Lieut. Sanders at Fredericksburg, VA on Nov. 28, 1862. Wounded slightly at the Battle of Chancellorsville, VA on May 4, 1863.
McBride, William H.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Wounded during the Battle of Sharpsburg, MD. Paroled two miles from Shepardstown, MD on Sept. 29, 1862. On the company muster for Nov. and Dec. 1862. Buried Elmwood Cemetery, Shepherdstown, West VA.
McCutchen, Perry L.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Admitted to Jackson Hospital in Richmond, VA on Feb. 11, 1865 with a gunshot wound to the left hip. Issued clothing at Jackson Hospital on Mar. 18, 1865. Furloughed Mar. 22, 1865 for 60 days.
McDaniel, William—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Macon, GA by Major Rolland on Feb. 26, 1864. Wounded at Hatchers Run Feb. 1865. Admitted to Jackson Hospital in Richmond, VA on Feb. 10, 1865 with a gunshot wound to the left thigh. Issued clothing on Mar. 17 and 25, 1865. Furloughed for 60 days on Mar. 28, 1865.
McGuire, John L.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Admitted to Episcopal Church Hospital in Williamsburg, VA on May 10, 1862. Returned to duty May 23, 1862. Severely wounded in foot during the Battle of Chancellorsville, VA on May 2 or 3, 1863. Issued clothing at 1 Division General Hospital for Camp Winder in Richmond, VA in May 1863. Wounded at Manassas Gap, VA on July 23, 1863. Wounded at Petersburg 1864. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, VA on Apr. 9, 1865.
McGuire, Reuben T.—Enlisted in Penfield, GA by Lieut. Cheney on Apr. 17, 1864. Admitted to Jackson Hospital in Richmond, VA on May 3, 1864 for rubeola (measles). Transferred to 1st Division May 16, 1864. Appears on a morning report of Jackson Hospital, Richmond, VA for May 28, 1864. Returned to duty same day. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, VA on Apr. 9, 1865.
McGuire, Walker D.—Enlisted as a Pvt. by Lieut. Cheney at Madison Station, VA on Feb. 9, 1864. Admitted to Jackson Hospital, Richmond, VA with gunshot wound to the head on May 18, 1864. Transferred to Danville, VA on May 22, 1864. Received gunshot wound to lower third of right thigh at Hatchers Run on Feb. 6, 1865. Admitted to Jackson Hospital in Richmond, VA on Feb. 11, 1865. Appears on hospital muster roll of paroled prisoners, sick in 1st Division, Jackson Hospital, Richmond, VA on Feb. 21, 1865. Captured Apr. 3, 1865 in a Richmond, VA hospital. Transferred to Point Lookout, MD, May 9, 1865. Admitted to U.S.A. General Hospital at Point Lookout on May 12, 1865. Appeared on a roll of prisoners of war at U.S. Army General Hospital, Point Lookout, MD, received from U.S. Steamer Mary Powell, May 12, 1865. Released on June 26, 1865 on taking the oath of allegiance to the United States at Point Lookout, MD. Residence Greene County, GA, age 18, complexion fair, hair light, eyes blue, height 5’5”.
McWhorter Jr., James H.—Enlisted as a Pvt. by Capt. McWhorter on Sept. 20, 1861. Admitted to General Hospital Camp Winder, Richmond, VA on May 9, 1862 with chronic diarrhea. Returned to duty on May 30, 1862. Detached in Brigade 2 M Department for Nov. and Dec. 1862. Employed on extra duty as a clerk G.M. for Brig. General Wright for Sept. 1863. Employed on extra duty as a Clerk Q.M. for Oct. through Dec. 1863. Employed on extra duty as a clerk in the field from Jan. to Apr. 1864. Employed on extra duty at (near) Petersburg, VA from May to Aug. 1864 as clerk quartermaster. Killed at High Bridge, VA 1865.
McWhorter, Robert Ligon—Son of Hugh Alexander McWhorter and Helena Ligon, born in Oglethorpe County, GA June 19, 1819. Enlisted himself as a Captain at Penfield, GA on Apr. 24, 1861. Elected Major and Assistant Quartermaster of Wright's Brigade Apr. 28, 1862. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Departed May 4, 1861. Paid $520 on Oct. 31, 1861 for service July to Oct. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, VA on Apr. 9, 1865. Married first to Nancy Winifred Janes. His second wife, Nancy Pope Thurman McWhorter, spent winters in VA with the Company. Died Apr. 20, 1908 at age 89.
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Robert Ligon McWhorter (The Atlanta Constitution, Atlanta, GA, Feb. 19, 1899) |
McWhorter, Robert P.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Promoted to First Sergeant on Apr. 28, 1862. Name appears on a parole of prisoners of War dated Office of the Provost Marshal General, Army of the Potomac, Sept. 27, 1862. Captured at Antietam. Appears as a signature to a roll of prisoners of war at Fort McHenry, MD, Oct. 14, 1862, paroled and sent to Aikens Landing, VA. Received head wound. Patient at General Hospital No. 19 in Richmond, VA on Oct. 19, 1862. Returned to duty Nov. 12, 1862. Received $37.50 on Apr. 14, 1863 for commutation of rations while on detached duty arresting stragglers and getting conscripts for recruits under general order number 96. Wounded slightly on May 4, 1863 during the Battle of Chancellorsville, VA. Promoted to Jr. Second Lieut. May 11, 1863. In General Hospital No. 10 in Richmond, VA suffering from diarrhea with remittent fever on June 8, 1863. Promoted to Second Lieut. July 15, 1863. Furloughed for 30 days July 23, 1863. Paid $80 on Jan. 2, 1864 for service during Dec. 1863. Killed on picket duty near Petersburg, VA on June 19, 1864. Home Bairdstown, GA.
McWhorter, William Hugh—Enlisted and mustered in as a Pvt. at Portsmouth, VA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on June 27, 1861. Detached in Brigade quartermaster department Nov. to Dec. 1862. Admitted to Chimborazo Hospital No. 5 on Nov. 6, 1862 for continuous fever. Furloughed Nov. 21, 1862 for 40 days. On extra duty as a wagon master Apr. 1 to Sept. 30, 1863. Admitted to Chimborazo Hospital No. 2 in Richmond, VA on July 9, 1863 with rheumatism. Returned to duty Aug. 3, 1863. On extra duty at Madison Run, VA as a wagon master Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 1863. In the field on extra duty as a wagon master Jan. 1, 1864 to Apr. 30, 1864. Detached in Brigade quartermaster department Nov. to Apr. 30 to Aug. 31, 1864. Wagon master near Petersburg during June to Aug. 1864. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, VA on Apr. 9, 1865.
McWhorter, William P.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Appointed Commissary Sergeant on May 15, 1861. Discharged Oct. 1861.
Middlebrook, Isaac D.—Enlisted as a Pvt. by Major Rowland at Macon, GA on Feb. 24, 1864. Admitted to Jackson Hospital, Richmond, VA on July 1, 1864 for jaundice. Received clothing at Jackson Hospital on July 30, 1864. Furloughed 30 days July 31, 1864. Absent without leave since Aug. 29, 1864. Unpaid since enlistment.
Miller, Archibald W.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Macon, GA by Major Rolland on Feb. 26, 1864. Absent without leave since July 26, 1864 through Feb. 1865. Unpaid since enlistment.
Mitchell, Charles B.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Promoted to Fourth Sergeant. Admitted to Episcopal Church Hospital in Williamsburg, VA on May 10, 1862 for dibility. Returned to duty May 26, 1862. Appears on hospital muster roll of soldiers, sick and wounded, in General Hospital No. 12, Richmond, VA for Oct. 31, 1862. Admitted to General Hospital No. 12 on Nov. 26, 1862. Admitted to Chimborazo Hospital No. 3 in Richmond, VA on Dec. 13, 1862 with diarrhea. Admitted to General Hospital in Farmville, VA on Dec. 21, 1862 with diarrhea. Returned to duty Jan. 12, 1863. Paid $7.92 for commutation of rations on Dec. 10, 1863. Wounded at Hatcher's Run, VA on Feb. 6, 1865. Admitted to Jackson Hospital in Richmond, VA with gunshot wound to right thigh on Feb. 11, 1865. Appears on hospital muster roll of paroled prisoners, sick in 1st Division of Jackson Hospital, Richmond, VA for Feb. 21, 1865. Issued clothing at Jackson Hospital on Mar. 15, 1865. Furloughed 60 days on Mar. 16, 1865.
Moore, David C.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Missing in action at the Battle of Malvern, VA on July 1, 1862. Issued clothing on July 20, 1863. Captured at Farmville on Apr. 6, 1865. Arrived at City Point, VA on Apr. 14, 1865. Released at Point Lookout, MD on June 29, 1865 on taking oath of allegiance. Resided in Greene County, GA. Light complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, 5'10" tall.
Morgan, Adrian S.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Paid $9.57 for commutation of rations on Apr. 21, 1863. Promoted to Second Lieut. July 17, 1864. Paid $80 on Nov. 28, 1864 for service during Oct. 1864. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, VA on Apr. 9, 1865.
Morgan, William—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Paid $32.25 for commutation of rations at private house from June 2 to July 14, 1862.
Morris, Aaron—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Macon, GA by Major Rowland on Dec. 4, 1863. Captured at Hanover Junction, VA May 24, 1864 on march from Spotsylvania, VA. Joined station on May 29, 1864. Died at Lincoln General Hospital in Washington, DC on June 1 or 2, 1864 from chronic diarrhea, age 19. Buried at soldiers burial ground.
Mullins, Charles M.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Admitted to Jackson Hospital in Richmond, VA on May 28, 1864 with rubeola (measles). Returned to duty June 1, 1864. Admitted to Jackson Hospital, Richmond, VA on Aug. 30, 1864 for febris intermittens (an intermittent fever). Issued clothing at Jackson Hospital on Sept. 10, 1864. Furloughed Oct. 2, 1864 for 30 days.
Mullins, John T.—Born in Greene County, GA. Enlisted as a Pvt. and mustered in at Portsmouth, VA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on June 27, 1861. Wounded during the Battle of Malvern Hill, VA on July 1, 1862. Died July 8, 1862 at Richmond, VA.
Mullins, William Kels—Enlisted and mustered in as a Pvt. by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on June 27, 1861. Absent on recruit furlough Apr. 30 to Aug. 31, 1864. Detailed as Brig. Cook for Sept. and Oct. 1864. Detailed by order of Col. Gibson, Comdg. Brid., Nov. 1, 18684. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, VA on Apr. 9, 1865.
Nickelson, Richard J. —Born in Oglethorpe County, GA. Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on June 30, 1861. Discharged Jan. 22, 1862 due of previous diseases and general physical weakness. Furnished transportation to Maxeys, GA. Dark complexion, eyes, and hair, 5’9” tall, farmer.
Nickelson, William B.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Augusta, GA on Apr. 26, 1861. Admitted to Confederate States Hospital in Petersburg, VA on Sept. 19, 1864. Furloughed Oct. 7, 1864. Paid $36 on Jan. 7, 1865 by H J. Stone. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, VA on Apr. 9, 1865.
Payne, John T.—Born in Wilkinson County, GA. Enlisted as a Pvt. at Calhoun, GA by Major Dunwoody on Sept. 24, 1862. Killed in battle at Manassas Gap, VA on July 23, 1863.
Payne, Ramon P.—Killed at Manassas Gap, VA on July 23, 1863.
Payne, Urias M.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Calhoun, GA by Major Dunwoody on Sept. 24, 1862. Absent, sick in hospital Apr. 30 to Aug. 31, 1864. Absent, on sick furlough Sept. to Oct. 7, 1864. Died Oct. 7, 1864 of febris typhsides (typhoid fever) at General Hospital No. 1 in Danville, VA. Personal items included 1 hat, 1 pair shoes, 1 blanket, and a pocketbook containing $13.
Pearman, William—Enlisted and mustered in as a Pvt. at Portsmouth, VA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on June 27, 1861. Discharged May 3, 1862 due to disability (oedema of the legs (rheumatism) and protrusion of the left eye. Born in Putnam County, GA. Age 17, 6' tall, light complexion, gray eyes, light hair, farmer.
Peeler, William H.—Discharged at Roanoke, VA 1861.
Perry Jr., Joel Walter—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Transferred to Company K by June 1862. Appointed 1st Lieut. and Adjutant on Aug. 8, 1862. Died Sept. 19, 1862 from wounds (seven balls) received in the Battle of Sharpsburg, MD. Would later be called the “darling of the regiment” by Dennis N. Sanders at the first regimental reunion in 1874.
Phelps, Ansel B.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Discharged as a minority at Roanoke, VA 1861. Son of Augustus B. Phelps. Died in Atlanta Aug. 12, 1890.
Pippin, Neadham—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Wounded at the Battle of the Crater nears Petersburg, VA on July 30, 1864. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, VA on Apr. 9, 1865.
Ponder, A.—Enlisted and mustered in as a Pvt. on Apr. 26, 1861. Discharged 1864.
Pounder, Richard—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Dalton, GA by Major Rowland on Apr. 24, 1864. On muster roll as absent/sick Apr. 30 to Oct., 1984 and Jan. to Feb. 1865. Pay due from enlistment.
Powell, Edward S.—Enlisted as a Pvt. by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Sept. 5, 1861. Admitted to Confederate Hospital in Culpeper, VA. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, VA on Apr. 9, 1865.
Raden, D.—Enlisted as a Pvt. on Apr. 24, 1861. Transferred to Company K, 44th Infantry May 2, 1862. Killed at Battle of Chancellorsville, VA on May 3, 1863.
Raden, George—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Died Apr. 13, 1862. Estate administrator John g. Holtzclaw filed estate papers for George on July 1, 1862. Appeared on a register of claims of deceased officers and soldiers from GA which were filed for settlement in the office of the Confederate States Auditor for the War Department - filed by James Armstrong, Attorney, Oct. 17, 1862.
Raden, Richard S.—Born in Greene County, GA. Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Died of fever near Winchester, VA on Oct. 12, 1862.
Rainwater, Thomas—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Camp Gwynn, VA on June 30, 1861. Discharged Apr. 16, 1862 at South Mills, North Carolina due to physical disability following a severe attack of typhoid fever. Born in Greene County, GA. Age 30, 5'10" tall, dark complexion, eyes, and hair, mechanic.
Rainwater, William T.—Enlisted and mustered in as a Pvt. at Portsmouth, VA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on June 27, 1861. Killed at Spotsylvania Court House, VA on May 14, 1864. Son of Elisha G. and Elizabeth Grant Rainwater.
Reid, Elisha J.—Enlisted as a Pvt. on Apr. 24, 1861. Killed at Sharpsburg, MD on Sept. 17, 1862.
Richardson, John B.—Enlisted as a Pvt. on Apr. 24, 1861. Transferred to Company D in exchange for William B. Nickelson, 1864.
Rigdan, Peter John—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Macon, GA by Maj. Rowland on Feb. 26, 1864. Killed at Spotsylvania Court House, VA on May 14, 1864.
Russell, William J.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Macon, GA by Maj. Rowland on Feb. 24, 1864. Absent, detailed in hospital at Lynchburg, VA Apr. 30 to Aug. 31, 1864 for chronic rheumatism and dyspepsia (indigestion). Absent without leave Jan. and Feb. 1865.
Sanders, Charles Mallory—Enlisted as a Pvt. by Maj. Rowland at Macon, GA on Feb. 26, 1864. Wounded at the Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, VA on July 30, 1864. Admitted to Jackson Hospital in Richmond, VA on July 31, 1864 with a gunshot wound to the back. Furloughed 30 days on Aug. 5, 1864. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, VA on Apr. 9, 1865. Labeled as the "best farmer in Green county" in The Weekly Telegraph published on September 6, 1887.
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Charles Mallory Sanders (photo provided by Macky Alston) |
Sanders, Dennis N.—Enlisted as a Third Sergeant at Penfield on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA May 3, 1861 by Capt. R. G. Cole. Appointed First Lieut. on Apr. 28, 1862. Present and assumed company command at Camp Ben Hill on July 22, 1862. Wounded at Second Battle of Manassas, VA Aug. 30, 1862. Promoted to Captain May 1863. Wounded at Gettysburg, PA on July 2, 1863. On hospital register with complaints of neck and jaw. Taken prisoner at Gettysburg on July 5, 1863. Appears as a prisoner of war on an inspection report of Wright’s Brigade command by Brig. Gen. V. J. B. Girardey, report dated Aug. 12, 1864 near Petersburg, VA. Appears as a prisoner of war on an inspection report of Brig. Gen. G. M. Sorrel’s Brigade, report dated Nov. 29, 1864 near Petersburg, VA. Paroled at Johnson’s Island, Ohio and forwarded to Point Lookout, MD for exchange on Mar. 14, 1865. Received at Cox’s Wharf, James River, VA on Mar. 22, 1865. Survived the war and last known to have lived in Atlanta, GA. Son of Billington McCarter Sanders and Cynthia Holliday, born May 4, 1839 in Penfield, Greene County, GA. Died Sept. 6, 1897 and buried at Penfield Cemetery in Penfield.
Sanders, James Rabun—Enlisted as a 1st Lieut. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Resigned commission on Apr. 28, 1862.
Sanford, Nathan C.—Born in Taliaferro County, GA. Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Sgt. Armstrong on June 30, 1861. Wounded during the Battle of Oak Grove, aka Battle of Kings School House, Henrico County, VA on June 25, 1862. Died Nov. 8, 1862.
Skipper, Daniel W.—Enlisted at Calhoun, GA by Maj. Dunwoody on Sept. 24, 1862. Wounded during the Battle of Gettysburg, PA on July 3, 1863. Captured at Williamsport, PA on July 5, 1863. Arrived at Fort Delaware on Oct. 22, 1863. Paroled at Point Lookout, MD on Feb. 18, 1865. Received at Bouware’s & Cox’s Wharves, James River, VA, Feb. 20-21, 1865.
Smith, Enoch—Enlisted as a Pvt.
Spencer, Alvah Benjamin—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Detailed in Brigade band. Wounded at Sawyer’s Lane, South Mills, North Carolina on Apr. 19, 1862. Paid $38 on Jan. 4, 1865 for service July 1 to Aug. 31, 1864. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, VA on Apr. 9, 1865. Son of Benjamin Edgar Spencer.
Spencer, Benjamin Edgar—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Regimental field musician July 1862. Father of Alvah Benjamin Spencer.
Stevens, William—Enlisted as a Pvt. by Capt. Armstrong at Camp Ben Hill, Chesterfield, VA on Aug. 5, 1862. Appears on muster roll of General Hospital Camp Winder, Richmond, VA for June 20, 1863. Admitted to General Hospital Camp Winder on Aug. 3, 1863 with chronic diarrhea; issued clothing Aug. 6. Returned to duty Aug. 20, 1863. Admitted to General Hospital Camp Winder on Oct. 10 with enteritis (inflammation of small intestine); issued clothing on Oct. 9 and 28. Returned to duty Nov. 4, 1863. Admitted to Jackson Hospital in Richmond on June 20, 1864 with chronic diarrhea; transferred to Camp Winder on June 28. Died in hospital of disease on July 14, 1864.
Sullivan, William D.—Enlisted and mustered into service at Augusta, GA on May 3, 1861. Discharged May 31, 1861.
Trommershausser, Philip J.—Born in Germany. Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Killed at the Battle of Malvern Hill, VA on July 1, 1862.
Tuggle, Augustus W.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Sgt. Armstrong on June 30, 1861. Admitted to Episcopal Church Hospital in Williamsburg, VA on May 20, 1862 with mumps; returned to duty May 30. On muster roll for General Hospital, Liberty, VA Sept. and Oct. 1862. Absent/sick Nov. and Dec. 1862. Wounded at Spotsylvania Court House, VA on May 14, 1864. Paid $108 for service July 1 to Dec. 31, 1864 on Jan. 19, 1865. Absent on furlough Jan. and Feb. 1865; time expired Feb. 14, 1865.
Tuggle, Edward B.—Enlisted as a 2nd Corporal by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Sept. 1861. Promoted to Corporal July 15, 1862. Promoted to Sergeant Sept. 1863. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, VA on Apr. 9, 1865.
Tuggle, Milton B.—Born May 2, 1845, Oglethorpe County, GA. Enlisted as a Pvt. in Penfield May 1861. Remained with company first 15 months; discharged as a minor near Petersburg, VA Aug. 4, 1862. Reenlisted in same company Aug. 7, 1864 and remained surrender at Appomattox Court House, VA on Apr. 9, 1865; had his gun. Filed for pension in June 1900 based on age and poverty.
Tuggle, William B.—Born in Greene County, GA. Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Killed at Battle of Malvern Hill, VA on July 1, 1862.
Veasey, Franklin C.—Born in Greene County, GA. Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Wounded at the Battle of Malvern Hill, VA on July 1, 1862; died on July 11.
Ward, John—Enlisted as a Pvt. by Maj. Rowland at Macon, GA on Apr. 21, 1864. Absent/sick Apr. 30 to Oct. 1864 and Jan. to Feb. 1865.
Watson, John William—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Decatur, GA by Maj. Rowland on Apr. 11, 1864. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, VA on Apr. 9, 1865.
Watts, William Archibald—Born in Oglethorpe County, GA. Enlisted as a Pvt. by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Nov. 5, 1862. Admitted to General Hospital No. 2 in Lynchburg, VA in Mar. 1863 with pneumonia. Died Mar. 29, 1863, leaving sundries and $4.50 behind. Buried at Lynchburg Confederate Cemetery.
Whitlaw, James H.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Severely wounded during the engagements at Chancellorsville, VA on May 4, 1863. Admitted to General Hospital No. 1 in Richmond, VA on May 4, 1863 with a gunshot wound to a finger; amputated at palm. Furloughed for 60 days on June 11, 1863. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, VA on Apr. 9, 1865.
Whitlaw, Joseph W.—Born in Greene County, GA. Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861.Promoted to Captain. Died of disease in a Richmond, VA hospital on June 30, 1862.
Williams, James David—Enlisted as a Pvt. by Maj. Rowland at Macon, GA on Apr. 1, 1864. Absent/sick Apr. 30 to Aug. 31, 1864. Died at hospital on Sept. 8, 1864.
Williams, John B.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Absent/sick for Nov. and Dec. 1862. Admitted to Chimborazo Hospital No. 2 in Richmond, VA on Dec. 24, 1862 with pneumonia. Wounded slightly during engagements at Chancellorsville, VA May 4, 1863. Issued clothing at General Hospital Camp Winder, Richmond, VA in May and July 1863. Paid $119.13 for service Aug. 31 to Oct. 31, 1863. Issued clothing Dec. 14, 1863. Paid $44 for service Oct. 31, 1863 to Feb. 29, 1864. Issued clothing Apr. 7, 1864. Detailed on provost guard VA by order of Gen. Lee Apr. 30 to Aug. 31, 1864. Issued clothing Aug. 15 and Sept. 15, 1864. Detailed at Gordonsville, VA Sept. to Oct. 1864 and Jan. to Feb. 1865. Prisoner of war, Apr. 29, 1865.
Williams, Richard S.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Discharged July 2, 1861 for spinal irritation and asthma. Paid $22 for service May 3 to June 30, 1861. Born in Clarke County, GA, age 44, 5'10" tall, florid complexion, blue eyes, light hair, physician.
Williams, William S.—Born in Greene County. Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Discharged Aug. 5, 1861 due to physical disability. Paid $21 for 1st half year's clothing. He was indebted to the Confederate States at $9.25 for 1 coat, 1 pair pants, 1 pair shoes, and 1 cap already drawn. Age 18, 5'8" tall, dark complexion, eyes, and hair, farmer.
Wilson, Jack L.—Enlisted as a Pvt. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Discharged 1862.
Wilson, Joseph P.—Enlisted as a Jr. 2nd Lieut. at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Paid $320 for services July 1 to Oct. 31, 1861. Wounded and disabled, South Mills, North Carolina Apr. 19, 1862. Dropped Apr. 28, 1862 at the reorganization of the company.
Wilson, William A.—Enlisted as a 4th Corporal at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Discharged May 1862. Paid $22.50 at Richmond, VA for commutation of rations for June 15 to July 14, 1862.
Wilson, William R.—Enlisted as a 2nd Sergeant at Penfield, GA by Capt. R. L. McWhorter on Apr. 24, 1861. Mustered into service at Augusta, GA by Capt. R. G. Cole on May 3, 1861. Discharged Oct. 1861.
Wright, William A.—Son of Gen. A. R. Wright, first commander of the Third Georgia Regiment. Born Jan. 19, 1844 in Louisville, Jefferson County, GA. Was attending Jefferson Academy when the war broke out. Enlisted as a Pvt. on Apr. 24, 1861. Promoted to First Lieut. and Ordnance Officer of Wright’s Brigade on June 15, 1862 after his father became a Brigadier General. Wounded on Aug. 30, 1862 during the Second Battle of Manassas; right leg amputated. Transferred from Company C to Company K on May 1, 1862. Taken prisoner of war in Keedysville, MD on June 23, 1863. Promoted to Captain. Recovered and fought in the Battle of Chancellorsville. Captured at Gettysburg and sent to Johnson’s Island in Lake Erie for 11 months. Paroled at Johnson’s Island, Ohio on May 1, 1864; transferred to City Point, VA for exchange and joined his father's command. Detailed to the Ordnance Department in Augusta, GA on Nov. 1, 1864 where he remained until the close of the war. Settled in Columbia county working as a planter. Married Ellen G. Carter and had four children. Elected Comptroller General of Georgia in 1880.
Timeline
In creating this timeline, I concentrated on the Dawson Grays rather than the Third Georgia Regiment, looking for personal vs. regimental information. This timeline only contains information found in my research to date, so should not to be considered complete.
To see a timeline of the Third Georgia Regiment, click here.
Apr. 13, 1861: The citizens of Bairdstown, GA honored Company C with a “gala day.” They received a seven-gun salute as they marched on Main Street. Afterwards, they drilled for an hour, followed by the Hon. George Dawson of Greensboro speaking in front of T. B. Wilson & Son’s store, and then dinner. The soldiers drilled a second time as a group from Athens arrived, including P. H. Mell of the State University, who addressed the group with his prayers and wishes for the Company.
Apr. 26, 1861: Miles W. Lewis addressed the Greene Rifles, along with an assembly of Greene County citizens, at the Courthouse in an attempt to raise money for families and men who needed assistance and equipment for the men who volunteered, now and in the future. Lewis was followed by Prof. H. H. Tucker, D.D. who spoke on behalf of the Dawson Grays. Following their speeches, a resolution was put forth and adopted for the Inferior Court to borrow money to fund their request. It was further resolved to levy a tax to pay the money back, with the volunteers being exempt from the tax.
About 12 men from the Dawson Grays participated "in the general good greetings of the citizens." In a May 1 article published by the Weekly Chronical & Sentinel, it was noted that the Dawson Grays "are a fine company, with good backbones and plenty of chivalry, and fine officers. We will bet our pile also on this company, for they, like the Stephens Light Guards, have been raised with a gun in one hand and a fox squirrel in the other."
Seaborn Barnwell “raised his sticks, waited for the word and then crashed them down on the drumhead, beating the first march for the Dawson Grays in Greene county.”
Apr. 29, 1861: The battle flag, made for the Dawson Grays by the women of Penfield, was presented to Capt. Robert Ligon McWhorter. The company left Woodville, GA via the Georgia Railroad, headed to Augusta, GA.
Apr. 30, 1861: Arrived in Augusta by train with 81 men, along with 60 men from the Athens Guards, and 84 men from the Burke Guards. They had a two-hour delay after “the burning of a portion of the track near the 17 Mile Post.” The citizens of Augusta contributed rations for the soldiers who spent their time drilling, cleaning, and packing their guns. Once their work was done, they relaxed and played games such as leap frog, foot racing, and “prisoner’s base,” sang and played music. The locals, especially the ladies, visited the camps during the day.
May 1, 1861: The Dawson Grays joined the other nine companies that formed the Third Georgia Regiment in Augusta, GA “to pledge fidelity to Georgia and to each other.”
May 3, 1861: The Dawson Grays paraded through Augusta in the morning. A company meeting was held at the Augusta headquarters later that day where they adopted a resolution to thank the citizens of Augusta, especially the ladies, “for their attention so freely and kindly offered … .” They also thanked Mr. Mullarky, landlord of the Globe Hotel where they apparently stayed.
Led by Capt. R. L. McWhorter, Company C took the evening train out of Augusta headed for Virginia. They traveled with the Sumter Light Guards of Americus via the Georgia Railroad.
May 4, 1861: The Third Regiment’s destination was changed to Norfolk, VA.
May 6, 1861: The Dawson Grays, led by Capt. McWhorter, enjoyed a parting glass of wine with Messrs. Hudson and Miller before leaving for VA. The Grays praises the hospitality of Augusta’s citizens, especially the ladies, “whose kind hearts and busy fingers are doing so much for the comfort of our brave volunteers … .”
May 7, 1861: Capt. McWhorter, in front of Masonic Hall, thanked the ladies of Augusta who “were engaged with their needles in doing work for the soldiers.”
May 9, 1861: Stationed at Gosport Navy Yard in Portsmouth, VA. A report in the Southern Confederacy notes the area was flat and “surrounded by highly malarious swamps.” Haven’t set up their tents yet but expect to do so in a day or so.
May 17, 1861: Greene County Inferior Court by cash paid committee for "Dawson Grays" - $300.
May 20, 1861: From camp in Portsmouth, Alva Spencer writes a letter to a friend and tells her they “have bacon, crackers, sugar, coffee, salt, beef, meal, fish, syrup, pies, cake, peas, etc. We can buy as many fish as we can carry, for a cent apiece.”
May 30, 1861: Greene County Inferior Court by cash paid committee for "Dawson Grays" - $300.
June 15, 1861: The Southern Confederacy reported that the regiment was stationed at the Navy Yard near Norfolk, VA and had “suffered considerably from Measles.” Six men died, however, five days later, the regiment showed “a marked improvement.”
June 25, 1861: Alva Spencer writes from Camp Gwynn in Portsmouth, VA that he is part of a 10-piece brass the regiment has formed.
June 27, 1861: Greene County Inferior Court by cash paid committee for "Dawson Grays" - $400.
July 2, 1861: Greene County Inferior Court by cash paid committee for "Dawson Grays" - $100.
July 6, 1861: In preparing packages to send to their friends and loved ones in the Dawson Grays, an unknown mother from Penfield prepared an extra package and labeled it “To any poor young man in the company, who has no mother at home to send him a present.”
July 21, 1861: Slightly engaged in a fight at Richmond, VA.
Aug. 3, 1861: Reports are the regiment had been ordered from Portsmouth to Manassas.
Aug. 9, 1861: A group of soldiers enjoyed a barbeque in a grove near Portsmouth, VA “with some Greene County ladies setting at a table” where they feasted on “pig, lamb, ham, potatoes, beets, green corn, butter, peach pies, ice, etc.”
Aug. 21, 1861: Preparations were underway at Camp Gywnn to build “rough rude huts” for the winter months.
Sept. 5, 1861: The regiment, stationed at Portsmouth, has been ordered to Hatteras inlet. With several cannons in tow, they go via the Dismal Swamp Canal.
Sept. 9, 1861: The Columbus Weekly Times reported that the regiment had been “ordered to Fort Hatteras, on the sailing of the Federal fleet from Fortress Monroe,” arriving “on the coast just after Hatteras was taken” by an expeditionary force commanded by Benjamin “Picayune” Butler.
Oct. 1, 1861: Participated in the capture of the CSS Fanny at Hatteras, including 49 prisoners and cargo worth an estimated $70K to $80K. Some of the cargo was 1,000 army overcoats, 1,000 muskets, six field pieces, tents, provisions, shoes, and stockings meant for the 20th Indiana.
Dec. 25, 1861: Spent a pleasant Christmas in Portsmouth, VA.
Dec. 28, 1861: George A. Freeman died from lock jaw at Portsmouth, VA.
Apr. 13, 1862: George Raden (age 59) died in (South Mills) NC. Cause of death unknown.
Apr. 15, 1862: The Dawson Grays published a resolution mourning the loss of George Raden. He was remembered "with admiration and price" for how he conducted himself "in his advanced age," for the kindness he gave "to the sick of the company," and the faithfulness to which he "discharged his duties."
Apr. 19, 1862: Fought in the Battle of South Mills at Camden County, NC. Lieut. Joseph P. Wilson wounded in the leg and disabled.
June 14, 1862: Jermon S. Bowling and John W. Lankford admitted to a hospital in Richmond, Virginia.
June 18, 1862: William H. Johnson killed in action.
June 30, 1862: Joseph W. Whitlaw died of disease in Richmond, VA.
July 1, 1862: Fought in the Battle of Malvern Hill near Richmond, VA. Corp. John J. Garner, Philip J. Trommershausser, and William B. Tuggle killed during the Battle of Malvern Hill, VA.
July 8, 1862: John T. Mullins died July 8, 1862 at Richmond, VA from wounds received during the Battle of Malvern Hill, VA on July 1, 1862.
July 11, 1862: Franklin C. Veasey died of wounds received during the Battle of Malvern Hill on July 1.
July 31, 1862: John W. Lankford died of disease in Richmond, VA.
Aug. 7, 1862: Jesse Neville Greer died from wounds in Richmond, VA.
Aug. 8, 1862: Albert T. Johnson died of disease at Brewry's Bluff, VA.
Aug. 12, 1862: John L. Edmondson died of disease.
Aug. 29-30, 1862: Fought in the Second Battle of Bull Run, Manassas, VA.
Sept. 17, 1862: Fought in the Battle of Antietam at Sharpsburg, MD. Elisha J. Reid killed.
Sept. 19, 1862: Joel Walter Perry Jr. died from wounds received during the Battle of Antietam.
Oct. 6, 1862: Elisha Thomas Edmonds died of disease at Winchester, VA.
Oct. 12, 1862: Richard S. Raden died of fever near Winchester, VA.
Oct. 27, 1862: John Redmond Houghton died from wounds received during the Battle of Antietam in Sharpsburg, MD on Sept. 17.
Dec. 11-15, 1862: Fought in the Battle of Fredericksburg, VA.
Mar. 14, 1863: A meeting was held a camp near Massaponax Church in Caroline County, VA where a committee that consisted of Capt. James Armstrong, Lieut. John F. Cheney, Sgt. Perry L. McCutchen, and Corporal Edward B. Tuggle drafted a resolution expressing thanks to the citizens of Greene County, GA (especially the ladies) for winter supplies sent to the soldiers—blankets, comforts, shirts, drawers and socks.
Mar. 29, 1863: William Archibald Watts died from pneumonia in Lynchburg, VA.
Apr. 30-May 6, 1863: Fought in the Battle of Chancellorsville, Spotsylvania County, VA.
May 3, 1863: D. Raden killed during the Battle of Chancellorsville.
May 12, 1863: James Armstrong died from wounds at the Battle of Chancellorsville.
July 2, 1863: Fought in the Battle of Gettysburg at Gettysburg, PA. Nathan Augustus Hobbs and Jermon S. Bowling killed during battle. Sgt. Alexander L. Langston fell at the lines of Emmitsburg Road at Gettysburg with the Third Georgia Regimental flag in his hand. Langston's last words were "Oh, captain, it is all over with me!" In September 1884, C. H. Andrews, regimental historian, recalled that they "were charging the enemy's strong position in the cemetery, and a grapeshot, which is a solid iron ball about the size of a walnut, struck the brass buckle fastened to a belt he wore around his waist to confine the belt which crossed the shoulder to hold in place the flag staff, and this iron ball and brass buckle went plowing through the vitals of the brave man." Langston fell to the ground, holding the flag. Son of William Langston.
July 11, 1863: Thomas Agee died of diarrhea.
July 23, 1863: Fought in the Battle of Manassas Gap, also known as Wapping Heights, Warren County, VA. William C. Chapman, Ramon P. Payne, and John T. Payne, and Francis L. Hillyer killed.
Nov. 16, 1863: Absalom Evans died in prison at Point Lookout, MD. Believed to have been buried in the prison cemetery.
May 14, 1864: Fought at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House in Spotsylvania County, VA. William T. Rainwater and Peter John Rigdan killed.
June 3, 1864: Reuben W. Langston died in Charlotte, NC from wounds received on May 14 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
June 19, 1864: Robert P. McWhorter killed near Petersburg while on picket.
June 22, 1864: Hardee Lanier killed during the Battle of Petersburg, VA.
July 14, 1864: William Stevens died in hospital, Richmond, VA.
July 30, 1864: Fought in the Battle of the Crater near Petersburg, VA. Pvts. Levi D. Bruce and John J. Burnett killed. John W. Edwards also believed to have died.
Aug. 10, 1864: During a meeting held at camp near Petersburg, VA, members of the Dawson Grays adopted a resolution remembering their deceased comrades—Pvt. John Rigden, Sgt. R. W. Langston, Lieut. R. P. McWhorter, Pvt. Hardy Lanier, Pvts. L. D. Bruce and J. J. Burnett.
Sept. 8, 1864: James David Williams died at hospital.
Sept. 14, 1864: William C. Handley died of disease at Richmond, VA.
Oct. 7, 1864: Urias M. Payne died of typhoid fever in Danville, VA.
Apr. 9, 1865: Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, VA. “Seaborn Barnwell hung the drum, which he had carried for four years, on a stack of rifles. And walked away, sobbing.” “Private Minor Hobbs, his feet tied in rags, had turned away from his stacked rifle and turned his face toward the south. But he looked back for one last look at the old drum. And something impelled him. He walked back. There was, as the letter says, much excitement and yelling and shouting where the men in blue celebrated. So Minor Hobbs walked up to the stacked rifles and reached out and took the drum and tied it about his shoulders and turned again toward the south.” [The Atlanta Constitution, Atlanta, GA, Apr. 26, 1936]
June 13, 1874: A number of surviving members of Company C met at Penfield to plan a reunion to be held in Union Point in July 1874.
July 30–31, 1874: The first Third Georgia Regiment reunion was held at Union Point, GA. Colonel Snead brought the flag that had “waved over the regiment in every battle from Malvern Hill to the surrender.” Colonel Snead had wrapped the flag under his clothing at the surrender, saving it to carry it home. Attended by Dennis N. Sanders.
March 24, 1875: Delegates from Companies A-I, K, and L met at Brown's Hotel to select the location for the second reunion of the Regiment. The meeting was presided over by Col. Snead.
Apr. 29, 1875: Newspapers announced of the annual reunion of the Third Georgia Regiment to be held in August. Veterans were asked to respond to Joe Davison before May 1 so transportation could be arranged. They planned to leave on Aug. 2 from Augusta, GA. Round trip fare would be $10 to $15.
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The Greensboro Herald, Greensboro, Georgia, April 29, 1875 |
July 22, 1875: Veterans were commanded to “Fall in” for the second annual reunion. Members from the Dawson Grays were told to report their names and the names of their friends to Sgt. Joe Davison of Woodville, GA.
Aug. 4-5, 1875: The Third Georgia Regiment held its second annual reunion at Portsmouth, VA. Portsmouth was the first regimental camping group and described as the place of their regimental birth. It was considered to be holy ground.
The citizens of Portsmouth warmly welcomed the regiment, filling the streets with enthusiasm. Flags adorned windows and rooftops, and music resonated through the air. The Artillery Corps of the Chambers’ Fire Company fired a national salute upon the regiment’s arrival at the station house. Virginia veterans met their Georgia counterparts face-to-face. Oxford Hall was festooned with U.S. flags, the Virginia coat of arms, and a bald eagle clutching a likeness of Gen. George Washington. A list of the Third Georgia engagements flanked the stage. The speaker’s chair was draped in the Stars and Stripes, and a copy of Lee’s farewell address was prominently displayed. Speeches were delivered by Mayor Watts, the Hon. John B. Whitehead, Col. Claiborne Snead, Capt. John H. Gayle, John D. Carter, Major Murdaugh, Capt. N. P. Carroll, Col. D. J. Godwin, the Hon. John Goode who represented the Norfolk military. As the last speech concluded on day 1, the band played 'Auld Lang Syne.'
The veterans enjoyed a harbor excursion on the steamer Adelaide, followed by a city march. The Third Georgia veterans proudly carried both the Georgia state flag and their battle-worn regimental flag.
During the meeting, Col. Snead called the assembly to order, and the minutes from the July 1874 meeting in Union Point were read. Company F presented a relic—a piece of a tree under which the surrender at Appomattox occurred. The inscription was secured by a blue ribbon. Maj. Grice read a letter from D. S. Cherry, Chief Engineer of the Portsmouth Fire Department, inviting veterans to inspect the department. Company C representatives included Privates William Williams, C. M. Sanders, J. R. Sanders, and J. W. Watson. Companies A, B, D, F, H, I, and K were also represented. A business committee formed, and Capt. C. H. Andrews’ letter explained his absence as regimental historian. A regimental history (up to the battle at Fredericksburg) was presented, followed by a committee’s appointment for review. Capt. Dexter recalled Private M. B. Franklin’s kind treatment upon his death in Portsmouth in 1862. Capt. Dexter requested action on this matter. The “committee on business” prepared a memorial for chaplain James M. Stokes’ death. Resolutions of gratitude to the local press were drafted. After a brief recess, Col. R. N. Nesbitt addressed a full hall, including ladies in the gallery. Major Coker followed, presenting a blue silk flag from Georgia to Portsmouth citizens. Georgia veterans learned of the iron-clad ‘Merrimac’ remains displayed on the wood dock and were invited to take a relic piece home.
July 13, 1883: An announcement was published in the Georgia Home Journal stating that Joe Davison of Woodville, GA, “who was orderly sergeant of the company, requests all members of the Dawson Grays who desire to attend the re-union to communicate with him before the 15th of July in order that arrangements may be made for transportation.”
Aug. 15, 1883: The survivors of the Third Georgia regiment held a reunion at Tallulah Falls, GA.
Apr. 21, 1891: A delegation of about 20 survivors of the Third Georgia Regiment gathered in “Augusta before heading to Savannah to catch a ship for New York” for a 30th reunion. They would be joined by the Ninth New York Regiment and “entertained by the Hawkins Zouaves of New York” while there. Representatives from the Dawson Grays included Maj. Robert L. McWhorter and Jesse Seaborn Barnwell, “the drummer boy of the regiment.” “The Ninth New York Regiment was the regiment that most frequently encountered the Third Georgia Regiment in the troublous days that are now past forever, and the men who used to swap tobacco and canteens across the picket lines … .”
July 31, 1895: Reunion held at Penfield, attended by Rev. John F. Cheney who owned the old company flag. Rev. Cheney brought the flag to the reunion "to cheer up the spirits of the boys who wore the gray."
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Thanks for all your hard work! James and John Armstrong were the brothers of my second great-grandmother, Eliza Ann Armstrong, who married Jasper Haynes, and I have become very interested in the brothers and their mutual wife, Carrie Edmondson, who is my first cousin five times removed. You posted a picture of Carrie. Do you know when it was taken? I have wondered if it was perhaps at the time of her first marriage. She looks young.
ReplyDeleteGlad you found the site and hope you found something useful. I don't know when the photo of Carrie Edmondson was taken, but agree, she looks young. I'm guessing in her 20s.
DeleteGreat stuff. I would just like to add that the name William W. Cheney should actually be William O. Cheney.
ReplyDeleteThe only military record I find for William O. Cheney shows he served as a surgeon with the 7th Battalion, Georgia Cavalry (State Guards), not the Dawson Grays. The US, Civil War Service Records (CMSR) - Confederate - Georgia, 1861-1865 in Fold3 contains a record for William W. Cheney who served in Co. C, 3rd Georgia Infantry. His middle initial in the record is a clear "W," not an O. I have seen records where the handwriting was so swirly that it made an "O" look like a "W." That's not the case for this record. Can you provide, or point me to, proof that William O. Cheney (assume you mean Jr.) served with the Dawson Grays? I'm happy to change if a record exists. Thanks for reading.
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