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CivilWarTalk's (Mike's) Civil War Ancestry Research
Welcome to my personal ancestry research thread. During the American Civil War, at least three of my relatives served in the Union Army. Rev. Thomas Edwin Vassar, D.D. 1834 - 1918 (Post-War Photo,...
View ArticleMattL's Civil War Ancestry
So far I have discovered that 10 of my ancestors have served in the Civil War, split amongst both Union and CSA. I recently just did a proper pass to find records to confirm which units they served in...
View ArticleManassas - civilian arrest 6/23/1863
A distant relative of mine, William H. Wigginton was arrested at Groveton, PWC, Va, June 23, 1863 and charged with "giving information to the rebels." In his records, there is a notation stating "these...
View Articlehuskerblitz's Civil War Ancestry Research
I've decided to list my Civil War ancestors here as I keep losing track of them. I will come back and add more as I find and verify them. Caleb Burton, 22nd Kentucky Infantry -- 4th great uncle David...
View ArticleAnyone have any famous/ interesting Civil War relatives?
- Robert E. Lee is my sixth cousin, 5 times removed - Stonewall Jackson is my fourth cousin, 6? times removed - Mary Todd Lincoln is my fourth cousin, 5 times removed. - 5 or 6 great great great...
View ArticleThe Chambers Brothers
A story that has been told in my family is that the Chambers brothers like many families of the time were divided on their loyalites. My 3rd great grandmother, Caroline was said to have tied one of her...
View ArticleHelp: 45th Virginia info please!
Was wondering about the 45th Virginia Infantry which saw all of its action in modern West Virginia except for assisting for a few months in East Tennessee. Specifically Company E. which my ancestor...
View ArticleOld Bay's Civil War Ancestry
Research into my family tree on both sides has revealed fourteen (possibly) ancestors who fought in the Civil War. All but one are on my father's side which is predominately a Virginia family. My...
View ArticleWilliam Douglas HAMILTON
Hamilton and Gwin lines merged when Jane Gwin, daughter of Mordecai Gwin of North Carolina, married in 1794. And, as I lived in Aiken, SC for some little while, I became interested in the Battle of...
View ArticleChildren & Grandchildren of the Civil War : My Heritage of Blue & Gray
View attachment 28398 View attachment 28399 Pictured are Mr.& Mrs Henry and Sarah Carroll Blakely of Sullivan County, Tennessee, their children, and grandchildren. Photo taken about Sept.1919. They...
View ArticleMy mom told of two ancestors....
Only one of which I can remember. The Chase ancestor was captured at Chicamauga and spent the rest of the war in Andersonville. He survived, which means he was one of the lucky ones George Washington...
View ArticleCol. William Monks & Confederate Bushwhackers
Greetings, and thank you for providing this site. I've been researching my family ancestry in Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas during the Civil War, specifically in Howell County, MO, and Fulton...
View ArticleSeMcM's Civil War Ancestors
Here is a list of my known Civil War Ancestors - I will add more information on each of them in later posts. I have also researched a few of my husband's CW ancestors and will add them later, also....
View ArticleFive Brothers CSA Cooper County Missouri - Sons of Rev. War Soldier
Five Brothers CSA Cooper County Missouri - Sons of Rev. War Soldier Somewhat interesting story of five Brothers born and raised in Cooper County Missouri who's father was a Revolutionary War Soldier....
View ArticleLooking for more of my Confederate ancestors
Just recently found this list, and as usual looking for more information and photos. I just wanted to see if there were any others in our group that have Shockleys in their ancestry. Thanks 24th...
View ArticleFold 3 service file question
If one of your relatives on his company muster record has under remarks--Extra Duty, Secret Service, Brig HQ is that as cool as it sounds, or is it just some escort/bodyguard service? Whats a really...
View ArticleJohn S. Hessenflow
John S. Hessenflow, 42 years old from Gosport, Iowa. Enlistment date of 8 Feb. 1862 to Company I, Iowa, 33rd Infantry Regiment on 11 Sept 1862; Rank at enlistment 4th Sergeant. Promoted to Full 3rd...
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Jacob C. Weikel - 12th Ohio Infantry
After a bit of digging, I have found a few Civil War ancestors, one in particular who had some significant service. Jacob C. Weikel - 12th and 23rd Ohio Infantry - Ancestors in the War
View ArticleSONG OF THE SOUTH CIVAL WAR RESEARCH
Bolivar Hopkins Gee ,59th Georgia Co,A Lt Colonel .Anderson Brigade,Hoods Div:LongStreets Corp..,my 4th grt cousin, born Feb 13 1824 Flordia-Died Jul 30 1888 . Mitchell Georgia,Buried at Branchville...
View ArticleAn Absence of Civil War Ancestry
Although I have a brother-in-law, father, maternal grandfather, and great-uncle who are/were veterans, in doing my genealogy I've been surprised how few of my direct ancestors were veterans. In...
View ArticleCaptain John B. Smith (Schmitt) ancestry
Hello, I am looking for any information about my 3rd Great-Grandfather, John B. Smith. He was a born February 27, 1842, in Chillicothe, Ohio and died January 26, 1926 in Chillicothe, Ohio. He entered...
View ArticleThe 64th North Carolina Infantry Regiment
Do any of you have relatives that were in the 64th NC? I had 3 (possibly 4) gg grandfathers in this unit. From Madison County, NC: James Robert Anders, captured at Cumberland Gap and a prisoner at Camp...
View ArticleMinnesota Compiled Service Records
Hey, everyone! I’m guessing most people on here have used, or at least know of, the Compiled Service Records made after the Civil War of Soldiers using enlistment, discharge, monthly muster rolls and...
View Article27th Iowa Co G.
I am trying to find information on my great great grandfather, Pvt Henry Greineisen. birthdate unknown at this time. but born in Germany. 1' Enlisted 7 Aug 1862 at Nashua Iowa with the 27th Iowa reg....
View ArticleCapt. Charles P. Hyatt, 11/22/1838 - 9/22/1864
I wasn't sure where to post this, but since I have a couple of portraits to attach, I figured this forum would be OK. My g-g-grandfather, George Theodore Hyatt, was the second oldest of six brothers...
View Article69th New York and 182nd New York
Hi, wondering if someone out there is an expert on these Regiments and can assist. My Great Grandfather is recorded as enlisting and serving in the 182nd but his gravestone at Arlington, his...
View ArticleThe Resume of an Outlaw... the heart of a farmer.
The more that I discover about my 3rd Great Grandfather who fought and served with the 2nd Regiment Alabama Cavalry during the ACW, the more in awe that I become of him. He enlisted on 16 Mar 1862 at...
View ArticleBrig Gen Francis M Cockrell
Hi, My name is Terry Cockrell. My 3X Great Grandfather was Gen Cockrell (Later Senator Cockrell) I am collecting information about him. If you are aware of book titles and historical documents...
View ArticleMy seven Confederate ancestors, biographies, Robert M. Snell
I have seven ancestors who served in the Civil War, all Confederate. They are: Commodore Perry Snell, 2nd Ky Cavalry (Don't be confused, he was named after Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, hero of the...
View ArticleLooking for B. B. Lewis, CSA
B. B. Lewis was a citizen of Mobile before the war. At some point, he moved to Macon, where he rented out two of his slaves to the Macon Arsenal in 1863. Because of his age, he escaped conscription...
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