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Name: T.A.Hightower
E-mail address: [email protected]
Homepage URL: http://www.snowcrest.net/tegwinrt/index.html
Looking for more information on John O. HIGHTOWER from 1911 AR interviews, Bradley Co. forms verterans of CW in AR. Believe he may be the same as listed from LA, Watkins Battalion, Cavalry??? Need to know how to find more information before purchasing books or copies of forms. Any suggestions greatly appreciated. Our John was born 09-1843 in AL; married Mary ?? from MS but their first four children were born in LA most probably Morehouse Parish or nearby froom 1879-1889. thanks,, teg

Sun Aug 10 09:32

Name: Nick Duerksen
E-mail address: [email protected]
I'm trying to locate information on James Franklin Steele. Born March 27, 1827 in Saline Co. Ark. Died November, 10, 1917. It is believed that enlisted from Saline Co. I'm trying to find out information on regiment, rank, battles, etc. Thank You. Nick Duerksen

Wed Aug 6 12:53

Name: Jim Young
E-mail address: [email protected]
Searching for additional information on Confederate Soldier Caleb SUMPTER, born 1841 MO, and lived in Madison Co., AR. He enlisted as Pvt Caleb SUMTER in Capt James F. Wyatt's Company, Greene's Regiment, Missouri Volunteers, Pocahontas, Randolph Co., AR on 3 Oct 1862. He appears as Pvt Caleb SUMPTER on the muster roll for 3 Oct to 31 Dec 1862 in Company H, 3rd Regiment Missouri Cavalry. He appears as Calip SUMPTER on a list of non-effective men, dismounted and unamred, of Col. Colton Greene's Regiment Missouri Calvary taken to Searcy, AR on 26 Jul 1863. Caleb SUMPTER is presummed to have been killed during the war.

Tue Aug 5 09:30

Name: Lydia Burns
E-mail address: stur88a
looking for info on Henry Lum who was captured at Arkansas Post and later died at camp Douglas in Chicago. also Bennett Washington Burns who also joined up in Tyro Arkansas survived and I supposed discharged. Would like regiment historys and any info on them. Would like Arkansas Civil War flag I am on prodigy and have just figured out how to get on the net. In Crawfordville Florida, I thank you.

Mon Aug 4 21:00

Name: Charles E. Brassell, Jr.
E-mail address: [email protected]
Im looking for information on the Brassell last name

Sun Aug 3 07:40

Name: Randy L. Stine
E-mail address: [email protected]
Excellent Page! Looking for information on family memembers James (father) and one his son's Alfred Cook. Alfred Cook was reported to be a leader of a band of Confederate Ranger's on the Missouri-Arkansas border during the Civil War. He was killed by the Federals Jan 12, 1865 near Lead Hill, Ar, I believe he and other members were trapped in a large cave, some surrendered but he refused to come out. His father James was reported to be a "well know secesh", and is reported to probably had given aid and assistance to the Confederate soldiers in SW Missouri. In a report of Maj J.C. Wilber to his headquarters, dated 10 Aug 1862, "We marched within 7 miles of Forsyth, encamped on Swan Creek at James Cook's place, a well known secesh". "I think Cook is a rendezvous for the bushwackers as there was a large lot of cakes and pies prepared for someone besides the family. "I found one Colt's revolver in his possession." (Offical Records of the War of the Rebellion, Ser.1 Vol XIII, 222/23). It seems that most of their action was in defense of thier own neighbors actions because of thier natural sympathies wre with the South. Any direction that you can point me in with research on actions within in Arkansas by the Cook family or others would be greatly appreciated. Thank You RLStine

Sun Aug 3 05:44

Name: Darlene Beaver
E-mail address: [email protected]
I'm trying to find information on Francis BEAVER. Born and buried in Mena, AR. Has a Civil War monument at his grave site. Haven't been able to find any information on him other than my husband's uncle saw the grave. He was my husband's GGG Grandfather. Thanks I like your page.

Fri Jul 18 22:01

Name: Sandy De Taranto
E-mail address: [email protected]
Seeking info on Samuel B. PHILLIPS/PHILIPS b. 1836 in AL. I know that he and his father, Samuel Phillips, were in Columbia Co., AR by the mid 1850's. Samuel B. Phillips joined CSA sometime between 1860 & 1862. It is reported that he died during a measle epidemic in 1862, while still in service. Any info on Samuel B. PHILLIPS/PHILIPS would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Thu Jul 17 11:08

Name: Lisa Winkleman
E-mail address: [email protected]
I am looking for a confederate pension record for a William H. Woods. He was born in 1832 in TN and died in Quitman in 1884. His wife was a woman named Mariah Catherine. Thanks

Fri Jul 11 18:59

Name: Ida Kirkland BOYCE
E-mail address: [email protected]
Searching for any information on the family of Sampson Babb BOYCE who was in Lawrence, Sharp and Independence Counties at various times between 1860-1900. There are probably descendants still living in the area. I would love to make contact and exchange information. Have just recently traced Sampson and family from Laurens Co., SC to Arkansas. Anxious to learn more about why he left SC for Arkansas. Ida K. Boyce - Georgia

Thu Jul 10 17:57

Name: Mike
E-mail address: [email protected]
I am looking for information about a John Little who was a CSA Soldier from Arkansas. It is believed he was from Conway County or Conway City located in Faulkner County. He was married to a Sarah Elizabeth Venable. He had two sons Luther Rice Little( B1862) and Sterling Price Little (B1864). John was supposedly killed near Conway County during or just after the Civil War. Sarah died in 1866 and John was dead by that time. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated, I have been stuck for years on this family line. Mike

Wed Jul 9 15:09

Name: Schulbach
E-mail address: [email protected]
seeking info on g grandmother OLIVE ALICE HANKS . She may have had a brother named 'Will'. We think that she may have been from someplace called Mt Olivett in Arkansas. Most of the family that knew her, believed that she had indian blood in her, but for reasons of her own, she denied it in later years.

Wed Jul 9 13:29

Name: NORMAN STEPHENS
E-mail address: [email protected]
LOOKING FOR INFO ON J. HIXSON CAPERS ,MAJOR 3RD REG. ARKANSAS VOLUNTEERS. ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE APPERICATED. MY G.G. FATHER. HE WAS FROM UNION COUNTY. AFTER THE WAR ,PROBABLY LIVED AROUND MONTICELLO OR HAMBURG. THANKS NORMAN

Thu Jun 26 16:24

Name: Ed Conner
E-mail address: [email protected]
Need info on John Green CONNER Died active service Aug. 17, 1865 at Pine Bluff Arkansas buried in soldiers grave Above taken from old bible. thanks, E. Conner

Wed Jun 25 10:18

Name: Becky Hargett
E-mail address: [email protected]
I'm looking for any information on Henry SHUFFLIN. He was from Miller County, AR. Served in Confederate Army, but that is all I know. Any leads, information, etc. will be appreciated.

Sat Jun 21 07:38

Name: Karen Mitchell
E-mail address: [email protected]
Researching my 4th great-grandfather, Bowlin BLAKE. Family lore says he died at Vicksburg about 1863. I know he purchased land in Columbia Co. in 1858 and 1860. No one knows if he joined an AR or a TN regiment. I would like to find out more about him. His wife's name was Screna (as spelled on her headstone). She later married a MORROW.

Thu Jun 19 21:58

 

Name: Steve Dyke
E-mail address: [email protected]
Homepage URL: http://members.aol.com/Steved1302/index.html
My Great-Grandfather, James Monroe Gilbert, M.D. (b.1845/47, in TN-d.1927, in Saline Co. AR). Dr. Gilbert served in the 7th Alabama Cavalry, Company C, Nixon's Regiment. I understand that Dr. Gilbert may have served as a medical orderly since he was so young. After the war he became a medical doctor and settled in Saline Co., AR. Dr. Gilbert applied for confederate pension in 1915. His second wife, my Great-Grandmother, Sarah N. Hurst Gilbert, applied in 1927. I have researched the AR confederate questionnaires, but there is no reply from Dr. Gilbert.

Sat Jun 7 07:19

 

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Name: Wm. Trantham
E-mail address: [email protected]
I am searching for information on Ira Trantham, 27th Ark. Infantry and relatives in the same regiment. Any information would be helpful

Fri Aug 8 05:41

Name: Candice Becknell
E-mail address: [email protected]
While doing some genealogy research in North Texas I took a photograph of a headstone. It was located in Nelson Grove Cemetery 1 mi. N of Woodbine Texas(Cooke Co.) I am researching the Jackson surname but this is not one of mine. I was wondering if someone could post this where appropriate. John Jackson Jan 20 1837 March 1 1897 Pvt Co G 35 Regt Ark Inf Confederate States Army. I could not find a page for Co G. Sincerely, Candice Becknell

Sun Aug 3 21:56

Name: Joan Elwell
E-mail address: [email protected]
My g-g-grandfather, James K. Polk WHITLEY served in Company H, 15th Arkansas Infantry Regiment. He enlisted in March, 1862 in Hempstead County and served until the end of the war, when the company disbanded in Marshall, TX in 1865. His friend, W. D. Young, served with him in the same regiment. Young wrote this about J.K. Whitley in an affidavit for Whitley's Texas Confederate Pension application, "I remained in the same company with him, from the time he enlisted. He made a good soldier and learned to relish mule meat at Ft. Hudson, which he ate with seeming fondness for 13 days." Too bad there's not much on the 15th regiment on your site -- My next step is to research Ft. Hudson for clues... Thanks for the great web site and links!

Tue Jul 29 19:01

Name: Sharon Mercer Holbert
E-mail address: [email protected]
My greatgrandfather, David Lofton C. Smith, born 1844 in Alb. and married to Susan Jane Browning, enlisted in the Confederate States of America ARK Co. E, Reg 43, Div MSI and faught from 1862 to 1865. I am looking on information on this company and on my great-grandfather. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Tue Jul 29 17:17

Name: Geneva McCown Garrett
E-mail address: [email protected]
I was looking for information on the Davis Blues,my 2nd great grandfather Simeon(Sim) McCown was in the Davis Blues. He helped to reruit and organize the volunteer militia company. Your information was helpful about the 19th Reg.under Dawson. Thank you Geneva McCown Garrett

Tue Jul 29 13:28

Name: L.G.Wright
E-mail address: [email protected]
Great! I enjoyed your stuff. I am searching for a record of Co.A 12th Battalion Arkansas Sharpshooters, aka Rapley's Battalion Ark. S.S., Cabell's Brigade who fought at Iuka and Corinth, Miss.. I have record of my G.Grandfather, Sr.2nd Lt. F.E. Murphey as a member of this unit but captured in Port Hudson, La. July 9, 1863 with 1st Ark. Inf. and put aboard steamer "Planet" on July 16, 1863 and shipped north as a POW. He was from Ashley Co. Arkansas. Can you help fill in any blanks? Many thanks, you add dignity to our heritage.

Fri Jul 25 22:03

Name: J. Norvill Jones
E-mail address: [email protected]
My mother's grandfather, George Willis Green of Dallas County, Arkansas, served during the Civil War in Co. I of the 3rd Arkansas Infantry from l862 until 1864. I am seeking information on the record of his unit during the war. I suspect that he was released early because he was wounded and would like to verify that, if possible. Any information will be appreciated. J. Norvill Jones, 3568 Trinity Dr., Alexandria, VA 22304

Fri Jul 18 11:02

Name: J. Norvill Jones
E-mail address: [email protected]
My paternal grandfather, Nathan H. Jones, served in Co. C, 1st Arkansas Infantry Regiment and later in the Fifth Battery, Ark. Light Artillery. He was paroled as a prisoner of war at Vicksburg on July 6, 1863. Pension records show that he served from 1861-65. I am seeking information on the actions that were engaged in by his units during the war as well as what happened to him from the time he was paroled as a POW and the end of the war. Any info will be appreciated. J. Norvill Jones, 3568 Trinity Dr., Alexandria, VA 22304

Fri Jul 18 10:38

Name: Barbara Reed Trombino
E-mail address: [email protected]
Looking for info re Confederate Co. A, 2nd Regiment of Engineer Troops, Conway County.

Sat Jun 28 19:39

Name: Kevin Humphreys
E-mail address: [email protected]
Need military info on Benjamin Thomas Humphreys who sevrved in the 12th Arkansas Company G and was a sargeant in Oct. 1863.

Sat Jun 28 17:51

Name: Curtis P. Gammill
E-mail address: [email protected]
Homepage URL: http://www.rainis.net
I am looking fo information on the 16th MO. part ob berns bgd, under the command of General Price. I know thay fought at Pea Ridge. Thank you.

Thu Jun 26 21:58

Name: Mandy
E-mail address: [email protected]
I am searching for information on Archibald Adams who served the the 23rd Infantry, Company B in the Civil War. The only info I have on him, is that he was married to Anna Harrison, g-grandaugter of Pres. B. Harrison, they had at least one child in Decatur County, GA in 1866, moved to texas in 1873. Any help would be great!

Wed Jun 25 20:18

Name: Penny WEdam
E-mail address: [email protected]
Buckner's of Kentucky in Civil War

Wed Jun 25 19:42

Name: Wayne "Phsyco" McBroom
E-mail address: [email protected]
I would like any help I could get in finding information about my great-great grandfather on my mother's side. His name was: "Gustavus (Tave) Asa Jones Sheppard". He was a private in Camp K, 2nd Regiment, AR Calvary under General Stan Waite. He was listed as G. A. Sheppard & T. A. Sheppard. I would appreciate any help you could offer. Thank you. Later .....

Mon Jun 23 19:57

Name: Ed Moore
E-mail address: [email protected]
Looking for information on Henry Douglas Moore b 11 beb 1837 d 26 Aug 1916. HD served with Co.G 4th Ark Infanty during the civil war and lived near Leon Oklahoma in Indian Territory, but is believed to have come from Arkansas. HD had 13 children and founded the Oil Creek Baptist Church near Drake-Nebo, Oklahoma Have searched for information for several years and would appreciate any information.

Thu Jun 12 13:39

Name: Neil Newcomb
E-mail address: [email protected]
Looking for information on William Green Lambright, pvt. 20th Arkansas Infantry, captured at Big Black River Bridge, 16 May 1863 during Vicksburg Campaign. Also, William Touchstone, who was in POW camp with Lambright and died, probably in Maryland.

Fri Jun 6 11:55