Photo of Laurel County Union Civil War veterans taken about 1890 on the London Courthouse steps.
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Adams,
Charles -
Pvt., Co. K, 7th KY Infantry, USA. Enlisted 22 Sep., 1861 and
discharged 11 Mar., 1866. He is buried in the Cromer Cemetery,
Pittsburg, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel
Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Andrews, Elbert M. - Pvt., Co. A, 24th KY Infantry, USA. Enlisted 31 Dec., 1861 and discharged 31 Jan., 1868. He was born 7 Jun., 1864 and died 9 Jun., 1890. He is buried in the Carter Cemetery, Victory, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Baker,
Henderson - Pvt., Co. B, 19th Reg., KY Infantry Vols, USA. Dates
of service are Jan. 2, 1862 to Jan. 26, 1865. Henderson was born Dec.
18, 1828, in Perry County, Ky, and died Jan. 31, 1916 in Laurel Co.,
Ky. He is buried in Lawson Cemetery, Fariston, Laurel Co. According to
his pension record, he moved to Laurel Co.
in 1904. Submitted by his gg-granddaughter, Norma Adams and great
granddaughter, Shirley Butzin.
Ball, Floyd S. - 17th Reg. KY. Buried on Falls City Rd. near London, KY in an unnamed cemetery. In this cemetery stands two very old stones. One states Floyd S. Ball 17th Reg. KY. The stone next to it is marked Abigail Ball. Submitted by Cathy Parker.
Banton, John - Capt., Co. F, 8th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Killed in action 3 January, 1863. Home address London, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson.
Barnett, Moses M. - 1st Sgt., Co. F, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. He was born 30 Apr., 1840 and died on 4 Apr., 1903. Enlisted 22 Sep., 1861 and was discharged on 5 Oct., 1964. Buried in the Locust Grove Cemetery, Keavy, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Baugh, Joseph F. - 1Lt., Co. K, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enrolled on 13 Feb., 1863 and discharged 11 Mar., 1866. Lt. Baugh was a descendant of pioneer John Pearl. Served in Co. K with his brother Sidney. Source is Laurel County's Companies "K" in the Mexican War and the Civil War by Jess Wilson. He was born 9 May, 1839 and died 13 May, 1899. He is buried in the Landrum Cemetery, Oakley, Laurel Co., Ky. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Baugh, Sidney C. - 1st Sgt., Co. K, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Mustered in 22 Sep., 1861 at Camp Dick Robinson. Died in service at Cumberland Ford on 6 Mar., 1862. Source is Laurel County's Companies "K" in the Mexican War and the Civil War by Jess Wilson. He was born 17 Dec., 1836. He is buried in the Landrum Cemetery, Oakley, Laurel Co., Ky. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Bolton, Alexander Sr. - Pvt., Co. G, 13th KY Cavalry, CSA. Served from 23 Dec., 1863 to 10 Jan., 1865. Born 29 May 1836, died 16 Dec., 1912. Buried in Scott Hale Cemetery, Laurel Co., KY. Father of 16 children and a blacksmith by trade. Submitted by John F. Wilson. Boreing, Murry - First Sgt., Co. A, 24th Regiment KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enlisted in 1861 and served 3 years. Served with his son, Vincent Boreing. Member of the GAR. Mr. Boreing was born in Washington County, Tenn., February 14, 1813, removed to Laurel County in the year 1848, where he spent the greater portion of his life. He died in Feb., 1887. Source is Excerpts from the Mt. Echo, 1887 by the LCHS.
Boreing, Vincent - 1Lt. Co. A, 24th Regiment KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enlisted as a Pvt. 1 Nov., 1861 and was later commissioned as an officer for meritorious conduct. He was born near Jonesboro, Washington County, Tenn., November 24, 1839; moved with his father to Laurel County in 1847; attended Laurel Seminary, London, Ky., and Tusculum College, Greenville, Tenn. He was the county superintendent of public schools 1868-1872. He established the Mountain Echo at London, Ky., in 1875, the first Republican newspaper published in southeastern Kentucky. He became county judge in 1886. He was president of the Cumberland Valley Land Co. in 1887 and president of the First National Bank of London in 1888. He served as department commander of the Grand Army of the Republic in Kentucky in 1889. He was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-sixth, Fifty-seventh, and Fifty-eighth Congresses and served from March 4, 1899, until his death in London, Laurel County, Ky., September 16, 1903; interment is in Pine Grove Cemetery. Source is the Biographical Dictionary of the Congress of the United States.
Botkin Elhanon - 2Lt., Co. K, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Died 7 Sept., 1863. Home address London, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson.
Brewer, James - Pvt., Co. C, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enlisted 18 Aug., 1861. Buried in the Baldrock Cemetery, London, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Brock, Amon - Pvt., Co. E, 49th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enlisted 27 Jun., 1863 and discharged 26 Dec., 1864. Buried in the Hale Cemetery, Blackwater, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Brown, Allen - Pvt., Co. K, 2nd Tennessee Infantry, USA. Born abt 1823 Tennessee, enlisted in Knox Co Tn in 1862 and injured his knee at Cumberland Ford Ky. After the war, he lived in Laurel Co where he married Lucinda Goins, daughter of R.D. Goins, and they had six children. Will, Alfred, George, John, Martha and Charley. Lucinda died about 1886 and Allen died in Nov 1901 in Laurel Co. Pension #359013. Submitted by Ann. Brown
Brown, Granville H. - Pvt., Co. K, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enlisted 22 Sep., 1861 and was discharged on 5 Oct., 1864. He was born 27 Mar., 1840 and died on 26 Jul., 1907. He is buried in the Brown Cemetery, Boreing, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Brown, Hobart - Pvt., Co. D, PHB MD Infantry. He was born 12 Apr., 1842 and died 23 Jan., 1897. He is buried in the Catholic Cemetery, East Bernstadt, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Brown, James C. - Cpl., 49th KY Infantry. Enlisted 19 Sep., 1863 and discharged 16 Aug., 1865. He is buried in the Cemetery Hill Cemetery, London, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Bryant, William T. - Capt., Co. C 49th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Home address London, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson.
Bush, Thomas - Pvt., Co. D, 19th KY Infantry, USA. Enlisted 2 Jan., 1862 and was discharged 26 Jan., 1865. He is buried in the Campground Cemetery, Boreing, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Carter, Cary Lafayette
- Pvt., Co.
K, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enlisted 22 Sep., 1861 and
discharged
5 Oct., 1864. He is buried in the Carter Cemetery, Victory, Laurel Co.,
KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1,
Jan., 1988 by the
LCHS.
Cline, Charles Riley. - Pvt., 24th KY Infantry, USA. Born January 29, 1843. Served from Nov. 18, 1861, served 3 years and was wounded. Absent without leave from Jan 26, 1863 to Mar. 31, 1863. He died at Douglas, Kansas March 26, 1916. His father, Samuel F. Cline, and brother, John Whitfiedl Cline, both served in the 10th KY Infantry. Samuel survived the war and died at Holden Hills, Missouri July 1, 1894. John was born Nov. 7th 1848 and died March 10th at Nashville, Tennessee during the Civil War. Submitted by unknown.
Coldwell, Dr. Thomas Peyton - Capt. (later Major), Commander of Laurel County's Co. K (Coldwell's Co.), 7th KY Infantry, USA. He was the son of Captain Andrew Forgey Coldwell, commander of Laurel County's company during the Mexican War, and Francis "Fannie" Jones. After the Civil War he got his MD from the University of Louisville Medical School and practiced medicine for over 50 years in London, Laurel Co., KY. Dr. Coldwell was born 24 Feb 1842 in Perry Co., KY and died 26 Feb., 1923 at London, Laurel Co., KY. He is buried in London, KY. He married Mary "Mollie" Lincks of Laurel Co., KY on 20 Nov., 1877 in Laurel Co., KY. They had 7 children. Submitted by Carlisle Skeen. Note: View a muster roster of Company K here. View a history of the 7th KY Infantry at Kentucky in the Civil War web site by Beth Adams.
Cobb, Marshall L. - Cpl., Co. B, 49th KY Infantry, USA. Marshall Cobb was the 2nd husband of Sinia Frazier Gregory. Her first husband was Speedwell Gregory (listed below) who was killed in the civil war. Submitted by Olan Watkins.
Combs, Malin - Pvt., Co. A, 24th KY Infantry, USA. Enlisted 31 Dec., 1861. He is buried in the Cromer Cemetery, Pittsburg, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Creech, John G. - Cpl., Co. B, 7th KY Infantry, USA. Enlisted 14 Mar., 1862. He is buried in the Creech Cemetery, McWhorter, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Cromer, Jerome G. - Pvt., Co. K, 7th KY Infantry, USA. Enlisted 26 Aug., 1861. He died 2 Mar., 1862. He is buried in the Cromer Cemetery, Pittsburg, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Cromer, William M.. - Pvt., Co. K, 7th KY Infantry, USA. Enlisted 26 Aug., 1861. He died 18 Feb., 1862. He is buried in the Cromer Cemetery, Pittsburg, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Dyche, Allen -
Pvt., Co. K,
7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enlisted 22 Sep., 1861 and discharged
12
Jan., 1863. He was born 11 Dec., 1811 and died 30 Jun.,
1863.
He is buried in the Campground Cemetery, Boreing, Laurel Co., KY.
Source
is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the
LCHS.
Early, John Rank
Unk, Co. E, 8th KY Infantry, USA. He was born in Laurel County
December 5th, 1840. He died in Harmony, Indiana 1937. He enlisted in
Clay Co. KY. He participated in the Battle of Lookout Mountain
and served until 1865 . He married Nancy Jane Steele in 1865 and had 13
children. He died Oct. 15, 1937 in Harmony, Indiana. At
time of his death had 125 living descendents, including 8 children, 40
grandchildren, 73 great-grandchildren, and 4 great(2) grandchildren.
Submited by Kristine Quart.
Estep, Samson - Pvt., Co. I, 8th KY Infantry. Enlisted 13 Nov., 1861. He is buried in the Estep Cemetery, Lake, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Evans, Melvin - Sgt., Co. K, 39th U.S. Infantry. He is buried in the Landrum Cemetery, Oakley, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Eversole, Abner - 2Lt., 14th KY Volunteer Cavalry, USA. First joined the 6th KY Cavalry, USA. Wounded in the Battle of Richmond. Then he joined up as a 2Lt. in the 14th KY Cavalry. He was born 13 Jan. 1843, to Joe and Sally Bowling Eversole. When the war was over he returned to Perry county, and in 1870 he began a term as county assessor. After three years as Perry Co. assessor, he moved to Laurel Co., and in 1877 was elected to the state legislature from the Laurel-Rockcastle district. He lived in Laurel Co. until 1888. Read a Lexington Leader, Oct. 1, 1940 article about Abner Eversole. Submitted by Don Chestnut.
Eversole, Joseph W. - Pvt., Co. L, 14th KY Volunteer Cavalry, USA. Enlisted 13 Feb., 1863 and discharged 24 Mar., 1864. He is buried in the Eversole Cemetery, Hazel Patch, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Eversole, Lewis - Pvt., Co. M, 14th KY Volunteer Cavalry, USA. Enlisted 15 Jun., 1863 and discharged 24 Mar., 1864. He is buried in the Eversole Cemetery, Hazel Patch, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Farley, Jeremiah
- Pvt., Co. A, 7th KY Infantry, USA. Enlisted on 9 Feb., 1862
and was discharged in 1864. He was born 6 Jan., 1846 and died on
17 Dec., 1922.
He is buried in the Boggs Cemetery, London, Laurel Co., KY.
Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988
by the LCHS.
Feltner, William - Pvt., Co. I, 8th KY Infantry, USA. Enlisted on 15 Jan., 1862 and was discharged 17 Aug., 1865. He was born 14 Aug., 1840 and died on 21 Jan., 1921. He is buried in the Feltner Farm Cemetery, Greenmont, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Fortney, Jonas F. - Sgt., Co. B, 49th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enlisted on 19 Sep., 1863 and was discharged 26 Dec., 1864. He is buried in the Fortney Cemetery, Hazelpatch, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS. Frasher, Calvin - Cpl., Co. C, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enlisted on 22 Sep., 1861 at Camp Dick Robinson, KY and was discharged 5 Oct., 1864. Also known as Fragier, Frasure, & Frazier on these same records. He was born Feb., 1837 in Laurel Co., KY. On 18 Dec., 1865 he married Alabama Gray, b. Sep., 1841. Submitted by Mary Frasher.
Frasher, William - Pvt., Co. C, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enlisted on 22 Sep., 1861 at Camp Dick Robinson, KY. He was unaccounted for and died during the war. Pension was drawn by mother. He is the brother of Calvin Frasher. Also known as Fragier, Frasure, & Frazier. Submitted by Mary Frasher.
Frisbee, Joseph - 2Lt., Co. I, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enlisted on 24 Apr., 1863 and was resigned 27 Aug., 1863. He is buried in the Hopewell Cemetery, Dorethea, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Gibbs, Abraham -
Pvt., Co. B, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enlisted on 19
Aug., 1861 and was resigned 11 Mar., 1865. He is buried in the
Liberty Cemetery,
Liberty School, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches
of
Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS. Girtman, Alfred - Pvt., Co. K,
7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enrolled on the 29th of November, 1861.
Honorably discharged at Baton Rouge on 11th March, 1866. Wounded in
hand about the 1st of June, 1863 at Vicksburg, MS. Also served in
Co. B, 7th Regt. KY as a veteran. Pension # 301856 filed May 6,
1882. Left Laurel Co. in 1871 and is buried at Chapman Cemetery
Goreville, Illinois. Submitted by Rick Girtman.
Gregory, Speedwell - Pvt., Co. I, 8th KY Infantry, USA. He was killed 30 Aug., 1863. He was first buried at Readyville
but his remains were later moved to the National Cemetery at Stone's River near Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He is buried in Section I, grave number 392. He was married to Sinia Frazier and they had 6 children. His daughter, Susan Gregory, married William Reed Watkins on 29 Jan., 1877 in London, KY. After the Civil War, Sinia married Marshal L. Cobb, who had served in the 49th KY. Inf., USA. Submitted by Olan Watkins.
Griffin, Thomas - Sgt., Co. F, 116th Infantry (COL). Enlisted 30 Jun., 1864. He was born 10 Mar., 1848 and died 26 Dec., 1920. He is buried in the Cemetery Hill Cemetery, London, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Hampton, James -
C Co., 7th
KY Volunteer Infantry and C Co., 3rd KY Infantry. Husband of
Manervy
Hampton and father of Elizabeth Hampton both of Laurel Co., KY.
Pension
date filed: Invalid-1870 Application #1601*9 Certificate #409512
Filed
from KY. Widow filed Aug. 5, 1897 Application #659982 Cert.
#486065
Filed from KY. Other filing: 1898 App. # 672433 Filed from
KY.
Submitted by Rick Girtman.
Harbin, C. C. - Capt., Co. C, 2nd North Carolina Mounted Inf. He enlisted and then was elected Capt. of his company and served for 3 years. At the close of the war he moved to Laurel Co. and was the jailer of Laurel Co. for 4 years. He was born 29. Sep., 1825. Towards the end of his life he emigrated to the West and lived with his daughter, Mrs. Mary Jones, of Tallequah, Indian Territory where he died 24 Mar., 1902. He left three children, one of whom is Mr. Milton Harbin of Laurel Co. Source is Excerpts from the Mt. Echo, 1902 by the LCHS.
Harbin, Milton G. - Cpl., Co. C, 2nd North Carolina Mounted Inf. Enlisted 26 Sep., 1863 and discharged 16 Aug., 1865. He is buried at the Cemetery Hill Cemetery, London, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Hardigree, David - Pvt., Co. A, 12th Georgia Battalion (Newnan Artillery), CSA. Reported missing 16 Oct 1862 Big Hill, KY. After the battle of Big Hill he thought he saw brother Edwin in a wagon of dead and never saw him again. Listed as deserter after the battle. Captured by the union forces he then joined as a Pvt. in Co. K, 13th Regt TN Vol. Cavalry, USA. Ashamed of having fought against Confederates, he never returned to his home state and settled in Kentucky. Pension number is 546421. David was born on 10 Aug, 1844 in Holmes Co., MS to Hiram Hardigree and Mary Coleman. David was 1st married to Sarah Anne Asher and had 3 children. He then married Margaret "Peggy" Asher and had 2 children. David Hardigree died on 26 Aug, 1919 at Brock, Laurel Co., Ky and is buried at Mary Dell in Laurel Co., KY. Submitted by great-grandson, John R. Moore.
Harkleroad, James - 1Lt., Co. F, 8th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Home address London, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson.
Hensley, William Washington - Buried in Louisiana. Submitted by Don Gill.
Herndon, C. L. C. - Surgeon, 21st KY, USA. Veteran Volunteer Infantry. Home address London, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson.
Herron, Wm. - Pvt., Co H, 4th KY Vol Inf., USA. He was born 11 Nov., 1821 and died on 15 Oct., 1899. He enlisted on 14 Apr., 1864 and was discharged 7 Aug., 1865. He is buried in the Liberty Cemetery, Liberty, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Holt, Thomas - Pvt., Co. D, 32nd KY. Enlisted 15 Apr., 1863 and discharged 28 Jul., 1863. He is buried in the Carter Cemetery, Victory, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Horton, J. C. - Quartermaster, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Resigned 27 Mar., 1862. Home address London, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is Seventh Regiment Kentucky Infantry by Jess Wilson.
Howard, Andrew - Cpl., Co. H, 47th KY Volunteer Mounted Infantry. Enlisted 4 Jul., 1863 and discharged 26 Dec., 1864. He is buried in the Carter Cemetery, Victory, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Howard, James C. - Capt., Co. E, 49th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Died during service. Home address London, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson.
Hubbard, Franklin - Pvt., Co. H, 24th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enlisted on 31 Dec., 1861 and discharged 31 Jan., 1865. He was born 18 Jul., 1846 and died 13 Jul., 1922. He is buried in the Hopewell Cemetery, Dorethea, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Hubbard, Nathan - Pvt., Co. B, 49th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enlisted on 19 Sep., 1863 and was discharged 26 Dec., 186?. He is buried in the Hopewell Cemetery, Dorethea, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Jackson, Christopher
C. - 1Lt., Co. F, 8th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA.
Commissioned as a Capt. Resigned 10 Mar., 1863. Buried in Jackson
Co., KY. on Moores Creek. Home address London, Ky from Report
of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It
Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson.
Jackson, William H. - Quartermaster, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Resigned 24 Sep., 1864. Home address London, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson.
Johnson, Andrew J. - Pvt., Co. G, 5th KY Volunteer Infantry Rgt., CSA. He was born 15 Mar., 1840 and died on 22 Jun., 1918. Enlisted on 20 Oct., 1862. He is buried in the Locust Grove Cemetery, Keavy, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Johnson, John, B. - Pvt., Co. A, 24th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enrolled 1 Nov 1861 at Camp Jackson, Laurel Co, KY, Mustered in 31 Dec 1861 at Camp Temple, Lexington, KY into Capt Scoville's Co, mustered out 31 Jan 1865 at Covington, KY. 'Absent w/o leave from 2 Feb to 1 Apr 1863, restored by Presidential proclamation.' Jan/Feb 1863 muster roll 'deserted 2 Feb 1863 at Louisville' 10 Apr 1863. Special muster roll 'returned 1 Apr 1863'. 1890 US Veteran's census, Laurel Co, KY, Bushs & Racoon precincts, Altamount PO, microfilm page 73. Enlisted 1 Nov 1861, discharged 6 Feb 1865. He is buried in the Horse Creek Cemetery, Horse Creek, Laurel Co., KY. Submitted by Rich Nallenweg.
Johnson, William, B. - 1Lt., Co. A, 24th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Adjutant General's Report, list of officers', William B Johnson, 1st Lt, 24th Inf. Residence: London, KY. Commissioned Captain, but never mustered. Muster roll of Co A, 24th KY Infantry says 'promoted from 2nd Lt to 1st Lt 3 May 1862, under arrest since 6 Jan 1865'. 'Promoted from private to corporal 15 Jul 1862'. Enrolled 1 Nov 1861. Mustered in 31 Dec 1861 in Lexington, KY. Mustered out 31 Jan 1865 in Covington, KY. Capt Hector H. Schoville formed Co A in Laurel Co, KY. before Dec 1861. SHILOH, TN, 6/7 April 1862. The 24th KY commanded by Col Lewis B. Grigsby, part of the 21st brigade commanded by Col George D. Wagner, part of the 6th Division commanded by Brig Gen Thomas J. Wood, part of the Army of the Ohio commanded by Major Gen Don Carlos Buell. Brigade loss: 4 wounded. This battle was a Confederate victory. PERRYVILLE, KY, 8 Oct 1862. This battle was a Union victory. The 24th KY commanded by Col Lewis Braxton Grigsby, was part of the 21st brigade commanded by Col George D. Wagner, part of the 6th division commanded by Brig Gen Thomas J. Wood, part of the 2nd Army Corps commanded by Major Gen Thomas L. Crittenden, part of the Army of the Ohio commanded by Major General Don Carlos Buell. The brigade was only slightly engaged in the battle and only had 2 men missing. ATLANTA CAMPAIGN, 3 May - 8 Sep 1864. The 24th KY commanded by Col John S. Hurt, was part of the 2nd brigade commanded by Brig Gen Mahlon D. Manson, was part of the 3rd division commanded by Brig Gen Jacob D. Cox, which was part of the Army of the Ohio (23rd Corps) commanded by Major Gen John M. Schofield, which was part of the Union Army commanded by Major Gen William T. Sherman. In the OR, a report from Col John S. Hurt, dated 7 July 1864, states '...skirmishers thrown forward, under 1st Lt Johnson, Co A, and joined upon those of Gen Hascall's division, and here occurred one of the most brilliant skirmishes I ever witnessed. Lt Johnson, though having but 20 men, captured 10 of the enemy. Six of the enemy's dead were found in his front.' KNOXVILLE, TN, 17 Nov - 4 Dec 1863 This siege was a Union success. The 24th KY commanded by Col John S. Hurt Submitted by Rich Nallenweg.
Jones, Calloway - Pvt., Co K, 7th KY Inf., USA. He served with his brother Sparks Jones in Co. K. He was transferred to Invalid Corps Sept. 1, 1863. His pension certificate is #1190530. He was born to John Jackson Jones and Sarah Green April 1844 in Laurel Co.. He married Sarah E. Johnson on February 11, 1869 in Harlan Co. KY. Submitted by Kathy Hines.
Jones, Edmund - Capt., Co. H, 24th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Died in May 1862. Home address London, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson. Capt. Edmund Jones served from Dec. 1861 until his death of illness shortly after the battle of Shiloh. His son, Nimord Columbus Jones, who appears below, also fought in the war. Edmund was born abt. 1807 in what would become Harlan Co., KY. He was the grandson of Stephen Jones, a Revolutionary War Veteran. Additional information provided by Neil S. Jones.
Jones, John H. - Pvt., Co G 1st TN Inf., USA. Enlisted on 9 Aug., 1861 and was discharged 17 Sep., 1864. He is buried in the Laurel River Cemetery, Lesbas, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Jones, Nimrod Columbus - 2Lt., Co F, 8th KY Volunteer Infanty, USA. Nimrod served from 17 Sep., 1861 to 17 Nov., 1864. Nimrod was a Great Grandson of Stephen Jones, Revolutionary War Vet. Nimrod stood 6' 6" tall. He was born May 1840, Harlan Co., KY., and died 2 Sep., 1904, Granby, Newton Co., Missouri. He married Mary Ann Baker 31 Dec., 1862 in Barboursville, Knox Co., KY. Submitted by his gg-grandson, Neil S. Jones.
Jones, Solomon - Pvt., Co K, 7th KY Inf, 13th Army Corps, USA. Enlisted at Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co, KY. Sep. 21, 1861. Served in Co. K with his wife's 3 brothers. Married to Margaret Ann Moore 22 Sep, 1857 in Laurel Co. KY. Submitted by John R. Moore.
Jones, Sparks - Cpl., Co K, 7th KY Inf. and 56th Co., 2d Bn ORR, USA. His pension was filed 10 Jul., 1878. Pension certificate is #423,718. He was born to John Jackson Jones and Sarah Green on 12 Mar., 1838 in Laurel Co., KY. He died 21 Mar., 1914 Stepping Rock Vot. Pct., Laurel Co. His wife Ann received a widow's pension. Her certificate is #779,213. Submitted by Kathy Hines.
Jones, Wiley - 1Lt., Co. A, 24th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Home address Mershon's Cross Road, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson.
Kuhn, Solomon - Sgt., Co. A, 24th KY Infantry. Enlisted 31 Dec., 1861 and discharged 1 Jan., 1868. He is buried in the Cemetery Hill Cemetery, London, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Laws, Delaney -
Pvt., Co. A, 47th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enlisted 3 Jul.,
1863 and was discharged on 26 Dec., 1864. He is buried in the
Bowling Cemetery, Greenmount, Laurel Co., KY. Source is
Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS. Laws, James B. - Pvt., Co. G,
123rd IND. Infantry. He is buried in the Cemetery Hill Cemetery,
London, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol.
III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Lewis, Samuel - Pvt., Co. B, 47th KY Infantry, USA. Enlisted 5 Oct., 1863 and discharged on 26 Dec., 1864. He was born 13 Apr., 1833 and died on 14 Aug., 1919. He is buried in the Baldrock Cemetery, London, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Lucy, Henry J. - Pvt., Co. H, 24th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. His wife Rachael Ashley Lucy applied for a pension. It looks like July 18, 1864. Application # 64-791 Certificate # 112,764. They lived in Laurel County coming from Knox and Anderson County TN. I don't know if he is in the 1890 courthouse photo. I have not yet found a date of death for him. Submitted by his great granddaughter, Lorene Lucy-Callaway.
Martin, Joel - Musician., Co. F, 16th KY Vol. Inf. Rgt., USA. Enlisted on 21 Dec., 1861. He is buried in the Locust Grove Cemetery, Keavy, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Masters, Ruben B. - Co. K, 3rd WV Cav, USA. He is buried in the Locust Grove Cemetery, Keavy, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
McCracken, Thomas Patton - Pvt., Co. A, 24th KY Infantry, USA. Served from 1 Nov., 1861 to 31 Jan., 1865. Thomas McCracken was twice wounded in battle and received a pension, #122511. He was born 8 Apr., 1842 in Washington Co., TN and died 3 May, 1916 in Laurel Co., KY. He is buried in the Cathers Cemetery, Laurel Co., KY. Submitted by Steve McCracken.
McDaniel, George - Co. G, 13th KY Cavalry. He is buried in the Horse Creek Cemetery, Horse Creek Church, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
McFadden, John - Sgt, Co. H, 24th KY Infantry. Son of Jesse and Ruth McFadden. Born 1819 and died May 13, 1894. Buried in Johnny Mac Cemetery, Dog Branch, Laurel Co., KY. Pension Number is 471690. Served from November 1, 1861 to January 1, 1865. Submitted by Don McFadden
McNeil, James H. - Capt., Co. C, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Home address London, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson.
McQueen, Thomas Jefferson- Pvt., 7th KY Infantry, USA. Served from 1861 to 1865. Was a prisoner of war at Andersonville Prison. He is buried at the McQueen cemetery near London Kentucky. Submitted by Ken R. Cromer.
Moore, James Bolivar - Sgt., Co K, 7th KY Infantry, 13th Army Corps, USA. Enlisted at Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co, KY. Sep. 21, 1861. Promoted 1st Corp. on Dec. 6, 1862; and 2nd Sgt. on Mar. 1, 1863. Participated in the Battle of Richmond. Discharged Louisville, KY on Oct 5, 1864. Born to Moses D. Moore and Alcie Elmore on 14 Jan, 1839 in Laurel Co., KY. He died on 12 Dec, 1919 in London, KY. He married Martha Ann Blakley and had nine children. Brothers John C. Moore and Mathew Moore served in the same unit. Submitted by John R. Moore.
Moore, John C. - Pvt., Co K, 7th K. Inf, 13th Army Corps, USA. Enlisted at Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co, KY. Sep. 21, 1861. Transferred to Invalid Corps. on Sept. 13, 1863 per G.O. #236. Listed on the War Dept. Pension List, pension #156638, dated 1 Jan, 1883. John was born 1 Jan., 1841 in Laurel Co., KY to Moses D. Moore and Alcie Elmore. He was married 1st to Missouri Anderson on 28 Nov., 1868 in Laurel Co., KY. They had 5 children. He was married second to Tennessee McDaniel on 18 Sep., 1884 in Laurel Co., KY. They had 10 children. John died on 2 Dec, 1916 at Maplesville, Laurel Co., KY. and is buried in the Southard Cemetery. His son John Franklin Moore drew a pension, #886091, as guardian of his father's minor children. Submitted by his great-grandson, John R. Moore.
Moore, Hiram C. - Sgt., Co K, 7th KY Infantry, USA. Enlisted at Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co., KY. on 22 Sep., 1861. He died on 9 Jan., 1892 at 76 years of age. He was a member of the H. H. Scoville Post of the G. A. R. of London, KY. He is interred in the McNeill burial ground. Source is Excerpts from the Mt. Echo, 1892 by the LCHS. Additional information is Hiram C. Moore was born around 1817, married to Sarah (often called Susan in records) V. Evans. Their children were Mary E. Moore born around 1841 in Laurel Co KY, married Thomas Young 1876 in Laurel co KY. (I am researching this line). Other children include: G. Jerome Moore born @ 1840, Stephen Moore born @ 1844, Julia Moore born @ 1847, Margaret F. Moore born @ 1852, John Moore born @ 1850; Robert Moore born @ 1853, James R. Moore born @ 1854, Sarah E Moore born @ 1857, George P. Moore born @ 1859. There may be one more child, name unknown. Submitted by Beverly Mathias.
Moore, Mathew W. - Pvt., Co K, 7th KY Inf, 13th Army Corps, USA. Enlisted at Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co, KY. Sep. 21, 1861. Participated in the Battle of Richmond. Muster roll for Mar. & Apr. 1863 reports died at Young's Point, La. April 1, 1863. Muster-out roll reports died July 5, 1863 at Milliken's Bend, La. Mathew was born in 1844 in Laurel Co., KY to Moses D. Moore and Alcie Elmore. Submitted by John R. Moore.
Murray, Daniel R. - Pvt., Co. D, 47th KY Volunteer Mounted Infantry. Enlisted 26 Aug., 1863 and discharged 26 Dec., 1864. He was born 26 Feb., 1845 and died 29 Feb., 1928. He is buried in the Helton Cemetery, Oakley, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Newport, William A. - Pvt., Co. E, 11th TN. Cavalry. Enlisted 7 Apr., 1863 and discharged 24 Mar., 1864. He is buried in the Horse Creek Cemetery, Horse Creek Church, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Owens, Washington - Pvt., Co. C, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. His dates of service are September 22, 1861 to Febuary 29, 1864. Washington Owens was born December 12, 1837 in Laurel Co., Ky to Reuben and Fanny (Hatfield) Owens. He mustered in at Camp Dick Robinson. His pension records show that in July and August of 1863 he was in the hospital in New Orleans, La. He suffered with symptoms which could have been malaria. His first pension application was in 1892, at which time it was rejected. He did apply for pension again in 1895 and in 1907 was approved for $12 a month. Submitted by Geri Owens Repasy.
Parman, Alex - Pvt., Co. A, 7th KY Infantry. Enlisted 22 Sep., 1861 and discharged 5 Oct., 1864. He is buried in the Laurel River Cemetery, Lesbas, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Paregin, Elcany D. - Pvt., Co. K, 7th KY Infantry. Submitted by Kim Stanifer.
Parigen/Parrigen, Kinchem (Kension) M. - Cpl., Co. K, 7th KY Infantry. Enlisted Aug 1861 at Camp Dick Robinson and discharged 5 Oct., 1864 at Louisville, Ky. Gunshot wound left arm May 22 1863 near Vicksburg. After war spend remainder of life in Lily, Laurel Co., Ky and the Laurel Co. area. His brother Elkana Parigen also served. Submitted by Kim Stanifer.
Pearl, Jasper - Cpl., Co. A, 24th KY Infantry. Enlisted 1 Nov., 1861 and discharged 31 Jan., 1865. He died 12 Jul., 1928. He is buried in the Landrum Cemetery, Oakley, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Petrie, John - Pvt., Co. A, 1st TN. Infantry. Enlisted 18 Jul., 1863 and discharged 3 Aug., 1865. He was born 1 Jun., 1845 and died 3 Feb., 1938. He is buried in the Freedom Cemetery, Lake, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS. Phelps, Melvill - 1Lt., Co. C, 7th KY. Volunteer Infantry, USA. Home address London, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2.
Pinkston, Allen - Pvt., Co. A, 24th KY Infantry, USA. Served from 1 Nov., 1861 to 31, Jan., 1865. He enlisted at the age of approximately 50 years. He apparently became ill in Nashville, TN and was sent home April 28, 1862 on discharge furlough. Was carried as such on muster rolls until the company mustered out in Jan., 1865. No pension record has been located. Allen Pinkston was born abt 1811 - 1814 in Madison Co., KY. He was a resident of Laurel Co., KY from about 1857 - ?. Died: Montcalm County, Michigan (date unknown, but probably after 1888) He is buried in the Crystal Cemetery, Crystal Township, Montcalm County, Michigan. Submitted by Steve McCracken.
Reed/Reid, Hiram. - Pvt., Co. B, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Served from 4 November 1861 to 21 December, 1864. Born 1835, Died Oct 2, 1904, Buried near Liberty Church, Pittsburg, Ky. Received injury to the head as result of a shell exploding close to his head at Vicksburg,Miss during a battle at Thompson Hill. His company & regiment were in action May 1, 1863 at Thompson Hill, Miss. National Archives Certificate number 535783 and pension number 413024. Submitted by Alexander L Smith.
Reedy, Alvin - Pvt., Co. K, 26th KY Infantry, USA. Drafted at London, KY on 9/20/1864. He was listed as "sick in hospital" in Nashville, TN on 12/31 1864. He was discharged 8/22/1866. Lived in Whitley Co., KY and moved to Laurel Co., KY prior to 1890. He died in 1897 in Laurel Co., KY. Submitted by his ggg-granddaughter, Ferby Cole.
Robinson, John Nelson "J. N." - Sgt., 25th VA Cavalry, CSA. He moved to London after the war. He was the first photographer of the London area. He was originally from Washington and Lee Cos., VA. Submitted by Don Chestnut.
Robinson, John Nelson "J. N." - Sgt., 25th VA Cavalry, CSA. He moved to London after the war. He was the first photographer of the London area. He was originally from Washington and Lee Cos., VA. Submitted by Don Chestnut.
Rogers, Benjamin J. - Pvt., Co. F, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Mustered in in 1861. Transfered out in 1863. Born in 1823 in Williamsburg, Whitley Co., KY. Died 25 June, 1908. Pension # 4447809. Submitted by Debbie Stacy.
Sallee, Jacob M. - 2Lt., Co. D, 33rd KY, USA before consolidation and 1Lt., Co. C, 7th KY. Volunteer Infantry, USA. Home address London, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson. Scoville, Hector H. - Capt., Co. A, 24th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Born 29 Apr., 1817. Enlisted 31 Dec., 1861 and discharged 31 Jan., 1865. Commissioned Major but never mustered as such. Home address Mershon's Cross Road, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson. He died 22 Mar., 1866 and is buried in the Landrum Cemetery, Oakley, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Scoville, Hector H. - Capt., Co. A, 24th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Born 29 Apr., 1817. Enlisted 31 Dec., 1861 and discharged 31 Jan., 1865. Commissioned Major but never mustered as such. Home address Mershon's Cross Road, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson. He died 22 Mar., 1866 and is buried in the Landrum Cemetery, Oakley, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Smallwood, Edward D. - Pvt., Co. D, 7th KY Vet Inf., USA. Enlisted on 29 Feb., 1864 and was discharged 11 Mar., 1866. He is buried in the Litton Cemetery, East Bernstadt, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Southerland, Gabriel - Pvt., Co. K, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enlisted on 22 Sep., 1861. He is buried in the Campground Cemetery, Boreing, KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Speak, Jesse C. - 2Lt., Co. K, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Home address London, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Married to Polly Haynes and came to Laurel Co. from Lee Co., VA. Was the operator of "Speak's Mill" and was active in school and civil affairs. He had five children. Source is Laurel Co.'s Companies "K" in the Mexican War and the Civil War by Jess Wilson.
tephens, Alexander H. - Capt., Co. C, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Home address London, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson.
Stephens, A. L. - Capt., Co. D, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Home address London, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson.
Stillings, David - Capt., Co. C, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Home address London, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson.
Storm, Issac Reece - Pvt., Co.H, 24th KY Infantry, USA. Mustered In 31 Dec 1861. Mustered out 31 Jan 1865 at Covington, Ky. He was born 25 Apr 1846 KK and died 21 Sep 1929 Laurel Co. Ky. He is buried in the Locust Grove Cem. Keavy, Laurel Co. Ky. Submitted by Denise Dykes.
Taylor, John A. - Pvt., Co. D, 8th TN Cavalry, USA. He was born in Washington Co., TN. on April 16th, 1848. Moved to Laurel Co. about 1875. He married Jane Chesnut of Laurel Co. on 20 Sep., 1880. He died at his home near London on 27 Apr., 1891. He was a member of the H. H. Scoville Post of the G. A. R. of London, KY. He is buried on Cemetery Hill. Source is Excerpts from the Mt. Echo, 1891 by the LCHS.
Teague, Stephen - Pvt., Co. B, 49th KY Infantry. Enlisted 27 Jun., 1863 and discharged 8 Mar., 1865. He was born 19 Mar., 1835 and died 6 Jan., 1915. He is buried in the Horse Creek Cemetery, Horse Creek, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Templin, Samuel - Pvt., Co. C, 7th KY Infantry. Enlisted 19 Aug., 1861. He was born 2 Apr., 1832 and died 3 Dec., 1909. He is buried in the Landrum Cemetery, Oakley, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Thompson, Hiram Levi - Pvt., Co. B, 49th KY Infantry, USA. Mustered in at Camp Nelson on 26 June 1863, Mustered out on 26 December 1864, at Lexington, KY. Hiram served with his brother William Jackson Thompson, Hiram was born 8 February 1838, Knox Co., KY and died 1 March 1915, Emanuel, Knox Co., KY., Hiram married Beadie Chance, born 21 November 1847, Rose Hill, Lee Co., VA, died 16 November 1916, Emanuel, Knox Co., KY. Hiram and Beadie are buried in Beatty Cemetery, Knox Co., KY. Submitted by Charles S. Owens.
Thompson, William Jackson - Pvt., Co. H, 7th KY Infantry, USA. Mustered in at Barbourville, Knox Co on 20 Sep, 1861. Mustered out on 5 Oct., 1864 at Louisville, KY. Born in Tennessee on 31 May 1834, to John Thompson and Elizabeth Jane Wheeler. William died in Frogpond, Laurel Co., KY on 9 September 1914. William married Luvicy Jane Chance in 1865, she was born in 1844 in Rose Hill, Lee Co., VA and died 1 April 1880, Laurel Co., KY. They are both buried in Wiggington Cemetery, Laurel Co., KY. Luvicy and William had 8 children. William married his 2nd wife, Mandy Jane Brunner on 20 November 1888. William was awarded a pension for his service, Certificate No. 278564. Submitted by Charles S. Owens.
Truitt, Jackson - Pvt., Co. E, 14th KY Vol Inf., USA. Enlisted on 13 Feb., 1863 and was discharged 24 Mar., 1864. He is buried in the Liberty Cemetery, Rt. 2 London, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Waddle, William C. - Pvt., Co. I, 49th KY Infantry. Enlisted 19 Sep., 1863 and discharged 26 Dec.,1864. He is buried in the Casteel Cemetery, East Bernstadt, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Wardrup, Ezekial - Pvt., Co. A, 64th NC Infantry, CSA. Enlisted 10 May, 1862 and discharged 16 Jun., 1865. He is buried in the East Colony Cemetery, Bernstadt, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Warren, Calvin - Pvt., Co. B, 7th KY Cavalry, 13th Army Corps, USA. Enlisted 16 Aug, 1862 at Parris, KY. Discharged on 10 July, 1865. Pension application 12 Jun., 1890. Calvin was born 27 Feb, 1841 in Rockcastle Co, KY to Rebecca Warren. He died 26 May, 1938 in London, KY and is buried in the Southard Cemetery. Calvin was married to Sary Ann Frost and had 6 children. He married 2nd to Susan Ellen Patton and had 1 child. He moved to Laurel Co., KY about 1890. Was a sawmill worker by trade. Submitted by great-grandson, John R. Moore.
Watts, William - Pvt., Co. E, Three Forks Bat. Enlisted 19 Feb., 1865 and discharged 17 Jul., 1865. He was born 5 Feb., 1834 and died 26 Jun., 1912. He is buried in the Campground Cemetery, Boreing, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Wood, Thomas - Pvt., Co. A, 24th KY Infantry. Served from October, 1861 to January, 1865.
Woodall, Richard - Pvt., Co. B, 12th Regiment 2nd Infantry. Enlisted 12 Oct., 1861 and discharged in 1864. He was born 6 Jun., 1844 and died 29 Oct., 1904. He is buried in the Hazelpatch Cemetery, Hazelpatch, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Woodward, Calvin C. - Pvt., Co. K, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enlisted 22 Sep., 1861. He was born 18 May, 1824 and died 10 Oct., 1895. He is buried in the Campground Cemetery, Boreing, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Young, Jermiah - Sgt., Co. E, 48th KY Infantry. Enlisted 23 Aug., 1863 and discharged 26 Dec., 1864. He is buried in the Horse Creek Cemetery, Horse Creek Church, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Andrews, Elbert M. - Pvt., Co. A, 24th KY Infantry, USA. Enlisted 31 Dec., 1861 and discharged 31 Jan., 1868. He was born 7 Jun., 1864 and died 9 Jun., 1890. He is buried in the Carter Cemetery, Victory, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Ball, Floyd S. - 17th Reg. KY. Buried on Falls City Rd. near London, KY in an unnamed cemetery. In this cemetery stands two very old stones. One states Floyd S. Ball 17th Reg. KY. The stone next to it is marked Abigail Ball. Submitted by Cathy Parker.
Banton, John - Capt., Co. F, 8th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Killed in action 3 January, 1863. Home address London, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson.
Barnett, Moses M. - 1st Sgt., Co. F, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. He was born 30 Apr., 1840 and died on 4 Apr., 1903. Enlisted 22 Sep., 1861 and was discharged on 5 Oct., 1964. Buried in the Locust Grove Cemetery, Keavy, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Baugh, Joseph F. - 1Lt., Co. K, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enrolled on 13 Feb., 1863 and discharged 11 Mar., 1866. Lt. Baugh was a descendant of pioneer John Pearl. Served in Co. K with his brother Sidney. Source is Laurel County's Companies "K" in the Mexican War and the Civil War by Jess Wilson. He was born 9 May, 1839 and died 13 May, 1899. He is buried in the Landrum Cemetery, Oakley, Laurel Co., Ky. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Baugh, Sidney C. - 1st Sgt., Co. K, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Mustered in 22 Sep., 1861 at Camp Dick Robinson. Died in service at Cumberland Ford on 6 Mar., 1862. Source is Laurel County's Companies "K" in the Mexican War and the Civil War by Jess Wilson. He was born 17 Dec., 1836. He is buried in the Landrum Cemetery, Oakley, Laurel Co., Ky. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Bolton, Alexander Sr. - Pvt., Co. G, 13th KY Cavalry, CSA. Served from 23 Dec., 1863 to 10 Jan., 1865. Born 29 May 1836, died 16 Dec., 1912. Buried in Scott Hale Cemetery, Laurel Co., KY. Father of 16 children and a blacksmith by trade. Submitted by John F. Wilson. Boreing, Murry - First Sgt., Co. A, 24th Regiment KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enlisted in 1861 and served 3 years. Served with his son, Vincent Boreing. Member of the GAR. Mr. Boreing was born in Washington County, Tenn., February 14, 1813, removed to Laurel County in the year 1848, where he spent the greater portion of his life. He died in Feb., 1887. Source is Excerpts from the Mt. Echo, 1887 by the LCHS.
Boreing, Vincent - 1Lt. Co. A, 24th Regiment KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enlisted as a Pvt. 1 Nov., 1861 and was later commissioned as an officer for meritorious conduct. He was born near Jonesboro, Washington County, Tenn., November 24, 1839; moved with his father to Laurel County in 1847; attended Laurel Seminary, London, Ky., and Tusculum College, Greenville, Tenn. He was the county superintendent of public schools 1868-1872. He established the Mountain Echo at London, Ky., in 1875, the first Republican newspaper published in southeastern Kentucky. He became county judge in 1886. He was president of the Cumberland Valley Land Co. in 1887 and president of the First National Bank of London in 1888. He served as department commander of the Grand Army of the Republic in Kentucky in 1889. He was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-sixth, Fifty-seventh, and Fifty-eighth Congresses and served from March 4, 1899, until his death in London, Laurel County, Ky., September 16, 1903; interment is in Pine Grove Cemetery. Source is the Biographical Dictionary of the Congress of the United States.
Botkin Elhanon - 2Lt., Co. K, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Died 7 Sept., 1863. Home address London, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson.
Brewer, James - Pvt., Co. C, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enlisted 18 Aug., 1861. Buried in the Baldrock Cemetery, London, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Brock, Amon - Pvt., Co. E, 49th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enlisted 27 Jun., 1863 and discharged 26 Dec., 1864. Buried in the Hale Cemetery, Blackwater, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Brown, Allen - Pvt., Co. K, 2nd Tennessee Infantry, USA. Born abt 1823 Tennessee, enlisted in Knox Co Tn in 1862 and injured his knee at Cumberland Ford Ky. After the war, he lived in Laurel Co where he married Lucinda Goins, daughter of R.D. Goins, and they had six children. Will, Alfred, George, John, Martha and Charley. Lucinda died about 1886 and Allen died in Nov 1901 in Laurel Co. Pension #359013. Submitted by Ann. Brown
Brown, Granville H. - Pvt., Co. K, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enlisted 22 Sep., 1861 and was discharged on 5 Oct., 1864. He was born 27 Mar., 1840 and died on 26 Jul., 1907. He is buried in the Brown Cemetery, Boreing, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Brown, Hobart - Pvt., Co. D, PHB MD Infantry. He was born 12 Apr., 1842 and died 23 Jan., 1897. He is buried in the Catholic Cemetery, East Bernstadt, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Brown, James C. - Cpl., 49th KY Infantry. Enlisted 19 Sep., 1863 and discharged 16 Aug., 1865. He is buried in the Cemetery Hill Cemetery, London, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Bryant, William T. - Capt., Co. C 49th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Home address London, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson.
Bush, Thomas - Pvt., Co. D, 19th KY Infantry, USA. Enlisted 2 Jan., 1862 and was discharged 26 Jan., 1865. He is buried in the Campground Cemetery, Boreing, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Cline, Charles Riley. - Pvt., 24th KY Infantry, USA. Born January 29, 1843. Served from Nov. 18, 1861, served 3 years and was wounded. Absent without leave from Jan 26, 1863 to Mar. 31, 1863. He died at Douglas, Kansas March 26, 1916. His father, Samuel F. Cline, and brother, John Whitfiedl Cline, both served in the 10th KY Infantry. Samuel survived the war and died at Holden Hills, Missouri July 1, 1894. John was born Nov. 7th 1848 and died March 10th at Nashville, Tennessee during the Civil War. Submitted by unknown.
Coldwell, Dr. Thomas Peyton - Capt. (later Major), Commander of Laurel County's Co. K (Coldwell's Co.), 7th KY Infantry, USA. He was the son of Captain Andrew Forgey Coldwell, commander of Laurel County's company during the Mexican War, and Francis "Fannie" Jones. After the Civil War he got his MD from the University of Louisville Medical School and practiced medicine for over 50 years in London, Laurel Co., KY. Dr. Coldwell was born 24 Feb 1842 in Perry Co., KY and died 26 Feb., 1923 at London, Laurel Co., KY. He is buried in London, KY. He married Mary "Mollie" Lincks of Laurel Co., KY on 20 Nov., 1877 in Laurel Co., KY. They had 7 children. Submitted by Carlisle Skeen. Note: View a muster roster of Company K here. View a history of the 7th KY Infantry at Kentucky in the Civil War web site by Beth Adams.
Cobb, Marshall L. - Cpl., Co. B, 49th KY Infantry, USA. Marshall Cobb was the 2nd husband of Sinia Frazier Gregory. Her first husband was Speedwell Gregory (listed below) who was killed in the civil war. Submitted by Olan Watkins.
Combs, Malin - Pvt., Co. A, 24th KY Infantry, USA. Enlisted 31 Dec., 1861. He is buried in the Cromer Cemetery, Pittsburg, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Creech, John G. - Cpl., Co. B, 7th KY Infantry, USA. Enlisted 14 Mar., 1862. He is buried in the Creech Cemetery, McWhorter, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Cromer, Jerome G. - Pvt., Co. K, 7th KY Infantry, USA. Enlisted 26 Aug., 1861. He died 2 Mar., 1862. He is buried in the Cromer Cemetery, Pittsburg, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Cromer, William M.. - Pvt., Co. K, 7th KY Infantry, USA. Enlisted 26 Aug., 1861. He died 18 Feb., 1862. He is buried in the Cromer Cemetery, Pittsburg, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Estep, Samson - Pvt., Co. I, 8th KY Infantry. Enlisted 13 Nov., 1861. He is buried in the Estep Cemetery, Lake, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Evans, Melvin - Sgt., Co. K, 39th U.S. Infantry. He is buried in the Landrum Cemetery, Oakley, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Eversole, Abner - 2Lt., 14th KY Volunteer Cavalry, USA. First joined the 6th KY Cavalry, USA. Wounded in the Battle of Richmond. Then he joined up as a 2Lt. in the 14th KY Cavalry. He was born 13 Jan. 1843, to Joe and Sally Bowling Eversole. When the war was over he returned to Perry county, and in 1870 he began a term as county assessor. After three years as Perry Co. assessor, he moved to Laurel Co., and in 1877 was elected to the state legislature from the Laurel-Rockcastle district. He lived in Laurel Co. until 1888. Read a Lexington Leader, Oct. 1, 1940 article about Abner Eversole. Submitted by Don Chestnut.
Eversole, Joseph W. - Pvt., Co. L, 14th KY Volunteer Cavalry, USA. Enlisted 13 Feb., 1863 and discharged 24 Mar., 1864. He is buried in the Eversole Cemetery, Hazel Patch, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Eversole, Lewis - Pvt., Co. M, 14th KY Volunteer Cavalry, USA. Enlisted 15 Jun., 1863 and discharged 24 Mar., 1864. He is buried in the Eversole Cemetery, Hazel Patch, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Feltner, William - Pvt., Co. I, 8th KY Infantry, USA. Enlisted on 15 Jan., 1862 and was discharged 17 Aug., 1865. He was born 14 Aug., 1840 and died on 21 Jan., 1921. He is buried in the Feltner Farm Cemetery, Greenmont, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Fortney, Jonas F. - Sgt., Co. B, 49th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enlisted on 19 Sep., 1863 and was discharged 26 Dec., 1864. He is buried in the Fortney Cemetery, Hazelpatch, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS. Frasher, Calvin - Cpl., Co. C, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enlisted on 22 Sep., 1861 at Camp Dick Robinson, KY and was discharged 5 Oct., 1864. Also known as Fragier, Frasure, & Frazier on these same records. He was born Feb., 1837 in Laurel Co., KY. On 18 Dec., 1865 he married Alabama Gray, b. Sep., 1841. Submitted by Mary Frasher.
Frasher, William - Pvt., Co. C, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enlisted on 22 Sep., 1861 at Camp Dick Robinson, KY. He was unaccounted for and died during the war. Pension was drawn by mother. He is the brother of Calvin Frasher. Also known as Fragier, Frasure, & Frazier. Submitted by Mary Frasher.
Frisbee, Joseph - 2Lt., Co. I, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enlisted on 24 Apr., 1863 and was resigned 27 Aug., 1863. He is buried in the Hopewell Cemetery, Dorethea, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Gregory, Speedwell - Pvt., Co. I, 8th KY Infantry, USA. He was killed 30 Aug., 1863. He was first buried at Readyville
but his remains were later moved to the National Cemetery at Stone's River near Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He is buried in Section I, grave number 392. He was married to Sinia Frazier and they had 6 children. His daughter, Susan Gregory, married William Reed Watkins on 29 Jan., 1877 in London, KY. After the Civil War, Sinia married Marshal L. Cobb, who had served in the 49th KY. Inf., USA. Submitted by Olan Watkins.
Griffin, Thomas - Sgt., Co. F, 116th Infantry (COL). Enlisted 30 Jun., 1864. He was born 10 Mar., 1848 and died 26 Dec., 1920. He is buried in the Cemetery Hill Cemetery, London, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Harbin, C. C. - Capt., Co. C, 2nd North Carolina Mounted Inf. He enlisted and then was elected Capt. of his company and served for 3 years. At the close of the war he moved to Laurel Co. and was the jailer of Laurel Co. for 4 years. He was born 29. Sep., 1825. Towards the end of his life he emigrated to the West and lived with his daughter, Mrs. Mary Jones, of Tallequah, Indian Territory where he died 24 Mar., 1902. He left three children, one of whom is Mr. Milton Harbin of Laurel Co. Source is Excerpts from the Mt. Echo, 1902 by the LCHS.
Harbin, Milton G. - Cpl., Co. C, 2nd North Carolina Mounted Inf. Enlisted 26 Sep., 1863 and discharged 16 Aug., 1865. He is buried at the Cemetery Hill Cemetery, London, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Hardigree, David - Pvt., Co. A, 12th Georgia Battalion (Newnan Artillery), CSA. Reported missing 16 Oct 1862 Big Hill, KY. After the battle of Big Hill he thought he saw brother Edwin in a wagon of dead and never saw him again. Listed as deserter after the battle. Captured by the union forces he then joined as a Pvt. in Co. K, 13th Regt TN Vol. Cavalry, USA. Ashamed of having fought against Confederates, he never returned to his home state and settled in Kentucky. Pension number is 546421. David was born on 10 Aug, 1844 in Holmes Co., MS to Hiram Hardigree and Mary Coleman. David was 1st married to Sarah Anne Asher and had 3 children. He then married Margaret "Peggy" Asher and had 2 children. David Hardigree died on 26 Aug, 1919 at Brock, Laurel Co., Ky and is buried at Mary Dell in Laurel Co., KY. Submitted by great-grandson, John R. Moore.
Harkleroad, James - 1Lt., Co. F, 8th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Home address London, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson.
Hensley, William Washington - Buried in Louisiana. Submitted by Don Gill.
Herndon, C. L. C. - Surgeon, 21st KY, USA. Veteran Volunteer Infantry. Home address London, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson.
Herron, Wm. - Pvt., Co H, 4th KY Vol Inf., USA. He was born 11 Nov., 1821 and died on 15 Oct., 1899. He enlisted on 14 Apr., 1864 and was discharged 7 Aug., 1865. He is buried in the Liberty Cemetery, Liberty, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Holt, Thomas - Pvt., Co. D, 32nd KY. Enlisted 15 Apr., 1863 and discharged 28 Jul., 1863. He is buried in the Carter Cemetery, Victory, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Horton, J. C. - Quartermaster, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Resigned 27 Mar., 1862. Home address London, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is Seventh Regiment Kentucky Infantry by Jess Wilson.
Howard, Andrew - Cpl., Co. H, 47th KY Volunteer Mounted Infantry. Enlisted 4 Jul., 1863 and discharged 26 Dec., 1864. He is buried in the Carter Cemetery, Victory, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Howard, James C. - Capt., Co. E, 49th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Died during service. Home address London, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson.
Hubbard, Franklin - Pvt., Co. H, 24th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enlisted on 31 Dec., 1861 and discharged 31 Jan., 1865. He was born 18 Jul., 1846 and died 13 Jul., 1922. He is buried in the Hopewell Cemetery, Dorethea, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Hubbard, Nathan - Pvt., Co. B, 49th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enlisted on 19 Sep., 1863 and was discharged 26 Dec., 186?. He is buried in the Hopewell Cemetery, Dorethea, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Jackson, William H. - Quartermaster, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Resigned 24 Sep., 1864. Home address London, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson.
Johnson, Andrew J. - Pvt., Co. G, 5th KY Volunteer Infantry Rgt., CSA. He was born 15 Mar., 1840 and died on 22 Jun., 1918. Enlisted on 20 Oct., 1862. He is buried in the Locust Grove Cemetery, Keavy, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Johnson, John, B. - Pvt., Co. A, 24th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enrolled 1 Nov 1861 at Camp Jackson, Laurel Co, KY, Mustered in 31 Dec 1861 at Camp Temple, Lexington, KY into Capt Scoville's Co, mustered out 31 Jan 1865 at Covington, KY. 'Absent w/o leave from 2 Feb to 1 Apr 1863, restored by Presidential proclamation.' Jan/Feb 1863 muster roll 'deserted 2 Feb 1863 at Louisville' 10 Apr 1863. Special muster roll 'returned 1 Apr 1863'. 1890 US Veteran's census, Laurel Co, KY, Bushs & Racoon precincts, Altamount PO, microfilm page 73. Enlisted 1 Nov 1861, discharged 6 Feb 1865. He is buried in the Horse Creek Cemetery, Horse Creek, Laurel Co., KY. Submitted by Rich Nallenweg.
Johnson, William, B. - 1Lt., Co. A, 24th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Adjutant General's Report, list of officers', William B Johnson, 1st Lt, 24th Inf. Residence: London, KY. Commissioned Captain, but never mustered. Muster roll of Co A, 24th KY Infantry says 'promoted from 2nd Lt to 1st Lt 3 May 1862, under arrest since 6 Jan 1865'. 'Promoted from private to corporal 15 Jul 1862'. Enrolled 1 Nov 1861. Mustered in 31 Dec 1861 in Lexington, KY. Mustered out 31 Jan 1865 in Covington, KY. Capt Hector H. Schoville formed Co A in Laurel Co, KY. before Dec 1861. SHILOH, TN, 6/7 April 1862. The 24th KY commanded by Col Lewis B. Grigsby, part of the 21st brigade commanded by Col George D. Wagner, part of the 6th Division commanded by Brig Gen Thomas J. Wood, part of the Army of the Ohio commanded by Major Gen Don Carlos Buell. Brigade loss: 4 wounded. This battle was a Confederate victory. PERRYVILLE, KY, 8 Oct 1862. This battle was a Union victory. The 24th KY commanded by Col Lewis Braxton Grigsby, was part of the 21st brigade commanded by Col George D. Wagner, part of the 6th division commanded by Brig Gen Thomas J. Wood, part of the 2nd Army Corps commanded by Major Gen Thomas L. Crittenden, part of the Army of the Ohio commanded by Major General Don Carlos Buell. The brigade was only slightly engaged in the battle and only had 2 men missing. ATLANTA CAMPAIGN, 3 May - 8 Sep 1864. The 24th KY commanded by Col John S. Hurt, was part of the 2nd brigade commanded by Brig Gen Mahlon D. Manson, was part of the 3rd division commanded by Brig Gen Jacob D. Cox, which was part of the Army of the Ohio (23rd Corps) commanded by Major Gen John M. Schofield, which was part of the Union Army commanded by Major Gen William T. Sherman. In the OR, a report from Col John S. Hurt, dated 7 July 1864, states '...skirmishers thrown forward, under 1st Lt Johnson, Co A, and joined upon those of Gen Hascall's division, and here occurred one of the most brilliant skirmishes I ever witnessed. Lt Johnson, though having but 20 men, captured 10 of the enemy. Six of the enemy's dead were found in his front.' KNOXVILLE, TN, 17 Nov - 4 Dec 1863 This siege was a Union success. The 24th KY commanded by Col John S. Hurt Submitted by Rich Nallenweg.
Jones, Calloway - Pvt., Co K, 7th KY Inf., USA. He served with his brother Sparks Jones in Co. K. He was transferred to Invalid Corps Sept. 1, 1863. His pension certificate is #1190530. He was born to John Jackson Jones and Sarah Green April 1844 in Laurel Co.. He married Sarah E. Johnson on February 11, 1869 in Harlan Co. KY. Submitted by Kathy Hines.
Jones, Edmund - Capt., Co. H, 24th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Died in May 1862. Home address London, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson. Capt. Edmund Jones served from Dec. 1861 until his death of illness shortly after the battle of Shiloh. His son, Nimord Columbus Jones, who appears below, also fought in the war. Edmund was born abt. 1807 in what would become Harlan Co., KY. He was the grandson of Stephen Jones, a Revolutionary War Veteran. Additional information provided by Neil S. Jones.
Jones, John H. - Pvt., Co G 1st TN Inf., USA. Enlisted on 9 Aug., 1861 and was discharged 17 Sep., 1864. He is buried in the Laurel River Cemetery, Lesbas, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Jones, Nimrod Columbus - 2Lt., Co F, 8th KY Volunteer Infanty, USA. Nimrod served from 17 Sep., 1861 to 17 Nov., 1864. Nimrod was a Great Grandson of Stephen Jones, Revolutionary War Vet. Nimrod stood 6' 6" tall. He was born May 1840, Harlan Co., KY., and died 2 Sep., 1904, Granby, Newton Co., Missouri. He married Mary Ann Baker 31 Dec., 1862 in Barboursville, Knox Co., KY. Submitted by his gg-grandson, Neil S. Jones.
Jones, Solomon - Pvt., Co K, 7th KY Inf, 13th Army Corps, USA. Enlisted at Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co, KY. Sep. 21, 1861. Served in Co. K with his wife's 3 brothers. Married to Margaret Ann Moore 22 Sep, 1857 in Laurel Co. KY. Submitted by John R. Moore.
Jones, Sparks - Cpl., Co K, 7th KY Inf. and 56th Co., 2d Bn ORR, USA. His pension was filed 10 Jul., 1878. Pension certificate is #423,718. He was born to John Jackson Jones and Sarah Green on 12 Mar., 1838 in Laurel Co., KY. He died 21 Mar., 1914 Stepping Rock Vot. Pct., Laurel Co. His wife Ann received a widow's pension. Her certificate is #779,213. Submitted by Kathy Hines.
Jones, Wiley - 1Lt., Co. A, 24th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Home address Mershon's Cross Road, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson.
Kuhn, Solomon - Sgt., Co. A, 24th KY Infantry. Enlisted 31 Dec., 1861 and discharged 1 Jan., 1868. He is buried in the Cemetery Hill Cemetery, London, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Lewis, Samuel - Pvt., Co. B, 47th KY Infantry, USA. Enlisted 5 Oct., 1863 and discharged on 26 Dec., 1864. He was born 13 Apr., 1833 and died on 14 Aug., 1919. He is buried in the Baldrock Cemetery, London, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Lucy, Henry J. - Pvt., Co. H, 24th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. His wife Rachael Ashley Lucy applied for a pension. It looks like July 18, 1864. Application # 64-791 Certificate # 112,764. They lived in Laurel County coming from Knox and Anderson County TN. I don't know if he is in the 1890 courthouse photo. I have not yet found a date of death for him. Submitted by his great granddaughter, Lorene Lucy-Callaway.
Martin, Joel - Musician., Co. F, 16th KY Vol. Inf. Rgt., USA. Enlisted on 21 Dec., 1861. He is buried in the Locust Grove Cemetery, Keavy, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Masters, Ruben B. - Co. K, 3rd WV Cav, USA. He is buried in the Locust Grove Cemetery, Keavy, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
McCracken, Thomas Patton - Pvt., Co. A, 24th KY Infantry, USA. Served from 1 Nov., 1861 to 31 Jan., 1865. Thomas McCracken was twice wounded in battle and received a pension, #122511. He was born 8 Apr., 1842 in Washington Co., TN and died 3 May, 1916 in Laurel Co., KY. He is buried in the Cathers Cemetery, Laurel Co., KY. Submitted by Steve McCracken.
McDaniel, George - Co. G, 13th KY Cavalry. He is buried in the Horse Creek Cemetery, Horse Creek Church, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
McFadden, John - Sgt, Co. H, 24th KY Infantry. Son of Jesse and Ruth McFadden. Born 1819 and died May 13, 1894. Buried in Johnny Mac Cemetery, Dog Branch, Laurel Co., KY. Pension Number is 471690. Served from November 1, 1861 to January 1, 1865. Submitted by Don McFadden
McNeil, James H. - Capt., Co. C, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Home address London, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson.
McQueen, Thomas Jefferson- Pvt., 7th KY Infantry, USA. Served from 1861 to 1865. Was a prisoner of war at Andersonville Prison. He is buried at the McQueen cemetery near London Kentucky. Submitted by Ken R. Cromer.
Moore, James Bolivar - Sgt., Co K, 7th KY Infantry, 13th Army Corps, USA. Enlisted at Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co, KY. Sep. 21, 1861. Promoted 1st Corp. on Dec. 6, 1862; and 2nd Sgt. on Mar. 1, 1863. Participated in the Battle of Richmond. Discharged Louisville, KY on Oct 5, 1864. Born to Moses D. Moore and Alcie Elmore on 14 Jan, 1839 in Laurel Co., KY. He died on 12 Dec, 1919 in London, KY. He married Martha Ann Blakley and had nine children. Brothers John C. Moore and Mathew Moore served in the same unit. Submitted by John R. Moore.
Moore, John C. - Pvt., Co K, 7th K. Inf, 13th Army Corps, USA. Enlisted at Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co, KY. Sep. 21, 1861. Transferred to Invalid Corps. on Sept. 13, 1863 per G.O. #236. Listed on the War Dept. Pension List, pension #156638, dated 1 Jan, 1883. John was born 1 Jan., 1841 in Laurel Co., KY to Moses D. Moore and Alcie Elmore. He was married 1st to Missouri Anderson on 28 Nov., 1868 in Laurel Co., KY. They had 5 children. He was married second to Tennessee McDaniel on 18 Sep., 1884 in Laurel Co., KY. They had 10 children. John died on 2 Dec, 1916 at Maplesville, Laurel Co., KY. and is buried in the Southard Cemetery. His son John Franklin Moore drew a pension, #886091, as guardian of his father's minor children. Submitted by his great-grandson, John R. Moore.
Moore, Hiram C. - Sgt., Co K, 7th KY Infantry, USA. Enlisted at Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co., KY. on 22 Sep., 1861. He died on 9 Jan., 1892 at 76 years of age. He was a member of the H. H. Scoville Post of the G. A. R. of London, KY. He is interred in the McNeill burial ground. Source is Excerpts from the Mt. Echo, 1892 by the LCHS. Additional information is Hiram C. Moore was born around 1817, married to Sarah (often called Susan in records) V. Evans. Their children were Mary E. Moore born around 1841 in Laurel Co KY, married Thomas Young 1876 in Laurel co KY. (I am researching this line). Other children include: G. Jerome Moore born @ 1840, Stephen Moore born @ 1844, Julia Moore born @ 1847, Margaret F. Moore born @ 1852, John Moore born @ 1850; Robert Moore born @ 1853, James R. Moore born @ 1854, Sarah E Moore born @ 1857, George P. Moore born @ 1859. There may be one more child, name unknown. Submitted by Beverly Mathias.
Moore, Mathew W. - Pvt., Co K, 7th KY Inf, 13th Army Corps, USA. Enlisted at Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard Co, KY. Sep. 21, 1861. Participated in the Battle of Richmond. Muster roll for Mar. & Apr. 1863 reports died at Young's Point, La. April 1, 1863. Muster-out roll reports died July 5, 1863 at Milliken's Bend, La. Mathew was born in 1844 in Laurel Co., KY to Moses D. Moore and Alcie Elmore. Submitted by John R. Moore.
Murray, Daniel R. - Pvt., Co. D, 47th KY Volunteer Mounted Infantry. Enlisted 26 Aug., 1863 and discharged 26 Dec., 1864. He was born 26 Feb., 1845 and died 29 Feb., 1928. He is buried in the Helton Cemetery, Oakley, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Newport, William A. - Pvt., Co. E, 11th TN. Cavalry. Enlisted 7 Apr., 1863 and discharged 24 Mar., 1864. He is buried in the Horse Creek Cemetery, Horse Creek Church, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Owens, Washington - Pvt., Co. C, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. His dates of service are September 22, 1861 to Febuary 29, 1864. Washington Owens was born December 12, 1837 in Laurel Co., Ky to Reuben and Fanny (Hatfield) Owens. He mustered in at Camp Dick Robinson. His pension records show that in July and August of 1863 he was in the hospital in New Orleans, La. He suffered with symptoms which could have been malaria. His first pension application was in 1892, at which time it was rejected. He did apply for pension again in 1895 and in 1907 was approved for $12 a month. Submitted by Geri Owens Repasy.
Parman, Alex - Pvt., Co. A, 7th KY Infantry. Enlisted 22 Sep., 1861 and discharged 5 Oct., 1864. He is buried in the Laurel River Cemetery, Lesbas, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Paregin, Elcany D. - Pvt., Co. K, 7th KY Infantry. Submitted by Kim Stanifer.
Parigen/Parrigen, Kinchem (Kension) M. - Cpl., Co. K, 7th KY Infantry. Enlisted Aug 1861 at Camp Dick Robinson and discharged 5 Oct., 1864 at Louisville, Ky. Gunshot wound left arm May 22 1863 near Vicksburg. After war spend remainder of life in Lily, Laurel Co., Ky and the Laurel Co. area. His brother Elkana Parigen also served. Submitted by Kim Stanifer.
Pearl, Jasper - Cpl., Co. A, 24th KY Infantry. Enlisted 1 Nov., 1861 and discharged 31 Jan., 1865. He died 12 Jul., 1928. He is buried in the Landrum Cemetery, Oakley, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Petrie, John - Pvt., Co. A, 1st TN. Infantry. Enlisted 18 Jul., 1863 and discharged 3 Aug., 1865. He was born 1 Jun., 1845 and died 3 Feb., 1938. He is buried in the Freedom Cemetery, Lake, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS. Phelps, Melvill - 1Lt., Co. C, 7th KY. Volunteer Infantry, USA. Home address London, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2.
Pinkston, Allen - Pvt., Co. A, 24th KY Infantry, USA. Served from 1 Nov., 1861 to 31, Jan., 1865. He enlisted at the age of approximately 50 years. He apparently became ill in Nashville, TN and was sent home April 28, 1862 on discharge furlough. Was carried as such on muster rolls until the company mustered out in Jan., 1865. No pension record has been located. Allen Pinkston was born abt 1811 - 1814 in Madison Co., KY. He was a resident of Laurel Co., KY from about 1857 - ?. Died: Montcalm County, Michigan (date unknown, but probably after 1888) He is buried in the Crystal Cemetery, Crystal Township, Montcalm County, Michigan. Submitted by Steve McCracken.
Reed/Reid, Hiram. - Pvt., Co. B, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Served from 4 November 1861 to 21 December, 1864. Born 1835, Died Oct 2, 1904, Buried near Liberty Church, Pittsburg, Ky. Received injury to the head as result of a shell exploding close to his head at Vicksburg,Miss during a battle at Thompson Hill. His company & regiment were in action May 1, 1863 at Thompson Hill, Miss. National Archives Certificate number 535783 and pension number 413024. Submitted by Alexander L Smith.
Reedy, Alvin - Pvt., Co. K, 26th KY Infantry, USA. Drafted at London, KY on 9/20/1864. He was listed as "sick in hospital" in Nashville, TN on 12/31 1864. He was discharged 8/22/1866. Lived in Whitley Co., KY and moved to Laurel Co., KY prior to 1890. He died in 1897 in Laurel Co., KY. Submitted by his ggg-granddaughter, Ferby Cole.
Robinson, John Nelson "J. N." - Sgt., 25th VA Cavalry, CSA. He moved to London after the war. He was the first photographer of the London area. He was originally from Washington and Lee Cos., VA. Submitted by Don Chestnut.
Robinson, John Nelson "J. N." - Sgt., 25th VA Cavalry, CSA. He moved to London after the war. He was the first photographer of the London area. He was originally from Washington and Lee Cos., VA. Submitted by Don Chestnut.
Rogers, Benjamin J. - Pvt., Co. F, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Mustered in in 1861. Transfered out in 1863. Born in 1823 in Williamsburg, Whitley Co., KY. Died 25 June, 1908. Pension # 4447809. Submitted by Debbie Stacy.
Sallee, Jacob M. - 2Lt., Co. D, 33rd KY, USA before consolidation and 1Lt., Co. C, 7th KY. Volunteer Infantry, USA. Home address London, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson. Scoville, Hector H. - Capt., Co. A, 24th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Born 29 Apr., 1817. Enlisted 31 Dec., 1861 and discharged 31 Jan., 1865. Commissioned Major but never mustered as such. Home address Mershon's Cross Road, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson. He died 22 Mar., 1866 and is buried in the Landrum Cemetery, Oakley, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Scoville, Hector H. - Capt., Co. A, 24th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Born 29 Apr., 1817. Enlisted 31 Dec., 1861 and discharged 31 Jan., 1865. Commissioned Major but never mustered as such. Home address Mershon's Cross Road, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson. He died 22 Mar., 1866 and is buried in the Landrum Cemetery, Oakley, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Smallwood, Edward D. - Pvt., Co. D, 7th KY Vet Inf., USA. Enlisted on 29 Feb., 1864 and was discharged 11 Mar., 1866. He is buried in the Litton Cemetery, East Bernstadt, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Southerland, Gabriel - Pvt., Co. K, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enlisted on 22 Sep., 1861. He is buried in the Campground Cemetery, Boreing, KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Speak, Jesse C. - 2Lt., Co. K, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Home address London, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Married to Polly Haynes and came to Laurel Co. from Lee Co., VA. Was the operator of "Speak's Mill" and was active in school and civil affairs. He had five children. Source is Laurel Co.'s Companies "K" in the Mexican War and the Civil War by Jess Wilson.
tephens, Alexander H. - Capt., Co. C, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Home address London, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson.
Stephens, A. L. - Capt., Co. D, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Home address London, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson.
Stillings, David - Capt., Co. C, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Home address London, Ky from Report of Adjutant General, State of KY, Vol. 2. Source is It Happened Here in Laurel County, KY by Jess Wilson.
Storm, Issac Reece - Pvt., Co.H, 24th KY Infantry, USA. Mustered In 31 Dec 1861. Mustered out 31 Jan 1865 at Covington, Ky. He was born 25 Apr 1846 KK and died 21 Sep 1929 Laurel Co. Ky. He is buried in the Locust Grove Cem. Keavy, Laurel Co. Ky. Submitted by Denise Dykes.
Taylor, John A. - Pvt., Co. D, 8th TN Cavalry, USA. He was born in Washington Co., TN. on April 16th, 1848. Moved to Laurel Co. about 1875. He married Jane Chesnut of Laurel Co. on 20 Sep., 1880. He died at his home near London on 27 Apr., 1891. He was a member of the H. H. Scoville Post of the G. A. R. of London, KY. He is buried on Cemetery Hill. Source is Excerpts from the Mt. Echo, 1891 by the LCHS.
Teague, Stephen - Pvt., Co. B, 49th KY Infantry. Enlisted 27 Jun., 1863 and discharged 8 Mar., 1865. He was born 19 Mar., 1835 and died 6 Jan., 1915. He is buried in the Horse Creek Cemetery, Horse Creek, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Templin, Samuel - Pvt., Co. C, 7th KY Infantry. Enlisted 19 Aug., 1861. He was born 2 Apr., 1832 and died 3 Dec., 1909. He is buried in the Landrum Cemetery, Oakley, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Thompson, Hiram Levi - Pvt., Co. B, 49th KY Infantry, USA. Mustered in at Camp Nelson on 26 June 1863, Mustered out on 26 December 1864, at Lexington, KY. Hiram served with his brother William Jackson Thompson, Hiram was born 8 February 1838, Knox Co., KY and died 1 March 1915, Emanuel, Knox Co., KY., Hiram married Beadie Chance, born 21 November 1847, Rose Hill, Lee Co., VA, died 16 November 1916, Emanuel, Knox Co., KY. Hiram and Beadie are buried in Beatty Cemetery, Knox Co., KY. Submitted by Charles S. Owens.
Thompson, William Jackson - Pvt., Co. H, 7th KY Infantry, USA. Mustered in at Barbourville, Knox Co on 20 Sep, 1861. Mustered out on 5 Oct., 1864 at Louisville, KY. Born in Tennessee on 31 May 1834, to John Thompson and Elizabeth Jane Wheeler. William died in Frogpond, Laurel Co., KY on 9 September 1914. William married Luvicy Jane Chance in 1865, she was born in 1844 in Rose Hill, Lee Co., VA and died 1 April 1880, Laurel Co., KY. They are both buried in Wiggington Cemetery, Laurel Co., KY. Luvicy and William had 8 children. William married his 2nd wife, Mandy Jane Brunner on 20 November 1888. William was awarded a pension for his service, Certificate No. 278564. Submitted by Charles S. Owens.
Truitt, Jackson - Pvt., Co. E, 14th KY Vol Inf., USA. Enlisted on 13 Feb., 1863 and was discharged 24 Mar., 1864. He is buried in the Liberty Cemetery, Rt. 2 London, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Waddle, William C. - Pvt., Co. I, 49th KY Infantry. Enlisted 19 Sep., 1863 and discharged 26 Dec.,1864. He is buried in the Casteel Cemetery, East Bernstadt, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Wardrup, Ezekial - Pvt., Co. A, 64th NC Infantry, CSA. Enlisted 10 May, 1862 and discharged 16 Jun., 1865. He is buried in the East Colony Cemetery, Bernstadt, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Warren, Calvin - Pvt., Co. B, 7th KY Cavalry, 13th Army Corps, USA. Enlisted 16 Aug, 1862 at Parris, KY. Discharged on 10 July, 1865. Pension application 12 Jun., 1890. Calvin was born 27 Feb, 1841 in Rockcastle Co, KY to Rebecca Warren. He died 26 May, 1938 in London, KY and is buried in the Southard Cemetery. Calvin was married to Sary Ann Frost and had 6 children. He married 2nd to Susan Ellen Patton and had 1 child. He moved to Laurel Co., KY about 1890. Was a sawmill worker by trade. Submitted by great-grandson, John R. Moore.
Watts, William - Pvt., Co. E, Three Forks Bat. Enlisted 19 Feb., 1865 and discharged 17 Jul., 1865. He was born 5 Feb., 1834 and died 26 Jun., 1912. He is buried in the Campground Cemetery, Boreing, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Wood, Thomas - Pvt., Co. A, 24th KY Infantry. Served from October, 1861 to January, 1865.
Woodall, Richard - Pvt., Co. B, 12th Regiment 2nd Infantry. Enlisted 12 Oct., 1861 and discharged in 1864. He was born 6 Jun., 1844 and died 29 Oct., 1904. He is buried in the Hazelpatch Cemetery, Hazelpatch, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Woodward, Calvin C. - Pvt., Co. K, 7th KY Volunteer Infantry, USA. Enlisted 22 Sep., 1861. He was born 18 May, 1824 and died 10 Oct., 1895. He is buried in the Campground Cemetery, Boreing, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
Young, Jermiah - Sgt., Co. E, 48th KY Infantry. Enlisted 23 Aug., 1863 and discharged 26 Dec., 1864. He is buried in the Horse Creek Cemetery, Horse Creek Church, Laurel Co., KY. Source is Branches of Laurel Vol. III, No. 1, Jan., 1988 by the LCHS.
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