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Charles Colvard

**Charles H. Colvard** (abt 1847 - March 15, 1919) served as a corporal in Company L, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Charles Colvard was born about 1847 in Cherokee County, North Carolina. He married Lovanda Cook (1896 - aft 1930) with whom he had one child.

## Civil War service

Colvard enlisted as a private in Company L on April 8, 1864 in Nashville, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in April 11, 1864 at Nashville. He was appointed corporal on May 13, 1865.

He is listed as present for duty until August 17, 1864 when he was left sick at Asylum General Hospital in Knoxville; when he returned to the regiment was not recorded. Colvard was again left sick at Panther Springs, Tennessee on October 28, 1864 and returned to the regiment in February 1865.

Colvard mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $9.98 to the government for clothing, had been paid a $25 bounty, and was owed a $275 bounty.

## Post-war life

On an unknown date, Colvard moved to Kansas City, Kansas. He was admitted to the Western Branch of the National Home for Disabled Soldiers at Leavenworth on December 8, 1908. He transferred to the Mountain Branch National Home on November 11, 1909. He transferred back to the Western Branch on April 2, 1910 and was discharged from there May 21, 1910. Colvard was next admitted to the Mountain Branch on November 16, 1910 and discharged March 1, 1912. He was admitted again to the Mountain Branch Home twice, once in 1915 and once in 1916; he was dismissed from the home after June 3, 1916 for some unstated offense. According to his medical history, Colvard had multiple health problems: total deafness in his right ear, kyphosis, pterygium of the right eye, chronic rheumatoid arthritis, and "old" gunshot wound to the right breast, malarial poisoning, hemorrhoids, chronic constipation, and cardiac hypertrophy. Upon his first admission to the Western Branch Home, he is described as 61 years old, 5' 7" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, gray hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Colvard applied for an invalid's pension on June 9, 1892 while living in Arkansas and using the alias Charles H. Colbert. He died March 15, 1919 in Johnson City, Tennessee due to chronic diarrhea and is buried at Mountain Home National Cemetery in Johnson City. His wife applied for a guardian's pension on March 21, 1919 using the Colbert surname.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1920 U.S. Census, Fork Mountain Township, Mitchell County, North Carolina.
2. ↑ Register, U.S. National Homes for Disabled Soldiers, Johnson City, Tennessee, 1866-1938.
3. ↑ No records indicate that this wound was received in any action while serving with the regiment.
4. ↑ Is is possible that they were never married; further research is needed.
Daniel Head

**Daniel S. Head** (abt 1823 - April 21, 1864) served as a private in Company D, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Daniel Head was born about 1823 to Joseph and Mary Polly (Dial) Head in Surry County, North Carolina. He married Mary Miller (1833-1913) with whom he had at least five children.

## Civil War service

Head enlisted September 24, 1863 at Greeneville, Tennessee for a period of three years. He mustered in October 28, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. At enlistment, Head gave his age as 40.

He was captured November 25, 1863 in Knox County, Kentucky while on the march to Camp Nelson, Kentucky. Head was held as a prisoner of war in Richmond, Virginia until January 1, 1864, then sent to Americus, Georgia on March 10, 1864 where he entered Andersonville Prison.

Head died April 21, 1864 at Andersonville Prison due to diarrhea. His wife applied for a widow's pension on May 23, 1866.

## Notes

1. ↑ The 1860 U.S. Census confirms his year of birth and state of birth. He was living in Johnson County, Tennessee and was by occupation a farm laborer.
2. ↑ See Storie, p. 48.
James King

**James King** (about 1846 - March 6, 1864) served as a private in Company D, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

James King was born about 1846 in Ashe County, North Carolina to Robert King.

## Civil War service

King enlisted as a private in Company D on September 24, 1863 in Greeneville, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in October 28, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee.

He is described as 18 years old, 5' 10" tall, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair, and by occupation a farmer.

King is listed as present for duty until he became ill. He died March 6, 1864 in Ward 5, Hospital Number 8 at Nashville, Tennessee due to typhoid fever and bronchial pneumonia. His personal effects consisted of one uniform jacket, one pair trousers, one pair boots, one pair gloves, and spurs; he had received $38.10 in clothing since his enlistment and had not received any bounty.

King is buried at Nashville National Cemetery in Madison, Tennessee.
Clay Davis

**Clay Davis** (b. abt 1844) served as an under cook in Company C, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry. He is one of twenty-three black men known to have served with the regiment, all of whom served as company cooks.

## Personal life

Davis was born in Barren County, Kentucky.

## Civil War service

Clay Davis enlisted in Company C on June 1, 1864 in Gallatin, Tennessee for a period of three years. He mustered in on July 26, 1864 in Nashville.

At enlistment he was 20 years old, 5' 5" tall, black complexion, black eyes, and black hair.

According to the muster rolls Davis "Deserted September 15, 1864 at Bulls Gap, Tenn."

## Later life

No further information about Davis nor the location of his grave has been found.
James R. Jackson

**James Rufus Jackson, Sr** (about 1842 - March 13, 1864) served as a private in Company F, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

James Jackson was born about 1842 in Johnson County, Tennessee to James and Mahulda Elizabeth (Dunn) Jackson. He married Sarah Dowell (1846-1911) with whom he had one child.

## Civil War service

Jackson enlisted as a private in Company F on September 24, 1863 in Washington County, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in November 8, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee.

He is described as 21 years old, 5' 9" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Jackson is listed as present for duty until he was left sick in U.S. General Hospital No. 11 at Nashville, Tennessee; the date was not recorded. He died there on March 13, 1864 due to smallpox. The only personal effect listed for him is 75 cents.

When the regiment mustered out on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville it was noted that he was owed a $100 bounty. His death record indicates that he had received $39.86 in clothing since enlistment and was last paid to December 31, 1863.

Jackson is buried at Nashville National Cemetery in Madison, Tennessee.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1870 U.S. Census, District No. 3, Johnson County, Tennessee.
Murphy Heaton

**Murphy Abraham Heaton** (August 12, 1847 - April 7, 1930) served as a private in Company M, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Murphy Heaton was born August 12, 1847 in Johnson County, Tennessee to Joseph and Sarah (Grindstaff) Heaton. He married first Sarah Jane Roberts (1840-1908) with whom he had seven children. He married second Hannah Potter (1880-1963) with whom he had one child.

## Civil War service

Heaton enlisted as a private in Company M on February 2, 1864 in Knoxville, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in May 15, 1864 at Gallatin, Tennessee. He served as bugler in July and August 1864 according to the muster rolls.

He is described as 18 years old, 5' 5" tall, dark complexion, black eyes, black hair, and by occupation a farmer. Clearly he lied about his age and would have been 16 at enlistment.

Heaton was present for duty until September 1, 1864 when he is listed as a deserter. A record from the War Department Record and Pension Office dated June 21, 1894 indicates that Heaton was left at Holston General Hospital in Knoxville and deserted from there on September 14, 1864. He returned to the regiment on May 1, 1865 and was restored to duty at the rank of private with the charge of desertion removed by President Lincoln's proclamation. He was present for duty for the remainder of his service.

Heaton mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to June 30, 1864, owed $42.99 to the government for clothing, had received a $60 bounty, and was owed a $240 bounty.

## Post-war life

Heaton applied for an invalid's pension on November 23, 1882. He died April 7, 1930 in Blount, Tennessee and is buried at Six Mile Cemetery in Blount County.

## Notes

1. ↑ His Civil War records, various census records, and his headstone give his name as Murphy A. Heaton. Other records give his name as Abraham M. Heaton.
2. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, 8th Civil District, Blount County, Tennessee.
3. ↑ A company descriptive book record states that he deserted October 20, 1864 at Carter's Station, Tennessee.
Alfred Irvin

**Alfred Irvin** (abt 1836 - abt December 1910) served as an under cook in Company B, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry. He is one of twenty-three black men known to have served with the regiment, all of whom served as company cooks.

## Personal life

Alfred Irvin was born about 1836 in Washington County, Tennessee. He married Mary Jackson (1861-1914) with whom he had one child.

## Civil War service

Irvin enlisted in Company B on October 6, 1864 at Bulls Gap, Tennessee for a period of three years. He mustered in on December 6, 1864 in Knoxville.

At enlistment he was 28 years old, 5' 8" tall, black complexion, black eyes, and black hair. No occupation was given.

According to the muster rolls Irvin was present every month throughout his service. He mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. Records state that he was last paid to October 6, 1864 and owed $95.95 to the government for his clothing.

## Later life

Irvin applied for an invalid's pension on October 17, 1889 while living in Tennessee. He is buried at College Hill-Evergreen Cemetery in Washington County, Tennessee. His wife applied for a widow's pension on December 19, 1910.

## Notes

1. ↑ His surname is listed as Irwin in Scott & Angel, the Tennessee Adjutant General's Report, and his pension application. The muster rolls give his surname variously as: "Ervan", "Ervin", "Eurvin", and "Erwin".
Jacob H. Norris

**Jacob H. Norris** (May 1, 1832 - March 17, 1883) served as a captain in Company E, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Jacob Norris was born May 1, 1832 in Watauga County, North Carolina to James and Matilda (Reece) Norris. Norris married Loretta L. Adams (1847-1899), with whom he had seven children.

## Civil War service

Norris enlisted at age 31 as a private in Company F, 4th Tennessee Volunteer Infantry on June 3, 1863 at Taylorsville, Tennessee. He was mustered in at Nashville on June 15, 1863 and received a $25.00 bounty. Norris was discharged to accept a commission as captain in Company E, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry on September 24, 1863 at Greeneville, Tennessee for a period of three years. He mustered in November 8, 1863 at Strawberry Plains.

Records show that he was present for duty from enlistment until he became too ill to command the company. Norris tendered his resignation on September 5, 1864 while at Bulls Gap, Tennessee. Assistant Surgeon Larkin Blackwell stated in his examination affidavit of Norris, "that he [is] laboring under the incipient stages of consumption and that in consequence thereof he is in my opinion unfit to perform the duties of an officer in the United States service."

Following his resignation, 1st Lieutenant Thomas J. Barry was promoted to captain of the company.

The regimental history states that Norris "was a good officer and a pleasant, agreeable gentleman and had won many friends in the Regiment."

## Later life

According to various U.S. Census records, Norris had been a house carpenter and sawyer, but was suffering from paralysis by 1880.

He applied for an invalid's pension September 17, 1869. His wife, Loretta, applied for a widow's pension on April 7, 1883.

Norris died March 17, 1883 in Johnson County, Tennessee and is buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Mountain City, Tennessee.

## Notes

1. ↑ The date of his discharge from the 4th Tennessee Infantry is given as December 25, 1863, which is well after he was commissioned captain in the 13th Tennessee Cavalry. Under what authority his discharge was furnished is not noted in his records.
2. ↑ Scott & Angel, p. 294.
John Gray

**John Gray** (May 12, 1848 - August 22, 1932) served as a private in Company H, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

John Gray was born May 12, 1848 in Washington County, Tennessee to Adin and Malinda (Nelson) Gray. He married first Ruhamah Jane "Ruey" Rambo (1851-1918) with whom he had fourteen children. He married second Cora Hull (1879-1938); they had no children.

## Civil War service

Gray enlisted in Company H on October 9, 1864 in Knoxville, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in September 1, 1865 at Knoxville. He was transferred to Company F before December 1863.

He is described as 18 years old, 5' 3" tall, dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair, and by occupation a farmer. Clearly he lied about his age and would have been 16 at enlistment.

Gray appears to have been present for duty throughout his term of service, however his records are incomplete.

Gray mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had never been paid, was owed $12.45 from the government for clothing, and was owed a $100 bounty.

## Post-war life

Gray applied for an invalid's pension on March 2, 1887. He was admitted to the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers on July 7, 1905 where he was treated for a hernia, neuralgia, general debility, and hemorrhoids; he indicated that the hernia occurred while in the service on March 15, 1865. Gray was discharged from the hospital on December 10, 1906. When he was admitted his age is given as 58, 5' 10" tall, dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair, and by occupation a carpenter; he was receiving a $12 per month pension. Gray was an active member of the Grand Army of the Republic.

Gray died August 23, 1932 in Greeneville, Tennessee and is buried at Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery in Sunnyside, Tennessee.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, District No. 24, Greene County, Tennessee.
Jesse Poe

**Jesse Poe** (abt 1837 - bef March 28, 1895) served as a private in Company B, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Jesse Poe was born April 28, 1843 in Sullivan County, Tennessee to William and Mahala Poe. He married Martha A. Head (b. abt 1856) with whom he had at least one child.

## Civil War service

Poe enlisted as a private in Company B on November 15, 1863 at Camp Nelson, Kentucky for a period of three years and mustered in January 3, 1864 in Knox County, Tennessee.

He is described as 26 years old, 5' 8" tall, florid complexion, gray eyes, brown hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Poe is listed as present for duty until April 18, 1864 when he was left sick at Cumberland General Hospital in Nashville; when he returned to the regiment was not recorded. Poe was granted a furlough on June 28, 1865 for an unrecorded number of days. He was admitted to Asylum General Hospital in Knoxville on September 25, 1864; when he returned from the regiment was not recorded, but it was after January 1, 1865.

Poe mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $50.67 to the government for clothing, had been paid a $25 bounty, and was owed a $275 bounty.

## Post-war life

Poe applied for an invalid's pension on December 8, 1873. He died about 1895; the location of his grave has not been found. His wife applied for a widow's pension on March 28, 1895.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1880 U.S. Census, Fulkerson District, Scott County, Virginia.
Elijah Morris

**Elijah Jefferson Morris** (May 26, 1846 – March 2, 1935) served as a private in Company F, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Elijah Morris was born May 26, 1846 in Wythe County, Virginia to Jesse and Caroline (Beller) Morris. He married first Lucinda Glore (1849-1883) with whom he had at least seven children. He married second Martha Ellen Harrell (1862-1935) with whom he had eight children.

## Civil War service

Morris enlisted as a private in Company F on September 12, 1864 in Greeneville, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in October 26, 1864 at New Market, Tennessee.

He is described as 18 years old, 6' tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, red hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Morris is listed as present for duty throughout his term of service for which muster roll records have survived.

Morris mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had never been paid, owed $61.57 to the government for clothing, and was owed a $100 bounty.

## Post-war life

Morris applied for an invalid's pension on February 8, 1883. He died March 2, 1935 in Giles County, Virginia due to pneumonia and is buried at Hunter's Cemetery in Alum Springs, Virginia.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1880 U.S. Census, Hiwassie District, Pulaski County, Virginia.
2. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, White Gate Precinct, Giles County, Virginia.
3. ↑ Certificate of Death, Commonwealth of Virginia, No. 7334.
David Owens

**David C. Owens** (abt 1838 – abt 1890) served as a private in Company D, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

David Owens was born about 1838 in Carter County, Tennessee to Wesley and Cynthia (Blevins) Owens. He married Cynthia A. Adams.

## Civil War service

Owens enlisted as a private in Company D on October 1, 1864 in Greeneville, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in October 26, 1864 at New Market, Tennessee.

He is described as 26 years old, 5' 4" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Owens is listed as present for duty he is listed as missing in action at at the Second Battle of Saltville; he returned to the regiment on January 7, 1865.

His is again listed as present for duty until March 28, 1865 when he deserted from camp near Bulls Gap, Tennessee. He returned to the regiment on May 1, 1865 and was restored to duty per President Lincoln's proclamation. Owens was discharged at the regimental hospital then located at Sweetwater, Tennessee on July 23, 1865 on orders from Major General Stoneman due to “total” disability caused by consumption.

No record for him from when the regiment mustered out on September 5, 1865 has been located.

## Post-war life

Owens applied for an invalid's pension on May 4, 1867. When and where he died, as well as the location of his grave has not been found. His wife applied for a widow's pension on August 15, 1890.

## Notes

1. ↑ No census records have been found to determine where they lived or if they had children.
2. ↑ No prisoner of war record exists, so it is possible he was not captured, but hiding behind enemy lines.
3. ↑ One of the few clues to his exact residence in Tennessee is from the 1869 record of their marriage in Washington County.
Andrew Moore

**Andrew Jackson Moore** (March 17, 1828 - May 12, 1909) served as a private in Company K, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Andrew Moore was born March 17, 1828 in Scott County, Tennessee to David and Isabel (Mitchell) Moore. He married Mary [last name unknown] (1823-1885) with whom he had at least nine children.

## Civil War service

Moore enlisted as a private in Company K on September 22, 1863 in Louisville, Kentucky for a period of three years and mustered in May 31, 1864 at Gallatin, Tennessee.

He is described as 37 years old, 6' 1" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Moore is listed as present for duty until December 7, 1863 when it is noted that he deserted. Moore returned to the regiment before March 1, 1864 and was restored to duty under President Lincoln's proclamation.

Moore mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864 and had been paid a $25 bounty.

## Post-war life

Moore applied for an invalid's pension on August 3, 1889. He died May 12, 1909 in Woodbury, Tennessee and is buried at Preston Cemetery Number 2 in Cannon County, Tennessee.
Isaac Lewis

**Isaac Lewis** (March 24, 1829 – December 8, 1884) served as a commissary sergeant in Company A, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Isaac Lewis was born March 24, 1829 in Ashe County, North Carolina to James and Anna (Osborne) Lewis. He married Elizabeth Roten (1831-1896) with whom he had at least four children.

## Civil War service

Lewis enlisted as a private in Company A on September 22, 1863 in Carter County, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in November 8, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. He was appointed commissary sergeant on November 1, 1863 by order of Colonel Miller.

He is described as 34 years old, 6' tall, dark complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation a mechanic.

Lewis is listed as present for duty for which muster rolls have survived. From October 26, 1864 through January 1865, he was on detached service, recruiting for the regiment. On January 20, 1865, Lewis received orders from Colonel Miller to be “detailed and ordered to to proceed to Carter and Johnson Counties Tenn. for the purpose of recruiting for Co. 'A.' 13th Tenn. Cav. and to bring out deserters from the 13th Tenn. Cav.” This detached service was for 30 days “or sooner if possible.”

Lewis mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. It was noted that he had last been paid to June 30, 1864, owed $5.24 to the government for clothing, had received a $25 bounty, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

After the war, Lewis worked as a gunsmith in Carter County. He applied for an invalid's pension on June 14, 1873. On August 20, 1879, he was appointed postmaster of Watauga and held that position until December 5, 1881, when his son Joseph received the next appointment.

Lewis died December 8, 1884 in Carter County and is buried at Miller Cemetery in Elizabethton, Tennessee. His wife applied for a widow's pension on December 15, 1887.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1870 U.S. Census, 8th Civil District, Carter County, Tennessee.
2. ↑ Special Order No. 2, Headquarters, Brigade, Governor's Guard, Cantonment Springs, Tennessee, January 20, 1865.
3. ↑ Appointments of U.S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, The National Archives, Washington, D.C.
Calbert Rigsby

**Calbert Rigsby** (abt 1843 - bef August 9, 1890) served as a corporal in Company K, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Calbert Rigsby was born about 1843 in Washington County, Tennessee to Peleg and Elizabeth (Hampton) Rigsby.

## Civil War service

Rigsby enlisted as a private in Company K on November 1, 1863 in Knoxville, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in January 26, 1864 at Nashville, Tennessee. He was promoted to corporal on September 15, 1864.

He is described as 18 years old, 5' 9" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Rigsby is listed as present for duty throughout his term of service for which muster roll records have survived.

Rigsby mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $40.63 to the government for clothing, had been paid a $25 bounty, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

Rigsby's father applied for his son's pension on August 9, 1890. Calbert likely died in July 1890. Where he died and where he is buried has not been located.

## Notes

1. ↑ Because he was still 18 years old when he mustered out of the service, it is highly likely that he lied about his age at enlistment, being older not younger. The 1850 U.S. Census (Washington County, Tennessee) gives his age as 7 as of November 10.
Frederick Slimp

**Frederick Slimp** (November 26, 1824 - September 26, 1904) served as a captain in Company H, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Frederick Slimp was born November 26, 1824 in Johnson County, Tennessee to Michael and Nancy Ann (Reasor) Slimp. Slimp was married two times: Naomi Ward (1834-1888) and Martha Stout (1863-1936). He fathered at least 12 children.

## Civil War service

Slimp enlisted September 22, 1863 as captain of Company H for a period of three years at Strawberry Plains. He mustered in January 1, 1864 at Camp Nelson, Kentucky.

Slimp submitted his resignation on July 18, 1864 and was left sick at Gallatin, Tennessee on August 1, 1864. Assistant Surgeon James M. Cameron stated in his examination affidavit that Slimp was suffering from "general debility and chronic diarrhea" and that he believed he could serve in the Veteran Reserve Corps.

Per Special Orders No. 283, War Department, Adjutant General's Office dated August 27, 1864, Slimp "having tendered his resignation, on account of physical disability, is hereby mustered out of service, as of the date of muster-in, he having been unfit for duty since the organization of the regiment, and rendered no service to the Government." Although he formally resigned in 1864, his honorable discharge from the service was not recognized by the War Department until 1888 due to a clerical error.

Slimp was one of many Union men of Johnson County whose family suffered atrocities committed by rebel bushwhackers during the war. His wife, Naomi, was a victim of Confederate outlaws who were looking for Slimp on one of his visits home: "Positive demand was made on Mrs. Slimp and children to tell where their victim could be found. This being impossible they made dangerous threats, flew into a rage over their disappointment. They kicked her, knocked her down with a heavy stick, inflicting a severe wound on the head, and as they supposed left her dead on the floor. Her wound bled profusely. When she went down into her grave the scar went with her."

According to the regimental history, "He was held in high esteem by the men and officers of the Regiment. His many acts of kindness in writing letters for the men who were sick or could not write, and his advice and counsel to the younger men will be remembered by many of the surviving comrades."

## Later life

Slimp served in the Tennessee General Assembly (1869-1871), was appointed circuit court clerk of Johnson County (serving two years), and elected to the position for a four-year term. He and his wife lived in Butler where they operated an inn.

He applied for an invalid's pension January 14, 1882.

Slimp died September 26, 1904 in Butler, Tennessee and is buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Mountain View, Tennessee. His wife applied for a widow's pension on October 27, 1904.

## Notes

1. ↑ Scott & Angel, p. 407.
2. ↑ Scott & Angel, p. 296.
Hampton Davis

**Hampton L. Davis** (July 12, 1833 - November 12, 1908) served as a private in Company D, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Hampton Davis was born July 12, 1833 in Anson County, North Carolina to Andrew Jackson and Prucella (Newsome) Davis. He married Mary E. Porter (1852-1928) with whom he had nine children.

## Civil War service

Davis enlisted as a private in Company D on September 24, 1863 in Greeneville, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in October 28, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee.

He is described as 29 years old, 5' 10" tall, light complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation a laborer.

Davis is listed as present for duty for which muster roll records have survived. From May 5 to December 12, 1864 he was on detached duty as a hospital nurse for the brigade hospital. Davis was captured December 12, 1864 while at Marion, Virginia and paroled April 5, 1865. Where he was held prisoner, when he was exchanged, and when he returned to the regiment is not in any records. In July 1865 he was detailed to serve as a teamster for the regiment.

Davis mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $38.78 to the government for clothing, had been paid a $25 bounty, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

By 1870 Davis became a shoe maker, a profession he continued throughout his life.

Davis died November 12, 1908 and is buried at Griffin and Old Davis Cemetery in Polkton, North Carolina.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, District 88, Rockingham Township, Richmond County, North Carolina.
2. ↑ He may have been a shoe maker before the war, but he has not been found in the 1860 U.S. Census.
Andrew Shoun

**Andrew G. Shoun** (December 4, 1832 - January 21, 1889) served as 1st sergeant in Company L, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Andrew Shoun was born December 4, 1832 in Johnson County, Tennessee to Joseph and Mary (Willis) Shoun. He married first Saraphina Wagner (1835-1879). He married second Lavinia Dillon (1850-1930); they had no children.

## Civil War service

Shoun enlisted as a private in Company M on January 20, 1864 in Gallatin, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in May 16, 1865 at Gallatin. He was transferred to Company L on May 16, 1864 by order of Colonel Miller. Shoun was promoted quartermaster sergeant in May 1864, to sergeant in July 1864, and last to 1st sergeant on June 10, 1864.

He is described as 32 years old, 5' 10" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Shoun is listed as present for duty for which muster roll records have survived. He was absent with leave from October 1, 1864 to an unrecorded date in December 1864 and served detached duty in January 1865.

Shoun mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to June 30, 1864, owed $9.37 to the government for clothing, had been paid a $60 bounty, and was owed a $240 bounty.

## Post-war life

Shoun died January 21, 1889 in Johnson County and is buried at Wilson Cemetery in Mountain City, Tennessee.

## Notes

1. ↑ It is possible that some children were born, but no records of them have been found.
2. ↑ One record states that he was transferred on June 1, 1864 per Regimental Order No. 8.
Isaac Rader

**Isaac Rader** (April 21, 1841 - July 1, 1912) served as a private in Company H, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Isaac Rader was born April 21, 1841 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania to George and Susannah (Ferringer) Rader. He married Mary Jane Hill (1849-1934) with whom he had twelve children.

## Civil War service

Rader first enlisted as a private in Company C, 78th Pennsylvania Infantry (3-month regiment) on August 29, 1861 at Camp Orr near Kittanning, Pennsylvania and was discharged December 4, 1862 at Nashville, Tennessee due to disability. He then enlisted as a private in Company D, 4th U.S. Cavalry on December 1, 1862 at Nashville and is listed as deserting March 13, 1863. Rader next enlisted in Company I, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry on November 2, 1863 in Knoxville, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in April 13, 1864 at Nashville, Tennessee. He was transferred to Company H on April 14, 1864 by order of Major Doughty.

He is described as 22 years old, 5' 8" tall, fair complexion, dark eyes, dark hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Rader is listed as present for duty for which muster roll records have survived. He was detailed as a teamster in May 1864 and to the quartermaster's department in June 1864. Rader was granted a leave of absence on August 18, 1864; when he returned to the regiment is not recorded.

Rader mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $28.03 to the government for clothing, had been paid a $25 bounty, and was owed a $275 bounty.

## Post-war life

Rader was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, William McKinley Post No. 105 in Knoxville.

He applied for an invalid's pension on July 24, 1890. Rader died July 1, 1912 in Concord, Tennessee and is buried at Holston College Cemetery in Louisville, Tennessee. His wife applied for a widow's pension on July 13, 1912.

## Notes

1. ↑ At enlistment, Rader gave his place of birth as Wilson County, Tennessee.
2. ↑ 1910 U.S. Census, Tenth District, Knox County, Tennessee.
3. ↑ Civil War Muster Rolls and Related Records, 1861–1866. Records of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, Record Group 19, Series 19.11, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
4. ↑ Register of Enlistments in the U.S. Army, 1798-1914. Record Group 94, National Archives, Washington, D.C.
5. ↑ *The Journal and Tribune* (Knoxville, Tennessee), August 4, 1912, p. 18.
Moses P. Roberson

**Moses P. Roberson** (Dec 1845 - April 20, 1911) served as a private in Company H, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Moses P. Roberson was born to Julius Caesar and Jennie (King) Roberson in Yancey County, North Carolina. Roberson first married Margaret Esther Tipton (1844 - 1906) on December 14, 1865, with whom he had least nine children. He married Cora Price (1873 - 1952) on February 27, 1910, who had at least five children from a previous marriage.

## Civil War service

Roberson enlisted in Company L on September 24, 1863 in Carter County, Tennessee for a period of three years. He mustered in April 11, 1864 at Knoxville, Tennessee and was transferred to Company H on April 12, 1864 by order of Colonel John K. Miller. Roberson is described as 5'8", dark complexion, light eyes, and dark hair. At the time of enlistment his occupation was "farmer".

He is listed as present for duty throughout his entire term of service. In June 1864 he was on detached service with the quartermaster department. In November 1864 Roberson was detailed as a sharpshooter, presumably for the regiment. From December 1864 through February 1865 he served as a teamster for the regiment.

Roberson mustered out September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had been paid through August 31, 1864 and owed $4.27 for clothing. He had received a bounty of $25 for his service and was owed $75 bounty.

## Later life

Roberson had a variety of occupations in his life and served as a postmaster for White Rock in Carter County and Elkanah in Sullivan County.

Roberson applied for an invalid's pension February 17, 1880. His wife Cora applied for a widow's pension on May 1, 1911. Roberson died April 20, 1911 in Sullivan County and is buried in Chinquapin Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Bluff City, Tennessee.

## Notes

1. ↑ His middle name may be Peterson; this was found in an unsourced family tree.
2. ↑ Her surname at marriage may not be her maiden name.
3. ↑ His surname is misspelled in the *Tennessee Adjutant General's Report* as "Robinson".
4. ↑ This is assumed to be for the brigade.
5. ↑ His surname is misspelled on his headstone as "Robertson".
Joseph Glenn

**Joseph Glenn** (May 22, 1845 - March 27, 1916) served as an under cook in Company I, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry. He is one of twenty-three black men known to have served with the regiment, all of whom served as company cooks.

## Personal life

Glenn was born May 22, 1845 in Yadkin County, North Carolina.

## Civil War service

Joseph Glenn enlisted in Company I on August 15, 1864 in Bulls Gap, Tennessee for a period of three years. He mustered in on September 5, 1864 in Knoxville.

At enlistment he was 19 years old, 5' 6" tall, black complexion, black eyes, black hair, and a farmer.

According to the muster rolls Glenn was present every month throughout his service. He mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. Records state that he was last paid to August 15, 1864 and owed $53.75 to the government for clothing received in kind or money advanced.

## Later life

Glenn moved to Illinois after the Civil War where he was an active member in Post #724 of the Grand Army of the Republic in Harvey, Illinois. He received an invalid's pension for his service during the war. Glenn's wife died before him and her name has not been identified. Glenn died March 27, 1916 at his residence on 5024 Dearborn Street in Chicago.

## Notes

1. ↑ When Glenn started receiving his pension has not been found.
2. ↑ Presently the site of Ludwig Van Beethoven Public School.
John Baker

**John L. Baker** (September 26, 1845 - May 26, 1910) served as a corporal in Company H, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

John Baker was born September 26, 1845 in Perry County, Indiana to Presley and Glatha (Brown) Carden. He married Marilla Bryant (abt. 1852-bef. 1890) with whom he had at least seven children.

## Civil War service

Baker first enlisted as a private in Company H, 3rd Kentucky Volunteer Cavalry on November 5, 1861 in Owensboro, Kentucky for a period of three years. He was transferred to Company L on January 1, 1862. Baker contracted typhoid fever and because he could not perform his duties for 60 days, he was discharged on August 16, 1862 at Athens, Alabama. Despite the fact that the examining surgeon stated he "is naturally feeble and too delicate to endure the duties of a soldier", Baker recovered. He enlisted as a private in Company H, 13th Tennessee Cavalry on October 1, 1863 in Knoxville, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in February 21, 1864 at Nashville, Tennessee. He was appointed corporal August 1, 1864.

When Baker enlisted in the 3rd Kentucky Cavalry he was described as 18 years old, 5' 4" tall, dark complexion, gray eyes, dark hair, and by occupation a farmer. At enlistment with the 13th Tennessee Cavalry he is described as 18 years old 5' 6" tall, light complexion, black eyes, black hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Baker is listed as present for duty throughout his term of service for which muster roll records have survived. In June 1864 he was detailed to serve in the Quartermaster's Department in Nashville.

Baker mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $1.41 to the government for clothing, had been paid a $25 bounty, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

Baker applied for an invalid's pension on May 5, 1884. He moved to Kansas by 1900 where he lived with one of his daughters and her family. He died May 26, 1910 in Cowley County, Kansas and is buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Winfield, Kansas.

According to his obituary, Baker was "struck by the Arkansas City-Winfield express and baggage car of the Southwestern Interurban Railway Co." and "was knocked down and ran over by the car, as he was walking on the track near his home [in Hackney]. His left leg was so badly crushed that it was found necessary to amputate the member just below the knee. He was also so severely injured in the back and head and in other parts of the body. He also had internal injuries. On the account of his age, he being 71 years old, he was unable to withstand the shock and the serious injuries." The account addeded that Baker "was quite deaf, in fact it is said he could scarcely hear at all, and he failed to get off the track when the car approached him from the rear yesterday afternoon at 3:15 o'clock. The car men attempted to attract his attention by ringing the gong and expecting every second that he would step off the track, they failed to stop in time to avoid the serious and fatal accident."

## Notes

1. ↑ *Arkansas City Daily Traveler*, May 27, 1910, p. 1.
David Cole

**David S. Cole** (November 13, 1837 – January 15, 1865) served as a private in Company E, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

David Cole was born November 13, 1837 in Johnson County, Tennessee to Sampson and Deletha (Gentry) Cole. He was unmarried.

## Civil War service

Cole enlisted as a private in Company E on September 21, 1863 in Greeneville, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in October 28, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. His brother, John, also served in Company E. In June 1864 Cole was detailed as a company teamster.

He is described as 26 years old, 6' 2 1/2" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Cole is listed as present for duty until January/February 1864 when he was left sick with smallpox General Hospital No. 11 in Nashville, Tennessee. He returned to the regiment on an unrecorded date in March or April 1864.

On November 13, 1864, Cole was captured in action at Bull's Gap, Tennessee. He was first held as a prisoner of war at Morristown, Tennessee, then transferred to Danville, Virginia and was admitted to a hospital on January 4, 1865. Cole died there on January 15, 1865 due to chronic diarrhea and is buried at Danville National Cemetery.

When the regiment mustered out on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville, it was noted that he had last been paid to June 30, 1864 and had received a $25 bounty.

His father applied for a pension on February 24, 1886.

## Notes

1. ↑ The date he was admitted to the hospital has not been found.
John G. Dervan

**John Graham Dervan** (1844 - August 21, 1886) served as a captain in Company K, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

John Dervan was born in 1844 in Danvers, Massachusetts.

## Civil War service

Dervan enlisted May 26, 1862 as a private in the Salem Cadets, Massachusetts Infantry (militia). He mustered out October 11, 1862 at Fort Warren, Boston Harbor. Dervan subsequently became an ordnance officer (or possibly a civilian clerk with the Ordnance Department) and was working at the Ordnance Department in Knoxville when offered a commission in the 13th Tennessee Cavalry. He accepted the commission December 31, 1863 at Camp Nelson, Kentucky and was mustered in January 29, 1864 as a captain in Company K at Nashville for a period of three years.

He is listed as present for duty throughout his service. On May 19, 1865 he requested eight days leave to visit Nashville "pressing business of a private nature." The leave was approved, but the private nature of his business is a mystery.

On July 29, 1865 Dervan was requested to appear at the Office Ordnance Department in Knoxville to settle accounts there. What accounts he needed to settle are not noted in the records.

Dervan mustered out August 25, 1865 in accordance to Paragraph 2, Special Order Number 49. When the regiment mustered out on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville, it was noted on the rolls that he had been paid through December 31, 1864.

According to the regimental history Dervan "was a bright, intelligent and agreeable officer and comrade, and had many friends in the Regiment. After the close of the war he returned to the East and we have learned nothing of his history since that time."

## Later life

After the war, Dervan is found in the 1872 and 1873 Boston Directories as a clerk in the Naval Officer's Department at the Custom House for Boston and Charlestown. By 1882 he was employed as a night inspector in the U.S. Customs Service of the Treasury Department at Boston, Massachusetts. He was a member of General Lander, G.A.R. Post #5, in Lynn, Massachusetts.

Dervan died August 21, 1886 of cirrhosis of the liver in Marlborough, New Hampshire and is buried in Pine Grove Cemetery in Marlborough. His headstone gives the incorrect rank of major.

## Notes

1. ↑ According to Scott & Angel, he was "part of Major G. W. Doughty's detachment that joined the Regiment at Camp Nelson, Ky."
2. ↑ Dervan had been acting ordnance officer for the Governor's Guard Brigade there prior to his commission in the regiment.
3. ↑ Scott & Angel, p. 309.
John Shell

**John G. Shell** (abt 1843 - December 22, 1886) served as a corporal in Company G, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

John Shell was born about 1843 in Carter County, Tennessee to William and Mary Ann (Gourly) Shell. He married Susan E. Angel (1844-1926); they had no children.

## Civil War service

Shell enlisted as a private in Company G on September 24, 1863 in Carter County, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in October 28, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. He was appointed corporal on October 20, 1863 by order of Colonel Miller.

He is described as 21 years old, 5' 8" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Shell is listed as present for duty until November 27, 1864 when he is listed as absent sick at Asylum General Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. He is also listed as wounded on December 2, 1864 and still absent from the regiment as of January 1865.

Shell mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $40.61 1/2 to the government for clothing in kind or money advanced, had been paid a $25 bounty, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

Shell applied for an invalid's pension on January 22, 1873. His later occupations included blacksmith and butcher. Shell also became a speaker for the Temperance movement and was the Prohibition candidate for the Tennessee Legislature in 1884; he was not elected.

He died December 22, 1886 in Elizabethton, Tennessee and is buried there at Green Hill Cemetery. His wife applied for a widow's pension on September 13, 1887.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1880 U.S. Census, Elizabethton, Tennessee.
2. ↑ When he returned to the regiment was not recorded and whether he was sick or wounded--or both--is unclear.
3. ↑ *The Comet* (Johnson City, Tennessee), July 26, 1884, p. 3.
Bell Walker

**Bell Walker** (b. abt 1846) served as an under cook in Company I, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry. He is one of twenty-three black men known to have served with the regiment, all of whom served as company cooks.

## Personal life

Bell Walker was born about 1846 in Hawkins County, Tennessee.

## Civil War service

Walker enlisted in Company I on December 1, 1864 at Taylorsville, Tennessee for a period of three years. He mustered in on September 1, 1865 at Knoxville.

At enlistment he was 18 years old, 5' 6" tall, black complexion, black eyes, and black hair. Where he was living at the time of enlistment is not stated, but his occupation was given as farmer.

According to the muster rolls Walker was present every month throughout his service. He mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. Records state that all pay was owed to him from enlistment, he owed $26.42 to the government for his clothing, and was owed $100 bounty from the government.

## Later life

No further information about Taylor nor the location of his grave has been found.

## Notes

1. ↑ That he was not mustered in for nearly a year after enlistment was often a common oversight.
Daniel S. N. Allen

**Daniel Stover N. Allen** (March 8, 1839 - March 8, 1920) served as a private in Company A, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Allen was born to John T. and Lucinda (Stover) Allen in Carter County, Tennessee on March 8, 1839. He married Mary Ann Campbell (1840 - 1900) on November 15, 1865, with whom he had at least two children.

## Civil War service

Daniel Allen enlisted in Company A on September 22, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee for a period of three years. He mustered in October 28, 1863.

Allen is listed as present for duty until August 28, 1864 when he is reported as "Absent sick at Gen Hospital Knoxville Tenn. since August 28-64." He was present for duty by the next muster roll for May and June 1865.

He mustered out with the regiment at Knoxville on September 5, 1865. At the time he was owed $25.27 in pay and $75.00 in bounty.

## Post-war life

Allen applied for an invalid's pension dated June 12, 1873. He died March 8, 1920 in Laurel County, Kentucky and is buried at Highland Cemetery in Elizabethton, Tennessee. According to his death certificate, he was a mill operator.