recursal/Fanatic-Fandom huggingface dataset:
Archibald Caldwell

**Archibald Caldwell** (February 18, 1839 - December 9, 1920) served as a private in Company H, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Archibald Caldwell was born February 18, 1839 in Giles County, Virginia to Henry and Catherine (Harless) Caldwell. He married first Rachel Newton (b. 1841) with whom he had one child. He married second Rachel Lusk (1844-1900) with whom he had at least five children. He married third Neva Francum (1879-1963) with whom he had at least six children.

## Civil War service

Caldwell enlisted as a private in Company H 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 is described as 24 years old, 6' tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Caldwell is listed as present for duty for which muster roll records survive until November 6, 1864 when he is listed as absent sick. On December 28, 1864 he was admitted to Asylum General Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was apparently briefly discharged from the hospital in January 1865 and was admitted again on February 19, 1865. Caldwell was mustered out May 3, 1865 by order of the War Department by reason of disability and discharged May 22, 1865.

When the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville, records show that Caldwell had last been paid to February 28, 1865, that his clothing account was never settled, he owed $86.88 to the government for clothing in kind or money advance, and had been paid a $25 bounty. Hospital records for January / February 1865 show that he had last been paid to August 31, 1864, had received a bounty of $25, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

Caldwell applied for an invalid's pension on April 22, 1869. He died December 9, 1920 in Johnson County, Tennessee and is buried at Butler Memorial Cemetery in Butler, Tennessee. His wife applied for a widow's pension on January 9, 1921 and Neva Caldwell Runyon applied for a guardian's pension on September 30, 1925.

## Notes

1. ↑ Muster roll records show his surname as Colwell or Calwell. Caldwell is what appears on his headstone and other official documents.
2. ↑ His grave was moved from Rainbolt Cemetery to accommodate construction of Watauga Lake.
Nehemiah Oaks

**Nehemiah Patterson "Nero" Oaks** (December 3, 1826 - June 17, 1924) served as a sergeant in Company C, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Nehemiah Oaks was born December 3, 1826 in Mitchell County, North Carolina to David and Socca (Davis) Oaks. He married Lurena Susanna Gwyn (1835-1921) with whom he had seven children.

## Mexican War service

Oaks enlisted as a private in Company K, 5th Tennessee Infantry on January 3, 1848 in Jonesboro, Tennessee. He mustered out July 20, 1848 at Memphis, Tennessee. The regiment went to Mexico, but the war was over before it was ever sent into action. He received a pension of $5.33 1/3 for his service beginning August 13, 1858; no information has been found if that amount was ever increased.

## Civil War service

Oaks enlisted as a private in Company C 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 sergeant September 24, 1863. His brother, Jeremiah Oaks also served in Company C.

He is described as 35 years old, 5' 9" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Oaks is listed as present for duty until April 14, 1865 when he was admitted to Asylum General Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was discharged June 6, 1865 due to disability on orders sent via telegram from the War Department dated May 3, 1865.

When the regiment mustered out on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville it was noted that he had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $13.25 to the government for clothing in kind or money advanced, and had been paid a $25 bounty.

## Post-war life

Oaks applied for an invalid's pension on November 6, 1882. He died June 17, 1924 in Avery, North Carolina and is buried at Oakes Cemetery on Elk River in Avery County.

His obituary states: "He was ... one of the most patriotic men of his age. He served in both the Civil and Mexican wars. At the coles [sic] of the Mexican war he was discharged at New Orleans and as there were no railroads at that time, he walked the greater part of the way home. His progress was very slow as he was very ill with malaria fever and could walk only about five miles a day. He was intensely patriotic, loyal to his flag and a lover of his country and at the outbreak of the Spanish-American war, offered his services."

## Notes

1. ↑ His death certificate gives his place of birth as Elk Park, North Carolina, but that community was not established until 1882.
2. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, Cranberry Township, Mitchell County, North Carolina.
3. ↑ *Johnson City Chronicle* (Johnson City, Tennessee), June 28, 1924, p. 8. The information about his discharge at New Orleans contradicts the official records of the 5th Tennessee Infantry, which mustered out at Memphis, Tennessee.
Mahlon Gentry

**Mahlon Gentry** (February 14, 1841 - March 28, 1925) served as a sergeant in Company D, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Mahlon Gentry was born to General Washington and Eliza Ann "Lizzie" (Rambo) Gentry in Johnson County, Tennessee. He married first Edney Mary Swift (1849 - 1874) on March 18, 1866 with whom he had five children. He married second Mary C. Stout (1851 - 1930) on March 23, 1876 with whom he had eight children.

## Civil War service

Gentry enlisted September 24, 1863 at Greeneville, Tennessee for a period of three years. He mustered in October 28, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee and was appointed corporal. Gentry was promoted sergeant June 8, 1865. His given name is found in the regimental records as "Malen".

He is listed as present for duty throughout his term of service.

Gentry mustered out September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had been paid through August 31, 1864 and owed $49.51 for clothing and received a bounty of $25 for his service with another $75 due to him.

## Post-war life

Gentry applied for an invalid's pension dated May 7, 1878. His wife applied for a widow's pension on April 28, 1925.

Gentry died March 28, 1925 of "paraplegic blood clot on brain" in Johnson County, Tennessee and is buried in Gentry Cemetery in Shady Valley, Tennessee.

## Notes

1. ↑ Three dates for his appointment as corporal are found: September 24, October 1, and October 28, 1863.
John Williams

**John Williams** (b. abt 1844) served as an under cook in Company G, 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

John Williams was born about 1844 in Atlanta, Georgia.

## Civil War service

Williams enlisted in Company G on February 14, 1864 in Overton County, Tennessee for a period of three years. He mustered in on April 16, 1864 in Nashville.

At enlistment he was 28 years old, black complexion, black eyes, and black hair. Williams residence is given as Atlanta where his occupation was as a waiter.

According to the muster rolls Williams 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 February 14, 1864.

## Later life

No further information about Williams or the location of his grave has been found.
George Jarvis

**George W. Jarvis** (April 25, 1851 - January 15, 1913) served as a private in Company E, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

George Jarvis was born April 25, 1851 in Hancock County, Tennessee to Joel and Elizabeth (Baldwin) Jarvis. He married Katie Elizabeth Pierce (1867-1940) with whom he had three children. He married second Nancy Blevins (1866-1928) with whom he had two children.

## Civil War service

Jarvis enlisted as a private in Company E on February 1, 1865 in Knoxville, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in September 1, 1865 at Knoxville.

He is described as 18 years old, 5' 6" tall, fair complexion, gray eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Jarvis deserted soon after enlistment, but returned to the regiment on February 10. He served the remainder of his enlistment without incident.

Jarvis mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had never been paid, was owed $4.24 from the government for clothing, and was owed a $100 bounty.

## Post-war life

By 1878, Jarvis was a Methodist Episcopal minister and was an active agitator, often clashing with Baptists. Jarvis became active in local politics and for many years later in his life he served as the Bradley County Tick Inspector. He ran unsuccessfully as the Republican nominee for Bradley County sheriff in 1912.

Jarvis applied for an invalid's pension on February 9, 1883. He died January 15, 1913 in North Cleveland, Tennessee and is buried at Fort Hill Cemetery in Cleveland, Tennessee. His wife applied for a widow's pension on February 20, 1913 and his daughter Katie applied for a minor's pension on December 13, 1913.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1910 U.S. Census, 4th Civil District, Bradley County, Tennessee.
2. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, Eleventh District, Allentown, Carter County, Tennessee.
3. ↑ Lying about his age, Jarvis would have been 13 years old at the time of his enlistment.
4. ↑ According to the regimental history, he was wounded at Wytheville, Virginia in March 1865; see Scott & Angel, p. 465. An obituary in the *Chattanooga Daily Times* (January 18, 1913, p. 3) states that he was "wounded severely twice in battle before he was 14 years old." No official record of his being wounded in action has been located.
5. ↑ *Tennessee Baptist*, June 22, 1878, p. 3.
6. ↑ *Nashville Banner*, January 17, 1913, p. 14.
7. ↑ Ibid.
Alfred Stout

**Alfred A. Stout** (abt 1849 – April 14, 1920) served as a private in Company M, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Alfred Stout was born about 1849 in Johnson County, Tennessee to John P. and Martha (Pierce) Stout. He married Susannah Ann Morley (1844-1927) with whom he had seven children.

## Civil War service

Stout 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 is described as 18 years old, 5' 8" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Stout is listed as present for duty until September 23, 1864 when he was captured in action at Blue Springs, Tennessee. He was first held at Lynchburg, Virginia and moved to Richmond, Virginia on October 16, 1864. Stout was paroled at Cox's Landing, Virginia on February 5, 1865, from there sent to Camp Parole in Annapolis, Maryland, and then admitted to Division No. 2 General Hospital there on February 7, 1865. He was discharged from the hospital and sent to Camp Chase, Ohio on March 24, 1865, where he arrived on April 1, 1865. Stout received a 30 day furlough on April 6, 1865 and returned to the regiment on April 20, 1865.

When the regiment mustered out on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville, it was noted that he had last been paid to June 30, 1864, owed $21.77 for clothing, had received a $60 bounty, and was owed a $240 bounty.

## Post-war life

Stout applied for an invalid's pension on February 7, 1887. He died April 14, 1920 in Johnson County and is buried at Morley Cemetery in Little Doe, Tennessee. His wife applied for a widow's pension on May 8, 1920. A minor's pension for his son, Stacy, was submitted on July 13, 1927.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, 7th Civil District, Johnson County, Tennessee.
2. ↑ He was very likely 15 years old when he enlisted.
3. ↑ One record indicates that he was captured at Bulls Gap, Tennessee.
James Payne (Company A)

**James Henry Payne** (born abt 1845) served as a corporal in Company A, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

James Payne was born about 1845 in Chester County, South Carolina to James and Tirzah (McElhaney) Payne.

## Civil War service

Payne enlisted as a private in Company A on September 22, 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 1, 1863 by order of Colonel Miller.

He is described as 19 years old, 5' 8" tall, dark complexion, black eyes, black hair, and by occupation a farmer.

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

Payne mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, was owed $2.85 from the government for clothing, had been paid a $25 bounty, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

No further records of Payne's life after the war have been located. His date and place of death and grave have not been located.

## Notes

1. ↑ His discharge record states that he was appointed corporal on December 21, 1863. The company descriptive book gives Payne's date of appointment as September 22, 1863.
Moses Myers

**Moses R. "Mose" Myers** (June 11, 1846 - February 21, 1914) served as a corporal in Company F, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Moses Myers was born June 11, 1846 in Carter County, Tennessee to Ellen Myers. He married Amanda Moyers (1841-1910) with whom he had three children.

## Civil War service

Myers enlisted as a private in Company F on September 21, 1863 in Elizabethton, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in October 28, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. He was appointed corporal October 21, 1864.

He is described as 18 years old, 5' 7" tall, fair complexion, gray eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.

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

Myers mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $31.21 to the government for clothing, had been paid a $25 bounty, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

Myers applied for an invalid's pension on February 10, 1880. He died February 21, 1914 in White Pine, Tennessee and is buried there at White Pine Cemetery.

## Notes

1. ↑ His father is unknown, although some descendants claim he was named Samuel Berry.
2. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, White Pine, Jefferson County, Tennessee.
Copa de Oro Jamaica 2013

La **Copa de Oro de la CONCACAF** celebrada en Jamaica en el año 2013 fue la **décimosexta (XVI)** edición del Torneo continental de América del Norte, Centro y el Caribe y tuvo lugar entre el 7 y el 28 de Julio de ese mismo año. Para esta edición de la copa, la CONCACAF determino como sede a Jamaica siendo esta la primera vez que el país albergaba el torneo. El total de países participantes son 16, el cual la última vez que se usó esa cantidad fue en 2004. Las eliminatorias se usaron como formato de clasificación para el torneo, además el mismo sirvió para determinar el país represente y/o ganador de la CONCACAF para participar en la Copa Confederaciones Brasil 2013. Esta sería la última vez que en el torneo internacional sería albergado en un país caribeño.

En esta copa, es la primera vez que la selección de México es eliminado en los Cuartos de Final y la tercera vez donde dos países centroamericanos disputan una final (Costa Rica y Honduras), además de la eliminación sorpresa de Canadá en el Grupo B, después de haberse quedado tercera en la Copa de Oro anterior como local.

 **Goles PP** | 3,37

## Eliminatorias

33 selecciones estaban inscritas para el torneo, pero con el anfitrión (Jamaica) y el campeón defensor (México) estaban clasificados quedando 31 selecciones compitiendo por 14 cupos.

Las eliminatorias se jugaron entre Abril y Junio del 2013.

Esta es la primera vez que Groenlandia participa en estas eliminatorias.

### 1ra Ronda Preliminar

Los 2 equipos con el peor posicionados en el ranking se enfrentaron a partido de eliminación directa ida y vuelta, para así determinar quién pasa a la siguiente ronda preliminar.

### 2da Ronda Preliminar

Los 7 equipos peor posicionados en el ranking y el ganador de la 1ra ronda preliminar se enfrentaron a partido de eliminación directa ida y vuelta, quedando 4 equipos que pasaron a la siguiente ronda.

### Ronda Final

A diferencia de otras eliminatorias de la confederación, los 4 equipos que pasaron de ronda anterior junto con los otros 22 equipos restantes se enfrentarán en una fase de grupos, donde habrá 6 grupos (4 de 4 equipos y 2 de 5 equipos). Los 2 mejores de cada grupo y 2 mejores terceros clasificarán a la Copa de Oro.

## Equipos clasificados

* **Anfitrión:** Jamaica
* **Campeón Defensor:** México

## Ciudades, sedes y estadios

Se eligieron 2 estadios en 2 ciudades para el torneo.

Independence Park. Cap 35.000Estadio Trelawny. Cap 25.000
## Desarrollo

Los 16 equipos fueron divididos en 4 grupos de 4, clasificaban los 2 mejores de cada grupo a Cuartos de Final, Semifinales, Tercer Puesto y Final.
James Hilliard

**James Robert Hilliard** (January 15, 1834 - September 27, 1924) served as a private in Company I, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

James Hilliard was born January 15, 1834 in Ashe County, North Carolina to Alfred and Rachel (Willis) Hilliard. He married Martha Eggers (1837-1901) with whom he had at least five children.

## Civil War service

Hilliard first enlisted September 18, 1861 as a private in Company E, 37th North Carolina Infantry in Boone, North Carolina for a period of one year. In March or April 1862 he enlisted for an additional two years.

Hilliard was captured on May 27, 1862 at the Battle of Hanover Court House and sent to Fort Monroe, Virginia. He was then sent to Fort Columbus in New York Harbor on June 4, 1862. Hilliard was exchanged at Aiken's Landing, Virginia on August 5, 1862 and returned to his regiment in November or December.

On May 3, 1863, Hilliard was wounded in action at the Battle of Chancellorsville and sent to the 3rd Division General Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. He deserted from the hospital and returned again to his home in North Carolina. He was carried on the rolls of the 37th North Carolina Infantry as a deserter until the end of the war.

Hilliard changed his allegiance and enlisted as a private in Company I, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry on February 1, 1864 in Taylorsville, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in April 13, 1864 at Nashville, Tennessee. He was appointed corporal April 14, 1864 by order of Colonel Miller.

He is described as 30 years old, 5' 10" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Hilliard deserted June 29, 1864 and was reduced to the ranks. He returned to the regiment on April 20, 1865 and pardoned by President Lincoln's proclamation. He was present for duty throughout the remainder of his term of service.

Hilliard mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had been paid to April 30, 1864, owed $36.68 to the government for clothing in kind or money advanced, had received a bounty of $60, and was owed a $240 bounty which was forfeited due to his absence without leave.

## Post-war life

He applied for an invalid's pension on May 31, 1881.

Hilliard died September 27, 1924 in Clarks, Nebraska and is buried at Columbus Cemetery in Columbus, Nebraska.

## Notes

1. ↑ The Confederate records are not clear; it appears that he returned to his home in North Carolina before returning to the regiment and was listed as absent without leave.
2. ↑ Most likely General Hospital #3, also known as Byrd Island Hospital, Gilliam's Factory Hospital, and Gilham's Hospital. It was a tobacco factory of George W. Gilliam and Brother Company before the war.
3. ↑ Family oral history states that he lost and eye and was wounded in the leg by a bullet which was never removed. The examining assistant surgeon of the 13th Tennessee Cavalry makes no mention of any wound or loss of an eye in Hilliard's enlistment examination.
Nathaniel Smith

**Nathaniel Taylor Smith** (December 18, 1844 - February 18, 1899) served as a corporal in Company G, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Nathaniel Smith was born December 18, 1844 in Carter County, Tennessee to Ezekiel and Elizabeth (Lacy) Smith. He married Mary Ann Smith (1842-1921) with whom he had at least nine children.

## Civil War service

Smith enlisted as a private in Company G on September 14, 1863 in Carter County for a period of three years and mustered in October 28, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. He was appointed corporal November 2, 1864.

He is described as 19 years old, 5' 8" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Smith is listed as present for duty throughout his term of service.

Smith mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $32.20 1/2 to the government for clothing in kind or money advanced, he had received a bounty of $25, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

He applied for an invalid's pension on June 29, 1883. His wife applied for a widow's pension on March 30, 1899.

Roberts died February 18, 1899 in Carter County and is buried at
Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery in Hampton, Tennessee.

## Notes

1. ↑ His name is listed in the 1850 and 1860 U.S. Census records as Nathaniel G. T. Smith.
Elijah Pressley

**Elijah Pressley** (b. abt 1846) served as a private in Company D, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Elijah Pressley was born about 1846 in Washington County, Tennessee.

## Civil War service

Pressley enlisted as a private in Company D on January 1, 1865 in Knoxville, Tennessee for a period of three years. He mustered in September 1, 1865 in Knoxville.

At enlistment he was 18 years old, 5' 6" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair, and by occupation a farmer.

He is listed as present for duty throughout his term of service.

Pressley mustered out with regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to enlistment, owed $2.01 to the government for clothing, and was owed a $100 bounty.

## Post-war life

No application for a pension has been located, nor has a date of death or where he is buried.

## Notes

1. ↑ It is possible that his parents are Enoch and Sarah Elizabeth (Salts) Pressley/Presley. Additional research is necessary.
2. ↑ It is very likely that Jeremiah Pressley, also of Company D, is his brother.
Jesse Bradley

**Jesse Bradley** (April 21, 1829 - October 17, 1865) served as a blacksmith in Company F, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Jesse Bradley was born in North Carolina. He married Susannah "Susan" Slimp (1832 - 1924) with whom he had least eight children.

## Civil War service

Bradley enlisted as a private in Company H on October 1, 1863 at Camp Nelson, Kentucky for a period of three years. He mustered in February 25, 1864 at Nashville, Tennessee and was transferred to Company F and assigned as the company blacksmith the previous day by order of Colonel John K. Miller.

Bradley is listed as present for duty until November 12, 1864 when he was captured in action at Morristown, Tennessee and sent to Richmond, Virginia, where he was then sent to the prisoner of war camp at Danville, Virginia. On the May/June 1865 muster roll it is noted: "Absent. Hospl Baltimore Md since Feby 25th 65". In a War Department Adjutant General's record dated December 5, 1877, it states: "Paroled at James River Va. Feby 22, 1865. Admitted to Hospital Annapolis Md. same day and sent to Baltimore Md March 7th 1865. Was admitted to Newton General Hospital Baltimore Md. March 8, 1865. Was furloughed April 4, 1865. No record of his return from furlough."

Bradley mustered out September 5, 1865 at Knoxville despite not being present. He had been paid through October 31, 1864, had received a bounty of $25, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Later life

Bradley died October 17, 1865 in Lee County, Kentucky and is buried in Cable-Hobbs Cemetery in Lee County. His wife applied for a widow's pension on January 4, 1871.

## Notes

1. ↑ He was living in Owsley County, Kentucky in 1860 and in Wolfe County, Kentucky in 1863.
2. ↑ Other records indicate that he was captured November 11 or 13.
3. ↑ A wartime record indicates that he was exchanged at Aiken's Landing, Virginia on February 21, 1865.
4. ↑ Family records do not indicate when he returned to Kentucky, but that he was very ill with dysentery and a "lung disease". He was so ill that he rarely left his bed.
Andrew Stout

**Andrew T. Stout** (July 13, 1823 - September 18, 1902) served as a private in Company G, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Andrew Stout was born July 13, 1823 in Burke County, North Carolina. He married first Susannah Wilson (1823-1857) with whom he had at least four children. One son from this marriage is Irvin Stout of Company F, who died in the service. He married second Lourana Osborne (1829-1899) with whom he had at least five children. He married third Delila Bacon (1873-1927) with whom he had no children.

## Civil War service

Stout enlisted as a private in Company G on November 1, 1864 in Elizabethton, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in September 1, 1865 at Knoxville, Tennessee.

He is described as 41 years old, 5' 10" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Stout is listed as present until April 1, 1865 when he was left sick in hospital at Knoxville; when he returned to the regiment is not recorded. All but one of his muster roll records are missing.

Stout mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had never been paid, owed $10.15 to the government for clothing in kind or money advanced, and was owed a $100 bounty.

## Post-war life

Stout applied for an invalid's pension on April 15, 1881. He died September 18, 1902 in Washington County, Tennessee and is buried at Marvin's Chapel Cemetery in Johnson City, Tennessee. His wife applied for a widow's pension on September 24, 1902.

## Notes

1. ↑ His middle name is contested by descendants as either Thomas or Taylor. Additionally, his parents are also contested by descendants.
2. ↑ 1850 U.S. Census, District 31, Lee County, Virginia.
3. ↑ 1880 U.S. Census, 2nd Civil District, Carter County, Tennessee.
Bayles Miller

**Bayles A. Miller** (March 1840 – March 28, 1913) served as a captain in Company F, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Bayles Miller was born in March 1840 in Carter County, Tennessee to Reuben and Rachel (Wilson) Miller. He married Mary C. Dobson (1847-1923) with whom he had nine children.

## Civil War service

Miller enlisted as a 2nd lieutenant in Company B on December 31, 1863 in Camp Nelson, Kentucky for a period of three years to fill an original vacancy in the company and mustered in February 27, 1864 at Nashville, Tennessee. He was mustered out at his rank on May 19, 1864 to accept promotion to 1st lieutenant of Company B and mustered in July 12, 1864 at Nashville to date from May 20, 1864; this was to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of 1st Lieutenant William Honeycutt. Miller was lastly mustered out on December 9, 1864 to accept promotion to captain of Company F and mustered in on December 10, 1864 at Nashville. His brother John served as colonel of the regiment and his brother Jeremiah served as a 1st lieutenant in Company H.

He is described as 23 years old.

Miller is listed as present for duty throughout his term of service for which muster roll records have survived. On August 23, 1864, he was on detached duty as aide-de-camp to General Alvan Gillem through November 1864. In January 1865, Miller was again attached to General Gillem's staff as acting aide-de-camp, a position he held until February 13, 1865. For this service, General Gillem thanked Miller for “his uniform gallantry and good conduct, and especially in the charges at Greeneville Sept 4th Morristown October 28 and Kingsport Dec 13th”. Lastly, Miller is listed as “absent on detached service” for July 1865.

Miller mustered out on August 23, 1865 in accordance with Paragraph 2, Special Order No. 48, Headquarters, Department of Tennessee. He had not been paid since his promotion to captain.

## Post-war life

Miller applied for an invalid's pension on September 23, 1869. He moved to Elizabethtown, Kentucky by 1880, where he worked as a general laborer. Miller moved to Louisville, Kentucky after 1910. He died there on March 28, 1913, due to arteriosclerosis and is buried at Elizabethtown Cemetery in Elizabethtown. His wife applied for a widow's pension on April 11, 1913.

## Notes

1. ↑ His given name is also seen spelled as Bayless and Baylis.
2. ↑ 1910 U.S. Census, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.
3. ↑ No further description has been located.
4. ↑ General Order No. 1, Headquarters, Governor's Guard Brigade, Knoxville, February 13, 1865.
5. ↑ Certificate of Death, Commonwealth of Kentucky, File No. 7729.
Alexander Williams

**Alexander February Williams** (abt 1842 – February 14, 1896) served as a private in Company A, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Alexander Williams was born about 1842 in Carter County, Tennessee to Pleasant and Nancy (Lovelace) Williams. He married Eliza Ann “Diza” Garrison (b. abt. 1840) with whom he had at least eight children.

## Civil War service

Williams enlisted as a private in Company A on September 22, 1863 in Carter County, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in October 28, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. In May 1864 he was detailed as chief cook. His brothers, Christian and John, also served in Company A.

He is described as 21 years old, 5' 10" tall, dark complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Williams is listed as present for duty until August 20, 1864 when he was left sick at Knoxville, Tennessee; when he returned to the regiment was not recorded.

When the regiment mustered out on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville, it was noted that he had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $27.27 for clothing, had received a $25 bounty, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

Williams died February 14, 1896; the location of his death and of his grave has not been found, although a U.S. veteran's headstone was procured for him. His wife applied for a widow's pension on February 26, 1896.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1880 U.S. Census, 9th Civil District, Carter County, Tennessee.
2. ↑ His muster roll records for September 1864 through April 1865 have not been found.
3. ↑ The cemetery notation reads: “at or near Elizabethton, Tenn”. See, Office of the Quartermaster General, Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, ca. 1879-ca.1903, National Archives Record Group 92. This is conjecture, but he may have been buried in Williams Cemetery near Valley Forge, Tennessee, where he was living in 1890 and where his brother John is buried.
Jacob Frasier

**Jacob L. "Jack" Frasier** (October 8, 1842 - April 2, 1911) served as a corporal in Company B, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Jacob Frasier was born in October 8, 1842 in Carter County, Tennessee to William O. and Barbara (Elliott) Frasier. He married first Emma Hardin (1844-1880) with whom he had at least five children. He married second Martha Fair (1854-1895) with whom he had at least seven children. He married third Emily "Emma" Campbell (b. March 1844) with whom he had five children.

## Civil War service

Frasier enlisted as a private in Company B on September 23, 1863 in Carter County for a period of three years and mustered in October 28, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. He was appointed corporal on March 1, 1865.

He is described as 22 years old, 5' 10" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.

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

Frasier mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $24.65 to the government for clothing, had been paid a $25 bounty, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

Frasier applied for an invalid's pension on June 5, 1883. He died April 2, 1911 in Carter County and is buried at Wilson Cemetery in Elizabethton, Tennessee. His wife applied for a widow's pension on June 19, 1911.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1880 U.S. Census, 10th Civil District, Carter County, Tennessee.
2. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, 9th Civil District, Carter County, Tennessee.
Mark Nave

**Mark Nave** (April 6, 1839 – November 13, 1913) served as a blacksmith in Company A, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Mark Nave was born April 6, 1839 in Carter County, Tennessee to Teter and Jemima (Stover) Nave. He married first Malinda E. Harden (1842-1890) with whom he had at least five children. He married second Ann Eliza Taylor (1855-1948) with whom he had three children.

## Civil War service

Nave enlisted as a private in Company A on September 22, 1863 in Carter County, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in October 28, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. He was appointed company blacksmith on November 1, 1863 by order of Colonel Miller.

He is described as 24 years old, 5' 9" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Nave is listed as present for duty until May 1864 when it was noted that he was sick for an unrecorded period. He received a gunshot wound to his right heel, but where and when this occurred has not been found. Nave is listed as present for duty for the remainder of his service.

Nave mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. It was noted that he had last been paid to August 31, 1864, was owed $19.91 from the government for clothing, had received a $25 bounty, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

Nave applied for an invalid's pension on June 27, 1879. In 1903 and in 1912, he applied for and received an increase in his pension. He died November 13, 1913 in Watauga Valley, Tennessee and is buried at Buckles Cemetery in Elizabethton, Tennessee. His wife applied for a widow's pension on December 17, 1913. She applied for a guardian's pension for their minor child on August 14, 1916.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1880 U.S. Census, 10th Civil District, Carter County, Tennessee.
2. ↑ 1910 U.S. Census, 10th Civil District, Carter County, Tennessee.
3. ↑ The reasons cited for the increase request included the gunshot wound to his heel, chronic diarrhea with piles [hemorrhoids], kidney disease, and rheumatism.
Alexander Arnold

**Alexander Arnold** (September 1843 - January 16, 1937) served as a private in Company F, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Alexander Arnold was born in September 1843 in Johnson County, Tennessee to Daniel and Susannah (Snider) Arnold. He married Nancy Stout (1844-1922) with whom he had ten children.

## Civil War service

Arnold enlisted as a private in Company F on September 22, 1863 in Washington County, Tennessee for a period of three years. He mustered in November 8, 1863 in Strawberry Plains, Tennessee.

At enlistment he gave his age as 21 years old.

He is listed as present for duty throughout his term of service.

Arnold mustered out with regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $41.36 to the government for clothing, had received a bounty of $25, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

Arnold applied for an invalid's pension on December 12, 1882. He died January 16, 1937 in Neva, Tennessee and is buried at Mack Arnold Cemetery in Neva, Tennessee. Arnold was one of the very last surviving members of the regiment at the time of his death.

## Notes

1. ↑ Nancy and Alexander reported that they had 10 children in their 32 years of marriage, 8 of whom were living (See 1900 U.S. Census, Civil District No. 4, Johnson County, Tennessee, p. 245.)
2. ↑ His headstone (a modern replacement) has his year of birth as 1839. The only document to give this date is his death certificate and his cause of death is senility. All U.S. Census records, as well as his enlistment records, give his year of birth as 1842-1845. The birth date of September 1843 is taken from the 1900 U.S. Census.
Melvin Wolfe

**Melvin Columbus Wolfe** (November 1840 - February 13, 1917) served as a corporal in Company E, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Melvin Wolfe was born in November 1840 in Surry County, North Carolina to James Fitzgerald and Pharaby Elizabeth (Smith) Wolfe. He married Rebecca Vines (1830-1899) with whom he had two children.

## Civil War service

Wolfe enlisted as a private in Company L on March 1, 1864 in Nashville, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in March 1, 1864 at Elizabethton, Tennessee. He was transferred to Company E on April 12, 1864 by order of Colonel Miller and appointed corporal on November 1, 1864.

He is described as 19 years old, 5' 9" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.

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

Wolfe mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $3.57 to the government for clothing, had been paid a $60 bounty, and was owed a $240 bounty.

## Post-war life

Wolfe applied for an invalid's pension on June 11, 1889. He died February 13, 1917 in Johnson County, Tennessee and is buried there at Wolfe Cemetery.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, 9th Civil District, Johnson County, Tennessee.
2. ↑ His headstone is the only place where the spelling of his name is "Melvan".
Emanuel Dunn (Company I)

**Emanuel M. Dunn** (about 1845 – April 7, 1864) served as a private in Company I, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Emanuel Dunn was born about 1845 in Johnson County, Tennessee. He was unmarried. No other information about his personal life has been located.

## Civil War service

Dunn enlisted as a private in Company I on September 22, 1863 in Jonesborough, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in November 8, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee.

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

Dunn is listed as present for duty until he was admitted to General Hospital No. 2 in Nashville, Tennessee; the date of his admission has not been found. He died there on April 17, 1864 due to typhoid fever and is buried at Nashville National Cemetery in Madison, Tennessee. Dunn's personal effects consisted of one hat, one dress coat, and one pair boots.

When the regiment mustered out on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville, it was noted that he had last been paid to December 31, 1863 and had received a $25 bounty.
Alvin Taylor

**Alvin Taylor** (about 1830 - February 21, 1909) served as a private in Company B, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Alvin Taylor was born about 1830 in Johnson County, Tennessee to Stephen and Martha (Eastridge) Taylor. He married first Martha Hammonds (1832-1878) with whom he had nine children. He married second Martha Amburgey (b. 1857); they had no children.

## Civil War service

Taylor enlisted as a private in Company B on September 23, 1863 in Carter County, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in October 28, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee.

He is described as 21 years old, 5' 4 3/4" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Taylor is listed as present for duty until October 30, 1864 when he deserted at Bull's Gap, Tennessee. While absent without leave, he was captured on February 12, 1865 in Carter County. Taylor was paroled and is recorded as being present at Camp Chase, Ohio on March 23, 1865. He is then listed as a patient in Asylum General Hospital at Knoxville, Tennessee on March 29, 1865. He returned to the regiment in May 1865 and was restored to duty. Taylor was present for duty for the remainder of his term of service. The July/August muster roll states that his arms, horse, and equipment were destroyed and would have his pay stopped; no further mention of this action is found in his records.

Regarding his capture, post-war records state: "Captured in Carter Co., Tenn., Feb. 12, 13, 1865. Paroled at Aiken's Landing, Va., March 13, 1865. Reported at Camp Parole, Md. and was sent to Camp Chase, Ohio, March 15, 1865. Reported there March 21, 1865 and was furloughed March 22, 1865 for 30 days."

Taylor mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to June 30, 1864, owed $5.43 to the government for clothing, and had been paid a $25 bounty.

## Post-war life

Taylor applied for an invalid's pension on June 30, 1880. He died February 21, 1909 of "failure of the nerves" in Carter County and is buried at Markland Cemetery in Carter County. His wife applied for a widow's pension on April 3, 1909.

## Notes

1. ↑ The records of Alvin Taylor are confused with at least two other men named Alvin Taylor, one of whom served in the Confederate Army. Additional genealogical work is needed to clarify his birth date and children.
2. ↑ Either he lied or he was actually born about 1842. See previous footnote.
3. ↑ War Department, Adjutant General's Office, March 4, 1882.
John Roten

**John W. Roten** (abt 1820 - abt September 1893) served as a private in Company E, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

John Roten was born about 1820 in Grayson County, Virginia. He married Mary Ellen Richardson (b. 1841) with whom he had at least four children.

## Civil War service

Roten enlisted as a private in Company E on September 24, 1863 in Greeneville, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in November 8, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee.

He is described as 39 years old, 5' 3 3/4" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer. He was a resident of Wilkes County, North Carolina when he enlisted.

Roten is listed as present for duty for which muster roll records have survived until May 30, 1865 when he was left sick at the General Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. One note in his file indicates that he was missing in action in January 1865, but the location of the action and when he returned to the regiment was not recorded.

Roten mustered out due to disability on July 19, 1865 at Knoxville by instructions received via telegram from the War Department dated May 3, 1865. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, was owed $21.96 from the government for clothing, had been paid a $25 bounty, and was owed a $100 bounty.

## Post-war life

Before Roten enlisted or soon after the war, the family hired a woman named Julia Stedtham (abt 1850-1922) as a domestic servant. He moved the family to Magoffin County, Kentucky in 1867. Roten and Stedtham had an affair that produced a child in 1869 and he moved the family back to North Carolina. With this second family, Roten had at least three additional children, which he moved to Barbour County, West Virginia before 1880.

Roten applied for an invalid's pension on June 28, 1880 and soon thereafter moved his family with Julia to Wilkes County, North Carolina. Without obtaining a divorce from his first wife, Roten married Stedtham in 1883 and moved his second family to Hawkins County, Tennessee, leaving his first family in North Carolina.

Roten likely died in September 1893. Julia Roten filed for a widow's pension on September 20, 1893. His wife Mary learned of his death and filed for a widow's pension on October 28, 1904. The War Department discovered that a widow's pension had already been claimed and Mary filed a contested widow's pension on December 6, 1904, for which she received $2,088 and $8 per month until her death.

Where Roten died and where his grave is located has not been found, but he likely died in Sainte Genevieve County, Missouri.

## Notes

1. ↑ A hospital record dated May 30, 1864 gives his age as 44.
2. ↑ 1870 U.S. Census, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
3. ↑ Descendants believe that he died in Missouri, which is where Julia was living with one of their daughters.
4. ↑ *Bluefield Daily Telegraph* (Bluefield, West Virginia), December 15, 1904, p. 5.
5. ↑ 1910 U.S. Census, Beauvais Township, Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. Julia was living there with their daughter Alice and her family.
Nathaniel Buck

**Nathaniel T. Buck** (September 18, 1845 – December 3, 1914) served as a private in Company C, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Nathaniel Buck was born September 18, 1845 in Carter County, Tennessee to Jonathan and Margaret (Moreland) Buck. He married Henrietta Carrol (1852-1917) with whom he had three children.

## Civil War service

Buck enlisted as a private in Company C on September 24, 1863 in Carter County, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in October 28, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. His brother, Thomas, also served in Company C.

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

Buck is listed as present for duty until August 28, 1864 when he deserted at Bean Station, Tennessee. He returned to the regiment on October 1, 1864 and was restored to duty by order of Governor Andrew Johnson.

Buck mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. It was noted that he had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $75.95 to the government for clothing, and had received a $25 bounty.

## Post-war life

Buck applied for an invalid's pension on May 10, 1869. He died December 3, 1914 in Washington County, Tennessee and is buried at Union Church of Christ Cemetery in Jonesborough, Tennessee. His wife applied for a widow's pension on December 12, 1914.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, 8th Civil District, Washington County, Tennessee.
Lawson Stout

**Lawson E. Stout** (September 28, 1841 – October 9, 1918) served as a private in Company F, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Lawson Stout was born September 28, 1841 in Johnson County, Tennessee to Godfrey and Mary (Vaught) Stout. He married Clarinda Arnold (1846-1928) with whom he had fifteen children.

## Civil War service

Stout enlisted as a private in Company F on September 22, 1863 in Washington County, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in November 28, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. His brothers, David and Jacob, also served in Company F.

He is described as 20 years old, 5' 10" tall, dark complexion, black eyes, dark hair, and by occupation a farmer.

In May 1864, Stout was detailed as a teamster for the company. He is listed as present for duty until October 27, 1864 when he was left sick at Asylum General Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee; when he returned to the regiment was not recorded.

When the regiment mustered out on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville, it was noted that he had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $20.84 for clothing in kind or money advanced, had received a $25 bounty, and was owed a $275 bounty.

## Post-war life

Stout applied for an invalid's pension on July 8, 1870. He died October 8, 1918 in Johnson County, Tennessee due to pneumonia and is buried at Shull Cemetery in Bakers Gap, Tennessee. His wife applied for a widow's pension on October 28, 1918.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1910 U.S. Census, Beaverdam Township, Watauga County, North Carolina.
2. ↑ Certificate of Death, State of Tennessee.
Henry Sims

**Henry Clay Sims** (May 1844 - July 8, 1928) served as a private in Company A, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Henry Sims was born May 1844 in Carter County, Tennessee to Randolph and Susannah (Matherly) Sims. He married Eliza Jane Merritt (1853-1930) with whom he had at at least eight children.

## Civil War service

Sims enlisted as a private in Company A on August 1, 1864 in Bulls Gap, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in October 20, 1864 at New Market, Tennessee.

He is described as 18 years old, 5' 4" tall, dark complexion, gray eyes, dark hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Sims is listed as present for duty throughout his term of service.

Sims mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had never been paid, owed $18.58 to the government for clothing, and was owed a bounty of $75.

## Post-war life

He applied for an invalid's pension on April 16, 1879.

Sims died July 8, 1928 in Elizabethton, Tennessee and is buried at Centerview Church of Christ Cemetery in Elizabethton. His wife applied for a widow's pension on September 10, 1928.