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Elbert Hampton

**Elbert Hampton** (b. about 1849) served as a private in Company A, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Elbert Hampton was born about 1849 in Ashe County, North Carolina to David and Elizabeth (Daniels) Hampton. No additional personal information has been found.

## Civil War service

Hampton 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 26, 1864 at New Market, Tennessee.

He is described as 18 years old, 5' 1" tall, fair complexion, yellow eyes, black hair, and by occupation a farmer.

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

When the regiment mustered out on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville, it was noted that he had never been paid, owed $36.14 for clothing, and was owed a $100 bounty.

## Post-war life

Hampton's life after the war is unknown. When and where he died is unknown; the location of his grave is also unknown. No pension application for him or is survivors is extant.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1850 U.S. Census, Ashe County, North Carolina; 1860 U.S. Census, Brush Creek District, Washington County, Tennessee.
William Woodby

**William Woodby** (abt 1817 - February 14, 1897) served as a corporal in Company B, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

William Woodby was born about 1817 in Carter County, Tennessee to Epaphrododus and Mary Martha (Douglas) Woodby. He married Lavicy Bennett (1837-1912) with whom he had at seven children.

## Civil War service

Woodby 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 17, 1865.

He is described as 43 years old, 5' 3 1/2" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Woodby is listed as present for duty throughout his term of service for which muster roll records have survived. He received a leave of absence starting June 28, 1865, though the reason for this leave has not been found; when he returned to the regiment was not recorded.

Woodby mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $14.80 to the government for clothing, had been paid a $25 bounty, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

Woodby applied for an invalid's pension on September 25, 1871. He died February 14, 1897 in Unicoi County, Tennessee and is buried there at Pate-Woodby Cemetery. His wife applied for a widow's pension on March 11, 1897.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, 2nd Civil District, Unicoi County, Tennessee.
2. ↑ Other official post-war records indicate that his likely year of birth was 1817, thus he lied about his age.
James Dugger (Company A)

**James Alvin Dugger** (January 22, 1847 - October 20, 1917) served as a corporal in Company A, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

James Dugger was born January 22, 1847 Carter County, Tennessee to Benjamin Tarlton and Lucinda (Bradley) Dugger. He married first Margaret Ann Stover (1849-1897) with whom he had seven children. He married second Mary Ellen Payton (1869-1895) with whom he had three children. He married third Mattie Green (1867-1939); they had no children.

## Civil War service

Dugger enlisted as a private in Company A on September 22, 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 July 25, 1864 by order of Lieutenant Colonel Ingerton.

He is described as 18 years old, 5' 4 1/2" tall, light complexion, yellow eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.

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

Dugger mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $21.28 to the government for clothing, had been paid a $25 bounty, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

Dugger moved to Indiana about 1865. He applied for an invalid's pension on April 15, 1890. Dugger died October 20, 1917 in Clinton, Indiana and is buried at Helts Prairie Cemetery in Hillsdale, Indiana. His wife, Mattie, applied for a widow's pension on November 30, 1917.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1880 U.S. Census, Helt Township, Vermillion County, Indiana.
2. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana.
Lafayette Riddle

**Lafayette A. Riddle** (abt. 1836 – bef. 1880) served as a private in Company K, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Lafayette Riddle was born about 1836 in Cumberland County, Kentucky to James Madison and Sarah (Pruitt) Riddle. He married Margaret Brake (1834-1917) with whom he had two children. Riddle either divorced or simply abandoned Margaret, and married second

## Civil War service

Riddle enlisted as a private in Company K on September 19, 1863 in Crab Orchard, Kentucky for a period of three years and mustered in January 26, 1864 at Nashville, Tennessee. In June 1864 he was detailed as a company cook.

He is described as 28 years old, 5' 8" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Riddle is listed as present for duty until August 1864 when he was granted leave for an unrecorded period. On December 7, 1864, Riddle deserted at Knoxville, Tennessee. He returned to the regiment on April 1, 1865 and was restored to duty under President Lincoln's proclamation. Riddle was present for duty for the remainder of his service.

Riddle mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. It was noted that he had last been paid to August 31, 1864, a loss of all pay during his absence, had received a $25 bounty, and forfeited a $75 bounty due to desertion.

## Post-war life

Riddle may have died before 1880 in Cumberland County, Kentucky. The location of his grave has not been found.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1860 U.S. Census, 1st District, Cumberland County, Kentucky.
2. ↑ His wife is noted as a widow in the 1880 U.S. Census. Riddle disappears from official records, but family information anecdotally references a second marriage and his death in 1927.
Reuben Pitman

**Reuben Pitman** (February 12, 1845 – September 3, 1925) served as a private in Company C, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Reuben Pitman was born February 12, 1845 in Yancey County, Tennessee to Moses and Levina (Bailey) Pitman. He married Roxanna Francis (1848-1929) with whom he had nine children.

## Civil War service

Pitman enlisted as a private in Company C on September 24, 1863 in Carter County, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in November 4, 1863 at Knoxville, Tennessee. His brother, William, also served in Company C.

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

Pitman is listed as present for duty December 27, 1863 when he was admitted to Convalescent Camp Hospital at Camp Nelson, Kentucky; when he returned to duty was not recorded, but he is listed as present for duty by March / April 1864 Pitman deserted on October 8, 1864 at Boron, Tennessee. He returned to the regiment on April 28, 1865 and was restored to duty.

Pitman 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 $18.15 to the government for clothing, and had received a $25 bounty; the remainder of his bounty was forfeited. The charge of desertion was removed by Act of Congress, April 10, 1869.

## Post-war life

Pitman continued to farm after the war and was also a lay minister. He applied for an invalid's pension on December 23, 1881.

Pitman died September 3, 1925 in Mitchell County, North Carolina due to cystitis and general debility and is buried at Bear Creek Church Cemetery in Ledger, North Carolina. His wife applied for a widow's pension on September 28, 1925.

## Notes

1. ↑ Now part of Mitchell County, North Carolina.
2. ↑ 1910 U.S. Census, Grassy Creek Township, Mitchell County, North Carolina.
3. ↑ The muster roll record for January / February 1864 is not extant.
Zebulon Payne

**Zebulon Payne** (June 18, 1812 - February 28, 1886) served as a private in Company E, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Zebulon Payne was born June 18, 1812 in Wilkes County, North Carolina to George and Elizabeth (Armfield) Payne. He married Charity Lipps (1815-1904) with whom he had at least nine children.

## Civil War service

Payne enlisted in as a private in Company E on September 24, 1863 in Greeneville, Tennessee for a period of three years. He mustered in February 27, 1864 in Nashville, Tennessee. Three of his sons also served in Company E.

At enlistment he was "44 years old", 5'10" tall, light complexion, blue eyes, and light hair, and by occupation a farmer in Wilkes County, North Carolina.

He is listed as present for duty throughout his term of service. Payne was discharged July 15, 1865 at Knoxville due to chronic rheumatism.

When the regiment mustered out on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville, it was recorded that he had last been paid to August 31, 1864, was owed $43.38 from the government for clothing, had received a bounty of $25, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

Payne applied for an invalid's pension on January 28, 1874. His wife applied for a widow's pension on May 3, 1886.

He died February 28, 1886 in Johnson County, Tennessee and is buried at Payne Cemetery in Forge Creek, Tennessee.

## Notes

1. ↑ He and two of his three sons lied about their ages when they enlisted.
Oliver Walker

**Oliver G. Walker** (January 6, 1845 – July 16, 1918) served as a private in Company G, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Oliver Walker was born January 6, 1845 in Guilford County, North Carolina to Green and Martha Ann (Johnson) Walker. He married Jane R. Montgomery (1844-1930) with whom he had one child.

## Civil War service

Walker enlisted as a private in Company G on September 24, 1863 in Carter County, Tennessee for a period of three years. Nothing exists in his service records that he was ever mustered in. Walker's brother, John, also served in Company G.

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

Walker is listed as present for duty until October 26, 1864 when he is listed as missing in action at New Market, Tennessee; when he returned to the regiment was not recorded and no prisoner of war records have been located. He is next listed as being sick in a Knoxville, Tennessee hospital since November 28, 1864; again, when he returned to the regiment was not recorded.

Walker mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. It was noted that he had never been paid, owed $29.34 to the government for clothing in kind or money advanced, and was owed a $100 bounty.

## Post-war life

Walker moved in 1865 to Indiana where he married and farmed in Redding Township, Jackson County. He moved to Iowa before 1885 where he owned a farm in Baker Township, Guthrie County. Walker returned to Indiana in 1893 where he owned half interest in a restaurant in Seymour.

Walker applied for an invalid's pension on January 31, 1891. He died July 16, 1918 in Seymour due to mitral insufficiency, arteriosclerosis, and Bright's disease and is buried there at Riverview Cemetery.

His wife applied for a widow's pension on August 9, 1918. In her application, she stated that they had been separated since 1894 due to his “drinking of intoxicating liquors and immoral conduct” with the final act of their separation due to his “bathing in the Muscatatuck River with one Emma Seulke for which they were both prosecuted and fined in a Justice's court”. Jane's application was contested because Walker's sister, Cornelia, noted their long separation, that Jane never had contact with Oliver and she did not attend his funeral. Regardless, Jane's pension application was approved and she received her husband's pension until her death.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1910 U.S. Census, Seymour, Jackson County, Indiana.
2. ↑ 1870 U.S. Census.
3. ↑ 1884 Iowa State Census.
4. ↑ Pension Claim Supporting Document, Jackson County, Indiana, November 30, 1918.
Riley Hatley

**Riley Burton Hatley** (November 24, 1839 - February 20, 1921) served as a corporal in Company E, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Riley Hatley was born November 24, 1839 in Watauga County, North Carolina to William Franklin and Anna (Ford) Hatley. He married first Rachel Green (1849-1894) with whom he had twelve children. He married second Nora Armeda Perkins (1881-1960) with whom he had eleven children.

## Civil War service

Hatley first enlisted as a private in Company D, 58th North Carolina Infantry on July 7, 1862 in Watagua County; he received a bounty of $50. No record of his discharge or desertion has been found.

Changing his allegiance, he enlisted as a private in Company E, 13th Tennessee Cavalry on September 24, 1863 in Greeneville, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in October 28, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. He was appointed corporal on October 28, 1863.

He is described as 23 years old, 5' 8" tall, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Hatley is listed as present for duty until July 12, 1865 when he was left sick in Asylum General Hospital at Knoxville suffering from chronic diarrhea. He was transferred to Brownlow General Hospital and then returned to the regiment August 7, 1865.

Hatley mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, was owed $2.99 from the government for clothing, had been paid a $25 bounty, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

In 1867, Hatley moved his family to Colorado, where they first lived near Pueblo, then near Florence. In 1869, the family moved east to Montgomery County, Kansas where Hatley was engaged in freighting. He took his wife and family back to Carter County, Tennessee in 1870, while he moved to Indigo County, California via Arizona. Selling his business there, the family again to Pueblo County, Colorado in 1871 where they had lived in 1867. In 1877, the family moved to the Palouse area along the Oregon-Idaho border, twelve miles southwest of Pullman, Washington in an area known as "Union Flat".

Hatley applied for an invalid's pension on February 19, 1884 while living in Idaho. He died February 20, 1921 in Pullman, Washington and is buried at Hatley Family Cemetery in Ewartsville, Washington. His wife applied for a widow's pension on March 12, 1921.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, Eleventh District, Allentown, Carter County, Tennessee.
2. ↑ Family history states that he said he deserted.
William G. Aldridge

**William G. Aldridge** (abt 1831 - March 24, 1864) served as a private in Company C, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

William "Bill" Aldridge was born to James "Jimmy" and Elizabeth "Betsy" (Calloway) Aldridge in Watauga County, North Carolina. He married Mary "Polly" Eggers (1838-1914) on January 19, 1855. According to descendants, his father had another family in Virginia and many in the family changed their surname to Calloway when the other family was discovered, including William's son and daughter. Mary married twice after William's death; she applied for a widow's pension on August 10, 1865.

## Civil War service

Aldridge enlisted September 24, 1863 in Carter County, Tennessee for a period of three years. He mustered in October 28, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee.

At enlistment, Aldridge was described as 5'10", fair complexion, gray eyes, dark hair, and by occupation a farmer. [His place of birth is given as Mitchell County, North Carolina.]

Aldridge died March 24, 1864 due to smallpox at Pest Hospital No. 11 in Nashville, Tennessee and is buried in Nashville National Cemetery, plot P-12386. [One hospital record notes his date of death and burial as March 28, 1864.]
Wesley Arrowood

**Wesley Arrowood** (July 1, 1844 - April 28, 1864) served as a private in Company C, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Wesley Arrowood was born in 1843 in Mitchell County, North Carolina to John and Frances (Barrett) Arrowood. He was unmarried.

## Civil War service

Arrowood enlisted as a private in Company C on September 24, 1863 in Carter County, Tennessee for a period of three years. He mustered in October 28, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee.

At the time of his death Arrowood is described as 19 years old, 5' 7 1/2" tall, dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Arrowood was present for duty until left sick in at Nashville, Tennessee on April 10, 1864. He died April 28, 1864 at Hospital Number 19 in Nashville due to inflammation of the brain. His personal effect at the time of his death consisted of one hat, one great coat, one pair boots, and one pair suspenders.

When the regiment mustered out on September 5, 1865 in Knoxville, Tennessee it is noted that he had been paid to December 31, 1863, owed $37.44 to the government for clothing, and was owed a $300 bounty.

Arrowood is buried in Nashville National Cemetery in Madison, Tennessee.

## Notes

1. ↑ His surname is alternately spelled Arwood and Ariwood in company records.
2. ↑ All of his personal effects were forwarded to his father, who was living near Burnsville, North Carolina.
Richard Anderson

**Richard Anderson** (abt 1819 - June 26, 1864) served as private in Company A, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Richard Anderson was born about 1819 in Sevier County, Tennessee.

## Civil War service

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

At enlistment Anderson is described as 44 years old, 5' 6" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Anderson was present for duty until left sick in the General Hospital at Gallatin, Tennessee in March or April 1864. He died June 26, 1864 in Gallatin due to acute diarrhea.

When the regiment mustered out on September 5, 1865 in Knoxville, Tennessee it is noted that he had been paid a $25 bounty and was owed a bounty of $75.

No further information about Anderson nor the location of his grave has been found.
William Wilson

**William Harrison Wilson** (December 31, 1843 – February 17, 1927) served as a private in Company I, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

William Wilson was born December 31, 1843 in Ashe County, North Carolina to John and Anna (Wagner) Wilson. He married Dianna Osborn (1842-1924) with whom he had 10 children.

## Civil War service

Wilson enlisted as a private in Company I on September 22, 1863 in Washington County, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in November 8, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. In June 1864 he was assigned duty as a company cook. His brothers, Alexander, Andrew, David, and John, also served in Company I.

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

Wilson is listed as present for duty until August 1, 1864 when he was left sick at Gallatin, Tennessee. Wilson was transferred to Asylum General Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee on an unspecified date and returned to the regiment on an unspecified date. A card in his military service file indicates that he was a prisoner of war. That record was either removed or lost.

Wilson mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to June 30, 1864, owed $43.89 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

Wilson died February 17, 1927 in Ashe County and is buried there at Osborn-Ellison-Wilson Family Cemetery.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1842 is given as his year of birth on his death certificate, which is supported by some census records. Later dates are also given.
2. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, North Fork Township, Ashe County, North Carolina.
3. ↑ Muster roll records for Company I from September through December 1864 were lost.
Thomas J. Barry

**Thomas Jefferson Barry** (November 22, 1835 - September 8, 1909) served as a captain in Company E, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Thomas Barry was born November 22, 1835 in Johnson County, Tennessee to Thomas Carter and Lucinda (Donnelly) Barry. Barry was married three times: Martha A. Northington (1835-1872), Rebecca Virginia Grace (1850-1887), and Mary Caroline Osborn. He fathered 10 children.

## Civil War service

Barry enlisted at age 28 as a 1st lieutenant in Company E on September 24, 1863 in Greeneville, Tennessee for a period of three years. He mustered in October 28, 1863 at Strawberry Plains.

Barry was commissioned captain of Company E to date from October 1, 1864 upon the resignation of Captain Jacob H. Norris; he mustered at this rank on October 13, 1864 (in absentia) at Bulls Gap, Tennessee. Barry served as acting regimental quartermaster from April 9, 1864 through August 1864.

He became sick and was left in Knoxville on October 26, 1864 until December 1864. Barry was granted thirty days leave due to illness from February 22, 1865 but did not return to the regiment until April 1865. He was sick again in May and June 1865.

Despite his many illnesses, Barry commanded the company on Stoneman's 1864 raid and the Second Battle of Saltville. The regimental history states that Barry "was a valuable officer and highly respected by the men and officers of the Regiment."

Barry mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to November 30, 1864.

## Later life

He applied for an invalid's pension September 17, 1869. His wife, Mary, applied for a widow's pension on September 18, 1909.

According to Scott & Angel: "Captain Barry has been honored by appointment and election with a number of offices, among which were Sheriff of his county, Register of Deeds, County Superintendent of Public Instruction, Justice of the Peace, Chairman of the County Court and County Surveyor. He has been engaged in school teaching, milling, and various enterprises since the war, and has raised a family of ten children, the oldest 35, and the youngest 8 years old."

Barry died September 8, 1909 in Johnson County, Tennessee and is buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Mountain City, Tennessee.

## Notes

1. ↑ His second-youngest daughter, Mattie Virginia (Barry) Greever (b. 1892), died in 1980.
2. ↑ Scott & Angel, p. 295.
3. ↑ Scott & Angel, p. 295.
John Bishop

**John H. Bishop** (born abt 1839 - May 4, 1864) served as a private in Company G, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

John Bishop was born about 1839 in Carter County, Tennessee to William and Elizabeth (McCloud) Bishop. He married Margaret Jenkins (1835-1919) with whom he may have had two children.

## Civil War service

Bishop enlisted as a private in Company G on September 24, 1863 in Carter County, Tennessee for a period of three years. He mustered in October 28, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee.

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

Bisop was present for duty until left sick in at Nashville, Tennessee in January or February 1864. He died May 4, 1864 at Cumberland General Hospital in Nashville due to ascites. His personal effect at the time of his death consisted of one hat, one great coat, one pair pants, and one pair boots.

When the regiment mustered out on September 5, 1865 in Knoxville, Tennessee it is noted that he owed $37.78 to the government for clothing.

Bishop is buried in Nashville National Cemetery in Madison, Tennessee.
William Watkins

**William O. Watkins** (born October 1846) served as a private in Company M, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

William Watkins was born October 1846 in Sullivan County, Tennessee to Thomas and Nancy (Morris) Watkins. He married Isabella "Bell" Hommel (1848-1911) with whom he had ten children.

## Civil War service

Watkins 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. At the time of his enlistment, Watkins was a resident of Sullivan County, Tennessee. He was appointed corporal February 2, 1864 and reduced to the ranks November 12, 1864 by order of Lieutenant Colonel Ingerton.

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

Watkins is listed as present for duty throughout his term of service for which muster roll records have survived. In December 1864 he was detailed for daily duty to guard horses at a corral. In July 1865 he was on detached service at the division headquarters.

Watkins mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $19.50 to the government for clothing, had been paid a $60 bounty, and was owed a $240 bounty.

## Post-war life

Watkins applied for an invalid's pension on May 7, 1891. When he died has not been established, however he is buried at Corinth Methodist Cemetery in Corinth, Tennessee.

## Notes

1. ↑ "Wadkins" appears on his headstone and in some of his muster roll records. Watkins is the spelling used on his pension record and it is how it appears in U.S. Census records. His wife's headstone uses the spelling "Watkins".
2. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, District 12, Knox County, Tennessee.
3. ↑ Why he was reduced to the ranks was not recorded. No record of any disciplinary action appears in his records.
Peter Hart

**Peter Emmert Hart** (November 18, 1845 – April 29, 1928) served as a sergeant in Company H, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Peter Hart was born November 18, 1845 in Carter County, Tennessee to Solomon and Elizabeth (Crow) Hart. He married Martha Stover (1853-1937) with whom he had ten children.

## Civil War service

Hart 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 was promoted to corporal on July 1, 1864, then promoted to sergeant on April 10, 1865.

He is described as 18 years old, 5' 2 1/2" tall, dark complexion, black eyes, black hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Hart is listed as present for duty until an unrecorded date in March or April 1864 when he was left sick at U.S. General Hospital in Nashville; he returned to duty in July or August 1864.

Hart 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 $16.87 to the government for clothing, had received a $25 bounty, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

Hart applied for an invalid's pension on May 10, 1877. He was an active member of Dashiell Masonic Lodge No. 238 in Elizabethton, Tennessee, and Arma Grotto of Knoxville.

Hart died April 29, 1928 due to cardiac failure, nephritis, and anemia in Bristol, Virginia and is buried at Williams Cemetery in Milligan, Tennessee. His wife applied for a widow's pension on May 16, 1928.

In his eulogy, John J. McCorkle, stated: “As a neighbor, and as one whose boyhood and early manhood of Mr. Hart and his family, I thought another tribute could be brought from another field of honor. He reared there near the college one of the finest families I ever had the pleasure of knowing. He maintained one of the sweetest, most beautiful homes that has ever adorned that name. Mr. and Mrs. Hart were perpetual host and hostess to all who came there. That family took its stand for refinement, education and high spiritual values in that neighborhood, and held aloft the torch that led others to higher and better things at a time when it meant so much and was of such tremendous value.”

## Notes

1. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, 5th Civil District, Carter County, Tennessee.
2. ↑ *Johnson City Staff-News*, May 2, 1928, p. 10, c. 3.
3. ↑ Certificate of Death, Commonwealth of Virginia, No. 10095.
4. ↑ *Johnson City Staff-News*, May 2, 1928, p. 10, c. 3.
Riley Anderson

**Riley Anderson** (January 7, 1840 - August 23, 1922) served as a private in Company E, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Riley Anderson was born January 7, 1840 in Ashe County, North Carolina to Richard and Dila (Tucker) Anderson. He married Rachel Matilda Landreth (1845-1929) with whom he had at least seven children.

## Civil War service

Anderson enlisted as a private in Company D on September 24, 1863 in Greeneville, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in November 8, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. He was transferred to Company E on November 9, 1863 by order of Colonel Miller.

He is described as 22 years old, 5' 7" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Anderson is listed as present for duty until January/February 1864 when he was left sick at General Hospital Number 8 in Nashville, Tennessee. He returned to the regiment March/April 1864. He is again listed as present for duty until July 22, 1864 when he was admitted to Holston General Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. From there he was transferred to Asylum General Hospital on October 29, 1864. He appears present for duty again in November/December 1864 and was present for duty for the remainder of his service.

Anderson mustered out with regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, was owed $18.31 from the government for clothing, had received a bounty of $25, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

Anderson applied for an invalid's pension on February 17, 1890.

He died August 23, 1922 in Ashe County and is buried at Anderson Cemetery in Ashe County. His wife applied for a widow's pension on September 27, 1922.
William Humphreys

**Jesse William Humphreys** (August 28, 1842 - February 11, 1914) served as a corporal in Company G, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

William Humphreys was born August 28, 1842 in Carter County, Tennessee to Jesse and Eliza (Smyth) Humphreys. He married Sarah A. Baird (1861-1934) with whom he had two children.

## Civil War service

Humphreys 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 September 30, 1864.

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

Humphreys is listed as present for duty until March or April 1864 when he was left sick in a hospital at Nashville, Tennessee.

Humphreys mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $45.18 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

Humphreys applied for an invalid's pension on June 6, 1871. He died February 11, 1914 in Morristown, Tennessee and is buried at Liberty Hill Methodist Church Cemetery in Hamblen County, Tennessee. His wife applied for a widow's pension on February 19, 1914.

## Notes

1. ↑ Although his given name is Jesse William, he used William throughout nearly all of his life.
2. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, 6th Civil District, Hamblen County, Tennessee.
3. ↑ When he was admitted to the hospital and when he returned to the regiment was not recorded.
Wiley Lytz

**Wiley Blount Winton Lytz** (September 27, 1847 - October 22, 1921) served as a private in Company M, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Wiley Lytz was born September 27, 1847 in Washington County, Virginia to Joseph V. and Eva Christina (Large) Lytz. He married Emeline W. Collins (1846-1927) with whom he had at least twelve children.

## Civil War service

Lytz enlisted as a private in Company M on January 1, 1865 in Knoxville, Tennessee for a period of three years, but was never mustered into the service.

He is described as 18 years old, 5' 11" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Lytz is listed as present for duty until deserting on July 23, 1865 at Lenoir Station, Tennessee.

When the regiment mustered out on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville his records show that he was never paid. A U.S. Adjutant General's Office record dated October 11, 1911 states that he "was not in the military service of the United States as a member of this organization."

## Post-war life

Lytz died October 22, 1921 in Bristol, Virginia and is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.

## Notes

1. ↑ Scott & Angel's roster indicates that he enlisted on February 2, 1864 and was mustered in on May 15, 1864. They also indicate that he was absent without leave when the regiment mustered out.
2. ↑ Now known as Lenoir City.
3. ↑ This may be an indication that he was attempting to apply for a pension.
Thomas Ferguson

**Thomas H. Ferguson** (abt 1838 – May 29, 1864) served as a sergeant in Company F, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Thomas Ferguson was born about 1838 in Carter County, Tennessee to William Henry and Mary (Burns) Ferguson. He was unmarried.

## Civil War service

Ferguson 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 sergeant on December 31, 1863.

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

Ferguson is listed as present for duty until he was left sick at U.S. General Hospital No. 11 in Nashville on an unrecorded date in March or April 1864, where he died on May 29, 1864 due to varioloid [mild smallpox]. He had no personal effects. Ferguson is buried at Nashville National Cemetery in Madison, Tennessee.

When the regiment mustered out on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville, it was noted that he had last been paid through December 31, 1863, had been paid a $25 bounty, and was owed a $75 bounty.

Ferguson's mother applied for a pension on May 11, 1869.

## Notes

1. ↑ According to the Record of Death: “[He] had no personal effects except such as necessary to destroy to prevent contagion.”
Oliver Butler

**Oliver C. Butler** (May 11, 1824 – April 9, 1873) served as chief saddler/saddler sergeant, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Oliver Butler was born May 11, 1824 in Wytheville, Virginia to George and Nancy Anne (Leitch) Butler. He married Eliza J. Turner (1837-aft 1900) with whom he had five children.

## Civil War service

Butler enlisted as a private in Company D on November 10, 1863 in Strawberry Plains, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in January 3, 1864 at Camp Nelson, Kentucky. He was appointed chief saddler/saddler sergeant on November 10, 1863 by order of Colonel Miller. Butler's brother, Roderick, served as a lieutenant colonel in the regiment.

He is described as 39 years old, 5' 9" tall, fair complexion, dark eyes, dark hair, and by occupation a saddler.

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

When the regiment mustered out on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville, it was noted that he had last been paid to August 31, 1864, was owed $29.41 for clothing, had received a $25 bounty, and was owed a $275 bounty.

## Post-war life

Butler died April 9, 1873 in Mountain City, Tennessee and is buried there at Donnelly Cemetery. His wife applied for a widow's pension on December 11, 1885. A helpless child's pension was applied for in the name of their son, Rodrick O. Butler, on March 28, 1914.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, 1st Civil District, Johnson County, Tennessee .
John Younce

**John Younce** (December 12, 1818 – June 27, 1863) served as a private in Company E, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

John Younce was born December 12, 1818 in Ashe County, North Carolina to Solomon and Sarah “Sallie” (Rowland) Younce. He married Hannah Lawrence (1818-1897) with whom he had at least 11 children.

## Civil War service

Younce 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 son, Solomon, served in Company I.

He is described as 44 years old, 5' 7" tall, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Younce is listed as present for duty until an unrecorded date in May or June 1864 when he was left sick at Gallatin, Tennessee where he died of an unrecorded disease on June 27, 1864. No list of his personal effects has been found. Younce is buried at Nashville National Cemetery in Madison, Tennessee.

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

His wife applied for a widow's pension on September 19, 1865.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1860 U.S. Census, Ashe County, North Carolina.
Riley Britt

**Riley Britt** (about 1845 - May 15, 1864) served as a private in Company H, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Riley Britt was born about 1845 in Carter County, Tennessee to David and Annah (Harmon) Britt.

## Civil War service

Britt enlisted as a private in Company L on October 1, 1864 in Carter County, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in April 11, 1864 at Nashville, Tennessee. He was transferred to Company H on April 12, 1864 by order of Colonel Miller.

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

Muster roll records show Britt present for duty until May 3, 1864, when he was left sick in U.S. General Hospital No. 19 at Nashville. He died there on May 15, 1865 due to measles. His personal effects consisted of one hat, one great coat, one pair boots, and one rubber blanket. His death record indicates that he had received $18.18 in clothing since enlistment and was last paid to December 31, 1863.

When the regiment mustered out on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville it was noted that he had never been paid and was owed a $100 bounty.

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

## Notes

1. ↑ 1850 U.S. Census, 4th Civil District, Carter County, Tennessee.
Stephen Ratliff

**Stephen Ratliff** (born abt. 1846) served as a private in Company K, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Stephen Ratliff was born about 1846 in Knox County, Tennessee.

## Civil War service

Ratliff first enlisted as a private in Company F, 3rd Tennessee Mounted Infantry on July 1, 1864 in Greene County, Tennessee for a period of 100 days and mustered in September 29, 1864 at Knoxville, Tennessee. He then enlisted as a private in Company K, 13th Tennessee Cavalry on October 22, 1864 in New Market, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in at Knoxville.

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

Ratliff deserted December 12, 1864 at Knoxville. He stole his "gun, sabre, & equipments." He was dishonorably discharged and no further record of any service is found.

## Notes

1. ↑ Given his brief service, his name and birth information may have been falsified.
2. ↑ His date of muster in was not recorded.
Solomon Younce

**Solomon Younce** (August 24, 1842 – February 20, 1922) served as a private in Company I, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Solomon Younce was born August 24, 1842 in Ashe County, North Carolina to John and Hannah (Lawrence) Younce. He married Martha Greer (1846-1931) with whom he had nine children.

## Civil War service

Younce enlisted as a private in Company I on September 22, 1863 in Washington County, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in November 8, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. In May 1864 he was detailed as company cook. His father, John, served in Company E.

He is described as 22 years old.

Younce is listed as present for duty until June 29, 1864 when he is listed as absent without leave; it is noted that he went to Gallatin, Tennessee where his father died on June 27. Younce returned to the regiment on April 20, 1865 at Gallatin.

Younce mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to April 30, 1864, owed $73.23 to the government for clothing in kind or money advanced, and had been paid a $25 bounty.

## Post-war life

Younce applied for an invalid's pension on May 8, 1871 and again on August 18, 1911. He died February 20, 1922 in Mabel, North Carolina and is buried at Union Church Cemetery in Zionville, North Carolina. His wife applied for a widow's pension on March 23, 1922.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, Cove Creek Township, Watauga County, North Carolina.
Thomas Miller

**Thomas A. R. Miller** (abt 1843 - bef January 19, 1899) served as a corporal in Company A, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Miller was born about 1843 in Carter County. He married Catherine [last name unknown] (d. aft 1899).

## Civil War service

Miller 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 18 years old, 5' 8" tall, fair complexion, gray eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.

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

Miller mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, was owed $3.63 from the government for clothing, had been paid a $25 bounty, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

When Miller died, where he died, and where he is buried has not been found. His wife, who had remarried, applied for a widow's pension on January 19, 1899.

## Notes

1. ↑ Attempts to locate either of them in the U.S. Census records have be unsuccessful.
2. ↑ His muster out record gives the date of his appointment as December 31, 1863.
3. ↑ Her surname at the time of this pension application was Schilling and she was living in Illinois.
Abraham Younce

**Abraham Younce** (December 10, 1820 - June 6, 1894) served as commissary sergeant in Company I, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Abraham Younce was born December 10, 1820 in Watauga County, North Carolina to Solomon and Sarah "Sallie" (Rowland) Younce. He married first Elizabeth "Betsy" Lewis (1822-1852) with whom he had at least four children. He married second Clarissa Lewis (1828-1888) with whom he had at least twelve children.

## Civil War service

Younce enlisted as a private in Company I on September 22, 1863 in Washington County, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in November 8, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. He was appointed corporal October 1, 1863 by order of Colonel Miller and to sergeant April 14, 1864 also by order of Colonel Miller. Younce was appointed commissary sergeant June 25, 1864. His son, Jacob, also served in Company I.

He is described as 42 years old, 5' 10" tall, dark complexion, hazel eyes, dark hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Younce is listed as present for duty for which muster roll records have survived until he was admitted to Asylum General Hospital in Knoxville on March 24, 1865. He was discharged by order of the War Department on May 3, 1865 at Knoxville due to disability.

When the regiment mustered out on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville, records note that he had last been paid to August 31, 1864, his clothing account was settled on November 13, 1864, owed $19.94 to the government for clothing in kind or money advanced, and had been paid a $25 bounty.

## Post-war life

Younce applied for an invalid's pension on September 6. He died June 6, 1894 in Zionville, North Carolina and is buried at Zionville Baptist Church Cemetery in Watauga County.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1850 U.S. Census, Ashe County, North Carolina.
2. ↑ The year is unreadable on the microfilm due to poor work.
Riley Vanover

**Riley Vanover** (abt 1846 - December 13, 1863) served as a private in Company G, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Riley Vanover was born about 1846 in Ashe County, North Carolina to Matthew and Mary "Polly" (Pope) Vanover. He was unmarried.

## Civil War service

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

Vanover has no record that he was ever present for duty and was likely taken ill soon after enlisting. He died December 13, 1863 at Hickman Bridge General Hospital in Camp Nelson, Kentucky due to "inflammation of [the] lungs" and is buried at Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Jessamine County, Kentucky. Vanover's personal effects consisted of one blanket, one overcoat, one hat, one pair boots, one pair pants, one jacket, one shirt, and one pair socks. He was buried in his shirt, jacket, pants, and socks. His other personal effects were given to his brother, William Vanover, also of Company G, who died thirteen days later.

His mother applied for his pension on September 23, 1863.

When the regiment mustered on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville, it was noted that he had never been paid and had received no bounty.

## Notes

1. ↑ His death was probably caused by what is now known as pneumonitis.
William Clark

**William Lafayette Clark** (September 7, 1848 - February 25, 1912) served as a corporal in Company F, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

William Clark was born September 7, 1848 in Johnson County, Tennessee to Silas Green and Nancy Jane (Morley) Clark. He married Elizabeth Caroline Baker (1852-1920) with whom he had eleven children.

## Civil War service

Clark enlisted as a private in Company F on September 21, 1863 in Elizabethton, Tennessee for a period of three years. He was initially rejected by the mustering officer on October 28, 1863 for being "under size", which was likely to his only being 15 years old at the time. Clark was eventually mustered in November 8, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. He was appointed corporal on January 26, 1865.

He is described as 18 years old, 5' 3 1/2" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.

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

Clark mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $13.12 to the government for clothing, had been paid a $25 bounty, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

Clark applied for an invalid's pension on March 29, 1889. He died February 25, 1912 in Butler, Tennessee and was initially buried at Rainbolt Cemetery; his grave was moved to Butler Memorial Cemetery in ["New"] Butler, Tennessee due to the construction of Watauga Reservoir. Clark's wife applied for a widow's pension on April 9, 1912.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, 5th Civil District, Johnson County, Tennessee.
2. ↑ The minimum height for U.S. soldiers was set at 5 feet, 3 inches tall. See, Exams and Disqualifications for Military Service, National Museum of Civil War Medicine.