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James C. Jackson

**James C. Jackson** (September 1, 1841 - December 8, 1936) served as private in Company G, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

James Jackson was born September 1, 1841 in Carter County, Tennessee to William Carroll and Sophia Elizabeth (Shook) Jackson. He married Mary Campbell (1848-1901) with whom he had at least eleven children.

## Civil War service

Jackson enlisted 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.

Jackson is listed in the company records as absent without leave when he left camp at New Market, Tennessee on November 20, 1863. He was charged with desertion the following day. He returned to the regiment March 15, 1864 and was restored to duty on April 9, 1864. Jackson was present for duty throughout the remainder of his service until captured by rebel soldiers. The charge for desertion was removed by the Adjutant General's Office, War Department on April 27, 1889 per the act of Congress passed on March 2, 1889. He was still listed as "absent without proper authority" from November 20, 1863 to April 9, 1864.

On November 13, 1864, Jackson was captured at Bull's Gap, Tennessee. He was held as a prisoner of war and sent to Richmond, Virginia on February 20, 1865. Jackson was paroled on February 22, 1865 at James River, Virginia, then sent to Camp Parole, Maryland and arrived at Camp Chase, Ohio on February 26, 1865. He arrived there on March 4, 1865 and was furloughed for 30 days. Jackson returned to the regiment on March 15, 1865.

Jackson mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 in Knoxville. He had last been paid to June 20, 1864, owed the government $29.88 1/2 for clothing, and had been paid a bounty of $25. A notation on the back of this record states: "Due US for transportation $2.80. Paid from Dec. 31, 64 to Feby 28, 65. Present for duty, discharge furnished."

## Post-war life

Jackson applied for an invalid's pension dated June 28, 1889. He died December 8, 1936 in Johnson City, Tennessee and is buried at Hall Cemetery in Braemar, Tennessee. Jackson was one of the very last surviving members of the regiment at the time of his death.

## Notes

1. ↑ Sophia was a staunch Unionist who hid many loyal East Tennessee men from rebel bushwhackers. She is mentioned by name in Scott & Angel as "brave, generous, and self-sacrificing.", p. 383.
2. ↑ Another record states that he deserted at Clinch River, Tennessee.
3. ↑ Another record from the War Department dated July 26, 1879 states: "The order restoring him to duty from desertion is not on file in this office.
4. ↑ Scott & Angel give his place of capture as Russellville, Tennessee. See p. 470.
5. ↑ Scott & Angel, p. 470.
Logan Hensley

**Logan Hensley** (abt. 1844) served as a private in Company K, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Logan Hensley was born about 1844 in Yancey County, North Carolina.

## Civil War service

Hensley first enlisted as a private in Company K, 64th North Carolina Infantry on September 13, 1862 at Jonesboro, Tennessee for a period of three years or the duration of the war. He deserted on June 15, 1863; when he returned to the regiment was not recorded. On September 9, 1863, nearly 300 men of the regiment were captured at Cumberland Gap, including Hensley. Rather than become a prisoner of war, Hensley joined the U.S. Army and took the Oath of Allegiance on September 24, 1863 at Louisville, Kentucky.

Changing his allegiance, Hensley enlisted as a private in Company K, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry on October 1, 1863 in Crab Orchard, Kentucky for a period of three years and mustered in January 26, 1864 at Nashville, Tennessee.

He is described as 19 years old, 5' 7" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Hensley is listed as present for duty until November 10, 1864 when he deserted at Bulls Gap, Tennessee. According to company records, he “Stole his gun, sabre, & equipments.”

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

## Post-war life

No definitive information about his life before or after the war has been located. When and where he died, as well as the location of his grave has not been found.
Andrew Boyd

**Andrew W. Boyd** (October 4, 1845 – August 5, 1915) served as a private in Company B, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Andrew Boyd was born October 4, 1845 in Sullivan County, Tennessee to John and Annie (McGarry) Boyd. He married first Mary Louise Forbes (1845-1905) with whom he had six children. He married second Mary Jane Parrish (1872-1951); they had no children.

## Civil War service

Boyd enlisted as a private in Company B on January 1, 1865 in Knoxville, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in March 20, 1865 at Knoxville. Two brothers-in-law, Daniel Forbes and Abraham Forbes, also served in Company B.

He is described as 20 years old, 5' 9" tall, florid complexion, blue eyes, black hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Boyd 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 $12.33 for clothing, and was owed a $100 bounty.

## Post-war life

Boyd applied for an invalid's pension on April 7, 1879. He died August 5, 1915 in Sullivan County due to heart disease and is buried at Shipley Cemetery in Bristol, Tennessee. His wife applied for a widow's pension on September 9, 1915.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, 3rd Civil District, Sullivan County, Tennessee.
2. ↑ 1910 U.S. Census, 3rd Civil District, Sullivan County, Tennessee.
3. ↑ Two separate records indicate that he mustered in on July 29, 1865 also at Knoxville; which dates are correct is uncertain.
4. ↑ Another record indicates that he was owed a $300 bounty, which would be consistent with bounties being paid late in the war.
5. ↑ State of Tennessee, Certificate of Death.
Carter Johnson

**Carter Johnson** (June 28, 1845 - July 30, 1908) served as a private in Company B, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Carter Johnson was born June 28, 1845 in Carter County, Tennessee to James Vaughn and Alice (Salts) Johnson. He married Martha Keene (1842-1927) with whom he had three children.

## Civil War service

Johnson enlisted in Company B on September 23, 1863 in Knox County, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in February 21, 1864 at Nashville, Tennessee.

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

Johnson was present for duty until he deserted some after August 31, 1864. He returned to the regiment January 20, 1865 in Grainger County, Tennessee in compliance with President Lincoln's proclamation and was restored to duty. Johnson is listed as present for duty for the remainder of his service.

Johnson mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $37.76 to the government for clothing, had been paid a $25 bounty, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

Johnson applied for an invalid's pension on June 7, 1883. He died July 30, 1908 of typhoid fever in Carter County and is buried at N. G. Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church Cemetery in Carter County.

His wife applied for a widow's pension on August 4, 1908.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, Civil District No. 5, Carter County, Tennessee.
2. ↑ The company muster roll records are incomplete until May / June 1865.
Isaac Parsons

**Isaac Parsons** (July 7, 1830 - abt 1919) served as a corporal in Company E, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Isaac Parsons was born July 7, 1830 in Ashe County, North Carolina to William Hardin and Cynthia (Greer) Parsons. He married Louisa Dixon (1833-1890) with whom he had at least twelve children.

## Civil War service

Parsons enlisted as a private in Company E 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 33 years old, 6' tall, light complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Parsons is listed as present for duty until June 29, 1864 when he deserted at Gallatin, Tennessee.

When the regiment mustered out on September 5, 1865 it was noted in his records that he had last been paid to April 30, 1864, owed $6.12 to the government for clothing, had been paid a $25 bounty, and was dishonorably discharged.

## Post-war life

Parsons applied for an invalid's pension on May 15, 1904, February 6, 1907, and May 15, 1909; all were rejected due to his dishonorable discharge.

He died about 1919 in Grethel, Kentucky and is buried there at Isaac Parsons Family Cemetery.
Fielden Asher

**Fielden E. Asher** (abt 1842 - May 5, 1877) served as a private in Company H, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Fielden Asher was born about 1842 Johnson County, Tennessee to John Elliot and Louisa (Estep) Asher. He married Mary J. Hall (1851-1877) with whom he had one child.

## Civil War service

Asher first enlisted as a private in Company B, 37th North Carolina Infantry in Boone, North Carolina on September 14, 1861 for a period of six months. He reenlisted for an additional two years in March 15, 1862. His records are incomplete, but he was left sick at a hospital in Lynchburg, Virginia after April 30, 1863. Asher deserted from the hospital either June 20 or July 7, 1863.

Changing his allegiance, Asher enlisted as a private in Company H, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry 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 21 years old; no other descriptive record has been located.

Asher is listed as present for duty until April 27, 1865 when he was left sick with chronic diarrhea at Brownlow General Hospital in Knoxville. He returned to duty on August 7, 1865 and was present for the remainder of his service. Asher was detailed as a butcher for the regiment in November 1864.

Asher mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $17.85 to the government for clothing, had been paid a $25 bounty, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

Asher applied for an invalid's pension on July 20, 1876. He died May 5, 1877 in Elizabethton, Tennessee and is buried at Garland Cemetery in Carter County, Tennessee. His son William applied for a minor's pension on June 13, 1894.

## Notes

1. ↑ William E. Asher, Certificate of Death No. 16623, State of Tennessee.
Nathaniel Badgett

**Nathaniel T. Badgett** (August 14, 1842 – August 11, 1917) served as a private in Company G, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Nathaniel Badgett was born August 14, 1842 in Elizabethton, Tennessee to Thomas and Harriett (Johnson) Badgett. He married first Mary Ann Yoke (1849-1919) with whom he had 15 children.

## Civil War service

Badgett 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. His brother, Joseph, also served in Company G.

He is described as 20 years old, 5' 6" tall, dark complexion, black eyes, black hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Badgett is listed as present for duty until November 15, 1863 when it was noted that he deserted at Strawberry Plains.

When the regiment mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville, it was noted that he had never been paid and no discharge was given.

## Post-war life

Badgett moved to Iowa before 1870, then to Kansas before 1880, and finally to Missouri before 1900. He died August 11, 1917 in Walnut Township, Bates County, Missouri, due to arteriosclerosis and senility, and is buried at Salem Cemetery in Foster, Missouri.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, New Home Township, Bates County, Missouri.
2. ↑ Certificate of Death, Missouri State Board of Health, File No. 27718.
Marshall Morrell

**Marshall Morrell** (April 25, 1844 - March 28, 1922) served as a corporal in Company A, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Marshall Morell was born April 25, 1844 in Sullivan County, Tennessee to Caleb and Lavicie (Crow) Morrell. He married Susan Catherine Riley (1847-1929) with whom he had eleven children.

## Civil War service

Morrell 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 transferred April 10, 1863 to Company A by order of Colonel Miller. Morrell promoted to corporal on March 21, 1865.

He is described as 19 years old, 5' 7" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, black hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Morrell was present for duty throughout his term of service until June 29, 1865 when he was granted a furlough; when he returned to the regiment is not recorded.

Morrell mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, was owed $3.90 from the government for clothing, had been paid a $25 bounty, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

Morrell applied for an invalid's pension on June 20, 1885. He died March 28, 1922 in Sullivan County and is buried at Morning View Cemetery in Bluff City, Tennessee.

His wife applied for a widow's pension on April 25, 1922.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, Civil District No. 16, Sullivan County, Tennessee.
Hugh Vance

**Hugh "Hughey" Vance** (April 1842 - May 9, 1902) served as a private in Company C, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Hugh Vance was born April 1842 in Tennessee. He married Martha [last name unknown] (b. 1852); they had no children.

## Civil War service

Vance first enlisted as a private in Company G, 63rd Tennessee Infantry on May 14, 1862 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He deserted June 19, 1862 from a train at Greeneville, Tennessee as his company was being transported from Knoxville to Zollicoffer [Bluff City]. Changing his allegiance, he enlisted as a private in Company C, 13th Tennessee Cavalry 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 21 years old.

Vance was admitted to General Hospital No. 11 (also known as "Smallpox Hospital) in Nashville, Tennessee on March 9, 1864 with varioloid. He deserted from the hospital on April 7, 1864 and returned to the regiment; this charge was later removed from his record. Vance deserted August 28, 1864 at Bean's Station, Tennessee. He returned to the regiment on April 21, 1865 and was restored to duty under President Lincoln' proclamation.

Vance mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to June 30, 1864, owed $10.40 to the government for clothing, and had been paid a $25 bounty.

## Post-war life

Vance applied for an invalid's pension on March 10, 1883. He died May 9, 1902 in Sullivan County, Tennessee and is buried at Piney Flats United Methodist Church Cemetery in Piney Flats, Tennessee. His wife applied for a widow's pension on June 3, 1902.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, Civil District No. 9, Sullivan County, Tennessee.
2. ↑ Varioloid is a mild form of smallpox that occurs when someone has already had smallpox or been vaccinated for it.
3. ↑ War Department, Adjutant General's Office, March 21, 1888.
XII

Este es el símbolo que tienen grabado muchas armas hiperavanzadas tecnológicamente y los planos de construcción de las mismas. También es la signatura de muchos hechizos ancestrales y libros de Medenia en idioma ancestral.

## Descubrimiento y pronunciación.

La aparición de este símbolo es muy remota, los pueblos primitivos tras la Caída Celestial ya encontraron artilugios con estos grabados. Ya que carecían de pronunciación, Nadelae la Plateada, fundadora de Nor, atribuyó el nombre de "*Xécimas*" al recién descubierto símbolo. Desde entonces, este nombre ha permanecido tal y como se nombró.
Isaac Reece

**Isaac V. Reece** (March 27, 1836 – October 4, 1926) served as a private in Company E, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Isaac Reece was born March 27, 1836 in Ashe County, North Carolina to Hugh and Elizabeth (Wilson) Reece. He married first Jurita Proffit (1842-1883) with whom he had at least 10 children. He married second Mary Evaline Church (1852-1908) with whom he had four children.

## Civil War service

Reece 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 was appointed 1st sergeant on October 28, 1863 and later reduced to private. His brother, John, also served in Company E.

He is described as 27 years old, 5' 6 1/2" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Reece is listed as present for duty until September 17, 1864 when he deserted at Bulls Gap, Tennessee and was reduced to private on that date by order of Lieutenant Colonel Ingerton. Reece returned to the regiment on March 27, 1865 and was restored to duty on May 2, 1865 with the charge of desertion changed to absent without leave per President Lincoln's proclamation.

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 $0.82 for clothing, and had received a $25 bounty.

## Post-war life

Reece applied for an invalid's pension on February 18, 1870. On October 25, 1875, he was appointed postmaster for Beech Creek Township. By 1900, Reece was a dry goods merchant and continued farming.

He died October 4, 1926 in Beech Mountain Township, Avery County, North Carolina due to chronic nephritis and is buried at Beech Creek Cemetery in Avery County.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, 1st Civil District, Carter County, Tennessee.
2. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, Beech Mountain Township, Watauga County, North Carolina.
3. ↑ Appointments of U.S. Postmasters, 1832-1871, The National Archives, Record Group 28.
4. ↑ Certificate of Death, North Carolina State Board of Health. Reece continued to use the rank of 1st sergeant after the war as noted in the 1890 Veterans Schedule and on his headstone.
David Saylor

**David Saylor** (May 17, 1840 - December 12, 1919) served as a corporal in Company G, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

David Saylor was born May 17, 1840 in Washington County, Tennessee to Godfrey and Elizabeth (Shackleford) Saylor. He married Hannah Porch (1850-1920) with whom he had two children.

## Civil War service

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

He is described as 23 years old, 5' 9" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.

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

Saylor mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $26.03 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

Saylor applied for an invalid's pension on March 20, 1883.

At the funeral for his mother-in-law on June 25, 1895, an unusual event occurred. Immediately after Saylor's mother-in-law's remains were interred, his father-in-law "attempted to take" Saylor's two daughters. Saylor hit him on the head with a "scantling" [a small piece of lumber] so hard that the news reported that he may die. Saylor gave himself up and was held on a $500 bond. The settlement of this altercation has not been found.

Saylor died December 12, 1919 in Hampton, Tennessee and is buried at Snow Chapel Cemetery in Johnson City, Tennessee. His wife applied for a widow's pension on January 24, 1920.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, 9th Civil District, Washington County, Tennessee.
2. ↑ *Morristonwn Republican*, June 29, 1895, p. 3.
James Isom

**James S. Isom** (abt 1837 – aft June 15, 1880) served as a private in Company M, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

James Isom was born about 1837 in Talbot County, Georgia to William and Jane (Weathers) Isom.

## Civil War service

Isom 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 was appointed sergeant on February 2, 1864, but later reduced to the ranks.

He is described as 27 years old, 5' 10" tall, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair, and by occupation a carpenter.

Isom is listed as present for duty until either June 20, 1864 when he deserted at Gallatin, Tennessee or July 15, 1864 at Rogersville, Tennessee.

When the regiment mustered out on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville, Isom had been reduced to the rank of private and was dishonorably discharged. He had never been paid, owed $2.42 to the government for clothing, and had been paid a $60 bounty.

## Post-war life

The only record of Isom's life after the war is the 1880 U.S. Census, which has him living with his widowed mother in the Wilkinson area of Talbot County, Georgia.

Isom's date of death, place, and location of his grave has not been found.

## Notes

1. ↑ His records of desertion are not precise.
2. ↑ This area was also designated as Militia District 688.
Caleb Ditmore

**Caleb S. Ditmore** (abt 1823 – abt 1891) served as a private in Company L, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Caleb Ditmore was born about 1823 in Benton, Tennessee. He married Elizabeth Stansbury with whom he had at least five children.

## Civil War service

Ditmore enlisted as a private in Company L on April 2, 1864 in Benton, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in April 11, 1864 at Nashville, Tennessee.

He is described as 40 years old, 5' 8" tall, dark complexion, black eyes, black hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Ditmore is listed as present for duty throughout his term of service for which muster roll records have survived. He was granted leave for an unstated time period beginning January 22, 1865 in Knoxville.

Ditmore mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $29.35 to the government for clothing, had been paid a $25 bounty, and was owed a $275 bounty.

## Post-war life

He died about 1891. Where Ditmore died and the location of his grave has not been found. His minor children applied for a pension on August 3, 1891.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1870 U.S. Census, 13h Civil District, McMinn County, Tennessee.
Jonathan Bowers

**Jonathan B. Bowers** (January 19, 1845 - April 23, 1934) served as a corporal in Company L, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Jonathan Bowers was born January 19, 1845 in Carter County, Tennessee to Reece and Mary (Johnson) Bowers. He married first Mary Ann Caldwell (1844-1924). He married second Mary Connell (1865-1948). Bowers had no children with either wife.

## Civil War service

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

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

Bowers is listed as present for duty until September 30, 1864 when he deserted. He returned to the regiment on February 15, 1865 and the charge of desertion was removed from his record per Special Order No. 70, Department of Tennessee, dated September 13, 1865 and changed to absent without leave per President Lincoln's proclamation.

Bowers mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville.

He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $68.56 to the government for clothing, and had been paid a $25 bounty. His owed $275 bounty was forfeited.

## Post-war life

Bowers applied for an invalid's pension on September 25, 1888.

He committed suicide at his home on April 23, 1934 in Eldon, Missouri and is buried at Eldon Cemetery there. According to the newspaper account of his death, he used a .38 caliber pistol while sitting in the front lawn of his home at 1:00 p.m. and died at 4:30 p.m.. According to the newspaper, Bowers "had complained of being ill, and had threatened to kill himself on previous occastions. He had remarked, 'I can stand this pain no longer.'" The doctor who had been called to his aid found "that the bullet had entered just back of the right ear, ranged upward and emerged just above the left temple. The bullet had passed through the cerebrum, which is not the most vital part of the brain, but the physician stated that he could only live a few hours at the most."

## Notes

1. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, Osage Township, Morgan County, Missouri.
2. ↑ "G.A.R. Veteran Takes Own Life By Shooting Self", *The Miller County Autogram-Sentinel* (Tuscumbia, MO), April 26, 1934.
Marquis Miller

**Marquis "Mark" De Lafayette Miller** (May 12, 1843 – January 16, 1922) served as a quartermaster sergeant in Company G, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Marquis Miller was born May 12, 1843 in Carter County, Tennessee to Matthias and Elizabeth (Miller) Miller. He married Ellen Virginia Bullock (1849-1919) with whom he had 11 children.

## Civil War service

Miller enlisted as a private in Company G on September 24, 1863 in Carter County for a period of three years and mustered in October 28, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. He was appointed sergeant on October 20, 1863 by order of Colonel Miller and promoted to quartermaster sergeant on November 3, 1864.

He is described as 36 years old, 5' 8" tall, dark complexion, dark eyes, black hair, and by occupation a wagon maker.

Miller is listed as present for duty throughout his term of service for which muster roll records have survived. He served on detached service as an escort for Colonel Miller beginning on an unrecorded date in May or June 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 $23.68 for clothing in kind or money advanced, had received a $25 bounty, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

Miller was one of several men from Company G who signed a sworn affidavits about the death of John Hunt Morgan in Greeneville, Tennessee on September 4, 1864, and that the facts as presented in the regimental history were correct.

Miller applied for an invalid's pension on June 19, 1880. He died January 16, 1922 due to stomach cancer in Johnson City, Tennessee and is buried there at Oak Hill Cemetery.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, 9th Civil District, Washington County, Tennessee.
2. ↑ After the war, he worked as a carpenter, primarily as a house builder.
3. ↑ Scott & Angel, p. 182.
4. ↑ State of Tennessee, Certificate of Death.
Lawson Hathaway

**Lawson P. Hathaway** (abt 1844 – February 17, 1865) served as a private in Company F, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Lawson Hathaway was born about 1844 in Carter County, Tennessee to John Elijah and Jane (Nave) Hathaway. He was unmarried.

## Civil War service

Hathaway first enlisted as a private in Company K, 3rd Tennessee Mounted Infantry (CS) on May 15, 1861 in Knoxville, Tennessee and mustered in the same day. He reenlisted on April 1, 1863 in Knoxville, Tennessee for the duration of the war. Hathaway was captured in action at the Battle of Champion Hill on May 16, 1863.

Rather than remaining a prisoner of war, Hathaway changed his allegiance and enlisted as a private in Company F, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry on September 21, 1863 in Elizabethton, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in October 28, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. His brother, Leonard, also served in the company.

He is described as 20 years old, 5' 6 1/2" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Hathaway is listed as present for duty until November 1, 1864 when he was captured near Greeneville, Tennessee. He was held at Richmond, Virginia before being paroled at Aiken's Landing, Virginia on February 5, 1865.

Hathaway was sent to College Green Barracks near Annapolis, Maryland, then sent to U.S. General Hospital Division No. 2 (adjacent to College Green Barracks) on February 16, 1865. He died there due to pneumonia on February 17, 1865 and is buried at Annapolis National Cemetery. Hathaway had no personal effects at the time of his death.

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

His mother applied for a pension on September 5, 1872.
Nelson Markland

**Nelson J. Markland** (August 20, 1827 - August 24, 1905) served as a private in Company F, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Nelson Markland was born August 20, 1827 in Carter County, Tennessee to Parrett and Joanna (Bassindine) Markland. He first married Nancy Pierce (1824-1853); they had no children. He married second Martha Loukenzie Wilson (1834-1908) with whom he had twelve children.

## Civil War service

Markland 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 is described as 37 years old, 5' 6" tall, dark complexion, black eyes, dark hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Markland is listed as present for duty throughout his term of service for which service records have survived. He was discharged July 22, 1865 at Chattanooga, Tennessee on a surgeon's certificate of disability. According to the discharge, Markland had been ill for at least 60 days due to a dislocated shoulder when his horse fell on him during a charge on rebel pickets on October 8, 1864 at Russellville, Tennessee; contributing to his disability was chronic bronchitis. Although unfit to perform his duties, Markland continued to be listed on the muster rolls as present for duty.

## Post-war life

Markland applied for an invalid's pension on February 7, 1866. He died August 24, 1905 in Carter County, Tennessee and is buried at Hall Cemetery in Braemar, Tennessee. His wife applied for a widow's pension on September 12, 1905.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, 11th Civil District, Carter County, Tennessee.
2. ↑ The regimental history records no action on October 8, 1864. He was most likely injured in action at Russellville on October 28.
John Williams (Company A)

**John B. Williams** (abt 1827 - abt October 1906) served as a private in Company A, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

John Williams was born about 1827 in Carter County, Tennessee to Pleasant and Nancy (Lovelace) Williams. He married Mary Elizabeth Grindstaff.

## 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. He was appointed corporal on November 1, 1863 by order of Colonel Miller. His brothers, Alexander and Christian, also served in Company A.

He is described as 36 years old, 5' 6" tall, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair, and by occupation a farmer.

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

Williams mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $8.44 to the government for clothing, had been paid a $25 bounty, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

Williams applied for an invalid's pension, but the exact date has not been identified. He died before October 15, 1906 and is buried at Williams Cemetery in Valley Forge, Tennessee. His wife applied for a widow's pension on October 15, 1906.

## Notes

1. ↑ No records for children have been found; he and Mary were married in 1898.
2. ↑ One record indicates that he was appointed corporal on October 1, 1863.
John Morefield

**John R. Morefield** (born abt 1823) served as a corporal in Company D, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Morefield was born about 1823 in Johnson County, Tennessee

## Mexican-American War service

Morefield enlisted as a private in Captain Patterson's Company (Company K), 5th Tennessee Infantry on January 9, 1848 in Jonesborough, Tennessee and was mustered in on April 14, 1848. He is listed as present throughout his service and mustered out with the regiment on July 20, 1848 at Memphis, Tennessee. He had last been paid to April 30, 1848 and owed $21 to the government for clothing in kind or money advanced.

## Civil War service

Morefield enlisted as a private in Company G on September 22, 1863 in Greeneville, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in October 28, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. He was transferred to Company D that same day by order of Colonel Miller. Morefield was appointed corporal on June 25, 1865.

He is described as 40 years old, 5' 5" tall, dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair, and by occupation a farmer.

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

Morefield mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $72.15 to the government for clothing, had been paid a $25 bounty, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

When Morefield died, where he died, and where he is buried has not been found.
Arthur Williams

**Arthur A. Williams** (February 27, 1843 - June 2, 1909) served as a corporal in Company F, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Arthur Williams was born February 27, 1843 in Carter County, Tennessee to Alfred and Rebecca (Berry) Williams. He married Sarah Jane Buckles (1845-1926) with whom he had ten children.

## Civil War service

Williams 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 on September 26, 1864. His father, Alfred Williams, also served in Company F as a 2nd lieutenant.

He is described as 20 years old, 5' 11" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.

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

Williams mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, was owed $4.31 from the government for clothing, had been paid a $25 bounty, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

Williams applied for an invalid's pension on September 6, 1886. He died June 2, 1909 in Watauga Valley, Tennessee and is buried at Buckles Cemetery in Elizabethton. His wife applied for a widow's pension on June 26, 1909.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, 9th District, Carter County, Tennessee.
Eli Taylor

**Eli Cleveland Taylor** (July 20, 1844 - January 24, 1927) served as a private in Company G, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Eli Taylor was born July 20, 1844 in Ashe County, North Carolina. He first married Amanda McEwen (1830-1900) with whom he had at least one child. His second wife was Mary Elizabeth Perkins (1874-1903) with whom he had one child. He last married Mary Ella Luretta Black (1877-1941) with whom he had at least three children.

## Civil War service

Taylor enlisted as a private in Company G on November 1, 1864 in Rogersville, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in September 1, 1865.

He is described as 21 years old, 5' 6" tall, fair complexion, hazel eyes, black hair, and by occupation a farmer.

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

Taylor mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had never been paid, owed $20.31 to the government for clothing in kind or money advanced, and was owed a bounty of $100.

## Post-war life

He applied for an invalid's pension on June 30, 1880. Taylor moved to Washington County, Idaho sometime between 1904 and 1910.

Taylor died January 24, 1927 in Midvale, Idaho and is buried at Eastside Cemetery in Midvale. His wife applied for a widow's pension on February 21, 1927.
David Caraway

**David Caraway** (abt 1847 - June 6, 1865) served as a private in Company C, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

David Caraway was born about 1847 in Carter County, Tennessee to James and Emeline Caraway.

## Civil War service

Caraway enlisted in Company C on December 10, 1864 in Knoxville, Tennessee for a period of three years. He mustered in March 3, 1865 at Knoxville.

According to the company muster roll, Caraway died at Brownlow Hospital in Knoxville due to chronic diarrhea and pneumonia.

In the report for his death, it is stated that he was 18 years old, 5' 6" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and was a farmer.

At the time of his death he had been issued clothing worth $51.25 and had received no pay from the date of his enlistment. His personal effects consisted of one hat, one pair boots, and 45 cents.

Caraway's mother applied for a pension on October 15, 1869. His father applied for a pension on April 17, 1884.

## Notes

1. ↑ His surname is alternately listed as Cariway, Carriway, and Carraway, the latter is on his headstone, which has the wrong company noted as well as an incorrect date of death.
2. ↑ No U.S. Census records for this family have been found.
Jonathan Williams

**Jonathan L. Williams** (abt 1835 - July 3, 1864) served as a corporal in Company F, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Jonathan Williams was born about 1835 in Carter County, Tennessee to Mark and Elizabeth (Hurley) Williams. He married Levicy Oliver (1843-1880) with whom he had two children.

## Civil War service

Williams 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 on October 28, 1863 by order of Colonel Miller.

He is described as 28 years old, 5' 9" tall, dark complexion, black eyes, dark hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Williams is listed as present for duty until November / December 1863 when he was left sick at Nelson General Hospital at Camp Nelson, Kentucky. From there he was transferred on an unrecorded date to Cumberland General Hospital in Nashville, appearing on the hospital's rolls for January / February and March / April 1864. Williams was next admitted to Post Hospital at Nashville on June 17, 1864 and died there on July 3, 1864 due to "typhoid malarial fever". Williams is buried at Nashville National Cemetery in Madison, Tennessee. At the time of his death his personal effects were listed as one hat, one great coat, one pair boots, one pocket knife, one pocket book, and $20.10 in specie.

When the regiment mustered out on September 5, 1865 it was noted that he was owed a $100 bounty; no mention of his pay due has been located.

His wife applied for a widow's pension, with minor children on June 8, 1865. She applied for an increase for the children on October 13, 1868.

## Notes

1. ↑ Claim for Widow's Pension with Minor Children, May 29, 1871.
2. ↑ Although no record is extant, he was likely still at Cumberland General Hospital during May and June 1864.
John Lewis

**John H. Lewis** (abt 1849 - February 10, 1865) served as a private in Company A, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

John Lewis was born about 1849 in Carter County, Tennessee to David John and Emeline (Pierce) Lewis. He was unmarried.

## Civil War service

Lewis enlisted as a private in Company L on September 22, 1863 in Carter County, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in February 25, 1863 at Nashville, Tennessee. He was transferred to Company A on February 24, 1864 by order of Colonel Miller. Lewis served on unspecified detached service beginning January 10, 1865.

He is described as 18 years old, 5' 10" tall, fair complexion, black eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer. Lewis lied about his age and was probably 14 years old, making him one of the youngest soldiers in the regiment.

Lewis is listed as present for duty until May 1864 at an unrecorded location and duration. He was then admitted to Asylum General Hospital at Knoxville on August 17, 1864; when he returned to the regiment was not recorded. He was again admitted to Asylum General Hospital on February 25, 1865. He died there on April 6, 1865 due to measles and is buried at Knoxville National Cemetery. Lewis had no personal effects or money at the time of his death.

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

His father, David J. Lewis, also served in Company A.

## Notes

1. ↑ He is recorded as 2 years old in the 1850 U.S. Census (1st District, Carter County, Tennessee) and 11 years old the 1860 U.S. Census (2nd District, Carter County, Tennessee).
Moses Friddles

**Moses S. Friddles** (abt. 1826 – March 11, 1890) served as an artificer in Company M, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Moses Friddles was born in about 1826 in Chester County, South Carolina He married first Amanda McKee (1836-1868) with whom he had at least two children. He married second Mary Ann Crosswhite (1833-1917); they had no children. He married third Martha Brown (1862-1909) with whom he had at least five children.

## Civil War service

Friddles enlisted as a private in Company M on February 2, 1864 in Taylorsville, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in May 15, 1864 at Gallatin, Tennessee. He was appointed company artificer on December 1, 1864.

He is described as 38 years old, 5' 10" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.

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

Friddles mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $69.92 to the government for clothing, had been paid a $60 bounty, and was owed a $240 bounty.

## Post-war life

Friddles applied for an invalid's pension on December 27, 1883. He died March 11, 1890 in Johnson County, Tennessee and is buried there at Hawkins Cemetery. His wife, Martha, applied for a widow's pension on May 12, 1890.

## Notes

1. ↑ Who his parents were are a subject of great debate among his descendants.
2. ↑ 1860 U.S. Census, 6th Civil District, Johnson County, Tennessee. Also, Friddles may have been married once before, but no definitive proof has been located.
3. ↑ No marriage certificate has been located and they may have been a common law couple.
4. ↑ 1880 U.S. Census, 4th Civil District, Johnson County, Tennessee.
Charles Lefler

**Charles Lefler** (May 1, 1826 – April 22, 1886) served as a 2nd lieutenant in Company D, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Charles Lefler was born May 1, 1826 in Rowan County, North Carolina. In 1850, he was living in Nacogdoches, Texas where he worked as a tailor. Lefler moved to Taylorsville, Tennessee before 1860 where he was still employed in his trade. He married Esther U. Tulbert (1826-1897) with whom he had at least five children.

## Civil War service

Lefler first enlisted as a private in Company D, 28th North Carolina Infantry. He mustered out as a corporal.

Changing his allegiance, Lefler next enlisted as a private in Company D, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry on September 24, 1863 in Greeneville, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in January 3, 1864 at Camp Nelson, Kentucky. He was appointed regimental commissary sergeant on October 24, 1863 by order of Colonel Miller. On June 19, 1865, Lefler was commissioned 2nd lieutenant of Company D to replace 2nd Lieutenant William Wilkison who resigned March 16, 1865. He accepted and assumed the duties on June 22, 1865.

He is described as 37 years old, 5' 4 1/2" tall, light complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation a tailor.

Lefler is listed as present for duty for which muster rolls have survived.

When the regiment mustered out on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville, it was noted that he had last been paid as a non-commissioned officer to August 31, 1864 and had received a $25 bounty. As an officer, he mustered out on August 25, 1865 in accordance with Paragraph 2, Special Order No. 49, Headquarters, Department of Tennessee.

## Post-war life

Almost nothing is known of Lefler's life after the war. In 1870, he was working as a clerk in a Taylorsville retail store and by 1880, he was serving as the Johnson County Deputy Registrar. [Taylorsville was renamed Mountain City in 1885.]

Lefler died April 22, 1886 in Mountain City, Tennessee and is buried there at Mountain View Cemetery.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1850 U.S. Census, Nacogdoches, Texas.
2. ↑ 1860 U.S. Census, Taylorsville, Tennessee.
3. ↑ 1880 U.S. Census, Taylorsville, Tennessee.
John Samsel

**John P. Samsel** (August 5, 1848 - August 13, 1929) served as a private in Company E, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

John Samsel was born August 5, 1848 in Grainger County, Tennesssee to Peter and Catherine Elizabeth (Shelton) Samsel. He married Martha Susan Gammon (1856-1945) with whom he had ten children.

## Civil War service

Samsel enlisted as a private in Company E on October 18, 1864 in Bean Station, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in October 25, 1864 at New Market, Tennessee.

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

Samsel deserted on November 10, 1864 at Bulls Gap, Tennessee and never returned to the regiment. He was dishonorably discharged.

When the regiment mustered out on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville, it was noted that he had never been paid and was owed $2.42 from the government for clothing.

## Post-war life

Samsel died August 13, 1929 near Tate, Tennessee [a defunct community southwest of Bean Station] and is buried at a family cemetery that has not been identified. His obituary states: "His body, at his own request, was laid to rest on a beautiful hill on his own farm by a number of friends Aug. 15, 1929."

## Notes

1. ↑ 1910 U.S. Census, Civil District 2, Grainger County, Tennessee.
2. ↑ *The Knoxville Journal*, August 20, 1929, p. 9."
David Martin

**David M. Martin** (May 21, 1835 – January 18, 1930) served as a private in Company I, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

David Martin was born May 21, 1835 in Johnson County, Tennessee to James and Rachel (Snyder) Martin. He married Sarah M. Snyder (1840-1924) with whom he had 12 children.

## Civil War service

Martin 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 is described as 28 years old, 5' 10" tall, dark complexion, black eyes, black hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Martin 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, owed $73 for clothing in kind or money advanced, had received a $25 bounty, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

Martin moved to Denton County, Texas after 1870. He applied for an invalid's pension on October 24, 1884. Martin died January 18, 1930 in Lewisville, Texas and is buried there at Martin Oaks Cemetery.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1910 U.S. Census, Justice Precinct 3, Denton County, Texas.