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James Wilhite

**James Wilhite** (abt 1845 - aft March 11, 1903) served as a corporal in Company L, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

James Wilhite was born about 1845 in Greene County, Tennessee. He married Elisabeth [last name unknown].

## Civil War service

Wilhite enlisted as a private in Company L on March 3, 1864 in Greeneville, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in December 6, 1864 at Knoxville, Tennessee. He was appointed corporal on February 20, 1865 by order of Lieutenant Colonel Stacy.

He is described as 19 years old, 5' 3" tall, fair complexion, gray eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Wilhite is listed as present for duty until June 18, 1865 when he was left sick at Knoxville. He was subsequently admitted to Brownlow General Hospital in Knoxville on June 27, 1865 for "debility". An examining surgeon recommended him to be returned to the regiment on July 11, 1865.

Wilhite mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had never been paid, owed $0.27 to the government for clothing, and was owed a $300 bounty.

## Post-war life

Wilhite applied for an invalid's pension on June 21, 1880. He likely applied for an increase of his pension in 1894. The War Department, Record and Pension Office records indicate that he deserted from Company F, 4th Tennessee Infantry. This annotation was dismissed on March 11, 1903.

No record of his date of death or place of burial has been found.

## Notes

1. ↑ On his initial enlistment record, his name is spelled "Willhite" and he signed it thus. All further official records used the "Wilhite" spelling."
2. ↑ This was either an error as another James Wilhite served in the 4th Tennessee Infantry (Company K), or, he was serving in the 4th Tennessee Infantry and requested/received a transfer from the regiment that was lost. No record of this has been located, but the cancellation of the charge of desertion indicates that he had not deserted the 4th Tennessee Infantry.
John Tipton

**John Washburn Tipton** (December 13, 1840 - February 12, 1919) served as a corporal in Company H, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

John Tipton was born December 13, 1840 in Carter County, Tennessee to Samuel and Nancy (Lacey) Tipton. He married Amanda Jane Bowers (1846-1923) with whom he had nine children. Tipton's father served with the 11th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry and his great-grandfather, Samuel Tipton, was a veteran of the American Revolution and donor of the land which became Elizabethton (first known as Tiptonville).

## Civil War service

Tipton enlisted as a private in Company H 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 corporal on October 20, 1863 by order of Colonel Miller.

He is described as 23 years old, 5' 6" tall, dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Tipton is listed as present for duty until March 28, 1864 when he was absent on recruiting duty until June 1864. On July 31, 1864, Tipton was discharged so that he could accept a commission as 1st lieutenant, Company H, 4th Tennessee Volunteer Infantry beginning August 1, 1864.

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

## Post-war life

Tipton was a tax collector in Carter County for two years and was storekeeper in the Internal Revenue Office in Tennessee from 1874 to 1875.

He moved to a farm near Burlington, Kansas in 1879 and the following year he moved to Emporia, Kansas where he was employed as a stone and cement contractor for the Santa Fe Railroad and for the city. He and his eldest son, David, built a large portion of the water and sewer system in Emporia. Additionally he served as a city councilman and "two or three terms" as street commissioner. Tipton was an active member of of the Ancient Order of United Workmen and William S. Hancock Post No. 464, Grand Army of the Republic, having filled nearly every office, including post commander.

Tipton applied for an invalid's pension on March 19, 1879. He died died February 12, 1919 in Emporia and is buried there at Maplewood Memorial Lawn Cemetery. His wife applied for a widow's pension on February 17, 1919.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, Ward 2, Emporia, Kansas.
2. ↑ He was granted leave on August 18, 1864 to go to Knoxville, presumably to obtain Colonel Miller's signature for his discharge so that he could accept the commission in the 4th Tennessee Infantry.
3. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, Ward 2, Emporia, Kansas.
4. ↑ "John W. Tipton Dead", *The Kansas City Kansas Republic*, February 20, 1919, p. 1.
5. ↑ Ibid.
James Sheffield

**James L. Sheffield** (December 8, 1837 - January 16, 1927) served as a corporal in Company G, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Sheffield was born December 8, 1837 in Carter County, Tennessee to George and Elizabeth (Sneed) Sheffield. He married first Ellen White (1843-1865); they had no children. He married second Salena Strawn (1854-1923) with whom he had three children.

## Civil War service

Sheffield 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' 8" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Sheffield is listed as present for duty until sometime in January or February 1864 when he was left sick in a hospital at Nashville. When he returned to the regiment was not recorded, although he is listed as present for duty in March and April 1864.

Sheffield mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $8.47 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

Sheffield moved to Colorado before 1883 and was active in the Grand Army of the Republic as a member of A. J. Smith Post #102 in Florence, Colorado.

He applied for an invalid's pension on June 25, 1883.

Sheffield died January 16, 1927 in Fremont County, Colorado and is buried there at New Hope Cemetery.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, Greenwood Precinct No. 1, Custer County, Colorado.
2. ↑ His age is listed as 4 in the 1850 U.S. Census and 22 in the 1860 U.S. Census. The birth year of 1837 is taken from his headstone and is likely correct based on comparison with the 1850 U.S. Census.
Charles Staples Jr

**Charles Staples Jr** (abt 1846 - March 7, 1929) served as an under cook in Company K, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry. He is one of twenty-three black men known to have served with the regiment, all of whom served as company cooks.

## Personal life

Charles Staples was born about 1846 in King and Queen County, Virginia.

## Civil War service

Staples enlisted in Company K on February 1, 1864 at Nashville, Tennessee for a period of three years. He mustered in on April 16, 1864 in Nashville.

At enlistment he was 18 years old, 5' tall, black complexion, black eyes, and black hair. At the time of his enlistment he was living near Livingston in Overton County where he was a farmer.

According to the muster rolls Staples was present every month throughout his service. He mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. Records state that he was last paid to August 31, 1864 and owed $27.72 to the government for his clothing.

## Later life

Staples applied for an invalid's pension on December 23, 1903 while living in Louisiana. He died March 7, 1929 and is buried at Memphis National Cemetery.

## Notes

1. ↑ He may have been related to Charles Staples Sr, also a cook in Company K, as they were both living in the same area at the time of their enlistment. However, no records have been found to verify this. It is most likely that it is simply coincidence they had the same name because they were born about three years apart.
Jesse Scalp

**Jesse Scalp** (abt September 1850 - February 24, 1864) served as a private in Company A, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Jesse Scalp was born about September 1850 in Sullivan County, Tennessee to Benjamin and Lydia (Mayfield) Scalp. He was unmarried.

## Civil War service

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

Scalp is listed as present for duty until an unrecorded date when he was left sick in Nashville. He died due to bronchopneumonia after contracting measles at U.S. General Hospital No. 8 in Nashville on February 24, 1864. His personal effects consisted of one great coat, one pair trousers, one shirt, one pair drawers, and one wool blanket. Scalp 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 December 31, 1863, owed $14.50 to the government for clothing, had been paid a $25 bounty, and was owed a $75 bounty.

No claim for his pension has been found.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1850 U.S. Census, 1st Division, Sullivan County, Tennessee.
2. ↑ His mother died in 1858 and his father died in 1870. Scalp's hospital death record indicates that he was married to Sarah Scalp who was stated to be living in Clark County, Tennessee. No record of this marriage has been located and it is highly unlikely that he was married as he was 13 years old when he died.
Abraham Boren

**Abraham H. Boren** (December 15, 1846 – January 30, 1890) served as a private in Company L, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Abraham Boren was born December 15, 1846 in Towns County, Georgia. No additional information about his personal life has been found.

## Civil War service

Boren enlisted as a private in Company L on March 4, 1864 in Knoxville, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in April 11, 1864 at Nashville, Tennessee.

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

Boren is listed as present for duty until he deserted on an unrecorded date in either July or August 1864; he returned to the regiment on an unrecorded date. Boren again deserted on October 1, 1864 at Bulls Gap, Tennessee, and never returned to the regiment.

When the regiment mustered out on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville, it was noted that he owed $4.96 to the government for clothing and had been paid a $25 bounty. He was not furnished with a discharge. However, a record in his file states, “[H]e is hereby relieved from the charge of desertion against him, and will report to Bv't. Col. A. L. Hough Chief Comsy Masters Dept. for his discharge papers.” This was granted per Special Order No. 5, Headquarters, Department of the Cumberland, Louisville, Kentucky, dated January 11, 1868.

## Post-war life

Boren returned to Towns County after the war where he was a farmer.

He died January 30, 1890 in Towns County and is buried at North Mount Zion Church of God Cemetery in Hiawassee, Georgia.

## Notes

1. ↑ Hyter may have been his middle name, but no confirmation of this has been found.
2. ↑ Post-war records indicate that he first deserted on August 1, 1864.
3. ↑ Georgia Property Tax Digest, Militia District 1138, 1871-1876.
Andrew Holman

**Andrew Holman** (abt 1844 - January 16, 1883) served as a private in Company G, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Andrew Holman was born about 1844 in Wilkes County, North Carolina to William L. and Catherine Elizabeth (Eller) Holman. He married first Rebecca Duncan (b. abt 1845-1877) with whom he had at least six children. He married second Rhoda Catherine Duncan (1857-1921) with whom he had four children.

## Civil War service

Holman enlisted as a private in Company G on August 17, 1864 in Knoxville, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in October 26, 1864.

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

Holman is listed as present for duty for which muster roll records have survived. He was on detached service beginning January 4, 1865 for an unrecorded reason; when he returned to the regiment was also not recorded.

Holman mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had never been paid, owed $84.82 1/2 to the government for clothing in kind or money advanced and was owed a $100 bounty.

## Post-war life

He died January 16, 1883 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Although his grave has not been located, a government headstone was ordered for his grave in a cemetery "at or near" New Market, Tennessee. His wife applied for a widow's pension on July 15, 1890.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1870 U.S. Census, 9th Civil District, Jefferson County, Tennessee.
2. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, Oldfield Township, Ashe County, Tennessee.
3. ↑ "Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, 1861-1904", National Archives, Record Group Number 92, Series Number M1845.
Jacob Eller

**Jacob Eller** (born abt. 1830) served as a private in Company D, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Jacob Eller was born about 1830 in Ashe County, North Carolina.

## Civil War service

Eller enlisted in Company D on October 1, 1864 in Knoxville, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in December 5, 1864 at Knoxville.

He is described as 34 years old, 5' 10" tall, dark complexion, black eyes, black hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Eller deserted twice. He first deserted on October 20, 1864 from camp near Bull's Gap, Tennessee. He returned to duty on November 10, 1864. Eller deserted again on December 20, 1864 from camp near Marion, Virginia and did not return to the regiment.

When the regiment mustered out on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville it was noted that he had never been paid and owed $17.50 to the government. Eller was dishonorably discharged.

## Post-war life

Eller's date of death and grave have not been located.
John Holman

**John Holman** (1847 - June 2, 1893) served as a private in Company H, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

John Holman was born in 1847 in Overton County, Tennessee to Jones Reuben and Temperance (Holman) Holman. He married Victoria Ogletree (1845-1918) with whom he had at least nine children.

## Civil War service

Holman enlisted as a private in Company H on October 1, 1863 in Overton County for a period of three years and mustered in February 25, 1864 at Nashville, Tennessee.

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

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

Holman mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, was owed $22.66 from the government for clothing, had been paid a $25 bounty, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

Holman died June 2, 1893 in Cumberland County, Kentucky and is buried at Barnes Cemetery in Burkesville, Kentucky.

## Notes

1. ↑ He was under enlistment age, likely 16 years old.
Caleb Emmert

**Caleb M. Emmert** (January 19, 1840 - April 25, 1916) served as 2nd lieutenant in Company H, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Caleb Emmert was born January 19, 1840 in Carter County, Tennessee to Jacob Brown and Katherine (Morrell) Emmert. He married Hester Ann "Nettie" Tipton (1851-1937) with whom he had two children.

## Bridge Burner

Emmert was an active participant in the bridge burnings in 1861, however which bridge and group he was involved with is uncertain. He was arrested, but escaped and hid along with other Union sympathizers until he could safely enlist in the Army.

## Civil War service

Emmert enlisted as a private in Company H on September 24, 1863 at Carter's Station, Tennessee for a period of three years. He mustered in October 20, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee and was appointed 1st sergeant by Colonel Miller. He mustered out as 1st sergeant on July 16, 1865 at Knoxville to accept an officer's commission and was mustered in as 2nd lieutenant on June 22, 1865 at Lenoir, Tennessee.

Emmert mustered out August 25, 1865 in accordance to Paragraph 2, Special Order Number 49. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864 and was present for duty throughout his service.

According to the regimental history, "Lieutenant Emmert was a loyal man and a good soldier, and was highly esteemed by both officers and men."

## Post-war life

Emmert studied medicine under Dr. James M. Cameron and became a successful physician. He applied for an invalid's pension dated March 3, 1887. His wife applied for a widow's pension on May 4, 1916.

Emmert died April 25, 1916 in Elizabethton, Tennessee and is buried at Highland Cemetery in Elizabethton.

## Notes

1. ↑ It is likely that he was involved with the burning of the Holston River Bridge at Union (now Bluff City) in November 1861.
2. ↑ Scott & Angel, p. 305.
Adolphus Lunsden

**Adolphus A. Lunsden** (born abt. 1847  - November 26, 1864) served as a private in Company E, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Adolphus Lunsden was born about 1847 in Wilkes County, North Carolina.

## Civil War service

Lunsden enlisted as a private in Company E on February 20, 1864 in Nashville, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in May 3, 1864 at Nashville.

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

Lunsden died November 26, 1864 in Asylum General Hospital at Knoxville, Tennessee from erysipelas resulting from a gunshot wound received on November 12, 1864 at the Battle of Bull's Gap. His personal effects consisted of one great coat, one pair trousers, two pairs cotton drawers, one flannel shirt, one pair boots, one pair socks, one oil blanket, one haversack, and $32. He is listed as present for duty from enlistment to his death.

When the regiment mustered out on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville, it was noted that he had last been paid to August 31, 1864, had received clothing in the amount of $55.45, and had received a bounty of $60.

Lunsden is buried in Knoxville National Cemetery.

## Notes

1. ↑ No other personal information about him has been located.
Alfred McCloud

**Alfred McCloud** (abt 1842 – abt January 1873) served as a private in Company G, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Alfred McCloud was born about 1842 in Carter County, Tennessee to Isham and Mary (Fair) McCloud. He married Mary Estep (1852-1933) with whom he had at least two children.

## Civil War service

McCloud 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 brothers, James, Joseph, and Tennessee, also served in the regiment.

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

McCloud 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 $87.91 1/2 for clothing in kind or money advanced, had received a $25 bounty, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

McCloud died due to drowning in late January or early February 1873 in Johnson County, Tennessee while trying to cross Roan Creek in a boat with his father-in-law, “Col. Estep”. His death was reported as possible “foul play” as the two “were not on cordial terms”. No charges were ever brought against Estep.

McCloud is buried at Wolfe Cemetery in Johnson County. His wife applied for a widow's pension on June 20, 1908.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1870 U.S. Census, District No. 5, Johnson County, Tennessee.
2. ↑ Conard or Conrad Estep. No record of service in the Civil War has been found.
3. ↑ *Knoxville Daily Chronicle*, February 4, 1873, p. 4, c. 1. See also, *Republican Banner* (Nashville, TN), February 13, 1873, p. 4, c. 4.
4. ↑ The application for his U.S. veteran headstone gives his date of death as December 24, 1873, which is undoubtedly an error. The headstone application was made in October 1896. See Card Records of Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, ca. 1879-ca. 1903, Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, Record Group 92, National Archives, Washington, DC.
5. ↑ His wife remarried soon after his death and was ineligible for a pension, until the pension laws were changed.
Harrison Barton

**Harrison M. Barton** (August 28, 1839 – June 22, 1914) served as a private in Company C, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Harrison Barton was born August 28, 1839 in Guilford County, North Carolina to Rufus and Sarah Angelina/Angeline (Johnston) Barton. He married first Esther T. Henderson (1839-1878) with whom he had at least six children. He married second Jane Long (abt 1852-bef 1900); no record of children has been found.

## Civil War service

Barton enlisted as a private in Company C on February 1, 1865 in Mitchell County, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in September 1, 1865 at Knoxville, Tennessee.

He is described as 27 years old, 5' 7" tall, dark complexion, gray eyes, dark hair, and by occupation a miller.

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

Barton mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had never been paid, owed $33.50 to the government for clothing, and was owed a $100 bounty.

## Post-war life

Barton moved to Indiana about 1869. He applied for an invalid's pension on November 3, 1891. Barton died June 22, 1914 in Plainfield, Indiana and is buried there at Maple Hill Cemetery.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1870 U.S. Census, Guilford Township, Hendricks County, Indiana.
2. ↑ 1880 U.S. Census, Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana.
Garret Honeycutt

**Garret Honeycutt** (1834 – February 22, 1865) served as a 1st sergeant in Company B, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Garret Honeycutt was born in 1834 in Yancey County, North Carolina to Aaron and Mary (Blevins) Honeycutt. He married Clarissa Garland (1833-1862) with whom he had at least two children.

## Civil War service

Honeycutt enlisted as a private in Company B on September 23, 1863 in Carter County, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in October 28, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. He was appointed 1st sergeant on the day he enlisted.

He is described as 31 years old, 5' 5 1/2" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Honeycutt is listed as present for duty throughout his term of service for which muster roll records have survived; he was absent with leave from August 4 through an unrecorded date on recruiting duty.

He was discharged from the regiment on December 2, 1864 to accept an appointment as captain of Company E, 3rd North Carolina Infantry. Honeycutt mustered in December 3, 1864 at Knoxville. He is listed as present for duty until his death due to typhoid fever at the regimental hospital on February 22, 1865 at Knoxville; when he was admitted to the regimental hospital was not recorded. An application for a minor's pension for two of his children was filed on July 28, 1866.

Honeycutt is buried at Saint Paul's Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery in Buladean, North Carolina.

When the 13th Tennessee Cavalry mustered out on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville, it was noted that he had last been paid to August 31, 1864 and had received a $25 bounty.

## Notes

1. ↑ All documents that have been found with his signature clearly show the spelling of his name as “Garret”; other documents without his signature spell his name as “Garrett”.
2. ↑ 1860 U.S. Census, Yancey County, North Carolina.
George Little

**George Washington Little** (January 22, 1842 - August 2, 1900) served as a 1st sergeant in Company H, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

George Little was born January 22, 1842 in Carter County, Tennessee to Henry and Matilda (Mottern) Little. He married Charlotte Ann Lacy (1845-1898) with whom he had at least six children.

## Civil War service

Little enlisted as a private in Company H 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 1st corporal October 20, 1863 by order of Colonel Miller. Little was appointed commissary sergeant February 27, 1864 and promoted to 1st sergeant June 22, 1865.

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

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

Little mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $4.62 to the government for clothing, had received a bounty of $25, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

He applied for an invalid's pension on April 17, 1883. His son James applied for a minor's pension on October 4, 1900.

Little died August 2, 1900 in Carter County and is buried at Will Mottern Cemetery in Carter County.
Barnett Yelton

**Barnett Cash Yelton** (February 28, 1844 - December 26, 1914) served as a corporal in Company E, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Barnett Yelton was born February 28, 1844 in Watauga County, North Carolina to Barnett C. and Mary Ellen (Ford) Yelton. He married Mary Pauline Harmon (1841-1913) with whom he had at least nine children.

## Civil War service

Yelton first enlisted as a private in Company D, 58th North Carolina Infantry on June 27, 1862; he was later transferred to Company I. He next served in Company B, 5th North Carolina Cavalry Battalion, enlisting on August 1, 1862 and deserting on June 10, 1863 at Big Creek, Tennessee. Changing 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 the same day.

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

Yelton mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $33.63 to the government for clothing, had been paid a bounty of $25, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

Yelton was an active member of the Grand Army of the Republic. He applied for an invalid's pension on December 29, 1885.

Yelton died December 26, 1914 in Phelps County, Missouri and is buried at Mill Creek Cemetery in Phelps County.

## Notes

1. ↑ When he left the 58th North Carolina Infantry not been found.
Jacob Snyder

**Jacob Snyder** (October 27, 1831 - November 14, 1884) served as a saddler in Company C, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Jacob Snyder was born October 27, 1831 in Fulton County, Ohio to John and Elizabeth (Schroyer) Snider. He married Susan Sarah Downes (1832-1908) with whom he had at least ten children.

## Civil War service

Snyder enlisted as a private in Company C on September 24, 1863 in Carter County, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in October 28, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. He was appointed company saddler the same day he mustered in. He is described as 34 years old.

Snyder is listed as present for duty throughout his term of service except for July and August 1864 when he was granted a leave of absence for an unstated reason and unstated period.

Snyder mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had been paid to August 31, 1864, was owed $5.62 from the government for clothing, had been paid a bounty of $25, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

He applied for an invalid's pension on May 3, 1881.

Snyder died November 14, 1884 in Crawford County, Kansas and is buried at McCune Cemetery in McCune, Kansas. His son Newton applied for a guardian's pension on April 16, 1907.

## Notes

1. ↑ His surname is spelled "Snider" throughout the company and regimental records. His headstone clearly reads "Snyder", his children used "Snyder", and his descendants continue to use this spelling.
2. ↑ Snyder's parents were born in Pennsylvania, he was born in Ohio, lived a long time in Indiana, and died in Kansas. How he came to serve with a Tennessee cavalry regiment is a mystery. He was still living in Carroll County, Ohio when the 1860 U.S. Census was taken.
3. ↑ It is highly likely that he applied for the pension on behalf of his widowed mother.
James Hays

**James Lewis Hays** (October 27, 1835 - March 21, 1920) served as a private in Company H, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

James Hays was born October 27, 1835 in Carter County, Tennessee to George and Honor (Snow) Hays. He married first Rebecca Lyon (1841-1895) with whom he had at least twelve children. He married second Martha Clauson (1835-aft 1920); they had no children.

## Civil War service

Hays enlisted as a private in Company H on August 18, 1864 in Strawberry Plains, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in October 26, 1864 at New Market, Tennessee.

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

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

Hays mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had never been paid, owed $18.62 to the government for clothing, and was owed a $100 bounty.

## Post-war life

Hays applied for an invalid's pension on February 21, 1883. He died March 21, 1920 in Elizabethton, Tennessee due to lobar pneumonia and is buried at Lyons Cemetery in Keenburg, Tennessee.
John Bailey

**John Bailey** (October 4, 1845 - January 31, 1925) served as a private in Company F, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

John Bailey was born to John and Mary (Slemp) Bailey in Johnson County, Tennessee. He married Louzena M. Slemp (1854 - 1941) on August 11, 1873, with whom he had least eight children.

## Civil War service

Bailey enlisted in Company F on September 22, 1863 in Washington County, Tennessee for a period of three years. He mustered in November 8, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. Bailey is described as 6', fair complexion, blue eyes, and black hair. At the time of enlistment his occupation was "farmer".

Bailey deserted September 25, 1864 at Carter's Depot, Tennessee. He returned to the regiment April 10, 1865 in compliance with President Lincoln's proclamation and was restored to duty. He is otherwise listed as present for duty throughout his entire term of service.

Bailey mustered out September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had been paid through June 30, 1864 and owed $31.92 for clothing. He had received a bounty of $25 for his service.

## Later life

Bailey applied for an invalid's pension December 29, 1879. His wife Louzena applied for a widow's pension on March 17, 1925. Bailey died January 31, 1925 in Carter County and is buried in Lakeview Cemetery in Elk Mills, Tennessee.

## Notes

1. ↑ His surname is listed in the regimental records as "Baily".
2. ↑ Now the city of Watauga.
Melvin Arrendiell

**Melvin Arrendiell** (July 29, 1829 - July 18, 1909) served as a private in Company I, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Melvin Arrendiell was born July 29, 1829 in Johnson County, Tennessee to Richard and Elizabeth (Reece) Arrendiell. He married Elizabeth Elliott (1829-1911) with whom he had at least seven children.

## Civil War service

Arrendiell enlisted as a private in Company I on January 16, 1864 in Taylorsville, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in October 25, 1864 at New Market, Tennessee.

He is described as 35 years old and by occupation a farmer.

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

Arrendiell mustered out with regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had never been paid, owed $34.88 to the government for clothing, and was owed a $300 bounty.

## Post-war life

Arrendiell applied for an invalid's pension on June 16, 1879.

He died July 18, 1909 in Johnson County and is buried at Richard Arnold Cemetery in Trade, Tennessee. His wife applied for a widow's pension on August 9, 1909. By the time of his death Melvin may have changed his surname to Arnold, which is what his descendants continued to use.

## Notes

1. ↑ The 1900 U.S. Census shows him still using the Arrendiell surname. A death certificate filed August 16, 1910 uses the Arnold surname.
Anthony Ballard

**Anthony Ballard** (b. bet. 1834-1841) served as an under cook in Company H, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry. He is one of twenty-three black men known to have served with the regiment, all of whom served as company cooks.

## Personal life

Ballard was born in Smith County, Tennessee.

## Civil War service

Anthony Ballard enlisted in Company H on April 12, 1864 in Nashville, Tennessee for a period of three years. He mustered in on April 16, 1864.

At enlistment he was 23 years old, 5' 5" tall, black complexion, black eyes, black hair, and a farmer.

According to the muster rolls he was present every month throughout his service except for May and June 1864. He mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. Records state that he was last paid to August 31, 1864 and owed $113.76 to the government for his clothing.

## Later life

No pension record for Ballard has been found. His grave has also not been located.

## Notes

1. ↑ His given name appears in regimental records once (at muster out) as "Antney", which was likely a clerical error.
2. ↑ No reason is given for his absence.
3. ↑ The amount he owed for clothing must be a clerical error. It is difficult to imagine that any soldier--especially a company cook--could have drawn this much clothing in less than a year's time.
Harrison Johson

**Harrison Henderson Johnson** (December 1828 - February 8, 1910) served as blacksmith in Company C, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Harrison "Harris" Johnson was born in December 1828 in Burke County, Tennessee to Abraham and Jane Daniels (McKinney) Johnson. He married Cyntha Adeline Franklin (1830-1906) with whom he had at least fourteen children.

## Civil War service

Johnson 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 and appointed blacksmith the same day.

He is listed as present for duty throughout his service except for furlough granted on June 26, 1865.

Johnson mustered out with the regiment at Knoxville, Tennessee on September 5, 1865. At the time he was owed $9.95 from the government for his clothing, had been paid $25 bounty, and was owed $75.00 in bounty.

## Post-war life

Johnson applied for an invalid's pension dated February 4, 1880. He died February 8, 1910 in Mitchell County, North Carolina and is buried at Elk Mountain Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery in Newland, North Carolina.
David Fritts

**David Marion Fritts** (November 10, 1844 - December 15, 1926) served as a private in Company D, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

David Fritts was born November 10, 1844 in Johnson County, Tennessee to Reuben and Kiziah (Cress) Fritts. He married first Martha Suffeen Wooten (1845-1913) with whom he had ten children. He married second Nancy Loretta Crosswhite (1860-1922); they had no children.

## Civil War service

Fritts enlisted as a private in Company M on September 24, 1863 in Greeneville, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in May 15, 1864 at Gallatin, Tennessee. He was transferred to Company B on May 16, 1864 by order of Colonel Miller.

He is described as 19 years old, 5' 6" tall, fair complexion, dark eyes, dark hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Fritts is listed as present for duty until August 23, 1864 when he was left sick in Knoxville; when he returned to the regiment was not recorded. He was on detached duty from October 1, 1864 through January 1865 at Dandridge, Tennessee. Fritts was left sick at Blount County, Tennessee in June 1865; when he returned to the regiment was not recorded.

Fritts mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, was owed $12.09 from the government for clothing, had been paid a $25 bounty, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

Fritts applied for an invalid's pension on April 16, 1883. He died December 15, 1926 in Johnson County due to chronic nephritis and is buried at Phillippi Cemetery in Mountain City, Tennessee.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, 2nd Civil District, Johnson County, Tennessee.
Ancil Carden

**Ancil C. Carden** (April 28, 1843 - September 10, 1930) served as a private in Company A, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Ancil Carden was born April 28, 1843 in Orange County, North Carolina to Presley and Glatha (Brown) Carden. He married first Sara Jane Oliver (1838-1882) with whom he had two children. He married second Nancy Blevins (1866-1928) with whom he had two children.

## Civil War service

Carden 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 is described as 21 years old, 5' 8 3/4" tall, fair complexion, yellow eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.

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

Carden mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $14.50 to the government for clothing, had been paid a $25 bounty, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

Carden applied for an invalid's pension on April 17, 1884. He died September 10, 1930 of chronic Bright's disease in Hampton, Tennessee and is buried at Hall Cemetery in Braemar, Tennessee.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1880 U.S. Census, 9th Civil District, Carter County, Tennessee.
2. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, Eleventh District, Allentown, Carter County, Tennessee.
Arnold Weddle

**Arnold Lesleye "Arney" Weddle** (November 15, 1845 - July 6, 1908) served as a corporal in Company H, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Arnold Weddle was born November 15, 1845 in Floyd County, Virginia to Josephus and Elizabeth (Link) Weddle. He married Lucinda Ermine Motsinger (1849-1929) with whom he had six children.

## Civil War service

Weddle 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 appointed corporal on August 1, 1864.

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

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

Weddle mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $40.72 to the government for clothing, had been paid a $25 bounty, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

After the war, Weddle moved to Indiana and then to Lemoore, California in 1886. He was an active member of McPherson Post Number 51, Grand Army of the Republic, in Hanford, California.

Weddle applied for an invalid's pension on June 27, 1884. He died July 6, 1908 in Kings County, California and is buried at Grangeville Cemetery in Armona California. His wife applied for a widow's pension on August 11, 1908.

His obituary states that he was "a man universally respected, and has many close friends among the older settlers of this vicinity, who will regret his sudden death."

## Notes

1. ↑ His middle name is also spelled "Leslie" by his descendants.
2. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census, Lemoore Township, Kings County, California.
3. ↑ *Hanford Sentinel*, July 9, 1908, p. 4.
Gilson Collins

**Gilson Oliver "Ollie" Collins** (Apr 1826 - February 23, 1906) served as a captain in Company M, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Gilson Collins was born April 1826 in Washington County, Virginia to Gilson Oliver and Martha "Mattie" (Campbell) Collins. Collins was married two times: Emily P. Fletcher (1827-1872) and Palla Verda McKinney (1843-1926). He fathered at least ten children.

## Bridge Burner

Collins was an active participant in the bridge burnings in 1861, and helped burn the bridge across the Holston River at Zollicoffer. Because of his outspoken loyalties and Unionist activities, he was considered a "marked man" by Confederate authorities. Collins fled Tennessee for Kentucky where he formally joined the U.S. Army.

## Civil War service

Collins enlisted July 22, 1862 as a private in Company H, 2nd Tennessee Volunteer Infantry at Cumberland Gap, Kentucky for a period of three years and mustered in June 5, 1863 at Somerset, Kentucky. He was appointed corporal November 1, 1862 while on detached duty in Lexington, Kentucky.

During Brigadier General Samuel P. Carter's raid into East Tennessee in late 1862, Collins was detailed to serve as an orderly to Carter. When Carter learned that Collins had been one of the Bridge Burners at Bluff City (then Zollicoffer), he gave him the opportunity to repeat the event of November 8, 1861. As he fired the rebuilt bridge, Collins reportedly said: "I was accused of burning a bridge here once before, if you'll watch me you will see that I am guilty this time."

Collins was captured along with his regiment on November 6, 1863 at Rogersville, Tennessee during the Knoxville Campaign. He deserted the regiment on October 10, 1864 at Knoxville for striking an officer who had made disparaging remarks about Tennesseeans. Despite having deserted the 2nd Tennessee Infantry, which was noted on the muster rolls, Colonel James Carter approved his honorable discharge from the regiment.

Collins was transferred March 21, 1865 to Company M, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry to accept an appointment as a captain for a period of three years on March 21, 1865 in Knoxville, Tennessee and mustered in the same day to fill the vacancy caused by the Captain James B. Wyatt who was killed in action.

Collins mustered out August 25, 1865 in accordance to Paragraph 2, Special Order Number 49. When the regiment mustered out on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville, it was noted on the rolls that he had never been paid for his service.

## Later life

He applied for an invalid's pension September 20, 1879. Collins died on or about February 23, 1906 in Carter County, Tennessee and is buried in Williams Cemetery in Valley Forge, Tennessee. His wife applied for a widow's pension on March 3, 1906.

## Notes

1. ↑ Scott & Angel, p. 106.
2. ↑ According to one record, his appointment as captain was dated March 18, 1865, but this appointment letter has not survived.
3. ↑ His obituary appears in the *Knoxville Sentinel*, February 23, 1906, p. 15.
Henry Tester

**Henry W. Tester** (August 30, 1840 - April 2, 1917) served as a corporal in Company C, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

## Personal life

Henry Tester was born August 30, 1840 in Carter County, Tennessee to Nathaniel and Nancy (McElyea) Tester. He married Mary Elizabeth Dunn (1852-1920) with whom he had three children.

## Civil War service

Tester enlisted as a private in Company C on September 24, 1863 in Carter County, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in October 28, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. He was appointed corporal on June 10, 1864.

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

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

Tester mustered out with the regiment on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville. He had last been paid to August 31, 1864, owed $30.43 to the government for clothing, had been paid a $25 bounty, and was owed a $75 bounty.

## Post-war life

Tester applied for an invalid's pension on August 4, 1882. He died on April 2, 1917 in Johnson County, Tennessee; the location of his grave has not been found. His wife applied for a widow's pension on April 23, 1917. John M. Tester applied for a "helpless child" pension on June 7, 1921.

## Notes

1. ↑ 1880 U.S. Census, 4th Civil District, Johnson County, Tennessee.
Eric Blythe

Will Blythe (son)

Ash (daughter) (in some stories)

Eric Blythe is Carla Blythe's and Will Blythe's father. He is the current Lord of the Fortis. He is married to Sarah Blythe and they have two sons: Carla and Will.

In Ash's story, he secretly has a daughter with Tia Blythe (a vampire): Ash Blythe.

## **Appearance**

Eric has straight platinum blonde hair that reaches his shoulders. He has very dark blue eyes and is very tall; about 192 centimetres.

## **Relationships**

### Carla

Carla is his eldest son. He often tried to gain his attention, but he always failed. He favoured his younger brother, Will. This is why Will and Carla don't really get along. Carla wasn't being treated fairly by neither his mother or his father; they both liked Will more, which is why Carla hates both his mother and his father.

### Will

Will was the favourite child of both Eric and Sarah. He got everything he wanted, but Carla always defeated him in duels and other competitions. But despite that Carla was better in everything, they still favoured Will, calling him "more suitable to be the next king."

Will did feel sorry for his older brother, but never had the courage to stand up to his parents. He does follow Carla's orders and requests.

### Sarah

Sarah is Eric's wife. She thought that he loved her, until she discovered that he was cheating on her with another man and that they had a daughter: Ash. When Eric discovered that Sarah knew about his love affair, he secretly held her as a prisoner in his castle and prevented her from leaving.

### Ash

Ash is his youngest child. Just like with Carla, he didn't love her and didn't care when she was kidnapped. Eric's people don't know about Ash's existence.

Note: Ash only exists in her own stories, thus not all of them.

## **Personality**

Eric has an abusive and conceited personality, since he doesn't treat Carla as his own son. He always puts Will above Carla. But his people don't know about this. When the royal family is in public, Eric and Sarah treat Carla much better than they do in reality.

## **Abilities**

Eric is the most powerful sorcerer at the moment. Even Valtor isn't as powerful as him, which is why Valtor doesn't like him at all. He can wield every weapon and is excellent with magic.