Granville Pearl RUSSELL

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1910, Georges Branch, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
• Draft Cards: 12 Sep 1918, Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA; Name: Granville Pearl Russell Race: White Birth Date: 13 May 1885 Residence Date: 1917-1918 Street Address: Haddix Residence Place: Breathitt County, Kentucky, USA Physical Build: Medium Height: Medium Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Blue Relative: Sarah Russell
• Census: 1920, Precinct 10, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
• Census: 1930, Georges Branch, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
• Census: 1940, Other Places, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
• Census: 1950, Other Places, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA

Granville married Sarah GREEN on 23 Nov 1907 in Breathitt, Kentucky, USA. Sarah was born on 18 Nov 1887; died on 5 May 1974 in Haddix, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA; was buried in Haddix Cemetery, Haddix, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Pewatt RUSSELL was born on 5 Jun 1909 in Breathitt, Kentucky, USA; died on 9 Mar 1966 in Breathitt, Kentucky, USA.
2. Alfus RUSSELL was born on 5 Jun 1909; and died.
3. Beecher RUSSELL was born on 22 Aug 1911 in Breathitt, Kentucky, USA; died on 21 Mar 1999 in Breathitt, Kentucky, USA; was buried in Haddix Cemetery, Lost Creek, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA.
4. Edward RUSSELL was born about 1913 in Kentucky, USA; and died.
5. Grace RUSSELL was born about 1916 in Kentucky, USA; and died.
6. Charles RUSSELL was born about 1919 in Kentucky, USA; and died.
7. Ezra C. RUSSELL was born on 23 Jul 1921 in Breathitt, Kentucky, USA; died on 28 Dec 1971 in Breathitt, Kentucky, USA; was buried in Haddix Cemetery, Haddix, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, District 2, Breathitt, Kentucky,
• Census: 1860, District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky
• Occupation: 9 Jul 1860, Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA; Occupation: Farmer
• Military: 20 Sep 1862, Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Confederate Volunteers Roll of Company C Fifth Regiment Infantry Kentucky Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky
• Military: Dec 1863, Kentucky, USA; Name: William Russell Birth Year: abt 1843 Place of birth: Kentucky Age on 1 July 1863: 20 Race: White Marital status: Unmarried (Single) Residence: Sub Dist, Brethitt, Kentucky Congressional District: 8th Class: 1
• Census: 1870, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
• Census: 1880, Troublesome, Breathitt, Kentucky
• Census: 1900, Georges Branch, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
• Census: 1910, Georges Branch, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
• Census: 1920, Georges Branch, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA

Notes:

Document information Title/Collection: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Kentucky
Publication Number: M319
Content Source: NARA
National Archives Catalog ID: 586957
National Archives Catalog Title: Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Confederate Organizations , compiled 1903 - 1927, documenting the period 1861 - 1865
Record Group: 109
Short Description: NARA M319. Compiled service records of Confederate soldiers from Kentucky units, labeled with each soldier's name, rank, and unit, with links to revealing documents about each soldier.
Military Unit: Sixth Cavalry, N-Y
Surname Starts With: R
Givenname: William H
Surname: Russell
Age: [Blank]
Year: 1865

Birth:
The Town of Jonesville is a Small Town with a BIG Heart. Located in Southwest Virginia, we are surrounded by the beautiful mountains of the Appalachian Chain. The Town of Jonesville was established in in 1794 and founded on October 13, 1795 as the County Seat of Lee County and named after Fredrick Jones. Jonesville is the second oldest town west of Roanoke with a population of approximately 995. In the town's earliest years it was known as Glade Spring and by the Civil War era often called Mump's Fort. Originally incorporated in 1884 and re-incorporated in 1901, Jonesville was a small but thriving center of commerce.

William married Orlena RITCHIE on 1 Oct 1879 in Breathitt, Kentucky, USA. Orlena (daughter of Andrew RITCHIE and Mahala "Hainey" MILLER) was born on 10 Jun 1861 in Quicksand, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA; died on 19 Feb 1929 in Haddix, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1870, Precinct 3, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
• Census: 1880, Troublesome, Breathitt, Kentucky
• Census: 1900, Georges Branch, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
• Census: 1910, Georges Branch, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
• Census: 1920, Georges Branch, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1840, Lee, Virginia, USA
• Census: 1850, District 2, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA,
• Census: 1860, District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky
• Occupation: 9 Jul 1860, Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA; Occupation: Farmer
• Census: 1870, Precinct 5, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
• Census: 1880, Troublesome, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
• Census: 1900, Lewis Fork, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA

John married Sarah "Sally" DEAN in 1833 in Virginia, USA. Sarah (daughter of Laban Labourn DEAN and Frances "Franky" GRIFFITH) was born on 15 Sep 1813 in Lee, Virginia, USA; died on 10 Oct 1886 in Russell's Branch, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, District 2, Breathitt, Kentucky,
• Census: 1860, District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky
• Census: 1870, Precinct 5, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
• Census: 1880, Troublesome, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, Perry, Kentucky, USA
• Census: 1860, District 1, Perry, Kentucky, USA
• Military: Dec 1862, Kentucky, USA; Battles:
  Fought on 15 May 1862 at Lebanon, TN.
  Fought on 15 Sep 1862 at West Liberty.
  Fought on 25 Sep 1862 at Glasgow, KY.
  Fought on 1 Oct 1862 at Kentucky Mountain.
  Fought on 15 Oct 1862.
  Fought on 18 Oct 1862 at Lexington, KY.
  Fought on 20 Oct 1862.
  Fought on 15 Nov 1862 at Gallatin, TN.
  Fought on 15 Nov 1862.
  Fought on 20 Nov 1862 at East Tennessee.
  Fought on 15 Dec 1862 at Elizabethtown, KY.
  Fought on 15 Dec 1862.
  Fought on 19 Dec 1862 at Kentucky.
  Fought on 24 Dec 1862 at Glasgow, KY.
  Fought on 26 Dec 1862 at Springfield, KY.
  Fought on 26 Dec 1862 at Glasgow, KY.
  Fought on 27 Dec 1862 at Black Shop, TN.
  Fought on 30 Dec 1862 at Elizabethtown, KY.
  Fought on 31 Dec 1862.
  Fought on 31 Dec 1862 at Kentucky.
  Fought on 29 Jan 1863.
  Fought on 5 Feb 1863.
  Fought on 19 Feb 1863.
  Fought on 21 Feb 1863.
  Fought on 2 Mar 1863 at Milton, TN.
  Fought on 2 Mar 1863 at Mount Sterling, KY.
  Fought on 15 Mar 1863 at Kentucky.
  Fought on 15 Mar 1863.
  Fought on 20 Mar 1863 at Milton, TN.
  Fought on 20 Mar 1863 at Richland, TN.
  Fought on 22 Mar 1863 at Glasgow, KY.
  Fought on 22 Mar 1863 at Kentucky.
  Fought on 22 Mar 1863 at Mount Sterling, KY.
  Fought on 15 Apr 1863 at Lebanon, KY.
  Fought on 15 Apr 1863.
  Fought on 15 Apr 1863 at Smithville,.
  Fought on 20 Apr 1863.
  Fought on 26 Apr 1863 at Smithville.
  Fought on 28 Apr 1863 at Kentucky.
  Fought on 29 Apr 1863 at Millar, TN.
  Fought on 1 May 1863 at Woodbury.
  Fought on 15 May 1863 at Snake Creek Gap.
  Fought on 25 May 1863.
  Fought on 15 Jun 1863 at Elizabethtown, KY.
  Fought on 15 Jun 1863.
  Fought on 15 Jun 1863 at Kentucky.
  Fought on 15 Jun 1863 at Ohio.
  Fought on 15 Jun 1863 at Ohio Raid.
  Fought on 17 Jun 1863 at Ohio.
  Fought on 19 Jun 1863 at Ohio.
  Fought on 20 Jun 1863.
  Fought on 29 Jun 1863.
  Fought on 30 Jun 1863 at McMinnville, TN.
  Fought on 7 Jul 1863 at Gladeville.
  Fought on 15 Jul 1863 at Kentucky.
  Fought on 15 Jul 1863 at Ohio Raid.
  Fought on 15 Jul 1863 at Indiana.
  Fought on 15 Jul 1863.
  Fought on 15 Jul 1863 at Buffington Island, OH.
  Fought on 19 Jul 1863 at Buffington Island, OH.
  Fought on 19 Jul 1863.
  Fought on 26 Jul 1863 at Ohio.
  Fought on 26 Jul 1863.
  Fought on 1 Aug 1863.
  Fought on 10 Aug 1863 at Buffington Island, OH.
  Fought on 10 Aug 1863.
  Fought on 15 Aug 1863.
  Fought on 28 Aug 1863 at Kentucky.
  Fought on 28 Aug 1863.
  Fought on 11 Sep 1863.
  Fought on 15 Sep 1863.
  Fought on 15 Sep 1863 at Chickamauga, GA.
  Fought on 15 Sep 1863 at Kentucky.
  Fought on 20 Sep 1863 at Guntersville, AL.
  Fought on 15 Oct 1863 at Tennessee.
  Fought on 20 Nov 1863 at Harrison, TN.
  Fought on 20 Nov 1863 at Newton, TN.
  Fought on 26 Nov 1863 at Graysville, GA.
  Fought on 27 Nov 1863 at Ringgold, GA.
  Fought on 15 Dec 1863 at Hiawassee River.
  Fought on 15 Dec 1863 at Glasglow, KY.
  Fought on 15 Dec 1863.
  Fought on 27 Dec 1863 at Charleston, TN.
  Fought on 27 Dec 1863.
  Fought on 28 Dec 1863.
  Fought on 28 Dec 1863 at Charleston, TN.
  Fought on 29 Dec 1863 at Charleston, TN.
  Fought on 15 Feb 1864 at Columbia, SC.
  Fought on 15 Apr 1864 at Lebanon, KY.
  Fought on 8 May 1864 at Dug Gap, GA.
  Fought on 15 May 1864 at Ackworth, GA.
  Fought on 15 May 1864 at Resaca, GA.
  Fought on 20 Jun 1864 at Marietta, GA.
  Fought on 23 Jun 1864 at Marietta, GA.
  Fought on 15 Jul 1864 at Atlanta, GA.
  Fought on 15 Jul 1864.
  Fought on 4 Aug 1864 at Jug Tavern, GA.
  Fought on 15 Aug 1864 at Jug Tavern, GA.
  Fought on 15 Sep 1864 at Dalton, GA.
  Fought on 1 Dec 1864 at Bethel Church, GA.
  Fought on 15 Dec 1864 at Louisville, GA.
  Fought on 24 Dec 1864 at Glasglow, KY.
  Fought on 15 Jan 1865 at Loutonville, SC.
  Fought on 15 Feb 1865 at Columbia, SC.
  Fought on 15 Feb 1865 at Catawba River, SC.
  Fought on 15 Mar 1865 at Bentonville, NC.
  Fought on 10 May 1865 at Augusta, GA.
  Fought on 10 May 1865 at Washington, DC.
  Fought on 15 May 1865 at Washington, DC.
  
• Census: 1870, Precinct 3, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
• Census: 1880, Troublesome, Breathitt, Kentucky
• Census: 1900, Spring Fork, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA

Andrew married Mahala "Hainey" MILLER on 23 Mar 1860 in Perry, Kentucky, USA. Mahala (daughter of John (Doc) MILLER and Martha (Patsy) FUGATE) was born on 20 Apr 1837 in Breathitt, Kentucky, USA; died on 18 Jan 1922 in Kentucky, USA; was buried in Russell Cemetery, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1860, District 1, Perry, Kentucky, USA
• Census: 1870, Precinct 3, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
• Census: 1880, Troublesome, Breathitt, Kentucky
• Census: 1900, Spring Fork, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA

Notes:

buried George Clemons Cem., Quicksand Creek, Breathitt Co. Ky
MARRied Andrew Ritchie, march 23, 1860 in Perry Co, Kentucky

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military: 15 Dec 1814, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
• Military: 1812-1815, Tennessee, USA; Name: Absolom Russell Company: 2 REG'T (BENTON'S) TENNESSEE VOLS. Rank - Induction: PRIVATE Rank - Discharge: PRIVATE Roll Box: 65 Microfilm Publication: M602
• Military: 1835, Casey, Kentucky, USA; VIRGINIA MILITIA IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR PART V Virginia's Share in the Military Movements of the Revolution Pg 288 Part V Pensioners Residing Outside of Virginia in 1835 who Received Pensons as Virginia Militia Men
• Land Grants: 15 Mar 1837, Sparta, Conecuh, Alabama, USA; Presidential award of 80 acres registered with the Land Office at Sparta, Alabama by Martin Van Buren - POTUS
• Land Grants: 1 Jul 1841, Sparta, Conecuh, Alabama, USA; 2nd award of 40 areas of land by POTUS John Tyler to Absalom Russell
• Census: 1866, Coffee, Alabama, USA; Name: Absalom Russell Race: White County: Coffee Census Year: 1866

Notes:

Military:
Battles
Fought on 7 Apr 1862 at Shiloh, TN.
Fought on 15 Sep 1862 at Green River, KY.
Fought on 8 Oct 1862 at Perryville, KY.
Fought on 8 Oct 1862 at Lawrenceburg, KY.
Fought on 9 Oct 1862 at Perryville, KY.
Fought on 9 Oct 1862 at Kentucky.
Fought on 31 Dec 1862 at Stones River, TN.
Fought on 12 Jan 1863 at Harpeth Shoals, TN.
Fought on 24 Jun 1863 at Liberty Gap, TN.
Fought on 19 Sep 1863 at Chickamauga, GA.
Fought on 20 Sep 1863 at Chickamauga, GA.
Fought on 21 Sep 1863 at Lookout Mountain, TN.
Fought on 22 Sep 1863 at Chattanooga, TN.
Fought on 25 Sep 1863 at Lookout Mountain, TN.
Fought on 21 Oct 1863 at Brown's Ferry, TN.
Fought on 23 Nov 1863 at Chattanooga, TN.
Fought on 24 Nov 1863 at Orchard Knob, TN.
Fought on 25 Nov 1863 at Missionary Ridge, TN.
Fought on 28 Dec 1863 at Charleston, TN.
Fought on 15 Mar 1864 at Rutledge, TN.
Fought on 9 May 1864 at Rocky Face Ridge, GA.
Fought on 11 May 1864 at Dalton, GA.
Fought on 13 May 1864 at Resaca, GA.
Fought on 14 May 1864 at Resaca, GA.
Fought on 15 May 1864 at Resaca, GA.
Fought on 25 May 1864 at Dallas, GA.
Fought on 27 May 1864 at Dallas, GA.
Fought on 30 May 1864 at Dallas, GA.
Fought on 20 Jun 1864 at Kenesaw Mountain, GA.
Fought on 21 Jun 1864 at Kenesaw Mountain, GA.
Fought on 23 Jun 1864 at Kenesaw Mountain, GA.
Fought on 27 Jun 1864 at Marietta, GA.
Fought on 4 Jul 1864 at Marietta, GA.
Fought on 24 Jul 1864 at Atlanta, GA.

Regiment History
Fifth Infantry
KENTUCKY
(3-YEARS)
Fifth Infantry. -- Cols., Lovell H. Rousseau, Harvey M.
Buckley, William W. Berry; Lieut.-Col., John L. Treanor; Maj.,
Charles L. Thomasson.
On July 1, 1861, six companies of men, organized in Louisville
as the "Louisville Legion," crossed the river and went into
camp on the Indiana side, the camp being named Camp Jo Holt.
It was under the leadership of Lovell H. Rousseau that this
movement was made and he became the colonel of the regiment
formed of these and other companies.
On Sept. 9 the regiment was mustered into the U. S. service,
on the 17th Rousseau led his men from Camp Holt, and proceeded
under the command of Col. W. T. Sherman to Muldraugh's Hill.
The regiment remained for some time on duty along the railroad
to Bowling Green and Nashville. It arrived at Pittsburg
landing in time to take part in the second day's battle at
that place.
From Shiloh the regiment went to Corinth and thence with
Buell's army to Huntsville, Ala. In the summer of 1862 it
marched to Kentucky with Buell and on the way from Louisville
to Perryville was engaged with the enemy at a place called Dog
Walk near Lawrenceburg.
After the battle at Perryville, in which although present it
was not engaged, it went in pursuit of Bragg as far as Crab
Orchard thence to Bowling Green and Nashville, and camped on
the road to Franklin. In the battle of Murfreesboro the
regiment bore its part and lost a number of men in killed and
wounded.
The regiment also took part in all the movements about
Chattanooga, and was in the battle of Chickamauga under Gen.
Thomas, whose troops stood so bravely against superior
numbers. The regiment was engaged at Orchard knob, where,
among other casualties, Col. Berry was wounded, but refused to
retire.
In the great engagement at Missionary Ridge, Col. Berry was
again wounded and rendered unable to walk. In that battle the
regiment lost 47 killed and wounded. It engaged in the
operations against Longstreet in East Tennessee during the
winter being about Knoxville, New Market, Strawberry plains,
and Lenoir's station.
While in East Tennessee a portion of the regiment went into
the veteran organization and were transferred to the 2nd Ky.
veteran cavalry.
The 5th participated in much of the fighting in the Atlanta
campaign, first at Rocky Face Ridge. At Resaca, it lost a
number in killed and wounded, among the killed being Capt. Ed.
Miller of Co. G. Loss was also sustained at Pumpkin Vine
creek, Dallas, Kennesaw Mountain, Chattahoochee River,
Peachtree creek and other battles around Atlanta.
From Atlanta it returned to Nashville in Aug., 1864. The time
of the regiment expired in September and it was mustered out
at Louisville Sept. 14, 1864. A portion of the regiment
entered the veteran organization -- between 80 and 100 men.
These proceeded under charge of Capt. John Baker from
Louisville to Nashville and reported to Gen. Thomas for duty.
They participated in the battle of Nashville and after that
went on the pursuit of Hood's army as far as Athens, Ala.
From Athens they returned to Nashville, were then taken by way
of Louisville, Pittsburg and Philadelphia to New York, thence
by ocean transport to Hilton Head, S. C., and from there
proceeded to Raleigh, N. C., where they joined Sherman's
forces.
After the surrender they returned to Louisville, where they
were mustered out July 25, 1865.
Source: The Union Army, vol. 4, p. 320
Stone's River after battle report:
Reports of Lieut. Col. William W. Berry, Fifth Kentucky Infantry.
HDQRS. LOUISVILLE LEGION, FIFTH REGIMENT
KENTUCKY VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, In Camp, January 8, 1863.
SIR: Having been called upon to furnish a report of the operations of
my command from December 26, 1862, to January 4, 1863, inclusive,
I have the honor to submit the following:
On the morning of December 26, 1862, being on picket duty with my
regiment, I received orders to join the column marching southward on
the Nolensville road. We reached Nolensville at 3 o'clock the next
morning.
At daylight of the 27th I was ordered forward, and marching 3 miles we
found the enemy, with some artillery, prepared to obstruct our march.
We were thrown out on the right of the road, and immediately pushed
at them, but they fell back to a new position; and this was repeated time
and again throughout the day, until we reached a point 1 mile south of
Triune. We traversed in line of battle this day some 4 or 5 miles of
country, made up of corn and cotton fields, thickets, swamps, and
woods. I sustained no loss in this skirmish.
Sunday morning, December 28, I was ordered to support Gen.
Willich in a reconnaissance. No enemy was found, and we returned to camp.
On Monday, Gen. McCook's command having moved off toward
Murfreesborough, distant some 15 miles, we were left near Triune to
prevent the enemy interrupting the march of the main column.
Here we remained till the morning of the 30th, when we marched off
toward Murfreesborough and rejoined the division, which we found
moving into position beyond Wilkinson's Cross-Roads.
In a short time orders came for us to support a cavalry reconnaissance
of the country lying to the right of our front. No enemy was found in
this direction, and we returned to the division. We were then placed in
position as a reserve for the other two brigades of Gen. Johnson's
command, occupying the extreme right of the army.
Early the next morning I received orders to form a line of battle 150
paces in rear of the First Regt. Ohio Volunteers; this done, the
command "forward" was given. In this advance, Capt. A. H. Speed, of
Company C, was struck in the abdomen by a spent ball and severely
injured; but, like a true soldier, he retained the command of his
company until late in the evening, when he was ordered to the hospital.
When the First Ohio reached a fence on the crest of a hill, it became
hotly engaged. At the same time there was rapid firing from the Sixth
Indiana, on the left, and also from some regiment on the right of the
First Ohio. A section of Simonson's battery had been moved to the
front, to the left and abreast of the First Ohio. A battery of the enemy
immediately opened upon it, and their shells killed and wounded many
of my men. Presently I observed the regiment to the right of the First
Ohio in full retreat, and in a few minutes I saw the First Ohio moving
to the rear.
I could see no enemy, on account of the intervening ridge, and
supposing that the First Ohio had exhausted their ammunition, I instantly
prepared to take its place; but just before it reached my lines, to my
utter amazement, a mass of the enemy appeared, moving obliquely upon
my right flank. A change of front was imperative. While executing this
movement, refusing my right to the enemy, the First Ohio passed
through the right of my regiment and threw into great confusion my four
right companies. Their officers promptly arrested this, and I here take
occasion to thank Capt. John Lucas, commanding Company F, First
Lieut.'s Thomas Foreman, commanding Company A, and Joseph E.
Miller, commanding Company D, and Second Lieut. A. Sidney Smith,
commanding Company I, for their steadiness at this trying moment.
In the mean time, my left getting into position, poured its fire into the
steadily advancing columns of the enemy; but the troops to my left were
giving way, and the enemy, getting a battery into position, almost
enfiladed me. The right of the division was completely crushed in, and
I had no connection, consequently no protection, here. It was soon
manifest that I must fall back or be isolated.
A new position was taken some 200 paces in rear of our first, and here
I believe we could have successfully resisted the enemy, but some
general, I do not know who, ordered the entire line to fall back still
farther, and those who like rapid movements would have been more than
satisfied with the celerity with which some of the floating fragments of
regiments obeyed him.
Pending this movement my attention was called by Col. Baldwin to
a piece of artillery abandoned by those whose business it was to look
after it. A full battery of the enemy was playing on it at the time. I
immediately yoked the Legion to it, and, with Huston and Thomasson
as the wheel-horses, it was dragged to the railroad, where the new line
was forming. I was shortly ordered to move by the flank farther up the
railroad, where a position was taken that was not assailed on this day.
I had gone into the fight with 320 muskets, a portion of my command
being on detached service; 19 men were killed, including Capt.
Ferguson, of Company I, who was one of our best officers; 80 were wounded.
Among the latter were 7 commissioned officers, viz: Lieut.
Col. W. W. Berry, shot through the wrist; Maj. John L. Treanor,
wounded by a shell in the thigh; Capt. A. H. Speed, wounded in the
abdomen; Capt. L. P. Lovett, slightly, in the thigh; First Lieut. Frank
Dissell, mortally; First Lieut. John D. Sheppard, seriously, through the
left lung, and First Lieut. William H. Powell, slightly, in the shoulder,
and 26 missing. Some of these, I am mortified to say, ran away at the
first fire. Their names shall be duly reported.
During the engagement my color-bearer was shot, and down went the
flag, but like lightning it gleamed aloft again in the hands of three men,
struggling who should have it. Their names are John B. Scheible,
Company E; Charles Fleckhammer, jr., Company H, and Sergt. John
Baker, Company D. The latter bore it throughout the remainder of the
day. Private William Shumaker, of Company G, was badly shot through
the thigh, but persisted in fighting with the regiment till he was forced
to the rear by order of his captain. I commend him for his devotion.
Sergeant-Maj. Willett deported himself most bravely, and deserves
promotion. Adjutant Johnstone rendered me every assistance in his
power, and I especially thank him.
On the morning of January 1, I received orders to move farther to the
front. There was no general advance of our lines, though constant
skirmishing through the day. Capt. Thomasson had command of the
skirmish line, and by his adroitness was mainly instrumental in the
capture of 95 prisoners. The enemy held a dense wood about 300 yards
in front of us, in the edge of which were some cabins occupied by
sharpshooters. I proposed to push forward my skirmishers and dislodge
them, provided those on my right and left were simultaneously
advanced. This, though ordered, was not done, and I did not deem it
safe to expose my flank; but toward evening the fire of these riflemen
became so annoying that I was determined, at any cost, to stop it. I
ordered Capt.'s Hurley and Lindenfelser to move with their companies
directly upon the houses and burn them. Across the open fields they
dashed, the enemy having every advantage in point of shelter. Capt.
Huston was then ordered to their support, and the place was literally
carried by assault, the houses burned, and 5 of the enemy left dead upon
the spot. This was the last we heard of the sharpshooters. The daring
displayed by officers and men in this affair deserves especial
consideration. But one man was hurt-Corporal Moneypenny, shot
through the leg.
The skirmishing in which my command took part on the days succeeding
this was of an uneventful character, and I forego the details.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. W. BERRY,
Lieut.-Col., Cmdg.
Capt. WILLIAM MANGAN,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-Gen., Third Brigade.
Source: Official Records
CHAP. XXXII.] THE STONE'S RIVER CAMPAIGN. PAGE 341-29
[Series I. Vol. 20. Part I, Reports. Serial No. 29.]
Chickamagua after battle report:
Report of Col. William W. Berry, Fifth Kentucky Infantry.
HDQRS. FIFTH KENTUCKY VOLUNTEERS,
Chattanooga, September 27, 1863.
CAPT.: I have the honor to submit the following report of movements of my
command in the action of the 19th instant:
Early on the morning of the 19th we marched with the brigade from the
extreme right to the left of the army, and were then thrown forward to
retake ground rom which a portion of the army had been driven before we
arrived. The brigade was formed in two lines, my regiment being on the left
of the front line and the extreme left of the army. Skirmishers were thrown
out and the command moved forward. The skirmish line was soon engaged.
The brigade took the double-quick, charged the enemy, and drove him a
mile., retaking fully the ground lost in the morning. Her we were halted in
the edge of a field, my command forming, with the First Ohio, and obtuse
angle, with the opening toward the front. The enemy were soon seen
working round toward our left. Notified Col. Baldwin of this, when he
ordered the Ninety-third Ohio to deploy on my left. It had scarcely gotten
into position before the attack opened on us, with infantry and artillery. Col.
Strong, of the Ninety-third, was wounded at almost the first fire and his
regiment slightly recoiled, thus leaving my flank exposed; but the left
companies poured in an oblique fire, and in a moment the Ninety-third came
dashing forward under Col. Baldwin, kept it up, charged and drove the
enemy in their front, and captured two guns. The enemy had already been
repulsed in my front, and this was
the last we heard of them for an hour and a half, when they again advanced,
attacked, and were driven back in more confusion than before. Capt. Hurley
and Lieut. Ayars had command of the skirmish line up to this time, and
merit the highest commendation for their skill and courage. The enemy
repulsed, I ordered the command to cease firing, and for a few moments the
utmost quiet reigned, when just at disk an officer called my attention to the
right, where the First Ohio had been, and there stood a rebel line of battle
pouring its fire into the second line of the brigade. A slight ridge had cut the
line of vision between me and the First Ohio, which regiment I could not see
without going on the top of this ridge. It seems that the troops on their right
had given way, thus letting the enemy in on their flank, and they had fallen
back to the second line. I had no notice of this till I saw the direction of the.
It was so dark, that except by this direction of the fire, you could not tell
friend from foe. I was completely cut off. I ordered the regiment to move
off silently. The enemy thought us a part of their line and did not fire into
us, but a Federal brigade (Starkweather's, I believe) coming up just then,
poured a volley in my ranks and killed many of my men. We not stopping
they ran away, fortunately for us. Upon reaching the second line I faced the
regiment about and opened instantly on the enemy, who, thinking their own
line was firing on them, soon retreated, leaving us in full possession of the
ground. In this half-hour's work I lost 100 men and 7 officers killed and
wounded. Maj. Thomasson, Capt. Lovett, and Capt. Lucas have been since
missing; but it is to be hoped that they are only wounded and prisoners, as
there are no better officers in this army. Here the brigade staff rode up, and
informing me that Col. Baldwin could not be found, reported to me for
orders, and I took command of the brigade. For a further report of the part
taken by the brave men of the Fifth Kentucky, I respectfully refer you to the
report of Capt. Huston, simply adding that harder fighting was never done
and truer officers and men were never known.
Respectfully, your obedient servant.
WM. W. BERRY,
Col. Fifth Kentucky Volunteers.
Capt. FRANK P. STRADER,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-Gen., Third Brigade.
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Report of Capt. John M. Huston, Fifth Kentucky Infantry.
HDQRS. FIFTH KENTUCKY VOLUNTEERS.
September 27, 1863,
SIR: I make, by order, the following report of the operations of the Fifth
Regt. Kentucky Volunteers in the battle of the 20th instant:
Upon colonel Baldwin's disappearance, Col. Berry assumed command of the
brigade, and I took command of the regiment, Lieut.-Col. Treanor being
on detached duty, and Maj. Thomasson shot. The regiment at this time was
standing in line of battle, having just repulsed the enemy in a night fight.
Presently I was ordered to move my command to the rear to get connection
with the general line of the army. Reaching this point, the brigade was
formed in two lines, the Fifth Kentucky was on the right of the second line.
At 9 o'clock on the morning of the 20th the enemy attacked, but was
repulsed all along the line. At 10 o'clock, as I was moving my command
forward to strengthen the front line, the left of the division on our left was
seen to give way. Col. Berry halted me, and ordered a change of front
forward on the left company, which was promptly executed, thus throwing
my line perpendicular to the front. The troops on the immediate left of the
brigade stood fast, but those on the extreme left fled in the utmost confusion,
the enemy pursuing till he was in our original rear. Another change of front
was ordered and executed, and being commanded to charge the enemy in
his flank, I did so, fell upon him, and drove him a mile and a half. I suppose
in this charge we captured 200 prisoners, among them Brig.-Gen. Adams,
besides inflicting heavy loss upon the enemy in killed and wounded. Here
Capt. Moninger was wounded, and my oldest son, Lieut. Huston, was
killed. He died like a soldier, with sword in hand, in the midst of a
victorious charge upon a fleeing enemy. I was ordered back to the brigade,
and joined it immediately, where I lay in the second line till evening, when
I was ordered to fall back with the brigade to Rossville, which we did in the
utmost order regularity.
The officers and men conducted themselves in a manner to reflect great
credit upon themselves and their country, the only difficulty being to restrain
them from going too far. Lieut. Zoller, though wounded, kept his place
with his company and behaved most manfully. Capt.'s Hurley, Lindenfelser,
and Wilson, and Lieut.'s McCorkhill, Miller, Powell, Thomas, and Jones
are gallant soldiers. The conduct of Adjutant Johnstone was conspicuous for
courage, and I thank him for the assistance given myself. I am under great
obligations to Dr. Barr, of the First Ohio, detailed to take charge of my
wounded, which duty was discharged fearlessly and energetically. The men
of the Fifth Kentucky are soldiers; this is not only proven by their bravery
on the field, but by the patience and forbearance with which they endured
the most extraordinary labor, exposure and privation. John T. Steele, of
company B, especially deserves mention. Struck four times, he still stuck to
his gun, and was with the Ninety-third Ohio when the cannon was captured,
he himself reaching the pieces first and capturing the battery battle flag.
Corpl. William Murphy, of Company I, when the color-bearer was shot,
seized the flag and thenceforth bore it.
Respectfully, your obedient servant.
JOHN M. HUSTON,
Capt.
Capt. FRANK P. STRADER,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-Gen., Third Brigade.
Source: Official Records
CHAP. XLII.] THE CHICKAMAUGA CAMPAIGN. PAGE 568-50
[Series I. Vol. 30. Part I, Reports. Serial No. 50.]

Absolom married Nancy BURGIN about 1815. Nancy (daughter of James BURGIN and Mary MCCARTY) was born in 1798 in Lee, Virginia, USA; died on 24 Oct 1901 in Lee, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, District 31, Lee, Virginia,

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1820, Not Stated, Lee, Virginia, USA
• Census: 1830, Not Stated, Lee, Virginia, USA
• Census: 1840, Not Stated, Lee, Virginia, USA

Laban married Frances "Franky" GRIFFITH on 18 Oct 1784 in Dorchester Parish, Dorchester, Maryland, USA. Frances was born in 1773 in Harford, Maryland, USA; died in 1840 in Lee, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1850, Perry, Kentucky, USA
• Census: 1860, District 1, Perry, Kentucky, USA
• Census: 1870, Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA

Notes:

buried: Ritchie Cem., Lewis Fork, Buckhorn, Breathitt Co, Ky

James married Hannah FUGATE on 12 Aug 1826 in Perry, Kentucky, USA. Hannah (daughter of Martin FUGATE and Elizabeth Betsey "Betty" SMITH) was born on 10 Dec 1811 in Perry, Kentucky, USA; died in 1880 in Breathitt, Kentucky, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, Perry, Kentucky, USA
• Census: 1860, District 1, Perry, Kentucky, USA
• Census: 1870, Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA

John married Martha (Patsy) FUGATE on Yes, date unknown. Martha was born on Yes, date unknown; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]