I have just joined this list and though I have many AL Civil War soldiers in my family tree, the one I need some help with is my great-great-great grandfather, Gilliam Hulon Preston. According to a database at Ancestry.com, there was a Gillan H. Preston who served in the 22 Alabama Infantry, Company B. I have searched the internet and cannot find any websites about this group and I am trying to confirm that what the database has listed is correct. Does anyone have info on the 22nd? My ancestor, Gilliam Hulon Preston, was b. 21 Mar 1827 in GA. I have found him in 1850 Butts Co. GA census and then 1860 Randolph Co. AL (Rockdale) census. Did the 22nd originate from that area or were area residents typically part of this group? Any info or advice on where or how to get more information about this soldier would be most appreciated! Allison Saxman Webmaster: Lamar Co. ALGenWeb site http://www.rootsweb.com/~allamar2/ AL Surnames: ALLEN, LOFTIS, HICKS, ROBERTSON, MOORE, PRESTON, PRICE, WRIGHT and many more

I was mistaken it was not the lowest number of times an email addy can bounce. I did go and change it to a higher number so that I am not unsubbing an email that has a temp problem. Dena Southern parents, please, remove your children from the "Government Schools" (public schools), teach them at home yourself, or put them in private schools. The "Teacher's Labor Union" (The Politically Correct Police) is teaching your children to hate, despise, and deny their Southern heritage. . . . . Clement T. Elliot "When the government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny." - Thomas Jefferson

Hello all. I have received some emails in the past few days from folks that have been knocked off the list and they were wondering why. If your storage in your email account is exceeded, the mail comes back to the list undeliverable. After 4 times of doing this, your email account is removed from the list, not by me, but by the system. I think that is the highest amount of time allowed. I will check and make sure. I understand that sometimes life happens and email is the least of folks' worries. If ever this should happen to you, please know that it was not me and that you are gladly welcomed back with the old email address, or a new one if you so choose. Just thought I'd pass this message along to those who may not have known. Hope everyone is having a great day/night. Dena Southern parents, please, remove your children from the "Government Schools" (public schools), teach them at home yourself, or put them in private schools. The "Teacher's Labor Union" (The Politically Correct Police) is teaching your children to hate, despise, and deny their Southern heritage. . . . . Clement T. Elliot "When the government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny." - Thomas Jefferson

You are invited to join us on Monday nights for an all-counties Alabama state chat: http://huntsville.about.com/mpchat.htm 9 pm Eastern; 8 pm Central; 7 pm Mt.; 6 pm Pacific If you've never been to a chat and need instructions, just send me an email and I'll mail you step-by-step instructions. If you'd like to receive a personal reminder each week, let me know and I can add you to my private list. You can find transcripts of previous chats here: http://huntsville.about.com/library/blalchat.htm Good luck! Jean Brandau huntsville2@comcast.net

You are invited to join us on Monday nights for an all-counties Alabama state chat: http://huntsville.about.com/mpchat.htm 9 pm Eastern; 8 pm Central; 7 pm Mt.; 6 pm Pacific If you've never been to a chat and need instructions, just send me an email and I'll mail you step-by-step instructions. If you'd like to receive a personal reminder each week, let me know and I can add you to my private list. You can find transcripts of previous chats here: http://huntsville.about.com/library/blalchat.htm Good luck! Jean Brandau huntsville2@comcast.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xhC.2ACE/782.1.1 Message Board Post: Vanessa -- Thanks for providing basic links for others to use. Queries on the Alabama Civil War message board are often answered within a matter of days. Some additional help: first, while the ADAH in Montgomery has much of value, they do not have Alabama service records. The ADAH has a card file on Alabama soldiers, last names A-G being on-line: http://www.archives.state.al.us/civilwar/search.cfm The ADAH card files are helpful, but far from complete. Alabama service records are available on microfilm in the Southern Collection, Birmingham Public Library. Also available: National Archives microfilm on military organizations raised by the Confederate government, such as the 15th Confederate Cavalry, which includes soldiers that served in the "Mobile Dragoons". Indians who joined CSA units are also on file. Alabama pension applications are also in Birmingham. Wallace State College Library in Hanceville AL has National Archives service records for Confederate soldiers from every Southern state, Maryland to Texas, and Florida to Missouri. In addition, Wallace State Library has Unfiled Papers and Slips, CSA records which clerks didn't identify and file with other service records. I've solved at least one mystery by looking in that collection. If you don't mind waiting, write to the National Archives for CSA service records. It usually takes them months to process an order, and some orders are returned as "not found". They don't do research. Finally, I visit the libraries in Birmingham, Hanceville and the ADAH in Montgomery regularly. People interested in service records, pension applications or other "unsolved mysteries" may contact me at pittsaj14@hotmail.com. I will confirm availability of the records requested and reply. As for the "Covington Hunters", this company organized July 9, 1861, and received orders to leave Andalusia, Alabama, on July 26, 1861. Members enrolled at Camp Johnston, Alabama, August 7, 1861, and became Company "B", 18th Alabama Infantry. After the fall of Spanish Fort (April 8, 1865), survivors merged with those of Companies “G”. I'll check the service record requested and reply as to what's on file. If we know where this man lived in 1907 (if he was still living in Alabama) I can also check the CSA veteran census for other information, such as exact birthdate and birthplace.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xhC.2ACE/782.1 Message Board Post: Have you tried writing to the Alabama Department of Archives and History. They hold all the Civil War information for Alabama. Here is the URL for more information on where to write. http://www.archives.state.al.us/civilwar/index.cfm You can also write to the National Archives and Records Administration at http://www.nara.gov. All military records are stored there. For $17 you can get copies of your ancestor's military records. You may also want to consider posting a message to the Alabama Civil War Message Board at http://history-sites.com/cgi-bin/boards/alcwmb/index.cgi

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xhC.2ACE/782 Message Board Post: My Great,Gr,Gr,Grandfather(Jesse Byrd Sasser) servied in this unit and I was looking for any information on them. I have all the information that the internet has to offer and was hoping someone could help me in my research. Thank You Bryan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Golden, Long Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/xhC.2ACE/435.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: If you would check the Cemetery listing I would appreciate that. I'm really grabbing at straws here. I don't think there were family members in the Anniston area. Jim Matthew Golden's wife (Elizabeth Long, mother of his children) died before he enlisted. Just before he entered service he married his wife's younger sister (Victoria Long) who was 18. For reasons unknown she did not keep the children together as several are found with various families in Pike County in the 1870 census. The youngest (my great grandfather) was 8 in 1870 and the oldest was 18. I have a copy of Jim Matthew Golden's discharge stating that he died of measles in Mobile on June 23, 1863. The fact that he died of measles in Mobile was known as “family lure” but where he was buried has remained unknown. Do you know if it was up to the family to transport the body back home? I know his brothers were also serving but in other regiments. Thanks for your reply and information. I w! ould appreciate any help and guidance in my attempt to determine if he is buried in a marked grave.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xhC.2ACE/435.2.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I can check the list of CSA veterans buried in Oxford Cemetery if it's helpful to you. FYI, even though this man's records probably say 54th Alabama, he also certainly belonged to the 57th Alabama. The 54th Alabama served near Vicksburg MS that summer, and never went to Mobile. Companies assigned to the 57th Alabama formed in Pike and surrounding counties during the spring of 1863. The regiment was mistakenly called the 54th until October of 1863. I'm also puzzled about the burial site. Why would someone from Pike County who died near Mobile be buried so many miles away from either of those places? Perhaps you know of a good reason. Oxford is one of the larger towns in Calhoun County, and not difficult to locate. I-20, which leads from Birmingham to Atlanta, runs right through the southern town limits of Oxford. The city of Anniston borders Oxford on the north. Please contact me if there are any questions I can answer. I'm certainly no expert with family lines. However, probate papers often appear in military records involving death claims. These may be useful in establishing family connections. As far as where this soldier is really buried, I'd ask Homer Jones. Homer’s a long-time expert on southeast Alabama CSA soldiers and their kin. He checks the Alabama Civil War message board frequently, and usually provides quick and accurate responses.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Golden Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/xhC.2ACE/435.2.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for the reply and area information. I'll see if I can locate the cemetery on an online map. Kathy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/xhC.2ACE/435.2.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: The Oxford Cemetery is located near Anniston, Alabama. My great grandparents are buried there and my daughter has been there. I am not sure exactly where it is in relation to Anniston but it is close to that town. Good hunting.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Golden Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/xhC.2ACE/435.2.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Can anyone tell me where the Oxford Cemetery is located? I saw a post that listed a member of the Ala 54th as buried there. I am looking for the possible burial site of Matt (Jim Mathew Golden) who died in Mobile, AL of measles while serving in Co. A. 54th Alabama Vols. He was discharged due to death on June 23, 1863. He was enlisted at Pike Co., Alabama in March, 1863. Any assistance or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Census Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/xhC.2ACE/5.323.523.529.565.1 Message Board Post: My gggggrandmother Harriet Strickland can be found on the 1870 Perry Cty Miss. Census on page #62. Also, on that same page is Harriet Dykes her daughter. Maybe this information will be helpful to you. If you would like to contact me, my new email address is sandeeand@yahoo.com. I am assuming you know of our Indian heritage? Sandy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xhC.2ACE/779.1 Message Board Post: I found him. It is him in the 41st Alabama.

I'd be pleased to assist with copies of these service records. A copy of the National Archives microfilm for CSA service records is available in a nearby library. Please contact me at pittsaj14@hotmail.com if interested. -----Original Message----- From: Bluejean [mailto:bluejean@wsu.edu] Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2002 1:22 PM To: AL-CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [AL-Civil-War] Inneraritys from Mobile Hello! Searching for Confederate info on the following: Innerarity, J. F. Co. Baas, 1 Reg't Alabama Vol. Mil. Innerarity, Dr. J. F. Co. F, 2 Reg't Alabama Vol. Mil (This info is from M253 241/Consolidated Index to Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-64.) I'm looking for ideas to find these records, or any others that might exist for the units involved. John Forbes Innerarity was a medical doctor who lived in Mobile both before and after the war. Thanks! Jean Innerarity ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Hello! Searching for Confederate info on the following: Innerarity, J. F. Co. Baas, 1 Reg't Alabama Vol. Mil. Innerarity, Dr. J. F. Co. F, 2 Reg't Alabama Vol. Mil (This info is from M253 241/Consolidated Index to Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-64.) I'm looking for ideas to find these records, or any others that might exist for the units involved. John Forbes Innerarity was a medical doctor who lived in Mobile both before and after the war. Thanks! Jean Innerarity

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xhC.2ACE/781.1 Message Board Post: The company organized on July 30, 1861, at Mobile, and mustered on Aug. 2, 1861. The Mobile Advertiser & Register regularly carried articles about the Mobile Dragoons from "Camp Dragoon" near Bayou Le Batre. This is near the southwestern corner of Alabama, and is today known as a home of the shrimp industry. The area isn't prospering at the moment. The Dragoons patrolled the coast, along Portersville Bay, Grand Bay, and as far west as Pascagoula MS. The captain's name was James Hagan (not Hagen), who soon left the company to become major of Wirt Adams' Cavalry, and then colonel of the 3rd Alabama Cavalry. He was well-regarded by his men, who were not surprised to learn of his promotion. The great aspiration of these men in the summer of 1861 was to go to Missouri and fight the Yankees in that state.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xhC.2ACE/778.1 Message Board Post: Searching the names Tolar, Toler, Towler, I find a man named Francis or Frank Toler who enrolled in Co. "K", 39th Alabama, in Barbour County Ala. There's also a Wm. W. Toler, who enrolled in the first company to organize from Barbour County, "the Pioneer Guards", at age 22. He says born in Henry Co. GA; later served in Co. "F", 3rd Battn., Hilliard's Legion, a Georgia company.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xhC.2ACE/781 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on the men on the original muster roll.What this company and Captain James Hagen did in the months between July 1861 and June 1862.Where is Bayou LeBatre, Alabama?