Posted on: Bullock County, Al Query Forum Board URL: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Bullock?read=219 Surname: Cantey ------------------------- Bullock county, James Cantey I jotted down some notes a few years back when visiting the Alabama Archives & History in Montgomery. Unfortunately they are rather cryptic notes, and I am uncertain at this point what the original source of information was, but here they are. Hope it helps... Fifteenth Alabama Infantry, organized Fort Mitchell Summer 1861. James Cantey - Russell. John F. Treutlen - Barbour. William C. Oates - Henry (wounded Brown's Ferry). A.A. Lowther - Russell (wounded Fussell's Mill). Lt. Colonels: J.F. Treutlen, Isaac B. Veagan - Barbour (wounded - Gettysburg) Majors: J.W.L. Daniel - Barbour, A.A. Lowther (wounded - Wilderness) Adjutants: Locke Weems - Russell, De B. Waddell James Cantey recruited 15th Ala. at Fort Mitchell July 1st 1861. "For the war". Went to Manasses 23rd Aug., report to J.E. Johnston. Brigaded under Crittenden. Later Trimble's brigade comd. by Ewell under Jackson in Valley. Front Royal, Winchester, Cross Keys, Cold Harbor, Malvern Hill, Hazel Rivers, Bristow Station, Boonsborough, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, Petersburg, Fussell's Mill, Appomattox. Oates, Govn. Ala. 1894