Judy and Diane, Have you tried the prisoner list on the Andersonville site at: http://www.corinthian.net/mccc/plookup.htm It must be updated regularly because my g-grandfather was only put on the list at Andersonville in the last few months, and his name is there. Remember to search different ways. Sometimes the prisoner is only listed by a first initial and last name or his surname is spelled wrong. If you haven't ordered his pension file or military record from the National Archives, you should. It will provide tons of information. Judy Clark-Wick JWick@compuserve.com Researching the Descendants of: John & Rebecca Clark of Rockbridge Co.VA c.1779-1831 1.Robert Clark & Phebe Beach of Rockbridge Co.VA c.1779-1836 2.Samuel Clark and Ann Reynolds of Rockbridge Co.VA & Greene Co.OH c.1809-1876 3.John M. Clark and Jennie Emma Howard of Greene Co., Rockbridge, IL c.1844-1905

Yes, dgreene...me too...been trying it for almost 2 hours...keeps saying the http server is too busy. < sigh > Judy

Is it just me or has anybody else had trouble accessing the Andersonville Prisoner Lookup at: http://www.corinthian.net/mccc/plookup.htm ?

My gr grandfather, Edmund Jessup joined Co. A, 48th NY Volunteer Infanty on 20 Aug 1861. He was taken prisoner 1 June 1864 at the battle of Cold Harbor, confined in Richmond for several days at Libby Prison and transferred to Andersonville on 8 June 1864. His pension file under date of 24 Dec 1867 states: "Adjutant General's Office; was while a prisoner of war, at Andersonville, GA, transferred to Col. O'Neill (a rebel recruiting officer 25 Jan 1865)." That would be Lt Col John G O'Neill of the Tennessee 10th Infantry Regiment (nicknamed Sons of Erin) who held titles of Major, Lt. Col.and Col. According to William Marvel who wrote "Andersonville-The Last Depot", O'Neil recruited about 250 Andersonville prisoners for his regiment in the fall of 1864, marched them toward Hood's campaign against Nashville but they were all captured at Egypt station, Mississippi on Dec 28 1864. O'Neil then returned to Andersonville and picked up another 150 or so recruits. The 10th was involved in the Carolinas campaign Feb-April 1865 and in Bentonville March 19-21. I have no idea where my great grandfather was during that time period; however, he is listed on the Detachment Muster-Out Roll for Co. G, 48th NY on 1 Sep 1865, last paid to 10 June 1865, clothing account never settled. Has anyone else come across a situation like this? What was he most likely doing between January and September? He applied for and received a pension until someone noticed the entry regarding Col. O'Neill in his record; after his death, his widow received a pension Sue

It would seem that we and Denise are kind of in the same boat. :-) Nicholas Shellenbarger, of Crawford County, MI...in a story handed down through the generations...was a prisoner at Andersonville Prison...supposedly escaping through a sewer pipe. ( perhaps unsuccessfully? ) So I'm also wondering if there's a list of prisoners buried there. I've checked all the info that was so kindly sent out today by QMSgtboots@aol.com...all the infantry rosters and his name does not appear. Any other info that anyone has on this list...that you think might help a new geneologist...would be so appreciated! Thankyou so much! Judy

In regards to what happened after the prisoners left Andersonville, here are some basic observations. Basically what happened is that when Sherman was in Atlanta there was great fear that he would come and liberate the prisoners. Towards the end of Aug and early Sept 1864, the prisoners were divided into two groups. One was sent to Charleston, SC & the other to Savannah, GA. Those that were not able to walk or too sick to travel were left behind at Andersonville. The Confederates had no concerns if these prisoners were liberated by Sherman. The prisoners who were sent to Savannah & Charleston were told that they were heading to the coast to meet up with flag-of-truce boats so that they could be paroled. This of course was not true, but simply a way to keep control over the situation and limit the escape attempts along the way. When Sherman began heading on his "March to the Sea", those that went to Savannah, were moved out of the way of advancing Union troops & sent to several prisons in GA (Millen, Blackshear, Thomasville, etc.) a finally made their way back to Andersonville. Those that were sent to Charleston were kept at the Charleston Race Course & City Jailyard. Charleston was basically a holding point until a new stockade could be built at Florence, SC. Towards the middle of Sept 1864 ex- Andersonville POWs began to arrive at Florence. During late Nov & early Dec 1864 there was a rather large parole at Florence and other places. The most sickly that were held at Florence were chosen for parole. These prisoners were sent to Charleston during Dec `64 to be paroled. Florence eventually would close in Feb 1865. Those still at Florence were sent to Greensboro, NC & N. E. Ferry, Wilmington, NC for parole. For further info on the Florence Stockade, see the following web site: <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/qmsgtboots/florence.html">FRIENDS of the FLORENCE STOCKADE</A> http://members.aol.com/qmsgtboots/florence.html Edward Boots

My GGrandfather, Cyrus Tucker was in the 92nd Inf (Illinois) Family legend have him a prisoner or buried at Andersonville Prison. Can anyone tell me where I can find this type of info? Thanks for any and all help! Denise

Follow up on my first E-mail message. Just disregard it. There is a book " John Ransoms Andersonville Diary" soft cover, pub date May 1994, price $12.95. You could have your library interlibrary loan you ( no charge) a copy (paperback) of a circulating edition. Sorry about the run around. I may hasty and going too fast. Life is short and I am forever searching for the truth. Jim James R. Searight 1059 W. Highland Ave. Elgin, Il. 60123

I went to the local libary today to read the " Andersonville Diary" pub.1883 by John L.Ranson There are 268 pages on the diary. This was reference only book. It would take me three to four hours to read the book. I can only do this in privacy of my home. I did skim thru the pages. Bob Huddleson did warn on the Andervilleson-L post that some books may be fiction. I am not educated enough on this. I did make copies on one chapter (8 pages) on "Michael Hoare's Escape" The letter was written by M. Hoare at National Soldiiers Home, Dayton, Ohio, May 5th, 1881. to the writer. Again the letter may be fiction. I could mail copies to you and you could let me know your opinion on this. No money on this. Some postage stamps would be helpfuf. I do a lot of letters writing and I am a lousy typist. Jim Oh, I forgot, there was a lists of deaths at Andersonville (all). The writer said the records are accurate and true. James R. Searight 1059 W. Highland Ave. Elgin, Il. 60123

William Marvel wrote a book called "Andersonville, The Last Depot" he used extracts from my great grandfather's dairy that were sent to the park by an aunt many years ago. My brother saw the bibliography when he read the book. My understanding from the information they sent me about my great grandfather is that there are copies of some of these diaries on sale at the park. Perhaps if you wrote them they could verify and tell you how to get them. The address I have is: Friends of the Park Box 186 Andersonville, Georgia 31711 Maureen

Marvel is the newest and best book on Andersonville. A man named Fitch wrote a small book on Andersonville a few years back that is also good. In addition, William B. Hesseltine wrote _Civil War Prisons: A Study in War Psychology_ back in the thirties which is still the best book on the PW system, both North and South. It is available in a new hardback printing for $29.95. Hesseltine also edited a special issue of _Civil War History_, which is a quarterly scholarly magazine. That is separately available for $10. It consist of a half dozen articles on various specific prisons. You can get both from Morningside Books (800-648-9710). Finally, Marvel has some warnings about published prison diaries. While no CW prison was a country club, and Andersonville was *very* bad, take *any* of the diaries with a grain of salt: the men who published them were trying to get pensions and much of the detail is flat out incorrect! As a check, do you really think guys sat around writing daily diary entries while they were starving at Andersonville? Bob -- Bob Huddleston Metro Brokers Adco Associates Office: (303) 457-9300 Toll Free: (888) 451-6376 E-Mail: adco@rmi.net Maureen Johnson wrote: > William Marvel wrote a book called +ACI-Andersonville, The Last Depot+ACI- he used > extracts from my great grandfather's dairy that were sent to the park by an > aunt many years ago. My brother saw the bibliography when he read the > book. My understanding from the information they sent me about my great > grandfather is that there are copies of some of these diaries on sale at the > park. Perhaps if you wrote them they could verify and tell you how to get > them. The address I have is: > > Friends of the Park > Box 186 > Andersonville, Georgia 31711 > > Maureen

Thanks to all who responded to my "Escape from Andersonville" message. Your suggestions were most helpful, and I think I've determined that our family legend is just that --"a legend". In regards to the books I'm reading the newest one off the press that is very good - lots of pictures. "Andersonville Journey - The Civil War's Greatest Tragedy" by Edward F. Roberts. It is dedicated to his ancestor who was there "Private Edward Roberts, Company K, 4th Massachusetts Cavalry, and who died there Sep 21, 1864 - Grave #9,448." We have also checked out of our local library a book on tape entitled "Battle, Peril, Prison, Escape" which is about the Andersonville experience, a true story which has an interesting twist at the end that I won't reveal because it would spoil it. This is SO GOOD. Sometimes it makes your hair stand up on end, and is so interesting. Dorothy J.

I just picked up a brand new book called: 800 Paces to Hell - Andersonville by Dr. John W. Lynn I just got started with it, but so far so good! Many references that I haven't seen before. Edward Boots

The only book I've read, and it was fabulous was Edward F. Roberts, Andersonville Journey, the Civil War's Greatest Tragedy. It is new as it was published in 1998. It is poorly edited, but it contains a great deal of information, and tries very hard to not take sides. It contains information regarding the causes of the problems, the history behind the list, the trial, making the area a historical site, and even mentions that there is an annual reunion. I found it to be a great book.

Here's my 'topic suggestion' for the Andersonville list: books I am looking for a good book about Andersonville to purchase, hopefully one with photos or sketches. Does anyone have a recommendation? Another type of Andersonville book to discuss would be published recollections of prisoners or their diaries. Some men did write about their experiences afterwards and had them published, either as books or magazine articles. What are the titles and who are the authors? Are they out of print or currently available? Where can we find them? How about it, List Members, can we talk about Andersonville books for awhile? -- Helen Graves (My husband's ancestor James Riley Warner was a survivor of Andersonville and Libby.)

Hi All, I am new to this list because I stumbled across it!!! I just got information on an ancest named Thomas Wesley SWEETEN, b. 1823 in Mt. Vernon, Jefferson, IL. He was supposedly a POW in Andersonville for about 1 1/2 years. He enlisted in Troy, KS and was with the 13th KS Volunteers, Co. C, and he served until the end of the war. Is anyone else researching this man? This is a whole new area for me so I am not sure how is best to get more info on him. Thanks bunches for your time, Cherl FISHER

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I happen to be very facinated with Andersonville Prison for two reasons. My g-g-grandfather, Newton Lynn was captured at the Battle of Rogersville, Tenn and my wife's g-g-g-uncle, James Padon was captured at Athens, Ala and sent there. Both were sent to Andersonville when it first opened in February, 1864. We are intrigued with the fact that they might have known one another while there. Unfortunately, my wife's uncle died there on Aug.12, 1862 and is buried at Andersonville today. My grandfather somehow lived through Andersonville and was paroled at Charleston, S.C., December 6, 1864. If anyone has any information that would be helpful concerning my g-g-grandfather or my wife's g-g-g-uncle we would certainly appreciate it. My grandfather, Pvt. Newton Lynn, was in the 2nd Tennessee Mounted Infantry, Co. A. He was captured at Rogersville, Tenn. on Nov. 6, 1863 and marched to Belle Isle Prison, Richmond, Va. He was later taken to Andersonville Prison when it opened in Feb. 1864. For anyone wanting to gather information on the Battle of Rogersville, Dave Mathews has put together an outstanding web site with tons of information on the battle, muster rolls of the 2nd Tennessee, statistics on those captured, and letters from commanding officers describing the battle. The address for his web site is: http://home.fuse.net/damathew/contents.html http://home.fuse.net/damathew/rogtitle.html My wife's family has the actual diary of her g-g-g-grandfather, Maj. William Padon who was in the 9th Illinois Infantry, Co.I. He wrote the diary from 1 Jan 1864 to 31 Dec 1864 and made daily entries describing his ordeals while on the march-to-the-sea with General Sherman (Uncle Billie). He joined the 9th Illinois with his two brothers, James and Judson Padon in 1861. In his diary, he visits Judson who is very sick in Washington Hospital, Memphis, Tenn. Judson died on Jan. 24, 1864 and just four days later James was captured at Athens, Alabama and sent to Andersonville Prison. Major Padon made an entry in his diary dated, "Thursday, January 28, 1864: Started for Athens with Lt. Randolph and two orderlies. Stopped at Smiths and Hughes. Arrived at Athens by 4 PM. Went out to meet flag of truce. Learned that James was a prisoner. Made arrangements for exchange. Took charge of the flag-brought them inside." Major Padon was not successful in the exchange for his brother and later found out he had died at Andersonville Prison. He went on, after the Civil War, to eventually settle in Coffeeville, Kansas and in 1892 was involved with the town shootout with the Dalton Gang when they tried to rob two banks in Coffeeville. Four of the Dalton Gang died that day and are buried in Elmwood Cemetary, the same cemetary that William Padon was later buried in when he died in 1901. Again, if anyone has any additional information, we would greatly appreciate it and of course, if we can help anyone out please feel free to email us. Ron Smith rsmith0127@uswest.net