Hi Everyone! I've been asked by a couple of subscribers who've written me personally to order the new Andersonville CD-ROM to also give my impression of William Marvel's book, "Andersonville: The Last Depot," when I find the time to do so... Well, I'm fairly well "caught-up" now so here goes: _____________________________________ Despite disliking the book when I first began it, I found myself appreciating Marvel's ability to strike a balance on a controversial subject by the time I completed it. My interest in Andersonville has (or, I should say, *had*) a decidedly Union-bias when I began reading it and I found the first few chapters surprisingly sympathetic to the Southern cause. Half-way through, it dawned on me that the bias I brought to the book had caused me to dislike the book initially but, as I continued reading, I began to understand that Marvel truly was treating Andersonville with academic precision and his extensive research was both impressive and compelling. In short, while the book didn't cause me to exculpiate the South's treatment of Union prisoners there, it did persuade me to view the atrocities there in wider context, namely that war truly is hell and both battle and prisons are simply horrible microcosms of war in general. Yes, Andersonville was inexcusable, just as was treatment of Union prisoners at Cahaba (AL) and Confederate prisoners at Elmira (NY). In short, I thank Marvel for giving me that wider, more complete, context in which to place Andersonville. ______________________________________ Some might find this interesting: When I first wrote the List on 19 JUN 1998 (the day after we started), we had 21 subscribers. Today, one and a half months later, we have 88 subscribers! According to my calcualtions, that's 319% growth, or about 2,550% annual growth! Yikes! <grin> BTW, sales of that new Andersonville CD-ROM have been pretty good and I want to say thanks to all that have already ordered it; you'all should be receiving it soon. Anyone else interested can read about the CD-ROM and order it using instructions found at: http://www.rapidnet.com/~greg/Tom/CDROM.html Remember, a portion of each sale will be used to develop additional Sultana and Andersonville resources on-line including (but not limited to) a complete, searchable Sultana passenger list and a web-page for subscribers to both the SULTANA-L and ANDERSONVILLE-L mailing lists that will have links to List archives, FAQ's, links to all other relevant & interesting pages, etc. Take Care! Greg Reeves ANDERSONVILLE-L and SULTANA-L Listowner greg@rapidnet.com see: http://www.rapidnet.com/~greg/Tom

I have been told while doing research on my family history that my great-great-grandfather Joseph McLain was held at Andersonville Prison during the war and I was wondering how I can find out if it is true, and the date of internment or any other relevant information. Anything you might have would help. Thank you, Bernard McLain III

Johann George SCHEPPERLE 1840-1865 Pvt 102nd Reg OH Vol Co F Rich

megweuk@AOL.COM DR. C.J.MEYERS

I am interested in finding out more about Peter McClure of the 11th Ky Cav, captured at Philadelphia, TN 20 Oct 1863, died in Andersonville 10 May 1864. Any information would be appreciated. Jane McClure janemcclu@aol.com

Taken from a Bedford Co., book on the Civil War, just thought those who have ancestors in this regiment would like to read this. Please send any responses to my email address ljs5593@aol.com. Lori Shaffer Samuel Layton enlisted into the Civil War with Co. A, 184th Regiment. Penna. Volunteers, this regiment was recruited in Bedford Co., Pa., and was mustered into the service of the United States for a term of 3 years, May 12, 1864. The regiment rendezvoused at Camp Curtin, where on the 14th of May, 1864 moved under the command of Major Charles Kleckner to join the Army of Potomoc, coming up with it as it was crossing the Pamunky Creek. It was engaged in skirmishing on the way to Cold Harbor, and on the second day of the battle led the brigade in two desperate assaults upon teh enemy's works, losing sixty- seven killed and one hundred and thirteen wounded, and leaving some of its dead on the enemy's entrenchment. For ten days the regiment remained upon the front line, heavy skirmishing being constantly kept up, It than moved with the corps, and crossing the James, assaulted the enemy's works on the 16th, repeating the assault on the two following days, and losing each very heavily. On the 22nd the assault was renewed and the brigade, after having charged and gained a position close upon the fortifications, was outflanked and a large number were taken as prisoners. Fifty-two killed and wounded, and one hundred and fifteen taken prisoners. Out of five hundred men who stood in the ranks on the banks of The Tolopotomy on the 29th of May, three hundred and fifty, including twelve officers, had been either killed, wounded, or taken as prisoners in a period of twenty-five days-a loss unprecented . Of the number taken prisoners on the 22nd, sixty -seven died at Andersonville. Samuel Layton was one the men who died at Andersonville Prison, Georgia. He died on August 18, 1864. Samuel is buried at grave no. 6053. This Company is mentioned in the movie "Andersonville", which is about the lives of the prisoners that were captured and sent to this camp, which was severely over crowded. Andersonville Prison had a "dead-line", crossing would surely mean death to pass. There was only a seven by five space for every man and even the dead-line itself was used as a support for some of the prisoners' tents, which were made of strips of cloth or canvas, old blankets, and even a ragged coat to keep off the fierce rays of the sun. Some of the shelters were partly underground, since the blanket was not large enough. There was a small stream that ran through the prison, some prisoners searched for roots with which to boil "coffee." Organized bands preyed upon the weak and wealthy, wealth implies the possession of a little money, a camp kettle, a blanket, or an overcoat, which led to displays of extreme greed. At Andersonville, there were prisoners who even kept restaurants and wood-yards. Many peddled articles of food or drink that they had managed to get out of the guards. The prisoners also tried to "tunnel" their way out of the prison, just to pass time even when it was discovered by the guards, which was true of the majority of such attempts to escape. The great difficulty of all prisons was the necessity of getting through the twenty-four hours without yielding to fatal despair. A prisoner was killed or died every 11 minutes at Andersonville. Rations were issued at Andersonville Prison, which was practically the only event in the prisoner's life, save for the temporary excitement of attempted escapes. There was seldom more than two meals served in any prison. There was even a passion for gambling in the prison. Prisoners staked their food, clothing, blankets, and most precious belongings. Some said that the excitement was a necessary stimulant, without which they might have died of monotony and despair. Burying the dead consisted of being hastily packed in carts and taken out to the burial ground by burial squads of prisoners who gladly volunteered, since it got them out into the fresh air. Trenches four feet deep were dug in order to bury the men, side by side and without coffins. The haste was necessary to protect the living from the pollution of the air by rapidly decomposing bodies under the hot Southern sun. At one point during Andersonville Prison there where less than 2300 effectives, guarding 32,000 prisoners. The order to shoot without hesitation was given for any prisoner crossing the "dead-line", since they outnumbered the guards so greatly. General J.H. Winder gave the order to open fire on the stockade should any approaching Federal forces from Sherman's army be within seven miles of the prison. The failure of negotiations for exchange of prisoners in 1864 was responsible for many of the prisoners deaths.

I am looking for information on Jacob McDaniel. He was not a prisoner but a confederate soldier who may have been assigned to Andersonville prison. He was later a prisoner at Camp Douglas in Ill. Does anyone know what Confederate units were assigned to Andersonville. Stephen W. McDaniel 1432 Geology Building EM Facility, IGPP University of California Riverside, CA 92521 (909) 787-2998 mrmcd@ucrac1.ucr.edu (work) mrmcd@southwest.net (home)

My GG-Grandfather was a survivor of Andersonville. George Washington Grubb(s) 103rd PA Volunteers Co. G Was captured in Plymouth, NC on April 20, 1864 and released Dec. 7, 1864. Is it possibile that anyone has any information on him? Thanks, Sue Brunot

I am interested in finding any informaion concerning Peter Dennis Melville who was a survivor of Andersonville. I just found out my connection a few weeks ago. There is a large statue in his honor in downtown Newport RI. Does anyone out there know anything? Thanks, Susan

would appreciate info on henry kimberlin who was a prisoner at andersonville Pat Kimberlin

I am new to your roots web. I was wondering if anyone might have a suggestion. Joshua Fassett, my gg uncle was a prisoner at Andersonville. He was a member of the 2nd Ohio Heavy Artillery, was captured, sent to Andersonville, became ill, was retrieved by his father and brother and taken back to Toledo, and then died in 1866. Since he did not die at Andersonville, he is not in the death records in the files there. Are there any other records of prisoners of which you are aware? Thanks for your help! Bill Small

Hello. My name is Ellie Large and am new to the list. I received information about my g-g-grandfather JOSEPH K. VAUGHAN only last week. So I don't have much information on Andersonville. I know he died there on Sept. 15,1864,was captured at Plymouth, NC April 20, 1864. He was in 103 PA Infantry, CO. A. There is a code after his name 18791. I know also there is a marker for his grave at Andersonville. If anyone has information on any of this I would love to hear from you. As I am new to this I'm not quite sure which questions to ask. Thank you for taking the time to read this and I hope to hear from you......Ellie in California ellie@pacific.net

I am new and wonder if there is a searchable list of prisoners who died at the prison. Thank you, Walt

Hi........Has anyone read the transcripts of the trial of Henry Wirz? I am reading a book at the moment that concerns his trial and execution, in it , the authors discuss a man named George W. Fetchner also known as Charles W Ross who was a Union prisoner at Andersonville that testified for the defense....saying that the prison was a bed of roses for him.....I was wondering if any other prisoners there testified for the defense.... Alexahunt@aol.com

Interested in finding info about Peter McClure of Co. C, 11th Ky Cav, died 10 May 1864, buried Andersonville Cemetery.

Because several of you inquired yesterday that you were interested in buying the Andersonville CD-ROM that was only recently completed on contract for the Andersonville NHS, here is what creator Daryl Hutchinson says about the CD-ROM: ********************************************** The Andersonville CD is fully interactive allowing users to point and click their way through a timeline of the prison and the Civil War, the CD contains hundreds of historic photos and users may view the actual orientation video shown in the parks visitor center. The author has worked closely with park ranger Alan Marsh to assure historic accuracy, the CD will also be available at the POW Museum at Andersonville and at selected Civil War sites. The CD now available for the PC but will soon be available for the Mac also. Below are some of the topics covered in the CD.  Possibly the most important portion of the CD is the inclusion of the complete POW database containing the name, rank and cause of death of every soldier held at Andersonville. The database was compiled by the park staff and contains over 33,000 names.  A History of Andersonville Prison A month by month timeline with photos, maps and art on every screen beginning with the reason Andersonville was built and ending with the execution of Captain Wirz.  A Civil War Overview A historic timeline that progresses monthly from 1861 to 1865. The timeline includes many rare photos from the Library of Congress.  The Trial of Captain Wirz Includes testimony from the trial and many photos.  The Sultana disaster Includes photos and accounts from survivors and letters from those who survived Andersonville but perished in this tragic riverboat explosion that took more lives than the Titanic.  Prisons North and South Photos and information about many other prisons both north and south. Includes a history of Elmira prison in New York, a northern prison with a death rate that rivaled that of Andersonville.  POW Museum Photos of the newly opened POW museum, including photos of many of the exhibits. The POW section also lists names and information about POW camps from other wars including WWII, Korea, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf.  Visiting Andersonville Includes park information (hours, activities), map and directions, addresses and phone numbers of local inns and restaurants, and information about other places to visit such as the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site.  Geneology, Bibliography, and Teaching Activities Includes information about locating your Civil War ancestor and many web links to important sites such as the Civil War Center. A listing of hundreds of books dealing with Andersonville and the Civil War and resources for teachers who want to teach students about Andersonville.  Archeology at Andersonville Photos of many of the artifacts found at the site and portions of the restored stockade walls. Photos and information are courtesy of SEAC, the Southeast Archaeology Center.  A History of Andersonville National Cemetery Begins with the arrival of the Clara Barton expedition. Includes many historic and recent photos, including that of the Raiders graves. Click on any section of the cemetery for a detailed description and photo. ******************************* Again, anyone interested in buying the CD should write me at: greg@rapidnet.com. Be sure to include your mailing address and indicate whether you want a PC or Mac version. I'll write back with my mailing address where the check or money-order can be sent. Remember, we earn only a small commission of these sales and proceeds will be used tomaintain & improve our ANDERSONVILLE-L mailing list and to create additional Andersonville resources on the 'Net. Thanks! Greg Reeves ANDERSONVILLE-L Listowner greg@rapidnet.com http://www.rapidnet.com/~greg/Tom

Hi All! We've been a rather quiet List lately; I presume that you'all (like me) are just trying to survive this prolonged heat? I'd like to ask if anyone would be interested in purchasing a newly-produced CD-ROM (both PC & Mac versions available) on the Andersonville prison that we all are interested in? Let me explain... A Mr. Daryl Hutchinson has produced a very nice CD-ROM on Andersonville for the Andersonville National Park (USDI-NPS) and it's being sold there for $24.95. I asked Daryl if enough were produced that I could offer them here on our List to you'all and he said that'd be fine. I'll receive a small commission for each one ordered and I'll use that money to offset the Rootsweb.com sponsership expense required to maintain this Andersonville-L mailing list. The PC version already is available and the Mac version will be by early next week. If anyone would like to obtain a copy, they can write me personally at: greg@rapidnet.com and I'll get one off to you pronto! Be sure to supply me w/ your mailing address & I'll give you mine. Again, no one should feel that they *should* order one, I'm simply making them available here. Obviously, I am hoping that a few of you may want one so that the "income" can help to offset List expense but if no one is interested, that's okay too---- our Andersonville-L mailing list will continue to exist! Thanks! Greg Reeves ANDERSONVILLE-L Listowner greg@rapidnet.com see: http://www.rapidnet.com/~greg/Tom

>Date: Mon, 13 Jul 1998 10:36:35 -0700 (PDT) >X-From_: BMPH107@aol.com Mon Jul 13 10:36:32 1998 >From: BMPH107@aol.com >Old-Date: Mon, 13 Jul 1998 13:34:25 EDT >To: ANDERSONVILLE-d-request@rootsweb.com *********************************************** New ANDERSONVILLE-L subscriber, "G. Primrose," tried today to post this onto our ANDERSONVILLE-L mailing list but sent it to: ANDERSONVILLE-D-request@rootsweb.com instead of: ANDERSONVILLE-L@rootsweb.com Folks, the latter address is the proper address to which posts should be sent, "AND...-L-request@..." and "AND...-D-request@" addresses are what you all use to subscribe/unsubscribe to "List" and "Digest" modes respectively...Savvy? ************************************************** >Looking for any information that may be available regarding the above, who was >captured in Nov. 1863 and eventually released from Andersonville Prison, Feb. >26, 1865. He was a member of Co. K, 5th Regt. Iowa Infantry Div. > Thanks, G. Primrose >

My ancestor, John Hunting, was captured at the Battle of Drewry's Bluff on May 15, 1864 and died at Andersonville on July 20, 1864. He was a private in Co. I 25th Mass. Grave#4323. I would like more info whether he died of wounds or whatever. Thanks! Ray & Robin Hunting PO Box 228 Gold Beach, OR 97444 Phone: 1-541-247-7776 rhunting@harborside.com

My 2X Great Grandfather, John W. Mason was a prisoner in Andersonville beginning Jul 23rd, 1864. Is there anyone out there who has ancestors from the same regiment? Company F, 16th, WIS.