This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: aconfed Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.arkansas.counties.saline/51.145.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I presume then that you know William enlisted in Co B 11th Arkansas Infantry in July 1861, was captured at Tiptonville Tenn after the battles around New Madrid and Island 10 along the Miss River. He was taken to Camp Douglas where he died on May 8, 1862. He probably was sick or came down sick in the weather from 13 March unitl 8 April when they were captured. Major spring thunderstorms and then a cold snap and freak snow storm, while the Union army kept them camped out in the open. This was probably caused when they evacutated Fort Thompson at New Madrid, MO on the west side, their fellow soldiers did not load their baggage so they would have blankets and clothes. The 11th had been sent out to hold back the Union Army while they evactuated equipment etc to the east bank. Their sister unit, 12th Ark was tasked to load the boats with all their gear as well as that of the 11th, while the 11th went out to fight the enemy and buy time. THis was in a terrible storm. When th! ey were called in it was to immediately load on the boats. Once aboard they realized the 12th had not loaded their equipment so they crossed the river with just what they had on their backs. Therefore a large number of men became sick and a big portion died early in prison camp in May from the exposure to such harsh climate. The original muster rolls were discovered in the recent past and William Milliner was born in Ala, was 32 when enlisted. He was 5'11" with blue eyes, sandy hair and a dark complection. Listed as a farmer. Hope this adds some to your knowledge of your family. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.