Cordell, James Cpl C 22 Sep 61 Camp D.R., Ky Unacctd. For --- This was mustering out records for the 7th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry. Can anyone tell me how I could possibly find out more about this man - such as where he enlisted, where he lived, his spouse's name, his date of birth, anything. Did he ever file for a pension? I have a very strong feeling that this is my James Boone Caudle/Cordle/Cordell or whatever his name may have been. Bud Caudle

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BRAGG JOINS HIS FORCES WITH SMITH ON SEPTEMER TWENTY-FIRST, 1862 On the 21st of September in 1862, General Braxton Bragg moves to join his Confederate force with General Kirby Smith at Bardstown Kentucky. They are hoping to enhance their southern positions in the state and drive the federal invaders back across the border. The purpose of their alignment will enable General Braxton Bragg and General Kirby Smith to confront Union Geneeral Buell who had been approaching them. The fighting in Kentucky has quite a ways to go before it all ends. Does anyone know which units were a part of Bragg's realignment? One account I've seen shows the 8th Kentukcy Cavalry being here. PLEASE send your replies to our list: [email protected] THANKS for all your participation! glenn <[email protected]

GENERAL JAMES LAWSON KEMPER IS PROMOTED ON SEPTEMBER 19TH 1864 General James Lawson Kemper began a Confederate military service by being commissioned as a Colonel of the 7th Virginia infantry. He led his regiment from First Manassas to Williamsburg in 1861. On the 3rd of June in 1862, Colonel Kemper was given his brigade and also appointed as a Brigadier General for the Army of North- ern Virginia. General Kemper rendered efficient services during the Battle for Gettysburg, where he was desperately wounded on the 3rd of July. He was taken prisoner and treated for his wounds. He was subse- quently exchanged but was now unfit for field service. On the 19th of September in 864 General Kemper received his pro- motion as a Major General in the Army of Northern Virginia. Gen- eral Kemper went on to command the Virginia Reserves through the end of their War for Southern Independence.

LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY's COURIER WAS TAKEN OVER SEPTEMBER 18TH 1861 During the early months of the War for Southern Independence, it wasn't uncommon for drastic emeasures to be taken by federal of- ficials in an attempt to quell the independence movements. It is a time of heightened tensions throughout the border states. On the 18th of September in 1861, the federal postal service has seen the necessity of preventing the Louisville Kentucky Courier from using the postal services. Their newspaper has indicated an alleged hostility to the northern cause. With hours of heightened anxieties several employees will be ar- rested by union officials when the headquarters of their Courier is seized. Can anyone tell our list how long this seizure lasted? Surely it didn't last as the duration of the War for Southern Independenceor did it? SEND ANY REPLY TO OUR LIST: [email protected] THANKS for all your participation! glenn <[email protected]

Whether your ancestors wore blue or gray in the American Civil War, the East Tennessee Historical Society is offering a free workshop to help find your family’s Civil War story. The free class will be held 2 to 4 p.m. (Central Time) on Saturday, September 21, 2002, in the Gallatin City Hall in Gallatin, Tennessee. The instructor, Dr. George K. Schweitzer, is a popular, nationally known lecturer and author of nineteen genealogy research books. Participants will learn how to determine if an ancestor served in the Civil War and how to locate records for both Confederate and Union veterans. Participants do not need Tennessee ancestors to participate since the information will be useful to researchers regardless of their ancestor’s home state. The classes are a celebration and introduction to a new statewide initiative sponsored by ETHS to track down descendants of Civil War soldiers who lived, fought, or died in the Volunteer State. The new heritage program, “Civil War Families of Tennessee,” celebrates the unique role of individuals in Tennessee’s Civil War story. The workshop is co-sponsored locally by the Gallatin Bicentennial Celebration Committee, Inc. For additional information about the free workshop visit the ETHS web site at http://www.east-tennessee-history.org.

I got this from another list that I belong to. I actually did find some data that is worth researching further. You just never know. Enjoy!!! Beth Brown List Mom for WALEWIS, FAAS, BRANSTETTER, & HURT > If you have come to a "dead-end" - as opposed to a brick-wall - maybe > you'll find your missing ancestor here. > http://users.bestweb.net/~rg/execution.htm

CAPTAIN TOMPKINS LED HER CONFEDERATE HOSPITAL ON TO THE WARS END Confederate Captain Sally Louisa Tompkins had established a pri- vate hospital in Richmond, Virginia, to care for the wounded men injured in the War of Northern Agression. She had quickly set up the Robertson Hospital on the 1st of August in 1861. It had been a house donated by Judge John Robertson. This generous lady refused to accept any wages from the Confede- rate military for her medical and administrative services to her country. Captain Tompkins continued to run the hospital 'til the 13th of June in 1865. The Robertson Hospital had treated 1,333 Confederate soldiers in their short service period. Only 73 of these troops had died. Following the end of the War for Southern Independence, Tompkins enjoyed her celebrity status in the city of Richmond. She was in demand and attended veterans reunions and other meetings too. As the years moved along, Captain Tompkins continued her charity in the south and lots of it through the Episcopal Church. I have heard from three individuals who have offered me some ad- ditional facts on the life of the fascinating Confederate woman. I plan to follow up with the Mqtthews County Historical Society to see if they have any additional material. I'm told they ope- rate a historical site which Miss Tompkins had been ecquainted. THANKS for your participation with this special southern lady. <[email protected]> glenn

http://www.vamowall.com/slthompkins2.html http://www.civilwarwomen.homestead.com/pg3.html MY THANKS TO Carlene for these two sites. They give details on Sally Louisa Tompkins as well as a likeness of her as well. > > > > The Robertson Hospital in Richmond became quite well known as it > provided highly efficient care for the wounded Confederates. The > facility had a reputation for returning their patients back into > military service ranks. > > As a lady of a large inheritance, Sally Louisa Tompkins had been > involved with charity work in their southern capitol of Richmond > and longed to do more for the Confederate States of America. Her > abilities were about to be quited when a new order was issued to > place all hospitals who treated soldiers under military control. > > When news of this military order finally reached President Davis > he was not willing to lose the managerial effectiveness of Sally > Tompkins. President Jefferson Davis decided to commission her as > a captain of cavalry-unassigned. On the 9th of September in 1861 > Captain Tompkins became the only woman to hold a regular commis- > sion in the Confederate States of America army. >

Does anyone know anything bout this special Confederate lady? Perhaps there's been an article or book about her life. SALLY LOUISA TOMPKINS WAS A SUCCESSFUL HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR Any Confederate soldier that was badly wounded, had the greatest chance of survival if he was placed in Sally Louisa Tompkins own medical care at the Robertson Hospital in Richmond. She had been living in Richmond, when the Confederate government appealed for civilians to help with the care of the wounded. Tompkin's hospital provided highly effective care, with the best record for returning its patients to their ranks. As its reputa- tion grew, many officers tried to get the most seriously wounded soldieres admitted into Tompkins's care. This dedicated Virginian not only gave her time and skills, this lady also subsidized this hospital with her own personal money.

Whether your ancestors wore blue or gray in the American Civil War, the East Tennessee Historical Society is offering a free workshop to help find your family’s Civil War story. The free class will be held 2 to 4 p.m. (Central Time) on Saturday, September 21, 2002, in the Gallatin City Hall in Gallatin, Tennessee. The instructor, Dr. George K. Schweitzer, is a popular, nationally known lecturer and author of nineteen genealogy research books. Participants will learn how to determine if an ancestor served in the Civil War and how to locate records for both Confederate and Union veterans. Participants do not need Tennessee ancestors to participate since the information will be useful to researchers regardless of their ancestor’s home state. The classes are a celebration and introduction to a new statewide initiative sponsored by ETHS to track down descendants of Civil War soldiers who lived, fought, or died in the Volunteer State. The new heritage program, “Civil War Families of Tennessee,” celebrates the unique role of individuals in Tennessee’s Civil War story. The workshop is co-sponsored locally by the Gallatin Bicentennial Celebration Committee, Inc. For additional information about the free workshop visit the ETHS web site at http://www.east-tennessee-history.org.

CONFEDERATE FORCES CONTINUE MARCHING TOWARD KENTUCKY FOR THEIR SUMMER INVASION OF KENTUCKY IN 1862 In the late summer of 1862 the Confederates initiate an invasion of Kentucky. They hoped to gain victories; as well as a national and international recognition for their Confederate States of A- merica. They continued this march on August 14th. These southerners had begun on August 13th and knew they faced a long trek to the state lines. All these three division contain a total of 9,000 troops, and will be entering Kentucky shortly. As they left Knoxville, they all had a confident hope. General Kirby Smith wrote to his wife of their march saying: Our men have marched night and days, and they have carried their own subsistence in their haversacks for days. Ragged bare foot, they have climbed mountains, suffered starvation, and thirst with out a murmur. In the hot and dry summer weather Smith's soldiers had no sight of water or forage to supplement their meager rations

Dear Beth, I read your post to the KYWBTSVETS Mailing List and I was wondering, if it's not too much trouble, if you there is any way you could check the information to which you have access to see if there is any indication that Henry and Simon Speyer might be brothers. I have requested the "complete file" on my ancestor, Henry Speyer, below, but I know it could be months before I receive anything. Due to the cost, I did not want to request the file of Simon Speyer without more than a hunch that they are brothers. Henry may have served in Ohio before he served in Kentucky. On the 1880 census, I have found that both Henry and Simon were from Saxony (Sachsen) Germany. There is also a J. Speyer of Saxony, his wife Bettie and family living in Fayette County, KY in 1880. I did not find a William Speyer, Spyer or Speier living in OH, KY or IN in 1880. Thanks so much for your help. Fredreica Civil War Pension Index Simon Speyer State Filed: Ohio Widow: Eva Speyer Service: D 23rd KY Infantry Date: 25 Aug 1890 App #: 472.874 American Civil War Soldiers Simon Speier Residence: Occupation: Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 30 September 1861 Enlisted in Company D, 23rd Infantry Regiment Kentucky on 18 December 1861. Received a disability discharge Company D, 23rd Infantry Regiment Kentucky on 31 December 1862 in Columbus, OH Civil War Service Records Speier Simon D 23 Kentucky Infantry. Private Private Union ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Civil War Pension Index Henry Speyer; Henry Speier State Filed: Indiana Widow: Margareth Speyer Service: D 23rd KY Infantry Date: 23 Feb 1887 App #: 350.910 Cert #: 367.981 American Civil War Soldiers Henry Speier Residence: Occupation: Service Record: Enlisted as a Captain on 05 December 1861 Commission in Company D, 23rd Infantry Regiment Kentucky on 18 December 1861. Resigned Company D, 23rd Infantry Regiment Kentucky on 08 June 1862 Civil War Service Records Speier Henry D 23 Kentucky Infantry. Captain Captain Union American Civil War Soldiers Henry Speyer Residence: Occupation: Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 17 April 1861 Transfered in Company B, 1st Infantry Regiment Ohio on 22 April 1861. Enlisted in Company E, 2nd Infantry Regiment Ohio on 22 April 1861. Transferred Company E, 2nd Infantry Regiment Ohio on 22 April 1861 Civil War Service Records Speier Henry B 1 Ohio Infantry. (3 Months, 1861.) Private Private Union ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- American Civil War Soldiers Joseph Speyer Residence: Occupation: Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 21 October 1864 Drafted in Company U, 13th Infantry Regiment Indiana on 21 October 1864. Civil War Service Records Spyer Joseph F 35 Indiana Infantry. Private Private Union Speier Joseph G 47 Ohio Infantry. Private Private Speuer, Joseph Union ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Civil War Pension Index William Speier State Filed: Ohio Widow: Mary Speier Service: K & I 107th OH Infantry Date: 9 Aug 1869 (invalid) App #: 146.767 Cert #: 102.108 Date: 7 Aug 1894 (widow) App #: 599.907 Cert #: 405.349 American Civil War Soldiers William Speier Residence: Occupation: Service Record: Enlisted as a Lieutenant 1st Class on 15 August 1862 at the age of 29 Commission in Company K, 107th Infantry Regiment Ohio on 09 September 1862. Transfered on 13 May 1863 from company K to company I Promoted to Full Captain on 13 May 1863 (As of Co. I) Wounded on 01 July 1863 at Gettysburg, PA Resigned Company K, 107th Infantry Regiment Ohio on 30 September 1864 Civil War Service Records Speier William K 107 Ohio Infantry. 1 Lieutenant Captain Union <I would be glad to lookup the pension record, but wouldn't be able to supply more than the general specifics, such as whether or not the pension contains a marriage record, death record, names of children, etc.>

Hi Tom, I'm a professional researcher and I perform lookups at NARA for other researchers. I would be glad to lookup the pension record, but wouldn't be able to supply more than the general specifics, such as whether or not the pension contains a marriage record, death record, names of children, etc. There are researchers on this list who have utilized my services and it wouldn't be fair to them or my other clients to get into more specific information. But I would be able to supply what type of information you can expect to find in the pension record and the approximate number of pages, and then you can make the determination of whether or not it would be feasible for you to order the record from NARA. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Beth Kentucky in the Civil War http://www.geocities.com/civil_war_in_ky [email protected] wrote: > I am new to the list, but have a question. > > My ancestor, William Jasper Martin, served in the 5th TN Cavalry, Company I > (Union). The records of that group show that he was disabled in some way. > After the war he lived in Warren County, Kentucky where he was said to ahve > drawn some sort of small pension from the government. Outside of sending to > the national archives, which is not financially feasible at this time, is > there any other way to find reference to this pension? > > Thanks for any insight you might give me. > > Tom > > ==== KYWBTSVETS Mailing List ==== > MESSAGE HINT: Take a moment to > DELETE un-necessary information > before replying to any message.

I am new to the list, but have a question. My ancestor, William Jasper Martin, served in the 5th TN Cavalry, Company I (Union). The records of that group show that he was disabled in some way. After the war he lived in Warren County, Kentucky where he was said to ahve drawn some sort of small pension from the government. Outside of sending to the national archives, which is not financially feasible at this time, is there any other way to find reference to this pension? Thanks for any insight you might give me. Tom

THOUSANDS OF MEN IN BOTH ARMIES LIE WOUNDED JULY FOURTH, 1863 Once the Battle for Gettysburg had ended, there were devastating losses for the Army of the Potomac as well as the Army of North- ern Virginia. Thousands had died and thousands lie wounded every where on this vast battlefield on the 4th of July in 1863. The casualty lists for the three day encounter in Gettysburg, is terrible for the both nations. The Confederate Army reports 3903 dead, 18,735 injured and 5424 missing out of 75,000 men engaged. The federal losses are 3155 dead, 14,529 wounded with 5365 miss- ing. Thousands of soldiers have their lives altered for years to come with memories of horrific sights with them to their deaths. I had four ancestors who were with the Army of Northern Viriginia as they began withdrawing from this bloody battlefield. IF YOU HAVE AN ANCESTOR or KNOW OF A SOLDIER WHO DIED during this bitter battle, PLEASE SHARE IT WITH OUR LIST. glenn INF George Phipps Belcher INF William Mac Henry Belcher CAV George Scott Bolin CAV Jesse Isaac Bolin

We got home about 2 a.m. June 12. Had a great time, but still very tired. We drove almost 4200 miles in the three weeks. For me and Liz, there was the Wesley Caudle Family Reunion at Trace Fork in Magoffin County, Kentucky; our grandaughter's graduation in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, and meet and visit a never before seen cousin Rose Bardusch in Newport News, Virginia. We also visited with Liz's cousin Dee Caudill in Huntington, West Virginia and Liz's sister Sandra near Roanoke, Virginia. Most of the rest of the vacation and travels was for our 6 year old grandaughter Makayla. She loved having her picture taken at all the different state lines or visitors' centers in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma. We intend to put together a vacation 2002 scapbook for her. When she is older and studies some of these places, she can look at her scrapbook and say "I've been there." She was really excited when she saw the arch at St. Louis and then the 'big river' Mississippi River. Relatives in Kentucky really took to her and helped her have a great time. In Newport News, VA, my cousin's grandson was the same age as Makayla, and they had a ball playing. Little Zachary's parents took Makayla under their wings and took her around with them a lot. While there, Makayla got to 'swim' in Rose's pool in the back yard, and we took one day out to take her to see the Atlantic and play in the ocean at Virginia Beach. We did a lot of site seeing at the Yorktown Battlefield, Jamestown, and Williamsburg. >From there, we went to Petersburg and Bedford, Virginia with a stop at Appomatox Court House on our way to Sandra's house. One day, Sandra took us back to Bedford to see the National D-Day Memorial. That was absolutely awesome. If any of you get a chance, go see it. When we left Sandra's, we went to Chattanooga's Lookout Mountain and to Rock City in Georgia. Makayla loved the "Fantasy Caverns." Of course, we did, too. Then we went to the Vicksburg Battlefield in Mississippi. The Kentucky Memorial had just been completed a year or so ago. It is beautiful, and I'll try to get some pictures of it posted to some of the different list websites. So, even though we had a great time, it's good to be back with all of you. We are already planning a trip 'out west' for late July or early August. That will only be a week or 10 days. Bud Caudle

One of the astonishing raids made while the War for Southern In- dependence was underway was the one made at Mount Sterling, Ken- tucky. The federals has positioned a federal garrison there for the express purpose of defending and guarding the general area. On the 8th of June in 1864 the Confederate raider John Hunt Mor- gan captures this Mount Sterling union garrison. The union force is completely caught off guard. During this raid the Confederates help themselves to $18000 from a local bank. This money will go to assist their southern cause in the coming months. IF anyone has any other facts on this raid, please feel free to post them to our list.

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I'll be leaving on vacation soon, and will be gone for at least three weeks. Am going to the Caudle reunion in Kentucky, then to visit a cousin of Liz's in West Virginia, then to Pennsylvania for our oldest grandaughter's high school graduation. We may go see another grandaughter in New York (that's not for sure yet.) Then, to visit a cousin in New Hampton, Virginia for visiting and site seeing. From there to Liz's sister's near Roanoke, Virginia. From there, we'll go site seeing at Chattanooga, Tennessee and Rock City, Georgia and on to the Vicksburg battlefield in Mississippi. Finally come on home. So please, no e-mail after today until June 15 unless it's very important and you don't want me to miss it. I'll unsubscribe to the list before today is over. Love ya all, Bud & Liz Caudle