Joe, Any info on this battle? Gary

> > > > > > > MISSOURI FORMALLY ADMITTED IN THE CONFEDERACY NOVEMBER 28TH 1861 > > > During the early months of the War for Southern Indpendence, the > Confederate States of America continually looked to increase the > borders of their young nation. They talked with border state re- > presentatives who were interested in joining their confederacy. > > In the summer of 1861 there were legislators and politicians who > were extremely interested in having Missouri join their southern > nation. Military leaders were also working heartily in getting a > majority of the state into the Confederate States of America. > > After months of pressing the effort and fighting the northerners > within their boundaries, there is enough movement to bring their > state into the new nation. The Provisional Congress at Richmond, > Virgiia, formally joves to admit the state of Missouri in to the > > onfederate States of > America. >

----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2002 6:47 AM Subject: [MO-CW] 12th Militia Cavalry-Union > Does anyone have any info on the 12th Militia Cavalry-Union? I would > appreciate any info. > Thanks, > Sue Stanfill > 12th Regiment State Militia Cavalry Organized in Missouri at large December 5, 1861, to May 8, 1862. Attached to Dept. of Missouri and participated in the following service: Expedition from Greenville February 23-25, 1862 (Co. "B"). Mingo Creek, near St. Francisville, February 24 (Co. "B"). Cherry Grove July 1. Greenville July 20 (Cos. "B" and "G"). Greenville July 26. Scout in Southeastern Missouri July 26-29 (Detachment). Bolinger's Mills July 28 (Detachment). Dallas August 24. Crooked Creek, near Dallas, August 24 (1st Battalion). Van Buren October 22. Near Pike Creek and Eleven Points October 25. Pittman's Ferry, Ark., October 27 (Detachment). Scouts about Mingo Swamp February 2-14, 1863. Mingo Swamp February 3. Broken up February 4, 1863. Desoto Joe/The Record Man

Hello All, Here are the most recent additions to Ebay that pertain to Missouri and the Civil War. Located at: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=740980379 is what is described as a 1864 “Missouri Militia – Letter from the Secretary of War in Answer to a Resolution of the House of Representatives of the 9th Instant, Transmitting Reports of Military Commanders in the Department of Missouri, &c., Relative to Military Service Rendered by the Missouri Militia”, House of Representatives Executive Document No. 59, 38th Congress, 1st Session, 8vo size, 48 pages, very good condition apart from minor foxing, and a little age browning to the edge of the last couple of pages, held in modern protective binder. A really scarce and important Civil War report, printed March 18, 1864, concerning the activities of the Missouri Militia during the period from December 1862 to February, 1864." The description continues on for quite some time. Interestingly, the item is located in Wales, of all places. Located at: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=741013984 is what is said to be a 1887 St. Louis GAR Reunion Medal. That wraps up the historical items for Missouri and the War at the moment. More when they appear. K.

Joe, thank you. I'll go back and see what I missed. I'm a newby at this so I'm sure I didn't look closely enough. Thanks again, Linda The mighty Oak tree was once a little nut that held its ground...Remember Him

Does anyone have any info on the 12th Militia Cavalry-Union? I would appreciate any info. Thanks, Sue Stanfill

----- Original Message ----- From: "Verle Randolph" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2002 8:51 AM Subject: [MO-CW] 2nd Regiment, Arkansas Cavalry Union > > My Great Grandfather, Madison A Randolph, served from 1862 to 1865 in the > 2nd Regiment, Arkansas Cavalry, Union. > > I have found general information about the 2nd and have found Madison's > mustering out papers. > > Does anyone out there have any specific information about this unit such as > after action reports, letters from individuals, pictures of individuals or > groups? > > Madison settled near Summersville, Mo after the civil war and is buried in > the Summersville cemetary. > > Thank you, > > Verle Randolph 2nd Regiment Cavalry Organized at Helena, Ark., and Pilot Knob, Mo., July, 1862. Attached to Helena, Ark., District Southwest Missouri, Dept. Missouri, to December, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Cavalry Division, District Eastern Arkansas, to January, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, 13th Army Corps, Dept. Tennessee, to April, 1863. 2nd Brigade, Cavalry Division, District of Eastern Arkansas, Dept. Tennessee, to May, 1863. District of Southwest Missouri, Dept. Missouri, to October, 1864. 3rd Brigade, Cavalry Division, Dept. Missouri, to January, 1865. Unattached Cavalry, District West Tennessee, to February, 1865. 1st Brigade, Cavalry Division, District West Tennessee, to August, 1865. SERVICE.--Duty at Helena, Ark., until April, 1863. At Fayetteville, Ark., until July, 1863, and at Cassville, Mo., until September, 1864. (Co. "B" at Benton Barracks, Mo., June, 1863. At Cape Girardeau, Mo., July, 1863. Scout from Cape Girardeau to the Ash Hills and Poplar Bluff, Mo., August 9-18. Skirmish, Ash Hills, August 13. Expedition from Cape Girardeau to Pocahontas, Ark., August 18-26. Skirmishes, Pocahontas, August 22-23.) Elm Springs July 30. Near Fayette August 23 (Detachment). Jenny Lind September 1. Crawford County November 25. Barronsville, Searcy County, December 26. Waldron December 29. King's River January 10, 1864. Operations against Guerrillas in Northwest Arkansas, in Newton, Searcy, Izzard and Carroll Counties, January 16-February 15. Lewisburg January 17. Clear Creek and Tomahawk January 22. Bailey's or Crooked Creek January 23 (Co. "C"). Crooked Creek February 5. Tomahaw Gap February 9. Expedition from Rolling Prairie to Batesville February 19-April 4. Scouts from Yellville to Buffalo River March 13-26. Oil Trough Bottom March 24 (Detachment). Near White River March 25. Constant scouting and skirmishing with Guerrillas. Scouts from Bellefonte March 29-April 1. Whiteley's Mills April 5. Piney Mountain April 6. Osage Branch King's River April 16 (Co. "A"). Limestone Valley April 17. King's River April 19. Near mouth of Richland Creek May 3 and 5. Scout in Northern Arkansas May 17-22 (Co. "M"). Scout from Cassville to Cross Hollows June 9-14 and June 20-24. Near Maysville July 20. Operations in Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas August 15-24. Scout from Ozark, Mo., to Dubuque Crossing and Sugar Loaf Prairie August 23-26 (Detachment). Expedition from Cassville, Mo., to Fayetteville, Ark., August 23-28 (Detachment). Gerald Mountain and Mud Town August 24. Operations against Price August 29-December 2. Moreau Creek, Jefferson City, October 7, Russellville October 9. California October 9. Near Booneville October 11-12. Fort Smith, Ark., October 14 (Detachment). Dover October 20. Little Blue October 21. Independence, Big Blue and State Line October 22. Big Blue and Westport October 23. Little Osage, Mine Creek, Marias des Cygnes, October 25. Engagement on the Marmiton, or Battle of Charlot, October 25. Newtonia October 28. Upshaw's Farm October 29. Expedition from Springfield, Mo., to Fort Smith, Ark., November 5-16. Near Cincinnati, Ark., November 6. Scout from Springfield to Huntsville and Yellville November 11-21. Ordered to Memphis, Tenn., January, 1865. Duty there and in District of West Tennessee until August. Mustered out August 20, 1865. 2nd Regiment, Arkansas Cavalry http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/Soldier_Results.cfm?UnitCode=UAR0002RC Cruise here: http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/ A good site: http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/indx2cav.htm Desoto Joe/The Record Man

CAPT. R. A. COLLYER 25 Apr 1918 Capt. R. A. Collyer died Tuesday morning, April 23, 1918. He was 84 years and 11 days old. Capt. Collyer, who in recent years made his home with Clarence Fulton, east of Rolla, has resided in and around Rolla since the Civil War. He was born in Boston, Mass. He was a veteran of the Civil War, fought on the Union side. Capt. Collyer was well known among our people and respected by all. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, and interment took place at the Roach cemetery west of Rolla. LEMUEL C. MORGAN 6 Jun 1918 Lemuel C. Morgan died at his home in this city Sunday afternoon, June 2, 1918. He was 76 years, 11 months, and 1 week old. Mr. Morgan was born in Medina county, Ohio, June 6, 1841. When a small boy he went with his parents to Wisconsin, where he grew to manhood. When the Civil War broke out he enlisted in Co. I, 22nd Wisconsin Volunteers. His company was engaged in many battles, among them Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, Gettysburg and the Atlanta campaign. Immediately after the war he came to Rolla, where he met and married Miss Augusta Dearborn, in March, 1867. To this union six children were born, four of whom with the mother survive. The children are: Mrs. H. A. Featherman, of Phillipsburg, Mont.; Mrs. J. P. Campbell, Doniphan, Mo; J. H. Morgan, Lyons, Kansas; and R. D. Morgan of Temple, Texas. All were present, including Mrs. J. H. Morgan and children, and Mrs. Campbell's son, Jack Campbell, to attend the funeral. He is also survived by an only sister, Mrs. H. E. See, of Anutt, Mo., who was present at the funeral. Mr. Morgan was a member of the Methodist Church and was an ardent worshiper in that faith. He was one of the old and highly respected citizens. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Methodist Church, Rev. C. B. Hanby officiating, and interment took place at Rolla cemetery. MRS. MARGARET ANN BRADFORD 6 June 1918 Mrs. Margaret Ann Bradford died at the home of her son, John D. Bradford, Monday, May 27th, 1918. She was one of the old and highly respected citizens of this part of Missouri. Mrs. Bradford was formerly Miss Margaret Ann Lenox, daughter of Elder David Lenox and wife, who were among the pioneer settlers of this section of Missouri. She was born near Lake Spring, Mo., February 14, 1831, making her at the time of her death 87 years, 3 months, and 18 days old. She was one of twelve children. She united in marriage with John D. Bradford of near Spring Creek. Four children were born to this union, only one, John D. Bradford, of Lake Spring survives. Her husband died in 1861. She is survived by two brothers, D. T. Lenox, of Lake Spring, and J. M. Lenox of Eram, Okla. and two sisters Mrs. Emma LeSueur, of Erain, Okla., and Mrs. Mary J. Pemberton. of Saganaw, Texas. All were present at her funeral except Mrs. Pemberton. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was a devout member of the Primitive Baptist Church, the faith of her father. "Aunt Sis" as her relatives were pleased to call her, has had many experiences, and has endured many hardships. During the Civil War she was under the constant surveillance of the officers of the Federal Army. The border warfare made it particularly hard on the people along the border. She was always fearless and heroic. On one occasion immediately after the war, she rode horse back by herself from Pana, Ill., to her home here in Missouri. She was wonderfully well posted on affairs of her time, and it was most interesting to listen to her tales. Funeral services were held at the home of her son Tuesday afternoon. There was scripture reading and a prayer by W. L. Bradford, of Edgar Springs and her remains were laid to rest in the Lake Spring cemetery. ALEXANDER PETERSON 3 Oct 1918 Alexander Peterson died at the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers at Danville, Ill., Saturday, Sept. 28, 1918. Mr. Peterson was born at Springfield, Ohio, March 29, 1832, making him at the time of his death in the 87th year of his age. He served four years in the Civil War. After that he and his family moved to Phelps County, and here he has made his home until the last year, when he entered the home at Danville, Ill. His wife preceded him to the grave twenty-six years ago. He is survived by seven children: Will and Andrew, of St. Louis; Harry Peterson, of Springfield, Mo.; Robert Peterson, of Joplin, Mo.; Alfred Peterson, of Coffeyville, Kansas; Chas. Peterson, of Rolla; and Mrs. Jos. Plasket, of Indianapolis, Ind. Harry and Robert and Andrew Peterson and wife, and Chas. Peterson and family were the only members of the family present at the funeral. Mr. Peterson's remains were brought to Rolla, arriving here Sunday afternoon. Funeral services were conducted from the residence of Chas. Peterson by Rev. C. L. Parker, of the Union Mission and interment took place Monday at Rolla cemetery. JOSEPH L. KELLY 17 Oct 1918 Joseph L. Kelly, one of Rolla's oldest citizens, died at his home in this city Friday, Oct. 11, 1918, age 76 years, 6 months and 5 days. Mr. Kelly was born at Jonesboro, Ark. He afterwards moved to Missouri. When the Civil War came on he enlisted in the 32nd Regiment, Missouri Infantry Volunteers in 1862. He served until September 1st, 1864, at which time he received a gunshot wound through the left lung at Jonesboro, Georgia. In the Company with him were the late Gov. A. J. Seay, Judge C. C. Bland and James M. Hoggett. Mr. Kelly held the rank of Sergeant of this Company. In 1861 Mr. Kelly united in marriage with Miss Martha J. Dykes, of Rolla and here they have made their home ever since. Twelve children were born, four of whom with their mother survival. They are: W. I. Kelly, Mrs. Mary A. Jett, Mrs. W. F. Dykes, of Rolla and Jos. E. Kelly of Benonine, Texas, all of whom were present except the last named son who could not get here. Mr. Kelly was a member of the Methodist Church. He was a good business man, and strictly honest in all of his dealings. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon by Rev. C. S. Hanby, and interment took place at the Rolla cemetery. JOSEPH AARON 17 Oct 1918 In the death of Joseph Aaron which occurred at his home about three miles and a half west of Rolla on Wednesday, October 9th, 1918, one of Phelps County's oldest citizens has passed away. Joseph Aaron was born February 9, 1838, in Boone County, Kentucky, making him at the time of his death 80 years and 8 months old. He was united in marriage with Miss Mary Jarrett, and to this union seven children were born, three of whom survive. They are: J. D. Aaron of Dixon, Mo., Wm. Aaron, of Patmos, Ark., and Mrs. J. P. Turner, west of Rolla. His wife died many years ago. About ten years ago Mr. Aaron united in marriage a second time, this time to Mrs. Amelia Mitchell, of Rolla, who survives him. Mr. Aaron had lived for over fifty years at the place he died. He served as a Federal Home Guard during the Civil War, under Gen. Franz Sigel. For years "Uncle Joe" was a familiar figure around Rolla. He was a staunch democrat, and took a great interest in public affairs. For the past six years he has been in very poor health, during which time he has been confined to his home. SAMUEL BRIDGEMAN ROWE 14 Nov 1918 Samuel Bridgeman Rowe was born in Ste. Genevieve county, Missouri, on the 13th day of August 1844. He was the son of William and Nancy Rowe, who were born at Cornwall, England. The deceased grew to manhood in his native county. Before he was twenty years old, to-wit: on August 4, 1864, he was enrolled in the military service of the United States and mustered in as a private in Company B, forty-seventy Missouri Volunteer Infantry. Shortly after enlistment he became a quarter-master sergeant and on Nov. 29th, 1864, he was commissioned as First Lieutenant and Regimental Quarter-master. He was in the battle of Pilot Knob, Missouri. He was mustered out of service with an honorable discharge on April 7, 1865. After the Civil War, Dr. Rowe took quite an interest in organizing the Grand Army of the Republic, and was an active member of Henry Wilson Post, G.A.R. of Rolla. He was commissioned by the National organization as an Aide-de-camp. On his return to civil life Dr. Rowe engaged in the drug business, and conducted a drug store at DeSoto, Mo. In 1866, on March 15th, he united in marriage with Miss Mary CD. Hutchings, of Caledonia, Mo., and to this union four daughters were born: Mrs. M. F. Faulkner and Miss Roberta Rowe, Rolla, MO.; Mrs. Wallace Brennan and Mrs. Vital W. Garesche, St. Louis, all of whom, with their mother survive. Dr. Rowe is also survived by two grandchildren: Lt. Rowe A. Garesche, of the Aerial Observation Corps Hempstead, L. I., New York, and Mrs. Henry F. Bisbee, of Portsmouth, Va. In 1875 Dr. Rowe sold his drug business at DeSoto, and he and his family moved to Rolla, where he bought and conducted a drug store. Later he attended the Missouri Medical College (now Washington University) in St. Louis, from which he graduated with the degree of M. D. in 1881. A few years later he took a post graduate course at this college. Since his graduation he has practiced his profession in Rolla, except for the years intervening between 1893 and 1900, when he and his family resided in St. Louis, where he owned and conducted a drug store, and practiced his profession. Upon returning to Rolla in 1900 he resumed his practice and continued same up to his death, which occurred at the Baptist Sanitarium in St. Louis Thursday, Nov. 7th, 1918, making him at the time of his death 74 years, 2 months and 25 days old. Dr. Rowe was one of the sturdy and substantial citizens of Rolla. In religion he was a Methodist. In politics he was a Republican. In citizenship he was a gentleman of fine instincts, and stood for what he believed to be right. He was intensely honest, and scrupulous in all of his dealings. He was a Mason, and served as Worshipful Master of Rolla Lodge two terms, in 1878-79, and in 1881-82. He at one time was a Royal Arch Mason and served as High Priest of Rolla Chapter of Eastern Star. Dr. Rowe was chairman of the Medical Advisory Board of Phelps County under the Selective Service law, and he was also Assistant Medical Examiner for the Phelps County. In this latter capacity he gave a great deal of his time. He took a deep interest in the war against Germany and followed it in detail every day. Dr. Rowe's remains were brought to Rolla last Thursday night, and were taken to his home. Funeral services were conducted at 1:30 Sunday afternoon from the Methodist Church by Rev. C. S. Hanby, assisted by Rev. L. C. Sappenfield. Following the service at the church the remains were taken in charge by Rolla Lodge of Masons, of which he was an old and faithful member, and with E. J. Koch...remains were laid to rest in Rolla cemetery. The active pallbearers were: Edwin Long, J. G. Campbell, J. A. Spilman, B. H. Rucker, L. E. Garrett, Dr. E. W. Walker, Charles L. Woods, and S. M. Smith. The following were honorary pallbearers: Robert McCaw, William Heller, Chas. M. Knapp, W. J. Kilgore, R. R. Dickerson, P. H. McGregor, Geo. R. Dean, J. B. Scott, Dr. A. L. McRae, E. G. Harris, J. M. Williams, W. H. Ary, and Dr. A. B. Northern. The floral offerings were many and very beautiful. The church was unable to hold the large attendance and the funeral cortege was very long. In the death of Dr. Rowe Rolla has lost one of her most highly esteemed citizens. There were present at the funeral all four daughters, Wallace W. Brennan, and Mrs. Mollie W. Huyette, of St. Louis. Desoto Joe/The Record Man

Dent County Post J. E. BURGESS 21 Feb 1918 Joseph Edward Burgess was born in Delaware County, Ohio, Nov. 10, 1841, and passed to his eternal reward at his home near Anutt, Mo. Feb. 9, 1918, aged 76 years, 2 months and 29 days. Bro. Burgess was converted when a young man, and joined the Corinth Baptist Church, and afterward changed to the Macedonian Church in Dixon Association. He had been a Baptist and active Christian for 50 years. At the time of his death he was a member of the Rolla Baptist Church, to which he has been a consistent member for 15 years. At the beginning of the Civil War Bro. Burgess enlisted under the U. S. flag, and served in the Union army until disabled by sickness. By his going a home is broken, a good conscientious neighbor and citizen has departed. He leaves to mourn his demise a loving companion, one adopted daughter, one brother, and many relatives and friends. In the loss of our loved one we mourn not as those who have no hope. "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord." Funeral services at Anutt Sunday, Feb. 10, conducted by Eld. R. W. Callahan, and interment made in Victor cemetery. Desoto Joe/The Record Man

THE ROLLA HERALD DEMOCRAT 27 Sept 1906 George H. Hume died at his home in this city Saturday morning, September 22, 1906. Judge Hume's death resulted after a protracted illness of over a year. He was born in St. Louis county, Jan. 14, 1836, making him a little over seventy years of age at the time of his death. In 1857 Judge Hume was united in marriage with Mrs. Virginia Temple Montgomery, daughter of Dr. J. T. Temple of St. Louis and mother of C. S. Montgomery of this city. There were four children born to this marriage: Mrs. G. W. Ray and Mrs. Mary L. Jones, of St. Louis; George T. Hume, of Little Rock, Arkansas and Mrs. George McCallan, of Dinkirk Indiana. After the death of his wife, Judge Hume was married a second time in February 1869, to Miss Martha Brown of Franklin county, Missouri, a niece of General Thomas Price of Jefferson City, and of this union three children were born, all of whom died in infancy. Judge Hume served in the Confederacy, was captured and sent as a prisoner to Johnson's Island where he was held for a long time with Hon. J. A. Love of Maries county and others. Judge Hume came to Rolla shortly after the war. He was a professional book keeper and served in that capacity for one or two of Rolla's leading firms until in the 70s he was elected circuit clerk and recorder of Phelps county, which position he filled with credit to himself and for the people. Judge Hume has served as justice of the peace and Police Judge of Rolla incessantly for twenty years. He held the record of being the largest justice in Missouri. weighing 310 pounds. He also held the record for having performed more marriage ceremonies than any other justice in Missouri In the death of Judge Hume Rolla loses one of her oldest and most steadfast citizens. He always worked for the upbuilding of Rolla. He leaves a wife and four children by his first wife to mourn his loss. His funeral took place Sunday morning from his late residence Rev. F. M. Weddell of the Episcopal church officiating, after which Rolla Lodge A. F. & A. M. of which he was a highly respected member took charge and performed the Masonic rites at the grave. Desoto Joe/The Record Man

----- Original Message ----- From: "L H" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2002 6:15 PM Subject: [MO-CW] Finding Confederate Records > Joe, thank you. I'm on it and appreciate the help. I found them, now to > see if there were any records kept. Does the government site have only > Union records does anybody know? Thanks a bunch for all this help. Linda > There are links to finding Confederate records on that site. Desoto Joe/The Record Man

----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancy Beck" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2002 4:01 PM Subject: [MO-CW] Old Soldiers Home > Hi, > > I am new to the list so if I ask a question already answered in the past please forgive. > > Wm.E. Dicus served in Company D, 5th & 6th Regiment State Militia Cavalry. He was born in MO but lived in Texas at the time of the War and his service. > > According to family tradition he died in an old soldiers home in Illinois, however I have been unable to find him on the Illinois List . > > My question: Was there an Old Soldiers Home in Missouri ? Can anyone help? I have sent for his service records but not his Pension records. > > Nancy from Texas The Confederate Soldiers Home of Missouri. Opened in 1891, the Confederate Home provided refuge to more than 1,600 veterans and their families for nearly 60 years. These veterans hailed from points throughout the South and served in every major battle of the Civil War. Foot soldiers, artillery and cavalrymen, marines, guerilla fighters and even spies found a place of rest here in their old age. The very last of these former rebel soldiers, John T. Graves, died at the home in 1950 at the age of 108. http://www.mostateparks.com/confedmem/geninfo.htm A picture of his grave: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=9903 St. James is the site of the first state veterans home. It was originally opened in 1896 by the Women's Relief Corps Soldiers' Home Association, and was deeded to the State of Missouri in 1897. A new, 150-bed facility was dedicated and opened on the original campus in 1996, in conjunction with the 100-year anniversary of the Home. Missouri Veterans Home 620 N. Jefferson St. James, MO 65559 Phone: (573) 265-3271 Fax: (573) Desoto Joe/The Record Man

----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, November 24, 2002 3:27 PM Subject: [MO-CW] Pension Record > Hi, > Thought I would try this again, I am not sure if it getting posted or not > since no one answered the question.....But, here goes again.....If a parent > files on a son's pension record does that mean the son was Killed or > dead?....Thanks > There are many issues concerning Civil War pensions. They differ tremendously, depending on service, side (Confederate or Union) State (Each state had different qualifications). I could go on for hours, about pension problems, who was exempt, who merited one. ETC. >From the best I could guess, seeing the little information provided here, I would guess that this father was dependent on his son, at the time the pension was filed. NOW, the pension could have been filed when the son, who served, was alive & after he died, the father applied to continue the pension, to help support himself. OR, as the veterans died off, the states became more generous & offered to help family members who were still alive, but the actual veteran had passed away. So, the veteran could have already been dead & when the father found out that he could apply, he did so. The Government or states, decided after the war, to help veterans who were alive, but suffered a disability & could not make a living because of being wounded in the war. This was the original concept of granting pensions for this conflict. Of course, people who were dependent on one who was killed in the war, was left behind, so they started raising a fuss. (Of course, they had a valid complaint) The veterans on the Confederate side, had more trouble, because the Federal government did not want to help it's former enemies. States started helping, because units raised in a certain state, was not covered under the Federal umbrella & they went without pensions for a long time. In 1911 Missouri began granting pensions to indigent Confederate veterans only; none were granted to widows. Missouri also had a home for disabled Confederate veterans. Most Union army soldiers or their widows or minor children later applied for a pension. In some cases, a dependent father or mother applied for a pension. To obtain a widow's pension, the widow had to provide proof of marriage, such as a copy of the record kept by county officials, or by affidavit from the minister or some other person. Applications on behalf of the soldier's minor children had to supply both proof of the soldier's marriage and proof of the children's birth. There were many who received the assistance, but many more who were denied (many, who should have received them, did not) There is no way, with what you provide, to determine if the son was killed during the war or died after. It could have been ether one. Desoto Joe/The Record Man

Missouri's Union Provost Marshal Papers: 1861-1866 http://www.sos.state.mo.us/archives/provost/ Desoto Joe/The Record Man

----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 11:15 AM Subject: [MO-CW] 4th Missouri Militia Cavalry > I'm looking for information of this unit. > My ggg Grandfather Thomas Benton Wood served in Co H, rising to the rank of Sgt. I have copies of his army service records. I've also found a listing of the service and battles of this unit (at MOLLUS). Finally, I've seen some of the enties on this unit and its battles in the Civil War Official records. > Does anyone know where I might look for more information on this unit, or Thomas B's service? Are there any histories or memoirs that anyone has heard of? > Any information or clues would be greatly appreciated. > Thanks! > Tom Nightoak-Wood > > 4th Regiment State Militia Cavalry Organized at St. Joseph, Mo., January 28 to May 14, 1862. Ordered to Kansas City, Mo., May, 1862, and duty there fitting out until August. Skirmish on Little Blue June 2. Ordered to Southwest Missouri August, 1862, and reported to General Egbert B. Brown. Attached to District of Southwest Missouri, Dept. of Missouri, to December, 1862. District of Central Missouri, Dept. of Missouri, to July, 1863. District of the Border, Dept. of Missouri, to January, 1864. District of Central Missouri, Dept. of Missouri, to July, 1865. SERVICE.--Pursuit of Coffee August 8-September 1, 1862. Between Stockton and Humansville and near Stockton August 12. Duty at Mt. Vernon until September 30. Joined Totten's Division, Army of the Frontier. Oxford Bend, near Fayetteville, Ark., October 27-28. Expedition from Greenfield into Jasper and Barton Counties November 24-26. Operations against Marmaduke in Missouri December 31, 1862-January 25, 1863. Defense of Springfield, Mo., January 8, 1863. Duty in Central Missouri and guarding Missouri Pacific Railroad, with Headquarters at LaMine Bridge, Jefferson City, Tipton, Sedalia and Warrensburg, Mo.. until October, 1864. Operations about Princeton May 4, 1863. Waverly June 1 (Cos, "B" and "C"). Sibley June 23 (4 Cos.). Marshall July 28. Saline Country July 30. Operations against Quantrell August 20-28. Operations against Shelby September 22-October 26. Tipton and Syracuse October 10 (Cos. "A," "B," "E" and "F"). Booneville October 11-12, Merrill's Landing and Dug Ford, near Jonesborough, October 12. Marshall, Arrow Rock, Blackwater, October 13. Operations about Warrensburg February 22-24, 1864. Scout from Sedalia to Blackwater June 3-5 (Co. "E"). Near Sedalia and Marshall Road June 26 (Co. "E"). Huntsville July 16. Scout from Independence to Lafayette County August 7-8 (Detachment). Operations in Lafayette and Saline Counties August 13-22 (Detachment). Near Rocheport August 28 (Detachment). Howard County August 28 (Co. "E"). Moved to Defense of Jefferson City October 1. Campaign against Price October --. Moreau Bottoms October 7. California October 9. Booneville October 9-12. Little Blue October 21. independence, Big Blue and State Line October 22. Westport October 23. Engagement at the Marmiton or battle of Charlot October 25. Mine Creek, Little Osage River, Marias Des Cygnes, October 25. At Sedalia, Mo., November, 1864, to April, 1865. Scout in Calloway County November 6-7, 1864 (Detachment). Moved to St. Louis April, 1865, and most of Regiment mustered out April 18, 1865. Balance mustered out July 8, 1865. Regiment lost during service 2 Officers and 34 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 2 Officers and 86 Enlisted men by disease. Total 124. I'll post more as I come across it. Desoto Joe/The Record Man

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----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 11:46 AM Subject: [MO-CW] Confederate Veteran William Evans > Subject line pretty much says all I know. > William Evans is found in Buchanan Co in the 1870 and 80 census's. He was born abt 1842, and I may have him identified also in Buchanan in the 1850 census, so he may have lived there at the beginning of the war. > Family stories tell that he served in the Civil War, fighting for the south (slight hints he may have served in the cavalry...) > I've searched the Soldier/Sailor system for Civil War veterans, and found 11 listings that could match (7 in Cav-1st, 5th, 7th, 8th Rgts, Sniders Bn, 3rd Bn Cav; 4 in Inf- all in 2nd Rgt. > Does anyone know how I might follow up on any of these Williams, and narrow down the list? Where can I find Confederate service records. Also, how can I find where these units recruited from? > Any information would be greatly appreciated. > Thanks! > Tom Nightaok-Wood > Go here: http://www.missouridivision-scv.org/ Do a unit roster search. All information concerning the following up on records, should be there. FYI: This site loads slowly now, due to graphics & sounds that have been added. Desoto Joe/The Record Man

DE SOTO WEEKLY FACTS De Soto, Jefferson, Missouri 9 JANUARY 1896 Gone to Her Reward - Mary A. CABLE departed this life at her home in this city ay Jan. 2, 1896, at 7:20a.m. being 51 years old. The deceased was the second daughter of Rose and Lavinia JELKYL, and was born near Farmington, Mo., Nov. 30, 1844. She recieved her education from her father who was one of the earliest instructors in St. Francois county who left his home England after completing a college course to try his fortune in America. Mary being his favorite daughter and being associated so closely with him soon became the most apt scholar in the surrounding country. At the age of 14, her father engaged in mercantile pursuit in the town of Farmington, and she was given a position in the store, the experience in which, had much to do in moulding the firm business like character which prevaded her life. When the war broke out the family moved to DeSoto for greater security and the business continued under her charge, her father being away in the service of the forces of the North. During the troublesome times of 1863-4, she was complimented for her bravery many times by those in command of troops stationed at De Soto, and when the troopes were withdrawn to St. Louis upon the approach of PRICE and his army and when the few men who were left to guard the families and property left behind were compelled to flee or remain in hiding Mary JELKYL was one of the very few women who were left to take care of the property of this city. It is well known to those who resided here then that it was chiefly through her pleadings with the captian of the Rebel forces that caused him to desist from burning the town on the night of that memorable raid. It was through her efforts that the fire that was thrice started to burn the hotel now known as the DeSoto House, and which had been completed a short time was extinguished. After PRICE's men left the town, which was near midnight, she gathered together the balance of the women, possibly a dozen, and during the remainder of the night engaged themselves and scattered end to end of the main street, keeping same safely until the owners returned and claimed them. At the close of the war she was married to B.C. CABLE and took up her residence for a short time at White Cloud, Kansas. She returned to De Soto in 1867 and with the exception of few years spent in St. Louis, has made this her home since. Mrs. CABLE was a most estimable woman and beloved by all who knew her, and her death is mourned by a large circle of friends. She was a devout and consistent christian having first united with the Methodist Episcopal church many years ago. Later she united with the Presbyerian church and was a member of the First Presbyterian church of this city at the time of her death. While she suffered much during the greater part of her last illness she bore it with great fortitude and the end came while in the arms of her daugher without a murmer and as quietly as the dying leaf falls from the tree. Owing to certian perculiarities connected with her last illness--which was prounounced as valvular heart trouble--it was her request that an autopsy be made of her remains by the physicians who fough so heroically for her life to the end that the medical fraternity might have the benefit of such examination for the treatment of suffering humanity in the future. The funeral services was held at the residence on Friday afternoon by Rev. Mr. MASON and was brief and simply being in accordance with the of expressed wish of the deceased. Five children survive her who have the heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement. Sent in by Charlotte M. Maness Desoto Joe/The Record Man

Desoto Joe/The Record Man ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 12:08 PM Subject: [MO-CW] 11th Mo Calvary > Do you have any information on the 11th Missouri Calvary, Union > Army?...Thanks > 11th Regiment Cavalry Organized at Benton Barracks and St. Joseph, Mo., March 28 to December 11, 1863. Attached to District of St. Louis, Mo., Dept. of Missouri, to December, 1863. District of Southwest Missouri, Dept. of Missouri, to January, 1864. District of Northeast Arkansas, 7th Army Corps, Dept. of Arkansas, to May, 1864. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 7th Army Corps, to September, 1864. 3rd Brigade, Cavalry Division, 7th Army Corps, to February, 1865. 2nd Brigade, Cavalry Division, 7th Corps, to March, 1865. Separate Cavalry Brigade, Cavalry Division, 7th Army Corps, to July, 1865. SERVICE.--Duty in District of St. Louis, Mo., until December, 1863. At Springfield and Rolla, Mo., until February, 1864. Expedition from Springfield to Huntsville, Carrollton and Berryville, and skirmish, November 10-18, 1863 (Detachment). Operations in Northeast Arkansas January 1-30, 1864. Martin's Creek January 7. Rolling Prairie January 23 (Co. "B"). At Batesville, Ark., February to April. Expedition from Batesville to Searcy Landing January 30-February 3. Morgan's Mill, Spring River, White County, February 9 (Detachment). Independence, Mo., February 19. Waugh's Farm, near Batesville, February 19. Expedition from Rolla to Batesville, Ark., February 29-March 13. Scout from Batesville to West Point, Grand Glaze and Searcy Landing March 15-21 (Detachment). Expedition from Batesville to Coon Creek, Devil's Fork, Red River, March 24-31. Van Buren County March 25. Scout from Batesville to Fairview March 25-26 (Detachment). Near Cross Roads March 27. Spring River, near Smithville, April 13 (Detachment). Jacksonport April 20. Expedition from Jacksonport to Augusta April 23-24. Near Jacksonport April 24. Ordered to Duvall's Bluff May, 1864, and duty there until October. Scout in Craighead and Lawrence Counties June 25-26 (Co. "M"). Clarendon, St. Charles, June 25-26. Clarendon June 27-29. Scout to Searcy and West Point July 26-28 (Detachment). Des Arc July 26 (Detachment). West Point July 28 (Detachment). Hay Station No. 3 July 30 (Detachment). West Point August 5. Expedition from Little Rock to Little Red River August 6-16. Operations in Central Arkansas, with skirmishes August 9-15. Duvall's Bluff August 21 and 24. Long Prairie August 24. Jones' Hay Station August 24. Duvall's Bluff September 6. Searcy September 13. Expedition from Duvall's Bluff toward Clarendon October 16-17 (Detachment). Brownsville October 30. Duty at Brownsville until February, 1865. Expedition from Brownsville to Augusta January 4-27, 1865 (Detachment). Moved to Little Rock February 4, and duty there until June. Moved to New Orleans, La., June 27-July 3. At Greenville until July 27. Mustered out at Greenville July 27 and discharged at St. Louis August 10, 1865. Regiment lost during service 2 Officers and 28 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 5 Officers and 181 Enlisted men by disease. Total 216.

Do you have any information on the 11th Missouri Calvary, Union Army?...Thanks