In reference to this previous post: Digest v98 #117: "Joel W. Wooten; Residence Coffee Co., GA Enlisted 22 Mar 1862 as a private in Co C, 50th GA Vol Infantry. Age at enlistment, 18 years old. Promoted to 5th Sergt 15 Feb 1864. Received by provost marshall at Washington DC 24 Jan 1865 as POW Took Oath of Allegiance 24 Jan 1865 at Washington D.C. Sent 24 Jan 1865 to Jacksonville, Fl " ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Forrest, In reviewing the data you posted, I discovered an error in the data I had posted, as cited below. I went and "dug up" those original copies that I had. The information copies from the National Archives state: "Joel W. Wooten; Admitted Feb. 14, 1865, to Provost Guard U.S.A. Hospital, Hilton Head, SC. Died Feb. 15, 1865; (unclear print), Reg. No. 25; Hos. No. 311, Page 8." Signed by "Turner." I know that the 1862 death date was a typing error. Sorry. The other data was from a text by F. Rigler on the family of Simon Lee Wooten. Now, for my questions. How would Joel or other POWs have been transported back to Jacksonville at this date? Would this have been by sea, rail, or another mode? Assuming that the data given is correct, would this "transportation" of POWs have stopped for medical reasons (i.e., for Joel to be hospitalized)? Or would this location have been a normal or planned stop? Since, he died the next day, it would have been obvious that he was very ill. However, the information does not indicate that he had been injured in a battle. Instead, he died of "chronic" stomach problems. I appreciate your expertise on the Civil War and assisting me in tracking Joel in the Civil War. Martha Wooten Solomon