The following information is available on the Milam County, Texas in the
Civil War web site: http://members.tripod.com/~jamesewilliams/index-2.html
Confederate Pension applications are listed for:
Hildebrandt, T. 32540
Hildebrant, T. 20222
I think you mean the 17th Infantry, not the 17th Texas Cavalry (dismounted).
He is registered with the 17th Texas Infantry (Allen's Regiment).
See The Campaign's of Walker's Texas Division by J. P. Blessington for a
detailed description.
Ronald C. Hall
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The 17th Texas Cavalry was formed in Harrison County in the spring of
1862. Soldiers were recruited from a number of adjacent counties in
east Texas. Does anyone know where the original muster roles are stored
and can they be viewed?
Ronald C. Hall
9/5/02
does anyone have pictures they would like to share?i have the published
picture of jamie westmoreland with 3 revolvers and saber also a menber
of 17th consloidated.
many thanks
scotty hall
I've read other compilations of muster lists that were very helpful
(including one where the researcher carefully noted dates, where possible,
when soldiers were wounded or killed). So, I, too, would love to know where
copies of all the muster lists for this unit could be found.
I have a copy of Stewart Sifakis' Compendium Of The Confederate Armies -
Texas. I don't believe this book is currently in print. It lists the
organization, first commander, field officers, assignments and battles in
which the 17
Bryan Marsh, from Smith County, Texas, enlisted in 1861 and served in Company C, 17th Texas Cavalry, becoming captain at Little Rock and, later, colonel after the 17th was consolidated with the 18th, 24th & 25th regiments on May 23, 1863. His surviving letters to his wife date between May 5, 1862 and June 20, 1864. While I did not find any of the names for which I was searching in these letters, they do show exactly where Company C was located on specific dates and do contain names of various men. Marsh
I have always had a particular interest in Bryan Marsh and Co. C of the 17th Tx Cav. because my g-grandfather, Marquis de Lafayette (Pal) Price, served in Co. C under Capt. Marsh and saved his life in July, 1864, at the Battle of Atlanta. At the time, for various reasons, there were no field officers of the 17th present, and as senior company officer, Capt. Marsh was acting Colonel of the regiment. During an attack on a Union position, Capt. Marsh was shot down with severe wounds to his right arm and left h
The greatest source of information yet has come from someone on the mailing list for footnote.com. I got a trial member ship and was able to print out copies of muster papers and death information about my gggrandfather George W. Martin Texas 17th Infantry, Co. D. I found he died of fever/pneumonia in Belton, Texas with rank of Sgt. His brother's Honorable discharge gave me probably the most vital , info of all as it lists his county (Lincoln) Tenn. birthplace. Just wanted to share footnotes was a ric
See them also in the Dallas Public Library.
rch
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From: 17th-tx-cavalry-bounces@rootsweb.com
[mailto:17th-tx-cavalry-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Toby Turner
Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2008 9:41 AM
To: 17TH-TX-CAVALRY@rootsweb.com
Subject: [17TH-TX-CAVALRY] Bryan Marsh Letters
Bryan Marsh, from Smith County, Texas, enlisted in 1861 and served in
Company C, 17th Texas Cavalry, becoming captain at Little Rock and,
later, colonel after the 17th was consolidated with the 18th,
Would someone out there have access to the "Confederate
Families of Texas" compiled by Linda Mearse?
I'd like the information from that book on Ed C Powers,
Dallas County.
I believe he is the E C Powers found on the 1860 census in
Lancaster, Dallas County living with his wife, Sallie or
Sarah or SAE Powers and daughter, Julia Blanche.
Thanks much for your time.
Eleen Robinson
eleen@netutah.com
HI List.. my greatgrandparents were as we are told,and research seems to
confire were JOHN "JACK" & NANCY MAYES MOORE.
of CLAIBORNE County, TN. now why i'm posting here is several reasons. 1.
a son of theirs stated his dad was from TX, as well as he himself was
born there. he was born 1863. ok now a question
if he got my grandmother in 1861-62. how safe was travel to TX from east
TN. 50 miles north of KNOXVILLE during the CIVIL WAR?. i got to thinking
if JACK was from TX and he met my
g-granny NANCY ag
My great-grandmother had several brothers who served in the 17th: William
Decatur Bonner served in the 17th Co. G, have been unable to find records of
James Holmes (or Ira J.)Bonner, possibly in the 17th Co. D, or Philip Reuben
Bonner, who may have served in the 17th or possibly Lane's Rangers. All
lived in Gilmer, Upshur County at times of enlistment. Would very much
appreciate anything more on these folks. Thanks. Helen Wall
Hi Delores:
I was wondering if you were aware that there were actually two 17th Texas Cavalrys? The original 17th was the one written about in McCaffrey's book.
Most of them were captured at Arkansas Post in Jan. 1863, held for a few months at Camp Douglas Ill. and then exchanged in Virginia and spent the rest of the war with the Army of Tennessee as the 17th Texas Cavalry (Dismounted). However, a few soldiers of the 17th escaped at Arkansas Post and were reorganized as the 17th Texas Consolidated Cavalry
Of the men taken prisoner at Arkansas Post and transported to Camp
Douglas, Illinois, the following list is the known names of the men
from the 17th Texas Calvary who died while imprisoned there.
NAME COMPANY
Adkins, George E. D
Anderson, Henderson E
Atkins, John B
Balch, Joseph A
Barber, Allen F.
I wish I could offer to look up names on the following site, but it would just be to time consuming. A 1 month membership cost me less then $8 and I found 20 documents concerning my GGF in the 17th. I found 3 docs for my friend for Paschal Williams and over a hundred for his different Shrum relatives. You an search first and if you find relatives buy to print them out. They also have a per document fee.
http://www.footnote.com/searchdocuments.php?collection=7482463
Chuck Sanders
I have to admit confusion, and possible mistake in my information given earlier about the unit. I find references to 17th Cav prisoners from Arkansas Post being "consolidated" with others Texas troops after exchange in Virginia. Below are a couple of the cites. You can see that #1. says Granbury's Brigade was formed from units including the 17th Texas Dismounted Cavalry (Consolidated). But I also see references to Charlie Temples Post: "there were actually two 17th Texas Cavalrys? The original 17th was the
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From: "Chuck"
To: <17TH-TX-CAVALRY@rootsweb.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2007 8:53 AM
Subject: [17TH-TX-CAVALRY] Complete Roster
>I see that several people are interested in the roster for the 17th Texas
>Cavalry. I found a complete roster, listed in the book "THIS BAND OF
>HEROES" by: James A. McCaffrey. I was able to get this book from my local
>library who borrowed it from Tempelton University Lib. in Texas. The book
>has as complete a his
I have a personal copy of this book, and would be happy to look for names or other information.
My great-grandfather, James Harvey Haltom, served in the 17th. On September 21, 1864, as a Jr. 2nd Lieutenant, James wrote the following letter to Brigadier General W. R. Boggs, Chief of Staff:
"Genl.--I herewith tender my Resignation as Jr 2d Lieut, Co A, 17th Consolidated Texas Cavy. (Distd), and respectfully request that I be ordered to report for duty to Capt. Wm L. Alexander, Co H, 4th Texas Cavy. Also t
Hello Rochelle,
Your relative would not be listed in the book, since it appears he was not
with the original 17th Texas Cavalry, and that is the only roster they have
in the book. he is however listed on the National Park web site
http://www.civilwar.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.cfm as you described, CO.B 17th
Consolidated Texas Cavalry Dismounted.
Now, My GGF was in the 17th cavalry, and their horses were taken away, and
they became The 17th Texas Cavalry Dismounted. Then they were surrendered at
Arkansa
I see that several people are interested in the roster for the 17th Texas Cavalry. I found a complete roster, listed in the book "THIS BAND OF HEROES" by: James A. McCaffrey. I was able to get this book from my local library who borrowed it from Tempelton University Lib. in Texas. The book has as complete a history of this unit as I have seen. If anyone has information or pictures of the 17th especially company G or information about Pvt. Richard H. Sanders or Pvt. Thomas J. Knight please correspond or p
The book is available on amazon.com for 19.95.
Edie Youts searching for George W. Martin in the 17th Texas
Chuck wrote:
Kenneth, I am new to this Msg. Board, so I don't know if it is possible to
upload scans to the site. If it is, I'm sure everyone would appreciate you
scanning and uploading the roster.
Chuck
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From: "Kenneth Crowson"
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Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2007 5:24 PM
Subject: Re: [17TH-TX-CAVALRY] C
Hello,
Do you have the 17th Cavalry Roster posted? I must have missed the original message about this. I am looking for several Davis family members.
Alice Braddy
Dolores Kinsey wrote:
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From: "Chuck"
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Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2007 8:53 AM
Subject: [17TH-TX-CAVALRY] Compl
I don't know about anyone else, but I don't have the foggiest as to what
you mean.
Chuck
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From: "Kenneth Crowson"
To: <17th-tx-cavalry@rootsweb.com>; "Bill Crowson"
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 9:14 AM
Subject: [17TH-TX-CAVALRY] (no subject)
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The Picnic is also covered at this new web location. The photo is
available here:
http://txgenes.com/TxGregg/Military/ConfederatePicnic.html
Ronald Hall