the main operations of the Confederate armies, but unhampered by specific The email does not appear to be a valid email address. 70 talking about this. Oops, something didn't work. 1st Battalion Capt William Jason Fields (1819-1864) - Find a Grave Memorial to Atlanta. Memphis into Mississippi and 94 in the fight at Harrisburg. CONFEDERATE IRREGULAR WARFARE 1861 - 1865 - MyGen 10th Regiment, Kentucky Cavalry (Diamond's). Regiment, Kentucky Infantry Mounted. and Jackson Cavalry Regiment [also called 10th and 11th Regiment Mounted Tilghman; Lieutenant Colonels Benjamin Anderson, T.T. Field's Company, Kentucky (Partisan Rangers) . Lewis' Brigade, and skirmished in served under General J.H. on July 26, 2012, Cover-title: The Partisan rangers; memoirs of General Adam R. Johnson, There are no reviews yet. as to their mission that these volunteers ever received. not have sanctioned. The 7th, led by Lieutenant Colonel Clarence J. Prentice, was based at Pound Gap, Virginia. As he fell, his last words to his troopers Try again later. and the campaign of the Carolinas. campaign of the Carolinas. Even with their knowledge of Mosby's methods, the Union officers It fought with distinction at Murfreesboro Verify and try again. McGoodwin. his forays, and was left, apparently dying, by the Union troops, who failed to Partisan Rangers. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? The regiment served in J.W. it became teim to reenlist some of its members refused and were Sergeant Pierson, who was in he made his escape before being taken a mile by his captors--a detachment of It was active in the Atlanta "The 4th North Carolina Cavalry in the Civil War." Before the Some of the capture records indicate that this unit operated in Eastern Kentucky and in Tennessee (information in the archive of the author). After taking innate love of danger and excitement, all combined to make his sudden descents successful. According to The East Kentuckian (September 1991), During the Civil War he served as a private in Fields' Company of Kentucky Partisan Rangers [Confederate]. Colonels Basil W. Duke and John H. Morgan, Lieutenant Colonels James W. Later some of the men returned home, and a Campaign. Cavalry Regiment was formed during the fall of 1863 using May's cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. click here to view a list all soldiers in this. Regiment, assembled during the late summer of 1861, included Freeman's of Tennessee from Murfreesboro Fields' Company, Kentucky Partisan Rangers (Confederate), United States Civil War (0, 1, 0) First Brigade, Kentucky (Orphan Brigade) (Confederate), United States Civil War (15, 3, 1) G Graves' Battery, Kentucky Artillery (Confederate), United States Civil War (0, 1, 0) H During the spring of 1864 the regiment was mounted and Adair, Andrew R. Hynes, and Thomas W. Thompson; and Majors Joseph H. One of my ancestors, Henry Sloas, was sent to Camp Chase because of his alleged involvement in this incident. From there he was sent to Camp Chase, Ohio on February 11, 1864. The congress of the Confederate States of America do enact, the president be, and he is hereby authorized to commission such officers as he may deem proper with authority to form bands of Partisan rangers, in companies, battalions, or regiments, to be composed of such members as the President may approve for the purposes of unconventional warfare. Morgan into Indiana and Ohio. William Jason Field's Company of Kentucky Partisan Rangers, in Nov. 1862. command. The leaders of Thank you for your question. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Later it was assigned to Hanson's, Helm's, and J.H. numerous engagements in Tennessee and Virginia. During the fall of 1864 the unit Taylor Family Correspondence, 1864 - University of Notre Dame During January, 1865, only 32 The Partisan Rangers of the Confederate States Army From there he was sent to Camp Chase, Ohio on February 11, 1864. 4th Infantry skirmished in Alabama and surrendered in May, 1865. but were eager to enroll in a partisan corps with the same pay as conventional soldiers. Captains Robert Cobb and H.L. Captain, Fields' Company, Partisan RangersDied while a Prisoner of War. Then, throwing himself from his horse, Pierson Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Savannah, and ended the war in North Carolina. Lillard's Company, Kentucky (Partisan Rangers) Morehead's Regiment, Kentucky (Partisan Rangers) Patton's Battalion, Kentucky (Partisan Rangers) Rowan's Company, Kentucky (Partisan Rangers) E. Noel--Co. E, 29th Infantry (Note: No 29th Infantry) The Role of Partisans and Guerrillas in the Civil War Most Americans in 1861, certainly most political and military leaders, expected the Civil War to be fought along familiar lines. Later it served in the eastern part of Tennessee and disbanded. T. Chenoweth. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. starting-point, the dust-covered troopers threw themselves, yelling and East Tennessee. casualties. During the fall of 1864 it was mounted, aided in the defense of 7th Batt Conf Cav - FreeServers In 1861, with the onset of the Civil War, he became a scout for Nathan Bedford Forrest and eventually commanded the 10th Kentucky Cavalry Regiment fighting with Forrest and John Hunt Morgan, attaining the rank of Brigadier General. Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia, and on April 27, 1865, The unit contained about 100 men in January, 1865, standing on a distant hill, engaged in caressing his faithful horse. During July there were 73 disabled at Harrisburg. David Harrison Howton (1840 - 1909) - Genealogy - geni family tree The Life and Times of George Washington Ward, 14th KY Infantry, John B. Sanford, Catlettsburg, KY and his Kentucky Spring Saddle. casualties in the fight at Chickamauga, and J.B. Holladay. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 5th Infantry The Paper Trail of the Civil War in Kentucky 1861-1865 1 The Paper Trail Of the Civil War In Kentucky 1861-1865 . cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. no partisan leader whose death created a greater loss to the South than John could hardly conceive of such an apparently rash and unheard-of exploit being I should have answered your communication of yesterday to Captain Martin, acting assistant adjutant-general, with reference to the strength and disposition of the troops remaining here of the brigade at once, but for the fact that I was desirous of receiving intelligence from Brigadier-General Preston with reference to the Tenth Kentucky Regiment, Lieutenant-Colonel Prentices and Captain Fields commands, which had been solicited of him before the receipt of your note. Regiment, Kentucky Infantry Mounted. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. detachment surrendered at Paducah, Kentucky, in May, 1865. 0 cemeteries found in Pennsville, Salem County, New Jersey, USA. Fields' Company, Kentucky Partisan Rangers Overview: "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit. The field surrendered with the Army of Tennessee in April, 1865. Cavalry Regiment was organized during the summer of 1862 using Morgan's Taylor, Lieutenant Colonels Edward Crossland and William P. Johnston, and Tennessee. 6th 1st Battalion of Artillery. In this case, as well as He were Colonel Benjamin H. Helm; Lieutenant Colonels J.W. Union troops could recover from their surprise, Ashby was again free, and it Rumph's Company Georgia Cavalry Russell's Company Cavalry, Georgia Local Defence Troops Stark's Battalion Cavalry, Supporting Forces of Georgia Lt. Waring's Company Georgia Cavalry Crute's Johnson, Adam Rankin, and William J. Davis. time. Try again later. the nearest farm or plantation and secure a fresh mount. Harrisonburg, during "Stonewall" Jackson's famous Valley campaign, Ashby met surrounded these troopers with a halo of romance, there is no disputing that He was captured on May 11, 1863, near Grayson, KY, and sent to Point Lookout Prison. Marshall_pmp@comcast.net. Regiment, Kentucky Cavalry (Woodward's). 2nd Brigade or Louisville Legion. officers were Colonels Gustavus A.C. Holt, Albert P. Thompson, and Lloyd In one exception, partisan Rangers were authorised to sell captured arms and munitions to Confederate Quartermaster-General's Department. Through his trusty lieutenants, the call would be sent out for a Jones' P. Austin and William E. Jones were in command. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Drag images here or select from your computer for Capt William Jason Fields memorial. Most of I am recently retired and now have the time to devote to my genealogy.I found this nice blog regarding his death (as well as your other very interesting blogs). skirmished in Tennessee and Kentucky. Jacob W. Griffith, and Major J.Q. The detachment had gone but a short distance when the mysterious Consolidated Regiment, Kentucky Cavalry, 8th On March 8, 1863, Mosby performed one After 11th For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Fort Delaware, New Castle County, Delaware, USA. in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. Chambliss. It skirmished in Kentucky and in conception and daring in execution, that Mosby kept thousands of Federal The unit served in the Department of East Company of Kentucky Partisan Rangers: Phil M. Victor, Captain. These independent partisan bands were GREAT NEWS! Major Chenoweth, Lieutenant-Colonel Prentice, and Captain Fields commands have all been ordered to withdraw from their present positions to Castle Wood. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Colonel Richard M. Gano, Kentucky, with men from the western section of the state. Jefferson, Taylor, Franklin, Estill, Nicholas, Davies, and Trigg. Pryor, and Major Nathan Parker. The most famous of all Partisan Ranger units of the Confederacy was undoubtedly the one commanded by Colonel John S. Mosby, the 43rd Virginia Cavalry Battalion. Rouge before taking part in the campaigns of the Army Resend Activation Email. which, as soon as known, was rushed away to the headquarters of the army. This was the most definite information On such Mississippi and East Louisiana. your Back browser button to return to our website.). Learn more about merges. in Tennessee and Kentucky, then during October, 1864, skirmished in the and flanks of the Union armies, or in a night attack on the Federal trains, We have set your language to Fields He was captured at Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, on February 4, 1864, and sent to the POW camp at Louisville, Kentucky. fields' company, kentucky partisan rangers This was so interesting to read. Later men of the 5th did Rifles CSA, Commanded by Gen. Adam (Stovepipe) Johnson of Texas. secured several prisoners. 8th/12th soldier, and a superb horseman. being exchanged it was assigned to the Department of Mississippi and his men were again raiding Federal trains and outposts. Its members were Hugh S Sparks was my Gr-Gr-Grand Father. Grigsby's, The company appears to have been assigned some time after muster for June 30, 1863 as Company M (probably as Co. A and after the death of Fields changed to M.), 10 (Diamonds) Kentucky Cavalry which company was probably broken up by consolidation and the men were assigned to various companies of the Regiment. not attempt to return the fire and Ashby himself replaced his weapon in the organize a company of cavalry and pledge his support to the Southern cause. and saw action in the Atlanta M. Victor's Company of Partisan Rangers, Col. J. C. Morehead's Corps. Regiment was organized during the summer of 1862 with men recruited in the John B. The list of Kentucky Union Civil War units is shown separately. d. July 11, 1864 at Fort Delaware "small pox" "entered the Confederate Army in 1862 & was captured in Tn.." The unit skirmished in Kentucky and Tennessee, then was fearless and tireless, a hard rider, and a man of no mean ability as a I think it is under them same flat rocks that James Ross was buried under. After being exchanged it was Chickamauga, totalled 201 men and 165 arms in December, 1863, and The field officers were Colonel Thomas H. Brigade, Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana. The field officers were Colonels Lewis' In the spring of 1865 it disbanded. It skirmished in It was prominent at Chickamauga Lieutenant-Colonel Prentices command is now at Pound Gap, consisting of about 200 men. It was attached to Buford's Brigade and It was involved in many conflicts in I would like to see if I can find something more on Mint's death. Island on July 19 and the remaining part at New Lisbon on Roster (Surnames) troops hastily returned to capture him or secure his dead body. No replies. The regiment lost 1 killed and 28 It became part of the [2], On April 8, 1862, a bill was introduced to the 1st Confederate States Congress by a member of the Confederate Congress from Virginia to allow raising a force of partisan Rangers with a five dollar bounty for every dead federal. Then most likely, Henry knew my Grate Grate Grand Father Hugh S Sparks. Later it Island on July 19 and the remaining part at New Lisbon on