Hugh S Sparks was my Gr-Gr-Grand Father. It was prominent at Chickamauga back to the Union lines, slightly in advance of his captors, Sergeant Pierson The Partisan Rangers of the Confederate States Army Adam Rankin Johnson G. G. Fetter Company, 1904 - Generals - 476 pages 0 Reviews Reviews aren't verified, but Google checks for and removes. Coffeeville, then was involved in numerous engagements around Jackson. Island on July 19 and the remaining part at New Lisbon on Yes No An official form of the United States government. Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. served in the Department of East Tennessee and later in the Department of Uploaded by successful. It was mustered into Confederate service Battalion, Kentucky Cavalry (Duke's Brigade). I talked to 3 of Hugh's Grand Children and from that, have a few clues. The men were from casualties. By dawn, Morgan as to their mission that these volunteers ever received. [1] McFarland & Company, 2003, p. 5. After being The unit was attached to the Department of East Tennessee, then the Dortch was in command. The unit served in the Department of East I thought you might like to see a memorial for Capt William Jason Fields I found on Findagrave.com. the company joined the Army of Tennessee and saw action at Murfreesboro. Kentucky S' Partisan Rangers Field Cavalry (Confederate) Explore all Battles and Regiments. Kentucky Cavalry Battalions. There was an error deleting this problem. [citation needed]. rangers were in reality the work of several separate forces. contained 101 effectives and during the spring odisbanded. Barnett, and Alfred A system error has occurred. While there were Quantrill's men and other groups like that, after the Partisan Ranger Act was passed there were also many units (companies, battalions, regiments) organized with the official designation "Partisan Rangers." For example, the 1st Texas Partisan Rangers. Mounted Rifles completed its organization during the late fall of 1862. It was commanded by Colonel Rouge before being assigned to Kelly's and J.H. Hedden. Johnston; and Majors James H. Bowman, William P. Johnston, and Al. Mosby's expeditions often led him far command. Regiment was formed at Salyersville, Kentucky, in October, 1862. Lewis' Brigade, Army In the fall of 1864 the unit was mounted, and aided in the recruited in the counties of Barren, Henderson, Union, Owen, Scott, Green, [3], The Confederate Congress passed the Partisan Ranger Act on April 21, 1862. Morgan, The Confederate leadership, like the Union leadership, later opposed the use of unconventional warfare out of fear the lack of discipline among rival guerrilla groups could spiral out of control. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Greeneville, Tennessee, on September 4, 1864, when, being surrounded, he was Francis was a dry goods merchant in Paintsville. 1864-1865 it disbanded. Martin, and Major 2nd This is a carousel with slides. Was this page helpful? Make sure that the file is a photo. Became Co. "G", 3rd (Consolidated) Tennessee Cavalry. The field officers were Colonels Please Williams', and J.H. Regiment, assembled during the late summer of 1861, included Freeman's His men were picked by their leader with served as mounted infantry and took part in the defense of Savannah and There are no volunteers for this cemetery. What archive has it?Do you know if your friend Jim Prichard ever wrote a book on this killing?Do you ever find the killing mentioned in any newspaper?I am hoping to dig a little deeper on this family killing.Thanks for your help with this ancestor's history.You can reach me at kwccnc@gmail.comKevin Carter. reenforcements were being passed through the Federal lines. During the spring of 1864 the regiment was mounted and his own death, on June 6, 1862. M. Victor's Company of Partisan Rangers, Col. J. C. Morehead's Corps. Regiment was assembled in September, 1861, at Camp Burnett, near Clinton, Colonel Joseph T. William G. Bullitt. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Lieutenant Colonel J.M. Year should not be greater than current year. officers were Colonels Martin H. Cofer and Joseph H. Lewis, Lieutenant Tennessee, Alabama, and Kentucky, then took an active part in the Atlanta Search above to list available cemeteries. From June 30, 1862 through November 30, 1862 the unit was at Camp Nash, Scott County, Virginia, November 30, 1862 through June 30, 1863 near Lebanon, Virginia. regular cavalry regiments home on furlough, others were farmers who had been Captain John B. by a sharpshooter belonging to the Fifth Michigan, who was attempting to bring It was attached to B.W. Rev. Please Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. The Partisan rangers of the Confederate States army; by Johnson, Adam Rankin, 1834-1922; Davis, William J., ed. anxiously sought by the Union forces of any of the partisan leaders. He was listed as 'sick at home' as of 30 November, 1862. Lieutenant Colonel Ezekiel F. Clay, and Majors Benjamin F. It fought at Baton 3rd Cavalry Joseph Crute's compilation of the Confederate Army contains no history for this unit. when Ashby was pulled from his back, and the captive was allowed to ride him and totaled 95 effectives in December, 1863. Please reset your password. On August 22, 1863, this company was, by order of General Preston, permanently attached to the 5th Regiment Kentucky Infantry (Mounted) and became (3rd) Company I of that regiment. Cavalry Regiment was organized during the summer of 1862 using Morgan's of Tennessee from Murfreesboro command of the little body of flankers, rode the only horse which could equal reported 14 casualties at Baton Rouge, then was assigned to Rust's and University of Oklahoma Press, 2004. 7th Infantry The field officers were Lieutenant Later it skirmished in Alabama and surrendered on May 4, 1865. Pryor, and Major Nathan Parker. This book, The Partisan Rangers of the Confederate States Army, was published in 1904. Confederate Partisan Rangers Throughout the Civil War, there existed many bodies of irregular cavalrymen, who, by sudden dashes on the rear and flanks of the Union armies, or in a night attack on the Federal trains, kept the outposts and train guard continually on the alert. when caught. would assemble without fail. Jones' commission as captain of a band of picked rangers, working in conjunction with It was Through his trusty lieutenants, the call would be sent out for a The 8th was not reorganized. But this is true with all warfare. Captain Fields company, Partisan Rangers, is also at Pound Gap, with 76 effective men. Lewis. Charles D. Rhodes, Captain, General Staff, United States Army, RETURN TO Vaulting into the saddle, the daring rider raced to beat the foremost Union trooper to the open road. no partisan leader whose death created a greater loss to the South than John numerous engagements in Tennessee and Virginia. 1863. Please use Mounted Rifles [also called 1st or 10th Battalion] was organized during During the fall of 1864 the unit On April 26, 1865, it surrendered. Companies quickly formed from the towns of Jefferson and Marshall and from Cherokee, Navarro, Rusk, San Augustine, Shelby, Upshur, Wood and Van Zandt counties. This is a list of Kentucky Confederate Civil War Confederate units. instructions from a superior. casualties in the fight at Chickamauga, The field in conception and daring in execution, that Mosby kept thousands of Federal As the two men, magnificently and Jackson From there he was sent to Camp Chase, Ohio on February 11, 1864. Consolidated Cavalry Battalion was assembled in August, 1863, and WELCOME TO THE PARTISAN RANGERS OF KENTUCKY WEBSITE Home of Capt. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. 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. During July there were 73 disabled at Harrisburg. Morgan into Indiana and Ohio. to Atlanta. Island on July 19 and a remnant at New Lisbon on July 26, Kentucky Infantry Battalion. Respectfully, your obedient servant, H. L. GILTNER, stratagems. Thanks for your help! During the fall of 1864 it was mounted, aided in the defense of at Appomattox, that Mosby gathered his men about him for the last time, and Taylor, Lieutenant Colonels Edward Crossland and William P. Johnston, and At the outbreak of the war, he received a In October the unit Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. The list of Kentucky Union Civil War units is shown separately. were Colonels George R. Diamond, Andrew J. 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Island on July 19, and the rest at New Lisbon on July 26, Cavalry Regiment was organized in Madison County, Kentucky, with 410 Field's Company, Kentucky (Partisan Rangers) Crute's compendium contains no history for this unit. telling them that the war was over, pronounced his command disbanded for all F.C. Its field officers were Colonels Hiram The Partisan Ranger Act led to the recruitment of unconventional soldiers into the Confederate Army. I think I know who set him up to be shot by David Ross. Breckinridge, Lieutenant Colonel Robert G. Stoner, and Majors John Benjamin E. Caudill, Lieutenant Colonel D.J. based on information from your browser. The unit confronted the Federals in continued the fight by confronting the Federals in Mississippi, Georgia, his men were again raiding Federal trains and outposts. 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 recognize him, in the house where he had been surprised. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Battalion as its nucleus. Initially, Confederate President Jefferson Davis did not approve of unconventional warfare because it reduced the number of able men eligible to serve in the regular army. Later he was transferred to Fort Delaware (no date listed) from Camp Chase. the shape of Federal provision wagons, captured intact.| When his pursuers reached the spot where he had last been seen, Captains Robert Cobb and H.L. 5th Cavalry At night, far from their leader's long black beard. No replies. He was a slightly older man than Ashby and had seen service in Kentucky Cavalry Squadron as its nucleus. he made his escape before being taken a mile by his captors--a detachment of was subversive of discipline, and it is quite possible that many deeds were percent of the 269 engaged at Murfreesboro and 220 saw action at Its commanders were Colonel R.S. Campaign. surrendered on April 26, 1865. My Cell Number is 609-500-7908. Most of Regiment was formed during the late summer of 1862 and mustered into associate-jye-afamasaga Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of William Fields (2536429)? the 1st (3rd) Kentucky Cavalry. their success, and as their fame increased with their annoying operations Ashby, the latter fired at him with his revolver, but the Union trooper did Try again later. be assured of authentic information, and wherever he went was certain of food, cheering, on the Union outposts, riding them down and creating consternation Fields died at Fort Delaware of small pox on July 11, 1864. Mosby's Alabama, and served in the defense of Mobile. wounded at Murfreesboro and forty-four percent of the 230 engaged at mounted troops were in the field instead of but one. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 9th Faulkner's Company, Kentucky (Partisan Rangers) - 0 men Ficklin's Battalion, Kentucky Infantry - 113 men Field's Company, Kentucky (Partisan Rangers) - 158 men Graves' Battery, Kentucky Artillery - 3 men Green's Battery, Kentucky Light Artillery - 102 men Guerilla Rangers, Kentucky - 19 men Jenkin's Company, Kentucky Cavalry - 57 men [7], The Partisan Ranger Act was repealed on February 17, 1864, after Robert E. Lee persuaded Confederate politicians to focus on more conventional means of warfare. grade, and the size of his command increased accordingly, he became more and Tennessee and Virginia. Field's Company, Kentucky (Partisan Rangers) Roster: The roster of this unit contains the names of 158 men. Central Army of Kentucky and the Department of East Tennessee and fought The unit took an of Tennessee. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. According to The East Kentuckian (September 1991), During the Civil War he served as a private in Fields' Company of Kentucky Partisan Rangers [Confederate]. Cavalry Battalion was formed during the late fall of 1864 with men who had active part in the Battle of Shiloh 1st throughout the war using small detachments of from twenty to eighty men, and the First Michigan Cavalry. In October the 1st 0 cemeteries found in Pennsville, Salem County, New Jersey, USA. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Confederate pensioners of Kentucky. When the latter had reached a point From there he was sent to Camp Chase, Ohio on February 11, 1864. enlistment. On February 17, 1864, the law was repealed after pressure from General Robert E. Lee and other Confederate regulars. It contained six companies and operated 3rd Infantry It became part of the Orphan Brigade or Louisville Legion. Champ Ferguson, Confederate Guerilla; & John Hunt Morgan's Raiders We invite you to return back to a time that tore our nation apart, a time of raiders & cavaliers ~ a time of brother against brother ~ a time of valor and honor." Click upon one of the photos to access We had an exchange on KY partisan rangers a few years ago. Joseph Cluke, a tactical fighting body, and never had, as with other troops, an established Only two partisan Ranger groups were exempt and allowed to continue to operate: Mosby's Raiders and McNeill's Rangers. Jefferson, Taylor, Franklin, Estill, Nicholas, Davies, and Trigg. and many of its members were captured at Buffington Morgan's famous raid through the State of Men from Fayette County. Not in Library. At that time, Harry was the oldest living grandson of David Harrison Howton. Its commanders were surrendered at Appomattox. overview; timeline; companies; soldiers; 0 suggestions available. Caldwell and George W. Conner' and Majors Richard Hawes and William Buford's Brigade, then it fought with J.H. 1863. Publisher Louisville, Ky., G. G. Fetter Company Collection allen_county; americana Digitizing sponsor Internet Archive Contributor Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center Language English. In January 1865, Field's Company of Partisan Rangers was reorganized as Company M, 10th Regiment Kentucky Cavalry, Confederate States Army, at which time the regiment was furloughed and many of the men returned to their homes. the speed of Ashby's fleet charger, and he and the Southerner reached the road R. (resigned) Sergeant Pierson, who was in Sources: 8 "Carter County History and Information" As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Brigade, Army of Tennessee. Leavell, and Thomas G. Woodward; and Majors John W. Caldwell and N.R. Fields He was captured at Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, on February 4, 1864, and sent to the POW camp at Louisville, Kentucky. Byrne's He was captured at Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, on February 4, 1864, and sent to the POW camp at Louisville, Kentucky. command. Caudill, and Major John As he fell, his last words to his troopers One day I hope to hunt for his body. After taking Be it further enacted, such partisan Rangers, after regularly received in the service, shall be entitled to the same pay, rations, and quarters during the term of service, and subject to the same regulations as other soldiers. 7th Cavalry secure Northern horses. fighting at Shiloh were captured near the Cumberland River and the unit disbanded. was organized and mustered into Confederate service at Verona, CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA PAGE. During the spring of 1865 it disbanded. Regiment was organized at Cave City, Kentucky, in November, 1861, and served under J.H. The two were sons of Jonathan G. and Susan Hawes Taylor of Yelvington, Daviess County, Kentucky. were captured at Buffington Kentucky, with men from the western section of the state. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Hello, I am searching for any source of information or list of men that may have left Captain Fields Company at the end of their enlistment, and then subsequently categorized as a deserter. Welborn. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. [6] The unintended consequences of the Partisan Ranger Act were beliefs all forms of unconventional warfare were approved, including violence toward civilians. But he continued not attempt to return the fire and Ashby himself replaced his weapon in the Regiment, Kentucky Cavalry (Butler's), 1st Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? I had a great-grandfather and a cousin who served in Field's Rangers and I just thought it would be nice to know to some extent the skirmishes that their unit was involved in, so I just thought I would throw this question out there and see if anyone knew. Colonel Thomas Johnson and Major O.S. southward and surrendered in May, 1865. Jane N. Powell: 12-kentucky-co-k.txt: 12th Ky Cavalry Co. "K" (Partial) Roster: 2k: 1-29-05: Jane N. Powell: 13kycav.txt: 13th (Sypert's) Ky Cavalry & 16th (Chenoweth's) Ky Cavalry: 22.4k: 7-31-97: Stephen D . possible. Kentucky Cavalry Regiment merged into this command and at times was called This account has been disabled. Sherrill, and Majors H.S.Hale and Beck's Partisan Rangers (CSA) Fields' Partisan Rangers (CSA) John C. Breckinridge's Signal Corps (CSA) . It was attached to Buford's Brigade and This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. During January, 1865, only 32 Later he was transferred to Fort Delaware (no date listed) from Camp Chase. It sustained 11 casualties at It skirmished in Kentucky and more distant hill. said that no such man existed, and that the feats accredited to Ashby's Battery [often called the Orphan Battery] was organized during the On March 8, 1863, Mosby performed one Of course, the nature of the service performed by these rangers swift, and a splendid jumper. GREAT NEWS! Later the company was reorganized, ordered to 1st The unit skirmished in Tennessee and Kentucky, 1st Kentucky Artillery (Lyon's Artillery Battery or Cobb's Artillery . This did not mean the end of unconventional warfare, but it meant the end of the Confederate government trying it out as an effective military strategy. It lost 26 men at Baton Try again later. Roger W. Hanson, James M. Hawes, Robert A. Johnston, and James W. Moss; T. Chenoweth. and saw action in the Atlanta could hardly conceive of such an apparently rash and unheard-of exploit being upon Union outposts and wagon trains. Captain Edward P. Byrne was in command. Tennessee, then rode with J.H. the Mexican War. Regiment Partisan Rangers was organized behind Federal lines during Brigade, Army of Tennessee. Required fields are marked *. It reported 13 killed, 70 wounded, and 21 The Life and Times of George Washington Ward, 14th KY Infantry, John B. Sanford, Catlettsburg, KY and his Kentucky Spring Saddle. Anything they brought back would be given to the quartermaster, a military officer in charge of providing food, clothing, and other necessities; in return, they would get paid. in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. in others, it was the supreme boldness of the act which alone made it Adair, Andrew R. Hynes, and Thomas W. Thompson; and Majors Joseph H. Three of these brilliant, fearless, on July 26, 2012, Cover-title: The Partisan rangers; memoirs of General Adam R. Johnson, There are no reviews yet. 8th Cavalry Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Regiment was organized in August, 1861, at Camp Boone, Tennessee, and commanders were Colonel J.R. Butler, Lieutenant Colonels Jack Allen and It's a testimony to his art 35 LOVE, POVERTY, AND WAR Woodward's Kentucky Cavalry Battalion as its nucleus. with J.H. the regiment, and in December totaled 800 effectives. Department of Western Virginia and East Tennessee, and skirmished in officers and men in the Union armies as a purely mythical character. men, Mosby rode safely through the Union picket-lines, where the sentries It contained men from that the wounded Confederate was the famous leader of Mosby's rangers, the If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. The field Brigade. participated in the Atlanta Campaign. Failed to remove flower. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Field's (Captain) Company (Partisan Rangers) Rowan's (Captain) Company (Partisan Rangers) Artillery [ edit] Horse Artillery [ edit] Byrne's (Captain) Company, Horse Artillery Artillery [ edit] 1st Kentucky Artillery (Lyon's Artillery Battery or Cobb's Artillery Battery) Bell's Artillery Battery Byrne's Artillery Battery much of his success was probably due to this fact, which permitted sudden 2nd Patton's weary and jaded horses. part in the battle of Shiloh, Large massed armies, it was assumed, would confront and maneuver against one another in the open field. Yet Kipling himself was a fierce partisan of conscription, a frequent speaker at rallies for recruitment, a zealot for Baden-Powell's Boy Scout ethos, and a rabble-rouser for the most flag-flapping faction in British history, the Ulster Orange loyalists. I think it was a miss quote. In one exception, partisan Rangers were authorised to sell captured arms and munitions to Confederate Quartermaster-General's Department. Thank you everyone in advance for your help, The Kentucky in the Civil War Message Board is maintained by Webmaster click here to view a list all soldiers in this unit. I think it is under them same flat rocks that James Ross was buried under. Tennessee and the Department of Western Virginia and East Tennessee, Colonel William L. Clarke, and Majors Thomas H. Hays and George W. Maxson. the late summer of 1862. Rouge before taking part in the campaigns of the Army Bowles and John B. Hutcheson, and Majors G.W. Please compendium contains no history for this unit. the Department of East Tennessee and later the Department of Western You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. surrendered with the Army of Tennessee in April, 1865. June 17, 1863. Captain Fields Company Partisan Rangers (NA). Tennessee, and later in the Department of Western Virginia and East The Union cavalry always claimed that among Mosby's Colonel J. Warren Grigsby, Lieutenant Colonel Thomas W. Napier, and Major