Ancestors of Compatriots: James (family)
Sgt Perry H. James
Co. I 17th Virginia Cavalry
Enlisted October 4,1862 at Little Birch Virginia by Capt. John Bland for 3 years.
Was at Gettysburg while serving in Jenkins Brigade, JEB Stuarts Div., Army of Northern
Virginia. The 17th served as a rear covering force during the retreat from Gettysburg back
into Virginia. Later the 17th was assigned to Gen.John McCausland's Brigade which fell under
the command of Gen. Jubal Early and was part of Early's forces that burned Chambersburg Pa.
and took part in the battle of Monocacy MD and thusly reached the outskirts of Washington DC
in July 1864. Was wounded in Battle and shown to be in General Hospital per muster role
Oct. 31,1864. Later returned to unit and was present during the latter stages of the siege of
Petersburg and the ANV's subsequent retreat to Appomattox where Gen. McCausland refused
to surrender and took what was left of his Brigade and broke thru the Yankee Lines and headed
for Lynchburg where the Brigade disbanded. Sgt. James was paroled May 8, 1865 at Charleston
W/VA.
Sgt. Isaac L James
Co.B 24th Virginia Infantry
Kemper's Brigade
Pickett's Division
Longstreet's Corps
Army of Northern Virginia
Enlisted March 3,1862 at Rocky Mount Virginia.
Participated in the major battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg.
Survived the "Charge" and the siege of Petersburg . Was captured at Farmville Virginia
on April 6,1865 during the retreat to Appomattox and sent to Point Lookout prison.
Would not take the oath and was finally released June 28,1865
Ancestors of Compatriots: Morris (family)
Private Solomon N. Carter
Co K, 37th Virginia Battalion Cavalry (Dunn’s Partisan Rangers)
Resident of Tazewell Co. VA, Enlisted Tazewell Court House July 1, 1863
Co K saw action (during Pvt Carter's enlistment) at: White Sulphur Springs, WV (26Aug63),
Blountsville, Tn (10Oct63), Raytown, WV (11Oct63), Abingdon, TN (Oct63),
Zollicoffer (Oct-Nov 63), *Rogersville, TN (06Nov63), Maynardsville, TN (Nov-Dec 63),
Morristown and Bean Station, TN (8Dec63), Wyermans Mill, VA (22Feb64),
Saltworks, VA (April 64), Moorefield, WV (7Aug64), Opequon Creek (13Sep64), and
Fisher's Hill, VA (22Sep64). *The brigade's first major victory was at Rogersville, TN.
The 37th Battalion Virginia Cavalry was organized in August 1862 as a Partisan Ranger unit.
It was disbanded in mid-April 1865. The 37th VA Cav was commanded by William Edmonson "Grumble" Jones, Brigade Commander and Chief of Cavalry of the Department of Southwest
Virginia. Units of Jones' Brigade were: 8th VA (Dublin area), 21st VA (East TN), 27th VA (Lee
County), 34th VA (East TN), 36th VA (Dublin area), and the 37th VA (Packs Ferry on the New
River). General Sam Jones, Commander of the Department of Southwest Virginia ordered Grumbles
Brigade to join with General James Longstreet at Knoxville, TN to engage the Federal forces of General Burnside's Army of East Tennessee. The East Tennessee compaign lasted 22 days. The
37th VA Cav rode day and night, foraging for food without unsaddling their horses during this campaign. One man froze to death in his saddle. The 37th's primary function was to protect the
homeland and general region of Southwest Virginia from the invading Federal Army. Partisan
cavalry units were swift, responsive heavily armed fighting forces used to surprise small and moderate
size army units, inflicting damage on soldier and equipment alike. They were used as recconnaissance
units for field commanders to determine enemy location, strength, vulnerability and movement.
Private Carter's last known Confederate Roster entry was October 1, 1864. In 1910 Solomon Carter
received the Southern Cross of Honor, awarded by the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Private Jacob Lewis Hypes
Co D, 22nd Virginia Infantry “Nicholas Blues”
Resident Craig Co. VA, Enlisted White Sulphur Springs, VA
Served in the Co. C., 189th Militia until integrated into 22nd VA Infantry on May 1, 1862
Fought at Giles Court House, Lewisburg, Kanawha Valley Campaign, Beverely,
White Sulphur Springs, then captured at Droop Mountain November 6, 1863 (age 28)
Arrived Camp Chase POW Camp November 18, 1863, then due to small pox epidemic
Transferred to Ft Delaware POW Camp March 3, 1864, assigned to wood barracks 19
Took oath June 20 ,1865 and returned to southwest Virginia. Died in Princeton, VA
December 28, 1922.
Private George Asbury Hypes
Co C, 22nd Virginia Infantry
Resident Craig Co. VA, Enlisted White Sulphur Springs, VA with his brother Jacob
Served in the Co. C., 189th Militia until integrated into 22nd VA Infantry on May 1, 1862
Fought at Giles Court House, Lewisburg, Kanawha Valley Campaign, Beverely,
White Sulphur Springs, Droop Mountain, Sweet Springs, New Market, Cold Harbor,
Lynchburg, Monocacy, Kernstown, and Winchester.
Captured at the third battle of Winchester (Battle of Opequon) September 18, 1864
Arrived Point Lookout POW Camp September 23, 1864 and took oath May 1865.
Returned to southwest Virginia, died July 23, 1935.
Private John Madison Hypes
Co K, 22nd Virginia Infantry
Resident of Craig Co., began service in the 108th Militia, McNeer’s Company, Co. E.
Integrated into 22nd Virginia Infantry May 1, 1862 at While Sulphur Springs, VA
Brother of Jacob Lewis and George Asbury Hypes.
Corporal Charles A. Hale
Co D, 7th Virginia Regiment Infantry
Enlisted 5/13/1861 at Giles C.H., Promoted Pvt to Cpl 1865,
Surrendered at Appomattox Apr 9, 1865,
Also a member of Co 2H, 60th Virginia Regiment Infantry
Died 1/11/1912 at Narrows
Private John E. Hale
Co C, H, 8th Virginia Calvary
Captain Rufus A. Hale
Co 2H, 60th Virginia Regiment Infantry
Private John A. Hale
Co D, 7th Virginia Regiment Infantry
Enlisted 5/13/1861 at Giles C.H., Wounded at Williamsburg 5/5/62
Arrested 6/15/63, Served briefly with Brigade Commissary.
Wounded at Five Forks in neck 4/1/65
Paroled 6/12/65 at Charleston, WV
Private Hamilton J. Hale
Co D, 7th Virginia Regiment Infantry
Died 10/13/1861 at Culpepper Court House, Virginia of pneumonia
QMSgt Luther Carey Hale
Co G, 24th Virginia Regiment Infantry
Private Charles E. Hale
Co 2H, 36th Virginia Regiment Infantry
Also served in the 86th Militia, Co E., Sergeant
Private Charles W. Hale
Co 2H, 36th Virginia Regiment Infantry
Also served in the 86th Militia, Co E.
Private Daniel P. Hale
Co H, 36th Virginia Regiment Infantry
Also served in Co G, 60th Virginia Infantry
Private James W. Hale
Co 2H, 36th Virginia Regiment Infantry
Lost an arm in the Battle of Piedmont, VA 6/5/1864
Great grandson of Edward Hale, later became a Physician and Lawyer
Lived in Princeton, VA
Private Edward C. Hale
Co H, 36th Virginia Regiment Infantry (McComas’ Battery)
Light Artillery, French’s Company
3rd Lieutenant Edward McClaugherty
Co A, 17th Virginia Regiment Cavalry
Son of Phoebe (Hale) McClaugherty, Great grandson of Edward Hale,
Died in War. Edward’s father the honorable Robert C. McClaugherty was a
Lawyer in Bluefield, WV and later a Judge of the 9th Judicial Circuit Court of WV.
Ancestors of Compatriots: Hankins (family)
Captain Jonathan Hankins
Co C, 16th Virginia Regimental Cavalry
Enlisted May 29, 1861, Separated from service June 12, 1865 at Charleston, WV
Commissioned August 7, 1862
The 16th Virginia Regiment Cavalry was formed January 15, 1863 by the consolidation of six companies of Captain Milton J. Ferguson's Battalion Virginia Cavalry with four companies of Major Caldwell's Battalion Virginia Cavalry the unit was assigned to Jenkins and McCausland's Brigade and fought in West Virginia, including the conflict at Droop Mountain. Later it saw action at Gettysburg, then returned to West Virginia, and then participated in various engagements in the Shenandoah Valley. This regiment had 265 men in action at Gettysburg and during February 1864. The 16th Virginia Cavalry was disbanded April 1, 1865.
Private John Yancy Hankins
Co E, 34th Virginia Regiment Cavalry
Enlisted June 1, 1862 at Camp Perry, Virginia
Discharged March, 1864
Private James Hankins
Co C, 16th Virginia Regimental Cavalry
Sergeant Abel Hankins
Co C, 16th Virginia Regimental Cavalry
Private Thomas Hankins
Co C, 16th Virginia Regimental Cavalry
Private Moses Hankins
Co C, 16th Virginia Regimental Cavalry
Private Robert Mitchell
Co C, 16th Virginia Regimental Cavalry
Captured, died and buried at Camp Chase POW Camp (Columbus, Ohio)
Private J.W. Sparks
Co C, 16th Virginia Regimental Cavalry
Private Hugh Sparks
Co C, 16th Virginia Regimental Cavalry
Ancestors of Compatriots: McClain (family)
Private James M. McClain
Private William H. McClain
Co. B 26th Virginia Cavalry
Enlisted in the 46th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry in Upshur County, Western Virginia on May 10th 1863. Possible prior service in the excess companies of the 19th Virginia Cavalry or the Virginia State Rangers before it’s disbandment in March 1863. The 46th along with their sister battalion the 47th fell under the command of Colonel William Lowther “Mudwall” Jackson, cousin to Lt. Gen. Thomas J. Jackson. James and William participated in the Jones-Imboden Raid, battled in Beverly and Bulltown, Western Virginia several times, fought on the front lines against all three raids by Gen. Averell in late 1863, and took part in the battle of Droop Mountain. In the spring of 1864, the 46th opposed Generals Crook and Averell when they raided the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad and joined forces with Gen. Jubal Early through the Shenandoah Valley into Maryland and threatened Washington D.C. in July of 1864. In the summer and fall of 1864 the 46th fought in the battles of Winchester, Bunker Hill, Fisher’s Hill, and Mount Jackson. Late 1864 fought at Madison Court House and Gordonsville. Early 1865, the 46th and the 47th were consolidated to form the 26th Virginia Cavalry. James was captured during a skirmish at Bulltown on January 22, 1865 and sent to Atheneum Prison. Then was transferred the Camp Chase, Ohio on February 8, 1865. James took the oath of allegiance on May 16th 1865. William served faithfully until Gen. Jackson disbanded his command mid April. William surrendered at Buckhannon, Western Virginia April 29th 1865 and paroled for exchange May 1st 1865.
Addison McClain
Thomas McClain
Partisan Raiders
Addison and Thomas McClain, brothers of James and William, resided in Scott Depot, Western Virginia. Working in the Grapevine Telegraph, (an information and scouting operation in behalf of the Confederacy), they provided an invaluable service for the Southern war effort. Riding with the soldiers or fellow partisans they went on many “raids” against the Northern invaders, and disrupting enemy supply trains. Having been identified by “neighbors” as being raiders and sympathizers for the Southern Cause, Union troops rode to the homes of Addison and Thomas and arrested them, along with other members of the band. The men were first sent to Winfield Stockade. There the men determined to escape and began digging a tunnel. When time grew close for the escape, one of the men of the band became frighten as to what the consequences might be if caught in the act or apprehended on the run and revealed their escape to the Federal authorities. Addison and Thomas both were then transferred the Camp Chase, Ohio and there they, along with James, remained for the duration of the war.
Sergeant Edward Smith
Orderly Sergeant
Co. B 54th Alabama Infantry
Edward enlisted in Captain Charles W. Raislers’ Company, which became Company B of the 54th Alabama Infantry in 1862. Battles Edward participated: Bakers’ Creek, Jackson, Dalton, Resaca, and Atlanta where half the regiment were killed or wounded and the regimental flag was perforated by 40 bullets. Edward, along with two soldier friends were captured after Atlanta trying to get back to their Company. After the war Edward received the Southern Cross for his honorable service in defense of his home and country.
Ancestors of Compatriots: Bradanick (family)
Private Edwin R. Wells
Co. A 25th Regiment Georgia Volunteer Infantry (Bryan Independent Riflemen)
Enlisted August 14, 1861 at Savannah, Georgia. 1861-1862 the regiment was assigned to the Department of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. In 1863 the 25th was sent to North Mississippi for the relief of Vicksburg and participated in the Atlanta, Tennessee and North Carolina campaigns.
Battles include: July 10-16, 1863 - Siege of Jackson; August 16, 1863 occupation of middle Tennessee; September 19-21, 1863 Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia; September 24, 1863 siege of Chattanooga, Tennessee; November 24-25, 1863 Battle of Franklin, Tennessee; December 15-16, 1864 Battle of Nashville.
On January 10, 1865 Pvt. Wells was admitted to St. Mary's Hospital at West Point, Mississippi.
Sergeant Henry H. Wells
Co. A 25th Regiment Georgia Volunteer Infantry (Bryan Independent Riflemen)
Enlisted August 14, 1861 at Savannah, Georgia as a Private. He was promoted to full Sergeant 5th Class on May 15, 1862. 1861-1862 the regiment was assigned to the Department of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Sergeant Wells served alongside Private Edwin Wells in the battles listed above.
In Addition, his battles include: 1863 assault and capture of Missionary Ridge, Tennessee; May 1 to September 8, 1864 Atlanta Campaign; November 30, 1864 Battle of Franklin, Tennessee; December 15-16, 1864 Battle of Nashville; March 19-21, 1865 Battle of Bentonville, North Carolina. And surrendered on April 26, 1865 at Greensboro, North Carolina.
Private George N. Wells
Co. A 25th Regiment Georgia Volunteer Infantry (Bryan Independent Riflemen)
Enlisted May 15, 1862 at Savannah, Georgia. Private George Wells served with Private Edwin Wells and Sergeant Henry Wells in the battles and seiges noted above.
Private George Wells was taken prisoner December 16, 1864 and held at Camp Chase, O. He was released on June 12, 1865.
Private Thomas W. Wells
Co K 7th Regiment, Georgia Cavalry (Hardwick Mounted Rifles)
Enlisted November 24, 1863 at Fort McAllister in Bryan County, Georgia.
Action includes: June 7-24, 1864 Operation against Sheridan's Trevillian Raid, Virginia; August 25, 1864 Battle at Ream's Station, Virginia; December 7-12, 1864 Operation against Warren's Expedition to Hicksford, Virginia; March 28-April 9, 1865 Appomattox Campaign.
Ancestors of Compatriot: Michael Martin
Captain James Henry McArtor
A Scotch-Irish farmer near Cassville, Missouri. After the battle of Elk Horn Tavern in Missouri (March 1862) and the Partisan Ranger Action (April 1862) William Clarke Quantrill organized a small calvary unit with young men of the northern Missouri area; James Henry McArtor was one who mustered in with others at Blue Springs, Mo. In August of 1863 Union General Ewing issued General Order No. 11 against the Southern sympathizing citizens of Missouri that resulted in displacing hundreds of women and children from their homes if there were rumor they supported secession. Fortunately James Henry sent his family to Arkansas before Ewing's infamous order and the family was spared this terror. In August 1863 James Henry was made a temporary Captain. Following the war James Henry joined his family in Parthenon, Arkansas, returning to Cassville shortly after. Weakened by wounds and war time starvation, James Henry died on September 11, 1890 at the young age of 53.
THEY SERVED WITH HONOR, DISTINCTION AND DEVOTION TO COUNTRY
THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA
