65th Georgia Infantry

Pvt. Charles joined at the beginning of the war in 'Smith's Legion' in Co. B, but later the legion was broken up and the infantry became Co. A, Gilmer Light Guards, in the 65th Georgia. He fought with this unit through most of its engagements until he received a sick furlough at Dalton, GA and returned home to Ellijay. Before he could return, Gen. Sherman had started what would become known as his Atlanta Campaign, putting Pvt. Charles behind the Union Army. In making his way back to his unit, Pvt. Charles came upon the 4th Georgia Cavalry and rode with them for a short time until the order was given for all Confederates north of the Chattahoochie River who were detached from their units to join with Gen. Wofford and the Georgia State Troops. Pvt. Charles headed this order and served with Gen. Wofford until this force surrendered to the Union on May 25th, 1865. Pvt. Charles is buried with his family in the Ellijay City Cemetery, Ellijay, Ga.

Taken prisoner at the Battle of Atlanta September 1, 1864. Discharged 11february, 1865

James was born Feb 1842 in Gilmer Co. Ga. He was 17 in 1860. I have found his Cover Sheet in the Georgia Archives as serving in Co A Smith's Legion which formed the core of the new 65th Infantry Regiment. He enlisted 12 May 1862 and was transferred to the 65th. He fought from Chickamauga, The Atlanta Campaign, Franklin & Nashville. He mustered out 26 April 1865 at Greensboro, NC

Abner Parker is my fourth great grandfather. He was born in 1831 to William & Margaret "Peggy" (Mahan) Parker. Abner signed up in Ellijay, Gilmer County, with Smith's Legion on May 13, 1862 (dated July 1). His widow Millie (McDonald) Parker called him "Ab". They were married in Lumpkin County on September 1, 1852. The oldest of their children was my third great grandfather, William Washington Parker, born in Dawson County. William had two sisters, both of whom died in childhood. He also had two brothers, James & George, and a half-brother Jordan Lafayette. According to William's 1906 Application for Enrollment to the Cherokee Nation (Dawes Commission), Abner died on November 15, 1862, six months and two days after he signed up. He was 31 years old. Presumably he died of illness in East Tennessee, but his burial location is currently unknown. Muster 226 Roll 47

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He enlisted on May 14, 1862, at Morganton, Georgia, for three years, under Capt. Morris. At the time, he was about 19 years old. His unit began as part of Smith’s Legion, then became Fain’s Regiment, and later the 65th Georgia Infantry. By April 8, 1863, he had been promoted to 3rd Corporal. Through the rest of 1863, his muster cards repeatedly show him present, meaning he was actively with the company during that period. In summer 1863, he was posted in Knoxville, Tennessee. On July 30–31, 1863, he served guard duty at the Ordnance Office, and on August 2–3, 1863, he served as Police Guard. In early 1864, he was promoted again from 3rd Corporal to 2nd Corporal. Then, in June 1864, he was promoted to 4th Sergeant. That is a meaningful promotion—sergeants were trusted enlisted leaders. During the Atlanta Campaign, Richard was wounded, gunshot wound passing through the left thigh. His July–August 1864 muster card says he was absent, wounded, in hospital. The hospital records show he was admitted to Ocmulgee Hospital in Macon, Georgia, on July 25, 1864, and was furloughed for 30 days on August 2, 1864, with residence listed as Fannin County. Based on the admission date of July 25, 1864, the best battlefield candidate is Peachtree Creek, fought on July 20, 1864, during the Atlanta Campaign. It could also have been from nearby fighting around Atlanta just after July 20, but Peachtree Creek is the strongest fit by date. Based on the records, I would estimate: Virtually certain he served through the East Tennessee operations in 1862–63. Very likely he fought at Chickamauga. Very likely he participated in the Chattanooga Campaign. Very likely he fought through the early and middle Atlanta Campaign, including actions such as Rocky Face Ridge, Resaca, New Hope Church, Dallas, and Kennesaw Mountain. Most likely wounded at or immediately around Peachtree Creek on July 20, 1864. This gives Richard a military career that spanned roughly 26 months of active service, multiple campaigns in Tennessee and Georgia, three promotions, and a combat wound that ended his documented field service.

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Joseph Daves is my third great-grandfather on my father's side.

A.J. Hughes entered Confederate service in time to see his first battle at Chickamauga in September 1863. He served with his regiment, and surrendered in North Carolina in April 1865. After the war, he applied for, and received a pension for his military service. In 1915, he was admitted to the Confederate Soldiers Home in Atlanta, where he lived until his death on 26 April 1930.

Commissioned an officer in on 14 May 1862.Mustered out on 15 Mar 1863.Commissioned an officer in Company B, Georgia 65th Infantry Regiment on 15 Mar 1863.Mustered out on 25 Jan 1864. Death Date: 31 May 1914 Death Place: Hemp, Fannin County, Georgia Sources: Roster of Confederate Soldiers of Georgia 1861-1865

Adolphus served in Smith's Legion ga volunteers . They started out as Georgia Partisan rangers. Then the 65th Regiment, ga volunteer infantry. Muster 226 roll 48.

Aaron Warren is my third great-grandfather on my father's side.

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He was my 3rd Great Grandfather.Fincher, J. M, -- Private in Inf. Battn., Smith's Legion, Ga. Vols., May 6, 1862. Captured at Danville, Ky., Jan. 2, 1863, and sent to Camp Douglas, Ill., prison. Transferred to Co. D, 65th Regt. Ga. Inf., Mar. 1863. Paroled from Camp Douglas, Ill., prison Apr. 4, 1863. Roll for Apr. 30-Aug. 31, 1864, shows him absent, sick in hospital.

Enlisted as a Private on 6 May 1862 at the age of 32. Promoted to 2nd Sergeant on 15 August 1864.

Washington, on the 1860 census was 30 years old and living in Floyd County Ga. He was enlisted at Rome, Ga. 5 May 1862 by Col. R.H. Moore, Kelly's Brigade, Preston's Division. 1 Feb 1863 was appointed 5th Sgt. In Aug of 1863 was appointed to 4th Sgt. His Company was known as " Freemen of Floyd County". On 31 Aug 1864 he appears on a Hospital Roll as a patient at Shelby Springs, Ala. He was paroled at Greensboro, NC 1 May 1865. Battles: Vicksburg, Chickamauga, New Hope Church, Dallas, Marietta, Kennesaw Mountain, Peachtree Creek, Jonesborough, Franklin, Nashville, and many skirmishes. He was the father-in-law of my 2nd cousin 3 x removed Louisiana Pickett 1857 - 1955. He is buried in the Isham Cem. Fort Worth, Tarrant Co. Texas. May his soul be at rest.

He joined as a private in Co. F, Infantry Batt Smiths Legion, GA Volunteers 6 May 1862 in Rome, GA. The unit merged in to the 65th Regiment GA Infantry in March 1863.

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Stafford, William- 2nd Lieutenant in Inf. Battalion., Smith's Legion, Ga. Vols., August 6, 1862. Transferred to Co. E, 65th Regiment Ga. Inf., March 1863. Resigned because of bronchitis and general debility, September 25, 1863. Lived in Fannin County. Name William Stafford Side Confederate Regiment State/Origin Georgia Regiment 65th Regiment, Georgia Infantry Company E Rank In Senior Second Lieutenant Rank Out Second Lieutenant Film Number M226 roll 57 65th Infantry Regiment was organized during the spring of 1863 using the infantry battalion of Smith's Georgia Legion as its nucleus. Some of the men were from Gilmer County and Floyd counties. After serving in East Tennessee the unit was attached to J.H. Kelly's, J.K. Jackson's, and Gist's Brigade, Army of Tennessee. The 65th fought with the army from Chickamauga to Nashville, then was active in North Carolina. In December, 1863, it contained 291 men and 226 arms but was further reduced when it surrendered in April, 1865. The field officers were Colonels John S. Fain, William G. Foster, Robert H. Moore, and Sumner J. Smith; Lieutenant Colonel Jacob W. Pearcy; and Major Samuel F. Williams.

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Columbus' surname is also spelled Cozort and Cozzort. He was the younger brother of William Cuzzort (and various spellings) who was a member of the 6th Georgia Cavalry. Both of these units had their origin in the large outfit called Smith's Legion, which was broken down into separate units or cluster units in 1862 or early 1863. Columbus was put on medical leave in 1864 from the military hospital in Loudon, TN and apparently didn't make it back to the 65th. He is not listed as a deserter, though. 'French leave?' He had a widowed mother and several younger sisters trying to run a farm near Livingston, GA, and may have gone home to help. He is buried near where he enlisted, Foster's Mill(s), Floyd Co., GA.

Josiah Brewster was from Towns Co., GA and was detailed to work on a fort for defense of a bridge at Loudon, Tennessee.

Levi died on July 20, 1863 at a Civil War hospital in Knoxville, TN. Exact cause of death is unknown. Direct Desendants now live in the same area North of Knoxville, where Levi was stationed with the 65th.

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enlisted in co H 29th va living at kington n.c on 5/1/1864 born in tazewell co va

born 1841 in buncombe co N. Carolina died 1924 in Fulton co. Arkansas Albert (Bert) also served in co. E 8th Regt. Ga. state troops 1861-62 along with his father John Dillinger and his uncle Henry Dillinger then enlisted Co. A Smiths Legion Partisan Rangers May 1862 to March 1863 when it became Co. H 65th Ga. Inf. Regt. Albert was wounded at Atlanta 7-22-64 and surrendered Greensboro N.C. May 1865.

Killed Kentucky, 1863. Relationship: Cousin

Jonathan Stone Ayers is the son of Moses Baker Ayers & Mary 'Ann' Polly Davis. Alleged he died on 4 April 1862, Morristowm, TN. He was a private of Captain Grants Company 'K' Georgia Volunteers Regiment.

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Captured at Battle of Ezra Church on July 28, 1864. Died at Camp Chase POW Camp in Columbus, OH of pneumonia on January 3, 1865.