Part of Col Joe Lewis Regiment-mounted infantry. cousin to William H Read. Oscar died during his service.

Part of Col Joe Lewis Regiment. Cousin to Oscar E Read.

Enlisted on 8 Oct 1861 at Bowling Green, KY in Co. A, 6th KY Mounted Infantry Regiment. Appointed 2nd Corporal upon organization of the unit. Participated at Vicksburg, Stones River, Jackson, Chickamauga, Rocky Face Ridge, Resaca, and Dallas, GA. Wounded in the shoulder at Dallas, GA but rejoined the unit at Green's Cut, GA and was with the dismounted detachment until it's surrender at Washington, GA on 6 May 1865. Following the war in 1868 he was appointed Marshal of Springfield, KY an office he held for a number of years. In 1880 he was elected as Washington County, KY Treasurer and reelected for a number of terms. Died in Cincinnatti, OH while visiting his son on 29 Nov 1913. Buried at St. Dominic Cemetery in Springfield, KY.

Thomas Decourcy Osborne is my 2nd great grand uncle Birth 8 November 1845 in Greenville, Greene, Tennessee, USA Death 16 Feb 1925 in Belton, Texas
Residence: Manchester, Tennessee
Occupation: Student
Age at Enlistment: 18
Enlistment Date: 14 Feb 1863
Rank at enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Manchester, Tennessee
State Served: Kentucky
Survived the War: Yes
Service Record:
Mustered out at Augusta, GA. Enlisted in Company A, 6th Kentucky Infantry Regiment on 14 Feb 1863.
Birth Date: 8 Nov 1844
Death Date: 16 Feb 1925
Death Place: Belton, Texas
Sources: Confederate Kentucky Volunteers War 1861-65 Confederate Veteran Magazine Photo from Confederate Veteran Magazine

THOMAS H. HATCHER, Barren County, was appointed corporal,
Nov. 3, 1862 ; fought at Shiloh, where he was wounded, April 7,
1862 ; at Stone River, Jackson, Chickamauga, Rocky Face Ridge,
Resaca, and Dallas; from Dallas to Atlanta; at Peachtree, Intrenchment,
and Utoy Creeks; both days at Jonesboro (captured and exchanged), and in
the mounted engagements.

My GGGrandfather survived the war (I wouldn't be here if he didn't)-DEO VINDICE!

WM. A. HATCHER, Barren County, was appointed fifth sergeant,
Nov. 3, 1862 ; fought at Shiloh, and was dangerously wounded,
April 7, 1862; at Stone River and Jackson. Died of disease at
La Grange, Ga., April 17, 1864. The 1st cousin of my GGGrandfather-my GGGrandfather named his youngest son (my GGrandfather) after him.
DEO VINDICE!

He was wounded 28 May 1864 in Dallas, GA


DOB 14 March 1842
DOD 16 December 1896

Born April 20, 1826
Died December 11, 1890
Enlisted November 19, 1861 at Cave City, Ky.

Gunshot wound to the leg at Chickamauga, he was seriously wounded at that time, was later discharged. Vincent/Venzent Flaig/Fleig died 18 June 1886 in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY. and is buried at St. Louis Cemetery, Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY. he has a joint headstone along with is wife, Rosina Schwartz on June 18, 1854 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Louisville, KY.

Also with F&S, Musician, 6th KY Inf Rgt (Orphan Bde). Enlisted 15 Oct 1861, Bowling Green, KY.

Also with F&S, Musician, enlisted 15 Oct 1861, Bowling Green, KY.

Enlisted 7 Oct 1861, Cave Creek, KY

Pvt, Co E, 6th KY Inf Rgt (Orphan Bde) & F&S, Musician, enlisted 15 Oct 1861, Bowling Green, KY.

Enlisted 1861 at Cave City, KY. Born in Barren County. Wounded at Baton Rouge badly. Returned and came back to the fight. Surrended to Sherman in 1865. Rode his horse back to Barren County. Where he was stopped by union troops. His horse was stolen and he walked the rest of the way home. He died in Barren County in 1923. His widow received a check for the horse after his death. My GGGG-Grandfather

Placed on execution orders by Burbridge/ released. Blind in old age due to explosive concussion

6th Kentucky Mounted Infantry (CSA)

Age at enlistment 20, Brother of J. R. Venable , age 17, of the same unit. Both enlisted on the same day , 14 October 1861. Mustered out on 6 May 1865.

Born 26 Sept 1840 in Shelby Co., Kentucky. Enlisted 8 Oct 1861 in Bowling Green. Mortally wounded in the thigh at the Battle of Shiloh. Died in hospital, Corinth, Mississippi 21 April 1862.