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9th Kentucky Infantry
Company A
George Washington Campbell - Private
G. Campbell b. 25 Oct 1843 Overton Co, TN. d. 22 Mar 1926 Westville, Adair Co, OK. Buried in New Hope Cemetery in Stilwell, Adair Co, OK. Married twice, 1st wife on 30 May 1865 Allen Co, KY to Mary Frances (Glover) Hatler and they had 8 children. She died 14 Feb 1888 in Cole Co, MO. Eight months later G. Campbell married his 2nd wife Louisa Jane Whitehead 25 OCt 1888 in MO and they had 10 children together. If anyone would like more info on G. Campbell or his children from either marriage please feel free to contact me.
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Date Added: 5/1/2006

Company A
Alfred Cook - Corporal
He is mentioned in the book, A Southern Boy in Blue, The Memoir of Marcus Woodcock
page 237
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Date Added: 8/30/2018

Company A
Joseph Petty Howard - Private
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I have images of the muster records from the National Archives on him as well..
Contact Name: Michael Scott Howard
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Date Added: 11/21/2009

Company A
William Kennedy - Private
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Date Added: 2/24/2018

Company B
Isaac Maines - Corporal
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Date Added: 12/31/2011

Company B
Andrew Jackson Sartin - Private
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Date Added: 12/2/2011

Company B
Hiram Cable Sartin - Private
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Date Added: 12/2/2011

Company B
Jefferson Lafayette Sartin - Private
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Date Added: 12/2/2011

Company C
Meador Holland - Private
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Date Added: 12/21/2008

Company C
William Holland - Sergeant
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Date Added: 12/21/2008

Company C
Henry M. Huntsman - Private
Henry (Bud) Huntsman was present from Jan. 1862 till Jan, 2nd 1863 when he was wounded at Stones River. He was dischardged in April 1863 with 50% disability. He Lived in Scottsville, KY. Born 1846- death 1908
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Date Added: 10/14/2006

Company C
Elijah Sylvester Tinsley - Private
Great-grandfather tombstone say's 'Company C 9th Reg KY INF' 'Enlisted AS a private in Co. C 9th KY in 1861 serving 3 Yr's and 6 Mo's MUSTERED OUT DEC. 16, 1864 Member ALEX RAGON POST No. 265 S.A.R AT ELIZABETHTOWN ILL' two diffrent stones one military one personal
Born Aug. 28, 1840 in KY. died Aug 25, 1908 in Hardin county IL
tombstone has bible on it and REV E. S. Tinsley
believe he was a minister wounded but don't have service record.
Contact Name: Harold Tinsley
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Date Added: 10/25/2009

Company D
Thomas Marion Bean - Private
Enlisted at the age of 15 at Columbia, KY.
Thomas was wounded in the battle of Stones River at Murfreesboro, TN on 2 Jan 1863. Discharged Dec 1864
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Date Added: 4/23/2010

Company D
William B O Jackson - Private
William B O Jackson mustered in with his regiment at Camp Boyle KY on 20 November 1861. He contracted pneumonia and died on 20 January 1862. He was one of 250 enlisted soldiers that the 9th lost to disease. He was 40 years old at the time of his death. William was survived by his wife Sarah, sons Thomas, Samuel and James, and by two daughters, Jemima and Nancy. Sarah received a civil war pension. The Jackson family farm was located near Thompkinsville, KY.
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Date Added: 2/26/2009

Company D
Andrew M C Ragland - Private
Died of disease 27 Jul 1864
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Date Added: 3/28/2014

Company D
Ephraim Thomas Ragland - Corporal
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Date Added: 3/28/2014

Company D
Harvey Haag Ragland - Private
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Date Added: 3/28/2014

Company D
James Miller Tallman - Private
James Miller Tallman was a resident of Jackson and Clay Counties from the 1840s until at least 1891, when he is shown as a Male Voter in District 2 of Clay. In the 1890 Veterans Schedule of Districts 1-3 of Clay, he is shown to have served as a Private in Company D of the Kentucky 9th Infantry Regiment from 16-Sep-1861 until 15-May-1863 when he was wounded from shot. It is also noteworthy that Thomas Marion Bean from Jackson County also served in Company D of the Kentucky 9th Infantry Regiment during this same timeframe.
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Date Added: 12/28/2011

Company D
Exum Whitley - Private
Whitley, Exum (Axum): Age 40.
Enrolled October 1, 1861 in Monroe County, KY for 3 years.
Muster-in as a private in Capt. Lafayette Harlin’s Company (D), 9 Regiment KY Infantry on Nov. 26, 1861 in Adair County, KY.
December 31, 1861 listed as sick.
January 1862 - September 1863 listed as present.
September 19, 1863 Captured at Chickamauga, GA.
September 29, 1863 Prisoner of War in Richmond, VA.
October 20, 1863 admitted to Hospital in Richmond, VA.
November 2, 1863 returned to prison.
Died ?, Burial unknown.
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Date Added: 5/18/2011

Company D
James M. Whitley - Private
Whitley, James M.: Age 42.
Enrolled October 1, 1861 in Monroe County, KY for 3 years.
Muster-in as a private in Capt. Lafayette Harlin’s Company (D), 9 Regiment KY Infantry on Nov. 26, 1861 in Adair County, KY.
December 31, 1861 Hospital Nurse for 34 days.
January 1863 - July 1864 on detached service in Pioneer Corps.
March - April 1863 - stationed in Murfreesboro, TN.
May - June 1863 stationed on the banks of Elk River, TN.
September - October 1863 stationed in Chattanooga, TN.
November 1863 - December 1864 Company H, 3rd Battalion, Pioneer Brigade.
Muster-out as a private December 15, 1864 in Louisville, KY.
Died February 15, 1884, buried in Whitley Cemetery, Red Boiling Springs, TN.
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Date Added: 5/18/2011

Company D
Jefferson Cannon Whitley - Corporal
Whitley, Jefferson Cannon: Age 23.
Enrolled September 15 in Monroe County, KY for 3 years.
Muster-in as a Corporal in Capt. Lafayette Harlin’s Company (D), 9 Regiment KY Infantry on Nov. 26, 1861 in Adair County, KY.
January 2, 1863 wounded at the battle of Stones River, TN. (shot in the right knee).
February 28, 1863 discharged as 1st Corporal in Louisville, KY on surgeon‘s certificate.
Died April 12, 1925, Buried in the Whitley Cemetery, Red Boiling Springs, TN.
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Date Added: 5/18/2011

Company D
Kinchen Whitley - Private
Whitley, Kinchen: Age 44.
Enrolled October 1, 1861 in Monroe County, KY for 3 years.
Muster-in as a private in Capt. Lafayette Harlin’s Company (D), 9 Regiment KY Infantry on Nov. 26, 1861 in Adair County, KY.
January 1863 - July 1864 on detached service in Pioneer Corps. **
March - April 1863 - stationed in Murfreesboro, TN.
May - June 1863 stationed on the banks of Elk River, TN.
November 1863 - December 1864 Company H, 3rd Battalion, Pioneer Brigade.
July - August 1864 - on detached service (Blacksmith) in Chattanooga, TN.
Muster-out as a private December 15, 1864 in Louisville, KY.
Died June 15, 1889, Buried in the Whitley Cemetery, Red Boiling Springs, TN. Military headstone.
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Date Added: 5/18/2011

Company D
Noah Bethel Whitley - Private
Whitley, Noah Bethel: Age 26.
Enrolled October 1, 1861 in Monroe County, KY for 3 years.
Muster-in as a private in Capt. Lafayette Harlin’s Company (D), 9 Regiment KY Infantry on Nov. 26, 1861 in Adair County, KY.
March 1862 sent home (from hospital in Columbia, KY) on sick leave.
October 1863 - October 1864 Nurse in hospital in Chattanooga, TN.
Discharged for disability as a private on December 10, 1864.
Died April 6, 1904, Buried in the Whitley Cemetery, Red Boiling Springs, TN.
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Date Added: 5/18/2011

Company D
Vincent B. Whitley - Private
Whitley, Vincent B.: Age 38.
Enrolled September 15, 1861 in Monroe County, KY for 3 years.
Muster-in as a private in Capt. Lafayette Harlin’s Company (D), 9 Regiment KY Infantry on Nov. 26, 1861 in Adair County, KY.
December 31, 1861 Hospital Nurse & cook for 37 days.
January - February 1863 in hospital at Murfreesboro.
April 10, 1863 in hospital in Nashville, TN.
Discharged as a private at Nashville, TN on May 22, 1863 on surgeon‘s certificate.
Died ?, Buried in the Mill Creek Church Cemetery, Tompkinsville, KY. Military headstone.
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Date Added: 5/18/2011

Company D
Wiley A. Whitley - 1st Lieutenant
Whitley, Wiley A.: Age 31.
Enrolled September 15 in Monroe County, KY for 3 years.
Muster-in as a 1st Lieutenant in Capt. Lafayette Harlin’s Company (D), 9 Regiment KY Infantry on Nov. 26, 1861 in Adair County, KY.
Resigned April 19, 1862. (became ill after battle of Shilo, TN)
Rejoined in the 8th Tennessee Infantry as a wagon master until the end of the war.
Died February 10, 1905, Buried in the Whitley Cemetery, Red Boiling Springs, TN. Military headstone.
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Date Added: 5/18/2011

Company E
Samuel P. Hulse - Private
Samuel P. Hulse
Left Washington Co., TN about 1857. He was listed at various times as a brickmason, a blacksmith, and a itinerant preacher. Fought for the Union in the Civil War and received a pension. His brother,Franklin was a Confederate soldier in the 63rd Tenn. Inf.
Company E
Soldier's Rank_In Pvt. Organized at Camp Boyle, Adair County, Ky., and mustered in November 20, 1861
Soldier's Rank_Out Pvt. Mustered out December 15, 1864 at Louisville, Kentucky.

Alternate Name Samuel P./Hulce
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Date Added: 2/2/2007

Company E
Rufus Jobe - Private
His aunt in East Tennessee, Mary Jobe Cox, was my maternal gr,gr,gr,gr,grandmother.

Rufus Jobe :
Regiment Name 9 Kentucky Infantry.
Side Union
Company E
Soldier's Rank_In Pvt. 1861 -Sept 24; Rufus joined Co E, 9th KY Inf in Barren Co, KY for 3 years. 1863 -Sept 19; Wounded in Battle at Chickamauga, Ga. 1864 -Jan 17; Rufus died from a wound to the left foot received at Chickamauga, Ga. on Sept 19, 1863. Burial: Union Cemetery, Nobob, Barren Co, KY. ( Research by Ann Jobe Brown. )



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Date Added: 11/18/2006

Company F
Franklin Richards - Private
Brother to joseph richards
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Date Added: 10/26/2007

Company F
Joseph Warren Richards - Private
Killed at the battle of stone's river
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Date Added: 10/26/2007

Company F
Jacob Warren Robinson - Private
Jacob Warren Robinson, was the son of Wm Robinson and Mary Warren of Monroe co., KY. Wm was the son of Jacob Robinson (1773-1840) (m Elizabeth Wheelock, 1794, Territory South of the Ohio River). Jacob married Frances E. (sometimes given as 'Agnes') Rexroad/Rexrode (her mother was named Agnes) and for a time lived in Young America, IL. They later moved and settled in or near Seneca, KS. I have a photo of the husband and wife. Sons of Jacob W. include Homer Warren, and William, also a dau. Mary (Lyons). Cousin against cousin..... the 9th at Vicksburg... Jacob had 5 first cousins on the other side at Vicksburg (Co. B, 43rd Tenn.)
Contact Name: Thomas Robinson
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Date Added: 11/9/2010

Company G
George Washington Proffitt - Private
Enlisted With his 3 sons 9-16-61 at Hardin County,Ky. Mustered 11-26-61 at Monroe Co.Ky. Gave his age as 44 ( he was actually born abt 1807. ) ' present & on the rolls ' till discharged 8-15-62 ' on account of his age, general disability,& deafness ' Born in Sullivan County,Tn married to Margaret Wheelock sister to William K.Wheelock.
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Date Added: 6/23/2009

Company G
Jackson Jeremiah Proffitt - Private
Jackson J. Proffitt

Born In Washington County, Tennessee 5 Feb.1836.
Enlisted on 9/16/1861 at Adair County, KY as a Private.

On 11/26/1861 he mustered into 'G' Co. KY 9th Infantry
He was the son of George Washington Proffitt and Margaret Wheelock. Margaret was a sister to my ancestor/relative, William K. Wheelock.
Mustered out at Louisville, Ky. 12-15- 1864.


Other Information:
died 9/16/1907

After the War he lived in Danville, IL




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Date Added: 10/29/2006

Company G
Thomas William Proffitt - Private
Thomas W. Proffitt

Born in Washington County , East Tennessee on 4 Nov. 1833.
Enlisted on 9/16/1861 at Adair County, KY as a Private.

On 11/26/1861 he mustered into 'G' Co. KY 9th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 12/15/1864 at Louisville, KY. Son Of George Washington Proffitt and Margaret Wheelock. Margaret was a sister to my ancestor/relative, William K. Wheelock. The Wheelocks in East Tennessee were Confederate


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Date Added: 10/29/2006

Company G
William Thomas Proffitt - Private
William T. Proffitt

Born 6 Aug. 1841. son of George Washington Proffitt Sr. and Margaret Wheelock. His Wheelock cousins in East Tennessee were Confederate.

Enlisted on 9/16/1861 at Adair County, KY as a Private.

On 11/26/1861 he mustered into 'G' Co. KY 9th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 12/15/1864 at Louisville, KY


Other Information:
born 8/6/1841 in Tomkinsville, KY

Buried: Reese Cemty, Hollowell Co., MO

(Wife: Mary Shaw. Son of George and Margaret Wheelock
Proffitt)

After the War he lived in Monroe Co, KY


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Date Added: 10/29/2006

Company H
David Milton Bentley - 1st Corporal
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Date Added: 11/27/2011

Company H
Alfred Fleming Sartin - Corporal
Alfred Fleming Sartin is my 3rd great grandfather.
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Date Added: 12/2/2011

Company H
John S Sartin - Private
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Date Added: 12/2/2011

Company H
John W Sartin - Private
John W Sartin is my 4th Great Grandfather.

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Date Added: 12/2/2011

Company I
Thomas J Dixon - Private
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Date Added: 11/20/2010

Company I
David Harris - Private
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Date Added: 10/26/2004

Company I
pleasant franklin shrum - Private
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Date Added: 8/11/2008

Company I
William G. Weems - Private
Enlisted October, 1861 at Allen County, KY
Killed at The Battle of Shiloh April 7, 1862
Mustered Out: December 15, 1864 at Louisville, KY

He and his brother James Weems both served in Company I. His brother survived the war, Willis did not.
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Date Added: 8/30/2018

Company K
George W. Britt - Corporal
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Date Added: 9/29/2002

Company K
Major Burton McDuffee - 2nd Lieutenant
Major is my ggg-grandfather. He enlisted as a Pvt. Dec. 1, 1861 & was discharged as a 2nd Lt. Dec. 15, 1864 in Louisville, KY. He was promoted to 1st Sgt. May 6, 1862 & to 2nd Lt. April 9, 1863. He was born in July 1834 in Smith Co., TN.
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Date Added: 7/19/2008

Company Field & Staff
James Craig Rush - Chaplain
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Contact Name: Dale Giese
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Date Added: 6/21/2009

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