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According to family genealogy records Thomas Johnson enlisted with the 34th MS in the spring of 1862. This regiment was originally known as the 37th MS. He was a lieutenant when he was killed in action at Perryville, KY in October of 1862. No burial records exist for Lt. Johnson.

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Not sure of Company -- he was Capt. of Co. C in the 37th Mississippi Reg't. before it became the 34th. He died of illness near Bardstown, KY in Oct. 1862

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Luna, Lunsford Long, Pvt. Co. A&E, 34th Mississippi Inf. CSA

L.L. was born 05 Feb. 1833 in Hardeman Co. TN to John Smith Luna (TN) and Sallie Davis Currin (AL). The family moving to Tippah Co. MS in 1834/36. L.L. was named for his GGreat Grandfather Lunsford Long & Uncle, Lunsford Long Luna, who resided in Hardeman Co. TN . He enlisted in the CSA Army 25 Feb 1862 as a member of the volunteer “TIPPAH RANGERS” 37th Mississippi Inf. He was “dangerously” wounded at the Battle of Perryville, KY on 08 Oct 1862 & returned to duty in Mar 1863. He was taken prisoner at the Battle of Lookout Mt. TN on 24 Nov 1863 & remained a POW at the “ infamous” Rock Island, IL Union Prison until the end of the conflict. Surrendered & paroled at LaGrange, TN 27 May 1865, he walked back home to his family in Tippah Co. MS. L.L. married Sarah Virginia Blair (b TX 1843) 08 Sept 1860 Tippah Co. MS. L.L. died 24 Feb 1919 while living with his son, Joseph Winfield Luna, my Grandfather. His CSA pension application # 30 was filed in Tippah Co. on 29 Aug. 1916 and granted 05 Sept 1916. L.L. and his wife, Sarah, are buried in New Salem Cemetery, Tippah Co. MS. Both graves have markers. In addition L.L. had four brothers, a brother in law, 1st Cousin and numerous other kin that served in the CSA as follows:

(1) Isaac Davis Luna (b.1839) Pvt Co.F, 2nd Mississippi Inf. Died from wounds received at Gettysburg.
(2) John Currin Luna (b.1827) Pvt Co.F, 2nd Mississippi
Inf. KIA Sharpsburg
(3) Wmn. Lafayette Luna (b.1829) Pvt Co.F, 2nd Mississippi Inf. Lost arm at Gettysburg, POW, “ROLL of HONOR” 01 July 1863 Gettysburg
(4) Peter Taylor Luna (b.1846) Pvt Co.I, 2nd Reg. Mississippi Cal.
(5) Brother in Law, Calvin Jackson of Falkner, MS died at CSA Hospital in Oxford, MS

I am working on family history for Mr. Stinson and would be glad to share info I have collected. Also would be interested in any info you may have.
Thank you.

John enlisted on Feb 25, 1862 and was captured Sept. 20, 1863 at Chicamauga, Ga. He was sent to Louisville, Ky military prison. He was forwarded to Camp Morton, Indianapolis on October 21, 1863 where he died 2/3/1865. He was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis, IN.

Private Robert Stinson was the youngest of the four Stinson brothers who served Tippah Co., MS in the war. He enlisted on 3/1/1862. Other information coming later...

Same information as Anderson Stinso.

Captured Nov 24, 1863 at battle of Lookout Mountain, Tn. Also known as 'Battle above the Clouds'. Prisoner of war at Rock Island Arsenal, Il.

Believe he was captured at Lookout Mountain, need confermation

Noah enlisted by Lt Payne Mar 3, 1862 at Abbeville, MS. Captured at Battle of Lookout Mountain Nov 24, 1863. Sent to Military Prison at Louisville, KY 29 Nov 1863. Transferred to Rock Island, Il, Military Prison 3 Dec 1863. Paroled at Holly Springs 30 May 1865.

Enlisted as a Private on 29 April 1862 at the age of 22.

Enlisted as a Private on 29 April 1862 at the age of 20.
Died of disease on 3 July 1862.

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Joined in 1862 at age of 16.
Served under Captain Morgan.
Captured at Chatanooga
Moved to California in 1880s?
Buried in Santa Clara County California.
Three of his brothers served in other Mississippi regiments.

I would like to make contact with any researchers working on the Edwards men, from Marshall County, MS, who were in the Civil War.

If I can find, any info, on my GreatGrandfather, it would be appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!

1842-1863 Enlisted on 17 March 1862 at Holly Springs. Killed in action at Lookout Mountain on 24 Nov 1863.

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Jackson Lumpkins is my fourth great grandfather. He served in the 34th Mississippi Infantry Co. G as a Teamster. He was capture in the battle of Look out Mountain and sent to Rock Island, Illinois. He was transferred for exchange on March 13th, 1865. It is unclear when he passed away or how. His probate document date was January 21st, 1867. If anyone had information on him or a photo feel free to send me a email.

He was captured at Perryville, KY and exchanged in Vicksburg, MS. He was wounded at Battle of Chickamauga. He recovered and served till the end of the war. He is buried in Tippah County MS at Antioch Cemetery.

James Joseph Street, my gg grandfather, served with his son George M. D. Street in Company G. He returned to Tippah Co. Miss. and died at the age of 92. He is buried at Antioch in Tippah Co.

my great grandfather 1833-1921

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Enlisted on April 25, 1862 as a Private in Comapany H (Tippah Farmers), 34th Mississippi Infantry. This regiment was originally known as the 37th. He was captured at the Battle of Lookout Mountain, Tenn; November 24, 1863. He would spend the remainder of the war at the Rock Island, Illinois prison camp.

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Enlisted on 28 April 1862. Died of disease 20 May 1862.

born 12-20-1847, died 01-21-1949, discharged in 1865, buried in Macedonia cem. George Cty., Ms.

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joseph w. winborn was my great grandfather.