10th Arkansas Infantry

He was in Company A

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Am just beginning my research on the 10th and would enjoy anything dealing with this unit.

Would like to find out as much as possible about the unrest in the regiment that caused the court martial of some of the leading officers. as well as any other information on the 10th.

Enlisted originally in Co A 10th Arkansas Infantry June 17, 1862. Then joined 28th Regt which became 36th. Mortally wounded at Battle of Prairie Grove. Evacuated from the Fort Smith hospital and taken in a wagon to Little Rock hospital where he died in the hospital and was buried in now unmarked grave in the Confederate Cemetery.

Organized Co. A and was company commander until elected regimental commander after the Battle of Shiloh. Afer his capture at Port Hudson, La. he led an escape from the prisoner ship the MAPLELEAF and returned to Arkansas to organize what was known as Witt' Cavalry or 10th Ark. Cavalry. Most of the men had served in 10th Ark. Inf.

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There were 6 Witt brothers that served in 10th Arkansas CSA with Allen Rufus Witt serving first as Captain Co. A and after Shiloh was elected as regimental commander with rank of Colonel which he held until he surrendered the 10th Ark. at Jacksonport, Ark. on June 5, 1865. Two of the brothers died as a result of the war, Charles William Witt died in pow camp at West Alton, Ill. and Milton K. Witt was murdered at close range by Redlegs and Unionists who killed the wrong Witt. They were led to the site by the Union scout Thomas J. Williams who was later killed by Col. Witt and the 10TH. Their plan was to kill Col. Witt who at the time had transformed the 10th in to a cavalry unit that operated behind Union lines in Ark.

Served first in 10th Ark. Inf. and after Port Hudson the 10th Ark. Cavalry serving under his brother Col. A. R. Witt.

Served under his brother Capt. later Col. A. R. Witt and was murdered by Redlegs and Unionists at Quitman, Ark. in Dec., 1863. The killers were led to Quitman by Union scout Thomas Jefferson (Jeff) Williams in order to kill Col. A.R. Witt. The wrong Witt was killed and as a result Col. Witt hunted Williams and killed him.

enlisted july 1861 Springfield arkansas (Conway)

Enlisted originally in Co A 10th Arkansas Infantry June 17, 1862. Then joined 28th Regt which became 36th. Mortally wounded at Battle of Prairie Grove. Evacuated from the Fort Smith hospital and taken in a wagon to Little Rock hospital where he died in the hospital and was buried in now unmarked grave in the Confederate Cemetery.

Found marker while working in Norris Cemetery, Yocana, Polk Co., Arkansas.

My Great great grandfather killed in Louisiana in 1962.

George was wounded at Shiloh. At Port Hudson, George was mortally wounded in the neck June 15, 1863 and died the next day and was buried on the field of honor.

James Browning was born in Monroe County, Kentucky c.1835. He was from what is now Cleburne County, Arkansas and enlisted at Springfield, Arkansas July, 1861 and was paroled July, 1863 at Port Hudson, LA. He is buried at Maplewood Cemetery, Exeter, Barry County, Missouri.

Buried: Old Townsend Cemetery, Covington, Tn.

Gulley, John G Jr--- Fifth Sergeant—Enlisted in Company D, 10th Arkansas Cavalry, at Camden, Arkansas, September 26, 1863; detailed to make cartridge boxes at Longview, Arkansas, February 6, 1864; absent on detail, February 29, 1864; born in Alabama, c1821

Also served in Witt's Cavalry (10th Arkansas Cavalry)

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John was born in Richmond Co, North Carolina. He enlisted 18 July 1861 at Springfield, Ark. by Col T.D. Merrick for one year. He is captured at Port Hudson, La. on 9 July, 1863 and is listed as 3rd Sergt.

William enlisted 18 July 1861 at Springfield,Arkansas [the same day as his brother, John Jenkins Pankey] He is listed as 3rd Corporal. Am not sure of date of promotion. His unit was captured at Port Hudson, La. on 9 July 1863. This is the last we hear of William. His brother is on a list of POW's that was released at this location on 12-13 July 1863.

My gr-gr-gr gf. Born 1828 in TN, died c. 1885 in Conway Co., AR. Enlisted 27 July 1861. Fought at Shiloh, Port Hudson. Captured at Port Hudson. After the unit was exchanged then disbanded on 13 July 1863, he joined the 3rd Arkansas Cavalry (US).

Captured at Port Hudson and was at Johnson Island Military Prison for the remainder of the war. Returned home at end of war and married Martha (Mallet) King. Listed in 1870 census and then disappears from records. Wife remarried in 1873.