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6th Kentucky Infantry

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Company Unknown

Private

Part of Col Joe Lewis Regiment-mounted infantry. cousin to William H Read. Oscar died during his service.
Contributor Carole O'DellDate added 11/18/2012

Company Unknown

Private

Part of Col Joe Lewis Regiment. Cousin to Oscar E Read.
Contributor Carole O'DellDate added 11/18/2012

Company Unknown

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor JosephDate added 5/6/2004

Company A

2nd Corporal

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.
Contributor Michael JamesDate added 3/24/2006

Company A

Private

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
Contributor Lewis G. LemDate added 7/14/2015

Company A

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor scrapy barnesDate added 7/31/2011

Company C

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor E CardwellDate added 3/29/2026

Company C

Rank unknown

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Kay HarrisDate added 11/21/2012

Company C

Corporal

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!
Contributor Mark HatcherDate added 11/25/2014

Company C

Sergeant

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!
Contributor Mark HatcherDate added 11/25/2014

Company D

Sergeant

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Larry L. WilhoiteDate added 11/23/2017

Company D

Private

He was wounded 28 May 1864 in Dallas, GA DOB 14 March 1842 DOD 16 December 1896
Contributor Chris HerndonDate added 8/11/2012

Company D

Private

Born April 20, 1826 Died December 11, 1890 Enlisted November 19, 1861 at Cave City, Ky.
Contributor H. LitteralDate added 4/13/2014

Company D

Corporal

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Alex L Date added 8/2/2025

Company E

Musician

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Dave LeeDate added 8/23/2008

Company E

3rd Sergeant

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Sandra FarmerDate added 10/26/2007

Company E

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Jeffrey G. JewellDate added 7/17/2013

Company E

Private

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.
Contributor Linda Harbin GrubbsDate added 7/8/2010

Company E

Private

Also with F&S, Musician, 6th KY Inf Rgt (Orphan Bde). Enlisted 15 Oct 1861, Bowling Green, KY.
Contributor Mark AndersonDate added 12/31/2009

Company E

Private

Also with F&S, Musician, enlisted 15 Oct 1861, Bowling Green, KY.
Contributor Mark AndersonDate added 12/31/2009

Company E

3rd Sergeant

Enlisted 7 Oct 1861, Cave Creek, KY
Contributor Mark AndersonDate added 12/31/2009

Company E

Private

Pvt, Co E, 6th KY Inf Rgt (Orphan Bde) & F&S, Musician, enlisted 15 Oct 1861, Bowling Green, KY.
Contributor Mark AndersonDate added 12/31/2009

Company E

Corporal

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
Contributor Barren County RebDate added 4/14/2024

Company G

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Richard QuireDate added 2/25/2011

Company I

Private

Placed on execution orders by Burbridge/ released. Blind in old age due to explosive concussion
Contributor Billy D. ByrdHomepage octagonhall.orgDate added 1/24/2006

Company I

Private

6th Kentucky Mounted Infantry (CSA)
Contributor Joe VenableDate added 6/1/2008

Company I

Private

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.
Contributor Joe VenableDate added 6/3/2008

Company I

Captain

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Billy D. ByrdHomepage www.octagonhall.orgDate added 1/24/2006

Company K

2nd Corporal

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.
Contributor George HillDate added 9/25/2015

Company K

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Marybeth SyfertDate added 12/14/2006

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