17th Kentucky Infantry

Wounded in Femor at Chickamauga Died Oct 15 1863 of gangrene at Chatt. Buried Chatt. Nat Cemetery

From Ohio County, volunteered when regiment formed at Hartford, Ky and remained until regiment was mustered out.

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Charles Trotter enlisted at Henderson on Oct. 15, 1861 in Co. A of the 25th Kentucky infantry which was later consolidated with 17th Kentucky infantry April 13, 1862.

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Although from Elkton, KY, David McKee Claggett was an Assistant County Clerk in Hopkinsville, Christian, KY prior to joining the Union army. His service began on 1 Oct. 1961 and he was discharged in Jan. 1865 in Louisville, KY. He was first elected Captain, then during the war was promoted to Major.

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Captured Cassville Ga, Aug 1864 Listed as Andersonville survivor Moved to Camp Lawton Millen Ga died there Oct 29,1864 Gravesite unknown

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Union Captain John Henry Frost’s two sisters Sarah Rebecca Frost and Julia were married to Kentucky Confederates – the Lyon brothers - Chittenden P. Lyon and Matthew S. Lyon. Matthew S. Lyon, who married Sarah Rebecca Frost, daughter of John B. Frost, landowner with extensive acreage in Hopkins County on the waters of Pond River and Elk Creek. Frostburg Road is named in his honour. These two boys, Chittenden P and Matthew S., were the first cousins of General Hylan Benton Lyon, who in December, 1864, with 800 men, captured from the Union forces and burned, seven Kentucky Courthouses in 23 days, including the original Courthouses at Madisonville, as the bronze marker erected in the West lawn of Hopkins County Courthouse by the Kentucky Historical Society attests. However, General Lyons ordered all records removed from the Courthouse, and stored, before putting a match to it. Another son, Thompson A. Lyon, a son of Hon.Chittenden Lyon by his second wife and therefore a half brother to the two Lyon boys named above, also came to Madisonville, and married Julia Frost, another daughter of John B. Frost, and considered the fairest of the beautiful sisters. About 1847, these (three) Lyon brothers commenced trading and transacting business in Madisonville, in the firm name of M. S. Lyon and Bros., trading in real estate, and also as general dry goods merchant… Dec 17, 1864 - Union supporters joined a regiment recruited locally by James Shackleford; Al Fowler recruited Confederate troops. The courthouse in Madisonville was burned by Confederates led by Gen. Hylan B. Lyon on December 17, 1864, as they passed through western ...Hopkins County and Madisonville were divided by the Civil War. Union supporters joined a regiment recruited locally by James Shackleford; Al Fowler recruited Confederate troops. The courthouse in Madisonville was burned by Confederates led by Gen. Hylan B. Lyon on December 17, 1864, as they passed through western Kentucky. The policies imposed by the occupying Union armies caused resentment and sparked sympathy for the Confederate cause.

He enrolled on Oct.28, 1861 at Camp Calloway, Hartford,KY for 3 years. Mustered in on Jan. 4, 1862 at Calhoun, KY.

James Washington Marquess was my Great Grand Uncle. He joined the Union Army 15 Oct 1861 and served under General Sherman until mustered out 23 Jan 1865 in Louisville, KY, then returned to Christian County,KY. After returning to Christian County, KY, he married Margaret Helen Gilliland. --General Affidavit, 5 May 1887: James W. Marquess, 43 years of age, resident of Sinking Fork, Christian County, KY, I was a private of Company 'E' 25th (later became the 17th) KY Reg't Inf Vol of US Army and was on picket duty on the 14th night of February 1862 at Fort Donelson while the battle was being fought it being very cold and the ground covered with know from the exposure I taken grat cold and have severe spell of typhoid and pneumonia. After said spell I was afflicted with deafness and neuralgia pains near the heart and have ever since suffered with said two disabilities. Signed: James W. Marquess.

John William Marquess was the older brother of James Wilson Marquess.

Burried Bethel Church Cemetary

John H. Hand was my GG Grandfather. I have his papers from the National Archives in Washington D.C. I am interested in any photos for his unit. He fought at Battle of Chickamauga as well as others, but it was at the Battle of Chickamauga where he was injured on 19 Sep 1863

Looking for additional info- Listed as Deserter at war's end. Also looking for first person accounts of the unit as a whole. Thanks!!

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Henry Ladd enlisted in the Union Army October 15, 1861, Co. G., 17th Regiment, Ky Infantry. He was discharged January 23, 1865 at Louisville, KY. He also served in the Mexican War October 3, 1847 to July 25, 1848.

James Wilson Morris was my maternal Great Grandfather. He joined the Union army 18 Oct 1861 , discharged at Louisville, KY, on 23 Jan 1865. He was in the 17th Ky Infantry under Col. A. M. Stout, attached to General Sherman's army. He took part in the battle of Ft. Donelson in February 1862. He was in the bloody battle of Shiloh and was at Perryville, KY. He also took part in the battles at Murfreesboro, Chickamauga and Missionary Ridge. He came back to Tennessee with General Thomas to Franklin and Nashville and was mustered out in February 1865. I have a copy of his Union Army discharge papers and a copy of the Record of Marriage Certificate.

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Uncle Joe was my G.Grandmother''s brother. Entered the 17th Ky Inf. as a Corporal, discharged as a Sargeant. Went through all the engagements and was never wounded.

Francis 'Frank' Haven was my great-great grandfather and first enlisted in the 17th infantry in December of 1861. He was first wounded at the battle of Fort Donelson in the abdominal area and the again in the battle at Pittsburg Landing losing his right eye. He was discharged after this wound and later rejoined the war with the 12 calvary.

Wounded in the Battle at Lost Mountain, Ga June 1864

James R Payne was with the 17th Kentucky from his muster in 1861 to muster out, January 1866. He was engaged at Ft. Donelson, Ft. Henry, Shiloh, Chickamauga, Chattanooga & Missionary Ridge and in Atlanta campaign until he become ill after Pickets Mill. He rejoined his unit in December 1865. He kept a diary.

Enrolled on November 30, 1861, Mustered in on January 1, 1862 in Calhoun, Kentucky, 25th Reg KY Inf. The 25th was consolidated with the 17th KY Inf Reg on April 13, 1862, due to decimation of the 25th due to illnesses.

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