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9th Kentucky Infantry

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Company A

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.
Contributor Cindy FanningDate added 5/1/2006

Company A

Corporal

He is mentioned in the book, A Southern Boy in Blue, The Memoir of Marcus Woodcock page 237
Contributor Regina AllemanHomepage wilderness.shine@gmail.comDate added 8/30/2018

Company A

Private

http://image58.webshots.com/658/7/64/17/2890764170102729740ZTAVgo_ph.jpg I have images of the muster records from the National Archives on him as well..
Contributor Michael Scott HowardDate added 11/21/2009

Company A

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Debbi RobinsonDate added 2/24/2018

Company B

Corporal

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Susan DyerDate added 12/31/2011

Company B

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Nancy CutterDate added 12/2/2011

Company B

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Nancy CutterDate added 12/2/2011

Company B

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Nancy CutterDate added 12/2/2011

Company C

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Vickie Holland HatlerDate added 12/21/2008

Company C

Sergeant

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Vickie Holland HatlerDate added 12/21/2008

Company C

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
Contributor Nathan SullivanDate added 10/14/2006

Company C

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.
Contributor Harold TinsleyDate added 10/25/2009

Company D

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
Contributor Ron DownsDate added 4/23/2010

Company D

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.
Contributor Kevin JacksonDate added 2/26/2009

Company D

Private

Died of disease 27 Jul 1864
Contributor Bob ConnerHomepage http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/24485855/familyDate added 3/28/2014

Company D

Corporal

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Bob ConnerHomepage http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/24485855/familyDate added 3/28/2014

Company D

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Bob ConnerHomepage http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/24485855/familyDate added 3/28/2014

Company D

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.
Contributor Oby TolmanDate added 12/28/2011

Company D

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.
Contributor Chad ComerDate added 5/18/2011

Company D

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.
Contributor Chad ComerDate added 5/18/2011

Company D

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.
Contributor Chad ComerDate added 5/18/2011

Company D

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.
Contributor Chad ComerDate added 5/18/2011

Company D

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.
Contributor Chad ComerDate added 5/18/2011

Company D

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.
Contributor Chad ComerDate added 5/18/2011

Company D

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.
Contributor Chad ComerDate added 5/18/2011

Company E

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
Contributor Glenn LandDate added 2/2/2007

Company E

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. )
Contributor Glenn LandDate added 11/18/2006

Company F

Private

Brother to joseph richards
Contributor Doug AllenDate added 10/26/2007

Company F

Private

Killed at the battle of stone's river
Contributor Doug AllenDate added 10/26/2007

Company F

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.)
Contributor Thomas RobinsonDate added 11/9/2010

Company G

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.
Contributor Glenn LandDate added 6/23/2009

Company G

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
Contributor Glenn LandDate added 10/29/2006

Company G

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
Contributor Glenn LandDate added 10/29/2006

Company G

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
Contributor Glenn LandDate added 10/29/2006

Company H

1st Corporal

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Rick MillerDate added 11/27/2011

Company H

Corporal

Alfred Fleming Sartin is my 3rd great grandfather.
Contributor Nancy CutterDate added 12/2/2011

Company H

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Nancy CutterDate added 12/2/2011

Company H

Private

John W Sartin is my 4th Great Grandfather.
Contributor Nancy CutterDate added 12/2/2011

Company I

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Tom DixonDate added 11/20/2010

Company I

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor CarolynDate added 10/26/2004

Company I

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor freddie cook jrDate added 8/11/2008

Company I

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.
Contributor Regina AllemanHomepage wilderness.shine@gmail.comDate added 8/30/2018

Company K

Corporal

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Fred M. JonesDate added 9/29/2002

Company K

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.
Contributor Michael MockDate added 7/19/2008

Company Field & Staff

Chaplain

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Dale GieseDate added 6/21/2009

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