17th Louisiana Infantry

William Hunter Cross was killed at Shiloh that April.

William Hunter Cross is my 3-4 great-grandfather. His daughter Sarah Cordelia Cross married my 2-3 Great-Grandfather Joseph Davis Mendenhall.

Source: Booth's Index To Louisiana Confederate Soldiers William C. Daniel born 1836 Muscogee County, GA; father, Christopher C. Daniel; enlisted 17th LA Inf. Rgt. Company E during 1862, combat battle of Chickasaw Bayou Dec 27-29, 1862 with brother- in- law, Pvt. Lewis S. Mitchell who had m. a sister, Frances J. Daniel in 1849 at Muscogee Co., GA; the 17th LA Rgt. and 26 LA Rgt. moved forward from rifle-pits dug on ridge opposite a corduroy bridge at Chickasaw Bayou repulsing Gen Wm T. Sherman's Union Assault Force led by Brig. Gen. John M. Thayer's Bgde. capturing 21 officers, 311 enlisted, 4 battle flags and 500 stands of arms of the 4th Iowa Rgt.; listed as W.C. Daniel,line 205,US Archives, WDC- Prisoners of War at Vicksburg Jul 4th, Co E, led by Capt. S.S. Adams; paroled at Monroe, LA June 9, 1865; married Mary F.Parker at Ouachita Parish, LA; and both interred at Fairview Cem. at Clarksville, Red River County, TX. Brother, John F. Daniel b. 16 Sept. 1822 Burke Co., GA d. Nov 1891, interred at Garland Cem. Annona, Red River Co., TX a Mexican War, US Veteran, Pvt. enlisted July, 1845 in Columbus (1st-GA) Guard Light Inf. Rgt. fought at battles of Carmargo and Vera Cruz. Honorably discharged at New Orleans in 1846.

He was my great grandfather. He was from Laran La.. He was in all of the battles and engaged until Vicksburg suffered . He was wounded building a coffin to bury his dead brother in . Shot clean through his jaws .

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George W Cockerham, born 1847, was my g-g-grandfather. He appears to have joined the 17th at Camp Moore in Sept 1861. On his widow's application for a pension she claimed (as supported by a statement by another soldier who served with him) that he also served in Ogden's Battalion under Lt. Co. Fred N. Ogden until the close of the war. This was a temporary battalion organized at Clinton on 6 June 1864 with three LA and three MS companies. He married Sarah Elizabeth McDonald.

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William was born in Washington Co. Illinois and his family moved to Louisiana when he was very young. He was listed as a mail carrier when the war began. He enlisted 29 Sept 1861 as Pvt. in Capt. J. B. Gibson Co. I 17th Regiment La. Inf. Enlisting at Camp Moore [ Training Camp [ Camp of Instruction] near Kentwood, Louisiana. This unit became Co A. He is also found in 2nd Co. K. The unit went thru numerous consolidations. The last being by special order 34 dated 3 Feb 1864 when it became 2nd Regiment Consolidated la. Inf. He saw action at Shiloh, Vicksburg where he was captured and paroled after taking the oath aka [Swallowing the Yellow Dog] he rejoined his Regiment and continued the fight at Port Gibson, and Pineville. Paroled May 1865. He moved to Texas to live with his son Albert and died 7 April 1902 in Sterling City, Sterling Co Texas. Believe he is buried in that city's cemetery in an unmarked grave.

Memorial of I.A. Addison Comrade Addison was born May 1, 1841; died November 21, 1924, at the advanced age of 83 years of age. He was born in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana; moved to Sabine Parish when six years of age, and grew to manhood. When war broke out between the states, he was among the first to volunteer. He enlisted in the Fourth La. Infantry early in 1861, and served in that Co. until 1862, when he transfeerred to the 17th Regiment, Col B, and served in that Co. until the close of the war. Comrade Addison was in many hard fought battles; he was in the battle of Shiloh on the 6th and 7th of April, 1862, when it tried the nerves of men to stand, but Comrade Addison, like many ohters, stood in defense of what he though was right. He was also in the battle of Chickasaw Bayou, December 27 and 28, Port Gibson on May 1, 1863. He was actively engaged in the 40 days siege of Vicksburg. When the war closed, he returned to his home to begin life anew. Fellow Comrades, in viewing the past, we see that many of our Comrades have gone on, and we know that we too will soon be called to go, so let us live, that when the time comes, we will be ready.

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Enlisted as a Private on 30 September 1861 at the age of 18. Captured at Vicksburg, MS on 4 July 1863. Paroled on 10 July 1863. Surrendered on 26 May 1865 at New Orleans, LA. (Click homepage for image)

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My 3rd Great-Uncle Andrew Jackson McConathy Co B 17th Louisiana Infantry

My 3rd Great-Uncle John Thomas McConathy Co B 17th Louisiana Infantry

Brother of Private George Davis Miller, Elisha Miller, George W. Miller who all served in the 17th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry, Company B. Along with Private Moses Salter (Brother-in-Law).

Brother of Private George Davis Miller, who served in the 17th Louisiana Infantry, Company B during the Civil War for the Confederacy.

George Davis Miller is my 3rd Great Grandfather who served in the 17th Louisiana Infantry, Company B as a Private during the Civil War. During the War he was captured and was held as a Prisoner of War.

Brother of Private George Davis Miller, Elisha Miller, Elijah Miller who all served in the 17th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry, Company B. Along with Private Moses Salter (Brother-in-Law).

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Brother-in-Law of Private George Davis Miller, Elisha Miller, Elijah Miller, George W. Miller who all served in the 17th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry, Company B.

Albert Clay Self 1842-1936, Buried in the Good Hope Baptist Cemetery Anacoco, Vernon Parish, La.

William K. Self 1832-1901 Buried in Beech Grove Cemetery, Beech Grove, Vernon Parish, La.

he was my gggrandfather born 3-21-1843 served and was taken prisoner at one point. he died in many la. in 1928

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William Walter Futch is my Great-Great-Great Grandfather. He died on April 8, 1862 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the day after the Battle of Shiloh ended. The 17th was attached to Anderson''s Brigade and saw action around the Shiloh Church and the Hornets Nest. Not sure if he died due to wounds suffered fighting or pnuemonia or measles. Both diseases were taking heavy tolls on the regiment as well as much of the army. I have not been able to track down any records of burial or cause of death as of yet.

On May 14 1862 W.L. Gulley enlisted in the Confederate Army at Monroe LA. On 18 Nov. 1862 he was transferred from LA 31st to Company C, 17 Reg, LA Inf. He was reported as present on the Company Muster Roll for Nov. and Dec. 1862 and Jan. and Feb. 1863. There is no further information in his service record file. We presume he returned home after the war but have no proof.

GGG grand father was in CO. C &k

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James M. May was born April 9, 1840, to Joseph Monroe and Lucinda Pendarvis May. He enlisted on September 29, 1861, at Camp Moore, LA and was present at all rolls until May 1862. On May 23, 1862, he re-enlisted at Edwards Depot, MS. He was listed as captured and paroled at Vicksburg on July 4, 1863. After his return to Louisiana, he married Martha Sanford; they had a son, Joseph Nathaniel May on June 1, 1867. Sometime before he died in 1869, James and Martha moved to Texas. It is unclear where he is buried. Joseph and his wife are both buried in Georgetown, Texas. His widow later remarried L. C. Hughes; she too is buried in Georgetown, Texas.

Pinkney May was born January 7, 1844, the third son of Joseph Monroe and Lucinda Pendarvis May of Jackson Parish, Louisiana. He enlisted on September 29, 1861 at Camp Moore, Louisiana, with his older brothers James M. and William Robert May. Not yet 18 years old, he died only 22 days after enlisting, on October 21, 1861.

William R. May is my great-grandfather, son of Joseph Monroe May and Lucinda Pendarvis May. He was born on October 27, 1841, and died September 20, 1913, at the ''old home place'' in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, where he shared his home with his youngest son, Joseph Cooley May, my grandfather. He married Pennie West on June 13, 1865; together they reared 10 children. he was a farmer and owned a cotton and grist mill. Both William R. and Pennie May are buried in Hickory Springs Cemetery at Hickory Springs Church, Jackson Parish, LA, not far from William R.'s parents. He enlisted in September 1861 at Camp Moore, LA, with his brothers James and Pinkney. He fought in several battles, among them the bloody battle at Shiloh. He also participated in the siege of Vicksburg; he was captured and paroled July 4, 1863. Family tradition has it that he, his brother James, and a friend swam the Mississippi River to get to Louisiana and thus to get home to Caldwell Parish.

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Moses Drake Garlington (01/15/1835 to 09/23/1894) is buried in the Greenwood Cemetery in Dallas Texas. He was a prominent merchant in Dallas, in partnership with a Mr. Marsalis. M. D. Garlington built the first two story home in Dallas, which was later used as the Dallas headquarters for the American Red Cross.

Was present with his company during the battles of Shiloh; Baton Rouge; Chickasaw Bayou; Port Gibson; and was captured at Vicksburg. Served in an internment camp for the remainder of the war.

Source: Guide To LA Confederate Mil. Units- 17th Rgt. LA Inf. Company E, was named Landrum Guards. My G2GF L.S. Mitchell m. Frances J. Daniel at Muscogee Co., GA on Nov. 27,1849; they relocated together to Double Springs, AL during 1856; then West Ouachita Parish, LA, Ward 6, Cadeville in 1860 and joined his company with his bro. in. law, William Christopher Daniel. Combat at Chickasaw Bayou, Vicksburg Dec 26- 29 assigned to Gen Wm. E. Baldwin's Bgde. On May 1, 1863 fought at battle of Port Gibson with the 17th LA Inf. Rgt. Recorded Paroled at Monroe, LA June 9, 1865 with his bro. in law, WM. C. Daniel. Buried at (1836) Antioch Cem., West Monroe, LA.

On Roles Prisoner of War. Paroled Monroe, LA. June 9, 1865 Res. Ouachita Parish, LA. Landrum Guards (Caddo) later Co. I Shiloh, Chickasaw Bluffs, Port Gibson, Vicksburg. Farmer from Calhoun Crossing just west of Monroe. Family tradition has it that his family could hear the cannons firing into Vicksburg from their family home during the seige. Family tradition also holds that John D. Neal, Jr., was captured at Vicksburg but his name is not on the roles at the museum there. He possibly was detached with other members of the 17th elsewhere in Louisiana. Family tradition also states that he was at the Battle of Mansfield but this is unsubstantiated by any records I have been able to find. He did have his son, John Alexander 'Dunham' Neal, name HIS son Robert Mansfield Neal with the name of the battle encorporated into the name as an indication that he participated in the battle. It was a sort of 'coded message' for Southerners who were not on the roles but did show up at the battle to fight against an invading foe despite their oath to not bear arms until exchanged. There exists no further information regarding the truth of these claims beyond an oral tradition handed down in the family and all the 'old heads' are now long gone who could verify the truth.

Zacharias was born 14 Oct 1843 in Meriwether Co. Georgia. He has 4 cards in his archival file. There is no date given for enlistment. He is listed on a hospital clothing receipt roll dated 30 Jun 1864 while a patient at Cannon Hospital at La Grange, Georgia. It is noted that he is in Canty's Brigade. He is suffering from Typhoid Fever which continues to worsen. On 2 July 1864 he meets a medical examining board which deems him unable to fulfill his duties and grants him a 60-day sick leave. His regiment fought at Shiloh, Farmington, Atlanta and Carolina Campaigns. He married Cordielia A. Ward in 1865. He died 25 July 1938 in Coushatta, Red Rivere Parish La. and is buried at Zion Baptist Church. Fairview, Natchitoches, Parish. La. He was the father-in-law of my 3rd cousin 2 x removed.

1843-1862 Died in the hospital in Corinth, Mississippi.

copies of roll call sheets from Vicksburg after this unit was captured July 4, 1863

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Daniel was born 28 Nov 1841 in Macon Co. Ga. He has 20 cards in his CSA archival file. He enlisted 30 Sept 1861 at Camp Moore La. for one year in Capt. J.A. Jeter's Co. [Caddo Lake Boys] 12 Jan 1862 the is detailed as a Teamster. 4 July 1864 he is captured at Vicksburg and paroled/ exchanged. His Regiment was engaged at Shiloh, Chickasaw Bluff, Port Gibson & Vicksburg. Red River Campaign. He was the father in law of my 4th cousin 3 x removed. He married Martha Ann Wilker and they are buried in Spur Cemetery, Spur, Dickens Co. Texas.

William Wiley Beard born 1827 in South Carolina moved with brother George to Morehouse Parish Louisiana. They were cotton farmers as well as William was a teacher. William died from his wounds, received in Vicksburg, in 1867 at age 40.

Stationed at Camp Moore, LA, Sept 1861 - May 23 1862 Stationed at Edwards Depot, Miss May 23 1862 - Jun 1862 Stationed at Vicksburg Miss July 1862 Served on a gunboat during the war.

Enlisted Camp Moore, LA October 12, 1861. Present on all Rolls to October 31, 1862. Died at Mississippi Springs Hospital for Confederate Soldiers at Raymond, Hinds County, Mississippi on October 17, 1862. Born 1812 in South Carolina.

My great great grandfather Stephen Bryan DuBose was born in Alabama on 13 Jan 1842 and died in Vacherie, St. James Parish 16 Oct 1898. He enlisted as a private in 1861, and was initially assigned to Company H. He is also shown as being in Company K. He ended the war as a Lieutenant in Claiborne's Invincibles.

Columbus Formby is my Great Great Grandfather.

David (Doc)Frank Garlington (1835 to 1886)is buried in the Grange Hall Cemetery in Navarro County, Texas

Born 1837 in Georgia. Enlisted 12 Oct 1861 in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. Died of disease at Camp Moore in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana on 15 Nov 1861.

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James was born 14 Dec 1829 in Perry County, Alabama. He has 16 items in his archival file. He enlisted 12 Oct 1861 in Capt. W. A. Maddox's Co. [ Claibourne Invincibles] at Camp Moore in Tangipahoa Parish, La. He is detailed as a Teamster from 1 Mar to 1 April 1863, the pay was 25cents per day. He fought at Corinth, Shiloh and Vicksburg. The 17th won praise for the defense of the Chickasaw Bluffs in that battle. He was captured and paroled. There is no comprehensive history online for this unit. After Vicksburg It remained in La. engaging in a few skirmishes. He died 10 Sept 1917 and has a CSA stone on his grave at Aycock Cem. in Lisbon, Claibourne Parish La. We are related by marriage.

James Van Buren Jackson was my Great Grandfather. He was wounded at Shiloh and captured. Sent to hospital in Cincinatti, Ohio and eventually on to prison at Camp Chase. Exchanged later that year. James Van Buren Jackson was also a veteran of the Third Seminole Indian war. He served in a calvary unit in that conflict. He moved to Louisiana about 1859 and married Francis Elizabeth Mullinax (who had two brothers that served in the Second Louisiana Infantry), daughter of Mathew Mulinax (who was in a home guard unit--the Claiborne Guards). He was born in 1836 in Georgia and died in 1914 in Claiborne Parish. He is Buried at Tulip Cemetery near Athens, Louisiana.

Passed away at Buchanan, TX in 1879

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served in co c-k. Born auachita, la. Ab: 1840

Why was in the hospital at surrender of vicksburg, ms. he moved to port gidson, ms. After war

H H Pentecost entered the CSA at Camp Moore, LA. Assigned to Co K 17 LA Inf as a Pvt. Died 5 Jan 1863, Virginia. Cause of death listed as Erysipelas.

Great grandfather of Ruth. Survivied the civil war.