48th Tennessee Infantry (Nixon)

Researching Roberts, Whittens, Jacks and Jackson My gr gr grandfather was Moses Lee Whitten b. 1832 d. 1893 May 1861 he went to Richmond, VA., and was commissioned Chaplain of the Ninth Alabama Regiment, which position he held till the close of the war. During the Civil war he was captured during the Battle of Gettysburg, where he was exchanged for four Union soldiers. Chaplain Moses Lee Whitten lived in Standing Rock, Stewart County, Tennessee in 1860. He was then 27 years old, listed as a Methodist minister and lived in Colbert County, Alabama in 1870 according to online sources. The 9th Alabama infantry, organized at Richmond in May, 1861, enjoyed the distinction of having a joint resolution of thanks given it by the Confederate Congress in February, 1864. It was engaged in the siege of Yorktown, April 5 and May 2, 1862; at Williamsburg, May 5th, and at Seven Pines, May 31st and June 1st. This regiment won imperishable renown at Gaines' Mill and Frayser's Farm, was under fire at Second Manassas, and assisted at the capture of Harper's Ferry, September 12 to 15, 1862. It was also engaged at Chancellorsville and Salem, May 1-3, 1863, and suffered very heavy loss at Gettysburg. It was in the battle of the Wilderness, May 5-7, 1864, Cold Harbor, June 1st to 12th, and fought in the trenches at Petersburg for nearly 9 months. In Critical issues in American religious history: a reader by Robert R. Mathisen, J.J. D. Renfroe, a chaplain with the 10th Alabama, said that 'Mr.Whitten of the Ninth remained at Gettysburg with the wounded.' The day following General Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House, Major James M. Crow, 9th Alabama, writes a pass for this Confederate chaplain, who had been a Union prisoner. 'The bearer M.L. Whitton (sic), Chaplain 9th Ala Regt. A Paroled Prisoner of the Army of Northern Virginia has permission to go to his home and there remain undisturbed. - Jas. M Crow - Maj(or) Commdg 9th Ala, - Forney’s Brigade' and my other gr gr grandfather was Thomas Adams Jacks b.Apr 1834 d.Apr 1908 19th Georgia Regiment Volunteers Co FRank: Private. Shot in the right knee, shoulder, and head near Murphreesboro, Tennessee in 1862. Shot in the left hand and collar bone near Petersburg, Virginia in 1864.

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David R Sowell is the uncle of my great-great grandfather William Burr Sowell. He was a captain in Company B in Nixon's Regiment. He is also shown in Company A in Voorhies' Regiment when they merged in 1864.

William A. is my 2X Great-Grandfather

James Sowell was a 1st cousin to my great-great grandfather William Burr Sowell. He is also shown in Company K in Voorhies' Regiment when they merged in 1864.

My grandfather served in 'Co C' 48th(nixons) inf from April until December 1862.He had been in the 53rd Tn inf but most of that unit had been captured at Ft. Donelson. While with the 48th, he took part in the invasion of Ky with Cleburnes Brigade and fought at Richmond and Perryville, Ky. He later went back to the 53rd until his capture in June 1864. He lived until 1903 and is buried near Rockvale, Rutherford County, Tennessee ,

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Trying to locate information on the above and his brother Thomas J. Copeland. Both in Company G, one caught at Sale creek and sent to Rock Island, Illinois. Both were enlisted at Lawrenceburg, Tennessee under Nixons 48th.

Trying to locate information on Thomas J. Copeland or his brother John R. Copeland. Enlisted in 48th Tennessee Company G, under Col. Nixon at Lawrenceburg, Tennessee

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James Thomas Favors (Called Thomas) was a prisoner of war in Rock Island, IL. He was exchanged and paroled on Feb. 25, 1865 at City Point, Virgina

Charles Payton Hayes born Oct 9th 1842 Wayne County Tn.Son of Henry T. Hayes and Mariah E. Whitten.Killed at Battle of Richmond Ky. Aug 30th 1862. Charles is buried in a mass grave at the Richmond City Cemetery. He is listed on a monument there as Pvt. C. Payton Hays. He was a brother-in-law to Eli Spain, also of Co. I 48th Tennessee, who had married Charles's sister Ruth Ellen Hayes.

Born 11 Nov. 1830, Moore County, North Carolina Died 30 Nov. 1891.

Born 9 July 1840, Moore County, North Carolian Wounded at battle of Chickamauga Died 16 May 1871, Poetry, Kaufman County, Texas

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Born March 20th, 1818 Union District, South Carolina. Enlisted November 30th, Wayland Springs, Tn. He first served in Ive's co.54th Tenn Infantry. Later consolidated into 48th Nixons. A letter in his military record states that he was entitled to a discharge because he had served his one year enlistment and was over 40 years old(43). He left the army on November 30th 1862 at Shelbyville, Tn. He was paid travel expenses of $8.40 returned to Wayland Springs. Lived in Wayne Co, Tn for several years. He died in Lauderdale Co, Al on February 5th, 1890. He is buried in Richardson Cemetery, Waterloo Al.

Eli A. Spain was born in Wayne County, Tn. on March 13,1843. He was the son of William Rice Spain and Matilda A. Motes. Eli enlisted in the confederate army November 30,1861 as a private in Ives Company of the 54th Tenn. Infantry Regiment at Wayland Springs, Lawrence County Tn. When Eli enlisted in the army he is described as 18 years old, 6'3' tall, dark complexion, gray eyes, and dark hair. His occupation was listed as a farmer. In April 1862 the Corinth, Ms. the 54th and Voorhies 48th Tenn. were merged together to form Nixons 48th Tenn. Eli fought with the 48th at Farmington, MS. Richmond, Ky. Perryville, Ky. and Chickamauga. He was promoted to Corporal on march 15th, 1863. He was captured on November 25th 1863 at Sale Creek near Chattanooga, Tn. He was sent to Rock Island Barracks Illinois Prison. After a year in prison he took the Oath of Allegiance to the United States. October 1864. He was one of 6,000 confederate soldiers who took the oath they were called Galvanized Yankees. He was sent to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas to fight Indians and protect railroads, travelers, freight companies, and settlers. He was promoted to Corporal on February 22, 1865, 2nd U.S. (Reb) Volunteer Infantry. On or about July 15th, 1865 at or near Smokey Canal or Smokey Hill Creek, Ks. he was wounded in the right leg. Eli received an honorable discharge from the union army November 7th 1865. Upon returning home, Eli was a farmer and served as post master of the Pleasant Valley Post Office in Wayne County, TN. Eli died on April 28, 1918 in Iron City, TN In Wayne County. He his wife Ruth, son Charlie are all three buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Wayne County, TN. Eli Is my Great Great Grandfather.

Charles E. Whitten 1839-1865 married Martha Hayes enlisted in Ives company 54th Tenn Inf later became CoI 48th Nixons Tenn. Charles was David H. Whittens brother.They were sons of Joel Sumter Whitten.

David H. Whitten born 1844 was a Pvt in Co I 48th Nixons. He was a brother to Charles E. Whitten Co I. Son of Joel Sumter Whitten.

Info taken from Ancestry.com. Pvt. Boutcher listed as died in service while in Company K, 48th Tennessee Infantry Regiment.

Asa Jeffery was from Arkansas.

THIS WAS MY GREAT,GREAT,GREAT GRANPA.HIS BROTHER OWEN WAS ALSO IN SAME COMPANY.

Charles Sowell was the brother of my great-great grandfather William Burr Sowell, he was captured at Fort Donleson and was later exchanged. He was killed in service, but I cannot find where.

William Burr Sowell is my great-great grandfather. He was in Company C in Nixon's Regiment. He is also shown in Company K in Voorhies' Regiment when both regiments merged in 1864. All the official records i have found, have him as a private. According to the Obion County,TN history book, he was discharged as a captain. He was Commander of the Warren McDonald Bivouac No.936 United Confederate Veterans at the time of his death in 1911. He was also Color Sergeant of the first Tennessee Regiment Reserved Confederate Veterans National Guard, the only regiment of the kind in the South.