49th Georgia Volunteer Infantry

Confederate States of America (CSA)

A Regimental History

 

Information gathered by John Griffin

(updated 23 November 2003)

In honor and remembrance of the ancestors who served with this regiment, lest they be forgotten, this regimental history is dedicated to:

Abner W. Brown: Was born on 26 February 1826 in Georgia.  He married Mary Willcox my second cousin four times removed daughter of James Lea Willcox and Elizabeth Driskel McDuffie born in 1833.  Abner was a member of Company E enlisting as a private 4 March 1862.  He died of brain fever at Wilmington, NC, on 10 April 1862 at the age of 36.  He was brought back to Wilcox County and buried at Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0008, 00000741

 

Oliver Hugh Cooke: Was born in 28 December 1830 in Georgia.  Oliver married my second cousin four times removed Rebecca Antoinette Willcox.  She was born on 18 May 1835 in Irwin Co, Georgia and died19 November 1909 the daughter of George Willcox and Sarah Daniels. They are both buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery at Thomasville, Georgia.  He joined Company F, as a Captain on 4 March 1862.  He was then elected Lieutenant-Colonel 29 July 1863 for Company I.  Oliver was elected to the Georgia Legislature and resigned from the Army on 23 February 1864. Oliver died in Thomasville, Georgia 7 September 1886 at the age of 56. National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0013, 00003773

 

John J. Dorminy: A first cousin four times removed was born on 4 December 1837 in Irwin Co, Georgia the son of John Bradford Dorminy and Eleanor Paulk. John enlisted as a private on 4 March 1862 in Company F. He was appointed 4th Sergeant in August 1862. John was wounded and captured at Petersburg, Virginia on 25 March 1865. He was admitted to Point Lookout, Maryland hospital on 6 May 1865 and released 25 July 1865. John died on 21 December 1880 at the age of.  National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0017, 00002942

 

Hamsford A. Hall: A third cousin three times removed was born in 1841 in Georgia, the  son of William Anderson Hall and Edny Paulk. Hamsford married Mary Dixon who was born in 1845. He enlisted in Company A, as 2^nd Sergeant on 4 March 1862.  He was captured at Winchester, Virginia on  2 December 1862 and  paroled on 4 December 1862.  Rejoining his regiment he was promoted to 1^st Sergeant in November 1863.  Hamsford was wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness on 6 May 1864 causing him to be retired to the invalid corps for the remainder of 1864.  He is listed as in hospital and wounded February 1865. Hamsford died in 1908 at the age of 67. National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0025, 00003219

 

Levi Holt Harrell: Was born on 6 August 1832 in Pulaski Co, GA a twin brother of Levi Harrell. He married Mary J. Willcox my second cousin four times removed, daughter of John Willcox and Louisa Ann Conner.  Levi enlisted as a private in Company K on 15 May 1862.  He was wounded in leg at Cold Harbor, VA 27 June 1862 and then transferred to Company B, 3 April 1863.   The record shows he was absent without leave December 1864 and pension records show he was at Danville, VA on wounded furlough close of war. Twins William Lewis and Levi Holt were both wounded in the leg and each one came home wearing a peg leg. Levi Holt died on 14 August 1911 at the age of 79. They are both buried at Harrell-Rogers Cemetery, Dodge County, Ga.  A CSA memorial marker was erected at his grave in 1990 National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0027, 00000203

 

William Lewis Harrell: Was born on 6 August 1832 in Pulaski Co, GA, a twin brother of Levi Harrell.  He married my second cousin four times removed Harriet Willcox daughter of John Willcox and Louisa Ann Conner.  He enlisted as a private 4 March 1862 in Company K. Records show him absent April 1865. Twins William Lewis and Levi Holt were both wounded in the leg and each one came home wearing a peg leg. William Lewis died on 10 August 1913 at the age of 80. He is buried in Sharon Baptist Church, Telfair Co, GA.  National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0027, 00000275.

 

James V. Hollingsworth Jr.: A third cousin three times removed was about 1845 was the son of son of James Valentine Hollingsworth Sr. and Sarah Wilcox.  James enlisted in Company E and was killed in battle at Chancellorsville, VA 3 May 1863 at the age of 18.  National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0029, 00003591

 

John W. Hollingsworth: A third cousin three times removed was born in 1846 was the son of son of James Valentine Hollingsworth Sr. and Sarah Wilcox.  He enlisted in Company E as a private on 4 March 1862. He was wounded at Chancellorsville, VA 3 May 1863 and was later appointed 2nd Corporal in December 1863 and lst Corporal in February 1864. He died before 1865 at Richmond, VA at the age of 19.  National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0029, 00003601

 

James Humphreys: was born on 5 April 1825.  He married my second cousin four times removed Sarah P. Willcox born about 1830 the daughter of Woodson Willcox and Susannah Swain. James served as a Captain of Company B as of 4 March 1862.  He was appointed Surgeon on 25 June 1862.  Records show he resigned 16 July 1862.  James died on 14 January 1870 at the age of 44 and was buried in Old Daniel Baptist Church, Dodge Co, GA. A CSA memorial marker has been erected by his grave.  National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0031, 00000644

 

Hardy E. Hunter: A first cousin five times removed was born about 1840 in Georgia, the son of Elijah Hunter and Penelope Cox. On 28 September 1854 Hardy married Catherine E. Jones.  Hardy served in Company E enlisting as a private 4 March 1862. He was wounded in 1862 and died of measles and wounds in Chimborazo Hospital at Richmond, Virginia 25 November 1862 at the age of 22.  National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0031, 00001198 and 000226, 0031, 00001199

 

Hezekiah Hunter: A first cousin five times removed was born about 1842 in Georgia, the son of Elijah Hunter and Penelope Cox. On 23 October 1859 when Hezekiah was 17, he first married Marinza Turner my second cousin three times removed the daughter of Joseph Alexander Turner and Sarah Tucker. She was born in 1837 and died before 1865. On 10 December 1865 when Hezekiah was 23, he second married Elizabeth Player.  Hezekiah served in Company E as a private enlisting 4 March 1862. He was wounded at Cedar Run, Virginia on 9 August 1862. He was furloughed for 30 days on 12 February 1865.  National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0031, 00001201

 

Redding F. Hunter: A first cousin five times removed was born about 1818 the son of Elijah Hunter and Penelope Cox. On 16 October 1845 when Redding was 27, he married Malinda Tucker, my first cousin four times removed, the daughter of Davis D. Tucker & Mary "Polly" Mims. She was born in 1832. Redding enlisted as a private in Company E on 4 March 1862.  He was discharged due to a disability 24 February 1864. Redding died in 1886 at the age of 68. National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0031, 00001291

 

John J.C. B. Hunter: Was born in 1836. On 29 January 1860 he married my first cousin four times removed Mary Dorminy, daughter of John Bradford Dorminy and Eleanor Paulk.  She was born on 10 March 1837 in Irwin Co, Georgia. John enlisted as a private on 4 March 1862 in Company F.  He died of disease at Camp Gregg, Richmond, Virginina on 3 April 1863 at the age of 27. National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0031, 00001226

 

James A. Luke: Was born in 1840, the son of  Jasper Marion Luke and Sarah Land. On 30 September 1860 when James was 20, he married my second cousin three times removed Mary Tucker, daughter of Benjamin Tucker & Martha Rhodes. She was born about 1844 in Georgia.  James was a member of Company F, having enlisted on 4 March 1862. After the war he was elected Sheriff of Wilcox County, Georgia. National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0037, 00003413

 

Dr. Duncan Frank McCrimmon: Was born on 20 May 1835 in Georgia.  He was married to Rebecca Willcox born on 12 October 1844, my second cousin four times removed, daughter of  Thomas Lea Willcox and Abigail McDuffie.  Duncan first enlisted as a private on 4 March 1862 in Company E.  He was on furlough 24 April 1862 but resigned later in 1862 to practice medicine. He died on 15 July 1904 at the age of 69. They are both buried at Morningside Cemetery, Rochelle, GA.

 

Alonzo Paulk: A first cousin four times removed was born on 14 July 1839 in Irwin Co, Georgia, the son of  Jacob Paulk Sr. and Catherine Henderson. On 12 April 1860 when Alonzo was 20, he married Anna Jane Merritt daughter of Luke Merritt & Elizabeth Slone in Irwin Co, Georgia. She was born on 5 April 1839 in Irwin Co, Georgia and died in Coffee Co, Georgia on 26 February 1922. Alonzo enlisted as a private in Company F on 30 August 1862. He died 1 January 1863 of pneumonia at Guinea Station, Richmond, Virginia, and is buried in the CSA cemetery there. National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0047, 00002244

 

Daniel K. Paulk: A first cousin four times removed was born in 1837 in Irwin Co, Georgia, the son of Micajah Paulk III and Mary McMillan. In 1861 when Daniel was 24, he married Charlotte Nobles, my first cousin four times removed, daughter of James Jackson Nobles and Margaret Henderson, in Irwin Co, Georgia. She was born in 1844. Daniel enlisted as a private, in Company F on 22 August 1862.  He was admitted to the Chimborazo Hospital in Richmond, Virginnia on December 6, 1862.  He died of erysipelas, blood poisoning from wounds, 23 January 1863 at Richmond, Virginia at the age of 26. At the time of his death, Private Paulk was in possession of $0.90 cash and other items with a total value of $7.00. He was in the charge of E.M. Seabrook, Surgeon. National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0047, 00002248

 

George R. Paulk: A first cousin four times removed was born about 1843 in Irwin Co, Georgia, the son of George Paulk and Margaret Cook. He enlisted on 4 March 1862 in Company F.  He was appointed 5th Sergeant January 1863 and later captured at the Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia on 6 May 1864. George was then transferred from Point Lookout, Maryland to Elmira, New York on 14 August 1864.  He was paroled there and sent to James River, Virginia for exchange on 2 March 1865. He was again captured at Richmond, Virginia on 3 April 1865. He was then transferred to Point Lookout, Maryland on 2 May 1865.  On 6 May 1865 he was admitted to General Hospital with chronic diarrhea and died shortly after at the age of 22. National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0047, 00002253

 

Jacob H. Paulk: A first cousin four times removed was born about 1836 in Irwin Co, Georgia, the son of George Paulk and Margaret Cook. On 26 August 1858 when Jacob was 22, he married Rhoda Henderson, my first cousin four times removed, daughter of Rev. John J. Henderson Sr. and Rhoda Whitley, in Irwin Co, Georgia. She was born on 10 May 1836 in Irwin Co, Georgia and died in Irwin Co, Georgia on 24 July 1910. Jacob enlisted 30 August 1862 as a private in Company F.  He was wounded on 3 May 1863 at Chancellorsville.  He was wounded again in face, thigh and abdomen on 6 May 1864 at the Battle of the Wilderness.  He was taken prisoner and sent to 1^st Division, 2nd Army Corps Hospital and died in prison on 16 March 1865 at the age of 29.  National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0047, 00002258

 

James Paulk: A first cousin four times removed was born about 1841 in Irwin Co, Georgia the son of George Paulk and Margaret Cook. He enlisted as a private, Company F on 4 March 1862.  He died at Chimborazo Hospital #2, at Richmond, Virginia of phthisis on 5 March 1863.  He was 21 years of age. National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0047, 00002259

 

Micajah Paulk: A first cousin three times removed was born in 1835 in Irwin Co, Georgia, the son of John Paulk and Elizabeth Lott. In 1855 when Micajah was 20, he married Eliza Jane Daniels, daughter of Aaron Daniels and Mary "Pollie" Anderson, in Irwin Co, Georgia. She was born in 1836 in Irwin Co, Georgia. He served as Justice of Peace in the 1026^th district, Coffee County, Georgia 1859-1861 and a year later became Justice of Coffee Inferior Court.  Even though he was exempt from military service because of his office, he volunteered for enlistment in Company F on 12 September 1862.  He served as a private until his death at Guinea Station, Virginia on 11 January 1863. A family history lists his death at age 28. National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0047, 00002266

 

Reason Paulk: A first cousin four times removed was born in 1834 in Irwin Co, Georgia the son of James Paulk Sr. and Faith Akridge. On 19 February 1860 when Reason was 26, he married Anna Brown, daughter of Samuel Brown, in Irwin Co, Georgia. She was born in July 1838 in Irwin Co, Georgia.  Reason enlisted as a private on 4 March 1862 in Company F. He was discharged on 4 May 1862 when he furnished Andrew J. Bartow as a substitute. Reason died in Irwin Co, Georgia about 1879. National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: Not found at this time.

 

Daniel Purvis: A first cousin four times removed was born on 27 January 1841 in Irwin Co, Georgia, the son of Godfrey Purvis and Christie Ann Henderson. On 27 January 1870 when Daniel was 29, he married Sarah "Sallie" Young, my second cousin three times removed, daughter of Isaac Young & Nancy Roberts, in Irwin Co, Georgia. She was born on 27 July 1847 in Irwin Co, Georgia.  Daniel enlisted as a member of Company F on 4 March 1862.  He was wounded in the leg at Battle of Second Mannassas on 28 August 1862. Pension records show he left the command at Petersburg, Virginia on a 30-day furlough February 1865 and could not return to the company before close of war. Daniel died in Irwin Co, Georgia in 1920 at the age of 78. National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0049, 00003686

 

Godfrey Purvis: A first cousin four times removed was born in 1846 in Irwin Co, Georgia, the son of Godfrey Purvis Sr. and Christie Ann Henderson. On 27 December 1866 when Godfrey was 20, he married Mary Burns, daughter of Hugh Burns. He first enlisted in Company F, 49th Georgia Infantry, but later joined Company H of the 4^th Georgia Cavalry.  He was home on furlough at the close of war.  Godfrey died in Irwin Co, Georgia in 1922 at the age of 76. National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0049, 00003690

 

Jacob Purvis: A first cousin four times removed was born in 1835 in Irwin Co, Georgia, the son of Godfrey Purvis and Christie Ann Henderson. Jacob married Mary Grantham.  He enlisted as a member of Company F, on 4 March 1862.  He died in service to the CSA at Augusta, Georgia on 29 May 1862 at the age of 27. National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, Record:000226, 0048,00000690

 

John Purvis: A first cousin four times removed was born in 1837 in Irwin Co, Georgia, son of Godfrey Purvis and Christie Ann Henderson. On 22 September 1859 when John was 22, he married Margaret Merritt, daughter of Bunyan Merritt, in Irwin Co, Georgia. She was born in 1835 in Irwin Co, Georgia.  John enlisted as a member of Company F on 30 August 1862.   He died of typhoid fever at Whitesville, Georgia on 27 March 1863.  National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0049, 00003699

 

Drury Reid: Was born on 15 October 1831in Georgia, the son of George R. Reid.  On 25 May 1854 he married my second cousin four times removed Sibbie Willcox born 27 December 1836and died on 12 April 1872, daughter of Thomas Lea Willcox and Abigail McDuffie.  He enlisted in company E as a private on 10 May 1862. He was appointed 1st Sergeant 18 October 1862. Drury sustained wounds at 2nd Manassas, VA 30 August 1862, at Fredericksburg, VA 13 December 1862 and at Chancellorsville, VA 3 May 1863. He was discharged on account of wounds on 15 December 1863. Drury died on 12 April 1872 at the age of 40.  They are both buried at Reid Cemetery in Wilcox County. National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0051, 00000028

 

John G. Roberts: A first cousin four times removed was born in 1818 in Georgia, the son of William Roberts and Nancy Tucker. On 20 May 1841 when John was 23, he married Nancy Sumner, daughter of Jesse C. Sumner and Lavina Yates, in Irwin Co, Georgia.  Sh was born in 1823. John enlisted in Company F on 4 March 1862. He was wounded having his right leg crushed and permanently disabled in railroad accident near Kingsville, North Carolina on 11 February  1863.  He was admitted to Floyd House Hospital, as crippled on 21 November 1863 and again on 10 December 1863.  National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0052, 00000608  

 

John A. Tomberlin: Was born on 20 February 1843 in Irwin Co, GA, the son of Wright Tomberlin and Martha Reeves.  On 9 November 1865, he married my third cousin three times removed, Elizabeth Wilcox, daughter of John Woodson Wilcox and Nancy Reid.  She was born about 1849.  John enlisted as a private in Company E 4 March 1862.  He was appointed 3rd Corporal August 1863 and 1st Sergeant December 1863. He was captured at Fort Steadman, VA 25 March 25 and released at Point Lookout, MD 20 June 1865. He and Elizabeth are buried in Mt Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Wilcox Co, GA. National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0061, 00000237

 

Elisha Tucker: A Great-Great-Great Uncle was born on born on 2 November 1830 in Irwin Co, Georgia, the son of Richard Murphy Tucker and Mary “Molly” V. Paulk. About 1855 when Elisha was 24, he married Jane Diana McClelland, daughter of John McClelland.  She was born on 6 October 1837 and died on 14 June 1913. Elisha enlisted in Company B of the 10th Battalion on 13 May 1862 and then transferred at Calhoun, Georgia as a private on 15 August 1862, in Company F.  He was absent with leave from October -December 1863.  Elisha signed for pay by X mark, last appeared on a roll in June 1864. Elisha died in Irwin Co, Georgia on 19 May 1868 at the age of 37.  National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0061, 00001743

 

Fredrick Tucker: A first cousin four times removed was born in 1834 in Georgia the son of Elisha Tucker and Zilpha Williams. Frederick married Martha Powell. Fredrick enlisted on 15 August 1862 as a private, Company F.  He surrendered at Appomattox, Virginia on 9 April 1865.  National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0061, 00001750

 

Jacob Tucker: A Great-Great-Great Uncle was born in 1828 in Irwin Co, Georgia, the son of Richard Murphy Tucker and Mollie V. Paulk. On 27 November 1851 when Jacob was 23, he married Elizabeth McClelland, daughter of John McClelland, in Irwin Co, Georgia.  He enlisted at Calhoun Georgia, as a private on 24 September 1862, in Company F.  He was admitted to 3rd Georgia hospital 16 December 1862 and 8 January 1863.  He died at Camp Gregg, Virginia on  7 March 1863 of pneumonia at the age of 35. National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0061, 00001777

 

James Tucker: A first cousin four times removed was born in 1845 in Irwin Co, Georgia, the son of John Tucker and Hestser Ann Nobles.  He enlisted 6 November 1863 as a private, Company F.  He was killed in action at the Battle of Wilderness Virginia on 6 May 1864 at the age of 19. National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0061, 00001780

 

Matthew Tucker: A first cousin four times removed was born in 1838 in Georgia, the son of Elisha Tucker and Zilpha Williams. On 25 August 1861 when Matthew was 23, he married Martha Hobby, daughter of Jesse Hobby Jr. & Mary Marchant. She was born in 1842.  On 1 September 1863 he enlisted as a private in Company F.  He was appointed 4th Corporal in April 1864.  Matthew was captured at Amelia Court House, Virginia on 5 April 1865.  He was released at Point Lookout, Maryland on 21 June 1865. National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0061, 00001853

 

Richard Tucker: A first cousin four times removed was born in 1832 in Georgia, the son of Elisha Tucker and Zilpha Williams. On 5 February 1855 when Richard was 23, he married Elizabeth Mary Jane Young.  She was born about 1836. He joined Company F as a 2nd Lieutenant 4 March 1862.  He later resigned from the regiment on 1 September 1862.  Richard was next appointed Sergeant of Company H, 4th Georgia Cavalry on 10 December 1862.  The roll for June 1864 shows him present. He surrendered 10 May 1865 and was paroled at Albany, Georgia on 29 May 1865.  Richard died in 1908 at the age of 76. He is buried in Sycamore, Georgia. National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0061, 00001877 and 000226, 0061, 00001876

 

Solomon Tucker: A first cousin four times removed was born in 1846 in Georgia, the son of Elisha Tucker and  Zilpha Williams.  He enlisted as a private on 4 March 1862 and was appointed color bearer in June 1862 for Company F.  He was captured at the Second Battle of Mannassas 28 August 1862, and died in a Federal Army prison in 1865 at the age of 19. National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0061, 00001894

 

Dennis M. Turner: A second cousin three times removed was born in 1839 in Georgia, the son of Joseph Alexander Turner and Sarah Tucker. On 4 January 1869 when Dennis was 30, he married Juda Ann Byrd.  Dennis enlisted 4 March 1862 in Company F.  He was paroled at Albany, Georgia on 29 May 1865.  National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0061, 00002336

 

Joseph Walker: A first cousin four times removed was born on 25 January 1832 in Irwin Co, Georgia, the son of  Hezekiah Walker and Rebecca Hall. In 1854 when Joseph was 21, he married my third cousin three times removed Elizabeth Jane Griffin, daughter of John Mitchell Griffin and Frances Dixon. She was born on 12 March 1838 in Lowdnes Co, Georgia and died in Polk Co, Florida on 4 June 1916.  Joseph enlisted as a 3^rd Sergeant, Company F on 4 March 1862.  He was wounded in fighting at Mechanicsville, Virginia on 26 June 1862. He was reduced in ranks on account of disability in January 1863 and then finally discharged due to the disability, date listed only as 1863. Joseph died in Polk Co, Flordia on 9 March 1916 at the age of 84.  National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0062, 00002947

 

Henry Hodges Whitfield: Was born 11 April 1826 in Georgia.  He married Mary Willcox Daniel my second cousin four times removed, daughter of James S. Daniel and Elizabeth Willcox.  Henry was elected 1st Lieutenant of Company K on 4 March 1862, and then elected Captain 22 March 1862. He resigned with a disability 27 June 1862. Henry died on 28 January 1886 at the age of 59. Both are buried in Orange Hill Cemetery, Hawkinsville, GA. National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0064, 00003018

 

George Whitley: Was born on 14 January 1844 in Irwin Co, Georgia, the son of Wiley Whitley Jr. and Mary Jane Smith. On 5 November 1866 when George was 22, he married my first cousin four times removed Margaret Henderson, daughter of Daniel J. Henderson Jr. and Fairby A. Whiddon, in Irwin Co, Georgia. She was born on 30 January 1850 in Irwin Co, Georgia. He enlisted as a private on 4 March 1862 in Company F.  He was captured at Gettysburg on 2 July 1863.  George was sent to Fort Delaware, Delaware on 22 October 1863.  He was paroled at Point Lookout, Maryland on 18 February 1865 and was received at Boulware & Cox’s Wharves, James River, Virginia on 20 February 1865. George died in Irwin Co, Georgia in 1876 at the age of 31. National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0064, 00003121

 

Jacob Whitley: A second cousin four times removed was born on 12 August 1843 in Irwin Co, Georgia, the son of John Whitley and Mary Purvis. Jacob married a lady named Miss Grantham. He enlisted as a private in Company A, 6lst Georgia Infantry on 27 August 1861. He was discharged due to disability on 26 October 1861.  He later enlisted as a private in Company F, 49th Georgia Infantry on 1 September 1863. In this regiment he was appointed 1st Corporal staying with the company until he surrendered at Appomattox, Virginia on 9 April 1865. Jacob died in Irwin Co, Georgia in 1908 at the age of 64. National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0064, 00003127 and 000226, 0064, 00003126

 

Wiley Whitley III: Was born on 31 October 1841 in Irwin Co, Georgia, the son of  Wiley Whitley Jr. and Mary Jane Smith. Wiley first married Susan Fussell daughter of Jacob Fussell & Esther Williams. On 31 January 1867 when Wiley was 25, he second married my first cousin four times removed Catherine A. Kate Henderson, daughter of Daniel J. Henderson Jr. and Fairby A. Whiddon, in Irwin Co, Georgia. She was born on 15 November 1844 in Irwin Co, Georgia and died in Irwin Co, Georgia on 10 February 1895. Wiley enlisted on 4 March 1862 in Company F.  He was elected 2nd Lieutenant 10 February 1863 and 1st Lieutenant 29 July 1863. Wiley was captured at Gettysburg on 2 July 1863.  He was transferred from Johnson’s Island, Ohio to Point Lookout, Maryland for exchange on 21 March 1865 and from there to Fort Delaware, Delaware where he was released on 12 June 1865. Wiley died in Irwin Co, Georgia on 26 December 1915 at the age of 74. National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0064, 00003163

 

James Young Willcox: A second cousin four times removed was born 17 June 1838 in Telfair County. in Telfair County, Georgia, the son of Lewis Barge Willcox and Sarah McDuffie. He was elected as 1st Lieutenant on 4 March 1862 of company D.  He was elected Captain on 28 June 1862.  James was wounded at Cedar Run, Virginia on 9 August 1863 and died the following week in hospital at Charlottesville, Virginia on 22 August 1862. National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0065, 00001087

 

John Daniel Willcox: A second cousin four times removed was born on 20 March 1833 in Irwin Co, Georgia, the son of George Willcox and Sarah Daniels. John married Josephine Rogers. He enlisted as a private in Company B on 4 March 1862.  He transferred to Company F on 1 April 1862.  He was appointed 1st Sergeant in August 1862, and then elected 2nd Lieutenant in later in 1862.  John was accidentally wounded in Virginia, he developed blood poison and died on 1 January 1863 at the age of 29.  There is mention of him being appointed or elected captain of Company F shortly before his death.  After his death, his brother Thomas Daniel took over the command of Company F as captain. National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0065, 00001091

 

Thomas Daniel Willcox: A second cousin four times removed was born on 5 March 1841 in Irwin Co, Georgia, the son of George Willcox and Sarah Daniels. Thomas Daniel married Roxanne Reid born 03 March 1845 and died 10 June 1922, daughter of George R. Reid and Ceclia Reeves. She was born in 1847. Thomas enlisted as a private on 4 March 1862. He was appointed 1^st Sergeant in April 1862. Thomas was elected 1st Lieutenant on 4 August 1862.  Thomas was wounded in neck at Cedar Run, Virginia on 9 August 1862. The record shows he was elected Captain on 28 July 1863. Information shows that he took over as captain of the regiment after his brother, John Daniel Willcox who was killed in 1863.  The roll for shows him absent without leave since 1 February 1865. Thomas died in 1 June 1892 at the age of 53. National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0065, 00000173

 

Woodson L. Willcox: A third cousin three times removed was born 8 July 1847 in Georgia, the son of Woodson Willcox and Nancy Reid.  Woodson married Sarah Pickern born 1846 died 29 July 1891, daughter of Elijah L. Pickern Sr. and Catherine Girtman.  She was born in 1860.  Woodson enlisted as a private in Company F on 4 March 1862.  He was discharged for being under-age April 1862. He died 29 December 1913 at the age of 66.  National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0065, 00000184

 

Wiley Jackson Williams: Was born on 19 November 1836 in Telfair Co, GA. On 25 February 1864 Wiley first married Mary M. Wilcox my second cousin four times removed, daughter of Mitchell Griffin Wilcox and Martha Swain. She was born on 16 September 1842 and died on 20 June 1880.  On 26 October 1881 Wiley second married Rebecca Wilcox my second cousin four times removed, daughter of Mitchell Griffin Wilcox and Martha Swain.  She was born on 26 May 1848 and died on 6 October 1882.  Wiley first enlisted as a private 4 March 1862 in Company B. He was then elected 1st Lieutenant 26 July 1862 and then Captain 22 August 1862 and then Major 23 February 1864 and finally Lieutenant Colonel 24 March 1864. He was paroled at Macon, GA in 1865. Wiley died in Eastman, GA on 3 June 1915 at the age of 78.  National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0065, 00002742.

 

William Fletcher Williams: Was born on 27 November 1829 in Telfair Co, GA.  He married my second cousin four times removed Mary Ann Bryant Coffee, daughter of John Bryant Coffee and Rebecca Willcox.  As a private in Company B he enlisted 1 September 1862, but was later discharged when he furnished a substitute 18 March 1863. William died on 24 September 1909 at the age of 79. He is buried in Concord Methodist Church Cemetery, Telfair Co, GA.  National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0065, 00002710

 

Isaac Marchant Young: A second cousin four times removed was born in 1831 in Irwin Co, Georgia, the son of Jacob C. Young and Laney Elizabeth Marchant. Isaac married Mary Ann Blanchard. He served with Company F as a 1st Sergeant enlisting on 4 March 1862.  He died of pneumonia and measles at Guinea Station, Virginia on 20 February 1863.  National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0067, 00001952

 

James A. Young: A second cousin three times removed was born in 1843 in Irwin Co, Georgia, the son of Isaac Young and Nancy Roberts. James enlisted as a private in company G on 4 March 1862.  He was wounded at Seven Pines, Virginia on 31 May 1862. James died of wounds at Richmond, Virginia on 1 August 1862 at the age of 19.  National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0067, 00001969

 

Martin R. Young: A second cousin four times removed was born in 1844 in Irwin Co, Georgia, the son of Jacob C. Young and Laney Elizabeth Marchant. Martin first married Lucinda Rigrdon and second married Cynthia Webb. Martin enlisted as a private in Company F on 4 March1862. He is listed as deserted on 25 February 1865 and took an oath of allegiance to U. S. Government at Washington, D. C. 1 March 1865. National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0067, 00002081

 

Thomas Young: A second cousin three times removed was born in 1844 in Irwin Co, Georgia, the son of Isaac Young and Nancy Roberts.  He enlisted in Company F on 4 March 1862.  He was wounded at Seven Pines, Virginia on 31 May 1862.  Thomas died at Charlottesville, Virginia on 7 December 1863 at the age of 19.  National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0067, 00002163

 

Organization of the Regiment

The 49th Georgia Volunteer Infantry was composed of companies from ten central and south Georgia counties Volunteers was and organized under a call for volunteers, by Governor Joseph E. Brown, on the 4 March 1862. In Crute’s book it states the 49^th Georgia was organized in November 1861. It appears this date refers to some of the companies such as the Pulaski Greys which were part of the 8^th Georgia and later assigned as Company K of the 49^th regiment. It appears that on or about 22 March 1862 , the 49th Regiment Georgia Infantry as we know it was organized at Camp Davis, located near Guyton near the Central Georgia railroad. Soon after organization the regiment was ordered via railroad to Goldsboro, North Carolina where we were, for a few days, it drilled in the manual of arms and school of the soldier.

The 49^th Regiment of Georgia and was composed of the following named companies, to which are added the names of the officers:

Company A, Wilkinson County- Wilkinson County Invincibles: Captains: S. T. Player and , James B. Duggan (former lieutenant), Lieutenants: J. Walker, J. R. F. Miller. Number of men enlisted 136 of whom four (4) were promoted; seventeen (17) killed in action, thirty (30) died of disease, thirteen (13) discharged and retired, and two (2) deserted.

Company B, Telfair County- Telfair Volunteers, Captains Jasper Humphreys (died), and Wiley J. Williams, Lieutenants: James Y. Wilcox, William Hatton, and L.L. Williams. Number of men enlisted 112 of whom three (3) were promoted; twelve (12) killed in action, twenty-six (26) died of disease, and six (6) discharged and retired. None reported as deserted.

Company C, Washington County- Washington Guards, Captain W. W. Carter, Lieutenants N. H. Clay, J. T. Jordan, M. Newman. Number of men enlisted 81 of whom five (5) were promoted; twelve (12) killed in action, twenty-two (22) died of disease, and thirteen (13) discharged or retired.

Company D, Taliaferro County- Taliaferro Volunteers: Captain William F. Holden, Lieutenants E. D. Rhodes, John A. Durham, L. M. Andrews. Number of men enlisted 105 of whom four (4) were promoted; twenty (20) killed in action, twenty-one (21) died of disease, and eighteen (18) discharged and retired.

Company E, Wilcox County- States Rights Guards, Captain J. D. Fuller, Lieutenants D. S. McCall, P. Brown, R. D. Bowen. Number of men enlisted 117 of whom four (4) were promoted; eighteen (18) killed in action, forty-two (42) died of disease, and fourteen (14) discharged and retired.

Company F, Irwin County- Irwin Volunteers, Captain O. H. Cooke, Lieutenants R. W. Clements, R. Tucker, L. G. Young. Number of men enlisted 126 of whom four (4) were promoted; six (6) killed in action, forty-two (42) died of disease and twenty-eight (28) discharged or retired.

Company G, Laurens County- Laurens Volunteers, Captain J. T. Chappell, Lieutenants J. A. Daniel, R. H. Duncan, C. C. Clark. Number of men enlisted 130 of whom four (4) were promoted; fourteen (14) killed in action, thirty-four (34) died of disease, twenty (20) discharged and retired, and one (1) deserted. The deserter was not a native of Laurens County.

Company H, Washington County- Cold Steel Guards, Captain C. M. Jones, Lieutenants A. D. Jennigan, T. W. Newsome, M. Kinmon. Number of men enlisted 89 of whom four (4) were promoted, seven (7) killed in action twenty-eight (28) died of disease, twelve (12) discharged and retired, one (1) transferred, and two (2) deserted. The two deserters were assigned to this company from Echols county; they were not citizens of Washington county.

Company I, Hancock County- Pierce Guards, Captain Andrew J. Lane, Lieutenants J. J.

Lawrence, L. L. Lamar, William Amos. Number of men enlisted 98 of whom six(6) were promoted; thirteen (13) killed in action, twelve (12) died of disease, nineteen (19) discharged and retired, two (2) transferred to non-commissioned staff, and one (1) deserted. The deserter was a native of Ireland.

Company K, Pulaski County- Pulaski Greys, Captain Seaborn M. Manning, Lieutenants W. H. Whitfield, John H. Pate, E. A. Smith. Number of men enlisted 124 of whom seven (7) were promoted; thirteen (13) killed in action, twenty-four (24) died of disease, and eighteen (18) discharged and retired.

The first commander was Colonel Andrew J. Lane of Hancock County. The field officers included: Lieutenant Colonel Oliver H. Cook , Major James B. Duggan, Major John A. Durham, Lieutenant Colonel, and later Colonel John T. Jordan , Lieutenant Colonel, Seaborn M. Manning, Major John Pate, Major, Lieutenant Colonel, and later Colonel Samuel T. Player, Major, later Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Rivers and Major, later Lieutenant Colonel Wiley J. Williams, Adjutant M. Newman, Thomas Latimer,-Adjutant., J. M. Harris,-Assistant Quartermaster., J. W. Moore,-Assistant Commissary Subsistence., James J. Humphries,-Surgeon, R. H. Pate,-Assistant Surgeon, J. J. Hyman,Chaplain.

Of the forty-six (46) officers listed above, six (6) were killed in action, five (5) died of disease, twenty-five (25) resigned, two (2) transferred, and two (2) cashiered. The remaining six (6) original officers are:-Lieutenant J. T. Jordan, (now Colonel), Lieutenant James B. Duggan, (now Major), Lieutenant M. Newman, (now

Adjutant), Lieutenant L. M. Andrews, (now Captain), Lieutenant L. L. Williams, (now Captain), and Chaplain J J Hyman All the other officers in the regiment at the present time, 1 September 1864,have been elected and promoted by seniority since the organization.

April-May 1862 General J. R. Anderson's Brigade, Department of North Carolina

May 1862 General J. R. Anderson's Brigade, Department of Northern Virginia

May-June 1862 General J. R. Anderson's Brigade, General A. P. Hill's Division, Army of Northern Virginia

June-July 1862 General J. R. Anderson's-Thomas Brigade, General A. P. Hill's Division,1st Corps, Army of Northern Virginia

July 1862-May 1863 General Thomas' Brigade, A. P. Hill's Division, 2nd Corps, Army of Northern Virginia

May 1863-April 1865 General Thomas' Brigade, Pender's-Wilcox's Division, 3rd Corps, Army of Northern Virginia

Hanover Court House 27 May 1862

Seven Pines 31 May-1 June 1862

Seven Days Battles 25 June-1 July 1862

Gaines' Mill 27 June 1862

Malvern Hill 1 July 1862

Cedar Mountain 9 August 1862

2nd Mannasass Run 28-30 August 1862

Chantilly 1 September 1862

Harpers Ferry 12-15 September 1862

Antietam 17 September 1862

Shepherdstown Ford 20 September 1862

Fredericksburg 13 December 1862

Chancellorsville 1-4 May 1863

Gettysburg 1-3 July 1863

Williamsport 6 July 1863

Bristoe Campaign October 1863

Mine Run Campaign November-December 1863

The Wilderness 5-6 May 1864

Spotsylvania Court House 8-21 May 1864

North Anna 23-26 May 1864

Cold Harbor 1-3 June 1864

Petersburg Siege June 1864-April 1865

Weldon Railroad 22 June 1864

Fort Stedman 25 March 1865

Appomattox Court House 9 April 1865

Statistical record

Originally enlisted and recruited: 1160

Losses in each engagement.

Battle                               Killed Wounded

Seven Pines, 31 May 1862 11 52

Mechanicsville, 26 June 1862 4 26

Cold Harbor, 27 June 1862 4 20

Frazer's Farm, 30 June 1862 5 11

Malvern Hill, 1 July 1862 2 5

Cedar Run, 9 August l 862 16 39

2^nd Manassas, 29-30 August 1862 13 51

Ox Hill, 1 September 1862 3 5

Harper's Ferry, 15 September 1862 0 6

Shepherdstown, 19 September 1862 1 4

Fredericksburg, 13 December 1862 12 47

Chancellorsville, 3 May 1863 7 41

Gettysburg, 1-3 July 1863 14 58

Mine Run, 27 November 1863 0 1

Wilderness, 5-6 May 1864 23 68

Spottsylvania CH,12 May’64 4 18

Jericho Ford, 23 May 1864 2 11

Nances' Shop, 23 June 1864 2 1

Total casualties: 124 463

Number of men died of disease: 289

Number of men died of wounds: 18

Total deaths: 431

Number of men discharged: 194

Number of men transferred: 5

Number of men deserted: 0

Total real loss: 636

Add number of men wounded: 463

Total of all losses: 1099

On to Virginia

The events leading to the hurried mobilization northward of Confederate recruits began on 23 March 1862, when the then commander of the Union army in the east, General George B. McClellan, began landing troops at the tip of the Virginia "peninsula." To meet this threat growing at Yorktown, between the mouths of the York and James Rivers, Confederate President Jefferson Davis' chief military advisor, General Robert E. Lee, moved elements of General Johnston's Army of Northern Virginia south from positions along the Rapidan River.

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