(Also known as 29th Louisiana Infantry Regiment) ¹⁶

A Brief History of the
Confederate Steam Ram: C. S. S. "Arkansas"
as Related to the
28th Thomas' [29th] Louisiana Infantry Regiment.

 

FORWARD

Image is from C. S. S. Arkansas

 

The Thomas' 28th [29th] Louisiana Infantry Regiment in part played an additional part in the history of the American Civil War. Would you believe that a number of the men in this regiment ended up serving on the CSS Ram Arkansas at Vicksburg?

It is true.

While doing some research into collecting the muster roll records of the men of this regiment, this researcher came across a few notation on muster roll records pertaining to items such as: " Remarks: Transfd. to Gunboat Arkansas, July 21, 1862." -- " Gunboat Crew" -- " Absent on detached service on Confed. Steam Ram Arkansas." and so on.

These notations and the many others peaked my curosity.

I began looking at all of the men in the regiment to see just how many men actually took some active roll in the events surrounding the epic of this lone Confederate ram.

Doing some further research, I came across a total of 82 men [44 men from the 28th Louisiana] that had some notation similar to the ones above as well as uncovering some additional information regarding the events relating to the CSS Arkansas.

Basically, the CSS Arkansas was originally built in Memphis in 1861 -- 1862 and was not finished prior to the federal troops closing in on Memphis in May 1862.

This began the saga of the CSS Ram Arkansas and her trip into destiny at Vicksburg.

The original crew consisted of 50-60 Missouri Volunteers manning the guns and later the compliment totaled 232 men. The men from the Thomas's 28th Louisiana were more than likely a portion of this "232" compliment acquired at Vicksburg prior to the CSS Arkansas heading down the river towards Baton Rouge.

 

You can read a few accounts of her history at the following URL's:

CSS Arkansas (1862-1862)

CSS Arkansas (1862-1862) -- Actions and Activities

Reminiscences of the Confederate States Navy

This web site includes a detailed account by Captain C. W. READ.

Missourians Aboard the CSS Arkansas

Description of the CSS Arkansas

The Story of the C.S.S. Arkansas

 

When doing a search for members of the Thomas' 28th Louisiana who had served, we also found some others from other Louisiana units and are including their names aswell.

It can be imagined that there are still other names and muster roll records to add to the following list of men.

The men of the Thomas' 28th Louisiana has been especially difficult to locate -- because the Muster Roll records are missing. What has passed for the Muster Roll records -- or at least, the ones that I checked into at the Military Library at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans consists of copies of Muster Roll cards -- one per man grouped into a book. There are copies of the Muster Roll cards on microfilm located a certain larger libraries in the state of Louisiana that can be further researched.

This will be done at a later date.

Here are the names to date that I have located.

Keep in mind, the men from Missouri are not listed. If you go to the web site above, you will find a detailed list of the men from Missouri who originally manned the CSS Arkansas.

 

Men Serving on the
Confederate Steam Ram C.S.S. Arkansas
(The names highled in bold italic are from the 28th Louisiana)

 

1. Aldrich, Joseph, Gunner 28th La. Infty. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War Captured Arkansas Post Dec. 28th, 1862. Sent to Camp Douglas, Ill. Released on Oath of Allegiance_.


2. Aldrich, Peter, Gunner 28th La. Infty. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War Captured at Arkansas Post Dec. 28th, 1862. Sent to Camp Douglas, Ill. Released on Oath of Allegiance to U. S. March, 1863, from Camp Douglas, Ill.


3. Baker, John,___ Gunboat Crew 28th La. Infty. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War Captured Vicksburg, Miss., Dec. 28th, 1862. Forwd. from Camp Douglas, Ill., to City Pt., Va., for Exchange, March, 1863. Prisoner of War Rolls, "Captured on Gunboat Diana, Bayou Teche, La., April 14th, 1863. Paroled at Port Hudson, La., July __, 1863. Sent to New Orleans, La., to Be Exchanged."


4. Ballard, W. J., __ Gunner __ 28th (Thomas') La. Infty. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War Captured Arkansas Post Dec. 28th, 1862. Sent from Camp Douglas, Ill., to City Pt., Va., for Exchange March __, 1863.


5. Behm, August, Pvt. Co. C. 28th La. Infty. (Thomas'). En. March 6th, 1862, New Orleans. La. Roll for May and June, 1862, "Present. Promoted Corpl. May 1st, 1862." Roll for July and Aug., 1862, "Present. Reduced to Ranks Aug. 31st. 1862." Roll for Sept. and Oct., 1862, "Present." Roll dated Oct. 31st, 1862. to Feb. 28th, 1863. "Absent. On Gunboat. Feb. 18th, 1863."


6. Berthelet, N., Pvt. Co. A. 3rd La. Infty. En. May 8th, 1862, Bayou Goula, La. Present on Rolls rom May to Dec., 1862. Detached on Gunboat Expedition to Yazoo Pass Feb. 19th, 1863. Appears on Rolls of Prisoners of War Captured and Paroled at Vicksburg, Miss., July 4th, 1863.


7. Bevin, Octave, Corpl., Pvt. Co. A. 3rd La. Infty. En. New Orleans, La., May 17th, 1861. Present on All Rolls to Dec., 1862. Roll for Jan. and Feb., 1863, "Absent. Detached on a Gunboat Expedition to Yazoo Pass Feb. 19th, 1863." Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War Captured and Paroled Vicksburg, Miss., July 4th, 1863. On Rolls of Prisoners of War Captured at Pointe Coupee Par., La., March 31st, 1864. Recd. at New Orleans, La., April 5th, 1864. On Roll dated July 7th, 1864, Office of Commsy. of Prisoners, New Orleans, La.


8. Birmingham, W. H., Gunner 28th La. Infty. (Thomas'). Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War Captured at Arkansas Post Dec. 28th, 1862. Sent from Camp Douglas, Ill., to City Pt., Va., for Exchange March __. 1863.


9. Boiter, J. L., Pvt. Co. G. 17th La. Infty. En. Sept. 30th, 1861, Camp Moore, La. Present on all Rolls to April, 1862. Roll dated May 23rd, 1862, "Re-enlisted at Edwards Depot, May 23rd, 1862." Rolls from June, 1862, to Aug., 1862, "Absent sick at Edwards Depot." Rolls from Sept., 1862, to Dec., 1862, "Present." Roll for Jan. and Feb., 1863, "Absent on Gun Boat in Yazoo River since Feb. 20th, 1863." Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured and Paroled Vicksburg, Miss., July 4th, 1863. Rolls of Prisoners of War, Paroled Monroe, La., June 9th, 1865. Res. Morehouse Par., La.


10.Bolton, Edward H., Pvt. Co. C. 31st La., Infty. En. April 21st, 1862, Delhi, Carroll Par., La. Present on Rolls to Jan., 1863. Roll for Feb. and March, 1863. "On detailed service on Gun Boat on Yazoo River, Feb. 18th, 1863." Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured and Paroled Vicksburg, Miss., July 4th, 1863.


11. Box, James, Gunner. ____ 28th, La. Infty. (Thomas'). Federal Rolls of War, Captured at Arkansas Post, Dec. 28th, 1862. Forwd. to Camp Douglas, Ill. Died _____.


12. Brown, John, _____ 28th La. Infty. (Thomas') Gunboat Crew. On Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War. Captured at Vicksburg, Miss., Dec. 28th. 1862. Sent to City Pt., Va., for exchange March, 1863, from Camp Douglas. Ill.


13. Burns, J. J., ____ 28th La. Infty. (Thomas'). Union Prisoner of War records (also borne on Rolls as J. J. Burns), Gun Boat Crew Confed. States Navy. Captured at Vicksburg, Miss., Dec. 28th, 1862. Paroled at Camp Douglas. Ill., April 3rd, 1863. Roll indorsed received at City Point, Va., April 10th, 1863.


14. Cenas, Hilary, Born in Louisiana. Apptd from Louisiana. Formerly Midshipman, U. S. Navy. Acting Lt., Dec. 24th, 1861. Lt. for the War, Feb. 8th, 1862. Second Lt. Feb. 8th, 1862. First Lt., Oct. 2nd, 1862. First Lt. Provisional Navy, June 2nd, 1864, to rank from Jan. 6th, 1864. Served on C. S. Steam Ram Arkansas, 1862. C. S. S. Gaines, 1862-3. Special service abroad, 1864. Battery Semmes, James River, 1864.


15. Clark, Thomas, Pvt. Co. A. 17th La. Infty. En. Sept. 31st, 1861, Camp Moore, La. Present on all Rolls to June, 1862. Roll for July and Aug., 1862, Placed on board Steamer Arkansas. Has not returned. Foot note: Name appears in column of names present. Roll for Sept. and Oct., 1862, Present. Returned to Co. from the Arkansas. Present on Rolls Nov., 1862, to Feb., 1863. Captured at Port Gibson, Miss., April 1st, 1863. Recd. at Military Prison, Alton, Ill., May 18th, 1863. Released on Oath May 26th, 1863.


16. Clement, William, Gunner. 28th La. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured Arkansas Post, Dec. 28th, 1862. Sent to Camp Douglas, Ill., __. Died _______.


17. Clements, William F., Pvt. Co. D. 28th (Gray's) La. Infty. En. Sept. 6th, 1862, Delhi, La. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War. Captured at Arkansas Post, Dec. 28th, 1862, or Jan. 11th, 1863. Sent to Camp Douglas, Feb. 8th, 1863. Paroled and sent from Camp Douglas, May 15th, 1863. Delivered at City Point, Va., May 21st, 1863. Remarks: Dead. Roll for July and Aug., 1863, Absent, sick furlough.


18. Cole, Henry, Sergt. Co. F. 22nd and 23rd La. Infty. En. Dec. 5th, 1861, Camp Lewis. Present on all Rolls to April, 1862. Roll for July and Aug., 1862, Deserted from Confed. States Gun Boat Arkansas, Aug. 7th, 1863.


19. Covert, E., Born in __. Apptd. from __. Master not in line of promotion, Sept. 2nd, 1861. Served on C. S. Steam Ram Arkansas, 1862.


20. Cox, Phinney, ___ 28th La. ___ Gunboat Crew. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War show him captured at Vicksburg, Miss., Dec. 28th, 1862. Sent from Camp Douglas, Ill., to City Point, Va., for exchange March, 1863.


21. Cranmer, Noadiah B., Pvt. Cos. I. and G. 1st La. Hvy. Arty. En. Nov. 28th, 1861, New Orleans, La. Rolls for Jan., 1862, to April, 1862, Present on extra duty as carpenter. Roll for July and Aug., 1862, Absent. Detached on Arkansas; not returned. Discharged at Vicksburg, Oct. 24th, and final statement given.


22. Dixon, James, Pvt. Co. A. 17th La. Infty. En. Sept. 30th, 1861, Camp Moore, La. Present on all Rolls to April, 1862. Captured Port Gibson, Miss., May 1st, 1863. Recd. at Military Prison, Alton, Ill., May 18th, 1863. Released May 26th, 1863, on Oath. Roll May and June, 1862, states Present. July and Aug., 1862, Placed on board Steamer Arkansas and has not returned. Sept., 1862, to Feb., 1863, Present. Returned to company from the Arkansas.


23. Donnelly, Henry (also Donelly, H.), Pvt. Co. A. 17th La. Infty. En. Sept. 30th, 1861, Camp Moore, La. Present on all Rolls to June, 1862. July and Aug., 1862, Placed on board Steamer Arkansas and has not returned. Sept. to Dec., 1862, Present. Returned to Company from the Arkansas. Roll Jan. and Feb., 1863, Absent. Sent to gunboat in Yazoo River, Feb. 19th, 1863, by order Gen. Lee.


24. Donelly, Michael, Pvt. Co. D. 28th (Thomas') La. Infty. En. April 10th, 1862, New Orleans, La. Present on Roll to Aug. 21st, 1862. Roll for Sept. and Oct., 1862, Present. Roll for Oct. 31st, 1862, to Feb. 28th, 1863, Absent on gunboat since Feb. 18th, Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured Vicksburg, Miss., July 4th, 1863. Sent to Memphis, Tenn., July 18th, 1863. Name appears as signature to an Oath of Allegiance subscribed and sworn to at Memphis, Tenn., Oct. 8th, 1863, to the U. S. Res. New Orleans, La. Complexion sandy, hair sandy, eyes gray, height 5 ft. - in.


25. Duncan, George, Gunner 28th La. Inf. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War show him captured at Arkansas Post, Dec. 28, 1862. Sent to Camp Douglas, Ill. Released on Oath of Allegiance.


26. Dupuy, John S., Born in _, Apptd. from _, Third Asst. Engr. (No date). Served on C. S. Steam Ram., Arkansas _, 1862.


27. Edley, Thomas, Pvt. Co. A, 22nd and 23rd La. Inf. En. March 20, 1862, Fort Pike, La. Present to April, 1862. Roll for July and Aug., 1862, Deserted from C. S. Gunboat Arkansas, Aug. 7, 1862.


28. Elam, S. L., Pvt. Co. A, 31st Regt. La. Inf. En. April 26, 1862, Vidalia. Present on Roll for Jan. and Feb., 1862. Roll for Nov. and Dec., 1862, Absent. Detailed on gunboat, Feb. 19, 1863. Captured and paroled at Vicksburg, Miss., July 4, 1863.


29. Enwright, Maurice (also Enright, Norris), Pvt. Co. A, 17th La. Inf. En. Sept. 30, 1861. Camp Moore, La. Present on all Rolls to June, 1862. Roll for July and Aug., 1862. Placed on Board Steamer Arkansas. Roll for Sept. and Oct., 1862, Present, retd. to Co. from the Arkansas. Present on Rolls Nov., 1862, to Feb., 1863.


30. Erwin, G. W., Pvt. Co. A, 28th (Thomas') Regt. La. Inf. En. May 1, 1862, Camp Moore, La. Roll to Aug. 31, 1862, Present, in Regt. Hospl. Volunteered for service on Ram Arkansas, June 24, 1862, returned to Co. Aug. 11. Rolls from Sept., 1862, to Feb., 1863, Present. On Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured and paroled at Vicksburg, Miss., July 4, 1863. Sent from Vicksburg, Miss., to Cairo, Ill., to be forwd. to Depot for Prisoners of War, Nov. 26, 1863. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured at Union Point, La., Nov. 6, 1863, or Miss. River, Nov. 19, 1863. Sent to Camp Morton, Ind., Dec. 7, 1863. Remark: Desires to take the Oath of Allegiance and remain in Ind., a loyal man. Died Feb. 3, 1864, at Camp Morton, Ind., of Erysipelas. (Paroled Prisoner.)


31. Evans, T. M., Gunner, 28th Regt. La. Inf. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War show him captured at Arkansas Post, Dec. 28, 1862. Sent to Camp Douglas, Ill. Remarks: Dead.


32. Fitch, N. F., Pvt. Co. H, 3rd La. Inf. En. May 17, 1861, N. O., La. Roll for May 17 to June 30, 1861, Present. Obtained a leave of absence on May 28, 1861, on coming up from New Orleans on board the Steamer Arkansas; overstayed his time on account of continued sickness and was reported as a Deserter; has now reported himself ready for duty. (From Record of Events.) Present on Roll for July and Aug., 1861. Present or absent not stated on Roll for Sept. and Oct., 1861.


33. Fitzpatrick, P., 28th La. _ Gunboat. Crew. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War show him captured at Vicksburg, Miss., Dec. 28, 1862. Sent to City Pt., Va., for exchange from Camp Douglas, Ill., March, 1863.


34. Flores, Antonio, Pvt. Co. G, 28th (Thomas') Regt. La. Inf. En. April 7, 1862, New Orleans, La. Roll to Aug. 31, 1862, Killed in action on board the Ram Arkansas, June 15, 1862.


35. Fuller, I., _ 26th La. _ Gunboat Crew. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured at Vicksburg, Miss., Dec. 28, 1862. Sent to City Pt., Va., from Camp Douglas, Ill., for exchange, March, 1863.


36. Gibson, James, Gunner 28th La. Inf. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured Arkansas Post, Dec. 28, 1862. Sent to Camp Douglas, Ill., _. Released on Oath of Allegiance.


Gibson, James M., Pvt. Co. I, 28th (Gray's) La. Inf. En. May 14, 1862, Monroe, La. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured Arkansas Post, Dec. 28, 1862. Transfd. to Camp Douglas, Ill., Feb. 8, 1863. On Roll for July and Aug., 1863.


37. Gilmore, William, Born in _. Apptd. from _. Pilot. Served on C. S. Steam Ram Arkansas, 1862.


38. Helmig, William, Pvt. Co. C, 28th (Thomas') La. Inf. En. March 22, 1862, New Orleans, La. Roll to Aug. 31, 1862, Transfd. to Gunboat Ark., July 21, 1862. Roll to Feb. 28, 1863, Absent, missing in skirmish woods west of Chickasaw Bayou, Dec. 28, 1862. Was transfd. to Gunboat Arkansas, July 22, 1862. Returned to Co., Nov. 6, 1862.


39. Hardcastle, T. C.. Gunner Co. -, 28th (Thomas') La. Inf. Confed. States Navy. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured at Arkansas Post, Dec. 28, 1862. Sent to Camp Douglas, Ill. Released on Oath of Allegiance from Camp Douglas, Ill.


40. Helmock, Louis, _ Co. -, 28th (Thomas') La. Inf. Union Prisoner of War Records, Captured Dec. 28, 1862, at Vicksburg, Miss. Forwd. to Camp Douglas, Ill., Feb. 8, 1863. Paroled at Camp Douglas, April 3, 1863, and delivered to City Pt., Va., April 10, 1863. N. B.-See Confederate States Navy.


41. Hurrey, James,_ 28th La. Gunboat Crew Co. C. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured Arkansas Post, Dec. 31, 1862. Sent from Camp Douglas, Ill., to City Pt., Va., for exchange, March _, 1863.


42. Johnson, John, Sergt. Co. A, 28th (Thomas') Regt. La. Inf. En. April 6, 1862, Opelousas. Roll to Aug. 31, 1862, Died at Mrs. Cox's Hospl., Vicksburg, of wounds Recd. on Ram Arkansas.


43. Jones, Phillips, Pvt. Co. D, 28th (Thomas') Regt. La. Inf. En. April 10, 1862, New Orleans, La. Rolls from Aug. 31, 1862, to Oct., 1862, Absent on the ram Arkansas since June 24. Roll for Oct. 31, 1862, to Feb. 28, 1863, state Present. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War show him captured and paroled at Vicksburg, Miss., July 4, 1863. On List dated Parole Camp, Enterprise, Miss., Nov. 8, 1863. Roll to Dec. 31, 1863. states Present.


Jones, Phillip, Pvt. Co. G, 22nd (Cons.) La. Inf. En. April 12, 1862, New Orleans, La. Rolls from Jan., 1864, to April 30, 1864, state Present. Rolls from June, 1864, to Aug., 1864, Absent without leave since June 22, 1864. Roll for Sept. and Oct., 1864, Deserted. Absent since June 22, 1864.


44. Kelley, Pat, _ 28th La. Inf. Co. C, Gunboat Crew. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured Ark. Post, Dec. 31, 1862. Sent to City Pt., Va., for exchange from Camp Douglas, Ill., March _, 1863.


45. Kemmet, M., _ 28th La. Inf. Gunboat Crew Co. C. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured Arkansas Post, Dec. 31, 1862. Forwarded to City Pt., Va., for exchange from Camp Douglas, Ill., March _, 1863.


46. King, William D., Corpl. 2nd Lt. Co. A, 31st La. Inf. En. April 12, 1862, Monroe, La. Roll to March 1, 1863, Absent, volunteered as Sergt. to go on gun boat in the Yazoo. Elected Lt., Feb. 28, 1863. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured and paroled at Vicksburg, Miss., July 4, 1863. On List dated Hdqrs. Allen's Brigade, Shreveport, La., March 29, 1864. Reported in camp for exchange at Vienna, La., before April 1, 1864.


47. Kirkpatrick, J. E. S., Pvt. Cos. C and D. 17th La. Inf. En. Sept. 30, 1861, Camp Moore, La. Present on all Rolls to June, 1862. Roll for July and Aug., 1862, Absent. Temporarily Transfd. to C. S. Gun Boat Ark, July 23, 1862. Absent without leave since her destruction.


48. Lynch, William, Pvt. Sergt. Cos. D, and A, 1st La. Hvy. Arty. (Regulars). En. March 13, 1861, New Orleans, La. Present on all Rolls to Feb., 1862. Roll for May and June, 1862, Attached to Co. per Spec. Order from Regtl. Hdqrs. and on detached service on board Confed. States Ram Arkansas as per Spec. Order from Brig. Hdqrs., June 25, 1862. Roll for July and Aug., 1862, Transfd. to the Navy, by Spec. Order Hdqrs. Dist. of the Miss., orders not received.


49. Mackerson, James, Sergt. Co. F, Chalmette Regt. La. Mil. On Roll not dated, ordered into service of the State of Louisiana. Roll March 2, 1862, Absent, working on Confed. Gun Boat (Mechanic).


50. Madden, Charles (also on Rolls as Madden, J. C.), Pvt. Co. A, 22nd and 23rd La. Inf. En. Camp Lewis near New Orleans, La., Dec. 5, 1861. Roll to Dec. 5, 1861, Present or absent not stated. Rolls from Dec. 31, 1861. to April, 1862, Present. Roll July and Aug., 1862, Killed on board C. S. Ram Arkansas, July 15, 1862.


51. Mannevitz, Louis, Pvt. Co. D, 28th (Thomas') La. Inf. En. New Orleans, La., April 5, 1862. Rolls from Oct., 1862, to Aug. 31, 1862, Present. Roll Oct. 31, 1862, to Feb. 28, 1863, Absent on gunboat since Feb. 18, _. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured Vicksburg, Miss., July 4, 1863. Sent to Memphis, Tenn., July 18, 1863. Recd. at Gratiot St. Military Prison, St. Louis, Mo., Aug. 3, 1863. Forwd. to Camp Morton, Ind., Aug. 13, 1863. On Roll of Prisoners of War, at Camp Morton, Ind., who enlisted in the U. S. Service, 7th Ind. Cav., Aug. _, 1863.


52. Martin, Aleck, __ Co. - 28th (Thomas') La. Inf. Miscellaneous files C. S. Navy.


53. Ming, T. C., Pvt. Co. D, 17th La. Inf. En. Sept. 29, 1861, Camp Moore, La. Present on all Rolls to Nov., 1861. Regtl. Return, Nov., 1861, Furloughed 15 days from Nov. 26 to Dec. 9, 1861, to go to Caldwell Par., La. Extended 30 days from Dec. 9 to Dec. 29, 1861, sickness. Rolls to Feb., 1862, Present. Regtl. Return, March. 1862, Detailed as teamster, March 20, 1862. Roll May and June, 1862, Present. Re-enlisted Edwards Depot, May 23, 1862, in accordance with Conscript Act. Rolls July, 1862, to Dec., 1862, Present. Roll Jan. and Feb. 1863, Absent on detached service since Feb. 18, 1862, to man Gunboat on Yazoo River. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured and paroled at Vicksburg, Miss., July 4, 1863.


54. Morrow, J. O. (also borne on Roll as Omarah, James), Pvt. Co. H, 3rd La. Inf. Roll May 17 to June 30, 1861 (only Roll on which borne), En. May 17, 1861, New Orleans, La. Deserted May 20, 1861. when leaving New Orleans, on board Steamer Arkansas.


55. Murray, John, Pvt. Co. G, 1st La. Hvy. Arty. (Regulars). En. May 18, 1861, New Orleans, La. Present on all Rolls to April, 1862. Rolls July, 1862, to Oct., 1862, Detached on Arkansas; not returned. Roll Nov. and Dec., 1862, Present. Rolls Jan., 1863, to April, 1863, Absent, sent to Hospl. Rolls June, 1863, to April, 1864, Present. Roll May and June, 1864, Absent without leave. Rolls July, 1864, to Oct., 1864, Present. Roll March and April, 1865, Desertion; remained in Mobile on its evacuation.


56. Myer, William, Pvt. Co. C, 28th (Thomas') La. Inf. En. New Orleans, La., March 10, 1862. Rolls from Aug. 31, 1862, to Oct., 1862, Present. Roll to Feb. 28, 1863, Absent, detailed on gunboat Feb. 18, 1862.


57. McCalip, William F., Pvt. Co. C, 31st La. Inf. En. Delhi, La., April 21, 186-. Roll Jan. and Feb., 1863, Absent on detached service on gun boat on Yazoo River, Feb. 18, 1863. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured and paroled at Vicksburg, Miss., July 4, 1863. On List dated Hdqrs. Allen's Brig., Shreveport, La., March 29, 1864, Reported in camp for exchange at Vienna, La., before April 1, 1864. On Roll of Prisoners of War, C. S. A., Paroled Monroe, La., June 12, 1865. Res. Franklin Par., La.


58. McCleland, D. J., Pvt. Co. H, 3rd La. Inf. Roll May 17 to June 30, 1861 (only Roll on which borne), En. May 17, 1861, New Orleans, La. Deserted May 20, 1861, when leaving New Orleans on board Steamer Arkansas.


59. McCaskey, F. H., Pvt. Co. D, 3rd La. Inf. En. May 17, 1861, New Orleans, La. Present on all Rolls to Aug., 1862. Roll Sept. and Oct., 1862, Absent, wounded at Iuka, Miss., Sept. 19, 1862. On List dated Corinth, Miss., Hdqrs. Provost Marshal's Office, Oct. 14, 1862, of Prisoners of War, Captured Iuka, Miss., Sept. 19, 1862, who have been paroled. Roll Nov. and Dec., 1862, Present. Roll Jan. and Feb., 1863, Absent, volunteered on a Gun Boat expedition Feb. 19, 1863. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured and paroled at Vicksburg, Miss., July 4, 1863. On List dated Mackall's Brigade, Enterprise, Miss., Nov. 7, 1863, of all paroled men present in camp.


60. McCleland, D. J., Pvt. Co. H, 3rd La. Inf. Roll May 17 to June 30, 1861 (only Roll on which borne), En. May 17, 1861, New Orleans, La. Deserted May 20, 1861, when leaving New Orleans on board Steamer Arkansas.


61. McDow, N., Pvt. Co. H, 17th La. Inf. En. Oct. 12, 1861, Camp Moore, La. Present on all Rolls to Dec., 1862. Roll Jan. and Feb., 1863, Absent, volunteer on gunboat, Feb. 18, 1863. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured and paroled at Vicksburg, Miss., July 4, 1863.


62. Nichols, Charles, Pvt. Co. A, 3rd La. Inf. En. May 17, 1861, New Orleans, La. Present on Roll to June 30, 1861. Roll for July and Aug., 1861, Absent, Hospl. attendant at Springfield, Mo. Present on Roll for Sept. and Oct., 1861. Present or absent not stated on Roll for Nov. and Dec., 1861. Rolls from May, 1862, to Dec., 1862, state present. Roll for Jan. and Feb., 1863, Absent, detached on Gunboat expedition for Yazoo Pass, Feb. 19, 1863. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured and Paroled Vicksburg, Miss., July 4, 1863.


63. O'Sullivan, Daniel, Pvt. Co. A, 28th (Thomas') Regt. La. Inf. En. April 6, 1862, Opelousas, La. Roll to Aug. 31, 1862, Killed on ram Arkansas, July 15, 1862.


64. Pierres, Adolph, __ 28th La. _ Co. C, Gunboat Crew. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured Ark. Post, Dec. 31, 1862. Sent to City Pt., Va., March _, 1863, from Camp Douglas, Ill., and exchanged.


65. Roe, George C., Pvt. Co. G, 31st La. Inf. En. Monroe, La., May 6, 1862. Roll Jan. and Feb., 1863, Absent on detached service on Gun Boat on the Yazoo River, Feb. 18, 1863. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured and paroled at Vicksburg, Miss., July 4, 1863. On List dated Hdqrs. Allen's Brigade, Shreveport, La., March 29, 1864, Reported in Camp for exchange at Vienna, La., before April 1, 1864. On Roll of Prisoners of War, C. S. A., Paroled Monroe, La., June 12, 1865. Res. Union Par., La.


66. Schmidt, Felix, Pvt. Co. C, 28th (Thomas') La. Inf. En. New Orleans, La., March 9, 1862. Rolls from Aug. 31, 1862, to Oct., 1862, Present. Roll to Feb. 28, 1863, Absent, detached on gun boat Feb. 18, 1862.


67. Scott, Richard, __ Co. -, 28th (Thomas') La. Inf. Federal Rolls Prisoners of War, Captured Arkansas Post, Dec. 31, 1862. Forwd. to City Pt., Va., for exchange from Camp Douglas, Ill., March, 1862.


68. Settigg, Charles, __ Co. -, 28th (Thomas') La. Inf. On Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War of Co. C, 28th La. _, Gunboat Crew, Captured at Arkansas Post, Dec. 31, 1862. Forwd. to City Pt., Va., March _, 1863. for exchange from Camp Douglas, Ill.


69. Shields, Henry, Pvt. Co. E, 28th (Thomas') La. Inf. Roll April 3, 1862, to Aug. 31, 1862 (only Roll on which borne), En. Ascension Par., La., April 3, 1862. Remarks: Killed July 15, _, on C. S. Ram, Arkansas.


70. Soileau, Telemaque, Pvt. Co. K, 28th (Thomas') La. Inf. En. St. Landry, May 5, 1862. Rolls from Aug. 31, 1862, to Oct., 1862, Present. Roll to Feb. 28, 1863, Absent on detached service on board the Gun Boats since Feb. 18, 1863. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured and paroled at Vicksburg, Miss., July 4, 1863.


71. Solis, Adolphe, Sergt. Co. G, 28th (Thomas') La. Inf. En. New Orleans, La., March 25, 186-. Rolls from Aug. 31, 1862, to Oct., 1862, Present. Roll to Feb. 28, 1863, Absent, volunteered in Gun Boat service Feb. 17, 1863. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured and paroled at Vicksburg, Miss., July 4, 1863. Sent to Memphis, Tenn., July 18, 1863. Recd. Gratiot St. Military Prison, St. Louis, Mo., July 26, 1863. Forwd. to Camp Morton, Ind., Aug. 26, 1863. On Roll of Prisoners of War at Camp Morton, Ind., who desire taking Oath of Allegiance and give bond. Res. St. Bernard Par., La. Bondsman, Victor Solis, Res. Plaquemines Par., La. Died at Camp Morton, Ind., Jan. 13, 1864. Locality of grave, Green Lawn Cemetery.


72. Subert, Felix, _ 28th La. _, Co. C, Gunboat Crew, Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured Arkansas Post., Dec. 31, 1862. Forwarded to City Pt., Va., for exchange from Camp Douglas, Ill., March _, 1863.


73. Sullivan, John, Pvt. Co. A, 17th La. Inf. En. Sept. 20, 1861, Camp Moore, La. Present on all Rolls to June, 1862. Roll July and Aug., 1862, Placed on board Str. Arkansas, has not returned.


74. Talbot, James, Gunner _ Co. -, 28th (Thomas') La. Inf. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured Arkansas Post, Dec. 28, 1862. Forwd. to Camp Douglas, Ill., _, -62-. Released on Oath of Allegiance _. See Confed. States Navy.


75. Taylor, J. W.,_ 28th La. _ Co. C, Gunboat Crew. Federal Rolls Prisoners of War, Captured Ark. Post, Dec. 31, 1862. Forwd. to City Pt., Va., March -, 1863, for exchange from Camp Douglas, Ill.


76. Thompson, George, Pvt. Co. A, 1st La. Hvy. Arty. (Regulars). En. March 20, 1861, New Orleans, La. Present on all Rolls to April, 1862. Rolls May and June, 1862, Absent on detached service on Confed. Ram Arkansas, Spec. Orders from Brig. Hdqrs., June 25, 1862. Rolls July. 1862, to April, 1863, Present. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured and paroled Vicksburg, Miss., July 4, 1863. Rolls Oct., 1863, to Dec., 1863, Absent without leave since surrender of Vicksburg. Paroled. Roll Jan. and Feb., 1864, Deserted at Vicksburg, July 4, 1863.


77. Walsh, Edward, Pvt. Co. -, 28th (Thomas') La. Inf. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured _, sent to City Pt., Va., March _, 1863, from Camp Douglas, Ill. See Miscellaneous Files, Confed. States Navy.


Walsh, Edward, Fireman on Gun Boat Pontchartrain. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured Little Rock, Ark., Sept. 10, 1863. Transfd. to Fort Warren, Sept. 16, 1864, from Camp Morton, Ind.


78. Western, William, Pvt. Co. A, 1st La. Hvy. Arty. (Regulars). En. March 26, 1861, Fort Pike, La. Present on all Rolls to April, 1862. Roll May and June, 1862, Absent on detached service on Confed. Steam Ram Arkansas. Roll July and Aug., 1862, Present. Rolls Sept., 1862, to Dec., 1862, Absent, sick, in City Hospl. Rolls Jan., 1863, to April, 1863, Present. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured and paroled Vicksburg, Miss., July 4, 1863. Rolls Oct., 1863, to Dec., 1863, Absent without leave since surrender of Vicksburg. Paroled. Roll Jan. and Feb., 1864, Deserted at Vicksburg, July 4, 1863.


79. William, Charles, _ Gunboat Crew. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured _. Forwd. to City Pt., Va., for exchange, March _, 1863, from Camp Douglas, Ill.


80. William, Charles, Pvt. Co. G, 28th (Thomas') La. Inf. Roll March 4 to Aug. 31, 1862 (only Roll on which borne), En. New Orleans, La., April 28, 186-. Remarks: Deserted April 24, _, New Orleans, La.


81. Wolf, Gotleib, Pvt. Co. C, 28th (Thomas') La. Inf. Roll to Aug. 31, 1862 (only Roll on which borne), En. New Orleans, La., March 12, 186-. Remarks: Transfd. to Gunboat Arkansas, July 21, 1862.


82. Woodruff, N. M.,_ Co. -, 28th (Thomas') La. Inf. See Miscellaneous Files, C. S. Navy.

 

 

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