3RD KENTUCKY CAVALRY GROUPING ~ 22 ID'ED VIEWS
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22 CDV'S ~ GROUP HAS ONE POST WAR VIEW TRIMMED IN RED OF SURGEON DR. ROB. FAIRLEIGH
1. Robert H. King
Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 9/4/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a 1st Lieutenant. On 12/13/1861 he was commissioned into "C" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Lexington, NC Promotions:* Capt 1/9/1862 * Major 8/13/1862 * Lt Colonel 5/27/1863 Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 8/13/1862 from company C to Field & Staff
2. Jesse S. Gray
Residence Vincennes IN; Enlisted on 11/2/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a Corporal. On 12/13/1861 he mustered into "M" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Lexington, NC Promotions: * 1st Lieut 12/11/1863 (1st Lieut & Adjutant) Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 12/11/1863 from company M to Field & Staff
3. David M. Oglesby
Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 11/6/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a Sergeant. On 12/13/1861 he mustered into "E" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Lexington, NC Promotions: * 1st Lieut 3/18/1863
4. & 5. W W. Weatherholt
Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 10/12/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a 2nd Lieutenant. On 12/13/1861 he was commissioned into "L" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Lexington, NC Promotions: * 1st Lieut 10/24/1863
6. W W. Hester
Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 10/12/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a 1st Lieutenant. On 12/13/1861 he was commissioned into "L" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was discharged for promotion on 10/5/1863 On 10/5/1863 he was commissioned into Field & Staff KY 48th Infantry (date and method of discharge not given) Promotions: * Lt Colonel 10/5/1863 (As of 48th KY Inf)Other Information: Member of GAR Post # 5 (George H. Thomas) in Chicago, IL died 7/18/1902
7. Ernest Vieulliott
Residence Vincennes IN; Enlisted on 10/11/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a Sergeant. On 12/13/1861 he mustered into "M" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Lexington, NC Promotions: * 2nd Lieut 7/11/1862 * 1st Lieut 9/17/1862
8. John W. Breathitt
Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 9/1/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a Captain. On 12/13/1861 he was commissioned into "A" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Lexington, NC Promotions: * Major 5/27/1863 Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 5/27/1863 from company A to Field & Staff
9. George F. White (ALSO SEE NO.11 - STANDING VIEW)
Residence Vincennes IN; Enlisted on 10/11/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a Captain. On 12/13/1861 he was commissioned into "M" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 8/4/1865 at Louisville, KY Promotions: * Major 4/13/1863 * Lt Col 7/25/1865 by Brevet Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 4/13/1863 from company M to Field & Staff
10. EDWARD H. MORIN
Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 12/28/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a 2nd Lieutenant. On 12/13/1861 he was commissioned into "H" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Lexington, NC Promotions: * 1st Lieut 4/8/1862 (As of Co. C)Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 4/8/1862 from company H to company C
11. George F. White
Residence Vincennes IN; Enlisted on 10/11/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a Captain. On 12/13/1861 he was commissioned into "M" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 8/4/1865 at Louisville, KY Promotions: * Major 4/13/1863 * Lt Col 7/25/1865 by Brevet Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 4/13/1863 from company M to Field & Staff
12. Horace Scott
Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 9/23/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a 2nd Lieutenant. On 12/13/1861 he was commissioned into "K" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Lexington, NC He was listed as: * Hospitalized 11/22/1864 Louisville, KY (Officers' Hospital; sick) * Returned 1/17/1865 Louisville, KY Promotions: * 1st Lieut 8/13/1862 * Capt 1/30/1863
13.Charles Blanford
Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 9/23/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a Sergeant. On 12/13/1861 he mustered into "K" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Lexington, NC Promotions:* 2nd Lieut 1/30/1863
14. A J. Gillett (ALSO NO. 17)
Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 10/3/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a 2nd Lieutenant. On 12/13/1861 he was commissioned into "G" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Lexington, NC Promotions:* 1st Lieut 6/20/1862 (1st Lieut & Quartermaster) Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 6/20/1862 from company G to Field & Staff
15. Robert M. Fairleigh (POST WAR)
Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 10/1/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a Asst Surgeon. On 12/13/1861 he was commissioned into Field & Staff KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Lexington, NC Promotions:* Surgeon 6/19/1863
16. Edward Wilkerson Ward
Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 12/26/1861 as a 1st Lieutenant. On 12/26/1861 he was commissioned into KY Twyman's Scouts He was discharged for promotion on 3/4/1863 On 3/4/1863 he was commissioned into "G" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Lexington, NC (Subsequent service in US Army from 07/22/1867 until retiring 05/01/1879) Promotions:* Capt 3/4/1863 (As of Co. G 3rd KY Cav) Other Information: born in Kentucky died 12/13/1897
17. A J. Gillett (DIFFERENT VIEW FROM NO.14)
Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 10/3/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a 2nd Lieutenant. On 12/13/1861 he was commissioned into "G" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Lexington, NC Promotions:* 1st Lieut 6/20/1862 (1st Lieut & Quartermaster) Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 6/20/1862 from company G to Field & Staff
18. John P. Cummings
Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 10/12/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a Captain. On 12/13/1861 he was commissioned into "L" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Lexington, NC
19. Lewis R. Dunn
Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 10/10/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a 2nd Lieutenant. On 12/13/1861 he was commissioned into "I" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Lexington, NC Promotions:* 1st Lieut 4/8/1862
20. John M. Thomas
Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 10/10/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a 1st Lieutenant. On 12/13/1861 he was commissioned into "I" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Lexington, NC Promotions:* Capt 4/8/1862
21. & 22. Lewis Wolfley
Residence was not listed; 22 years old. Enlisted on 9/14/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a Captain. On 12/13/1861 he was commissioned into "H" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 8/5/1865 Promotions:* Major 12/18/1862 Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 12/18/1862 from company H to Field & Staff Other Information: born 10/8/1839 in Philadelphia, PA died 2/12/1910 in Los Angeles, CA Buried: IOOF Cemetery, Prescott, Yavapai County, AZ(Arizona Governor 1889-1890. Killed by a street car) After the War he lived in Prescott, AZ
Third Cavalry. -- Cols., James S. Jackson, Eli H. Murray, Lieut.Cols., Alvin C. Gillem, James Holmes, Robert H. King, Majs., Green Clay Smith, W. S. D. Megowan, Aaron C. Shacklett, Lewis W. Wolfley, George F. White, John W. Breathitt. This regiment began to assemble in Sept. and Oct., 1861, at Owensboro and Calhoun, and before it was mustered into service, was actively engaged in contests with Confederate cavalry then operating in that part of the state. In October, a portion of the regiment skirmished with the enemy at Woodbury, Ky. and in November another portion was engaged at Brownsville. On Dec. 31 it was mustered into the U. S. service at Calhoun, Ky., by Maj. W. W. Sidell, being a full regiment of cavalry, both officers and men of the finest material. Three days prior to the muster in, Maj. E. H. Murray, with 168 men, was attacked while on a scout by Col. Forrest, with 300 men, at Sacramento. The fight was fierce, but Murray's men, being greatly outnumbered, gave way. The loss was severe, Capt. Bacon being killed, Capt. Davis captured, 8 soldiers killed and others wounded. After the capture of Fort Donelson the Federal troops advanced into Tennessee and the 3d cavalry proceeded to Nashville as part of Crittenden's division. It marched with Buell's army to Pittsburg landing and a portion of the regiment was engaged in the second day's battle at Shiloh and received high commendation from Gen. Crittenden. After the battle the regiment continued with Crittenden's division, Buell's army, in the movements on Corinth and Iuka. It was on constant duty all the summer in Tennessee and Alabama, being at Huntsville Florence, Athens and other points. From Athens, Ala., it moved to Decherd, Tenn., and thence proceeded with Buell's army into Kentucky. On Aug. 11, 1862, Gen. Negley, then at Columbia Tenn., reported a fight near Kinderhook, in which Maj. Megowan's battalion of the regiment behaved most gallantly, fighting fiercely for 4 hours, and "driving the enemy in every direction." In December the 3rd Ky., 7th Pa. and 4th Mich., under Col. Ed McCook, made a reconnoissance to Franklin, Tenn., where it drove off the enemy in a severe fight. Later the regiment was engaged on Wild Cat creek, and in the Stone's River campaign and battle it bore a conspicuous part. A successful charge made by the regiment is mentioned in Stanley's report, and Col. Minty says: "Col. Murray, with a handful of men, performed service that would do honor to a full regiment." After the engagement at Stone's River the regiment was sent back to Kentucky. On Dec. 21, 1863 Gen. Boyle wrote to Gen. Grant that he had "ordered the 3d Ky. cavalry to report to Gen. W. S. Smith at Nashville, as you ordered." Returning to Nashville, the regiment about the last of Dec. 1863, entered the veteran organization, and after the usual furlough joined the cavalry organized for the Atlanta campaign under Gen. Sherman. On May 13, Col. Murray, then commanding the division of cavalry to which the regiment belonged, under instruction from Gen. Sherman, moved from Resaca to Lay's ferry, Gideon and Calhoun. At each place there was lively fighting. On Aug. 18 the cavalry left Sandtown for an expedition southward, encountering the enemy constantly the regiment fighting at Camp creek and Stevens' cross-roads. It bore its part in the great movement to the sea and reached Savannah in December, having fought at Buckhead Creek and Waynesboro. It then crossed the Carolinas with Sherman's army, participating in all the labors of that memorable campaign, in which it had many encounters among them being Blackville, Lancaster, Taylor's cross-roads and Fayetteville. In April it was near Lexington, N. C., where it was mustered out July 15, 1865, the officers and men having proved themselves everywhere worthy of their first brilliant and heroic leader, James S. Jackson.
1. Robert H. King
Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 9/4/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a 1st Lieutenant. On 12/13/1861 he was commissioned into "C" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Lexington, NC Promotions:* Capt 1/9/1862 * Major 8/13/1862 * Lt Colonel 5/27/1863 Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 8/13/1862 from company C to Field & Staff
2. Jesse S. Gray
Residence Vincennes IN; Enlisted on 11/2/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a Corporal. On 12/13/1861 he mustered into "M" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Lexington, NC Promotions: * 1st Lieut 12/11/1863 (1st Lieut & Adjutant) Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 12/11/1863 from company M to Field & Staff
3. David M. Oglesby
Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 11/6/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a Sergeant. On 12/13/1861 he mustered into "E" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Lexington, NC Promotions: * 1st Lieut 3/18/1863
4. & 5. W W. Weatherholt
Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 10/12/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a 2nd Lieutenant. On 12/13/1861 he was commissioned into "L" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Lexington, NC Promotions: * 1st Lieut 10/24/1863
6. W W. Hester
Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 10/12/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a 1st Lieutenant. On 12/13/1861 he was commissioned into "L" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was discharged for promotion on 10/5/1863 On 10/5/1863 he was commissioned into Field & Staff KY 48th Infantry (date and method of discharge not given) Promotions: * Lt Colonel 10/5/1863 (As of 48th KY Inf)Other Information: Member of GAR Post # 5 (George H. Thomas) in Chicago, IL died 7/18/1902
7. Ernest Vieulliott
Residence Vincennes IN; Enlisted on 10/11/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a Sergeant. On 12/13/1861 he mustered into "M" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Lexington, NC Promotions: * 2nd Lieut 7/11/1862 * 1st Lieut 9/17/1862
8. John W. Breathitt
Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 9/1/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a Captain. On 12/13/1861 he was commissioned into "A" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Lexington, NC Promotions: * Major 5/27/1863 Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 5/27/1863 from company A to Field & Staff
9. George F. White (ALSO SEE NO.11 - STANDING VIEW)
Residence Vincennes IN; Enlisted on 10/11/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a Captain. On 12/13/1861 he was commissioned into "M" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 8/4/1865 at Louisville, KY Promotions: * Major 4/13/1863 * Lt Col 7/25/1865 by Brevet Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 4/13/1863 from company M to Field & Staff
10. EDWARD H. MORIN
Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 12/28/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a 2nd Lieutenant. On 12/13/1861 he was commissioned into "H" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Lexington, NC Promotions: * 1st Lieut 4/8/1862 (As of Co. C)Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 4/8/1862 from company H to company C
11. George F. White
Residence Vincennes IN; Enlisted on 10/11/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a Captain. On 12/13/1861 he was commissioned into "M" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 8/4/1865 at Louisville, KY Promotions: * Major 4/13/1863 * Lt Col 7/25/1865 by Brevet Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 4/13/1863 from company M to Field & Staff
12. Horace Scott
Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 9/23/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a 2nd Lieutenant. On 12/13/1861 he was commissioned into "K" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Lexington, NC He was listed as: * Hospitalized 11/22/1864 Louisville, KY (Officers' Hospital; sick) * Returned 1/17/1865 Louisville, KY Promotions: * 1st Lieut 8/13/1862 * Capt 1/30/1863
13.Charles Blanford
Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 9/23/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a Sergeant. On 12/13/1861 he mustered into "K" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Lexington, NC Promotions:* 2nd Lieut 1/30/1863
14. A J. Gillett (ALSO NO. 17)
Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 10/3/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a 2nd Lieutenant. On 12/13/1861 he was commissioned into "G" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Lexington, NC Promotions:* 1st Lieut 6/20/1862 (1st Lieut & Quartermaster) Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 6/20/1862 from company G to Field & Staff
15. Robert M. Fairleigh (POST WAR)
Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 10/1/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a Asst Surgeon. On 12/13/1861 he was commissioned into Field & Staff KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Lexington, NC Promotions:* Surgeon 6/19/1863
16. Edward Wilkerson Ward
Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 12/26/1861 as a 1st Lieutenant. On 12/26/1861 he was commissioned into KY Twyman's Scouts He was discharged for promotion on 3/4/1863 On 3/4/1863 he was commissioned into "G" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Lexington, NC (Subsequent service in US Army from 07/22/1867 until retiring 05/01/1879) Promotions:* Capt 3/4/1863 (As of Co. G 3rd KY Cav) Other Information: born in Kentucky died 12/13/1897
17. A J. Gillett (DIFFERENT VIEW FROM NO.14)
Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 10/3/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a 2nd Lieutenant. On 12/13/1861 he was commissioned into "G" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Lexington, NC Promotions:* 1st Lieut 6/20/1862 (1st Lieut & Quartermaster) Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 6/20/1862 from company G to Field & Staff
18. John P. Cummings
Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 10/12/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a Captain. On 12/13/1861 he was commissioned into "L" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Lexington, NC
19. Lewis R. Dunn
Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 10/10/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a 2nd Lieutenant. On 12/13/1861 he was commissioned into "I" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Lexington, NC Promotions:* 1st Lieut 4/8/1862
20. John M. Thomas
Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 10/10/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a 1st Lieutenant. On 12/13/1861 he was commissioned into "I" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Lexington, NC Promotions:* Capt 4/8/1862
21. & 22. Lewis Wolfley
Residence was not listed; 22 years old. Enlisted on 9/14/1861 at Calhoun, KY as a Captain. On 12/13/1861 he was commissioned into "H" Co. KY 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 8/5/1865 Promotions:* Major 12/18/1862 Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 12/18/1862 from company H to Field & Staff Other Information: born 10/8/1839 in Philadelphia, PA died 2/12/1910 in Los Angeles, CA Buried: IOOF Cemetery, Prescott, Yavapai County, AZ(Arizona Governor 1889-1890. Killed by a street car) After the War he lived in Prescott, AZ
Third Cavalry. -- Cols., James S. Jackson, Eli H. Murray, Lieut.Cols., Alvin C. Gillem, James Holmes, Robert H. King, Majs., Green Clay Smith, W. S. D. Megowan, Aaron C. Shacklett, Lewis W. Wolfley, George F. White, John W. Breathitt. This regiment began to assemble in Sept. and Oct., 1861, at Owensboro and Calhoun, and before it was mustered into service, was actively engaged in contests with Confederate cavalry then operating in that part of the state. In October, a portion of the regiment skirmished with the enemy at Woodbury, Ky. and in November another portion was engaged at Brownsville. On Dec. 31 it was mustered into the U. S. service at Calhoun, Ky., by Maj. W. W. Sidell, being a full regiment of cavalry, both officers and men of the finest material. Three days prior to the muster in, Maj. E. H. Murray, with 168 men, was attacked while on a scout by Col. Forrest, with 300 men, at Sacramento. The fight was fierce, but Murray's men, being greatly outnumbered, gave way. The loss was severe, Capt. Bacon being killed, Capt. Davis captured, 8 soldiers killed and others wounded. After the capture of Fort Donelson the Federal troops advanced into Tennessee and the 3d cavalry proceeded to Nashville as part of Crittenden's division. It marched with Buell's army to Pittsburg landing and a portion of the regiment was engaged in the second day's battle at Shiloh and received high commendation from Gen. Crittenden. After the battle the regiment continued with Crittenden's division, Buell's army, in the movements on Corinth and Iuka. It was on constant duty all the summer in Tennessee and Alabama, being at Huntsville Florence, Athens and other points. From Athens, Ala., it moved to Decherd, Tenn., and thence proceeded with Buell's army into Kentucky. On Aug. 11, 1862, Gen. Negley, then at Columbia Tenn., reported a fight near Kinderhook, in which Maj. Megowan's battalion of the regiment behaved most gallantly, fighting fiercely for 4 hours, and "driving the enemy in every direction." In December the 3rd Ky., 7th Pa. and 4th Mich., under Col. Ed McCook, made a reconnoissance to Franklin, Tenn., where it drove off the enemy in a severe fight. Later the regiment was engaged on Wild Cat creek, and in the Stone's River campaign and battle it bore a conspicuous part. A successful charge made by the regiment is mentioned in Stanley's report, and Col. Minty says: "Col. Murray, with a handful of men, performed service that would do honor to a full regiment." After the engagement at Stone's River the regiment was sent back to Kentucky. On Dec. 21, 1863 Gen. Boyle wrote to Gen. Grant that he had "ordered the 3d Ky. cavalry to report to Gen. W. S. Smith at Nashville, as you ordered." Returning to Nashville, the regiment about the last of Dec. 1863, entered the veteran organization, and after the usual furlough joined the cavalry organized for the Atlanta campaign under Gen. Sherman. On May 13, Col. Murray, then commanding the division of cavalry to which the regiment belonged, under instruction from Gen. Sherman, moved from Resaca to Lay's ferry, Gideon and Calhoun. At each place there was lively fighting. On Aug. 18 the cavalry left Sandtown for an expedition southward, encountering the enemy constantly the regiment fighting at Camp creek and Stevens' cross-roads. It bore its part in the great movement to the sea and reached Savannah in December, having fought at Buckhead Creek and Waynesboro. It then crossed the Carolinas with Sherman's army, participating in all the labors of that memorable campaign, in which it had many encounters among them being Blackville, Lancaster, Taylor's cross-roads and Fayetteville. In April it was near Lexington, N. C., where it was mustered out July 15, 1865, the officers and men having proved themselves everywhere worthy of their first brilliant and heroic leader, James S. Jackson.
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