E.S. Foster is listed as a Pvt. in Co. F of Cocke's Regiment, Ark. Inf., during 1862 through Aug. 1863.
I'm hoping to find more information on him, first name, home town/county, alive or dead at end of war?

Also, many soldiers listed as AWOL between July and August 1863. What happened and did the regiment continue after that time?

I think E.S. Foster may be my gg-grandfather. Thanks. MCG

MCG,
You may have discovered the answers to your questions by now but I'll respond anyway. My GGGGrandfather was in Cocke's Regiment also. I'm currently composiing a book on this regiment but still have about a year's worth of research and writing to do. July 4th 1863 was the Battle of Helena, Arkansas and this regiment was the vanguard of the entire Confederate Army. It sustained many losses and many men were captured. Many more were wounded in hospitals. Some of these men were counted as AWOL simply because they did not know where they were. This regiment after July 4th until Sept. 10th was stationed in Little Rock. I'm always looking for personal information about the men in Cocke's Regiment that I might be able to put in this book. If you have anything to share or if you have a photograph of your ancestor please contact me! Good luck on your research.

Robert Swain

Hello, I am trying to find information on my GGGrandfather, John W. Cox, b. 1828.
On the 1860 AR. Census, Polaski Co., he is listed with his wife, Almarinda, and 4 sons.
Josephus, b. 1858, AR., is my GGrandfather. At the age of 19, Josephus joined the Indian Wars - 1876. I have his 140 page Pension Papers.
They state that his father, John W. Cox, was killed early in the Civil War, just outside of Little Rock, AR.
I am trying to find record of John W. Cox, battle he was fighting in, and when/where he was killed.
After, John W. was killed, Almarinda and 5 boys returned to Georgia. Another son was born Dec. 1862, so I know he was alive that year.
Is there any way you can please help me? Thanks, Janet

I purchased a sword a number of years ago that was said to have belonged to a Col. Jno. B. Cocke, who was at Jenkins Ferry. Any possibility he is the same person you are writing about?

Jim Hale

Hi Robert:
My great grandfather, Jeptha D. Armstrong and his brother, John M. were in this regiment. They were in the battle at Prarie Grove, I believe in the orchard behind the two story house, that was burned after the battle and rebuilt. They were both captured at the Battle of Helena on July 4, 1863 and spent the remainder of the war in Alton, IL and Fort Deleware, DE. I have a story written by a fellow prisoner in Fort Deleware, written about the prison during the time my ancestors were there. If you would like a copy of it, I have it Word Perfect format but can send it to you in MS Word or .txt format. I have a picture of my great grandpa and his second wife made about 1882 and is a very good picture of him.

Wayne

Thanks, Wayne. I would love a copy of the document, MS Word is fine.

I visited the Helena Cemetery last Sept. I believe my great-great grandfather Elias was killed at the Battle of Helena, and is buried in one of the graves of the "unknowns".

I can send you some photos of the Confederate Cemetery if you like.

MCG

If you will send my your email address, I will send you the information on the Fort Deleware Prison that I have. I will send it to you in .rtf format that is easily read by MS Word or I can send it in a .doc format, either is ok by me...... Address: wmeddley@cox.net

Wayne