31st Georgia Volunteer Infantry (CSA) - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: 31st GEORGIA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY - CSA

nemesis2864 — 2013-04-11 00:04:48Z

I hope you can help!? I knew my 4th great grandfather Charles Newsom ( born 1827 South Carolina) died in 1863 because of one of his daughters mentions in her husbands pension records. I've been thinking Gettysburg?? He was living in Dale Co. Alabama, but didn't find him in any Alabama military records (one Charles Newsom in the Alabama 4th, nothing much about him.) some how I stubble upon him serving with his brother James Newsom in the 31st Georgia.If you have any further information on them Id appreciate it. Or at least let me know if there is anything on them in the book so I can order it.

Thank you,

sandy

Re: 31st GEORGIA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY - CSA

gatorgigger — 2011-08-03 18:42:16Z

Thanks Greg. I was very happy to see you authored a book about this regiment. I have ordered the book and am anxiously watching the postman as I look forward to reading it. John Roberts

Re: 31st GEORGIA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY - CSA

GregWhite1863 — 2011-08-02 01:02:07Z

on page 306 of my 1997 book, "A History of the 31st Georgia Volunteer Infantry", I have the following roster entry for the members of the "Bartow Guards", Company E:

"Gresham, Jernigan H. : B.1837 in GA. Enl. 5/1/62, private. Disabled by accident on train car, 12/63. Roll dated 11/5/64 shows him absent on detached service, disabled."

Re: 31st GEORGIA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY - CSA

gatorgigger — 2011-08-01 22:58:24Z

My great-great uncle, Jernigan H. Gresham, Pvt, CSA, served in the 31st Georgia, Company E. Other than that, I don't have any information on his service. The 1850 census shows him as a boy of 14 residing in Florence, Stewart County, Ga.

Looking for information on Davis family members.

gwdtex — 2008-07-27 05:23:41Z

I believe that my gg-grandfather and his son server in Co H 31 Georgia Infantry. I am in need of any information I can get about Needham Davis and James A.J. Davis.
Thanks for any info.
George

Re: 31st GEORGIA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY - CSA

WayneNeilsen75 — 2006-08-18 02:04:43Z

My great great grandfather, James G. Patterson served in Company E of the 31st Regiment of the Georgia Infantry, CSA. He survived the war, surrendering at Appomattox, but I am told that he lost an eye during the war. I will be contacting the publisher to purchase your book as I am very interested in obtaining as much information as I can about my great great grandfather, his Regiment, and their war service. Most of the information I have about my great great grandfather is by word of mouth, without any source documentation except for brief information from the muster role and the National Park Service Civil War Soldier and Sailors System. James G. Patterson entered the service as a Private and ranked out as a Sergeant. I am told by a distant cousin that he fought in almost every major battle, and he indicated that the Wilderness was the most difficult. Unfortunately, I don't have any diary or written accounts to substantiate this. He was a farmer from Stweart Georgia, and moved to Alabama some time after the war (he is listed in the 1880 census from Pike, Alabama). Any information that can be shared about James G. Patterson or our family will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Wayne

Re: John Gay

dsegelquist — 2005-12-19 00:27:59Z

This is all I have I hope its some help.

Gay, John--2d Sergeant Sept. 5, 1861. Wounded at Sharpsburg, Md. Sept. 17, 1862. Died Sept. 21, 1862. Buried in Elmwood Cemetery at Sheperdstown, W.Va.

31st Georgia Volunteer Infantry - Green Franklin Hall

2005-11-14 08:22:58Z

1911 AR Confederate Census
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"Hall, Green Franklin of Rison, Ark. was born Aug. 4, 1846 at Greenville Butler Co., Ala. - no other biographical data recorded - He enlisted at Newton, Dale Co., Ala. for 18 months and was assigned to Co. C, Infantry, Columbus, GA.
Certified by T. O. Stewart, Assessor of Cleveland Co., Ark. Apr. 29, 1912"
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Co C Infantry listed, but no Regiment. 31st GA Vol Inf fits, but I can't find him on a roster. Any suggestions for other sources to check?
AJ

Re: 31st GEORGIA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY - CSA

Cmiller4158 — 2004-04-12 00:10:46Z

Greg,
I am not sure whether this is the same unit you have researched, but I have been trying to find the unit my g-grandfather was in. In 1863 he was a 15-year-old living near Palmetto, GA. In 1937 he gave an interview to the Abilene, TX paper in which he gave this information: "In the latter part of 1863 I enlisted in Company 'A', First Confederate Battalion......(in late May, 1864) we were ordered to Virginia to join our battalion which was on the front near Mechanicsville, VA. We arrived in Richmond June 1, 1864 and were sent directly to Cold Harbor....
Does this connect with the 31st Georgia Volunteer Infantry, or do I keep looking? Thank you.
Charlene Miller

Re: 31st GEORGIA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY - CSA

cynthia2175127 — 2004-01-10 00:59:08Z

Greg:

I wanted to get information on your book but the link didn't work.

Cynthia Shepherd

John Gay

cynthia2175127 — 2004-01-10 00:59:08Z

My ggguncle John Gay was I believe a 2nd Sergeant in Company K and died in the war. I don't believe he was married and haven't been able to find any information. I feel badly that he doesn't have anyone to remember him so I would like to find something to share with our family. Can anyone help? Thanks.

Re: Re:James G. Patterson

gregwhite12 — 2003-08-11 21:25:00Z

Shirley,

From the roster on page 311 of my book:

Patterson, James G. B. 3/1/1843 in GA. Farmer. Enl. 11/13/61, private. Wounded at Fredericksburg, Va., 12/13/62. Appointed 1st Corporal, 2/63;4th Sergeant, 4/63. Paroled at Appomattox Court House, Va., 4/12/65. D. 3/6/1933.

A post-war photo of him is in my book as well.

Are you familiar with Wayne Neilsen? He's also a descendant of Mr. Patterson.

Sincerely,

Greg C. White
author, "A History of the 31st Georgia Volunteer Infantry",
(Butternut And Blue, Baltimore, 1997).

Re:James G. Patterson

Pat681Bud — 2003-08-11 15:56:31Z

This perdon is my great grand fATHER. i would like to have any information available on him or his family back ground.

Re: 31st GEORGIA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY - CSA

gregwhite12 — 2003-07-07 19:34:49Z

Charlene,

I checked the "Soldiers and Sailors" site the National Park Service offers, and could not find a candidate. He might have served in a unit whose service records were lost or destroyed. Assuming he died in Texas, did he apply for a pension from that state? Did his widow apply for a pension? For a man reminiscing about his war service in the 1930s, they tend to confuse the facts regarding the unit they served in. The "Ist Confederate Battalion" might actually be the 12th Georgia Battalion or something similar. I've seen veteran reminiscences where they insist they were wounded at Gettysburg, but the facts reveal he meant "Sharpsburg" or "Petersburg".

Another potential source are 442 reels of microfilm referred to as the "Unfiled Slips", service records that did not end up with the "Compiled Service Records" the National Archives offers. It is a separate collection from the "Compiled Service Records". The NA should have it. I know Wallace State College in Hanceville, AL has this collection in their wonderful holdings. It is arranged alphabetically.

Re: 31st GEORGIA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY - CSA

2003-07-07 19:09:13Z

Sorry, I left out that information. His name was Robert Alexander Miller. Thank you, Charlene

Re: 31st GEORGIA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY - CSA

gregwhite12 — 2003-07-07 16:28:40Z

What was his name?

Re: Lee ancestor

gregwhite12 — 2003-06-30 22:30:45Z

Hi, Carolyn.

Yes, Washington W. Lee did serve with the "Pulaski Blues", Company F, 31st Georgia Volunteer Infantry.

In my roster I have that he enlisted Oct. 27, 1861, as a private. He died of typhoid fever at Chimborazo Hospital #3, Richmond, VA, on July 14, 1862. Buried at Oakwood Cemetery, in Richmond.

Do you have a photo of him in uniform, or copies of any of his war letters?

Lee ancestor

2003-06-30 21:37:52Z

I am looking for a Washington W. Lee I found listed as being in Company F 31st Georgia Inf. Reg't. I would appreciate any info stating whether or not he was in this unit or another. Thanks, Carolyn

31st GEORGIA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY - CSA

gregwhite12 — 2003-03-20 23:25:34Z

I am the author of "A History of the 31st Georgia Volunteer Infantry", published in 1997 by Butternut And Blue, of Baltimore, Maryland.

The 31st Georgia belonged to the Lawton-Gordon-Evans brigade, which was part of the Second Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. This command saw action at Cold Harbor, Brawner's Farm, Harpers Ferry, Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, Marye's Heights, Gettysburg, Mine Run, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Ft. Stevens (DC), Monocacy, Winchester, Cedar Creek, Hatcher's Run, Fort Stedman, and Appomattox Court House, among other notable battles and engagements.

It is my hope, through this forum, that I can come into contact with others interested in the 31st Georgia. Though my book is in publication, I'm always looking for additional material pertaining to this regiment and the brave men and boys that served in it.

If you are interested in obtaining a copy of my book, please contact the publisher:

Butternut & Blue
3411 Northwind Road
Baltimore, MD 21234
410-256-9220
http://www.dealersweb.com/Butanv.htm

I can be contacted at:

Gregory C. White
3101 Mills Ridge Drive
Canton, GA 30114
770-345-7640 (evenings)
gcw31ga@mindspring.com