Veterans Day Post - Honoring Williamson County's African American Civil War Veterans

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In honor of Veterans' Day, I am publishing this blog's most important post to date.

Felix Battle
Enlisted as a 13-year-old drummer boy
 in the 13th US Colored Infantry

Below is the full list of all the African American men from Williamson County that I have been able to identify who served in the Civil War - some as soldiers for the Army, and some as sailors in the Navy.

I find it difficult to adequately articulate what the list of their names means to me.  I have spent countless hours and sleepless nights putting this together.  Their names have become as familiar to me as those of my friends and family.  For many of these men, their enlistment in the US Army or Navy may have been the first time that their full name - as the man chose to be identified - was recorded.  Previously they had only been identified as "Male, Black, 19 years old" in a slave schedule.  Or perhaps in a bill of sale naming "Lucretia and child" - they were that nameless child.  Or maybe they were given a name by their slaveholder that did not identify what the man called himself.  So as you scroll through the list below, please pause and read some of the names and think about who they may have been.  

Distribution of Williamson County USCT by Age at Enlistment
The youngest soldier was a 13-year-old drummer boy; the oldest was 51 years old at enlistment.

These men were largely born right here in Williamson County - but you can see from this map that many of them enlisted in northern cities in fee states.  I can only assume they managed to find freedom before the War.  Other men enlisted in cities further south and west of middle Tennessee. Those men were probably taken or sold there to work as laborers.  This map shows the locations where they enlisted.

In future posts, I will provide additional details by Units about what happened to these men - as I have in previous posts.  Many died during the War - of disease often, but many of wounds in battle.  From what I've been able to determine half of the men on my list who died have unidentified graves - this list is a kind of memorial for them.  I want to be sure that their lives were not in vain; that their bravery and their daring to hope for a better future - if not for themselves, then for future generations  - not only for African Americans, but for all who dream of an America where we can all live together - will not be forgotten.  Please remember them today - Veterans Day - and always.

You should know that this list is almost certainly not complete.  I have tried very hard to be sure before I included names on these lists that they have at least one contact with Williamson County - such as being born here, enlisting in Williamson County, or living here after the War. The vast majority of the US Army soldiers on my list stated on their enlistment records that they were born in Williamson County.  A few served in the War but were not born here - rather they settled here after the war - as was proven by census, pension, voting or death records.  And, 18 enlisted here but were born elsewhere - mostly in Maury County.  I plan additional posts in the future which will provide more details and further analysis.  But for now, this post will start with providing the list of names and units that the men served with.  In some cases, the list will include a hyperlink that will take you to another site - often Ancestry.com where you can obtain additional information about the individual.  

African American Men from Williamson County who 

Served the US Army's Colored Troops during the Civil War

3rd Tennessee Volunteers

• Russell, William - 3rd Tennessee Volunteers (African Descent) Co ?, enlisted on July 10, 1864 in Memphis born in Williamson County
• Jefferson, John - 3rd Tennessee Volunteers (African Descent) Co A enlisted on May 5, 1864 in Memphis born in Williamson County
• Perkins, John - 3rd Tennessee Volunteers (African Descent) Co A enlisted on April 15, 1864 in Memphis born in Williamson County

3rd US Colored Infantry

• Fields, Alfred served in the 3rd US Colored Infantry Co E enlisted on July 7, 1863 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania born in Williamson County

6th US Colored Infantry

• Jones, Benjamin enlisted in 6th US Colored Infantry, Co. I Oct. 11, 1864 in Buffalo, NY (Aurora, NY) Erie Co, 30th District born in Williamson County

11th US Colored Infantry

• Higgens, Solomon served in the 11th US Colored Infantry (New) enlisted on Jan 12, 1864 in Ft. Pickering (Memphis, Tennessee) born in Williamson County
• Keith, Charles served in the 11th US Colored Infantry (New) Co G enlisted on Jan. 12, 1864 in Ft. Pickering (Memphis, Tennessee) born in Williamson County
• Fate, James served in the 11th US Colored Infantry (New) Co. A enlisted on May 23, 1863 in Corinth, Mississippi born in Williamson County
• Hardeman, Madison served in the 11th US Colored Infantry (Old) Co H; regiment consolidated with 111th and 113th and designated the 113th enlisted on Jan. 24, 1864 in Clarksville, Arkansas born in Williamson County
• Hardgrave, John served in the 11th US Colored Infantry (Old) Co. B enlisted on Jan 10, 1864 in Clarksville, Arkansas born in Williamson County

12th US Colored Infantry

• Beach, Austin [Bench] enlisted in the12th US Colored Infantry Co F, on 8/12/1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson County (Franklin)
• Barsley, Amilton [Milton Barksley], enlisted in the12th US Colored Infantry Co F, on Sept. 5, 1863, in Stephenson, Alabama, born in Williamson County (Franklin)
• Swansey, Warren, enlisted in the12th US Colored Infantry Co F, on 8/12/1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson County (Franklin) 
• Swanson, Ben 2nd (Swansey), enlisted in the12th US Colored Infantry Co F,on 8/12/1863,in Nashville born in Williamson County (Franklin) 
• Rash, Cook, 12th US Colored Infantry, in 1863, born in Williamson County 
• Hightower, Aaron, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry – Co K transferred to 101st on Aug. 12, 1863 in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Garrott, Silas, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry Co A, Aug. 18, 1864 at the Sec. 26 N&NW railroad born in Williamson County
• Gibson, Adam, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry Co A on Sept. 14, 1863 at the Elk River born in Williamson County
• Gibson, Manson, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry Co A, on Sept. 14, 1863 at the Elk River born in Williamson County
• Gosey, Logan, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry Co A, on Sept. 14, 1863 at the Elk River born in Williamson County
• Jarrett, Giles, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry Co A, on Sept. 14, 1863 at the Elk River born in Williamson County
• Mays, George, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry Co A, on July 21, 1863, at the Elk River, born in Williamson County
• Strong, James, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry Co A, on Sept. 14, 1863, at the Elk River, born in Williamson County
• Owens, Winstead, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry Co G, on Sept. 10, 1864, at Sullivan Branch, born in Williamson County
• Sneed, John, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry Co G, on Aug. 12, 1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Gaines, John, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry Co H, on Aug. 12, 1863,in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Jordan, Daniel, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry Co H, on Aug. 12, 1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Ledbetter, Harvey, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry Co H, on Aug. 12, 1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Hughes, Adam, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry Co I, on Aug. 12, 1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Oglesby, Elijah (Ogleby), enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry Co I, on Aug. 12, 1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• King, George, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry Co K, on Aug. 12, 1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• North, Frank, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry Co K, on Aug. 12, 1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Petway, Frank enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry Co K, on August 12, 1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Pratt, Augustus, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry Co K, on Aug. 12, 1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Rawlston, Ephraim, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry Co K, on Aug. 12, 1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Reece, Henry, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry Co K, on Aug. 12, 1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Reece, Joseph, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry Co K, on Aug. 12, 1863,in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Reece, Washington, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry Co K, on May 1, 1864, at the Sec. 29 of the N&NWRR, biorn in Williamson County
• Spratt, Alfred, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry Co K, on Aug. 12, 1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Waddy, Robert, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry Co K, on Aug. 12, 1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Williams, John *duplicate? Also one in the 13th USCI, 12th US Colored Infantry Co K, on Aug. 12, 1863,in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Helms, George W. enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry Co. F ,on Aug 12, 1864, at the Sec. 14 N&N RR – Nashville & Northwestern?, born in Williamson 
• Johnson, Thomas, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry Co. H, on Aug. 12, 1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Bradford, Carl, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry, Co B, on September 23, 1864, in Kingston, born in Williamson County
• Boyd, Reuben, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry, Co K, on August 12, 1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson 
• Cartwright, Jefferson, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry, Co K, on Aug. 12, 1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson 
• Cartwright, Joseph, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry, Co K, on Aug. 12, 1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Helm, Claiborn, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry, Co K, on Aug 12, 1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Ewing, Andrew, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry, Co. B , on Aug. 12, 1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Blackman, Lum, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry, Co. E, on September 15, 1863, at the Elk River Bridge, born in Williamson County
• Compton, Mills, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry, Co. F, on Aug 12, 1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Berry, Washington, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry, Co. G, on Aug. 12, 1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Ellis, Clayborn, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry, Co. H(started as Co H, 1st Reg't US Col’d Infantry), on Aug. 12, 1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson County 
• Briggs, Harry, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry, Co. I, on Aug. 12, 1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Terrill, Archie, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry, Co. I,on Aug. 12, 1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Cater, Isaac[Carter?], enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry, Co. I / K?, on Aug. 12, 1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Degraffenried, Asbury, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry, Co. K, on Aug. 12, 1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Ensley, Michael “Mike”, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry, Co. K, on Aug. 12, 1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Perrier, Thomas, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry, Co. K, on Aug. 12, 1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Thomas, Freeman Enlisted under the name Freeman Cruthers (Carothers) , enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry, Co. K,on Aug 12, 1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Winstead, Abraham, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Infantry, Co.I, on Aug 14, 1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Andrews, James, enlisted in the 12th US. Colored Infantry, Co. G, on August 12, 1863, in Nashville, born in Williamson County

13th US Colored Infantry

• Battle, Felix, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co F, on April 6, 1864, at Camp L. Thomas, Tennessee, born in Williamson County
• Armstrong, Derry, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co. A, on August 12, 1863, at Williamson (Franklin), born in Maury County
• Armstrong, Dublin, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co. A, on August 12, 1863, at Williamson (Franklin), born in Maury County
• Armstrong, Houston or Huston, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co. A, on August 12, 1863, at Williamson (Franklin), born in Maury County
• Armstrong, Joseph, enlisted in the13th US Colored Infantry Co. A, on August 12, 1863, at Williamson (Franklin), born in Maury County
• Armstrong, McNeil, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co. A, on August 12, 1863, at Williamson (Franklin), born in Maury County
• Armstrong, Samuel, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co. A, on August 12, 1863, at Williamson (Franklin), born in Maury County
• Buford, Allen, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co. A, on August 12, 1863, at Williamson (Franklin), born in Mississippi
• Carpenter, Edmund (Esmond?) Edwin?, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co A, on August 12, 1863, at Williamson (Franklin), born in Maury County
• Daniels, Squire or Esquire, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co A, on August 12, 1863, at Williamson (Franklin), born in Maury County
• Davis, Anthony enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co A, on August 17, 1863, at Williamson (Franklin), born in Maury County
• Friarson,Williamson, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co A, on August 16, 1863, at Williamson [Franklin], born in Maury County
• Friarson, John H, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co A, on Aug. 12, 1863, at Williamson [Franklin], born in Maury County
• Galloway, Charles, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co A, on Aug. 16, 1863, at Williamson [Franklin], born in Maury County
• Gant, Solomon, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co A, on Aug. 16, 1863, at Williamson [Franklin], born in Maury County
• Gordon, John, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co A, on Aug. 12, 1863, at Williamson [Franklin], born in Maury County
• Gordon, Thomas, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co A, on Aug. 12, 1863, at Williamson [Franklin], born in Maury County
• Granberry, Essex, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co A, on Aug. 12, 1863, at Williamson [Franklin], born in Maury County
• Friarson, Elijah, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co A, on Aug. 12, 1863, at Williamson [Franklin], born in Virginia
• Childers, Stephen, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co A, on September 26, 1863, at Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Burnett, George, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co B, on Aug. 1, 1863, at Elk River, born in Williamson County
• Burnett, Tucker, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co B, on Aug. 1, 1863, at Elk River, born in Williamson County
• Crockett, Ephraim, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co B, on Aug. 1, 1863, at Elk River, born in Williamson County
• Anderson, Hiram, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co D, on September 14, 1863, at Estill Springs (Tullahoma), born in Williamson County (Franklin)
• Collins, Jerry, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co F, on October 1, 1863, at Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Crawford, Henry, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co F, on Sept. 24, 1863, at Nashville, born in Williamson County [Triune]
• Cruthers, Jessie Carothers?, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co F, on September 28,1863, at Nashville, born in Williamson County [Franklin]
• Grier, Thomas Greer? Grear?, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co F, on September 29,1863, at Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Coleman, James, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co G, on October 6, 1863, at Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Crawford, Andrew, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co G (burial records say Company D), on Sept. 16, 1863, at Murfreesboro, born in Williamson County
• Chappell, Henry, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co H, on Nov 19, 1863, at Franklin, born in Williamson County
• Farris, Aaron, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co I, on August 12, 1863, at Stevenson, Alabama, born in Franklin, Williamson
• Crutchelow, Nick(Crutchels), enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co I, on Oct. 17, 1863, at Stevenson, Alabama, born in Williamson County
• Gallion, Albert (aka Albert Pressley), enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co D, on September 25, 1863, at Nashville, Tennessee, born in Sumner County
• German,Miles, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co A - burial records say Co I, on October 22, 1863, at Stephenson, Alabama, born in Franklin, Tennessee
• Hughes, James, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co A, on Sept. 30, 1863, at Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Helms, David, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co B, on Aug 1, 1863, at Elk River, born in Williamson County
• Helms, George, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co B, on Aug 1, 1863, at Elk River, born in Williamson County
• Pake, Austin, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co B, on Aug. 1, 1863, at Elk River, born in Williamson County
• Jordan, Benjamin, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co D, on Sept. 17, 1863, at Murfreesboro, born in Williamson County
• Pider, John (Pointer?), enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co D, on Oct. 4, 1863, at Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Scruggs, Edward, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co F, on Sept. 24, 1863, at Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Winston, Horace, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co F, on Sept. 30, 1863, at Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Brown, Alexander, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co H, on Oct 22, 1863, at Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Parks, Samuel, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co H
• Wesley, John L., enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co H, on Oct. 22, 1863, at Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Williams, John, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co H, on Oct. 29, 1863, at Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Bittick, Robert, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co I, on Oct. 22, 1863, at Stevenson, Alabama, born in Williamson County
• Redman, William, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co I, on Oct. 22, 1863, at Stevenson, Alabama, born in Williamson County
• Armstrong, Julius, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry Co. A, on August 12,1863, at Williamson (Franklin), born in Maury County
• Moore, Monroe, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry, Co B, on Aug 1, 1863, at Elk River, born in Williamson County
• North, Columbus, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry, Co F, on Sept. 26, 1863, at Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Matthews II, Joseph, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry, Co G, on Sept. 29, 1863, at Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Simms, Walter, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry, Co G, on Oct. 10, 1863, at Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Tucker, Jacob, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry, Co H, on Oct 22, 1863, at Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Waters, Peter Two sets of records, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry, Co H, on Oct. 19, 1863, at Franklin, Tenn, born in Williamson County
• Parham, James, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry, Co H, on Oct. 16, 1863, at Stevenson, Alabama, born in Williamson County [“residence before enlistment – Franklin, Tennessee – from his record of death]
• Crite, Joseph, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry, Co H, on Nov 2, 1863, born in Wilson County
• Server, Anderson Sewer, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry, Co I, on Oct. 22, 1863, at Franklin, Tenn, born in Williamson County
• Andrews, Charles, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Infantry, Co. D, on Oct. 5, 1863, at Nashville, born in Williamson County

14th US Colored Infantry

• Green, Willis, enlisted in the 14th US Colored Infantry, on 1 Nov 1863, at Gallatin, born in Williamson County
• Johnson, Andrew G, enlisted in the 14th US Colored Infantry, on 1 Nov 1863, at Gallatin, born in Williamson County
• Dalton, Isaac, enlisted in the 14th US Colored Infantry Co B, on November 15, 1862, at Gallatin, born in Williamson County
• Spratt, Robert, enlisted in the 14th US Colored Infantry Co C, on 1 Nov 1863, at Gallatin, born in Williamson County
• McGavock, Abraham, enlisted in the 14th US Colored Infantry Co G, on 15 Nov 1863, at Gallatin, born in Williamson County
• Scales, Thomas, enlisted in the 14th US Colored Infantry Co. A, on 15 Oct 1863, at Gallatin, Tennessee, Williamson County
• Thomas, Samuel L., enlisted in the 14th US Colored Infantry Co. D, on 1 Nov 1863, at Gallatin, born in Williamson County
• Woodward, John Wm, enlisted in the 14th US Colored Infantry, Co I, on 15 Dec 1863, at Gallatin, born in Williamson County
• Johnson, William [could this be the same person as the one who served as a body servant?] enlisted in the 14th US Colored Infantry, Co K, on 15 Dec 1863, at Gallatin, born in Williamson County
• Polk, Samuel (note there is also a Samuel Polk in the 15th USCI), enlisted in the 14th US Colored Infantry, Co. B, on 15 Nov 1863, at Gallatin, born in Williamson County
• Steel, George (Steele),enlisted in the 14th US Colored Infantry, Co. F, on 1 Nov 1863, at Gallatin, born in Williamson County
• House, Peter, enlisted on 1 Dec 1863 at Gallatin, born in Williamson County

15th US Colored Infantry

• Boxley, Anderson, enlisted in the 15th US Colored Infantry Co A, on 2 Dec 1863, in Columbia, Tennessee, born in Williamson County
• Creight, Abraham, enlisted in the 15th US Colored Infantry Co A, on 2 Dec 1863, in Columbia, born in Williamson County
• Harrison, George, enlisted in the 15th US Colored Infantry Co A, on 2 Dec 1863, in Columbia, born in Williamson County
• Jordon, William, enlisted in the 15th US Colored Infantry Co A, on 28 Nov 1863, in Columbia, born in Williamson County
• Morse, Henry, enlisted in the 15th US Colored Infantry Co A, on 2 Dec 1863, in Columbia, born in Williamson County
• Wilson, Rubin (Rufus?) Rubin Willson?, enlisted in the 15th US Colored Infantry Co A, on 19 Nov 1863, in Columbia, Williamson County
• Bowden, Thomas, enlisted in the 15th US Colored Infantry Co B, on 5 Dec 1863, in Columbia, born in Williamson County
• Boxley, George, enlisted in the 15th US Colored Infantry Co B, on 4 Dec 1863, in Columbia, Tennessee, born in Williamson County
• Cole, Joseph, enlisted in the 15th US Colored Infantry Co B, on 8 Dec 1863, in Columbia, born in Williamson County
• Hillem, William, enlisted in the 15th US Colored Infantry Co B, on 5 Dec 1863, in Columbia, born in Williamson County
• Hughs, Peter (Hughes), enlisted in the 15th US Colored Infantry Co B, on 9 Dec 1863, in Columbia, born in Williamson County
• Hightower, Henderson, enlisted in the 15th US Colored Infantry Co C, on 15 Apr 1864, in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Moss, Preston, enlisted in the 15th US Colored Infantry Co D, on 31 Dec 1863, in Columbia, born in Williamson County
• Cruthers, Alexander Carothers?, enlisted in the 15th US Colored Infantry Co E, on 18 Jan 1864, in Columbia, born in Williamson County
• Monroe, James T., enlisted in the 15th US Colored Infantry Co E, on 11 Jan 1864, in Shelbyville, born in Williamson County
• Swanson, Josephus, enlisted in the 15th US Colored Infantry Co E, on 14 Jan 1864, in Shelbyville, born in Williamson County
• Hannah, Wesley, enlisted in the 15th US Colored Infantry Co I, on 11 Sep 1864, in Springfield, born in Williamson County
• Copeland, Isaac, enlisted in the 15th US Colored Infantry Co K, on 11 Mar 1864, in Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Bradley, Henry, enlisted in the 15th US Colored Infantry Co. B, on 8 Dec 1863, in Columbia, born in Williamson County
• Mackelmore, Thomasn [McLemore?], enlisted in the 15th US Colored Infantry Co. B, on 3 Dec 1863, in Columbia, born in Williamson County
• Polk, Samuel (also a Samual Polk in the 13th USCI), 15th US Colored Infantry Co. B, on 3 Dec 1863, in Columbia, Williamson County
• Ratcliffe, Peter, enlisted in the 15th US Colored Infantry Co. B, on 8 Dec 1863, in Columbia, Maury, born in Williamson County

16th US Colored Infantry

• Barker, James, enlisted in the 16th US Colored Infantry Co C, on 7 Dec 1863, at Clarkesville, born in Williamson County
• Dinnard, Michael Kinnard?, enlisted in the 16th US Colored Infantry Co C, on 7 Dec 1863, at Clarkesville, born in Williamson County
• Gooch, Henry, enlisted in the 16th US Colored Infantry Co G, on 30 Dec 1863, at Clarkesville, born in Williamson County
• Gouch, Charles Gooch?, enlisted in the 16th US Colored Infantry Co G, on 30 Dec 1863, at Clarkesville, born in Williamson County

17th US Colored Infantry

• Woods, Henderson, enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry Co C, on 19 Jan 1864, at Murfreesboro, born in Williamson County
Alexander, James H., enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry Co B, on 19 Dec 1864, at Nashville, born in Franklin, Tennessee
• Dotson, Daniel, enlisted in the 17th U.S. Colored Infantry Co H, on 17 Jan 1864, at Murfreesboro, born in Williamson County
• Hendricox, Isaac Hendrix? Hendricks?, enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry, on 21 Feb 1864, at Murfreesboro, born in Williamson County
• Shaw, Peter, enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry Co A, on 24 Feb 1864, at Tennessee, born in Williamson County
• Barnes, Watson, enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry Co C , on 21 Feb 1864, at Murfreesboro, born in Williamson County
• VanBuren, Martin, enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry Co C, on 24 Feb 1864, at Murfreesboro, born in Williamson County
• Reems, Archer (Archie), enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry Co C, on Jan 17, 1864, at Murfreesboro, born in Williamson County? Perhaps Davidson County
• Hailey, Surrey, enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry Co D, on 21 Feb 1864, at Murfreesboro, born in Williamson County
• King, Jacob, enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry Co D, on 2 Feb 1864, at Murfreesboro, born in Williamson County
• Marshall, William Sr., enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry Co D, on 7 Jan 1864, at Murfreesboro, born in Williamson County
• McRheno, Green, enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry Co D, on 25 Feb 1864, at Murfreesboro, born in Williamson County
• Owens, Monroe, enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry Co D, on 21 Feb 1864, at Murfreesboro, born in Williamson County
• Shane, Samuel, enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry Co D, on 18 Jan 1864, at Murfreesboro, born in Williamson County
• Hailey, Jesse, enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry Co E, on 21 Feb 1864, at Murfreesboro, born in Williamson County
• Hailey, John, enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry Co E, on 21 Feb 1864, at Murfreesboro, born in Williamson County
• Johnson, Randall, enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry Co E, on 21 Feb 1864, at Murfreesboro, born in Williamson County
• Johnson, Washington, enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry Co E, on 17 Jan 1864, at Murfreesboro (I think), born in Williamson County
• Owen, Isam, enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry Co E, on 21 Feb 1864, at Murfreesboro, born in Williamson County
• Peoples, Edward, enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry Co E, on 25 Feb 1864, at Murfreesboro, born in Williamson County
• Shelman, Joseph (Shelmond), enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry Co E, on 30 Jan 1864, at Tennessee, born in Williamson County
• Jordan, Samuel H., enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry Co F, on 30 Nov 1863, at Stevenson, Alabama, born in Williamson County
• King, Franklin, enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry Co F, on 30 Nov 1863, at Stevenson, Alabama, born in Williamson County
• Hailey, Joseph, enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry Co H, on 30 Nov 1863, at Murfreesboro, born in Williamson County
• Haley, George, enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry Co H, on 30 Nov 1863, at Alabama, born in Williamson County
• McPearson, Henry, enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry Co H, on 30 Nov 1863, at Murfreesboro, born in Williamson County
• Woods, John, enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry Co I , on 30 Nov 1863, at Stevenson, Alabama, born in Williamson County
• Jackson, John 1st?, enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry Co K, on 29 Nov 1863, at Stevenson, Alabama, born in Williamson County (Spring Hill) 
• Floyd, Spencer, enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry, Co A, on 17 Jan 1864, at Murfreesboro, Eagleville, born in Williamson County
• Cox, Samuel, enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry, Co. C Co E, on 21 Mar 1864 and 17 Apr 1864, at Franklin and Nashville (enlisted 2x), born in Williamson County
• Ellison, Samuel, enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry, Co. C, on 17 Jan 1864, at Murfreesboro, born in Williamson County
• Carroll, General, enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry, Co. E, on 21 Feb 1864, at Murfreesboro, born in Williamson County
• Dodson, Verger (Dobson), enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry, Co. E, on 21 Jan 1864, at Tennessee (perhaps Murfreesboro – that’s where his company mustered in), born in Williamson County
• Ellison, William, enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry, Co. E, on 21 Feb 1864, at Murfreesboro, born in Williamson County
• Elmore, Noah, enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry, Co. E, on 21 Feb 1864, at Murfreesboro, born in Williamson County
• Clayburn, Charles, enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry, Co. G, on 5 Apr 1864, at Ashton Mill, Tennessee, born in Williamson County
• Dotson, Henry, enlisted in the 17th US Colored Infantry, Co. G, on 24 Mar 1864, at Ashton Mills, born in Maury County, Williamson County?

27th US Colored Infantry

• Breckenridge, Robert, enlisted in the 27th US Colored Infantry, on Aug 8, 1864, at Columbus, Ohio, born in Williamson County
• Nelson, Moses, enlisted in the 29th US Colored Infantry Co D or A?, on Jan. 29, 1864, at Chicago, Illinois, born in Williamson County

40th US Colored Infantry

• Swanson, Calvin, enlisted in the 40th US Colored Infantry Co A & F, on 16 Nov 1863, at Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Davis, Edmund or Edward, enlisted in the 40th US Colored Infantry Co B, on 18 Jul 1863, at Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Woods, Craig, enlisted in the 40th US Colored Infantry Co B, on 18 Jul 1863, at Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Washington, Miles, enlisted in the 40th US Colored Infantry/ Co. B; transferred to 42nd US Colored Infantry on March 3, 1865 Co. I, on 18 Jul 1863, at Nashville, born in Williamson County 

42nd Colored Infantry

• Robinson, Wilson, enlisted in the 42nd Colored Infantry, Co C, on 20 Mar 1864, at Chattanooga, born in Williamson County 
• Potter, Amos, enlisted in the 42nd US Colored Infantry Co H/transferred from 15th US Colored Infantry, on 3 Dec 1863, at Columbia, born in Williamson County 

44th US Colored Infantry

• Norris, George, enlisted in the 44th US Colored Infantry Co B, on 16 Mar 1864, at Chattanooga, born in Williamson County
• Roberts, Harrison, enlisted in the 44th US Colored Infantry Co B, on 25 Mar 1864, at Chattanooga, born in Williamson County
• Scales, Granville, enlisted in the 44th US Colored Infantry Co B, on 25 Mar 1864, at Chattanooga, born in Williamson County
• Ridley, Martin, 44th US Colored Infantry Co H, on 14 Nov 1864, at Chattanooga, Williamson County
• Austin, Charles, enlisted in the 44th US Colored Infantry, Co B, on 16 Mar 1864, at Chattanooga, born in Williamson County
• Sawyer, Peter, enlisted in the 44th US Colored Infantry, Co. B, on 25 Mar 1864, at Chattanooga, born in Williamson County

46th US Colored Infantry

• Harris, Miley, enlisted in the 46th US Colored Infantry Co F, on 1 May 1863, at Helena, Arkansas, born in Williamson County
• Anderson, Isham , enlisted in the 46th US Colored Infantry, Co H [1st Regiment Arkansas Volunteer Infantry (African Descent)], on 1 May 1863, at Helena, Arkansas, born in Williamson County

47th US Colored Infantry

• Dougherty, Abram, enlisted in the 47th US Colored Infantry Co K, on 24 Feb 1864, at Vicksburg, born in Williamson County
• Wilson, Miles, enlisted in the 47th US Colored Infantry Co K, on 24 Feb 1864, at Vicksburg, born in Williamson County

49th US Colored Infantry

• Prophet, Moses Enlisted in the 49th US Colored Infantry Co F, on 6 Apr 1864, at Vicksburg, in Williamson County 

50th US Colored Infantry

• Ellis, William, enlisted in the 50th US Colored Infantry Co A, on 7 Jul 1863, at Vicksburg, Mississippi, born in Williamson 
• Ellison, Jerry, enlisted in the 50th US Colored Infantry Co A, on 7 Jul 1863, at Vicksburg, Mississippi, born in Williamson 
• Bonds, Henry, enlisted in the 50th US Colored Infantry Co A – later transferred to Co G, on 3 Oct 1863, at Vicksburg, Mississippi, born in Williamson 

51st US Colored Infantry

• Hinckley, Samuel [Hinkling], enlisted in the 51st US Colored Infantry, Co. F, on Nov. 30, 1864, at St. Louis, Mo, born in Williamson County? 
• Gordon, Alexander, enlisted in the 51st US Colored Infantry, Co.I, on 11 May 1865, at Providence, Alabama, born in Williamson County (Spring Hill)

53rd US Colored Infantry

• McGee, Columbus, enlisted in the 53rd US Colored Infantry Co F, on 18 Aug 1863, at Vicksburg, born in Williamson County
• Carter, Thornton, enlisted in the 53rd US Colored Infantry Co A, on Dec 4, 1863 at Millikens Bend, born in Franklin, Tennessee   

54th US Colored Infantry

• Shottle, Jeff, enlisted in the 54th US Colored Infantry Co B, on  24 Aug 1863 at Helena, Arkansas, born in Williamson County, Tennessee   

55th US Colored Infantry

• Adams, William, enlisted in the 55th US Colored Infantry Co Co. I, on 24 Aug 1863 at Pocahontas, Tennessee, born in Franklin, Tennessee
• Brown, George, enlisted in the 55th US Colored Infantry Co Co. I, on 19 Nov 1863, at Pocahontas, Tennessee, born in Williamson County
• Collyer, John [Collier?], enlisted in the 55th US Colored Infantry Co F, on 23 Feb 1864, at Memphis, born in Williamson County
• Dodson, John, enlisted in the 55th US Colored Infantry Co F, on 20 May 1863, at Corinth, Mississippi, born in Williamson County
• Carlton, Obed, enlisted in the 55th US Colored Infantry, Co. A, on 15 May 1863, at Corinth, Mississippi, born in Williamson County

63rd US Colored Infantry

• Powell, Parker enlisted in the 63rd US Colored Infantry, Co. H, on 15 Nov 1863, at Vickburg, Mississippi, born in Williamson County

100th US Colored Infantry

• Dubison, John Dubuisson?, enlisted in the 100th Colored Infantry, Co C., on Sept. 23, 1864, at Cincinnati, Ohio (substitute for Theodore Burnwell – drafted man), born in South Carolina – maybe Louisiana

111th US Colored Infantry

• Moore, James, enlisted in the 111th US Colored Infantry Co. I [originally 3rd Alabama Colored Infantry],on Feb. 1, 1864, at Columbia, Tennessee, born in Maury County [Thompsons Station]

Miscellaneous Infantry Units

• Pointer, David, served as a cook for the white 113th Ohio, Co F, March 2, 1863 (not formally enlisted), joined them while they were in Franklin and stayed with them until they mustered out back in Ohio
• Pointer, William, served as a cook for the white 113th Ohio, Co F, March 2, 1863 (not formally enlisted), joined them while they were in Franklin and stayed with them until they mustered out back in Ohio
• Stevenson, Jackson, served as a cook for the white 113th Ohio, Co F, March 2, 1863 (not formally enlisted), joined them while they were in Franklin and stayed with them until they mustered out back in Ohio
• Wade, Paul, Unknown (Teamster), enlisted in Aug 1861, born in Williamson County

Colored Cavalry Veterans

• Holmes, William, enlisted in the 5th Mass Cav (Colored) Co G (reported in Census as Co A), on Feb 17, 1864, at Cambridge, Massachusetts, born in Pennsylvania (later moved to Williamson County)
• Patton, Thomas (Patten/Pattin), enlisted in the 3rd US Colored Cavalry Co. M, on 6 Jan 1865, at Vicksburg, born in Williamson County
• Scales, William, enlisted in the 5th US Colored Cavalry Co A, on Sept. 14, 1864, at Louisville, born in Williamson County

Colored Artillery Veterans

2nd Regiment US Colored Light Artillery 

• Willington, Harvey , enlisted in the 2nd Regiment US Colored Light Artillery Battery A, on 4 Feb 1864, at Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Covington, Samuel, enlisted in the 2nd Regiment US Colored Light Artillery Battery A, on 16 Sep 1864, at Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Petway, Mack, enlisted in the 2nd Regiment US Colored Light Artillery Battery A, on 2 Apr 1864, at Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Walden, Richard (Richmond), enlisted in the 2nd Regiment US Colored Light Artillery Battery C, on 26 Oct 1863, at the Black River Bridge, Mississippi, born in Williamson County
• Cooper, Galloway, enlisted in the 2nd Regiment US Colored Light Artillery Battery E, on Jan 29, 1864, at Helena, Arkansas, born in Franklin, Tenn. (one record says Franklin Co) 
• Battle, Peter, enlisted in the 2nd Regiment US Colored Light Artillery, Battery A , on 2 Apr 1864, at Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Berry, Henry, enlisted in the 2nd Regiment US Colored Light Artillery, Battery A, on 2 Apr 1864, at Nashville, born in Williamson County
• Carter, Alfred (Albert), enlisted in the 2nd Regiment US Colored Light Artillery, Battery E C?, on 9 Feb 1864, at Helena, Arkansas, born in Williamson County

1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

• Roberts, James, enlisted in the 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery Co C, on 28 Jan 1864, at Knoxville, born in Williamson County
• Winston, John, enlisted in the 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery Co C, on 24 Feb 1864, at Knoxville, born in Williamson County
• Preston, Ballard, enlisted in the 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery Co F, on 24 Mar 1864, at Knoxville, Tennessee, born in Williamson County
• Wilkins, Jordan, enlisted in the 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery Co G, on 6 May 1864, at Knoxville, born in Williamson County
• Baker, William, enlisted in the 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery Co M, on 14 Oct 1864, at Knoxville, born in Williamson County

3rd US Colored Heavy Artillery

• Allen, Samuel, enlisted in the 3rd US Colored Heavy Artillery Co A; later became Co. I 3 Reg’t US Col’d Heavy Artillery, on 10 Sep 1863, at Memphis (Ft. Pickering), born in Williamson County
• Harris, USA (Asa), enlisted in the 3rd US Colored Heavy Artillery Co B, on 5 Jun 1863, at Memphis (Ft. Pickering), born in Williamson County
• Pillard, Ellick (Alex Pollard?), enlisted in the 3rd US Colored Heavy Artillery Co B, on 5 Jun 1863, at Memphis (Ft. Pickering), born in Williamson County
• Horton, Samuel, enlisted in the 3rd US Colored Heavy Artillery Co D, on 31 Jan 1865, at Memphis, born in Williamson County
• Barnes, John, enlisted in the 3rd US Colored Heavy Artillery Co G, on 25 Jul 1863, at Corinth, Mississippi, born in Williamson County
• Dickinson, Abram, enlisted in the 3rd US Colored Heavy Artillery Co I, on 19 Jan 1865, at Memphis, born in Williamson County
• Dodson, Littleton (Dolson?), enlisted in the 3rd US Colored Heavy Artillery Co K, on Nov. 18 1863, at Memphis (Ft. Pickering), born in Williamson County
• Jordan, John, enlisted in the 3rd US Colored Heavy Artillery Co K, on 18 Nov 1863, at Memphis (Ft. Pickering), born in Williamson County
• Prophet, Moses, enlisted in the 3rd US Colored Heavy Artillery Co K, 18 Nov 1863 on 6 Apr 1864, at Memphis (Ft. Pickering), born in Williamson County
• Crockett, Pierson, enlisted in the 3rd US Colored Heavy Artillery Co M, on 22 Dec 1863, at Memphis, born in Williamson County
• Buford, Thomas (spelled Beauford), enlisted in the 3rd US Colored Heavy Artillery Co. E , on 31 Jul 1863, at Ft. Pickering (Memphis), born in Williamson County
• Barnes, Osmond, enlisted in the 3rd US Colored Heavy Artillery, Co G, on 25 Jul 1863, at Jackson, Tennessee, born in Williamson County

4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

• Barnes, Samuel, enlisted in the 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery Co A, on 5 Aug 1863, at Columbus, Kentucky, born in Williamson County
• Pascall, Caswell, enlisted in the 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery Co B, on 26 Oct 1864, at Columbus, Kentucky, born in Williamson County
• Irwing, William A., enlisted in the 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery Co C, on 21 Jun 1863, at Columbus, Kentucky , born in Williamson County
• Giles, William, enlisted in the 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery Co F, on 24 Aug 1863, at Columbus, Kentucky, born in Williamson County
• Henry, William, enlisted in the 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery Co F, on 10 Sep 1863, at Columbus, Kentucky (perhaps Fort Pillow?), born in Williamson County
• Sharp, Davie, enlisted in the 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery Co K, on 19 Dec 1863, at Columbus, Kentucky , born in Williamson County
• Halfacre, George, enlisted in the 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery Co L, on 25 Jan 1864, at Columbus, Kentucky, born in Williamson County
• Hawkins, Albert, enlisted in the 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery Co L, on 10 Jan 1864, at Columbus, Kentucky, born in Williamson County
• Stevens, Anthony, enlisted in the 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery Co L, on 14 Mar 1864, at Columbus, Kentucky, born in Williamson County

5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

• Draper, Anderson, enlisted in the 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery Co H, on 10 Feb 1865, at Lima, Ohio, born in Williamson County

8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

• Cook, Benjamin, enlisted in the 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery Co A, on 28 Jan 1864, at Paducah, Kentucky, born in Williamson County
• Gordon, James, enlisted in the 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery Co A, on 14 Sep 1864, at Paducah, Kentucky, born in Williamson County
• Bell, Thompson, enlisted in the 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Co A, on 21 Jan 1864, at Paducah, Kentucky, born in Williamson County

12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

• Reese, Louise, enlisted in the 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery Co M, on 18 Jan 1865, in Cleveland, Ohio, born in Brentwood, Tennessee 

13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

• Stone, John, enlisted in the 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery Co B, on 18 Jan 1865, at Smithland, Kentucky (location of the Union’s Fort Star) -5th Ill Dist., born in Williamson County 

US Navy

• Jones, William, US Navy, enlisted on 1864.12.21, at Cairo, Illinois, born in Franklin, TN 
• Sharp, Anderson, US Navy, enlisted on 1862.3.18, at New York, born in Franklin, TN 
• Bostick, Burton “Bostwick”, US Navy , enlisted on 1863.1.4, aboard the "Gen. Bragg"/ Memphis, born in Williamson County
• Bostick, Douglas or Dudley, US Navy , enlisted on 1863.1.4, aboard the "Gen. Bragg"/ Memphis, born in Williamson County
• Bostick, Harding “Harden Bostwick”, US Navy , enlisted on 1863.1.4,aboard the "Gen. Bragg"/ Memphis, born in Williamson  County
• Bostick, Stephen, US Navy , enlisted on1863.1.4, aboard the "Gen. Bragg"/ Memphis, born in Williamson County
• Bostick, William J., US Navy , enlisted on 1863.1.4, aboard the "Gen. Bragg"/ Memphis, born in Williamson County
• Hender, Isaac, US Navy, enlisted on 1864.6.16, at Bridgeport AL, born in Williamson 
• Cannon , Warren, US Navy –USS Key West, enlisted on1863.3.26, at Cairo, Illinois, born in Williamson County
• Baugh, Anthony, US Navy, enlisted aboard the USS Reindeer on1863.11.15, in Nashville, born in Williamson County (Franklin) 
• Brown, Louis, US Navy, served aboard the USS Black Hawk, enlisted on1863.1.10, at the Arkansas River, born in Spring Hill, TN 
• Johnson, Jerry , US Navy, served aboard the USS Prairie Bird, enlisted on 1864.2.22, at the French Bend, MS, born in Franklin, TN 
• Mason , Peter Aka Peter Overstreet -owned by Isaac Hilliard, US Navy – served aboard the, USS Red Rover (floating hospital ship) and USS Clara Dolsen, enlisted on1862.12.20, at Cairo, Illinois, born in Williamson County
• Dotson , Joseph (Joe), US Navy,served aboard the USS Reindeer, enlisted on 1863.11.15, in Nashville, born in Williamson County

African American Men from Williamson County who 
Served the Confederate Army during the Civil War as Body Servants

Another group of men that I have researched were taken to war by Confederate forces as body servants or laborers.  These men did not enlist and do not have military records. I have included their information here as well.  In most cases, I found their names through pensions given to Confederate cooks and laborers in the 1920s by the state of Tennessee. In a few cases, I included their names because others have identified them as being from Williamson County.  In some instances, I have tried to research those men and have been unsuccessful in identifying their ties to Williamson County - however, I have kept them on the list because I may not be privy to research that other have that led them to identify them initially as being from Williamson County - in those cases I have noted it below. 

• Charles Cannon served with the 154th Tennessee Infantry from Williamson County
• James Gentry served with the 17th Tennessee Infantry from Williamson County (College Grove) 
• Osborne Cunningham served with the 1st Tenn. Infantry Co. D. from Williamson County 
• Ephraim Otey served with the 1st Tenn. Quartermaster's Dept., from Virginia 
• Felix Goodrum served with the 1st Tenn. Reg., Forrest’s Cavalry 
• Harrison Summer served with the 1st Tennessee Infantry (Williamson Grays) 
• Jack Crutcher served with the 20th Tenn. Inf. Co. D – Rucker’s Company, Battle’s Regiment? From Williamson County
• Silas Newsom [Newcome?] served with the 20th Tennessee Infantry, from Davidson County
• Green Carothers served with the 20th Tennessee Infantry Co H from Franklin, Williamson County
• Bob Battle served with the 20th Tennessee Infantry Co. B, from Williamson County (Nolensville) 
• Reuben Battle served with the 20th Tennessee Infantry Co. B, from Williamson County (Nolensville); he died in May 1903
• Bill King served with the 20th Tennessee Infantry Co. B, from Williamson County  Nolensville]; this picture of him has survived; he died in February 1910
• Stephen Claybrooke served with the 20th Tennessee Infantry Company D? 
• Sol House served with the 22nd Tennessee Cavalry (Barteau’s), from Williamson County
• John Parish[Parrish?] served with the 2nd Tennessee Cavalry Co. F, from Williamson County
• James Howard served with the 3rd Tenn. Inf. From Maury County? 
• Mack Dabney served with the 3rd Tennessee Infantry – Statement says he served in Co E, served with S.D. and George Dabney from Hoods Raid, 11th Tenn. Cavalry Surrendered at Gainesville, Alabama May 8th, 1865 from Giles County (he appears on others’ research as being from Williamson County, but it doesn’t appear to my research that he lived in Williamson County) 
• Peter Hyde served with 45th Tennessee Infantry, Co D perhaps from near Triune 
• Charlie Whiteside served with the 48th Tennessee Infantry [statement from Mrs. M.A. Beakly: he would be sent home at times to look after the children and she knows he was faithful and true to the south, that the helped to feed the soldiers, shod horses for the soldiers and was loyal always helped scouting parties] from Williamson County
• Henry Church served with the 48th Tennessee Infantry, Co. K from Maury County
• John Maston Fitzgerald served with the 48th Tennessee Infantry, Company A, Voorhies [Not sure he qualifies as from Williamson County] from Maury County
• John Briggs served with the 4th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry (McLemore’s) 
• Daniel McLemore served with the 4th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry (McLemore’s) 
• Ike Norris served with the 4th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry (McLemore’s) 
• Hardin Starnes served with the 4th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry (McLemore’s) from Williamson County
• Charles (Charlie) House served with the 4th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry (McLemore’s) – General Starnes 
• Robert Bruce Patton served with the 4th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry (McLemore’s), Co F from Williamson County
• Tom Johnson served with the 50th Tenn Infantry, Capt. Sugg’s company from Robinson County 
• Taylor Kinnon [Kinnard, Taylor?] 54th Tenn. Inf. Co K - Multiple pension applications, including #227 One note states that he and “three others” ran away one night in the early part of the war to the Yankees. But other statements to the contrary; can’t find anyone by this name as a USCT] from Bedford County; not sure why he’s on the list – can’t find any Williamson County ties
• William Buford served with the 9th Tennessee Infantry – Captain Head’s Company from Williamson County 
• William Johnson served with Capt. White's Battery, [Horse Artillery, served in Wharton’s and Forrest’s Cavalry Brigade, and Hamilton’s Battalion, Wheeler’s Cavalry Corps] from Williamson 
• Frank Russell served with Forrest's Escort Jacksons Cav Co from Bedford County 
• Booker Hunter served with Gen? Capt. Preston Smith's Staff from Williamson County
• John Terrell served with Gen. Chalmer’s Escort 
• John Briggs served with Gen. Starnes 
• Blunt Tullus served with Gen. Starnes 
• Luke Hays served with an unknown organization, from Williamson County
• George Adam Conn, Quartermaster Hawes Brigade, from Williamson County

Rest in peace gentlemen.  Thank you for your service.