MUSTER ROLL of Captain John H. Grant Company E First Regt Ga Reserves,
Army of the Confederate States, Colonel James H. Fannin, from the 28th
day of April 1864, when mustered into the Service of the Confederate States.
NOTE: This muster roll contains the original entries of the men
who enlisted in the First Georgia Reserves, Company E. It includes
the number (order in which their names were written), name, rank, enlistment
data of when, where, and by whom, time period of enlistment, age, height
in feet & inches, complexion, color of eyes & hair, and occupation.
Places of residence were not so noted on this original muster roll.
At least one soldiers place of residence is known Meriwether County,
Georgia. Additional data will be updated as new evidence is gained.
These men included 72 farmers, 1 mechanic and 1 carpenter.
The occupation on the 1st five officers and the last 22 privates was not
so noted.
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tried diligently to transcribe this document as accurately as is humanly
possible. I hope it will be of some small benefit to you in
your research for your ancestors who served during the Civil War 1861-1865.
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as research continues.
OFFICERS:
1. John H. Grant enlisted as Captain on the 28th April 1864 in
Atlanta, Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War.
No physical description was given.
2. John H. Mitcham enlisted as a 1st Lieutenant on 28th
April 1864 in Atlanta, Ga by Captain W. L. Hubbard for the duration of
the War. No physical description was given.
3. Reuben Jones enlisted as a Sr. 2nd Lieutenant on 28th
April 1864 in Atlanta, Ga by Captain W. L. Hubbard for the duration of
the War. No physical description was given.
4. L. N. Johnson enlisted as a Jr. 2nd Lieutenant on 28th
April 1864 in Atlanta, Ga by Captain W. L. Hubbard for the duration of
the War. No physical description was given.
1. R. V. Bray enlisted as a 1st Sergeant on 28th April 1864 in
Atlanta, Ga by Captain W. L. Hubbard for the duration of the War.
He was age 17, stood 6 in height, fair complexioned with grey eyes and
dark hair. He was a farmer.
2. J. R. Justice enlisted as a 2nd Sergeant on 28th April 1864
in Atlanta, Ga by Captain W. L. Hubbard for the duration of the War.
He was age 17, stood 6 in height, light complexioned with grey eyes and
light hair. He was a farmer.
3. J. G. Turner enlisted as a 3rd Sergeant on 28th April 1864
in Atlanta, Ga by Captain W. L. Hubbard for the duration of the War.
He was age 17, no height listed, light complexioned with grey eyes and
light hair. He was a farmer.
4. B. N. Roper enlisted as a 4th Sergeant on 28th April 1864
in Atlanta, Ga by Captain W. L. Hubbard for the duration of the War.
He was age 17, 5 7 in height, light complexioned with grey eyes and light
hair. He was a farmer.
5. J. D. Strozier enlisted as a 5th Sergeant on 28th April 1864
in Atlanta, Ga by Captain W. L. Hubbard for the duration of the War.
He was age 17, 5 9 in height, light complexioned with grey eyes and dark
hair. He was a farmer.
1. J. M. Tidwell enlisted as a 1st Corporal 28th April 1864 in
Atlanta, Ga by Captain W. L. Hubbard for the duration of the War.
He was age 17, 5 7 in height, dark complexioned with grey eyes and black
hair. He was a farmer. *See AWOL list below.
2. W. M. Fling enlisted as a 2nd Corporal 28th April 1864 in
Atlanta, Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War.
He was age 17, 5 11 in height, light complexioned with blue eyes and
light hair. He was a farmer.
3. P. Fuller enlisted as a 3rd Corporal 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W. L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He was age
48, 5 8 in height, dark complexioned with black eyes and black hair.
He was a farmer.
4. J. F. Albright enlisted as a 4th Corporal 28th April 1864
in Atlanta, Ga by Captain W. L. Hubbard for the duration of the War.
He was age 17, 6 in height, dark complexioned with grey eyes and light
hair. He was a farmer.
PRIVATES:
1. Allen, J. H. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W. L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He was age
17, 5 8 in height, dark complexioned with black eyes and black hair.
He was a farmer. According to the original enlistment muster roll,
he was transferred to Company I, 2nd Georgia Reserves on 1 October 1864.
2. Alman, W. R. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,Ga
by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He was age 17,
5 8 in height, light complexioned with blue eyes and light hair.
He was a farmer. According to the original enlistment muster roll,
he was transferred to Company I, 2nd Georgia Reserves on 1 October 1864.
3. Butler, J. W. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He was age
17, 5 8 in height, light complexioned with blue eyes and light hair.
He was a farmer. According to the original enlistment muster
roll, he was transferred to Company I, 2nd Georgia Reserves on 1 October
1864.
4. Bell, G. W. (George Washington Bell) enlisted as a Private
28th April 1864 in Atlanta, Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration
of the War. He was age 17, 5 8 in height, light complexioned with
blue eyes and light hair. He was a farmer. According to the
original enlistment muster roll, he was transferred to Company I, 2nd Georgia
Reserves on 1 October 1864.
Contact: Clarke Rodgers hclarker@home.com
5. Brooks, G. F. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 17, 5 4 in height, light complexioned with blue eyes and light
hair. He was a farmer. According to the original enlistment
muster roll, he was transferred to Company I, 2nd Georgia Reserves on 1
October 1864.
6. Blandenburg, R. K.(Rufus King Brandenburg) enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in
Atlanta, Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War.
He was age 17, 6 in height, dark complexioned with blue eyes and black
hair. He was a farmer. According to the original enlistment
muster roll, he was transferred to Company I, 2nd Georgia Reserves on 1
October 1864. (b. 29 May 1846 GA - d. 04 June 1934 Gay, GA)
Contact: Faith Wallace Fwall4@msn.com
7. Burton, J. L. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 17, 5 9 in height, dark complexioned with grey eyes and light
hair. He was a farmer. According to the original enlistment
muster roll, he was transferred to Company I, 2nd Georgia Reserves on 1
October 1864.
8. Brown, J. W. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 17, 5 7 in height, dark complexioned with grey eyes and light
hair. He was a farmer. According to the original
enlistment muster roll, he was transferred to Company I, 2nd Georgia Reserves
on 1 October 1864. *See AWOL list below.
9. Bowls, J. A. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 17, 5 7 in height, dark complexioned with black eyes and black
hair. He was a farmer. According to the original enlistment
muster roll, he was transferred to Company I, 2nd Georgia Reserves on 1
October 1864.
10. Bowdon, M. M. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 17, 5 8 in height, black complexioned with black eyes and black
hair. He was a farmer. According to the original enlistment
muster roll, he was transferred to Company I, 2nd Georgia Reserves on 1
October 1864.
11. Brown, M. W. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 17, 6 in height, dark complexioned with black eyes and black hair.
He was a farmer. According to the original enlistment muster roll,
he was transferred to Company I, 2nd Georgia Reserves on 1 October 1864.
12. Brown, Joseph enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 17, 58 in height, dark complexioned with black eyes and black
hair. He was a farmer.
13. Brown, J. J. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 17, 5 8 in height, light complexioned with blue eyes and light
hair. He was a farmer.
14. Blount, J. M. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 48, 6 in height, dark complexioned with grey eyes and dark hair.
He was a farmer.
15. Bishop, Levi enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 48, 5 9 in height, dark complexioned with black eyes and light
hair. He was a farmer. *See AWOL list below.
16. Bishop, J. W. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 17, 5 8 in height, light complexioned with blue eyes and light
hair. He was a farmer.
17. Caldwell, J. W. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in
Atlanta, Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War.
He was age 17, 5 8 in height, light complexioned with grey eyes and light
hair. He was a farmer.
18. Cousins, W. L. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 17, 5 8 in height, dark complexioned with grey eyes and dark
hair. He was a farmer.
19. Cox, E. G. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 47, 5 8 in height, dark complexioned with grey eyes and dark
hair. He was a farmer.
20. Cook, Madison enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He was age
47, 5 8 in height, dark complexioned with grey eyes and dark hair.
He was a farmer.
21. Carrol, D. S. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 17, 5 8 in height, dark complexioned with dark eyes and dark
hair. He was a farmer. Promoted to Corporal.
22. Crowell, Wm. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War.
No personal data was given on the original enlistment muster roll.
23. Davis, Eli enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 17, 5 8 in height, fair complexioned with hazel eyes and dark
hair. He was a farmer.
24. Dutton, D. T. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 17, 5 8 in height, fair complexioned with blue eyes and red hair.
He was a farmer. *See AWOL list below.
25. Dunham, Joseph enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 48, 5 8 in height, dark complexioned with dark eyes and black
hair. He was a farmer.
26. Ector, H. H. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He was age
17, 5 8 in height, dark complexioned with dark eyes and black hair.
He was a farmer.
27. Eubanks, J. C. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He was age
17, 5 6 in height, dark complexioned with dark eyes and black hair.
He was a farmer. *See AWOL list below.
28. Feltman, W. D. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 17, 5 ? in height, light complexioned with blue eyes and black
hair. He was a farmer.
29. Hannah, F. M. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He was age
17, 5 6 in height, light complexioned with blue eyes and dark hair.
He was a farmer.
30. Hutchins, J. W. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in
Atlanta, Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War.
He was age 17, 5 10 in height, light complexioned with blue eyes and
light hair. He was a farmer.
31. Howard, S. P. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 17, 5 10 in height, dark complexioned with black eyes and black
hair. He was a farmer.
32. Humphrey, J. H. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in
Atlanta, Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War.
He was age 17, 5 8 in height, light complexioned with blue eyes and light
hair. He was a farmer.
33. Huff, J. H. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He was age
44 (?), 5 11 in height, dark complexioned with dark eyes and dark hair.
He was a mechanic.
34. Ingram, J. M. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 17, 5 8 in height, dark complexioned with dark eyes and dark
hair. He was a farmer.
35. Jenkins, J. A. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 17, 5 9 in height, dark complexioned with dark eyes and black
hair. He was a farmer.
36. Johnson, J. C. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 17, 6 in height, dark complexioned with black eyes and dark hair.
He was a farmer.
37. Kilgore, J. M. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War.
He was age 17, 5 4 in height, dark complexioned with dark eyes and dark
hair. He was a farmer.
38. Key, James F. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War.
He was age 17, 5 9 in height, fair complexioned with blue eyes and dark
hair. He was a farmer. Promoted to Corporal. Buried at West View Cemetery, Atlanta, Georgia in a section containing those who died from the Atlanta Soldier's Home following the ending of the war.
39. Lashley, Rufus enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 17, 5 6 in height, fair complexioned with blue eyes and
dark hair. He was a farmer from Meriwether County, GA*
40. Ligon, Thomas enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 17, 5 4 in height, fair complexioned with blue eyes and dark
hair. He was a farmer.
41. Lenier, Henry enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He was age
17, 5 9 in height, dark complexioned with dark eyes and dark hair.
He was a farmer.
42. Lee, A. J. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 17, 5 9 in height, dark complexioned with dark eyes and dark
hair. He was a farmer.
43. Laprad, G. D. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 17, 5 10 in height, dark complexioned with dark eyes and dark
hair. He was a farmer.
44. Massingale, M. M. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in
Atlanta, Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War.
He was age 17, 5 10 in height, dark complexioned with black eyes and
black hair. He was a farmer.
45. Massingale, B. C. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in
Atlanta, Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War.
He was age 17, 5 10 in height, dark complexioned with black eyes and
black hair. He was a farmer.
46. Massingale, Green enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in
Atlanta, Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War.
He was age 48, 5 10 in height, dark complexioned with grey eyes and black
hair. He was a farmer.
47. Mathews, J. W. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 17, 5 9 in height, light complexioned with blue eyes and light
hair. He was a farmer.
48. Maffette, S. P. (Samuel P.) enlisted as a Private 28th
April 1864 in Atlanta, Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the
War. He was age 17, 5 8 in height, light complexioned with blue
eyes and red hair. He was a farmer. (He was the twin son of Ephraim Cannon Maffett & Susan Blair, born 3 March 1847. Samuel died 26 September 1911 and was buried at the Greenville Presbyterian Church Cemetery.)
Contact: Vivian Price Safford msaffold@bellsouth.net
49. Maffette, J. W.(John W.) enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in
Atlanta, Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War.
He was age 17, 5 8 in height, light complexioned with blue eyes and red
hair. He was a farmer. (He was the twin son of Ephraim Cannon Maffett & Susan Blair, born 3 March 1847. Jack died 21 May 1920 and was buried at the Greenville Presbyterian Church Cemetery).
Contact: Vivian Price Saffold msaffold@bellsouth.net
50. McClendon, D. W. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in
Atlanta, Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War.
He was age 17, 5 8 in height, dark complexioned with dark eyes and black
hair. He was a farmer.
51. Owens, Jno. H. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 17, 5 8 in height, light complexioned with blue eyes and light
hair. He was a farmer. *See AWOL list below.
52. Peavy, John enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 17, 5 9 in height, light complexioned with blue eyes and
light hair. He was a farmer.
53. Parker, J. C. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War.
He was age 17, 6 in height, light complexioned with black eyes and black
hair. He was a farmer.
54. Pope, J. C. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 17, 6 in height, dark complexioned with grey eyes and black hair.
He was a farmer. *See AWOL list below.
55. Pullen, W. J. (Warren J.) enlisted as a Private 28th April
1864 in Atlanta, Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War.
No personal data given on the original muster roll.
56. Rodgers, S. M. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 17, 6 in height, dark complexioned with blue eyes and brown hair.
He was a farmer.
57. Roper, B. H. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 17, 5 10 in height, dark complexioned with brown eyes and dark
hair. He was a farmer.
58. Rodgers, J. A. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 46, 5 10 in height, dark complexioned with brown eyes and dark
hair. He was a farmer.
59. Robinson, J. W. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in
Atlanta, Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War.
He was age 17, 5 8 in height, dark complexioned with blue eyes and light
hair. He was a farmer.
60. Roberts, S. T. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 48, 5 10 in height, dark complexioned with grey eyes and dark
hair. He was a farmer.
61. Smith, Z. T. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 17, 5 8 in height, dark complexioned with grey eyes and dark
hair. He was a farmer.
62. Thompson, Frank enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in
Atlanta, Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War.
He was age 48, 5 10 in height, dark complexioned with blue eyes and light
hair. He was a carpenter.
63. Waddle, F. M. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 17, 5 9 in height, fair complexioned with hazel eyes and sandy
hair. He was a farmer.
64. Wadkins, N. E. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 17, 5 9 in height, dark complexioned with hazel eyes and dark
hair. He was a farmer.
65. Wyche, W. H. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He
was age 17, 5 8 in height, fair complexioned with blue eyes and sandy
hair. He was a farmer.
66. Winslow, J. B. enlisted as a Private 28th April 1864 in Atlanta,
Ga by Captain W.L. Hubbard for the duration of the War. He was age
17, 5 8 in height, dark complexioned with blue eyes and sandy hair.
He was a farmer.
Macon Daily Telegraph, October 1, 1864, page 2
$30 REWARD
Hd Qrs 1st Regt Geo. Reserves}
Andersonville,
Ga.
}
Macon, September 30, 1864.
}
Thirty Dollars reward will be paid for the apprehension and delivery
at this camp of each of the following named Absentees without leave.
District and County Enrolling Officers will use every effort to arrest
and return these men to their commands.
Names Co. Co. and State Post Office
Sergt J.C. Pope E Merriwether, Ga Granville, Ga
J. M. Tidwell E Rocky Mt.
Levi Bishop E Sand Town
D. D. Dutton E Rocky Mt.
J. C. Eubanks E
J. H. Owen E
John Branch E Irwin County, Ga
Jas. Fletcher E
J. W. Brown E Merriwether Co. Sand Town
W. D. Cole E
Mathias Miller E Rocky Mt.
J. T. Morrison E Jones Co., Ga Clinton, Ga.
· GDAH Microfilm Drawer 279 Roll # 70.
· Broadfoot Roster of Confederate Soldiers 1861-1865.
· Nancy Jones Cornell 1864 Census for Re-Organizing the
Georgia Militia.
· Virgil D. White Index to Georgia Confederate Pension Files.
· These lists were typed up & filed by unit in the Georgia
Civil War Miscellaneous Collection, on Microfilm at the GDAH, Atlanta,
GA & on file at Wallace State College, Hanceville, AL - Robert
S. Davis, Professor of History & Genealogy.
· Terry Jackson Census Report 1860 Meriwether County, GA Lashley
Family.
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