Service Records for Company K, 2nd Texas Infantry Confederate States of America
 

Captain Clark L. Owen

1. Appears on a roster of the Second Regiment of Texas Volunteers, organized October 12, 1861; mustered into Confederate service August, September and October, 1861, for the war.
Roster not dated
Date of entry: Oct. 12, 1861
Date of rank and whether by appointment, election or promotion: Elected Oct. 12, 1861
Date and cause of vacancy: Killed at Shiloh, Apl 7, 1861
Name of successor: W. D. Goff

2. Roster not dated, Mustered into service by Lt. Sparks Oct. 12, 1861.

3. Company Muster Roll for Mch. & Apr., 1862; Remarks: Killed in Battle of Shiloh on 7th Apr., 1862.

4. Regimental Return for Dec, 1861, present.

5. Regimental Return for Jan, 1862, present; Station Houston

6.Regimental Return Feb, 1862 present

7. Register containing a report of the Killed, Wounded and Missing of the Second Corps, Army of the Miss., at the Battle of Shiloh, April 6 and 7, 1862; Time and place of wound Apl. 7; Nature of wound: Killed; Remarks: Shot in Breast

8. Appears on a List of Officers in the Military District, Galveston, prior to Oct. 21, 1861. List not dated.

9. Appears on a Post Return of Troops stationed in the Military District of Galveston, commanded by Col. John C. Moore, for the month ending Oct. 31, 1861.

10. Subject: leave granted; Title of record: S. O. No. 195; Dept of Tex-Hebert; Date Feb20/02

11. Special Requisition Issued December 16th 1861
6 Camp Kettles
3 Iron pots
4 Mess pans
2 1/2 Doz Tin Cups
1 Doz Tin plates
7 Hatchets
6 Axes
4 Water buckets
1 Vinegar Keg 10 gals
2 Spades
I certify the above requisition is correct; and that the articles specified are absolutely requisite for the public service, rendered so by the following circumstances. The company not having its full allowance of Camp & Garrison equipage this is to supply deficiencies.
Clark L. Owen, Capt. Co. K, Moore's Regt.

12, Camp Bee, Feby. 19th 1862
Application for leave of Absence of Clark L. Owen, Capt. Co K, Moore's Regt.

13. Camp Bee February 18th 1862
Major Samuel Boyce? Davis
A. A. General

Sir
I respectfully request leave of absence for twenty days to enable me to visit my home and arrange matters of business which are of much importance to me, my affairs at home have become much deranged in consequence of an attack of fever previous to my departure by which I was prevented from transacting my business from the time I ordered by company to prepare to march.
My pecuniary involvements are heavy--since leaving home my Overseer has acted badly and quit my service, and the various business matters I have to arrange. I am winding up an old business (mercantile) when I recd the news which called me from home the latter part of September, require that I should have the time asked for, otherwise this application would not be made.

I am very respectfully
Your obedient Servt.
Clark L. Owen
Capt. Co K Moore's Reg. T. V.

14. Oath of Capt. Owen & officers - Moore's Regmt.

15. The State of Texas, County of Galveston, Justice's Court, Precinct No. 8.
I, Clark L. Owen, Captain do solemnly swear that while I continued in service I will bear true allegiance to the Confederate States of America; that I will serve them honestly and faithfully against all their enemies, or opposes whatsoever; and observe and obey the orders of the President of the Confederated States of America, and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to the rules and articles for the government of the armies of said Confederated States, during the present war, unless sooner discharged--So help me God.
Galveston, November 14th A. D., 1861
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 14th day of November 1861.
Clark L. Owen, Capt. Co. K, 2nd Reg., Texas Volunteers

16. No. 29. No. 8, Abstract F. 4th Qr. 1861; Company K Col. Moore's Regt., Tex; Requisition for Fuel For December, 1861; Issues December, 1861.

17. No. 29; Requisition for Fuel for K Company, Col Moore's Regiment of Tex. Infantry, commanded by Clark L. Owen, Captain, for the month of December 1861.

Station Houston: 1 Captains, 3 monthly allowance to each, in Cords; 3 Cords of wood; 3 Subalterns; Monthly allowance to each, in Cords 2; Cords of wood 6
Station Texas; Non-commissioned Officers, musicians and privates- 66; 1/6 Monthly allowance to each, in Cords;1/6; 11 Cords.
TOTAL 20 Cords of Wood
I certify, on honor that the above Requisition is correct and just, and that fuel has not been drawn for any part of the time above charges.--Clark L. Owen
Received at Houston Texas the 5th of December 1861, of E. C. Wharton Capt & Assistant Quartermaster C. S. Army, Twenty cords of Wood.--Clark L. Owen, Commanding Company.
 

LIEUTENANTS

A. B. Dodd
Lieutenant - Lieutenant
 

Maurice K. Simmons/Simons
Junior 2nd Lieutenant - 1st Lieutenant
 

J. M. Haynie
2nd Lieutenant - 1st Lieutenant
 

SERGEANTS

Henry McDowell
1st Sergeant - 1st Lieutenant
 

L. Garrett
 

William B. McDowell
Sergeant - Sergeant

2. 3 Sergt. Appears on Company Muster Roll for Mch. & Apr., 1862; Enlisted: Oct. 12, 1861, Galveston, by Col. Moore; Period; War; Last paid by Capt. Richardson to Oct. 31, 1861; Absent.

3. Appears on Company Muster Roll for May & June, 1862; Enlisted: Oct. 12, 1861, Galveston, by Col. Moore; Period; War; Last paid by Capt. Richardson to Oct. 31, 1861; Absent; Remarks: Absent sick in hospital.

4. Appears on Company Muster Roll for July & Aug, 1862; Enlisted: Oct. 12, 1861, Galveston, Tex. by Col. J. C. Moore; Period; War; Last paid by Capt. Richardson to Oct. 31, 1861; Absent; Remarks: Sick. Sent to hospital May 27, 1862. Supposed to be dead, not having been heard from.

5. Appears on Company Muster Roll for Sept. & Oct., 1862; Enlisted: Oct. 12, 1861, Galveston, Texas by Col. J. C. Moore; Period; War; Last paid by Capt. Richardson to Oct. 31, 1861; Remarks: Died in hospital at Wenona [Winona], Miss. June 5, 1862.

6. Appears on a Register of General Hospital, Houston, Texas; Disease: Continued Fever; Admitted: Jany 4, 1862; Returned to duty: Jany 18, 1862. [not in chronological order]
 

Erastus Allen Matthews
Sergeant - 2nd Lieutenant

Rolls were not in chronological order.

1. Appears on Company Muster Roll for Mch. & Apr., 1862; Enlisted: Oct. 12, 1861, Galveston, by Col. Moore; Period; War; Last paid by Capt. Richardson to Oct. 31, 1861; Absent; Remarks: Sick in hospital since Apr. 29, 1862.

2. Appears on Company Muster Roll for May & June, 1862; Enlisted: Oct. 12, 1861, Galveston, by Col. Moore; Period; War; Last paid by Capt. Richardson to Oct. 31, 1861; Absent; Remarks: Absent sick in hospital since Apr. 29, 1862.

3. Appears on Company Muster Roll for July & Aug, 1862; Enlisted: Oct. 12, 1861, Galveston, Tex. by Col. J. C. Moore; Period; War; Last paid by Capt. Richardson to Oct. 31, 1861; Absent; Remarks: Sick. Sent to hospital Apr. 29, 1862. Supposed to be dead, not having been heard from.

4. Appears on Company Muster Roll for Sept. & Oct., 1862; Enlisted: Oct. 12, 1861, Galveston, Texas by Col. J. C. Moore; Period; War; Last paid by Capt. Richardson to Oct. 31, 1861; Remarks: Sick. Sent to hospital Apr. 29, 1862. Taken prisoner in Hospt. at Holly Springs July 2, 1862. Names appears in column of names present.

5. Appears on Company Muster Roll for Nov. & Dec., 1862; Enlisted: Oct. 12, 1861, Galveston, Tex by Col. J. C. Moore; Period; War; Last paid by Capt. C. W. Butler to Oct. 31, 1862; Remarks: Absent; Remarks: Absent on parole. Promoted from 4th to 3rd Sergt. Dec. 27, 1862.

6. Appears on Company Muster Roll for Jan. & Feb., 1863; Enlisted: Oct. 12, 1861, Galveston, Tex by Col. J. C. Moore; Period; War; Last paid by Capt. McGinnis to Dec. 31, 1862; Present; Remarks: Promoted to 2 Lt. and assigned to duty Jan. 20, 1862.

8. 2nd Lt. Appears on a Roster dated Velasco, Dec. 9, 1863; Date of commission Jan. 7, 1863.

9. 2nd Jr. Lt. Appears on a Roster dated Jan. 11, 1864; Date of election or appointment: Jan. 7, 1863

10. 2nd Lt. Appears on a Roster of the Second Regiment of Texas Volunteers, organized October 12, 1861; mustered into Confederate service August, September and October, 1861, for the war; Not dated; Date of Promotion: June 14, 1863.

11. 2nd Lt. Appears on a Roster of the Second Regiment of Texas Volunteers, organized October 12, 1861; mustered into Confederate service August, September and October, 1861, for the war; Not dated; Date of rank: Dec. 11, 1862; Date of Promotion: June 14, 1863; Name of successor: S. D. Robb.

26. Lieut; Appears on a Roll of Prisoners of War paroled at Vicksburg Miss., according to the terms of capitulation entered into by the commanding Generals of the United States and Confederate forces July 4, 1863; Roll dated: not dated; Paroled: not dated; Where captured: Vicksburg, Miss, July 4, 1863

29. Voucher No. 74; No. 57.--Officer's Pay Account; Paid the 5th day of Aug 1863; 2nd Lt. E. A. Matthews; Infantry C. S.; From the 1st day of June 1863 To the 31st day of July 1863; Pay: $160

30. The Confederate States To 2nd Lt. E. A. Matthews; Pay for myself, From: 1863 June 1st To: 1863 July 31st; 2 months; Pay per month: 80.00; Amount: $160.00; Paroled at Vicksburg, Mississippi on the 7th day of July 1863, by the Federal Authorities

34. E. A. Matthews; Lt., Co. K, 2 Reg't Tex Inf; 1 Inclosure; Pris. of War Record

35. 353; Matthews, Lieut, K Co, 2d Texas

36. Vicksburg, Mississippi, July 7th 1863; To all whom it may concern, Know ye that: I,  E. A. Matthews a Lieut of Co. K 2nd Regt. Texas Vols., C. S. A., being a prisoner of War, in the hands of the United States Forces, in virtue of the capitulation of the City of Vicksburg and its Garrison, by Lieut. Gen. John C. Pemberton, C. S. A., Commanding, on the 4th day of July, 1863, do in pursuance of the terms of said capitulation, give this my solemn parole under oath--That I will not take up arms again against the United States, nor serve in any military police or constabulary force in any Fort, garrison or field work, held by the Confederate States of America, against the United States of America, nor as guard of prisons, depots or stores, not discharge any duties usually performed by Officers or soldiers, against the United States of America, until duly exchanged by the proper authorities. E. A. Matthews; Sworn by and subscribed before me at Vicksburg, Miss., this 7th day of July, 1863. Geo. W. Goodorn?, Capt Co "C" 31st Reg't Illinois Vols, and Paroling Officer.

43. Voucher, No. 193; Paid the 21 day of Nov 1863; 2nd Lieut E. A. Matthews, 2nd Tex Infy C. S., From the 31 day of Aug 1863 To the 31 day of Oct. 1863. Pay 160.00

44. The Confederate States To Lt. E. A. Matthews; Pay For myself From Augt 31st To Oct 31st; 2 months; Pay per month: 80 dollars; Amount $160.00

45. Pay Bureau, Q. M. Department, Houston, Nov 13th 1863, I certify that i have this day paid 2nd Lt. E. A. Mathews, Co. "K" 2nd Regiment, Texas Inf from 31 July 1863 to 31 August, 1863., Thompson Harrison, Maj.

12. 2nd Lt. Appears on Regimental Return for Nov, 1863; Present

31. Voucher No. 169; Paid the 13th day of Nov 1863; E. A. Matthews; 2nd Lt. Co K 2nd Reg Tex Inf C. S. From the 31 day of July 1863 To the 31 day of August 1863; Pay.....$80.00; Amount.....$80.00

32. The Confederate States of America To 2nd Lieut. E. A. Matthews; For Myself From 31st July To 31st August; One month; Pay per month: $80.00; Amount $80.00

33. Office of Acting Paymaster, Houston, Texas, Augt. of 1863. I hereby certify that I have this day paid 2nd Lieut E. A. Matthews of Company "K" 2nd Texas Infantry, his pay from May 31st to July 31, 1863, being two months, at $80 per month. One Hundred and sixty dollars $160.00;

13. 2nd Lt. Appears on Regimental Return for Dec, 1863; Present; Station: Camp Slaughter

7. Appears on Company Muster Roll for Jan. & Feb., 1864; Enlisted: Oct. 12, 1861, Galveston Tex. by Col. J. C. Moore: Period: War; Present

14. 2nd Lt. Appears on Regimental Return for Mch, 1864; Present; Station: Camp S. Johnston

40. Camp Sydney Johnson, Texas, March 29th 1864, Capt. E. P. Turner, A. A. Genl; Captain, I have the honor to respectfully represent that here are two officers of my company present for duty, the Capt. and myself, the First Lieutenant being detailed as A. A. 2nd Master for the Regt, there being only three officers in my company. I have been in the service of the Confederate States since the 12th day of Oct. 1861, and was elected a Lieutenant of my Co on the 7th day of Jany. 1863; and since I have been an officer have not had a leave of Absence; have never been on detached duty from my Company, nor have I ever been reported absent without leave; neither have I been on sick leave. I would therefore respectfully ask that a leave of Absence be granted to me for thirty days that I may have an opportunity of visiting my family as my services and attention are much needed by my affairs at home for a short time. I would not ask for leave at this time were it not that the order for furloughing the men of my Regt. is again in force. Respectfully your obdt Servt, E. A. Matthews, 2nd Lt. Co "K" 2nd Tex. Vol. Infty

41. (Document concerning leave of absence)

42. (Document concerning officer vacancies in the 2nd Texas)

15. 2nd Lt. Appears on Regimental Return for May, 1864; Present; Station: Galveston

28. 2nd Lt. Appears on a Return of Post of Galveston, Texas, for June 1864; Present; Remarks: For duty.

16. 2nd Lt. Appears on Regimental Return for July, 1864; Present; Station: Galveston

17. 2nd Lt. Appears on Regimental Return for Aug 10, 1864; Present; Station: Galveston

18. 2nd Lt. Appears on Regimental Return for Aug 20, 1864; Present; Station: Galveston

37. E. A. Matthews, 2nd Lt. Co K; Application for 40 days Leave of Absence; Respectfully recommended and forwarded. Wm. D. Goff, Capt. Comdg Regt.; H'd Qr's Post of Galves, Aug 20th, 1864; Respectfully recommended & forwarded Geo. W. ___, Maj. Comd'g Regt.

38. Galveston Aug 20th 1864; Capt. W. R. Jones, A. A. G.; Capt I most respectfully ask for a leave of absence of forty (40) days to visit my family in Jackson Co. Texas distance from this place, one hundred and eighty (180) miles, ___ I was enlisted on the 12th day of October 1861, have had only one leave of absence since the time, have never been detached from my command and have never been reported absent without leave. ...commissioned officers present for duty in the company. I am Capt. your most ob't servant, E. A. Matthews, 2nd Lt. Co "K" 2nd Texas Infantry.

39. Head Qrs Army in Field Camp ___ Bee Mch 29/64; Respectfully forwarded F. Bates Col Comdg; (document with signatures approving leave of absence)

19. 2nd Lt. Appears on Regimental Return for Aug., 1864; Present; Station: Galveston

20. 2nd Lt. Appears on a tri-monthly Return for Sept. 10, 1864; Absent; Station: Jackson Co.; Remarks; Abs with leave 25 days S/O Sept. 64 by Gen. Hebert

21. 2nd Lt. Appears on Regimental Return Oct, 1864; Absent; Station: Galveston; Remarks: Ordered to report to Port____ SO Oct. 30, 1854 by Gen. Walker

22. 2nd Lt. Appears on Regimental Return for Nov, 1984.; Station: Navasota: Remarks: Ordered to report to Commander of Port

23. 2nd Lt. Appears on Regimental Return for Dec, 1984.; Present Station: Galveston

24. 2nd Lt. Appears on Regimental Return for Jan 1865.; Present Station: Galveston

25. 2nd Lt. Appears on Regimental Return for Feb 1865.; Present Station: Galveston

26. 2nd Lt. Appears on Regimental Return for Mch 1865.; Present Station: Galveston Tex

25. 2nd Lt. Appears on Regimental Return for Apr 1865.; Present Station: Galveston

27. 2nd Lt. Appears on a List of soldiers to whom the Oath of Amnesty has been administered at Victoria, Texas, by Capt. John Scott, 25th Ill's Vol. Inf. and Provost Marshal, Central District of Texas, during the month of August, 1865; List dated: not dated; When: Aug 11, 1865