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

 
PRIVATES


Thomas J. Ainsworth
Private - Private
 


James W. Allen
Sergeant - Sergeant

Obituary

2. 5 Sergt., Co. K, Appears on Company Muster Roll for Mch. & Apr., 1862; Enlisted: Oct. 12, 1861, Galveston, by Col Moore; Period: War; Last paid by Capt. Richardson, Oct. 31, 1861; Present; Remarks: Com. Clk.

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, Oct. 31, 1861; Present; Remarks: Clerk in the Com's'ry Department. Name appears in column of names present as James W. Allen.

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, Oct. 31, 1861; Remarks: Discharged and final statement given July 14, 1862.

5. Appears on Regimental Return of Feb, 1862; Enlisted men on Extra or Daily Duty: Clerk in Q. M. dept at Camp Bee.
 


Charles W. Andrews
Corporal - Private
 


Zachariah Bankhead
Private - Quartermaster Sergeant
 

Hogan Batey
 


George W. Baylor

Private - Private

1. Appears on Company Muster Roll for Mch. & Apl., 1862; Enlisted Oct 12, 1861; Galveston; By Col. Moore; Period: War
Last paid by Capt. Richardson; To what time; Oct. 31, 1861; absent; Remarks: Missing since the Battle of Shiloh on Apr. 7, 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 what time; Oct. 31, 1861; absent; Remarks: Missing since the Battle of Shiloh Apr. 7, and dropped from the Roll.

3. Appears on Company Muster Roll for July. & Aug., 1862; Enlisted Oct 12, 1861; Galveston, Tex.; By Col. Moore; Period: War
Last paid by Capt. Richardson; To what time; Oct. 31, 1861; absent; Remarks: Missing since the Battle of Shiloh.

4. Appears on a 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; Remarks: Missing
 


Frank Beaumont
 

Samuel Z. J. Beetley
Private - Private
 


John A. Bolling
Private - Corporal

2. Pvt; 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; Present.

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; Present.

4. 1 Corp. Appears on Company Muster Roll for July & Aug.,1862; Enlisted: Oct. 12, 1861, Galveston, Texas by Col. J. C. Moore; Period: War; Last paid by Lt. J. E. Foster, Nov. 30, 1861; Present; Remarks: Promoted from ranks to 1 Corp. Aug. 1, 1862 by order Col. Rogers.

5. 1 Corp. 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. P. B. Wager to June 30, 1862; Absent; Remarks: Missing since battle of Corinth Oct. 3, 1862.

6. Cpl Appears on a List of killed, and wounded and missing, of the 2d Reg't Texas infantry, at the battle of Corinth, Miss., Oct. 3 to 5, 1862; List not dated; Remarks: Wounded Oct 3rd/62.

7. John A. Bolling; Co K - 2 Tex Inf

8. Head Quarters Department of Texas, Houston, March 4, 1862; Special order No. 258; Upon furnishing a substitute free of ____ to the Government to serve for the war Private John A. Bolling Co "K" 2d Regmt. Texas Vol Infy will be discharged from the service. The substitute must be examined by a Surgeon and approved by him and then mustered for the War.; By Order of Brig. Genl. B. O. Hebert, Signed Samuel Boyer Davis, Major and A. A. G.
 


James Bourke
 


John Bourke
Private - Private

Rolls were not in chronological order.

8. The Confederate States, Or.; To Jno. Bourk, Co K 2nd Tex Regt.; In Hospital at Columbus, Miss., C. S. Army.; For Monthly Pay, from Dec. 1st 1861 to Mar 30, 1862, being 7 months, at Eleven per Month' Dollars $77; Amount Paid $77.00; I certify, that I have Endorsed this Payment on Jno. Bourke; Descriptive Roll; W. Z. Anderson, Maj & QM; Received Columbus this 2nd day of Sept 1862 from Maj. W. J. Anderson Quartermaster C. S. Army, the sum of Seventy Seven Dollars, being the Amount, and in fall of the above Account.; Witness, D. Brown; Signed Duplicate, John Bourke.

6. Appears on a Register of General Hospital, Houston, Texas; Disease: Lame ankle; Admitted Jan. 30, 1862; Returned to duty Feb. 10, 1862; Remarks: Feb. 10 ordered to Rep to Regiment Hosp.

5. Appears on Regimental Return for Feb, 1862; Absent enlisted men accounted for: on sick furlough.

3. 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; Present.

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.

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 Lt. J. E. Foster to Nov. 30, 1861; Remarks: Discharged and final statement given Aug. 22, 1862.

7. No. 196, Paid Sept. 2, 1782, Jno. Bourk; Pay: $77
 


Tim Bourke
 


Max Brandt

Private - Private

2. Appears on Company Muster Roll for Mch. & Apr. 1862; Enlisted: Oct. 12, 1681, Galveston, by Col. Moore; Period: War; Last paid by Capt. Richardson to Oct. 31, 1861; Absent; Remarks: Sick in hospital since Apr. 22, 1862.

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; Present.

4. Appears on Company Muster Roll for July & Aug, 1862; Enlisted: Oct. 12, 1861, Galveston, Texas, by Col. J. C. Moore; Period: War; Last paid by Lt. J. E. Foster to Nov. 30, 1861; Present.

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. P. B. Wager to June 30, 1862; Present.

6. 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 Lt. McGinnis to Aug. 31, 1862; Present.

7. 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.

8. Appears on Regimental Return for Nov, 1863; Detailed hospl Mobile, Ala.

9. Appears on Regimental Return for Dec, 1863; Alterations since last return among the enlisted men: Date: Dec. 13, 1863; Place: Velasco; Remarks: Transferred to Dept. East of Miss. River by order Lt. Col. N. L. McGinnis.

10. 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.

11. 1 Enclosure; Pris. of War Record 1.

12. 364 Btrandt, K Co, 2d Texas.

13. Vicksburg, Mississippi, July 7th 1863; To all whom it may concern, Know ye that: I,  Max Brandt a Private 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. Max Brandt; 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.
 


Jesse Brook
Private - Private
 


William Gilbert Brook
Private - Corporal

Obituary

2. 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; Present.

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; Remarks: Present.

4. Appears on Company Muster Roll for July & Aug, 1862; Enlisted: Oct. 12, 1861, Galveston, Texas, by Col. J. C. Moore; Period: War; Last paid by Lt. J. E. Foster to Nov. 30, 1861; Present.

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. P. B. Wager to June 30, 1862; Present.

6. 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 Lt. McGinnis to Aug. 31, 1862; Absent; Remarks: Absent on detail.

7. 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.

8. Appears on Company Muster Roll for Jan. & Feb., 1864; Enlisted: Oct. 12, 1861, Galveston, Tex., by Col J. c. Moore; Period: War; Last paid; by Capt. Wm. Cook, to June 30, 1863; Present.

9. Appears on Regimental Return for Aug. 10, 1864; Enlisted men on Extra or Daily Duty: D. on secret police June 2/64.

10. Appears on Regimental Return for Aug, 1864; Enlisted men on Extra or Daily Duty: On Secret Police.

11. Appears on Regimental Return for Dec, 1864; Absent enlisted men accounted for: Furloughed to Texana 30 days Dec 6, 1864 by order Gen. Hawes.

12. Appears on Regimental Return for Jan. 1865; Absent enlisted men accounted for: Furlough of 26 days from Jany 19, 1865. Gen Hawes.

13. 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 not dated; Paroled not stated; Captured: Vicksburg, Miss.; Captured: July 4, 1863.

14. Appears on a Register of Payments on Descriptive Lists; Period of service from Mar 1, 1863 to June 30, 1863; When paid: July 3, 1863 by Wm. Cooke; Amount: $44.

15. Copy of Descriptive List; Voucher No. 436; Paid the 31st day of July 1863; W. G. Brook, Private, Infantry; $44 Dollars.

16. Descriptive List and Account of Pay and Clothing of W. G. Brook, a Private of Company "K" Second Regiment of Texas Infantry Volunteers; W. G. Brook, Private, 24 years, grey eyes, brown hair, dark complexion, six feet; Born Georgia, Oglethorpe County, Farmer, Enlisted: Octr 12/61, Galveston, Tex, by Col. Moore for War; Last paid by Capt. McGinnis to Feby 28/63; Remarks: Private W. G. Brook was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. on the 7th day of July 1863 by the Federal Authorities.

17. 1 Inclosure; Pris. of War Record 1

18. 365, Brook, K Co 2d Texas

19.  Vicksburg, Mississippi, July 7th 1863; To all whom it may concern, Know ye that: I,  W. G. Brook a Private 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. W. G. Brook; 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.
 


David Burnett
Private - Private
 


David Burwell
 


W. D. Coleman
Private - Private

2, 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; Present.

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; Remarks: Discharged on account of minority by order of Genl. J. C. Moore, June 21, 1862.
 


William H. Coleman
Private - Private
 

Thomas Ewing
 

William Ferrell
 

George Flare
 

Robert Fleury
 

Jim French
 

Jim Futhey
 

Abraham Gisler
Private - Private

Obituary
 


A. Gorman
 

Michael Green

Private - Private
 

Thomas Harlan
Private - Private
 


 George W. Harper

Private - Private

1. Appears on Company Muster Roll for Mch. & Apr., 1862; Enlisted: Jan. 9, 1862; Where: Jackson Co.; By Lt. M. K. Simons; Period: War. Last paid: Pay due from enlistment; Absent; Remarks: Sick in hospital since Apr. 14, 1862.

2. Company Muster Roll for May & June, 1862; Enlisted Jan. 19, 1862; Jackson Co., By Lt. Simons; Period: War
Last paid: Pay due from enlistment; Remarks: Died in hospital Apr. 29, 1862
 


Frank Harter
 


John S. Hicks
Private - Private
 


Amos Jordan
Private - Private
 


W. M. H. Kirk
Private - Private

2. 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; Remarks: Killed in Battle of Shiloh Apr. 6, 1862.

3. Appears on a Register containing a Report of the Killed, Wounded and Missing of the Seconde Corps, Army of the Miss., at the Battle of Shiloh, April 6 and 7, 1862; Time and place of wound: Apl 7th; Nature of wound: Killed.
 


William F. Kirk
Jr. 2nd Lieutenant - 1st Lieutenant
 


John L. Logan
Private - Private


Logan Family
Cedarvale Cemetery, Bay City, Matagorda County, Texas - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 


Eugene B. McDowell
Private - Private

Rolls were not in chronological order.

2. 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 what time: Oct. 31, 1861; Absent; Remarks: Missing since the battle of Shiloh on Apr. 7 1862.

4. Appears on Company Muster Roll for May and June., 1862; Enlisted Oct. 12, 1861, Galveston, by Col. Moore; Period: War; Last paid by Capt. Richardson; To what time: Oct. 31, 1861; Remarks: Missing since the Battle of Shiloh Apr 7, and dropped from the Roll.

3. Appears on Company Muster Roll for July & Aug., 1862; Enlisted Oct. 12, 1861, Galveston, by Col. J. C. Moore; Period: War; Last paid by Capt. Richardson; To what time: Oct. 31, 1861; Absent; Remarks: Missing since the Battle of Shiloh.

5. Appears on a 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 wounded Apl. 7; Remarks; Missing.
 


James Menefee
Private - Private

2. Appears on Company Muster Roll for Mch. & Apr., 1862; Enlisted Feb. 19, 1862, Camp Bee, by Lt. J. W. Manyard; Period: War; Disch'g'd for disability Mch. 10, 1862 by ord. Brig. Gen. P. O. Hebert.

3. Appears on a Register of General Hospital, Houston, Texas; Disease: Splenitis; Admitted Dec. 6, 1861; Returned to duty Dec. 9, 1861.

4. Appears on a REport of Sick and Wounded of General Hospital, Houston, Texas, for the quarter ending Mch. 31, 1862; DIscharges on Surgeon;s Certificate and Deaths: Disease, Haemoptysis; Date of discharge from service, Mch. 10, 1862.

5. Appears on a Register of General Hospital, Houston, Texas; Disease: Bronchitis & hemorrhage of lungs; Admitted Mch 3, 1862; Discharged from service Mch 10 1862; Remarks: On Dr. ____ certificate.

6. James Menefee, Co K, 2 Tx Inf

7. Head Quarters Department of Texas, Houston, March 10th 1862; Special order No. 273; The General Commanding directs that private James Menefee of Company "K" Captain ___ Moore's Regiment be discharged from the Service on account of disability; By order of Brig. Genl. P. O. Hebert, Signed by Samuel Boyce Davis, Major A. A. G.
 


T. M. Menefee
Private - Private

2. 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 what time: Oct. 31, 1861; Present

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 what time: Oct. 31, 1861; Died in hospital in Grenada June 1

4. Appears on Regimental Return of the organization named above, for the month of Jan, 1862; Absent enlisted men accounted for: absent on Sick furlough.

5. Appears on a Register Containing a record of Property of Deceased Confederate Soldiers; Date: Aug 28, 1862; Died in Con. Hos Grenada, June 3, 1862

6. Appears on a Report showing the names of wounded in the battle of Shiloh and those who returned from the field without arms; also those who brought in the enemy's guns in lieu of their own; Report dated April 25, 1962; Guns lost 1.
 


Mack C. Merchant
Private - Private
 

Henry P. Mills
Private - Private
 

Henry Myers
Private - Private
 


A. O'Berry
Corporal - Corporal

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 what time: Oct. 31, 1861; Present

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 what time: Oct. 31, 1861; Died in hospital June 10 1862.

3. Pvt. Texana Gds. Moore's Regt. Appears on a Register of General Hospital, Galveston, Texas; Disease: Diarrhea; Admitted: Oct. 2nd, 1861; Returned to duty: Nov. 2, 1861.
 


Eli O'Berry

Private - Private

1. Appears on Company Muster Roll for Mch. & Apr., 1862; Enlisted: Oct 12, 1861, Galveston, by Col. Moore; Period: War; Absent; Sick in hospital since Apr. 13, 1862.

2. Appears on Company Muster Roll for May & June, 1862; Enlisted: Oct 12, 1861, Galveston, by Col. Moore; Period: War; Absent; Sick in hospital.

3. Appears on Company Muster Roll for July & Aug., 1862; Enlisted: Oct 12, 1861, Galveston Tex., by Col. Moore; Period: War; Last paid by Lt. J. E. Foster to Nov. 30, 1861; Present

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. P. B. Wager to June 30, 1862; Present; Remarks: Sick. Sent to hospital Sept. 24, 1862. Returned Oct. 20, 1862.

5. Appears on Company Muster Roll for Nov. & Dec., 1862; Enlisted: Oct 12, 1861, Galveston Texas., by Col. J. C. Moore; Period: War; Last paid by Lt. McGinnis to Aug. 31, 1962; Present

6. Appears on Company Muster Roll for Jan. & Feb., 1863; Enlisted: Oct 12, 1861, Galveston Texas., by Col. J. C. Moore; Period: War; Last paid by Capt. McGinnis to Dec. 31, 1862; Present

7. Appears on Regimental Return for Feb, 1862; Guard duty

8. Appears on a List of killed and wounded, of Moore's Brigade, Forney's Division, during the siege of Vicksburg, Miss., May 17 to July 4, 1863; List dated: Enterprise Miss., Sept. 18th, 1863; Remarks: Killed
 


Israel O'Berry

Private - Private

Rolls were not in chronological order.

9. Appears on a Roll of Prisoners of War captured and paroled by the U. S. Forces at Yazoo City, Miss., May 21, 1863; Roll dated Yazoo City, May 21, 1863; Age: 23; height: 5'6": Eyes: grey; hair: black; Date of enlistment: Feby 1, 1861; Where born: McIntosh, Ga.

1. Appears on Company Muster Roll for Mch. & Apr., 1862; Enlisted: Feb. 1, 1862, Camp Bee, by Capt. W. C. Timmons; Period: War; Last paid: Pay due from enlistment; Present

2. Appears on Company Muster Roll for May & June, 1862; Enlisted: Feb. 1, 1862, Camp Bee, by Capt. Timmons; Period: War; Last paid: Pay due from enlistment; Present

3. Appears on Company Muster Roll for July & Aug., 1862; Enlisted: Feb. 1, 1862, Camp Bee, Tex., by Capt. W. C. Timmons; Period: War; Last paid: by Lt. J. E. Foster, to Feb. 28, 1862; Present; Remarks: $50.00 bounty due.

4. Appears on Company Muster Roll for Sept. & Oct., 1862; Enlisted: Feb. 1, 1862, Camp Bee, Tex., by Capt. Timmons; Period: War; Last paid: by Capt. P. B. Wager, June 30, 1862; Absent; Remarks: Sick. Sent to hospital Sept. 24, 1862.

5. Appears on Company Muster Roll for Nov. & Dec., 1862; Enlisted: Feb. 1, 1862, Camp Bee, Tex., by Capt. Timmons; Period: War; Last paid: by Capt. Decker, to Aug. 31, 1862; Absent; Remarks: Sent to hospital Sept. 24, 1862.

6. Appears on Company Muster Roll for Jan. & Feb., 1863; Enlisted: Feb. 1, 1862, Camp Bee, Texas, by Capt. Timmons; Period: War; Last paid: by Capt. McGinnis, to Dec. 31, 1862; Present

10. Appears on Hospital Muster Roll of Texas General Hospital, at Quitman, Miss.,  dated Dec. 1862; Enlisted: Feb. 1, 1862, Houston, by Capt. Timmons; Period: War; Last paid by Capt. Wager to June 30, 1862; Present or absent: Not stated; Remarks: Name appears in col. of Rec'd Payment as Israel O'Berry.

11. Appears on Hospital Muster Roll of Texas General Hospital, at Quitman, Miss., for Dec. 23, 1862 to Feb. 7, 1863. dated Feb. 7, 1863; Enlisted: Feb. 1, 1862, Houston Tex., by Capt. Timmons; Period: War; Last paid by Capt. Decker, to Aug. 31, 186_; transferred to Reg;t.

7. Appears on Regimental Return for July, 1864; Enlisted men on Extra or Daily Duty: Issuing Sergt. for Regt.

8. Appears on Regimental Return for Oct., 1864; Alterations since last return among the enlisted men: Date: Oct. 4, 1864, Galveston; Remarks: Died of yellow fever.
 


Joseph O'Berry

Private - Private

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; Present

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

3. Appears on Regimental Return for Feb, 1862; guard duty

4. 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

5. 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; Remarks: Died July 6, 1862
 


Zachariah Oppenheimer
Private - Private

2. Pvt Company Muster Roll for Mch. & Apr., 1862; Enlisted: Oct. 12, 1861, Galveston; By Col Moore; Period: War; Last paid by Capt. Richardson; To what time: Oct. 31, 1861; Present

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

4. Appears on a Company Muster Roll for July & Aug., 1862; Enlisted: Oct. 12, 1861, Galveston, Tex., by Col. J. C. Moore; Period: War; Last paid by Lt. J. E. Foster to Nov. 30, 1861; Present.

5. Appears on a Company Muster Roll for Sept. & Oct., 1862; Enlisted: Oct. 12, 1861, Galveston, Texas, by Col. J. C. Moore; Period: War; Last paid by Capt. P. B. Wager to June 30, 1862; Absent; Remarks: Sick. Sent to hospital Sept. 6, 1862.

6. Appears on a Company Muster Roll for Nov. & Dec., 1862; Enlisted: Oct. 12, 1861, Galveston, Texas, by Col. J. C. Moore; Period: War; Last paid by Lt. McGinnis to Aug. 31, 1862; Present.

7. Appears on a Company Muster Roll for Jan. & Feb., 1863; Enlisted: Oct. 12, 1861, Galveston, Texas, by Col. J. C. Moore; Period: War; Last paid by Capt. McGinnis to Dec. 31, 1862; Present

8. Appears on a List of killed and wounded, of Moore's Brigade, Forney's Division, during the siege of VIcksburg, Miss., May 17, to July 4, 1863. List dated Enterprise, Miss., Sept. 18th, 1863; Remarks: Killed.
 


Richard R. Payne
Private - Private
 


J. Louis Probst
Private - Private

2. Pvt Company Muster Roll for Mch. & Apr., 1862; Enlisted: Oct. 12, 1861, Galveston; By Col Moore; Period: War; Last paid by Capt. Richardson; To what time: Oct. 31, 1861; Absent; Wounded in battle and in hospital since Apr. 7, 1862.

3. Appears on a 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; Wounded in battle & in Hospital since Apr. 7, 1862.

4. Appears on a 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. 7, 1862. Badly wounded at Battle Shiloh.

5. Appears on a 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; Absent; Remarks: Badly wounded at Shiloh and sent to hospital Apr. 7, 1862.

6. Appears on a Company Muster Roll for Nov. & Dec., 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.

7. Appears on a 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; Seriously.

8. Appears on a Report showing the names of wounded in the battle of Shiloh and those who returned from the field without arms; also those who brought in the enemy's guns in lieu of their own. Reported dated April 25, 1862; Guns lost - 1; Remarks: Wounded.
 


Samuel E. Robb
Private - Lieutenant
 


John A. Rogers

Private - Private

1. Company Muster Roll for Mch. & Apr., 1862; Enlisted: Oct. 12, 1861, Galveston; By Col Moore; Period: War; Last paid by Capt. Richardson; To what time: Oct. 31, 1861; Present

2. Company Muster Roll for May & June, 1862; Galveston; By Col Moore; Period: War; Last paid by Capt. Richardson; To what time: Oct. 31, 1861;  Remarks: Died in hospital in Grenada June 15.
 


John A. Sanford
Private - Corporal

2. Pvt. Apprears on a List of Killed and wounded, of Moore's Brigade, Forney's Division, during the siege of Vicksburg, Miss., May 17 to July 4, 1863. Dated Enterprise, Miss., Sept. 18th, 1863. Remarks: Wounded slightly.

3. Appears on a 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. 21, 1862.

4. Appears on a 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; Present.

5. Appears on a Company Muster Roll for July & Aug., 1862; Enlisted: Oct. 12, 1861, Galveston, Tex., by Col. J. C. Moore; Period: War; Last paid by Lt. J. E. Foster to Nov. 30, 1861; Present.

6. Appears on a Company Muster Roll for Sept. & Oct., 1862; Enlisted: Oct. 12, 1861, Galveston, Tex., by Col. J. C. Moore; Period: War; Last paid by Capt. P. B. Wager to June 30, 1862; Absent; Missing since battle of Corinth Oct. 3, 1862.

7. Appears on a Company Muster Roll for Nov. & Dec., 1862; Enlisted: Oct. 12, 1861, Galveston, Tex., by Col. J. C. Moore; Period: War; Last paid by Capt. Wager to June 30, 1862; Absent; Remarks: Taken prisoner at Corinth & paroled.

8. Appears on a Company Muster Roll for Jan. & Feb., 1863; Enlisted: Oct. 12, 1861, Galveston, Texas, by Col. J. C. Moore; Period: War; Last paid by Capt. W. C. Butler to Oct. 31, 1862; Present.

9. Appears on Regimental Return for May, 1864; Detailed wharf guard Galveston.

10. Appears on a List of Prisoners of War captured and paroled by the U. S. forces in the battles of Iuka, Sept. 19; of Corinth on the 3d and 4th, and of Hatchie on the 5th and 6th of October, 1862. List dated Corinth, Miss., Oct. 13, 1862; Paroled - not stated.

11. Appears on a Roll of Prisoners of War sick and wounded at Gen'l Hospital No. 2, 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 not dated; Paroled at Vicksburg, Miss., July 16, 1863; Captured Vicksburg, Miss., July 11, 1863.

12. Appears on a Report showing the names of wounded in the battle of Shiloh and those who returned from the field without arms; also those who brought in the enemy's guns in lieu of their own. Report dated: April 12, 1862; Guns lost: 1.

13. Inclosures: 1; Pris. of War Record 1.14. J. A. Sanford (outside of document).

15.  Vicksburg, Mississippi, July 13 1863; To all whom it may concern, Know ye that: I,  J. A. Sanford a Private of Co. K  Regt. 2nd 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. John A. Sanford; Sworn by and subscribed before me at Vicksburg, Miss., this __ day of July, 1863. J. O? Pullen, Capt 20tht Reg't Ill. Vols, and Paroling Officer.
 


George Sheppard
 

Isaac Judson Sheppard
"Judson or "I. J."

Died in a hospital in Houston April 1862
Submitted by Robert B. Rowling

Buried Enon Cemetery, Jackson County, Texas
 


William Sheppard

Buried Enon Cemetery, Jackson County, Texas
 


Henry Simons
 


William S. Sims
Private - Private

2. Pvt. 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; Present.

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; Present.

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 Lt. J. E. Foster, Nov. 30, 1861; Present.

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. P. B. Wager to June 30, 1862; Present.

6.  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 Lt. McGinnis to Aug. 31, 1862; Present.

7. Appears on Company Muster Roll for Jan. & Feb. 1863; Enlisted: Oct. 12, 1861, Galveston, Texas, by Col. J. C. Moore; Period: War; Last paid by Capt.  McGinnis to Dec. 31, 1862; Present.

8. Appears on Regimental Return for Jan, 1862; Absent on sick furlough.

9. Appears on a Register of General Hospital, Houston, Texas; Disease: Typhoid fever: Admissted Jan. 5, 1862; Returned to duty: Jan 21, 1862
 


Ralph Smith
Private - Sergeant
 


M. Stayton
Private - Private

2. 1 enclosure: Prison of War Record - 1

3. Appears on Regimental Return for April, 1865; Alterations since last return among the enlisted men: Date April 9, 186__, Galveston, Enlisted in Regt.

4.  33 - I, the undersigned, Prisoner of War, belonging to the Army of the Trans Mississippi Department, having been surrendered by Gen. E. Kirby Smith, C. S. A., Commanding said Department, to Major General E. R. S/ Ganby. I/ S/ A/. Commanding Army and Division of West Mississippi, do hereby give my solemn Parole of Honor, that I will not hereafter serve in the Armies of the Confederate States at in any military capacity whatever, against the United States of America, or render aid to the enemies of the latter, until duly exchanged, or otherwise released from the obligations of this Parole by the authority of the Government of the United States.
Done at Texana this 4 day of August 1863; M. Stayton Co K 2nd Rgt Tex Infy; Wm Noonan, 1st Lieut. Asst. Provost Marshal.
 


William D. Stayton

Private - Private

2. Pvt. 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; Present.

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; Present.

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 Lt. J. E. Foster, Nov. 30, 1861; Present.

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. P. B. Wager to June 30, 1862; Present.

6.  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 Lt. McGinnis to Aug. 31, 1862; Present.

7. Appears on Company Muster Roll for Jan. & Feb. 1863; Enlisted: Oct. 12, 1861, Galveston, Texas, by Col. J. C. Moore; Period: War; Last paid by Capt.  McGinnis to Dec. 31, 1862; Present; Remarks: Detailed as cook Jan. 26, 1863.

8. Appears on Regimental Return for April , 1864; Absent enlisted men accounted for: On fur. since April 29, 1864.

9. Appears on Regimental Return for Jan. 1865; Absent enlisted men accounted for: Furlough of 26 days from Jan. 10, 1865. Gen Haines.

10. 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 not dated; Paroled not dated; Where captured: Vicksburg, Miss.; When captured: July 4, 1863.

11. 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 not dated; When: Aug 10, 1865.

12. Appears on a Register of General Hospital, Galveston, Texas; Disease: Dysentery; Admitted: Oct. 20, 1861; Returned to duty: Oct. 29, 1861.

13. Appears on a Register of Payments on Descriptive Lists; Period of Service: Mch 1, 1863 to June 30, 1863; When paid: July 31, 1863 by Wm. Cooke; Amount: $44.

14. Copy of Descriptive List; Voucher No. 455; Paid the 31st day of July 1863; William Staton, Private Infantry, $44 Dollars.

15. Descriptive List and Account of Pay and Clothing of William Staton, a Private of Company "K" 2d Regiment of Texas Infantry Volunteers: William Staton, Private, 21 years of age, grey eyes, brown hair, dark complexion, five feet-five inches, Born: Arkansas, Chillis? County; farmer; Enlisted Oct. 21, 1861, Galveston, Tex., by Col. Moore; Period: War: Last paid by Capt. McGinnis to Feby. 28/63; Remarks: Private William Staton was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss., on the 7th day of July 1863 - by the Federal Authorities. I certify that the above is a correct transcript from the records of Company "K" 2d Texas Texas Inf; Station, Vicksburg, Miss.; Date, July 1, 1863; H. McDonnell, Lt., Comdg Company "K" 2d Tex.; The Confederate States, to William Staton, June 30th, 1863; For pay from 1st of March, 1863, to 30th of June 1863, being four months, at 11.00 per month; I certify that I have endorsed the above payment on his Descriptive List this 30th day of July, 1863, Wm. Cooke, Captain and Assistant Quartermaster; Received at Houston, Texas this 30th day of July 1863, of Capt. William Cooke, Assistant Quartermaster, C. S. Army, Forty Four dollars, in full of the above account; Witness, J. C. Stafford, Major; Signed: William Staton, his mark.

16. William Staten, 1 enclosure; Pris. of War Record 1

17. 380 Staton, K 2nd Texas

18. Vicksburg, Mississippi, July 7th 1863; To all whom it may concern, Know ye that: I,  William Staton a Private 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. William Staton; Sworn by and subscribed before me at Vicksburg, Miss., this 7th day of July, 1863. Geo. W. Goddard?, Capt 31st Reg't Illiinois Vols, and Paroling Officer.
 


John A. Stulting|
Private - Private
 


L. F. Wells
Private - Corporal

2. Pvt. 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; Present.

11. Appears on a Report showing the names of wounded in the battle of Shiloh and those who returned from the field without arms; also those who brought in the enemy's guns in lieu of their own. Report dated April 25, 1862; Guns lost: 1.

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; Remarks: Discharged on account of minority by order of Genl. J. C. More, June 21, 1862.

4. Appears on Regimental Return for Dec, 1963. Alterations since last return among the enlisted men: Date: Dec. 25, 1863; Place: Slaughter; Remarks: Enlisted in Com;pany.

5. Appears on Regimental Return for May, 1864; Enlisted men on Extra or Daily Duty: Clerk for Registering officers.

6. Appears on Regimental Return for July, 1864; Enlisted men on Extra or Daily Duty: Detailed on Wharf as guard.

7. Appears on Regimental Return for Aug. 10, 1864; Enlisted men on Extra or Daily Duty: D. on wharf.

8. Appears on Regimental Return for Aug., 1864; Enlisted men on Extra or Daily Duty: On wharf guard

9. Appears on Regimental Return for Dec., 1864; Absent enlisted men accounted for: Furlough home to Texana, 26 days, Dec. 8, 1864 by order Gen. Haines.

10. Appears on a Return of Post of Galveston, Texas, for June 1864; Remarks; Detailed on wharf guard May 6/64.

12. 1 Inclosure; Pris. of War Record - 1.

13. I, the undersigned, Prisoner of War, belonging to the Army of the Trans Mississippi Department, having been surrendered by Gen. E. Kirby Smith, C. S. A., Commanding said Department, to Major General E. R. S/ Ganby. I/ S/ A/. Commanding Army and Division of West Mississippi, do hereby give my solemn Parole of Honor, that I will not hereafter serve in the Armies of the Confederate States at in any military capacity whatever, against the United States of America, or render aid to the enemies of the latter, until duly exchanged, or otherwise released from the obligations of this Parole by the authority of the Government of the United States.
Done at Texana this 2 day of August 1863; L. F. Wells Comp K 2nd Tex, Wm Noonan, 1st Liet. Asst. Provost Marshal.
 


Charles Whaley
Private - Lance Corporal

2. Pvt. 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; Present.

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; Present.

4. Appears on Company Muster Roll for July & Aug, 1862; Enlisted: Oct. 12, 1861, Galveston, Texas, by Col. J. C. Moore: Period: War; Last paid: Lt. J. E. Foster to Nov. 30, 1861; Present;  Remarks; Promoted from ranks to Lance Corp. Aug. 1, 1862 by order Col. Rogers.

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. P. B. Wager, to June 30, 1862; Absent; Remarks: Missing since the battle of Corinth Oct. 3, 1862.

6. Appears on a List of killed, and wounded and missing, of the 2d Regt Texas Infantry, at the battle of Corinth, Miss., Oct. 3 to 5, 1862; List not dated; Remarks: Missing Oct 4th, 1862.
 


Richard Wilkins
 


Nathaniel Wiseman

Private - Private

2. Pvt. Appears on Company Muster Roll for Mch. & Apr., 1862; Enlisted: Nov 12, 1861, Galveston, by Squire Bradford; Period: War; Last paid: Pay due from enlistment; Present.

3. Appears on Company Muster Roll for May & June, 1862; Enlisted: Nov. 12, 1861, Galveston by Sqr. Bradford; Period: War; Last paid: Pay due from enlistment; Present

4. Appears on Company Muster Roll for July & Aug, 1862; Enlisted: Nov. 12, 1861, Galveston, Texas by Bradford (J. P.); Period: War; Last paid by Lt. J. E. Foster to Dec. 12, 1861; Present

5. Appears on Company Muster Roll for Sept. & Oct., 1862; Enlisted Nov 12, 1861, Galveston, Tex. by Bradford (J. P.) for War; Last paid by Capt. P. B. Wager to June 30, 1862; Present; Remarks: Taken prisoner at Corinth and paroled Oct. 12, 1862.

6. Appears on Company Muster Roll for Nov. & Dec., 1862; Enlisted: Nov. 12, 1861, Galveston, Tex. by Bradford (J. P.); Period: War; Last paid by Capt. W. C. Butler to Oct 31, 1862; Absent; Taken prisoner at Corinth & paroled.

7. Appears on Company Muster Roll for Jan. & Feb. 1863; Enlisted: Nov. 12, 1861, Galveston, Tex., by Bradford (J. P.); Period: War; Last paid by Capt. McGinnis to Dec. 31, 1862; Present.

8. Appears on a List of enlisted soldiers and officers paroled at Bolivar, Tennessee, Oct. 13, 1862. List dated Headqrs. 2d Div., D. of W. Tenn., Oct. 13, 1862.

9. Appears on a List of killed, and wounded and missing, of the 2d Reg't Texas Infantry, at the battle of Corinth, Miss., Oc. 3 to 5, 1862; List not dated; Remarks: Missing Oct. 4th, 1862.

10. Appears on a List of killed and wounded, of Moore's Brigade, Forney's Division, during the siege of Vicksburg, Miss., May 17 to July 4, 1863; List dated Enterprise Miss., Sept. 18th, 1863; Remarks: Killed.
 


William H. H. Wiseman
Private - Private