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Summary of the Battle of Franklin
The Battle of Franklin was fought on November 30, 1864 in Franklin, Tennessee; in Williamson County. John Bell Hood's Army of Tennessee (around 33,000 men) faced off with John M. Schofield's Army of the Ohio and the Cumberland (around 30,000 men). Often cited as "the bloodiest five hours" during the American Civil War, the Confederates lost between 6,500 - 7,500 men, with 1,750 dead. The Federals lost around 2,000 - 2,500 men, with just 250 or less killed. Hood lost 30,000 men in just six months (from July 1864 until December 15). The Battle of Franklin was fought mostly at night. Several Confederate Generals were killed, including Patrick Cleburne, and the Rebels also lost 50% of their field commanders. Hood would limp into Nashville two weeks later before suffering his final defeat before retreating to Pulaski in mid December. Hundreds of wounded Confederate soldiers were taken to the John and Carrie McGavock home - Carnton - after the battle. She became known as the Widow of the South. The McGavock's eventually donated two acres to inter the Confederate dead. Almost 1,500 Rebel soldiers are buried in McGavock Confederate Cemetery, just in view of the Carnton house.Meta
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John Robert Hill, Company E of the 20th Infantry Regiment of Tennessee.
1. Full names of soldier. John Robert Hill 2. Rank, unit served with, etc. He served in Company E of the 20th Infantry Regiment of Tennessee. 3. Any personal info about the soldier that you’re aware of. He was born July 17, 1848 … Continue reading
William L. Green, Co H., 8th Arkansas Infantry
I am a great-great grandson of William L. Green (1835-1927) who was wounded at the Battle of Franklin. He was born in Henry County, TN, but grew up in Stewart Co., TN. He enlisted as a Private in (New) Co. H, … Continue reading
Lt. Henry B. Dillard, 33rd Alabama Infantry
My great grandfather, Lt. Henry B Dillard was wounded and captured a few days after the Battle of Franklin. He was sent to Ft Delaware as a POW for some time before he was released in a prisoner swap. He … Continue reading
Charles W. Schmidt, QMS, 183rd Ohio, Company B
Charles W. Schmidt, also served in the 28th OVI, Died at 84 in Veterans home in Dayton, Ohio. He survived Franklin and the war. Charles was buried at National Cemetery Dayton, Ohio. Contact the descendant at william_@bellsouth.net
Thomas Jefferson Streetman, Company G, 56th GA Infantry
Mustered in May 1862 at Milton, GA with various relatives. He was paid a $50 bounty. Captured at Vicksburg July 4, 1863, paroled, re-enlisted. Served until end of war. Moved to Tennessee and died there in about 1921. His Father … Continue reading
David Duguid, Company K, 129th Indiana Infantry
My great grandfather, David Duguid was in Co. K, 129th Indiana Infantry. He moved to Southern Illinois after the war and died in 1919. He is buried in Oakdale, IL. Submitted by Paul Kroener
Benjamin F. Birdwell, Company E, 28th Tennessee Infantry
Benjamin F. Birdwell of the Tennessee 28th Infantry was my great great grandfather and he lost his left arm up to his elbow at Franklin. He was captured by the Union and then sent to Camp Chase near Columbus, Ohio. … Continue reading
Chester Cowles, Company G, 107th Illinois Infantry
My husband’s Grandfather fought in the Battle of Franklin. Co.G 107th Illinois, Chester Cowles. Submitted by Betty J. Cowles
C. W. McCain, 4th Mississippi Infantry
My greatgrandfather C.W. McCain 4th Miss. was wounded at Franklin but he remained on line . He also was at battle of nashville. His brother James captured battle of Nashville died at camp morton. C.W. escaped to Tupelo, Miss. for … Continue reading
Pvt Phillip Henry Deason, Company B, 49th Tennessee Infantry
My great, great grandfather Pvt. Phillip Henry Deason he also had a stay at Camp Douglas and was with The 49th Tenn Inf Co. B also fought at Franklin and was later captured at Nashville. My great, great uncle Pvt. Samuel Thomas Walker of … Continue reading
Descendants of the Battle of Franklin 