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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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Anthony Lee Davis Scott (A.L.D. Scott), 128th Indiana Infantry
My third Great-grandfather fought with 128th Indiana Name: Anthony Lee Davis Scott (A.L.D. Scott) Unit: 128th Indiana Inf. company A Rank: 1st lieutenant Unfortunately I don’t have much personal info on A.L.D. He survived the war and was mustered out … Continue reading
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George Garner, Jr. 11th Indiana Cav
George Garner, Jr. is my great-grandfather. He was born and died in Wabash, Indiana. His date of birth is 8/17/1844 and his death is 2/20/1923. I don’t have any pictures of him, but would love a picture even within a … Continue reading
Capt Volney Hobson, Co E, 9th Indiana Cavalry
I have a relative, Capt Volney Hobson Co E 9th Infantry KIA at Franklin. Buried in Ind. Supposedly killed near Railroad trestle on Liberty Pike Mike Hennigan mhennigan@insight.com _________________________ Note: He was killed 12/17/1864, on Hood’s Retreat. He enlisted 7/10/63 … Continue reading
Beckwith Rogers, 63rd Indiana Infantry
Found your Battle of Franklin site from a link on the ‘Dead Confederates’ blog. I am a direct descendant of a Union soldier who fought at the battle. You’ve done a really nice job with this site. Mike Rogers, Zionsville, IN 1. Full … Continue reading
Erastus Denman Branson, Co A, 57th Indiana Infantry
Erastus Denman Branson (my G.G.Grandfather) Private, 57th Indiana Infantry, Company “A” Born: March10, 1840 near Mansfield, Jackson Township, Parke County, Indiana Married: Margaret Elizabeth Singleton, December 20, 1860 Children: William Newton Branson b: 1861 d; abt 1920 (my G.Grandfather) Alvira Elizabeth Branson … Continue reading
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Lewis Sippy, private Co.B 40th Indiana Infantry, Lanes Brigade, Wagners’ Division, 4th Army Corp
Lewis Sippy, private Co.B 40th Indiana Infantry, Lanes Brigade, Wagners’ Division, 4th Army Corp. Enlisted 11/61 Lafayette, Ind. Fought at Shiloh, Perryville, Stones River, Tullahoma campaign, Missionary Ridge, he and the 40th reenlisted as a veteran regiment 1/64. He was wounded … Continue reading
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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
Pvt John Carpenter, Company K, 120th Indiana Infantry
Pvt. John Carpenter, 120th Indiana, Company K. We have copies of his service record and pension paperwork. He was present at the battle of Franklin. The only funny notation was in March and April of ’65; “Stoppage of pay for … Continue reading
Thomas Ship, Co C, 63rd Indiana Infantry
My great grandfather, Thomas Ship was with the 63rd Indiana Volunteers, Company C…mustered out a Corporal on May 3 1865. His brother, Emanuel, died in Knoxville April 2nd of I believe 1864. Tim Shipp Asst. Head Football Coach Offensive Line … Continue reading
Jacob Barrett of the 9th Indiana Vols
I had two g.g.grandfathers who were in the Battle of Franklin. Issac C. Clark of the 63rd Indiana Vols. and Jacob Barrett of the 9th Indiana Vols. Also many g.g. uncles in this battle. John Halliday
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