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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
Category Archives: Mississippi Regiments
Alexander William Thompson, 5th Mississippi Infantry
Alexander William Thompson 2nd Sgt Company D “New Prospect Grays”, 5th Mississippi Infantry Born September 23,1831. Mustered into service on August 12, 1861 in Louisville, MS. The 5th MS first served in Costal defenses in Pensacola, FL. After the 5th … Continue reading
James Alexander Penn, 6th Mississippi Infantry; captured after Franklin in Hood’s retreat
1. Full names of soldier: James Alexander Penn 2. Rank, unit served with, etc. 2nd Sergeant, Company A/6th Mississippi Infantry 3. Any personal info about the soldier that you’re aware of. He was born in Louisiana and at the beginning of the … Continue reading
Samuel A. Farmer, Private, Company A of the 39th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry, “Simpson Grays”, Sears Brigade
1. Full names of soldier. Samuel A. Farmer 2. Rank, unit served with, etc. Private, Company A of the 39th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry, “Simpson Grays”, Sears Brigade 3. Any personal info about the soldier that you’re aware of. Samuel A. … Continue reading
William Princeton Wilson, Private, Mississippi 33rd Inf Reg., Co. B
He was born in 1847 and enlisted from Amite County, MS in 1862 and served until the end of the war, never being injured. (must have been good at ducking). He survived the war and is buried in the Wilson … Continue reading
Samuel B. Miears, Private, Co. A, Orr Guards, 31st Mississippi Infantry Regiment
1. Samuel B. Miears 2. Private, Co. A, Orr Guards, 31st Mississippi Infantry Regiment 3. S.B. Miears was born 09 Dec 1826 in AL and died 30 Nov 1864, Battle of Franklin, TN. Married Lou Emily Burke 09 Oct 1845. Lou … Continue reading
Charles H. Dudley, 31st MS Infantry
My name is Scott Dudley. I am a direct descendent of a Charles H. Dudley of the 31st Miss. reg. He had 2 brothers that were killed in the Atlanta battles. Charles was captured at the battle of Nashville and died … Continue reading
Cornelius E Grimmer, Pvt, Co I, 29th Miss Infantry
I have a relative that was in the 29th Mississippi Regiment. I have very little information on him except the following: Cornelius E Grimmer Private Company I 29th Mississippi He did survive the war and returned to De Soto, Mississippi … Continue reading
Isaac Reeder, Sgt., Co A, 31st Miss Infantry, KIA at Franklin
1. Isaac Reeder 2. Enlisted as “3 Sgt” in Co. A (Orr’s Guards) at Red Land, Miss On Feb 28, 1862. This company soon became designated as Co. A, 31st Mississippi. After returning to his unit from the hospital at … Continue reading
Nathaniel Barham, Co K, 5th Miss Infantry
Nathaniel Barham, my Great Great Grandfather – Fought in the Civil War, was wounded at the Battle of Franklin, TN , Nov., 30, 1864 (note found in bible of Nathaniel’s written by Matilda Brookshire, his Mother-in-law) Nathaniel Barham born 1828 … Continue reading
Thomas Lloyd Tunnell, Private, Company B 43rd Regiment MS Volunteers
1. Full names of soldier. Thomas Lloyd Tunnell 2. Rank, unit served with, etc. Private Company B 43rd Regiment MS Volunteers Company B — 43rd MS Infantry Volunteers, CSA “Lowndes Riflemen” Columbus, Lowndes County, MS 31 March 1862 Captain John … Continue reading
Descendants of the Battle of Franklin 