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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
Benjamin Harrell, 20th Mississippi Infantry
My great, great grandfather, Benjamin Harrell fought in the 20th Mississippi Infantry and participated in this battle as a 16 year old boy. This man, my great, great grandfather, Benjamin Harrell – 20th Infantry Mississippi CSA – he was just … Continue reading
Sgt A.J. Jones, 8th Mississippi Infantry was killed at Franklin
Sgt. A. J. Jones, 8th MS Infantry Buried at McGavock, Plot: Section 27-MS-Grave 80 Submitted by Stephanie Foley
Pvt. Isaac Jones, 8th MS Infantry
Pvt. Isaac Jones, 8th MS Infantry Buried at McGavock | Plot: Section 32-MS-Grave 156 Submitted by Stephanie Foley
Private Abraham Howell, Company A, 5th Mississippi Infantry
Pvt. Abraham Howell (24), Co. A (Red Rovers) 5th Mississippi Infantry. Out of (17) in his Co. He and one other man were the only ones not killed or captured. After the battle of Nashville He went back to his … Continue reading
W.A. Henley, Company H, 31st Mississippi Infantry
My great-grandfather, W. A. Henley served in Company H of the 31st Mississippi Infantry. I don’t have a lot of information on him, but he is buried at Sapa Cemetery in Webster County, MS. where he died in 1932. He … Continue reading
Sgt Solomon Skelton, Company G, 5th Mississippi Infantry was captured at Franklin with his brother
My great-great grandfather was Sergeant Solomon Skelton, Co G (Barry Guards), 5th Mississippi Infantry. He was wounded and captured at Franklin. His brother, 1 SGT Absalom Skelton, also of Co. G, was also captured. Kevin Marcus kbmarcus[at]yahoo.com
Solomon Skelton, Company G, 5th Mississippi Infantry
My great-great grandfather was Sergeant Solomon Skelton, Co G (Barry Guards), 5th Mississippi Infantry. He was wounded and captured at Franklin. Ed. The 5th was part of Lowrey’s Brigade, Cleburne’s Division. The 5th Miss lost 19 men killed at Franklin. … Continue reading
Mathew Andrew Dunn, Sergeant, Company K, 33rd Mississippi Infantry
Mt gg gf was Mathew Andrew Dunn. He was a 5th Sgt with COmpany K, 33rd Mississippi Infantry, Featherston’s Brigade, Loring’s Division. He was from Amite County, Mississippi. Devout Christian, devoted husband and family man. Farmed. Not sure where he is buried, believed … Continue reading
Charles H. Dudley Company E, 31st Mississippi Infantry
My great grandfather charles h dudley, was in Company E, 31st MISS, Dido, MISS. Served 9/20/1863- captured Nashville, TN,12/16/1864, died Camp chase, OH Marker#741, 1/10/1865. My maternal relatives lived in Choctaw County, MISS, owned farm land. We have transcribed letters … Continue reading
Turpin Dickson Magee, 46th Mississippi Infantry
Turpin Dickson Magee, Major, 46th Mississippi Infantry Born Covington County, Miss on February 1, 1824. His oldest son, Lt Robert Jacob Magee was in the 4th Miss Cavalry. Raised Co. B, Covington Rebels of 6th Miss Battalion, later to be the 46th Miss Regt. Appointed commander on … Continue reading
Descendants of the Battle of Franklin 