Alabama

Biography of John H. Moores

J.H. MOORES. – Among the immigrants who came to the Sate of Oregon in 1852 was Honorable John H. Moores, the subject of this sketch, who deserves more than passing mention for the service rendered by him to the commonwealth during an active business career in the state extending over a period of twenty-eight years. Among the older residents who played a prominent part in the earlier development of the state was his father, the late Colonel I.B. Moores, Sr., whose love of novelty and adventure brought him as one of the first pioneers to Oregon, where he located in … Read more

Slave Narrative of Selie Anderson

Interviewer: Miss Irene Robertson Person Interviewed: Selie Anderson Location: Holly Grove, Arkansas Age: 78 Occupation: House girl “I was born near Decatur, Alabama and lived there till I was fifteen years old. Course I members hearin’ em talk bout Mars Newt. I named fur my ma’s old mistress—Miss Selie Thompson and Mars Newt Thompson. Pa died when I was three years old. He was a soldier. Ma had seven children. They have bigger families then than they have now. Ma name Emmaline Thompson. Pa name Sam Adair. I can’t tell you about him. I heard em say his pa was … Read more

Slave Narrative of Katie Arbery

Interviewer: Mrs. Bernice Bowden Person Interviewed: Katie Arbery Location: 815 W. Thirteenth, Pine Bluff, Arkansas Age: 80 “I am eighty years old. My name ‘fore I was a Arbery was Baxter. My mother was a Baxter. Born in Union County. “My mother’s first people was Baxter and my grandmother was a Baxter and they just went by that name; she never did change her name. “The boss man—that was what they called our master—his name was Paul McCall. He was married twice. His oldest son was Jim McCall. He was in the War. Yes ma’am, the Civil War. “Paul McCall … Read more

Slave Narrative of Spencer Barnett

Interviewer: Miss Irene Robertson Person Interviewed: Spencer Barnett (blind) Location: Holly Grove, Arkansas Age: 81 Occupation: Brakeman on freight train, Farmed, Worked in timber, He sold “shuck mats” and “bottomed” chairs “I was born April 30, 1856. It was wrote in a old Bible. I am 81 years old. I was born 3 miles from Florence, Alabama. The folks owned us was Nancy and Mars Tom Williams. To my recollection they had John, William, and Tom, boys; Jane, Ann, Lucy, and Emma, girls. In my family there was 13 children. My parents name Harry and Harriett Barnett. “Mars Tom Williams … Read more

Alabama History

Albert James Pickett writes about a history he is passionate about. The early history of Alabama. Unlike other Alabama history books you may read however, his view is very unique. He lived at a time when he knew many of the original founders of the state of Alabama, and he interviewed many eye witnessed to the events he writes about.

Alabama Civil War Muster Rolls

Battle of Mobile Bay Alabama

Alabama seceded from the United States January 11, 1861. Though Alabama did not have any major battles within its borders, it did contribute about 120,000 white men to the Confederate armed forces. Most served with others from their local areas. Unknown numbers of slaves were pressed into service to build or repair roads, railroads, and defenses, while others took care of the cooking and cleaning for the armies. About 10,000 slaves escaped and joined the Union forces as well as about 2700 white men who remained loyal to the Union. According to the United States War Department, 2,576 Alabama white … Read more

Company Unclear, 1st Battalion, Alabama Artillery

The 1st Alabama Artillery Battalion, Companies “A”-“F”, was recruited in Mobile, Montgomery, Selma, and Eufaula, part of the “Army of Alabama,” and it was organized about the 1st of February 1861, at Fort Morgan. In the spring, the command was transferred to the Confederate government as “regulars”. Stationed at Fort Morgan and its dependencies, the battalion attained a high degree of discipline, insomuch that Union Gen’l Granger pronounced it the most perfect body of either army. Detachments of it manned the heavy artillery at Forts Gaines and Powell and rendered effective service. During the terrific bombardment of Fort Morgan, August, … Read more

Company D, 1st Battalion, Alabama Artillery

The 1st Alabama Artillery Battalion, Companies “A”-“F”, was recruited in Mobile, Montgomery, Selma, and Eufaula, part of the “Army of Alabama,” and it was organized about the 1st of February 1861, at Fort Morgan. In the spring, the command was transferred to the Confederate government as “regulars”. Stationed at Fort Morgan and its dependencies, the battalion attained a high degree of discipline, insomuch that Union Gen’l Granger pronounced it the most perfect body of either army. Detachments of it manned the heavy artillery at Forts Gaines and Powell and rendered effective service. During the terrific bombardment of Fort Morgan, August, … Read more

Company E, 1st Battalion, Alabama Artillery

The 1st Alabama Artillery Battalion, Companies “A”-“F”, was recruited in Mobile, Montgomery, Selma, and Eufaula, part of the “Army of Alabama,” and it was organized about the 1st of February 1861, at Fort Morgan. In the spring, the command was transferred to the Confederate government as “regulars”. Stationed at Fort Morgan and its dependencies, the battalion attained a high degree of discipline, insomuch that Union Gen’l Granger pronounced it the most perfect body of either army. Detachments of it manned the heavy artillery at Forts Gaines and Powell and rendered effective service. During the terrific bombardment of Fort Morgan, August, … Read more

Company F, 1st Battalion, Alabama Artillery

The 1st Alabama Artillery Battalion, Companies “A”-“F”, was recruited in Mobile, Montgomery, Selma, and Eufaula, part of the “Army of Alabama,” and it was organized about the 1st of February 1861, at Fort Morgan. In the spring, the command was transferred to the Confederate government as “regulars”. Stationed at Fort Morgan and its dependencies, the battalion attained a high degree of discipline, insomuch that Union Gen’l Granger pronounced it the most perfect body of either army. Detachments of it manned the heavy artillery at Forts Gaines and Powell and rendered effective service. During the terrific bombardment of Fort Morgan, August, … Read more

Company A, 1st Battalion, Alabama Artillery

The following muster roll was provided by Ken Jones for use in our database. Copyright 2004 by Ken Jones. Officers: WALKER, William, Capt. HUGHES, William B., Capt. WELLBORN, William, 1st Lt. HAMMOND, P. Lee, 2nd Lt. JACKSON, C. M., 2nd Lt. SMITH, N. E., 1st Lt. SMITH, Napoleon J., 1st Lt. CHILDRESS, Herbert C., 2nd Lt. CLARKE, Richard H., 2nd Lt. KNOX, William, jr., 2nd Lt. RICE, Samuel F., 2nd Lt. MARTIN, Luther, N.C.S., Sgt. Major TAYLOR, James, Orderly Sgt. MUTCH, George, 1st Sgt. BURKE, Thomas (no. 1), QM Sgt. BURROW, Edward, Sgt. BUTTS, Thomas J., Sgt. DALTON, John, Sgt. … Read more

Company B, 1st Battalion, Alabama Artillery

The 1st Alabama Artillery Battalion, Companies “A”-“F”, was recruited in Mobile, Montgomery, Selma, and Eufaula, part of the “Army of Alabama,” and it was organized about the 1st of February 1861, at Fort Morgan. In the spring, the command was transferred to the Confederate government as “regulars”. Stationed at Fort Morgan and its dependencies, the battalion attained a high degree of discipline, insomuch that Union Gen’l Granger pronounced it the most perfect body of either army. Detachments of it manned the heavy artillery at Forts Gaines and Powell and rendered effective service. During the terrific bombardment of Fort Morgan, August, … Read more

Company C, 1st Battalion, Alabama Artillery

The 1st Alabama Artillery Battalion, Companies “A”-“F”, was recruited in Mobile, Montgomery, Selma, and Eufaula, part of the “Army of Alabama,” and it was organized about the 1st of February 1861, at Fort Morgan. In the spring, the command was transferred to the Confederate government as “regulars”. Stationed at Fort Morgan and its dependencies, the battalion attained a high degree of discipline, insomuch that Union Gen’l Granger pronounced it the most perfect body of either army. Detachments of it manned the heavy artillery at Forts Gaines and Powell and rendered effective service. During the terrific bombardment of Fort Morgan, August, … Read more

Field and Staff Officers, 1st Battalion, Alabama Artillery

The 1st Alabama Artillery Battalion, Companies “A”-“F”, was recruited in Mobile, Montgomery, Selma, and Eufaula, part of the “Army of Alabama,” and it was organized about the 1st of February 1861, at Fort Morgan. In the spring, the command was transferred to the Confederate government as “regulars”. Stationed at Fort Morgan and its dependencies, the battalion attained a high degree of discipline, insomuch that Union Gen’l Granger pronounced it the most perfect body of either army. Detachments of it manned the heavy artillery at Forts Gaines and Powell and rendered effective service. During the terrific bombardment of Fort Morgan, August, … Read more

Company F, 2nd Alabama Light Artillery Battalion

The 2nd Alabama Artillery Battalion, Companies “A”-“F”, was formed at Mobile in January 1862, with five companies later reduced to three. It was attached to the Department of the Gulf, and after January, 1864, the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana. The unit was stationed at or near Mobile throughout the war and participated in the conflicts at Forts Gaines and Morgan, Spanish Fort, and Fort Blakely. With 64 officers and men, it surrendered on 4 May 1865. This company was organized at Tuscaloosa on 29 November 1861 and reported for duty at Mobile,125 strong. The battery was recruited … Read more

Unknown Company, 2nd Alabama Light Artillery Battalion

ALLEN, John ANDERS, John B. BATTLE, James, Sgt. BERRY, Augustus BURK, Thomas DANIEL, William H. DEASE, John ELLIS, Anderson C. EVANS, Ervin EVANS, John D. FARRELL, Edward FORD, J. T. B., Asst Surgeon FOULK, S. S. FREEMAN, Lucian G. GOODGEON, Adolphus H. GOODWIN, R. H. HALL, John P. HALLONQUIST, James H., Major HARRIS, N. C. HARROLSON, Jonathan J. HILL, A. M. HISTER, William C. HOWARD, William HUGHES, Anthony H. HYCHE, S. P. JARRATT, A. L., Asst Surgeon LEE, Robert LILLY, Francis MATHES, Christopher C. MAXWELL, Richard MILLS, N. NANDERS, Fred O’NEIL, J. W. PALMER, James PATTON, John PETERSON, John POPE, … Read more

Company D, 2nd Alabama Light Artillery Battalion

The 2nd Alabama Light Artillery Battalion, Companies “A”-“F”, was formed at Mobile in January 1862, with five companies later reduced to three. It was attached to the Department of the Gulf, and after January, 1864, the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana. The unit was stationed at or near Mobile throughout the war and participated in the conflicts at Forts Gaines and Morgan, Spanish Fort, and Fort Blakely. With 64 officers and men, it surrendered on 4 May 1865. Officers: SENGSTAK, Henry Herman, Capt. HICKS, A. H., 1st Lt. LESLIE, William Perry, Sr. 1st Lt. NEWSOM, W. S., 1st … Read more

Company E, 2nd Alabama Light Artillery Battalion

The 2nd Alabama Light Artillery Battalion, Companies “A”-“F”, was formed at Mobile in January 1862, with five companies later reduced to three. It was attached to the Department of the Gulf, and after January, 1864, the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana. The unit was stationed at or near Mobile throughout the war and participated in the conflicts at Forts Gaines and Morgan, Spanish Fort, and Fort Blakely. With 64 officers and men, it surrendered on 4 May 1865. Gage’s Battery was organized at Mobile, AL on 10 October 1861 and remained there in the city defenses at Ft. … Read more

Company A, 2nd Alabama Light Artillery Battalion

Officers: CHARPENTIER, Stephen, Capt. JENKS [JINKS?], John M., Capt. CUMMINS, David L., Jr. 1st Lt. GOODMAN, Leonard H., Jr. 1st Lt. LEA, William Jones, 2nd Lt. MILLER, Samuel A., Jr. 2nd Lt. MANNING, James, Sgt. Major NEWBOLD, Joseph W. L., Sgt. Major WEEDEKIN, William, 1st Sgt. BOYD, Alexander, Sgt. CAHALL, James E., QM Sgt. CRENSHAW, Samuel, Sgt. HOREN, Dennis, Sgt. MANNING, Jerry, Sgt. LANE, George J., Sgt. MERCER, Peter, Sgt. MITCHELL, James, Sgt. SELBY, James B., Sgt. BARRETT, William, Cpl. BATTILLA, George, Cpl. BRESINGHAM, John, Cpl. HUMPHREY, L. W. D., Cpl. JAMISON, James D., Cpl. LANDRUM, Zachariah, Cpl. LARE, John, … Read more