Company A, 31st Regiment Louisiana Infantry

Roster of Company A, 31st Regiment Louisiana Infantry, Carroll Parish Louisiana

Submitted by Lyle Smith

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The Confederate Defenders
COMPANY "A", 31st Louisiana Infantry Regiment
Company raised from Carroll Parish Louisiana
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COMPANY A Officers:
James W. Draugham, promoted to major January 7, 1863; Edward J. Delony,
George W. Burrus, Asbury Cawthorn, John H. Wade, Doremas F. Ratcliff and
William D. King.
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CONFEDERATE DEFENDERS, COMPANY A, 31st Regiment Louisiana Infantry


ADAMS, J.J. Private Enlisted May 4, 1862, at Jackson, Miss.

ALSOBROOKE, WILLIAM M. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, Louisiana. Died December 25, 1862, near Vicksburg, Miss. Suffered from the flux. He was born in South Carolina. He enlisted at age 32. His occupation was farming.

ARCHIE, HENRY H. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought, and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was born in McNair County, Tennessee. At his enlistment, he was 40 years old. He was listed as a farmer.

AUSTIN, MOSES Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, Louisiana. Residence Carroll Parish. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Mississippi. He was born in Union Parish. At the time of his enlistment, he was 37 years old. He was a farmer.

BACH, JOHN Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, Louisiana. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss.

BARTON, SAMUEL F. Private Enlisted April 14, 1862, at Monroe, Louisiana. He was born in Gibson County, Tennessee.

BEVERLY, JOSIAH Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, Louisiana. He was born in Jones County, Georgia. He enlisted at 35, and was a farmer.

BRADBURRY, JAMES Private Died November 2, 1862, in a Louisiana Hospital. Suffered from pneumonia. He was born in Ouachita Parish. He enlisted at age 24.

BRAGG, WILLIAM J. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, Louisiana. He was born in Spartenburg District, South Carolina. He enlisted at age 36, and was a farmer.

BRIGGS, WILLIAM WESLEY Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Died in June of 1863 at a La. hospital. He was born in Franklin Parish. He enlisted at age 25, and was a farmer.

BONNER, BENJAMIN B. Private Enlisted April 26, 1862, at Vidalia, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss.

BROADUS, JOHN F. SGT. MAJ. Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was born in Wayne County, Virginia. He enlisted at age 21, and was a farmer.

BROWN, WHITFIELD Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Captured at Port Gibson, Miss. May 4, 1863. He was born in Warren County, Mississippi. He enlisted at age 18, and was a clerk.

BRUTON, BENJAMIN L. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. He received a Certificate of Disability November 10, 1862. He was born in Sumpter County, Alabama. He enlisted at age 24, and was a clerk.

BURRUS, GEORGE W. 1st. Lieut. Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Died February 15, 1863.

CARTER, ZEBULON E. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was a resident of Carroll Parish. He was born in Memphis, Tenn. He enlisted at age 27, and was a farmer.

CATHEY, FRANCIS M. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He received a Certificate of Disability August 13, 1864. He was born in Carroll Parish and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 26.

CAWTHORN, ASBURY Jr. 2nd. Lieut. Enlisted May 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Died November 23, 1862, at Jackson, Miss. as a result of pneumonia. He was born in Hinds County, Miss., and was an engineer. He enlisted at age 23.

DELONY, EDWARD J. Captain Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was born in Talbert County, Georgia, and was an Attorney at Law. He enlisted at age 26.

DIXON, MARSHALL D. Sergeant Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was born in Washington County, Georgia, and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 28.

DORSEY, GREENBERRY S. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Was a resident of Carroll Parish. Was captured at Milliken's Bend, La.

DOWNS, AMBROSE D. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was born in Carroll Parish and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 39.

DRAUGHON, JAMES W. Major Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss.

DRAUGHON, WILLIAM H. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss.

EDDINS, WILLIAM J.B. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. KIA March 19, 1863, at Vicksburg, Miss. He was born in East Feliciana Parish and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 17.

ELLISON, JOSEPH Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was born in Yazoo County, Miss., and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 28.

FEIBELMAN, MOSES Private A resident of Carroll Parish.

FOOT, WILLIAM Private A resident of Carroll Parish.

GAFFORD, ELISHA M. Private Enlisted May 14, at Monroe, La. Died September 14, 1862, in Union Parish. Was born in Ark.

GIVAN, WILLIAM Private.

GOLDSTEIN, JULUIS Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, Louisiana. He was born in Prussia, and was a clerk. He enlisted at age 27.

GRAVES, EDWARD Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La.

GRAVES, EDWARD Private Enlisted April 18, 1862, at Monroe, Louisiana. He was born in Sussex County, Virginia, and was a laborer. He enlisted at age 24.

GREEN, WILLIAM D. Private A resident of Claiborne Parish.

GRIFFIN, GEORGE W. Enlisted April 19, 1862, at Columbia, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss.

GUIER, I. PETER Private Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss.

GUIER, PHILIP Private He was born in Carroll Parish, and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 23.

GURTHRIE, ISAAC Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Died November 20, 1862, at Monroe, La., as a result of Camp fever. He was born in Rankin County, Miss., and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 23.

HASTEY, JOHN W. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was born in Thomas County, Georgia, and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 19.

HARDY, JAMES A. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He resided in Claiborne Parish, where he farmed. He was born in Hinds County, Miss. He enlisted at age 25.

HARDY, JESSIE Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was born in Warren County, Miss., and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 21.

HARDY, MILES F. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Was captured at Milliken's Bend, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was a resident of Carroll Parish, where he farmed. He was born in Hinds County, Miss. He enlisted at age 27.

HAYS, JOHN Sergeant Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was born in East Feleciana Parish, and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 31.

HELM, LLOYD R. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was born in Macklenburg, South Carolina, and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 18.

HENRY, JAMES H. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Was captured at Milliken's Bend, La. Died in September of 1862, at Little Rock, Arkansas. Cause unknown. He was born in Henderson County, Tennessee, and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 21.

HENRY, THOMAS J. Corporal Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was born in Henderson County, Tennessee, and was a farmer.

HODGINS, FREDERICK M. Private

HOLT, HENRY F. Private He was captured at "Shipper's Landing", Miss., and transported to a prisoner of war camp near Cario, Ill. He was discharged April 22, 1864. He was born in Hinds County, Miss., and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 17.

HUDGEONS, FREDERICK M. Sergeant Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. Res. Carroll Parish. He was born in Cumberland County, Virginia, and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 25.

HUDSON, DAVID Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was born in Lawrence County, Miss. He received a Certificate of Disability November 12, 1862, near Camp Monroe. He suffered from kidney and heart disease. He was a farmer. He enlisted at age 46.

HUDSON, RICHARD R. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was a resident of Carroll Parish, where he farmed. He was born in Macklinburg County, North Carolina. He enlisted at age 30.

HURLEY, WILLIAM A. Private He enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was born in Perry County, Alabama, and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 24.

IVEY, ZACHARIAH J. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was born in Lounds County, Alabama, and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 26.

JACKSON, ANDREW J. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was a resident of Carroll Parish. He was born in Barbour County, Alabama, and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 32.

JACKSON, GEORGE Private Enlisted August 2, 1862, in Madison Parish, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. Res. Carroll Parish.

JACKSON, HENRY Private Res. Carroll Parish.

KEAGAN, JOHN Private He was born in Ireland, and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 42.

KEGAN, JOHN A. Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Was captured at Milliken's Bend, La.

KENNEDY, ROBERT B. Sergeant Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Died December 11, 1862, at Vicksburg, Miss., suffering from Diphtheria. He was born in Loundes County, Miss., and was an Overseer. He enlisted at age 31.

KENT, JOSEPH S. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss.

KING, WILLIAM D. 2nd. Lieut. Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was appointed to rank February 18, 1863, He was born in Copiah County, Miss, and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 22.

KIPES, GEORGE J. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Died December 25, 1862, at Jackson, Miss., suffering from pneumonia. He was born in Catahoula Parish, and was a Merchant. He enlisted at age 22.

KNIGHT, JOHN P. Res. Ouachita Parish

LAND, A.D. Private Res. Shreveport, La.

LESTER, ALBERT J. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was a resident of Carroll Parish. He was born in Williamson County, Tennessee, and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 28.

LONGMIRE, PETER M.S. Sergeant Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. Res. Morehouse Parish. He was born in Amite, Miss.

MARCOWRICKS, JULIUS Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was born in Poland, and was a cigar maker. He enlisted at age 16.

MARSHALL, ANDY J. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was born in Heard County, Georgia, and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 19.

McINTIRE, REUBEN S.A. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was born in Rankin County, Miss., and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 33.

McKEE, DORA Private He enlisted April 12, 1862, in Monroe, La. He was a resident of Carroll Parish, where he farmed. He was born in Fayette County, Tennessee. He enlisted at age 27.

McKEE, FRANK Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was a resident of Carroll Parish, where he farmed. He was born in Fayette County, Tennessee. He enlisted at age 24.

McRAE, DUNCAN A. Private Enlisted November 11, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was born in Richmond County, North Carolina, and was a Druggist. He enlisted at age 48. He received a Certificate of Disability December 8, 1864, while stationed near Alexandria, La. As a result of a gunshot wound, he lost the use of his right arm.

McWILLIAMS, AURELIUS N. Corpl. Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was born in Lowds County, Miss., and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 28.

MURPHY, EDMOND Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was born in Ireland, and worked as a Blacksmith.

MYATT, ALEXANDER Sergeant He was born in Pickens County, Alabama, and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 26. He received a Certificate of Disability because of a gunshot wound to the head. He was discharged November 3, 1864, near Alexandria, La.

NICHOLAS, DANIEL Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La.

OVERSTREET, SAMUEL B. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss.

PAGE, JOHN E. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Was captured at Milliken's Bend, La.

PARKER, THOMAS W. Corpl. Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Died August 20, 1862, in Carroll Parish, from Camp fever.

PARKER, WILLIAM C. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Died September 26, 1862, in Carroll Parish, from Camp fever.

PHARIS, WILLIAM Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Died October 13, 1862, at Delhi Hospital, from the Mumps. Res. of West Feliciana Parish.

RATCLIFF, DOREMUS C. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Was appointed Lieutenant March 29, 1863. Fought, surrendered and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss.

RAVAN, BENJAMIN Private Enlisted at Delhi, Louisiana. KIA November 8, 1862.

REID, WILLIAM D. Sergeant Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was born in Wilkinson County, Miss. He resided in Morehouse Parish, where he was a Planter. He enlisted at age 33.

REID, WOODS Private Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss.

RIDINGS, JOHN G. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. Res. Carroll Parish. He was born in Henderson County, Tenn., and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 25.

RIDINGS, THOMAS Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Died September 7, 1862, at the Monroe, La. Hospital, from Camp fever. He was born in Henderson County, Tenn., and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 29.

RUCKER, JAMES H. Private He enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was born in Madison County, Miss.

SANDERS, JAMES N. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was born in Madison County, Miss., and was a laborer. He enlisted at age 17.

SANDERS, PERCIVIAL F. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was born in Perry County, North Carolina, and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 29.

SANDERS, THADEUS C. Sergeant Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was born in Perry County, Alabama, and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 27.

SCHMIDT, JOHN Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was born in Bodin, Germany, and was a shoemaker. He enlisted at age 29.

SCOTT, JOHN S. Sergeant Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was captured at Milliken's Bend, La. He was born in Shelby County, Kentucky, and was a teacher. He enlisted at age 23.

SESSIONS, PHILLIP Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was born in Warren County, Miss., and was a clerk. He enlisted at age 25. According to records, he had spent time in an asylum.

SHAW, WILLIAM J. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Died December 9, 1862, at Vicksburg, Miss., from pneumonia. He was born in Holmes County, Miss., and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 26.

SHERIDAN, MICHAEL Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was born in Dublin, Ireland, and was a mechanic. He enlisted at age 32.

SIMS, WILLIAM L. Private Enlisted April 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was captured at Milliken's Bend, La. He was born in Lawrence District, South Carolina, and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 42.

SKINNER, MAURICE N. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was born in Fayette County, Georgia, and was a farmer.

SMITH, ALEXANDER F. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Died December 10, 1862, at Vicksburg, Miss. from pneumonia. He was born in Warren County, Miss., and was an Overseer. He enlisted at age 25.

SMITH NAPELEON B. Corpl. Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was born in Jasper County, Georgia, and was a carpenter. He enlisted at age 26.

SPECHT, JOHN Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was born in Bodin, Germany, and was a shoemaker. He enlisted at age 36.

STEVENS, ANDERSON Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was born in Franklin Parish and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 19.

STOVALL, JOSIAH L. 2nd. Lieut. Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. He was born in Marion County, Miss., and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 36.

TAYLOR, ROBERT H. Private Enlisted May 14, 1862, at Monroe, La. Died December 14, 1862, at Vicksburg, Miss. from pneumonia.

TAYLOR, SPARKS Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Died December 20, 1862, at Vicksburg, Miss. from pneumonia. He was born in Claiborne County, Miss., and was an Overseer. He enlisted at age 30.

THURMOND, CHARLES A. Private He enlisted May 1, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was a resident of Bienville Parish, and was a farmer. He was born in Edgefield District, South Carolina. He enlisted at age 33.

TIDWELL, GEDEON G. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss. Res. Caldwell Parish.

TROUARD, PROSPER Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was born in Jefferson Parish, and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 30.

VINCENT, WILLIAM H. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was born in Halfax County, North Carolina, and was an Overseer. He enlisted at age 37. He received a Certificate of Disability because of a bad heart and general distress. He was discharged November 24, 1864, at Meridian, Miss.

WADE, JOHN H. 2nd. Lieut. Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was born in Claiborne County, Miss., and was a Planter. He enlisted at age 27.

WALCOTT, THEODORE G. Private He enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was born in Warren County, Miss., and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 27. He received a Certificate of Disability due to enlargement of his spleen and liver. He was discharged January 14, 1863, at Vicksburg, Miss.

WEST, PINCEY C. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was captured October 7, 1863, on the Mississippi River. He died January 3, 1864, at Camp Morton, Ind. He is buried in grave #654 in Greenlawn Cemetery. He was born in Shelby County, Tennessee, and was a carpenter. He enlisted at age 22.

WHITFIELD, BROWN Private

WILFORD, DANIEL Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La.

WILLIAMS, AUGUSTUS Private Enlisted in September of 1862, in Madison Parish.

WILLIAMS, H.G. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La.

WOOD, WILLIAM W. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Died October 20, 1862, in Monroe, La. with Typhoid fever. He was born in Jefferson County, Miss., and was an Overseer. He enlisted at age 31.

WOODLAND, DAVID D. Private Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. Died October 25, 1862, in Carroll Parish, with pneumonia. He was born in Madison County, Miss., and was an Overseer. He enlisted at age 25.

WRIGHT, ROBERT Private Enlisted August 2, 1862, at Monroe, La. Fought and was paroled at Vicksburg, Miss.

YOUNG, JOHN A. Sergeant Enlisted April 12, 1862, at Monroe, La. He was appointed to rank in January of 1863. He was born in Carroll County, Tennessee, and was a farmer. He enlisted at age 32. He received a Certificate of Disability due to abscesses in both lungs. He was discharged November 11, 1862, at Camp near Monroe, La.

YOUNG, JOHN S. Private Res. Carroll Parish.