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PART 5
This page: Maryland
Missouri
Mississippi
from: http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/
Below and
on following pages,
you will find 2200+ Higgins who fought for North and South during
our Civil War. If you
link to them or have any information about their service record or
family histories,
please contact me
CONFEDERATE FORCES
MASSACHUSETTS
None
MARYLAND
Also See
ON SITE
Marylanders in the
Confederate Forces
U.S. Civil War Regimental
Histories in the Library of Congress
Confederate
Troops: Maryland
Infantry:
1st.
Cavalry:
1st.
Light Artillery:
1st.
More:
U.S. Civil War Regimental Histories
No. Soldier Name Side Function Regiment Name
1
Higgins, Eugene
Confederate
Infantry
Weston's Battalion, Maryland Infantry
Source: Compiled Service Records of
Confederate Soldiers Who Served in
Organizations From the State of Maryland. (NARA)
Private, Company "B" Weston's
Battalion, Maryland Infantry
Per special order # 210, Eugene Higgins is discharged by virtue of
supplying a suitable substitute (J.W. Hollins) July 3, 1861.
2
Higgins, John P.
Confederate
Infantry
Weston's Battalion, Maryland Infantry
3
Higgins, William G.
Confederate
Artillery
1st Battery, Maryland Artillery
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
William G. Higgins enlisted September 8,1861 as a Private in Captain
Richard Snowden Andrews' Company 1st Maryland (aka Flying Artillery)
Battery, MacIntosh's Battalion*. Was enlisted at Brooks Station,
Virginia by Captain Andrews for war. Last mention of his service is
on Sept/Oct 1864 roll.
Remarks: "discharged by court of habeas corpus in Confederate States
District Court - Judge Hallyburton" - (date unknown)
This Battalion was comprised of Batteries of various states.
MAINE
None
MICHIGAN
None
MINNESOTA
None
Top
MISSOURI
U.S. Civil War Regimental
Histories in the Library of Congress
Confederate
Troops: Missouri
Infantry:
5th.
Cavalry:
1st,
15th.
More:
U.S. Civil War Regimental Histories
Also See Entries not on the NPS listings for
Missouri
No. Soldier Name Side Function Regiment Name
1
Higgins, C. W.
Confederate
Infantry
6th Regiment, Missouri Infantry State Guard (8th Division)
Seems to be the same as #1
2
Higgins, Charles
Confederate
Artillery
1st Regiment, Missouri Artillery State Guard (8th Division)
http://www.chrisanddavid.com/wilsonscreek/roles/SOLDIERSMSGHOSPITAL.html
Hospital Returns for Wounded Soldiers of the Missouri State Guard printed 1/98
Soldier's Name Page Number
* Cross referenced to Missouri State Guard Soldiers List
* HIGGINS, Charles W. 2 Age 22, Nativity/Residence: MO, Rank: 1st Lieutenant, 8th Division, 1st Artillery,
Company A, Injury: Flesh wound in left buttock from grape shot, Admitted: 7/5/61, Remarks: Removed by
friends 7/23/61, nearly well
http://www.chrisanddavid.com/wilsonscreek/roles/SOLDIERSMSGE-K.html
HIGGINS, Charles - See HIGGINS, Charles W.
+ Cross referenced to Hospital Returns List
+ HIGGINS, Charles W. - Company A, 6th Infantry & Company A, 1st Artillery, 8th Division, 2nd
Lieutenant/1st Lieutenant, Born in KY, Residence: Lafayette County, MO, Age 22, Wounded 7/5/61 at the
Battle of Carthage, MO "by a round of case of shot"
3
Higgins, Charles W.
Confederate
Artillery
H. M. Bledsoe's Company, Missouri Light Artillery
Source: Compiled Confederate Service records
(NARA)
Charles W. Higgins enlisted at Memphis Tennessee on April 21,1862
for 3 years or war in Hiram Miller Bledsoe's Company, of Palmer's*
Battalion Missouri Light Artillery. Elected 1st Lieutenant. On the
descriptive roll of this officer it states:
Age 22, Born in Kentucky. Remarks: Appointed from Missouri, entered
service from Missouri State Guard as a 2nd Lieutenant on June
11,1861.Elected 1st Lei tenant December 21,1861 and appointed that
rank in Confederate service. Compiled record shows service up to the
1st quarter of 1865.
Otherwise no further record of his service.
*This company served at different times with Palmer and Martin's
Battalions of Reserve Artillery. These battalions were composed of
batteries from various states which subsequently became independent
commands.
4
Higgins, Dyas P.
Confederate
Infantry
2nd Regiment, Missouri Infantry
Source: Compiled Confederate
Service records (NARA)
Dyas P.Higgins, age 24,joined and
enrolled as a Private on January 4,1862 in Company "H" 2nd Regiment,
Missouri Infantry at Sprinfield, Missouri for 1 year service.
Discharged by surgeon certificate August 18,1862.
Notes from record: Resident of Knob Noster,Johnson County, Missouri,
Served in Co."H" Husrt's Regiment, 8th Division, Engaged in Battle
of Carthage, Oak Hill, Lexington and Elk Horn. Left sick at Rienza
Mississippi, May 1862. Since discharged as being unfit for duty.
5
Higgins, Dyas S.
Confederate
Infantry
2nd Regiment, Missouri Infantry
6
Higgins, G. D.
Confederate
Infantry
Clark's Regiment, Missouri Infantry
7
Higgins, Henry
Confederate
Cavalry
3rd Regiment, Missouri Cavalry
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Henry Higgins joined for duty and enrolled August 11,1862 as a
Private, at age 37, in Captain John Casey's Company of Greene's
Regiment Missouri Volunteers*. He was enrolled for 3 years or war at
Oregon County Missouri by Captain Chilton. No further record this
source.
*This Company subsequently became Company "C" 3rd Missouri Cavalry.
8
Higgins, Isaac
Confederate
Infantry
10th Regiment, Missouri Infantry
9
Higgins, J. H.
Confederate
Cavalry
1st Regiment, Missouri Cavalry
Source:
Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
J.H. Higgins was a Private in Company "A" 1st Missouri Cavalry
The only record of this soldier is on a roll of Prisoners of War
paroled between Jume 1 - 5, 1865 at Memphis, Tennessee.
10
Higgins, J. W.
Confederate
Infantry
8th Regiment, Missouri Infantry
11
Higgins, James S.
Confederate
Infantry
8th Regiment, Missouri Infantry
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
James S. Higgins enlisted, at age 29, as a Private in Company "H"
Mitchell's* Regiment Missouri Infantry on August 27,1862 at McDonald
County, Missouri. Was enlisted by M. W. Smith for 3 years or war.
Personal description given as: Blue Eyes. Light Hair,5 ft 11 in
tall, Fair complexion. Joined for duty and enroll at Washington
County Arkansas on September 20,1862.Sent to hospital August
26,1863. On Jan/Feb 1864 roll he is listed as Musician of the 8th
Mo. Infantry. Name appears on a roll of prisoners of war from
Company "A" 8th Missouri Infantry who surrendered at New Orleans,
Louisiana on May 26,1865 and paroled at Alexandria Louisiana on June
7,1865.
* Regiment subsequently became 8th Regiment Missouri Infantry.
12
Higgins, Jo M.
Confederate
Cavalry
5th Regiment, Missouri Cavalry
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Jo M. Higgins enlisted as a Private August 18,1862 in Company "F" of
Gordon's Regiment* Missouri Cavalry at Johnson County Missouri.
Enlisted by Colonel Cockrell for 3 years or war.
* This company subsequently became Company "F" 5th Missouri Cavalry.
Also known as 1st Missouri Cavalry and also as Shelby's Regiment
Missouri Cavalry.
13
Higgins, John
Confederate
Cavalry
1st Northeast Regiment, Missouri Cavalry
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
John Higgins enrolled, at age 25, as a Private in Captain Wurton P.
Wills' Company "D" 1st Northeast Missouri Cavalry Regiment on July
22,1862 at Monroe County, Missouri for 1 year service. Enrolled by
Colonel Porter. States he was mustered in on August 3,1862 and notes
he is a prisoner at St. Louis.
14
Higgins, John
Confederate
Infantry
1st Regiment, Missouri Infantry
see previous service
Transferred into (New) company "C" from 2nd regiment Confederate
Infantry.
On Sept/Oct 1862 roll listed as absent on detached duty as an orderly at
General Bowen's Headquarters. Later listed as being in Company "G" upon
consolidation. Total length of detached duty was from January 1, 1863 to
February 28, 1863. No further record
15
Higgins, John
Confederate
Infantry
1st/4th Consolidated Regiment, Missouri Infantry
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
John Higgins, a native of Chicago, Illinois (resident of Memphis Tn
at time of enlistment and a laborer by trade, enlisted at age 23 ,at
Memphis Tennessee, as a Private on August 10,1861 in Company "C" 1st
Missouri Infantry for 3 years service. (later in Company "G" when
the 1st & 4th regiment were consolidated)
On Nov/Dec 1962 roll he is listed as absent on detail as an orderly
and courier. Captured (July 4,1863) and paroled at Vicksburg, MS on
July 6,1863 On Jul/Aug 1863 roll is is listed as sick in hospital at
Demopolis, Alabama. Listed in 1st Mississippi C.S.A. hospital at
Jackson, Ms on August 25, 1863 and returned to duty on September 3,
1863. Back with company on Nov/Dec 1863 roll. Killed on skirmish
line near Atlanta, Georgia on August 19,1864.
16
Higgins, John S.
Confederate
Infantry
8th Regiment, Missouri Infantry
17
Higgins, John W.
Confederate
Infantry
10th Regiment, Missouri Infantry
18
Higgins, Thomas
Confederate
Infantry
5th Regiment, Missouri Infantry
19
Higgins, Thomas P.
Confederate
Infantry
5th Regiment, Missouri Infantry
http://home.usmo.com/~momollus/FranCoCW/Confederate.htm
Source: "The Centennial Biographical Directory of Franklin County, MO", by Keil, c 1925
Soldiers of the Confederate Army from Franklin County, Missouri
Higgins, Thomas P. Pvt, Co. E 5th MO Inf. CSA
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Thomas P. Higgins, a native of Ireland, enlisted, at age 40, as a
Private December 14,1861 in Company "E" 5th Missouri Infantry at St.
Clair County, Mo. for war. Records state he was a resident of Cedar
P.O., Franklin County, Missouri. Left sick at Memphis Tennessee on
April 12,1862.
No further record this source.
20
Higgins, Timothy
Confederate
Infantry
1st Regiment, Missouri Infantry
21
Higgins, Timothy
Confederate
Infantry
1st/4th Consolidated Regiment, Missouri Infantry
Same soldier as # 20 above
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Timothy Higgins enlisted as a Private June 25, 1861 at New Orleans,
La in Company "A", 1st Missouri Infantry for war ( Consolidated
November, 1,1862 into 1st & 4th Consolidated Infantry Regiment). He
was enlisted by Captain J,K, Sprague. The Jul/Aug 1863 roll states
he was captured at Battle of Baker's Creek on May 16, 1863 (Champion
Hill is also noted as place of capture). His name is on a list of
prisoners sent to Memphis, Tn on May 25, 1863. He was then sent to
Camp Morton, Indiana and then to Fort Delaware on June 22, 1863.
Sent from Fort Delaware to City Point Va for exchange. Name appears
on a list, dated August 1,1863, of prisoners who were discharged and
joined U.S. Service. Record states he was mustered into Captain
George W. Ahls Heavy Artillery on July 27, 1863.
See
http://www.destateparks.com/fdsp/ahlsbat.asp
Civil War pension records show Catherine Higgins received a widow's
pension September 4,1890 for her husbands service. She filed for the
pension in New York. Her husband, Timothy Higgins, served as a
Private in Ahl's Battery, Delaware Heavy Artillery
Same soldier as
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mjhiggins/n-cw1a-2.htm#de
20 - Higgins, T. - Union - Ahl's Battery, Delaware Heavy Artillery
22
Higgins, Timothy A.
Confederate
Infantry
1st/4th Consolidated Regiment, Missouri Infantry
23
Higgins, William W.
Confederate
Cavalry
Williams' Regiment, Missouri Cavalry
Not on the NPS Listing Above for Missouri
http://mo21infantry.tripod.com/21codpriv.htm
21st Missouri Volunteer infantry
Privates of Company D
Company was mustered into service at Canton, Lewis County State of Missouri,
the First day of February 1862 for the period of three years or during the war.
Name Rank Age Description-ht hair-eye-comp M or S
Occupation Nativity Residence Enlisted Date Mustered in When Where By Whom Remarks
Higgins, Martin Private 44 5' 5" brown blue fair M
Farmer Galway Co., Ireland Knox Co., MO 15 July 1861 1 Feb 1862 Canton, MO Lt E Moore Discharged disability
30 Oct 1862
MISSISSIPPI
U.S. Civil War Regimental Histories
in the Library of Congress
Confederate Troops: Mississippi
Infantry:
3rd
(see
Notes
below),
6th,
11th,
12th,
16th,
17th,
20th,
21st,
27th,
30th,
34th,
43rd,
45th
(see
Notes
below).
Cavalry:
1st,
12th,
Jeff
Davis Legion (see
Notes
below).
Notes:
3rd Infantry: The Misssissippi 3rd Infantry
Regiment was formally organized in October 1861 and merged with
the 31st and 40th Infantry Regiments in 1865 to form the
Misssissippi 3rd Infantry Regiment, Consolidated. See Stewart
Sifakis, Compendium of the Confederate Armies: Mississippi
(New York: Facts on File, 1995), pp. 74-76; H. Grady Howell, Jr., To
Live and Die in Dixie: A History of the Third Mississippi
Infantry, C.S.A. (Jackson, MS: Chickasaw Bayou Press,
1991), pp. 63-65.
45th Infantry:
The Mississippi 45th Infantry Regiment was originally organized as
the 3rd Infantry Battalion (known as "Hardcastle's" from
its commander, Aaron R. Hardcastle) in 1861, which became the 33rd
Infantry Regiment in 1862. The regiment was renamed the 45th
Mississippi Infantry in 1863. See Sifakis, pp. 73, 136-137.
Jeff Davis Legion:
This unit was originally established as the 2nd Mississippi
Cavalry Battalion, consisting of three companies from Mississippi
and one from Alabama, in October 1861. With the addition of
companies from Alabama and Georgia, the unit was renamed the Jeff
Davis Legion later that year. See Sifakis, p. 60.
More:
U.S. Civil War Regimental Histories
No. Soldier Name Side Function Regiment Name
1
Higgins, A. J. H.
Confederate
Cavalry
3rd Battalion, Mississippi Cavalry (Ashcraft's)
Source: Texas State Library and Archives Commission; Austin, Texas;
Confederate Pension Applications
Name: A J Higgins Pension File Number: 22660
Application Date: 5 May 1913 Application Place: Rockwall, Texas
Birth Year: abt 1846 Birth Place: Mississippi Age: 67
Application Type: Veteran
Extracted Info: Applicant has lived in Texas for 44 years,and
specifically in Fate, Texas for 32 years.
Served in Company "K" of Ashcroft's regiment (Mississippi Cavalry)
He died in the home of his daughter Mrs. A.J. Mason at Farmersville,
Collin County, Texas on March 2nd, 1926.
Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in
Organizations from the State of Mississippi.
A.J.H. Higgins enlisted February 13, 1864 at Manetta (sp?) Mississippi
for 2 years service. Unit later designated Company "C" Ashcroft's 3rd
Battalion Mississippi Cavalry. He was 17 years old, 5 ft 9 in tall, Datk
eyes, Dark hair, dark complexion. Occupation given as farmer.
He was mustered into service on May 4, 1864 at Tupelo, Mississippi.
Death Certificate
lists Andrew Jackson Higgins and Sarah Sauters as this soldier's
parents. (Differs from census data)
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/h/i/g/Gregory-S-Higgins/PDFGENE2.pdf
19. ANDREW JACKSON6 HIGGINS, JR. (ANDREW JACKSON5, ALBERT J.4,
JOHN3,
PHILEMON2,
HIGGINS1)
was born 1846 in Mississippi, and died 01 Mar 1926 in Collin County,
Farmersville, Texas. He married ELIZABETH SAWYER 18 Jul 1863
(Source: AJ Higgins, Sr. Family Bible.),
daughter of DRURY SAWYER and SARAH ROZELL. She was born 24 May 1842 in
Tishomingo County, Mississippi, and died 24 Jan 1922 in Sulphur Springs,
Hopkins County, Texas.
HIGGINS-ANDREW-J-33-M-W-AL-MS-TISHOMINGO-1860
Image
1 &
2
1850; Census Place: Southern Division, Tishomingo, Mississippi; Roll:
M432_382; Page: 125B; Image: 260
Name Age
Andrew J Higgins 33
Nancy A Higgins 35
Mary M Higgins 13
Wm M Higgins 12
Martha J Higgins 10
David M Higgins 8
Nancy A Higgins 6
Andrew J Higgins 4
Catherine E Higgins 1
HIGGINS-ANDREW-J-44-M-W-AL-MS-TISHOMINGO-HICKREY_PLAINS-1860
1860; Census Place: , Tishomingo, Mississippi; Roll: M653_593; Page:
320; Image: 326
Name Age
Andrew J Higgins 44
Nancy M Higgins 45
David M Higgins 17
Nancy A Higgins 15
Andrew J Higgins 14
2
Higgins, A.T.
Confederate
Artillery
14th Battalion, Mississippi Light Artillery
3
Higgins, A.T.
Confederate
Artillery
Merrin's Battery, Mississippi Light Artillery
Same as #4 Higgins, Adrian T
4
Higgins, Adrian T.
Confederate
Artillery
Merrin's Battery, Mississippi Light Artillery
Same
soldier as # 3 Higgins, A.T.
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Adrian T. Higgins enlisted May 15,1862 as a Private in Captain J.M.
Mc Clendon's Battery Mississippi Light Artillery*. He was enlisted
by Major M.S. Ward at Grenada, Ms for 3
years service. Name appears on a roll of prisoners of war at Camp
Morton, Indiana sent to Fort Delaware June 22,1863. Received at Fort
Delaware on June 22,1863 and sent to Point Lookout Maryland. Received there on June 26,1863. Lists
his date of capture as May 18,1863. On July/Aug 1864 roll as absent
"escaped prisoner-now AWOL since June 1,1864". Listed on roll ending
October 31,1864 as absent since September 20,1864.
No further record this source.
* Previously known as Company "C" 14th Battalion Mississippi Light
Artillery and known after August 19,1864 as Captain F.M. Merrin's
Battery Mississippi Light Artillery
-Confirmation that this is same person needed-
Mississippi Marriages
Name: ADRIAN T. HIGGINS Spouse: EMILY V. POWELL
Marriage Date: 29 Jul 1864 County:Yalobusha State:MS
5
Higgins, C.
Confederate
Infantry
41st Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in
Organizations from the State of Mississippi (NARA)
Charles Higgins enlisted at Marion Station on May 20, 1863 as a Private
in (New) Company "C", 41st Mississippi Infantry for 3 years or war.
Wounded at battle of Chickamauga, September 20,1863. Died October
October 6, 1863 at Gate City Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia.
6
Higgins, D. H.
Confederate
Cavalry
Davenport's Battalion, Mississippi Cavalry (State
Troops)
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
D. H. Higgins enlisted as a Private July 5,1863 in Company "B"
Davenport's Battalion Mississippi State Troops* for war. Enlisted by
W. P. Pardue at Itawamba County.
* Subsequently became Company "B" 6th Regiment Mississippi on
September 8,1863.
7
Higgins, Daniel
Confederate
Artillery
1st Regiment, Mississippi Light Artillery
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Daniel Higgins enlisted on March 29,1862 as a Private in Company "E"
1st Regiment Mississippi Light Artillery* at Providence by J.M.
Berry for war. On Sept/Oct 1862 roll is listed as absent on sick
furlough from Oct 7,1862. On Jan/Feb roll is listed as absent on
detached service. Captured and paroled by enemy February
26,1863.Captured at Vicksburg July 4,1863 and sent to Memphis on
July 20,1863.
This note is in file- "These prisoners were paroled, went outside of
the lines with their command, deserted and came back" .
* Original name of organization, when Daniel enlised, was Company "E"
Wither's Regiment Light Artillery Mississippi Volunteers
8
Higgins, Daniel M.
Confederate
Infantry
26th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~mscivilw/26th/26thmscok.htm
Higgins Daniel M. Pvt Pvt 2nd Sgt. D. M. Higgins paroled at Vicksburg
9
Higgins, David M.
Confederate
Infantry
26th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~mscivilw/26th/26thmscok.htm
Higgins David M. Pvt Pvt 2nd Sgt. D.M. Higgins paroled at Vicksburg. Enlisted August 16, 1861 Iuka
MS. Was in Co. K 32nd MS.[2]
Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers
Who Served in Organizations from the State of Mississippi (NARA)
David** M. Higgins enlisted, at Iuka, Mississippi, at the age of 18, as
a Private in Captain Tulley F. Parker's Company** of Reynold's Regiment
of Mississippi Volunteers on August 16, 1861 for 3 years or war.His
residence is given as Ryanville, Itawamba, Mississippi. His occupation
is listed as a farmer.On Nov?Dec 1862 roll listed as 1st Corporal.
Attached to 32nd Mississippi as of March 31, 1862. Sent to hospital at
Vicksburg, Mississippi May 15, 1862. Captured and paroled July 8, 1863.
Rank at time of capture is 2nd Sergeant. Declared exchanged June 27,
1864 Listed as Absent Without Leave since June 1, 1864.
David M. Higgins name appears on a register of Yendall Hospital at
Meridan Mississippi, having been admitted on April 4, 1865.
* Original name of unit he joined is Company "G" Marietta Rifles 26th
Mississippi Infantry. He transferred to Company "K" 26th Mississippi
Volunteers on November 26, 1861.
** Also listed as Daniel M. Higgins in service file.
10
Higgins, David M.
Confederate
Infantry
32nd Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
Same as #9 David M Higgins above
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~mscivilw/32msg-m.htm
32nd Mississippi Infantry Regiment
David M. Higgens Co. K 1st Cpl. Enlisted August 16, 1861 Iuka, Mississippi
Jan. and Feb. 1863 Transferred by order of Gen. Bragg to their old command the 26th Miss. Regt. Jan. 10,
1863.
11
Higgins, Francis M.
Confederate
Cavalry
8th Regiment, Mississippi Cavalry
12
Higgins, Francis M.
Confederate
-
2nd Regiment, Mississippi Partisan Rangers
Source:
Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Francis M. Higgins enlisted as a Private November 9,1862 in Company
"B", Colonel J.G. Ballentine's Regiment of Cavalry* for three years
or war. Captured at Oxford, Miss. December 2,1862,paroled December
20,1862 and sent to Jackson. Notes of this capture states he was 22
years old, a resident of Carroll County, Louisiana. he was 6 foot 1
inch tall, Brown
eyes, dark complexion.
States he was captured at Hurricane Creek Bridge Mississippi. On
June 1863 roll it notes that he was absent, detailed by the surgeon
to nurse his sick father near Canton Mississippi on June
3,1863.Still on above detail on August roll. Same on roll through
February 1864.On Sept/Oct 1863 roll notes he is in Hospital at
Okolona Mississippi.
*In confederate records this company was designated the 2nd Regiment
Mississippi Partisans.
13
Higgins, George W.
Confederate
Infantry
3rd Battalion, Mississippi Infantry
Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers
Who Served in Organizations from the State of Mississippi (NARA)
George W. Higgins enlisted November 13, 1861 at Vicksburg,
Mississippi for 1 year service as a Private in Company "C" 33rd
Mississippi Infantry*.
On May/Jun 1862 roll listed as absent, at home, recovering from wounds
received at battle of Shiloh. On Mar/Apr 1864 roll listed as present.
He was paroled from company "F" 8th Battalion Mississippi Infantry on
May 1, 1865 at Greensboro, North Carolina.
*This company subsequently became Company "C" 3rd Battalion,
Mississippi Infantry about November 1861 which later became Company "C"
45th Mississippi Infantry in November 1862 and in 1864 it was again
named 3rd Battalion Mississippi Infantry. About April 9, 1865, upon
consolidation, name was changed to Company "F" 8th Battalion Mississippi
Infantry
http://www.floridamemory.com/fmp/fpr/A06393/002.pdf
On July 31,1909,George W. Higgins, a resident of Florida since Nov 27,1881, filed for a pension in
Citrus County Florida for his service in Company "C" of the 3rd Mississippi Infantry C.S.A..
His application states he was born in Newberry S.C. on July 5th 1838.
He enlisted at Vicksburg Mississippi on November 13,1861.
On an application filed on Jan 22,1904,at the age of 65, he stated his Confederate service as;
That he enlisted November 13,1861 and re-enlisted Feb 9,1864 in Captain Nunn's Company of the County of
Noxubee in the state of Mississippi. He states he was shot in the head,
through the left ear, at the battle of Nashville Tennessee. He states that his hearing has
never fully recovered from that wound. He also notes that he was shot through the calf of the
right leg at the Battle of Shiloh.
He was discharged in April 1865 at Greensboro N.C.
Links to other pension images:
http://www.floridamemory.com/fmp/fpr/A06393/003.pdf
http://www.floridamemory.com/fmp/fpr/A06393/004.pdf
http://www.floridamemory.com/fmp/fpr/A06393/005.pdf
http://www.floridamemory.com/fmp/fpr/A06393/006.pdf
http://www.floridamemory.com/fmp/fpr/A06393/007.pdf
http://www.floridamemory.com/fmp/fpr/A06393/008.pdf
http://www.floridamemory.com/fmp/fpr/A06393/009.pdf
Census findings
HIGGINS GEORGE W 62 M W SC FL CITRUS FLORAL CITY 1900
HIGGINS G W 73 M W SC FL CITRUS FLORAL CITY 1910
14
Higgins, I. J.
Confederate
Cavalry
11th Consolidated Regiment, Mississippi Cavalry
15
Higgins, I. J.
Confederate
Infantry
31st Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
I. J. Higgins enlisted as a Private May 6,1862 at Sereptha Ms. in
Company "D" 31st Mississippi Infantry (Originally Orr's Battalion)
for 3 years by Colonel J.A. Orr. On May/Jun 1863 roll he is listed
as 5th Sergeant. Is present on all rolls through December 1863. After
that date no further record
16
Higgins, Isaac
Confederate
Infantry
4th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
17
Higgins, J B
Confederate
Cavalry
8th Regiment, Mississippi Cavalry
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
J.B. Higgins enlisted as a Private on August 17,1863 at Concord,
Mississippi in Captain C.W. Johnson's company*,Duff's Battalion for
3 years service by Major W.L. Duff. Other pages state he was enlisted
by Capt Johnson. On roll ending May 11,1864 it lists him as AWOL
since April 25,1864.No further record.
* This company subsequently became Company "C" 8th Mississippi
Infantry.
18
Higgins, J H
Confederate
Infantry
4th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers
Who Served in Organizations from the State of Mississippi (NARA)
James H**. Higgins enlisted as a Private on November 16, 1861 for 1
year service at Fort Henry in Company "A" 4th Mississippi Infantry.
Captured at Fort Donelson February 16, 1862. Died of pneumonia May 3*,
1862 at hospital at Camp Morton, Indiana. Buried at that time at
Greenlawn Cemetery. Later moved to Crown Hill Cemetery.
* other notes in file state date of death as May 6, 1862
** Is listed as James L. Higgins on some pages in file and also in
Rachel Higgins' (widow) letter asking for his back pay.
http://www.indianainthecivilwar.com/prisoners/indy/confed-hij.htm
Confederate Burials in Section 32 of Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana
http://www.crownhill.org/cemetery/index.html
NAME MILITARY UNIT DATE OF DEATH ST.
HIGGINS, J. H. A, 4th Inf. May 6, 1862 MS
19
Higgins, J M
Confederate
Infantry
7th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
20
Higgins, J. N.
Confederate
Infantry
4th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
21
Higgins, J. W.
Confederate
Artillery
14th Battalion, Mississippi Light Artillery
Same soldier as 22 Higgins, J.W.
(Company "C") Merrin's Battery, Mississippi Light Artillery
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
J. W. Higgins enlisted as a Private in Captain J.M. McClendons
Company* (No.3)Ward's Battalion, Light Artillery on may 15,1862 at
Grenada, Mississippi for 3 years by Major Ward. Listed as absent
sick since September 25,1862 on Sept/Oct 1862 roll. Listed as AWOL
since December 24,1862 on Nov/Dec 1862 roll. Captured at Vicksburg,
Ms on July 4,1863.Listed as paroled at Vicksburg Mississippi when
half of the organization was captured, paroled and exchanged. Listed
on roll of paroled soldiers at Parole Camp at Demopolis, Alabama
April 1864.No further record this source.
*This company subsequently became Company "C" 14th Battalion
Mississippi Light Artillery. also known as Ward's Battalion, Light
Artillery.
22
Higgins, J. W.
Confederate
Artillery
Merrin's Battery, Mississippi Light Artillery
23
Higgins, James
Confederate
Infantry
17th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
24
Higgins, James
Confederate
Infantry
31st Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
James Higgins enlisted as a Private on March 19,1862 in Company "K", Orr's
Regiment Mississippi Volunteer's* for three years service by Colonel
J.A. Orr at Ellistown Pontotoc County Ms. Died of Diarrhea on
September 11,1862 at Lamar Mississippi. Records state his widows
name was Sarah.
* This company subsequently became Company "K" 31st Mississippi
Infantry.
-Closest census match-
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~mspontot/census/1860_census/654.HTM
CENSUS YR: 1860 TERRITORY: MS COUNTY: Pontotoc DIVISION: Popular
Spring REEL NO: 590 PAGE NO: 654 -REFERENCE: page 170 August 7, 1860
LN-HN-FN-LAST NAME-FIRST NAME-AGE-SEX-RACE-OCCUP.-REAL VAL.-PERS
VAL.- BIRTHPLACE- MRD.-SCH.-R/W-DDB
20 1110 1110 Higgins James 39 M Farmer 300 Ga X
21 1110 1110 Higgins Sarah 39 F SC X
22 1110 1110 Higgins Wm H. 14 M Miss
23 1110 1110 Higgins Nancy C. 10 F Miss
24 1110 1110 Higgins John S. 8 M Miss
25 1110 1110 Higgins Susan M. 6 M Miss
26 1110 1110 Higgins James P. 2 M Miss
27 1110 1110 Higgins Joel 6/12 M Miss
25
Higgins, James B.
Confederate
-
2nd Regiment, Mississippi Partisan Rangers
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
James B. Higgins enlisted for 3 years or war as a Private in Company
"B" Captain J. G. Ballentine's Regiment of Cavalry (later designated
as 2nd Regiment Mississippi Partisan Rangers) on November 9,1862 near
Abbeville, Ms. Captured December 2,1862 at Oxford and paroled
December 9, 1862 and sent to Jackson. Back with regiment on May/Jun
1863 roll. Left sick on the march June 3,1863 near Canton Ms. On
Sept/Oct 1863 roll, listed as in hospital near Okolona Ms. (other
papers in file but are listed as Joseph B. Higgins and not included
here) (see soldier # 33)
26
Higgins, James M.
Confederate
Infantry
16th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate
Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Mississippi
(NARA)
James Higgins enlisted at Woodville as a Private on March 15, 1862
in Company "K" 16th Mississippi Infantry for 2 years service.
Wounded at Sharpsburg Md, September 17, 1862 and is at hospital
there. Name appears on a parole of prisoners, issued by the Provost
Marshal, Army of the Potomac, dated September 27,1862. Name appears
on a list, dated October 27,1862, of prisoners transported to
Baltimore, Md, from Frederick, Md. Later paroled and delivered to
Aiken's Landing, Virginia for exchange. On Nov/Dec 1862 roll is
absent on 40 day furlough at his home, having been wounded at
Sharpsburg. Furlough began November 11, 1862. Furlough was extended
and ended on February 6, 1863. Service length extended for the war.
On May/Jun 1863 roll he has been detailed as a Commissary Clerk for
the regiment. On Nov/Dec 1863 roll states he is absent and has been
detailed as Post Commissary Clerk at Mt. Carmel, Mississippi.
Name appears on a list of Prisoners of war that surrendered May 4,
1865 and paroled at Jackson, Mississippi on May 14, 1865.
File states his residence as Wilkinson County, Mississippi.
- Webmaster's Findings -
Mississippi Marriages
Name: James M. Higgins Spouse: Sarah A. B. Smith
Marriage Date: 5 Nov 1851 County: Wilkinson
HIGGINS J M 39 M W LA MS WILKINSON WOODVILLE P O 1870
J M Higgins 39
Sarah A B Higgins 36
James M Higgins 16
Annie E Higgins 14
Frances A Higgins 9
Elizabeth M Higgins 9
Henry F Higgins 5
Eleanor P Higgins 3
Alfred Higgins 9/12
Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation
Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
James M HIGGINS Self M Male W 49 LA Farmer LA LA
Sarah A HIGGINS Wife M Female W 46 MS Keeping House NC MS
Annie E HIGGINS Dau S Female W 20 MS At Home LA MS
Francis A. HIGGINS Son S Male W 19 MS Works On Farm LA MS
Bessie E. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 19 MS At Home LA MS
Henry T HIGGINS Son S Male W 15 MS Works On Farm LA MS
Eleanor P. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 13 MS At Home LA MS
Alice M HIGGINS Dau S Female W 7 MS LA MS
Alfred P HIGGINS Son S Male W 10 MS Works On Farm LA MS
Zkate E. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 1 LA LA MS
Source
Information:
Census Place Ans Eaux Pailles, St. Landry, Louisiana
Family History Library Film 1254470
NA Film Number T9-0470 Page Number 412C
1890 Veterans Census Schedule*
Veteran's Name: James M Higgins
Home in 1890 (Township, County, State): Bellone and Prairie Laurent,
St Landry, Louisiana Year enlisted: 1862 Year discharged: 1865 Rank:
Private
Refers to his service in 16th Mississippi.
* Name written
and crossed out because he was a Confederate, and census was for
Union Veterans only
http://files.usgwarchives.org/la/stlandry/cemeteries/bellevue.txt
Bellvue Union Church Cemetery, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana
James M. Higgins - Co. K 16 Miss. Inf. CSA
Sarah Ann Smith - w/o James Marshall Higgins 4 Oct 1835 - 2
Jan 1921
Alfred "Pat" Higgins - 14 Feb 1870 - 11 Sept 1959
Elizabeth Mariah Higgins - (Bessie) w/o Zenon Boutte 29 May
1861 - 16 Apr 1939
................
Not on
NPS list
http://www.beauvoir.org/vetslist.html#H
Name Regiment B/D Dates County
Higgins, Jesse* Co. I, 28th MS Inf. - 09/21/1928 Tate
(*) Denotes burial in Beauvoir Cemetery
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~mstate/cw-p.html
CSA Pension Applications From Tate Co, MS
Higgins, Jessie
.....................
27
Higgins, John
Confederate
Infantry
4th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
Same soldier as # 28 Higgins, John below
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
John Higgins enlisted at age 20 as a private in W.B. Hale's Company
of 4th Regiment Mississippi Infantry (Company "A") on August 24,1861
at Grenada Ms by General West for 1 years service. Listed as absent,
sick, on Aug-Oct 1862 roll. States he was sent from Ft. Henry sick
and that he is now in the 15th Mississippi Infantry.
28
Higgins, John
Confederate
Infantry
15th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
John Higgins enlisted as a Private in Company "I" 15th Regiment
Mississippi Volunteers on August 24,1861 for 1 year service.
Enlisted by Colonel Drake at Trenton Tennessee. Present on all rolls
until February 4,1864 when he was detailed, by special order, as a
wagon driver.
29
Higgins, John
Confederate
Infantry
25th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate
Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Mississippi
(NARA)
John Higgins enlisted at the age of 23 as a Private in Captain
Benjamin O'Haver's Company, Martin's Regiment of Volunteers* at
Memphis, Tennessee on Augyst 10, 1861 for 3 years or war.
* Company also
became Company "F" 25th Mississippi Infantry and later became
Company "F" 2nd regiment Confederate Infantry. When it disbanded it
was consolidated with Company "K" 2nd regiment Confederate Infantry
which disbanded May 8, 1862 and became (New) Company "C" 1st
Missouri Infantry.
continued service at 14 -
Higgins, John - 1st Regiment, Missouri Infantry
-NOT ON NPS LISTING-
John J, Higgins
32nd Mississippi Infantry
On April 2nd, 1906,in Polk County, Florida, Sallie Elizabeth Higgins, born in Winston County,
Mississippi, a resident of Florida for 25 years, applied for a Confederate widows pension for her
husband's Civil War service.
http://www.floridamemory.com/fmp/fpr/A12692/002.pdf
Her husband, John J, Higgins, according to her application served since 1861 in Company "C" 32nd
Mississippi, also known as "Mississippi Rebels"* which she states they were assigned to Bragg's
Division and remained so until the end of the war.
The application mentions service for a short time in the Noxubee Rifles. She stated that she and he were
married Oct 23,1859 in Winston County North Carolina. Her husband died at Winter Haven Florida in March of
1906.
John J. Higgins applied for his pension June 24,1902 http://www.floridamemory.com/fmp/fpr/A12692/008.pdf
at the age of 73. He states he was born Dec 2,1829 in Newberry, South Carolina. He notes he is suffering
from rheumatism. He was then a resident of Hernando County, Florida. He stated that he enlisted Jan
12,1861 in the 32nd Mississippi.
States he took part in the battle of Atlanta Georgia about Jul 27,1864 and was wounded in the head which
made him unfit for service for about 40 days.
Surrendered on or about the last day of April 1865 in Raleigh North Carolina.
(other than the application, no verification is found of his service)
Other image links for their pensions;
http://www.floridamemory.com/fmp/fpr/A12692/003.pdf
http://www.floridamemory.com/fmp/fpr/A12692/004.pdf
http://www.floridamemory.com/fmp/fpr/A12692/005.pdf
http://www.floridamemory.com/fmp/fpr/A12692/006.pdf
http://www.floridamemory.com/fmp/fpr/A12692/007.pdf
http://www.floridamemory.com/fmp/fpr/A12692/009.pdf
http://www.floridamemory.com/fmp/fpr/A12692/010.pdf
http://www.floridamemory.com/fmp/fpr/A12692/011.pdf
More info on regiment http://www.32ndmississippiinfantry.com/History.html
*this site http://www.mississippiscv.org/MS_Units/32nd_MS_Inf.htm
refers to the regiment as "Tishomingo Rebels"
Census
Scan
HIGGINS JOHN J 71 M W SC FL HERNANDO PROVIDENCE 1900
NPS LISTING continued
30
Higgins, John J.
Confederate
Infantry
3rd Battalion, Mississippi Infantry
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
John J. Higgins enlisted November 13,1861 at Vicksburg Ms. for 12
months in Company "C" 3rd Battalion Mississippi Infantry by Lt. A.B.
Hardcastle.
He is listed as a 1st lt. On Nov/Dec 1862 roll he is listed as
Captain of Company "C" 45th Mississippi Infantry (which the 3rd
Battalion became in Nov 1862).His name appears on roll of Company
"F" same regiment as well as Company "C" 33rd Mississippi Infantry
(various name changes for same organization). Files states he was
elected Major on Nov 27,1862.
Name appears on a list of men paroled at Macon Mississippi in May
1865.
31
Higgins, John W.
Confederate
Infantry
1st Regiment, Mississippi Infantry (Johnston's)
32
Higgins, John W.
Confederate
Infantry
3rd Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
33
Higgins, Joseph B.
Confederate
-
2nd Regiment, Mississippi Partisan Rangers
Most likely same soldier as
# 25 above
Source: Compiled Confederate Service
Records (NARA)
Within the file of James B. Higgins (# 25 above) are listed papers
referring to a Joseph B. Higgins Company "B", Captain J.G.
Ballentine's Regiment of Cavalry (later designated as 2nd Regiment
Mississippi Partisan Rangers). It list his residence as Carroll
County Louisiana. His age is listed as 52 years, 6 foot 3 inches
tall, dark complexion, States he was captured near Hurricane Creek
Bridge Ms. Name is written as Joseph B. Higgins on his parole.
Webmasters note: Appears that the shortened version of James (Jas)
may have been mistaken for the shortened version of Joseph (Jos.) by
copyist.
34
Higgins, M.
Confederate
Infantry
48th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
35
Higgins, M. O.
Confederate
Cavalry
1st Regiment, Mississippi Cavalry
36
Higgins, Marshall
Confederate
Infantry
12th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Marshall Higgins enlisted on March 9,1862 as a Private in Captain
Wilson's Company "G" 12th Mississippi Infantry at Natchez for
three years service by Captain Wilson . He was wounded May
31,1862 at the battle of Seven Pines. He died June 14th,1862 at
Richmond Virginia.
Personal info from this record:
Born in Mississippi, age 18,Fair complexion, Blue eyes, Light
hair, Height 5ft 8 in. By profession he was a mechanic
http://www.natchezbelle.org/adams-ind/fenc.htm
DIED FROM WOUNDS RECEIVED IN BATTLE
Marshal Higgins, wounded Seven Pines, May 31st,died June 5th, 1862.
AKA - Private M.A. Higgins Co. G - 12th Mississippi Regiment
37
Higgins, Moses
Confederate
Cavalry
4th Regiment, Mississippi Cavalry
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Moses Higgins enlisted for 3 years at Port Gibson on June 4,1862 in
Company "C" 4th Mississippi Cavalry by Captain Magruder. Muster roll
states he is 32 years old, a native of Claiborne County and a farmer
by profession. He enlisted when the name of company was Company "A"
Hughes Battalion C.S. Cavalry. Deserted December 5, 1862.
38
Higgins, Moses
Confederate
Cavalry
Hughes' Battalion, Mississippi Cavalry
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Moses Higgins enlisted June 14,1862 at the age of 32 as a Private in
Company "A" Hughes' Battalion, Mississippi Cavalry*. States he was a
resident of Port Gibson, Claiborne County, Mississippi for 3 years or
war. He was enlisted by Captain Magruder. He listed his profession
as Farmer.
He deserted December 15,1862.
* Subsequently became Company "C",4th Regiment Mississippi Cavalry.
39
Higgins, Moses B.
Confederate
Infantry
29th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Moses B. Higgins enlisted at age 24 as a Private in Company "F" 29th
Mississippi Infantry (Previously known as Captain James M. Hampton's
Company Mississippi Volunteers) on March 6,1862 at Pittsboro Ms. for
3 years or war by Colonel J.A. Orr. Detailed as Teamster August
26,1862. He was captured at Chickamauga Georgia on September 19 or
20,1863 and forwarded to Military Prison Louisville Kentucky on
October 1,1863.Sent to Camp Douglas on October 2,1863 and arrived
there on Oct 4. Illinois released on Oath Of Allegiance on June
13,1865.
Personal Info from his oath of Allegiance;
Place of residence-Calhoun County, MS, Fair complexion, Light
hair, Blue eyes,5 ft 8 inches tall.
His widow filed for a Confederate pension in Texas in 1915
Claimant Name-Application Number-County-Husband-Husband's
Application Number
Higgins, Rose A. , 31714 Eastland , Higgins, Moses Brasher
HIGGINS MOSES 22 M W LA MS CALHOUN BIG CRK 1860
Name Age
Moses Higgins 22
Easter Higgins 61
Susan Higgins 25
HIGGINS MOSES 33 M W LA MS CALHOUN SLATE SPRING P O 1870
Name Age
Maris Higgins 33
Rosanna Higgins 26
Elisabeth Higgins 2
Susan Higgins 2/12
George Harris 8
Elisabeth Wells 19
Joseph Wells 13
Mary Wells 7
Not found in 1880 Census
HIGGINS MOSES B 63 M W LA TX PALO PINTO 8 J-PCT 1900
Name Age
Moses B Higgins 63
Rosa Higgins 55
Annie Higgins 20
Cooper Higgins 16
Mauda Higgins 15
40
Higgins, N.B.
Confederate
Infantry
29th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
According to NARA files this is same soldier as # 39
41
Higgins, O. M.
Confederate
Cavalry
1st Regiment, Mississippi Cavalry
See #42
42
Higgins, Oscar
Confederate
Cavalry
1st Regiment, Mississippi Cavalry
Same soldier as #'s 41 & 44
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Oscar M. Higgins enlisted as a Private in Company "G", 1 Mississippi
Cavalry on March 11,1861 at Macon Mississippi for 1 year by Captain
Weir.
His name appears on a list of wounded (lists him as being in Company
"B") soldiers from the engagement at Shiloh Tn. April 6 & 7, 1862.(
re-enlistment in Company "F" on October 1st 1863 at Richland Ms. for
3 years service). Name appears on a roll of prisoners received at
Alton Illinois January 10,1863, having been captured at Oxford Ms on
December 2,1862.Exchanged April 3,1863 at City Point Virginia.
Detailed as Farrier on July 1,1864 by order of General Jackson. Back
in Company "F" on Sept/Oct 1864 roll. His name appears on a roll of
prisoners who surrendered at Citronelle Alabama May 4,1865 and
paroled May 16, 1865 at Columbus Ms.
This file lists his residence as Noxubee County Ms.
43
Higgins, P. H.
Confederate
Infantry
41st Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
44
Higgins, P.M.
Confederate
Cavalry
1st Regiment, Mississippi Cavalry
See #42
45
Higgins, Peter
Confederate
Infantry
20th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Peter Higgins enrolled and was mustered into service on April
19,1861 as a Private in Captain Daniel R. Russell's Company (Carroll
Guards) Mississippi Volunteers* at Carrolton by P. F. Liddell. No
further record this source.
* This Company subsequently became Company "C" 20th Mississippi
Infantry
http://www.mississippiscv.org/MS_Units/20th_MS_INF.htm
46
Higgins, Peter Harvey
Confederate
Infantry
41st Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Peter Harvey Higgins enlisted February 27,1862 as 1st Sergeant in
(Old) Company "H" 41st Mississippi Infantry for 1 year by J. M. Hicks
at Marion Station. Re-Enlisted for 3 years or war on April 18,
1862.Subsequently (New) Company "C" . On roll dated October 31,1862
he is listed as absent wounded. He was wounded (gunshot wound. left
thigh) at Battle of Perryville October 8,1862 and sent to hospital at
Marion Station Ms. by order of surgeon. Another record in this file
lists him as a prisoner, captured at Perryville, Kentucky, sent to
Vicksburg via Cairo, Illinois on November, 29,1862 for exchange on
board Steamboat Mary Crane. list in Breckenridge's Division Hospital
Hospital at Marion Ms on Jul/Aug & Sept/Oct 1863 roll. On temporary
duty as a brick mason with quartermaster Corp on July 1864.
Surrendered at Citronelle Alabama on May 4,1865 and was paroled at
Meridian Ms. on May 16,1865.
Some notes from this file: Captured Oct 9,1862 at Perryville, Ky
35 years old, 5 ft 5 1/2 inches in height, Grey Eyes, Dark Hair.
Light Complexion. Residence, Lauderdale County. Ms.
47
Higgins, Thomas
Confederate
Artillery
1st Regiment, Mississippi Light Artillery
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Thomas Higgins enlisted as a Private on February 15,1862 at Memphis
,Tennessee for war by Colonel Bryan in Company "L" Vaiden's
Mississippi Artillery (aka Captain S.C. Bain's Company)1st
Mississippi Artillery.
Name appears on a register of 1st Miss. C.S.A. Hospital Jackson Miss
on August 13,1864 for Chronic Diarrhea. Name appears on a register
to General Hospital (Soldier's Home Hospital) Shelby Springs
Hospital for Chronic Diarrhea from Sept 4, to Oct 15,1864. Admitted
to Way Hospital at Meridan Mississippi on March 18,1865, over 45
years old, discharged.
48
Higgins, Thomas
Confederate
Infantry
15th Consolidated Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
49
Higgins, Thomas
Confederate
Infantry
20th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Thomas Higgins enrolled on June 20,1861 as a Private in Captain
Daniel R. Russell's Company (Carroll Guards) Mississippi Volunteers*
at Carrolton by Captain S.E. Baker for the war. He was mustered into
service on July 10,1861. Captured at Ft. Donelson on February
16,1862 and sent to Camp Douglas, Illinois. Name appears on list of
prisoners dated Aug 1,1862.He was then sent to Vicksburg, Miss on
Sept 2,1862 to be exchanged. Present on all other rolls until
Jul/Aug 1864 roll where it list him as absent, having been wounded
at Kennesaw Mountain on June 21,1864 and sent to hospital. No
further record this source.
* This Company subsequently became Company "C" 20th Mississippi
Infantry
50
Higgins, W. A.
Confederate
-
2nd Regiment, Mississippi Partisans
No. Soldier Name Side Function Regiment Name
51
Higgins, W. J.
Confederate
Infantry
7th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
52
Higgins, W. M.
Confederate
Infantry
26th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
53
Higgins, W. N.
Confederate
Infantry
4th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
W. N. Higgins enlisted at age 33 August 24,1861 in Captain G.W.
Paris' Company, (later designated Company "D") 4th Mississippi
Volunteers at Grenada Mississippi by General West for 1 year
service. He is listed as 3rd Sergeant on muster in roll. Discharged
on April 15,1862 by order of General Bragg. On some undated pages he
is listed as a Musician, and that he had escaped from Fort Henry
immediately prior to being discharged.
No further record.
54
Higgins, Wesley C.
Confederate
Cavalry
8th Regiment, Mississippi Cavalry
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Wesley C. Higgins enlisted at age 36 as a Private in T.J. Williams',
Duff's Battalion* on August 7,1863 by Major W. L. Duff for 3 years at
Serepta Mississippi. File states he is a native of Maine. Listed
residence in Lafayette County Ms when he enlisted. Deserted from
camp at Oxcford, Ms.
A note in file states "supposed to be with enemy, cause unknown"
55
Higgins, William
Confederate
Infantry
6th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in
Organizations from the State of Mississippi (NARA)
William Higgins enlisted as a Private on Jan 3, 1863 at Brookhaven,
Mississippi in Company "A" 6th Mississippi Infantry. Sent to General
Hospital on August 18, 1863. Present with company until January 4, 1864
when he is detailed as a nurse at Loring's Division Hospital,
Lauderdale, Mississippi. No further record.
56
Higgins, William H.
Confederate
Infantry
30th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
57
Higgins, William M.
Confederate
Infantry
32nd Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
32nd Mississippi Infantry Regiment
William M. Higgens Co. F Private 22 Enlisted April 5, 1862 Marietta, Mississippi
May and June 1862 Transferred to Co. K 1 June 1862,
joined by transfer 1 June 1862 from Co. F. March and April 1864
In confinement under going sentence of a general court martial. Prisoner of war captured at
Ettawa, Mississippi. Complexion Light Hair Amber Eyes Hazel Height
5'9"
This
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Michael James
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