Lee's Civil War Ancestors

It is highly likely that all 8 of my great-great grandfathers fought in the Civil War. The nature of the service of 4 of them I am sure of, and have leads on 2 others. In addition, (at least) one of my great-great-great grandfathers served for a short time.

The music you are listening to is the Union "The Invalid Song", in honor of my great-great grandfather Bates, who served in the Invalid Corps in Michigan after being wounded. He was partially paralyzed for the rest of this life.

Great-great-great grandfathers that fought:

James Sands Edwards, 1802-1883, Pvt., Co. E, 1st Minnesota Infantry, U.S.A.

Great-great grandfathers that fought:

My father's side of the family:

George Washington Taylor, 1827-1912, Pvt., Co. C, 3rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, U.S.A. (4/18/1861-7/30/1861)

Peter Grove, 1820-1878, from Pennsylvania, service unknown

Chambers Sterrett Bates, 1838-1906, Pvt., Co. C, 83rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, U.S.A. (1861-1862), member of Invalid Corps, 2nd Michigan, U.S.A. (1862-1865)

Charles Adelbert Edwards, 1839-1928, Pvt., Co. A, 2nd Minnesota Infantry, U.S.A. (12/26/1861-2/22/1865), wounded at Chickamauga on 9/20/1863

My mother's side of the family:

Joel Barbour, b. 1828, from Cabell County, VA, service unknown

Pleasant Alfred Adkins, 1835-1926, born in southern Indiana, lived in Huntington, VA (now WV). Joined the 5th Virginia Infantry (later 5th West Virginia Infantry) in October 1861. Probably attempted to re-enlist in April 1864 but was rejected due to "purpling of the feet". Source: Certificate of Disability for Discharge.

Jacob Sullivan, 1829-1914, born in Pike County, KY, died in Wayne County, VA (now WV), service unknown

Jesse O. Blankenship, 1840-1903, Sgt., 34th Virginia Cavalry, Co. A, C.S.A. (1861-1865)

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