The thunderbolt of the confederacy john hunt morgan from tompkinsville, kentucky to greeneville, tennessee. A military history of the confederate and union units with available rosters of personnel tennessee, historical commission on. Tennessee history civil war, 18611865 who planned the tennessee campaign of 1862. War department general order 143 the enlistment of free blacks and slaves was considered a key to winning the war. An excellent way to travel the battlefields of the great state of tennessee. Oligarchy, democracy, and the continuing fight for the soul of america heather cox richardson. Aug 20, 2018 that depends on what division youre talking about. Books about the army of tennessee american civil war forums. Im just curious as to what books about the army of tennessee each of our members would consider to be the best. The list of tennessee union civil war units is shown separately.
It explores the political developments and recounts in fine detail the military maneuvering and conflicts that occurred. Jan 01, 20 i was anxious to receive and read this book, a history of the civil war regiment the 7th tennessee because i am a civil war reenactor with company d, 7th tn. Tennessee is rich in sites, buildings, landscapes, and documented sources that tell the stories of the american civil war. Books about the civil war, including fiction and nonfiction selections. If you have a roster to contribute, please let us know. Tennesseans in the civil war a military history of confederate and union units with available rosters of personnel. Jack hinson lived in a region rife with civil war battles, the area we now call land between the lakes. East tennessee is the name applied to approximately the eastern third of the state of tennessee. The struggle for tennessee, tupelo to stones river, by time life books condition is like new. Nov 05, 2017 when i first encountered a notice of the upcoming title the army of tennessee in retreat. Volume 2 is the rosters in alphabetical order by union then confederate with name, rank, company and regiment, 608 pages. It was the section of high ground separating the cumberland and tennessee rivers. A military history of confederate and union units with available rosters of personnel, volume 2 tennesseans in the civil war. The tennessee state library and archives has collections of civil war military records which can be used by patrons conducting historical or genealogical research.
Search results from civil war maps, available online, tennessee. Tennessee civil war history battles tennessee civil war map. Civil war when the civil war broke out between the union and the confederacy in 1861, tennessee was divided on which side to join. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. They may also contain the originals of any papers relating solely to a particular soldier. North and south fight for control of a vital regionkentucky and tennessee sh. Tennessee civil war research sources tennessee secretary. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. It was a divided state, with the eastern counties harboring prounion sentiment throughout the conflict, and it was the last state to secede from the union, in protest at lincolns call for troops. In his day, it was simply known as tween the rivers. He went on to report scouting parties through scott, morgan and fentress counties in october, and a brush with champ fergusons guerrillas.
This is the single largest collection of books about tennessee in the civil war available. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Cwft seeks to identify and honor the sacrifices of the valiant soldiers on both sides of the conflict. Unfinished proof of the following map civil war maps entry no. William thomas venner has researched and written widely about the american civil war. Gus dyer, tennessee state archivist, developed a questionnaire and contacted all known living tennessee civil war veterans, asking them to.
Published 1964 by civil war centennial commission in nashville, tenn. The sources consulted were diaries, period newspapers, official civil war records, diaries, ship deck logs, letters, and historical articles. In the hills of tennessee civil war book series indiegogo. This lineage program will link current descendants with their civil war ancestors, encourage new research, and combine the. A military history of confederate and union units with available rosters of personnel, tennessee. Hood mcfarland, spring 2018, i thought about what we have already in print. The tennessee state library and archives also has developed a collection of published books and articles on specific confederate and union military units. From defeat at nashville through the sternest trials of the war by o. Available also through the library of congress web site as raster image. Tennessee in the civil war series tennessee historical society.
Tennessee in the civil war civil war books and authors. A guide to their history and preservation, tennessee s civil war battlefields. The men were recruited in the counties of cumberland, overton. Civil war families of tennessee east tennessee historical. Unlike the names bestowed to regions or portions of many u. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Tennessee civil war monuments indiana university press.
Many usct regiments originated as state militia units before 1863. Chronology of battles, skirmishes, and events in the state of tennessee. The only state designated by congress as a civil war national heritage area, tennessee witnessed more than its share of civil war strife. The war for southern independence the civil war in. The mystic chords of memory, stretching from every battlefield and patriot grave to every living heart and hearthstone all over this broad land, will yet swell the chorus of the union, when again touched, as surely they will be, by the better angels of.
The east tennessee historical society invites you to join the heritage program, civil war families of tennessee cwft. The american civil war made a huge impact on tennessee, with large armies constantly destroying its rich farmland, and every county witnessing combat. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. Mcfarland from the first campaigns at forts henry and donelson to largescale fighting at franklin and nashville, the volunteer state figured prominently in the war in the west. Tennessee s geographic location, along with strategic river and rail routes, productive farmlands, and industrial sites, made the state a crucial prize fought for by both armies. Of the major battles of the war, stones river had the highest percentage of casualties on both sides. A retired teacher of history and archaeology in schools and at the college level, he lives in huntersville, north carolina. The civil war divided tennessee just as it did the nation when the state first voted on secession in february 1861, tennesseeans rejected leaving the union. Hesss books offer new insights on civil war battles and campaigns, and also focus on thematic topics such as the use of weapons, tactics, and transportation in the civil war. The american civil war bibliography comprises books that deal in large part with the american. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Aug 04, 2010 tennesseans in the civil war a military history of confederate and union units with available rosters of personnel. Let their last feeble and lingering glance rather behold the gorgeous ensign of.
A military history of the confederate and union units with available rosters of personnel. The east tennessee organization had its inception in a band of guerrillas, or partisans, raised in the fall of 1861 by william clift, of hamilton county. Posts may contain affiliate links, meaning cwba might get a commission from purchases made through those links, at no cost to you. The library and archives is closed to the public until may 5 th online resources, email, chat and phone reference are still available. East tennessee and the civil war oliver perry temple.
Left map of principal civil war battles fought in tennessee. The battle of stones river also known as the second battle of murfreesboro was a battle fought from december 31, 1862, to january 2, 1863, in middle tennessee, as the culmination of the stones river campaign in the western theater of the american civil war. Page 549 when my eyes shall be turned to behold for the last time the sun in heaven, may i not see him shining on the broken and dishonored fragments of a once glorious union. The 7th tennessee infantry in the civil war mcfarland. In 1862, with the outcome of the civil war far from sure, leaders on both sides began to pinpoint places vital for their armys success. A searchable collection of over 7,000 articles chronicling the civil war in tennessee from september 1, 1861 through september 30, 1865. An essential resource for genealogists and civil war history enthusiasts. Accompanied by a piece of tracing paper with autograph of o. Aug 22, 2019 books about he civil war in tennessee. Tennesseans in the civil war part 1 and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. United states colored troops in the civil war genealogy. Well researched, with detailed maps and photographs, this book allows you to follow. This is a list of tennessee confederate civil war units. Six books on the civil war these six histories of the civil war that are mustreads if you want to better understand the conflict.
This area was especially inviting to the federal army, for a variety of reasons. Sections on each state include references to unit histories. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Tennessee civil war research sources tennessee secretary of.
Bibliography of tennessee civil war unit histories at the. The tennessee historical society has published journals on tennessee history since 1896 the tennessee historical quarterly began its run in 1942 and a. Tennesseans civil war abebooks shop for books, art. Civil war colonial history directories general history maps native americans plat books sports in tn steamboats in tn surveys tva grave removal records. Tennessee, civil war service records of confederate soldiers. Bibliography of tennessee civil war unit histories at the tennessee state library and archives library and archives web site, 2009. We almost became like virginia, who was split into virginia and west virginia, all because of one third, the. List of tennessee confederate civil war units wikipedia. The tennessee civil war sourcebook is a searchable collection of over 7,000. His articles have appeared in civil war times illustrated, journal of field archaeology, and americas civil war. It is the portion of the state located within the eastern time zone and four counties in the central time zone, namely bledsoe, cumberland, marion, and. A second vote was held in june 1861, after the firing on fort sumter and lincolns call to tennessee for soldiers. See more ideas about war, books and american civil war. Today the ths produces the tennessee historical quarterly, the tennessee encyclopedia of history and culture, and special books, such as the 10volume series tennessee in the civil war.
The story of civil war sniper jack hinson and his rifle. An advocate for preservation of sites related to the american civil war, he has published numerous articles and books on the subject, including mississippis civil war battlefields. I read a book called the army of tennessee back in 1995 in high school, and i also enjoyed the confederacys last hurrah. Selected accounts of military and other events, month by month. A guide to their history and preservation, the tennessee brigade, and kentuckys. It is an intensely personal account based upon the tennesseans letters, journals, memoirs, official reports, personnel records and family histories. This sourcebook aims at chronicling the military, economic, social and political history associated with the civil war as it happened in tennessee. Each tradequality, soft cover book is approximately 220 pages, printed on acidfree paper, and includes illustrations, maps, and an index. Regional bibliography of the american civil war wikipedia. Southern by birth, education, and residence, he was bound to the south and yet he was drawn to the north by a strong love of the union and an ardent. Yes, tennessee did secede from the union, however, not all of tennessee wanted to go. Tennesseans in the civil war 1964 edition open library.
The state was the first state to be readmitted to the union on july 24, 1866. Sedore is the author of three books that explore how the civil war is memorialized in the american south. History of the rebellion in bradley county, east tennessee by j. According to tennesseans in the civil war, tennessee had 37 confederate artillery units, 79 confederate cavalry units, and 80 confederate infantry units. Two volume set, volume 1 is the history of every unit, 471 pages. The jacketenvelope typically contains card abstracts of entries relating to the soldier as found in original muster rolls, returns, rosters, payrolls, appointment books. The effort to record civil war veterans experiences, during the conflict and before and after it, started in 1914. Tennessee history civil war, 18611865 exclude extended shelves you can also browse an alphabetical list from this subject or from. Right the territory south of the river ohio, more commonly known as the southwest territory, was an organized incorporated territory of the united states that existed from may 26, 1790, until june 1, 1796, when it was admitted to the united states as the state of tennessee. Company aytch is one of my favorite civil war books, ever.
Browse by military unit, then name of soldier, or use the. Randy bishop from james patton anderson to felix zollicoffer, author randy bishop, a native tennessean, offers compelling portraits of the sons of a state regarded by many as the most torn asunder by the war. Two unidentified soldiers from tennessee in confederate uniforms with rifles and pepperbox pistol. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. This book follows the 7th tennessee infantry regiment from their may 1861 musteringin to the war s final moments at appomattox in april 1865. The goal of this site is to provide information and records that may aid your tennessee related civil war research.
To circumvent the volumes of indexes, directories, books and time needed to. Historical fiction series set during the civil war that follows a man named check out in the hills of tennessee civil war book series on indiegogo. Experience the powerful stories of military conflict in a divided state, the demands of the homefront and occupation, the freedom of emancipation, and the enduring legacies of reconstruction at sites across the entire state of tennessee. Apr 26, 2017 telling the whole story of americas greatest challenge, 18601875. Though passion may have strained it must not break our bonds of affection. The united states army began to organize african americans into regimental units known as the united states colored troops usct in 1863. A solid social, political, and military history, this book sheds light on the rise of the prounion and proconfederacy factions. However, in the official records, references were found to two organizations, both called the 7th tennessee infantry regiment, one from east tennessee and one from west tennessee. Ny public library, 1967 lists books and articles on civil war topics. Tennessee infantry 2nd tennessee mountain volunteers overview. Boyle, he had mounted about 50 of his men, and requested the war department to furnish him with cavalry saddles and bridles. The author venner relied upon the letters, journals, memoirs, family histories and official records to tell the story of the 7th. Eastern tennessee became the state of franklin in 1784, but this only lasted until 1788.
As usual, we enlisted the help of a handful of civil war historians and enthusiasts, avid readers all, and asked them to pick their two favorite books published in 2017. Historical fiction series set during the civil war that follows a man named captain jack hinson. Popular fiction american civil war books goodreads. These records contain card abstracts of entries relating to each soldier as found in original muster rolls, returns, rosters, payrolls, appointment books, hospital registers, union prison registers and rolls, parole rolls, and inspection reports. Civil war generals of tennessee by randy bishop, hardcover. There are well over 7,000 entries in this collection. Territory and on june 1, 1796 congress made tennessee the 16th state of the united states. Tennessee was the last state to secede from the union on may 17, 1861. Tennessee in the civil war genealogy familysearch wiki. For both union and confederate forces, tennessee was a prize. Ken burns among the plethora of books about the civil war company aytch stands out for its uniquely personal view of the events as related by a most engaging writera man with twainlike talents who served as a foot soldier for four long years in the confederate army. The army of tennessee in retreat civil war books and authors. This collection taken from primary documentsincluding newspaper accounts, official reports, journal and diary entries, gunboat deck logs and lettersoffers rare glimpses of the civil war as it unfolded in the volunteer state. Although this is outofdate, it does cover many useful publications.
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