Timeline: November 1862 - Online Archive of Terry's Texas Rangers

Timeline: November 1862

Saturday, November 1

Movement: command reached Kingston, Tennessee
Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: "Go to Kingston, pass a very long train of wagons belonging to Genl K.Smiths command."
Letter - I. D. Affleck: To his parents from Kingston.

Sunday, November 2

Letter - William Nicholson,: To Mary Ann Nicholson.
Discharged - C. G. Caldwell, Co. G: Discharged due to chronic rheumatism and diarrhea, and returned to Bastrop, TX

Monday, November 3

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Tuesday, November 4

ORs: (CS) Message from Braxton Bragg - November 4, 1862: Request for promotions of Col.Wharton and Col. Wheeler.
Discharge/Transfer - W. Bennatt, Co. A: Discharged due to compound fracture of ankle joint; possibly transferred back to 7th TX infantry.
Transfer - L. S. Bowen, Co. A: Transfer back to 7th TX infantry on this date or in August 1862.
Transfer - J. F. Brown, Co. A: Transfer back to 7th TX infantry on this date or in August 1862.
Transfer - R. W. Gray, Co. A: Transferred back to 7th TX infantry on this date or in August 1862.
Transfer - G. R. Harrison, Co. D: Transferred to 7th TX infantry on this date or in August 1862.
Transfer - D. Hooks, Co. A: Transferred back to 7th TX infantry.
Transfer - J. F. Roberts, Co. A: Transfer back to 7th TX infantry on this date or in August 1862.
Transfer - D. B. Suddeth, Co. A: Transfer back to 7th TX infantry on this date or in August 1862.

Wednesday, November 5

Muster Roll - Co. D: Muster Roll (7/1/1862 - 9/1/1862 & 11/5/1862) for Company "D" , 8th Regiment Texas Cavalry 93 names (National Archives)
Muster Roll - Co. E: Muster Roll (11/5/1862) for Company "E" , 8th Regiment Texas Cavalry 74 names (National Archives)
Muster Roll - Co. F: Muster Roll (6/30/1862 - 9/1/1862 & 11/5/1862) for Company "F" , 8th Regiment Texas Cavalry 76 names (National Archives)
Muster Roll - Co. G: Muster Roll (7/1/1862 - 9/1/1862 & 11/5/1862) for Company "G" , 8th Regiment Texas Cavalry 56 names(National Archives
Muster Roll - Co. H: Muster Roll (7/1/1862 - 9/1/1862 & 11/5/1862) for Company "H" , 8th Regiment Texas Cavalry 70 names (National Archives)
Muster Roll - Co. I: Muster Roll (7/1/1862 - 8/30/1862 & 11/5/1862) for Company "I" , 8th Regiment Texas Cavalry 54 names (National Archives)
Muster Roll - Co. K: Muster Roll (7/1/1862 - 9/1/1862 & 11/5/1862) for Company "K" , 8th Regiment Texas Cavalry 98 names (National Archives)

Thursday, November 6

Muster Roll - Co. A: Muster Roll (7/1/1862 - 9/1/1862 & 11/6/1862) for Company "A" , 8th Regiment Texas Cavalry 84 names (National Archives)

Friday, November 7

Muster Roll - Co. B: Muster Roll (7/1/1862 - 9/1/1862 & 11/7/1862) for Company "B" , 8th Regiment Texas Cavalry 113 names (National Archives)
ORs: (CS) General Orders No. 143 - November 7, 1862: Orders for the organization of the Cavalry into two brigades and Br-Gen. Wheeler and Br-Gen. Wharton.
Letter - J. W. Rabb: To his brother from Camp Lanora, TN.
Promoted: T. Harrison, Co. A: Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel.

Saturday, November 8

Movement: Command departed from Sparta, TN.
News - The Advance of Nashville - Nashville Dispatch - November 8, 1862: -

Sunday, November 9

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: "Have been in camp from 1st inst to this date doing nothing except running horse races with drilling occasionally. The regiment moved today about 2 noon & go to Post Oak springs & camp for the night. I have been off for 2 days trying to purchase cloth and engaged 50 yards. but finding the regiment had left before my return had to leave without the cloth. I sleep at the old camp tonight & will start early in the morning to overtake the Command."

Monday, November 10

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: "Make an early start and feed at Post oak springs overtake the regt at Crossville, at night."

Tuesday, November 11

Movement: Command arrives at Sparta.
Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: "Leave very early and camp within a mile of Sparta, learnt that Col. Wharton is now a Brig Genl."

Wednesday, November 12

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: "No move today. ordered to be ready to move tomorrow at 4 a.m."
Reenlistement - F. Z. Buckley, Co. H: Reenlisted at Richmond, TX, sworn in by Capt. Cook.
Enlisted - A. S. Gillette, Co. B: Enlisted at Houston, TX on November 12 or 15, 1861.

Thursday, November 13

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: "Tents were all struck [and] wagons loaded at a very early hour when the order to move was countermanded, – raining very hard all last night."

Friday, November 14

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Saturday, November 15

Enlisted at Houston, TX on November 12 or 15, 1861.

Sunday, November 16

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Monday, November 17

Reenlisted - G. F. Maxey, Co. B: Reenlisted at Sparta, TN; sworn in by Capt. McKay.
Discharged - W. K. Burney, Co. B: Discharged due to chronic diarrhea and an apparent testicular condition.

Tuesday, November 18

Movement: Departed from Sparta
Promoted - T. Harrison, Co. A: Promoted to Colonel.
Promoted - J. K. White, Co. E: Promoted to Captain.
Assigned - B. A. Botts: Appointed to General Wharton's staff as Captain, Assistant Quartermaster or acting Regimental Adjutant.
Promoted - A. L. Steele, Co. H: Promoted to Assistant Quartermaster in replacement of B. A. Botts.

Wednesday, November 19

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Thursday, November 20

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Friday, November 21

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Saturday, November 22

Movement: Terry's Regiment reaches Murfreesboro, TN.

Sunday, November 23

Letter - J. W. Rabb: To his mother from Murfreesboro, TN.

Monday, November 24

Letter - from Braxton Bragg, 11/24/62: Papers of J Davis. Vol 8 p 509

Tuesday, November 25

Movement -: Arrive at Nolansville
ORs: (CS) Abstract for Wharton's Cavalry Brigade - November 25, 1862: Report on the numbers of men and officers in Wharton's Brigade.
Letter: R. F. Bunting: Casualties of Kentucky Campaign
Letter - J. W. Hill: To Mary Scott Hill, from Nolensville, TN.
Enlistment - P. R. Kyle, Co. D: Mustered into Company D at Nolensville, TN by Col. Harrison.
Discharged - S. Carter, Co. K: Discharged, possibly due to previous battle wounds.

Wednesday, November 26

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: "Are now camped at Nolansville on Nolansville Pike 16 miles from Nashville. 7 miles from Triune the place we were picketing at last year – While at Sparta Steele, Torrence [&myself] were detailed to go through the country and purchase horses for the regiment [at or and force or before] our return to camp the command had moved, and we followed after passing through Woodbury Murfreesboro & to this place. rec’d letter from Tompkins dated Sep 7th."

Thursday, November 27

ORs: (US) Report of Brig. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan, November 27, 1862: Report on Skirmish with Texas Rangers near Mill Creek, TN.
ORs: (CS) Orders for General Wheeler - November 27, 1862: Instruction for the organizing of Wharton's staff.
Engagement: Nill Creek, TN: -

Friday, November 28

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Saturday, November 29

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Sunday, November 30

Letter - B. F. Burke: To his parents from Trynne, TN.

Monday, November 31

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Unidentified November Events

AWOL - N. J. Allen, Co. D: On april 30, 1863 listed as absent without leave since Nov. 1862.
Assigned - P. G. Anderson: Commanded cavalry company known as the "Cedar Snags" in Brigadier General Wharton's brigade.
Discharged - C. F. Baker, Co. A: Discharged
Assigned - P. C. Baker, Co. A: Detached
Duty - T. H. Barry, Co. G: Listed as on extra duty at Quartermaster department.
Present - O. H. F. Boren, Co. E: Apparently present (paid for service from November 1, 1862 to April 30, 1863).
Promoted - G. H. Bruce, Co. E: Promoted to 2nd Sergeant by Nov. 5, 1862.
Transferred - J. P. Bryan, Co. B: Transferred (as Lieutenant) to a battery in TX between August 31, 1862 and January 26, 1863.
Assigned - G. P. Burke, Co. K: On extra duty in brigade commissary department as clerk on Dec. 31, 1862 Roster.
Discharged - W. K. Burney, Co. B: Discharged due to chronic diarrhea and an apparent testicular condition.
Exchanged - R. K. Chatham, Co. B: Exchanged in Vicksburg.
Duty - T. C. Clay, Co. K: Assigned extra duty as Regimental Ordnance Sergeant
Promoted - B. H. Davis, Co. B: Assigned to Brigadier General Wharton's staff as ordnance lieutenant.
Left ill - J. T. Dial, Co. B: Left at Woodbury, TN by August or November 1862 due to illness
Promoted - J. H. Edmondson, Co. H: Promoted to Quartermaster's Clerk on Brigadier General Wharton's staff.
Promoted - S. C. Ferrill, Co. D: Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel.
Discharged - M. L. Fitch, Co. H: Discharged in November 1862 due to wound to hand, rendered useless.
Assigned - S. Friedberger, Co. D: Serving as an orderly on General Wharton's staff.
Promoted - W. R. Friend, Co. E: Promoted to 1st Lieutenant and/or Assistant Quatermaster.
Regained Regiment - T. A. Gill, Co. D: Regained regiment.
Transferred - J. E. Groce, Co. B: Transferred as Lieutenant to Brigadier General Wharton's staff.
Transferred - J. W. Gulick, Co. B: Transferred to Brigadier General Wharton's staff as sugreon.
Absent & Ill - T. B. Hill, Co. E: Absent in due to illness.
Exchanged - J. M. Howell, Co. G: Exchanged at Vicksburg, MS in October or November.
Present - J. M. Hunter, Co. E: Present.
Demoted - M. A. Hunter, Co. E: Reduced in rank to private.
Transferred - W. H. Jenkins, Co. G: Transferred to staff of Brigadier General Wharton.
Exchanged - W. C. Kroeger, Co. G: Exchanged (apparently) at Vicksburg, MS.
Exchanged - C. H. C. Maigne, Co. C: Exchanged at Vicksburg, MS, via Louisville, KY and Cairo, IL.
Transferred - C. W. Marshall, Co. G: Transferred as Sergeant to B. F. White's artillery battery in July or by November.
Exchanged - C. W. Mason, Co. I: Exchanged at Vicksburg, MS.
Promoted - A. H. McClure, Co. E: Promoted to 1st Seargent.
Transferred - C. B. Pearre, Co. A: Transferred to Brigadier General Wharton's staff as Assistant Commissary Sergeant.
Released - C. T. Pelham, Co. D: Released at Vicksburg, MS.
Change in Duty - T. J. Potts, Co. D: Ceased service as Regimental Surgeon.
Promoted - A. Pue, Co. G: Promoted to Lieutenant in B. F.White's Artillery Battery, commanding some 15 rangers also in the battery.
Discharged - R. C. Pullen, Co. I: Discharged due to battle wounds.
Promoted - L. M. Rayburn, Co. E: Promoted to Major and Acting Lieutenant Colonel.
Returned - V. W. Rogers, Co. B: Returned to regiment.
Promoted - M. H. Royston, Co. K: Promoted to Adjutant of Brigadier General Wharton's staff.
Discharged - H. E. Shuler, Co. E: Discharged in September or November due to disability.
Promoted - R. H. Simmons, Co. I: Promoted to Captain in commisary on Brigadier General Wharton's staff.
Returned/Discharged - S. H. Tillery, Co. B: Returned to regiment and, according to Claiborne, discharged at Murfreesboro, TN.
Promoted - T. S. Weston, Co. H: Promoted to Captain, Claiborne indicates date of November 1862, or possibly in February 1863.
Promoted - J. A. Wharton, Co. B: Promoted to Brigadier General.
Discharged - T. H. Wood, Co. F: Discharged in either September or November due to an unknown disability.
Present - G. W. Wright, Co. E: Some sources indicate he was present.
Furloughed - J. W. Yerby, Co. B: Furloughed at Kingston, TN with wound (likely received in KY in October 1862).
Promoted - G. B. Zimpleman, Co. D: Promoted/appointed to armorer.
Transferred - E. L. McLendon, Co. K: Transferred to B. F. White's artillery batter
Returned - W. E. Moore, Co. K: Regained regiment.
Discharged - A. H. Sample, Co. E: Discharged at Bardstown, KY in September or at Knoxville, TN in November.
Assigned - D. L. Terry, Co. H: Assigned (possibly as Captain) to Brigadier General Wharton's staff as volunteer aide.
Transferred - W. S. Oldham, Co. B: Transferred to staff of Brigadier General S. B. Maxey.
Promoted - W. B. Sayers, Co. D: Promoted to Adjutant General's Department, with rank of Lieutenant or Major.
Returned - O. H. Shipp, Co. D: Returned from absence of unknown duration.
Reached Regiment - E. R. Terrell, Co. B: Reached regiment near Murfreesboro, TN.
Ill - T. K. Thompson, Co. B: Left at Knoxville, TN due to illness.
Furloughed - R. M. Wallace, Co. E: Received furlough due to illness.
Discharged - F. Weigan, Co. K: Discharged due to illness (inflammatory rheumatism).
Present - W. W. Wheeler, Co. D: Present.
AWOL - J. S. Wynn, Co. D: Listed as absent without leave from November 1862 to at least April 1863.
History - Claiborne: In November he received his commission as a brigadier general on the P.A.C.S. For about thirty days he had been constantly engaged with the enemy. During the latter portion of this time the men were suffering greatly with hunger and cold, and the horses were without forage. Notwithstanding the men were worn down with constant duty, seldom ever getting a nights sleep, and requiring as it did the most unyielding energy and sleepless vigilance, he was ever ready for any emergency and received the commendation of the commander-in-chief for the highly creditable manner in which he performed his arduous and important duties.
History - Reminiscences of the Terry Rangers by J. K. P. Blackburn: From Knoxville the army moved to middle Tennessee. Our regiment was camped at Nolensville, about fifteen or twenty miles south of Nashville. Our duty was to watch the movements of the Yankee army now assembling at Nashville and to keep our general posted about them. We remained at this point until Christmas Day.