My Wife's Confederate Heritage in Southwest Virginia

Linda's mother, Alma Elizabeth Collins was born there on May 10, 1926. Her mother was  Elizabeth Kate Harris, grandaughter of Confederate Veteran James Monroe Harris. Alma's Father, Paul David Collins was a son of David Jackson Collins and Alba Elizabeth Carter,daughter of Confederate Veteran John Franklin Carter. JAMES MONROE HARRIS served as a private in Co.D 37th Va. Inf. part of the " Stonewall Division " of the famed Army of Northern Virginia commanded by Gen. Robert E. Lee. HIS CONFEDERATE SERVICE : Enlisted on 5/20/1861 at Estillville, VA as a Private. On 5/20/1861 he mustered into "D" Co. VA 37th Infantry He Re-enlisted on 2/18/1862 (date and method of discharge not given) He was listed as: * Received pay 2/18/1862 Camp Mason, NC * On rolls 12/15/1862 (place not stated) * POW 7/3/1863 Gettysburg, PA * Wounded 7/3/1863 Gettysburg, PA (Severely wounded in right leg, amputated) * Hospitalized 7/8/1863 Chester, PA * Transferred 10/4/1863 Hammond Gnl Hospl, Point Lookout, MD * Transferred 3/6/1864 City Point, VA (For exchange) James M. Harris Residence was not listed; a 23 year-old Farmer. Enlisted on 5/20/1861 at Estillville, VA as a Private. On 5/20/1861 he mustered into "D" Co. VA 37th Infantry He Re-enlisted on 2/18/1862 (date and method of discharge not given) He was listed as: * Received pay 2/18/1862 Camp Mason, NC * On rolls 12/15/1862 (place not stated) * Wounded 7/3/1863 Gettysburg, PA (Right leg amputated on battlefield) * Admitted 7/10/1863 Camp Winder, VA Hospl * Furlough 3/10/1864 (place not stated) (30 days) * Admitted 3/11/1864 Charlottesville, VA Hospl (Applied for artificial leg) * Furlough 4/17/1864 (place not stated) Father: Benjamin HARRIS b: Abt 1805 in Virginia Mother: Nancy DUNCAN b: 17 MAY 1813 in Virginia Marriage 1 Elizabeth TAYLOR Married: NOV 1867 in Scott Co. He was born Feb.27,1838 and died Oct 12, 1926 in Scott Co. Va. 37th Regiment, Virginia Infantry : Organized in Washington County, Virginia, in May, 1861, and accepted in Confederate service in July. The unit was active at First Kernstown and McDowell, then took part in Jackson`s Valley Campaign. During the war it was assigned to General Taliaferro`s, Colston`s, Steuart`s, and W. Terry`s Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. The 37th was involved in many conflicts from the Seven Days` Battles to Cold Harbor, moved with Early to the Shenandoah Valley, then participated in the final campaign at Appomattox. It totalled 846 men in December, 1861, sustained 113 casualties at First Kernstown and had 5 killed and 34 wounded at McDowell. The regiment reported 12 killed and 76 wounded at Cedar Mountain, 5 killed and 36 wounded at Second Manassas, and 22 killed, 101 wounded, and 9 missing at Chancellorsville. More than thirty percent of the 264 at Gettysburg were disabled and many were captured at Spotsylvania. Only 2 officers and 39 men surrendered. The field officers were Colonels Samuel V. Fulkerson and Titus V. Williams, Lieutenant Colonels Robert P. Carson and John F. Terry, and Major Henry C. Wood. JOHN FRANKLIN CARTER : Residence Scott County VA; 20 years old. Enlisted on 9/23/1861 at Lee County, VA as a Private. On 9/23/1861 he mustered into `C` Co. VA 21st Battn Infantry ( the Pound Gap Battn. ) He was transferred out on 12/1/1862 On 12/1/1862 he transferred into `D` Co. VA 64th Infantry (date and method of discharge not given) He was listed as: * Detached service 9/1/1863 (place not stated) (As Sergt) * On rolls 6/30/1864 (place not stated) (As present) * Paroled 5/4/1865 Cumberland Gap, ( Ky side )  Promotions: * 3rd Sergt 8/15/1863 (Estimated day) Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 4/17/1862 from company C to company D * 11/30/1862 from company C to company D (Filed claim for captured or killed horse in May of 1904. On 1920 Scott County, VA Pension Roster.) Note:  The 64th were trapped and most of the regiment surrendered at Cumberland Gap, Tennessee during the Union invasion of East Tennessee resulting in the capture of Knoxville at this time. John was one of the few who chose to fight his way out and escape rather than go north to a Yankee prison. Listed as " on the rolls " ( place not stated ) 6/30/1864. The regiment was involved in several running fights with Federals during this period. John surrendered and was paroled on 5/4/1865 at Cumberland Gap, ( on the Ky. side ) In May 1904 , 39 years after his surrender, John filed claim against the Federal Government for " a horse killed or captured during the war."  John was born Sept.21, 1842, died Aug.17,1921 in Scott County, Va. On May 11, 1867 he married Mary Lane of Scott County. John's brothers, Winfield and Andrew also were Confederate soldiers. Brothers Charles and James however fought for the Union in the 7th Kentucky Inf. Charles died in the war from wounds received at Vicksburg, Miss. Their parents were George C. Carter and Mary Roller. 64th Regiment, Virginia Mounted Infantry : Organized in December, 1862, by consolidating the 21st and 29th Battalions Virginia Infantry. Prior to September 1, 1863, it was known as the 64th Infantry, and after that date it was also called the 64th Cavalry. On September 9, a large part of this unit was captured at Cumberland Gap. Later it served in Williams`, Giltner`s, and W.E. Jones` Brigade and confronted the Federals in various conflicts in East Tennessee, western Virginia, and North Carolina. During April, 1864, it totalled 268 effectives, but in April, 1865, less than 50 disbanded. The field officers were Colonels Auburn L. Pridemore and Campbell Slemp, Lieutenant Colonel James B. Richmond, and Major Harvey Gray. By Glenn Land