Lancaster, Dallas County Texas
1998, June Anderson Shipley. Made available here with her gracious permission.
This list is not yet complete. Additional information is compiled and coded as time permits.
1998, June Anderson Shipley. DRURY WASHINGTON BASS, Pvt., Co. E, 2nd Arkansas Cavalry. Born 13 May 1841 Arkansas, died Wednesday 29 July 1914 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. L.M. Littlepage, Dallas, TX. Came to Texas about 1870, settling in Lancaster. Member of Camp Sterling Price, United Confederate Veterans. CSA pension application #15027. Married on 09 Nov 1871 in Dallas county, TX to Amanda A. Chapman born 22 Dec 1847, died 15 July 1920. CSA widow pension application #28580. Double family marker with wife on grave.
DR. SAMUEL T. BLEDSOE, Pvt. Co I, 18th Texas Cavalry, Darnell's Regt. Texas Volunteers. Born 21 Feb 1813 Kentucky, died 29 March 1879 Lancaster, TX. A Peters colonist emigrating to Lancaster, TX from Illinois prior to 1848 and was Lancaster's first physician. Appointed Postmaster 19 April 1860. Enlisted 01 March 1862, Dallas county. Wife Annie M. ________ born 27 Oct 1821, died 24 Oct 1886. Single family marker on grave.
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CHARLES HOMER CRUM, Pvt. Co F, 6th Texas Cavalry, Ross' Brigade. Born 22 Feb 1842 Jerseyville, Illinois died 28 Dec 1917 Lancaster, TX. Father was Harmon Peter Crum, Sr., Mother was Henryetta Matilda Lavender of Lowndes Co., Alabama. Came to Texas with his paretns from IL circa 1846-49, settling in Lancaster area. Enlisted 09 Sep 1861 in Dallas county, TX; served furing entire war, returned home March 1865. He had at least three brothers who served with him. Married on 21 Dec 1866 in Dallas county to Mary Ann Miller born 13 March 1845 died 05 July 1912. Double family marker with wife on grave.
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JAMES HENRY ELLIS, Pvt. Co F, 6th Texas Cavalry, Ross' Brigade. Born 20 March 1842 Greene County, Illinois died 25 November 1929 on his family farm on a Monday morning in Lancaster, TX. Father was Thomas McKee Ellis, Mother was Mary Witt. Came to Texas in 1846 with his parents, settling in the Lancaster area. Enlisted 9 Sept 1861 Dallas county TX. Wounded in leg at Chustenahlah, I.T. 26 Dec 1861. Wounded in shoulder at Corinth, MS 3 Oct 1862. POW May 1865 Citronelle, AL*. CSA pension application #45460. Married 25 July 1867 in Dallas county, TX to Mary E. Rawlins born 7 June 1847 died 3 Nov 1931. CSA widow pension application #46202. Interred Edgewood Cemetery, Lancaster, TX. Double family marker with wife on grave. Survived by 5 sons & 1 daughter.
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JOHN THOMAS ELLIS, 3rd Sgt., Co F, 6th Texas Cavalry, Ross' Brigade. Born 21 Oct 1839 Greene County, Illinois died 14 Mar 1929 on a Thursday night at his home in West Lancaster. Father was Thomas McKee Ellis, mother was Mary Witt. Came to Texas in 1846 with his parents who settled in the Lancaster area. Enlisted 25 March 1862 Clarksville, AR, wounded at Lovejoy Station, GA 16 Nov 1864. POW Citronelle, AL*. Married 05 Oct 1870 in Dallas county, TX to Fannie C. Stewart born 06 Dec 1849 died 21 July 1884. Second marriage to Sarah A. Sinclair born 7 Jan 1838 died 19 Mar 1915. Single family marker on grave. Survived by 3 sons and 1 daughter.
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NICHOLAS K. "NICK" GROVE, 2nd Lt., Co F, 6th Texas Cavalry, Ross' Brigade. Born 11 April 1822, died 31 Jan 1894 Lancaster, TX. Came to Texas in 1852. Was a merchant and a teacher, also the 1st Mayor of Lancaster in 1873 when town was incorporated. Wife was Elizabeth N. Baskin, born 11 March 1812 died 23 Sep 1883. Enlisted 09 Sep 1861 in Dallas county, TX. elected 2nd Lt. at enlistment, resigned office on 15 April 1862 upon being discharged on disability. Double family marker with wife on grave.
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ROBERT SMITH GUY, Capt., Co F, 6th Texas, Ross' Brigade. Born 03 Aug 1820 in Virginia died 17 Jul 1887 Lancaster, TX. Came to Texas in 1852 from Missouri, settling in the Lancaster area. Farmer, teacher and lawyer, State Senator 1876-1880. Married, probably in Missouri, to Emily Green born 07 Feb 1825 died 10 Aug 1917. Enlisted 09 Sep 1861 in Dallas County, TX. Elected Capt. upon enlistment. Resigned May 1862 and discharged due to conscript law. Single famiy marker on grave.
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WILLIAM WORTH GUY, Pvt. Co F, 6th Texas Cavalry, Ross' Brigade. Born 08 Oct 1847 in Missouri died 14 Dec 1861 Camp Washington, AR. Father was Robert Smith Guy, mother was Emily Green. Came to Texas with his parents in 1852, settling in the Lancaster area. Enlisted 09 Sep 1861 Dallas County, TX. Quote from History of Lancaster, Texas "Private William Worth Guy, the son of Captain Guy, died in his tent in Arkansas of what was described as apoplexy. The first death of a Lancaster soldier in the war, it was especially saddening that young Guy, regularly enlisted, was barely thirteen years old." Single marker on grave which reads "Died in the Confederate Army."
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JOSEPH PAUL HENRY The Confederacy called J.P. Henry's services as an engraver into use, assigning him to the Lancaster Pistol Factory. The factory contracted 11 April 1862 with the Confederacy to furnish the "Colt" Dragoon pistols. Mr. Henry was conscripted to work. Born 14 April 1818 in France, died 18 Dec 1890 Lancaster, TX. Came to Texas about 1856 as a La Reunion colonist. He was a teacher, engraver, and lithographer of ivory and metal. Married Florence Adelaide Dehoque in France (not buried at Edgewood). Single family marker on grave.
CHARLES H. LAVENDER, Pvt. Co F, 6th Texas Cavalry, Ross' Brigade. Born 1836 Lowndes county, AL, died 1873 Lancaster, TX. Father was Archibald McCravy Lavender, mother was Sarah L. Buffington. Came to Texas with his parents in 1846 settling in the Lancaster area. Enlisted Sep 1861 Dallas county, TX, one of six brothers of whom all fought for the Confederacy. Married in Madison county, MS on 18 May 1865 to (widow) Martha Ann Virginia Tucker Kirk born 30 August 1840 died 11 Feb 1933 Dallas, TX, buried Oak Cliff Cemetery. Charles buried in unmarked grave on his father's lot in the Pioneer Section of Edgewood.
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JAMES IRWIN LAVENDER, Pvt. Co F, 6th Texas Cavalry, Ross' Brigade. Born 23 Dec 1833 Lowndes county, AL, died 25 July 1907 Lancaster, TX. Father was Archibald McCravy Lavender, mother was Sarah L. Buffington. Came to Texas with his parents in 1846 settling in the Lancaster area. Farmer and a merchant. Married in Dallas county, TX Dec 1859 to first wife, Lillis Elender Douglass born 09 Nov 1844, Sangamon county, IL died 12 March 1867. She is buried in Archibald McCravy Lavender's family plot at Edgewood. Four children. Enlisted October 1862 in Holly Springs, MS; having gone there to carry horses. Served until the close of the war. One of six brothers, all of whom fought for the Confederacy. Married in Dallas county, TX 14 June 1870 to second wife, (widow) Lucy Ann Rawlins Brotherton born 1845 died 1932. CSA widow pension, application #46799. Eight children. Family marker plus a Confederate marker on grave.
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VIRGIL GEROME LAVENDER4th Sgt., Co F, 6th Texas Cavalry, Ross' Brigade. Born 08 Jan 1841, Lowndes county, AL died 24 Nov 1878 Lancaster, TX. Father was Archibald McCravy Lavender, mother was Sarah L. Buffington. Came to Texas with his parents in 1846 settling in the Lancaster area. Enlisted Sep 1861 Dallas county, TX; elected 4th Sgt. upon enlistment, later reduced to private. One of six brothers of whom all fought for the Confederacy. Married in Ellis county, 10 July 1867 to Eveline Lewis born 1849 died 1942. CSA widow pension application #14994. Single family marker on grave.
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WALTER SCOTT LAVENDER, Pvt. Co F, 6th Texas Cavalry, Stone's Regiment [later Ross' brigade]. Born 09 Apr 1845 Lowndes county, AL, died 27 May 1883 Lancaster, TX. Father was Archibald McCravy Lavender, mother was Sarah L. Buffington. Came to Texas with his parents in 1846 settling in the Lancaster area. Enlisted 25 Mar 1864 at Tuscaloosa, AL. One of six brothers of whom all fought for the Confederacy. Married in Dallas county 22 December 1866 to Lucy Jane Miller born 19 Oct 1847, died 18 Sep 1886. Double family marker with wife on grave.
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WILLIAM ALBERT LAVENDER, Pvt Co F, 6th Texas Cavalry, Ross' Brigade. Born 04 Jan 1844 Lowndes county, AL, died 02 Mar 1928 Lnacaster, TX. Father was Archibald McCravy Lavender, mother was Sarah L. Buffington. Came to TX with his parents in 1846 settling in the Lancaster area. Enlisted 20 Oct 1862 at Camp Holly Springs, MS. Listed on roll of prisoners dated May 1865 Jackson, MS when his company surrendered at Citronelle, AL*. One of six brothers of whom all fought for the Confederacy. Married in Ellis county, TX 21 Dec 1865 to his cousin, Margaret E. Crum born 1845 died 1893. Single family marker on grave. Survived by 3 daughters and one son.
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WILLIAM TOLBERT LAVENDER, 3rd Sgt. Co I, 18th Texas Cavalry, Darnell's Rgmt. Born 13 Nov 1843 Jersey county, IL, died 02 Jan 1914 at his home southeast of Lancaster, TX. Father was William Lavender, mother was Margaret Hall Little. Came to Texas with his parents in 1845 settling in the Lancaster area. Enlisted 01 Mar 1862 at organization of company at Dallas, TX. Captured at Fort Hindman, Arkansas Post, AR 11 Jan 1863, paroled 21 May 1863 at City Point, VA. Promoted to 1st Sgt. 30 Apr, 1864. Captured 22 July 1863 Atlanta, GA; POW Camp Chase, OH 30 Jul 1864. Married in Ellis county, TX 11 Jan 1872 to Mary Isabell "Mollie" Orr, born 10 Sep 1847, died 26 May 1926. Single family marker on grave. Survived by 6 sons and 3 daughters.
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DR. THOMAS BRICELAND McCURDY, Volunteer Surgeon for 6th Texas Cavalry. Born 23 Jan 1829 Muskingum county, OH, died 10 June 1901 Lancaster, TX. Father was John McCurdy, mother was Mary Briceland. Came to Texas in 1858 settling in Lancaster area. Married in Dallas county, TX on 10 Jan 1865 to Mattie George, born 08 Nov 1840, died 12 May 1866. Second marriage in Ellis county, TX on 14 March 1872 to Minnie E. Bell, born 26 Feb 1850, died 20 April 1837. CSA widow pension application #49806. Single family marker on grave.
WILLIAM HARRISON MOSIER, Pvt. Co I, 18th Texas Cavalry, Darnell's Regt. Born 11 Feb 1835, IN, died 02 March 1900 Lancaster, TX. Father was Enoch Mosier, mother was Catherine Myers. Came to Texas in 1856 with his parents settling in the Lancaste area. Listed on the original roster of company made at Dallas 01 Mar 1862. Married in Dallas county on 15 Nov 1885 to Lucy E. Baker, born 08 Jul 1860, died 28 Apr 1936. CSA widow pension application #37595. Single family marker on grave.
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HENRY GOODLOE ORR, Co F, 12 Texas Cavalry, Parson's Regt. Born 18 July 1836, Rutherford county, TN, died 01 Nov 1912 Ellis county, TX. Father was Alexander Orr, mother was June McKnight. Enrolled 28 Oct 1861 at Hempstead, TX. Married in Ellis county, TX 07 Dec 1873 to Mary Elizabeth Daniel, born 277 May 1852, died 16 Jan 1924. Single family marker on grave.
MIDDLETON LEE "MID" PERRY, First Captain, Co I, 18th Texas Cavalry, Darnell's Regt. Born 15 Dec 1814 IL, died 02 Feb 1892 Lancaster, TX. Father was Benjamin Franklin Perry, mother was Rebecca Harbeston/Harbinson. Originally came to Texas as early as 1837, returning to IL with a report on the moderate climated, fertile soil, and available land which appealed to his younger brother, Alexander Wilson Perry. Both brothers returned to the Peters Colony in 1844. Married in Green county, IL to Ellen Malinda Ellis, born 29 Sep 1824, died 30 Dec 1891. Mid is listed on the original roster of company made at Dallas, TX 01 Mar 1862. Double family marker with wife on grave.
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ALEXANDER HARRISON RAWLINS, Pvt. Co F, 6th Texas Cavalry, Ross' Brigade. Born 13 April 1841 Greene county, IL, died 1923 Lancaster, TX. Father was Pleasant King Rawlins, mother was Lydia A. Heaton Spruance. Came to Texas before 1848 with his parents settling in the Lancaster area. Enlisted 09 Sep 1861 Dallas, TX; wounded in foot at Corinth, MS 03 Oct 1862. Married in Dallas county, Georgia Rodgers, born 1843, died 1919. Single family marker on grave.
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JOHN S. RAWLINS, Pvt. Co F, 6th Texas Cavalry, Ross' Brigade. Born 09 Mar 1844 Greene county, IL, died 10 June 1914 at his home in West Lancaster, TX. Father was Pleasant King Rawlins, mother was Lydia A. Heaton Spruance. Came to Texas before 1848 with his parents, settling in the Lancaster area. Enlisted 13 Aug 1862 at Rockwall, TX; wounded at Battle of Thompson's Station, TN 05 Mar 1863. POW, surrendered at Citronelle, AL*. CSA pension application #17535. Married in Dallas county 18 Jan 1866 to Martha "Mattie" Cole Peacock, born 18 Jan 1847, died 28 Dec 1888. Was a farmer, later served as a deputy in the sherfiff's and tax collector's offices of the county. Was mayor of Lancaster for several terms. and also a judge in the city courts. In 1895 was married for second time to Mrs. Susan McComb Webb. Single family marker on grave. Survived by two sons and three daughters.
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RODERICK ALEXANDER RAWLINS, 2nd Captain Co F, 6th Texas Cavalry, Ross' Brigade. Born 20 Jan 1833 Greene county, IL, died 28 May 1910 at his home south of Lanaster, TX. Father was Roderick Rawlins, mother was Mildred Parks. Came to Texas with his parents in 1844 settling in the Lancaster area. Married in Dallas county, TX 30 Sep 1852 to Virginia E. Bledsoe, born 01 Aug 1827, died 10 Feb 1890. Elected 1st Sgt. 09 Sep 1861 when enlisted at Camp Bartow in Dallas, TX; elected 3rd Lt. 15 Apr 1862; elected Capt. May 1862 at Corinth, MS. Wounded at Thompson's Station, TN 05 Mar 1863. He was president of the Dallas County Pioneer Association for 20 years. Single family marker on grave. Survived by one son and two daughters.
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JAMES WILLIS SEARS, 2nd Corporal, Co G, 31st Texas Cavalry, Hawpe's Regt. Born 22 Mar 1833 Allen county, KY, died 15 June 1889 Hutchins, TX. Father was John Marshall Sears, mother was Frances Hammett. Came to Texas in 1851 with his parents, who settled 3 miles east of the village of Dallas. Married in Dallas county 12 Apr 1860 to Irene Elizabeth Mosier, born 23 Sep 1833, died 20 Mar 1908. Enlisted 14 May 1862 at Dallas, TX. Single family marker on grave. Nine children.
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*Gen. Richard Taylor surrendered the Dept. of AL, MS, and Eastern LA to Federal Gen. Canby at Citronelle, AL, 04May1865.
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