On September 20-21-22, 1899, over 150 Confederate veterans gathered for a reunion at Princeton, Dallas County, Arkansas. The veterans pitched their tents in a meadow one and a half miles west of Princeton, and, in addition to sharing war stories, enjoyed a full program of music, speeches, recitations and food. The veterans had served in Confederate regiments from Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia, but almost all were now living in south central Arkansas. Following is a list of the veterans who attended the reunion, as reported in the September 28, 1899, issue of “The Princetonian” newspaper.
Welch, J C; age 60; Princeton; Co. I, — Arkansas Regiment
FIRST ARKANSAS CONFEDERATE MOUNTED RIFLES
COMPANY K GENERAL THOMAS J. CHURCHILL
INDEPENDENCE COUNTY RIFLES
WELCH, J.H., PVT - enr 10 Mr 1862 Jacksonport, AR - paroled after 26 Apr 1865, Greensboro, NC
19TH (DAWSON'S) ARKANSAS INFANTRY REGIMENT
CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA
COMPANY F
WELCH, DAVID R. PVT- Age 22. Enl 8 Nov 1861 in Sevier Co,AR.
Third Arkansas Regiment Infantry, CSA
Company G—“Three Creeks Rifles”
This company of volunteers, calling themselves the “Three Creeks Rifles,” was organized at Three Creeks, Union county, Arkansas, June 20, 1861, by Captain John W. Reedy. The company was composed of men from Union county and neighboring Columbia county, Arkansas. It traveled to Lynchburg, Virginia, where it was assigned to the Third Regiment, Arkansas Volunteers, as Company G, July 1861. On July 18, 1862, eighteen members of disbanded Company C, Second Arkansas Infantry Battalion—also from Union county—were assigned to this company. During its four years of service, 127 men served in Company G. Only 23 of them remained when the company was surrendered at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865. Their paroles were signed on April 12, 1865, and they were released to go home.
Welch, James M
Private—Enlisted in Co. A, 1st Arkansas Infantry, at El Dorado, Arkansas, May 2, 1861; discharged; enlisted in Co. C, 2nd Arkansas Infantry Battalion, at El Dorado, Arkansas, September 23, 1861; transferred to Co. G, 3rd Arkansas Infantry, July 18, 1862; discharged for disability at Camp Lee, Virginia, July 23, 1862; born in Copiah county, Mississippi, c1835; died in Arkansas in 1899; filed Arkansas pension application #1448 from Union county, August 22, 1893; listed in Union county 1860 census with wife M. J.; occupation overseer.
DESHA COUNTY BATTALION
ARKANSAS MILITIA
The muster card indicates the place of enlistment as Laconia and the date of enlistment as Nov 28, 1861.
WELCH, PATRICK
24th Arkansas Infantry Regiment, CSA
Company E—“Drew County Grays”
The “Drew County Grays” was organized at Monticello, Drew county, Arkansas, on June 16, 1862. About 110 men served in this company, mostly men from Drew county, with a few from Ashley, Chicot and Desha counties. Captain William D. Trotter commanded the Grays. The company marched to White Sulphur Springs, near Pine Bluff, where the 24th Arkansas Infantry Regiment was organized. The Grays were assigned as
Company E. The 24th Arkansas was assigned to the First Brigade of Colonel Robert R. Garland, headquartered at Fort Hindman (Arkansas Post). Part of the 24th Arkansas was stationed at Fort Hindman, and part was stationed at St. Charles, Arkansas. Arkansas Post was besieged by a combined Federal army/navy force in January 1863. The garrison surrendered on January 11, 1863, and the troops were sent to the U.S. Military Prison at Camp Douglas, Illinois. They were exchanged at City Point, Virginia, on April 10, 1863, and spent the rest of the war east of the Mississippi River in the Confederate Army of Tennessee.
That portion of the 24th Arkansas which was at St. Charles, and thus escaped capture, was consolidated with portions of Dawson’s 19th Arkansas Infantry and Crawford’s Arkansas Battalion to form Hardy’s 19th Arkansas Infantry.
Hardy’s regiment spent the rest of the war west of the Mississippi River in the Confederate Army of the Trans-Mississippi.
Welch, Charles W
Private—Enlisted in Co. E, 24th Arkansas Infantry, at Monticello, Arkansas, June 16, 1862; absent on detached duty, November 12, 1862; no record after December 31, 1862; transferred to Co. B, 19th (Hardy’s)
Arkansas Infantry.
Third Arkansas Infantry Regiment, CSA
Company C—“Confederate Stars”
This company of volunteers, calling themselves the “Confederate Stars,” was organized at Monticello, Drew county, Arkansas, June 10, 1861, by Captain Thomas M. Whittington. It traveled to Lynchburg, Virginia, where it was assigned to the Third Regiment, Arkansas Volunteers, as Company C, July 1861. During its four years of service, 154 men served in Company C. Only thirteen of them remained when the company was surrendered at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865. Their paroles were signed on April 12, 1865, and they were released to go home.
Welch, Robert L
Private—Enlisted in Co. C, 3rd Arkansas Infantry, at Monticello, Arkansas, June 10, 1861; promoted third corporal, December 19, 1862; promoted second corporal in 1863; absent without leave, November 1, 1863; dropped from the rolls, August 31, 1864; born in Mississippi, c1843; listed in Drew county 1860 census.
23RD ARKANSAS INFANTRY REGIMENT
CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA
COMPANY D
WELCH, JAMES
Co D Appears on receipt for clothing rolls 12 Jun 1864 and and 30 Sep 1864. Signature X. Paid 20 Aug 1864.
23RD ARKANSAS INFANTRY REGIMENT
CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA
COMPANY H
WELCH, JOHN Pvt
Co H enl 6 Mar 1862 at Arkadelphia, AR by A.A,Pennington. Wounded and furloughed in late I862 (Probably at Corinth, MS) Captured and paroled at Corinth, MS 0ct 1862. Captured 9 Jul 1862 and paroled 10 Jul 1862 at Port Hudson, LA. In Hospital #9 in Richmond, VA. Sep1864.
Clark County Artillery (Wiggins’ Battery)
Second Arkansas Light Artillery
The Clark County Artillery was organized at Arkadelphia, Clark county, Arkansas, in May 1861, by Franklin Roberts, a 40-year-old Arkadelphia watchmaker.
Welch, John—Private; transferred from Austin’s Arkansas Battery, July 23, 1862
Third Arkansas Infantry Regiment, CSA
Company E—“Champagnolle Guards”
This company of volunteers, calling themselves the “Champagnolle Guards,” was organized at Champagnolle, Union county, Arkansas, June 20, 1861, by Captain Thomas F. Nolan. It traveled to Lynchburg, Virginia, where it was assigned to the Third Regiment, Arkansas Volunteers, as Company E, July 1861. On July 18, 1862, twenty-eight members of disbanded Company C, Second Arkansas Infantry Battalion—also from Union county—were assigned to this company. During its four years of service, 131 men served in Company E. Only twenty of them remained when the company was surrendered at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865. Their paroles were signed on April 12, 1865, and they were released to go home.
Welch, Turner Goodall
Private—Enlisted in Co. C, 2nd Arkansas Infantry Battalion, at El Dorado, Arkansas, September 23, 1861; transferred to Co. E, 3rd Arkansas Infantry, July 18, 1862; wounded at Chickamauga, Georgia, September 20, 1863; discharged for wounds, February 21, 1864; born in Hickman county, Tennessee, May 1, 1840; died in Union county, Arkansas, September 10, 1915; buried in Old Parker Chapel Cemetery in Union county; married Sophronia C.; filed Arkansas pension application #1552 from Union county, August 22, 1893; filed Arkansas pension application #13148 from Union county, August 21, 1902; listed in 1911 Arkansas Confederate census at El Dorado, Arkansas; occupation farmer.
5TH ARKANSAS INFANTRY REGIMENT
COMPANY D
All enlistments in this unit were 13 Jul 1861 at Wittsburg, AR unless otherwise indicated.
WELCH, J.R. - PVT
WELCH, J.S. - PVT
19TH (DAWSON'S) ARKANSAS INFANTRY REGIMENT
CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA
FIELD OFFICERS & STAFF
WELCH, ANDERSON AQM- Age 27. Enl 8 Nov 1861 in Sevier Co,AR.
ROSTER OF FRISTOE'S REGIMENT
MISSOURI CAVALRY - CONFEDERATE ARMY
Welch, William - CO F - Pvt. - Arkansas
21st Regiment Arkansas Militia
Company F
Captain J. W. Wells
Welch, J P—Private
Wells, J W—Captain
15th Regiment Arkansas Militia
Company C
Capt. H. A. Maddox enrolled on March 10, 1862.
Welch, J—Private.
McNair’s Brigade CSA
MUSTER ROLL OF 4TH ARKANSAS REGIMENT
FROM IT’S ORGANIZATION TO THE PRESENT DATE 1864
BATTLES: Elk Horn - Richmond, KY - Murfreesboro - Jackson, MS - Chickamauga, GA
COMPANY C
Welch, J.J. -absent sick- Elk Horn - left in AR
First Arkansas Regiment 30-Day Volunteers, CSA
Company G
This company was organized at Evening Shade, Lawrence (now Sharp) county, Arkansas, by Captain Daniel Yeager. The company enlisted for 30 days on November 15, 1861, and was discharged on December 15, 1861, at Camp Borland, near Pocahontas, Arkansas. Most of these men were landowners in what is now Sharp county, and many of them subsequently enlisted in Co. F, 38th Arkansas Infantry Regiment.
Welch, Abner N—Private; later served in Co. F, 38th Arkansas Infantry
Second Arkansas Infantry Battalion, CSA
Company C—“Fagan Rifles”
Organized at El Dorado, Union county, Arkansas, September 23, 1861, by Captain John R. Lacy.Company composed mainly of men from Union county.
The following roster is compiled from the three surviving company muster rolls: October 11-31, 1861, at Camp Holmes, Evansport; November 1 to December 31, at Camp Holmes; and January 1 to February 28, 1862, at Evansport. Additional military and biographical information has been included to aid researchers. Most of the soldiers marked, “no further record,” are presumed to have been killed at the Battle of Mechanicsville, June 26, 1862.
WELCH, JAMES M
Private. Enlisted in Co. A, 1st Arkansas Infantry, at El Dorado, Arkansas, May 2, 1861; discharged, 1861; enlisted in Co. C, 2nd Arkansas Battalion, at El Dorado, Arkansas, September 23, 1861; present, October 31, 1861; present, sick in camp, December 31, 1861; present, February 28, 1862; transferred to Co. G, 3rd Arkansas Infantry, July 18, 1862; discharged for disability at Camp Lee, Virginia, July 23, 1862; born in Copiah county, Mississippi, c1835; died in Arkansas, 1899; filed Arkansas pension application #1448 from Union county, August 22, 1893; listed in Union county 1860 census; occupation overseer.
WELCH, TURNER GOODALL
Private. Enlisted in Co. C, 2nd Arkansas Battalion, at El Dorado, Arkansas, September 23, 1861; present, October 31, 1861; absent sick in hospital at Fredericksburg, Virginia, December 31, 1861; present, sick in camp, February 28, 1862; transferred to Co. E, 3rd Arkansas Infantry, July 18, 1862; wounded at Chickamauga, Georgia, September 20, 1863; discharged for wounds, February 21, 1864; born in Hickman county, Tennessee, May 1, 1840; died in Union county, Arkansas, September 10, 1912; buried in Old Parker Chapel Cemetery, Union county, Arkansas; married Sophronia C.; filed Arkansas pension application #1552 from Union county, August 22, 1893; filed Arkansas pension application #13148 from Union county, August 21, 1903; listed in Union county 1860 census; occupation farmer; listed in 1911 Arkansas Confederate census, at El Dorado, Arkansas.
19TH(DOCKERY'S) ARKANSAS INFANTRY REGIMENT
CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA
COMPANY I
WELCH, LAWRENCE W. PVT - Enl 3 March 1862 at Corinth, MS. Captured 4 Jul 1863 and paroled 7 Jul 1863 at Vicksburg, MS.
First Arkansas Regiment 30-Day Volunteers, CSA
Company B
This company was organized at Mount Tabor Church, Lawrence (now Sharp) county, Arkansas, by Captain John W. Peter. The company enlisted for 30 days on November 19, 1861, and was discharged on December 18, 1861, at Camp Borland, near Pocahontas, Arkansas. Most of these men were landowners in what is now Sharp county, with a sizeable number from Independence and Izard counties. Some of them subsequently enlisted in the 27th and 38th Arkansas Infantry Regiments.
Welch, Thomas H—Private
l3th ARKANSAS INFANTRY REGIMENT
COMPANY D
WELCH, James - Private. Enlisted Aug. 1. 1861, Madison, Ark. Wounded Nov. 7, 1861, battle of Belmont, Mo. Leg amputated, Nov. 24, I861: residence, St. Francis Co., Ark.
WELCH, W.R. - (William R. Welch.) Private. Enlisted Aug. 1, 1861, Madison, Ark.Admitted Feb. 26, 1862, Overton Hospital, Memphis, Tenn. Killed Sept. 19, 1863, battle of Chickamauga, Ga.
8TH ARKANSAS INFANTRY REGIMENT
CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA
COMPANY E
WELCH, J.P. Pvt Enl 19 Jan 1863 in Conway Co, AR. Deserted 10 Sep 1863 on the retreat from Little Rock, AR.
WITHERSPOON'S BATTALION OF ARK CAVALRY CSA
WELCH, THOMAS J. - PVT - A
M-317 Compiled Service Records - 32nd Arkansas Infantry
Roll 210: STA-Y
WELCH, L. E - Private - 38 - 3/26/1863 Little Rock - Capt. R. J. Anthony - Absent on sick furlough since August 3, 1863. Paroled at Jacksonport, Arkansas June 5, 1865. Born in Tennessee.
WELCH, ROBERT - B - Private - 5/28/1862 Cotton Plant - Capt. Stephenson - Present February 29, 1864.
WELCH, W.E.W. - B - Private 5/28/1862 Cotton Plant Capt. Stephenson Deserted January 16, 1863. Rejoined. Died at Duvall's Bluff June 18, 1863.
Freeman's Regiment, Missouri Cavalry
Welch, Abner - CO D - Pvt. - Evening Shade, Ark.
Welch, J. - CO K - Pvt. - Arkansas
DAVIES BATTALION ARKANSAS CAVALRY
WELCH, W. Sgt-Greene Co-25-blue-drk-lt-5'4"-Randolph Co, AR
Captain C. B. Boydstrom of the 33rd Iowa Infantry has furnished this paper with a list of enlisted men recorded as killed, wounded, or taken prisoner at Jenkins’ Ferry. The regiment is currently in Little Rock, and it is hoped that this list will reach families in Marion, Keokuk, and Mahaska counties where the companies were organized.
33rd Casualties:
Welch, David T. - prisoner
Welch, James I. - killed
McGEHEE'S REGT, ARK CAVALRY CSA
COMPANY B
WELCH, GRANVILLE - PVT - Cotton Plant, AR
50th ARKANSAS MILITIA
COMPANIES G
WELCH, J.
25TH ARKANSAS INFANTRY REGIMENT, CSA
COMPANY E
WELCH, J.H. - PVT - AGE 35
WELCH, J.P. - PVT - AGE 34
First Arkansas Regiment 30-Day Volunteers, CSA
Company H—“Greene County Volunteers”
This company was organized at Gainesville, Greene county, Arkansas, by Captain James C. Anderson. The company enlisted for 30 days on November 10, 1861, and was discharged on December 9, 1861, at Camp Borland, near Pocahontas, Arkansas. Most of these men were from Greene county. Many of them subsequently enlisted in the various battalions and regiments organized in and around Greene county.
Endorsement on Company H muster roll—“Muster Roll of Capt. Anderson’s Co. Infantry, raised in response to Col. Borland’s call of Nov. 5; mustered into the Confederate service Nov. 10 for 30 days, and discharged Dec. 9, 1861; entitled to pay from date of muster to the time set opposite their respective names and to transportation and subsistence from Pocahontas to Gainesville, Ark., 30 miles.”
Welch, J S—Private.
Welch, W B—Private; later served in Co. D, 7th Arkansas Cavalry Battalion.
Texas Christoval Cemetery
Welch, Ben T. - husband of Cora E. - 1866 - 1954
Welch, Cora E. - 1876 - 1954
Sullivan Co. 1880
Head of Households
District 0025
Date: 06/08
WELCH, OWEN ~~ W M 64 Head,Virginia
WELCH, MATILDA ~~ W F 61 Wife,Virginia
WELCH, G. DOUGLASS ~~ W M 32 Child,Virginia
WELCH, CYNTHIA ~~ W F 24 Child,Virginia
WELCH, ELIZABETH ~~ W F 21 Child,Tennessee
BEASON, ELIZABETH ~~ W F 79 Boarder,N.Carolina
Head of Households
District 0061
DAVIDSON, TN
Date: 06/03/1880
WELCH, DAVID~~W M 43 Head Ireland
WELCH, CATHERINE~~W F 32 Wife Ireland
WELCH, MARY~~W F 11 Child Tennessee
WELCH, KATE~~W F 9 Child Tennessee
WELCH, ANN~~W F 8 Child Tennessee
WELCH, DAVID~~W M 4 Child Tennessee
WELCH, MIKE~~W M 2 Child Tennessee
WELCH, DANIEL~~W M 0 Child Tennessee
Head of Household Names 1800 to 1820
Welch, Alford John
Welch, Archibald
Welch, George
Welch, Isaac
Welch, James
Welch, Maryan
Welch, Thomas
Welsh, Mathias
