THOMAS' LEGION OF INDIANS & HIGHLANDERS
North Carolina Volunteers, April 9th, 1862, to May 10th, 1865
The following historical information is about the service of both the company, regiment, and the men, of the "Junaluska Zouaves," which served as Companies A & B of Thomas' Legion of Indians & Highlanders, North Carolina Volunteers, which served in the American Civil War from April 1862 to May 1865. If you have any corrections, suggestions, or additional information that you wish to contribute, feel free to submit the information to the Webmaster.
History of Company A of the "Junaluska Zouaves"
The "Junaluska Zouaves" were organized by William Holland Thomas in April & May 1861 with around two-hundred (200) volunteers from the eastern band of Cherokee Indians in western North Carolina, most of the men coming from the area around Qualla Town. The unit was named in honor of Chief Junaluska (1775-1858) (pronounced Juna-lus-kee), the leader of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation who had fought with the American Troops in the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, where he was reported to have saved the life of General (later President) Andrew Jackson.
In May 1861 the 'State Journal' of Raleigh, North Carolina, reported on the organization of the company that: "...It appears that Col. Thomas, who is the business agent of the Cherokees, lately called a council of the Indians, and explained to them the condition of the country. The chiefs discussed the matter, and said, after consultation, that altho' they did not understand the national difficulty, they did know North Carolina, and would stand by her. They were ready for any position in her defense. This is remarkable. Out of a nation of some 1,500, the muster [of] 200 warriors for the defense of North Carolina. They know nothing of military tactics, but just show them their work, and then they have only to be told when to cease fighting. They fight in their own way, and every man for himself. The Zouaves are ready at a moment's notice."
Originally organized for State service, in April 1862 the company was accepted into Confederate Service. Prior to being mustered, the company was divided with sixty (60) surplus members being organized into Company B, while the remaining ninety-sixty (96) were officially mustered into Confederate Service at Qualla Town as Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, for three years' service, under Captain William H. Thomas. In July, Thomas was elected as Major of the Battalion, and replaced as the company commander by 1st Lieutenant James W. Terrell.
Moving to the area around Knoxville, Tennessee, additional recruiting was carried on both in western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee, and on September 27th, 1862, the command was reorganized as Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, and the company re-designated as Company C of the Infantry Regiment. In this reorganization Captain Terrell was appointed as the Legion Quartermaster and Matthew H. Love was promoted to Captain to fill the vacancy, remaining in command throughout the war. However, with more volunteers coming forward, another re-organization was affected in January 1863, and the company was re-designated as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion, remaining as such until January 1865 when it, along with Companies B, C & D, were assigned to the Indian Battalion of the Infantry Regiment.
The company would serve with the Legion throughout its campaigns and marches, and would see the end of their service on May 10th, 1865, at Waynesville, North Carolina, where the Legion was formally surrendered and disbanded.
Uniform of Company A of the "Junaluska Zouaves"
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The "Junaluska Zouaves" were a 'name only' zouave company; having never officially adopted any form (traditional or American) of the Zouave attire.
The company instead wore the standard issue uniform that was drawn for the entire Legion throughout the war. Within the company officers' files can be found requisitions for various items of equipment during the company's term of existence. This includes requisitions for 90 pairs of drawers, one coat and one pair of pants by, then, Captain William H. Thomas made in May 1862 at Knoxville, Tennessee, and another by Captain Matthew H. Love for sixty (60) pairs of shoes on October 16th, 1864, which requisition was filled in full that same day.
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Roster of Company A - "Junaluska Zouaves"
CAPTAIN
Love, Matthew Hale: Of Haywood County, North Carolina. Enlisted on May 4th, 1861, at Waynesville, North Carolina, for twelve months' service, at the time he was described as being 5 ft. 9 in. tall, of a fair complexion, with black eyes, light hair and was employed as a student; mustered into service as a Private in Company L of the 16th North Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment on May 9th, 1861, at Raleigh, North Carolina; promoted to First Sergeant prior to October 1861; his company was transferred to, and assigned as Company E of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers on May 20th, 1862; honorably discharged per orders on October 31st, 1862, to accept a commission. Appointed on September 27th, 1862; mustered into service as Captain of Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on October 31st, 1862, for the duration of the war, vice Captain Terrell was promoted; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after October 1864. [Born on April 15th, 1840, in Haywood County, North Carolina, the son of James Robert (1798-1863) & Maria Williamson Coman Love (1805-1847); died on March 18th, 1892, in North Carolina; buried at the Green Hill Cemetery in Waynesville, Haywood County, North Carolina.]
Terrell, James Wharey: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enrolled and was mustered into service as First Lieutenant of Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 32 years old, 5 ft. 9 in. tall, of a fair complexion, with blue eyes, yellow hair and was employed as a merchant and farmer; promoted to Captain on July 19th, 1862, vice Captain Thomas was promoted; appointed as Regimental Quartermaster, with the rank of Captain, on September 27th, 1862; absent, on furlough, from December 29th, 1863; honorably discharged to accept a commission on November 25th, 1864. Appointed as an Assistant Quartermaster, with the rank of Captain, on November 25th, 1864, with rank from November 12th, 1864; assigned to duty with Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, from November 1864; no further record after March 1865. [Born on December 31st, 1829, in Rutherford County, North Carolina, the son of James Orville (1803-1880) and Ermina Rosanna Kilpatrick Terrell (1810-1879); married Miss Ann Eliza Kenner (1834-1870), no date; died on December 26th, 1908, at Qualla, North Carolina; buried at the Thomas Memorial Cemetery in Qualla, Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Thomas, William Holland: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enrolled and was mustered into service as Captain of Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 57 years old, 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of a fair complexion, with blue eyes, light hair and was employed as a merchant; promoted to Major on July 19th, 1862; the battalion is reorganized as Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; elected, and was mustered into service, as Colonel of the Legion on September 27th, 1862, for the duration of the war; absent, under arrest, from August 15th to December, 1863; no further record after November 1864. [Born on February 5th, 1805, in Haywood County, North Carolina, the son of Richard and Temperance Calvert Thomas; elected to the North Carolina State Senate from 1846 to 1862; married Miss Sarah Burney Love (1832-1877), no dates, the couple had three children (William Holland Jr., James Robert, and Sara Love); re-married to Miss Elizabeth Ann Rose (1833-1927), no dates; died on May 10th, 1893, in North Carolina; buried at the Green Hill Cemetery in Waynesville, Haywood County, North Carolina.]
FIRST (1ST) LIEUTENANT
McCalla, Richard Calvin: Of Haywood County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Winston's Company of Sappers & Miners, Tennessee Volunteers, prior to October 1861 at Knoxville, Tennessee, for one years' service; serving as the Acting Second Lieutenant of the Company from March to September 1862. Enrolled and was mustered into service as First Lieutenant of Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 35 years old, 6 ft. tall, of a dark complexion, with brown eyes, dark hair and was employed as an engineer; on detached service at Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, in October 1862; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; detailed as an Engineer Officer on a tour of inspection of the railroad bridges between Bristol and Chattanooga, Tennessee, from January 16th to April 21st, 1863; honorably discharged to accept a commission on April 27th, 1863. Enrolled and was mustered into service as Captain of Winston's Company of Sappers & Miners (reorganized as Company D of Presstman's Battalion of Engineer Troops) on April 27th, 1863, with rank from March 30th, 1863; commanding Company A of the 3rd Confederate Regiment of Engineers. Appointed as Captain of Engineers in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States on April 30th, 1864, to rank from that date; accepted the appointment on August 18th, 1864; no further record after August 1864. [Born on March 15th, 1826, in Chester District, South Carolina, the son of William & Sarah Nance McCalla; married Miss Margaret Elizabeth Lewis (1830-1914) in 1853; died on February 18th, 1899, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama; buried at the Evergreen Cemetery in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.]
SECOND (2ND) LIEUTENANT
Astoogatogeh (Astooga-to-geh): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enrolled and was mustered into service as Second Lieutenant of Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 34 years old, was 6 ft. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; killed in action on September 15th, 1862, at Baptist Gap, Tennessee. [Born ca. 1828 in Jackson County, North Carolina; died on September 15th, 1862, at Baptist Gap, Tennessee.] (Note – His first name is variously reported as Ben and John)
Terrell, William Stuart: Of Haywood County, North Carolina. Enlisted on May 31st, 1861, at Waynesville, North Carolina, for twelve months' service, at the time he was described as being 26 years old, 5 ft. 9 in. tall, of a fair complexion, with blue eyes, yellow hair and was employed as a merchant; mustered into service as a Private in Company C of the 25th North Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment on June 31st, 1861, at Camp Davis near Wilmington, North Carolina; transferred to Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on May 13th, 1862; promoted to Third Lieutenant on September 10th, 1862, vice Lieutenant Graybeard had resigned; promoted to Second Lieutenant on September 15th, 1862, vice Lieutenant Astoogatogeh was killed; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; absent, on detached service at Gatlinburg, Tennessee, in April 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born on October 21st, 1836, in Rutherford County, North Carolina, the son of James Orville (1803-188) and Ermina Rosanna Kilpatrick Terrell (1810-1879); married Miss Mary Lucinda Kirkpatrick (1843-1930), no date; died on April 30th 1913 in North Carolina; buried at the Bethel Community Cemetery in Bethel, Haywood County, North Carolina.]
THIRD (3RD) LIEUTENANT
Greybeard, Peter: Of Cherokee County, North Carolina. Enrolled and was mustered into service as Third Lieutenant of Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 19 years old, 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; resigned his commission on September 10th, 1862. [Born ca. 1843 in Cherokee County, North Carolina.]
Whitaker, David Lafayette: Of Cherokee County, North Carolina. Enlisted on June 18th, 1861, in Cherokee County, North Carolina, for the duration of the war, at the time he was described as being 23 years old, 5 ft. 9 in. tall, of a fair complexion, with blue eyes, light hair and was employed as a farmer; mustered into service as Third Sergeant of Company A of the 2nd North Carolina Volunteer Cavalry Regiment (19th State Troop Regiment) on August 31st, 1861, at Kittrell's Springs, North Carolina; absent without leave in October 1862; reduced to the ranks prior to October 1862; honorably discharged to accept a commission on November 1st, 1862. Enrolled and was mustered into service as Third Lieutenant of Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee, vice Lieutenant Terrell was promoted; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; wounded in action in 1863; absent, on wounded furlough, in April 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born on January 31st, 1838, in Cherokee County, North Carolina, the son of Stephen Decatur (1814-1900) & Elizabeth Taylor Whitaker (1820-1891); died on April 8th, 1912, at Andrews, North Carolina; buried at the Valleytown Cemetery in Andrews, Cherokee County, North Carolina.]
FIRST (1ST) SERGEANT
Cline, Alfred Burton: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as First Sergeant of Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 5 ft. 9 in. tall, of a fair complexion with blue eyes, light hair and was employed as a merchant; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born on September 30th, 1832, in Jackson County, North Carolina; died on July 29th, 1866, in Macon County, North Carolina; buried at the Bryson City Cemetery in Bryson City, Swain County, North Carolina.]
SERGEANT
Iya-ha-neh: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as Second Sergeant of Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 5 ft. 11 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; reduced to the rank of Fourth Sergeant prior to February 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Swateh (Suateh): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as Fourth Sergeant of Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 6 ft. 1 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; promoted to Second Sergeant prior to February 1863; detailed to collect deserters from April 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Talageeskih: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as Fifth Sergeant of Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Teque-eeskih (Teque-eeskeh): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as Third Sergeant of Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 6 ft. 2 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
CORPORAL
Cheletoohskih (Che-te-toohskih): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 26 years old, 6 ft. 2 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; promoted to Fourth Corporal prior to February 1863; no further record after October 1864. [Born ca. 1836 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Oolonusteeskih: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as Third Corporal of Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 28 years old, 5 ft. 10 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after October 1864. [Born ca. 1834 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Oolsecogate: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as First Corporal of Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 5 ft. 9 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Toy-a-neete: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as Second Corporal of Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 28 years old, 5 ft. 9 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1834 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
MUSICIAN
Cow-whee-leh, Johnson: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Musician (Drummer) in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 16 years old, 5 ft. 5 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1846 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Junaluskee: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Musician (Fifer) in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 16 years old, 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; sick in camp in February 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1846 in Cherokee County, North Carolina.]
PRIVATE
Ahmacatogeh (Ahma-ca-to-geh): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 20 years old, 5 ft. 10 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; died on July 21st, 1862. [Born ca. 1842 in Jackson County, North Carolina; died on July 21st, 1862.]
Arquetage, Sr.: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 60 years old, 5 ft. 10 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1802 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Arquetage, Jr.: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 40 years old, 6 ft. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1822 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Branner, Joseph A.: Of Jefferson County, Tennessee. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, for the duration of the war, at the time he was described as being 34 years old, 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of a 'white man fair' complexion, with blue eyes, light hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1828 in Jefferson County, Tennessee.]
Cah-hah ('Wild Cat'): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 20 years old, 5 ft. 10 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1842 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Cahtoguaskee (Cah-to-goskee): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 20 years old, 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; died on April 15th, 1863. [Born ca. 1842 in Jackson County, North Carolina; died on April 15th, 1863.]
Char-chu (Char-che): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 30 years old, 5 ft. 5 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; detailed as a courier in February 1863; absent, sick at home, in April 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1832 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Chellee (Cheelee): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 20 years old, 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; on detached service at Gatlinburg, Tennessee, from April 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1842 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Chonah (Chonoh): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 24 years old, 5 ft. 10 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1838 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Chowhiskeh (Cho-wis-keh): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being of an Indian complexion with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Chucholeteh (Chee-chole-teh, Chucholata): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 5 ft. 9 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Chulo-ta-ta-geh: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 19 years old, 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; sick in camp in February 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1843 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Chunoilegah (Chunolugeh): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on November 26th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 50 years old, 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1812 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Chuwhalookeeh (Chu-wha-lookeh): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 6 ft. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Clanteesteh (Chlantees-teh): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 48 years old, 6 ft. tall, of an Indian complexion with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1814 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Cline, John: of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 20 years old, 5 ft. 10 in. tall, of a dark complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; transferred to Company I on July 24th, 1862; company reorganized as Company I of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; absent, on detached service engaged in construction of a road from October to December 1862; transferred to Company A in February 1863, his record noting that – “dissatisfied with former transfer and permitted to return to Co. A;” no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1840 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Cline, William R.: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 22 years old, 5 ft. 9 in. tall, of a dark complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; transferred to Company I on July 24th, 1862; company reorganized as Company I of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; absent, on detached service engaged in construction of a road from October to December 1862; transferred to Company A in February 1863, his record noting that – “dissatisfied with former transfer and permitted to return to Co. A;” absent, home on sick furlough, in April 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1840 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Coh-goh: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 5 ft. 9 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Cola Chustee (Cola-chu-stee): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; deserted to the enemy on February 25th, 1864, at Knoxville, Tennessee; released upon taking the oath of allegiance on March 10th, 1864, at Knoxville, Tennessee. [Born in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Commonih (Commanih): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 22 years old, 6 ft. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1840 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Cullaneeskih: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 30 years old, 5 ft. 9 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1832 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Culloquetage (Chullaquetege), Joey: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 19 years old, 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1843 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Dawaseh (Dana-she): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 24 years old, 5 ft. 9 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1838 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Durham, Hyram: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 64 years old, 5 ft. 10 in. tall, of a dark complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; discharged due to disability (extreme old age) on March 8th, 1863, at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. [Born ca. 1798), in Burke County, North Carolina.]
Ecooeh, John: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 40 years old, 5 ft. 10 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1822 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Farley, James S.: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on July 19th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for the duration of the war, at the time he was described as being 17 years old, 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of a fair complexion, with blue eyes, light hair and was employed as a farmer; transferred to Company E of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; promoted to First Corporal on September 27th, 1862; absent, home on sick furlough, in December 1862; company reorganized as Company G of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; absent without leave from February 16th, 1863; no further record after February 1864. [Born ca. 1845 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Galbreath, Joseph M. (James): Of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 40 years old, 6 ft. tall, of a dark complexion, with blue eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; absent, sick with a 'severe spell of fever' in February 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1822 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Gibbs, H.F.: Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 5th, 1863, at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee, for the duration of the war; detailed to duty in the Smokey Mountains from April 1863; no further record after April 1863.
Gibson, John: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 22 years old, 5 ft. 10 in. tall, of a light complexion, with blue eyes, light hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; transferred to an unknown company; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1840 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Gibson, William M.: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 21 years old, 6 ft. tall, of a light complexion, with hazel eyes, light hair and was employed as a farmer; transferred to Company F on August 31st, 1862; company reorganized as Company F of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; promoted to Musician (fifer) in September 1862; re-enlisted on February 20th, 1864, for the duration of the war; wounded in action in 1864 in Virginia; admitted to the General Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia, on June 15th, 1864, suffering from a gunshot wound of the right wrist; returned to duty on July 10th, 1864; admitted to the General Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia, on August 17th, 1864, suffering from icterus; transferred to the General Hospital at Lynchburg, Virginia, on August 18th, 1864; no further record after August 1864. [Born ca. 1841 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Gootageeskih, Essickeh: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on November 26th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 18 year sold, 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1844 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Greybeard, Ezekiel: Of Cherokee County, North Carolina. Enlisted, as a substitute for James D. Cowan, and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 21 years old, was 5 ft. 9 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; detailed as a messenger for Brigadier General Alfred E. Jackson from March 8th to April 30th, 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1841 in Cherokee County, North Carolina.]
Henson, Thomas: Of Cherokee County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of Walker's Battalion, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on July 22nd, 1862, in Cherokee County, North Carolina, for the duration of the war, at the time he was described as being 21 years old, 5 ft. 10 in. tall, of a dark complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; transferred to Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on September 1st, 1862; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; absent without leave in February 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1841 in Buncombe County, North Carolina.]
Howeeneete (How-ee-neete): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 30 years old, 5 ft. 9 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1832 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Hullih (Otter, John): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 45 years old, 5 ft. 10 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; died on January 30th, 1863. [Born ca. 1817 in Jackson County, North Carolina; died on January 30th, 1863.]
Jasson: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 24 years old, 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1838 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
John, Lossih: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 28 years old, 6 ft. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; wounded in action in 1863; in camp wounded in April 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1834 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Kuntiskee (Keentiskee): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 19 years old, 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; deserted to the enemy on February 25th, 1864, at Knoxville, Tennessee; released upon taking the oath of allegiance on March 10th, 1864, at Knoxville, Tennessee. [Born ca. 1843 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Lowsinneh: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 23 years old, 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; sick in camp in April 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1839 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Matoy, Levi: Of Cherokee County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of Walker's Battalion, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on July 18th, 1862, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 19 years old, 5 ft. 10 in. tall, of a light complexion, with blue eyes, light hair and was employed as a farmer; transferred to Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on September 1st, 1862; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; absent without leave in February 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1843 in Cherokee County, North Carolina.]
Matoy, William R.: Of Cherokee County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of Walker's Battalion, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on July 18th, 1862, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 6 ft. tall, of a light complexion, with blue eyes, dark hair and was employed as a farmer; transferred as an Interpreter to Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on September 1st, 1862; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1813 in Cherokee County, North Carolina; died in 1900 in Oklahoma; buried at the Indianola Cemetery in Jay, Delaware County, Oklahoma.]
Mikee, Skitteh: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 18 years old, 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1844 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Morrison, William S.: Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on October 5th, 1862, at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee, for the duration of the war; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; transferred for promotion to the Corps of Engineers on December 12th, 1862. (No Record has been found with the Corps of Engineers for a William S. Morrison; however, there is a Lieutenant James S. Morrison with the 3rd Confederate Engineers from Tennessee who received an appointment on December 13th, 1862, and could be the same man – Additional Research Pending)
Ninne-too-yeh: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 20 years old, 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; absent, home on sick furlough, in February 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1842 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Oolastieh (Oo-los-ti-eh): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 22 years old, 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1840 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Oolstooih (Wahgoola, John): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on July 21st, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 22 years old, 5 ft. 9 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1840 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Ool-stooih (son of Essicheehs): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 19 year sold, 5 ft. 11 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1843 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Oonohlee (Oo-noh-lee): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 30 years old, 6 ft. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1832 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Oosowih (Oo-saw-ik): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 60 years old, 6 ft. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1802 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Oostenacoo (Oos-te-na-coo): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 27 years old, 6 ft. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1835 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Ootalkih: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 33 years old, 6 ft. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1829 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Ooteelttegeeskih (Oo-teet-li-geeskih), Tecolugeeskih: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 20 years old, 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1842 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Ooteelttegeeskih (Oo-teet-li-geeskih), Walleskih: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 28 years old, 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; sick in camp in April 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1834 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Ooyoskee (Oo-gos-kee), Tom: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 55 years old, 6 ft. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1807 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Otter, Noweyouteeh (Otter-now-e-youlich): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on July 21st, 1862, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 17 years old, 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1845 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Powell, Francis: Of Cherokee County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 20 years old, 5 ft. 9 in. tall, of a dark (1/8 blood) complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; absent, sick, in October 1862; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; absent, sick in North Carolina, in April 1863, with the notation that he 'has consumption and will not likely be able for duty anymore;' discharged due to disability on June 19th, 1863, at Knoxville, Tennessee.[Born ca. 1842 in Cherokee County, North Carolina.]
Quenna, Iyantooga: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on July 21st, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 32 years old, 5 ft. 10 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1830 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Reckley, Mason: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 45 years old, 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of a half-blood complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; on detached duty at Gatlinburg, Tennessee, in April 1863; deserted to the enemy on February 7th, 1864, at Knoxville, Tennessee; was 'sent out as scout by order, General commanding Department of the Ohio, returned March 8th, 1864, took oath;' released upon taking the oath of allegiance on March 10th, 1864, at Knoxville, Tennessee; released on March 11th, 1864, at Knoxville, Tennessee. [Born ca. 1817 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Reid, Jesse: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 20 years old, 5 ft. 10 in. tall, of a ¾ blood Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1842 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Rice, William E.: Of Haywood County, North Carolina. Conscripted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on January 1st, 1863, at Gatlinburg, Tennessee, for the duration of the war; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; deserted to the enemy on January 26th, 1865, at Knoxville, Tennessee; released upon taking the oath of allegiance on January 30th, 1865, and transported North, at the time he was described as being 5 ft. 9 in. tall, of a dark complexion, with grey eyes and sandy hair; arrived at Louisville, Kentucky, on February 13th, 1865; released on February 14th, 1865, to remain north of the Ohio River during the remainder of the war.
Sammih, Nedda: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 32 years old, 6 ft. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; on detached duty with Lieutenant Taylor engaged in scouting Carter & Johnson Counties, Tennessee, in February 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1830 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Sanders, John: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 37 years old, 6 ft. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; sick in camp in February 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1825 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Santoneh: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 19 years old, 6 ft. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1843 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Santoola (San-too-la): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 18 years old, 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; sick in camp in February 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1844 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Scacheloskee (Scachee-laskee): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 21 years old, 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of a ¾ blood Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; died on June 13th, 1862. [Born ca. 1841 in Jackson County, North Carolina; died on June 13th, 1862.]
Segilleh, Hoeteiyeh: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 18 years old, 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1844 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Shuler, Joseph: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 18 years old, 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of a light complexion, with blue eyes, light hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1844 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Sih-kih: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 20 years old, 5 ft. 10 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1842 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Sooquechee (Soo-squeche): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 20 years old, 6 ft. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1842 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Squenseh: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 21 years old, 5 ft. 9 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; absent, home on sick furlough, in February 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1841 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Steah, Will: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on November 26th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for the duration of the war, at the time he was described as being 16 years old, 5 ft. 5 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1846 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Stee-Skille: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on July 21st, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 45 years old, 5 ft. 10 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1817 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Su-que-yeh (Su-qu-yeh): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 20 years old, 6 ft. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; sick in camp in April 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1842 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Tah-keh-yeh: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on November 26th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 17 years old, 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1845 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Tah-noh-lee: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on July 21st, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 22 years old, 6 ft. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1840 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Tah-se-ke-yah-gee, Arquetage: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 20 years old, 5 ft. 10 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; died on January 27th, 1863. [Born ca. 1842 in Jackson County, North Carolina; died on January 27th, 1863.]
Tah-se-ke-yah-gee, Stoogatogeh: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on July 21st, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 18 years old, 5 ft. 10 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1844 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Tahskeeketehee (Tah-skee-ke-te-hee): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 25 years old, 6 ft. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; died on June 18th, 1862. [Born ca. 1837 in Jackson County, North Carolina; died on June 18th, 1862.]
Talanosteh (Talams-teh), Tagenteh (Sagenteh): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 19 years old, 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1843 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Talaskaskee (Ta-las-kas-kee): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 19 years old, 5 ft. 9 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1843 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Talunosteh, Nickojack: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 20 years old, 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1842 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Tecolageeskih (Te-co-la-gees-kih): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 40 year sold, 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1822 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Tegahhoogeeskih (Te-gah-hoo-gees-kih): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 18 years old, 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1844 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Te-hee, Johnny: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on July 21st, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 32 years old, 6 ft. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1830 in Jackson County, North Carolina; married Eh-an-neh, no date.]
Telahlah (Te-lah-lah): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 19 years old, 6 ft. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1843 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Te-ses-kee: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 20 years old, 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1842 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Teseeyogih (Te-see-yo-gih): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 26 years old, 5 ft. 10 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1836 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Te-ses-kih (Te-setes-kih): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on November 26th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for the duration of the war, at the time he was described as being 17 years old, 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1845 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Teuegeesee (Ten-egeeses): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 50 years old, 6 ft. 1 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; died on December 18th, 1862. [Born ca. 1812 in Jackson County, North Carolina; died on December 18th, 1862.]
Tew-yeh, Nickojack: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on July 21st, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 35 years old, 5 ft. 10 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; severely injured in February 1863 when a tree fell on him; absent, on sick leave of absence, in February 1863; on detached duty at Gatlinburg, Tennessee, from April 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1827 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Thompson, Iyantooga: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on July 21st, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 34 years old, 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; deserted to the enemy on February 25th, 1864, at Knoxville, Tennessee; released upon taking the oath of allegiance on March 10th, 1864, at Knoxville, Tennessee. [Born ca. 1828 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Thompson, Ooliyoih: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 18 years old, 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1844 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Too-nigh-yeh: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 40 years old, 5 ft. 10 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1822 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Wah-ga-coo: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 28 years old, 6 ft. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1834 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Wah-ha-hoo, Moses: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 21 years old, 6 ft., tall, of an Indian complexion with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; sick in camp in February 1863; no further record after October 1864. [Born ca. 1841 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Wah-la-neeteh: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 6 ft. 1 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Wahta-Sutteh (Wah-ta-sutteh): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Wahwahseeteh (Wah-wah-see-tah): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 5 ft. 10 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; absent, on a sick leave of absence to February 1863; absent without leave from February to March 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Wahyelossih (Wah-ye-lossih): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 20 years old, 5 ft. 10 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; sick in camp in February 1863; detailed to duty in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, in April 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1842 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Ward, Alfred L.: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 20 years old, 6 ft. tall, of a light complexion, with hazel eyes, and was employed as a farmer; died of disease on August 11th, 1862. [Born ca. 1842 in Jackson County, North Carolina; died on August 11th, 1862.]
Ward, Thomas W.: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 27 years old, 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of a dark complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; transferred to Company F on July 19th, 1862; absent without leave from February 7th, 1864; no further record after February 1864. [Born ca. 1835 in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Washington: Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 20 years old, 5 ft. 11 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; captured in action on September 19th, 1864, at Winchester, Virginia; taken as a prisoner of war to Harper's Ferry, Virginia, arriving on September 21st, 1864; transferred to the prisoner of war camp at Point Lookout, Maryland, on September 23rd, 1864, arriving on September 26th; exchanged on November 15th, 1864, at Venus Point, Savanah River, Georgia; no further record after November 1864. [Born ca. 1842, in Jackson County, North Carolina; married Oo-ti-eh, no date.] (Note – It is possible that this capture record is confused with George Washington of Company H)
Welch, Joe (Son of Willogeeskih): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 29 years old, 6 ft. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; captured in action on September 19th, 1864, at Winchester, Virginia; taken as a prisoner of war to Harper's Ferry, Virginia, arriving on September 21st, 1864; transferred to the prisoner of war camp at Point Lookout, Maryland, on September 23rd, 1864, arriving on September 26th; no further record after September 1864. [Born ca. 1833 in Jackson County, North Carolina; married Ah-nee, no date.] (Note – It is possible that this capture record is confused with that of Joseph Welch of Company H)
Willegih (Willegeh): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 5 ft. 10 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
Willsoeh (Wilsoeh): Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on November 26th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for the duration of the war; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after April 1863.
Wo-hoh-tih (Who-hoh-tih): Of Jackson County, North Carolina. Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the North Carolina Cherokee Battalion on April 9th, 1862, at Qualla Town, North Carolina, for three years' service, at the time he was described as being 25 years old, 5 ft. 10 in. tall, of an Indian complexion, with black eyes, black hair and was employed as a farmer; company reorganized as Company C of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion of North Carolina Volunteers, on September 27th, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee; company reorganized as Company A of the Infantry Regiment, Thomas' Legion in January 1863; no further record after June 1863. [Born ca. 1837, in Jackson County, North Carolina.]
These men are found in the Compiled Service Records of the Legion, and shown as belonging to Company A. However, there is no record of their enlistments or service, and only their capture records. It is believed that these men most likely belonged to other company's or commands, and were listed in error, however, until further research is found to either prove or disprove their service with the company, they are listed below.
Bowman, J.W.: No record of enlistment, or prior service; deserted to the enemy on May 1st, 1865, at Knoxville, Tennessee; released upon order of the Civil Courts on May 24th, 1865, at Knoxville, Tennessee.
Childers, George: No record of enlistment, or prior service; captured on September 4th, 1863, at Jonesboro, Tennessee; transferred to the Military Prison at Louisville, Kentucky, on October 1st, 1863, arriving on October 5th; transferred to the prisoner of war camp at Camp Doulgas in Chicago, Illinois, on October 7th, 1863; no further record after October 1863.
Cowan, J.D.: No record of enlistment; shown as present with the company in September & October 1862; no further record after October 1862.
Earl, Noah: Of Franklin, North Carolina. No record of enlistment, or prior service; deserted to the enemy on May 1st, 1865, at Knoxville, Tennessee; transferred to the Military Prison at Louisville, Kentucky, on May 3rd, 1865, arriving on May 15th; released upon taking the oath of allegiance on June 18th, 1865, at Louisville, Kentucky, at the time he was described as being 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of a dark complexion, with dark eyes and dark hair.
Everett, Eppy: No record of enlistment, or prior service; deserted to the enemy on May 1st, 1865, at Knoxville, Tennessee; transferred to Chattanooga, Tennessee, on June 19th, 1865; no further record after June 1865.
Henderson, J.G.: No record of enlistment, or prior service; deserted to the enemy on May 1st, 1865, at Knoxville, Tennessee; released upon order of the Civil Courts on May 24th, 1865, at Knoxville, Tennessee.
Hudson, Benjamin: Of Pickens District, South Carolina. No record of enlistment, or prior service; deserted to the enemy on December 11th, 1864, at Knoxville, Tennessee; released upon taking the oath of allegiance on December 28th, 1864, at Knoxville, Tennessee, at the time he was described as being 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a dark complexion, with dark eyes and dark hair.
Jones, D.M.: No record of enlistment, or prior service; captured on May 3rd, 1865, at Anderson, South Carolina; paroled on May 4th, 1865, at Anderson, South Carolina.
Swann, S.C.: No record of enlistment, or prior service; deserted to the enemy on May 1st, 1865, at Knoxville, Tennessee; released upon order of the Civil Court on May 24th, 1865, at Knoxville, Tennessee.
Resources
Books & Published Material
Pages 729 to 761, Volume III, "Histories of the Several Regiments and Battalions from North Carolina in the Great War, 1861-'65." Walter Clark, Nash & Brothers, Book & Job Printers, Goldsboro, North Carolina, 1901.
Pages 151 to 175, Volume 4, "Roster of North Carolina Troops in the War Between the States." John W. Moore, Ashe & Gatling, State Printers & Binders, Raleigh, North Carolina, 1882.
"Rebel Chief: The Motley Life of Colonel William Holland Thomas, C.S.A." Paul A. Thomsen, 2004.
"Storm in the Mountains: Thomas' Confederate Legion of Cherokee Indians and Mountaineers." Vernon H. Crow; 1982.
Documents, Papers & Non-Published Materials
Speake-McCalla Civil War Correspondence. Auburn University Special Collections; Auburn, Alabama.
James W. Terrell Papers, 1820-1908. Hunter Library Special Collections, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina.
Photographs, Images & Artifacts
Shirt Worn by a Cherokee Indian in the Legion. Collection of the Museum of the Cherokee Indian.
Websites & Online Resources
The Thomas Legion of North Carolina.
Thomas' Legion: The 69th North Carolina Regiment.
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