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Henry Renfro was a private in company C, 3d Missouri regiment, infantry. He enlisted December 10, 1861, and was discharged June 26. 1865. He was in the battles of Iuka, Corinth, Grand Gulf, Port Gibson, Big Black, Champion Hills, and Vicksburg. He was wounded at Vicks- burg, Mississippi, May 20, 1863. He was taken prisoner at Springfield, Missouri, February 12, 1862, and taken prisoner at Vicksburg, July 4, 1863.
G. W. Montgomery was a private in Capt. R. J. Williams' company, '1st brigade. He enlisted in 1861, and was discharged March 20, 1862, He was in the battles of Springfield or Oak Hills, Dry Wood Creek, Lexington, Pea Ridge. He was wounded in the battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, March 8, 1862, and was taken prisoner on the road from Pea Ridge to Van Buren, Arkansas.
Wm. B. Parker was a private in Gen. Price's command, and also a portion of the time he served in the command of Kirby Smith. He enlisted June, 1862, and was discharged May, 1865. He was in the bat- tles of Prairie Grove, Helena, Little Rock, Mansfield, Pleasant Hill, and Saline river.
Marion M. Crithfield was a private in company H, Col. Hindman's regiment, 11th Missouri infantry. Company H was commanded by Capt. John P. Dusenberry. He enlisted October, 1862, and was discharged 1865. He was in the battles of Prairie Grove, Pleasant Hill, Louisiana, Jenkins' Ferry, and Helena. He was wounded at Pleasant Hill, Louis- iana, but not severely. Was sick for some time at Clarksville, with a severe attack of measles.
T. J. Davis and B. F. Davis, were lieutenant and captain respectively, in the command of General Sterling Price. They enlisted in June, 1861, and were discharged June 1865. They were in the battles of Carthage, Oak Hill, Lexington, Elk Horn, Helena, Cane Hill and Little Rock.
N. A. Lentz was a private in Gen. Parsons' command. He enlisted June, 1861, and was discharged June, 1865. He was in the battles of Oak Hill, Elk Horn, Mansfield, and was in some other minor engage- ments. He was never wounded or taken prisoner.
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A. Thompson was a private in Gen. Price's command, and was dis- charged in the fall of 1861. He was in the battles of Carthage, Wilson's Creek and Dry Wood.
J. F. Duval was a private in company C, first Missouri brigade, first division. He enlisted June, 1861, and was discharged April, 1865. He was in the following battles: Carthage, Wilson's Creek, Lexington, Pea Ridge, in Missouri; Iuka, Corinth, Grand Gulf, Port Gibson, Champion Hills, Big Black, Vicksburg siege, in Mississippi; and in all battles in the Georgia campaign from Dalton to Atlanta. Not seriously wounded in any of these engagements. He was taken prisoner at Vicksburg; sur- rendered with second Missouri battery, Captain James L. Farns com- manding at Gainesville, Alabama, April 20, 1865.
W. M. Quarles was a lieutenant and ensign bearer. He enlisted May 10, 1861, and was discharged May 10, 1865. He was in the battles of Carthage, Lexington, Springfield, Pea Ridge, Corinth, Iuka, Vicksburg, Champion Hills, Allatoona, Atlanta, Lovejoy Station, Fort Blakely, Grand Gulf, Port Gibson and Big Black. He was taken prisoner at Vicksburg, on the 4th day of July, 1863; also taken prisoner at Fort Blakely, April 9, 1865. Never received any serious wounds, only slight ones, in his long service.
A. J. Greenawalt was a private in General Sterling Price's army. He enlisted in 1861, and was taken prisoner at Pea Ridge, and afterward exchanged at Vicksburg. While in the service he was wounded twice slightly.
F. J. Walker was a private in General Price's army. He enlisted December 10, 1861, and was discharged May 4, 1865. He was in the bat- tles of Elk Horn, Corinth, Springfield, Corinth, Iuka, Baker's Creek, Grand Gulf, Franklin, Tennessee, Farmington, campaign of Georgia, and other minor engagements. He was wounded at Corinth, Mississippi, October, 1862. He was never taken prisoner.
Joel S. Petty was a private in company D, 1st Missouri cavalry, under Captain Parker, James Adams' regiment, commanded by Colonel Elijah Gates. He enlisted in December, 1861, and was in the battles of Pea Ridge, Corinth, Mississippi, Iuka, second Corinth, Champion Hills, Big Black river. He was captured at Black river, and was taken as prisoner to Point Lookout, Maryland, where he was kept eight and one-half months, when he took the oath of allegiance and returned home, then went to the plains for five years, then returned to his native place, where he now lives.
J. W. Asbury was a private in 3d regiment Missouri infantry volunteers, commanded by Colonel Rives, and was discharged in August, 1865. He was in the battles of Pea Ridge, Corinth, Mansfield, Jenkins' Ferry,
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Blackwater, Lexington and Independence. He was taken prisoner at Baldwin, Mississippi, but was not placed in any prison.
Reuben Shelton was a private in company G, 1st Missouri volunteer infantry. He.enlisted in September, 1861, and was in the battles of Lex- ington and Pea Ridge, and in numerous skirmishes in Missouri and Arkansas. He was wounded at Pea Ridge, in the right shoulder, by a spent ball. He was taken prisoner near Springfield, Missouri, and then took the oath of allegiance.
Toliver Wood was a private of company C, 26th regiment, Tennessee cavalry; company was commanded by Captain E. Allen, and the reg- iment by Colonel J. M. Lillard. He enlisted in June, 1861, and was in the battle of Chickamauga, and numerous skirmishes in Tennessee and Virginia.
Bartlett Sisk was a corporal in company A, 3d Missouri volunteer infantry, commanded by Colonel B. A. Rives. He enlisted December 27, 1861, and was in the battles of Pea Ridge, first and second Corinth, Iuka, Grand Gulf, Port Gibson, and in numerous skirmishes in Arkansas and Mississippi. He was wounded at Port Gibson, May 1, 1863, losing his. right arm just below the elbow. He was paroled at Grenada, Mississippi, after the surrender in May, 1865, and returned to Ray county in October, 1865.
J. O. Kilgore was a private in company A, 2d Arkansas volunteer cavalry, commanded by J. Phelps. He enlisted in July, 1863, and was discharged November 17, 1865. He was in Price's last raid in Missouri and Arkansas. He served over two years.
James Burns was a private in company A, 3d regiment, Missouri volun- teer infantry, Confederate army. He was in the battles of Wilson's Creek and Lone Jack, August 16, 1862. He lost his right arm at the battle of Wilson's Creek, August 10, 1861. He was discharged in 1863.
Thomas J. Leake was a private in the 2d Missouri light artillery, Gen- eral Dick Taylor's division. He enlisted December 9, 1861, and was in the battles of Pea Ridge, Corinth, Mississippi; second battle of Corinth, Thompson Station, Dalton, Georgia, Atlanta, Tennessee river, Elliott's marine fleet, Jackson, Mississippi; Fort Pillow and numerous skirmishes. He surrendered at the close of the war.
M. G. Taylor was second lieutenant in company D, 1st regiment Mis- souri infantry. He enlisted December, 1861, and was in the battle of Pea Ridge, and was discharged in June, 1862, in Mississippi.
Edward T. Dorton was a private and sergeant in Captain James Hobb's company, Colonel David McRea's regiment, Confederate army. He enlisted June 17, 1861, in company A, 15th Arkansas infantry; after the surrender at Vicksburg, mounted infantry. He was in the battles of Wil- son's Creek, Pea Ridge, Iuka, and numerous skirmishes. He was cap
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tured at Iuka, and sent to Camp Douglas, Chicago. He was also cap- tured at Walnut Grove, Arkansas, but escaped. He was discharged April 12, 1865.
Henry C. Perdue was a private in company A, Colonel Reeves' regi- ment. He enlisted in April, 1861, and was in the battles of Carthage, July 5, 1861, and Wilson's Creek, August 10, 1861. He was captured and imprisoned in the jail at Lexington, Missouri, and was paroled a few days thereafter. He was discharged in January, 1862.
M. S. Leforgee was a private in company C, 2d Kentucky battalion, mounted rifles, under Colonel Tom Johnson, Confederate army. He enlisted September, 1862, and was in the battles of Louisa, Kentucky, Cave Gap, King's Saltworks, Chickamauga, McMinnville, Tennessee; Anderson's Cross Roads, Cumberland, Tennessee; Charleston, Mount Sterling, Kentucky, Smithville, and in numerous skirmishes. He was dis- charged May 3, 1865.
Thomas Elder was a private in company C, 3d Missouri infantry, Gen- eral Sterling Price's army. He enlisted November, 1861. He was in the second battle of Corinth, Port Gibson, Baker's Creek, Big Black, Vicksburg, in the campaign through Georgia, and at Johnson's surrender. He was wounded at Kenesaw Mountain, June, 1864. He was taken prisoner at Springfield, Missouri, and was confined at Alton, Illinois, about seven months, and was exchanged at Vicksburg, August, 1863.
Isaac M. Riffe was orderly sergeant in company A, 4th Missouri infantry. He enlisted in June, 1861, and was in the battles of Carthage, Dry Wood, Lexington, Pea Ridge, Wilson Creek, Corinth, first and sec- ond fight, and numerous skirmishes. He was wounded in the left hand at Pea Ridge, March 8, 1862, and was taken prisoner by Captain A. Allen, and released on parole. He forfeited his parole, and returned to the Confederate army.
Samuel H. Long was a private in company C, 3d regiment, 1st brig- ade, Missouri infantry, General Price's army. He enlisted December 20, 1861. He was in the battles of Elk Horn, Corinth, Magnolia Hills, Baker's Creek, and Vicksburg. He was taken prisoner at Vicksburg, and soon after paroled.
Joseph Thomas Mulligan was a private in the Confederate army. He enlisted in 1863, and was killed at the battle of Champion Hill, May 16, 1863.
Turner Elder was a private in General Shelby's command. He enlisted in the fall of 1862. He was in the battle of Mansfield, and was wounded in that engagement. He was discharged when General Price surren- dered.
Newton J. Parker was a private and sergeant, first under General Price, then General Vandorn, then General Pemberton. He enlisted in Septem-
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ber, 1861, and was in the battles of Lexington, Pea Ridge, Farmington, Mississippi; Iuka, Mississippi; Corinth, Grand Gulf, Baker's Creek and Vicksburg. He was taken prisoner May 16, 1863, at Baker's Creek, and was a prisoner eight months.
Martin Elder was a private in company C, 3d Missouri infantry, General Price's army. He enlisted in November, 1861, and was in the battles of Corinth, Port Gibson and Baker's Creek. He was wounded and taken prisoner at Pea Ridge, in the spring of 1862, and was paroled. He was taken prisoner again at Baker's Creek and taken to Alton, Illinois, mili- tary prison. He was exchanged at Vicksburg, August, 1863.
William B. Sanderson was a private in Colonel Reeves' regiment, Mis- souri cavalry, General Price's army. He enlisted in 1861 and was dis- charged in 1863. He was in the battles of Lexington, September, 1861, and Pea Ridge, March 8, 1862.
John Rader was a private in General Hindman's command. He enlisted in the fall of 1862, and was discharged in December, 1862, and was in the battle of Prairie Grove. He was taken sick at Prairie Grove and was not able to re-enter the army.
Stephen Frazier was a private in General Price's army, and was in most of the leading engagements. He enlisted in 1861 and was discharged in 1865. He was taken prisoner at Vicksburg, and was a prisoner for two months.
George W. Keys was a private in General Sterling Price's army. He enlisted at Springfield, Missouri, in 1861, and was in the battle of Lexing- ton, Missouri, September, 1861. He was discharged in December, 1862.
S. O. McGuire was a private in General Sterling Price's army. He enlisted, June, 1861, and was discharged in July, 1865. He was in the battles of Wilson's Creek, Pea Ridge, Corinth, Iuka, Champion Hills, and Big Black river. He was taken prisoner at Big Black river about May 17, 1863.
L. B. Wright was a private in General Price's army. He enlisted in September, 1861; was in the battle of Lexington, September, 1861, and was taken prisoner there and banished to Indiana until hostilities ceased.
John W. Gaulden was a private in Colonel Henry's Virginia reserves. He enlisted in 1864, and was discharged in the year 1865.
James O. R. Walker, Thomas J. Walker, Davis Walker, Hardin Thompson, Robert Brozendine, Wm. McGaugh, Nicholas Gentry, Joseph Hamner, Henry B. McGill, John Odell, Jackson Odell, E. Porter, James Johnson, T. Reeves Grant, Lee White, Marcellus White, John Porter, (chaplain), Richard Craven, Jackson Craven, James Pointer, Wilson Shreeve and brothers, were in various commands in the Confederate ser- vice, enlisting in 1861 and 1862, and making excellent soldiers. They took part in many engagements and skirmishes while in the service.
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George S. Ewing was a sergeant in company C, 3d Missouri infantry (General Price's army). He enlisted in the fall of 1861, and was dis- charged in the spring of 1865. He was in the battles of Corinth, Iuka, Vicksburg, Baker's Creek, Georgia campaign, Franklin, Tennessee, and other engagements. He was wounded in the battle of Franklin, Tennes- see, and slightly wounded at New Hope, Georgia. On returning to Ray county, Missouri, in the spring of 1865, he engaged in the business of farming. He has been treasurer of Ray county two terms, since 1872.
Nathaniel D. Searcy was a private in company A, Colonel B. A. Reeves' regiment. He enlisted in the summer of 1861. He was in the battles of Carthage and Wilson's Creek. He was killed in the battle of Wilson's Creek, August 10, 1861.
James L. Lewis was a private in company H, commanded by Captain Parker, Colonel Reeves' regiment, Slack's division, General Price's brigade. He enlisted in 1861, and was discharged in 1864. He was in the battles of Lexington, Centralia, and Glasgow. He was captured at Columbia, Missouri, in 1864, and held ten days and paroled.
J. L. Head was a private in company D, commanded by Captain John Castleman, 2d Kentucky regiment cavalry, commanded by Colonel Basil Duke, General Morgan's command. He enlisted, June 1, 1862, at Chat- tanooga, Tennessee, for the war, and was discharged by surrender, at the close of the war. He was in the battles of Drainsville, Virginia; Dan No. 1 at Yorktown, Peninsula, Williamsburg, Snow Hill, Tennessee; Hartsville, Tennessee; Gallatin, Tennessee; Lebanon, Kentucky; Augusta, and several other engagements of less note. He was taken prisoner at Springfield, Kentucky, on or about July 8, 1863, and held in prison at Camp Douglas, Illinois, and exchanged March 2, 1865. He was once previously captured in Kentucky, and held at Lexington, Kentucky, four weeks, in a slave jail, converted into a prison by the federals, from which he escaped.
William S. Tompkins, was a private in company F, Colonel B. A. Rive's regiment, 4th division Missouri state guards and company B, in the battalion commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Robert J. Woods, C. S. A. He enlisted August 10, 1861, and surrendered May 26, 1865, at Shreveport, Louisiana. He was in the battles of Oak Hills, Wilson's Creek, Dry Wood, Lexington, Blue River, Westport, Maria des Cygnes and Newtonia. He was wounded September 18, 1861, at Lexington, Missouri. He was taken prisoner November 18, 1861, by Captain Forbes of Missouri militia. Mr. Tompkins, since the close of the war, has been engaged in the business of teaching school. He has acquired a splendid reputation as a successful teacher. He is at present engaged as teacher in the intermediate department in the Richmond graded school in Richmond College, and has won golden opinions from the patrons of the
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school as a model educator. He was county school commissioner of Ray county for two years, from 1875 to 1877, and made a fine public officer.
William Baber, was a private in company A, 3d infantry, Missouri volunteers, C. S. A. He enlisted December 7, 1861, and was discharged May 22, 1865. He was in the battles of Lexington, Missouri; Pea Ridge, Missouri; Port Gibson, Mississippi; Corinth, Iuka, Vicksburg, Mississippi; Atlanta, Georgia; Franklin and Nashville, Tennessee. He was taken prisoner at Vicksburg, Mississippi. After the war, he returned to Ray county, Missouri for some time. At the present time he is engaged in the business of grocer in Richmond, Missouri.
John A. Ross was ordinance sergeant in company A, commanded by Captain David Boone, 1st battalion Missouri state guards, commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel John W. Payne, Sth division, commanded by General James S. Rains. He enlisted June 19, 1861, and re-enlisted June, 1863, and was discharged June, 1863. He was in the battles of Dug Springs, Wilson's Creek, Dry Wood, Lexington, Pea Ridge, Shiloh, and Farming- ton. He was the first to find General Lyon on the battle-field of Wilson's Creek. At Farmington, Mississippi, in consequence of having to wade through swamps for a considerable length of time, his life was greatly endangered.
Nathan H. Schooler, was a private in company C, commanded by Captain Kelsey McDowell, in 3rd regiment, Missouri infantry volunteers. He enlisted at Springfield, December, 1861, and was discharged at Jack- son, Mississippi, May 31, 1865. He was in the battles of Corinth, Farm- ington, Iuka, second battle of Corinth, and several other skirmishes. He was wounded at Corinth on the 4th of October, 1862, and disabled for two years. He was taken prisoner at Springfield, and held two months. He was again taken prisoner at the battle of Corinth the time he was wounded. He was sick on two different times with fever on account of exposure in the said service.
Arthur B. Elliott was a private in company A, commanded by Captain Robt. J. Williams in 3d Missouri infantry volunteers. He enlisted in 1861 and was discharged in 1865. He was in the battles of Pea Ridge, Corinth, Iuka, Kenesaw Mountain, Allatoona, Georgia; Vicksburg, Franklin, Tennessee, Latimore farm or mills, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Baker Creek. First taken prisoner at Vicksburg, next on picket line was captured.
John C. Burgess was a private in company A, commanded by Captain Newton in 1st Missouri volunteers, in army of General Price. He enlisted in 1861 and was discharged same year. He was in the battles of Spring- field, Carthage and Lexington.
Isaac H. Hale was a sergeant in General Price's army. He enlisted June 16, 1861, and was discharged July 1, 1865. He was in the battles of
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Carthage, Wilson's Creek, Lexington, Pea Ridge, Prairie Grove, Helena and Saline river, Arkansas.
John L. Harrison was a private in company A, 3d Missouri infantry volunteers, and subsequently in the partisan rangers, 1st Missouri cavalry, company A. He enlisted December 7, 1861, and was discharged from prison July, 1864. He was in the battles of Sugar Creek, Arkansas, October 17, 1862, Cotton Plant, Arkansas. While he was with the ran- gers he was in the Ozark fight and the Gasconade fight. He was taken pris- oner on Gasconade river on the 30th day of July, 1862. He was held as a prisoner until June 30, 1864, when he was discharged from prison.
James Calvin Brown was a private in company A, commanded by Robert J. Williams, in the 3d Missouri infantry volunteers. He enlisted December 7, 1861, and was killed in the siege of Vicksburg, May 22, 1863. He was an accomplished scholar, and gave bright promise of rising to high distinction. He was a faithful and gallant soldier, and greatly loved by his comrades.
James Madison Suits was a private in company E, commanded by Cap- ' tain Davidson in 1st Virginia battalion of infantry. He enlisted in May, 1863, and was discharged at Appomattox court house, April 9, 1865. He was in the battle of Petersburg, Virginia; Hatcher's Run, Virginia; Cold Harbor, Virginia, June 27, 1862, and other battles. He was made prisoner at the surrender at Appomattox court house, April 9, 1865. and paroled.
B. F. Baber was a private in company A, commanded by Captain R. J. Williams in 3d regiment of infantry, Missouri volunteers, first Missouri brigade. He enlisted December 9, 1861, and was discharged at the close of the war. He was in the battles of Lexington, Missouri, Pea Ridge, Arkansas; Farmington, Mississippi; Iuka, Corinth, Grand Gulf, Port Gib- son, Vicksburg, and in all the battles in front of Sherman in Georgia, Allatoona, Resaca, Egypt Station, Blakely, Alabama, last battle of the war, April 1865. He was captured at Vicksburg the 4th of July, 1863, Blakely, Alabama, April 9, 1865.
William H. Wilson, was in Quantrell's independent command, enlisted in 1862, and was discharged in 1863. He was in the battle of Lone Jack, in Jackson county Missouri, August 16, 1862.
John A. Wasson was a private in company G, sixteenth Mississippi volunteers. He enlisted in 1861, and was discharged in 1865, by surrender. He was in the battles of Front Royal, Virginia, Cross Keys, Virginia, seven days battle near Richmond, Virginia; Manassas Gap, Virginia; Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. He was twice captured, and held a prisoner a short time. He was wounded in the battle of Cross Keys, in Virginia.
A. R. Chenault was a private in General Price's army. He enlisted in the summer of 1861, and was discharged in the fall of 1861. He was in the battles of Booneville, Carthage, Wilson's Creek and Lexington. On
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leaving the service, he followed the profession of teaching school for some time, and afterward engaged in farming. He has been a very successful farmer for some years, and owns a large farm near the Richmond and Lexington Junction. He also carries on, to some extent, the mercantile business at the R. and L. Junction.
William Cox was a private in company D, Colonel Hughes' regiment, General Price's army, and afterward in the 1st Missouri brigade, com- pany H, 3d regiment, Confederate infantry volunteers. He was in the battles of Carthage, Wilson's Creek, Lexington, Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia, and Atlanta, Georgia, and several other engagements. He was taken prisoner twice; first in Saline county, by Pleasonton, and kept in St. Louis one month. He was next captured in Chariton county, Missouri, and held eleven months in St. Louis, and then exchanged. He was paroled after the surrender.
Martin V. Kite was a corporal in company H, commanded by Captain Rippatoe, in the 33d Virginia volunteers, commanded by Colonel Cum- mings, in General Stonewall Jackson's army. He enlisted at Lauray, Page county, Virginia, in 1861, and continued in the service until the close . of the war, and the surrender of the Confederate troops. He was in the first battle of Manassas, and in a number of skirmishes while under Mosby. He was for some time in the hospital as steward, at Lynchburg.
Thomas R. Gant was a corporal in company. C, 3d Missouri infantry volunteers. He enlisted February 23, 1862. He was in the battles of Elkhorn Tavern, Arkansas, second battle of Corinth, Iuka, Grand Gulf, Hatchie Bridge, Big Black, siege of Vicksburg, Misssissippi; Atlanta, Allatoona, Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia; and Franklin, Tennessee. He was taken prisoner at Franklin, Tennessee, and was released at the close of the war, at Camp Chase, Ohio. Mr. Gant has been in business for some years as a merchant in Vibbard, since the war, and has won the re- spect and confidence of a large circle of friends.
Cyrus D. Grant was a corporal in company C, Third cavalry regiment. He enlisted in said company September, 1861, and re-enlisted December, 1861, in company C, Third Missouri volunteer infantry, commanded by Colonel B. A. Rives, Confederate service. He was in the battles of Lexington, Pea Ridge, Corinth, first and second; battles of Vicksburg, Grand Gulf, Black river Bridge, Peach Tree Creek, Kenesaw Mountain, Atlanta, through the campaign in Georgia in front of Sherman. He served under Johnson, Bragg, and Hood. He was wounded six times, princi- pally flesh wounds. Was captured in the battle of Franklin. He was discharged at the close of the war.
Thomas J. Brooks was a private in James Johnston's company, state guards, Confederate service. £ Enlisted in June, 1861, and was dis-
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charged December 2, 1861, and returned home. He was in the battle of Lexington.
UNION SOLDIERS.
The number of volunteers furnished by Ray county for the Federal army, is estimated at about 1,200. During the first year of the war the recruits for the Union army in this county were not many. The counties of Ray and Carroll, during the summer of 1861, furnished one company of volunteers, who, under the command of Captain Dick Ridgell, did service at Lexington, Missouri, until the surrender of General Mulligan to General Sterling Price, September 20, 1861. Some other volunteers from Ray county served in their companies at Lexington, at the time of the memorable siege. In the first week of December, 1861, a large force of Federal troops, under General B. M. Prentiss, passed through Ray county, halting for a few days at Richmond. The night after their arrival a company of volunteers was organized near the residence of John Elliott, near Camden, in this county. This company was enrolled on the 17th of December, 1861, and mustered into the service January, 12, 1862. Andrew Elliott was elected captain, who was afterward suc- ceeded, September 28, 1862, by Captain George N. McGee. This com- pany was company A, 3d Missouri state militia cavalry.
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