The experience of Richard Hendricks is allot better than my G-Grandfather.
He was gathered up during the march to Appomattox, but was not included in
the surrender of the Army of NVa. He was shipped to Point Lookout POW camp
and not released until he took the oath.
Harris Kern
703-971-5365
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From: "Wm. Hendricks" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, February 08, 2002 8:01 AM
Subject: Oath of Allegiance - any consolidated records?


> List,
>
>     Does anybody on this list know if there is a consolidated record of
> CSA soldiers who took the Oath of Allegiance? My G-grandfather Richard
> D Hendricks was a private in the King William Artillery(Carter's
> Battery), Carter's Battalion, Rhodes Division. On his pension form #2
> application, dated may 12 1908, - question- When did you leave the
> service, and under what circumstances. Ans... Near Mt Airy NC
> surrender.
>
>     According to Richard's Service Record  - Company Muster Roll for
> Oct. 31 1864 to Feb. 28 1865, dated Feb. 28, 1865 - Absent - On
> Detached Service - Detailed as a Teamster.
>
>     Family history has him as stopped by Union Troops near the state
> line on present day rt 103(between Stuart Va & Mt Airy NC), they took
> his wagon and horses(or mules) and left him stranded.
>
>     Could he have surrendered and released without a O of A ? I
> know of no record, either in his regimental rosters, pension files, or
> Service Record that show him as having taken the Oath.
>
> William
>
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