The Union Veterans of Cumberland County, Tennessee ~Just a few words about this part of our history: I am sure many will be surprised by the stories of Cumberland Countys Union men. I know I was. I think it bares remembering that, like many mountain areas, ours was fiercely divided. Most of these men were not turncoats, they had a genuine belief in the cause for which they fought. Most would risk reputation, family ties and their lives to escape to Union territory above the Confederate lines in Southeaster Kentucky. Traveling at night, usually in small groups they enlisted to preserve their personal view of freedom and are worthy of our respect. ~Henry Adkins of Cumberland County enlisted in B Company, 3rd Tennessee USA Infantry at age 21. He was a Corporal. ~William Aiken and Ephriam P. Aikens service record is missing. It is known that they served in the Union Army. They were the sons of Martin Aiken who received mail at Bee Creek. In 1889, Ephriam Aiken was admitted to the Grand Army of the Republic Post #55 that had been established at Crossville, however no record of his service was available in the records. ~Alfred Aytes enlisted as a Sergeant in Company E/1st Tennessee Infantry USA on August 20th, 1861. On April 14th, 1862 he was assigned as a hospital steward (F&S Company). Promoted to Captain of Company E on February 25th, 1863. This soldier was from the Yellow Creek area of Cumberland County and was a school teacher. At one time he had a store at Crab Orchard.He left the area following the war. ~Hugh Aytes was a Private from Yellow Creek in Company E/1st Tennessee Infantry USA. He survived the war and is buried in the Hebbertsburg Cemetery under a Federal marker. ~Julius Aytes was a 2nd Lieutenant in Company E/1st Tennessee Infantry USA. He was promoted to Captain on March 15th, 1863. Captain Aytes was from the 6th District. He is noted as assembling men for Union service in very early 1861. He survived the War and was a G. A. R. post #55 at Crossville. Aged 27 years at enlistment. ~Alford Barger enlisted as a Private in Company D/2nd Tennessee Infantry USA. He enrolled March 10th, 1862 and permanently deserted on September 14th, 1862. He was the son of Tollett (Tallet) Barger of the 4th District. ~John Barger was a Private in Company D/2nd Tennessee Infantry USA. He deserted on September 14th, 1862 but returned to duty only to be captured at Rogersville, Tennessee. He received an honorable discharge in the year 1889. ~Samuel Barger was a Private in Company D/2nd Tennessee Infantry USA. He was captured at Rogersville Tennessee but was exchanged July 31st, 1864. He received an honorable discharge. ~Tollett (Tallet) Barger enlisted as a Private in Company D/2nd Tennessee Infantry USA. He left the service by permanent desertion on September 14th, 1862. ~Elijah Barns (Elige) and Martin Barns enlisted in Company E/1st Tennessee Infantry USA on August 20th, 1861. They both deserted January 11, 1862. They were from the 7th District of Cumberland County. ~Hubbard Blaylock, son of Hubbard and Tempy Blaylock was a Private in Company D/2nd Tennessee Infantry USA. He was captured at Rogersville, Tennessee and was sent to Bell Isle and later imprisoned at Andersonville, Georgia. He died of an abcess in prison on July 11th, 1864 and is buried in Andersonville Cemetery (Grave #3176). Salute!
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