Pat Gilbert
POW's
Tue Sep 26 19:53:27 2000


Through my amateur genealogy efforts, I have learned bits and pieces about my Civil War ancestors. I have two ancestors whose records reflect they were prisoners and would like to learn more - I plead ignorance so any help appreciated. What were the conditions as POW'S ? What was the Parolee process? Any specifics about the following individuals also a Plus.

Thomas S. Guthrie- Co. G Reg 31 AL. Pension Applic. said he was shot May 1862 Bakers Creek, MS. NARA had him wounded and missing May 1863 at Champion Hill, MS to June 1863-shows on parolee list June 1863. Then later May 20 1865 paroled in Talledga (maybe he was captured twice?)

John H. Guthrie- 10 Conf. Reg Co. C Captured Dec 1863 Louden TN. Paroled Ft. Delaware Jun 1865. Was he a POW all this time? Went in as Private, left as 2nd Lieutenant.

• POW INFORMATION — Glenda Bee, Mon Oct 2 15:28
• POW INFORMATION — MICHAEL SALATER, Mon Oct 2 22:24
• Site Address — Glenda Bee, Tue Oct 3 04:15
• POW's — John C. Carter, Wed Sep 27 15:43
• POW's — Roger Brothers, Tue Sep 26 21:44