Does anyone know of the Confederate unit that the now somewhat famous John Thomas Whatley belonged to because of his diary? He was reported to have been killed at Bentonville, North Carolina. While doing research on the 3rd Maryland Cavalry a John T. Whatley under oath said he was from Fayette County, Georgia. The somewhat famous John Thomas Whatley according to sources was born in Coweta County which borders Fayette County, Georgia. This is what I have on John T. Whatley thus far.

John T. Whatley - Believed to be a former Confederate with Company F 13th Regiment, Georgia Infantry. Believed to be with Ewell's Corps; Early's Division; Gordon's Brigade at the Gettysburg campaign. Company F was known as the "Fayette Rangers" He has NO Confederate enrollment records. Confederate CMSR's also show him being on a list for receipt for a commutation of rations dated July 1 to July 6, 1861 under the name of Fayette Rangers. Confederate CMSR's also have one hospital record with Company F 13th Regiment, Georgia at the Chimborazo Hospital #4 at Richmond, Virginia and he was admitted on November 28, 1862 for diarrhea and returned to duty on December 14, 1862. Confederate CMSR's also show an issue with a General Court Martial that listed him as Corporal John T. Whatley Company F 13th Georgia Regiment dated June 3, 1863 and reported the issue being General Orders #68 of the Army of Northern Virginia by General Lee.

3rd Maryland Cavalry CMSR's report him enlisting in Company E on September 4th and mustered into service on September 23, 1863 at age 23 and list his physical description as hazel eyes; light hair; light complexion; 5' 8" in height and told 3rd Maryland Cavalry authorities he had been born in Fayette County, Georgia and had been a farmer prior to the War and signed his name as John T. Whatley. According to Company E 3rd Maryland Cavalry information provided by the Provost Marshal in New Orleans, Louisiana they confirm Company E as being in New Orleans as early as January 18, 1864 and if by going by the history of other steamers leaving Baltimore and arriving in New Orleans it appears to have been a 10 day to 14 days journey depending upon the weather and using those stats we can estimate Company E leaving Baltimore for New Orleans as late as the first week of January 1864. 3rd Maryland Cavalry CMSR's report the transport as North Point as a soldier named John Thomas died of small pox and was buried at sea on January 14, 1864. 3rd Maryland Cavalry CMSR's report him as deserting on February 14, 1864 at Madisonville, Louisiana. (Note: According to the History and roster of Maryland Volunteers, War 1861-5 prepared by under the authority of the General Assembly of Maryland his name is carried in the roster of Company E and listed as deserting on February 14, 1864)

I am hoping that this is NOT the somewhat famous John Thomas Whatley any help would be grateful. Thx Dennis