Anyway I've got PH Eads on a prisoner transfer roll from Alton to Vicksberg for exchange on Nov 11, 1862 at Aiken's Landing. Listed as captured Dec 19, 1861, Milford, MO. No rank given.
Here is his prison route. First Myrlte Street on Jan 7th 1861, then Alton Feb 1861. His rank is listed as Private on both those entries, Residence Cooper County Missouri. A July '62 roll at Alton has him spelled out as Preston H Eads, Private Cooper Co, MO.
1850 Census has him here:
Preston H Eades
Age: 37
Birth Year: abt 1813
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1850: District 2, Nicholas, Kentucky
Family Number: 415
Household Members: Name Age
Preston H Eades 37
Huldah Eades 30
John T Eades 10
Wm Horace Eades 8
Elizabeth A Eades 6
Nancy Perry Eades 5
Mary L Eades 1
1840 Census:
Carlisle, Nicholas, Kentucky with 1 slave
OCTODER 6, 1863.Skirmish near Syracuse, No.
REPOIRTS.
No. 1.Lieut. Col. Thomas T. Crittenden, Seventh Missouri State Militia Cavalry.
No. 2.Capt. Richard M. Box, Seventh Missouri State Militia ~Cavairy.
No. 1.
Report of Licut. Col. Thomas I. ~Jrittenden, Seventh Missouri State
Militia Cavalry.
HEADQUARTERS,
lipton, October 9, 1863.
SIR: On Monday morning last a detachment of Company H, Seventh
Missouri State Militia Cavalry, of 30 men, under Captain [It. M.J Box,
trailed about 60 guerrillas into a thick, brushy hollow, near Syracuse,
Mo.; vigorously attacked them, regardless of the disparity in numbers,
and soon put them to flight. Twelve guerrillas were killed and 4
woundedgenerally mortal shots; 7 or 8 horses, fully equipped, were
captured; also a large lot of old and new clothing, and several pieces of
unmanufactured cloth. These were a part of Jackmans men, from
Howard; supposed to have been under him. It is currently reported
that a Colonel Eades, from Cooper County, Missouri, was one of the
killed. These guerrillas were evidently on their way to join Jo. Shelby
in his present raid into this State. Many of them wtre in Federal uni-
form, and finely armed, having a doublebarreled shot-gun and from two
to five Colts navy revolvers
Page 687
CHAP. XXXIV.] SKIRMISH NEAR SYRACUSE, ~IO. 687
Captain Box and his fearless men deserve credit for the brave and
manly manner they attacked and defeated this rebel chief and gang,
who have so often boasted that Federals were afraid of them. As
General Brown is absent in the field, I will make this report directly
to your headquarters.
Yours, very trnly, 3?. 3?. CIIliTENPEN,
Lient. Cot. 7th ilL S. 31. Car., Comcly. 2 Sub-Military Dist.
Col. C. W. MARSH,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
No. 2.
Report of Capt. Richard ilL Box, Seventh Missouri State Mjlitia Cavalry.
IIDQRS. Co. II, SEVENTH MISSOURI STATE MILITIA CAY.,
Syracuse, Mo., November 1, 1863.
COLONEL: I have the honor of submitting to you the following report
of a fight which took place between a Portion of my command and a
company of rebel basliwliackers under Lieutenant-Colonel Willhite,
on Monday, the 5th of October last, about 10 miles from this place:
On the morning of the 5th ultimo, I learned that a company of rebels
had passed near Syracuse about daylight. I at once ordered out 30
men, and started in pursuit; discovered their trail about 1~ miles from
town; followed it some distance, when we found that their track scat-
tered through the woods. I then ordered half of my men to dismount,
at the same time dismounting myself, and followed the scattering tracks
through the thick brush for about 10 miles, keeping the cavalry about
100 yards in our rear. Came up with them about 2 p. in., when we sur~
prised them with a volley from our rifles. I then ordered a charge,
which was done in splendid style by my men, killing several of the
rebels. They (the rebels) then fell back, in confusion, some 60 or SO
yards. I then ordered the horses forward, but seeing the rebels form-
ing their line very rapidly, I made another charge, on foot, within 5
paces of their line, pouring a hot and deadly fire into their ranks from
our revolvers. I again ordered the horses forward mounted and into
line on the double-quick. During this time the rebels had crossed a
small ravine, and had again formed in line. I ordered the third charge,
which was successfully made by breaking their line. They then fell
back in confusion, and continued firing while retreating. Chased them
through the woods, scattering them in every direction. I kept all my
men in line until I saw the rebels were so scattered that it was im-
possible for them to make another stand. I then deployed them, and
searched the woods till night came on and the darkness prevented fur-
ther action. Camped out that night about half a mile from where we
had the fight. Two of my men were slightly wounded. The rebel loss
was 12 killed; several were also wounded, but managed to make their
escape. A number of horses were killed and wounded on both sides.
My horse was shot in the head and shoulder, and my saddle was struck
with some buck-shot.
Among the trophies of our victory was a large rebel flag (the same
I sent you, and by you taken to General Brown); four horses; a number
of shot-guns and revolvers; a quantity of new boots, clothing, and other
articles, as well as some Confederate uniforms
Page 688
MO., ARK:~ KANS, IND. T., AND DEPT. N. W. [CHAP. XXXIV.
Among the killed on the rebel side were Lieutenant-Colonel Willhite
and a captain, whose name I did not learn. They belonged to Jack-
mans band of outlaws and guerrillas, and numbered 61.
On the following morning (Tuesday) I ordered the citizens to bury
the dead, which was promptly done.
I still have with me the black boy formerly belonging to Lieutenant-
Colonel Wilwhite. He appears to be a smart lad.
IXIy men fought bravely, and great credit is due them for the gal-
lantry and courage displayed on that occasion. I feel proud of my com-
mand, and commend them, colonel, to your good graces.
With much respect, I remain, youi obedient servant,
I~. M. BOX,
Captain Company H, Seventh issouri State Militia Cavalry.
Lieut. Col. T. T. CRITTENDEN,
Commanding Second Sub-District, lipton, Mo.
FWIW
John R.