Charles was the younger brother of A. J. Hemphill, my gg grandfather; both served in the 31th MS. A. J. had died Sept 22, 1863. Family notes say A. J. died of wounds while at home on medical leave; he is buried in Ackerman, MS. I have written for copies of his discharge papers for the MS Dept of Archives to learn if it was an illness or a wound. If there are any records of engagements involving the 31st in Aug or Sept of '63 where A. J. may have been wounded, I would appreciate that info.
Thanks, Ed Rea