Posting the following information for Minton family buffs, who are particularly interested in the Tennessee Mintons and the War Between the States. William Carroll Minton's brother, John Minton, Jr, died of small pox, while a POW at Fort Delaware. His name is variously shown as John Minton, Jack Minton, John S. Minton, and John L. Minton.

William Carroll Minton
"Goat"

1832-1920

Private, 22nd Regiment, Tennessee Cavalry (Barteau's)
(Consolidated from Co. E, 7th Batt'n TN Cavalry)
Confederate States Army

Honoured by Kenneth W. Minton

Place of Birth: Smith County, Tennessee

Date of Birth: 1832

Marriage: Mary Elizabeth House, 2nd Mary Frances Pritchard

Military Service: Enlisted December 11, 1861 Camp J. Davis by Capt. B. Smith as private in Co. E. 7th Batt'n TN Cavalry. This company was consolidated in June 1862, with Co. F, same battalion, to form Co. G, 22nd (also called 2d) Regiment Tennessee Cavalry. The unit was active at Luka, Cornith, Brices' Cross Roads, Fort Pillow and Harrisburg. Pvt. Minton participated in battles at Reinzi (Rienzi), Monterey and Courtland. He also participated in Gen. Wheeler's last raid into Tennessee. He was captured while on recruiting duty/deserter roundup and then paroled.

Burial Location: Maxwell Cemetery Baxter Putnam County, Tennessee

Residences: Born in Smith County, Tennessee, after the War he moved to Putnam County, where he died