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John Wesley Colyer was a member of the Morgan Raiders

Name: John Wesley COLYER 1
Sex: M
Birth: 8 MAY 1834 in Pulaski Co., Ky. 1
Death: 8 JUN 1908 in Perry, Houston Co., GA
Census: 1850 Pulaski Co., KY
Event: AKA (Facts Page) Wesley
Military Service: 12 SEP 1862 Enlisted at Somerset, Ky "C" Co., 6th Cavalry
Military Service: 1862 Took part in Morgans Raiders Ky. Raid
Military Service: BET. 1863 - 1865 Prisoner of Civil War
Occupation: BET. 1883 - 1889 Sheriff, Houston Co., GA

Note:

John Wesley Colyer, of Perry, Houston Co., a veteran of Morgan's cavalry, was born near Somerset, Ky., May 8, 1834. His parents were John Colyer, a Virginian of Revolutionary ancestry, and Lydia, daughter of John Purvis, of South Carolina, a soldier of the Revolution. Mr. Colyer, a resident of Kentucky when the war began, and engaged in mercantile business, joined the famous cavalryman, John H. Morgan, when the latter was in command of a squadron in 1861, and served with him for nearly a year in Kentucky and Tennessee, participating in the daring exploits in middle Tennessee that first made the name of Morgan familiar throughout the country.

In the summer of 1862 he took part in Morgan's first great Kentucky raid, from Knoxville, Tennessee, and was in battle at Tomkinsville, Lebanon and Cynthiana, where he was wounded July 17, 1862. After his native State was occupied by the armies of Bragg and Kirby Smith, he organized a company of cavalry, of which he was elected first lieutenant, and M. B. Perkins Captain.

This was made Company C of the Sixth Kentucky cavalry, under the command of Col. J. Warren Grisby. On the return to Kentucky he served about Murfreesboro under General Buford, and took part in the battle of December 31st and the raid to Lavergne. Joining Morgan again, he participated in the battles of Milton, Snow's Hill and others, early in 1863, and in June set out on the memorable raid through Ohio.

Before reaching the Ohio River he was in battle at Green River bridge and Lebanon, and after riding through Indiana and Ohio around Cincinnati, he took part in the fight near Buffington's Island, on the Ohio river, July 19, 1863, where the greater part of Morgan's command was captured. Here he was wounded and made a prisoner. After some time in a hospital at Covington, Ky., he was held at Camp Chase three months and subsequently at Johnson's Island, Lake Erie, until June, 1865.

During this imprisonment of nearly two years he had frequent opportunities to gain his liberty by swearing allegience to the United States, but this he steadfastly refused to do as long as the Confederate government was yet maintained.
Lieutenant Colyer came to Georgia in December, 1865, and made his home at Fort Valley, where he engaged in farming and merchandising.

He served two terms as alderman of Fort Valley, and in 1883 was elected sheriff of Houston County. He was retained in this office six years, and after that he made his home at Perry, busying himself with farming. He assumed management of the Wells Hotel, a popular hostelry. Mr. Colyer was married in 1868 to Mary C. Lomman, and they had a son and two daughters.
Source: Confederate Military History Vol. VII, p. 573.

 

John Wesley Colyer was a prisoner of war in Ohio and was later transferred to a prison on Lake Erie

John Wesley Colyer's second wife Mary Catherine Lowman-Colyer applied for a Civil War pension

John S. May who was Second Lieutenant in Co. C. 6th Reg. Cav. KY Vols. CSA filled out the affidavit above so Mary C. Colyer could apply for a pension

Justice of the Peace E.J. Murphey filled out the affidavit above stating he performed the marriage ceremony between John Wesley Colyer and Mary C. Colyer so Mary C.Colyer could apply for a pension

 

This infomation can be found at:

http://files.usgwarchives.org/ky/military/rosters/conf/csa6creg.txt

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MILITARY: Co. C. 6th Reg. Cav. KY Vols. CSA

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Contributed by: Diana Flynn "ivie@tima.com"
16 Oct 1998
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ADJUTANT GENERAL'S REPORT
C. S. A.
Pages 666-669

Roll of Company C, Sixth Regiment Cavalry, Kentucky Volunteers, Confederate
States Army

Roll Dated Beech Grove, Tennessee, February 28, 1863--This company was
organized in Pulaski County, Ky.; was engaged in constant picketing and
scouting in Pulaski and Rockcastle Counties; went into camp at Beauford, near
Danville, Ky., Sept. 20, 1862; was engaged in battle of Perryville, Ky.
Company participated in action at Murfreesboro, Tenn., December 31, 1862.

NOTE: The "Old Roster" 6th Kentucky Cavalry calls this Company "C," and
the rolls on file are marked "A."

This company was mustered into service as Company "C" of the 6th Kentucky
Cavalry and was always recognized and known as such in the regimental
organization.

Signed:
J. W. Alcorn
Adjutant 6th Ky. Regt. Cavalry, C. S. A.

NAME RANK WHEN ENLISTED WHERE

1. M. B. Perkins Captain Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
2. J. Wesley Collier 1st Lt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
3. Virgil P. Moore 2d Lt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
Supposed to be a prisoner
4. John S. May 2d Lt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY. (filled out affidavit above)
Supposed to be a prisoner
5. Alfred L. Alcorn 2d Lt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
Killed while being transferred from Johnson's Island to Fort Delaware;
prisoner of war.
6. S. J. Brown 2d Lt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
Wounded in action at Lebanon, Ky., July 5, 1863
7. Alfred L. Alcorn 1st Sgt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
Promoted to 2nd Lt.
8. Stephen J. Brown 2d Sgt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
Promoted to 2nd Lt.
9. Joseph Lane 3d Sgt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
10. Samuel Gover 4th Sgt. Sep 15, 1862 Somerset, KY.
11. Lafayette Moore 1st Cpl. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
Missing October 17, 1862
12. Milford Lee 2d Cpl. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
13. Robert Phelps 3rd Cpl. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
14. Daniel Colyer 4th Cpl. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
15. Alexander, Hardin Pvt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
16. Brown, John Pvt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
Missing October 16, 1862.
17. Brown, Jonas Pvt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
18. Brown, Benjamin Pvt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
Missing October 15, 1862.
19. Birch, James Pvt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
20. Ballew, Wm. H. Pvt. Oct 2, 1862 Somerset, KY.
Missing October 15, 1862
21. Ballew, William Pvt. Oct 2, 1862 Somerset, KY.
22. Bray, Iradell Pvt. Oct 8, 1862 Somerset, KY.
23. Bralton, Millford Pvt. Oct 8, 1862 Somerset, KY.
24. Burton, William Pvt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
Missing October 14, 1862.
25. Colyer, Willis Pvt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
26. Colyer, Chas. W. Pvt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
27. Colyer, James G. Pvt. Sep 17, 1862 Somerset, KY.
28. Colyer, Richard Pvt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
29. Callahan, Geo. Pvt. Sep 15, 1862 Somerset, KY
30. Curd, Wm. C. Pvt. Sep 15, 1862 Somerset, KY.
31. Colyer, Wm. Pvt. Oct 8, 1862 Somerset, KY.
32. Colyer, Logan Pvt. Nov 1, 1862 Knoxville, Tenn
33. Colyer, James P. Pvt. Jan 24, 1863 Beech Grove, Tenn
34. Colyer, C. J. Pvt. Jan 14, 1863 Beech Grove, Tenn
35. Cowan, Lewis P. Pvt. Oct 14, 1862 Lancaster, Tenn
By transfer from Capt. Shanks' Co. in Jan, 1863.
36. Colyer, Martin T. Pvt. Dec 1, 1862 Murfreesboro,
Tenn. (brother of John Wesley)
By transfer from Capt. Shanks' Co. in Jan, 1863.
37. Colyer, Samuel B. Pvt Jan 4, 1862 Monticello, KY. (brother of John Wesley)
By transfer from Capt. B. E. Roberts' Co. in Jan, 1863.
38. Dans, Thomas Pvt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
39. Denny, Elijah Pvt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
40. Denny, Doctor Pvt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
41. Dikes, Elijah Pvt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
Deserted Dec. 20, 1862
42. Earp, S. Wesley Pvt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
43. Earp, W. Madison Pvt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
44. Eastham, John Pvt. Sep 15, 1862 Somerset, KY.
45. Eastham, James Pvt. Oct 23, 1862 New Market, Tenn
By transfer from Capt. Lemmon's Co., Jan. 7, 1863.
46. Elliott, Perry Pvt. Sep 6, 1862 Danville, KY.
47. Elliott, E. T. Pvt. Feb 1, 1863 Beech Grove, Tenn.
48. Fields, Walter J. Pvt.
Transferrd to Capt. Shanks' Co. Sept
(can't read the rest because of poor copy)
49. Gastinew, Chrisley, Sr Pvt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
50. Gastinew, Chrisley, Jr Pvt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
51. Gregg, Martin Pvt. Oct 8, 1862 Somerset, KY.
52. Gilmore, James Pvt. Oct 8, 1862 Somerset, KY.
Acting 2d Lt. of Company
53. Herrin, Washington Pvt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
54. Herrin, Edward Pvt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
55. Hubbel, Levi Pvt. Sep 12, 1862 Stanford, KY.
By transfer from Capt. Shanks' Co., Nov. 17, 1862.
56. Hardwick, Joseph A. Pvt.
Transferred to Capt. B. E. Roberts' Co., Jan 1863
57. Hargiss, Thomas Pvt. Died Feb 10, 1863.
58. Jasper, Thomas Pvt. Sep 13, 1862 Somerset, KY.
59. Kenney, Martin Pvt. Nov 6, 1862 New Market, Tenn.
60. Luytrell, James, Sr. Pvt. Sep 13, 1862 Somerset, KY.
61. Luytrell, James, Jr. Pvt. Sep 13, 1862 Somerset, KY.
62. Long, Wesley Pvt. Deserted Dec, 20, 1862
63. Marshall, Archibald Pvt. Oct 8, 1862 Somerset, KY.
64. Moonyham, James Pvt. Oct 1, 1862 Somerset, KY.
65. Miller, Jacob Pvt. Sep 15, 1862 Somerset, KY.
66. Murphy, Moses Pvt. Jan 27, 1863 Beech Grove, Tenn.
67. Murphy, Wm. Pvt. Sep 8, 1862 Lancaster, KY.
By transfer from Capt. Shanks' Co., Jan 1863.
68. Owens, Simeon E. Pvt. Sep 17, 1862 Somerset, KY.
69. Pence, George Pvt. Sep 13, 1862 Somerset, KY.
70. Phelps, T. K Pvt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
71. Powell, Henry Pvt. Jan 21, 1863 Beech Grove, KY.
72. Reynolds, Jesse L. Pvt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
73. Reynolds, Moses Pvt. Sep 13, 1862 Somerset, KY.
74. Reynolds, Robt. W. Pvt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
75. Randall, Alexander Pvt. Died Feb. 3, 1863
76. Smith, Josiah Pvt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
77. Smith, James C. Pvt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
78. Stogsdell, Willis J. Pvt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
79. Simpson, Quarles Pvt. Oct 11, 1862 Somerset, KY.
Missing Oct. 14, 1862
80. Smiley, John J. Pvt. Oct 8, 1862 Somerset, KY.
81. Simpson, Cornelius Pvt. Nov 16, 1862 Sweetwater, Tenn.
82. Thompson, Wm., Sr. Pvt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY
Missing Oct. 14, 1862
83. Thompson, Wm. Jr. Pvt. Sep 13, 1862 Somerset, KY
Missing Oct. 16, 1862
84. Turner, James R. Pvt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
85. Van Hook, Jos. C. Pvt. Sep 13, 1862 Somerset, KY.
86. Van Hook, Andrew Pvt. Died Feb 13, 1863
87. Wheeldon, George Pvt. Sep 13, 1862 Somerset, KY.
Missing Oct. 21, 1862
88. Warren, Robert Pvt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.
Missing Oct. 14, 1862
89. Woodcock, Wm. Pvt. Sep 15, 1862 Somerset, KY.
90. Warren, G. A Pvt. Sep 15, 1862 Somerset, KY.
Missing Oct. 16, 1862
91. Williams, John W. Pvt Oct 2, 1862 Somerset, KY.
Missing Oct. 16, 1862.
92. Warren, David Pvt. Sep 12, 1862 Somerset, KY.

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