Melissa D BLEVINS. Parents: James Torbett BLEVINS and Ruth ROCKHOLD.
Spouse: Francis Asbury HOLT. Francis Asbury HOLT and Melissa D BLEVINS were married on 1 Sep 1882 in Meigs, Tennessee, USA. Children were: Sadella HOLT.
Spouse: Thomas P. SHARP. Thomas P. SHARP and Melissa D BLEVINS were married on 24 Dec 1868 in Meigs, Tennessee, USA. Children were: Anna B SHARP, James Elisha SHARP.
Melissa Flovilla BLEVINS was born on 10 Sep 1830 in Rhea, Tennessee, USA. She died on 14 Mar 1877 in Decatur, Meigs Co, TN. Parents: Hugh Torbett BLEVINS and Anna Burton LOONEY.
Spouse: Eleazor L HIGDON. Eleazor L HIGDON and Melissa Flovilla BLEVINS were married on 31 Jan 1855 in Meigs, Tennessee, USA. Children were: Hoyal HIGDON, Russell HIGDON, Evan HIGDON, Kate HIGDON, Emma HIGDON, Fatima HIGDON, Gertie HIGDON, Hugh Leonard HIGDON, Ella Burton HIGDON, Edgar Lee HIGDON.
Merrill M BLEVINS. Parents: David Blucher BLEVINS and Nellye MAYHALL.
Michael Robnet BLEVINS347 was born in May 1837 in Bradley, Tennessee, USA.347 He died on 15 Apr 1923 in Williams, California, USA.347 He was also known as Michael R. Blevins.346 1860 Census: Benton Co, AR, 65/232, 291A.
1870 Census: Round Prarie, Benton Co, AR, 16/87, 317B
1880 Census: Wallace and Maysville, Benton Co, Dist 7, 43/58, 292A. Thompson Blevins is nephew.
1900 Census: Colusa Co, Freshwater, CA, District 8, 1/4, 88A. Four children living with.
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Franklin, and Sebastian Counties, Arkansas. Chicago: The Goodspeed
Publishing Co., 1889.
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M. R. Blevins, son of Allen and Clara (Owens) Blevins, was born in
Bradley County, Tenn., May, 1837. The father was born in Sullivan
County, Tenn., received a common-school education here, and was here
married. He afterward moved to Bradley County while the Indians were
still there, and assisted in banding them together to take them to the
reservation set apart for them. Mr. Blevins continued to live in
Tennessee until 1851, when he immigrated to Independence County, Ark.,
where he died the same year. His wife, Clara Blevins, was born in
North Carolina, her parents leaving that State when she was but a
small girl. She was married to Mr. Blevins in Meigs County, and became
the mother of eleven children, seven now living: John, Michael R.,
Gideon T., Mrs. Lorinda Tunnel, Mrs. Malinda Millsap, Mrs. Myra Teal
and Mrs. Mary Wood. Those deceased are William, Allen, Catherine and
an infant. M. R. Blevins was but twelve years of age when his parents
moved to Arkansas, and his father dying soon after, the support of the
family was largely dependent upon his efforts. He only received a
common-school education, and remained with his mother until twenty-one
years of age, when he married Miss Elizabeth Wakefield, daughter of
William and Jane Wakefield, who were originally from Mason County.
Tenn. This union, which has been a long and happy one, was blessed by
the birth of eleven children, nine now living: Allen, James, Charles,
Mike, Robert, Mrs. Amanda Copeheart, Mattie, Clara and Ida. The two
children deceased were named Florence and Annie May. Mr. and Mrs.
Blevins live on the farm that they first settled, and raised their
first crop with the aid of a yoke of cattle. During the war Mr.
Blevins enlisted in Company A, First Cherokee Volunteer Cavalry,
Confederate Army, and was in the battles of Honey Springs, Fort Wayne,
Newtonia and others of less importance. During his absence Mrs.
Blevins carried on the farm, doing the greater part of the work
herself, and often went a distance of forty miles to mill. She was
energetic and determined and kept her family from want. Returning home
after his term of service had expired, he and twenty-three others,
including his captain, took a trip through Old and New Mexico and into
Colorado, where they remained until the close of the war. He then came
home and resumed farming and stock raising, and handled cattle for
about eighteen years. He has now an excellent farm of 340 acres, 140
under cultivation. and has good buildings on the same. It was largely
through Mr. Blevins' influence and efforts that the district school
building was erected, and his children are all blessed with a good
common-school education. Mr. Blevins is a strong Democrat,
politically, and cast his first presidential vote for Breckenridge. He
is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and his wife is a member of the
Baptist Church.
Parents: Allen BLEVINS and Clerisa (Clara) OWENS.
Spouse: Elizabeth WAKEFIELD. Children were: Annie May BLEVINS, Amanda Jane BLEVINS, Allen A. BLEVINS, Florence BLEVINS, James Leroy BLEVINS, Charles Walker BLEVINS, Martha Elizabeth (Mattie) BLEVINS, Michael Robnet BLEVINS Jr., Clara BLEVINS, Robert Lee BLEVINS, Ida BLEVINS.
Michael Robnet BLEVINS Jr.. Parents: Michael Robnet BLEVINS and Elizabeth WAKEFIELD.
Mike BLEVINS. Parents: Allen A. BLEVINS and Genive UNKNOWN.
Mildred (Mellie) BLEVINS. Parents: Gustavus A. BLEVINS and Hattie Sallie SWOFFORD.
Mira BLEVINS. Parents: Allen BLEVINS and Clerisa (Clara) OWENS.
Spouse: John William TEEL.
Miranda BLEVINS was born on 14 Jun 1881 in McMinn, Tennessee, USA. She died on 30 May 1968 in Jasper, TN. Parents: Thomas Wilson BLEVINS and Elmira Tennessee GODSEY.
Spouse: James Robert GODSEY. James Robert GODSEY and Miranda BLEVINS were married on 20 Dec 1900 in McMinn, Tennessee, USA.
Mollie BLEVINS. Parents: Phillip M BLEVINS and Altamyra SHEARER.
Moses BLEVINS. Parents: James BLEVINS and Margaret HARDIN.
Spouse: Christina MOTTERN. Children were: Isaac M BLEVINS.
Moses BLEVINS373 was born on 18 Sep 1809 in Tennessee, USA.373 He died before 1850.373 Parents: Hardin B BLEVINS and Elizabeth VANCE.
Spouse: Nancy TAYLOR. Moses BLEVINS and Nancy TAYLOR were married on 23 Jul 1834 in Rhea, Tennessee, USA.
Spouse: Elizabeth THOMAS. Moses BLEVINS and Elizabeth THOMAS were married on 29 Aug 1839 in Meigs, Tennessee, USA. Children were: Jurey Ann BLEVINS, Hardin E BLEVINS, Moses L BLEVINS.
Moses L BLEVINS. Parents: Moses BLEVINS and Elizabeth THOMAS.
Myrtle BLEVINS362 was born in Apr 1900 in Rhea, Tennessee, USA.362 She lived in Civil District 13, Rhea, Tennessee in 1900.362 She died before 1910. Parents: Hugh Looney BLEVINS and Mabel S THOMAS.
Myrtle E BLEVINS was born in Mar 1879 in Tennessee, USA. She died in 1951 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA. Parents: Hugh T BLEVINS and Sarah MCCORKLE.
Nancy BLEVINS. Parents: Ralph John (Twin) BLEVINS and Marietta DAVIS.
Nellie Ivy BLEVINS. Parents: Gustavus A. BLEVINS and Hattie Sallie SWOFFORD.
Norma June BLEVINS. Parents: Lester Oscar BLEVINS and O'Leva "Levie" Dell SUNDERLAND.
Otto BLEVINS. Parents: Bascomb BLEVINS and Rosa Bernice THOMAS.
Pat Wayne BLEVINS. Parents: Lester Oscar BLEVINS and O'Leva "Levie" Dell SUNDERLAND.
Paul BLEVINS. Parents: John Lee BLEVINS and Minerva Jane WILLIAMS.
Paul H BLEVINS. Parents: John Henry BLEVINS and Florence Elizabeth PASS.
Pauline N BLEVINS. Parents: Phillip Grundy BLEVINS and Lillian MCCURRY.
Pearl Agnes BLEVINS was born on 16 Mar 1879 in Tennessee, USA. She died on 22 Jun 1889 in Meigs, Tennessee, USA. Parents: Hugh T BLEVINS and Sarah MCCORKLE.
Pearl May BLEVINS. Parents: William Pierce BLEVINS and Ethel M ATCHLEY.
Spouse: Ray HOUSTON.
Percy Lloyd BLEVINS was born on 10 Jun 1921.397 He died on 22 Jun 2005 in Scottsdale, Maricopa, Arizona.397 SSN issued: California, USA.397 He was also known as Percy L. Blevins.397
Arizona Republic, The (Phoenix, AZ) - June 28, 2005
Deceased Name: Percy L. Blevins
Percy L. Blevins 84, born June 10, 1921 in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma died June 22, 2005. A WWll Army veteran, he remained strong throughout his lengthy illness and always managed a smile of reassurance for others. His wife Pat Blevins preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister Jewel Tharp, brother Bill Blevins, 3 children: Cindy Smith, Teresa Churley, Guy Blevins and wife Carla Blevins, 10 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren and a multitude of nephews and nieces, Visitation Tuesday June 28 11AM, Services 12:00 PM, Life-Paths 6812 E. Thomas, Scottsdale. Graveside service to follow at Paradise Memorial Gardens 1:30 PM.
Arizona Republic, The (Phoenix, AZ)
Date: June 28, 2005
Edition: Final Chaser
Page: B8
Record Number: pho114579209
Copyright (c) The Arizona Republic. All rights reserved. Reproduced with the permission of Gannett Co., Inc. by NewsBank, inc.
Parents: Samuel George BLEVINS and Winnie Elizabeth PRUITT.
Spouse: Pat UNKNOWN. Children were: Cindy BLEVINS, Teresa BLEVINS, Guy BLEVINS.
Pherobe BLEVINS363 was born on 4 Jan 1908 in Alabama, USA.363 She lived in Helena, Shelby, Alabama in 1910.363 She died on 20 Nov 1999 in Maryland, USA. Parents: Hugh Looney BLEVINS and Mabel S THOMAS.
Spouse: William Edward MACAULEY.
Phillip Grundy BLEVINS was born in 1847 in Tennessee, USA. He died in 1927 in Dardanelle, Yell, Arkansas, USA. 1880 Census: Yell, AR, Galla rock & Wilson, Dist 217, 11/40, 298A
1910 Census: Lonoke Co, AR, ED 151, 25/33, 312A. Listed as Philip "J" Blevins, in error.
1920 Census: Yell, AR, Dardanelle, ED 184, 7/37, 102A. Listed as "Peter" G Blevins, in error.
Arkansas Marriages 1851-1900:
Name: PHILLIPO BLEVINS
Spouse: CELIA COLE
Marriage Date: 10 Oct 1878
County: Yell
State: AR
Parents: Thomas Vance BLEVINS and Levina P (Vina) GOURLEY.
Spouse: Celia Elizabeth COLE. Phillip Grundy BLEVINS and Celia Elizabeth COLE were married on 10 Oct 1878 in Yell, AR. Children were: James Claude BLEVINS, Mae Rev BLEVINS.
Phillip Grundy BLEVINS was born on 11 May 1878 in McMinn, Tennessee, USA. He died in Jul 1966 in St Francisville, LA.
Database: Social Security Death Index
Name: Grundy Blevins
Last Residence: 70748 Jackson, East Feliciana, Louisiana, United States of America
Born: 11 Mar 1878
Died: Jul 1966
State (Year) SSN issued: Louisiana (1953 )
1930 Census: West Feliciana, LA, Police Jury Ward 9, Dist 11, 12/12, 106B. Information in census conflicts with birth places.
1920 Census: West Feliciana, LA, Police Jury Ward 9, Dist 167, 20/20, 241B. Information in census conflicts with birth places. Parents: Thomas Wilson BLEVINS and Elmira Tennessee GODSEY.
Spouse: Lillian MCCURRY. Children were: Bernice Mabel BLEVINS, June G BLEVINS, Pauline N BLEVINS.
Phillip M BLEVINS373 was born on 12 Jan 1815 in Arkansas, USA.373 He was buried in Apr 1894 in Mountain Home Cemetery, Mountain Home, Baxter Co, AR. He died on 20 Apr 1894 in Mt Home, Baxter, Arkansas, United States.373 Marriage date from : Meigs Marriages 1838-1850
1850 Census: Meigs Co, TN 38/107, Pg 375B
1860 Census: Meigs Co, TN Dist 3, 6/17, Pg 158A
- Altimira F, 21 new wife, married 5 Sept 1858, Meigs Co.
- Also C. C. Blevins, M, 21, Farm Hand.
1870 Census: McMinn Co, dist 9, 4/20, 95B
1880 Census: Mountain Home, Baxter Co, AR, pg 241A, 11/22 Parents: Hardin B BLEVINS and Elizabeth VANCE.
Spouse: Harriett BLAKELY. Phillip M BLEVINS and Harriett BLAKELY were married on 10 Jan 1839 in Meigs, Tennessee, USA. Children were: James C BLEVINS, Argile Hardin BLEVINS, Dicie Elizabeth BLEVINS, Margaret Jane BLEVINS, Thomas Wilson BLEVINS, Rodney BLEVINS, John Russell BLEVINS.
Spouse: Altamyra SHEARER. Phillip M BLEVINS and Altamyra SHEARER were married on 5 Sep 1858 in Meigs, Tennessee, USA. Children were: Elbert BLEVINS, Mollie BLEVINS, Juda Ann (Judy) BLEVINS, W. Woods BLEVINS, Cammie BLEVINS, Alice A BLEVINS, Mary BLEVINS.
Rachael E BLEVINS. Parents: Hugh Torbett BLEVINS and Anna Burton LOONEY.
Ralph John BLEVINS Jr. Parents: Ralph John (Twin) BLEVINS and Marietta DAVIS.
Ralph John (Twin) BLEVINS was born on 11 Feb 1914. He died in Oct 1982 in Dayton, Rhea, TN. Parents: William Pierce BLEVINS and Ethel M ATCHLEY.
Spouse: Marietta DAVIS. Children were: Ralph John BLEVINS Jr, Barbara BLEVINS, Mary BLEVINS, Nancy BLEVINS, Gary BLEVINS.
Rebecca BLEVINS was born in 1908. She died in 1995. Parents: James Hoyle BLEVINS and Mary Lou NEIL.
Spouse: Walter RICHARDSON.
Renfro W BLEVINS was born on 22 Jun 1888 in Spring City, Rhea, Tennessee, United States.38 He died on 31 Aug 1959.38 He was also known as Rufo White Blevins.38 Parents: John Henry BLEVINS and Florence Elizabeth PASS.
Revenina M BLEVINS was born on 22 Nov 1839 in Tennessee, USA. She was buried in 1918 in Pierce Cemetery, Rhea Co, TN. She died on 23 Dec 1918 in Meigs, Tennessee, USA. Parents: John Torbett BLEVINS and Jane Adams DARWIN.
Spouse: Isaac L RUNYON. Isaac L RUNYON and Revenina M BLEVINS were married on 25 Jul 1860 in Meigs, Tennessee, USA.
Richard Scott BLEVINS398 was born on 17 Feb 1956 in Mooreland, Oklahoma, USA.398 He died on 7 Mar 1996 in Corpus Christi, Texas, USA.398 Parents: Gary Lee BLEVINS.
Robert BLEVINS was born after 1900. He died before 1910. Parents: Hugh Looney BLEVINS and Mabel S THOMAS.
Robert B BLEVINS38 was born on 1 Oct 1899 in Lake Creek, Delta, Texas, United States.38 He died on 26 Jun 1900 in Lake Creek, Delta, Texas, United States.38 Parents: John Henry BLEVINS and Florence Elizabeth PASS.
Robert Howard BLEVINS. Parents: Rufus Howard BLEVINS and Verba Louise PELT.
Robert Lavins BLEVINS was born on 1 Feb 1920. He died on 21 Sep 1985. He was buried in Oak Ridge, Anderson Co, TN, Memorial Park Cemetery. Parents: James Hoyle BLEVINS and Mary Lou NEIL.
Spouse: Agnes CAUFMAN. Robert Lavins BLEVINS and Agnes CAUFMAN were married in 1943.
Robert Lee BLEVINS. Parents: Michael Robnet BLEVINS and Elizabeth WAKEFIELD.
Robert P BLEVINS. Parents: Earl Vincent BLEVINS Jr.
Robert W BLEVINS99 was born on 29 Oct 1903 in Duncan, Oklahoma, USA.99 He died in Aug 1939 in Sacramento, California, USA.99 Parents: Robert Wilson BLEVINS and Elisabeth MONROE.
Robert Wilson BLEVINS16,99 was born on 17 May 1871 in Cook, Texas, USA.16,99 He died on 17 May 1941 in Hivalgo, Texas, USA.16,99 Parents: David Crockett BLEVINS and Susan Olivia DAVIS.
Spouse: Elisabeth MONROE. Robert Wilson BLEVINS and Elisabeth MONROE were married in Mar 1894 in Duncan, Oklahoma, USA.99 Children were: John Ford BLEVINS, Elisabeth BLEVINS, William Monroe BLEVINS, Jessie Olivia BLEVINS, Robert W BLEVINS.
Spouse: Eva ANTHONY. Robert Wilson BLEVINS and Eva ANTHONY were married on 26 Oct 1918 in Wichita Falls, Texas, USA.99
Rodney BLEVINS. Parents: Burley BLEVINS Jr and Juanita RIDGE.
Rodney BLEVINS. Parents: Phillip M BLEVINS and Harriett BLAKELY.
Rodney Evan Looney BLEVINS was born in 1829 in Rhea, Tennessee, USA. He died on 11 Mar 1864 in Tunnel Hill, Whitfield, Georgia, USA. He served in the military in CSA. 1860: Meigs Co, TN, Dist 4, 9/14, 168A.
Under the command of Captain G. W. McKensie, CSA. Cavalry company mustered on July 24th, 1861. Company "?", 1st Tennessee Cavalry. Died in battle, Tunnell Hill, GA
Absent without leave 31 days sometime in March or April 1863.
Promoted from ranks in 23 Jul 1862 until 31 Dec 1862 to 2nd Sgt.
Back to Private when killed at Tunnel Hill, Georgia.
Appeared on the Company roll 11 Mar 1864 and was killed at Tunnel Hill,
Georgia, no date available.
1850,1860,1870,1840 Meigs Co TN census
Will in 1858-1881 Meigs Co Tennessee Will Book
Military records Meigs co TN
Marriage records 1846-1857
1880 Roane Co TN census
1910 Meigs Co TN census
1900 Franklin Co Tn census
Killed in Civil War REL Blevins PVT Co C McKenzies 5th Cavalry TN member
Goodfield Baptist Church 1856 Pair $20 to church
Active at Chicamauga during Civil War "Sherman's Army set out from
Chattanooga on 5 May 1864 following the lineof the railroad south toward
Atlanta. A direct approach to Dalton was impossible because of General
Joseph E. Johnston's fortifications at Tunnel Hill. R.E.L. Blevins died
at Tunnel Hill. May 6 1864 Sherman moved from Chattanooga and engaged Joe
Johnston at Rocky Face Ridge and Tunnel Hill."
S.H. Howell was placed as guardian for distribution of the minor heirs of
R.E.L Blevins in 1875/ Also J.F. Powers was guardian of these children
Private,Mexican War,1847-1848. Served in Capt. G. W. McKenzie's county
company, Mexican war, and in the Civil War.
Private in the Mexican War 1846-47 Company B 5TH Tennessee Volunteers
Infantry Regiment
May have been born in either Meigs or Rhea county, TN.
Pvt, Co.C,5 Reg't Tennessee Cavalry (Became a second sargeant in 1862) 5th
(McKenzie's) Tennessee, Private, (Old War Pensions for Amanda E. Blevins,
filed Jan 1886) Cavalry Regiment Blevins R. L. C 5 (McKenzie's) Tennessee
Cav. Private Private 000231 0004 00002233 Organized December 16, 1862
by the addition of two companies to the 13th (McKenzie's) Tennessee
Cavalry Battalion, which was originally 1st (Rogers') East Tennessee
Cavalry Regiment, paroled as part of General Joseph E. Johnston's Army at
Greensboro,North Carolina May 1865.
In October and December, 1862, two independent companies of cavalry were
ordered by General Bragg to report to the 13th (McKenzie's) Tennessee
Cavalry Battalion, and on December 16, 1862, by order of the Secretary
ofWar, the battalion was raised to a regiment, and officially designated
as the 5th (McKenzie's) Tennessee Cavalry Regiment. Field Officers
Colonel-George W. McKenzie, formerly Lieutenant Colonel, 13th Battalion.
Lieutenant Colonel-John G. M. Montgomery, formerly Major, 13th Battalion.
Major-J. L. Blackwell, formerly Captain Co. "A", 13th Battalion.
CAPTAINS-J. L. Blackwell (to Major), A. J. Reagan, Co. "A". Originally "F"
1st (Rogers') then "F", later "A", 13th Battalion.
James M. Kincaid, John Blyfhe, Co. "B". Originally "H" 1st (Rogers'), then
"H", later "B", 13th Battalion. W. O. Martin, D. C. Blevins, Co. "C".
Originally "B", 1st (Rogers'), then "B", later 'C", 13th Battalion. A. W.
Beagles, Co. "D". Originally Co. "I" 1st (Rogers'), then "L", later "D",
13th Battalion. Thad. M. Carder, Co. "E". Originally "D", 1st (Rogers'),
then "D", later "E", 13th Battalion. Thomas Gorman, A. L. Mims, Co. "F".
Originally "E", 1st (Rogers'), then "E" later "F", 13th Battalion. John
W. Graham, Co. "G". Originally "K", 1st (Rogers'), then "K", later "G",
13th Battalion. William W. Mullendore, Co. "H". Originally "G", 1st
(Rogers'), then "G", later "II", 13th Battalion. William W. Lillard, Co.
"I".Organized July 19, 1862 at Shiloh, Hawkins County; men from Meigs and
Hamilton Counties. Ordered to 13th Battalion as Co. "I", October 9, 1862.
Dewitt C. Ghormley, Co. "K". Organized July 4, 1862 at Maryville, Blount
County. Originally "F", Thomas' North Carolina Legion. Ordered to 13th
Battalion in December 1862, when it was raised to a regiment.
On November 20, 1862, in a report of the forces in East Tennessee, the 5th
Tennessee was listed as unattached, with an estimated strength of 300 men.
On December 27, just after the organization of the regiment it was
reported in Scott County. A regimental report dated March 14, 1864 at
Tunnel Hill, Georgia, gave the following account of its activities up
until that time "We were kept on duty in East Tennessee and the border
counties of Kentncky until July 25, 1863, when we were ordered by Colonel
Scott (our Brigade Commander) to proceed into Kentucky, participating in
the fight at Richmond, Kentucky, July 27. We moved on immediately and
reached Paris, Kentucky, the following evening, where we were repulsed and
cut off from the brigade, and did not come up with the brigade again until
we reached Tennessee. At the evacuation of East Tennessee August 20,
webrought up the rear of General Buckner's Army. We had a fight with the
enemy at Loudon, and held them in check until the bridge was burned. We
followed after the army, and fought the enemy at Ringgold, Georgia, on
September 11, 1863. We had several skirmishes during the following days
preceding the Chickamauga Battle. We participated in that fight the 19th
and 20th September. On the 24th, we were ordered under General Forrest
into East Tennessee, driving the enemy hack as far as Philadelphia. We
were then ordered to Cottonport and crossed the Tennessee River October 1,
participating in the fray at McMinnville, and had a very severe fight in
Shelbyville on the 7th October. We recrossed the Tennessee River at
Courtland on 11October, and moved up to Dalton, and thence back to East
Tennessee and participated in the fight at Philadelphia under Colonel
Morrison, and then back to Dalton, and were engaged with the enemy at the
time of their advance on Dalton February 25, 1864, and are now encamped
near Tunnel Hill, Georgia."
During this period the regiment was reported in Colonel John B. Palmer's
Brigade at Big Creek Gap on February 20, and March 19, 1863. On April 25,
it was reported in Colonel J. S. Scott's Brigade, which was on outpost and
special duty. In Scott's Brigade at the time of the expedition into
Kentucky on July 25, were the lOth Confederate Cavalry, 1st Louisiana, 2nd
(Ashby's), 5th (McKenzie's) Tennessee Regiments, the 5th NorthCarolina
Battalion, and MarshalFs Battery. At Chickamauga, Scott's Brigade was in
Brigadier General John Pegram's Division, and was composed of a detachment
of John H. Morgan's Command, 1st Louisiana, 2nd, 5th Tennessee Regiments
and Robinson'sLouisiana Battery. The 5th reported 16 casualties. The
attack on Philadelphia under Colonel Morrison was made by Morrison's and
Dibrell's Brigades on October 20, and the 5th had been detached from its
own brigade for this expedition.
At Dalton November 19, 1863 Brigadier General W. Y. C. Humes was given
command of a brigade in Major General Joseph Wheeler's Cavalry Corps
composed of James T. Wheeler's, James E. Carter's, Ashby's, Baxter
Smith's, and McKenzie's Regiments. All of the brigade except McKenzie's
Regiment was reported as serving at the time with Lieutenant General James
Longstreet in East Tennessee, as part of Brigadier General Frank C.
Armstrong's Division. On December 31, the regiment was reported in
Brigadier General H. B. Davidson's Brigade, of Major General John A.
Wharton's Division. This brigade was reported as consisting of Wheeler's,
Ashby's, Baxter Smith's, and McKenzie's Regiments, the first three having
returned from Longstreet's East Tennessee campaign. By April 30, Humes had
been given command of a division, and Colonel James T. Wheeler was in
command of the brigade in Humes' Division with the same members, plus the
9th Tennessee Cavalry Battalion, under Major Akin. By June30, Colonel
Henry M. Ashby had been given command of the brigade, and it was known
from this time on as Ashby's Brigade.
In General Wheeler's report of the fighting around La Grange) and Newnan,
Georgia in late July, 1864, he makes mention of Ashby's Brigade as being
engaged, and states he sent Colonel McKenzie, with his own and the 3rd
Arkansas Regiments "to gain the front of the enemy moving toward
Franklin," and that McKenzie captured 200 or 300 prisoners.
A report from Co. "A" dated at Hardeeville, South Carolina December 31,
1864, stated only: "This company has been in every general engagement of
General Wheeler's command since the last muster." Co. "B" gave a more
detailed report of its movements during November-December 1864: "Leaving
Cads-den, Alabama November 1864, marching by way of Talladega, Alabama to
La Grange, Georgia, thence to Griffin, Georgia; learning there that the
enemy was making a road in the direction of Macon, Georgia, we moved
there, remaining one day. From there to Dublin, to Millen, Georgia.
Engaged enemy November 28 near Buckhead Church. Engaged December 4 near
Waynesboro, Georgia. From thence, marched in direction of Savannah, from
thence crossing the Savannah Riverto South Carolina, scouting and
picketing near 'Hardyville,' South Carolina."
On January 31, 1865, Ashby's Brigade, with the same members, was reported
in Lieutenant General Hardee's Department of South Carolina, Florida, and
Georgia. On Februarv 2, the 5th was reported as the only regiment at the
headquarters of Humes' Division. On February 8, Major General C. L.
Stevenson stated; "The 5th Tennessee Cavalry, now at Branchville, South
Carolina, is subject to my orders. Hold them there for the present so as
to cover a movement of Cummings' Brigade should it be necessary to retire
from the river." On March 6, Brigadier General Robertson wrote: "Express
to Captain Lillard and his gallant Tennesseans my thanks for their
handsome behavior yesterday." On March 8, a detachment of the 5th under
Lieutenant Colonel Montgomery was driven back by Sherman's advance cavalry
at the bridge over the Lumber River.
On April 9, 1865, in the Organization List of General Joseph E. Johnston's
Army in North Carolina, McKenzie's Regiment was listed as a part of
Lieutenant General Wade Hampton's Cavalry Corps.
As part of Hampton's Cavalry Corps, the 5th was included in the terms of
the convention which General Johnston made with General Sherman for the
parole of his forces on April 26, 1865 at Greensboro, North Carolina.
Tunnel Hill A North Georgia City County:Whitfield
The rugged North Georgia mountains stood tall, and they alone blocked the
southern pushof the railroads in the 1840s. Chetoogetta Mountain was most
formidable of all. To connect Atlanta and Chattanooga a tunnel must be dug
by the Western and Atlantic Railroad. Plans for the tunnel began in the
late 1830's, but a great panic anddepression delayed construction for
almost 10 years. The railroad provided passenger and freight service
during this time, carrying the freight, and letting the passengers walk,
over the mountain. A town came to life in the area to service theneeds of
the passengers from the train and the "sappers" building the tunnel. As
unimpressive as it may seem now, this 1477 foot tunnel was the engineering
marvel of its time. A plaque at the west end of the tunnel reads: "The
Excavation of thewest end begun July 15, 1848 & the first opening effected
Oct. 31, 1848. The first train of cars passed through May 9, 1850. Length
of excavation in this end 575 feet and of the tunnel 1477 feet." There are
actually two tunnels in Tunnel Hill,the "new" tunnel was begun in 1926 and
completed in 1928 and is 1527 feet long. The tunnel at Tunnel
Hill(sometimes called Tunnelsville) was a major target of James Andrews
and his men in The Great Locomotive Chase. By the time the raiders reached
here the Texas was in sight so the tunnel was spared.
During the battle of Chickamauga the Clisby-Austin house, which still
stands, was used as a hospital. Confederate General John B. Hood was sent
here after the amputation of his leg which accompanied him on his journey
(if he died of infection they could be buried together). The leg is buried
in the family cemetery near the house.
In December, 1863, after the Confederate defeat at Chattanooga, Patrick
Cleburne wrote his proposal to draft slaves into the army in return for
their emancipation at Tunnel Hill.
Gen. George Thomas approached the area in May of 1864 and ran into
Confederate skirmishers defending the hill on May 6. After testing the
line, Thomas senta division to battle the rebels. Outnumbered and
overwhelmed, the Confederates did not have time to damage the tunnel as
ordered. Although relatively minor, the skirmish marked the beginning of
the Atlanta Campaign.
General William Sherman used the Clisby-Austin house as his headquarters
during the battle of Dalton. It was here that Sherman was having a early
supper on May 9th, 1864 when General James McPherson sent word that he was
within sight of Resaca and moving towards the town.
Directions: I75, exit 138. Go 2 miles on Ga. 201 south to Downtown. To see
the tunnel and station, continue on 201 across the railroad tracks and
make an immediate left on Oak. The tunnel and the Clisby-Austin House are
a mile from here. The original Tunnel Hill depot is behind you on the
left.
Resided in 1851 in Meigs county, TN.
Parents: Hugh Torbett BLEVINS and Anna Burton LOONEY.
Spouse: Amanda Elizabeth (Manda) BLEVINS. Rodney Evan Looney BLEVINS and Amanda Elizabeth (Manda) BLEVINS were married on 25 May 1851 in Meigs, Tennessee, USA. Children were: Hugh T B BLEVINS, Melinda Adeline BLEVINS, William BLEVINS, Timothy Rodney (Rod) BLEVINS.
Rodney Grandville BLEVINS was born on 29 Jan 1874 in McMinn, Tennessee, USA. He died on 19 May 1951 in Russellville, AR. Parents: Thomas Wilson BLEVINS and Elmira Tennessee GODSEY.
