Co.K website

[Michael Semann]

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Micah, the answer is yes and yes, he is one in the same. Captain Tilford C. "Critt" Edwards is listed in the O.R, Adjutant General's Report for the state of Kentucky and several accounts of the battle of Baton Rouge, and N. B. Forrest's Raid on Paducah, several of these in the CONFEDERATE VETERAN C. 1896. He was a Great, Great Great Great Grandfather of mine. Another of my relatives was Major John F. Edwards of McLaw's staff. He enlisted as a private here in KY, but was shortly thereafter commissioned and sent out East as Chief of Commissary.
In addition to every book obtainable on the Orphan Brigade, other KY Regiments, and N. B. Forrest in my possession is Henry George's excellent book HISTORY OF THE 3rd, 7th, 8th and 12th C.S.A. KENTUCKY CONFEDERATE VOLUNTEER INFANTRY REGIMENTS. Although mine is a copy from the original 1911 publishing, I know that reprints can be obtained from Simmons Historical Publications, PO Box 66, Melber, KY, 42069 . Anyone interested in this subject should have this book in their library.
Speaking of N.C., I have ancestors from Rowan County, N.C., Tennessee and Virginia too. I am aware of those that served in the Revolutionary war and the War of 1812 in N.C., but haven't fully researched those distant relatives who remaind there, pertaining to their service in the WBTS either.

[KentuckyReb]

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I managed to luck into a copy of George's book on Ebay in 2000 when I joined the 7th. It's a reprint--chamber of commerce project or something, I can't recall at the moment. Cardboard covers, pages appear to be photocopies, bound in black tape, near as I can tell. Looks like a technical manual at first glance. It ain't bookshelf-pretty, but I wouldn't trade it for all the tea in China, given the dearth of other material on the 7th. Speaking of which, it sounds like you have a rather extensive library. I've been digging around with a shovel in each hand and haven't found much else of worth, aside from a couple of brief references in a book about the battle of Shiloh. In your reading about the 3rd, have you encountered any other material on the 7th, since they were for the most part brigaded together?

[Michael Semann]

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Micah,
While I compile a listing of publications in my library that pertain to KY Regiments, and hopefully the 7th in particular(Quite a few Graves county boys in that Reg.), take a look at this web site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~orphanhm/index.html . While it is devoted specifically to the Orphan Brigade, there is a very extensive bibliography of books related to KY Regiments under the Resource section.
The 7th suffers from a similar fate as the 3rd, namely a dearth of information, and extant records. In the case of the 3rd, this is due largely to the Regiment's records having been lost with it's baggage train during the war. Attempts were made after the war to piece it's history together in various publications, but there are still massive gaps left. I'll see what I can find.
Just off the top of my head, I believe that the ADJUTANT GENERAL'S REPORT has a healty bio of the 7th(Alas this is one source I do NOT have in my personal collection, and must depend on the Public Library for it.), the Official Records is also a good source of info. The most recent book outlining the 7th's history is:
THE KENTUCKY BRAVE by Frank R. Carvell jr.
Published by West Kentucky Printing
S.B.C. Publishing
154 Kennedy Rd.
Paducah, KY 42001.
I have seen this available in most Kentucky State Park gift shops, as well.
Mr. Carvell provides a good account of the 12th Tenn, 22nd Tenn, 3rd KY and 7th KY Infantry Regiments from 1861 to 1862 in one volume.
I have also gleaned quite a bit of information from all of the volumes of the CONFEDERATE VETERAN, which, like the OFFICIAL RECORDS, is available on CD, and I highly recommend adding them to your library.

[Michael Semann]

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I was reminded of this discussion when I came upon this newpaper tidbit the other day, and decided to post it for your edification and enjoyment.

WASHINGTON, Tuesday, May 28, 1861.


SECESSION IN KENTUCKY.

A citizen of Paducah, Kentucky, who was pressingly invited to leave, reports the secession feeling in the seven western counties of Kentucky as being fully equal to that of South Carolina. From the Tennessee River to the Mississippi mob-law reign supreme. He affirms the remaining portion of the State to be faithful to the Constitution, and friendly to the Union.