Served in 4th Ky. Infantry. He and his brother Archibald were officers in Co. E of this regiment. Two Scrivner stepbrothers also in regiment did not survive the war. One died shortly after liberation from Confederate captivity, the other died in Tuscumbia, Ala. the summer of 1862.
James served in the 4th Ky from it's formation up to the Battle of Stones River Dec-Jan 1862-63. The 4th was detached from the main army to confront elements(Forrest & Morgan) of Gen. "Fighting Joe" Wheelers Cavalry threatening the Union supply lines in Ky. The weather was foul the 4th Ky was ill prepared for the bitter wet winter weather. James Moores fell ill after this exposure and by April of 1863 was placed on sick leave and returned to Ky.Due to guerilla activity in Estill Co, Ky Capt Moores returned to his command saying he felt safer in the army than at home.
In early 1864 the 4th was designated the 4th Ky Mounted Infantry and joined in Shermans campaign against Atlanta.
In July of 1864 the 4th Ky was involved in the ill fated McCook/Stoneman raid behind enemy lines. This raid was intended to disrupt rail lines and attempt to free Union prisoners at notorious Andersonville. The raid failed and Capt. Moores and over 1000 other troopers were captured at Newnan, Ga.
Capt Moores eventually escaped and rejoined his command.
The picture of Capt. Moores in uniform was taken in Louisville, Ky most likely during Capt. Moores return trip home after the end of hostilities.∼JAMES A. MOORES, a farmer and stock grower of Estill County, Ky., was born in Madison County, Ky., June 15, 1837. His father, William J. Moores, also a native of Madison County, engaged in farming in his native county until 1848, when he removed to Estill County. He was a son of James and Sarah A. (Cavanaw) Moores. William J. Moores was first married in 1833 to Martha Hamilton, a daughter of Alexander and Mary (Douglass) Hamilton, of Madison County, who bore him six sons, viz: John A., James A., Archibald, Josiah, Simeon and Coleman. Mrs. Moores died in 1847, and Mr. Moores then married Mrs. Amelia Scrivner, a daughter of Ebenezer Park, of Estill County; two children were born to this union, viz: Theopolis and Candace. James A. Moores was reared on the farm and received a common-school education. He has been engaged in agricultural pursuits all his life. In 1861 he enlisted in the Federal army, Company E, Fourth Kentucky Infantry, under Col. S. S. Fry, was made Second Lieutenant, then Orderly Sergeant, then served as Second Lieutenant again, when he was promoted to the Captaincy of his Company. He was captured by the Confederate troops near Atlanta, Ga., on what was known as Cook's raid, and imprisoned for about four months, escaping at Columbus, N. C, and then returning to the Federal forces at Waterloo, Ala., where he served until the close of the war. He then returned to Estill County, Ky., where he has since been engaged in farming, and settled where he now resides in 1866 on a farm of 145 acres. November 15, 1866, he married Armilda Park, a daughter of Turner and Winna (Park) Park, of Estill County. Four daughters and two sons bless this marriage, viz: Clay, Mary T., Sallie, Pattie, Minnie and Scott. Mr. Moores is a member of the Christian Church, and a Republican politically
James served in the 4th Ky from it's formation up to the Battle of Stones River Dec-Jan 1862-63. The 4th was detached from the main army to confront elements(Forrest & Morgan) of Gen. "Fighting Joe" Wheelers Cavalry threatening the Union supply lines in Ky. The weather was foul the 4th Ky was ill prepared for the bitter wet winter weather. James Moores fell ill after this exposure and by April of 1863 was placed on sick leave and returned to Ky.Due to guerilla activity in Estill Co, Ky Capt Moores returned to his command saying he felt safer in the army than at home.
In early 1864 the 4th was designated the 4th Ky Mounted Infantry and joined in Shermans campaign against Atlanta.
In July of 1864 the 4th Ky was involved in the ill fated McCook/Stoneman raid behind enemy lines. This raid was intended to disrupt rail lines and attempt to free Union prisoners at notorious Andersonville. The raid failed and Capt. Moores and over 1000 other troopers were captured at Newnan, Ga.
Capt Moores eventually escaped and rejoined his command.
The picture of Capt. Moores in uniform was taken in Louisville, Ky most likely during Capt. Moores return trip home after the end of hostilities.∼JAMES A. MOORES, a farmer and stock grower of Estill County, Ky., was born in Madison County, Ky., June 15, 1837. His father, William J. Moores, also a native of Madison County, engaged in farming in his native county until 1848, when he removed to Estill County. He was a son of James and Sarah A. (Cavanaw) Moores. William J. Moores was first married in 1833 to Martha Hamilton, a daughter of Alexander and Mary (Douglass) Hamilton, of Madison County, who bore him six sons, viz: John A., James A., Archibald, Josiah, Simeon and Coleman. Mrs. Moores died in 1847, and Mr. Moores then married Mrs. Amelia Scrivner, a daughter of Ebenezer Park, of Estill County; two children were born to this union, viz: Theopolis and Candace. James A. Moores was reared on the farm and received a common-school education. He has been engaged in agricultural pursuits all his life. In 1861 he enlisted in the Federal army, Company E, Fourth Kentucky Infantry, under Col. S. S. Fry, was made Second Lieutenant, then Orderly Sergeant, then served as Second Lieutenant again, when he was promoted to the Captaincy of his Company. He was captured by the Confederate troops near Atlanta, Ga., on what was known as Cook's raid, and imprisoned for about four months, escaping at Columbus, N. C, and then returning to the Federal forces at Waterloo, Ala., where he served until the close of the war. He then returned to Estill County, Ky., where he has since been engaged in farming, and settled where he now resides in 1866 on a farm of 145 acres. November 15, 1866, he married Armilda Park, a daughter of Turner and Winna (Park) Park, of Estill County. Four daughters and two sons bless this marriage, viz: Clay, Mary T., Sallie, Pattie, Minnie and Scott. Mr. Moores is a member of the Christian Church, and a Republican politically
Served in 4th Ky. Infantry. He and his brother Archibald were officers in Co. E of this regiment. Two Scrivner stepbrothers also in regiment did not survive the war. One died shortly after liberation from Confederate captivity, the other died in Tuscumbia, Ala. the summer of 1862.
James served in the 4th Ky from it's formation up to the Battle of Stones River Dec-Jan 1862-63. The 4th was detached from the main army to confront elements(Forrest & Morgan) of Gen. "Fighting Joe" Wheelers Cavalry threatening the Union supply lines in Ky. The weather was foul the 4th Ky was ill prepared for the bitter wet winter weather. James Moores fell ill after this exposure and by April of 1863 was placed on sick leave and returned to Ky.Due to guerilla activity in Estill Co, Ky Capt Moores returned to his command saying he felt safer in the army than at home.
In early 1864 the 4th was designated the 4th Ky Mounted Infantry and joined in Shermans campaign against Atlanta.
In July of 1864 the 4th Ky was involved in the ill fated McCook/Stoneman raid behind enemy lines. This raid was intended to disrupt rail lines and attempt to free Union prisoners at notorious Andersonville. The raid failed and Capt. Moores and over 1000 other troopers were captured at Newnan, Ga.
Capt Moores eventually escaped and rejoined his command.
The picture of Capt. Moores in uniform was taken in Louisville, Ky most likely during Capt. Moores return trip home after the end of hostilities.∼JAMES A. MOORES, a farmer and stock grower of Estill County, Ky., was born in Madison County, Ky., June 15, 1837. His father, William J. Moores, also a native of Madison County, engaged in farming in his native county until 1848, when he removed to Estill County. He was a son of James and Sarah A. (Cavanaw) Moores. William J. Moores was first married in 1833 to Martha Hamilton, a daughter of Alexander and Mary (Douglass) Hamilton, of Madison County, who bore him six sons, viz: John A., James A., Archibald, Josiah, Simeon and Coleman. Mrs. Moores died in 1847, and Mr. Moores then married Mrs. Amelia Scrivner, a daughter of Ebenezer Park, of Estill County; two children were born to this union, viz: Theopolis and Candace. James A. Moores was reared on the farm and received a common-school education. He has been engaged in agricultural pursuits all his life. In 1861 he enlisted in the Federal army, Company E, Fourth Kentucky Infantry, under Col. S. S. Fry, was made Second Lieutenant, then Orderly Sergeant, then served as Second Lieutenant again, when he was promoted to the Captaincy of his Company. He was captured by the Confederate troops near Atlanta, Ga., on what was known as Cook's raid, and imprisoned for about four months, escaping at Columbus, N. C, and then returning to the Federal forces at Waterloo, Ala., where he served until the close of the war. He then returned to Estill County, Ky., where he has since been engaged in farming, and settled where he now resides in 1866 on a farm of 145 acres. November 15, 1866, he married Armilda Park, a daughter of Turner and Winna (Park) Park, of Estill County. Four daughters and two sons bless this marriage, viz: Clay, Mary T., Sallie, Pattie, Minnie and Scott. Mr. Moores is a member of the Christian Church, and a Republican politically
James served in the 4th Ky from it's formation up to the Battle of Stones River Dec-Jan 1862-63. The 4th was detached from the main army to confront elements(Forrest & Morgan) of Gen. "Fighting Joe" Wheelers Cavalry threatening the Union supply lines in Ky. The weather was foul the 4th Ky was ill prepared for the bitter wet winter weather. James Moores fell ill after this exposure and by April of 1863 was placed on sick leave and returned to Ky.Due to guerilla activity in Estill Co, Ky Capt Moores returned to his command saying he felt safer in the army than at home.
In early 1864 the 4th was designated the 4th Ky Mounted Infantry and joined in Shermans campaign against Atlanta.
In July of 1864 the 4th Ky was involved in the ill fated McCook/Stoneman raid behind enemy lines. This raid was intended to disrupt rail lines and attempt to free Union prisoners at notorious Andersonville. The raid failed and Capt. Moores and over 1000 other troopers were captured at Newnan, Ga.
Capt Moores eventually escaped and rejoined his command.
The picture of Capt. Moores in uniform was taken in Louisville, Ky most likely during Capt. Moores return trip home after the end of hostilities.∼JAMES A. MOORES, a farmer and stock grower of Estill County, Ky., was born in Madison County, Ky., June 15, 1837. His father, William J. Moores, also a native of Madison County, engaged in farming in his native county until 1848, when he removed to Estill County. He was a son of James and Sarah A. (Cavanaw) Moores. William J. Moores was first married in 1833 to Martha Hamilton, a daughter of Alexander and Mary (Douglass) Hamilton, of Madison County, who bore him six sons, viz: John A., James A., Archibald, Josiah, Simeon and Coleman. Mrs. Moores died in 1847, and Mr. Moores then married Mrs. Amelia Scrivner, a daughter of Ebenezer Park, of Estill County; two children were born to this union, viz: Theopolis and Candace. James A. Moores was reared on the farm and received a common-school education. He has been engaged in agricultural pursuits all his life. In 1861 he enlisted in the Federal army, Company E, Fourth Kentucky Infantry, under Col. S. S. Fry, was made Second Lieutenant, then Orderly Sergeant, then served as Second Lieutenant again, when he was promoted to the Captaincy of his Company. He was captured by the Confederate troops near Atlanta, Ga., on what was known as Cook's raid, and imprisoned for about four months, escaping at Columbus, N. C, and then returning to the Federal forces at Waterloo, Ala., where he served until the close of the war. He then returned to Estill County, Ky., where he has since been engaged in farming, and settled where he now resides in 1866 on a farm of 145 acres. November 15, 1866, he married Armilda Park, a daughter of Turner and Winna (Park) Park, of Estill County. Four daughters and two sons bless this marriage, viz: Clay, Mary T., Sallie, Pattie, Minnie and Scott. Mr. Moores is a member of the Christian Church, and a Republican politically
