According to Union military records, Moses Jeptha Hendricks was born in Pickens County, South Carolina. Why he went to Alabama is unknown. Once in northeastern Alabama, he married Sara Laura Cornelius 11 Nov 1842 at St. Clair County.
His war record from National Park Services website Civil War page:
Moses J Hendricks
BATTLE UNIT NAME:
1st Regiment, Alabama Cavalry
SIDE: Union
COMPANY: L,F
SOLDIER'S RANK IN: Private
SOLDIER'S RANK OUT: Private
ALTERNATE NAME:
FILM NUMBER: M263 ROLL 1
PLAQUE NUMBER:
NOTES: none
And from the 1st Alabama Cavalry is as follows:
Moses J Hendricks/Hendrix
Age: 45
Birthplace: Pickens Dist., SC
Occupation: Farmer
Rank at enlistment: Private
Company Assignment: L
Company Ressignment: F
10/11/1864 Enlisted Rome, GA
10/11/1864 Mustered In Rome, GA
3/10/1865 Wounded in Action
Monroe's Crossroads, Solomon Grove, NC
Sent to Berry Houser Hospital, Wilmington, NC.
3/16/1865 Transferred - Goldsboro, NC
On Muster Roll at USA Post Hospital. Sent on to hospital at Annapolis, MD.
Notes:
On description he lists birthplace as Cherokee Co., AL.
Database created and maintained by Ryan Dupree.
Service records compiled by Glenda Todd and used with her permission. This and other information about the history of the First and the men who fought with the unit can be found in her book, First Alabama Cavalry, USA: Homage to Patriotism
Additional information from this site:
It is unclear how many Alabamians wore blue, because many, after secreting themselves to federal lines, simply joined other state regiments. Perhaps as many as 5,000 served in federal units. We do know that about 400 joined the Streight’s 51st Indiana in July 1862. We know that Alabama unionists served in 4th Ind. Cav.; the 12th Tenn. Cav; the 7th Ill Cav.; the 1st Middle Tenn Cav.; the 10th Mo Cav.; the 5th Tenn Cav.; the 14th Mich. Inf.; the 41st NY Inf.; the 56th Ill Inf. and the 11th Wis Inf.
More than 2,000 served in the 1st Alabama Cavalry, 239 from Winston County alone. No record can be found of Moses J. Hendricks after March 26, 1865. He does not appear in the 1870 federal census with Sara Laura Cornelius Hendricks.
It is important to remember that in October, 1864 times were very hard in Alabama. Those left behind grew and harvested the crops. Less was planted with fewer men. As Flynt wrote in Poor But Proud, "By 1864, roving bands of "corn women" wandered the state begging and stealing". When Moses enlisted, privates were paid $16 a month. This equals about $500 in 2020. The 1860 Federal Census states Moses was 45. This means he was about 49 in 1864 when he enlisted. Because of his age, the dire straights of the family and Atlanta falling in Sept 1864, it is possible Moses joined to feed his family thinking the war would end soon.
from Laurette Hendrix's Widow's Pension application dated 18 Sep 1871
Laurette Hendrix (spelling on application form, but she did not read or write) reported he did not return home after the Civil War. Her claim on the application is that he died in Savannah, GA on or about the 10th day of March 1865. However, "the Co. Returns for Sept '65 (only on file) shows him absent sick since March 10 , 1865. Co. Morning Reports from Nov 1864 to June 1865 and Regimental Hospital records note on file records fail to show name of Boat in which this soldier was placed March 26, 1865". This document was dated Jan 2, 1885. The May and June muster rosters showed he was absent. At the time he was mustered out, he was in the hospital suffering from wounds of the battle at Monroe's Crossroads. Because it could not be proven when or where he died, she did not receive a widow's pension. Her application period lasted 14 years. History tells us that the war was particularly difficult for these families living in southern states whose fathers, sons, and brothers fought for the Union. They were considered traitors by many of their neighbors. Our hearts go out to our brave ancestors.
Probate records of Cherokee County, Alabama dated June 23, 1890 for Laurette/Laura Hendricks and M.J. (Moses Jeptha) Hendricks give M.J. Hendricks date of death as 1865. Son-in-law Lafayette Pritchard, husband of Bethany Hendricks Pritchard was the executor of both estates. Laurette/Laura Hendricks died intestate with property also owned by M.J. Hendricks. In order to close her estate, M.J. Hendricks's estate had to be settled, too. Luckily a date of death for him was given. Per war records, Moses Jeptha Hendricks's death would have occurred sometime after March 16, 1865.
His war record from National Park Services website Civil War page:
Moses J Hendricks
BATTLE UNIT NAME:
1st Regiment, Alabama Cavalry
SIDE: Union
COMPANY: L,F
SOLDIER'S RANK IN: Private
SOLDIER'S RANK OUT: Private
ALTERNATE NAME:
FILM NUMBER: M263 ROLL 1
PLAQUE NUMBER:
NOTES: none
And from the 1st Alabama Cavalry is as follows:
Moses J Hendricks/Hendrix
Age: 45
Birthplace: Pickens Dist., SC
Occupation: Farmer
Rank at enlistment: Private
Company Assignment: L
Company Ressignment: F
10/11/1864 Enlisted Rome, GA
10/11/1864 Mustered In Rome, GA
3/10/1865 Wounded in Action
Monroe's Crossroads, Solomon Grove, NC
Sent to Berry Houser Hospital, Wilmington, NC.
3/16/1865 Transferred - Goldsboro, NC
On Muster Roll at USA Post Hospital. Sent on to hospital at Annapolis, MD.
Notes:
On description he lists birthplace as Cherokee Co., AL.
Database created and maintained by Ryan Dupree.
Service records compiled by Glenda Todd and used with her permission. This and other information about the history of the First and the men who fought with the unit can be found in her book, First Alabama Cavalry, USA: Homage to Patriotism
Additional information from this site:
It is unclear how many Alabamians wore blue, because many, after secreting themselves to federal lines, simply joined other state regiments. Perhaps as many as 5,000 served in federal units. We do know that about 400 joined the Streight’s 51st Indiana in July 1862. We know that Alabama unionists served in 4th Ind. Cav.; the 12th Tenn. Cav; the 7th Ill Cav.; the 1st Middle Tenn Cav.; the 10th Mo Cav.; the 5th Tenn Cav.; the 14th Mich. Inf.; the 41st NY Inf.; the 56th Ill Inf. and the 11th Wis Inf.
More than 2,000 served in the 1st Alabama Cavalry, 239 from Winston County alone. No record can be found of Moses J. Hendricks after March 26, 1865. He does not appear in the 1870 federal census with Sara Laura Cornelius Hendricks.
It is important to remember that in October, 1864 times were very hard in Alabama. Those left behind grew and harvested the crops. Less was planted with fewer men. As Flynt wrote in Poor But Proud, "By 1864, roving bands of "corn women" wandered the state begging and stealing". When Moses enlisted, privates were paid $16 a month. This equals about $500 in 2020. The 1860 Federal Census states Moses was 45. This means he was about 49 in 1864 when he enlisted. Because of his age, the dire straights of the family and Atlanta falling in Sept 1864, it is possible Moses joined to feed his family thinking the war would end soon.
from Laurette Hendrix's Widow's Pension application dated 18 Sep 1871
Laurette Hendrix (spelling on application form, but she did not read or write) reported he did not return home after the Civil War. Her claim on the application is that he died in Savannah, GA on or about the 10th day of March 1865. However, "the Co. Returns for Sept '65 (only on file) shows him absent sick since March 10 , 1865. Co. Morning Reports from Nov 1864 to June 1865 and Regimental Hospital records note on file records fail to show name of Boat in which this soldier was placed March 26, 1865". This document was dated Jan 2, 1885. The May and June muster rosters showed he was absent. At the time he was mustered out, he was in the hospital suffering from wounds of the battle at Monroe's Crossroads. Because it could not be proven when or where he died, she did not receive a widow's pension. Her application period lasted 14 years. History tells us that the war was particularly difficult for these families living in southern states whose fathers, sons, and brothers fought for the Union. They were considered traitors by many of their neighbors. Our hearts go out to our brave ancestors.
Probate records of Cherokee County, Alabama dated June 23, 1890 for Laurette/Laura Hendricks and M.J. (Moses Jeptha) Hendricks give M.J. Hendricks date of death as 1865. Son-in-law Lafayette Pritchard, husband of Bethany Hendricks Pritchard was the executor of both estates. Laurette/Laura Hendricks died intestate with property also owned by M.J. Hendricks. In order to close her estate, M.J. Hendricks's estate had to be settled, too. Luckily a date of death for him was given. Per war records, Moses Jeptha Hendricks's death would have occurred sometime after March 16, 1865.
According to Union military records, Moses Jeptha Hendricks was born in Pickens County, South Carolina. Why he went to Alabama is unknown. Once in northeastern Alabama, he married Sara Laura Cornelius 11 Nov 1842 at St. Clair County.
His war record from National Park Services website Civil War page:
Moses J Hendricks
BATTLE UNIT NAME:
1st Regiment, Alabama Cavalry
SIDE: Union
COMPANY: L,F
SOLDIER'S RANK IN: Private
SOLDIER'S RANK OUT: Private
ALTERNATE NAME:
FILM NUMBER: M263 ROLL 1
PLAQUE NUMBER:
NOTES: none
And from the 1st Alabama Cavalry is as follows:
Moses J Hendricks/Hendrix
Age: 45
Birthplace: Pickens Dist., SC
Occupation: Farmer
Rank at enlistment: Private
Company Assignment: L
Company Ressignment: F
10/11/1864 Enlisted Rome, GA
10/11/1864 Mustered In Rome, GA
3/10/1865 Wounded in Action
Monroe's Crossroads, Solomon Grove, NC
Sent to Berry Houser Hospital, Wilmington, NC.
3/16/1865 Transferred - Goldsboro, NC
On Muster Roll at USA Post Hospital. Sent on to hospital at Annapolis, MD.
Notes:
On description he lists birthplace as Cherokee Co., AL.
Database created and maintained by Ryan Dupree.
Service records compiled by Glenda Todd and used with her permission. This and other information about the history of the First and the men who fought with the unit can be found in her book, First Alabama Cavalry, USA: Homage to Patriotism
Additional information from this site:
It is unclear how many Alabamians wore blue, because many, after secreting themselves to federal lines, simply joined other state regiments. Perhaps as many as 5,000 served in federal units. We do know that about 400 joined the Streight’s 51st Indiana in July 1862. We know that Alabama unionists served in 4th Ind. Cav.; the 12th Tenn. Cav; the 7th Ill Cav.; the 1st Middle Tenn Cav.; the 10th Mo Cav.; the 5th Tenn Cav.; the 14th Mich. Inf.; the 41st NY Inf.; the 56th Ill Inf. and the 11th Wis Inf.
More than 2,000 served in the 1st Alabama Cavalry, 239 from Winston County alone. No record can be found of Moses J. Hendricks after March 26, 1865. He does not appear in the 1870 federal census with Sara Laura Cornelius Hendricks.
It is important to remember that in October, 1864 times were very hard in Alabama. Those left behind grew and harvested the crops. Less was planted with fewer men. As Flynt wrote in Poor But Proud, "By 1864, roving bands of "corn women" wandered the state begging and stealing". When Moses enlisted, privates were paid $16 a month. This equals about $500 in 2020. The 1860 Federal Census states Moses was 45. This means he was about 49 in 1864 when he enlisted. Because of his age, the dire straights of the family and Atlanta falling in Sept 1864, it is possible Moses joined to feed his family thinking the war would end soon.
from Laurette Hendrix's Widow's Pension application dated 18 Sep 1871
Laurette Hendrix (spelling on application form, but she did not read or write) reported he did not return home after the Civil War. Her claim on the application is that he died in Savannah, GA on or about the 10th day of March 1865. However, "the Co. Returns for Sept '65 (only on file) shows him absent sick since March 10 , 1865. Co. Morning Reports from Nov 1864 to June 1865 and Regimental Hospital records note on file records fail to show name of Boat in which this soldier was placed March 26, 1865". This document was dated Jan 2, 1885. The May and June muster rosters showed he was absent. At the time he was mustered out, he was in the hospital suffering from wounds of the battle at Monroe's Crossroads. Because it could not be proven when or where he died, she did not receive a widow's pension. Her application period lasted 14 years. History tells us that the war was particularly difficult for these families living in southern states whose fathers, sons, and brothers fought for the Union. They were considered traitors by many of their neighbors. Our hearts go out to our brave ancestors.
Probate records of Cherokee County, Alabama dated June 23, 1890 for Laurette/Laura Hendricks and M.J. (Moses Jeptha) Hendricks give M.J. Hendricks date of death as 1865. Son-in-law Lafayette Pritchard, husband of Bethany Hendricks Pritchard was the executor of both estates. Laurette/Laura Hendricks died intestate with property also owned by M.J. Hendricks. In order to close her estate, M.J. Hendricks's estate had to be settled, too. Luckily a date of death for him was given. Per war records, Moses Jeptha Hendricks's death would have occurred sometime after March 16, 1865.
His war record from National Park Services website Civil War page:
Moses J Hendricks
BATTLE UNIT NAME:
1st Regiment, Alabama Cavalry
SIDE: Union
COMPANY: L,F
SOLDIER'S RANK IN: Private
SOLDIER'S RANK OUT: Private
ALTERNATE NAME:
FILM NUMBER: M263 ROLL 1
PLAQUE NUMBER:
NOTES: none
And from the 1st Alabama Cavalry is as follows:
Moses J Hendricks/Hendrix
Age: 45
Birthplace: Pickens Dist., SC
Occupation: Farmer
Rank at enlistment: Private
Company Assignment: L
Company Ressignment: F
10/11/1864 Enlisted Rome, GA
10/11/1864 Mustered In Rome, GA
3/10/1865 Wounded in Action
Monroe's Crossroads, Solomon Grove, NC
Sent to Berry Houser Hospital, Wilmington, NC.
3/16/1865 Transferred - Goldsboro, NC
On Muster Roll at USA Post Hospital. Sent on to hospital at Annapolis, MD.
Notes:
On description he lists birthplace as Cherokee Co., AL.
Database created and maintained by Ryan Dupree.
Service records compiled by Glenda Todd and used with her permission. This and other information about the history of the First and the men who fought with the unit can be found in her book, First Alabama Cavalry, USA: Homage to Patriotism
Additional information from this site:
It is unclear how many Alabamians wore blue, because many, after secreting themselves to federal lines, simply joined other state regiments. Perhaps as many as 5,000 served in federal units. We do know that about 400 joined the Streight’s 51st Indiana in July 1862. We know that Alabama unionists served in 4th Ind. Cav.; the 12th Tenn. Cav; the 7th Ill Cav.; the 1st Middle Tenn Cav.; the 10th Mo Cav.; the 5th Tenn Cav.; the 14th Mich. Inf.; the 41st NY Inf.; the 56th Ill Inf. and the 11th Wis Inf.
More than 2,000 served in the 1st Alabama Cavalry, 239 from Winston County alone. No record can be found of Moses J. Hendricks after March 26, 1865. He does not appear in the 1870 federal census with Sara Laura Cornelius Hendricks.
It is important to remember that in October, 1864 times were very hard in Alabama. Those left behind grew and harvested the crops. Less was planted with fewer men. As Flynt wrote in Poor But Proud, "By 1864, roving bands of "corn women" wandered the state begging and stealing". When Moses enlisted, privates were paid $16 a month. This equals about $500 in 2020. The 1860 Federal Census states Moses was 45. This means he was about 49 in 1864 when he enlisted. Because of his age, the dire straights of the family and Atlanta falling in Sept 1864, it is possible Moses joined to feed his family thinking the war would end soon.
from Laurette Hendrix's Widow's Pension application dated 18 Sep 1871
Laurette Hendrix (spelling on application form, but she did not read or write) reported he did not return home after the Civil War. Her claim on the application is that he died in Savannah, GA on or about the 10th day of March 1865. However, "the Co. Returns for Sept '65 (only on file) shows him absent sick since March 10 , 1865. Co. Morning Reports from Nov 1864 to June 1865 and Regimental Hospital records note on file records fail to show name of Boat in which this soldier was placed March 26, 1865". This document was dated Jan 2, 1885. The May and June muster rosters showed he was absent. At the time he was mustered out, he was in the hospital suffering from wounds of the battle at Monroe's Crossroads. Because it could not be proven when or where he died, she did not receive a widow's pension. Her application period lasted 14 years. History tells us that the war was particularly difficult for these families living in southern states whose fathers, sons, and brothers fought for the Union. They were considered traitors by many of their neighbors. Our hearts go out to our brave ancestors.
Probate records of Cherokee County, Alabama dated June 23, 1890 for Laurette/Laura Hendricks and M.J. (Moses Jeptha) Hendricks give M.J. Hendricks date of death as 1865. Son-in-law Lafayette Pritchard, husband of Bethany Hendricks Pritchard was the executor of both estates. Laurette/Laura Hendricks died intestate with property also owned by M.J. Hendricks. In order to close her estate, M.J. Hendricks's estate had to be settled, too. Luckily a date of death for him was given. Per war records, Moses Jeptha Hendricks's death would have occurred sometime after March 16, 1865.
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