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Here is the list of Civil War veterans within both sides of my family that were present at the Battle of Gettysburg from July 1-3, 1863. The list is put together by regiment. Clicking on the regiment takes you to rosters of the regiment. Four of the veterans have pictures attached if you click on their name. This list is taken from my master list which can be seen HERE.
William Tatum Wofford Maternal Cousin Brigadier General
General Wofford began the war as a Captain in the 18th Georgia but was promoted to Colonel soon thereafter. Upon the death of General TRR Cobb at Fredericksburg, Wofford was promoted to Brigadier General and commanded Wofford's Georgia Brigade throughout the war. At Gettysburg Wofford's Brigade saw action primarily in the Wheat Field.
Cobb's Legion
1. Pvt. Alexander Stephens Whelchel - Paternal Uncle in Co. B 2. Pvt. Gaines Calvin Ownby Paternal Cousin in Co. H 3. Pvt. Harvey Calhoun Parks Maternal Cousin in Co. C (Possibly was at home recruiting, records don't indicate conclusively) 4. Pvt. David Rivers Parks Maternal Cousin in Co. C
Cobb's Legion at Gettysburg was in Wofford's Brigade of McLaw's division under Longstreet. They were engaged on the 2nd day of battle and followed the attack of General Barksdale into the Wheatfield. They suffered 2 killed and 20 wounded in the battle.
Phillip's Legion
5. Pvt. Andrew Jackson Blackwell (U#7) Co. E 6. 5th Sgt. Jesse Green Blackwell (U#8) Co. E
Phillip's Legion at Gettysburg was in Wofford's Brigade of McLaw's division under Longstreet. They were engaged on the 2nd day of battle and followed the attack of General Barksdale into the Wheatfield. They suffered 4 killed and 24 wounded in the battle.
22nd Georgia Infantry 1. 1st Lieut. Wyatt Lee Paternal Cousin in Co. C (WOUNDED AND CAPTURED) 2. 4th Corp. William Jack Lee Paternal Cousin in Co.C (WOUNDED) 3. Pvt. Monroe Lee Paternal Cousin in Co. C
The 22nd Georgia at Gettysburg was in Wright's Brigade in Anderson's Division under Hill. They saw action on the 2nd day and attacked the Federal lines north of the Peach Orchard at the Codori Farm. They captured several guns and routed the Federals but their supports on both flanks did not keep up forcing the to fall back abandoning their captured guns. The regiment lost 21 killed and 75 wounded.
under Longstreet. They were engaged on the 2nd day and supported the main attack toward the Wheatfield and Rose Hill. General Paul Semmes was mortally wounded leading the brigade. The regiment suffered 8 killed and 47 wounded.