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According to the records from the National Archieves and the Veterans Administration, DANIEL JOHNSON had 4 sons (WILLIAM DAVID, LEROY, FRANCIS MARION and JAMES C.) who entered the war, as well as a younger brother (SAMUEL C.) Samuel entered one of the most famous brigades, the 15th Alabama, Co.K on the 15th of August, 1862 in Dale County. The record mentions he was born in S.C., is a Farmer, is age 25 and is Married. Under Remarks it reads "Never returned to camp, dropped from the rolls" (Very common on both sides especially near the end of the war). His rank is listed as Private (The 15th, of course, was the Alabama regiment at the bottom of Little Round Top at the Battle of Gettysburg and, unfortunately, was on the receiving end of Joshua Chamberlin's now famous "open gate" charge). Daniel's son William David is listed on the Muster Rolls dated March 14th, 1862 at Greenville, AL, in Co, I, 33rd Ala. Inf. His brother Leroy was also counted that day in the same company. They are both listed as Privates. James C. is listed in the records as having enlisted in Co. E, 53rd Ala. Regt. "Partisan Rangers" on Aug. 26, 1862 at Montgomery, AL and "served until May '65, transfered at Tunnel Hill Ga." Muster Rolls show him present in 1863 as well and that he was transfered to Co.A 24th Batalion AL Cavalry March, 1864. His Colonel is listed as "Col. HANNON" and his Captain is "Capt. McCall". He was not wounded. Several muster rolls show him present there throught the end of the War. James filled out an application for Relief of Confederate Soilders and Sailors on Feb. 10th, 1899 where he confirms this information and cites he is unable to work on account of "being ruptured on both sides." He was 63 then. His widow, FANNIE A. JOHNSON applies for widows benefits in 1911 witnessed by M.A.GEORGE and J.D. BAILEY.


THE CIVIL WAR The Civil War (or the War of Northern Aggression as it is still referred to in many southern families)was fought on American soil between April, 1861 to April, 1865. About a million casualties resulted in this tragic national conflict that split this country into two countries for a period of time. During this war, many of the families listed here were of course involved. We will begin by listing what we know about the JOHNSON family. If you have any more information than what is here listed, please contact me and we will that information out as well.

The Johnsons in the Civil War According to the records from the National Archieves and the Veterans Administration, DANIEL JOHNSON had 4 sons (WILLIAM DAVID, LEROY, FRANCIS MARION and JAMES C.) who entered the war, as well as a younger brother (SAMUEL C.) Samuel entered one of the most famous brigades, the 15th Alabama, Co.K on the 15th of August, 1862 in Dale County. The record mentions he was born in S.C., is a Farmer, is age 25 and is Married. Under Remarks it reads "Never returned to camp, dropped from the rolls" (Very common on both sides especially near the end of the war). His rank is listed as Private (The 15th, of course, was the Alabama regiment at the bottom of Little Round Top at the Battle of Gettysburg and, unfortunately, was on the receiving end of Joshua Chamberlin's now famous "open gate" charge). Daniel's son William David is listed on the Muster Rolls dated March 14th, 1862 at Greenville, AL, in Co, I, 33rd Ala. Inf. His brother Leroy was also counted that day in the same company. They are both listed as Privates. James C. is listed in the records as having enlisted in Co. E, 53rd Ala. Regt. "Partisan Rangers" on Aug. 26, 1862 at Montgomery, AL and "served until May '65, transfered at Tunnel Hill Ga." Muster Rolls show him present in 1863 as well and that he was transfered to Co.A 24th Batalion AL Cavalry March, 1864. His Colonel is listed as "Col. HANNON" and his Captain is "Capt. McCall". He was not wounded. Several muster rolls show him present there throught the end of the War. James filled out an application for Relief of Confederate Soilders and Sailors on Feb. 10th, 1899 where he confirms this information and cites he is unable to work on account of "being ruptured on both sides." He was 63 then. His widow, FANNIE A. JOHNSON applies for widows benefits in 1911 witnessed by M.A.GEORGE and J.D. BAILEY.


Links to excellent CIVIL WAR Sites: Official Civil War Records Civil War Net Other Civil War Sites