From Civil War Military Records:
Silas Parsons age 32 of Laredo, TX nativity New York enlisted Jul 15 1861 into Co C 7th Iowa Infantry.
Wounded in back Nov 7 1861 at Battle of Belmont,Missouri.
Killed in action May 15 1864 at Battle of Resaca, Lay's Ferry, Oostanaula River,Georgia.
Buried Chattanooga Nat. Cemetery Sec K Gr 333 (Original numbering system)
The 7th Iowa Infantry was constantly on the front of battle during the Atlanta Campaign from May 14 1864 to Sep 1 1864. Battles included Resaca-Lay's Ferry, Rome Cross Roads, Dallas, New Hope Church, Big Shanty, Kenesaw Mountain, Nick-a-Jack Creek and Atlanta.
"On May 14, 1864, Brigadier General Thomas W. Sweeny (2d) division of the 16th A.C moved to secure a crossing of the Oostanaula River at Lay´s Ferry. Two battalions of an engineering regiment under the command of Colonel Buell moved at pontoon bridge down through Snake Creek Gap to support the Federal crossing. Sweeny division put one brigade across the river but a false rumor of Confederate crossings above caused the Federals to withdraw to this side. On May 15, Sweeny´s division again crossed the Oostanaula River, in strength. He was at once assailed by Walker´s division of Hardee´s Corps [CSA]. General Walker was unable to dislodge the Federal forces from the south bank of the Oostanaula River. This battle became known the battle of Lay´s Ferry. This move on Johnston´s left rear caused him to abandon position at Resaca, GA, and retreat south."
Silas Parsons age 32 of Laredo, TX nativity New York enlisted Jul 15 1861 into Co C 7th Iowa Infantry.
Wounded in back Nov 7 1861 at Battle of Belmont,Missouri.
Killed in action May 15 1864 at Battle of Resaca, Lay's Ferry, Oostanaula River,Georgia.
Buried Chattanooga Nat. Cemetery Sec K Gr 333 (Original numbering system)
The 7th Iowa Infantry was constantly on the front of battle during the Atlanta Campaign from May 14 1864 to Sep 1 1864. Battles included Resaca-Lay's Ferry, Rome Cross Roads, Dallas, New Hope Church, Big Shanty, Kenesaw Mountain, Nick-a-Jack Creek and Atlanta.
"On May 14, 1864, Brigadier General Thomas W. Sweeny (2d) division of the 16th A.C moved to secure a crossing of the Oostanaula River at Lay´s Ferry. Two battalions of an engineering regiment under the command of Colonel Buell moved at pontoon bridge down through Snake Creek Gap to support the Federal crossing. Sweeny division put one brigade across the river but a false rumor of Confederate crossings above caused the Federals to withdraw to this side. On May 15, Sweeny´s division again crossed the Oostanaula River, in strength. He was at once assailed by Walker´s division of Hardee´s Corps [CSA]. General Walker was unable to dislodge the Federal forces from the south bank of the Oostanaula River. This battle became known the battle of Lay´s Ferry. This move on Johnston´s left rear caused him to abandon position at Resaca, GA, and retreat south."
From Civil War Military Records:
Silas Parsons age 32 of Laredo, TX nativity New York enlisted Jul 15 1861 into Co C 7th Iowa Infantry.
Wounded in back Nov 7 1861 at Battle of Belmont,Missouri.
Killed in action May 15 1864 at Battle of Resaca, Lay's Ferry, Oostanaula River,Georgia.
Buried Chattanooga Nat. Cemetery Sec K Gr 333 (Original numbering system)
The 7th Iowa Infantry was constantly on the front of battle during the Atlanta Campaign from May 14 1864 to Sep 1 1864. Battles included Resaca-Lay's Ferry, Rome Cross Roads, Dallas, New Hope Church, Big Shanty, Kenesaw Mountain, Nick-a-Jack Creek and Atlanta.
"On May 14, 1864, Brigadier General Thomas W. Sweeny (2d) division of the 16th A.C moved to secure a crossing of the Oostanaula River at Lay´s Ferry. Two battalions of an engineering regiment under the command of Colonel Buell moved at pontoon bridge down through Snake Creek Gap to support the Federal crossing. Sweeny division put one brigade across the river but a false rumor of Confederate crossings above caused the Federals to withdraw to this side. On May 15, Sweeny´s division again crossed the Oostanaula River, in strength. He was at once assailed by Walker´s division of Hardee´s Corps [CSA]. General Walker was unable to dislodge the Federal forces from the south bank of the Oostanaula River. This battle became known the battle of Lay´s Ferry. This move on Johnston´s left rear caused him to abandon position at Resaca, GA, and retreat south."
Silas Parsons age 32 of Laredo, TX nativity New York enlisted Jul 15 1861 into Co C 7th Iowa Infantry.
Wounded in back Nov 7 1861 at Battle of Belmont,Missouri.
Killed in action May 15 1864 at Battle of Resaca, Lay's Ferry, Oostanaula River,Georgia.
Buried Chattanooga Nat. Cemetery Sec K Gr 333 (Original numbering system)
The 7th Iowa Infantry was constantly on the front of battle during the Atlanta Campaign from May 14 1864 to Sep 1 1864. Battles included Resaca-Lay's Ferry, Rome Cross Roads, Dallas, New Hope Church, Big Shanty, Kenesaw Mountain, Nick-a-Jack Creek and Atlanta.
"On May 14, 1864, Brigadier General Thomas W. Sweeny (2d) division of the 16th A.C moved to secure a crossing of the Oostanaula River at Lay´s Ferry. Two battalions of an engineering regiment under the command of Colonel Buell moved at pontoon bridge down through Snake Creek Gap to support the Federal crossing. Sweeny division put one brigade across the river but a false rumor of Confederate crossings above caused the Federals to withdraw to this side. On May 15, Sweeny´s division again crossed the Oostanaula River, in strength. He was at once assailed by Walker´s division of Hardee´s Corps [CSA]. General Walker was unable to dislodge the Federal forces from the south bank of the Oostanaula River. This battle became known the battle of Lay´s Ferry. This move on Johnston´s left rear caused him to abandon position at Resaca, GA, and retreat south."
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Plot correction made (per Janet #46573654) with Stephen Parson [jsims]
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