Records show that Christopher Foall, a young man of the age 26, with blue eyes, light hair and fair complexion was one of the volunteers of Waul's Texas Legion. His occupation at the time of his recruitment is shown as a tanner and his height was 5 feet 5 inches and he weighed 130 pounds.
The organizational and training encampment of Waul's Texas Legion was located near Brenham and the companies remained at the campsite until August 18, 1862 when they departed for active duty. In October of 1862, the infantry companies were transferred to Mississippi and attached to General Pemberton's Army of Vicksburg.
Seige of Vicksburg
In May of 1863, General Grant's Union forces converged on Vicksburg and drove Pemberton's Confederate force of approximately 20,0000 men into a defensive line surrounding the city of Vicksburg. After two unsuccessful Union attacks to take Vicksburg , Grant decided to besiege the city and began his siege operations on May 25.
With no re-enforcement, food and supplies nearly gone, and after holding out for more than forty days, Confederate forces at Vicksburg surrendered on July 4 including Waul's Legion, with the exception of a single company, then on detached duty. Waul's captured troops were paroled by mid-July and most returned to Texas.
Christopher Fell, however, was not among the group of Confederate forces who were surrendered at Vicksburg . Records indicate that Christopher was captured "near Vicksburg on June 1, 1863" -- a month before Waul's Legion was surrendered.
Christopher's rank at the time of his enlistment was that of "teamster" and his rank at the time of his capture was teamster. As such, Christopher's duties would have included hauling camp supplies, equipment and ordinance, in addition to keeping the camps supplied with firewood.
The events leading up to Christopher's capture are speculation but based on the written accounts of the events of Vicksburg, several expeditions were sent out to forge for food beyond the Confederate fortifications around the city. In spite of the risk, wagons would have been required to transport the much needed food. It is reasonable to assume that Christopher Fell was taken prisoner while assigned to one of these missions.
After being taken prisoner a month before the surrender of Vicksburg , Christopher was sent to Alton 's Military Prison in Illinois . There are numerous accounts of the harsh conditions at this infamous Confederate POW prison. One year and three months after being captured and sent to Alton , Christopher was mustered into the Union Army on October 13, 1864 at Yatesville, located approximately 79 miles north of Alton Prison. Records show he was assigned to Company F, Illinois 53 Infantry as a substitute for Edward McCarthy. Given the conditions at the military prison at Alton , there is little doubt that Christopher felt his chances for survival would be improved serving with the Union Army rather than remaining imprisonment at Alton .
Records of the 53th Illinois Infantry shows the unit was sent to Marietta , Georgia until mid-November of 1864 and then joined General Sherman's March to the Sea across Georgia . Sherman 's siege of Savannah began on December 10 with surrender of the city on 22 December 1864.
In January of 1865, Sherman 's Union forces began the Campaign of North and South Carolina; on April 10-14, Sherman 's troops advanced to Raleigh (NC) following Confederate General Johnston's retreat. Johnston surrendered his army and the remaining Confederate forces fighting in NC, SC, Georgia & Florida on April 26, 1865.
From April 29 to May 19, Sherman's Army of approximately 65,0000 men was marched to Washington, D.C. via Richmond, Virginia for a celebration commemorating the end of the war.
May 24, 1865, Grand Review of Troops, Washington D.C. Sherman led his army of 65,000 men down the streets of Washington before crowds of citizens, officials and politicians numbering in the thousands. The parade proceeded from Capitol Hill and down Pennsylvania Avenue to a reviewing stand in front of the White House. U.S. President Johnson (who had taken office after Lincoln 's assignation a month before) along with senior cabinet members and Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant viewed the marching troops as they passed. The procession took over six hours.
Within a week of the Washington D.C. celebration, most of the Union Army was disbanded and the regiments were sent to various locations to be mustered out. Louisville , Kentucky became a mustering-out center for Union troops from the mid-western and western states. Records show that Christopher Foell was among this group and was mustered out at Louisville on July 22. 1865.
Finally, three years and two months after joining Waul's Texas Legion, Christopher was able to head back home to Texas .
Christoph married Fredicka Hoch on April 9, 1861, they had five known children:
1. Matilda 1852-1911
2. Joseph 1856-1940
3. Julius Phillip 1867-1941
4. Otto 1870-1925
5. Lydia Lettica 1875-1955
In 1870 we find Christoph and Fredericka living in Precinct 2, DeWitt County on 6 improved acres, total 12 acres; livestock 24; value of real estate $305; value of livestock $200.
In 1880 we find them living in Precinct 2, Dewitt County, Texas. In 1891 they signed a land deed in Bell County, Texas.
In 1899, Christoph was living in Williamson County. At this time the Valetin Hoch was sold and Fredricka was deceased at this time
In 1900, is residence listed as Precinct 2, Goliad, Texas.
In 1920, we find him living in San Antonio, Ward 7, Bexar County, living with his daughter, Lydia Zintgraff, and her family.
Christoph passed away at age 85, in San Antonio, Texas.
The organizational and training encampment of Waul's Texas Legion was located near Brenham and the companies remained at the campsite until August 18, 1862 when they departed for active duty. In October of 1862, the infantry companies were transferred to Mississippi and attached to General Pemberton's Army of Vicksburg.
Seige of Vicksburg
In May of 1863, General Grant's Union forces converged on Vicksburg and drove Pemberton's Confederate force of approximately 20,0000 men into a defensive line surrounding the city of Vicksburg. After two unsuccessful Union attacks to take Vicksburg , Grant decided to besiege the city and began his siege operations on May 25.
With no re-enforcement, food and supplies nearly gone, and after holding out for more than forty days, Confederate forces at Vicksburg surrendered on July 4 including Waul's Legion, with the exception of a single company, then on detached duty. Waul's captured troops were paroled by mid-July and most returned to Texas.
Christopher Fell, however, was not among the group of Confederate forces who were surrendered at Vicksburg . Records indicate that Christopher was captured "near Vicksburg on June 1, 1863" -- a month before Waul's Legion was surrendered.
Christopher's rank at the time of his enlistment was that of "teamster" and his rank at the time of his capture was teamster. As such, Christopher's duties would have included hauling camp supplies, equipment and ordinance, in addition to keeping the camps supplied with firewood.
The events leading up to Christopher's capture are speculation but based on the written accounts of the events of Vicksburg, several expeditions were sent out to forge for food beyond the Confederate fortifications around the city. In spite of the risk, wagons would have been required to transport the much needed food. It is reasonable to assume that Christopher Fell was taken prisoner while assigned to one of these missions.
After being taken prisoner a month before the surrender of Vicksburg , Christopher was sent to Alton 's Military Prison in Illinois . There are numerous accounts of the harsh conditions at this infamous Confederate POW prison. One year and three months after being captured and sent to Alton , Christopher was mustered into the Union Army on October 13, 1864 at Yatesville, located approximately 79 miles north of Alton Prison. Records show he was assigned to Company F, Illinois 53 Infantry as a substitute for Edward McCarthy. Given the conditions at the military prison at Alton , there is little doubt that Christopher felt his chances for survival would be improved serving with the Union Army rather than remaining imprisonment at Alton .
Records of the 53th Illinois Infantry shows the unit was sent to Marietta , Georgia until mid-November of 1864 and then joined General Sherman's March to the Sea across Georgia . Sherman 's siege of Savannah began on December 10 with surrender of the city on 22 December 1864.
In January of 1865, Sherman 's Union forces began the Campaign of North and South Carolina; on April 10-14, Sherman 's troops advanced to Raleigh (NC) following Confederate General Johnston's retreat. Johnston surrendered his army and the remaining Confederate forces fighting in NC, SC, Georgia & Florida on April 26, 1865.
From April 29 to May 19, Sherman's Army of approximately 65,0000 men was marched to Washington, D.C. via Richmond, Virginia for a celebration commemorating the end of the war.
May 24, 1865, Grand Review of Troops, Washington D.C. Sherman led his army of 65,000 men down the streets of Washington before crowds of citizens, officials and politicians numbering in the thousands. The parade proceeded from Capitol Hill and down Pennsylvania Avenue to a reviewing stand in front of the White House. U.S. President Johnson (who had taken office after Lincoln 's assignation a month before) along with senior cabinet members and Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant viewed the marching troops as they passed. The procession took over six hours.
Within a week of the Washington D.C. celebration, most of the Union Army was disbanded and the regiments were sent to various locations to be mustered out. Louisville , Kentucky became a mustering-out center for Union troops from the mid-western and western states. Records show that Christopher Foell was among this group and was mustered out at Louisville on July 22. 1865.
Finally, three years and two months after joining Waul's Texas Legion, Christopher was able to head back home to Texas .
Christoph married Fredicka Hoch on April 9, 1861, they had five known children:
1. Matilda 1852-1911
2. Joseph 1856-1940
3. Julius Phillip 1867-1941
4. Otto 1870-1925
5. Lydia Lettica 1875-1955
In 1870 we find Christoph and Fredericka living in Precinct 2, DeWitt County on 6 improved acres, total 12 acres; livestock 24; value of real estate $305; value of livestock $200.
In 1880 we find them living in Precinct 2, Dewitt County, Texas. In 1891 they signed a land deed in Bell County, Texas.
In 1899, Christoph was living in Williamson County. At this time the Valetin Hoch was sold and Fredricka was deceased at this time
In 1900, is residence listed as Precinct 2, Goliad, Texas.
In 1920, we find him living in San Antonio, Ward 7, Bexar County, living with his daughter, Lydia Zintgraff, and her family.
Christoph passed away at age 85, in San Antonio, Texas.
Records show that Christopher Foall, a young man of the age 26, with blue eyes, light hair and fair complexion was one of the volunteers of Waul's Texas Legion. His occupation at the time of his recruitment is shown as a tanner and his height was 5 feet 5 inches and he weighed 130 pounds.
The organizational and training encampment of Waul's Texas Legion was located near Brenham and the companies remained at the campsite until August 18, 1862 when they departed for active duty. In October of 1862, the infantry companies were transferred to Mississippi and attached to General Pemberton's Army of Vicksburg.
Seige of Vicksburg
In May of 1863, General Grant's Union forces converged on Vicksburg and drove Pemberton's Confederate force of approximately 20,0000 men into a defensive line surrounding the city of Vicksburg. After two unsuccessful Union attacks to take Vicksburg , Grant decided to besiege the city and began his siege operations on May 25.
With no re-enforcement, food and supplies nearly gone, and after holding out for more than forty days, Confederate forces at Vicksburg surrendered on July 4 including Waul's Legion, with the exception of a single company, then on detached duty. Waul's captured troops were paroled by mid-July and most returned to Texas.
Christopher Fell, however, was not among the group of Confederate forces who were surrendered at Vicksburg . Records indicate that Christopher was captured "near Vicksburg on June 1, 1863" -- a month before Waul's Legion was surrendered.
Christopher's rank at the time of his enlistment was that of "teamster" and his rank at the time of his capture was teamster. As such, Christopher's duties would have included hauling camp supplies, equipment and ordinance, in addition to keeping the camps supplied with firewood.
The events leading up to Christopher's capture are speculation but based on the written accounts of the events of Vicksburg, several expeditions were sent out to forge for food beyond the Confederate fortifications around the city. In spite of the risk, wagons would have been required to transport the much needed food. It is reasonable to assume that Christopher Fell was taken prisoner while assigned to one of these missions.
After being taken prisoner a month before the surrender of Vicksburg , Christopher was sent to Alton 's Military Prison in Illinois . There are numerous accounts of the harsh conditions at this infamous Confederate POW prison. One year and three months after being captured and sent to Alton , Christopher was mustered into the Union Army on October 13, 1864 at Yatesville, located approximately 79 miles north of Alton Prison. Records show he was assigned to Company F, Illinois 53 Infantry as a substitute for Edward McCarthy. Given the conditions at the military prison at Alton , there is little doubt that Christopher felt his chances for survival would be improved serving with the Union Army rather than remaining imprisonment at Alton .
Records of the 53th Illinois Infantry shows the unit was sent to Marietta , Georgia until mid-November of 1864 and then joined General Sherman's March to the Sea across Georgia . Sherman 's siege of Savannah began on December 10 with surrender of the city on 22 December 1864.
In January of 1865, Sherman 's Union forces began the Campaign of North and South Carolina; on April 10-14, Sherman 's troops advanced to Raleigh (NC) following Confederate General Johnston's retreat. Johnston surrendered his army and the remaining Confederate forces fighting in NC, SC, Georgia & Florida on April 26, 1865.
From April 29 to May 19, Sherman's Army of approximately 65,0000 men was marched to Washington, D.C. via Richmond, Virginia for a celebration commemorating the end of the war.
May 24, 1865, Grand Review of Troops, Washington D.C. Sherman led his army of 65,000 men down the streets of Washington before crowds of citizens, officials and politicians numbering in the thousands. The parade proceeded from Capitol Hill and down Pennsylvania Avenue to a reviewing stand in front of the White House. U.S. President Johnson (who had taken office after Lincoln 's assignation a month before) along with senior cabinet members and Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant viewed the marching troops as they passed. The procession took over six hours.
Within a week of the Washington D.C. celebration, most of the Union Army was disbanded and the regiments were sent to various locations to be mustered out. Louisville , Kentucky became a mustering-out center for Union troops from the mid-western and western states. Records show that Christopher Foell was among this group and was mustered out at Louisville on July 22. 1865.
Finally, three years and two months after joining Waul's Texas Legion, Christopher was able to head back home to Texas .
Christoph married Fredicka Hoch on April 9, 1861, they had five known children:
1. Matilda 1852-1911
2. Joseph 1856-1940
3. Julius Phillip 1867-1941
4. Otto 1870-1925
5. Lydia Lettica 1875-1955
In 1870 we find Christoph and Fredericka living in Precinct 2, DeWitt County on 6 improved acres, total 12 acres; livestock 24; value of real estate $305; value of livestock $200.
In 1880 we find them living in Precinct 2, Dewitt County, Texas. In 1891 they signed a land deed in Bell County, Texas.
In 1899, Christoph was living in Williamson County. At this time the Valetin Hoch was sold and Fredricka was deceased at this time
In 1900, is residence listed as Precinct 2, Goliad, Texas.
In 1920, we find him living in San Antonio, Ward 7, Bexar County, living with his daughter, Lydia Zintgraff, and her family.
Christoph passed away at age 85, in San Antonio, Texas.
The organizational and training encampment of Waul's Texas Legion was located near Brenham and the companies remained at the campsite until August 18, 1862 when they departed for active duty. In October of 1862, the infantry companies were transferred to Mississippi and attached to General Pemberton's Army of Vicksburg.
Seige of Vicksburg
In May of 1863, General Grant's Union forces converged on Vicksburg and drove Pemberton's Confederate force of approximately 20,0000 men into a defensive line surrounding the city of Vicksburg. After two unsuccessful Union attacks to take Vicksburg , Grant decided to besiege the city and began his siege operations on May 25.
With no re-enforcement, food and supplies nearly gone, and after holding out for more than forty days, Confederate forces at Vicksburg surrendered on July 4 including Waul's Legion, with the exception of a single company, then on detached duty. Waul's captured troops were paroled by mid-July and most returned to Texas.
Christopher Fell, however, was not among the group of Confederate forces who were surrendered at Vicksburg . Records indicate that Christopher was captured "near Vicksburg on June 1, 1863" -- a month before Waul's Legion was surrendered.
Christopher's rank at the time of his enlistment was that of "teamster" and his rank at the time of his capture was teamster. As such, Christopher's duties would have included hauling camp supplies, equipment and ordinance, in addition to keeping the camps supplied with firewood.
The events leading up to Christopher's capture are speculation but based on the written accounts of the events of Vicksburg, several expeditions were sent out to forge for food beyond the Confederate fortifications around the city. In spite of the risk, wagons would have been required to transport the much needed food. It is reasonable to assume that Christopher Fell was taken prisoner while assigned to one of these missions.
After being taken prisoner a month before the surrender of Vicksburg , Christopher was sent to Alton 's Military Prison in Illinois . There are numerous accounts of the harsh conditions at this infamous Confederate POW prison. One year and three months after being captured and sent to Alton , Christopher was mustered into the Union Army on October 13, 1864 at Yatesville, located approximately 79 miles north of Alton Prison. Records show he was assigned to Company F, Illinois 53 Infantry as a substitute for Edward McCarthy. Given the conditions at the military prison at Alton , there is little doubt that Christopher felt his chances for survival would be improved serving with the Union Army rather than remaining imprisonment at Alton .
Records of the 53th Illinois Infantry shows the unit was sent to Marietta , Georgia until mid-November of 1864 and then joined General Sherman's March to the Sea across Georgia . Sherman 's siege of Savannah began on December 10 with surrender of the city on 22 December 1864.
In January of 1865, Sherman 's Union forces began the Campaign of North and South Carolina; on April 10-14, Sherman 's troops advanced to Raleigh (NC) following Confederate General Johnston's retreat. Johnston surrendered his army and the remaining Confederate forces fighting in NC, SC, Georgia & Florida on April 26, 1865.
From April 29 to May 19, Sherman's Army of approximately 65,0000 men was marched to Washington, D.C. via Richmond, Virginia for a celebration commemorating the end of the war.
May 24, 1865, Grand Review of Troops, Washington D.C. Sherman led his army of 65,000 men down the streets of Washington before crowds of citizens, officials and politicians numbering in the thousands. The parade proceeded from Capitol Hill and down Pennsylvania Avenue to a reviewing stand in front of the White House. U.S. President Johnson (who had taken office after Lincoln 's assignation a month before) along with senior cabinet members and Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant viewed the marching troops as they passed. The procession took over six hours.
Within a week of the Washington D.C. celebration, most of the Union Army was disbanded and the regiments were sent to various locations to be mustered out. Louisville , Kentucky became a mustering-out center for Union troops from the mid-western and western states. Records show that Christopher Foell was among this group and was mustered out at Louisville on July 22. 1865.
Finally, three years and two months after joining Waul's Texas Legion, Christopher was able to head back home to Texas .
Christoph married Fredicka Hoch on April 9, 1861, they had five known children:
1. Matilda 1852-1911
2. Joseph 1856-1940
3. Julius Phillip 1867-1941
4. Otto 1870-1925
5. Lydia Lettica 1875-1955
In 1870 we find Christoph and Fredericka living in Precinct 2, DeWitt County on 6 improved acres, total 12 acres; livestock 24; value of real estate $305; value of livestock $200.
In 1880 we find them living in Precinct 2, Dewitt County, Texas. In 1891 they signed a land deed in Bell County, Texas.
In 1899, Christoph was living in Williamson County. At this time the Valetin Hoch was sold and Fredricka was deceased at this time
In 1900, is residence listed as Precinct 2, Goliad, Texas.
In 1920, we find him living in San Antonio, Ward 7, Bexar County, living with his daughter, Lydia Zintgraff, and her family.
Christoph passed away at age 85, in San Antonio, Texas.
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