U.S., Colored Troops Military Service Records, 1863-1865
Name: James Hackley
Age: 19
Estimated birth year: abt 1845
Birth Location: Anderson, Kentucky
Enlistment Date: 9 Sep 1864
Branch of Service: 5th U.S. Colored Cavalry
His brother Robert Hackley also served in the Union Army.
His service card list the following information
Height: 5'9"
Complexion: Black
Eyes: Black
Hair: Black
Occupation: Farmer
Enlistment: Camp Helson
Term: 3 yrs
Remarks: Missing in action
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Company "E", 5th Regiment, United States Colored Cavalry, USA, Civil war; killed in action with (murdered by) guerillas, January 25, 1865, near Simpsonville, Shelby County, Kentucky; listed on AACWM, Plaque #12.
Reportedly born in Anderson County, Kentucky. Interesting to note, two of the guerrillas involved were killed near "Rough and Ready" in Anderson County three days later.
Originally 30 men were listed as “Missing In Action” after the fight at Simpsonville. Twenty-two men still are listed MIA on the muster rolls.
Of those 22 MIAs, only Sgt. Lampkins, Pvt. Ford, and Pvt. Hackley have any notation on their records that say they died at Simpsonville. Of the other 8 original MIAs, all were actually wounded in action, some more severely than others. The final status of those is as follows: 3 died later of wounds or complications in the hospital at New Albany, Indiana, 1 was discharged for disability, 1 more man was still hospitalized over a year later and likely disabled, and 3 later returned to duty.
Hackley may not have been his real name, it was the name of his "owner". A James Medley received Hackley's pension in 1898. Medley gave "proof" of being Hackley's father.
Information from Uley T. Washburn, Jr. (#46888152)
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James Hackley went directly from slavery into the war against slavery. Per his service records, he was owned by Desiras Hackley at the time of his enlistment.
Information from Lyndon Comstock (#141249643)
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Simpsonville Civil War Massacre
By Paul Glasser
Twenty-two men died in the ambush and six African-American soldiers later died of their wounds.
One of Kentucky’s most vicious Civil War engagements has been largely forgotten for more than 144 years. However, a new historical marker will commemorate the sacrifices of 28 members of the 5th U.S. Colored Cavalry who died in an ambush near Simpsonville, January 25, 1865. A group of 15 Confederate guerillas ambushed the soldiers while they were taking a herd of 900 cattle to Louisville.
For more on this article see:
http://www.armchairgeneral.com/
simpsonville-civil-war-massacre.htm
Name: James Hackley
Age: 19
Estimated birth year: abt 1845
Birth Location: Anderson, Kentucky
Enlistment Date: 9 Sep 1864
Branch of Service: 5th U.S. Colored Cavalry
His brother Robert Hackley also served in the Union Army.
His service card list the following information
Height: 5'9"
Complexion: Black
Eyes: Black
Hair: Black
Occupation: Farmer
Enlistment: Camp Helson
Term: 3 yrs
Remarks: Missing in action
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Company "E", 5th Regiment, United States Colored Cavalry, USA, Civil war; killed in action with (murdered by) guerillas, January 25, 1865, near Simpsonville, Shelby County, Kentucky; listed on AACWM, Plaque #12.
Reportedly born in Anderson County, Kentucky. Interesting to note, two of the guerrillas involved were killed near "Rough and Ready" in Anderson County three days later.
Originally 30 men were listed as “Missing In Action” after the fight at Simpsonville. Twenty-two men still are listed MIA on the muster rolls.
Of those 22 MIAs, only Sgt. Lampkins, Pvt. Ford, and Pvt. Hackley have any notation on their records that say they died at Simpsonville. Of the other 8 original MIAs, all were actually wounded in action, some more severely than others. The final status of those is as follows: 3 died later of wounds or complications in the hospital at New Albany, Indiana, 1 was discharged for disability, 1 more man was still hospitalized over a year later and likely disabled, and 3 later returned to duty.
Hackley may not have been his real name, it was the name of his "owner". A James Medley received Hackley's pension in 1898. Medley gave "proof" of being Hackley's father.
Information from Uley T. Washburn, Jr. (#46888152)
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James Hackley went directly from slavery into the war against slavery. Per his service records, he was owned by Desiras Hackley at the time of his enlistment.
Information from Lyndon Comstock (#141249643)
************************************************
Simpsonville Civil War Massacre
By Paul Glasser
Twenty-two men died in the ambush and six African-American soldiers later died of their wounds.
One of Kentucky’s most vicious Civil War engagements has been largely forgotten for more than 144 years. However, a new historical marker will commemorate the sacrifices of 28 members of the 5th U.S. Colored Cavalry who died in an ambush near Simpsonville, January 25, 1865. A group of 15 Confederate guerillas ambushed the soldiers while they were taking a herd of 900 cattle to Louisville.
For more on this article see:
http://www.armchairgeneral.com/
simpsonville-civil-war-massacre.htm
U.S., Colored Troops Military Service Records, 1863-1865
Name: James Hackley
Age: 19
Estimated birth year: abt 1845
Birth Location: Anderson, Kentucky
Enlistment Date: 9 Sep 1864
Branch of Service: 5th U.S. Colored Cavalry
His brother Robert Hackley also served in the Union Army.
His service card list the following information
Height: 5'9"
Complexion: Black
Eyes: Black
Hair: Black
Occupation: Farmer
Enlistment: Camp Helson
Term: 3 yrs
Remarks: Missing in action
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Company "E", 5th Regiment, United States Colored Cavalry, USA, Civil war; killed in action with (murdered by) guerillas, January 25, 1865, near Simpsonville, Shelby County, Kentucky; listed on AACWM, Plaque #12.
Reportedly born in Anderson County, Kentucky. Interesting to note, two of the guerrillas involved were killed near "Rough and Ready" in Anderson County three days later.
Originally 30 men were listed as “Missing In Action” after the fight at Simpsonville. Twenty-two men still are listed MIA on the muster rolls.
Of those 22 MIAs, only Sgt. Lampkins, Pvt. Ford, and Pvt. Hackley have any notation on their records that say they died at Simpsonville. Of the other 8 original MIAs, all were actually wounded in action, some more severely than others. The final status of those is as follows: 3 died later of wounds or complications in the hospital at New Albany, Indiana, 1 was discharged for disability, 1 more man was still hospitalized over a year later and likely disabled, and 3 later returned to duty.
Hackley may not have been his real name, it was the name of his "owner". A James Medley received Hackley's pension in 1898. Medley gave "proof" of being Hackley's father.
Information from Uley T. Washburn, Jr. (#46888152)
*************************************************
James Hackley went directly from slavery into the war against slavery. Per his service records, he was owned by Desiras Hackley at the time of his enlistment.
Information from Lyndon Comstock (#141249643)
************************************************
Simpsonville Civil War Massacre
By Paul Glasser
Twenty-two men died in the ambush and six African-American soldiers later died of their wounds.
One of Kentucky’s most vicious Civil War engagements has been largely forgotten for more than 144 years. However, a new historical marker will commemorate the sacrifices of 28 members of the 5th U.S. Colored Cavalry who died in an ambush near Simpsonville, January 25, 1865. A group of 15 Confederate guerillas ambushed the soldiers while they were taking a herd of 900 cattle to Louisville.
For more on this article see:
http://www.armchairgeneral.com/
simpsonville-civil-war-massacre.htm
Name: James Hackley
Age: 19
Estimated birth year: abt 1845
Birth Location: Anderson, Kentucky
Enlistment Date: 9 Sep 1864
Branch of Service: 5th U.S. Colored Cavalry
His brother Robert Hackley also served in the Union Army.
His service card list the following information
Height: 5'9"
Complexion: Black
Eyes: Black
Hair: Black
Occupation: Farmer
Enlistment: Camp Helson
Term: 3 yrs
Remarks: Missing in action
***************************************************
Company "E", 5th Regiment, United States Colored Cavalry, USA, Civil war; killed in action with (murdered by) guerillas, January 25, 1865, near Simpsonville, Shelby County, Kentucky; listed on AACWM, Plaque #12.
Reportedly born in Anderson County, Kentucky. Interesting to note, two of the guerrillas involved were killed near "Rough and Ready" in Anderson County three days later.
Originally 30 men were listed as “Missing In Action” after the fight at Simpsonville. Twenty-two men still are listed MIA on the muster rolls.
Of those 22 MIAs, only Sgt. Lampkins, Pvt. Ford, and Pvt. Hackley have any notation on their records that say they died at Simpsonville. Of the other 8 original MIAs, all were actually wounded in action, some more severely than others. The final status of those is as follows: 3 died later of wounds or complications in the hospital at New Albany, Indiana, 1 was discharged for disability, 1 more man was still hospitalized over a year later and likely disabled, and 3 later returned to duty.
Hackley may not have been his real name, it was the name of his "owner". A James Medley received Hackley's pension in 1898. Medley gave "proof" of being Hackley's father.
Information from Uley T. Washburn, Jr. (#46888152)
*************************************************
James Hackley went directly from slavery into the war against slavery. Per his service records, he was owned by Desiras Hackley at the time of his enlistment.
Information from Lyndon Comstock (#141249643)
************************************************
Simpsonville Civil War Massacre
By Paul Glasser
Twenty-two men died in the ambush and six African-American soldiers later died of their wounds.
One of Kentucky’s most vicious Civil War engagements has been largely forgotten for more than 144 years. However, a new historical marker will commemorate the sacrifices of 28 members of the 5th U.S. Colored Cavalry who died in an ambush near Simpsonville, January 25, 1865. A group of 15 Confederate guerillas ambushed the soldiers while they were taking a herd of 900 cattle to Louisville.
For more on this article see:
http://www.armchairgeneral.com/
simpsonville-civil-war-massacre.htm
Inscription
In Memory of
James Hackley
Pvt Co E
5th US Col'd Cav
Civil War
Jan 25 1865
Gravesite Details
This memorial was updated in 2015 by SUVCW Graver S. Reed (F.A.G #46930743) it was checked for entry to SUVCW GDB.
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