John Henry Gunn

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John Henry Gunn

Birth
Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Death
4 Jul 1916 (aged 87)
Gonzales County, Texas, USA
Burial
Thompsonville, Gonzales County, Texas, USA Add to Map
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Son of John Gunn and Susanna Beard Gunn

Husband of Sarah "Sally" Ann Taylor, m. July 20, 1869, Gonzales County, Texas

Moved to Texas from North Carolina in 1856. As per his Civil War pension papers.

Confederate Soldier in Civil War served with the 4th Texas Regiment, Co. A, the Hardeman Rifles, recruited in Gonzales County. Part of Hood's Texas Brigade - Enlisted 11 Jul 1861 at Camp Clark, Guadalupe County, Texas. Camp Clark, on the south side of the San Marcos River seven miles from San Marcos. Wounded in the left leg Jan. 1863, wounded in the left foot Apr. 1863 in Farmville, Va. hospital a week. Wounded in the back at the Battle of Darbytown Rd. near Richmond on Oct. 7, 1864 in Gen. Hospital Howard's Grove, Richmond but survived. He surrendered and was paroled at Appomattox Court House, Virginia 9 Apr 1865. He was with the 4th Texas at 2nd Manassas, Antietam, Chickamauga and Gettysburg.

Texas provided a small contingent of 1,250 to the Army of Northern Virginia, but these men were justifiably considered the shock troops of the Confederacy.

The 4th Texas brought 415 men to Gettysburg and lost 28 killed, 53 wounded, and 31 missing or captured.

Father of
Taylor D. Gunn
James D. Gunn
Oliver Alexander Gunn
Mary J. Gunn Peacock
Sarah Ann Gunn
John Henry Gunn Jr.
Sarah Francis Gunn Stamps
Ollie Ann Gunn Alexander

1860 Property Assessment from Gonzales County, Texas:
John H. Gunn, no land, 8 cattle, assumed living with brother
William Wallace Gunn, 82 acres, 50 cattle, total value $840
no other Gunns listed in 1860.

1863 Property Assessment from Gonzales County, Texas:
J.H. Gunn by W.W.Gunn (John Henry was away in the Civil War) 25 acres
W.W. Gunn, 82 acres

1865 Property Assessment from Gonzales County, Texas:
J.H. Gunn, 25 acres, 10 cattle, total value $83
W.W. Gunn, 82 acres, 1 horse, 25 cattle, total value $564
Son of John Gunn and Susanna Beard Gunn

Husband of Sarah "Sally" Ann Taylor, m. July 20, 1869, Gonzales County, Texas

Moved to Texas from North Carolina in 1856. As per his Civil War pension papers.

Confederate Soldier in Civil War served with the 4th Texas Regiment, Co. A, the Hardeman Rifles, recruited in Gonzales County. Part of Hood's Texas Brigade - Enlisted 11 Jul 1861 at Camp Clark, Guadalupe County, Texas. Camp Clark, on the south side of the San Marcos River seven miles from San Marcos. Wounded in the left leg Jan. 1863, wounded in the left foot Apr. 1863 in Farmville, Va. hospital a week. Wounded in the back at the Battle of Darbytown Rd. near Richmond on Oct. 7, 1864 in Gen. Hospital Howard's Grove, Richmond but survived. He surrendered and was paroled at Appomattox Court House, Virginia 9 Apr 1865. He was with the 4th Texas at 2nd Manassas, Antietam, Chickamauga and Gettysburg.

Texas provided a small contingent of 1,250 to the Army of Northern Virginia, but these men were justifiably considered the shock troops of the Confederacy.

The 4th Texas brought 415 men to Gettysburg and lost 28 killed, 53 wounded, and 31 missing or captured.

Father of
Taylor D. Gunn
James D. Gunn
Oliver Alexander Gunn
Mary J. Gunn Peacock
Sarah Ann Gunn
John Henry Gunn Jr.
Sarah Francis Gunn Stamps
Ollie Ann Gunn Alexander

1860 Property Assessment from Gonzales County, Texas:
John H. Gunn, no land, 8 cattle, assumed living with brother
William Wallace Gunn, 82 acres, 50 cattle, total value $840
no other Gunns listed in 1860.

1863 Property Assessment from Gonzales County, Texas:
J.H. Gunn by W.W.Gunn (John Henry was away in the Civil War) 25 acres
W.W. Gunn, 82 acres

1865 Property Assessment from Gonzales County, Texas:
J.H. Gunn, 25 acres, 10 cattle, total value $83
W.W. Gunn, 82 acres, 1 horse, 25 cattle, total value $564