Co.E,16th Ga.Inf.Regt.Parents:
Charles H. CRUMLEY
Susannah WHEELER
William Crumley married Nancy Ivester.
William Crumley enlisted as a private in Company E 16th Georgia Volunteer Infantry. The 16th GA Infantry Regiment (also called Sallie Twiggs Regiment) was originally organized during the summer of 1861. The ten companies were raised in the counties of Columbia, Elbert, Gwinnett, Habersham, Hart, Jackson, Madison, and Walton (although there were members from other counties). Company E was organized at Habersham County, Ga. by Captain Benjamin Edward Stiles (Find A Grave Memorial# 6607225. Stiles became a Lieutenant Colonel and was killed at Front Royal/Deep Bottom, Va Aug 16, 1864.)
Sent to Virginia, the 16th Regiment was assigned to General Howell Cobb's Brigade. They were encamped at Richmond from July 19, 1861 until October 20, 1861, when they were ordered to Yorktown. The Regiment fought with Magruder at Yorktown, Lee's Mill (Dam No. 1), and Williamsburg.
William Colley Crumley enlisted December 23, 1861 at 'Camp Lamar' which was the nickname for one of the encampment areas of Cobb's Brigade near Yorktown. Camp Lamar was named after Howell Cobb's brother in law, John B Lamar. The Brigade remained in the area throughout the winter of 1861-62 before returning to Richmond. (William Colley's estimated birth year and his enlistment date suggest that he may have delayed enlistment until his 21st birthday?)
William Colley Crumley was admitted to General Hospital Camp Winder Richmond, Va on May 13, 1862 with chronic diarrhea and died May 22, 1862. According to family statements, he was buried in Hollywood Cemetery on May 23, 1862.
Name appears on a Register of Claims of Deceased Officers and Soldiers from Georgia which were filed for Settlement in the Office of the Confederate States Auditor for the War Department.
William C Crumby[sic]
Pvt Stiles Co. 16 Regt
By whom presented Thompson Allan, Atty
When filed Feb 10, 1863
Listed on the roster of Co E 16th GA as follows:
Crumley, W. Colley- private December 23,1861. Admitted to General Hospital at Richmond, Va. May 13, 1862. Died of chronic diarrhoea May 22,1862.
His younger brother George B. Crumley was selected for transfer, and promotion to the 3rd. Georgia Battalion Sharp Shooters on June 8, 1863 at the age of 21. He was a hardened veteran from Co. K of the 24th Georgia, and fought in the sharpshooters from Gettysburg through the battle of Cedar Creek, Oct 19, 1864 when he was mortally wounded during the Federal counter-attack that afternoon.
Charles H. CRUMLEY
Susannah WHEELER
William Crumley married Nancy Ivester.
William Crumley enlisted as a private in Company E 16th Georgia Volunteer Infantry. The 16th GA Infantry Regiment (also called Sallie Twiggs Regiment) was originally organized during the summer of 1861. The ten companies were raised in the counties of Columbia, Elbert, Gwinnett, Habersham, Hart, Jackson, Madison, and Walton (although there were members from other counties). Company E was organized at Habersham County, Ga. by Captain Benjamin Edward Stiles (Find A Grave Memorial# 6607225. Stiles became a Lieutenant Colonel and was killed at Front Royal/Deep Bottom, Va Aug 16, 1864.)
Sent to Virginia, the 16th Regiment was assigned to General Howell Cobb's Brigade. They were encamped at Richmond from July 19, 1861 until October 20, 1861, when they were ordered to Yorktown. The Regiment fought with Magruder at Yorktown, Lee's Mill (Dam No. 1), and Williamsburg.
William Colley Crumley enlisted December 23, 1861 at 'Camp Lamar' which was the nickname for one of the encampment areas of Cobb's Brigade near Yorktown. Camp Lamar was named after Howell Cobb's brother in law, John B Lamar. The Brigade remained in the area throughout the winter of 1861-62 before returning to Richmond. (William Colley's estimated birth year and his enlistment date suggest that he may have delayed enlistment until his 21st birthday?)
William Colley Crumley was admitted to General Hospital Camp Winder Richmond, Va on May 13, 1862 with chronic diarrhea and died May 22, 1862. According to family statements, he was buried in Hollywood Cemetery on May 23, 1862.
Name appears on a Register of Claims of Deceased Officers and Soldiers from Georgia which were filed for Settlement in the Office of the Confederate States Auditor for the War Department.
William C Crumby[sic]
Pvt Stiles Co. 16 Regt
By whom presented Thompson Allan, Atty
When filed Feb 10, 1863
Listed on the roster of Co E 16th GA as follows:
Crumley, W. Colley- private December 23,1861. Admitted to General Hospital at Richmond, Va. May 13, 1862. Died of chronic diarrhoea May 22,1862.
His younger brother George B. Crumley was selected for transfer, and promotion to the 3rd. Georgia Battalion Sharp Shooters on June 8, 1863 at the age of 21. He was a hardened veteran from Co. K of the 24th Georgia, and fought in the sharpshooters from Gettysburg through the battle of Cedar Creek, Oct 19, 1864 when he was mortally wounded during the Federal counter-attack that afternoon.
Co.E,16th Ga.Inf.Regt.Parents:
Charles H. CRUMLEY
Susannah WHEELER
William Crumley married Nancy Ivester.
William Crumley enlisted as a private in Company E 16th Georgia Volunteer Infantry. The 16th GA Infantry Regiment (also called Sallie Twiggs Regiment) was originally organized during the summer of 1861. The ten companies were raised in the counties of Columbia, Elbert, Gwinnett, Habersham, Hart, Jackson, Madison, and Walton (although there were members from other counties). Company E was organized at Habersham County, Ga. by Captain Benjamin Edward Stiles (Find A Grave Memorial# 6607225. Stiles became a Lieutenant Colonel and was killed at Front Royal/Deep Bottom, Va Aug 16, 1864.)
Sent to Virginia, the 16th Regiment was assigned to General Howell Cobb's Brigade. They were encamped at Richmond from July 19, 1861 until October 20, 1861, when they were ordered to Yorktown. The Regiment fought with Magruder at Yorktown, Lee's Mill (Dam No. 1), and Williamsburg.
William Colley Crumley enlisted December 23, 1861 at 'Camp Lamar' which was the nickname for one of the encampment areas of Cobb's Brigade near Yorktown. Camp Lamar was named after Howell Cobb's brother in law, John B Lamar. The Brigade remained in the area throughout the winter of 1861-62 before returning to Richmond. (William Colley's estimated birth year and his enlistment date suggest that he may have delayed enlistment until his 21st birthday?)
William Colley Crumley was admitted to General Hospital Camp Winder Richmond, Va on May 13, 1862 with chronic diarrhea and died May 22, 1862. According to family statements, he was buried in Hollywood Cemetery on May 23, 1862.
Name appears on a Register of Claims of Deceased Officers and Soldiers from Georgia which were filed for Settlement in the Office of the Confederate States Auditor for the War Department.
William C Crumby[sic]
Pvt Stiles Co. 16 Regt
By whom presented Thompson Allan, Atty
When filed Feb 10, 1863
Listed on the roster of Co E 16th GA as follows:
Crumley, W. Colley- private December 23,1861. Admitted to General Hospital at Richmond, Va. May 13, 1862. Died of chronic diarrhoea May 22,1862.
His younger brother George B. Crumley was selected for transfer, and promotion to the 3rd. Georgia Battalion Sharp Shooters on June 8, 1863 at the age of 21. He was a hardened veteran from Co. K of the 24th Georgia, and fought in the sharpshooters from Gettysburg through the battle of Cedar Creek, Oct 19, 1864 when he was mortally wounded during the Federal counter-attack that afternoon.
Charles H. CRUMLEY
Susannah WHEELER
William Crumley married Nancy Ivester.
William Crumley enlisted as a private in Company E 16th Georgia Volunteer Infantry. The 16th GA Infantry Regiment (also called Sallie Twiggs Regiment) was originally organized during the summer of 1861. The ten companies were raised in the counties of Columbia, Elbert, Gwinnett, Habersham, Hart, Jackson, Madison, and Walton (although there were members from other counties). Company E was organized at Habersham County, Ga. by Captain Benjamin Edward Stiles (Find A Grave Memorial# 6607225. Stiles became a Lieutenant Colonel and was killed at Front Royal/Deep Bottom, Va Aug 16, 1864.)
Sent to Virginia, the 16th Regiment was assigned to General Howell Cobb's Brigade. They were encamped at Richmond from July 19, 1861 until October 20, 1861, when they were ordered to Yorktown. The Regiment fought with Magruder at Yorktown, Lee's Mill (Dam No. 1), and Williamsburg.
William Colley Crumley enlisted December 23, 1861 at 'Camp Lamar' which was the nickname for one of the encampment areas of Cobb's Brigade near Yorktown. Camp Lamar was named after Howell Cobb's brother in law, John B Lamar. The Brigade remained in the area throughout the winter of 1861-62 before returning to Richmond. (William Colley's estimated birth year and his enlistment date suggest that he may have delayed enlistment until his 21st birthday?)
William Colley Crumley was admitted to General Hospital Camp Winder Richmond, Va on May 13, 1862 with chronic diarrhea and died May 22, 1862. According to family statements, he was buried in Hollywood Cemetery on May 23, 1862.
Name appears on a Register of Claims of Deceased Officers and Soldiers from Georgia which were filed for Settlement in the Office of the Confederate States Auditor for the War Department.
William C Crumby[sic]
Pvt Stiles Co. 16 Regt
By whom presented Thompson Allan, Atty
When filed Feb 10, 1863
Listed on the roster of Co E 16th GA as follows:
Crumley, W. Colley- private December 23,1861. Admitted to General Hospital at Richmond, Va. May 13, 1862. Died of chronic diarrhoea May 22,1862.
His younger brother George B. Crumley was selected for transfer, and promotion to the 3rd. Georgia Battalion Sharp Shooters on June 8, 1863 at the age of 21. He was a hardened veteran from Co. K of the 24th Georgia, and fought in the sharpshooters from Gettysburg through the battle of Cedar Creek, Oct 19, 1864 when he was mortally wounded during the Federal counter-attack that afternoon.
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