A Wilson Family Tree
Notes for William Henry Lafayette Gathright
Carolyn Gathright and Craig Gathright give his name as William Henry Lafayette Gathright. Others have William Henry Gathright. Carolyn Gathright lists a marriage to Mary Jane Gibson; WFT 5 # 1346 lists a marriage to Sarah Elizabeth Smith. Everybody agrees on the marriage to Susan Buckner, though there are different versions of her name.
WFT Volume 5, Tree 1346:
William Henry was a Baptist minister. Married several times. He was a pvt. in Co. E, 19th La. Inf. Enlisted March 4, 1863, Downsville La. The rolls from July 1863 to April 1865, absent, sick, order of Dr. Wall, since June 25, 1863. Found in records of La. Confederate Soldiers and Commands, Vol. II. The confederate records give his name, William Henry Gathright.
WFT Volume 5, Tree 1179:
William was a Baptist Minister and a Confederate War Veteran.
Down lines from this point are from the records of Sue Sillivan, Hope AR.
From Carolyn Gathright:
[JOYCE]- Married several times. Confederate soldier ."Benjamin"
[HOWELL]-served in CSA;
[JLC]- PD letter To Clyde, Nov 3, 1969; Henry Gathright, born in 1828, was his second son ... His name was really William Henry Lafayette GATHRIGHT and everybody called him "Uncle Henry". He was a preacher. ...
(He) was a Baptist minister and he was also a Private in Company E, 19th, LA Infantry, having enlisted March 4,1863, Downsville, LA. in the Confederate States Army. He was on the sick role from July 1863 to April 1865. This information was found in the records of "LA Confederate Soldiers and Commands" Vol. II, p 985.
William came to Oakland LA. from Georgia where he was born. He probably came with his father and mother.... He moved. to Nashville, Arkansas and then back to Oakland where he died. ... his name is not on the stone but his second wife's name is on the stone along with facts about William. His name was left off the stone by mistake, (he) was pastor of the Oklona Church, in Arkansas near Oakland, LA. The Old William Henry GATHRIGHT farm and homesite is about a mile south of Oakland, LA.
[EVANS]- He was a Baptist Minister. Married several times. He was a Pvt. Co E, 19th LA Inf. Enlisted Mar 4, 1863, Downsville LA. The rolls from Jul 1863 to Apr 1865, absent, sick, order of Dr. Wall, since June 25, 1863. Found in records of LA confederate soldiers and commands Vol II. The Confederate records give his name, William Henry GATHRIGHT.
[JLG-CL]- d 11 Oct 1882 listed 2nd wife Mary Gibson
[GREEN]- In the war between the states William H. GATHRIGHT served as a Private - Company E. 19th LA. Inf., Enlisted 4 March 1863, Downsville, LA. July 1863 - April 1865. He Was a Baptist minister and married several times.
[CAG]- Listed as minister in Hempstead Co, AR (4 Aug & 21 Nov 1872)
[PFAITH]- The 1883 minute was printed in the March 17 and 24, 1884, editions of the Arkansas Evangel. The place of the meeting was not given. However, preaching services were held in the host church, Zion Church, and Robbins School House.
The Annual Sermon was preached by Eld. W.H.Gathright from Rom. 8:9... Ordained ministers and addresses: (1) W.H.Gathright, Nashville, Howard Co.
[WAPen]- Gathright, William H. Co. E, 19 Louisiana Inf. (Confederate.) Private/Private
(slip 1) Confederate statement of service reference slip; Pen com. LA, Wm Henry Gathright Co. E 19 reg't LA Inf. not found. Wm H. Gathright, Pvt. (3) co E, 19 Regt LA Inf. ent. Mch 4, 1863, Mch + April's roll, last on file absant sick by order of Dr Wall since June 25, 1863. no frof?? record fd.
(slip 2) march 9, 1915, respectfully returned to the president, LA board of Pension commissioners Baton Rouge,... The records show that Wm. H. (not borne as Wm. Henry) Gathright, private, 3d company E. 19th reg't LA Infantry, C.S.A. enlisted March 4 1863.On the roll for March and April, 1863, Last on file, he was reported absent sick since June 25, 1863. No further record of him has been found. H. Mlean(?) the adjutant general
(slip 3) Wm H. Gathright, pvt, (3d) Co E, 19 Reg't LA Inf. appears on "Company Muster Roll of the organization named above, for July + Aug 1863. Enlisted when: March 4, 1863. where: Downsville LA, by whome Leapt(?) Sauders. period; 3 yrs. last paid by whom; Capt Hodges. Present of absent; absent. Remarks; in the hospital since the 12th of July by order of Dr Wall.
(slip 4) W, H. Gathright Pvt, .... Company Muster Roll... June to April 30, 1864. ...(Repeat of slip 3) ...Absent; Note; "this company, also, re-enlisted for the war on the twentieth day of January, 1864." Remarks Absent sick in hospital by order of Dr. Wall, since June 25, 1863. place not known.
(Slip 5) W. H.Gathright....Company Muster Roll... May 1 to Aug 31 1864, enlisted; Reenlisted for war, Jan 20. 1864, Dalton GA. by Lt R.W.Rugner Last paid; Capt Hodges April 30, 1863, Absent. remarks; hospt. absent by order of Dr. Wall June 25, 1863
(slip 6) W.H.Gathright, pvt, ... Company Muster Roll... Sept 1, 1864 to Feb 28, 1865.enlisted Jan 20, 1864, Dalton GA. period; for war. last paid apr 30, 1863. absent. absent sick, at hospital by order Dr Wall since June 25, 1863
[Census1850GA]- 28 Oct 1850, Marion Co, GA, No children.
[LAMarRec]- Candace " Don found the marriage license in Farmerville."
[CBB]- Marriage Bonds & Ministers Returns of Union Co. AR 1829-1870 officiants. p 160, William H. GATHRIGHT, ordained minister of Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Union Parish, LA. July 28, 1867. signed by J. P.Everette & G. W. Prime. Marriage Book C. P.24 Union Co.
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[LAConSol]- William H. Pvt. Co E, 19th LA inf., Enrolled March 4, 1863 Downsville (Union) LA, rolls from July 1862 to April 1865, absent, sick, order of Dr. Wall, since June 25, 1863.
[UnionLAMar]- book7 p 048
Note: Some of the information in these pages is uncertain. Please let me know of errors or omissions using the email link above. ...Mike Wilson
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