Charles B Clizer (1841 - 1875)

Born 13 Nov 1841 in Virginia, United States

Ancestors

Died 19 Feb 1875 at age 33 in Andrew, Missouri, United States

Biography

Charles Clizer was a Prisoner of War during United States Civil War.

Charles Clizer was Wounded in Action during the United States Civil War.

Charles Clizer served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: 14 Jan 1862
Mustered out: 1863
Side: CSA
Regiment(s): Co. D, 3rd Missouri Cavalry

Charles Clizer was born in 1841. He was the son of John Clizer and Arisba Wood.^{[1] [2]}

Charles fought for the Confederacy in the Civil War - 3rd Missouri Cavalry Company D. ^{[3] [4]}He enlisted January 14, 1862.^[5]He fought at Sugar Creek, February 17, 1862. The Action at Sugar Creek, commonly known as the Battle of Dunagin’s Farm, was the first battle of the Civil War wholly fought in Arkansas and was part of the tug of war between the North and the South for control of Missouri.^[6] He saw action at Elkhorn Tavern. On March 7, 1862, Union forces under General Samuel Curtis clashed with the army of General Earl Van Dorn at the Battle of Pea Ridge (also called the Battle of Elkhorn Tavern),in northwest Arkansas. The following day, the battle ended in defeat for the Confederates.^[7]He saw action at Farmington and was wounded and captured 4 October 1863 at Corinth. In October 1862, Union troops under Major General William Rosecrans (1819-98) defeated Confederate forces commanded by Major General Sterling Price (1809-67) and Major General Earl Van Dorn (1820-63) at the key railroad junction of Corinth, Mississippi. Hoping to seize Corinth and disrupt Union supply and communication lines, the Confederates attacked on the morning of October 3. Exploiting a gap in the Union defenses, Van Dorn’s forces were able to push Rosecrans’ troops back behind their line of fortifications. However, Van Dorn’s decision to wait until the following day to press his advantage allowed Rosecrans and his men to regroup. On October 4, the Union repelled the Confederate assault and after hours of fierce hand-to-hand fighting, Van Dorn ordered a retreat.^[8] Charles left arm was amputated as a result of his injuries. But, Charles continued the fight. He was captured at Vicksburg with a wounded left leg. The leg was amputated and he was exchanged April 1863. He remained in the hospital until his parole from a hospital in Vicksburg, Virginia.^[9]

Charles passed away in 1875 in Andrew county, Missouri and is buried in the Clizer Cemetery, Jackson Township, Andrew County, Missouri.^[10]

Find A Grave: Memorial #14246840 memorial page for Charles B. Clizer (13 Nov 1841–19 Feb 1875), Find a Grave Memorial ID 14246840, citing Clizer Cemetery, Fillmore, Andrew County, Missouri, USA; Maintained by Diane Midkiff (contributor 12450322).

Notes

Charles is listed as participating in the battle at Blue Mills and the first battle at Lexington Sept 1861, but he did not enlist until January 1862^[11]

Sources

1. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MDZS-SSW : 27 February 2020), Charles B Clizer in household of Ariby Clizer, Nodaway, Andrew, Missouri, United States; citing family 230, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MH8W-FQW : 6 March 2020), Charles Clizer in entry for Arisby Clizer, 1860.
3. ↑ National Park Service: the Civil War. [1]
4. ↑ "Missouri, Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XFKY-NDF : 4 December 2014), Charles B Clizer, 1862; from "Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Missouri," database, Fold3.com (http://www.fold3.com : n.d.); citing military unit Third Battalion, Cavalry, A-D, NARA microfilm publication M322 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1961), roll 27.
5. ↑ "Missouri, Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XFKY-ND2 : 4 December 2014), Charles B Clizer, 1862; from "Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Missouri," database, Fold3.com (http://www.fold3.com : n.d.); citing military unit Third Battalion, Cavalry, A-D, NARA microfilm publication M322 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1961), roll 27.
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8. ↑ [4]
9. ↑ "Missouri, Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XFKY-ND2 : 4 December 2014), Charles B Clizer, 1862; from "Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Missouri," database, Fold3.com (http://www.fold3.com : n.d.); citing military unit Third Battalion, Cavalry, A-D, NARA microfilm publication M322 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1961), roll 27
10. ↑ Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 11 March 2020), memorial page for Charles B. Clizer (13 Nov 1841–19 Feb 1875), Find A Grave Memorial no. 14246840, citing Clizer Cemetery, Fillmore, Andrew County, Missouri, USA ; Maintained by Diane Midkiff (contributor 12450322) .
11. ↑ Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Missouri Third Battalion, Cavalry, A-D C Clizer, Charles B (20) Page 13