Lieut.
Amzia
Kniffen
Born in Delaware County, Ohio, United States
Son of David Kniffen
and Elizabeth Marie (Akerly) Kniffen
Brother of
Austin Kniffen, Alfred Kniffen, Adeline (Kniffin) Chambers, Joseph E Kniffen and Isobell (Kniffen) Allen
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died
at about age 31
in Sugar Valley, Gordon, Georgia, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 8 Jan 2015
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Biography
Amzia Kniffen, 1st Lieut Co D 60th Illinois Inf.
Enlisted as Pvt. Promoted 2nd Lieut DEC 17, 1863 NASHVILLE, TN By COL TOLER Period 3 YRS Muster In DEC 17, 1863 NASHVILLE, TN.
Residence JEFFERSON CO, IL Age 28 Height 5' 11 Hair DARK Eyes HAZEL Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER Nativity DELAWARE CO, OH
Service Record Joined NOV 20, 1861 Joined JEFFERSON CO, IL Joined By CPT DAVIS Period 3 YRS Muster In FEB 17, 1862 JONESBORO, IL
KILLED MAY 12, 1864. -Illinois Civil War database
...May 9, moved at daybreak to the foot of Rocky Face Ridge; was ordered to deploy five companies as skirmishers, the remaining five companies being held in reserve. We advanced upon the enemy, driving them to the top of the mountain; my men being greatly exposed to the enemys fire, our loss was heavy, having lost 30 men killed and wounded, including 1 commissioned officer. May 12, made a flank movement to the right, passing through Snake [Creek] Gap at dark... -No. 129. Report of Col. William B. Anderson, Sixtieth Illinois infantry. OR, Series 1 - Volume 38 (Part I), p. 664
Possibly died of wounds received at Rocky Face Ridge. Orig bur Chattanooga, Tn.
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