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Civil War Service Records for James Adam Shirley

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On the 23rd of September, 1861, James Adam Shirley (abt.1842-1911) enlisted in the 14th (McCarver's) Arkansas Infantry Regiment, Company F, commanded by Captain William G. Matheney. He was enrolled by Lieutenant Kelly at Pocohontas, Arkansas, for a period of 12 months. James was 19 years old. His brother Benjamin Pinkney Shirley (1838-aft.1912) enlisted at that same time.

Shortly after forming, the 14th (McCarver's) Arkansas Infantry Regiment split. The 1st five companies formed the 9th Arkansas Infantry Battalion and the remaining regiments became the 18th Arkansas Infantry Battalion. The 18th Arkansas Infantry Battalion was later merged with the 17th Arkansas Infantry Battalion and renamed the 21st (Craven's) Arkansas Infantry Regiment. (detailed information regarding the 14th Arkansas Infantry Regiment can be found at - https://military-history.fandom.com/wiki/14th_Arkansas_Infantry_Regiment_(McCarver%27s)

The Company Muster Roll for Company B of the 21 Regular Arkansas Infantry listed James as:

  • May and June of 1862 - Present
  • September and October - Present
  • November and December of 1862 - Present
  • January and February of 1863 - Present

The 21st Regular Infantry was engaged in the Vicksburg Campaign, specifically the Battle of Champion (May 16th) and Big Black River Bridge (May 17th). James and his brother Benjamin were captured during one of these battles by the Army of the Tennessee and sent to Memphis, Tennessee, on May 25, 1863.

The brothers were later sent to Camp Morton, Indiana, and then on to Fort Delaware, Maryland, arriving on June 15, 1863. On September 20, 1863 they were transferred to Point Lookout, Maryland. From Point Lookout they were sent to City Point, Virginia, for exchange on December 25, 1863.

Confederate Veteran Pension:

On the 17th of June, 1901, James' commanding officer, W.G. Matheney, and E. Carpenter swore that James served with the 14th Arkansas Regiment and later the 21st Arkansas Regiment from the 16th of September, 1861 until June 5, 1865. The proof of service was required as part of a pension application, which was granted on the 11th of March, 1901.

James died on the 9th of December, 1907, and on the 5th of June, 1908, Octavia B. Shirley applied for a widow's pension. Her request was granted and filed in Independence County, Arkansas, on the 5th of June, 1908.

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