Frank
B
Tryon
Born about in New York, United States
Ancestors 
Brother of
Marshall Hayden Tryon Jr, Eliza P. Tryon, Andrew Francis Tryon, Isaac Chauncy Tryon and George Washington Tryon
Husband of
Julia Douglas (Morsell) Meriwether
— married
29 Jan 1855 in Louisville, Kentucky
Descendants 
Died
at about age 34
in Tennessee, United States
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Biography
Frank Tryon served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: 13 Jul 1861
Mustered out: 9 Jan 1863
Side: CSA
Regiment(s): Hanson's Brigade
Enlisted: 13 Jul 1861
Mustered out: 9 Jan 1863
Side: CSA
Regiment(s): Hanson's Brigade
Birth
We have three data points for his age: census record of 1850 in Kentucky, census record of 1860, Kentucky and specification of his age upon enlistment in 1861 (33). The census records both indicate he was born in New York State. He was an agent of the American Express Company.
In the 1850 census Frank appears with an Eliza Tryon, aged 30 (a sister?). His occupation is given as "none".
American Express Co.
His origin in New York State is better understood in the context of his employment with the American Express Corporation which was founded in Buffalo, NY in 1850 and established its headquarters in New York City. Frank appears as an agent for American Express in the 1860 census.
Research Question
Military Life and Death
He is referred to as Captain Frank B Tryon on findagrave profiles of his children and is reported to have died after the battle of Fort Donelson (Tennessee). He is also identified in Camp Boone Notes, 1860 (need link) as "Colonel Tryon" and there is a an individual photo of him and two images with the Governor. This Camp Boone was established as a training ground in Louisville, for the Kentucky State Guard in 1860.
The more well known Camp Boone, across the border in Tennessee was not established until mid 1861 and that is where Frank Tryon signed up and mustered in, July of 1861, joining the Kentucky Orphans as they were later known. There is a findagrave memorial for him indicating burial in a mass grave of Confederate soldiers, which includes an account of his fortitude under the hands of a Federal surgeon. The memorial utilizes the photograph from Camp Boone Notes, 1860, but it is unclear why there is a discrepancy in his rank.
Documents available on Fold3 indicate his rank was 2nd Lieut, and that while he was captured after the Battle of Fort Donelson (Feb 1862)[1] he did not die from wounds of that battle but was held prisoner of war first at Camp Chase, Ohio, then transferred to Johnson's Island on Lake Erie.[2] It seems he was paroled or exchanged, and he returned to service late 1862. He saw action at the second battle of Murfreesboro also known as the Battle of Stones River January of 1863, was captured, and died a few days later a prisoner at Murfreesboro, on January 9, 1863.[3]
Below you will find partial transcription of military record documents.
Notes from service in Kentucky Orphans & as Prisoner of War
2 Lt, Francis Tryon - Muster-in roll - Age 33 - Roll Dated Jul 13, 1861. Joined for duty and enrolled Jul 13 1861 at Camp Boone, Tennessee. Traveling 175 miles to Rendezvous. Remarks: Detached service - Hospital, Aug 1, 1861.
Appears Roll of Prisoners of War a Camp Chase, Ohio. Arrested Fort Donelson, Feb 16, 1862. Transferred to Johnson's Island April 10, 1862.
Appears on Roll of Prisoners of War at Depot Prisoners of War, near Sandusky, Ohio. Captured Feb 16, 1862, Fort Donelson. Sent Vicksburg, Sept 1, 1862.
Nov 1862 Absent Murfreesboro - Regimental Returns
"Missing since battle of Murfreesboro"
Appears on Roll of Prisoners of War at Johnson's Island, Sandusky, Ohio. Roll dated Sept 1, 1862. Captured: Fort Donelson, Feb 16, 1862.
Appears - list of officers captured and paroled at different times and places, exchanged Nov 8, 1862.
Dec 1862 - Present - Murfreesboro - Regimental Returns
Report of wounded moved to General Field Hospital and Murfreesboro, Tenn., from Branch Field Hospital. Admitted jan 3, 1863. Sent to Murfreesboro Jan 8. Complaint/gunshot: flesh right hip.
Appears on a list of confederate prisoners who died within the Federal lines in the Department of the Cumberland from Dec 31, 1862 to March 1, 1863. Taken prisoner: Stone River. Cause of Death: Gunshot wound. Date of death Jan 9, 1863, Murfreesboro.
Appears on list of killed wounded & missing in Hanson's Brigade, in the actions before Murfreesboro, Tenn., Dec 31 1862- Jan 3 1863. Wounded, Severely. Supposed mortally, left on field.
Nov/Dec 1862 Company Muster roll - notes Wounded at battle of Murfreesboro Jan 2, 1863 and since died.
Jan/Feb 1863 Company Muster - notes - Died from effects of wounds received at Murfreesboro January 9, 1863.
Appears on a register of Prisoners of War, Dept of the Cumberland. Captured: Stones River, died January 9, 1863.
Sources
- ↑ U.S., Civil War Prisoner of War Records, 1861-1865; Selected Records of the War Department Relating to Confederate Prisoners of War, 1861-1865; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M598, 145 rolls); War Department Collection of Confederate Records, Record Group 109; National Archives, Washington, D.C. (Ancestry.com)
- ↑ U.S., Civil War Prisoner of War Records, 1861-1865; Selected Records of the War Department Relating to Confederate Prisoners of War, 1861-1865; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M598, 145 rolls); War Department Collection of Confederate Records, Record Group 109; National Archives, Washington, D.C. (Ancestry.com)
- ↑ U.S., Civil War Prisoner of War Records, 1861-1865; Selected Records of the War Department Relating to Confederate Prisoners of War, 1861-1865; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M598, 145 rolls); War Department Collection of Confederate Records, Record Group 109; National Archives, Washington, D.C. (Ancestry.com)
- "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-6XWQ-6GC?cc=1401638&wc=95RJ-FM9%3A1031325101%2C1031505701%2C1032150701 : 9 April 2016), Kentucky > Jefferson > Louisville, part of > image 321 of 665; citing NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.). NOTE: aged 22, living in household headed by Silas J. Evans. With him is Eliza Tryon, aged 30, born New York (sister?). Tryon mistranscribed as Lyren.
- Kentucky Marriages, 1785-1979, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F43H-989), Frank Tyron and Julia D. Morsell, 29 Jan 1855; Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, reference ; FHL microfilm 819,602.
- Kentucky Marriages, 1785-1979, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F43P-ZYZ), Frank Tryon and Julia D. Morsell, 29 Jan 1855; Jefferson County, Kentucky, reference bk 6 p 95; FHL microfilm 482,708.
- 1860 US Federal Census, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZBF-7F4 : 30 December 2015), Frank B Tryon, 1860. Also 1860 US Federal Census; Census Place: Louisville Ward 3, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: M653_375; Page: 731; Family History Library Film: 803375 (Ancestry.com)
- Fold3.com - Frank Tryon, Civil War, 2nd Lieut, Kentucky Infantry
- U.S., Civil War Prisoner of War Records, 1861-1865; Roll: M598_98 Roll Title: Selected Records of the War Department Relating to Confederate Prisoners of War, 1861-1865 and also Roll: M598_38 (Ancestry.com)
- U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 (National Park Service); Regiment: 2nd Regiment, Kentucky Mounted Infantry; Company: E; Rank In: Second Lieutenant; Rank Out: Captain; Film Number: M377 roll 13 (Ancestry.com)
- Find A Grave: Memorial #161650577
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Categories: Tryon Family in America, Tryon Name Study | First Brigade, Kentucky (Orphan Brigade) (Confederate), United States Civil War | 2nd Regiment, Kentucky Infantry (Confederate), United States Civil War | Battle of Fort Donelson | Battle of Stones River | Prisoners of War, Confederate States of America, United States Civil War | Died while Prisoner of War, Confederate States of America, United States Civil War | Camp Chase, Columbus, Ohio | Johnson's Island, Sandusky, Ohio
In 1850 census for the Marshall Tryon in Buffalo who would likely be his brother there are some other adults in the house I can't place, and am not certain are even definitely Tryons. One is identified as Pianomaker, if I can read it right, and which is what the indexer interpreted. I also wondered if the Francis there is double-counted and the same person as this Frank who went to Kentucky (and as you found is enumerated there)?
In the Buffalo, 1850 record there is also an Eliza P Tryon I think...
The photo must have just been added.... the year is certainly 188x... unfortunate last digit, but happily a birth date, 1797 (Nov 24) -- all they need is her maiden name and we're set. I was thrown off by whomever added an internment date 1869, unless they meant that for another burial here.
Ann Eliza was long time a widow. If she was widowed that long it's possible she should show up in the 1840 census, though only if she was a head of household; if she was living with a brother, son or other family member who'd be head of household she won't appear. A family tree on Ancestry.com gives her maiden name as Hawk.
I will set up Marshall as a "lone" individual because I now have all the info I need to do so, and if we find a link between him and Frank, then we can make it later.
https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=7038621
"Tryon, a Confederate officer, was wounded and captured at the Battle of Ft. Donnelson, Stewart Co., Tennessee and died a few days later."
Confederate Fort Donelson surrendered to Union forces on Sunday, February 16, 1862.
While the account is accurate in that Frank was captured at Fort Donelson, he survived and was held prisoner of war in Ohio until paroled and exchanged.
He was later wounded at the second battle of Murfreesboro/Stones River in January of 1863, was captured and died of wounds from the battle, on January 9, 1863.