Her second husband was a judge on the Alabama Supreme Court and he was named State Hospital Agent in 1861, with the understanding that his wife would carry out the duties of the post.
Mrs. Hopkins often went out onto the battlefields and was once wounded which left her with a permanent limp. Gen. Robert E. Lee praised her work.
She died while visiting her daughter in Washington, D.C. on May 9, 1890, and was buried at the grave site of her son-in-law, Union General Romeyn Beck Ayers. Her marker stone was not erected until 1987. She is not buried in the Confederate Section, but in Section 1.
--Old Secesh
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Monday, August 11, 2014
Juliet Ana Ople Hopkins "The Florence Nightingale of the South"-- Part 1
Juliet Hopkins is also buried at Arlington National Cemetery, but not in the Confederate section.
She was born in Jefferson County, Virginia, on May 7, 1818. During the Civil War she established hospitals in Richmond, Virginia, in 1861 and also got the Matron Alabama Hospitals started.
She was often in the thick of action and was wounded at the Battle of Seven Pines in 1862. So highly was she regarded in Alabama, that her portrait was on the 25 cent piece and $50 bills issued during the war.
Her first husband was Commodore Alexander Gordon, whom she married in 1837 (he died in 1849). She married Judge Arthur F. Hopkins in 1854.
--Old Secesh
She was born in Jefferson County, Virginia, on May 7, 1818. During the Civil War she established hospitals in Richmond, Virginia, in 1861 and also got the Matron Alabama Hospitals started.
She was often in the thick of action and was wounded at the Battle of Seven Pines in 1862. So highly was she regarded in Alabama, that her portrait was on the 25 cent piece and $50 bills issued during the war.
Her first husband was Commodore Alexander Gordon, whom she married in 1837 (he died in 1849). She married Judge Arthur F. Hopkins in 1854.
--Old Secesh
Saturday, August 9, 2014
Old Capitol Prison-- Part 3
During the war, the Old Capitol prison as it was now called, was expanded to include the adjoining row of houses called Duff Green's Row. Famous inmates included spies Rose Greenhow, Belle Boyd, John Mosby and Henry Wirz, commander of Andersonville, who was hanged in the yard of the prison. There were many hangings at the Old Capitol Prison.
The Lincoln Conspirators were held there, including Dr. Samuel Mudd, Mary Surratt, Louis Weichmann and John T. Ford, owner of Ford's Theater.
It was sold in 1867 to George T. Brown, then sergeant-at-arms of the U.S. senate. he modified it into three row houses that became known as Trumbull's Row. In the 20th century, it was used as the headquarters of the National Woman's party.
In 1929, the site was obtained by eminent domain and razed in order to build the U.S. Supreme Court Building.
--Old Secesh
The Lincoln Conspirators were held there, including Dr. Samuel Mudd, Mary Surratt, Louis Weichmann and John T. Ford, owner of Ford's Theater.
It was sold in 1867 to George T. Brown, then sergeant-at-arms of the U.S. senate. he modified it into three row houses that became known as Trumbull's Row. In the 20th century, it was used as the headquarters of the National Woman's party.
In 1929, the site was obtained by eminent domain and razed in order to build the U.S. Supreme Court Building.
--Old Secesh
Old Capitol Prison-- Part 2
In 1814, during the War of 1812, the British had burned the nearby U.S. Capitol building, forcing Congress into temporary quarters. A hotel was pulled down and a temporary Capitol was built in the Federal style of architecture and used from 1815-1819 while the U.S. capitol was being rebuilt.
It was vacated in 1819 and after that used as a private school and then a boarding house. Famed politician John C. Calhoun died at the boarding house in 1850.
In 1861, the government repurchased it and used it as a prison for captured Confederates, political prisoners, Union officers convicted of insubordination and local prostitutes.
A Varied Career. --Old Secesh
It was vacated in 1819 and after that used as a private school and then a boarding house. Famed politician John C. Calhoun died at the boarding house in 1850.
In 1861, the government repurchased it and used it as a prison for captured Confederates, political prisoners, Union officers convicted of insubordination and local prostitutes.
A Varied Career. --Old Secesh
Friday, August 8, 2014
Old Capitol Prison-- Part 1
From Wikipedia.
Also known as The Old Brick Capitol.
I've been writing a lot about North Carolina Confederates who were held prisoner at the Old Capitol Prison in Washington, D.C., who contracted diseases there and died. I've heard of the prison, but didn't know a lot about it, so had to do some research.
It gets its name because it served as the temporary Capitol of the United States from 1815-1819 and then became the Old Capitol Prison during the Civil War.
It was razed in 1929 and its site is presently occupied by the United States Supreme Court.
--Old Secesh
Also known as The Old Brick Capitol.
I've been writing a lot about North Carolina Confederates who were held prisoner at the Old Capitol Prison in Washington, D.C., who contracted diseases there and died. I've heard of the prison, but didn't know a lot about it, so had to do some research.
It gets its name because it served as the temporary Capitol of the United States from 1815-1819 and then became the Old Capitol Prison during the Civil War.
It was razed in 1929 and its site is presently occupied by the United States Supreme Court.
--Old Secesh
Thursday, August 7, 2014
N.C. Confederates Buried at ANC-- Part 13: Old Capitol Prison Diseases Killing Them
As I continue, I come across more and more Confederates confined at Old Capitol Prison in Washington D.C., who are dying of disease after being captured without wounds.
ROBERT JOHNSON, private Co. I1th N.C.: Resided in Lincoln County, enlisted March 3, 1863, for war. Present or accounted for until captured at or near Chester Gap, Va., July 21, 1863.
Confines ta Old Capitol Prison. Died in Washington hospital on August 25, 1863, of "chronic diarrhea." Hospital records give his age as 20.
CLARK KINCHEN, PRIVATE Co. C, 44th N.C.: Born and reside in Pitt County. Enlisted at age 40 on Feb. 20, 1862. Present or accounted for until wounded and captured at Bristoe Station, Va..
Confined at Old Capitol Prison and died in a Washington hospital Oct. 14, 1863 of chronic diarrhea.
--Old Secesh
ROBERT JOHNSON, private Co. I1th N.C.: Resided in Lincoln County, enlisted March 3, 1863, for war. Present or accounted for until captured at or near Chester Gap, Va., July 21, 1863.
Confines ta Old Capitol Prison. Died in Washington hospital on August 25, 1863, of "chronic diarrhea." Hospital records give his age as 20.
CLARK KINCHEN, PRIVATE Co. C, 44th N.C.: Born and reside in Pitt County. Enlisted at age 40 on Feb. 20, 1862. Present or accounted for until wounded and captured at Bristoe Station, Va..
Confined at Old Capitol Prison and died in a Washington hospital Oct. 14, 1863 of chronic diarrhea.
--Old Secesh
N.C. Confederates Buried at Arlington National Cemetery-- Part 12
JOHN HARRIS, Co. H, 24TH N.C.: No information on him, but I did find that his company was raised primarily in Person County.
SAMUEL HILL, private Co. F, 46TH N.C.: Born in Randolph County and was a farmer. Enlisted at age 19 on March 12, 1862. Present and accounted for for util wounded in the hand at Fredericksburg, Va., Dec. 13, 1863.
Returned to duty prior to Jan. 1, 1863. Present and accounted for until captured at Bristoe Station, Va. on October 14, 1863. Confined at Old Capitol Prison and died in a Washington hospital on December 20, 1863, of "diarrhea chronic."
--Old Secesh
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
N.C. Confederates Buried at ANC-- Part 11
JOHN FINCH. private Co. A, 47TH NC: Born 5 April 1823 in Nash County, enlisted as a private 1 October 1863 at the age of 40. Became a prisoner of war at Bristoe Station, Va., in October 1863.
Confined at the Old Capitol Prison in Washington, D.C. on 18 October 1863 and died of disease there 26 November 1863. Left a widow and seven children.
Quite old to be enlisting.
WILLIAM H. GUPTON, private Co. K, 44TH NC: Born at Perry's Mill and resided in Franklin County as a farmer. Enlisted in Franklin County at age 27, Feb. 26, 1862.
Captured at Bristoe Station, Va., Oct. 14, 1863. Confined at Old Capitol Prison. Died in Washington, D.C. hospital April 21, 1863, of "diarrhea chronica."
Quite a few Confederates getting sick at Old Capitol Prison.
--Old Secesh
Confined at the Old Capitol Prison in Washington, D.C. on 18 October 1863 and died of disease there 26 November 1863. Left a widow and seven children.
Quite old to be enlisting.
WILLIAM H. GUPTON, private Co. K, 44TH NC: Born at Perry's Mill and resided in Franklin County as a farmer. Enlisted in Franklin County at age 27, Feb. 26, 1862.
Captured at Bristoe Station, Va., Oct. 14, 1863. Confined at Old Capitol Prison. Died in Washington, D.C. hospital April 21, 1863, of "diarrhea chronica."
Quite a few Confederates getting sick at Old Capitol Prison.
--Old Secesh
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Confederates Also Buried at Arlington National Cemetery: Citizen Prisoner and Sculptor
There were a lot of Confederates from other states buried at this very special cemetery, but so far, with the exception of one North Carolinian, they had the most complete service records for the troops from that state.
I did come across two others buried at Arlington which I found of interest.
JAMES EMORY Died November 16, 1867 and listed as a citizen-prisoner. I did a quick search, but couldn't find out anything about him. Was he held prisoner after the war ended? There has to be a good story there.
SIR MOSES EZEKIAL: VMI cadet & sculptor of the Confederate Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. Born in Richmond, Virginia and sergeant in Co. C of the VMI cadets who fought Union forces at the Battle of New Market. Graduated VMI in 1866.
Became a noted sculptor both in the United States and abroad. Knighted by the King of Italy. Died in Italy March 27, 1917, but because of World War I, his body was not returned to the United States until 1921 when his body was buried at the foot of the Confederate Memorial which he had designed and sculpted.
His funeral service was the first ever to be held in the Memorial Amphitheater.
Some Interesting Stories. --Old Secesh
I did come across two others buried at Arlington which I found of interest.
JAMES EMORY Died November 16, 1867 and listed as a citizen-prisoner. I did a quick search, but couldn't find out anything about him. Was he held prisoner after the war ended? There has to be a good story there.
SIR MOSES EZEKIAL: VMI cadet & sculptor of the Confederate Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. Born in Richmond, Virginia and sergeant in Co. C of the VMI cadets who fought Union forces at the Battle of New Market. Graduated VMI in 1866.
Became a noted sculptor both in the United States and abroad. Knighted by the King of Italy. Died in Italy March 27, 1917, but because of World War I, his body was not returned to the United States until 1921 when his body was buried at the foot of the Confederate Memorial which he had designed and sculpted.
His funeral service was the first ever to be held in the Memorial Amphitheater.
Some Interesting Stories. --Old Secesh
N.C. Confederates Buried at Arlington National Cemetery-- Part 10
It is interesting to note the battles in which they were captured and whether they died from wounds sustained in the battles or disease. All died in and around Washington, D.C.. Most were captured at the Nov. 7, 1863, Battles of Kelly's Ford and Rappahannock Station or the Battle of Bristoe Station October 14, 1863.
JAMES F. DEAN, private CO. I, 43RD NC: Resided in Anson County, enlisted at age 20, feb. 25, 1862. Present and accounted for until Nov.-Dec., 1862 when reported as absent without leave.
Returned to duty Jan.-Feb. 1863. Present or accounted for until captured at Mine Run, Virginia on December 3, 1863. Confined at Old Capitol Prison in Washington, D,C, and transferred to a Washington hospital where he died Jan. 2, 1864, of "typhoid pneumonia."
JAMES B. ELLEN, sergeant CO. D, 30TH NC: Resided in Wake County where he enlisted at age 17 on Sept. 2, 1861. Mustered in as a private and promoted to sergeant August 20, 1862.
Present and accounted for until wounded in the right lung and captured at Kelly's Ford, Virginia, Nov. 7, 1863. Hospitalized in Washington, D.C., where he died of his wound Dec. 9, 1863.
--Old Secesh
JAMES F. DEAN, private CO. I, 43RD NC: Resided in Anson County, enlisted at age 20, feb. 25, 1862. Present and accounted for until Nov.-Dec., 1862 when reported as absent without leave.
Returned to duty Jan.-Feb. 1863. Present or accounted for until captured at Mine Run, Virginia on December 3, 1863. Confined at Old Capitol Prison in Washington, D,C, and transferred to a Washington hospital where he died Jan. 2, 1864, of "typhoid pneumonia."
JAMES B. ELLEN, sergeant CO. D, 30TH NC: Resided in Wake County where he enlisted at age 17 on Sept. 2, 1861. Mustered in as a private and promoted to sergeant August 20, 1862.
Present and accounted for until wounded in the right lung and captured at Kelly's Ford, Virginia, Nov. 7, 1863. Hospitalized in Washington, D.C., where he died of his wound Dec. 9, 1863.
--Old Secesh
Monday, August 4, 2014
N.C. Confederate Buried at Arlington National Cemetery-- Part 9
NATHAN L. CRAFT, private CO. K, 52ND NC: Resided in Forsyth County and was a carpenter before enlisting in Wayne County at age 26, Jan. 18, 1863, for war.
Captured at Bristoe Station, Virginia, Oct. 14, 1863. Confined at Old Capitol Prison in Washington, D.C. and died in Washington hospital Jan. 11, 1864 of "diarrhoea chronice."
WELDON EDWARD DAVIS, captain CO. B, 30TH NC: Born 22 May 1838. Resided in Warren County. Enlisted at age 23. Appointed 3rd lt on Aug 16, 1861, 2nd lt. September 26, 1861 and 1st lt. on May 1, 1862. Promoted to captain on June 13, 1863.
Wounded in right thigh and captured at Kelly's Ford, Virginia, Nov. 7, 1863. Hospitalized in Washington, D.C. and right leg amputated Nov. 10, 1863. Died at the hospital Nov. 22nd of the wound.
--Old Secesh
Captured at Bristoe Station, Virginia, Oct. 14, 1863. Confined at Old Capitol Prison in Washington, D.C. and died in Washington hospital Jan. 11, 1864 of "diarrhoea chronice."
WELDON EDWARD DAVIS, captain CO. B, 30TH NC: Born 22 May 1838. Resided in Warren County. Enlisted at age 23. Appointed 3rd lt on Aug 16, 1861, 2nd lt. September 26, 1861 and 1st lt. on May 1, 1862. Promoted to captain on June 13, 1863.
Wounded in right thigh and captured at Kelly's Ford, Virginia, Nov. 7, 1863. Hospitalized in Washington, D.C. and right leg amputated Nov. 10, 1863. Died at the hospital Nov. 22nd of the wound.
--Old Secesh
N.C. Confederates Buried at Arlington National Cemetery-- Part 7
THOMAS COWAN, lieutenant CO. B, 3RD NC: Resided in Brunswick County and appointed 2nd Lt to rank from May 16, 1861. Promoted to 1st Lt. July 1, 1862.
Wounded and captured at Sharpsburg, Maryland (Battle of Antietam) September 17, 1862 and died in a Washington, D.C. hospital October 4, 1862.
JOHN W. COX, 2ND NC: Resided in Jones County. Enlisted at age 20, May 24, 1861, for war. Present or accounted for until wounded and captured at Kelly's Ford, Va., November 7, 1863.
Admitted to hospital in Washington, D.C. November 9, 1863 and died of the wound December 28, 1863.
--Old Secesh
Wounded and captured at Sharpsburg, Maryland (Battle of Antietam) September 17, 1862 and died in a Washington, D.C. hospital October 4, 1862.
JOHN W. COX, 2ND NC: Resided in Jones County. Enlisted at age 20, May 24, 1861, for war. Present or accounted for until wounded and captured at Kelly's Ford, Va., November 7, 1863.
Admitted to hospital in Washington, D.C. November 9, 1863 and died of the wound December 28, 1863.
--Old Secesh
Saturday, August 2, 2014
N.C. Confederates Buried at Arlington National Cemetery-- Part 7
THOMAS R. CARLTON, private CO. B, 67TH NC: Born Wataiga County, farmer. Enlisted at age 20, September 14, 1861. Mustered in as 1st sergeant. Reduced in rank March-April 1862. Captured at or near Frayser's Farm, Virginia, on or about June 30, 1862.
Confined at Fort Columbus, New York Harbor. Transferred to Washington, D.C. where he died July 14, 1862, of "typhoid fever."
DANIEL G. COLEMAN, private CO. A, 20TH NC: Born Iredell County, NC, and was employed as a carpenter. Enlisted there at age of 22, April 19, 1861.
Wounded in right leg and captured at Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 1-4, 1863. Right leg amputated. Died in a Washington, D.C. hospital May 26, 1863 of his wound.
--Old Secesh
Confined at Fort Columbus, New York Harbor. Transferred to Washington, D.C. where he died July 14, 1862, of "typhoid fever."
DANIEL G. COLEMAN, private CO. A, 20TH NC: Born Iredell County, NC, and was employed as a carpenter. Enlisted there at age of 22, April 19, 1861.
Wounded in right leg and captured at Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 1-4, 1863. Right leg amputated. Died in a Washington, D.C. hospital May 26, 1863 of his wound.
--Old Secesh
Civil War Events in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin in July
This past month had a lot of Civil War-related events in this area. July 8th, we had a presentation about the Illinois Andersonville, Georgia, monument at the McHenry County Civil War Round Table meeting in Woodstock.
That weekend, there was an Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Re-enactment at Elkhorn, Wisconsin, with an encampment saluting both the GAR and Spanish-American War soldiers.
Then, Saturday and Sunday there was a huge Civil War Days encampment and battle in Lake County, Illinois, at the forest preserve in Wauconda.
Who Says There Isn't Much Civil War here in the Area? --Old Secesh
That weekend, there was an Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Re-enactment at Elkhorn, Wisconsin, with an encampment saluting both the GAR and Spanish-American War soldiers.
Then, Saturday and Sunday there was a huge Civil War Days encampment and battle in Lake County, Illinois, at the forest preserve in Wauconda.
Who Says There Isn't Much Civil War here in the Area? --Old Secesh
N.C.Confederates Buried at Arlington National Cemetery-- Part 6
Before a couple months ago, I was not aware of any Confederates being buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. These are just some of those from North Carolina.
JAMES D. BOUNDS, private, CO. E, 38TH NC: Born in Richmond County and was a planter. Enlisted at age 24, October 31, 1861. Present and accounted for until his capture at Falling Waters, Maryland, July 14, 1863, during the Confederate retreat after the Battle of Gettysburg.
Confined at Old Capitol Prison in Washington, D.C., where he died April 20, 1864, of "typhoid fever."
Kind of surprising that he was just a private considering he was of the planter class. I though they were all officers.
SAMUEL J. BOYCE, sergeant, CO. K., 30TH NC: Resided in Mechlenburg County where he enlisted at age 18, September 13, 1861. Mustered in a s a private, promoted to corporal in 1862 and sergeant in 1863.
Wounded in right thigh and captured at Kelly's Ford, Virginia, on November 7, 1863. He was noted for his coolness and bravery in battle. Kelly's Ford took place at the same time as the Battle of Rappahannock Station, a battle where a lot of North Carolina troops were captured and many died in and around Washington, D.C..
--Old Secesh
JAMES D. BOUNDS, private, CO. E, 38TH NC: Born in Richmond County and was a planter. Enlisted at age 24, October 31, 1861. Present and accounted for until his capture at Falling Waters, Maryland, July 14, 1863, during the Confederate retreat after the Battle of Gettysburg.
Confined at Old Capitol Prison in Washington, D.C., where he died April 20, 1864, of "typhoid fever."
Kind of surprising that he was just a private considering he was of the planter class. I though they were all officers.
SAMUEL J. BOYCE, sergeant, CO. K., 30TH NC: Resided in Mechlenburg County where he enlisted at age 18, September 13, 1861. Mustered in a s a private, promoted to corporal in 1862 and sergeant in 1863.
Wounded in right thigh and captured at Kelly's Ford, Virginia, on November 7, 1863. He was noted for his coolness and bravery in battle. Kelly's Ford took place at the same time as the Battle of Rappahannock Station, a battle where a lot of North Carolina troops were captured and many died in and around Washington, D.C..
--Old Secesh
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