Deb Dennis and Barb Sharkey

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United States Colored Troops--Union Army

[Note: the following soldiers who served in U.S. Colored Troops probably were former slaves and/or descendants of slaves. This list provides their rank at enlistment and discharge. Their service records are documented on microfilm at National Archives and Records Administration (NARA Film #M589, Roll 10). The names of these soldiers are inscribed on the African-American Civil War Memorial, unveiled in July 1998 at 10th and U Street NW, in the Shaw neighborhood, Washington, D.C. The monument serves as a tribute to the valor of African American soldiers who served in Union forces and fought for freedom from slavery during the Civil War.]

Alabama

Horace Bramlet, 2nd Sgt, Pvt, Co D, AL, 110th Regt, U.S. Colored Inf (Org 25 Jun 1864 from 2nd AL Colored Inf; served in AL, TN; mustered out 6 Feb 1866). Louisa Bramlet Widow's Pension, 361.034, filed 22 Sep 1887 Tennessee. [Son of ? husband of Louisa __? born c 1835, died pre-22 Sep 1887, buried ?] African American Civil War Memorial Plaque D-106 Horace Bramlett, 45, Black, is listed in the 1880 U.S. Census for Giles Co., Tenn., with wife, Lou, 41, and five children: Tom, 20; Catherine, 14; Lou, 14; Pleasant, 10; Ben, 8. Also listed: Mary Moore, niece, 5. All were born in Tennessee. National Archives Service Record: Bramlet Horace 110 U.S. Col'd Infantry. D 2 Sergeant Private 000589 0010 00000045. 08/16/00

Arkansas

Noah Bramlett, Pvt, Pvt, Co H, AR, 11th Regt, U.S. Colored Inf (Old Regt, Org 19 Dec 1863-3 Mar 1864 Ft. Smith, AR; consolidated 22 Apr 1865 with 112th and 113th to form new 113th U.S. Colored Troop; served in AR; mustered out 1865) [Son of ? born ? died ? buried?] African American Civil War Memorial Plaque: B-25. National Archives Service Record: Bramlett Noah 11 U.S. Col'd Infantry. H Private Private 000589 0010 00000050; Bromlett Noah 11 U.S.C. Inf. H Private Bromlett Noah 000589 0010 00001849. 01/03/00

Cato Bramblet, Pvt, Pvt, Co K, AR, 13th Regt, U.S. Colored Inf. Cato Bramblet Pension 1337.889 filed 6 Jul 1905 Arkansas. (Son of ? born ? died post-6 Jul 1905, buried Arkansas?) 08/16/00

Kentucky/Michigan

Camp Nelson, Ky., a very large and crucial Union Army base during the Civil War, was in operation from 1863 to 1865. It was located about five miles south of the town of Nicholasville, Ky., and served several major functions, including recruit training camp, supply depot, medical facility, fort and "refugee" camp with families who came with African American soldiers when they were mustered into the army. Camp Nelson is notable for its key involvement with African American soldiers. It was the third largest recruit and training station for United States Colored Troops. After training these soldiers manned Camp Nelson's defenses and were sent into military actions in Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia.

Daniel Bramlette/Bramlett/Bramlet, Pvt, Pvt, Co M, KY, 5th Regt, U.S. Colored Cav (Org 24 Oct 1864 Camp Nelson, KY; served in OH, KY, VA, AR; mustered out 20 Mar 1866). Daniel Bramlet Pension, 1033.184 certificate 1101.878, filed 16 May 1891 Mississippi. Lucy Bramlet Widow's Pension, 1051.052 certificate 809.676, filed 26 Jul 1918, Mississippi. [Son of ? husband of Lucy __? born c 1847 KY died post-1891 pre-26 Jul 1918, Beulah, Bolivar Co., Miss.? buried in Bolivar Co., Miss.?] African American Civil War Memorial Plaque: A-12; In 1870 U.S. Census for Storms Landing, Bolivar Co., Miss.: Daniel Bramlette, 22, born KY, farm laborer, and wife, Lucy, 25, born MS, keeping house, and two children, all born MS: Louisa, 2; Lavinia, 1/12. Also listed: Henrietta Davis, 20, and Scott Davis, 7. In 1880 U.S. Census for Bolivar Co., Miss: D. Bramlett, 33, born KY, and wife, Lucy, 35, born MS, and four children, all born MS: M., 8; William H., 6; Enock, 3; Frank, 1. In 1890 Mississippi Census of Civil War Vets living in Beulah, Bolivar Co., Miss. National Archives Service Record: Bramlett Daniel 5 U.S. Col'd Cav. M Private Private 000589 0010 00000055. 08/16/00

Jefferson Bramlette, Pvt, Cpl, Co K, KY, 124th Regt, U.S. Colored Inf (Org 1 Jan-27 Apr 1865 Camp Nelson, KY; served in KY; mustered out 20 Dec 1867), African American Civil War Memorial Plaque: D-128 [Son of ? born ? died ? buried?] National Archives Service Record: Bramlette Jefferson 124 U.S. Col'd Infantry. K Private Corporal 000589 0010 00000052. 01/03/00

Leander Bramlette, Pvt, Pvt, Co H, KY, 5th Regt, U.S. Colored Cav (Org 24 Oct 1864 Camp Nelson, KY; served in KY, VA, OH, AR; mustered out 20 Mar 1866)[Son of ? born ? died ? buried?] African American Civil War Memorial Plaque: A-12. National Archives Service Record: Bramlette Leander 5 U.S. Col'd Cav. H Private Private 000589 0010 00000053. 01/03/00

George Bramlett, Sgt, Pvt, Co H, KY, 100th Regt, U.S. Colored Inf (Org 3 May-1 Jun 1864 KY; served in TN, AL; mustered out Jan 1865) [Son of ? born c 1843? died ? buried?] African American Civil War Memorial Plaque: C-99. George Bramlett, 53, Black, blacksmith, is listed in the 1860 U.S. Census for Wayne Co., Ky., with Sally Cowan, 54, and three children: Phebe Bramlette, 21; Cyzene? Bramlette, 18; George B. Bramlette, 14; All were born in Kentucky. National Archives Service Record: Bramlett George 100 U. S Col'd Infantry. H Sergeant Private 000589 0010 00000048. 01/03/00

Richard Bramblet, Pvt, Co F, KY, 100th Regt, U.S. Colored Inf. Laura Bramlett Widow's Pension 171.850. [Son of ? husband of Laura __? born ? died ? buried ?] National Archives Service Record: Bramblet Richard 100 U. S. Col'd Infantry. F Private Private 000589 0010 00000043. 08/16/00

Tennessee

Robert Bramlet, Pvt, Pvt, Co A, TN, 101st Regt, U.S. Colored Inf (Org 16 Sep 1864 TN; served in TN, AL; mustered out 21 Jan 1866). Robert Bramlett Pension 547.970 certificate 423.056. [Son of ? born c 1846 or 1825-27? died ? buried?] African American Civil War Memorial Plaque C-100 Bob Bramlett, 46, Black, and Robert Bramlett, 34, Black, are listed in the 1870 U.S. Census for Giles Co., Tenn. Bob Bramlett, 53, Black, is listed in the 1880 U.S. Census for Giles Co., Tenn., with wife, Sofie, 46, and six children: Georgia, 14; Dolly, 12; Flora, 10; Mahaily, 8; Pinkie, 6; Ocie, 4. All were born in Tennessee. Bob Bramlett, 75, Black, born Tennessee, is listed in the 1900 U.S. Census for Giles Co., Tenn., with wife, Sophia, 66, born Alabama, and daughter Mahala, 23, born Tennessee. National Archives Service Record: Bramlet Robert 101 U.S. Col'd Infantry. A Private Private 12 U.S.A. T. 000589 0010 00000046. Robert Bramlette, Pvt, Pvt, Co D, TN, 12th & 17th Regt, U.S. Colored Inf (Org 24 Jul-14 Aug 1863 TN; served in TN, AL; mustered out Jan 1866). Also Robert Bramlett, Pvt, Pvt, Co A, 2nd AL Inf. African American Civil War Memorial Plaque: B-27. National Archives Service Record: Bramlett Robert 12 U. S. Col'd Infantry. D Private Private Co. A 101 N. S. Co. Inf. 000589 0010 00000054. 08/16/00

Gilbert Bramlett, Pvt, F Co 111th, U.S. Colored Volunteers. Served Sep 1863 to Unknown. Deserted. From Giles County, Wales PO. GI-132-4. From Civil War Veterans Census, P.32, by Byron and Barbara Sistler, 1978. [Son of ? and husband of Rose __? born c 1845-47, died ? buried ?] Gilbert Bramlet, 25, Black, is listed in the 1870 U.S. Census for Giles Co., Tenn. Gilbert Bramlett, 33, Black, is listed in the 1880 U.S. Census for Giles Co., Tenn., with wife, Rose, 32, and eight children: Benie, 14; Lucy, 12; India, 11; Manny, 9; Tom, 8; Nute, 7; Mary, 3; Infant Daughter, 3/12. All were born in Tennessee. 01/03/00

Wesley Bramlet, Pvt, Pvt, Co B, TN, 3rd Regt, U.S. Colored Heavy Arty (Org Jun 1863 in Memphis, TN, from 1st TN Heavy Arty, TN Vols; designated 2nd U.S. Colored Heavy Arty 11 Mar 1864 and 3rd Heavy Arty 26 Apr 1864; served in TN; mustered out 30 Apr 1866). Ellen Bramlet Widow's Pension 164.109 filed 17 Aug 1868. [Son of ? husband of Ellen __? born ? died pre-17 Aug 1868, buried?] African American Civil War Memorial Plaque: A-7. National Archives Service Record: Bramlet Wesley 3 U.S. Col'd H. Art'y. B Private Private 000589 0010 00000047. 08/16/00

Jefferson Bramlett, Unk, Unk, Co G, TN, 17th Regt, U.S. Colored Inf (Org 12-21 Dec 1863 Nashville, TN; served in TN, AL; mustered out 25 Apr 1866), African American Civil War Memorial Plaque: B-34. National Archives Service Record: Bramlett Jefferson 17 U.S. Col'd Infantry. G 000589 0010 00000049. 01/03/00

Hamlet Bramlette/Bramlet, Pvt, Pvt, Co D, TN, 12th Regt, U.S. Colored Inf (Org 24 Jul-14 Aug 1863 TN; served in TN, AL; mustered out 1 Jan 1866). Mary Bramlet, mother, Pension, 222.732, filed 17 Sep 1875. [Son of ? husband of Mary __? born ? died pre-17 Sep 1875, buried?] African American Civil War Memorial Plaque: B-27. National Archives Service Record: Bramlette Hamlet 12 U.S. Col'd Infantry. D Private Private 000589 0010 00000051. 08/16/00

Unknown State

George Bramblet, Pvt, Pvt, Unk, Unk, Unassigned U.S. Colored Troops [Son of ? born c 1846? died ? buried?] African American Civil War Memorial Plaque: E-143. George Bramlett, 53, Black, blacksmith, is listed in the 1860 U.S.Census for Wayne Co., Ky., with Sally Cowan, 54, and three children: Phebe Bramlette, 21; Cyzene? Bramlette, 18; George B. Bramlette, 14; All were born in Kentucky. National Archives Service Record: Bramblet George Unassigned U.S. Colored Troops. Private Private 000589 0010 00000042. 01/03/00

Oliver Bramlett, Pvt? Pvt? Co G, KY? AL? IN? 23rd & 28th Regt, U.S. Colored Inf. Alice Gales Widow's Pension 517.907 certificate 519.296 filed 17 Jun 1891, Indiana, guardian of William A. Bell. (Son of ? husband of Alice __? born c 1825 KY, died pre-17 Jun 1891 buried ?) Oliver Bramlett, 55, born KY, in 1880 U.S. Census for Indianapolis, Marion Co., Ind., with wife, Alice, 25, born AL, and two children, both born AL: Robert, 7, and Roburda/Roberta, 4. 08/16/00

Unknown Bramblett, Pvt? Pvt? Co B, 12th Regt, U.S. Colored Heavy Arty. Henry Bramblett Minor's Pension 235.137 certificate 195.914, filed 25 Mar 1870, by guardian Harrison Huddleston, state unknown. (Son of ? born ? died pre-25 Mar 1870, buried ?) 08/16/00

Illinois--Regular Union Army

Henry Bramlett, Pvt, Co I, 66th Rt, IL Inf: Black Under Cook; joined for service and enrolled 1 Dec 1863; residence: State of Tennessee; mustered out 7 Jul 1865 Camp Logan, Louisville, Ky., by Capt. Guthrie. [Son of ? born ? died ? buried ?] Company I was created from soldiers who lived in White, Wabash, Will, Cook, Lawrence, Edwards, Edgar, Macoupin and other counties in Illinois. 02/04/00

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