I learning more about the Shoemaker brothers in the Civil War, and it leads to more questions! From the site about Dallas Artillery, Hart's Battery, or Second AR Field Battery, when that was reconstituted August 1, 1862, listed on the roster are Shoemaker, Ambrose M--Private. Enlisted at Napoleon, August 1, 1862 and, Shoemaker, James J--Private. Enlisted at Napoleon, August 1, 1862, captured at Arkansas Post.

I believe these two men are brothers. This Ambrose is the same man, I believe, who in 1863, with his younger brother Asberry, enlisted in the 37th AR Infantry--the post I made earlier. Here it seems, Ambrose and older brother James served prior to the service information I have for Ambrose.

Are there records for POWs captured at Arkansas Post? Until now, I have been unable to learn anything about Jame's service, or about him. I believe he was born in MS,
1839, the oldest of the Shoemaker brothers.

Thanks for any direction, or information.
Edie