According to Historical Data Systems, Inc., P.O. Box 35, Duxbury, MA 02331 >www/civilwardata.com< using Confederate Kentucky Volunteers War 1861-65 as source:
ROBERT LETCHER BOWLES
Residence was not listed. [They lived at Jacktown, Bourbon Co., Kentucky - personal knowledge of DLB, submitter].
Enlisted on September 10 1862 at Lexington, Ky. as a 2md Lieutenant.
On September 10, 1862 he was commissioned into "C" Co., Kentucky 9th Cavalry.
(Date and method of discharge not given).
Promotions: 1st Lieut. March 1, 1864
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JOHN M. BOWLES [was older brother of Robert L. Bowles - personal knowledge of DLB, submitter].
Residence was not listed. [They lived at Jacktown in Bourbon Co., Kentucky - personal knowledge of DLB, submitter].
Enlisted September 10, 1862 at Lexington, Ky. as a Private.
On September 10, 1862 he mustered into "C" Co., Kentucky 9th Cavalry.
[Date and method of discharge not given].
He was listed as: POW August 1, 1863 (place not stated).
Paroled May 10, 1865 at Washington, D.C.
Promotions: Commissary Sgt.
Intra Regimental Company Transfers: from Company C to Field and Staff.
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Can anybody help me find out more about these two men from Bourbon Co., Ky? They had another brother, David Bowles, who served with the CSA but I don't know the unit designation?? There doesn't seem to be much written history of the 9th Cavalry, CSA. I do know it was commanded by Col. W.C.P Breckinridge. Can anybody help me learn more????