Greg,

What happened on 25 Apr 1864? You indicated that Cashon deserted C Company of the 12th on that date. I have a roster transcription that shows who I believe to be my ancestor, J W Taylor in that same unit. The transcription shows that date and the word Huntington [sic] in the remarks. Did a large number of that unit desert at Huntingdon, TN on that date?

I still am not sure that is my James William Taylor, who was from Graves Co, KY. Many of the others in that company would have been his relatives (several Roberts, L W and probably J G Stark, W R Boaz). I can give you relevant details on him. Can you help me verify it is him? He was born 22 Feb 1848, so he would have been two months short of 16 at enlistment, listed as 25 Dec 1863. I understand many enlisted at that age.