This information was taken from the Mississippi Department of Archives in Jackson Mississippi
J.W. Wilder of company C, 3rd Battalion, Mississippi Infantry (State Troops/Confederate)
He enlisted on July 30, 1862 in Macon, Mississippi. He was enlisted by Captain Hudson for an indefinite period of time.
Company Muster Roll shows him to be present and accounted for on February 28, 1863. He also received his pay from Paymaster Captain Decker on October 31, 1862.
Company Muster Roll for June 30th to July 17th, 1863. The following information was found: J.W. was last paid by Paymaster Dashield on February 28, 1863 and the muster roll showed him to be absent.
The following note was attached:
Mustered our of service at Columbus, Mississippi, September 22, 1863, as ordered by General J. E. Johnston, by S. O. No. 168 Headquarters, Morton, Mississippi, dated August 26, 1863. S.O. No. 168 was so changed by S.O. No. 177, same Headquarters, dated September 4, 1863, as to direct their payment up to the time they were disbanded by Lieut. Gene4al Pemberton , on or about the 17th of July 1868.
REMARKS: absent/home sick
July 17th to September 21, 1863, John W. was present and accounted for.
CONFEDERATE 3rd. BATTALION STATE TROOPS MISSISSIPPI ROLL OF PRISONERS OF WAR
The following information was found:
J.W. Wiley (Wilder), appears on a roll of prisoners of war paroled at Vicksburg, Mississippi according to the terms of capitulation entered into by the commanding Generals of the United States and confederate forces July 4, 1863
Where Captured: Vicksburg, Mississippi
When Captured: July 4, 1863
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TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, KNOW YE THAT:
I, J.W. Wilder a private of Company C, 3rd Battalion Mississippi State Troops, C.S.A., being a Prisoner of War, in the hands of the United States Forces, in virtue of the capitulation of the City of Vicksburg and its Garrison, by Leut. General John C. Pemberton, C.S.A., Commanding on the 4th day of July 1863, do in pursuance of the terms of said capitulation, give this my solemn parole under oath ---------------
That I will not take up arms again against the Untied States, nor serve in any military, police, or constabulary force in any For, Garrison or field work, held by the Confederate States of America, against the United States of America nor as a guard of prisons, depots or stores, nor discharge any duties usually performed by Officers or soldiers, against the United States of America, until duly exchanged by the proper authorities
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Sworn to and subscribed before me at Vicksburg, Mississippi, this 10th day of July 1863
11th Reg 2 US
And Paroling Officer
George C. McKenzie
The Civil War information was found in the Jackson,Mississippi State Archives Roll 230 Document #4692
J.W. Wilder was in the Civil war and had served 6 months when he was wounded. He enlisted January 1863 in Company C. of Jeff Davis Legion and was wounded June 1863 in Vicksburg. He had flesh would in his left side.
Name: John Wilder
Regiment Name: 1st Mississippi Cavalry
Side: Confederate
Company: F
Soldier's Rank IN: Private
Soldier's Rank OUT: Private
Film Number: M232 Roll 44
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CONFEDERATE MISSISSIPPI TROOPS 1st Regiment, Mississippi Cavalry
1st Cavalry Regiment was assembled during the spring of 1862. Its companies were recruited in the counties of Carroll, De Soto, Tishomingo, Itawamba, Quitman, Noxubee, Bolivar,a and Pontotoc. The unit served in the Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana, then was assigned to W.H. Jackson's, Ross', Coby's and F.C. Armstrong's Brigade, Department of Alabama, Mississippi and East Louisiana. It contained 22 officers and 220 enlisted men in July 1862 and confronted the Federals in various conflicts in Mississippi. Later the regiment was involved in the operations in North Alabama and Middle Tennessee where its casualties were 2 killed and 27 wounded. It went on to fight in North Georgia and Alabama but only a few surrendered in May 1865. The field officers were colonel R.A. Pinson, Lieutenant colonel F. A. Montgomery, and Majors John S. Simmons and E.G. Wheeler.