1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Thomas B Buchanan
Age in 1860: 19
Birth Year: abt 1841
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Smyth, Virginia
Gender: Male
Post Office: Seven Mile Ford
Value of real estate: View Image
Household Members: Name Age
Thomas B Buchanan 19 Farmer
Matilda Buchanan 18
American Civil War Soldiers
Name: Thomas Buchanan
RESIDENCE: Smyth County, Virginia
Occupation: Laborer
Side Served: Confederacy
State Served: Virginia
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private.
Enlisted in Company E, 50th Infantry Regiment Virginia.
Died of disease as a POW Company E, 50th Infantry Regiment Virginia on 31 Dec 1864 at Elmira, NY.
Gettysburg after battle report:
Report of Lieut. Col. L. H. N. Salyer, Fiftieth Virginia Infantry.
July 6, 1863.
Sir: On the 1st of this month, after a very long march, this regiment
arrived at Gettysburg, Pa., and with the brigade bivouacked
on the left of our lines and about a mile from the lines of the enemy,
under shelter of some low hills.
On the next day (July 2), early in the afternoon, I was ordered by
Gen. Jones to move to the support of a battalion of artillery
commanded by Maj. Latimer, which was then on the point of engaging
the enemy. I hurried forward to the position assigned us,
but heavy firing had commenced before I reached the point we were
to occupy, and by the time we got in position the opposing batteries
were in full play. It soon became evident that our batteries were
suffering very much, and that they could not long continue the contest;
however, Maj. Latimer held his ground till several of his
pieces had been silenced by the loss of the gunners, &c., when he
ordered the guns to the rear. We rendered him good services in
assisting his cannoneers with their pieces.
Here we had a private killed, and a second lieutenant and one private
wounded.
It was now determined to attack the enemy upon their own ground,
and in the line of battle this regiment occupied the right of the brigade,
which was also the right of our lines on that portion of the
field. The enemy occupied a very strong position, being the crest of
a range of wooded, craggy hills. To reach their lines, we were compelled
to advance for half a mile through open fields, at the same time
receiving the fire from their batteries and skirmishers; but our whole
line moved forward in handsome order. About sunset we came to
close range, and till long after dark the fighting was kept up with
great fury. We tried again and again to drive the enemy from their
position, but at length we were compelled to fall back, worn down
and exhausted, but not till every round of cartridge had been discharged.
At one time we were within a few feet of their works, but
the fire was so heavy we could not stand it.
It may be well to state here that when we fell back we carried
every one of our killed and wounded with us to the base of the hill.
This night we slept at the base of the hill, about 300 yards from the
enemy's lines.
The day following (July 3) was spent without any important operations
on our part, we barely skirmishing some little. On the night
of the 3d, we withdrew from the contest entirely.
Our loss is 15 killed, 67 wounded, and 17 missing.*
The regiment as a body behaved exceedingly well, and fully sustained
the reputation they have heretofore won; but in the line of
officers there was not in one or two instances that high and chivalrous
bearing which I would like to see exhibited. However, while
I am sorry to say that one or two of the officers did not behave so
well as they ought, yet the others conducted themselves exceedingly
well.
Maj. L. J. Perkins conducted himself with his usual courage, and
deserves much praise for his conduct.
To the senior captain (F. W. Kelly) I am also much indebted for
his constant and laborious services. To Second Lieut. Isaac Weston,
Company B, who received a severe blow on the head, but would
not leave the field, much credit is due. He was in the command
of his company, and well sustained the true bearing of the Southern
officer.
Private A. F. Senteo, Company H, detailed with the ambulance
corps, rendered most excellent service in carrying the wounded away
from the field. In one or two instances he, with friends of the
wounded, brought them from the immediate vicinity of the enemy's
lines.
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
L. H. N. SALYER,
Lieut. Col., Comdg. 50th Va. Regt., 2d Brig., Johnson's Div.
Capt. Reuben Cleary,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-Gen.
Source: Official Records: Series I. Vol. 27. Part II. Reports. Serial No. 44
Battles Fought
Fought on 25 Aug 1861 at Piggot's Mill, WV.
Fought on 26 Aug 1861 at Cross Lanes, VA.
Fought on 10 Sep 1861 at Carnifax Ferry, WV.
Fought on 11 Sep 1861 at Camp Gauley, WV.
Fought on 11 Sep 1861 at Carnifax Ferry, WV.
Fought on 11 Sep 1861 at Nicholas County, WV.
Fought on 13 Sep 1861 at Carnifax Ferry, WV.
Fought on 14 Nov 1861 at McCoy's Mill, WV.
Fought on 13 Dec 1861 at Pocahontas County, WV.
Fought on 15 Feb 1862 at Fort Donelson, TN.
Fought on 16 Feb 1862 at Fort Donelson, TN.
Fought on 17 Feb 1862 at Clarksburg, TN.
Fought on 19 Feb 1862 at Nashville, TN.
Fought on 1 Mar 1862 at Clarksville, TN Hospl.
Fought on 15 Mar 1862 at Clarksville, TN Hospl.
Fought on 1 May 1862 at Princeton, VA.
Fought on 7 May 1862.
Fought on 17 May 1862 at Princeton, WV.
Fought on 23 May 1862 at Lewisburg, WV.
Fought on 30 May 1862 at Wheeling, WV.
Fought on 31 May 1862 at Seven Pines, VA.
Fought on 15 Jun 1862 at Wise County, VA.
Fought on 26 Jun 1862 at Gaines' Mill, VA.
Fought on 27 Jun 1862.
Fought on 20 Jul 1862 at Princeton, VA.
Fought on 1 Aug 1862 at Kentucky.
Fought on 1 Sep 1862 at Kentucky.
Fought on 13 Sep 1862 at Charleston, WV.
Fought on 21 Dec 1862 at Wise County, VA.
Fought on 22 Dec 1862 at Winchester, VA.
Fought on 29 Dec 1862 at Stideyville, East TN.
Fought on 30 Jan 1863 at Kelly's Ford, VA.
Fought on 22 Apr 1863 at Lawrence County, KY.
Fought on 2 May 1863 at Chancellorsville, VA.
Fought on 3 May 1863 at Chancellorsville, VA.
Fought on 4 May 1863 at Chancellorsville, VA.
Fought on 18 May 1863 at Floyd County, KY.
Fought on 23 May 1863 at Lewisburg, WV.
Fought on 15 Jun 1863.
Fought on 18 Jun 1863 at Lynchburg, VA.
Fought on 27 Jun 1863 at Mercersville, WV.
Fought on 28 Jun 1863 at Bloomfield, PA.
Fought on 2 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.
Fought on 3 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.
Fought on 4 Jul 1863 at Greencastle, PA.
Fought on 4 Jul 1863 at South Mountain, MD.
Fought on 4 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA Hospl.
Fought on 4 Jul 1863 at Cashtown, PA.
Fought on 4 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.
Fought on 5 Jul 1863 at Waterloo, PA.
Fought on 5 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.
Fought on 5 Jul 1863 at Cashtown, PA.
Fought on 5 Jul 1863 at Waterloo, VA.
Fought on 6 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA Hospl.
Fought on 6 Jul 1863 at Williamsport, MD.
Fought on 6 Jul 1863 at Cashtown, PA.
Fought on 6 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.
Fought on 7 Jul 1863 at Hancock, MD.
Fought on 7 Jul 1863 at Williamsport, MD.
Fought on 7 Jul 1863 at Cashtown, PA.
Fought on 7 Jul 1863 at Hagerstown, MD.
Fought on 10 Jul 1863 at Williamsport, MD.
Fought on 10 Jul 1863 at Hagerstown, MD.
Fought on 11 Jul 1863 at Hagerstown, MD.
Fought on 14 Jul 1863 at Williamsport, MD.
Fought on 14 Jul 1863 at Falling Waters, MD.
Fought on 15 Jul 1863 at Shepherdstown, VA.
Fought on 15 Sep 1863 at Jonesboro, TN.
Fought on 14 Oct 1863 at Brandy Station, VA.
Fought on 7 Nov 1863 at Rappahannock Station, VA.
Fought on 7 Nov 1863 at Kelly's Ford, VA.
Fought on 27 Nov 1863 at Payne's Farm, VA.
Fought on 28 Nov 1863 at Mine Run, VA.
Fought on 30 Nov 1863 at Mine Run, VA.
Fought on 26 Jan 1864.
Fought on 15 Feb 1864.
Fought on 27 Mar 1864 at Claiborne County, TN.
Fought on 1 Apr 1864 at Ashe County, NC.
Fought on 6 Apr 1864.
Fought on 9 Apr 1864 at Wise County, VA.
Fought on 27 Apr 1864 at Louisville, KY.
Fought on 2 May 1864 at Wilderness, VA.
Fought on 5 May 1864 at Wilderness, VA.
Fought on 6 May 1864 at Wilderness, VA.
Fought on 7 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
Fought on 10 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
Fought on 12 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
Fought on 19 May 1864 at Harris' Farm, VA.
Fought on 20 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
Fought on 23 May 1864 at Fredericksburg, VA.
Fought on 2 Jun 1864 at Richmond, VA.
Fought on 2 Jun 1864 at Cold Harbor, VA.
Fought on 3 Jun 1864 at Cold Harbor, VA.
Fought on 6 Jun 1864 at Cold Harbor, VA.
Fought on 9 Jul 1864 at Monocacy, MD.
Fought on 10 Jul 1864 at Frederick, MD Hospl.
Fought on 10 Jul 1864 at Monocacy, MD.
Fought on 16 Jul 1864 at Loudon County, VA.
Fought on 18 Jul 1864 at Snicker's Gap, VA.
Fought on 19 Jul 1864 at Winchester, VA.
Fought on 24 Jul 1864 at Kernstown, VA.
Fought on 25 Jul 1864 at Charlottesville, VA.
Fought on 8 Aug 1864 at Washington, DC.
Fought on 27 Aug 1864 at Opequan, VA.
Fought on 19 Sep 1864 at Winchester, VA.
Fought on 19 Sep 1864 at Stanton, VA.
Fought on 22 Sep 1864 at Fisher's Hill, VA.
Fought on 23 Sep 1864 at Strasburg, VA.
Fought on 23 Sep 1864 at Fisher's Hill, VA.
Fought on 19 Oct 1864 at Cedar Creek, VA.
Fought on 6 Feb 1865 at Wayne County, WV.
Fought on 15 Feb 1865 at Saltville, VA.
Fought on 2 Mar 1865 at Waynesboro, VA.
Fought on 1 Apr 1865 at Richmond, VA.
Fought on 3 Apr 1865.
Fought on 3 Apr 1865 at Richmond, VA Hospl.
Fought on 3 Apr 1865 at Petersburg, VA.
Fought on 6 Apr 1865 at Amelia Court House, VA.
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50th Regt Vols
Co E = Smyth Grays, Smyth County; enlisted May 29, 1861, for one year; reorganized May 12, 1862
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