This page is for descendants of men who fought at Milliken’s Bend in the 17th Texas Infantry. They were part of General Henry McCulloch’s Brigade, part of Walker’s Texas Division.
This page is for descendants of men who fought at Milliken’s Bend in the 17th Texas Infantry. They were part of General Henry McCulloch’s Brigade, part of Walker’s Texas Division.
My great great great grandfather, John Mauldin Kirksey, and his brother Ervin L. Kirksey both served in Company K, 17th Texas Infantry. Ervin was killed at the Battle of Milliken’s Bend and was buried on the battlefield.
Thanks for this information, Randall, and thanks for stopping by.
I am a Great+ Grandaughter of Elihu Littleberry Kirksey. He and John Mauldin Kirksey are related (father and son?) and also served together, Company K 17th Texas Infantry. I would love to find more info about their time in the war.
Hi Kenda – Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I don’t have any specific information about the Kirkseys, but I hope you and Randall can connect to exchange information and learn more from each other.
Kenda, Elihu Littleberry was my great grandfather too. John Mauldin Kirksey was his father, though he may have had a son who would have been John Junior. Don’t know how to contact you, but I have names and locations for the patrilineal line back to 1675 in S.C., with the birth of Isaac I being the first name on the list.
I’m also a descendant of Elihu L. Kirksey. There has been a bit of confusion. He did not actually serve in Co. K with his father, but has been confused with his Uncle Ervin L. Kirksey. Elihu was actually in Benavides Cavalry Regiment.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9909340/elihu-littleberry-kirksey
Hi Randall. I was wondering if you might have photos of any of our Mauldin or Kirksey relatives. I would love to have faces to put with some of these names.
My great-great-great-great grandfather was your great-great-great-grandfather’s cousin, and also was in the 17th Texas Inf. at Milliken’s Bend.
William Berry Mauldin (1830-1927).
My 3rd Great Grandfather was Sergeant Christopher Columbus Malone, Co. K, 17th Regiment (Allen’s) Texas Infantry. Not to be confused with Pvt. Christopher Columbus Malone (Company A, 19th Texas, wounded in the ankle and dies 2 Nov 1863 buried Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery marker 8726). My C.C. Malone was listed as mortally wounded in the battle but I can find any reference for where he was buried. I am hoping for an obscure note in someone’s private documents. If not, I will assume that he was buried with the fallen and has been swept away by the Mississippi River’s meanderings.
Christopher – Thanks for your comment. You may find some of the information in this post helpful: Confederate Burials. However, it remains that many of the dead from both sides were probably buried near the battlefield, and were either reburied after the war as “unknowns” or simply their gravesites remain unidentified to this day. If you have any indication that Malone was evacuated to a hospital, perhaps he was buried nearby, there.
My 4th great uncle was killed in this battle. His name was Milton C May from Caldwell County TX. He enlisted in Company K, 17th Regiment, Texas Infantry (Allen’s Regiment). He also had one brother and 2 brother-in-law enlist in the same unit
Sabrina – Thanks for stopping by and posting this note. I appreciate all those who share their ancestor’s stories here.
Captain Samuel Fleming was my 3rd great grandfather. He survived the war and returned to Texas. In 1900, he was living with his stepson in Medina, TX. He is buried at Vanderpool,TX. His wife was a niece of Col. William Barret Travis.
Thank you for sharing this information, Bob. If you have any further info about Fleming’s experiences at Milliken’s Bend, I’d be most interested to hear about them.
My great great grandfather Captain E. P. Petty, Company F, was wounded in the shoulder at Miliken’s Bend. He was sent back to Bastrop, TX to heal. He rejoined the unit after about 9 months and was killed at the Battle of Pleasant Hill.
Sue – Thank you for stopping by and for adding this comment. I remember reading Petty’s letters, published as Journey to Pleasant Hill.
My great great grandfather was in the 17th. private Aj Bellamy co.B from Bastrop Tx
Thanks for visiting, Dale, and please feel free to share any additional details about your ancestor’s experiences at Milliken’s Bend.
My ancestor Pvt. Edward B. Burleson fought with the 17th Texas Infantry, but I can’t figure out what company he was in. Any and all help will be appreciated! Thank you in advance
Morgan – Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Unfortunately, I do not have complete rosters, but it appears from the Sailor and Soldiers database from the National Park Service that he was in Company K.