Memorial Day at Dodson Creek

The Memorial Service at Dodson Creek Cemetery was a wonderful event thanks to the many people who participated and the 125 + people who attended. Donahue Bible, author of "Persia to Piedmont" told the stories of these 83 men from this area who enlisted with the Confederate Army, Company D of 31st (39th) TN Mounted Infantry. He told of Peter Kite who was shot clean through th head at Piedmont and lay on the field, mistaken for dead for 2 or 3 days. An angel of mercy found him and cleaned his wounds. He survived to come home to Hawkins County and lived for many more years. Parson James Smith told of hardships not only by the soldiers who trecked hundreds of miles subsisting on scarce rations but also the hardships and of those left behind. Their courage and convictions made them the heroes that they were. He asked if we were as strong in our convictions and faith today. The Ball family entertained with beautiful traditional Appalachian music. Bradford /Rose SCV Camp attended and formed an Honor Guard with volley and salute.

It was a beautiful day in a beautiful place. May all there rest in peace.

Specific Driving Directions

Use www.mapquest.com for driving directions from your location to 1200 Webster Valley Road, Rogersville, Tn.

Driving Directions from I-81 Exit 30

	6:	Take the TN-70 exit- EXIT 30- toward GREENEVILLE / ROGERSVILLE.	0.3 miles	Map
	7:	Turn LEFT onto TN-70 / LONESOME PINE TRL.	1.5 miles	Map
	8:	Turn LEFT onto LONESOME PINE TRL / TN-70. Continue to follow TN-70.	6.4 miles	Map
	9:	Turn RIGHT onto OLD TN-70.	0.8 miles	Map
	10:	Turn RIGHT onto WEBSTER VALLEY RD.	<0.1 miles

Program for Sunday

Art by Marie Burchette Merritt
http://www.mariemerritt.com

Dodson Creek Cemetery

Memorial Service

Sunday, May 27, 2007

2:00 pm

In Honor of

31^st (39^th) Tennessee Mounted Infantry

Company D

Who enlisted in the Confederate Army

at

Dodson Creek Meeting Place

February 18, 1862

Welcome Wayne Ward

Invocation Wayland Richard

From Persia to Piedmont Donahue Bible

Special Music Ball Sisters

Message Parson James Smith

Memorial Reghan Ward – flute

Emalee Kite – flute

LeAnne Reagan - wreath

Past & Present Mike Beck

1^st Lt. Commander TN Div. SCV

Honor Guard Bradford /Rose #1638

Sons of Confederate Veterans

Benediction Parson James Smith

31st (39th) Tennessee Mounted Infantry Co. D Roster

The names of those who enlisted at Dodson Creek Meeting Place in Hawkins County, TN in February 18, 1862. This information is taken from Donahue Bible's book, "Persia to the Piedmont".

Allen, Kelly Pvt. Died 10/64
Bailey, Wm Cpl.
Ball, Geo. W.T Pvt. Hospital 4/63 B'hvn, La
Ball, Wm. H. Cpl Hospital 4/63 V'burg
Booker, David Pvt.
Brandon, James G. Pvt.
Brandon, Orville Pvt. Deserted 9/62
Brown, Peter Pvt. Hospital 6/63, V'burg
Canada, Saml. Pvt. also caled Kennedy, Kanada
Cantrell, Robert Pvt. Hospital, Loudon, Tn
Cantrell, Thompson Pvt. captured 10/62 Ky
Columbus, Christp Pvt. AWOL
Couch, Alexander Pvt. hospital Strawberry Plains, TN
Courtney, John Pvt. AWOL
Dyer, F. Pvt. furloughed 7/63, V'burg
Dyer, Wm. Sgt. made stg. 5/63
Dykes, Isham B. 2Lt. lost leg Piedmont, Va 6/64
Dykes, John R. Pvt. captured Vicksburg, MS
Everhart, James Pvt. lost arm, Vicksburg, MS
Fitzpatrick, James Sgt. Resigned Sgt. to ranks
Grigsby, Henry Pvt. hospital Strby Plains, Tn
Grigsby, Jessee Pvt. died 6/92
Harper, Hugh Cpl. deserted Rogersville, 10/64
Hord, Wm. Pvt.
Housewright, E. Pvt. died 6/62
Hughs, Cornelius Pvt. killed 12/63
Hughs, John Pvt. died at home 8/62
Ingle, George W. Pvt. killed Greene Co., TN '63
Ingle, James M. Pvt. AWOL
King, James B. Pvt.
Kite, Daniel Pvt. Shot in head, V'burg
Kite, Henderson Pvt. Wounded Piedmont, 6'64
Kite, John Jr. Pvt. Wounded Greeneville, TN
Kite, John Sr. Pvt. Hospital 4/63 Bhvn, La
Kite, Reuben Pvt. Discharged 2/63, over 40
Lee, Thomas 3rd Lt.
Lee, Wm Pvt. Discharged 2/63
Leonard, George Pvt. Died 2/65, Ft. Del. prison?
Leonard, James Pvt. Captured 11/63, R.I. prison
Long, Isaac Pvt. wagoneer
Long, Robert 3rd Lt. died 5/63 near V'burg
Manes, C.C. Pvt. Deserted
McClain, Ths. H. Sgt.
McGill, James Pvt. Captured 11/63, R.I. prison
McLain, Hiram Pvt.
McLain, Jacob Pvt.
McLain, John Pvt.
Miller, Chas. P. Pvt Transferred 19th TN 11/62
Morelock, Henry Pvt.
Morrison, Jacob Pvt.
Murphy, James Pvt. Discharged 2/63 over 40
Owens, Alfred Cpl.
Owens, Wm. Pvt. son of Robert
Owens, Wm. A. Drummer Discharged 2/63
Parker, Wm. Pvt.
Payne, E.G. Pvt.
Petty, Duestus Pvt.
Raney, Wm. Pvt.
Reynolds, Henry Pvt. Killed, Piedmont
Renolds, Isham 2n Lt. died at home 7/62 (typhoid)
Roberts, Wm. Pvt. Wounded Piedmont, VA 6/64
Sharp, Thomas Pvt.
Siner, James Pvt. Discharged 4/63, underage
Siner, Jesse Pvt.
Smith, Berry Pvt.
Smith, Calvin M. 1Lt. Died 11/64, Knoxville, TN
Smith, John N. Pvt.
Smith, Robert Pvt. Regimental Wagoner
Spears, James D. Capt. Wonded Piedmont, VA 6/64
Spears, Lazarus Sgt.
Story, David Pvt. AWOL
Tate, GAbriel Pvt.
Tucker, Jacob M. Cpl.
Webster, James Pvt. Blacksmith
Webster, Jas. A. 2Lt. (see John Kite, Jr. Trial)
Webster, Jesse Pvt. furloughed, disabled
Webster, John W. Pvt. Vicksburg, Ms
West, James D. Pvt. AWOL
West. M.B. Pvt. AWOL
West, Wm. Pvt. deserted KY, 12/62
White, J.L.B. Pvt. deserted Lenoir Sta. 11/62
White, Lemuel C. Capt. Resigned 5/62
White, Wm. M. Pvt. deserted 12/64, sent North.
Williford, Isaac Pvt. furloughed home sick 12/62

Plans for May 27 Memorial Shaping UP

Plans are coming along nicely for the memorial service at Dodson Creek Cemetery, Sunday, May 27, 2007 at 2 pm. Donohue Bible, author of "Persia to Piedmont," which chronicles the story of those men who enlisted with the Confederates at Dodson Creek Meeting place, will speak along with Parson James Smith. Re-enactors, dressed in period uniform will perform a 21 gun salute.

It is our hope that descendants of those men who enlisted in the 31st Tennessee Infantry Regiment, Company "D", later called 39th Tennessee Mounted Infantry, will attend this memorial.


The company roster lists names such at Bailey, Ball, Booker, Kite, Everhart, Hord, McLain, Reynolds, and Webster. These are still common names in the community.

Dodson Creek Cemetery is in the Strahl Community of Hawkins County. It is just off OLD Hwy 70 on Webster Valley Road.

Service to Honor the Company D 31st Infantry

The Dodson Creek Cemetery Committee met tonight to plan for a memorial service to honor the men who enlisted in the Confederate Army, Company "D" 31st Tennessee Infantry Regiment (later called 39th Tennessee Mounted Infantry).

This blog site will serve to update people of the event scheduled for Sunday, May 27, 2007 at 2 pm. at Dodson Creek Cemetery in the Strahl community of Hawkins County, Tennessee. This community is near Rogersville, TN.

It is our hope that descendants of those men whose military history was chronicled in Donahue Bible's book, "From Persia to Piedmont" will attend this service.
Please feel free to comment on any of the posts.
The committee consists of Wayne Ward, Eddie Ward, Janice Morgan, Everette Burchette, Gaynelle Ball. Janice's Mother, & Marie Merritt.