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Birth of Joseph Saberton
Born in Chatteris, England. -
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Life of Joseph Saberton
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Immigration to the United States
Immigrated to the United States from England, circa late 1840's early 1850's. -
Enlisted in the US Army
Joseph Saberton enlisted in the United States Army at Evansville for three years. -
Charged for Mutiny
Charged for raising an uproar, disturbance, resisting the authority, and disobeying the orders, and using his gun in a threatening manner. Sentenced to one year hard labor with ball and chain around hs leg, foreiture of all pay and dishonorable discharge. -
Relief from court martial
(circa after 6-7) In Saberton's file is a request for "order to relieve Joseph Saberton from penalty of Court Martial as such s recorded becaus ef gallant conduct at Pittsburg battle." This was given and Saberton was allowed to serve with his unit. -
Battle of Pittsburg (aka Battle of Shiloh)
Was present and fought during the Battle of Pittsburg, uninjured. -
Siege of Corinth
Fought in the Siege of Corinth, MIssissippi. Survived without wounds. -
Evacuation From LaGrange
What the evacuation would have looked like (without tourists)He was part of the evacuation from LaGrange, his infantry was sent back to Memphis by Gen. Sherman. -
Marched to Bolivar Tennessee from Memphis
He and his troops marched for over 60 miles, in eleven days, to Bolivar from Memphis. -
Preparing for an ambush
Preparing for an attack from the Confederate troops, under order of General Breckenridge, at Bolivar Tennessee. Confederates have at least 30,000 men, while the Union has just recieved four train loads of men to Bolivar. -
Battle at Hatchie's Bridge
Fought in the battle of Hatchie's Bridge (aka Davis Bridge), and was uninjured. -
Part of Preperation of the Battle of Davis Mlls
He and his regiment were transfered to Davis Mills to guard a railroad crossing that was critical for General Grant's push to Vicksburg. -
Five Months Pay is Due
About soldier pay during the Civil WarAt this point in the war, Joseph has not been payed for five months and has over $100.00 due to him. -
Stays at mill
Description of cornmealHis group stays at an abandoned mill, where there is so much ground corn meal that they don't know what to do with it. -
Put on provost guard
Was put on provost guard for good behavior and bravery in the battle field. -
Part of his pay is stopped
Part of his pay is stopped for drunkness and not doing proper work. -
Start of Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction
Was present in June of 1863, when Memphis, Tennessee issued a law forcing all citizens to take an oath of allegiance to the union, or be sent out side the border. This led to Lincoln's Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction. -
Present at The Grand Procession of Loyal Men.
Present at the anniversary celebration of the Battle of Memphis. It was a large procession with many people involved, celebrating the Battle of Memphis in 1862. -
Re-enlists to the Union Army
He re-enlisted after his first three years were up. -
Deserts hospital
Deserted from the hospital on the 20th and is recorded as getting married three days later. -
Returns to regiment
He returnd to his regiment in Decatur, Alabama. He was guarded all the way back, but was cleared of everything (deserting). -
Battle of Jonesborough
He was fighting during the Battle of Jonesborough (Aug. 31st-Sept. 1st, 1864) was not injured or killed. -
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Marries Caroline McFalls
marriage recordsIs recorded marrying Caroline McFalls, with no record of death or divorce of his first wife Mary Simpson Saberton. -
