James (Confederate) Barber

Disowned by family either died in Civil war or went someplace after war other than home. "FROM BARBER FAMILY MEMORIES "James Barber who served on Confederate side, and Mrs. Staton alway's said was disowned and left home, never returned after the war ended, if he survived he evidently made his home elsewhere."

BARBER, James [b. 1815, d. Apr 14, 1891] (First cousin 3X removed), (Grandson of Landers, Son of John, Brother of George and Lander)

Served in Civil War, Confederate Army

Private, Company C, 2nd Regiment, 7th Kentucky Cavalry Mustered in August 21, 1862, at Hartsville, TN Surrendered May 9, 1865, at Washington, GA Mustered out May 22, 1865 (Oath of Allegiance) Promoted to 4th Sergeant, September 15, 1862, same unit Served with Morgan’s Raiders

James is the only family member I have found (so far) who served in the Confederate Army.

Researched and added by Ralph Barber

"And an even more interesting point is that he had brothers that fought for the Union....Capt. George Reid Barber, Lieut Landers Barber. In fact, every male in his family fought in a war. This give great credence to our history classes that taught how the civil war divided not just a nation but even families." comment by Todd Barber