Charles married Alice TINER. Alice was born on 11 Aug 1878 in Miller County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

NOTE 1./ American Civil War Soldiers Record about Stephen Houston
Name: Stephen Houston ,
Residence: Dougherty County, Georgia
Enlistment Date: 22 March 1862
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Confederacy
State Served: Georgia
Unit Numbers: 403
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 22 March 1862 at the age of 19
Enlisted in Company K, 51st Infantry Regiment Georgia on 22 March 1862.
Wounded on 19 October 1864 at Cedar Creek, VA (In side & spine, permanently disabled)

NOTE 2./ Company K, 51st Regiment; Dougherty County; "Dougherty Grays" or "Dougherty Guards"
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Houston, Stephen -- Private - March 4, 1862. Wounded in left side and spine and permanently disabled, at Cedar Creek, Virginia, October 19, 1864. (Born in Georgia, November 5, 1843.)

NOTE 3./ Battle of CEDAR CREEK, VA OCT. 19TH, 1864

Cedar Creek, Va., Oct. 19, 1864. 6th and 19th Army Corps and Army of West Virginia. On the evening of the 18th the Confederate forces under Early occupied a position at Fisher's hill, a short distance south of Strasburg. The Union army was encamped about 5 miles north, on the north bank of Cedar creek, in the vicinity of Middletown. The Army of West Virginia, commanded by Gen. George Crook, lay west of the pike running from Middletown to Strasburg, probably a mile and a half north of the former, Thoburn's division (the 1st) occupying the extreme left. Along the pike and extending west from it lay the 19th corps, Gen. William H. Emory commanding, and still further up the creek was the 6th corps, under
command of Mail-Gen. Horatio G Wright, who, in the absence of Gen. Sheridan, was the ranking officer Still farther to the right and up the creek was Torbert's cavalry in three divisions, commanded by Gens. Merritt, Powell and Custer, respectively.

The Federals had destroyed all the supplies between Cedar creek and Staunton, making it necessary for Early to transport all his rations, feed, etc., from the latter place by wagons-a somewhat difficult task- and for several days the Confederates had been expected to either attack or fall back for supplies.
Reconnaissances on the 18th showed no enemy in the immediate front, and it was generally believed that they had retreated up the valley. To make sure, however, Wright issued orders that evening for two brigades to make another reconnaissance the next morning. One of these was to move up the Strasburg
pike and the other was to take the Back road, some 3 miles west and nearly parallel to the pike. Both were to move at dawn and to go forward until the enemy was found and strongly felt, in order to learn his intentions.

From the signal station at the end of Three-top mountain, which overlooked all of Sheridan's camps, Capt. Hotchkiss had on the 17th made a map of the Federal position, and it was from this map that Early planned his attack. At midnight, on the 18th, Kershaw and Wharton marched from Fisher's hill to
Strasburg, where they separated, Wharton continuing on up the pike to Hupp's hill, while Kershaw turned to the west along a by-road leading to Bowman's mill. Gordon, Pegram and Ramseur had marched several hours before, moving along the base of Three-top mountain to the North Fork of the Shenandoah at Bowman's ford, where they crossed and gained position on the Union left. Rosser's command was moved by the Back road to attack the cavalry.

At the first blush of dawn on the 19th the Federals were aroused from their slumbers by the roar of artillery and the rattle of musketry. The attack was commenced by Kershaw and fell upon Thoburn's division. Before the men had time to form, the Confederates, fired by the prospects of victory, were among them. The division was swept from its position, many of the men and 7 guns being captured. These were immediately turned upon the retreating troops. The corps commanders Wright, Emory and Crook, exerted themselves to form a line, with Hayes, and Kitching's divisions as a base, west of the pike for the defence of the road. Pursuant to the order of the evening before Molineux's brigade was in line, ready to start upon its reconnaissance. This brigade was ordered by Emory to cross the pike and take position on a wooded ridge, in order to support Crook, while Wright ordered two more brigades to the same locality. Had this movement been carried out it would no doubt have checked the advance of
the enemy in the beginning of the engagement. But before the line could be formed Gordon and Ramseur suddenly debouched from the woods west of the pike and struck the divisions of Hayes and Kitching on the flank. These divisions were without intrenchments of any kind and the men, already demoralized by
the retreat of Thoburn's division, could not withstand the sudden and unexpected assault. The line broke, thus exposing the 19th corps to an enfilading fire for its entire length. Under the circumstances Wright issued the order for the 6th and 19th corps to fall back. A dense fog prevailed and some
confusion resulted in the execution of the movement, but the batteries of the 6th corps finally took a position on the ridge near the cemetery west of Middletown, where they did such effective work that the enemy was compelled to halt and strengthen his lines. About the same time Ramseur and Pegram
sent word to Early that they must have reinforcements on the Union left or they would be unable to break through. Wharton's division, the men of which were busy in plundering the evacuated camp of the 19th corps, was rallied and sent to their assistance. Wharton was met by a destructive fire from the infantry of Getty's division, now commanded by Brig.-Gen. L. A. Grant, before which the whole line recoiled, and while the confusion existed Grant charged and drove Wharton back down the hill. The charge was met by a discharge of artillery, all the enemy's guns being concentrated on the division, which was compelled to fall back. It was in this charge that Brig.-Gen. Bidwell fell mortally wounded.

A little after 8 o'clock the fog lifted and the movement of troops could be directed with more intelligence. In the early part of the engagement the general movement of the Union forces had been toward the left, to confront the enemy in his attack on that portion of the line. In falling back they had maintained a position en echelon, each corps being farther north than the one on its left, and the charge of the 6th
corps was well to the Confederate right. To make matters worse for the Confederates the attack of Rosser on the Union cavalry had not been so successful as that of the infantry on the left. Here the order of the previous evening redounded to the advantage of the Federal arms. The 1st and 3rd divisions
were both stirring before daylight, preparing to send men on the reconnaissance, and when Custer's pickets were driven in the men were promptly ordered into the saddle to repulse the attack that they felt sure was coming. Forming the cavalry on the right of the infantry Torbert sent his trains to the rear,
and when Rosser advanced far enough for the cavalry batteries to open on his line he was greeted by a fire that drove him to the shelter of the woods near by, where he remained until the ide of battle was turned in favor of the Union side. In the meantime Powell's division was holding Lomax's cavalry in
check at Front Royal, so that the cavalry attack might be characterized as a failure. After the fog lifted Wright ordered all the cavalry to the left. Leaving three regiments to hold Rosser in check, Torbert promptly made the transfer. The 1st brigade, 2nd division, under Col. Moore, which had been stationed at Burton's ford as a picket, was cut off by Gordon, but rejoined the main body at Middletown, having made a detour around the Confederate right. Seeing the Federals massing their strength in this quarter, Early crowded his troops farther to the eastward to prevent his right wing from becoming enveloped.

When the fight commenced Gen. Sheridan was at Winchester, where he had paused on his return from Washington. Reports of the cannonading reached him early in the morning, but not attaching much importance to it he remained at Winchester until two hours later, when it became certain that a battle
was in progress. Mounting his horse he started for the scene. On the way he met and turned back many of his men who were straggling to the rear. Inspired by the example of their intrepid commander they hurried back to the front and took their places in line with a determination to do or die. Under Sheridan's orders the line of battle was formed on the prolongation of Getty's line and a temporary breastwork of
logs, rails, etc., hastily constructed. Early advanced and attacked, the assault falling principally on the 19th corps, which bravely withstood the shock and after some severe fighting the Confederates were driven back. At 4 p. m. Sheridan ordered a general advance. Early's promised victory became a defeat and the defeat became a rout. Custer's gallant charge with his division of cavalry was closely followed by a combined movement of all the Federal forces and the enemy was forced back across Cedar creek. The difficulties in crossing added to the confusion and all efforts to rally the men were vain. Custer's division and Devin's brigade of Merritt's pursued the routed mass to Fisher's hill, a distance of over 3 miles, the road all the way being covered with abandoned artillery, wagons, caissons and ambulances. The Federal loss was 644 killed, 3,430 wounded and 1,591 missing. Most of the missing men belonged
to Thoburn's division and were captured in the first attack. Early stated his casualties as being "about 1,860 killed and wounded, and something over 1,000 prisoners." The 24 cannon lost by the Union troops in the morning were all recaptured together with 24 pieces that had belonged to the enemy. Scores of wagons were piled up and burned by the Federal cavalry and 56 ambulances fell into Sheridan's hands. This battle broke the Confederate hold upon the Shenandoah Valley. Although Early remained for some time in that part of the state he did not again assume the aggressive until Sheridan withdrew to Kernstown. (See Cedar Creek, Va., Nov 12, 1864)

CEDAR CREEK, VA: NOV. 12TH,1864

Cedar Creek, Va., Nov. 12, 1864. Sheridan Cavalry Corps. After the battle of Cedar creek on Oct. 19, the Confederate forces under Early retreated to New Market, where they remained inactive for about three weeks. On Nov. 9, Sheridan withdrew to Kernstown and the next day Early advanced down the pike, crossed Cedar creek and took up a position at Middletown. On the 12th Sheridan ordered Powell's division of cavalry to move out on the Winchester and Front Royal pike, while Custer moved via the Middle and Back roads and Merritt on the Valley pike to learn the enemy's intentions. At Nineveh Powell met and routed Lomax's division of cavalry, capturing their 2 pieces of artillery 3 wagons, 50 horses, 2
battle flags and 161 prisoners. The Confederates here lost 20 killed and 35 wounded, Powell's loss being 2 killed and 15 wounded.

Custer struck Rosser's cavalry about 4 miles north of Cedar creek and drove him back to the other side with severe losses, several being killed and wounded and 16 captured. Merritt engaged a body of Confederate infantry about dark and skirmished with them until 10 p. m., when he returned to camp.
Meantime detachments of infantry were sent out to the support of the cavalry, as it looked like an engagement was imminent the next day, but when morning came it was found that Early had retreated during the night and taken up his old quarters at New Market.

Source: The Union Army, vol. 5

CSA married Chloe Catherine ROBERTS about 1866 in Georgia. Chloe was born on 09 Feb 1839 in Georgia; died on 31 Dec 1910 in Miller County, Georgia; was buried in Roberts Cemetery, Miller County Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

NOTE 1./Houston Family Cemetery Inscriptions Miller County, GA

Name: Houston Cemetery
Location: Miller County, Georgia

Directions: Located on US Hwy 27 at the Early County/Miller County Line The cemetery was established in 1887 on land donated by Edward J. Houston. A monument was erected in his memory by his descendants in 1980. Transcribed September 28, 1999 by Duane Eggleston

NOTE 2./
CONFLICTING DATA ON MARRIAGES FROM LDS VITAL RECORDS CD for Edward J. Houston Marriage.

1./ HOUSTON, Edward J. Marriage
Wife: Eliza Jane ROYALS
Marriage Date: 11 Sep 1860 Recorded in: Dooly, Georgia
Source: FHL Number 366650 Dates: 1846-1890

2./ HOUSTON, Edward J. Marriage
Wife: Eliza Jane ROGERS
Marriage Date: 11 Sep 1860 Recorded in: Miller, Georgia
Source: FHL Number 550631 Dates: 1893-1895

NOTE 3./ American Civil War Soldiers : Ancestry.com

Name: Edward J Houston , Residence: Dougherty County, Georgia ; Enlistment Date: 22 March 1862 ; Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Confederacy ; State Served: Georgia ; Unit Numbers: 403
Service Record: Furloughed at Hospl, Richmond, VA To Home Returned (From furlough) ; Sent at Orange Court House, VA To Richmond, VA (Sent to Hospl with pneumonia, in 1862). Enlisted as a Private on 22 March 1862 at the age of 40
Enlisted in Company K, 51st Infantry Regiment Georgia on 22 March 1862. Both Father and son enlisted in Company K, 51st Infantry Regiment. Son Stephen was wounded on 19 October 1864 at Cedar Creek, VA (In side & spine, & permanently disabled)

Battles Fought

Fought on 10 June 1862 at James Island, SC.
Fought on 15 August 1862.
Fought on 23 August 1862 at Catlett's Station, VA.
Fought on 25 August 1862 at Waterloo Bridge, VA.
Fought on 26 August 1862 at 2nd Manassas, VA.
Fought on 28 August 1862 at 2nd Manassas, VA.
Fought on 30 August 1862 at 2nd Manassas, VA.
Fought on 01 September 1862 at Frederick City, MD.
Fought on 14 September 1862 at Boonsboro, MD.
Fought on 14 September 1862 at Crampton's Gap, MD.
Fought on 14 September 1862 at South Mountain, MD.
Fought on 17 September 1862 at Sharpsburg, MD.
Fought on 13 December 1862 at Fredericksburg, VA.
Fought on 04 April 1863.
Fought on 01 May 1863 at Chancellorsville, VA.
Fought on 02 May 1863 at Chancellorsville, VA.
Fought on 03 May 1863 at Chancellorsville, VA.
Fought on 06 May 1863 at Wilderness, VA.
Fought on 02 July 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.
Fought on 03 July 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.
Fought on 04 July 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.
Fought on 10 July 1863 at Funkstown, MD.
Fought on 10 July 1863 at PA.
Fought on 23 August 1863 at Beverly Ford, VA.
Fought on 12 October 1863 at Warrenton Springs, VA.
Fought on 22 October 1863 at Beverly Ford, VA.
Fought on 09 November 1863 at Knoxville, TN.
Fought on 29 November 1863 at Knoxville, TN.
Fought on 01 December 1863.
Fought on 01 December 1863 at Knoxville, TN.
Fought on 01 December 1863 at Loudon, TN.
Fought on 03 December 1863 at Knoxville, TN.
Fought on 04 December 1863 at Knoxville, TN.
Fought on 05 December 1863 at Knoxville, TN.
Fought on 10 December 1863 at Knoxville, TN.
Fought on 15 December 1863 at Knoxville, TN.
Fought on 16 April 1864 at Russellville, TN.
Fought on 06 May 1864 at Mine Run, VA.
Fought on 06 May 1864 at Wilderness, VA.
Fought on 12 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
Fought on 16 May 1864 at Drewry's Bluff, VA.
Fought on 01 June 1864 at Cold Harbor, VA.
Fought on 03 June 1864 at Cold Harbor, VA.
Fought on 15 June 1864 at Petersburg, VA.
Fought on 19 June 1864 at Petersburg, VA.
Fought on 15 August 1864.
Fought on 16 August 1864 at Deep Bottom Run, VA.
Fought on 16 August 1864 at Petersburg, VA.
Fought on 08 September 1864.
Fought on 15 September 1864.
Fought on 19 September 1864 at Winchester, VA.
Fought on 22 September 1864 at Fisher's Hill, VA.
Fought on 19 October 1864 at Cedar Creek, VA.
Fought on 15 December 1864.
Fought on 15 January 1865.
Fought on 02 April 1865.
Fought on 03 April 1865 at Amelia Court House, VA.
Fought on 06 April 1865 at Appomattox Court House, VA.
Fought on 06 April 1865 at Burkeville, VA.
Fought on 06 April 1865 at Farmville, VA.
Fought on 06 April 1865 at Frazier's Farm, VA.
Fought on 06 April 1865 at Harper's Farm, VA.
Fought on 06 April 1865 at Hatcher's Run, VA.
Fought on 06 April 1865 at High Bridge, VA.
Fought on 06 April 1865 at Richmond, VA.
Fought on 06 April 1865 at Sailor's Creek, VA.
Fought on 09 April 1865 at Danville, VA.
Fought on 15 April 1865.
Fought on 15 April 1865 at Macon, GA.
Fought on 20 April 1865 at Macon, GA.

NOTE 4./ Company K, 51st Regiment; Dougherty County; "Dougherty Grays" or "Dougherty Guards"
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Houston, Edward J. -- Private - Enlisted at age 40, on March 4, 1862 in Dougherty County, Georgia. Sent from Orange Court House, Virginia, to Richmond, Virginia, hospital with pneumonia in 1862. Furloughed home. Returned to command. Unfit for field duty. (Born in 1822. Died from consumption, contracted in service, January 2, 1887.)

NOTE 5./ 1870 Early County Georgia census,

Name Home in 1870 Est birth year Birthplace Race Gender
Edward Houston District 26, Early, GA abt 1819 North Carolina White Male
Eliza J Houston District 26, Early, GA abt 1831 Georgia White Female
Robert Houston District 26, Early, GA abt 1858 Georgia White Male
George H Houston District 26, Early, GA abt 1862 Georgia White Male
Edward Houston District 26, Early, GA abt 1863 Georgia White Male
Sammie Houston District 26, Early, GA abt 1866 Georgia White Male
Lucy Houston District 26, Early, GA abt 1866 Georgia White Female
Smily Houston District 26, Early, GA abt 1868 Georgia White Male

NOTE 6./ 1880 United States Census CD: Colquitt, Miller, Georgia, Census Place: Colquitt, Miller, Georgia: Source: FHL Film 1254158 National Archives Film T9-0158 Page 387D
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Edward HOUSTON Self M M W 62 NC Occ:Farming Fa: NC Mo: NC
Eliza HOUSTON Wife F M W 40 GA Occ:Keeping House Fa: NC Mo: NC
George HOUSTON Son M S W 17 GA Occ: On Farm Fa: NC Mo: GA
Edward HOUSTON Son M S W 16 GA Occ: On Farm Fa: NC Mo: GA
Samuel HOUSTON Son M S W 14 GA Occ: On Farm Fa: NC Mo: GA
Lucy HOUSTON Dau F S W 14 GA Occ: At Home Fa: NC Mo: GA
Smily HOUSTON Son M S W 12 GA Occ: On Farm Fa: NC Mo: GA
Burrell HOUSTON Son M S W 10 GA Occ: On Farm Fa: NC Mo: GA
Nelly HOUSTON Dau F S W 8 GA Fa: NC Mo: GA
Mary HOUSTON Dau F S W 6 GA Fa: NC Mo: GA
Henry HOUSTON Son M S W 4 GA Fa: NC Mo: GA.

CSA married Lucy Ann ROYAL about 1842. Lucy (daughter of Raiford ROYAL and Nancy ODOM) was born on 12 Apr 1830 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died about 1859 in Dooly County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

NOTE 1./ By Jerome Tew <>

Lucy Ann Royal 12 Apr 1828-1859 and married Edward Joshua Houston. She had Stephen, William, Raiford, and Robert Houston. Lucy Ann died 1859. Her children got her share of the estate of Raiford Royal.