Hiram G Worley Jr. was born to Hiram George Worley & Mary Ann "Polly" (Whisenand) Worley in Overton County, Tennessee, in 1839. He is a farmer before the war began, and again so for the remainder of his life after the war. He married Mary Rebecca Booher on January 20, 1870 and together had three children through the marriage; Sarah Ann, Nancy Elizabeth, and Porter.
In 1862, Overton County was torn apart by the strong support for the southern cause for independence and those like Hiram who chose to fight to preserve the Union. It was said in that time that one had to take a stand and choose a side, one or the other didn't matter, but everyone had to choose a side. Those that didn't choose seem to have been punished by both sides. Hiram chose the Union and on 15 Aug 1863 enlisted as a Pvt., Co. E, 117th Regiment, Indiana Infantry.
This regiment was organized at Indianapolis and was mustered in Sept. 17, 1863, for six months. Leaving the state the same day, it proceeded to Nicholasville, Ky., and became a part of Mahan's brigade, which moved to Cumberland Gap, then into east Tennessee, going into camp at Greeneville, where it remained until November, when it marched to Bean's station.
It was stationed at Clinch gap 3 miles from Bean's station, during the attack made upon Gen. Hascall's command by Longstreet in November, and was cut off from the main body by a brigade whom Longstreet threw out on the two intersecting roads by either of which the regiment could have reached its command. Col. Brady, perceiving the inevitable capture of the regiment if it remained, abandoned all baggage and retreated over unfrequented roads and by-paths, bringing the regiment to Bean's Station during the night and meeting with the command in safety before the fight was over.
It then moved to Cumberland gap thence to Tazewell, and later over the mountains to Knoxville. Late in December it marched to Strawberry plains and early in Jan., 1864, to Maynardville.
In common with other troops, its experiences were severe, being at times upon quarter rations, shoeless and exposed to inclement weather. From Cumberland Gap it marched across the country, reaching Indianapolis, Feb. 5, and was mustered out a few days later.
Hiram George Worley Jr. died May 17, 1915 in Overton County, Tennessee.
In 1862, Overton County was torn apart by the strong support for the southern cause for independence and those like Hiram who chose to fight to preserve the Union. It was said in that time that one had to take a stand and choose a side, one or the other didn't matter, but everyone had to choose a side. Those that didn't choose seem to have been punished by both sides. Hiram chose the Union and on 15 Aug 1863 enlisted as a Pvt., Co. E, 117th Regiment, Indiana Infantry.
This regiment was organized at Indianapolis and was mustered in Sept. 17, 1863, for six months. Leaving the state the same day, it proceeded to Nicholasville, Ky., and became a part of Mahan's brigade, which moved to Cumberland Gap, then into east Tennessee, going into camp at Greeneville, where it remained until November, when it marched to Bean's station.
It was stationed at Clinch gap 3 miles from Bean's station, during the attack made upon Gen. Hascall's command by Longstreet in November, and was cut off from the main body by a brigade whom Longstreet threw out on the two intersecting roads by either of which the regiment could have reached its command. Col. Brady, perceiving the inevitable capture of the regiment if it remained, abandoned all baggage and retreated over unfrequented roads and by-paths, bringing the regiment to Bean's Station during the night and meeting with the command in safety before the fight was over.
It then moved to Cumberland gap thence to Tazewell, and later over the mountains to Knoxville. Late in December it marched to Strawberry plains and early in Jan., 1864, to Maynardville.
In common with other troops, its experiences were severe, being at times upon quarter rations, shoeless and exposed to inclement weather. From Cumberland Gap it marched across the country, reaching Indianapolis, Feb. 5, and was mustered out a few days later.
Hiram George Worley Jr. died May 17, 1915 in Overton County, Tennessee.
Hiram G Worley Jr. was born to Hiram George Worley & Mary Ann "Polly" (Whisenand) Worley in Overton County, Tennessee, in 1839. He is a farmer before the war began, and again so for the remainder of his life after the war. He married Mary Rebecca Booher on January 20, 1870 and together had three children through the marriage; Sarah Ann, Nancy Elizabeth, and Porter.
In 1862, Overton County was torn apart by the strong support for the southern cause for independence and those like Hiram who chose to fight to preserve the Union. It was said in that time that one had to take a stand and choose a side, one or the other didn't matter, but everyone had to choose a side. Those that didn't choose seem to have been punished by both sides. Hiram chose the Union and on 15 Aug 1863 enlisted as a Pvt., Co. E, 117th Regiment, Indiana Infantry.
This regiment was organized at Indianapolis and was mustered in Sept. 17, 1863, for six months. Leaving the state the same day, it proceeded to Nicholasville, Ky., and became a part of Mahan's brigade, which moved to Cumberland Gap, then into east Tennessee, going into camp at Greeneville, where it remained until November, when it marched to Bean's station.
It was stationed at Clinch gap 3 miles from Bean's station, during the attack made upon Gen. Hascall's command by Longstreet in November, and was cut off from the main body by a brigade whom Longstreet threw out on the two intersecting roads by either of which the regiment could have reached its command. Col. Brady, perceiving the inevitable capture of the regiment if it remained, abandoned all baggage and retreated over unfrequented roads and by-paths, bringing the regiment to Bean's Station during the night and meeting with the command in safety before the fight was over.
It then moved to Cumberland gap thence to Tazewell, and later over the mountains to Knoxville. Late in December it marched to Strawberry plains and early in Jan., 1864, to Maynardville.
In common with other troops, its experiences were severe, being at times upon quarter rations, shoeless and exposed to inclement weather. From Cumberland Gap it marched across the country, reaching Indianapolis, Feb. 5, and was mustered out a few days later.
Hiram George Worley Jr. died May 17, 1915 in Overton County, Tennessee.
In 1862, Overton County was torn apart by the strong support for the southern cause for independence and those like Hiram who chose to fight to preserve the Union. It was said in that time that one had to take a stand and choose a side, one or the other didn't matter, but everyone had to choose a side. Those that didn't choose seem to have been punished by both sides. Hiram chose the Union and on 15 Aug 1863 enlisted as a Pvt., Co. E, 117th Regiment, Indiana Infantry.
This regiment was organized at Indianapolis and was mustered in Sept. 17, 1863, for six months. Leaving the state the same day, it proceeded to Nicholasville, Ky., and became a part of Mahan's brigade, which moved to Cumberland Gap, then into east Tennessee, going into camp at Greeneville, where it remained until November, when it marched to Bean's station.
It was stationed at Clinch gap 3 miles from Bean's station, during the attack made upon Gen. Hascall's command by Longstreet in November, and was cut off from the main body by a brigade whom Longstreet threw out on the two intersecting roads by either of which the regiment could have reached its command. Col. Brady, perceiving the inevitable capture of the regiment if it remained, abandoned all baggage and retreated over unfrequented roads and by-paths, bringing the regiment to Bean's Station during the night and meeting with the command in safety before the fight was over.
It then moved to Cumberland gap thence to Tazewell, and later over the mountains to Knoxville. Late in December it marched to Strawberry plains and early in Jan., 1864, to Maynardville.
In common with other troops, its experiences were severe, being at times upon quarter rations, shoeless and exposed to inclement weather. From Cumberland Gap it marched across the country, reaching Indianapolis, Feb. 5, and was mustered out a few days later.
Hiram George Worley Jr. died May 17, 1915 in Overton County, Tennessee.
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