CHESTANG (Chastang), Rufus Blue "Peter / Pierre" - He was a Private in Company A, 2nd Battalion, Alabama Artillery. He enlisted in January 1862, at Demopolis, Alabama (born July 20th, 1842, died 1917). He surrendered with the forces of General Richard Taylor, on May 4th, 1865. He received a Confederate Pension after the War (#38399). He married Julia King Alvarez (born March 23rd, 1853, died August, 1917). He is buried at Old Whistler Cemetery, West Main Street, Whistler, Mobile County, Alabama.
He was the son of Augustus Chestang (born August 28th, 1807, died August 20th, 1861) and of Harriet Weathers (born June 14th, 1812, died March 25th, 1897). Augustus Chestang was the son of Pierre Joseph Chestang (born April 23rd, 1861, died 1832) and of Felicity "Fidelia" Rochon (born 1775?). Pierre Joseph Chestang was the son of Joseph Pierre Chestang (born 1736, died 1815) and of Marie Jeanne Gabriel De Montelimar.
Cuban Rifles, Cuban Exile Provisional Camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans
Welcome / Bienvenidos to the "Cuban Rifles, Cuban Exile Camp, S.C.V.". The Sons are a Non-Racial, non-Sectarian, non-Political, Patriotic, Historical and Genealogical Organization founded in 1896. Our Camp works to preserve the History of Cubans, Hispanics and other Ethnic Minorities who served in the Confederate Military. For membership information or if you need help finding your Confederate, Cuban, Hispanic or Military Ancestors email me at JoinTheSCV@Aol.Com
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Tuesday, August 12, 2014
"Hispanic Confederate Soldiers and Sailors of Alabama, 1861-1865" by John ODonnell Rosales
This books lists over 360 Men (both Officers and Enlisted) of Hispanic descent who served in the Confederate Military from Alabama. It includes men who were Spaniards or descended from Spaniards including (Basques, Catalans, Canary Islanders / Islenos, Minorcans), Cubans, Mexicans, Sephardic Jews, Filipinos, Puerto Ricans and "White Creoles" and "Creoles of Color / Free Men of Color". The book lists their names, ranks and units, as well as Biographical information on the majority of the men listed. It also lists "mini-genealogies" of Spanish Colonial Alabama (1780-1813) descendants, which traces them back to the original Spanish Settler. This is a groundbreaking work on an ignored aspect of the Civil War and the participation of Ethnic Minorities in the Confederate Military. This is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the Civil War, the Confederate Military, State of Alabama History, Southern History and United States History. It is a "Treasure Trove" of information for Genealogists and Family History enthusiasts and is a true "Alabama History Classic. It is $9.99 on Amazon, you can click below to see it.
Monday, August 4, 2014
Cuban Confederate Soldiers from Alabama, 1861-1865, "Ethnic Minorities in the Confederate Military, Booklet 1, Volume 1", Amazon Kindle Edition, by John ODonnell Rosales
This booklet is the first in the series I am writing on "Ethnic Minorities in the Confederate Military". It lists 19 Cuban born and or partial descendant's of Cuban's who served in the Confederate Military, from Alabama between 1861 and 1865. It lists their names, ranks and units, as well as known Biographical Information on each Soldier. This is a truly "forgotten" aspect of the Confederate Military, the Civil War and Cuban History. It makes a great resource for Historians, Genealogists, Civil War Scholars and anyone interested in Ethnic participation in the Confederate Military, as well a those interested in Cuban American History or Hispanic American History. The booklet is available for $2.99 on Amazon Kindle, you can click on the link below to see or purchase it.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Monday, July 28, 2014
William S. Parker, Last Living Confederate Veteran of Mobile County, Alabama // William S. Parker, ultimo Soldado Confederado en el Condado de Mobile, Alabama
William S. Parker was the last Confederate Veteran of Mobile County, Alabama. He was born in 1842. He served in Company B, 53rd Georgia Infantry. He is listed in the Confederate Pension Roll of the State of Alabama, as of August 15th, 1940 and was living in St. Elmo, Mobile County, Alabama. He passed away in 1942 and is buried at Wolf Ridge Cemetery, in Mobile County.
William S. Parker fue el ultimo Veterano Confederado en el Condado de Mobile, Alabama. Nacio en 1842. Sirvio en la Compania B, de la Infanteria 53 de Georgia. El esta en la lista de Pensionados Confederados del Estado de Alabama con fecha de 15 de Agosto, 1940 and estaba viviendo en St. Elmo, Condado de Mobile, Alabama. El murio en 1942 y esta enterado en el Cementerio Wolf Ridge, en el Condado de Mobile, Alabama.
William S. Parker fue el ultimo Veterano Confederado en el Condado de Mobile, Alabama. Nacio en 1842. Sirvio en la Compania B, de la Infanteria 53 de Georgia. El esta en la lista de Pensionados Confederados del Estado de Alabama con fecha de 15 de Agosto, 1940 and estaba viviendo en St. Elmo, Condado de Mobile, Alabama. El murio en 1942 y esta enterado en el Cementerio Wolf Ridge, en el Condado de Mobile, Alabama.
General Robert E. Lee, Quote. // Dicho de Robert E. Lee
"I like whiskey. I always did, and that is why I never drink it.” - General Robert E. Lee
"Me gusta el whiskey, siempre me ha gustado y por eso nunca lo tomo" - General Robert E. Lee
"Me gusta el whiskey, siempre me ha gustado y por eso nunca lo tomo" - General Robert E. Lee
Population of Havana, Cuba, in 1861. // Numero de personas viviendo en La Habana, Cuba, 1861
The population of Havana, Cuba, was 196,847, in 1861.
How to Find your Confederate or Military Ancestor // Busque su Antepasdo Militar Americano
If you are searching for the Military Records of your Confederate Ancestor or any other member of your family who has served in the Military, you should try FOLD3. They have some of the most in depth online Military Records. They are a subscription website but well worth the money. I very highly recommend them. You can visit their site by clicking below
Sunday, July 27, 2014
C.S.S. SUMTER, Confederate States Navy, in "Papeles Procedentes De Cuba" Archives of the Indies // Barco de Guerra Confederado SUMTER mencionado en los "Papeles Procedentes de Cuba", Archivo General de las Indias
The C.S.S. SUMTER under the Command of Raphael Semmes is listed in the "Papeles Procedentes de Cuba" Archives of the Indies, in "Legajo 2269, A 1861 #13" in reference to captures it had made near Cuban Territorial Waters.
El SUMTER, Barco de Guerra Confederado, bajo el mando de Raphael Semmes es mencionado en los "Papeles Procedentes de Cuba" Archivo de las Indias, en Legajo 2269, A 1861 #13. Es mencionado en referencia con tomas de barcos en aguas Cubanas.
El SUMTER, Barco de Guerra Confederado, bajo el mando de Raphael Semmes es mencionado en los "Papeles Procedentes de Cuba" Archivo de las Indias, en Legajo 2269, A 1861 #13. Es mencionado en referencia con tomas de barcos en aguas Cubanas.
Saturday, July 26, 2014
"Pepe" The Passenger Pigeon - Official Mascot of the "Cuban Rifles, Cuban Exile Camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans // "Pepe" La Paloma Migratoria" - Mascota Oficial de Campamento Rifles Cubanos, Exiliados Cubanos de Los Hijos de Veteranos Confederados
This is a photo of "Pepe" The Passenger Pigeon. He is our Official mascot. He is a real Passenger Pigeon Specimen, which I have the honor to personally own and is one of approx. 1532 which still exist in the world (both in Museums and Private Collections). The Passenger Pigeon existed in the United Sates and Cuba. The last Passenger Pigeon, named Martha died on September 1st, 1914. The species became extinct with her passing.
Esta es una foto de la Mascota Oficial del Campamento "Rifles Cubanos", se llama "Pepe" La Paloma Migratoria. Yo tengo el honor de ser unas de las pocas personas en el mundo que tiene una en mi coleccion. En el mundo quedan 1532 exjemplos de esta especie extinta, en Museos y Colecciones Privadas. La ultima de su raza en morir fue "Martha" que fallecio el 1ro de Septiembre, 1914. La Paloma Migratoria existia en los Estados Unidos y en Cuba.
Esta es una foto de la Mascota Oficial del Campamento "Rifles Cubanos", se llama "Pepe" La Paloma Migratoria. Yo tengo el honor de ser unas de las pocas personas en el mundo que tiene una en mi coleccion. En el mundo quedan 1532 exjemplos de esta especie extinta, en Museos y Colecciones Privadas. La ultima de su raza en morir fue "Martha" que fallecio el 1ro de Septiembre, 1914. La Paloma Migratoria existia en los Estados Unidos y en Cuba.
Captain Jose Comas Laramendi and Lt. Manuel "Manolito" Laramendi, Cuban Confederate Blockade Runners // El Capitan Jose Comas Laramendi y el Teniente Manuel "Manolito" Laramendi, Cubanos Confederados
The Laramendi brothers of Oriente Province, Cuba ran the Union blockade from Cuba into the ports of New Orleans, Mobile, and along the Mississippi Gulf Coast as well as in Florida at different times during the war. They had a small sloop named the San Quintin. They were never captured and both are buried in Cuba. Their surname has also been found as Larramendi.
Jose Comas Laramendi was the Captain of the blockade runner San Quintin. He married Paulina Rosa Batista (born 1865, died November 3, 1943). She is buried in Cauto, Oriente Province, Cuba. She was the daughter of Guiseppi Battista, of Florence, Italy and Luz Barra or Barras, of Cuba, daughter of Maria “La Ciboney” Barra or Barras. Luz Barra was one of the few remaining descendants of the Native Cuban Taino, Ciboney Indians. Jose Comas Laramendi was the son of Jose Comas and Teresa Laramendi. He is said to be buried in Jabaco, Oriente Province, Cuba. The family of Guiseppi Battista adopted the Spanish spelling of Batista, with one T.
Manuel "Manolito" Laramendi was the brother of Jose Comas Batistsa and served as his 1st Lt. on the blockade runner San Quintin. He married Alta Gracia (no surname found). He is buried in Oriente Province, Cuba.
Los hermanos Laramendi de la Provincia de Oriente en Cuba dirigÃan la balandra usada para evadir del bloqueo de la Unión desde Cuba hasta los puertos de Nueva Orleans, Mobile y a lo largo de la costa del golfo en Mississippi al igual que en la Florida varias veces durante la guerra. La pequeña balandra se llamada la San QuintÃn. Nunca fueron capturados y están enterados en Cuba. Su apellido también ha sido encontrado como Larramendi.
José Comas Laramendi era el Capitán de la balandra San QuintÃn que era usada para evadir el bloqueo. Se casó con Paulina Rosa Batista (nacida en el 1865 y falleció el 3 de noviembre del 1943). Ella esta enterada en Cauto, Provincia de Oriente, Cuba. Fue la hija de Guiseppi Battista de Florencia, Italia y Luz Barra o Barras de Cuba, hija de MarÃa “La Ciboney” Barra o Barras. Luz Barra era una de los pocos sobrevivientes de los Tainos-Ciboney nativos de Cuba. José Comas Laramendi fue hijo de José Comas y Teresa Laramendi. Se dice que esta enterado en Jabaco, Provincia de Oriente, Cuba. La familia de Guiseppi Battista adopto el Batista, deletreándolo como los Españoles, con una T.
Manuel "Manolito" Laramendi era el hermano de José Comas Batista y sirvió como su Primer Teniente evadiendo el bloqueo de la Unión en la balandra San QuintÃn. Se caso con Alta Gracia (su apellido no fue localizado). El esta enterado en la Provincia de Oriente, Cuba.
Jose Comas Laramendi was the Captain of the blockade runner San Quintin. He married Paulina Rosa Batista (born 1865, died November 3, 1943). She is buried in Cauto, Oriente Province, Cuba. She was the daughter of Guiseppi Battista, of Florence, Italy and Luz Barra or Barras, of Cuba, daughter of Maria “La Ciboney” Barra or Barras. Luz Barra was one of the few remaining descendants of the Native Cuban Taino, Ciboney Indians. Jose Comas Laramendi was the son of Jose Comas and Teresa Laramendi. He is said to be buried in Jabaco, Oriente Province, Cuba. The family of Guiseppi Battista adopted the Spanish spelling of Batista, with one T.
Manuel "Manolito" Laramendi was the brother of Jose Comas Batistsa and served as his 1st Lt. on the blockade runner San Quintin. He married Alta Gracia (no surname found). He is buried in Oriente Province, Cuba.
Los hermanos Laramendi de la Provincia de Oriente en Cuba dirigÃan la balandra usada para evadir del bloqueo de la Unión desde Cuba hasta los puertos de Nueva Orleans, Mobile y a lo largo de la costa del golfo en Mississippi al igual que en la Florida varias veces durante la guerra. La pequeña balandra se llamada la San QuintÃn. Nunca fueron capturados y están enterados en Cuba. Su apellido también ha sido encontrado como Larramendi.
José Comas Laramendi era el Capitán de la balandra San QuintÃn que era usada para evadir el bloqueo. Se casó con Paulina Rosa Batista (nacida en el 1865 y falleció el 3 de noviembre del 1943). Ella esta enterada en Cauto, Provincia de Oriente, Cuba. Fue la hija de Guiseppi Battista de Florencia, Italia y Luz Barra o Barras de Cuba, hija de MarÃa “La Ciboney” Barra o Barras. Luz Barra era una de los pocos sobrevivientes de los Tainos-Ciboney nativos de Cuba. José Comas Laramendi fue hijo de José Comas y Teresa Laramendi. Se dice que esta enterado en Jabaco, Provincia de Oriente, Cuba. La familia de Guiseppi Battista adopto el Batista, deletreándolo como los Españoles, con una T.
Manuel "Manolito" Laramendi era el hermano de José Comas Batista y sirvió como su Primer Teniente evadiendo el bloqueo de la Unión en la balandra San QuintÃn. Se caso con Alta Gracia (su apellido no fue localizado). El esta enterado en la Provincia de Oriente, Cuba.
Felipe "Phillip" Rodriguez, A "Forgotten" Cuban Confederate Soldier, from Mobile, Alabama // Felipe "Phillip” RodrÃguez, un soldado Confederado Cubano, de Mobile, Alabama.
Felipe "Phillip" Rodriguez was a Corporal in Company E, 8th Alabama Infantry (born 1821, Cuba). He enlisted on May 6th, 1861 and is listed as “Single” and a “Laborer”, on his enlistment papers. He fought at the following Battles: Yorktown, Williamsburg, Seven Pines, Gaines Mill, Fraziers Farm, 2nd Manassas, Sharpsburg, Fredricksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg (where he was severely wounded on July 2nd, 1863). He then rejoined his Unit and fought at Bristol, Wilderness, Bradshaws Farm, Spottsylvania Court House, Hanover Junction, Tottottopotoney, Cold Harbor, White Oak Swamp, Petersburg (where he was wounded twice on June 23rd, 1864 and again on June 29th, 1864. He finally surrendered on April 9th, 1865 with the Army of Northern Virginia. The few men who surrendered at Appomattox took the Regimental Battle Flag and instead of surrendering it, tore it into little pieces, with each man getting a sliver of it, as a momento, of their brave service.
Felipe Rodriguez was married twice after the War, once to Mary A. (no surname found, born 1832, in Alabama) and also to Eliza (born 1836, Scotland, no surname found). He was a Cigar Maker and lived at 86 South Cedar Street, in 1861, in Mobile, Alabama. His burial place is unknown.
Felipe "Phillip" RodrÃguez fue un cabo de la CompañÃa E, 8ª InfanterÃa de Alabama (nacido en 1821, Cuba). Se alistó en el ejército el 6 de mayo de 1861 y está catalogado como "obrero soltero" en sus documentos de alistamiento. Luchó en las batallas siguientes: Yorktown, Williamsburg, Seven Pines, Gaines Mill, 2nd Manassas, Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg (donde fue gravemente herido el 2 de julio de 1863). Después, se reunió con su unidad y luchó en Bristol, Wilderness, Bradshaws Farm, Spottsylvania Court House, Hanover Junction, Tottottopotoney, Cold Harbor, White Oak Swamp, Petersburg (donde fue herido dos veces el 23 de junio de 1864, y de nuevo el 29 de junio 1864). Finalmente se rindió el 09 de abril 1865 con el Ejército de Virginia del Norte. Los pocos hombres que se rindieron en Appomattox tomaron la bandera de batalla del regimiento y en lugar de entregarla, la rompieron en pequeños pedazos, con cada uno recibiendo una astilla de ella, como un recuerdo de su valiente servicio.
Felipe RodrÃguez se casó dos veces después de la guerra, una vez con MarÃa A. (sin apellido encontrado, nacida 1832, en Alabama) y también con Eliza (nacida en 1836, Escocia, no figura apellido encontrado). Él era un fabricante de cigarros y vivÃa en la calle 86 South Cedar Street, en 1861, en Mobile, Alabama. El lugar de su sepultura es desconocido.
Felipe Rodriguez was married twice after the War, once to Mary A. (no surname found, born 1832, in Alabama) and also to Eliza (born 1836, Scotland, no surname found). He was a Cigar Maker and lived at 86 South Cedar Street, in 1861, in Mobile, Alabama. His burial place is unknown.
Felipe "Phillip" RodrÃguez fue un cabo de la CompañÃa E, 8ª InfanterÃa de Alabama (nacido en 1821, Cuba). Se alistó en el ejército el 6 de mayo de 1861 y está catalogado como "obrero soltero" en sus documentos de alistamiento. Luchó en las batallas siguientes: Yorktown, Williamsburg, Seven Pines, Gaines Mill, 2nd Manassas, Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg (donde fue gravemente herido el 2 de julio de 1863). Después, se reunió con su unidad y luchó en Bristol, Wilderness, Bradshaws Farm, Spottsylvania Court House, Hanover Junction, Tottottopotoney, Cold Harbor, White Oak Swamp, Petersburg (donde fue herido dos veces el 23 de junio de 1864, y de nuevo el 29 de junio 1864). Finalmente se rindió el 09 de abril 1865 con el Ejército de Virginia del Norte. Los pocos hombres que se rindieron en Appomattox tomaron la bandera de batalla del regimiento y en lugar de entregarla, la rompieron en pequeños pedazos, con cada uno recibiendo una astilla de ella, como un recuerdo de su valiente servicio.
Felipe RodrÃguez se casó dos veces después de la guerra, una vez con MarÃa A. (sin apellido encontrado, nacida 1832, en Alabama) y también con Eliza (nacida en 1836, Escocia, no figura apellido encontrado). Él era un fabricante de cigarros y vivÃa en la calle 86 South Cedar Street, en 1861, en Mobile, Alabama. El lugar de su sepultura es desconocido.
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