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Records of Franklin Cooper
Sixteenth Regiment Company K -- was largely, indeed almost altogether, from Pike County. They enlisted May 25, 1861 and served until July 8, 1865. The Company was organized by George D. Stewart, Captain, who served until April 25, 1865 and John Bryant of Pittsfield, was appointed to fill the position. The 1st Lieutenant was James Hedger, and following came French B. Woodall, John Bryant and Franklin J. Cooper. The 2nd Lieutenants were Richard B. Higgins, Joseph E. Haines and Asbury Brown. The 16th was organized and mustered into service at Quincy, Col. RObert A. Smith commanding. In July , 1861 it was removed to Green river as railroad guard, after which the Regiment was scattered along the line of the road as guard. July 10, Col. Smith's force was attacked at Missionary Station by 1600 mounted rebels, but he held his position until the arrival of reinforcements, when the enemy fled. It participated in the battle of Bird's Point, MO., and New Madrid, where it supported the siege guns. They captured 5000 prisoners and a large amount of artillery, small arms and ammunition at Tiptonville TN. In January 1862 it participated in the siege of Corinth and Nashville. It was mustered out July 8, 1865.
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