My hobby is research on the Georgia Confederate Regiments of Brig. Gen. George T. Anderson, (nicknamed by the men as "Tige"). Anderson's Brigade was composed of the 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th and 59th Georgia Volunteer Infantry Regiments. How these men (and boys!) survived four years in Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia still fascinates me 133 years after Appomattox. The courage, determination and valor of these men, in the direst of circumstances, is really a story of the human spirit, seeking to survive in the midst of chaos, destruction and war. My Georgia ancestors fought and died for a cause they believed in. The "political correctness" of the 1990's sometimes tends to diminish the struggles of the forgotten or the unpopular. I feverently hope that courage, devotion to duty and bravery will never go out of style. It really wasn't that long ago when another group of brothers from Georgia, my Dad (Nealy) and his two brothers (James and George Griffin) fought again, this time for the United States against Germany and Japan. May God Bless the boys from Georgia! I consider this Web Page a priviledge, and an honor, and want to share this small bit of history of these very brave and galant men,with descendents and interested parties....

Photo of Brigadier General George T. Anderson, called "Tige" (short for Tiger?) by the men of the Brigade. Anderson was a Colonel with the 11th Ga., but when Col. Bartow was killed at 1st Manasses, Anderson assumed command of the Brigade. From 1861 'till late 1862, the Brigade was composed of the 7th, 8th, 9th and 11th Ga. Regiments along with the 1st Ga. Regulars and the 1st Ky. In late '62, the 1st Ga. and 1st Ky. were shipped out, and replaced by the 59th Ga. From late '62 until Appomattox, these five "sister" regiments fought as Anderson's Brigade. Anderson was promoted to Brigadier Gen. in Nov. of '62, and was severely wounded in the Rose woods as his men fought to take the Wheatfield at Gettysburg on 2 July, 1863. He recovered to re-join the Brigade in Eastern Tenn. when Longstreet's Corps was attached to Bragg's Army of Tenn. He led the Brigade after recovering from Gettyburg 'till Appomattox. From what I can read, Gen. Anderson was a very brave man, and well respected by the men in ranks.

Brief history of the 9th Georgia Volunteer Infantry Regiment.......
The 9th Ga. was formed from Georgia citizens in June of 1861. The different Companies, A-K were from different parts of Georgia. My GGGrandfather's Co. "K" was formed in Americus, Ga. (Sumter County) 11 June, 1861. After shipping to Virginia, the Companies combined to form the Regiment. The 9th was involved in over 60 engagements where men were killed, wounded or captured, suffering over 50% casualties at Gettysburg, Knoxville (Ft. Louden), and the Wilderness. For their actions at Gettysburg, the 9th was awarded the Confederate "Roll of Honor". The 9th Ga. was in Gen. James Longstreet's I (first) Corps in the Army of Northern Virginia until Sept. of '63, when Longstreet's Corps was sent to Tenn. and became part of the Army of Tenneessee. After a miserable winter in the mountains of Eastern Tenn, Longstreet's Corps was sent back to Virginia in May of '64 to counter Grant at the Wilderness. The 9th remained in Virginia until the end of the war, having served in almost all of the A.N.V.'s campaigns with distinction. Please see the other pages for a complete listing of the known battles the 9th was involved in. This unit was a veteran, hardfighting group of men......

General Robert E. Lee's farewell address to the Army of Northern Virginia

Farewell to the Army of Northern Virginia

by Robert E. Lee

After four years of arduous service, marked by unsurpassed courage and fortitude, the Army of Northern Virginia has been compelled to yield to overwhelming numbers and resources.

I need not tell the survivors of so many hard-fought battles who have remained steadfast to the last that I have consented to this result from no distrust of them; but feeling that valor and devotion could accomplish nothing that could compensate for the loss that would have attended the continuance of the contest, I determined to avoid the useless sacrifice of those whose past services have endeared them to their countrymen. By the terms of the agreement, officers and men can return to their homes and remain until exchanged.

You may take with you the satisfaction that proceeds from the consciousness of duty faithfully performed, and I earnestly pray that a merciful God will extend to you his blessing and protection.

With an unceasing admiration of your constancy and devotion to your country, and a grateful remembrance of your kind and generous consideration of myself, I bid you all an affectionate farewell.

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The "midi" song is "Ashoken Farewell" courtesy of The Civil War Midi Page

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The Ninth Georgia Infantry, CSA 1861-65