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- 31 Aug 1850 census of District 29, Putnam County, MO, found Daniel and family living in dwelling #37 along with Daniel's mother, Elizabeth, and a member of her Adkins family. Nearby in dwelling #34 was Stephen Adkins and family.
Daniel Guffee 23 TN farmer
Nancy J. 20 MO
George W. 1 MO
Elizabeth Guffee 43 TN
Louisa E. Adkins 1 MO
11 Aug 1860 census of Richland, Putnam County, MO, found Daniel and family living in dwelling #683 along with Daniel's mother, Elizabeth, and a member of her family:
Danl Guffey 33 TN farmer
Nancy 30 MO
Geo W. 11 MO
Christiana 9 MO
Joshua 7 MO
Mary J. 5 MO
William C. 3 MO
Nancy E. 2/12 MO
Elizabeth 54 VA
Louisa Adkins 12 MO
In 1861, Daniel Guffey left his family behind and joined the Union Army (Company D. 18th Regiment, Missouri Infantry). His unit became part of General Sherman's famous march through Georgia and, after the war ended, joined the celebration march through Washington, D.C. Daniel was discharged as a corporal on 18 July 1865. Upon returning home on leave, he told his wife that he wanted to name their next child Sherman, regardless of whether it was a boy or girl. Thus, on 13 Dec 1864 daughter Antoinette "Nettie" Sherman Guffey was born.
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Regimental History Eighteenth Infantry MISSOURI (3-YEARS)
Eighteenth Infantry. -- Cols., Madison Miller,. Charles S. Sheldon; Lieut.- Cols., I. V. Pratt, C. S. Sheldon, W. H. Minter, W. M. Edgar.
In his report for 1863 the adjutant-general of Missouri says: "This regiment was formed in Aug., 1861, and has taken part in many of the most important engagements of the war in the West. The want of regimental reports prevents this office from
giving that complete statement of its doings that is desired.
It has lost largely in officers and men, especially at the battle of Shiloh, but has been steadily recruited, and now has a good aggregate for a regiment that has been so depleted."
During the first two months of 1864 it was mounted and employed in scouting the country about Florence, Ala. It then joined the army of Gen. Sherman, where it was assigned to the 17th corps, and began the advance upon Atlanta, taking part in
the engagements at Snake Creek Gap, Resaca, Kingston, Dallas, Big Shanty, Kennesaw Mountain, along the Chattahoochee River in front of Atlanta and at Jonesboro.
When Gen. Hood evacuated Atlanta and started north this regiment was one of those in pursuit, drove the rear-guard of the enemy through Snake Creek gap and skirmished with him at various other points. It then rejoined the main body of the army and was in the famous march to the sea, participating in all the engagements in which the 17th corps was brought into action.
In the early part of 1865 the regiment marched with Sherman across the Carolinas. It was the 18th Mo. that forced the crossing of Whippy's swamp and the Pedee River at Cheraw; was present at the capture of Columbia and Fayetteville, S. C.; fought with its customary valor in the battle of Bentonville, N. C., and was present when Gen. Johnston surrendered to Sherman at Goldsboro.
It then moved to Washington, D. C. where it took part in the grand review in May, after which it went by rail and river via Louisville, Ky., to St. Louis, where it was mustered out on July 18, 1865.
Source: The Union Army, vol. 4, p. 263
Battles Fought
Fought on 14 Nov 1861.
Fought on 28 Feb 1862.
Fought on 6 Apr 1862 at Shiloh, TN.
Fought on 7 Apr 1862 at Shiloh, TN.
Fought on 30 Apr 1862.
Fought on 22 Jul 1864 at Atlanta, GA.
Fought on 7 Aug 1864 at Atlanta, GA.
Fought on 11 Aug 1864 at Atlanta, GA.
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30 July 1870 census of Jefferson, Cedar County, MO, found Daniel and family living in dwelling #140:
Daniel Guffey 43 TN farmer
Nancy J. 40 MO
George W. 20 MO
Christiana 18 MO
Joshua L. 16 MO
Nancy J. 10 MO
Mary J. 14 MO
William C. 12 MO
Atenetty 5 MO
William M. Douglas 24 MO (Christiana's husband)
March 1875 census of Cedar, Wilson County, KS, found the Duffey family living in dwelling #121. The family stated that they had all immigrated to Kansas from Missouri:
D. Guffey 48 TN - Farmer
N. J. 45 MO - Farmer
Josh 21 MO - Farmer
N. J. 17 MO - Farmer
W. C. 15 MO - Farmer
A. S. 9 MO
D. H. H. 4 MO
7 June 1880 census of Chetopa, Neosho County, KS, found the Guffey family living in dwelling #65:
Daniel Guffie 53 TN TN VA Laborer
Nancy 51 MO KY VA
Antonette 15 MO TN MO
Joshua 26 MO TN MO Laborer
William 22 MO TN MO Laborer
Charles Vanpport 26 VT VT VT School teacher, Son-in-law
Nancy Vanpport 20 MO TN MO Daughter
William Vanpport 1 KS VT MO Grandson
Noah Vanpport 1/12 KS VT MO Grandson
11 June 1900 census of Casa, Perry County, AR, found Daniel Guffey (73) boarding with John B. McGhee family in dwelling #67. Daniel, a widower, was employed as a machinist. He said that he was born Sept. 1826 in TN and his parents were both born in VA. Nearby in dwelling #103 was son Daniel H. Guffey and family and in dwelling #102 was Tennessee Guffey (widow of son Joshua) and family.
1 March 1905 Kansas census of Sedan, Chautauqua County, KS, found the Guffey family living in dwelling #4:
Daniel Griffy 78 TN - Stonemason, Moved to Kansas from Arkansas
M. E. 65 OH - Housewife, Moved to Kansas from Ohio
Irvin Sanborn 14 KS - General Laborer
29 April 1910 census of Sedan, Chautauqua County, KS, found the Guffey family living in dwelling #185. The census showed the last name as Daniel instead of Guffey. Daniel and Ellen said that they had been married 7 years and Ellen said that 5 of her 6 children were still living:
Guffey Daniel 83 KY US US - Own account
Ellen 71 OH VA VA
Irven Sanborn 20 KS MO KS - Grandson, No employment
1915 special census of Sedan, Chautauqua County, KS, found the Guffey family living in dwelling #72:
Daniel Guffey 88 TN
Ellen 75 OH
Tombstone in Caney, KS, reads "Corporal Dan L. Guffey, CO. D, 18 MO INF".
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Certificate of Records
To all whom it may concern
THIS CERTIFIES that DANIEL GUFFY
Enlisted from Putnam County, Mo., on the 27th of July, 1861, to serve three years or during the war, and was mustered into the U.S. service at Laclede, Mo., as a Private of Captain George W. Wyckoff's COMPANY "D", 18TH REGIMENT MISSOURI VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, Colonel James Morgan, later Col. Madison Miller commanding.
He was HONORABLY DISCHARGED at Pulaski, Tenn., Feb.1, 1864, by reason of re-enlisting as a veteran in the same company and regiment, on that day to serve three years more or during the war.
This was a prominent Missouri regiment and earned great credit for bravery and soldierly conduct. It was chiefly assigned to the 2nd Brigade, Veatch's Division, 16th and 17th Corps, Army of the Tennessee, and bore a gallant part in the battles of Island No. 10 and Shiloh or Pittsburg Landing, Tenn.; Siege and battle of Corinth, Miss.; Hatchie River, Siege of Vicksburg, Jackson, Miss.; and Colliersville, Tenn.
During the months of January and February, 1864, it was mounted and employed in scouting the country in the vicinity of Florence, Ala. At this time also a veteran organization was effected and the whole regiment went on furlough in March, 1864. In April, it rendezvoused at St. Louis, Mo., and with over 100 recruits returned to the field, arriving at Decatur after a long march from Nashville, Tenn., on the last day of April, and just in time to start with the column on its march to Chattanooga. It marched from Chattanooga, Tenn., May 5, arriving at Shipp's Gap. Ga., on the 7th and the next day moved to Snake Creek Gap, and took part in the reconnaissance on Resaca on the 9th, later participating in the battles of Resaca, Lays Ferry, Dallas or New Hope Church, Big Shanty, Kenesaw Mountain, and Nickajack Creek, Ga.; Buffs Mills, Miss.; Nancy Creek, Marietta, Peach Orchard, Decatur, Siege of Atlanta, Jonesboro, March to the Sea, Savannah, Ft. McAllister, Ga.; Pocotaligo, Whipp's Swamp, Columbia, Winnsboro, and Cheraw, S.C.; Fayetteville, Goldsboro, and Bentonville, N.C. and numerous skirmishes. It was present at Johnston's surrender at Raleigh, N.C., and took part in the Grand Review at Washington, D.C., May 24, 1865. It was mustered out July 18, 1865.
The said Daniel Guffy was promoted to Corporal and to Sergeant of his company for meritorious service.
He was wounded at Shiloh or Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., April 7, 1862, by gunshot through ends of last two fingers of right hand. He was sent to Convalescent Camp for two months while wounds healed, and on return to his regiment, he dislocated left knee, by accident, which necessitated his returning to hospital. When convalescent, he was detailed as a nurse and spent 28 months in hospital near Corinth, Miss., then rejoined his regiment.
He bore a gallant part in engagements at Shiloh, Tenn.; Resaca, Dallas, Big Shanty, Kenesaw Mountain, Nickajack Creek, Chattahoochee, Siege of Atlanta, Ezra Church, Jonesboro, Lovejoy Station, Ogeechee River and Savannah. Ga.; Columbia, S.C., and Bentonville, N.C. In the Grand Review at Washington D.C., May 24, 1856, he was right guide in leading company of the 17th Corps. He received an HONORABLE DISCHARGE at Louisville. Ky., in the 30th day of July, 1865, by reason of close of the war.
He was born near Loudon, Tenn., September 8, 1826, and was united in marriage to Nancy J. Fraker, in Putnam County, Mo., Dec. 3, 1848, from which union were born the following children, viz, Mary J., Christianna, William C., Nancy E., Dee H. H. George W. (deceased). Joshua L. (deceased), and Antoinette (deceased). The latter is survived by three children, viz, Jane, George and Rose. Joshua L. is survived by two children, J. D. and Rose M.: and George W. is survived by three children, George W., William H. and Belle.
He was a member of Leeds Post, G.A.R., which is now disbanded.
Compiled from Official and Authentic Services by the Soldiers and Sailors Historical and Benevolent Society.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto set
My hand and cause to be affixed the
Seal of the Society.
Done at Washington, D.C., this 18th day of
March, A.D., 1906.
No. 61431.
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