Posted on Feb 2, 2022
What was the most significant event on January 30 during the U.S. Civil War?
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As throughout most of the US Civil War, specific events occurred on a particular date while operations overlapped many days.
Images:
1. USS Monitor was launched on January 30, 1862 - Original Artwork by Donn Thorson
2. January 30, 1863 The battle of Deserted House in southeast Virginia. Engagement at the Deserted House near Suffolk, VA, where Brig. Gen. Roger A. Pryor, CSA, inflicts numerous casualties on Brig. Gen. Michael Corcoran, USA. Union forces prevailed
3. Where the Federal Army made a stand south of the Plank Road late 1864 in the Petersburg Siege - CSA had control of the Plank Road though January 1865
4. Some of the crew of the U.S.S. Monitor lounging on deck, on this date, July 9, 1862
5. Five soldiers of the 6th Massachusetts during their second term of service, photo likely taken in camp near Suffolk, Virginia
6. USCR Jefferson Davis
1861
January 30, 1861 - Louisiana Secessionist Convention selects 6 delegates to represent the state at the Convention of Seceded States in Montgomery, AL.
January 30, 1861 - The US revenue schooner, Lewis Cass, is seized by the Alabama state troops in Mobile Bay, AL.
Background from {[ https://www.history.uscg.mil/Browse-by-Topic/Assets/Water/All/Article/2496335/lewis-cass-1855/]}
During the secession crisis, Revenue Captain J. J. Morrison, commanding the US Revenue cutter Lewis Cass at Mobile, decided to cast his lot with the Confederacy, and accordingly surrendered his cutter to the state authorities of Alabama at Mobile on 30 January 1861.
Commissioned: 1856
Disposition: Seized
Performance & Endurance:
Max:
Cruising:
Complement: 13, plus officers
Armament: 1 x 9-pounder Cruising: Beam: 23'
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1862
(1) January 30 - The USS Monitor is launched at Greenpoint, New York. USS Monitor, the first ship featuring a turreted center gun, is launched. The design changes naval warfare forever.
Background from {[ https://monitor.noaa.gov/shipwrecks/uss_monitor.html#:.]}
During the Civil War, the idea of the USS Monitor was born amidst a nation in turmoil. After discovering the Confederate Navy was constructing an impenetrable ironclad in Hampton Roads, Va., President Lincoln called for a naval board to propose construction of an ironclad vessel to lead the Union Navy. John Ericsson, a Swedish-American inventor, introduced a plan, which caught their attention. Complete with a rotating gun turret, low draft, sleek profile and Ericsson's claim as an "Impregnable Battery," the board was convinced to order swift production on what would become the USS Monitor. Construction immediately began at the Continental Ironworks in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, N.Y. Almost 100 days later, on January 30, 1862, the USS Monitor was launched into the East River.
Ship Stats; Location: 35°0'7.02"N, 75°24'22.79W (35.00195 -75.40633); Depth: 240 feet; Vessel Type: Ironclad; Length: 173 feet Breadth: 41 feet 6 inches; Gross Tonnage: 987; Built: 1862, John Ericsson at Continental Ironworks in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Port of Registry: USA Owner: U.S. Navy; Date Lost: December 31, 1862; Sunk: In a storm off Cape Hatteras, N.C. Survivors: 46 of 62 survived (16 dead)
(2) General Samuel R. Curtis army advanced in January 1862 and CSA General Sterling Price abandoned Springfield on February 12, determined to join forces with McCulloch once more. Price abandoned a large amount of valuable supplies, a bounty the Federals greatly enjoyed. A Union soldier wrote the Missourians heard exaggerated rumors that Curtis was coming with 60,000 men and carrying black flags, thus, their hasty evacuation.
1863
(1) January 30 - The battle of Deserted House, or the Battle of Kelly's Store, was a minor engagement during the American Civil War in southeast Virginia. Engagement at the Deserted House, or Kelley's Store, near Suffolk, VA, where Brig. Gen. Roger A. Pryor, CSA, inflicts numerous casualties on Brig. Gen. Michael Corcoran, USA. Union forces prevailed. Corcoran's troops returned to Suffolk the following day.
Background from {[ http://civilwardata.com/active/hdsquery.dll?BattleHistory?a=1911]}
Deserted House, Va., Jan. 30, 1863. Special Expedition under Brig.Gen. Corcoran. On the 29th Maj.-Gen. John J. Peck, commanding the Union forces at Suffolk, received information that Brig.-Gen. Roger A. Pryor, with some 3,000 men, was in the vicinity of Holland's corners and sent Capt. Ward with a small detachment of the 11th Pa. cavalry, to learn the truth of the report. Ward reported that Pryor had gone in the direction of the Deserted house, or Kelly's store, and a special force, consisting of the 6th Mass., 13th Ind., 68th, 130th, 155th, 164th N.Y., 165th and 167th Pa. infantry, M Pa. cavalry, 2 mountain howitzers, Battery D (Folletts'), 4th U.S. artillery and the 7th (Davis') Mass. battery, about 4,800 men in all, was organized to capture or destroy Pryor's command. This force, under command of Brig.-Gen. Michael Corcoran, left Suffolk at 1 a.m. on the 30th and about two hours later the cavalry encountered the enemy's pickets and drove them back on the main body, which was encamped near the Deserted house. The intention had been to surprise the enemy's camp, but the skirmish with the pickets rendered that impossible and Corcoran immediately disposed his men for an engagement. Follett's battery, supported by the 13th Ind., and Davis' battery, supported by the 130th N.Y., were pushed forward and opened fire on the Confederate camp, the gunners taking aim by the light of the camp fires. The enemy replied with 12 pieces of artillery and the duel continued until 5:30 a.m., when Corcoran placed his cannon on the road and ordered the whole line to advance. In a short time the enemy began to falter and finally fell back some 2 miles to a thick wood and marsh, where he took up a strong position. Corcoran now halted his men for breakfast, while the cavalry was sent forward to reconnoiter. About this time Col. R S. Foster joined Corcoran with the 112th N.Y. infantry and a part of the 2nd Wis. battery, and the Union troops immediately assumed the offensive. Pryor hurriedly evacuated his position and was pursued on the road to Carrsville. At Pecosin creek the 13th Ind. had a sharp skirmish with the rear-guard, but the main body could not be brought to a stand. At this point the infantry and artillery were halted, but Col. Spear, with the cavalry, pursued the enemy 2 miles beyond Carrsville. The Union loss was 23 killed, 108 wounded and 12 missing. Pryor reported a loss of 8 killed and 31 wounded, and 13 were captured.
(2) January 30, 1863 - Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, USA, assumes the immediate command of the expedition against Vicksburg, MS.
(3) January 30, 1863 - Skirmish at Dyersburg, TN.
(4) January 30, 1863 - The Confederate capture of the US Steamer, Isaac Smith, in the Stono River, near Charleston, SC, after running aground.
(5) January 30, 1863 - Skirmish at Turner's Mills, VA.
1864
January 30, 1864 - Skirmish at Chickamauga Creek, GA.
January 30, 1864 - Federal expedition from Batesville to near Searcy Landing, AR. (Jan 30-Feb 3)
January 30, 1864 - Maj. Gen. William S. Rosecrans, USA, supersedes Maj. Gen. John M. Schofield, USA, in the command of the Dept. of the Missouri as Lincoln is unhappy with Schofield's performance in Missouri.
January 30, 1864 - Skirmish at Windsor, NC, where both sides claim victory.
January 30, 1864 - Federal scout from Culpeper to Mount Zion Church, then to Madison Court-House, VA, returning to camp by way of Bethel Church and White's Shop.
January 30, 1864 - The capture of a wagon train at Medley, WV, by Maj. Gen. Jubal A. Early, CSA, with the assistance of local Partisan Rangers. The train consisted of 93 wagons loaded with commissary stores and forage, half had to be burned as their teams escaped.
1865
(1) January 30, 1865 - The siege of Petersburg is ongoing. The initial Union advance on October 27 gained the Boydton Plank Road, a major campaign objective. But that afternoon, a counterattack near Burgess' Mill spearheaded by Henry Heth's division, and Wade Hampton's cavalry isolated the II Corps and forced a retreat.
(a) On February 5, 1865, Gregg's cavalry division rode out to the Boydton Plank Road via Ream's Station and Dinwiddie Court House in an attempt to intercept Confederate supply trains. Warren's V Corps crossed Hatcher's Run and took up a blocking position on the Vaughan Road to prevent interference with Gregg's operations. Two divisions of the II Corps under Maj. Gen. Andrew A. Humphreys shifted west to near Armstrong's Mill to cover Warren's right flank. Late in the day, John B. Gordon attempted to turn Humphrey's right flank near the mill but was repulsed. During the night, the Federals were reinforced by two divisions. On February 6, Gregg returned to Gravelly Run on Vaughan Road from his unsuccessful raid and was attacked by elements of Brig. Gen. John Pegram's Confederate division. Warren pushed forward a reconnaissance in the vicinity of Dabney's Mill and was attacked by Pegram's and Mahone's divisions. Pegram was killed in the action. Although the Union advance was stopped, the Federals extended their siegeworks to the Vaughan Road crossing of Hatcher's Run
(2) January 30, 1865 - Skirmish 3 miles east of Chaplintown, KY, with guerrillas.
(3) January 30, 1865 - Federal expedition from Thibodeaux to Lake Verret and Bayou Planton, LA, with skirmish (Jan. 30th) near Lake Verret. (Jan 30-31)
(4) January 30, 1865 - Skirmish in La Fayette County, MO.
(5) January 30, 1865 - The Military Division of the Missouri is created, which includes the Depts. of the Missouri and the Northwest.
(6) January 30, 1865 - The Dept. of Kansas is merged into the Dept. of the Missouri.
(7) January 30, 1865 - Maj. Gen. John Pope, USA, is assigned to the command of the Military Division of the Missouri.
(8) January 30, 1865 - Maj. Gen. Samuel R. Curtis, USA, is transferred to the command of the Dept. of the Northwest.
(9) January 30, 1865 - Skirmish near Lawtonville, SC.
(10) January 30, 1865 - Federal scout to Long Bridge and Bottom's Bridge, VA, the Richmond, VA, Campaign.
FYI SFC Kathy Pepper PO1 Tony Holland PO1 Sam Deel
Images:
1. USS Monitor was launched on January 30, 1862 - Original Artwork by Donn Thorson
2. January 30, 1863 The battle of Deserted House in southeast Virginia. Engagement at the Deserted House near Suffolk, VA, where Brig. Gen. Roger A. Pryor, CSA, inflicts numerous casualties on Brig. Gen. Michael Corcoran, USA. Union forces prevailed
3. Where the Federal Army made a stand south of the Plank Road late 1864 in the Petersburg Siege - CSA had control of the Plank Road though January 1865
4. Some of the crew of the U.S.S. Monitor lounging on deck, on this date, July 9, 1862
5. Five soldiers of the 6th Massachusetts during their second term of service, photo likely taken in camp near Suffolk, Virginia
6. USCR Jefferson Davis
1861
January 30, 1861 - Louisiana Secessionist Convention selects 6 delegates to represent the state at the Convention of Seceded States in Montgomery, AL.
January 30, 1861 - The US revenue schooner, Lewis Cass, is seized by the Alabama state troops in Mobile Bay, AL.
Background from {[ https://www.history.uscg.mil/Browse-by-Topic/Assets/Water/All/Article/2496335/lewis-cass-1855/]}
During the secession crisis, Revenue Captain J. J. Morrison, commanding the US Revenue cutter Lewis Cass at Mobile, decided to cast his lot with the Confederacy, and accordingly surrendered his cutter to the state authorities of Alabama at Mobile on 30 January 1861.
Commissioned: 1856
Disposition: Seized
Performance & Endurance:
Max:
Cruising:
Complement: 13, plus officers
Armament: 1 x 9-pounder Cruising: Beam: 23'
D
1862
(1) January 30 - The USS Monitor is launched at Greenpoint, New York. USS Monitor, the first ship featuring a turreted center gun, is launched. The design changes naval warfare forever.
Background from {[ https://monitor.noaa.gov/shipwrecks/uss_monitor.html#:.]}
During the Civil War, the idea of the USS Monitor was born amidst a nation in turmoil. After discovering the Confederate Navy was constructing an impenetrable ironclad in Hampton Roads, Va., President Lincoln called for a naval board to propose construction of an ironclad vessel to lead the Union Navy. John Ericsson, a Swedish-American inventor, introduced a plan, which caught their attention. Complete with a rotating gun turret, low draft, sleek profile and Ericsson's claim as an "Impregnable Battery," the board was convinced to order swift production on what would become the USS Monitor. Construction immediately began at the Continental Ironworks in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, N.Y. Almost 100 days later, on January 30, 1862, the USS Monitor was launched into the East River.
Ship Stats; Location: 35°0'7.02"N, 75°24'22.79W (35.00195 -75.40633); Depth: 240 feet; Vessel Type: Ironclad; Length: 173 feet Breadth: 41 feet 6 inches; Gross Tonnage: 987; Built: 1862, John Ericsson at Continental Ironworks in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Port of Registry: USA Owner: U.S. Navy; Date Lost: December 31, 1862; Sunk: In a storm off Cape Hatteras, N.C. Survivors: 46 of 62 survived (16 dead)
(2) General Samuel R. Curtis army advanced in January 1862 and CSA General Sterling Price abandoned Springfield on February 12, determined to join forces with McCulloch once more. Price abandoned a large amount of valuable supplies, a bounty the Federals greatly enjoyed. A Union soldier wrote the Missourians heard exaggerated rumors that Curtis was coming with 60,000 men and carrying black flags, thus, their hasty evacuation.
1863
(1) January 30 - The battle of Deserted House, or the Battle of Kelly's Store, was a minor engagement during the American Civil War in southeast Virginia. Engagement at the Deserted House, or Kelley's Store, near Suffolk, VA, where Brig. Gen. Roger A. Pryor, CSA, inflicts numerous casualties on Brig. Gen. Michael Corcoran, USA. Union forces prevailed. Corcoran's troops returned to Suffolk the following day.
Background from {[ http://civilwardata.com/active/hdsquery.dll?BattleHistory?a=1911]}
Deserted House, Va., Jan. 30, 1863. Special Expedition under Brig.Gen. Corcoran. On the 29th Maj.-Gen. John J. Peck, commanding the Union forces at Suffolk, received information that Brig.-Gen. Roger A. Pryor, with some 3,000 men, was in the vicinity of Holland's corners and sent Capt. Ward with a small detachment of the 11th Pa. cavalry, to learn the truth of the report. Ward reported that Pryor had gone in the direction of the Deserted house, or Kelly's store, and a special force, consisting of the 6th Mass., 13th Ind., 68th, 130th, 155th, 164th N.Y., 165th and 167th Pa. infantry, M Pa. cavalry, 2 mountain howitzers, Battery D (Folletts'), 4th U.S. artillery and the 7th (Davis') Mass. battery, about 4,800 men in all, was organized to capture or destroy Pryor's command. This force, under command of Brig.-Gen. Michael Corcoran, left Suffolk at 1 a.m. on the 30th and about two hours later the cavalry encountered the enemy's pickets and drove them back on the main body, which was encamped near the Deserted house. The intention had been to surprise the enemy's camp, but the skirmish with the pickets rendered that impossible and Corcoran immediately disposed his men for an engagement. Follett's battery, supported by the 13th Ind., and Davis' battery, supported by the 130th N.Y., were pushed forward and opened fire on the Confederate camp, the gunners taking aim by the light of the camp fires. The enemy replied with 12 pieces of artillery and the duel continued until 5:30 a.m., when Corcoran placed his cannon on the road and ordered the whole line to advance. In a short time the enemy began to falter and finally fell back some 2 miles to a thick wood and marsh, where he took up a strong position. Corcoran now halted his men for breakfast, while the cavalry was sent forward to reconnoiter. About this time Col. R S. Foster joined Corcoran with the 112th N.Y. infantry and a part of the 2nd Wis. battery, and the Union troops immediately assumed the offensive. Pryor hurriedly evacuated his position and was pursued on the road to Carrsville. At Pecosin creek the 13th Ind. had a sharp skirmish with the rear-guard, but the main body could not be brought to a stand. At this point the infantry and artillery were halted, but Col. Spear, with the cavalry, pursued the enemy 2 miles beyond Carrsville. The Union loss was 23 killed, 108 wounded and 12 missing. Pryor reported a loss of 8 killed and 31 wounded, and 13 were captured.
(2) January 30, 1863 - Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, USA, assumes the immediate command of the expedition against Vicksburg, MS.
(3) January 30, 1863 - Skirmish at Dyersburg, TN.
(4) January 30, 1863 - The Confederate capture of the US Steamer, Isaac Smith, in the Stono River, near Charleston, SC, after running aground.
(5) January 30, 1863 - Skirmish at Turner's Mills, VA.
1864
January 30, 1864 - Skirmish at Chickamauga Creek, GA.
January 30, 1864 - Federal expedition from Batesville to near Searcy Landing, AR. (Jan 30-Feb 3)
January 30, 1864 - Maj. Gen. William S. Rosecrans, USA, supersedes Maj. Gen. John M. Schofield, USA, in the command of the Dept. of the Missouri as Lincoln is unhappy with Schofield's performance in Missouri.
January 30, 1864 - Skirmish at Windsor, NC, where both sides claim victory.
January 30, 1864 - Federal scout from Culpeper to Mount Zion Church, then to Madison Court-House, VA, returning to camp by way of Bethel Church and White's Shop.
January 30, 1864 - The capture of a wagon train at Medley, WV, by Maj. Gen. Jubal A. Early, CSA, with the assistance of local Partisan Rangers. The train consisted of 93 wagons loaded with commissary stores and forage, half had to be burned as their teams escaped.
1865
(1) January 30, 1865 - The siege of Petersburg is ongoing. The initial Union advance on October 27 gained the Boydton Plank Road, a major campaign objective. But that afternoon, a counterattack near Burgess' Mill spearheaded by Henry Heth's division, and Wade Hampton's cavalry isolated the II Corps and forced a retreat.
(a) On February 5, 1865, Gregg's cavalry division rode out to the Boydton Plank Road via Ream's Station and Dinwiddie Court House in an attempt to intercept Confederate supply trains. Warren's V Corps crossed Hatcher's Run and took up a blocking position on the Vaughan Road to prevent interference with Gregg's operations. Two divisions of the II Corps under Maj. Gen. Andrew A. Humphreys shifted west to near Armstrong's Mill to cover Warren's right flank. Late in the day, John B. Gordon attempted to turn Humphrey's right flank near the mill but was repulsed. During the night, the Federals were reinforced by two divisions. On February 6, Gregg returned to Gravelly Run on Vaughan Road from his unsuccessful raid and was attacked by elements of Brig. Gen. John Pegram's Confederate division. Warren pushed forward a reconnaissance in the vicinity of Dabney's Mill and was attacked by Pegram's and Mahone's divisions. Pegram was killed in the action. Although the Union advance was stopped, the Federals extended their siegeworks to the Vaughan Road crossing of Hatcher's Run
(2) January 30, 1865 - Skirmish 3 miles east of Chaplintown, KY, with guerrillas.
(3) January 30, 1865 - Federal expedition from Thibodeaux to Lake Verret and Bayou Planton, LA, with skirmish (Jan. 30th) near Lake Verret. (Jan 30-31)
(4) January 30, 1865 - Skirmish in La Fayette County, MO.
(5) January 30, 1865 - The Military Division of the Missouri is created, which includes the Depts. of the Missouri and the Northwest.
(6) January 30, 1865 - The Dept. of Kansas is merged into the Dept. of the Missouri.
(7) January 30, 1865 - Maj. Gen. John Pope, USA, is assigned to the command of the Military Division of the Missouri.
(8) January 30, 1865 - Maj. Gen. Samuel R. Curtis, USA, is transferred to the command of the Dept. of the Northwest.
(9) January 30, 1865 - Skirmish near Lawtonville, SC.
(10) January 30, 1865 - Federal scout to Long Bridge and Bottom's Bridge, VA, the Richmond, VA, Campaign.
FYI SFC Kathy Pepper PO1 Tony Holland PO1 Sam Deel
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As usual, I waited until others have responded. To me the most significant event that occurred on January 30, is the launch of the USS Monitor with the revolutionary design of the mobile turret that changed Naval warfare forever. [That war also included the initial use of submarines for military purposes - originally envisioned by Galileo Galilei.] While the Monitor was unk on December 31, 1862 in a storm off Cape Hatteras, N.C.; this vessel is one of the most famous vessels in US history. FYI PO1 Sam Deel SFC Kathy Pepper Maj William W. 'Bill' Price Lt Col Charlie Brown
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Which civil war? The one starting in 1775, the one starting in 1861, or the future one which we are currently staring down the barrel thereof? We can give them fancy little names, like revolution, independence, insurrection, and civil war; but aren't they all really just the same old problems being rehashed by the same elite Folks who work from the shadows? Look past the 'whose who' of the combatants, ignore the propaganda reasoning, so that you can peel back the layers to look for the commonality of these conflicts. And a common thread there be. Therein lies the enemy of We The People. Think about it.
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My friend and brother PO1 Sam Deel I am catching up to a series of posts I began in 2015 focusing on events which occurred on days during the US Civil War.
I was not sure if you are interested in US history, military history, etc. I mentioned you just in case you were.
A friend of mine who died two years ago had a daily post on events of the Vietnam War SP5 Mark Kuzinski and CWO3 Dennis M. took over that task the year or so after Mark died.
As a student of military history for over 55 years, I am familiar with many civil wars from ancient times [Egypt, Rome, through the English Civil War (1642-1651) between Parliamentarians ("Roundheads") and Royalists ("Cavaliers");the Russian Civil War [1917-1921]; Spanish Civil War [1930's] the Chinese Civil War [1945 onward]
I was not sure if you are interested in US history, military history, etc. I mentioned you just in case you were.
A friend of mine who died two years ago had a daily post on events of the Vietnam War SP5 Mark Kuzinski and CWO3 Dennis M. took over that task the year or so after Mark died.
As a student of military history for over 55 years, I am familiar with many civil wars from ancient times [Egypt, Rome, through the English Civil War (1642-1651) between Parliamentarians ("Roundheads") and Royalists ("Cavaliers");the Russian Civil War [1917-1921]; Spanish Civil War [1930's] the Chinese Civil War [1945 onward]
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