Many Family members have gone to war for their country. This page has information on a few of those warriors. Not all are included, I have not found info on all our family warriors. Some family members allied with my tribe of BAYLESSes are also listed including BENNETT and TUNNELL.
REVOLUTIONARY WAR PATRIOTS
Benjamin Bayless (1752-1819) m. Polly Latemore. Entered the service as a volunteer from NC and was taken prisoner while crossing the Catawba River, 1780. He was born in VA. DAR Lineage Books Vol.83, 1910, p.192, members #82503, #87531, #51241, #76875.
Major Platt Bayless (1733-1778) m. Phoebe Lewis. Served as a captain in Col. Stephen Hunt's Battalion of NJ State Troops and was a major at the Battle of Long Island. He died of smallpox in the service. He was born in England. DAR Lineage Books Vol.89, 1911, p. 273, member #88862, #128063. (NOTE: Member #128063 shows the Major as married in 1812 to FrancesMcGary.)
Lt. Samuel Bayless (1736-1808) m. Elisabeth Bayless in 1757. Enlisted, 1775, in the Maryland Militia, 2nd Lt., and in 1778 served as Lt. He was born in Long Island and died in Maryland. DAR Lineage Books Vol.96, 1912, p.156, members #95482, #102284, #107711, #123713.
Nicholas Bayless (1719-1807) m. Elizabeth Park (1717-1791) in 1738. A patriot. He was a representative in the General Court of Dighton, Mass., where he died. He was born in England. DAR Lineage Books Vol.125, 1916, p.151-152, member #124498.
Frederick Bayless (1741-1808) m. 2nd, Hannah Broron (1752-1821) in 1804. Served as a PVT in Capt. Edward Blake's Co., Col. George William's Regmt. which marched on the Rhode Island Alarm. He was born in Uxbridge and died in Sturbridge, Mass. DAR Lineage Books Vol.125,1916, p.151-152, member #124498.
Daniel Bayless (1764-1829) m. Polly Van Hyce (1763-1830) in 1781. Served as a PVT in the Middlesex Co. Militia. He was born in Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Auburn, NY. DAR Lineage Books Vol.127, 1916, p.143, member #126452, #47656.
William Tunnell (1731-1776) m. 3rd, Elizabeth Evans in 1767. He raised a company to defend the coast of Delaware Bay. He was born in Accomac Co., VA and died in Dagsborough, Delaware. DAR Lineage Books Vol.148, 1919, p.217, member #147681.
Benjamin Bayless (1752-1819) m. Sarah Hayles. Served as a PVT in the NC troops and in 1778, took the Oath of Allegiance and Fidelity in Granville Co., NC. He was born in VA. DAR Lineage Books Vol.153, 1920, p.283, member #1529021.
DAR Patriot Index 1966: William Tunnell b.July 12, 1731 d.March ?, 1776 m. 1.Arlantoo Howard 3.Elizabeth Evans. Capt. DE.
William Tunnell b.Dec.27, 1760 d.Dec.8, 1806 m. Leah McCloud. Sol NC
William Tunnell b.1751 d.Aug.16, 1814 m. Mary Maysey. PVT VA
Stephen Tunnell (1753-1828). Son of William Tunnell and Ann Howard. Married 1776 to Kezia Money. Fought in the Battle of Long Island. From Notable Southern Families by Zella Armstrong.
INDIAN WARS: INDEX TO SERVICE 1815-1858 ROLL 2 AS-BA CALL#629
Bales, Reece PVT, Morrow's Co. TN Mounted Vols. Called out for protection of Sabine Frontier 1836 under authority of Gen. Gaines, approved by the War Dept.. R&P 380401
Bayles, Reece PVT, Morrow's TN Mounted Vols. Cherokee War.
Bayles, William PVT, Long's Indpt. Co. Missouri Mounted Vols. War of 1832. It was determined by the War Dept. Nov. 16, 1893, that the organization to which this man belonged was not in the military service of the United States. R&P 376073.
Bayless, John PVT, Capt. Hariss' Co., 3 Regt. Whiteside's Brigade Mounted Vols., Illinois Militia. Black Hawk War.
Bayless, John P. PVT, Campbell's Co., 1 TN Mounted Infantry & Vols.. Cherokee War.
Bayless, John P. CAPT., Wheeler's Co., Whiteside's Odd Battalion Spies, Duncan's Brigade, Illinois Mounted Vols., Sac and Fox War.
Bayless, Reese PVT., Capt. Harriss' Co., 3 Regt. Whiteside's Brigade Mounted Vols., Illinois Militia. Black Hawk War.
Bayless, Reese PVT., Capt. Wheeler's Co., Whiteside's Odd Battalion Spies, Duncan's Brigade, Illinois Mounted Vols. Sac and Fox War.
Bayless, Samuel PVT., Co. D, Snodgrass' North Alabama Mounted Vols. Florida War.
Baylis, Samuel PVT., Capt. Henry's Co., 1 Illinois Mounted Vols., Duncan's Brigade. Sac and Fox War.
Bayliss, Thomas S. PVT., Robertson's Co., Georgia Mounted Militia. FloridaWar.
Bayliss, F.S. (or T.S.) PVT., 66 Regt., Georgia Militia. Creek War.
Bayloss, James PVT., Capt. Smith's Regt., Georgia Vol. Militia. Florida War. Originally filed as Bailer, J.
THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES 1861-1865
James W. Bennett, Co.B,10th TX Regmt. Enlisted 1861, died in Atlanta July 22, 1864. 1st Lt., Capt.
Elson G. Bennett. CSA 1862, 15th TX Regmt. Served in MO and AR. In 1863 he was captured at Arkansas Post and taken to Camp Douglas, Chicago. He was exchanged 3 mos. later and returned to his regiment. Again in 1863 he was captured at Missionaty Ridge near Chattanooga. He was taken to Rock Island, IL. He was paroled March 4, 1865. (NOTE: Elson was the father of Ann Elizabeth Bennett, mother of Alma Hudson Bayless.)
Bayless, Joseph A. - PVT Jan.1, 1862, appointed musician. Killed at Atlanta, GA, July 22, 1864. Co.B, 1st Conferate Regmt. Infantry, Army of TN, CSA, Catoosa Co., GA, Ringgold Vols. Information from Roster of the Confederate Soldiers of Georgia 1861-1865 Vol.1, p.12. (NOTE: I can't connect this man to our family. His name, however, is the same and he was from Ringgold where our family lived in 1860.)
Bayless, Anderson, Sh-160-1; Liza widow of; Pvt F CO Hvy Art; 62 to 65; Memphis, Poplar St. (126 to 130) PO; middle and third finger lost. From 1890 Civil War Veterans Census - TN.
Bayless, Daniel B., Cl-47-3; Pvt A CO 1st TN Inf; 7-10-63 to 8-3-65; Compensation PO; gone from home. From 1890 Civil War Veterans Census - TN.
Bayless, David W., Wa- 261-2; Pvt H CO 5th TN Cav; 21 Oct 61 to Apr? 65; Nola Chuckey PO; CONF. From 1890 Civil War Veterans Census - TN.
Bayless, Houston, Hw-125-5; 1st TN Lt Art?; Surgoinsville PO. From 1890 Civil War Census - TN.
Bayless, Jacob A., Wa-274-3; Pvt A CO 2nd OH Col Cav; Feb 62 to 64; Jonesboro; gunshot in right leg. From 1890 Civil War Census - TN.
Bayless, James H., Je-144-2; Pvt L CO 1st TN Cav; 1 Apr 63 to 19 Jun 63; Talbotts PO; spine injured, throat?, discharge close war. From 1890 Civil War Census - TN.
Bayless, John C., K-176-2; Pvt I CO 9th TN Inf; 62 to 65; Halls X Roads PO. From 1890 Civil War Census - TN.
Bayless, Robert, Wa-270-2; Pvt I CO 60th TN Inf; 61 to 65; Johnson City PO. From 1890 Civil War Census - TN.
Bayless, William B., K-161-3; Knoxville PO. From 1890 Civil War Census - TN.
Bayless, William M., Wa-263-3; Pvt and Ord Sgt A CO 20th TN Vol Inf; Jun 61 to 62; Garbers Mills PO; CONF. From 1890 Civil War Census - TN.
Baylis, Bruce, Hd-48-1; Pvt A CO Crawley Batery; Jun 64 to mustered out 64 (6 mos); Pvt H CO 11th KY Reg; Jun 64 to Dec 14 64; Savannah PO; shoulder dislocated, rheumatism, indigestion and piles. From 1890 Civil War Census - TN.
Bales, Edward, La-115-1; Pvt C CO 120th IN Inf; 6 Dec 64 to 6 Dec 65; Henryville PO. From 1890 Civil War Census - TN.
Bales, Harvey, Je-140-1; Pvt M CO 1st TN Cav; 1 Apr 63 to 22 Jun 65; Lucilla PO; injury right rist (sic). From 1890 Civil War Census - TN.
Bales, Jacob, Wa-275-1; Elizabeth widow of; Pvt K CO 1st TN Cav; Pettibone PO. From 1890 Civil War Census - TN.
Bales, Jacob, K-183-2; Pvt B CO 6th TN Inf; Riverdale PO. From 1890 Civil War Census - TN.
Bales, Joseph N., H-53-7; Pvt K CO 10th TN Cav; 2-28-64 to 8-1-65; Chattanooga PO; horse fell on him, hurt hip. From 1890 Civil War Census - TN.
Bales, Robert F., Fe-42-3; Pvt Capt David Beaty's CO TN Ind Scouts; Boatland PO. From 1890 Civil War Census - TN.
Bales, Sam, K-167-3; Fannee widow of; Pvt 2nd TN Inf; Knoxville PO. From 1890 Civil War Census - TN.
Bales, Samuel, Se-226-2; Pvt C CO 9th TN Cav; Jul 62 to 13 Sep 65; Travisville PO; blind in right eye. From 1890 Civil War Census - TN.
Bales, Samuel, K-154-4; Knoxville PO. From 1890 Civil War Census - TN.
Bales, William M., Pi-156-2; Pvt B CO 15th KY Cav; 10-10-61 to 6-13-65; Travisville PO; blind in right eye. From 1890 Civil War Census - TN.
#40733 Bayless, S.M. ,Johnson Co. BK 3. From TX Confederate Pensions Approved.
#39431 Bayless, John H. ,Taylor Co. BK 3. From TX Confederate Pensions Approved.
R.B. Bayless, Ringgold, GA. Received mortal wounds on VA battlefields and died in a hospital. Wife Mary Reed Bayless also died during the war. Survived by children including Wm.H. Bayless. From Sartain: History of Walker Co Vol.I. R.B. Bayless was buried at Charlottesville, VA.
Charles T. Bayless or Bayliss. Roster of Confederate Soldiers of Georgia 1861-1865 Vol.16, p.12
Bayles, David B. Son of John Bayles, David was born Dec. 15, 1824. He married Melvina Griffin. He died at Knoxville in 1863 while serving in the Union Army. The Bayles Families of Long Island and New Jersey by Howard Green Bayles, 1944, #348, p.58.
Bayless, Henry E. Son of John Leroy Bayless. He was born July 28, 1841 and died Oct.29, 1863 in the Battle of Lookout Mountain while serving in the Union Army. The Bayles Families of Long Island and New Jersey by Howard Green Bayles, 1944, #474, p.78.
Bayless, Samuel Lewis. Son of Lott Southard Bayless. He was born Jan.11, 1840 and died Feb.13, 1907. He lived in Indiana. He was a Sgt. Major of the Indiana Vol. Inf. The Bayles Families of Long Island and New Jersey by Howard Green Bayles, 1944, #379r, p.89.
Bayles, Aaron B. Son of Robert Bayles. He was born July 24, 1841. He married Mary A. Henium in 1870. Aaron served all through the war, first as a Pvt. and later as a Lt. The Bayles Families of Long Island and New Jersey by Howard Green Bayles, 1944, #483, p.102-103.
THE BATTLE OF THE ALAMO
"Bayliss, Joseph: Age, 28; rank, private; came to Texas from Tennessee in January, 1836. Sources: Robertson, 781, 924; Milam, 1508; I Milam, 1773; Muster Rolls, p.117; Court of Claims, Special Vouchers, No. 1323. This last document shows Joseph Bayliss was a single man; that his father, John B. Bayliss, and his mother Patience Bayliss, were his heirs; that they lived at Clarksville, Tennessee; and that Bayliss belonged to 'Colonel Crockett's Band'."
Joseph Bayliss b. ca. 1808, TN, d. 6 March 1836 Alamo.
John Bayliss (Father of Joseph, he did not fight at the Alamo)b. ca. 1755, d. April 1811 Clarksville, TN.
From: DAR Patriot Index - Alamo Heros