The Twenty-second Georgia Infantry

The Jones Brothers

Standing (L-R) William Edwards, Wesley Fletcher, Andrew Parks.
 Seated (L-R) James Hunter, Robert Harris, John Joseph.

Robert H. Jones organized a company called the "Fireside Defenders" on August 4, 1861 at Silver Creek, near Rome, Georgia. Robert H. Jones was elected Captain of the company, and when it was mustered into service as Company G of the Twenty-second Georgia Infantry, Captain Jones was elected Colonel of the Twenty-second.

Photograph of Captain John Joseph Jones - Assistant Quartermaster

Roster of the Twenty-second

Paroles of the 22d Georgia at Appomattox

Company Nicknames and Counties Where They Were Formed

Known Encampments of the Twenty-second

Copy of 1861 Lithographed Map of Camp McDonald, Georgia

Account of the Flag Presentation to the Fireside Defenders (later Company G) at Silver Creek, Georgia

Markers and Monuments

News and Correspondence From The Rome Courier

Letters

Memoir of William B. Judkins, Company G

Comments, additions, corrections,etc. are welcomed.

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