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Note: N14 The eldest son, Charles Gavin, remained in Coffee County, Alabama for the 1860 Census. It has been reported to me that he married Mary Ann Garrett there in Coffee County circa 1852. Charles removed to Walton County, Florida circa 1865. Charles Gavin stated within his enlistment papers for service during the War-between-the-States that he was born during 1823 in Walterboro, Colleton County, South Carolina. This therefore, will establish that the family of Thomas Gavin was originally from Colleton District, South Carolina (sent to me by Barbara Martin). Source: Thomas Gavin Family,by John K. Harrell, 6 March 2000
Residence #207 (Coffee County, Alabama, 1860 Census) Gavin, Charles 37 years of age Farmer born South Carolina “ , Mary A. 25 “ Wife “ Alabama “ , Thomas W. 6 “ Son “ “ “ , Nancy A. 5 “ Daughter “ “ “ , Stephen B. 3 “ Son “ “ “ , Lucy A. 1 “ Daughter “ “
1870 Boggy Bayou, Walton Co., Florida, HH#315 Charles Gavins, 40, farmer, b. Alabama Mary, 35, b. AL, cannot read or write William, 14, laborer, b. Alabama Nancy, 15, b. Alabama Stephen R., 13, “ Lucy, 11, “ Jefferson, 9” Robert, 7 “ Silphy, 5, b. Florida Hiram, 3, b. Florida Mary, 1, b. Florida
1880 Walton Co., Dist 5, Florida, p. 486, HH#120 Charles Gavins, 55, farmer, AL, SC, SC Mary, 44, wife, AL, SC, SC, can’t read or write Stephen B., 22, works on farm, can’t read or write Lucy Ann, 21, at home, can’t read or write, b. AL Samuel J., 18, can’t write, AL Robert M., 16, same Sophia, 14, can’t read or write, AL John H., 11, same Mary E., 10, b. Florida Francis E., 8, same Charles W., 5, same Elie B., 3, son, same
1900 Laurel Hil Pcnt. #18, Walton Co., Florida, HH 294 census: Charles Gavins Oct 1822, 77, m. 48 yrs., b. SC, father NC, mother SC Maryan, wife, Mar 1834, 66, birthed 13 children, 11 living, b. AL, father SC, mother Georgia Oscar, son, June 1880, 19, AL Mary, daughter, July 1870, 29, FL Athur, son, Sept 1893, 6, FL Mary, daughter, Jun 1895, 5, FL Listed on same page: sons Charles, Robert, William, Blocker
Charles Gavin Described as having a light complexion, blue eyes with light hair. He was 5 feet 11 inches tall. Residence: Occupation: Farmer Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 11 March 1864 Enlisted in Company D, 1st Cavalry Regiment Florida on 11 March 1864. Promoted to Full Corporal on 01 April 1864 Deserted on 21 November 1864 at Barrancas, FL (After the war the charges were dropped.) Returned on 15 June 1865 (Estimated day) Arrested on 16 June 1865 (Estimated day) Confined on 16 June 1865 at Fort Pickens, FL (Estimated day) Mustered out Company D, 1st Cavalry Regiment Florida on 17 November 1865 in Tallahassee, FL
Charles was in the Civil War, Co D FL Cavalry CSA -Tombstone engraving. He provided his birthplace in his enlistment papers for the Civil War. He was found in Coffee Co census, 1850, living in household with another family, not married, in same area as Mary Ann, not married and still living at home. He was found in 1860 census, Coffee Co., farmer, and the 1870, 1880, 1885, and 1900 Walton Co. (Okaloosa), Florida census. Farmer
THE NAMES OF THE MILITIA IN COFFEE COUNTY MARCH 14, 1864 “Robert Garrett Charles Gavin belongs to confederate survis” However, his war records reveal that he was later a part of the 1st Fl Cavalry, which was a unit in the Union Army. From this unit he deserted, later turned himself in, and served 5 months in the prison at Fort Pickens. The charges were dropped after the war.
Charles Gavin Worked as a Farmer Had light hair, blue eyes, light complexion and was 5.11 feet tall
Enlist Date Enlist Place Enlist Rank Enlist Age 11 March 1864 Santa Rosa Island, FL Priv Promoted to Full Corpl on 01 April 1864 Served Florida Born in 1823Enlisted D Co. 1st Cav Reg. FL Mustered Out at Tallahassee, FL on 17 November 1865
Regimental History Battles Fought during the period of Charles Gavin’s enlistment: Battle at Coffee County, Alabama on 25 June 1864 Battle at Newtown, Alabama on 26 August 1864 Battle at Pine Barren Bridge, Florida on 17 November 1864 Battle on 27 November 1864, 6 days after Charles Gavin had deserted
Database: American Civil War Battle Summaries Pine Barren Bridge, Fla., Nov. 17, 1864. Detachments of 2nd Maine and 1st Florida Cavalry. Lieut.-Col. Andrew B. Spurling, with 450 men, while on an expedition from Barrancas to Pine Barren bridge, captured the Confederate picket at the bridge, then charged across, surprised and captured the entire guard, 38 in number, with 47 horses, 3 miles and 75 stands of arms, without firing a shot. Source: The Union Army,Vol.,6 p.,690
UNION FLORIDA VOLUNTEERS 1st Regiment, Florida Cavalry Charles Gavin’s period of SERVICE.-Duty at Barrancas, Fla., till March, 1865. Expedition from Barrancas toward Pollard, Ala., July 21-25, 1864. Actions at Camp Gonzales July 22, and near Pollard July 23. Expedition from Barrancas August 13-14. Expedition from Barrancas to Mariana September 18-0ctober 4. Euche Anna C. H. September 23. Mariana September 27. Vernon September 28. Expedition up Blackwater Bay October 25-28. Milton October 26. Expedition from Barrancas to Pine Barren Creek November 16-17. Pine Barren Creek and Bridge November 17. Source: website at http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.htm
UNION FLORIDA VOLUNTEERS History of the 1st Regiment, Florida Cavalry Authorized by Gen. Banks October 29, 1863, and organized at Barrancas, Fla., December, 1863, to August, 1864. Attached to Pensacola, Fla., District West Florida, Dept. Gulf, to October, 1864. 2nd Brigade, District West Florida, to January, 1865. 3rd Brigade, District West Florida, to March, 1865. 2nd Brigade, Lucas' Cavalry Division, Steele's Command, to May, 1865. District of West Florida to November, 1865. SERVICE.-Duty at Barrancas, Fla., till March, 1865. Expedition from Barrancas toward Pollard, Ala., July 21-25, 1864. Actions at Camp Gonzales July 22, and near Pollard July 23. Expedition from Barrancas August 13-14. Expedition from Barrancas to Mariana September 18-0ctober 4. Euche Anna C. H. September 23. Mariana September 27. Vernon September 28. Expedition up Blackwater Bay October 25-28. Milton October 26. Expedition from Barrancas to Pine Barren Creek November 16-17. Pine Barren Creek and Bridge November 17. Expedition to Pollard, Ala., December 13-19. Bluff Springs and Pollard December 15. Escanabia Bridge December 15-16. Pine Barren Ford December 17-18. Expedition from Barrancas to Milton February 22-25, 1865. Milton February 23. Campaign against Mobile and its defences March 18-April 9. March to Blakely, Ala., March 18-31. (Dismounted men remain at Barrancas.) Expedition to Alabama & Florida R. R. March 18-25. Near Evergreen March 24. Muddy Creek, Ala., Mareh 26. Siege of Fort Blakely March 31-April 9. Near Blakely April 1. Occupation of Mobile April 12. March to Montgomery April 13-25. Duty there and in Alabama till May. Ordered to Barrancas, Fla., and duty in Western and Middle Florida till November. Mustered out November 17, 1865. Source: website at http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.htm
In 1861, this land patent was issued; NW/NW 12 1N 19E Gavin Charles 1861/09/10 C
Following the end of the Civil War, we find that William Garrett and his son-in-law, Charles Gavin, sell their last land in Coffee County, and they next show up in the Walton Co., Florida 1870 census. Feb. 21, 1866 Deed Book F, p. 313 Charles Gavin of Coffee County sold to Asa Ray the NW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 12, Township 1, Range 19, cont. 40 acres, for $11.15. This sale will be void if Charles Gavin pays a promissory note to Asa Ray for $11.15 plus interest within two months Witnesses: John Hopkins, John Irvin Signed by Charles Gavin LDS FHL Microfilm # 1031291
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