The following is a chronology of military actions in which the 18th Mississippi infantry participated in the action and a chronology of the military records for Sol (Listed as Soloman, Sally, Sallay, or S) Franklin. Each paragraph, starting with his name is transcribed from his military records.
1861
Sallay Franklin, Hamer rifles, Capt. Charles F Hamer, Mississippi Vols. of the organization named above, Appears on a Company Muster Roll called into the service of the State of Mississippi, Mustered into service: When: April 19, 1861, Where: Yazoo City By whom: W.H. McCardle
This company was successively designated as Captain Hamer's Company, Mississippi Volunteers, and as Captain Hamer's Company, and Company D, 18th regiment Mississippi Infantry. The 18th Regiment Mississippi Infantry was organized in June, 1861, of companies which had previously been in the State service and was mustered into the Confederate service for twelve months. About April, 1862, the regiment was re-organized for the war. From copy (made in the M.S. Office. War Department, in March, 1905,) of an original record borrowed from the Director of Archives and History, Jackson, Miss.
Sallay Franklin, Hamer rifles, Capt. Charles F Hamer, Mississippi Vols. Appears on a Roll of the organization named above, May 27, 1861. Roll dated Corinth, Miss. May 27, 1861.
Sally Franklin, Hamer rifles, Capt. Charles F Hamer, Mississippi Vols. Appears on a Company Muster Roll for May 24 to June 30, 1861. dated August 20, 1861. Enlisted: When: May 24, 1861, Where: Corinth, By whom: Capt. Walker, Period: one year, Present or Absent: Present.
Sallay Franklin, Hamer rifles, Capt. Charles F Hamer, Mississippi Vols. Appears on a Company Muster-in Roll of the organization named above, called into the service of the Confederate States. Roll dated Cornith Miss, June 7, 1861. Muster-in to date May 24 1861. Joined for duty and enrolled: When: May 24, 1861, Where: Corinth, Miss By whom: C. F. Hamer, Period: 12 mos, Traveling to place of rendezvous 249 miles.
July
Blackburn's Ford, Virginia (action July 18, 1861) 17th and 18th Infantry Regiments.
Bull Run (First), Virginia (battle July 21, 1861) 2nd, 11th (2 companies), 13th, 17th, and 18th Infantry Regiments.
Sally Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on Company Muster Roll for July and August 1861. dated November 4, 1861. Enlisted: When: May 24, 1861, Where: Cornith, By whom: Capt. Walker, Period: 12 Mos., Last paid: By whom: Capt. Ambler, To what time: July 1, 1861, Present or Absent: Present.
October
Ball's Bluff, Virginia (battle Oct. 21, 1861) 13th (Co. D), 17th, and 18th Infantry Regiments.
Sally Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on Company Muster Roll for September and October 1861. Enlisted: When: May 24, 1861, Where: Cornith, By whom: Capt. Walker, Period: 12 Mos., Last paid: By whom: Capt. Doherty, To what time: Sept 1, 1861, Present or Absent: Present.
1862
S Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on Company Muster Roll for January and February 1862. dated May 24, 1862. Enlisted: When: May 24, 1861, Where: Cornith, By whom: Capt. Walker, Period: 12 Mo., Present or Absent: Absent, Remarks: absent on sick furlough.
S Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on Register of: C.S.A. General Hospital, Farmville, Virginia. Date: March 22, 1862, Complaint: Dysentery, Remarks: returned to duty from Hospital.
S Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on Register of: C.S.A. General Hospital, Orange Court House, Virginia. Complaint: Dysentery, Admitted March 21, 1862, Returned to duty March 22, 1862.
April
Warwick Road, Virginia (skirmish April 5, 1862) 17th and 18th Infantry Regiments.
Yorktown, Virginia (skirmish at Gordonsville and Keezletown Cross-Roads April 26, 1862) 17th (detachment) and 18th (detachment) Infantry Regiments.
Yorktown Siege, Virginia (April - May 1862) Jeff. Davis Cav. Legion, 2nd Infantry Bn., 2nd, 11th, 12th, 13th, 17th, 18th, 19th, and 21st Infantry Regiments.
S. Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on Company Muster Roll for Lees Mills Va, April 30, 1862. Remarks: "Conscript". Muster-in date Apr 28, 1862.
S. Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on Company Muster Roll for March and April 1862. dated June 26, 1862. Enlisted: When: May 24, 1861, Where: Corinth Miss. By whom: Capt. Walker Period: 12 ms. Present or Absent: Absent, Remarks: "Absent on Sick furlough".
May
Seven Pines (or Fair Oaks), Virginia (battle May 31- June 1, l862) 2nd Infantry Bn., 2nd, 11th, 12th, 13th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 21st Infantry Regiments.
June
Seven Days Battles, Virginia (June 25 - July 1, 1862) Jeff. Davis Cav. Legion, 2nd Infantry Bn., 2nd, 11th, 12th, 13th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 21st Infantry Regiments.
Allen's Farm (or Peach Orchard), Virginia (engagement near Fair Oaks June 29, 1862) 17th Infantry Regt., 18th Infantry Regt., 21st Infantry Regiments.
Savage Station, Virginia (battle June 29, 1862) 17th, 18th, and 21st Infantry Regiments.
S. Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on Company Muster Roll for May and June 1862. dated July 31, 1862. Enlisted: When: April 26, 1862, Where: Lee's Mill., By whom: Col. Griffin, Period: 2 yrs., Last paid: By whom: Maj. Watts, To what time: May 1, 1861, Present or Absent: Present, Note: this Company was enlisted at Corinth, Miss., by Capt. Walker on the 7th June, 1861, and Re-enlisted at Lee's Mill, Va., under Conscription act April 26th, 1862, by Col. Griffin."
July
Malvern Hill (or Crew's Farm, Poindexter's Farm), Virginia (battle July 1, 1862) 2nd, 11th, 13th, 16th, 17th, 18th, and 21st Infantry Regiments.
S. Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on Company Muster Roll for July and August 1862. dated November 15, 1862. Enlisted: When: April 26, 1862, Where: Lee's Mill., By whom: Col. Griffin, Period: 2 yrs., Last paid: By whom: Maj. Doherty, To what time: June 30, 1862, Present or Absent: Absent Remarks: Absent wounded.
September
Harper's Ferry, West Virginia (siege and capture Sept. 12-15, 1862) 13th, 17th, 18th, and 21st Infantry Regiments.
South Mountain (or Boonsborough, Boonsborough Gap, or Turner's Pass),
Maryland (battle Sept. 14, 1862) 2nd, 11th, 17th, 18th, and 21st Infantry Regiments.
Antietam (or Sharpsburg), Maryland (battle Sept. 17, 1862) Jeff Davis Cav. Legion, 2nd Infantry Bn., 2nd, 11th, 12th, 13th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, and 21st Infantry Regiments.
S. Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on Regimental Return for the Month of September, 1862. Absent men accounted for: , "Sick at Mirrches? since 17, September".
S Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on Register of: Chimborazo Hospital, No. 2, Richmond Virginia. Date: November, 18 1862, Disease: V.S. of shoulder, (gunshot wound) Admitted: Oct 31 1862, Age: 24, When wounded September 17, 1862, Occupation: Merchant, remarks: November 2, transferred to Danville.
S. Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on Company Muster Roll for September and October 1862. dated December 6, 1862. Enlisted: When: April 26, 1862, Where: Lee's Mill., By whom: Col. Griffin, Period: 2 yrs., Last paid: By whom: Maj. Doherty, To what time: June 30, 1862, Present or Absent: Absent Remarks: Absent wounded.
Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on Regimental Return for the Month of October, 2 1862, Absent men accounted for: "Absent".
Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on Regimental Return for the Month of November, 2 1862, Absent men accounted for: "Absent".
S Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on Register of: Medical Director's Office, Richmond, Virginia, Hospital: Lehiwbor? No. 2, Admitted November 1, 1862, Transferred: Danville November 3, 1862.
December
Fredericksburg, Virginia (battle Dec. 13, 1862) 2nd Infantry Bn., 12, 13, 16, 17th, 18th, 19th, and 21st Infantry Regiments.
Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on Regimental Return for the Month of December 1862, Absent men accounted for: "Absent".
S. Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on Company Muster Roll for November and December 1862. Enlisted: When: April 26, 1862, Where: Lee's Mill., By whom: Col. Griffin, Period: 2 yrs., Last paid: By whom: Maj. Doherty, Last paid: By whom: Capt Doherty, To what time June 30, 1862, Present or Absent: X Remarks: Absent wounded.
Soloman Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on Register of: C.S.A. General Hospital, Danville, Virginia. Date: November, 3 1862, Commander: Capt. Hubbard, Complaint: Vulnus Selopt. (gunshot wound), Sent to General Hospital: December 13, 1862.
1863
S. Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on a receipt January 9, 1863 having received from Surgeon Fauntberry in charge, 4th Division, General Hospital, No. 2, at Danville, Va., the following articles of clothing, to-wit: drawers, pr. 1, $3.00 signed by S Franklin and witnessed by R D Lyme, Surgeon.
S. Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on a receipt January 16, 1863 having received from Surgeon Fauntberry in charge, 4th Division, General Hospital, No. 2, at Danville, Va., the following articles of clothing, to-wit: Coat 1, $6.30 signed by S Franklin and witnessed by J F Zacharsias, Surgeon.
S. Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on Company Muster Roll for January and February 1863. Enlisted: When: April 26, 1862, Where: Lee's Mill., By whom: Col. Griffin, Period: 2 yrs., Present or Absent: Absent Remarks: Absent wounded.
S Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on Register of: C.S.A. General Hospital, Danville, Virginia. By whom detailed: General Lee, Date: March 8, 1863, Remarks: Returned to duty Sept. 6/64.
S. Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Miss. Appears on a receipt roll of C.S.A. General Hospital, Danville, Virginia, Date of issue : April 13, 1863
S. Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on Company Muster Roll for March and April 1863. Enlisted: When: April 26, 1862, Where: Lee's Mill., By whom: Col. Griffin, Period: 2 yrs., Last paid: By whom: Capt. Doherty, To what time: February 28, 1863 Present or Absent: Absent Remarks: Detailed in hospital in Danville, Va.
May
Chancellorsville, Virginia (battle May 1-4, 1863) 12th, 13th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 21st, and 48th Infantry Regiments.
S. Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on Company Muster Roll for May and June 1863. Enlisted: When: April 26, 1862, Where: Lee's Mill., By whom: Col. Griffin, Period: 2 yrs., Last paid: By whom: Major Doherty, To what time: February 28, 1863 Present or Absent: Absent Remarks: Detailed in hospital in Danville.
S. Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Miss. Appears on a receipt roll of C.S.A. General Hospital, Danville, Virginia, Date of issue : June 27, 1863.
July
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (battle July 1-3, 1863) Madison Lt. Art. Batt., Jeff. Davis Cav. Legion, 2nd, 11th, 12th, 13th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 21st, 42nd, and 48th Infantry Regiments.
S. Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on Company Muster Roll for July and August 1863. Enlisted: When: April 26, 1862, Where: Lee's Mill., By whom: Col. Griffin, Period: 2 yrs., Present or Absent: Absent Remarks: Detailed in hospital.
September
Chattanooga Campaign and Siege (Sept. 20 - Nov. 26, 1863) Jefferson Flying Art. Batt., Smith's-Turner's Art. Batt., Stanford's Art. Batt., Warren Lt. Art. Batt., 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 12th, 17th, 18th, 21st, 24th, 27th, 29th, 30th, 32nd, 34th, 41st, 44th, and 45th Inf Regiments., 9th Infantry Bn. (Sharpshooters), 15th Infantry Bn. (Sharpshooters).
S. Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on Company Muster Roll for September and October 1863. Enlisted: When: April 26, 1862, Where: Lee's Mill., By whom: Col. Griffin, Period: 2 yrs., Last paid: By whom: in Danville, To what time: August 31, 1863 Present or Absent: Absent Remarks: Detailed in hospital at Danville, Va.
October
Wauhatchie, Tennessee (night attack Oct. 28-29, 1863) 17th, 18th, and 21st Infantry Regiments.
November
Knoxville Campaign, Tennessee (Nov. 17 - Dec. 4, 1863) 13th, 17th, 18th, and 21st Infantry Regiments.
Fort Sanders, Tennessee (Nov. 29, 1863) 17th, 18th, and 21st Infantry Regiments.
Sol Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on Company Muster Roll for September and October 1863. Enlisted: When: April 26, 1862, Where: Lee's Mill., By whom: Col. Griffin, Period: 2 yrs., Last paid: By whom: Waller, To what time: December 31, 1863 Present or Absent: Absent Remarks: Detailed in hospital at Danville, Va.
S. Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on a register of payments and descriptive lists for Period of service: From: October 8, 1863, To: December 8, 1863, When paid: May 3, 1864, By whom paid: H.M. Waller, Amount: $64.77.
S Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on Register of: C.S.A. General Hospital, Danville, Virginia. Date: November, 18 1863, Commander: Capt. Hubbard, Complaint: Vul Selopticum. (gunshot wound), Remarks: Detailed by General Lee.
1864
January
Dandridge, Tennessee (action Jan. 17, 1864) 17th, 18th, and 21st Infantry Regiments.
Fair Gardens (or Kelly's Ford), Tennessee (engagement Jan. 27, 1864) 17th, 18th, and 21st Infantry Regiments.
S. Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on a receipt roll for clothing January 23, 1864 signature: S Franklin.
S. Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Miss. Appears on the register of C.S.A. General Hospital, Danville, Virginia, under the head of "List of detailed Confederate soldiers in Division No. 2.", Date: March 1, 1864, Remarks: General Lee.
S. Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on Company Muster Roll for January and February 1864. Dated July 15, 1864, Enlisted: When: April 26, 1862, Where: Lee's Mill., By whom: Col. Griffin, Period: 2 yrs., Last paid: By whom: Waller, To what time: December 31, 1863, Present or Absent: Absent Remarks: Detailed in hospital in Danville, Va.
S. Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on Company Muster Roll for March and April 1864. Dated July 15, 1864, Enlisted: When: April 26, 1862, Where: Lee's Mill., By whom: Col. Griffin, Period: 2 yrs., Last paid: By whom: Waller, To what time: December 31, 1863, Present or Absent: Absent Remarks: Detailed in hospital in Danville, Va.
May
Wilderness (The), Virginia (battle May 5-6, 1864) Madison Lt. Art. Batt., Jeff. Davis Cav. Legion, 2nd, 11th, 12th, 13th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 21st, 26th, 42nd, and 48th Infantry Regiments.
Spotsylvania Court House Campaign, Virginia (May 8-21, 1864) Madison Lt. Art. Batt., Jeff. Davis Cav. Legion, 2nd, 11th, 12th, 13th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 21st, 26th, 42nd, and 48th Infantry Regiments.
North Anna River, Virginia (May 23-26, 1864) Lovell's Art. Batt., Jeff. Davis Cav. Legion, 2nd, 11th, 13th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 21st, 26th, 42nd, and 48th Infantry Regiments.
Totopotomy River, Virginia (May 30, 1864) 17th, 18th, and 21st Infantry Regiments.
June
Cold Harbor (Second Battle), Virginia (June 1-3, 1864) Madison Lt. Art. Batt., Jeff Davis Cav. Legion, 2nd, 11th, 12th, 13th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 21st, 26th, 42nd, and 48th Infantry Regiments.
Petersburg, Virginia (siege June 15, 1864 - April 3, 1865) Confederate Guards Art. Bn., Madison Lt. Art. Batt., Jeff. Davis Cav. Legion, 2nd, 11th, 12th, 13th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 21st, 26th, 42nd, and 48th Infantry Regiments.
Weldon RR, Virginia (at Petersburg June 22, 1864) 2nd, 17th, 18th, 21st, 26th, 42nd, and 48th Infantry Regiments.
S. Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on Company Muster Roll for May and June 1864. Dated December 19, 1864, Enlisted: When: April 26, 1862, Where: Lee's Mill., By whom: Col. Griffin, Period: 2 yrs., Last paid: By whom: Waller, To what time: June 1, 1864, Present or Absent: Absent Remarks: Returned since last muster.
July
Deep Bottom (or Darbytown, Strawberry Plains, or New Market Road), Virginia (engagement July 27-29, 1864) 17th, 18th, and 21st Infantry Regiments.
August
Cedarville (or Guard Hill, Front Royal, or Crooked Creek), Virginia (engagement Aug. 16, 1864) (17th, 18th, and 21st Infantry Regiments.
S. Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on Company Muster Roll for July and August 1864. Dated December 19, 1864, Enlisted: When: April 26, 1862, Where: Lee's Mill., By whom: Col. Griffin, Period: 2 yrs., Last paid: By whom: Captain Waller, To what time: December 31, 1863, Present or Absent: Absent Remarks: Detailed hospital Danville.
S. Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on Hospital Muster Roll for July and August 1864. Enlisted: When: May 24, 1861, Where: Corinth Miss., By whom: Captain. Hammer, Period: War, Attached to Hospital: When: Jan, 1, 1963 How employed: Ward Master, Last paid: By whom: Captain Waller, To what time: June 1, 1864, Present or Absent: Present Remarks: Detailed by General Lee.
September
Berryville, Virginia (skirmish Sept. 4, 1864) 17th, 18th, and 21st Infantry Regiments.
October
Cedar Creek, Virginia (Oct. 19, 1864) 13th, 17th, 18th, and 21st Infantry Regiments.
S. Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Mississippi Vols. Appears on a receipt roll for clothing, Date of issue: November 11, 1864, Remarks: on way to command.
1865
S. Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Miss. Appears on the register of Receiving and Wayside Hospital, or General Hospital No. 9, Richmond, Virginia, January 31, 1865, Remarks: Transferred February 6, 1865.
S. Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Miss. Appears on the register of General Hospital, Howard's Grove, Richmond, Virginia, Admitted: January 30 1865, Disposition: Howard Grove, Date January 31, 1865, Remarks: From regiment.
February
Hatcher's Run (or Dabney's Mill), Virginia (Feb. 5-7, 1865) 2nd, 11th, 17th, 18th, 21st, 26th, and 42nd Infantry Regiments.
S. Franklin, Pvt. Co. D 18th Reg't Miss. February 6, 1865, Complaint: Vulnus Sclopeticum (gunshot wound) in left hand. Moved to private quarters March 31, 1865. Appears on the register of C.S.A. General Hospital, Danville, Virginia.
April
Sayler's Creek, Virginia (engagement April 6, 1865) 14th, 17th, 18th, 19th, and 21st Infantry Regiments.
Appomattox Court House, Virginia (engagement April 9, 1865) Confederate Guard Art. Bn., Madison Lt. Art. Batt., 2nd, 11th, 12th, 13th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 21st, 26th, 42nd, and 48th Infantry Regiments.