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- 1850 United States Federal Census
Name: William J Jordan
Age: 24
Birth Year: abt 1826
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: District 48, Pulaski, Virginia
Gender: Male
Family Number: 46
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Wm J Jordan
Age in 1860: 35
Birth Year: abt 1825
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Western District, Pulaski, Virginia
Gender: Male
Post Office: Newbern
1870 United States Federal Census about William Jordan
Name: William Jordan
Age in 1870: 45
Birth Year: abt 1825
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Newbern, Pulaski, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Newbern
Household Members:
Name Age
William Jordan 45
Thomas W Jordan 21
Joe Mike Jordan 19
Leona H Jordan 17
Nannie D Jordan 14
John W Jordan 12
James R Jordan 10
Robert E L Jordan 8
Frank W Jordan 5
Attie E Jordan 3
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: William J Jordon
Age: 75
Birth Date: Jan 1825
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Newbern, Pulaski, Virginia [Pulaski]
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Father-in-law
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Captain William J. Jordan's Company (F) enlisted on 9 September 1861, from Pulaski County men, for one year. Jordan and 82 other men cast their fate with the Confederacy at Newbern at the regiment's formation. A total of 217 men eventually served in this company, making it the largest in the regiment. This company retained a high level of esprit de corps, evidenced by 33 men remaining in ranks as late as 28 February 1865. Rosters for this company are the most complete of any in the regiment. The first roster covers the period from enlistment to 1 January 1862, when the 54th was in camp near Paintsville in Johnson County, Kentucky. The second roster covers the period from 9 July 1863, through 31 October 1863 when camped near Chattanooga, Tennessee. The third roster covers the period from 9 July 1863 through 31 December 1863 when camped at Dalton Georgia. The fourth muster roll was taken for January and February 1864 again at "near Dalton". The February 1864 roster notes that one "of our brave and patriotic boys" was killed at Stony Side Mountain, and that two others had since died of wounds received there. The fifth muster roll covered the period of July August 1864. The activities noted on this roster indicate that seven members of the company were wounded at Resaca, one was wounded at Cassville; three were killed, four wounded and two were missing after Mount Zion Church; and three men straggled on 3rd July and were captured by the enemy and two deserted and Fountain Wise was captured on 2nd July near Atlanta while on picket. The sixth and last extent roster was for the period January and February 1865, when the company was stationed at Chesterville, South Carolina. Captain William Jasper Jordan served in the company from its organization until it was reorganized, when he was unsuccessful in his bid for reelection. Jordan was succeeded by William F. Eaton, who served in the captaincy until disabled and retired to the invalid corps. Jacob Henry Anderson was then promoted to captain and served until the end of the war.
Partial list of company members Hoge, Thomas M.; Hoge William N.; Cecil, Sebastian; Cecil William B. 1st Sergeant; Tickle Josiah; Trinkle Elbert S.; Trolinger William; Jordan Addison L.; Jordan Crockett I.; Jorden William T.
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1825 - 1912 (87 years)
