All five of the sons of Hugh and Sarah Lockett of Tallapoosa County, Alabama served in the Confederate States Army, 1st Regiment of Alabama. They ranged in age from 35 to 19 years at time of enlistment. The two oldest, John & Orren, were already married men and fathers; they had to leave farms untended & families unprotected. Their father had died in 1858, so all the men of the family went to war. They left behind their Mother, three sisters, two wives and six children.
Considering the brothers involvement in so many loosing battles and time spent as POW's it is a wonder that four came back after the war to continue the Lockett family.
Following is a brief description of the brothers' service during the Civil War.
John L. Lockett has divulged little of his service record, but I believe it corresponded with his brothers'. A Company Muster Roll shows him in Company G in 1862 and a clothing receipt has him in Company B in 1864. And he signed an Oath of Allegiance on May 26, 1865. It describes him as 5' 8" tall, light hair, blue eyes, and fair complexion.
Orren W. Lockett enlisted on April 6, 1861. Initially, he was a First Lieutenant. On June 7, 1861, he received pay of $90 for one months service. He was granted 7 days furlough a week after getting paid. When he returned to duty, he was detailed for court. On August 7, 1861, he resigned from the CSA "on account of ill health". Later, he returned to the 1st AL, and was elected to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant on March 4, 1862. On April 8, 1862, he was captured, along with his brothers, at Island No. 10. Although unlike his brothers, Orren was transferred to Camp Chase, OH. He arrived there on April 13th. He spent April 18-22 at USA Post Hospital, Camp Chase, near Columbus, OH. After that time, he was transferred to Johnson's Island, Sandusky, OH. He arrived there on April 26th. He remained there until Sept. 1, 1862. At that time, Orren was sent to Vicksburg (probably to be exchanged with his brothers). Evidently, he returned to his unit; and was captured again with his brothers at Port Hudson. He was sent to New Orleans, as a prisoner, on the Steamer "Suffolk" on July 14, 1863 Orren remained there until Sept. 20, 1863. At that time, he was sent on the Steamer "Clinton" to Fort Columbus, New York Harbor. He arrived there on Sept. 29th, and was sent back to Johnson's Island the same day. Orren remained a prisoner for the duration of the War. On March 25, 1865, he was transferred to Point Lookout, MD. He only stayed there for about a month. From there, he was transferred to Fort Delaware, DE, arriving there on April 28th. On June 12, 1865, he was released from Fort Delaware after signing an Oath of Allegiance. The Oath described him as having a ruddy complexion, dark hair, blue eyes, and 5' 10" tall. His place of residence was listed as Tallapoosa Co., AL.
Hugh R. Lockett enlisted March 3, 1862, from Fort Barrancas, FL. On April 8, 1862, he was captured with his brother, Winfield; and also was admitted on the USA Hospital Steamer Empress, diagnosed with "Debilitas (Rubeola)" -- weakness due to the measles. Later, he was transferred, along with Winfield, to Vicksburg to be exchanged. Hugh returned to his unit, most likely, with his brother. He was also captured at Port Hudson, and parolled in July of 1863. At this time, it's likely he was captured and parolled with his brothers. Unfortunately, Winfield died during this time; so only David and Hugh made it back to their company. Hugh was also paid in Selma; but he collected $22 for 2 months service. In Nashville, he was captured, transferred, and discharged with David. Hugh also probably returned to Tallapoosa Co., AL.
Winfield J. Lockett enlisted on June 20, 1861, from Fort Barrancas, FL. He initially enlisted for 9 months; then reenlisted for 2 years. On April 8, 1862, he was captured on Island No. 10. At first, he was a prisoner at Camp Douglas, Ill. Winfield was admitted to USA Hospital Steamer Empress (a Union medical ship) with the complaint of "Debilitus" (loss of strength) on April 23, 1862. On Sept. 6, 1862, he was sent to Vicksburg to be exchanged. It's likely he returned to duty with his unit, and was captured along with his brothers, David and Hugh, at Port Hudson, LA. Unfortunately, Winfield died in the Hospital, at Port Hudson on June 11, 1863. His widow, Sarah E. Lockett, (probably Mother) filed a claim for settlement, with the Office of the Confederate States Auditor, on Feb. 13, 1864.
David R. Lockett enlisted on Feb. 9, 1862, from Montgomery, AL. On July 9, 1863, he was captured at Port Hudson, and was parolled only a few days later. He returned to his unit. On Nov. 9, 1863, in Selma, AL, he received pay of $17.96 for 2 months service. He was captured a second time, on Dec. 15, 1864, in Nashville, TN. Four days later, he was received at Military Prison, Louisville, KY. The next day, he was sent to Camp Douglas, Ill. On June 20, 1865, he was discharged. At that time, he probably returned to Tallapoosa Co., AL.
Source: Bob Stutzman