Daniel Garrard and Lucinda Jane Toulmin were the parents of a large family that lived in and around Clay County, Kentucky. During the Civil War this family played a large role in the war’s events around Laurel County, Kentucky.

Daniel Garrard (1780-1866) was the son of the second Governor of Kentucky, the Honorable James Garrard (1749-1822). During the War of 1812 Daniel Garrard led a Company of the 2nd Regiment of Kentucky militia in the defeat of the advance guard of British Major Muir near Fort Wayne, Indiana. Daniel was born in Virginia and during the Civil War his loyalties may have been for the Confederacy:

'The Official Records (OR) of the Union and Confederate Armies', Series 1, Vol 23, pt 2, pg 353. Letter from Major W.D. Hamilton to Brigadier General Willcox, 21 May 1863. Discusses how old Col. Daniel Garrard has aided a rebel soldier and how 'his house is the regular information depot for the rebel army in this county. The old gentleman is 80 years old; has one son a Brigadier General in our army, and another State Treasurer of KY...'

While Daniel may have been pro-South, his son Theophilus Toulmin Garrard (1812-1902) was a union officer. During the battle at Camp Wildcat in Laurel County Colonel T. T. Garrard commanded the Union troops until reinforcements under Brigadier General Schoepf arrived:

Camp Wildcat    (Ref: The American Battlefield Protection Program Webpage)
Other Names: Wildcat Mountain
Location: Laurel County
Campaign: Kentucky Confederate Offensive (1861)
Date(s): October 21, 1861
Principal Commanders: Brig. Gen. Albin F. Schoepf [US]; Brig. Gen. Felix Zollicoffer [CS]

Forces Engaged: Camp Wildcat Garrison and Schoepf’s Brigade (approx. 7,000 men) [US]; Zollicoffer’s Brigade [CS]

Estimated Casualties: 78 total (US 25; CS 53)

Description: Brig. Gen. Felix Zollicoffer’s men occupied Cumberland Gap and took position at Cumberland Ford to counter the Unionist activity in the area. Brig. Gen. George H. Thomas sent a detachment under Col. T.T. Garrard to secure the ford on the Rockcastle River, establish a camp at Wildcat Mountain, and obstruct the Wilderness road passing through the area. Col. Garrard informed Thomas that if he did not receive reinforcements, he would have to retreat because he was outnumbered seven to one. Thomas sent Brig. Gen. A. Schoepf with what amounted to a brigade of men to Col. Garrard, bringing the total force to about 7,000. On the morning of October 21, soon after Schoepf arrived, some of his men moved forward and ran into Rebel forces, commencing a fight. The Federals repelled the Confederate attacks, in part due to fortifications, both man-made and natural. The Confederates withdrew during the night and continued their retreat to Cumberland Ford, which they reached on the 26th. A Union victory was welcomed, countering the Confederate victory at Barbourville.

Result(s): Union victory

TT Garrard was later promoted to Brigadier General and experienced many battles in the Civil War, including:
'A History of Laurel County, by Thomas D. Clark, pg 202, para 3, 'Colonel T.T. Garrard was assigned the responsibility of recruiting personnel for the 3rd KY regiment. On his return to Manchester he filled the regiment's compliment of men in six weeks, gathering them in a camp between London and Manchester. On 22 Sep 1861 this regiment (later the 7th KY) was mustered into the US Army.'
CAMP WILDCAT, KY, 21 Oct 1861, TT was Colonel of the 3rd KY volunteers. Letter from TT to General George H. Thomas, Camp Wildcat - 25 Oct 1861, 'Your aid arrived in time to save us from a certain defeat...my impression is that we did not kill to exceed 16 and wounded some 30 to 40. Many say we lost a great victory by not pursuing the enemy. It is true, if we had have known as much then as now we might have done wonders.' This battle was a Union victory. OR, series 1, Vol 4, pgs 310-320.
RICHMOND, KY, 29-30 Aug 1862. TT was Colonel of the 3rd KY volunteers. Letter from TT to Major General Wright, Lexington - 31 Aug 1862, 'I have just returned from the river 10 miles this side of Richmond...that our forces are completely routed; we lost our cannon.' This battle was a Confederate victory. OR, series 1, vol 16, pt 2, pg 467.
PERRYVILLE, KY, 8 Oct 1862. TT commanded a detachment composed of the 7th and 32nd KY and 3rd TN. This was part of the 33 Brigade commanded by Brig. General William R. Terril, who was killed in the battle. The OR discusses Colonel Garrard's 'personal bravery' and states that his detachment 'behaved well'. This battle was a Union strategic victory.
VICKSBURG, MS, May 1863, the 7th KY was part of the 1st brigade commanded by Brig General TT Garrard, which was part of the 9th Division commanded by General Peter Osterhaus. 'Grant Wins the War, Decision at Vicksburg', by James Arnold

Another of Daniel Garrard’s sons was also pro-Union. His son James Henry Garrard (1810-1865) was State Treasurer of Kentucky during the Civil War. James Henry Garrard’s son Daniel Garrard (1841-1862) was a Union officer who was killed at Vicksburg, Mississippi:

'Official Army Register 1861-1865, Vol IV', pg 1276, 22nd Regiment KY infantry. This regiment was organized at Louisa, KY, 20 Jan 1862, to serve 3 years. 'Captain Daniel Garrard, Jr., killed in action at Chickasaw Bluffs, Miss., Dec 29, 1862.'
'Supplement to the Official Records', Vol 22, Co F, 22nd KY infantry, '29 December - Charged the rebel breastworks and was repulsed. Captain Daniel Garrard was shot through the head'.
'Dickey Diaries, #2437, TT Garrard interview 10 Aug 1898', 'I was in half dozen engagements around Vicksburg in one day. Lost some of my men in these fights. Daniel Garrard son of my brother James Garrard was killed around Vicksburg in the 22nd Key. Col. Dan Lindsay.'
CHICKASAW BAYOU, MS, 29 Dec 1862, the 22th KY was part of the 2nd brigade, which was part of the 9th Division commanded by General Peter Osterhaus. 'Grant Wins the War, Decision at Vicksburg', by James Arnold.
'The Official Records (OR) of the Union and Confederate Armies', Series 1, Vol 10, pt 2, pg 9. Letter from Colonel J. A. Garfield to Captain Daniel Garrard of the 22nd KY Vol, 5 Mar 1862.

Daniel Garrard’s daughter Pauline Mountjoy Garrard Pitman (1833-1861) had an occasion to help out her brother, Colonel T.T. Garrard:
CAMP WILDCAT, KY, 21 Oct 1861, TT was Colonel of the 3rd KY volunteers. Letter from TT to General George H. Thomas, Camp Wildcat - 19 Oct 1861, 'As the messenger passed the fork of the road, Mrs. PITMAN told him the rebels said they had killed 1 of our men near there, and they ought to have him buried...'. This was in Laurel Co, so there is a good chance that the Mrs. Pitman he refers to is Pauline. OR, series 1, vol 4, pg 311

However, not all of Daniel Garrard’s children were pro-Union. His daughter Maria Pacheco Padilla Garrard Brawner (1815-?) was pro-Confederacy:
'The Manchester Guardian', 2 Dec 1932, 'History of Clay Co', letter from Mariah P. Brawner to her daughter, Elizabeth (written at the start of the Civil War), from Fugitive's Retreat, Parken Co, Texas. Maria is clearly pro South and is shocked that brother Theo is about to fight against the South.

Another of Daniel Garrard’s daughters was Eliza Ann Garrard Price (1809-1902). She had a son Robert F. Price who may have been a Confederate spy:
'The Official Records (OR) of the Union and Confederate Armies', Series 2, Vol 4, pg 649. Letter from Brig General George W. Morgan to His Excellency Governor Tod, of Ohio, 10 Oct 1862, '...Robert F. Price is a mere scout and spy of the enemy, but a very dangerous one. He is the nephew of the brave and noble Garrard, colonel of the 3rd (7th) KY Regiment in the national service.' This Robert F. Price may have died as a prisoner at Camp Chase, Ohio.

Any additions or corrections to this family history will be appreciated! My wife, Ronda is a direct descendant of Daniel Garrard through his daughter Sophia Garrard Reid (1830-1865).