Robert Alexander Pollard was wounded in action at Front Royal. He was paroled at Appomattox and died in 1917 at the age of 70 years. He was a first cousin of Sam Clemens (Mark Twain).
Day: October 15, 2021
William M BrownWilliam M Brown
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William McBride Brown, my 2nd Great Grandfather fought and died in the Battle of Newport, Cocke County Tennessee 1863. He is buried at New Hope Church in Dallas, Georgia.
Thomas Jefferson DowneyThomas Jefferson Downey
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Thomas Jefferson “Jeff” Downey. Born was born around July 1834 in Rutherford County, NC, and died on December 26, 1911. He is buried in Cool Springs Cemetery located in Forest City, NC. His parents were Thomas Downey and Milley Hearing Downey. Thomas “Jeff” Downey married Martha Padgett on 9/24/1854 in Rutherford County, NC. She died […]
George Washington Lafayette SworGeorge Washington Lafayette Swor
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Enlisted 20 May 1861 in Paris, Tenn. Involved in numerous skirmishes, including Shiloh, prior to the Battle of Perryville, KY where he lost his left hand at the wrist. He was discharged from service on or about 8 Oct 1862. Later, he became a successful businessman in his community and was elected Sergeant at Arms […]
Demetrius Felix WillisDemetrius Felix Willis
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Demetrius Willis was born on January 14, 1825, in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama. He was the eldest of five children who were orphans when Demetrius are 11 years old. Being raised by various aunts and uncles, Demetrius eventually immigrated to Texas and was a citizen of the Republic of Texas. Demetrius lived and fought under […]
Elkanah TurbyfillElkanah Turbyfill
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In her compilation “Granddaddy’s Turbyfills – Being the Lineage of John Turbyfill”, Julia Henson Perry writes: “Elkanah fought in the Civil War. He was first left in the county as a home guard, but when his neighbor deserted Elkanah joined the army rather than turn in a good friend. He was taken prisoner and also […]
James Ambrose DossJames Ambrose Doss
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Also Known As: “Sgt James Ambose Doss”, “James Ambrose Doss” Birthdate: July 29, 1823 Birthplace: Alabama, United States Death: July 05, 1864 (40) Banks of Chattahoochee River, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States (Direct hit of a cannonball in the chest ) Place of Burial: Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States Immediate Family: Son of […]
Wesley PowellWesley Powell
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June 1817, Enlisted in Motley’s Artillery 2/14/62 in Danville., Released for over age on 8/25/62. He then joined the Home Guards and may have been in the Battle of Staunton River Bridge.
Thomas Jefferson Hines Jr.Thomas Jefferson Hines Jr.
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Private 6/25/61 Richmond. Pres. in action until wounded at Seven pines 5/31/62; admitted Danville Hosp.6/4/62 returned to duty 7/9/62; discharged 9/5/62 expiration of service. reenlisted 10/14/64 Danville. present until paroled 4/9/65 Appomattox.
Charles Wesley PritchettCharles Wesley Pritchett
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Born 11/26, 9/29/64 Danville; ores. til POW White Oak Road 4/1/65; City Point to point lookout 4/5/65; released there 6/16/65. Resident Pittsylvania County, farmer. Died 10/30/06 Buried in Family Cemetery near Whitmell.