Category Archives: Kentucky
Felix Combs
Felix was my 5th great grandfather, served in the 13th KY calvary. Later became a preacher, died in his 80s. His father was Moses Combs. He served in the Civil War as a private in the 13th Kentucky Cavalry, Co. C. He first married Susannah Combs on Nov. 24, 1845. They had at least five …
Hylan Benton Lyon
BORN: 22 Feb 1836 Caldwell County, Kentucky DIED: 25 Apr 1907 (aged 71) in Eddyville, Lyon County, Kentucky CAMPAIGNS: Fort Donelson, Vicksburg, Chattanooga, Missionary Ridge, Brice’s Cross Roads, Franklin and Nashville. HIGHEST RANK ACHIEVED: Brigadier General Hylan Benton Lyon was born in Caldwell County, Kentucky, on February 22, 1836. Son of Matthew Lyon and Elizabeth …