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Residences & events: Nelson Co, Ky, where he was a farmer. 7/1/1861 He felt so committed to the Confederate cause that heenlisted in the Southern army, even though he was already 61 yearsold, joining Co E of 51st VA Inf along with sons, Merriweather andAlexander, while 2 other sons joined the 19 VA Inf. 6/9/1862 At his advanced age, military life proved difficult and hewas discharged before his enlistment year was up. |