Re: Offer of help - TN Records; AR Index
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Re: Offer of help - TN Records; AR Index
1/21/99
Joel --
1) I have no info on Union pensions for folks in TN or KY.
1) I have no info on Union pensions for folks in TN or KY.2) AMOS I. HARRISON:
Enlisted 1 Aug 1862, Cumberland Gap, TN, in Co. I, 1st TN Cavalry (US).Age 21, home Green Co., TN, a farmer, described as 5'8", dark complexion, dark hair and eyes. Enlisted for 3 years.
Enlisted 1 Aug 1862, Cumberland Gap, TN, in Co. I, 1st TN Cavalry (US).Age 21, home Green Co., TN, a farmer, described as 5'8", dark complexion, dark hair and eyes. Enlisted for 3 years.
Promoted 8th Corporal between Feb - May 1863; 3d Cpl 6 Nov 1863; 1st Cpl early in 1864; Sergeant 8 May 1865.
Promoted 8th Corporal between Feb - May 1863; 3d Cpl 6 Nov 1863; 1st Cpl early in 1864; Sergeant 8 May 1865.Notes are that he was absent, sick (meaning in hospital or sent home for care) while unit was in Nashville Oct-Nov 1863.There are no entries concerning wounds.
Notes are that he was absent, sick (meaning in hospital or sent home for care) while unit was in Nashville Oct-Nov 1863.There are no entries concerning wounds.He also served on detached duty as a bridge guard on the US Military RR in GA during July, 1864.
He also served on detached duty as a bridge guard on the US Military RR in GA during July, 1864.Harrison was discharged on 5 Jun 1865, Edgefield, TN, as Sergeant.
Harrison was discharged on 5 Jun 1865, Edgefield, TN, as Sergeant.This information is from his service record (Compiled Service Records of Union Soldiers From Tennessee, microfilmroll #4)
This information is from his service record (Compiled Service Records of Union Soldiers From Tennessee, microfilmroll #4)3) I'll post brief history of the regiment tomorrow.
3) I'll post brief history of the regiment tomorrow.Hope this helps --
Hope this helps --Mark, Memphis