Purdum Family name
I am researching my family.We spell ours Pyrdum.I know the original spelling was Purdum.I know I am decended from a Mark Purdum of Tennesse (Franklin County) Shelbyville, Mark served in the Civil war in the 41st Tennessee.His muster records reflect about 5 different spellings.It is believed this is where the (PY) came from.Does anyone have any information on Mark Pyrdum, born around 1840 ?