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for our ancestors. If you have a photo of your ancestor that you would like to add to this site
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William enlisted at Etna in Smith County, Texas under
the commannd of Polignac and his unit fought at Mansfield,
Louisana to help stop the yankees from blockading the
Red and Sabine River, which would have stopped the cotton
shipments. They were victorious in this battle.
Grandpa Roddy passed away in 1939 in Wills Point, Texas
at the home of his daughter Mrs. Tommie Lee Sadler.
courtsey of gr grand daughter Melanie Bennett
Edward was born in Dancyville Tennessee in 1830. Prior
to 1850 he traveled to Texas where he married Eunice Emily
Davis ,also from Tennessee. He enlisted in the 17th Texas
Cavalry and was captured at the Battle of Arkansas Post in
January 1863. He was sent to Camp Chase, Ohio for a short
time and was released as part of a prisoner exchange.
Edward return to duty for the remainder of the war and he
eventually made it home to Texas. He died at Hallsville,Texas
in 1868 of causes related to the war. He left his wife to raise
four young boys.
courtesy of gr gr grandson S. M. "Buck" Wells
