the help of others like you that this site will continue to grow and be a place of "HONOR"
or our ancestors. If you would like to add your ancestors photo to this site please comtact
George Wright (E-MAIL). All replies and comments are welcome
New Prospect Cemetery, Clake County, Alabama
courtsey of Rod Chancey
Buried at Bethel United Methodist Church
Cemetery in Calhoun County, Alabama.
courtesy of gr gr grandson Dennis Ison
William was born 18 September 1843 near Ashville in
St. Clair County Alabama. He was wounded at Reseca
Georgia 22 July 1864. He had gone on the battlefield
to get his uncle, John Higginson who died in the battle.
He was also wounded at Shiloh and carried that bullet
under his knee for the rest of his life. William served
as Treasurer and County Commissioner for St. Clair
County. He was also a very active member of the
Confederate Veterans Association of St. Clair County
serving as Tresurer and Secretary. He died 21 April
1919 and is buried in the Ashville Cemetery
courtesy of Drew Beeson
