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It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Glenda McWhirter Todd. She passed away on September 3, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was a historian, genealogist, and author who prided herself on being a descendant of Andrew Ferrier McWhirter of the 1st Alabama Cavalry, USV. Her work over the past two decades and her dedication to the 1st Alabama Cavalry has created a legacy that will last for years to come.

Her life's work has touched thousands of people through the years, and I am glad that I had the pleasure to work with her as long as I did. My hope is that her work will live on for years to come to educate and inspire a new generation.


Excerpts from the Official Records Concerning the 1st Alabama
Series 1, vol 39, Part 2 (Allatoona)

Page 396-397

ROME, September 17, 1864.

Major-General SHERMAN:

The enemy has been quite bold for the past two days. Day before yesterday Clanton moved up near my pickets south of the Etowah.

With the Seventh Illinois [Infantry] and First Alabama Cavalry I drove him back. He used two pieces of artillery. To-day the enemy is between me and Cedartown and Cave Springs.

WM. VANDEVER,

Brigadier-General, Commanding.

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