The Cullman Tribune, 10 Jun 1915
Enoch Day is Dead
On May 29th at 8:30 pm the death angel called Mr. Enoch Day to the great beyond. He was born August 12, 1840, led the life of an average settler until the civil war when he joined the first Alabama cavalry Kilpatrick's division U.S.A. and fought through the Atlanta campaign and was with Sherman until the surrender in North Carolina, where he received an honorable discharge. While on the field of battle he fought with conspicuous bravery, standing after others had fled. At the close of the war he returned home and became one of Cullman county's best citizens. His death was due to cancer from which he suffered untold agony but bore it all like a true soldier. He married Miss Janie Anderson and unto them were born five daughters and two sons, all of whom are living except one daughter. Mrs. Day died a few years ago. Mr. Day was a member of the Baptist church, the I.O.O.F. and the Masons. The remains were laid to rest on Sunday evening at Bethlehem cemetery by the Odd Fellows. Rev. Smith conducted the funeral services. A Friend.
Service records compiled by Glenda Todd and used with her permission. This and other information about the history of the First and the men who fought with the unit
can be found in her book, First Alabama Cavalry, USA: Homage to Patriotism.