Daniel H. Wooster was born 04 Apr 1842 in Pike Co., Indiana to Newnan/Nernan D. and Jane Wooster. Other known siblings of Daniel were: James P., Melissa, and Winfield Wooster. Daniel was married 12 Dec 1865 in Tippah Co., MS to Margaret Tennessee “Tennie” Graham. Tennie was born 15 Aug 1847 in Tippah Co., MS and died 07 Jun 1936 in Paragould, Green Co., AR. Daniel and Tennie had two known children, William and Nora Wooster.
Daniel first enlisted in the 11th Illinois Cavalry, and was temporarily assigned as a Sergeant in Company G of the 1st AL Cavalry, US. Daniel’s brother, James P. Wooster was also in the 11th Illinois Cavalry and temporarily attached to Company G of the 1st AL Cavalry.
Daniel died 18 Oct 1880 and is buried in the Brewer-Moore Cemetery in Pocahontas, Hardeman Co TN as well as 2 of his infants.
Researched by Rita Antle and Glenda M. Todd, written by Glenda McWhirter Todd) Please advise if you have any additions or corrections.
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.