Service Record - 1st Alabama Cavalry, USV

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.

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Jacob Jonathan Blevins

Age:	37
Birthplace:	Morgan Co., AL
Occupation:	Farmer
Rank at enlistment:	Sergeant
Rank at Discharge:	Private
Company Assignment:	K

7/24/1862	Enlisted Huntsville, AL
7/24/1862	Mustered In Huntsville, AL
11/22/1862	Discharged Nashville, TN Disability

Notes:
Jacob Jonathan Blevins was born 12 February 1825 to John and Elizabeth Ryan Blevins. He married Mary Ann Davis in Morgan Co., AL on 8 May 1849. After the war, he moved to Effinghan Co., IL and on to Arkansas. Mary Ann died 9 October 1878, and Jacob died 3 February 1901 in Scott Co., AR. He is buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery in Scott Co., AR.

Buried:
Cedar Grove Cemetery, Scott County, Arkansas

Database created and maintained by Ryan Dupree.

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.

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