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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Joseph H Hornbeck/Hornback

Age:	39
Birthplace:	Champaign, OH
Occupation:	Carpenter
Rank at enlistment:	1st Lieutenant
Company Assignment:	K

7/24/1862	Transferred Huntsville, AL Transferred from Co. K, 21st OH Vols. to 1st Regt. AL Cav.
12/31/1862	Prisoner of War Murfreesboro, TN Captured at Stone's River.
3/21/1864	Prisoner of War AR Captured with 15 other men.
6/7/1864	Paroled Exchanged POW.
6/7/1864	Returned Decatur, AL
3/10/1865	Wounded in Action Monroe's Crossroads, Solomon Grove, NC Suffered gunshot wound to the left leg.
7/19/1865	Mustered Out Nashville, TN

Notes:
Joseph Hornbeck was born 12 March 1823.

He originally Enlisted 24 August 1861 in Wood Co., OH.

He married Celicia Amanda Gulick.

He died 4 October 1905 in San Bernardino County, CA.

Buried:
Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery, Santa Rosa, CA

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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