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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John Dodd

Age:	18
Birthplace:	Walker Co., AL
Occupation:	Farmer
Rank at enlistment:	Private
Company Assignment:	L

9/25/1863	Enlisted Fayette Co., AL
9/25/1863	Mustered In Glendale, MS
12/27/1863	Discharged Discharged for debility resulting from deformity of chest which existed from infancy.

Notes:
This may be the same trooper as John Dodd.

John Dodd was born 4 April 1844 to Michael/Mikel and Mary "Polly" Knight Dodd.

His brothers, Franklin Dodd also served in the 1st Alabama Cavalry.

He maried Nancy Elizabeth Ingle, Daughter of Andrew Jackson Ingle, on 3 September 1868 in Larissa, Winston Co., AL. They had thirteen children: Mary Elizabeth, born 28 July 1869, died 12 January 1896; Andrew M, born 27 January 1871, died 28 November 1877; Jessie, born 15 September 1872, died 18 December 1875; Jasper N, born 28 August 1874, died 10 September 1914; Nancy Jane, born 1876; Rufus Irving, born 1 June 1879, died 26 December 1909; Virgil Marion, born 19 November 1881, died 18 June 1938; Genia Alding, born 12 October 1884, died 21 June 1908; Emma and Anna (Twins), born 28 October 1886; Nancy Jane, born 18 August 1887, died 12 September 1894; Elzie "Otho", born 2 October 1889, died17 August 1938; and Alta, born 15 December 1891, died 21 June 1924.

He died on 15 March 1928 at Haleyville, Winston Co., AL.

Buried:
Dodd Memorial Cemetery, Lynn, Winston Co., AL

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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