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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Ashley H Lovett

Age:	25
Birthplace:	Winston Co., AL
Occupation:	Teamster
Rank at enlistment:	Private
Company Assignment:	A
Company Ressignment:	M

9/8/1862	Enlisted Iuka, MS
10/1/1862	Mustered In Corinth, MS
12/18/1862	Promoted to sergeant.
9/16/1863	Mustered Out Corinth, MS
12/4/1863	Enlisted Camp Davies, MS
12/29/1863	Mustered In Corinth, MS
7/13/1865	Mustered Out Huntsville, AL

Notes:

Ashley Lovett, being the only on of the three brothers to survive the war, was born December 5, 1835 in Winston Co., AL. He married Nancy Elizabeth Dickerson on August 5, 1866 in Marion Co., AL and had the following children: William A., born June 1, 1867; Alfred, born December 13, 1868; Frances M., born January 31, 1873; Andrew J., born November 26, 1874; Martha E., born March 10, 1877; James H., born February 16, 1879; Horace A., born February 16, 1879; Fountain Erascus, born September 29, 1883; Sarah Rebecca, born September 10, 1866; Louida, born April 19, 1890; George Washington, born August 16, 1892.

After the war, Ashley farmed in Winston Co., AL where he died in Haleyville on August 19, 1918, having been married for over 50 years. His wife, Nancy, died August 31, 1934.

Buried:
Liberty Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 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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