Notes:
Jacob L. and Joab S Nichols may be the same person, however, they have different EN & MI dates. Records of both names state "captured by the enemy 5/15/64" Original record showing card numbers states "cards withdrawn and filed with Jasper Nichols, Co. B, where they probably belong, June 20, 1902."
Jacob was the son of Nancy and John L. Nichols and on November 22, 1860, he married Patience Hallmark, daughter of Robert Hallmark, at the home of Thomas Hallmark in Marion Co., AL. Their children were: Leanna Evaline, born January 2, 1863 and Gracy Elizabeth, born August 24, 1865 Jacob died June 30, 1870 in Wayne Co., TN.
Additional information states, "Soldier received chest wound while in a skirmish with Rebel Troops." Jacob stated, "This wound in my right breast will be the cause of my death; it has effected and obstructed my breathing ever since I received it."
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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.