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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William L Swan

Age:	45
Birthplace:	Pendleton Dist., SC
Occupation:	Farmer
Rank at enlistment:	Sergeant
Rank at Discharge:	Private
Company Assignment:	I

7/21/1862	Enlisted Huntsville, AL
7/21/1862	Mustered In Huntsville, AL
3/1/1863	Promoted to sergeant.
5/1/1863	Prisoner of War Day's Gap, AL Confined at Richmond, VA.
5/14/1863	Paroled City Point, VA
12/7/1863	Demoted
7/19/1865	Mustered Out Nashville, TN

Notes:
William was born 1 November 1818 in Pendleton Distric, SC. He married Lethitia Elms. He died 12 September 1885.

Buried:
Valley Springs Cemetery in Cullman County, 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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