Sanders Brewer
| Age: |
45 |
| Birthplace: |
Anson, NC |
| Occupation: |
Farmer |
| Rank at enlistment: |
Private |
| Company Assignment: |
C |
| 12/1/1862 |
Enlisted
Corinth, MS
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| 12/22/1862 |
Mustered In
Corinth, MS
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| 8/9/1863 |
Prisoner of War
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| 10/26/1863 |
Prisoner of War
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Notes:
"Was killed on August 8, 1863 by a Bank of Rebels, while on his way to his Command at Glendale, Mississippi, he having been home on sick leave in Tishomingo Co., MS, with chronic "dierra". He was shot & taken to a hospital in Glendale, MS, where he died, his body covered with dirt in a ravine. This information is taken from Jane Austin Brewer's request for Pension Pay #149895. She was living in Henderson Co., TN giving her address as Mifflin, TN. Several documents stating that she and Sanders were married in Anson, NC were given. A list of 5 children under the age of 16. Her pension was $8.00 per month with additional $2.00 for each child, commencing on July 25, 1866. The above information taken from documentation from National Archives." Submitted by Becky Stewart
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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
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