Notes:
George Cothern was born in 1835.
He was the brother of William R Cothern. His other brother, Collins Cothern, served in the 25th Alabama Infantry, CSA, throughout the war.
George was wounded twice in the war.
After the war, he lived in Madison Co., AL before moving to Cross Co., AR around 1890.
He was married three times and had six children.
He died in St. Francis Co., AR.
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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.