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.

Joel A Cothern

Age:	18
Birthplace:	Spartanburg Dist, SC
Occupation:	Farmer
Rank at enlistment:	Private
Company Assignment:	K

12/1/1863	Enlisted Camp Davies, MS Traveled 90 miles from his home in Marion Co., AL to Camp Davies, MS to enlist.
12/1/1863	Mustered In Camp Davies, MS
1/24/1864	On Detached Service Worked as teamster in General Sherman's expedition.
1/28/1865	Left Sick Savannah, GA
3/3/1865	Sent to Hospital David's Island, NY In DeCamp USA General Hospital.
6/17/1865	Discharged David's Island, NY

Notes:
Joel Cothern was born in 1845.

He returned to Mation Co., AL after the war and married Isabella Clementine Wylie.

He died in Hempstead Co., AR on 7 January 1889.

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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