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.

James Guthrey

Age:	18
Birthplace:	Cherokee Co., AL
Occupation:	Farmer
Rank at enlistment:	Private
Company Assignment:	B

3/16/1864	Enlisted Decatur, AL
3/27/1864	Mustered In Decatur, AL
4/17/1864	Sick in Hospital Decatur, AL

Notes:
One note states that he died at Andersonville, GA 8 September 1864 while another states that the previous note was cancelled.

Was the brother of William and David Guthery.

Descendant Lem Guthery adds: James Enlisted March 1864 in Decatur, Alabama and died of measles in a Decatur hospital a month later 21 Apr 1864.

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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