John D Hightower
| Age: |
22 |
| Rank at enlistment: |
Private |
| Company Assignment: |
I |
| 10/1/1863 |
Enlisted
Glendale, MS
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| 7/19/1865 |
Mustered Out
Nashville, TN
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Notes:
John D. Hightower was born about 1840 in Pickens Co., GA and died 1912 in Watson, Effingham, Illinois, USA. He married Harriett McCann who was born about 1849 in Illinois and died 02 Jan 1902 in Watson, Effingham, Illinois, USA. John and Harriett had the following children: George F., b. abt. 1867; Martha A., 1870; Minta, 1872; and John E., 1878, all born in Illinois. John D. Hightower's parents were John C. Hightower, born abt 1812 in SC and Martha Jordon.
Three of John D. Hightower's brothers, Marion, Monroe and Wilburn Hightower, also served in the 1st AL Cav. US. John is buried in Loy Cemetery, Effingham County, IL.Buried:
Loy Cemetery, Effingham County, IL
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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