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.

Tombstone

Thomas Linley/Lindley

Age:	29
Birthplace:	Walton Co., GA
Rank at enlistment:	Private
Rank at Discharge:	Corporal
Company Assignment:	E

10/4/1864	Enlisted Rome, GA
10/4/1864	Mustered In Rome, GA
10/20/1864	Promoted To corporal
3/21/1865	Prisoner of War Near Faison's Station, NC
6/12/1865	Mustered Out Camp Chase, OH

Notes:
Thomas Mark Lindley was born November 15, 1834 and moved with his family to Randolph Co., AL in 1848 where he married Rosanne Elizabeth Susan Ball in April 1856. After the war he returned to Randolph Co. and became a preacher. He was the first pastor of Wesly's Chapel Christian Church and Mandy's Chapel Methodist Church. After Elizabeth "Betsy" died January 7, 1906, Thomas married Sarah Smith.

Buried:
Mandy's Chapel Cemetery in Randolph Co., AL

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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.

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