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.

Charles Hill Harbison

Age:	29
Birthplace:	Morgan Co., AL
Rank at enlistment:	Private
Company Assignment:	I

12/21/1863	Enlisted Camp Davies, MS
3/10/1864	Sick in Hospital Memphis, TN In Gayoso USA General Hospital.
7/19/1865	Mustered Out Nashville, TN

Notes:
Charles Hill Harbison was born 27 February 1833 in Morgan Co., AL to Samuel H Harbison Jr. and Eliza Louisa Davis.

Charles married Mary A Kinney 17 September 1856. They had eight children: Margret L, born November 1858; Olivia Jane, born 1859, died 20 May 1923; Willis M, born 1864; Nancy, born 1867; Pleasant Wiley, born 1869; George, born 1871; Alice, born 1873; and Sarah Harbison.

Charles then married Mary Elizabeth Crocker and they had two children: Tandy W, born July 1883; and Samuel J, born August 1886.

Charles and his three brothers, Matthew, David, and Pleasant, were all in the 1st Alabama.

Charles died 14 May 1906 in Good Hope, Cullman Co., AL.

Buried:
Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Cullman County, AL

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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