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.

Francis C Harris

Age:	37
Birthplace:	Abbeville, SC
Occupation:	Farmer
Rank at enlistment:	Private
Rank at Discharge:	Sergeant
Company Assignment:	L

9/25/1863	Enlisted Fayette Co., AL
9/25/1863	Mustered In Glendale, MS
12/25/1863	Returned Was MIA, probably from action at Vincent's Crossroads, MS
5/1/1864	Promoted To Sergeant.
9/28/1864	Mustered Out Rome, GA

Notes:
Francis C (Gerry) "Frank" Harris was born 21 February 1826 in SC.

He married Delila M Barton, sister of Jonathan, Gilford, James, Madison, and William H Barton. Delila's sister, Sarah, married Jesse D Hyde, also a member of the First.

He died 1 March 1897.

Buried:
Sardis #1 Baptist Cemetery, Winston Co., 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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