James W. Russell's |
Information from James W. Russell's application for the Confederate Home... - member of Co. A 53 Reg. - born in Williamson Co., TN in 1827. - enlisted in 1861 and served under Col. Abernathy and Capt. Theo Westmoreland - was never wounded. - was not discharged. "Left on duty as wagoneer and was out foraging when Army left and did not get back to Army." - took an oath to the U.S. Government. Did not state where or when. - wife was dead at the time of application and children are all married. - when asked about his estate, "I get the rents from a small farm which belongs to my son at my death. The amount of $40.00 per year." - lived in Tennessee all his life. - with regard to mental condition: "From age and infirmity not very good." Signed with a mark on June 10th, 1910. Signed witnesses were W.M. Reed and D. E. Malone Further statement by W.M. Reed and D.E. Malone: J.W. Russell with a lot of others was at one (time) captured and took the oath but afterwards went back and served as a soldier until the army left him near Atlanta, GA while out foraging and we did not see him any more until we came home. Signed 29th June, 1910 |
Submitted by: Jane Gilbert