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William Bennett Alkire

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William Bennett Alkire

Birth
West Virginia, USA
Death
14 Dec 1884 (aged 60–61)
Pendleton County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Arlington, Upshur County, West Virginia, USA Add to Map
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PS.... In 1863 .... Virginia was divided into 2 separate states; WEST Virginia & Virginia. When researching info, records, etc., information from BOTH States should be considered as any or all of it could be correct! .... ie: William really WAS born in Virginia then in 1863 the portion of Virginia he was born in became part of the newly created WEST Virginia.

NOTE: There are some differing opinions & records regarding the date of his birth, death & burial location. SEE the PS above. If you have more info, Please let me know..

he married: Catherine Cunningham on 14 Dec 1848 in Lewis County, Virginia [Lewis County is now in the state of W. Va.] ........ b: abt. 1827, Virginia ... d: 1884, W. Virginia

Civil War Military records indicate: "Served in Confederate Army during American Civil War: Enlisted in Company G, Virginia 25th Infantry Regiment on 13 Apr 1862. Mustered out on 09 Oct 1862" ...... Injured May 1863 in Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA during Seven Days´ Campaign. Arm wounded in battle. see: U.S., Confederate Army Casualty Lists and Reports, 1861-1865 for Wm B Alkire...........
PS.... In 1863 .... Virginia was divided into 2 separate states; WEST Virginia & Virginia. When researching info, records, etc., information from BOTH States should be considered as any or all of it could be correct! .... ie: William really WAS born in Virginia then in 1863 the portion of Virginia he was born in became part of the newly created WEST Virginia.

NOTE: There are some differing opinions & records regarding the date of his birth, death & burial location. SEE the PS above. If you have more info, Please let me know..

he married: Catherine Cunningham on 14 Dec 1848 in Lewis County, Virginia [Lewis County is now in the state of W. Va.] ........ b: abt. 1827, Virginia ... d: 1884, W. Virginia

Civil War Military records indicate: "Served in Confederate Army during American Civil War: Enlisted in Company G, Virginia 25th Infantry Regiment on 13 Apr 1862. Mustered out on 09 Oct 1862" ...... Injured May 1863 in Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA during Seven Days´ Campaign. Arm wounded in battle. see: U.S., Confederate Army Casualty Lists and Reports, 1861-1865 for Wm B Alkire...........


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