David Cobb Clark served with Co. C of the 1st TN Cavalry. He had seven brothers that also served. John, William Burton (W B), Gabriel, and David (D C) all served with Co. C., 1st TN Cavalry and brothers Andrew Jackson, Hezekiah, Joseph P., and James served with Co. H of the 43rd Mounted Infantry. James, the youngest brother, died June 28, 1863 somewhere in the Mississippi vicinity as the battle of Vicksburg accelerated. David was captured at the battle of Vicksburg, as were most of the brothers, but was paroled 6 days later. In June of 1864, Co. C was dismounted and transported on rail to engage in the Battle of Piedmont in Staunton, VA. David, Gabriel and John were all captured and sent to Camp Morton Prison Camp in Indianapolis, Indiana. John died of measles in August of 1864. David & Gabriel were released on oath of February 7, 1865, after spending almost 9 months in captivity.
David Cobb Clark served with Co. C of the 1st TN Cavalry. He had seven brothers that also served. John, William Burton (W B), Gabriel, and David (D C) all served with Co. C., 1st TN Cavalry and brothers Andrew Jackson, Hezekiah, Joseph P., and James served with Co. H of the 43rd Mounted Infantry. James, the youngest brother, died June 28, 1863 somewhere in the Mississippi vicinity as the battle of Vicksburg accelerated. David was captured at the battle of Vicksburg, as were most of the brothers, but was paroled 6 days later. In June of 1864, Co. C was dismounted and transported on rail to engage in the Battle of Piedmont in Staunton, VA. David, Gabriel and John were all captured and sent to Camp Morton Prison Camp in Indianapolis, Indiana. John died of measles in August of 1864. David & Gabriel were released on oath of February 7, 1865, after spending almost 9 months in captivity.
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