Died of Measles
Civil War Veteran
William Mayfield died in battle during the Civil War, and many of the veterans who died in battle were not brought back for burial. However, They let his brother, Robert Mayfield, also serving active duty, take days off to bring his brother home by horse and wagon for burial, and so he did.
Note: bio info provided by Eli Henthorn (#48015724)
William Mayfield's Service Record: Enrolled 24 Aug. 1862; mustered in 11 Oct. 1862 at Wheeling. Died in camp at Cherry Run, Va. Cause: Congestion of the lungs, 2 Jan 1863.
NOTE: bio info provided by Contributor: lindalee (49012729)
Died of Measles
Civil War Veteran
William Mayfield died in battle during the Civil War, and many of the veterans who died in battle were not brought back for burial. However, They let his brother, Robert Mayfield, also serving active duty, take days off to bring his brother home by horse and wagon for burial, and so he did.
Note: bio info provided by Eli Henthorn (#48015724)
William Mayfield's Service Record: Enrolled 24 Aug. 1862; mustered in 11 Oct. 1862 at Wheeling. Died in camp at Cherry Run, Va. Cause: Congestion of the lungs, 2 Jan 1863.
NOTE: bio info provided by Contributor: lindalee (49012729)
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