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younger brother of Jacob A.N Privett

James was born in Georgia in 1833. He enlisted in Capt Thompson's Company of Cavalry Ala. Vol's. at Montgomery, Ala. on 20 Apr 1862. He was in Co B that served as the units Artillery Battery. This Co. was attached as Co B 51st Alabama, Partisan Rangers. They were paroled 1 June 1865. He lived until 7 May 1897. and died in Troy, Pike Co. Ala.

Enlisted @Talledega AL on 3/29/1862, Co.C.Originaly with Randolph Beauregards. Mentioned in diary of William Chapman Shields (1863-1864) in campaign at Kennesaw Mountain, Marietta GA. and battle of Atlanta. Involved extensively in Tennessee campaign at Chattanooga(Chickamauga), Decatur and Jonesboro

Son of McMinn Jones and Nancy Dodson. Grandson of Joel Dodson and Frances Isbell ' Franky ' Land. 'appears on a list of prisoners paroled at Fayetteville,Tn.7 Aug,1863.Age 18,blue eyes,dark hair,light complexion,5'8' born in Talladega,Ala.Brothers,John and Daniel served in Bowie's Ala Cav. 51st Regiment, Alabama Partisan Rangers

51st Regiment Partisan Rangers was organized at Oxford, Alabama, in August, 1862. Its members were from the counties of Calhoun, Pike, Talladega, Dallas, Saint Clair, Tuscaloosa, Perry, Mobile, and Montgomery. It was assigned to Wheeler's command and served principally in the brigades of W.W. Allen and J. Hagan. The unit took an active part in the conflicts at Murfreesboro, Shelbyville, Chickamauga, Maryville, Knoxville, Decatur, and Jonesboro. Later it moved through Tennessee, aided in the defense of Savannah, and was involved in the campaign of the Carolinas. Its strength was greatly reduced when it surrendered with the Army of Tennessee. The regiment was commanded by Colonel John T. Morgan, Lieutenant Colonels M.L. Kirkpatrick and James D. Webb, and Majors James T. Dye and Henry B. Thompson.

He was wounded at Farmington, Tenn Oct 7th 1863

My Great Great Grandfather, father of my great grandmother Willie Bryant Jennings, who was married to my Great Grandfather, John Henry Jennings, the father of my grandmother Eddle Jennings Rogers, mother of my father, Benjamin Franklin Rogers, Jr.

GGrandfather-James D. Bryant (age 22) enlisted in the 5th Alabama Infantry Battalion, Company B (Calhoun Sharpshooters) in August 1861 and served in Virginia on into 1862. Due to illness or injury he was discharged and returned to Alabama that year. He then enlisted as a private in the 51st Alabama Cavalry, Company D, which was in Joe Wheeler's command in the Army of Tennessee. James Bryant was wounded at Chickamauga, but recovered and served with this unit for the rest of the war. He was the brother of Augustus W. Bryant in the 5th Alabama Battallion (they went to Virginia together) and he later served with his younger brother Alfred Bryant in the 51st Alabama Cavalry. After the war, James Bryant returned to his home in Alexandria in Calhoun County, Alabama, married, and had a long career as a farmer. He died there on June 20, 1923.

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Enlisted 1862, Oxford, Alabama
Wounded, age 58, Chickamauga
Alabama State Auditor records 1899-1907 SG7414 - entry 2525

Presbyterian,

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enlisted under age in Co. H, 51st Alabama cavalry.

From Coosa County Alabama

Film Number: M818 roll 10
Entered service in Madison Alabama

1840-1919

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Lawrence was born in South Carolina abt.1810. His Father was Jesse White. Mother Dicy Bridges. Married Lovey Born abt. 1832

1829-1892

Was promoted as Surgeon of the 51st Ala Rgt Cav. Sept 1863. Paroled at Charlotte, NC 3 May 1865