Lost a leg at the Battle of Jonesboro. Was elected several times by his men to be their lieutenant. Was killed by Missourian outlaws at his home in the 1870s.

Was Born in Madison Co. Ga. He was living in Arkadelphia, Arkansas when he enlisted 27 July 1861. He was 33 years old. Enlisted at Camp McRae by Capt McRae. He was discharged by Surgeons Certificate of disability on 15 Sept 1862. He then moved to Brewer, Freestone Co. Texas where he died in 1893. He was the Father in Law of my 1st cousin 4 x removed Sarah Ann Tolson 1857 - 1898. On my mothers side.

Born in Madison County,Ky. 2nd son of William Henry & Jane Warren Land. His brothers, John & William fought for the Union. Enlisted 4 Aug 1861 at Crane Creek, Missouri. Promoted 23 Feb 1863. Wounded 28 Jul 1864 at Ezra Church, Ga. On the hospital rolls at Meridian, Mississippi 4 Feb 1865. Died in Crawford County, Missouri, May 28, 1919.