9th Georgia Infantry State Guards

fought in the Army of Tennessee. book written which is a compilation of letters he wrote to his wife, Elizabeth..........Letters Of A Franklin Ranger

According to records, my ancestor died in September 1864. I would like to find out more about the 9th GA Infantry State Guard's actions against Sherman's Army if records exist.

Born in Cherokee County Alabama in 1839 he was the youngest son of Levi and Nancy Akridge. He enlisted 6-12-1861, was wounded in the knee at Thoroughfare Ga, Virginia in 1862 and never able to return to service with the 9th. He married in Chattooga County, Georgia and raised his family until the 1890 when he moved his family to Texas. His wife Harriet (Moss)claimed a pension in Texas after his death 6-11-1911 in Anderson County, Texas. He was one of three brothers and numerous cousins who served From Chattooga County the Confederate Army.

Enlisted as a Captain into Co.'B', was promoted and discharged as a Major.

Enlisted as a 2nd Corporal in Compnay B of Anderson's Brigade, Joseph was born in 1840 in Chattooga County, Georgia. He was the brother of Charles D. Price who died at Vicksburg. Joseph died at the Battle of the Wilderness in May of 1864. He never married.

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Entered service at the age of 41, Served with the Army of Tennessee, captured in Kingston, Ga. May 1864 sent to Camp Chase, Ohio. Death caused by non-healing wounds, September 12, 1871.

Enlisted as a Private in Company D, on August 14, 1863 in Jasper County, Georgia. Born: January, 1822 in Rutherford Co., NC Died: about 1903 in Cobb Co., GA Buried: Unknown Married: Elizabeth Smith Children: 6 Occupation: grocer

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