Bob McLendon
Capt. L. E. Locke, Co. F, 53rd Regt. Alabama Cavalry
Tue May 8 15:25:33 2001


Looking for descendants of Leonard E. Locke, of Wilcox Co., AL, who served as Captain of Co. F, 53rd Alabama Cavalry. He was captured May 28, 1863 at Florence, AL, along with Major Thomas F. Jenkins, 53rd Alabama, also of Wilcox Co. Both were sent to Johnson's Island, OH. Being a medical doctor by profession, Capt. Locke did much to help the condition of fellow POWs. Looking for info on post-war activities, additional biographical info, photo, etc.