Wayne Adams
Re: F. M. Shields
Tue Jun 19 20:18:54 2001


This is only to confirm your post with a National Archives # 000374, 0040, 00002807 for pvt. Francis M. Shelds; Co. A; 46th Al. However I see a 2nd Lieut. Francis M. Shields was also in Co G 24 Al. Infan. NA# 000374, 0040, 00002806. A couple were also in Mississippi units:

F. M. Shields; 1st Lieut; Co. C; 1st Regt. Infan.

F. M. Shields; 1st Lieut.; First Co od Drafted Men; (4th Brigade) (Unattached)

F. M. Shields 1st Lieut. Capt.; Capt. Shields' Co.; (MS Reserves) (Infan.)

F. M. Shields; 2nd Sgt.; Capt. Patton's Co.; (State Troops) (30-day Infan.)

F. Marion Shields; (Noxubee County) (Six months volunteers)