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Re: puzzle for Bryan re Griffith bro-in-laws..???

Hey Ken,

A. G. and John Weaver were part of that large contingent of the 17th Arkansas who were left behind when the regiment was sent to Mississippi, and who subsequently joined up with the 35th Arkansas. Fortunately, the initial muster roll of the 35th Arkansas included a detailed descriptive roll -- very unusual for a Trans-Mississippi regiment. Their names appear as A. G. Weaver and John Weaver (nmi), respectively. When they were mustered into Co. A, 35th Arkansas, at Fort Smith on June 12, 1862, they were described as follows --

A. G. Weaver, a farmer, age 40, born in McMinn County, Tennessee, eyes blue, hair light, complexion light, height 5’10”.

John Weaver, a farmer, age 19, born in McNairy Counnty, Tennessee, eyes blue, hair light, complexion light, height 5’10”.

Henry W. and William W. Weldon were Hempstead County men who served in Company H. William's wife was Permelia, and after the war they moved to Jackson Parish, Louisiana. Henry moved to Logan County after the war, where his widow Mrs. S. E. Weldon applied for a Confederate pension in 1902.

Hope this helps a little.

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Griffith bro-in-laws..??? Thanks Bryan...!!!!!