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William Hardy Bedingfield

Hello everyone,

I am doing some research for a descendant of William Hardy Bedingfield (also spelled Benefield). I am trying to locate his service in the 4th GA Cavalry, Company I. He served 18 months as a POW at the prison at Rock Island, IL. He was captured at Kingston, TN. Some sources claim that he enlisted in the regiment as a non-commissioned officer. He survived the war, returned home, and lived until 15 Feb, 1906. He was born 18 May, 1826. I need help finding his service records if at all possible. I would also like to see if I can locate his POW records. I am thinking about writing the various archives, but first, I thought I would put this out there and see if you all could help. I am just beginning my research, but, I am unable to find him on the roster so far. Any assistance is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Jacob Lake