"wyatt thornhill,departed this life on the1st day of march AD 1862,while in defenseof his country.he died in the city of new Orleans in the soldiers hospital,his death was caused
by a collision on the NO &N and GRR, on the 27th of february AD,1862. as soon as
his spirit bid adieu to this world his remain was conveyed from the city to his mothers
residence and there interred in a soldiersgrave. sleep on thou brave your country
calls and weeps for you"

The same date and location is noted in his service records.

Died:
When: March 1, 1862
Where: New Orleans, LA
From What Cause: Collision of Cars