Vicki,

Here is some data on Matthew J.J. Cagle

Late Captain of a company of Tennessee Home Guards and a scout and guide for U.S.
forces.

Resident of Dickson County

Authority was given him to organize the loyal men of his former neighborhood
into a company. With these men he co-operated with Union forces; guiding them
through the mountains of the Cumberland River.

Later, he was given authority to raise a company of cavalry. Received a Captains commission. Which was canceled, because the Dept. of Tenn. did not favir independent
commands.

I have a partial list of a Home Guard; that operated in Dickson County in 1865
protecting trussel-work and large amounts of wood belonging to the Gov't
Sections no.42-58 N & N.W. R.R.

18 men with arms

Nelson Adams (commander)
Stephen Adams
Mike Crowell
another unknown Crowell
D.G. Dotson
William Dotson
J.R. Evans
W.R. Evans
Wm. Mathis
W.R. Mathis
Patrick Smith