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Re: Willis' Battalion Texas Cavalry

Hi George, It's a mystery to me which I hope to someday resolve. James Lockley was around 16 years old when he enlisted and it's possible he was discharged because of his age. What's odd is that 2 members of the unit, A.P. Wallin & Enoch Heusler, gave sworn statements on his approved pension app. that he served from dec,1862 to the spring of 1865. Regarding Vernon Lockley,you pointed out a few days ago, that he served in Co.A. Willis' Battalion until march 12,1863 and was on detached duty herding beeves. There is no further record of him in the unit. According to family history, Vernon died on march 16,1863....that is all we know. He never came back home and he disappeared from the family after that date. However,James Lockley lived until april 2,1923 when he passed from cancer. Thanks for the information . Regards,Charles Lockley.

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