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Hi Ruth, records in the " Virginia Regimental Series " indicate Elkannah and George deserted the 64th Virginia in 1862 ( may have been Union men to begin with ) George joined the Union 16th KY. Infantry. Joel enlisted with Elkannah on Oct.2, 1862. He took the Oath of Allegiance in Knoxville, Tennessee Dec.17,1864 and was probably sent " north of the Ohio River " till the end of the war. Described as 6' Dark complexion, eyes, and hair. Henry and John remained with the Confederates in the 64th and were paroled at Cumberland Gap April 28, 1865. John was wounded Dec.24, 1863 but no details are given. I couldn't locate anything on your direct ancestor. Doesn't mean he didn't serve somewhere. Hope I could help !

Glenn Land

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