7/1/1861 He felt so committed to the Confederate cause that heenliste d in the Southern army, even though he was already 61 yearsold, joinin g Co E of 51st VA Inf along with sons, Merriweather andAlexander, whil e 2 other sons joined the 19 VA Inf.
6/9/1862 At his advanced age, military life proved difficult and hewa s discharged before his enlistment year was up.
