Person:Franklin Alderson (1)
Franklin M Alderson
b.Abt 1844 Russell, Virginia, United States
d.13 Jun 1863 Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 1841
  1. Joseph D Alderson, M.D.Abt 1842 -
  2. Franklin M AldersonAbt 1844 - 1863
  3. Henry C Alderson, Esq.1847 - 1912
  4. Charles W AldersonAbt 1849 -
  5. Mary C AldersonAbt 1851 -
  6. Martha A AldersonAbt 1853 -
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Facts and Events
Name Franklin M Alderson
Gender Male
Birth? Abt 1844 Russell, Virginia, United States
Military[1] Abt 1862 Virginia, United Statesenlisted, CSA, 16th Virginia Cavalry (Civil War)/Company A
Death[2][3] 13 Jun 1863 Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, United Statesage 19 - killed in action
References
  1. ↑ Brock, R.A. Virginia and Virginians: Washington County: Eminent Virginians, 1606-1888. (Signal Mountain, Tennessee: Mountain Press).

    ... Franklin M., killed on the Gettysburg campaign ...

    ... The four sons were all soldiers of Virginia in the late war, ages 15, 16, 17 and 18 years. One gave his life for the cause, three were with Lee at the surrender. ...

  2. ↑ Franklin M Alderson, in Russell County, Virginia in the Civil War.

    Biography
    Born ca. 1844
    Birth Location Russell Co.
    Died 06/13/1863
    Death Location Winchester, VA
    Father Christopher Alderson
    Mother Mary Peery Gibson
    Married
    Spouse

    Military Units
    29th Infantry
    34th Cavalry
    Ferguson's Battalion

    CSR, Pension, and Miscellaneous Images
    29th Infantry - see site
    Ferguson's Battalion - see site

    Newspaper mentions:
    Abingdon Virginian, 6/26/1863
    Gettysburg Times, 6/29/1938

    Notes: Father owned 5 slaves. Death is topic of his brother's letter to the Abingdon Virginian, 6/26/1863. Name appears as Frances M on CSR (once.)

    Compiled Service Record
    Card 1
    1 Corpl., Capt. Charles E. Stevenson's Company, Ferguson's Battalion Cavalry
    Appears on a muster roll for Aug. 4, 1862 (Dated Aug. 4, 1862)
    Enlisted:
    When: Aug 5
    Where: Lebanon, Va
    By whom: Maj. Cecil
    Period: 3
    Present
    Remarks: Appointed 4 Aug 1862
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    Card 2
    Private, Company G, 29th Reg't Virginia Infantry
    Appears on a muster roll for Mch 27 to Apr 30, 1862 (not dated)
    Enlisted:
    When: Mch. 27
    Where: Lebanon, Va
    By whom: Gen. H. Marshal
    Period: 3 yrs or war
    Absent
    Remarks: Absent sick
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    Card 3
    [Bounty for reenlistment, $50. Signed by name.]
    Apr. 26, 1862

  3. ↑ Abingdon Virginian
    26 Jun 1863.

    [An Extract.]
    WINCHESTER, VA., June 16th, 1863.

    Dear Father and Mother:
    I fear the news contained in this, will almost break your hearts, but I hope you will bear it with christian fortitude, when you learn that your dear boy in passing from this world, was cheered by the prospects of a better one, and desired me, and you all, to meet him in Heaven.
    Frank was wounded Saturday, June 12th, near Bunker Hill. I helped to carry him from the field on a blanket, and was with him constantly till he died, just after 12 o'clock Sunday night. He spent most of the time in calm, fervent prayer, and talking of the dear ones at home.[...]
    He fell by the side of his colonel, at the head of our victorious columns, and said, "I die in a holy cause, in defence of our liberties and homes." [...]
    I have strong reason to believe his brave spirit is in Heaven. May God sustain us all. Oh, how much I miss him, and how much I need a letter just now from home!
    JOS. D. ALDERSON

    FRANK M. ALDERSON was 19 years old, attached to Co. A, 16th Va Cavalry, and son of Dr. Alderson, of this county.

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