Person:Thomas Farley (13)

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Thomas Benton Farley
b.Aug 1837
d.May 1920
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  1. William Anderson Farley1835 -
  2. Thomas Benton Farley1837 - 1920
  3. Harriet Farley1839 -
  4. Addison Farley1842 -
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  • H.  Thomas Benton Farley1837 - 1920
  • W.  Nancy Pinson1844 -
  1. Martha Farley1864 - 1947
  2. William F. Farley1866 -
  3. Elizabeth Farley1867 - 1913
  4. Sophia Farley1869 -
  5. Mary FarleyAbt 1871 -
  6. Lucinda Farley1872 - 1960
  7. James A. Farley1873 - 1946
  8. Dr Albert A Farley1875 - 1912
  9. Hiram H. Farley1878 -
  10. Jane Farley1880 -
  11. Ance F Farley1882 - 1945
  12. John H Farley1882 - 1964
  13. Dr Thomas Jefferson Farley1884 - 1939
  14. Rush Floyd Farley1887 -
  15. Dixie Farley1888 -
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Name Thomas Benton Farley
Gender Male
Birth? Aug 1837
Marriage to Nancy Pinson
Death? May 1920

Enlisted under Confederacy in Civil War, private in the 36th Virginia Infantry commanded by General Jubal Early. At the battle of Winchester he was wounded and captured by the enemy, being a top Seargent, and confined in prison for 6 months at Pointe Lockout. Released as an exchange, returned home, took up farming and merchandising. Held considerable property holdings in Mingo County. (The History of West Virginia, Old and New, Publ. 1923, The American Historical Society, Inc. Chicago and New York, Vol 2, pp 545-546) Member of the 3rd Virginia Regiment, was with Stonewall Jackson when he met with his death, was with Lee's forces at Appomattox at he final surrender. Served as a justice of the peace in Logan Co, WV, and also as county assessor.

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