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It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Glenda McWhirter Todd. She passed away on September 3, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was a historian, genealogist, and author who prided herself on being a descendant of Andrew Ferrier McWhirter of the 1st Alabama Cavalry, USV. Her work over the past two decades and her dedication to the 1st Alabama Cavalry has created a legacy that will last for years to come.

Her life's work has touched thousands of people through the years, and I am glad that I had the pleasure to work with her as long as I did. My hope is that her work will live on for years to come to educate and inspire a new generation.


Excerpts from the Official Records Concerning the 1st Alabama
Series 1, vol 47, Part 3 (Columbia)

Page 397

SPECIAL ORDERS,

HDQRS. DEPT. OF NORTH CAROLINA,

ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 48.

Raleigh, N. C., May 4, 1865.

XVI. In accordance with instructions from Major-General Sherman, commanding Military Division of the Mississippi, the First Alabama Cavalry is relieved from duty in this department and will march without delay to Knoxville, Tenn., where the commanding officer will report by telegraph to Major-General Thomas, commanding Department of the Cumberland, for further orders.

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By command of Major-General Schofield:

J. A. CAMPBELL,

Lieutenant-Colonel and Assistant Adjutant-General.

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