Stories - 1st Alabama Cavalry, USV

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.

Tombstone Combined Service Record

Murray Ingle
Murray Ingle was born about 1838. He, along with his brothers, John and Robert Milburn Ingle, were rounded up by the Alabama Partisan Rangers and taken to Jasper, Alabama along with hundreds of other men and forced to join Co. A, 13th Alabama Partisan Rangers, CSA on September 6, 1862. By the time the regiment left for Columbus, MS on October 31, 1862, they were shown as deserters. Murray had enlisted in the 1st AL Cav. USA on September 25, 1863. He married Sarah Catherine Fry in 1860 and had two daughters. After Robert Milburn "Doc" Ingle deserted the CSA, he joined Co. A, 1st Mississippi Mounted Rifles, USA on December 30, 1863.

Database created and maintained by Ryan Dupree.

Service records compiled by Glenda Todd and used with her permission. This and other information about the history of the First and the men who fought with the unit can be found in her book, First Alabama Cavalry, USA: Homage to Patriotism.

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