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

Jonathan O Thompson
In 1840, Jonathan Obediah Thompson was living in Fayette Co., AL with a wife, son and daughter. At some time after that he lived around LaGrange, TN and by 1860, was living in Tippah Co., MS with eight children, all born in TN. His home was in Jonesborough, about 10 miles north of Ripley. He was discharged from the Army with a severe case of bronchitis. After the war he moved with his family to Illinois where they rented farms and did farm work for others. Around 1873 the family moved to Gainsville, Ozark Co., MO where he died January 21, 1904.

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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