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From: "June Ramsey" <>
Subject: Re: [ARIZARD] Searching for CW vets RING/BLAND/JOHNSON/
Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:10:31 -0500
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Does any have anyt hing on a Lee A. Bland b 1854 or 55 married Jan 14, 1914
to an Nancy Ann "Nannie" Thompson (she was a sister to my grandma Ava S.
Thompson Gillihan. Lee was her 4th husband as i have it.
not much but i have Lee b Augusta , Woodruff Co,. Ar.

Quiet a busy lady i'd say. ha!

In the !900 census there is a lee Bland b.1854 with wife C.F. 6 children
with only initials Just don't know much on this family.He and wife are also
in 1920 census. Don't know same Lee as above or not maybe some one will know
more tha i. Sure hope so Ha! June



----- Original Message -----
From: "Pansylea Willburn" <>
To: "Ginny" <>; <>
Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2009 1:20 PM
Subject: Re: [ARIZARD] Searching for CW vets RING/BLAND/JOHNSON/


> Blann/Bland is one of my families out of Kentucky to MO then to AR.
> Do you have much on your George W. Blann?
>
> I would like to help with your search for Freeman's Regiment. Have
> you looked at
>
> http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/freebiog.htm
>
> I'm sure you have, but when I read it I noticed he ended up as
> Prosecuting Attorney in Newton County. Do you think their
> historical society might have a file on him?
>
> Usually the applications for pension (did he apply for one?) are
> descriptive about battles, illnesses, family relationships, etc.
>
> I wish I could be of more help to you. I love reading all of the
> Izard Co. exchanges. It is a wonderful place. Pansylea
>
> On Sep 24, 2009, at 7:14 AM, Ginny wrote:
>
> > Ginny,
> >
> > Thanks for the comments. Freeman's Regiment is a tough one to
> > write about
> > as he apparently was not very good abt writing down what his unit was
> > doing
> > in the war. I'll see what I have and let you know. And if you
> > would like
> > for me to check on your family memebrs who served, let me know.
> >
> > Rick
> > ---------------------------------------------------------
> > Hi Rick,
> > Yes, I would like to learn of any civil war military service or
> > unit history
> > of these men in my family
> > George W. BLANN McCarver`s
> > James C. RING....McCarver`s
> > Sherperd H.RING ...McCarver`s
> > Zacary "Taylor" RING......Freeman`s)
> > Martin RING, uncle of these Ring men and father in law of George W.
> > Blann/Bland ( Freeman`s)
> > George W. THOMPSON.....surgeon
> > 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
> > 000
> >
> > Not much is know of Freeman's activities as he did not file reports
> > with his
> > superiors. What is written about his activities was done by others,
> > including the enemy. His troops fought well but were usually short
> > on arms
> > and did not fare as well as some well armed brigades. General Price
> > did
> > report that Freeman shot two of his own men for marauding on the
> > Missouri
> > Raid.
> >
> >
> >
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