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William F. Price¹

Facts and Notes

• Birth: Before 1848; He was older than his brother John W, who was born about 1848.¹
• Anecdote: About 1861; See person note below.²
• Death: Between 1861 and 1865; Charleston, Bradley County, Tennessee, USABGO. Cause of Death: Battle wound¹

• Note: In Early Settlers of Alabama, James Saunders writes that during the US Civil War, "William F, the second son of Charles W. joined Colonel Scott's Louisiana Regiment, while in this valley; was in several battles; and whilst near Charleston, Tenn., the regiment moved one night to meet the enemy. He was in the advance; and as he passed a comrade who had his gun lying across his lap, it went off and the ball passed through his thigh, injuring the artery; and he lived only a few days. He was buried in Charleston."

Citations

1. [S21] Saunders, James Edmonds, Early Settlers of Alabama, page 122
2. [S21] Saunders, James Edmonds, Early Settlers of Alabama, page 123