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Peele, J. A.

Co. 2, Duff's Regiment,
Mississippi Cavalry,

(Confederate)

Private   --   Private


J. Peal

Pvt, {Capt. H. H. Shackelford's Co.,
Duff's Battalion.*

Appears on COMPANY MUSTER ROLL
in the organization named above.
for Dated Sept. 25, 1863

Enlisted
When: Sept. 9, 1863
Where: Okolono, Miss
By Whom: Col. Mavegney
Period: 3 years or war

Last Paid
By Whom:
To what time:
Present or absent: not stated

Remarks:
*This organization subsequently became Co. F, 8th Regiment Mississippi Cavalry. The 8th Regiment Mississippi Cavalry was organized September 10, 1863, as the 19th Battalion Mississippi Cavalry. It was increased to a regiment February 15, 1864, and known as Duff's Regiment Mississippi Cavalry until designated 8th Regiment Mississippi Cavalry by S.O. No. 169, A. & I.G.O., dated July 19, 1864.


J. A. Peel
Pvt, Co. F, Duff's Regiment, Cavalry
Appears on COMPANY MUSTER ROLL
in the organization named above.
for Jan. 1 to May 11, 1864

Enlisted
When: Sept. 9, 1863
Where: Oko., Miss
By Whom: Magevny
Period: 3 years

Last Paid
By Whom: W. F. Avant
To what time: Dec. 31, 1863
Present or absent: Present

Remarks: x Name appears in column "Names Present" as J. A. Peal.

The 8th Regiment Mississippi Cavalry was organized September 10, 1863, as the 19th Battalion Mississippi Cavalry. It was increased to a regiment February 15, 1864, and known as Duff's Regiment Mississippi Cavalry until designated 8th Regiment Mississippi Cavalry by S.O. No. 169, A. & I.G.O., dated July 19, 1864.


J. A. Peel
Pvt, Co. F, Duff's Regiment, Cavalry
Appears on COMPANY MUSTER ROLL
in the organization named above.
for Apl. 30 to Oct. 1, 1864

Enlisted
When: Sept. 9, 1863
Where: Okolona, Miss
By Whom: Col. McGivny
Period: 3 years

Last Paid
By Whom: W. F. Avant
To what time: Dec. 31, 1863
Present or absent:

Remarks: Killed in battle Cross Roads June 10, 1864

The 8th Regiment Mississippi Cavalry was organized September 10, 1863, as the 19th Battalion Mississippi Cavalry. It was increased to a regiment February 15, 1864, and known as Duff's Regiment Mississippi Cavalry until designated 8th Regiment Mississippi Cavalry by S.O. No. 169, A. & I.G.O., dated July 19, 1864.


J. A. Peel
Pvt, Co. F, Duff's Regiment, Cavalry
Appears on REPORT of casualties,
in Maj. Gen. Forrest's command,
in the battle of Tishomingo Creek, Miss.,
June 10 and 11, 1864.
Report dated Tupelo, July 4, 1864.
Remarks: Killed.

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