Marion: The following information on Moses Allen Atwood comes from "Genealogy Of The Gilbert Atwood Family", pages 248-254, written by Raymond Thomas Atwood, copyright 1979. Moses Allen Atwood was born in Wilson County, Tennessee in 1820 probably in January or February. He was named after his grandfather Moses Allen a Revolutionary War veteran who served admirably as a First Sergeant. In about 1823 or 1824 his father James Atwood moved the family to Dickson County, Tennessee. The family moved again in 1839. This time they traveled by raft on the Cumberland River to Canton, Ky. On November 13, 1843 Moses Allen married Julia Ann Meredith. The wedding was performed by Julia Meredith's brother in-law Elliott Grace. Seven children were born to this union: Thomas James Atwood, Francis Leon Atwood, Mary Atwood, Senia Atwood, Alice Atwood, Etta Atwood, and Arabelle Atwood who died as a child. Trigg County records show that Moses bought several pieces of land in the Ferguson Springs, Land Between the Lakes area of Trigg County, Ky. Moses farmed the large rough property early in his life. In the early part of the Civil War, Moses Allen volunteered for service with Company E 10th Tennessee Cavalry CSA. This is verified by his army record as found in the National Archives. He probably joined at Fort Donelson down the Cumberland River a short distance from his hometown of Canton, Ky. Sometime later he was hauling "material" said to be lumber in Tennessee. He was not on active duty for the army at the time. Evidently he had been dismissed from the Calvary to carry on his his trade as a teamster moving supplies for the Southern Army. Family members say that he left home with a wagon and four good mules, headed for Tennessee. The wagon was said to be loaded with ammunitions covered by lumber. A short time later the family received news that Moses had been captured by Union soldiers. Military records show that he was captured in Dickson County, Tennessee on May 6, 1863. He arrived at Fort Delaware, Delaware June 15, 1863. It is not known but assumed that he walked the distance. Fort Delaware is located on a small island in the Delaware River known as "Pea Patch Island" near Delaware City. The island consists of 178 acres of mostly marshes and swamps. Only 70 acres or so is considered solid land. Wooden Barracks were built outside the fort to take care of the large number of Confederate prisoners which reached a peak of 12,500 in August of 1863. Due to overcrowding the death toll was abnormally high. Malaria Fever was the main killer. A total of 2436 confederate soldiers died there along with 135 union soldiers serving as guards at the prison. Moses Allen Atwood died at Fort Delaware Prison on August 6, 1863 and was carried to the other side of the Delaware River in New Jersey and buried at a place known as Finns Point. The prisoners were buried in long trenches dug for their burial. Finns Point is about a mile and a half from the Fort. The Governor of Virginia successfully led the movement to have the burial grounds designated as a National Cemetery and maintained by the US government. After much discussion, the US Congress agreed with the Governor and made it so. The cemetery is a beautiful place, with a monument listing most of the soldiers buried there. Although burial records show that Moses is buried there, unfortunately his name does not appear on the monument, . Officials believe that his name was omitted because his death records show him as a citizen instead of a soldier. His death record states: Atwood, Moses A., Citizen, Trigg Co., Ky., Died Aug. 6, 1863 Moses was up for exchange from Fort Delaware to City Point, Virginia in July of 1863. It is not known why the exchange was not carried out. City Point was another Union prison for Confederate Soldiers. Julia Ann's third marriage was to Billy Bruce. She is buried at Shady Grove Cemetery in Crittenden County, Ky to the right of her son Francis (Frank) Leon Atwood, a Baptist Minister. His wife and two children are buried on the other side. Julia Ann has no marker. The cemetery is located in the Shady Grove community near a church Frank had pastored years before. Following Moses Allen's death the family moved off and left the farm. The homestead was finally sold for taxes several years later. Julia Ann Meredith, married William Pritchard approximately six years after Moses Allen's death as recorded on page 342 of "Gateway To The Jackson Purchase In Kentucky & Tennessee": 2 June, 1869 - William Pritchard, Trigg Co., 57, third, Carpenter, Bertie Co., N.C., U.S.,U.S. - Mrs. Julia A. Atwood, Trigg Co., 45, second, U.S.,U.S Now you know all that I know. If you have any questions, please ask. Mark Stallons