This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jardindedesert Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.brashears/245.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: William Henry Brashears (Boshears) Served in the Civil War, born 18 Oct 1839, m1. Nancy Wilkerson Feb 1862, enlisted Aug 1862, served 3 years. m2. Margaret A (Morgan or Brashears) 16 Aug 1866, lived in Obion Co and is found in the 1880 census. Suffered an injury to right leg, resulting in him filing for a Civil War Pension in 1890 (he served in the Union Calvary). Moved to Arkansas in late 1880's, m3. Willie Lou McDonald on 20 March 1904, died of pnuemonia on 8 Dec 1904. He was 6'4" with blue-gray eyes and weighed about 160-175 lbs. I am trying to find out who is parents were but have been unsuccessful. If you have any other questions you can contact me at jardin.de.desert@gmail.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.