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    1. Re: [DORRIS] Wesley Smith Dorris, Co. K, 30th TN Infantry Regiment
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DorianDorris Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.dorris/461.3.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Oh my gosh, it was about 1975 or '76 when I went up there and found the grave and the military records. I couldn't tell you exactly where it was if my life depended on it. But it's there and I talked to the people in charge of the cemetery about what would have to be done to get the engraving on the tombstone changed. My family has Wesley's diary where he made entries during his stint in the Confederate army and he talks being in Franklin. But Wesley's diary cuts off a day or two before the battle. But the 'powers that be' at the cemetery wanted something like an entry in the diary from the day of the battle, plus military records, plus a dozen other things. I was young with a new family, a job and not much time or money. It just wasn't worth it. Anyway, thanks for your interest. It's a shame that the poor guy has to be misidentified, but that's just the way it is I guess. 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.

    09/25/2011 10:40:10