I've started a page on French Military Heroes, and there are many past heroes that I'll add as time goes. You are welcome to contribute. http://www.frenchfamilyassoc.com/FFA/MILITARYHEROES/MilitaryHeroes.htm Thanks, Mara French http://www.frenchfamilyassoc.com/FFA/

Thanks Mara------------ I gladly contribute what information I have on one of my ggranduncles, Marion T. French who died as a Confederate soldier in the Civl War. A transcription of what I have of him is enclosed at the end of this message. Best regards, Ralph Banks, Austin, TX MARION T. FRENCH - Born: 21 June 1843,AL - Parents: Mary W. (Brown) and Joseph Pugh French - Per US census residing at age 6 with parents, and 5 brothers and 4 sisters, 2 November 1850 in Barbour Co, AL - Per US census born AL and residing at age 17 and single with parents, and 5 brothers and 4 sisters, 13 June 1860 in Gainers Store, Pike Co, AL - Enlisted as Private, Company K, 5th Regiment, Alabama Infantry. Confederate States Army, and issued clothing, 29 December 1862 in American Civil War - Wounded in battle, 3 May 1863 in VA - Admitted, 8 May 1863 in Moore Hospital or Hospital No. 24, Richmond, VA - Died 20 August 1863 in David's Is., NY - Claim filed by father Joseph French for settlement in death of son as a Confederate War Veteran, 24 September 1863 in AL NOTES: - born in AL per 1850, 1860 US census - one source reports the middle initial was "F" - one report is that Marion T. deceased in a Richmond, VA Hospital on 6-1-1863 of wounds received on 5-2-1863. Another report is that he deceased in Davids Island, NY on 8-20-1863 of wounds received in battle on 7-1-1863 - no report of ever being married or having children On Apr 2, 2007, at 2:54 PM, Mara French wrote: > I've started a page on French Military Heroes, > and there are many past heroes that I'll add as > time goes. You are welcome to contribute. > http://www.frenchfamilyassoc.com/FFA/MILITARYHEROES/MilitaryHeroes.htm > Thanks, Mara French