This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LYNNB Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.pike/1534.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Felix Walker Israel has an extensive record as a Confederate soldier. In 1864 he requested to be discharged from his regiment because he had been elected as "tax collector" for Union County, Georgia. You might check for other southern states to see if he collected a pension, because he served from 1861 to his discharge. 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.