Brenda, There were two Confederates with the name F. M. or Francis M. Pool. One was a pvt. in Co. H, 37 Inf. from Hamilton Co., TN or North GA. Probably not your relative. The other is a better candidate. He was F. M. Pool, Pvt., Co. B, 51 Consolidated Inf. which was formed at Henderson Station, Madison Co., TN, now Henderson TN in Chester Co. I had two great uncles, Oscar Edwin Whitlow and George Wilson Blackwelder from Cerro Gordo in Hardin Co. TN who joined the same outfit in Dec. 1861. Both were dead by March and April of 1862. There was only one Yankee from TN named Francis M. Pool. He was a Pvt. in Co. H of the 6th Cavalry. The 6th was headed by Col. Fielding Hurst, and Co. H by Capt. Risden D. DeFord. Some of the men of Co. H were from Hardin Co. It has been rumored that Fielding Hurst was very cruel to some of the Rebels in and around Hardin, McNairy and Wayne Co's. Perhaps Francis Marion Pool had good reason to change sides. David Brenda Nikirk wrote: > I am looking for someone who can look up a civil war index for Marion > Pool. His name may have been Francis Marion or Marion Francis. I am > told that he served in the Union Army, but after being refused to leave > when his wife died, went over to the confederate side. Any information > would be appreciated. I am also trying to find the name of Marion's > wife who died giving birth to their son John Thomas Pool, my > great-grandfather. Marion was shot (he was the sheriff) when John > Thomas was only about 5 years old (1867). Would appreciate any help. > Brenda > > -- > Terry and Brenda Nikirk > benjalee@hal-pc.org FAX: (281) 456-0862