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Note: Timeline: May 11, 1824: Born in Gainesville, Hall County, Georgia October 29, 1844: Married Frances Mary Ann Stone in Hall County, Georgia by John E. Rives, M.G. 1845: Martha E. born 1847: Elizabeth Jane born Abt. 1848: K.R.M. Martin born 1848: Tax Digest List, Hall County, GA Abt. 1849: Emmaline born September 6, 1850: Nancy Amanda born. April 20, 1853: Sarah A. born October 17, 1856: Jeremiah H.G. born 1859: Moved from Hall County, Georgia to Winston County, Alabama 1860: Mary Emily born 1860-After 1868: Delegate for Sardis Number One Abt. 1862: On a resolution committee for the Confederacy Abt. 1862: Joseph born March 21, 1863: Francis Marion born March 1863: First wife died 1864/1865: Was spy for the Union Army in Jasper, Walker County, Alabama March 26: 1865: Property taken during Wilson's Raid 1865 - 1868: Moderator at Oak Grove Baptist Church of Christ July 8, 1865: Became minister at Sardis Number One by S.A. Smith, William Mills, and Samuel Tyler 1867: Remarries to Malissa J. Lane in Winston County, Alabama August 5, 1867: Signed the Winston County Loyalty Oaths and Pardons August 17, 1867: Baptised Robert Bryant at Oak Grove Church October 30, 1867: Married Cicero Alfred League and Margaret J. Barton at Willis Barton's residence November 15, 1867 - November 15, 1868: Chaplain of Clear Creek Lodge No. 340 July 3, 1868: Nacissus Syrenia born November 7, 1872: Loduskey J. born November 30, 1872: Signed document on homestead application for following land: N1/2 of NW1/4, Sec. 33, Township 11S, Range 9W 1872 - 1873: Pastor at Sardis No. One November 1, 1873: Southern Union Loyalists, Claim No. 2231 October 9, 1874 - 1883: Moderator at the Clear Creek Baptist Association, organized at Rock Creek; first Moderator 1875 - 1876: Pastor at Sardis No. One March 1, 1878: James Thomas born 1883 - 1895: Pastor at Sardis No. One 1886 - 1897: Moderator of the Clear Creek Baptist Association March 15, 1887: Sold mineral rights to R.F. Hudson for $840 on property SW1/4 of SW1/4 S29, NW1/4 of NW1/4 S32, SE1/4 of S28, and SE1/4 of SW1/4 S28, all in T11S R9W 1891 - 1892: Pastor at Union Grove 1893 - 1894: Pastor at Pleasant Hill No. One, now Enon May 10, 1894: Nominated in Winston Herald for Representative in Lower House January 13, 1897: Bought about 112 acres of land from Charles C. Lane and E.G. Lane for $300; SW1/4 S12 T11S R9W May 8, 1901: Died in Lynn, Winston County, Alabama May 9/10, 1901: Funeral held by B.F. Shank; buried in Pleasant Hill No. 1, now Enon
Here is a short story from the book The History of the Clear Creek Baptist Association by Jerry Burns: Elder Thomas M. Martin was born in Georgia. It seems he came to Winston County before or shortly after the Civil War. He was born May 11, 1824 and died at his residence about three miles northeast of Lynn May 8, 1901 at the age of 76 years, 11 months and 27 days. Elder B.F. Shank held his funeral and made the statement that, "Brother Martin had preached forty years." He was buried in Pleasant Hill No. 1 graveyard (now Enon). A beautiful tomb marks his resting place. Brother Martin was a devoted, plain, conscientious preacher. He did much to plant the Gospel in this part of the state. He was a messenger from Sardis No. 1 when the Association was organized at Rock Creek October 9, 1874 and was elected the first Moderator from 1874 to 1883, then again from 1886 to 1897 making twenty years he served as Moderator of Clear Creek Association. He was kind and sympathetic. His influence is still felt for good. He was twice married, his first wife having died. His second wife was Miss Malicia Lane. At the Association in October of 1901 a "Tribute of Respect" was prepared by G.W. Gibson, W.R. Long, Levi H. Davis, and committee and read to the body and placed in the minutes. It is in part: "Brother Martin, filled the high calling which his God placed him in, to the credit of himself, his church and to the glory of God." Thomas Martin, First Moderator, was chosen when clear creek association was formed at Rock Creek in 1874. Brother Martin served as moderator until 1883 when Elder C.A. Taylor was chosen, serving one year. In 1884 Elder James Hilton was chosen as moderator and served two years. In 1886, Elder Martin was again chosen and served until 1897. The late T.P. Sutherland was chosen moderator in 1897 at the pleasure of Brother Martin as he was growing old and had served long. Brother Martin's church membership was at Sardis No. 1, three miles north of Lynn, for many years. Many older people in Winston County can remember Uncle Tom (long ago), as he was called, riding horseback to preach over a large area of this county. Tribute of Respect: Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, to remove from the walks of man, since the convening of the last association, our worthy and much esteemed brother, Elder T.M. Martin, who served as moderator of this association, for 20 years. Brother Martin, filled the high calling which his God placed him in, to the credit of himself, his church and to the glory of God. Therefore, be it, resolved that we can show no greater respect than to emulate his Godly walk in life. Resolved, further, that we cherish his memory in our hearts while we humbly submit to the will of Him who tempers the wind and the shorn lamb, whose ears are ever open to the orphan's call and the widow's cries. Resolved further, that these resolutions be placed upon our minutes, and a copy be sent to the widow of the deceased. G.W. Gibson, W.R. Long, and L.H. Davis.
T.M. Martin was pastor [at Sardis] and George D. Wilson was clerk in 1872-1873. T.M. Martin was a delegate from Sardis to the organization which was the first session of the Clear Creek Baptist Association at Rock Creek. Sardis was at first and for many years stood for missionary ideals and was not mixed with the non-mission influence as many of the churches in North Alabama were in those days. This was probably because of the divide or split over the mission question reached its climax in 1839 and 1840 in North Alabama. Mrs. Betsy West Lovett, came to this side of the church (missions) from the so-called Primitive Baptist or non-Mission side of the divide. She was received after a kind and positive explanation of what is meant to be a church member in the Baptist church and the difference between what she had belonged to and what she was coming into. This explanation was made to her by the pastor, Elder T.M. Martin. Then she was asked if she could heartily leave the one and accept the other. She did and died a member there. Elder T.M. Martin's membership was there at Sardis before the Civil War and until about 1893 when he moved his membership to Pleasant Hill No. 1 (now Enon), which was close to his home. The following is about Pleasant Hill No. 1 Church (now Enon): This church is located about three miles northeast of Lynn near Mill Stone Mountain. This church is commonly referred to as "Old Alnon" but was never so written in the minutes. It joined the association on September 29, 1893 at Double Springs. F.M. Martin, T.S. Kuykendall and W.M. Gaines, messengers. Reverend T.M. Martin was pastor and F.M. Martin, clerk, reported 15 members. This is all that is known about the early history of this church. According to tombstone data, the oldest person buried in the cemetery is Villis Manasco in 1876.
The following is from the "Winston Herald" newspaper, which was published in Double Springs on May 10, 1894. The name of the article is "Naming Candidates." Editor HERALD: The time for the selection of men to go before the people for election to the offices of Representative in the lower house of the next General Assembly of Ala., and also for Sup't of Education of Winston County is near at hand. Would not the name of Eld. T.M. Martin be a good one at the head of the ticket for representative, and the name of S.J. Hiller a good one for Supt of Education? These two men are well known to the people of Winston County. Both are farmers and Christian gentlemen of the highest order. Both are men of ability and men whom the offices will have to seek. Both are conservative in politics, but believe, like Washington, Jefferson, and Jackson in the grand old principles of Democracy. The above ticket suits me, what do the rest of the Democrats of high Winston say? Let us hear from you through the HERALD. I have the assurance that Mr. S.J. Hiller will accept the nomination if tendered him, but I am not informed as to what Eld. T.M. Martin would do. The way to find out is to speak straight out and say to these gentlemen: we want you to lead our forces in the coming contest. A DEMOCRAT.
The State of Alabama, Winston County. Whereas we are indebted to Thomas M. Martin in the sum of two hundred dollars which is evidenced by our promissory note bearing ___ date herewith due on the 25th day of Dec. 1888 and whereas we are anxious of security the punctual payment of the same at maturity. Now therefore in consideration of the promises and for the purpose of securing the payment of said indebtedness we do grant, bargain, sell, and convey unto the said Thomas M. Martin following described real estate to wit - all the land in SW 1/4 of section 12 T11 R8W lying south and west of the following conditional lines to wit: Beginning with the creek where the south boundary line of section 12 crosses the creek, thence north? of the creek to the ford on the old Houston road, thence south west along the said road to rock with a cross mark on it about half way west of the bluff, thence due west to the west-boundary line of section 12 containing one hundred & twelve acres more or less. Upon conditions however that if we pay said note at maturity this mortgage to be void, but if we fail to pay the same or any part thereof then the said Thomas M. Martin or his agent attorney or legal representative is authorized to take possession of said property and after given thirty days notice by advertising in same news paper published in said county, to sell the same at public auction for cash before the court house door in said county and devote the proceeds of such sale to the payment of all cost that way accrue in such foreclosure find, and to the payment of said note with interest second, and if there is a balance it is to be returned to the undersigned. Witness our hand this 15 day of June 1888. M.B. Lane (LS) John E.L. Lane (LS) Motes Ala June 15, 1888, On or before the 25th day of Dec. 1888, we promise to pay Thomas M. Martin or bearer the sum of two hundred dollars for value received with a waives of exemption as to personal property. The State of Alabama, Winston County. I, V. Lee Cowart, Notary Public for said county, hereby certify that Mary B. Lane and John E.L. Lane, whose names are signed to the foregoing conveyance and who are known to me, acknowledged before me on this day that being informed of the contents of the _____ such? they executed the same voluntarily on the day the same bears date. Given under my hand this 15th day of June 1888. V. Lee Cowart Notary Public ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thomas M. Martin's Claim File from the Southern Claims Commission (in part) Winston County, Alabama Claim Number: 2231 Taken on January 27 & 28, 1875
Description: 1 Horse; Amount Claimed: $175.00; Amount Allowed: $130.00 Description: 15 Bushels of Corn; Amount Claimed: $30.00; Amount Allowed: $15.00 Description: 650 Pounds of Bacon; Amount Claimed: $162.50; Amount Allowed: $100.00
The proof of loyal acts as well as of loyal conversation and reputation is fully made out by the claimant and his witnesses. The claimant was a Minister of the Gospel. He fed and sheltered Union men while they were recruiting for the U.S. Army, mentions three by name who belonged to the 1st Ala. Cav. He gave information to Union men. He rejoiced at Union victories. He was molested by the rebels, who took his property and foraged on him and arrested him and took him to the Co. Seat and put him in jail. His witnesses testify strongly to his loyalty. We find him loyal. The property was taken March 26, 1865 by 1st Ala. Cav. for Army use, 20 or 30 present and officers. Young horse worth $130. The corn and bacon taken at the same time: we think the estimate of bacon quite too large and the price much to high. We allow $245.00. Commissioners of Claims: A.O. Sides, J.B. Howell, and O. Ferriss, Commissioners of Claims.
Testimony of Thomas M. Martin, claimant, on property: [To view the standard questions, go to: http://wcgs.ala.nu/claimquestions.htm] 1. Thomas M. Martin, 50 years of age, nearly. I reside in the County of Winston State of Alabama, and have so resided 15 years. I am a farmer by occupation. 3. I was borned in the State of Georgia in the County of Hall. 4. In said County of Winston and my business was that of farming. I made no change in my residence during the War. 5. My sympathies was on the Union side from the beginning to the end of the Rebellion. 8. I did: I have fed and sheltered Anderson Ward, Dock Spain, Bennet Jones, et al while they were recruiting for the U.S. Army. These soldiers belonged to the 1st Ala. Regt. Cav. Vol. I was doing these and other favors for the soldiers, Union men and Union lyouts from the year 1862 to the end of the Rebellion. 11. Nothing more than before stated and this service I done them by giving them all the information I could in and of the Union Cause. 12. I took the Union side. I voted against secession and done all I could against it. 13. I adhered to the Union cause from the beginning to the end of the Rebellion. 14. I was sorry and sad when I learned of our defeat at Manassas and Bull Run and much rejoiced hearing of the capture of New Orleans, the fall of Vicksburg, and the final surrender of the Confederate forces. 15. I was granted many and kind favors. The Union men and lyouts would come in of nights, in logrolling time, and roll my logs. This was done in the 1st of Spring 1865 by Anderson Ward, Jesse Nevell, et al. 17. Anderson Ward, David C. Manasco, and Vincent S. Roden, et al. Some of them will be called on to testify to my loyalty. 18. The Rebell's come and took my property, my saddles, guns, corn and meat, foraged on me all the War. This was done by said Rebell's from the year 1862 up to the Surrender. 19. I was arrested in the year 1864 by Col. McCaskell, "a Rebell Commandant," and was carried to Jasper, Walker Co. Ala. and there put in jail and remained therein about 15 hours. He then gave me what he called a Parole and turned me out of jail and sent me home. I give no bond or took any oath to get out. 20. Nothing more than before stated. I never presented any account to the Confederate Government therefor, and I never received pay for anything they ever took from me. 21. Nothing more than before stated. I never received any pay for anything ever taken from me by the Rebells. 22. I never did, only when I was forced to let them forage on me. This I had to submit to, but much against my will. 23. Nothing more than before stated. I had to submit to the taking of my meat, corn, and fodder, because they had the power to take it from me. 36. I heard I had a brother that was conscripted and put into Rebell service. He lived in the State of Georgia, and I lived here. I aided him in no way. 38. I have never done anything for which I needed to be pardoned. 39. I took the Amnesty oath at Littlesville in said County of Winston after the close of the War in the summer of 1865. I taken it because I was willing to abide by the Constitution of the U.S. and all laws enacted thereunder and all proclamations of the President of the U.S. 44. I only voted once during the Rebellion and I voted for the Candidate opposing Secession. 46. I was not. I kept out of service because I was a Minister of the Gospel. I furnished no substitute. 67. It was all taken from my residence on my farm situated in the County of Winston, State of Alabama containing 240 acres. I cultivated about 30 acres, 210 acres were woodland, 4 or 5 acres on wasteland. 68. I never have filed a petition in Bankruptcy. 72. I was present and saw the horse taken and a portion of the bacon taken and I saw the bridle and saddle taken. 73. It was about night when the horse, bridle, and saddle and a part of the bacon was taken and the corn and balance of the bacon was taken in day time. 74. The troops that taken my horse belonged to the 1st Ala Regt Cav Vol's. I said to them that I would like for them not to take my horse, that he was all the horse I had. They replyed they needed him for the Army. I said nothing to them about the rest of the property they took. 75. None was asked for. And none was given. 76. There was not. There was not. This property has never been paid for, and no claim has ever before been presented for payment of the same or any part thereof to any person or persons or to any Department whatever or authority and I have never received any payment for any property taken from me from the U.S. Government. 77. It was taken by troops on the march. 78. I saw the horse, bridle, and saddle taken. I saw a portion of the Bacon taken, and the other portion of Bacon and corn that was taken I happened not to be at the house at the time. 79. The horse was a sorrell horse 4 years old, sound and in good plight, was a good saddle and work horse, and was a first class Cav. horse. The saddle and bridle was just about as good as new and the horse bridle and saddle was worth at the time taken $175.00 in U.S. money. The corn was good sound shucked corn, was in the cribb. There was 20 or 30 horses. The troops fed their horses while at my house on corn and fodder. When they started off to join the Company, they carried off with them about one Bushell of corn to the horse. They fed away to their stock while here, and carried off about 25 Bushells of corn; the Bacon was good well dryed Bacon, and was in the Smoke House. The Troops went into the Smoke House and got the meat and packed it off on their horses to Camps on the march about 2 & 1/2 miles distant. There 650 lbs. bacon or more. I killed 6 pork hogs. They averaged 250 lbs. each, and I had only used 2 joints of said meat. The Troops took all I had, nearly. At the time the Bacon was taken, it was worth $2 per pound in U.S. money. That is what I paid for all the Bacon I bought that year after the Raid passed on through the Country. The corn was worth at the time taken $2 per Bushell in U.S. Money, that is what I paid for all the corn I lived on that year, after the Raid passed on through the Country. This property was all taken on or about the 26th day of March 1865. It was called Wilson's Raid or Corps and was commanded by Maj. J.H. Wilson. The Troops went to the stable caught the horse mounted him and rode off to the Camps of the Company. They went into the cribb and smoke house got the corn and meat and packed the corn off in sacks and packed the meat off on their horses to camps on the march. I only seen 25 or 30 Troops. They were mounted. I saw no waggons. There was a Lieut. in the Squad. I don't know his name. I knew he was an Officer by his stopping the men from robbing my house. They officer said he regretted to take my stuff, but said they had to live. And this saying of his, and the way they used the property taken made me think that it was by the order of the Army officers. It was taken and was for the necessary use of the Army of the U.S.
Testimony of David C. Manasco, on loyalty: 1. David C. Manasco, 73 years of age nearly. I reside in the County of Winston and State of Alabama and have so resided about 30 years. I am a Farmer by occupation. 2. I am no kin to the claimant and not interested in the success of his claim. 52. The favor of the claimant. 53. I have known the claimant intimately about 15 years. 54. I lived in 3 miles of him. 55. I met him frequently, so often can't tell how many times. 56. I talked with him and heard him talk time and again, he was a square out Union Man and opposed to the Confederacy in toto, he had this talk before the War, voted against Secession, done all he could against it, and from beginning to the end of the Rebellion he opposed it, and does yet. He is the same now, he was before the War, in time of the War, and up to the present. 57. I know that he cooked and packed provisions to Federal Soldiers and outlyers time and again. I know I ground the meal that he packed away from the mill to feed a squad of U.S. Soldiers camped near his house that was going and did go to Jasper, Walker Co. Ala. to burn the jail and town down. Which they done and turned out of jail a Union man. This was in the year 1864. He was feeding Union men from beginning to the end of the Rebellion. 59. I know I have heard of the before stated facts and things that he done for the Union men and Union cause, but I never heard of him saying or doing anything for the Rebell cause. Anderson Ward a U.S. Soldier knows that claimant done the above acts as stated by me. 60. It was that of Loyalty to the U.S. I know it by his acts, talk and deeds and I know it by hearing Anderson Ward & A. Manasco and V.S. Roden & Jesse Nevell, his neighbors could and will no doubt testify to his loyal public reputation. 61. The above named persons, Allen Adison and Herman Haynes, they could and would testify to Claimants loyalty. 63. Not of my own knowledge, except I know that he was arrested by the Rebb's and carried off to Jasper, Walker Co., Ala. I know they imprisoned him, and I heard the Rebb's, and I am satisfyed they did feed and forage on him during the Rebellion time and again.
Testimony of Anderson Ward on loyalty: 1. Anderson Ward, 49 years of age. I reside in the County of Winston, State of Ala. I have so resided for 20 years. I am a Farmer by occupation. 53. I have known him intimately for 15 years. 54. I lived in 7 miles of him. 55. I met him frequently until about the 1st of December 1863 at that time I left and went and joined the U.S. Army in the 1st Regt. Of Ala. Cav. Vol's. 56. He and eye talked a great deal about the War. He was bitterly opposed to the Rebellion. Before I went to the U.S. Army, he give me all information he was in possession of as to the whereabouts of the Rebell forces, their movement, and at no time did I ever hear him speak in favor of the Rebellion. 57. In the year 1864 Jesse Nevels, and V.S. Roden was lying out to keep out of Rebell Service near Claimants house in the County of Winston, State of Ala. Claimant fed and harbored them and give them all information that he could? in the last of the year 1864 or the 1st of the year 1865. The Union Scouts and U.S. Soldiers and outlyers burned up the jail and town of Jasper in Walker Co. Ala. and before we done this we got the Claimant to go down to said town of Jasper as a spy. He done so. Come back and reported to us the situation of the place. How many Rebel's was stationed there and all about the place in general. He told us they kept arms and ammunition in the Jail House and that they also had a Union Prisoner in the Jail. The prisoner's was took out of jail, the jail and courthouse fired and burned up. Before we done all this, I learned from our Union boys that Claimant had been furnishing them Rations for several days before the Raid was made on Jasper before stated. And mostly afterward, Claimant fed and assisted us Union boys in running out a Gang of Cavalry out of this settlement that was in here as we supposed to burn up the Houses of Union men and their families. And all such favors and things was bestowed and given by the Claimant from beginning to the end of the Rebellion. 58 I know that the Rebell Cavalry, or at least I heard of it, came to his house, found a gun of mine there that I had hid out, and for that they took his wheat, and if he had been at home, no doubt they would have taken him off. I also heard that the Rebells foraged on him during the Rebellion frequently.
Malissa J. Martin, testimony on taking property: 1. Malissa J. Martin 34 years of age. I reside in the County of Winston State of Ala. and have so resided nearly all my life. My occupation is that of Housekeeping. 2. The Claimant is my husband. 72. I only saw the meat taken, the most of it. I was present and saw it. I did not see the corn, horse, bridle, and saddle taken. I was at my Fathers when the Raid came along and taken the Horse, Bridle, and Saddle and a small portion of the Bacon. I am satisfyed that it was all taken by the Troops of the Raid. When I left home it was all left there, and when I went back said property was all gone, and the family all said that it was taken by the U.S. Troops, which had just passed on through the Country. 73. The part of the property that I saw taken was taken just about night the family said the rest of it was in the daytime. 74. My Husband and myself asked McCaskey (said to be a Commissary) not to take our stuff. He replyed that he regretted to do so, but they were obliged to forage, and that we were here in the County and could do better than they could. 78. I only saw the greater portion of the Bacon taken. I know we had all the rest of the property and I am satisfyed that it was taken by the Troops of the U.S. Army as set forth in said application. 79. The Horse that was taken was 4 years old sound and in good plight, was a large horse and was a good saddle and work horse and at the time taken the Horse, Bridle, and Saddle was worth $175.00 in U.S. Money. The corn was good sound shucked corn, and from what the family said. 25 Bushells or more was taken. At the time taken the corn was worth $2.00 per Bushell for all the corn we lived on that year (until corn was made) after the Troops passed on through this Country. The Bacon was good and well dryed Bacon. There was 7 or 800 lbs. of it we killed that Season and pork hogs averaging 250 lbs. or more each. We had used but one or two joints and none of the sides. They took nearly all we had, I think they left perhaps one side and a couple of joints. The Bacon at the time taken was worth $2.00 per lb. in U.S. Money. That was the price of Bacon in this section after the Raid passed on through the Country. The meat was in the Smoke House and the corn in the Cribb. They packed the Bacon off to Camps on the March, and the family said they did the corn the same way. They got it out of the Cribb. They said there was 25 or 30 of them, that they fed their horses, and each one of them packed off about one Bushell to Camps on the March. I only seen 6 or 7 Troops perhaps more. I dident notice them particular. They were mounted Troops. I saw no waggons. All this property was taken on or about the 26th day's of March 1865 by the Troops as was said belonging to Wilson's Corp and commanded by Maj. General James H. Wilson and from the talk the Troops had to us, saying that they were oblige to forage, led me to think that it was by order of the Army officers. That they took said property and that it was for the necessary use of the Army of the U.S.
Testimony of Nancy R. Dodd on property: 1. Nancy R. Dodd, 26 years of age nearly. I reside in the County of Winston State of Ala. and have so resided most of my life. My occupation is that of Housekeeping. 2. The Claimant is my father. 72. I was present at my Fathers house when the Troops taken the horse, bridle, and saddle but I did not see them do it, from the fact I never paid any attention to what was done and about the lot, but I know the horse was gone after they left and I know the horse was in the stable when they come to our house. I seen the meat and corn taken, was present. 74. My Father and Mother was not at home and I said nothing to the Troops about what they took. They told me to tell my pa when he come home that we hated to take his stuff, but tell him if he will come over to our Country that we hated to take his stuff, but tell him if he will come over to our Country that we will make it all right with him. I took the person that was talking to me to be an officer but I didnent know him as such. 79. The Horse was a Sorrell, 4 years old, in fine plight, was large size, and worth at the time taken $175.00 in U.S. Money. The Troops came 25 or 30 in number, went to the Cribb got corn and fed their Horses, and each one of them when they started off as I suppose to Camps on the March, took about 1 Bushell of corn on each horse. There was at least 25 or 30 Bushells of corn taken, fed away, and packed off, and at the time taken it was worth $2.00 per Bushell in U.S. Money. That was the price of corn in the Country after the Army passed on. We killed the year or season the Bacon was taken 6 good pork hogs averaging 250 lbs. each. We had only eat a few of the joints. They took all we had except about 2 joints and one side. It was good well dryed Bacon and was 7 or 800 lbs. of it, and at the time taken it was worth $2.00 per lb. in U.S. Money. That was the price of Bacon in the Country after the Raid passed on through. All this property was taken on or about the 26 day of March 1865 by Wilson's Raid as it was called, and commanded by Maj. Genl. James H. Wilson. I only seen 25 or 30 Troops, perhaps a few more. They were all mounted and as they Said s???d to be out foraging. They took off said Horse, Bridle, and Saddle, corn and Bacon to the Camps of the Command on the March and from their talk I thought and believed that the taking of said property was by the order of the Army officers and was for the necessary use of the Army of the U.S.
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