Company A
Private
Wesley Richardson
Side: Confederate
Regiment Name: 5 Missouri Cavalry
COMPANY: A
Rank In: Private
Confederate service · missouri
5th Missouri Cavalry
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Company B
Private
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Company E
Private
John C. Thornton was born in Buchanan County, Missouri in 1843. Two of his brothers, Daniel B. and Andrew J. Thornton were members of Searcy's Battalion. John Thornton was a resident of Saline County at the time of his enlistment in Company E of the 5th Missouri Cavalry in 1862. His service record notes he was present with the regiment through February 1864. He was detailed as a 'Teamster to General Hindman's Division' for thirty days in 1864.
Company G
Private
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