Benton, Samuel CSA

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BENTON, Samuel CSA


Born October 18 1820, Williamson Cty TN
Died July 28 1864, Griffin GA
Pre-War Profession Teacher, lawyer, politician
War Service 1861 Capt. in 9th Mississippi, Col. of 37th (later 34th) Mississippi, Shiloh, 1864 commanded 24th and 27th Mississippi, commanded 34th Mississippi in Atlanta campaign, Atlanta (w), died of wounds, promoted Brig. Gen. to rank from Ju ly 26 1864.
 
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