John Rayburn, C.S.A.
The following note accompanies the image: "Only child of Samuel K. and Sarah (Williams) Davenport Rayburn - a widow. Alumnus of Cumberland University, Lebanon, Tenn. A.B. degree. Class of 1861. Capt. Co. K 9th Ala. volunteers, 'Marshall Boys.' Killed at the battle of Sharpsburg (or An...
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| Summary: | The following note accompanies the image: "Only child of Samuel K. and Sarah (Williams) Davenport Rayburn - a widow. Alumnus of Cumberland University, Lebanon, Tenn. A.B. degree. Class of 1861. Capt. Co. K 9th Ala. volunteers, 'Marshall Boys.' Killed at the battle of Sharpsburg (or Antietam) Maryland Sept. 17th 1862. Impossible to recover body. The above photograph was taken from a colored crayon portrait that was enlarged from a tintype. The portrait was made in New York City about 1870 or 71." From a Rayburn family scrapbook compiled by Bessie Rayburn Samuel. |
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