William Henry Bailes Gen. 6, id #6582 Edited 19910730 ==================== Son of Eldridge Bailes & Delilah Broyles |[138] Born: 11 Nov 1837 |[138] Died: 5 Feb 1863 |[138] William Henry was a sergeant in the 7th Regiment of the Alabama Volunteers. This was one of the first groups formed in the state. William served a one year enlistment beginning March 26, 1861. Later he would serve in Company C, 4th Regiment of the Alabama Cavalry. He became a first Lieutenant, and was killed at the Battle of Fort Donaldson. [138] Sources: [138] Davidson Co. Gen. Soc., "Bible Records of Davidson Co., NC", letter of Harriet Briles, 30 Oct 1991 [HOME] [NAME INDEX]