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     Nancy E. Bagwell was born in 1874 in Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of William Bagwell and Martha A. Blackstock.¹ As of before 1921,her married name was Dooley. Nancy E. Bagwell married (?) Dooley before 1921. Nancy E. Bagwell lived in 1921 in Paris, Texas.

     Her married name was Bryan. Elizabeth Russell was born on 5 February 1832 in Alabama.^1,2 She married Bethel Laneston Bryan in 1850 at Coffee County, Alabama. Elizabeth Russell died on 20 December 1909 in Alabama at age 77.² She was buried at Beaver Dam Cemetery, Elba, Coffee County, Alabama.²

     Elias Liniar Bryan was born on 15 June 1887 in Alabama.¹ He was the son of Elias Dozer Bryan and Ellen Jane King.¹ Struck by lightning twice while farming.² Elias Liniar Bryan died on 9 May 1979 in Elba, Coffee County, Alabama, at age 91.

     Lela Bryan was born in January 1890 in Alabama.¹ She was the daughter of Elias Dozer Bryan and Ellen Jane King.¹

     Anna Isabel Bryan was born in April 1893 in Alabama.¹ She was the daughter of Elias Dozer Bryan and Ellen Jane King.¹ Her married name was Tysdale.² Anna Isabel Bryan married John Frank Tysdale.²

     Shelby Arcus Bryan was also known as Arcus Bryan. He was born on 5 August 1895 in Elba, Coffee County, Alabama.^1,2 He was the son of Elias Dozer Bryan and Ellen Jane King.¹ Shelby Arcus Bryan married Sarah Victoria Kilcrease circa 1917.² Shelby Arcus Bryan died on 2 March 1959 in Coffee County, Alabama, at age 63.

     Aria Aroscus Bryan was also known as Roscus Bryan.³ He was born on 10 April 1897 in Coffee County, Alabama.^1,3,2,4 He was the son of Elias Dozer Bryan and Ellen Jane King.¹ Aria Aroscus Bryan married Willie Veda Nelson circa 1918.^3,2,5 Aria Aroscus Bryan died on 25 January 1975 in Coffee County, Alabama, at age 77.⁴ He was buried at Bullock Community Cemetery, Bullock, Crenshaw County, Alabama.⁴

     Henry Dozier Bryan was born on 17 October 1905 in Coffee County, Alabama.¹ He was the son of William Granberry Bryan and Minnie Vester Smith.¹ Henry Dozier Bryan married Lucile Hudson on 10 October 1926 at Coffee County, Alabama. Henry Dozier Bryan died in January 1988 in Elba, Coffee County, Alabama, at age 82.

     Lucile Hudson was born on 23 December 1908 in Coffee County, Alabama. As of 10 October 1926,her married name was Bryan. She married Henry Dozier Bryan, son of William Granberry Bryan and Minnie Vester Smith, on 10 October 1926 at Coffee County, Alabama. Lucile Hudson died on 15 April 1993 in Coffee County, Alabama, at age 84.

     Joseph William Benjamin Bryan was born on 5 September 1918 in Coffee County, Alabama. Joseph was left on William (Wiley) Granberry Bryan's doorstep. It was assumed that is was William Granberry Bryan's child but the mother was not Minnie Smith (William's wife). Family rumor that the mother was one of William Bryan's other women.¹ He was the son of William Granberry Bryan and Minnie Vester Smith. Joseph William Benjamin Bryan married Mattie (?). Joseph William Benjamin Bryan married Sue (?). Joseph William Benjamin enlisted in the US Army in 25 January 1943 at Fort McClellan, Alabama, during World War Two. He died on 26 December 1990 in Elba, Coffee County, Alabama, at age 72. He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Elba, Coffee County, Alabama.

     Bethel Laneston Bryan was born on 27 May 1828 in Georgetown County, South Carolina.¹ He married Elizabeth Russell in 1850 at Coffee County, Alabama. Bethel Laneston enlisted as a private in Company K, 3rd Alabama Infantry Regiment (CSA).


Company History:
3rd Regiment, Alabama Infantry was organized by Colonel J.M. Withers in April, 1861, at Montgomery, Alabama. Men of this unit were recruited in the cities of Mobile and Montgomery, and the counties of Man, Lowndes, Coosa, and Autuaga. The first Alabama command sent to Virginia, it was mustered into Confederate service at Lynchburg and totalled 1,000 men. It served in the Department of Norfolk, then was assigned to Rodes', O'Neal's, and Battle's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. The Third Alabama Infantry was organized at Montgomery in April 1861, and was the first Alabama command to be sent to Virginia. The unit was ordered to Norfolk to guard the Naval Yards and surrounding areas, which were considered the most probable point of Northern attack. They spent the next year in inactivity and thus missed the Battle of First Manassas, Va. much to the chagrin of the members. In April 1862, Union General George McClellan attacked Yorktown and kicked of the Peninsula Campaign. The 3rd was ordered to join the Army of Northern Virginia, and was assigned to Mahone’s Brigade, which included the 1st and 12th Va Infantry. It was engaged at Seven Pines and two weeks later, it was assigned to Robert Rode’s Alabama Brigade consisting of the 5th, 6th, 12th, 26th, and later 61st Alabama Infantry. They were thrown into the fighting during the Seven Day’s Battles and earned the dubious distinction of suffering the most casualties (207 of 345 men and officers) of any Confederate regiment at the Battle of Malvern hill.
When Robert E. Lee’s army marched north in September 1862, the Third Alabama, was part of Stonewall Jackson’s “Foot Cavalry”, had the honor of being first regiment to cross the Potomac River and set foot on Northern soil. The Third was near the center of line in the Sunken Lane at Sharpsburg (“Antietam”) and later distinguished itself in the fighting at Chancellorsville during Stonewall Jackson’s flank move. While under the brigade command of Col. Edward O’Neal, the unit saw bloody action on the first day of the advance on Gettysburg and on the third day at Culp’s Hill, while temporarily attached to Genl Johnson’s Division. It also participated in fighting at the Wilderness, Cold Harbor, the Campaign in the Shenandoah Valley, Cedar Creek and many small engagements in between. The Petersburg Siege dwindled away its ranks until Appomattox Court House, when approximately 40 men surrounded.
Of the 1,651 names on the regiment’s rolls, about 260 were lost in battle, 119 died in service and 605 were discharged or transferred.¹

He died on 21 October 1862 in Richmond, Chesterfield County, Virginia, at age 34.¹ He was buried at Unmarked grave in Oakwood Cemetery, Richmond, Chesterfield County, Virginia.¹

     Charles D. Driggers was born in November 1833 in South Carolina.¹ He was blinded by an artillery shell on July 4th, 1864 at the battle of Jonesboro, GA. He served for almost three years in the 18th Alabama Regiment in several big battles including Shiloh. He married Mary Laurana Francis Otas Stewart, daughter of John Isham Stewart, circa 1884.¹

     Mary Laurana Francis Otas Stewart was also known as Otis. She was born on 5 May 1861 in Alabama (May 1864 is what is on the 1900 Census.)^1,2 She was the daughter of John Isham Stewart. Mary Laurana Francis Otas Stewart married Charles D. Driggers circa 1884.¹ As of circa 1884,her married name was Driggers.¹ Mary Laurana Francis Otas Stewart died on 23 January 1932 at age 70.²

     John Driggers was also known as Johnny F. Driggers.² He was born on 28 November 1897 in Alabama.^1,2 He was the son of Charles D. Driggers and Mary Laurana Francis Otas Stewart.¹ John Driggers died on 6 January 1978 at age 80.² He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Elba, Coffee County, Alabama.²

     Jessie Driggers was born in December 1891 in Alabama.¹ She was the daughter of Charles D. Driggers and Mary Laurana Francis Otas Stewart.¹

     Annie Driggers was born in March 1886 in Texas.¹ She was the daughter of Charles D. Driggers and Mary Laurana Francis Otas Stewart.¹

     Atlaula Driggers was born in October 1884 in Alabama.¹ She was the daughter of Charles D. Driggers and Mary Laurana Francis Otas Stewart.¹

     Sarah Driggers was born in August 1866 in Alabama.¹ She was the daughter of Charles D. Driggers.¹

     James Thomas Watkins was born on 16 August 1866 in Alabama.^1,3 He was the son of James Martin Watkins and Martha E. Wise. James Thomas Watkins married Emma Kate Stribbling on 10 December 1893 at Alabama.^1,2 James Thomas Watkins and Thomas Norman Watkins lived in 1917 in Troy, Pike County, Alabama.⁴ James Thomas Watkins died on 3 September 1947 in Alabama at age 81.³ He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Troy, Pike County, Alabama.³

     Emma Kate Stribbling was born on 13 April 1876 in Georgia.^1,2 She married James Thomas Watkins, son of James Martin Watkins and Martha E. Wise, on 10 December 1893 at Alabama.^1,3 As of 10 December 1893,her married name was Watkins.¹ Emma Kate Stribbling died on 10 November 1966 at age 90.² She was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Troy, Pike County, Alabama.²

     James Roy Watkins was born circa 1901 in Alabama.¹ He was the son of James Thomas Watkins and Emma Kate Stribbling.¹

     Annie Glen Watkins was born circa 1903 in Alabama.¹ She was the daughter of James Thomas Watkins and Emma Kate Stribbling.¹

     Frank S. Watkins was born circa 1905 in Alabama.^1,2 He was the son of James Thomas Watkins and Emma Kate Stribbling.^1,2

     James C. Watkins is the son of James Thomas Watkins and Emma Kate Stribbling.¹

     Gilbert O. Watkins is the son of James Thomas Watkins and Emma Kate Stribbling.^1,2

     Zelma Kate Watkins is the daughter of James Thomas Watkins and Emma Kate Stribbling.^1,2

     Cummi Watkins is the daughter of James Thomas Watkins and Emma Kate Stribbling.^1,2

     James Martin Watkins was born in 1830. He married Martha E. Wise on 23 November 1856. James Martin Watkins died in August 1908 in Alabama.

     Martha E. Wise was born in December 1837 in Barbour County, Alabama. She married James Martin Watkins on 23 November 1856. As of 23 November 1856,her married name was Watkins. Martha E. Wise died in June 1910 in Pike County, Alabama, at age 72.

     Nancy Jane Watkins was born on 7 October 1861. She was the daughter of James Martin Watkins and Martha E. Wise. Nancy Jane Watkins died on 14 February 1958 at age 96.