David Nelson RYHERD

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Notes for DAVID NELSON RYHERD/RICHARD: David Nelson Ryherd enlisted in the U S (Union) Army 26, Nov 1861. Quoting Military Records U S Archives: "David N Riherd, Private ofCamp Doyle Company G of the 9th Regiment of Kentucky Infantry Volunteers, born in Monroe Co,KY, age 36, 5 ft, 9 in high, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair and by occupation a farmerhaving joined the company of its original organization at Monroe County, Sept 16, 1861, for a term ofthree years and having served honertly and faithfully with his company in the field of battle is nowentitled to a discharge by reason of ... until the 19th day of Sept 1862 at which time he died in Hospital,Nashville, Tennessee of fever. Signed James M. Simmons, Captain." Commanding Officer: Capt. Isaac Dickerson. James Simmons (State) Capt- Co. G, 9th Reg. Ky Vol Inf - signed affidavit of acquaintance and attested death. Signedat Fountain Run, Ky, Jan 6, 1866. Owned one slave in 1850 census. Purchased land adjoining Lewis Riherd on Long Creek of Big BarrenRiver which was sold by widow, Mary, after his death.


More About DAVID NELSON RYHERD/RICHARD: Event 1: November 26, 1861, Enlisted: U S Army Co G KY Infantry Vols Event 2: 1862, Burr: Grave 755 Military Cem Nashville TN Event 3: 1860, Census Occupation: Farmer Residence: Monroe Co, KY Comment 1: Fair Complexion, blue eyes, light hair Cause of Death: Typhoid Fever

DIED OF TYPHOID UNION SOLDIER

David married Mary (Polly) BELCHER, daughter of John BELCHER and Permelia BIGGERS, on 5 Jul 1842 in Monroe, KY. (Mary (Polly) BELCHER was born on 9 Feb 1821 in Monroe, KY and died on 9 Jun 1907 in Monroe, KY.)