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Louisa Jane WHIDDON and William "Big Bill" BRANCH CSA were married on 22 Dec 1859 in Irwin or Tift Co., GA. William "Big Bill" BRANCH CSA400 was born on 21 Mar 1837 in Irwin Co., GA. LDS IGI File dated Mar 1992 lists birth in two different counties. He died on 21 Nov 1908 in Irwin Co., GA. Date of death listed as 7 Nov 1909 by Henderson source. He was buried in Hickory Springs, PBC Cemetery, Irwin Co., GA.
"William served with Co. F of the 49th Georgia Volunteer Infantry Regiment in 1862. He was wounded 13 Dec 1862 in the Battle of the Wilderness, and 6 May 1864 at Gettysburg. The last wound left him a cripple and he was honorably discharged from the army. He farmed for the remainder of his life as best as he could with his physical difficulties. His plantation was near Chula. He was one of Tifton's first merchants and owned the first mule powered cotton gin.
William, as well as Jane, were charitable individuals who helped those in need. Jane was adept with home-made remedies which she administered to the sick. If the doctor was not available, she responded to calls. William served as a Representative from Irwin County for one term, 1880-1
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1842 - 1937 (95 years)
