April 24, 1862. Confederate Archives Chapter 1, file 82, page 265.

Thomas R. Stacey enlisted in the Confederate Army for 3 years. On May 1, 1862, he was mustered in as 1st Lt. with Co. K, 2nd Ala. Cavalry at Camp Stone near Montgomery, AL. His horse was valued at $400.00. Lt. Thomas R. Stacey was appointed Captain on May 2, 1862 and promoted May 5, 1862. Later, Capt. Stacey was hospitalized and received a medical discharge signed by R.M. Hill, Surgeon, 2nd Alabama Cavalry Regiment. He resigned at Lagrange, Ga. in November 1862 and was succeeded by A.P. Wilson. In 1852, Thomas R. Stacey entered the hardware business with his uncle, William Stacey. Located in Montgomery, the store was located on Market Street in the section formerly known as New Philadelphia.

He is buried in Pintlala, Montgomery County, AL. at Bethel Baptist Cemetery alongside his wife, Mary Elizabeth Porter.

Bob, I am not a direct descendant. His grandfather, John Stacey, was the brother of my g-g-g grandfather, Amos Stacey. John Stacey settled north of the Federal road and west of present day U.S. 31 at Pintlala. My ancestor, Amos Stacey, was father of 5 men who served the 36th Alabama and settled near the Federal road in Conecuh County and moved in 1852 to Monroe County.

I am recorded as a family contact in records of the present Bapist Church at Pintlala. This creates the impression that I am a direct descendant.