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Re: Henry Benford, 3rd Arkansas Inf

Emile, according to the Edward G. Gerdes Civil War Home Page, Henry Addison Binford/Benford was in several different units (CO E, 3rd AR; CO G, 19th AR; and CO D, 12th AR Sharpshooters Battalion). Did you order records for only one of these units?

Bryan Howerton has a good “thumbnail” sketch of Henry’s complete service at the Gerdes Page: http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/

Here it is:

“Binford, Henry Addison
Private—Enlisted in Co. E, 3rd Arkansas Infantry, at Champagnolle, Arkansas, June 20, 1861; discharged for disability at Camp Mason, Virginia, December 20, 1861; enlisted in Co. G, 19th Arkansas Infantry, at Hillsboro, Arkansas, March 1, 1862; transferred to Co. D, 12th Arkansas Sharpshooters Battalion, June 30, 1862; captured at Vicksburg, Mississippi, July 4, 1863; paroled at Vicksburg, July 13, 1863; born in Alabama, October 7, 1841; died in Arkansas, July 3, 1922; buried in family plot near Strong, Arkansas; married Mary E.; filed Arkansas pension application #904 from Union county, August 15, 1892; listed in Union county 1860 census; occupation farmer; listed in 1911 Arkansas Confederate census at Strong, Arkansas.”

As Alan suggests, perhaps others on the board can contribute more if the information you seek is posted. Good luck in your search.

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