In 2005 Bryan Howerton gave me some information on my ancestors pension. He indicated it was pension file number 6795, Mrs Mary J Patterson applied for a confederate pension in 1906 citing her husbands service in "Co C, Ogdens Arkansas Battalion. I have had no luck in finding this pension request. I do know that James Jackson Patterson was part of Company E, 8th Regiment MO Infantry Frost Brigade, Prices Division in October of 1863. Based upon information Mr Howerton gave me it appears that James was assigned to the 8th MO as some point in the war. I think it is clear that he started in Dawsons 19th Arkansas. James lived in Sevier County Arkansas. His cousin also joined Dawsons 19th at the same time as James. His cousin is Alex Bishop. He ended up in Hardy's Infantry regiment. I assume that James was sent to the 8th MO and Alex ended up with Hardy. Not sure what happened that caused them to depart Dawsons 19th.

If someone can help me with the pension request I would be most appreciative. I very much would like a copy.

Thank you.