My husband's great-great grandfather, Thomas Jefferson Irvin, Sr. lived in Pike County, Ga. I found a Thomas J Irvin in the 13th Gerogia Regiment. We have his Civil War Sword. On the sword is scratched 10th Savannah, 1861. Maybe that is the date and place of his death. Maybe he survived the war. His son was born in 1858 and was father to John Henry Irvin, grandfather to my husband. T J Irvin, Sr. was married to Elizabeth Josephine Knight. I do not know if she is listed in the pension group. I see in 1880 August, Ga. census that a Elizabeth J Irvin, 54, mother-in-law. That is about the right age. Not sure where else to look.
Thanks for anything you can provide.
Dottie