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Co. D, 7th Regiment, LA Cavalry

I am searching for any possible information on this unit's activities and possible movements during the war. My curiosity stems from having at least two direct ancestors and possibly other relatives serving in this unit. My direct ancestors are listed below:

1) My paternal great,great grandfather - Joseph Duplechin, Co. D, 7th LA Cavalry.
DUPLECHIN, Joseph (Joseph Antoine & Celestine THIBODEAUX)b.4 Jul 1846 in Grand Coteau, St. Landry Parish, LA, d. 26 Oct 1901 Grand Coteau, St. Landry Parish, LA. His first wife was Azema Leger. After her death, he married my gg grandmother [up a different leg of my family tree] Ophelia Meche. There was a pension application filed by his second wife. I have not, as yet written for a copy.

2) My maternal great grandfather - Francois Fontenot, Co. D, 7th LA Cavalry.
FONTENOT, Francois (Antoine & Magdeleine STOUT) b. 10 May 1846 near Church Point, LA, d. 14 Mar 1921 Church Point, Acadia Parish, LA. He married Azelie Richard (Alfred & Azema LEGER) b. 22 Feb 1858 Church Point, Acadia Parish, Louisiana.
The following information concerning Francois Fontenot was found in the pension application:
a) born - 10 May 1946, near Church Point, LA
b) enlisted - at Opelousas, LA
c) Co., Regiment, and Branch - Co.D, 7th Regiment, LA Cavalry, General Thomas.
d) Where were you at the surrender? - near Alexandria, LA
e) Witnesses on this application: Lastie Matt & Dosita Doucet.

I have been told by a relative who has done some research on Francois Fontenot, that he was a prisoner of war [?], and that his name is on a plaque at Pea Ridge, Arkansas. I have no proof of this information, but would like to know how I might verify this information.

I apologize for the lengthiness of this message, and will appreciate any morsel of information concerning the above data. Many Thanks. Rita H.

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