yes sir,CM was born in Lawerence, but most of the family along with CM moved to Tippah Miss.two other brothers AC.,EH.Vandiver's joined 23rd Miss.Inf.in 1861. He joined in Jan. or June of 1864 in Miss.
Your info. is great I really thank you for it.
Here is another question this Newsom or Nixion where might i fine info. or is there any photos of them or Capt. Gilbert,that you might know.
Again thank you.
dave