"Our sharp shooters commanded by Lieut. Peter L. Barry, who had been promoted to Second Lieutentant of Company E for gallantry and efficient service, was in our advance, supported by Company H commanded by Lieut. Freels, came up with Gen. Vaughn's rear just before reaching Marion about daylight and drove them in on the main force, the Regiment following, into town, and in the darkness we got mixed up with the enemy so we could scarely tell friend from foe. Capt. William M. Gourley, of Company A, recognizing the uniform of a Confederate soldier near him struck him with his sword; the officer instantly shot Gourley dead. Gourley had scarely fallen from his horse when Robert Shell, of Company H, who had witnessed the personal encounter, killed the Confederate officer; who it was learned was Colonel Gideon of Gen. Vaughn's command." From, "History of the Thirteenth Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry USA," by Samuel W. Scott and Samuel P. Angel,
p.222. I would like to know if it possible that Col. Gideon could in fact, be Capt. James Gideon of Monroe Co., TN, who was under James Vaughn? Is it possible to find out if Capt. Gideon died on on this date, Dec 16, 1864, at the second Battle of Saltville? Captain Gourley is of my family. I have tried to find his death records, but no such luck. I do have his compiled service records. No death information. The death date is only shown on records. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Gloria Ann Knight