Betty Ihem,
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Yes, I remember searching for your "R. T. Phillips," his wife C.C. Hood, and Inez who I suppose was his sister. .. Also I had an "R. Phillips" listed as a charter member of the Honey Grove Masonic Lodge and thought that hea may be the same person as "R. T. Phillips."
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I am thrilled that you found me and I hope you will correct my findings. What was his full name? etc. I try to include a census page where soldiers can be found as well as death info.

Below is from my 200-page Name Index:
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PHILLIPS, R. T. Philips; b-1826 TN; m-1857 Blount Co TN to C.C. Hood; 1860 Fann cen p218; 1854 Honey Grove Masonic; Martin's 5th Cav, Co H (Co K, Bourland's Regt)
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I look forward to your response.
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Patti, prochette@Juno.com
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