James Polk Dodson, 17, enlisted at Reeves County Texas 14 Oct 1861 with a $130 horse and $20 worth of equipment. He had rode 150 miles to rendezvous which was the same as JN. He was present in Company A, 9th Texas Cavalry until his death on 29 August 1862. Location was not stated in records, but location near Oakalona is logical.

J.N. Dodson 26 enlisted at the same time. He was present till being wounded at the Battle of Elkhorn Tavern (Pea Ridge), Ark on 7 March 1862. He returned to duty in April 1862 and was elected to Major in May 1862. Present till Mar 1863 when he got sick. He was sick in hospitals and private homes till September. When he returned he found that the situation had deteriorated and the command was excess officers and that he was the Lieutenant Colonel. Due to his illness, the excess officers and a Colonel several years younger, he tendered his resignation, which was accepted in October of 1863. He has 55 records and there may be more in the detail.

You can read more of the 9th in Martha Crabb's, Fighting with the 9th Texas Cavalry, Stephen Kirks, One Thousand Horsemen, The 9th Texas Cavalry and from Griscom's Diary, the Adjutant of the 9th Texas Cavalry, and Kirka Line of Battle, The Ross Brigade. Also see web site below.