Alexander Walker

Pvt. / Sgt.  Alexander B. Walker

He enlisted on Sept. 12, 1861 in Brownsville Texas. His enlisting
officer was Capt. Littleton. He was 24 years old at this time. The
Cavalry paid him $ 43.60 for the use of his horse.   ( There is an
indication that he had previously served in Company I of the 2nd
Cav. This seems to be confirmed by the amount paid him for his
horse.)

On the Muster Roll of June 20, 1862 it indicates that he has
reenlisted for a period of 2 years. He was stationed near Edenburg
when he reenlisted.

The Muster Roll of June 30, 1863 states that he was transferred to
Co. C., DeBrays at Regiment.

A muster roll of Jan.- Feb., 1864 gives his enlistment date as March 10,1862 in Oakville, Texas.  He was enlisted by H.Hitcher. It appears that he enlisted for the duration of the war.  A pay record indicates that he was paid by Capt. Milby on Aug. 31, 1863.  On this Jan.- Feb. muster he is listed as "absent - Sick at convalescent camp since Feb. 24, 1864.

Alexander is believed to be the same Alexander Walker that 
married Matilda Poteet on August 4, 1869 in Atascosa County Texas.
(This comes from the records of the Latter Day Saints)

Record & Information submitted by: Michael Tope

Name: Margaret English

Veteran's Name: Alexander Walker

Date of Birth: 1835

Birth County/State or Country: Arkansas

Date of Death: 1917

Death County/State or Country: LaSalle

Name of Cemetery: Encinal Cemetary

Cemetery Town/County/State or Country: Encinal, Texas

Spouse's Name: Matilda Melissa Poteet Walker

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