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1	John A. Williams Brannen
2	"John Brannen was born February..." John Brannen was born February 1, 1840 in Georgia
3	"The South seceded from the..." The South seceded from the Union in April 1861 when John was 21.
4	"In April 1862 John enlisted..." In April 1862 John enlisted in Co. G 40^th Mississippi Regiment. The 40^th was a Infantry unit.
5	"General Moore was ordered to..." General Moore was ordered to Snyder’s Bluff, with the Thirty fifth and Fortieth Regiments, to take boat for Yazoo City in March 12, 1863
6	"The Fortieth was declared exchanged..." The Fortieth was declared exchanged September 11, 1863
7	"Polk sent General Maury to..." Polk sent General Maury to Mobile in February 7, 1864
8	"Sherman’s army advanced in February..." Sherman’s army advanced in February 1, 1865
9	Battle of Bentonville Battle of Bentonville fought March 19-21, 1865
10	"He surrendered at close war..." He surrendered at close war May 1865
11	Oath of Amnesty Took the oath of Amnesty in July 21, 1865
12	Resources Pension records Confederate pension record #25668 Regimental history http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/template.cfm?unitname=40th%20Regiment%2C%mississip... Battle and camp information http://www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/hs/bentonvi/bentonvi.htm http://www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/hs/bentonvi/bentonvi.htm