Thomas B Wilson
Private, A Company, 17th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry



Photo by Barry Goodall

Thomas B Wilson was enrolled in the 17th Infantry on 13 September, 1861. He was mustered in on January 3, 1862 at Calhoun for a three year term in Company A. He was transferred to the 21st kentucky Volunteers December 10th, 1864, to make good time lost. There are no other entries in the AG Report.

Thomas B. Wilson Co. F, Wilson was known as "Red Tom". He is buried in Ohio County at Boyd Cemetery near Horse Branch. An interesting headstone was placed on his grave by "The Grand Army of the Republic". A very touching inscription that was written by his wife is visible on the front of the marker, and the "GAR" emblem is on the back. [Barry Goodall]

Photo by Barry Goodall