William M. Russell
Military service
| Field | Finding |
|---|---|
| Status | Documented Civil War veteran |
| Rank | Soldier |
| Unit | Company G, 12th Georgia Infantry Volunteers |
Russell and two witnesses identify his May 1864 enlistment and unit. The exact handwritten location of his April 1865 surrender or discharge remains unclear.
Connection to Barney
William M. Russell appears in the Barney-area civil or voter records used by the Barney History Project. The military identification above is limited to facts supported by the cited records.
Evidence
Confederate Pension Applications, record 18861, four-image packet.
Research notes
This dossier is a research edition. Unresolved details are stated plainly and will be revised when stronger original records are found.