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Photographer: Brian Scott
Taken: November 8, 2008
Caption: Tombstone for John Wesley Cross
Additional Description: John Wesley Cross
24 Nov. 1826 - 5 April 1866
He engaged in the War Between the States at the beginning and served with distinction as Captain and Lt. Col. of the Palmetto Sharp Shooters to the close. He survived it but was its victim.

Patriotic, dutiful and brave. His death added another name to the roll of martyrs in the cause of southern independence.
Submitted: November 12, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
Database Locator Identification Number: p43387
File Size: 6.326 Megabytes

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