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Southern Claims Commission Application
John Byrd Penn

John Byrd Penn was required to give sworn testimony regarding his military 
record while serving in the Union Army.He was asked to give references of  
civilians who were Union supporters and would vouch for him as never serving
in the Confederate Army or giving aid and compfort to the Confederates. He gave
a number of citizens. Samuel H. Nelson was named as a strong supporter of the
Union Army. 

Additional Comments:
Source: Southern Claims Commission Copy of John Penn's Application

(There were more men from Winston Co.,Al. who served in the Union Army than the
Confederate Army.Many of the men in that area were sons and grandsons of War of 
1812 and Revolutionary vets. Many had served under Gen. Andrew Jackson and had
strong ties to the United States.)  

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