Ware County GaArchives News.....HE ENLISTED AT FOURTEEN April 27 1900
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Atlanta Constitution

HE ENLISTED AT FOURTEEN

Captain Bill Denton, Probably the Youngest Confederate Officer,
Jacksonville, Fla, April 26, (Special)-

Bill Denton, of Bickley, Ware County, Georgia, was a captain in
the confederate army and bears the distinction of having enlisted
before he was fifteen years of age and served four years.

"Captain Bill," as he is called in his county, is a popular citizen,
and a clever story teller and a generous hearted gentleman of the
old school.  He is a native of Georgia, and his ancestors fought the
battle of this country for freedom from the york of England and were
prominent in the various Indian wars.

The Dentons of Georgia are well known and are among the best families
of the state. Captain Denton is a progressive farmer and a retired
merchant.

Published April 27, 1900


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