Confederate Biography :  J. W. ARNOLD, Shrevport, LA

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TEXANS WHO WORE THE GRAY by Sid S. Johnson, p. 154

James W. Arnold, of Shreveport, La., was born in Taldega county, Ala., 
in 1836.  He removed to Smith county, Texas in 1858 and located at 
Tyler.  When the  war came on he joined Co. "K" 3rd Texas Cavalry, 
and his command immediately went to the front. He participated in 
the battles of Oak Hills, Elk Horn Tavern, Farmington, Iuka Corinth, 
Thompson's Station and Franklin.  Was in the Georgia campaign, and 
the retreat from Nashville.  Surrendered in 1865 and settled in 
Shreveport, La., where he lived a useful life.  He married in 1866, 
Mrs. Gus Howard.  He died some years ago, leaving behind him a good 
name.