CONFEDERATE BIOGRAPHY:  J. G. CHITWOOD - Smith County, TX

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TEXANS WHO WORE THE GRAY by Sid S. Johnson

J. G. CHITWOOD

John Green Chitwood was born June 20, 1844, in DeKalb county, Alabama. 
Removed to Texas in the fall of 1851 and enlisted in Co.H, 15th Texas 
Infantry, and served continuously with the Trans-Mississippi army until the 
surrender in May 1865. Participated in the battles of Pleasant Hill and 
Mansfield, in fact was in all campaigns of his command until the surrender, 
being noted for his promptness to military duties as well as that of a 
citizen.  He is the County Treasurer of Smith county, being one of the most 
efficient officials.  In January, 1870, he married Miss Rebecca Owens, and 
in December, 1885, was married to Mrs. Margarette E. Griffin. Both are dead. 
No man stands higher among the people for capability and honesty than does 
the subject of this sketch.