CONFEDERATE BIOGRAPHY:  JOSEPH C. FLEWELLEN - Smith County, TX

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TEXANS WHO WORE THE GRAY by Sid S. Johnson

JOSEPH C. FLEWELLEN

Joseph C. Flewellen was born in Georgia, February 12, 1846, and removed to 
Texas with his parents in 1855, settling near Garden Valley.  He enlisted in 
Co. H, 35th Cavalry, commanded by Col. Likens, and served one year and six 
months.  From the date of his enlistment until the surrender he was with his 
command, participating in the battle of Mansfield, La.  Like all Southern 
boys, he was loyal and performed his duty to the land of his nativity.  On 
Feb. 15, 1870, he was married to Miss Emma C. Richardson, of Henderson, 
Texas.  A prominent farmer, a loyal Texan and a good citizen.  Postoffice, 
Garden Valley, Texas.