CONFEDERATE BIOGRAPHY: A. A. McDOUGAL, Smith County, TX

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TEXANS WHO WORE THE GRAY by Sid S. Johnson

A. A. McDOUGAL.

Alexander A. McDougal, born in Lauderdale county, Alabama, in October 
1840. Removed to Texas with his father's family in 1846.  Enlisted 
in company K, 3rd Texas cavalry in May 1861, and served with 
distinction during the war.  He was a noted scout in the Army of 
Tennessee and complimented for his gallantry and daring in finding 
out the movements of the Federal army. He was greatly appreciated by 
Gen. Wm. H. Jackson, and especially by Gen. L. S. Ross, who was in 
command of the brigade to which young McDougal belonged. He was in 
the different campaigns and wounded three times. His service was 
dangerous and re­quired  bravery  and  forethought.   He married Miss 
Mary A. McClure, a daughter of Col. Sam McClure, an early and prominent 
settler in Smith county. Mrs. McDougal has been dead many years. His 
present Post office address is Winona, Texas.