CONFEDERATE BIOGRAPHY: W. B. TUNNELL.-  Smith County, TX 

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TEXANS WHO WORE THE GRAY by Sid S. Johnson

W. B. TUNNELL.

William B. Tunnell, of Garden Valley, was born in the State of 
Alabama in 1842, and removed to Texas with his father's family in 
1849, and settled in Smith County.  Enlisted in the Confederate army, 
joining Company B, 14th Texas regiment and served in Ector's Texas 
brigade in the army of Tennessee.  This brigade was noted for its 
fighting and hard service, and young Tunnell was a fine soldier, 
always to the front on the firing line.  He was wounded in the 
battle of Chickamauga, where his regiment and brigade lost so 
heavily.  On recovery he was again at his post of duty, defending 
his convictions by the heroic action of bravery, with the 
chivalrous men of the South.  In 1866 he was married to Miss E. A. 
Rose, a prominent young lady who has been faithful to him as well 
as prominent in th walks of social life.  Mr. Tunnell has devoted 
his life as a farmer, of progression and advanced throught along 
the lines of his business, making a good citizen as well as a 
leader in his community in church and good government.  A faithful 
and brave soldier, always looking on the  bright side of this life, 
helpful to his people, and a noble Christian gentleman.  He possesses 
those characteristics that are helpful to good society, good 
government and the advancement of everything good for the people.