Seeking information on Dewitt Clinton Fort who is said to have been born in Hardeman Co, Tn, grew up in Hernando, Ms, and moved to Texas in 1855 but returned to this area during the unCivil War. He is said to have been instrumental in scouting and defensive actions in North Ms during that time. It is also stated that his only son Clinton Heath Fort b 1867 in Texas was killed by a mule's kick in Washington Co, Ms during February 1904.