Nancy was a daughter of Sarah WELLS & Jacob STOVER.
Nancy married Dennis GADDIS on 28 Feb 1828 at Habersham County, GA.
A daughter of Nancy and Dennis, Rachael GADDIS married
Henry Washington WARD on the 24th of Dec 1847 at Lumpkin County, GA.
Henry and Rachael GADDIS-WARD are buried in Mt Airy Church Cemetery, Suches,Union County,GA.
A daughter, born about 1870, died before 1880 is buried very near them. Her name was also Rachael.
It was not uncommon for people to give two children the same name in those days.
War Between The States Service Record Information Regarding 2nd Sgt Henry W WARD:
"Phillips Legion Infantry - Co E - The Blue Ridge Rifles
2nd Sgt Henry W WARD - Enlisted 9 Jul 1861 age 40yrs born 16 Dec 1820 , Detailed as a shoemaker at Richmond until February 1864, Furloughed home 12 Feb 1864 and does not return, Pension application states that he joined another unit, Died in 1897. When he came home, Henry joined the 'Home Guard'".
Dora: I just wanted to re-iterate what you had posted.
Regards,
Rachal