My name is Kenneth M. (Mike) Dilmore. I am 51 years old. I am the son of Albert E. Dilmore (Mendenhall, MS) grandson of Plumber Dilmore, great grandson of Elias Dilmore and great great grandson of Abner Dilmore. Letha, Johnny, Irene and Eugie were very close to me. The date is May 21, 2006 and I’m stationed at Bagram Air Force Base, Afghanistan, serving with 2BN 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne). I have done a little research into the family. Wesley, John, and Elias Dilmore were in the Civil War together. They joined A Co. 6th Mississippi, The Rankin Rough and Ready, at Cato, MS. Elias was wounded at Shiloh Church, Wesley died of sickness and John fought the whole war. Elias met his wife at the army hospital who was a nurse. I have visited Elias’ grave at Magee, MS. He has a Confederate grave marker at the foot of his grave. You can reach me at two addresses:
Mike.dilmore@gmail.com
Mike.dilmore@us.army.mil
I would like to say Hi to Donna Gibson and John Palmer. I havn’t seen you in along time.
Mike

Mike,

Hopefully, you are home by now. Our prayers are with each of those deployed.

Malinda Bishop, wife of Elias A. Dilmore, was an older sister to my great grandmother, Mary Ann Bishop. I have some data on the Bishop line that I can share with you if you do not have it.
It was interesting to hear that Malinda Bishop was a nurse in the CSA.
Do you have Elias and Malinda's line complete. I have ten children born to this marriage. Your grandfather was the seventh child.
Would very much like to communicate with you.

Bill Lee

Bill, I am working on Elias and Malinda's line. It is not complete as of yet. I only have bits and pieces. We are decended from Elias' son Plumer. Would appreciate any information you can give me on Malinda.