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Pvt Richard T. Tarence

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Pvt Richard T. Tarence

Birth
Georgia, USA
Death
17 Mar 1906 (aged 86)
Alabama, USA
Burial
Corner, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
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Richard T. Torrence was the son of John Torrence (from Ireland) and Sarah McGuire.

On 5 Jan 1842, Richard married Elizabeth "Luisa" Yancey in Campbell, GA (now Fulton County). They had 11 children.

In 1862, while in his 40s, Richard joined the CSA along with his eldest son in Polk, GA. They served in Capt. King's GA Light Artillery, which became part of the 14th Battalion.

In 1863, Richard served in the 2nd BN, AL Light Artillery. His two eldest sons joined the GA INF where one was killed in action at the Battle of Chickamauga.

His children:
PVT William W. Torrence
PVT James M. Torrence
Louisa A. Torrence
Nancy Elizabeth Torrence Nixon
Sarah C. Torrence
John Richard Torrence
Lucy "Lou" Frances Torrence Donaldson
David Torrence
Jefferson Torrence
Alice Torrence Palmer
Adier Torrence Woodley [granddaughter as daughter]
Richard T. Torrence was the son of John Torrence (from Ireland) and Sarah McGuire.

On 5 Jan 1842, Richard married Elizabeth "Luisa" Yancey in Campbell, GA (now Fulton County). They had 11 children.

In 1862, while in his 40s, Richard joined the CSA along with his eldest son in Polk, GA. They served in Capt. King's GA Light Artillery, which became part of the 14th Battalion.

In 1863, Richard served in the 2nd BN, AL Light Artillery. His two eldest sons joined the GA INF where one was killed in action at the Battle of Chickamauga.

His children:
PVT William W. Torrence
PVT James M. Torrence
Louisa A. Torrence
Nancy Elizabeth Torrence Nixon
Sarah C. Torrence
John Richard Torrence
Lucy "Lou" Frances Torrence Donaldson
David Torrence
Jefferson Torrence
Alice Torrence Palmer
Adier Torrence Woodley [granddaughter as daughter]

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  • Maintained by: A. Liles Hok
  • Originally Created by: bailey
  • Added: Jul 2, 2011
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/72493310/richard_t-tarence: accessed ), memorial page for Pvt Richard T. Tarence (14 Feb 1820–17 Mar 1906), Find a Grave Memorial ID 72493310, citing Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Corner, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA; Maintained by A. Liles Hok (contributor 48193156).