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Alfred Gorrell DeWees

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Born: Alfred Gorrell DeWees ("Major DeWees")

January 1, 1838
North Carolina

Died: August 5, 1940

Hempstead, TX

Parents: Caleb DeWees and Jane Gorrell DeWees

Siblings: Fenton Bell DeWees, Mander Matilda DeWees, Martha Jane DeWees Mars, Nancy C. DeWees Lindley

Early Life

  • Moved with his family to Mississippi in 1845

Education

Career

  • Taken prisoner during the Civil War by Union troops
  • Bootmaker

Accomplishments

Health

Faith