William Barkley

First Name: William
Last Name: Barkley
Residence (County): 
Cherokee County, AL
Biography: 

William Barkley (1785-1863) was a farmer. He was former resident of Anderson County, South Carolina, but by the Civil War, he had relocated to Cherokee County, Alabama. His brother was Josiah M. Barkley, who remained in Anderson County during the Civil War. In the late summer of 1861, several of William's family died of disease. William himself passed away in late 1863.

Authored Letters

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ID Letter Datesort descending Author Recipient From To
10687 Barkley2 September 3, 1861 William Barkley Josiah M. Barkley , Elizabeth Barkley Cherokee County, AL Anderson County, SC

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