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G. W. Baty
Co. I. Elmores Reg.
Died Feb 21, 1908
Aged 81 yrs.
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| Full Name: |
George W. Baty |
| Location: |
Section:Confederate Field, Section 2 (D)
Row:P Number:37 |
| Reason for Eligibility: |
Confederate Veteran |
| Birth Date: |
1827 |
| Died: |
February 21, 1908 |
| Burial Date: |
February 22, 1908 |
| Confederate Home Roster Information: |
| Birth Place: |
South Carolina |
| Occupation: |
Farmer |
| Marital Status: |
Widower |
| Came To Texas: |
1851 |
| Residence: |
Taylor, Texas |
| Admitted To Home: |
October 6, 1902 |
| Religion: |
Baptist |
| | Not very much is known about George W. Baty. He joined the 20th Regiment, Texas Infantry in the summer of 1862 at the age of 35, and was assigned to Company I. The 20th Regiment was comprised almost entirely of middle aged men and was assigned to the Trans-Mississippi Department. It served along the Texas coast from Galveston to the Sabine River until the surrender On June 2, 1865. Baty was from Austin and returned after the surrender where he died in 1908 at the age of 81, he was a resident of the Confederate Men's Home.
Sources: Texas State Cemetery Files, NPS Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, family letters on file |
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