" HANG DOWN YOUR HEAD TOM DOOLEY, POOR BOY YOU'RE BOUND TO DIE "

Comments (3)

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   landglenn (23 Mar 2008)

   Rev Land was a 1st cousin to my gr,gr, grandfather, David Land. The Rev's brother, CSA Lt. Thomas C. Land 1st & 53rd N.C.Inf wrote the poem " The Death of Laura Foster " Tom " sat on his coffin and played his banjo on the way to his execution.
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   smashmoon (24 Jun 2008)

   I believe Tom was my 5 times great uncle. It's great to see actual record of his service. I come from a long line of Wilkes county families. Thanks for the spotlight!
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   rkaye (18 Mar 2013)

   Love to see these finds.