ROBERT J. TYREE
8th TENNESSEE CAVALRY
CSA
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born: 1 Aug 1836 in Smith County, TN (Tombstone says 6 Aug 1834)
Died: 25 Apr 1901
Buried: William "Plunk" Whitson Cemetery
Parents: Benjamin P. and Martha (Unknown) Tyree
Married: Mary Emeline Pippin on 27 Dec 1876/77 in Putnam County, TN
Born: 31 Aug 1836 in Jackson County, TN
Died: 13 Aug 1925 in Putnam County, TN
Buried: Morgan Pippin Cemetery, Jackson County, TN
Parents: William M. and Sina (Finn) Pippin
Children:
- No Children
MILITARY INFORMATION
8th Tennessee (Baxter Smith's) Cavalry Regiment
Company C
ABSTRACT:
- Entered military as Private and left as a Private
- Enlisted 22 Jul 1862 in Nashville
- 1 Sep 1862 - 28 Jan 1862: Present
- 28 Jan 1863 - 28 May 1863: Present
- 1 May - 30 Jun 1863: Absent
PENSION APPLICATION ABSTRACT
S2578
ABSTRACT:
- Filed: 9 Mar 1900
- Rejected
- Residence: Double Springs, Putnam County, TN
- Battles: During the battle of Murfreesboro, he was thrown from his horse, struck his head against a stone, and fractured his skull. He has epileptic fits.
- Born: 1 Aug 1836 in Smith County, TN
- Enlisted in Rome, TN on 10 Jul 1861 under Capt. Sanders, 1st Lieutenant Van Hallen, 2nd Lieutenant Rodger Tillipen and Jones Hogan
- Wife is 50 years old
- 2 males and 1 female living with him
- Attest: W. J. Steakley & Smith Bryant
Supporting Documents:
- Thos. Gann (28 Jun 1900) - Support's his claim
- T. L. Webb, MD (30 Jul 1900) - Physical Exam
- J. I. Allison, MD (30 Jul 1900) - Physical Exam
- E. M. Pippin, MD (30 Jul 1900) - Physican's Certificate (Step-son)
CENSUS DATA
- 1850 Census: Smith County, TN, Page 331
- 1860 Census:
- 1870 Census:
- 1880 Census: Putnam County, TN, Page 170C (Listed as Robert Tiry)
- 1900 Census: Putnam County, TN, Page 88A (Listed as Robert Tarry)
ADDITIONAL DATA
- Death Certificate: Putnam County, TN (1925) - #358 - Mrs. Mary Emeline Tyree
- TN Confederate Widows Application: #3829 Mary Emeline (Pippin) Tyree
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