Ca. 1826 - April 12, 1864
Jerry Tyson married Catherine Epsom. There are two marriage dates provided in the widow's pension file: one, March 15, 1862, at Jackson, Tennessee; and two, July 15, 1859, by a "colored minister" named James Carr. Both Jerry and Catherine were enslaved prior to the war.
Muster Rolls
June 5, 1863: Enlisted at Corinth, Mississippi
June 20, 1863: Mustered in at Corinth, Mississippi
June 20 to 30, 1863: Present
July and August, 1863: Present
September and October, 1863: Present
November and December, 1863: Present
January and February, 1864: Present
March and April 1864: Missing after Battle at Fort Pillow from April 12-1864
Military Unit(s):
Highest Rank Achieved:
Private
Enlistment Date:
Date of Death:
Wartime Cause of Death:
Missing, Presumed Deceased
