Did you have any ancestors who fought for the north in the War between the States?

My great-great grandfather, Anthony Aylor fought for the north in the War between the States. This apparently created a family feud and after the war Anthony moved his family to Arkansas. This was because his daughter's father-in-law had fought for the south. We do not know the exact details of the dispute.
I had problems finding information about Anthony Aylor as his daughter, my great grandmother had spelled her name as Ailer when she married my great grandfather, and at some point Anthony had changed the spelling to Aylor. I was unable to find any information until John Ragsdale, a cousin from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma contacted me and was able to give me pictures and information.
This is what I found out about Anthony Aylor.

Anthony Aylor`s discharge papers from Union Army. John Ragsdale of Oklahoma has original.
Anthony Aylor, fought for Union, State of Tennessee, dob: 1-1-1824 do d: 2-14-1917, Sobol, Okla.
enlisted: private age 39 Co. B-2nd MTD infantry regiment Tenn on 10-1 5-1863 Discharged-Co. B 2nd MTD infantry regiment Tenn- 10-17-1864 Nashville, Tennessee HT: 5` 9` eyes: Hazel hair: Dark
complexion: Dark

Anthony Aylor was a Union soldier during the Civil War. He served as a Private, Co. B Reg`t Tenn. Mounted Inf from October 15, 1863 to October 17, 1864. Issued pension for service in Union Army: Certificate No . 547184

Wounded in Battle
Wounded while on Little Cyprus Creek, Tennessee fall of 1863. Sabre or bayonet wound in the head.
Treated in camp two weeks by a country physician. Subsequently, in the hospital at Clifton, Tennessee by regimental Surgeon L.D. Hoglan.
After an illness of a few days with la grippe, Grandpa Anthony Aylor died here at the home of his son, J.T. Aylor, at the age of 93 years, 1 month and 13 days. Granpa Aylor was born in Alabama a few days before J.Q. Adams was inaugurated president of the U.S. He moved with his parents to Tennessee when a mere lad. He was married at the age of twenty two to Miss Anna Hill, the union being blessed by two sons and two daughters, who still survive him. His wife died some twenty years ago. At the beginning of the Civil War he enlisted in the Federal side and served in the 22nd Tenn. Mtd. Infantry under Gen. Huckeby. After the war he moved with his family to the west where the buffalo roamed the prairie and the Indians were yet living in their wigwams. He joined the Christian church (Church of Christ) at the age of twenty three and remained a loyal member till summoned to his Heavenly home.

Anthony Aylor-great great grandfather
Sarah Elizabeth Ailer Kidd-great grandmother
Annie Rebecca Jane Kidd Fell-grandmother
Elgen Berry Fell, SR.-father
Betty Jane Fell Marlar

Did you have any ancestor who fought for the south in the War Between the States?

My great-great-grandfather, John B. Kidd, fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War. The picture attached is a picture of John and his wife Elizabeth A. Sparks Kidd. He has a peg leg. He lost his leg due to an injury sustained in battle.
This is some of the information I have about him:
There are a few things we do know about John. According to John`s Civil War muster, he had gray eyes, dark hair, dark complexion, and stood 5`10` tall. He was born in York County, SC and it is believed that he was in Oglethorpe County, GA for a time Census records tell us that John was living in Talladega County, Ala. in the 1850 and 1860 censuses. By 1870 the area of Talladega County where he resided had been tu rned into Clay County, Al. John B was in Winston County, Al in the 1880 and 1900 censuses. There is a John B. Kidd serving as postmaster in Winston County, Al, town of Biler, from May 15, 1888 thru December 24, 1896.

On April 15,1864, John Kidd enlisted in the Civil War as a Private in Company `C`, 3rd Alabama (confederate) . From July 20 to September l, 1864 he was actively engaged in the War. He then took a leave of absence with his family. On Sept 29 1864, John rejoined the Confederate forces, being assigned to Company `A`, Hardie`s Battalion Confederate Cavalry Reserves which was formed in Talladega County. John was injured during a engagement at Oxford in December of 1864, sustaining a leg injury. As a result of his injury his right leg had to be amputated four inches below the knee. The injury resulted in his capture by the Union forces. On May 22, 1865 he was released as a prisoner of war. He served a total of 13 months. By 1880 John had moved his family to Winston County, Al, between the towns of Double Springs and Haleyville. The 1880 census lists a grandson, Thomas Washington Kidd (`Little Tom` son of Asbury) living in the household of John Kidd. The 1900 census shows them still living in Winston (the 1900 census shows John B. and Elizabeth living with Thomas and Ladie Kidd in Winston County, Ala) but by 1901 John And Elizabeth were living with Little Tom in Lawrence County, Al. Elizabeth died on 7 24 1901 John died a few years later in 1905. They are both buried at the Old Liberty Congregational Church cemetery in Hatton, Lawrence County, Al.

Following is written on his company muster roll:
Record of Events-
`My Company was organized on the 15 day of April last, and entered into service the 20 day of July following. I was first ordered into camp-at-Talladega thencely ordered to Selma, thence to Mobile, thence near Blakely in Baldwin Co. Back to camp Cummings Mobile. The men absent without leave were ordered in first camps and have been ordered to there command sence reaching this place. They are now at there homes.` (Spelling is as it appears on the records).

John B. Kidd-great great grandfather
A. A. Kidd-great grandfather
Annie Rebecca Jane Kidd Fell-grandmother
Elgen Berry Fell, Sr.-father
Betty Jane Fell Marlar

15.What school activities and sports did you participate in?

I was never much for sports in school. I did play basketball in seventh and eighth grade but we only had barely enough girls to have a team. We were only a three room school and played other country schools in the county. I don't remember anyone being very good. Those were the days that girls only played half court.We didn't have a building and played outside on a dirt court! It was fun but I was never good enough to make it on a "real" team. Therefore when I went to Iuka in the ninth grade I didn't even bother to try out for the team. I would never have made it. We had one of the best teams in the state and had some really good ball players on our team.

Academics were more my speed. I had graduated the eighth grade as valedictorian and when I went to the ninth grade I was a little lazy. For the ninth and tenth I didn't really try hard but then I decided to pay a little more attention and pull my grades up. In the fifties we had what we called a "coronation". It consisted of four girls and four guys from 9th, 10th, and 11th grade and five from the 12th. Mr. and Miss Iuka High School was chosen from the 12th grade students and was revealed that night. The students were the ones with the highest grades from each grade. We would have a special performance to announce the winners. We had it in the Gym and all the other students and parents would attend. I was honored to be in it for the 11th and 12th grade. While I didn't win Miss Iuka, it was an honor just to be selected for the court.

The local television station in Tupelo, MS had a show called Quiz 'em on the Air. It was comprised of junior and senior students from schools in northeast Mississippi. I was fortunate enough to be on the team both years. It was a question and answer format with the winner returning each week.

When I graduated from the 12th we didn't have valedictorian or salutatorian, we only had honors such as most athletic. or citizenship, etc. However the highest honor was to graduate as a member of the Beta Club and have a special seal on your diploma, and be honored graduation night. I was fortunate enough to receive this honor.

I was lucky enough to attend and graduate from a small school and because of this I could participate in many clubs and activities including the annual staff, 4-H Club, Beta Club, FBLA, Coronation, and the Junior and Senior play.

When I look back now I realize now that those were some of the happiest years of my life. Each year the editors of the annual selected sayings that would best suit the personality of each graduate. Mine reads "Happy-go-lucky, fair and free; there's nothing in the world that bothers me." I don't think they could have picked anything that would have suited me better!!!!!

Easter pictures!!!

Today is Easter. We are so fortunate to live in a country where we can worship God and attend church with our loved ones. Jim and I were able to have most of our family with us as we attended church at the Burnsville Church of Christ. It was a wonderful sermon about Jesus Christ and I thank God for my husband and family. I love you all! Today I was looking at some old pictures and saw some of my girls and my grandchildren dressed for Easter and thought I would share with you.