A book on Confederate soldiers was recently donated to the Magness Community House and Library. ‘Our Confederate Ancestors,’ focuses on soldiers buried in Cumberland, Putnam, Van Buren, White, Warren and other counties. The book is a four-year project of the Captain Sally Tompkins #2123, United Daughters of the Confederacy chapter to honor the 200th birthday of General Robert E. Lee in 2007. The book contains information on more than 1,200 Confederate soldiers, including location of burials with photos of tombstones, photos of the soldier, if available, and other vital information. ‘Our Confederate Ancestors’ is available for purchase through members of the chapter. For further information, contact Donna Hamilton, 2510 Randolph Rd., Cookeville, 38506-7042, or call 931-528-6061.
