In Their Own Words:
Biographical Notes

Thomas Jefferson Peel

Born: September 22, 1837

Marshall County, MS

Father: Volney Peel

(1805-1846)

Mother: Charlotte Royston

(1808-1853)

Married: Olivia Lea Alexander

(1840-1928)

September 22, 1858

Military Service: Confederate, Civil War

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Occupation: farmer

Children: none

Died: July 06, 1862

Richmond, VA