Thursday, May 14, 2026

McNair Brothers in the Civil War

 


James Claiborne McNair – refused to take oath of allegiance to the Confederacy, resigned his local offices and took refuge in the mountains. See attached story

John William McNair – private in 2nd regiment Cherokee Mounted Volunteers from Arkansas

David Howell McNair – private in 1st Cherokee Mounted Volunteers; killed in action

Nicholas Neely McNair – died fighting for the Confederacy in the Arkansas regiment 20 Sept 1863 at Chickamauga Georgia

Lee Bruce McNair – served 4 years in Confederate Army in many engagements

Josiah McNair – served in the Confederate Army, was captured by the Federals and later joined the northern forces


James Birtley McNair compiled McNair History

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