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