Tennessee became known as "The Volunteer State" during the War of 1812, and Maury County's contribution might be considered typical of the time. Ten companies were formed in the county. This book contains the names of 1,335 soldiers and patriots from the county, 58 of whom died or were killed in service.
By: Jill K. Garrett & Marise P. Lightfoot, Pub. 1964, Reprinted 2018, 288 pges, index, ISBN # 0-89308-362-3.
This is an engaging account of how a young couple from the hills of middle Tennessee endured the darkest years in our nation's history.