Cincinatus served as a Corporal in the CSA-Army of TN, 6th MS Infantry Co. F, known as the Crystal Springs Guards.
Originally, it was assumed by viewing his tombstone inscription, that he died during the Battle of Iuka, and there was a question on the correct date. However, a Slay family bible indicates the following;
Family bible records states "killed by the cars near Iuka"
As it was passed down through the family, Cincinatus and another man had survived the recent Battle of Nashville (December 15-16, 1864). (This would have been part of Loring's Division). After their defeat the Rebels walked from Nashville to near Tupelo. Here was an opportunity to ride a train rather than walk. The wounded and sick were laid on flat cars. Cincinatus Slay and another man, being well, put a board between two flat cars since there was no other place for them. At some time after the train cars began rolling the board collapsed and he was crushed by the train.
Thanks very much to Tim Burgess for his bible information and settling a question on when and where Cincinatus died. May he rest in peace.
Cincinatus served as a Corporal in the CSA-Army of TN, 6th MS Infantry Co. F, known as the Crystal Springs Guards.
Originally, it was assumed by viewing his tombstone inscription, that he died during the Battle of Iuka, and there was a question on the correct date. However, a Slay family bible indicates the following;
Family bible records states "killed by the cars near Iuka"
As it was passed down through the family, Cincinatus and another man had survived the recent Battle of Nashville (December 15-16, 1864). (This would have been part of Loring's Division). After their defeat the Rebels walked from Nashville to near Tupelo. Here was an opportunity to ride a train rather than walk. The wounded and sick were laid on flat cars. Cincinatus Slay and another man, being well, put a board between two flat cars since there was no other place for them. At some time after the train cars began rolling the board collapsed and he was crushed by the train.
Thanks very much to Tim Burgess for his bible information and settling a question on when and where Cincinatus died. May he rest in peace.
Family Members
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Martha Slay Miller
1828–1910
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Capt Nathan W. Slay
1830–1899
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Alexander Slay Jr
1831–1866
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Mary Slay
1833–1833
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Elizabeth Slay
1834–1835
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Norvell L Slay
1836–1907
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Capt Elijah Slay
1838–1864
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Corydon Slay
1841–1918
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Leonidas Slay
1846–1868
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Alonzo Duncan Slay
1848–1921
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Ophelia Slay Briley
1850–1884
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Cornelia Slay Bell
1850–1932
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