VOYLES, BENSON B
CONFEDERATE STATES ARMY
DATE OF BIRTH: 08/19/1833
DATE OF DEATH: 09/04/1888
BURIED AT:
GROVE LEVEL BAPT CEMETERY
During the war between the states the southern ports were blockaded, thus preventing the importation of salt. Salt was necessary for families and preserving meat. Salt was also used for dyes and tanning leather.
Governor Joseph Brown for Banks County, each justices to distribute a half bushel of salt to
Widows of soldiers free
Families of soldiers actively serving and widowed mothers of such soldiers a 1.00
Heads of family 4.50
Benson Voiles is on this list.
https://www.jansdigs.com/banks/saltlists.htm
VOYLES, BENSON B
CONFEDERATE STATES ARMY
DATE OF BIRTH: 08/19/1833
DATE OF DEATH: 09/04/1888
BURIED AT:
GROVE LEVEL BAPT CEMETERY
During the war between the states the southern ports were blockaded, thus preventing the importation of salt. Salt was necessary for families and preserving meat. Salt was also used for dyes and tanning leather.
Governor Joseph Brown for Banks County, each justices to distribute a half bushel of salt to
Widows of soldiers free
Families of soldiers actively serving and widowed mothers of such soldiers a 1.00
Heads of family 4.50
Benson Voiles is on this list.
https://www.jansdigs.com/banks/saltlists.htm
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CONFEDERATE STATES ARMY
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