Information from F.A.G. Member #46939656:

Enlisted March 6, 1862 at LaFayette, Alabama. Appears on Muster Roll of Company I, 37th Alabama Infantry dated May 13, 1862 at Auburn, Alabama. WIA/POW at Corinth, Mississippi on October 4, 1862 and among POWs at Corinth paroled October 13, 1862. Appears on Payroll dated February 29, 1863 at Dalton, Georgia with notation "On detached duty enrolling conscripts by order medical board at Camp Wall". Disability Discharge: "Lost his left arm at Corinth, Mississippi October 3, 1862. Discharge finalized May 24, 1864 (at age 23). Appears on a post-war Record Roll prepared by T.J. Griffin, former Captain of Company I, dated June 28, 1866 with notations "Arm Amputated", "Single", "Farmer"; Born at Chambers County AL; 5'11" tall with dark hair, dark complexion, black eyes and a farmer by occupation.

Mentioned in May 15, 1902 "WEEKLY ENTERPRISE" editorial: "...The wives and children of our fallen comrades are showing more anxiety and solicitude than any others to get this history. Mrs Dormon, of Lafayette, widow of W. L. Dormon of Company "I", sends for our (the price along with it) paper and writes us a nice letter..."; Appears on Muster Roll of "Company "I" 37th Regiment, Alabama Volunteers at LaFayette, Chambers County, Alabama, March 6, 1862" published in July 31. 1901 issue of "The LaFayette Sun" (LaFayette, Chambers County AL) with Privates as "Wm. L. Dorman, lost an arm and discharged."
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"The LaFayette Sun" - October 2, 1901:

Chiggerville Chattering - The many friends of Mr. Wm. L. Dorman, of Chapel Hill, were pained to learn of his death, which sad event occurred last Sunday, after an illness of several days. His remains were interred in the cemetery at Rock Spring on Monday, The funeral services being conducted by Rev. J. L. Thompson, of LaFayette. The bereaved ones have our sympathy.

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Paragraphings - The death of Mr. W. L. Dorman, of Chapel Hill, removed from the walks of men one of Chambers’ most highly esteemed citizens. By his death we are reminded that the old soldiers who fought with Lee, Jackson, Gordon and other brave leaders are fast crossing the line, which divides this world from the great beyond. Mr. Dorman leaves the heritage of a good name and an orderly life to those left behind. The burial took place Monday at Rock Spring.

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Hoottalocco - Our community is again saddened by the dark angel of death. After two week’s illness Mr. W. L. Dorman died at his home Sunday afternoon. He was one of Chambers County’s most highly respected citizens. Was at one time circuit clerk and once tax assessor of the county. He was also a maimed Confederate soldier. He leaves a wife and two sons to mourn his death. We deeply sympathize with them. He was about sixty years of age.

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October 9, 1901:

Card of Thanks - Words are inadequate to express our thanks to neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy during the sickness and death of our loving husband and father. We also thank our kind physicians, especially Dr. DeVaughan, for his untiring service. Mrs. W. L. Dorman and sons, Chapel Hill, Ala.
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Chambers County, AL Marriage Record:

William L. Dorman and Laura B. Moss on October 19, 1876, by W. C. Bledsoe, MG.
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1850 Chambers County, (Dist. 19) AL Census:

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Wylie Dorman 52M Farmer R$1,500 (14-Slaves 3-Runaways) Born GA
Elmina Dorman 32F Born GA
Nancy Dorman 17F Born GA
Allen Dorman 14M Born AL
Jesse Dorman 12M Born AL
Wylie Dorman 10M Born AL
WILLIAM DORMAN 8M Born AL
Edna A. Dorman 4F Born AL
Henry Dorman 1M Born AL
George W. Walker 14M Born AL
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1860 Chambers County, (Northern Div.) AL Census:

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Wiley Dorman 62M Farmer R$3,000 P$15,000 (15-Slaves) Born GA
Elmira Dorman 46F Born SC
Wiley Dorman 20M Born AL
WILLIAN DORMAN 18M Born AL
Edna A. Dorman 14F Born AL
Henry Dorman 12M Born AL
Catherine Dorman 10F Born AL
Cordelia Dorman 6F Born AL
Leander Dorman 5M Born AL
*Elizabeth Higgins 5F Born KY
*William Higgins 2M Born AL
*Nancy Green 22F AL

*Note: Elizabeth and William Higgins are listed as orphans and are children of Nancy Caroline Dorman Higgins and James M. Higgins. Nancy died in childbirth when Elizabeth was born.
Nancy Green's relationship is unknown.
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1870 Chambers County, (Beat 5) AL Census:

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Jesse Dorman 33M Farmer P$300 Born AL
Adoline Dorman 35F Keeping House Born AL
W. L. DORMAN 27M Clerk of Court P$1,500 Born AL
Silas Dorman 16M (Black) Farm Hand Born AL
Wilson Motley 40F (Black) House Servant Born GA
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1880 Chambers County, (Chappell Hill) AL Census:

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W. L. Dorman 38M Farmer Born AL
Laura B. Dorman 31F Wife Literary & Music Born AL
Wiley F. Dorman 1M Son Born AL
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1900 Chambers County, (Hamburg) AL Census:

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William Dorman 58M Farmer Born May 1842 in AL
Laura B. Dorman 51F Wife Born Aug. 1848 in AL (Married 23 years. Mother of 2 children; 2 children living)
Wiley F. Dorman 21M Son Farmer Born Jan. 1879 in AL
William Dorman 19M Son Farm Laborer Born Dec. 1880 in AL
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