ROBERTSON, Abbot L. (d. 1871)

The surviving members of the glorious old 6th Tennessee Infantry, C.S.A., will hear with regret of the death of this gallant and distinguished young officer, which occurred in the vicinity of Nashville, on the 3rd inst.  He entered the service of the Confederacy when only sixteen years of age, and participated in a great many battles.


Source: Whig & Tribune. 7 August 1871. Available online at Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers.

 

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