Scan of original picture of Hugh McClure Terry 1832-1919 and Martha Rourk 1841-1919. It was taken about 1912 and given to me by Cordie Terry Folsom in the 1980's.
On the back of the picture postcard is written in Hugh's handwriting:
Born 3-1-1832
Mrs. H. M. Terry
74 yr's of age
Rev. H. M. Terry 83 yrs
Baptist Minister since
1850.
4 yrs in Johnston's
army - 9th Ark Reg. Co. G
Resident of Milton community since 1871.
Note: Milton is in Lamar County Texas and Hugh joined the CSA in Union County Arkansas.
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