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'Mollie Tynes, Rocky Dell, Tazewell County, Virginia rode horseback through mountains from Tazewell, to Wytheville on the night of July 17, 1863, arriving a few hours in advance of raiding Union troops to warn citizens for defense. The battle of Wytheville took place July 18, 1863. Col. John T. Toland commanding the Union forces was slain in the engagement. Mollie Tynes married W. D. Davidson of Mercer County, West Virginia. Toland's force was made up of Ohioans and West Virginians.'

Mollie Tynes, Rocky Dell, Tazewell County, Va.

Identifier:
030283
Collection Number:
A&M 908
Title:
Mollie Tynes, Rocky Dell, Tazewell County, Va.
Date:
1863
Description:
'Mollie Tynes, Rocky Dell, Tazewell County, Virginia rode horseback through mountains from Tazewell, to Wytheville on the night of July 17, 1863, arriving a few hours in advance of raiding Union troops to warn citizens for defense. The battle of Wytheville took place July 18, 1863. Col. John T. Toland commanding the Union forces was slain in the engagement. Mollie Tynes married W. D. Davidson of Mercer County, West Virginia. Toland's force was made up of Ohioans and West Virginians.'
Acquisition Source:
Shott, Hugh Ike, Jr., and Jim Shott
Acquisition Method:
Gift
Medium:
print
Projects:
West Virginia History OnView