Wesley Smith Dorris Diary
This collection contains the diary of Wesley Smith Dorris, a private in the 30th Tennessee Infantry, Company K. Diary entries date between 1861 and 1863. Some portions, including the beginning pages and cover, are missing. Entries describe the Battle of Fort Henry of 1862, Dorris’ capture, and daily life in prisoner camp.
Dates
- 1861-1863
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
This collection contains the diary of Wesley Smith Dorris, a private in the 30th Tennessee Infantry, Company K. Diary entries date between 1861 and 1863. Some portions, including the beginning pages and cover, are missing. Entries describe the Battle of Fort Henry of 1862, Dorris’ capture, and daily life in prisoner camp.
Biographical/Historical Note
Wesley Smith Dorris was born in Sumner, Tennessee in 1831 to Elias (1807-1881) and Martha Rippy Dorris (1812-1882). He was a member of the 30th Tennessee Infantry during the American Civil War. He married Elizabeth Jane Freeland in 1856 and the couple had three children: Addison Lafayette, Marion Selkirk, and Isaac Newton. Wesley Smith Dorris died on November 30, 1864, at the Battle of Franklin.
Arrangement
This collection consists of a single folder.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository