Robert DeSha (son of Robert DeSha and Martha C. Bates), b. 19 November 1841 in Livingston, Sumter County, AL...d. 4 December 1903 in Camden, Ouachita County, AR; m. 3 April 1865 to Emma Theodosia Cary. born 2 May 1849 in AL....died 1 September 1889 in Portland, Dallas County, AL; children: Katie, Robert, Elizabeth Cary, Julia DeForest. Was Sgt in Co's. B E, 37 MS Vol Reg't, 1861-65 Confederate Army. Applied 18 June 1903 in Camden, AR, for pension; it was approved 12 August 1903. Wife was daughter of "Colonel" Cary of VA Cary family. Belonged to Episcopal Church.

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