"Thomas H. Ware enlisted in Co. A. 3rd Mississippi Featherstone's Brigade in the army of Tennessee in 1861. He served with his brigade in the volunteer companies under Generals Joe Johnson and Hood. He was wounded and captured at Peach Tree Creek near Atlanta, Ga. He participated in the battles of Franklin and Missionary Ridge like a loyal Mississipian. He was captured after being wounded at Franklin and sent to Camp Chase where he remained as a prisoner of war until the surrender. He removed in 1875 to Texas and settled in Leon County, Texas. He married Miss Tiny W. Morgan in Thscoloosa, Ala., soon after the war. His postofflee is Centreville, Texas." Source: TEXANS WHO WORE THE GRAY by Sid S. Johnson,
CONFEDERATE BIOGRAPHY: THOMAS H. WARE - Leon County, TX,
Mary Love Berryman - marylove@tyler.net 28 August 2001