Dewitt Smith Jobe, 3D 43 Triune, TN
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haole122
N 35° 54.253 W 086° 39.917
16S E 530204 N 3973376
This historical marker is located between Triune & Nolensville
Waymark Code: WMTATV
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 10/24/2016
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Dewitt Smith Jobe
A member of Coleman's Scouts, CSA, he was captured in a cornfield about 1 1/2 mi. W., Aug. 29, 1864, by a patrol from the 115th Ohio Cav. Swallowing his dispatches, he was mutilated and tortured to make him reveal their contents. Refusing, he was dragged to death behind a galloping horse. He is buried in the family cemetery 6 mi. NE.
Marker Name: Dewitt Smith Jobe
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number: 3D 43
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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