Wharton, Richard, 1843-

Richard Wharton of McNairy County, Tenn., was an infantryman with Company I of the 154th Tennessee Senior Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. He was present at the battle of Perryville, but his unit did not participate. After the war, he lived in Verona, Miss., and Chesterville, Miss. In 1874, he married Martha McKinney.

From the description of Richard Wharton papers, 1863-1906. WorldCat record id: 48378075

Richard Wharton was born in McNairy County, Tenn., in 1843 and lived there at the outbreak of the Civil War. He fought for the Confederacy, serving as an infantryman with Company I of the 154th Tennessee Senior Infantry Regiment (also called the 1st Tennessee Volunteer Regiment). He was present at the battle of Perryville, but his unit did not participate. After the war, he lived in Verona, Miss., and Chesterville, Miss. In 1874, he married Martha McKinney.

From the guide to the Richard Wharton Papers, and undated, 1863-1906, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.)