Frierson, Jacob Alison, 1846-1914.

Jacob Alison Frierson was a private in Company G of the 27th Louisiana Infantry Regiment, known as the Dixie Rebels. Frierson was a scout and was at times stationed at parole camps where he guarded prisoners. His regiment was organized in April 1862 at Camp Moore, and participated in the defense of Vicksburg before and during the Siege, and in the Red River Campaign. Reorganized in 1864, the 27th Louisiana surrendered under General Kirby Smith at New Orleans on May 26, 1865. Frierson was the son of planter Robert B. Frierson of Midway Plantation near Kingston, DeSoto Parish, La.

From the description of Jacob Alison Frierson correspondence and minutes, 1864-1865. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 265700520