DAGGER-Tillford - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

Tillford DAGGER, framer Newtown was born in this township (Richland) June 18, 1844. His parents, James and Margeret Waskey Dagger emigrated from VA arriving here Jan 2, 1831 and settling on Coal Creek. His father died July 26, 1877. Mr. Dagger enlisted July 4, 1863 in Co. C 116th Ind Vols for six months and was reatined 8 months. The first duty performed was at the United States arsenal at Dearborn Michigan. Vallandigham was just opposite at Windsor, Canada at this time and it is believed that his presence was the occasion for stationing these troops at that point to be in readiness to meet any overt acts of hostility which might be attempted. After three weeks the regiment was moved to Ky, and marched through Cumberland Gap into East Tennessee. Here he fought at Walker's Ford against the troops of Longstreet, that had raised the seige of Knoxville; next at Bull's Gap and still later in a skirmish at Tazewell. He was mustered out at Lafayette just 8 months from the date of his enlistment. He was enrolled again in March 1865 in Co. A 154th Ind Vols. Capt Ira Jones and was on duty in the Shanandoah Valley until August when his command was disbanded at Indianapolis. He was orderly sergeant of his company. On Sept 4, 1872 he was married to Miss Frowsy daughter of Dr. AL Whitheall. She was born Oct 15, 1848. They have 3 children: Tillford LeGrand, born Jan 14, 1875; Sadie Sept 14, 1877; George Thomas Jan 3, 1880. Mr. and Mrs. Dagger belong to the Methodist Church and he has been a Mason 10 years. He owns 73 acres of choice land and is independent in politics. His brother, Madison Dagger was a membe rof Co K 102 Ill Vol and died at Gallatin, Tenn Feb 22, 1863.