Monroe County, AL 

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James Hiram Rachels, son of Bryant Rachels of Bells Landing.  He was 20 when this picture was taken in 1860.

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James Hiram Rachels and wife Ann Wiggins lived in the Red Hills area; both are buried in the Red Hills Cemetery. James Hiram Rachels fought in the Civil War in the 62 Inf. Co. H and they fought in the battle of Blakely and Mobile bay Fort Gaines. He has on his shirt the Southern Cross of honor The one in the bottom is a copy of one!  James Hiram Rachels was a twin and his brother was George W. Rachels.

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George W. Rachels, twin brother of James Hiram Rachels. He is buried in Red Hills Cemetery.  He lived in that area and was a member of tje Red Hills Church. picture taken 1930.

Burl Rachels, son of George W. Rachels, wearing his World War I uniform. Picture Taken in Red Hills Monroe County Alabama

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