First Kentucky "Orphan" Brigade 

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 Pvt. Martin Vanburen Dyer

Co. G, 9th Kentucky Infantry

   These images show Martin V. Dyer as a veteran at the Kentucky Confederate Home in Pewee Valley, ca. 1906.  Mr. Dyer came to the home 14 May 1906, and died there on 11 July 1909.  Mr. Dyer wore the pants, vest, and hat as a veteran.  The shawl/coverlet and knife and fork were also his, and he may have used these during the war.  These images were provided by Rod Halsey, Mr. Dyer's gt-gt grandson.

Confederate Home, Pewee Valley, Kentucky, ca. 1913
collection of Geoff Walden

Parole certificate issued to M. V. Dyer at Washington, Georgia,
at the surrender of the Orphan Brigade, 6 May 1865
courtesy Rod Halsey

Many thanks to Rod Halsey for sending these photos in for display on this page.