Hello Anne,

From the CWSS Index.....this information may help to provide a connection between your ancestor, Hiram Bilbo, and Lt. Col. James B. McRae. In my previuos posting I stopped after finding JB McRae.

My apologies,

Art Thomas
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Detailed Soldier Record

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James B. McRae (First_Last)
Regiment Name 3 Mississippi Infantry
Side Confederate
Company A
Soldier's Rank_In Capt.
Soldier's Rank_Out Colonel
Alternate Name
Notes
Film Number M232 roll 27

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25 McRae, James B.
Confederate Infantry 3rd Regiment, Mississippi Infantry

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