Willliam Whitehead

William C. “Bill” Whitehead (abt 1838 – February 27, 1864) served as a private in Company C, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

Personal life
William Whitehead was born about 1838 in Carter County, Tennessee to John Carter and Sydney Cynthia (Oaks) Whitehead. He married Modena Perry (1845-1919), with whom he had at least three children.

Civil War service
Whitehead enlisted as a private in Company C on September 24, 1863 in Carter County, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in October 28, 1863 at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. His brother Samuel also served as a private in Company C.

He is described as 26 years old, 5' 10" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.

Whitehead is listed as present for duty until after December 31, 1863. When he was left sick in Nashville was not recorded. Whitehead died at U.S. Hospital No. 8, Ward 5 in Nashville on February 27, 1864 due to acute bronchitis after contracting measles. His personal effects consisted of one uniform jacket, one pair trousers, and one pair boots. He is buried at Nashville National Cemetery in Madison, Tennessee.

A guardian's pension was applied for on October 3, 1868 in the name of Strawberry Thomas.