Edward Curd, born in Wilson County, Tenn., December 30, 1845, was a son of the late Price Curd, who came from Virginia in the early part of the last century and made his home in Wilson County.   Edward Curd was educated in his native county, and at the beginning of the War between the States he enlisted in Freemans' Battery of Light Artillery, C. S. A., at the age of sixteen years and served four years.   At no time or place, either in war or in peace, did Comrade Curd ever betray a trust.  He took part in many important battles among the bravest and was always magnanimous ot a fallen foe.   He had been in feeble health for some time before his death, which ocurred on April 21, 1916.   He had been a citizen of Williamson County, Tenn., since 1881 and was an honored member of McEwen Bivouac, No. 4, of Confederate Veterans at Franklin.   His wife and two sons survive him.   In his home life Edward Curd was happy in its love and devotion.   In civic and Church relations he was faithful in the discharge of all duties.

In the resolutions passed by McEwen Bivouac in his honor it is stated "that it is a just tribute to his memory to say we mourn for one who was in every way worthy our highest regard.   Every act of his life besoke the true Christian gentleman of who it has been most truly said by one who knew him best, that he had "never met a truer, manlier gentleman.'"

The above text from "Confederate Veteran" magazine, and the accompanying photographs, have been generously supplied by Edward Curd's great grandson, Charles H. Murphy of Portland, Oregon.