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From FindAGrave:

Born December 23, 1842 in Marshall Co, VA/WV1, and died September 12, 1905 in Moundsville, WV.

He married Emily Virginia Dunn December 31, 1863 in Marshall County, WV, daughter of Michael Dunn and Lucinda Cecil.

MILITARY RECORD - From the National Archives

• William Burley 2nd Lt. - Muster in Roll Wheeling, VA 16 Aug 1862 - 3 years. Wm. Burley Maj 12th Rgt W VA Inf. - age 20 years. Enrolled 31 Jan 1865 Chapin Farm, VA
• This officer was captain in same regiment and is promoted by virtue of a commission from the Governor of WV dated 25 Jan 1865.
• Will Burley - Major 12th Regt WV Inf. Age 23 years. Field & Staff muster out roll, Richmond, VA 16 Jun 1865.
• Enrolled as 2nd Lt. Co. A, 12 Regt WV Inf 16 Aug 1862
• Promoted 1st Lt. 1 Jan 1863. Promoted Capt. 30 Nov 1864.
• Promoted Major 30 Jan 1865. Will Burley Maj 12th WV Volunteers. Dated War Dept. 16 July 1867. *Appointed to be Lt. Col by Brevet in Volunteer Force, Army of the U.S. for faithful and meritorious service to date from 13 March 1865
• Company: A. Unit: 12 West Virginia Infantry. Rank In: 2 Lieutenant. Rank Out: Major

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