1860 ALABAMA CENSUS.
CENTER (CENTRE) STAR.
Household #503.
NOWLAND, HARDEN 36 M Farmer N. C.
NOWLAND, SITHA 33 F Ala
NOWLAND, JAMES G. 14 M Ala
NOWLAND, MISA ANN 12 F Ala
NOWLAND, ELISABETH 10 F Ala
NOWLAND, RILEY L. 8 M Ala
NOWLAND, FERDINAN 6 M Ala
NOWLAND, WILLIAM A. 2 M Ala 
HARDEN NOLEN.
HARDEN NOLEN is listed as having served in the 11th Alabama Cavalry Regiment, CSA, Company K and I as a Private. Two of the companies formed were from Lauderdale County, Alabama.
ELEVENTH ALABAMA CAVALRY REGIMENT.
"The nucleus of this regiment was a battalion that served for some time under Gen. Forrest, and was commanded by Col. Jeffrey Forrest. Soon after the latter's death, the command was increased to a regiment, and re-organized. It was with Forrest in the attack on Athens and Sulphur Trestle, and in the fight at Pulaski, losing very severely in casualties on the expedition. The regiment rendered effective service to Gen. Hood. It was part of Roddy's force at Montevallo, and was in front of Wilson's column to Selma; At the assault on the works there, the Eleventh was in the trenches, and nearly all its men retired therefrom, as the part of the line held by them was not assailed. The regiment laid down its arms at Decatur."
11th Ala Cav.-Co. B., CSA & Manoah B. HAMPTON 

“There are a few details about this officer's career which should be corrected. First, Hampton was seriously wounded at Corinth MS, Oct. 3, 1862, as 1st Lt. of Co. "H", 35th Alabama Regiment. The company organized on Mar. 12, 1862, at Moulton, Ala., and mustered into Confederate service at LaGrange College, Apr. 12, 1862. Company commissions are dated Mar. 6, 1862. He did not return to this regiment, but appears to have resigned due to wounds. 

While recovering Hampton helped to recruit and organize a cavalry company in Lauderdale County. This company was accepted in Confederate service at Centre Star, Ala., Mar. 12, 1863. Members served with Julian’s Alabama Cavalry Battalion until June 1863. During that month Col. Jeffrey Forrest’s Cavalry Regiment organized in the Tennessee Valley, composed of the unorganized battalions of Maj. George L. Baxter and Capt. William R. Julian. 

Second, Hampton never served with the 11th Alabama Cavalry. He resigned his commission on Jan. 1, 1864, and was followed by Thomas E. Barner as captain. Hampton's former cavalry command became Company "D" of Williams’ Alabama Cavalry Battalion on Feb. 1, 1864. In September of 1864, cavalry battalions originally led by Majors Williams and Warren merged to form the 11th Alabama Cavalry. Capt. Barner continued in command of Co. "G", 11th Alabama Cavalry, until May 1865 when members were paroled at Pond Spring, Ala.” 
 
http://www.illinoisgenealogy.org/civil_war/7th_illinois_infantry.htm

7th Illinois Infantry

“The Seventh Infantry re-enlisted as Veterans at Pulaski, Tennessee, December 22, 1863, and was mustered in January 6, 1864, and left immediately for Illinois, to receive 30 days furlough. Arrived at Springfield, January 18, 1864. Received an enthusiastic reception from the citizens. Quartered in Representatives Hall until next day, when furloughed. Reassembled Feb. 18, 1864, reinforced by 200 recruits. Left Camp Butler for Pulaski on the 23d, under command of Major Estabrook - Col. Rowett being in command of Camp Butler. Arrived at Pulaski Feb. 27, 1864, where the regiment was mounted, and left for Florence, Alabama, 90 miles distant, to patrol the Tennessee river and watch Forrest’s command, which were just leaving Tuscaloosa, Ala., on the memorable raid on Paducah and Fort Pillow. The regiment was divided into three detachments - four companies at Florence, two companies at Sweet Water, and four at Centre Star.

April 8th, Colonel Rowett returned to the regiment, whose headquarters were at Florence, Alabama, and again assumed command, having been relieved from the command at Camp Butler, at his own request.

On the morning of the 7th of May, General Roddy’s rebel brigade crossed the Tennessee, between Sweetwater and Centre Star, and attacked the companies at Florence and Sweetwater. After six hours severe fighting against ten times their number, the companies were obliged to retire with a loss of three officers and 32 men wounded and captured. On the 13th of May, the 7th returned with the 9th Ohio Cavalry, under command of Colonel Rowett, and drove the rebels across the Tennessee, capturing a number of prisoners. Was engaged in patrolling the river until June 14th, when the regiment was dismounted and ordered to report to the Brigade Commander at Rome, Georgia.”

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9th Ohio Cavalry

From Dyer's Compendium

“3rd Battalion organized at Camp Dennison, Ohio, December 16, 1863. Left State under orders for Nashville, Tenn., February 6, 1864, thence moved to Athens, Ala., where 1st Batalion joined. Patrol duty along the Tennessee River at Athens and Florence, Ala., till May. Moved to Decatur, Ala., May 1-5. Repulse of attack on Decatur May 8. Centre Star May 15. Duty at Decatur till July 10. Expedition to Pulaski June 1-12. Operations in District of North Alabama July 24-August 20.”