VOL. II Issue 6 Official Publication of the Georgia Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans May/June 2016
“Hellmira” A Veteran’s Homegoing ciate at the grave, he having con- company and was honorably dis- Georgia Compatriots, James Jackson Henderson was nected himself with this branch of charged at Ft. Donalson at the close the church in early life, and minis- of the war in 1865 as Captain of his The Friends of Elmira Civil born August 27th, 1827 in Irwin ters being far between in this sec- company. He was painfully wound- War Prison Camp in Elmira, County, Georgia, which at that time tion of Georgia at that time. And be ed at Petersburg, Virginia, being New York is looking for your was in Sycamore, Georgia, later it said of him, that his home was a shot in the mouth with a Minie ball help in identifying Native Worth County in 1853, and finally shelter for the weary and at all time. during the memorable siege of that American Confederate soldiers Turner County in 1905. He could No man was ever turned away hun- stronghold. At another time, he was who were imprisoned in the say he had lived in all three counties gry and unsheltered, never turning a temporarily blinded by the blast of Elmira Prison. and never moved. He was married deaf ear to the importunities of his gunfire. We especially would like to to Miss Susannah Whiddon, Sep- less unfortunate brethren. He loved He was a true to the cause of the know if any of the 382 Georgia tember 19th, 1850, and he died May the children of Sycamore Methodist South as any man that wore the men who died in Elmira and are 28th, 1910. At the time of his death, church and he would grow his own gray. He loved the stars and bars as buried in Woodlawn National he was eighty-two years, nine strawberries and after coating them only the true and brave could. He Cemetery are Native Ameri- months, and one day old. He and with chocolate, he would serve loved that flag when it went down cans. his devoted wife have lived happily them at their youth meetings. in glorious defeat at Appomattox, as Please bring this request for together for fifty-nine years, eight He was a founder of the beautiful he did when it waived in triumph information before your mem- months, and nine days. From this little city of Sycamore in this coun- and victory at Fredericksburg, bers during your next meeting. union there was born five daughters ty. He was an Ex-Confederate sol- Chancellorsville, and the Wilder- and three sons; all the daughter sur- www.elmiraprisoncamp.com viving him, while two of his sons dier and a member of camp Bartow ness. He was present at the Battle of preceded him in death, leaving an Confederate Veterans of this coun- Gettysburg, Virginia. He never tired Tom Fagart, Concord, NC only son now in life, the Hon. J.W. ty. He volunteered in Company of telling to both old and young of Capt. Jonas Cook Camp #888 Henderson. "A", 61st Georgia Regiment in the glory of the old South and of his Mt. Pleasant, NC Captain Henderson was one if not 1861 from Irwin County, was cap- love for her cause and people. But Board Member the oldest citizens of Turner county, tured at Ft. Pulaski in the early part alas, like the majority of that once of the war and was sent to Ft. Dela- invincible army of the purest and Friends of Elmira Prison Camp and it was for him that the county ware Federal prison, being after- noblest men that ever mustered REQUEST FOR was first to have been named but he being alive, the Legislature would wards exchanged. He was a part of around any banner, he has answered INFORMATION ON not name any county for a man who that group we now call the the last call of that Great Captain of NATIVE AMERICANS was still in life. He was one of the "Immortal 600" composed of 600 his salvation, fought the last fight, pioneer citizens of this section of captured officers that the Yankees and came out more than a conquer- the state. He did as much in the ear- used as human shields, placing or. Is he dead? No, he only sleepeth. ly eighties and nineties as any man them in front of Yankee forts to re- Asleep in Jesus, Oh how sweet in South Georgia to induce settlers ceive the firings of Confederate to be for such a slumber meet; With from middle and North Georgia to cannons. Ft. Delaware was the holy confidence to sing, The death settle in this section of the state. North's answer to Andersonville, has lost his venomed sting. Georgia. 3,000 of 12,000 Confeder- He was the son of a Methodist June 17, 1910 ate men died there. preacher, and at no great distance in Turner County Banner the past, he was called upon to offi- Afterwards, he returned to his
The Charge Inside this issue: DIVISION NEWS 3, 7, 8 to the Georgia Division To you, Sons of Confederate Veterans, we submit the vindi- COLOR PHOTOS 2,11,14,
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be given the defense of the Confederate soldier’s good name, CAMP NEWS AND 12, 18 the guardianship of his history, the emulation of his virtues, ARTICLES the perpetuation of those principles he loved and which made LT. COMMANDERS & 19 ~ 22 him glorious and which you also cherish. BRIG. REPORTS
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Members of the Lt. Col. Thomas M. Nelson, Camp 141, David Benjamin Bailey [R] receives his membership Albany, GA, have erected a flag pole with a 15'x18' Battle certificate joining the Kennesaw Battlefield Camp # Flag on U.S. Hwy. 19--300, south of Albany at Baconton, 700. Compatriot Bailey’s Confederate GGGrandfather GA, northern, Mitchell County. was 2nd LT. Griffin Bailey of Company C, 16th GA Infantry.
Cobb County Adopt a Cemetery Sign for the Blackwell Cemetery adopt- ed by the Kennesaw Battlefield Camp # 700.
Compatriot Carl Tommy Miller of the E. Porter Alexander Camp in Augusta and family attended the Lee Birthday in Milledgeville. L to R: Greg Murphy, Trey Miller, Abbi Miller, Carl Tommy Miller, and Carl T Miller Jr.
12th Brigade Commander Rhett Coleman of the Chattahoochee Guards Camp # 1639 pre- senting New Compatriot James Snider with his member certificate. New Georgia Division HQ office: American Federal Bldg. Suite 310; 544 Mulberry Street, Macon, GA. Mailing Address, Mailing Address, Georgia Div. HQ ☝3 Photos: Annual Memorial Service of first raising Georgia Div. HQ of a Confederate Flag in Georgia, sponsored by the SCV, Georgia Division SCV, Georgia Division Stewart-Webster Camp #1067. P.O. Box 1081 See more information on Page 12 P.O. Box 1081 Macon, GA 31202 Macon, GA 31202 HQ Hours: Tues./Weds./Thurs. Look look 10:00 am ~ 2:00 pm May/June, 2016 The Georgia Confederate Page 3
Commander's Report.
Brothers,
Another year has come and gone.
We continue to battle against the ene-
mies of the South. They don’t like our Flag, they don’t like our ancestors, (and probably don’t know theirs). Because of the propaganda version NEW CADET PROGRAM taught in our schools, they despise what the brave men of the South It is truly an exciting time in the history of the Georgia Divi- fought for, and in general, they think that our stand for the Southern sion as we work to build our future leaders through membership Troops is based on an incorrect theory although we know the truth, FACTS no longer matter! A phrase recently came to mind that would in a totally new Cadet program. Beginning on November 1, empower our ancestors to secede from the second paragraph of the Decla- 2015, we will roll out phase one of Georgia's Cadet Member- ration of Independence: ship program. From day one, members of the Cadet program will not only get a newly designed membership pin denoting “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created them as a Cadet member, but also a membership certificate, equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.-- camouflage SCV cap, and a subscription to the Georgia Confed- That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, de- erate newsletter. riving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenev- Membership in the Cadet program is $20 per year, or a one- er any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the time $100 payment to cover all years up to age twelve. Cadets Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Govern- ment, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its pow- who join at the $100 one-time level will also receive a "Legacy" ers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety pin, noting their membership at the Legacy level. and Happiness.” Cadet Membership Benefits:
➣ Subscription to The Georgia Confederate, a bi-monthly One can only wonder which part of this was not understood by the lin- newsletter to members of the Georgia Division coln government. The very Declaration which founded the United States ➣ said we, The South, were within our rights to establish a new Govern- A camouflage baseball cap with SCV logo ment. Have you ever wondered why President Davis was never brought ➣ A special "Cadet Member" pin - only available to Cadet to trial? Could it be that they realized, after the fact, that we, the South, members of the Georgia Division had every right to secede and form a new government? This right was ➣ A "Cadet Member" certificate from the Georgia Division written in the formation of our country. (And the reference to all men be- ➣ Participation in our Georgia Division's Cadet program ing created equal refers to the ruling class of royalty our ancestors came to with the ability to earn more pins as you complete new tasks this country to escape) and we still celebrate this document every 4th of ➣ The opportunity to attend and participate in your local July! Enough for our history lesson today. Just thought it may help some SCV Camp meetings of you when in a disagreement with a yankee. ➣ The opportunity to meet other Cadets in your area and By the time you receive this, we should have had the Reunion and participate in "Cadet only" outdoor activities like camping, elections are behind us and we are ready to move forward for the next fishing, and participating in local heritage events couple of years. We still hold the distinction of being the largest group
within the Confederation, with over 3,500 members! This is nowhere near Go to www.gascv.org to download an application. enough but we continue to grow, even in the face of those who have no concept of what we are about, and unless we inform them they will never Thomas Miller, Coordinator know. So, the thought for the day: Find a dis-believer and show them Cadet Program just who we are and what we are about. They might be one of us, and just Georgia Division need to be informed.
Hope you made it to the Reunion, and had a good productive time, ~ 2016 ~ DEADLINES ~ 2016 ~ your vote counts. The GEORGIA CONFEDERATE
Live the Charge. AUGUST 1st OCTOBER 1st Jack Bridwell ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ DECEMBER 1st ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖
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History of the Georgia Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans ten just for this occa- streets. The parade first included sion, which was well dignitaries and local officials.
Mark Pollard, Georgia Division Historian known in Sunbelt cir- They were followed by the SCV, cles: "The Sunny Part (2) - History of the Georgia Division: 1907-1910 UDC and DAR among other patri- South". A soft breeze otic organizations. They and the The years 1907 & 1908 were on either side of the war. Not only arrived just in time that military bands pushed a path both quite uneventful for the that, he would receive five of those helped General John B. Gordon's through the crowd for the special Sons. An article shown in the Con- wounds in one battle.” No critic daughter as she unveiled the monu- guests; the Veterans. By the time federate Veteran magazine in 1907 had a bad word for Borglum's ment dedicated to her father. The they came by, bearded and in uni- from a Veteran in New York cited work. On unveiling was met with loud cheers form, the crowd grew excited. As the Sons for such little activity ask- the large which instantly rang out from the they passed by, they halted every ing if they were aware of the sacri- marble base Veterans themselves and all others few steps to give out a rousing Re- fices of their fathers. In fact, not of the mon- present. bel Yell that would echo through much is shown in that publication ument, there All compatriots today should go the streets of Atlanta. This would due to the inability of CIC Thomas is a bronze often to visit General Gordon's bring a thunderous response from Owens to fully carry out his regular relief depict- monument on the Capital grounds the crowd. It gives me pause to duties. An article appearing in the ing that fa- and to Oakland Cemetery where he consider what this parade would summer of 1907 from an assistant mous mo- is buried. Oakland Cemetery is lo- have sounded like a block or two to CIC Owens, explains that the ment when Gordon grabbed the cated about a mile east of the State away.
CIC was not able to be active as he reins of General Robert E. Lee's Capital. had wanted because as Director of horse and shouted; "Lee to the With the anthem "Dixie" playing the Alabama Department of Ar- rear", which set off a group chant and frequent interruptions of spirit chives and History he had been of the same. Surely this is one of emanating from the crowd and the very busy with his Department's the South's best Confederate Mon- eerie shriek of the old Rebels in move from one location to another uments. alternating rhythms, it would be a
and he regretted that he would be powerful event. When the "boys" Several thousand people gathered unable to run for CIC the following we're still alive, it was true magic for the unveiling. From photo- year. at a parade. They could give a graphs taken, only about 30 Sons glimpse of the thrill as Mary Gay It seems that this was the reason have been identified. There has A statue of John B. Gordon in uniform spoke about in her book, "Life in for the lack of information pub- been not been much success in aboard his horse Marye. Erected on the Dixie," at the sight and sound of lished concerning the Sons. There finding the identities of the 100 or northwestern corner of the Georgia State Wheeler's cavalry riding through may have actually been a lot of so Confederate Veterans present Capitol square. Decatur, shrieking in the night; a local activity, but the CIC could for the unveiling. The 30 or so It has not been possible to find sound of comfort to the faithful! not publish it. That was the case in identified Sons of Confederate Vet- specific information concerning the Atlanta. erans thus far comprise quite a spe- For the SCV in general, and to activities of the Sons at the unveil- cial group of Sons. their everlasting credit, an im- In 1907 a big event happened in ing; however the Veterans them- portant stand was taken at the exec- Atlanta. On May 25, the fine One of the Sons present was selves were much more thoroughly utive council meeting in 1909 by equestrian statue of General John Huge Dorsey. He was a member of covered. outgoing CIC Dr. Thomas Owen, B. Gordon was unveiled at a large the Atlanta John B. Gordon SCV The years 1909-1910 produced a by incoming CIC Dr. Clarence ceremony on the State Capital Camp and the first of that Camp to small amount of local activity and Owens and by Judge R.B. Hough- grounds. The artist, Solon Bor- be elected Governor of Georgia. only a few national events. As ton among others. These glum, had done one of his greatest He would be one of seven future mentioned, CIC Thomas Owen had "Alabama boys" had to wrestle masterpieces. Borglum said these Georgia Governors that became not been available for much activi- with an issue that we might think words about Gordon; "General members of that Camp! ty. small, but to these aging Sons, it John B. Gordon would become one It was a beautiful May Day for the pulled at the organization strong- of the most successful commanders unveiling. Gordon's family mem- In Atlanta, the Atlanta Chapter ly. in General Robert E. Lee’s Army, UDC had sponsored a fundraising bers were seated closest to the Several issues were decided at and would do so without any prior drive that all local compatriots par- monument and behind them were this particular meeting and it ap- military training. General Gordon ticipated in. They raised sufficient seated the Confederate Veterans. pears that UCV CIC General would wind up being one of the funds to donate a new piano to the As the ceremony started, Clement Evans of Atlanta, (who most wounded officers that served Soldiers Home during patriotic cer- the sounds of birds could be heard succeeded John B. Gordon) played chirping from the nearby stately emonies. no small part in influencing events. oak trees on the Capital The real fun was on Confederate The first item to be decided was a Solon grounds. The sweet singing of the Memorial Day, 1909, when a de- "new and permanent" headquarters birds silenced out the sounds of an Borglum tailed description of events ap- was to be located in Memphis, occasional automobile heard putt- peared in the Confederate Veter- Tennessee. City Councilman, Na- ering off in the distance. an. This rare article says that all than Bedford Forrest Jr. offered
During the ceremony, Julia L. business was stopped and there enough influence to result in a sec- Spalding sang a song she had writ- was a solid mass of people in the Continued Page 6: GA. Div. History Page 6 The Georgia Confederate May/June, 2016
Cont. from Page 5: GA. Div. History The Jefferson Davis ‘Memorial Day’ Funeral Train and above the left exit was a banner tion of the just built Courthouse being By Calvin E. Johnson, Jr. with the words “Buena Vista." reserved for the SCV as an office and During the War with Mexico Jef- a museum to preserve "documents June 3rd form and passed through an open ferson Davis was a hero at Monter- and relics of the war." It would be is the 208th observation car to a catafalque. rey and wounded at Buena Vista. curious to know what happened to birthday of Train engine No. 69, of the Lou- At 12:20PM the funeral train these original records. Jefferson isville and Nashville Railroad departed over the Western Railway Another issue settled, was that in- Davis who slowly pulled out of New Orleans of Alabama and Atlanta and West volving an offensive monument in- served in Station at 7:50PM for the 1,200 Point Railroad for Atlanta.. scription at Arlington, Virginia. It the United mile trip. At 4:30PM the funeral train was decided that a petition would be States House and Senate, 23rd Unit- After a brief stop at Bay Saint pulled into Union Station in Atlan- sent to Congress asking that the ed States Secretary of War and Louis, and a slow-down at Pass ta, Georgia. It is estimated that Ingersoll inscription be removed. President of the Confederate States Christian, where hundreds of peo- 20,000 people lined the streets as The next important item discussed of America. ple lined the tracks, the Jefferson the funeral procession made their by the real Sons, a protocol was If you listen closely, and the wind Davis Funeral Train stopped at way to the state capitol. When Da- changed to forbid any Veterans from blows the right direction, you may Gulfport, Mississippi, near Beau- vis’ body lay in state at the Capitol, riding horses in parades. It was felt hear a train whistle in the dis- voir the Southern President’s last it was guarded by Atlanta’s Gate that only the CIC, the Adjutant in tance. As a youngster near Atlanta, home. City Guard which had served as Chief and a staff member should be this and the sound of "taps" from Uncle Bob Brown, a former Company F, 1st Georgia mounted. nearby Fort McPherson were spe- servant of the Davis family and a (Ramsay’s). passenger on the train, saw the At 7:00PM the train went north The final issue was mentioned only cial sounds. Today, air conditioners many flowers that the children had on the Richmond and Danville in a one sentence report, but must and closed windows segregate the laid on the side of the railroad Railroad. The train traveled have caused a long and heated de- sounds of trains, owls and all the tracks. Brown was so moved by through Lula, Georgia, Greenville, bate. It serves even today as perhaps wonderful sounds of the symphony this beautiful gesture that he wept South Carolina and stopped at the one of the most important philosophi- of the night. We do not hear our uncontrollably. North Carolina capitol at Raleigh. cal decisions ever made in Council. It community's soul; we hear only its In Mobile, Alabama, the train A brief stop was made in Dan- was shown this way; "A proposition machines. was met by a thousand mourners ville, Virginia where a crowd of for secret organization features was On Sunday, May 28, 1893, a few and the Alabama Artillery fired a people gathered around the train made, but it was the opinion of the days before "Memorial Day", in 21-gun salute. Locomotive No. 69 and sang, "Nearer My God to Council that the SCV should never be New Orleans, a story began that was retired and Locomotive No. 25 Thee" as city church bells toiled. made a secret organization." overshadowed all other events. This was the day when the re- was coupled to the train. The new Finally, the train reached Rich- This principle of holding our heads mains of Jefferson Davis, former train's Engineer was C.C. Devinney mond, Virginia on Wednesday, high has never changed. The great president of the Confederate States and Warren Robinson was its fire- May 31, 1893, at 3:00AM. It was Henry Lee created the first Articles of of America, were taken to Rich- man. Memorial Day. The casket was tak- Confederation in 1777 as an expres- mond, Virginia for final burial. The Atlanta Journal reported, en to the Virginia State House. sion of individual liberty and states “The Cradle of the Confederacy is At 3:00PM, May 31st, the fu- Jefferson Davis died in 1889 and rights; nothing else. It would be ablaze with life and light tonight. neral procession started for Holly- over 200,000 people witnessed his wrong to ever hide such a wonderful Everything is ready for honoring wood Cemetery. temporary burial at Metairie Ceme- idea... the memory of Jefferson Davis. tery in New Orleans. Four years With Mrs. Jefferson Davis were Tomorrow morning with the rising her daughters, Winnie and Marga- Part (3), a continued history of the later on a rainy Saturday, on May of the sun the funeral train from ret. Six state governors acted as Georgia Division, Sons of Confeder- 27, 1893, the remains of Jefferson New Orleans will reach Montgom- pallbearers. It was estimated that ate Veterans will continue in the next Davis were removed and taken to ery.” 75,000 people attended this final edition of the Georgia Confederate Confederate Memorial Hall in New Church bells rang in Montgom- salute to President Davis. The cere- magazine… Orleans. ery, Alabama when the train pulled At 4:30PM, May 28th, a funeral mony concluded with a 21-gun sa- into the city at 6:00AM on May In an effort to document the history service was held for Mr. Davis and lute and "Taps." 29th. A severe rainstorm delayed of the Georgia Division, Sons of Con- a moving memorial address was the funeral procession to about By: Calvin E. Johnson, Jr., Speaker, federate Veterans, I encourage all delivered by Louisiana’s Governor 8:30AM when a caisson carried the Writer of short stories, Author of members to submit any recorded his- Murphy J. Foster as thousands lis- body of Davis to Alabama’s state book “When America stood for tory of this division tened. A reverent silence fell capitol. A procession carried the God, Family and Country” and to: [email protected] among the people as the casket was casket through the portico where Chairman of the Georgia Divi- given to the commitment of veter- This history will continue to be rec- Jefferson Davis, in 1861, had taken sion Sons of Confederate Veter- ans from Virginia. orded in a living (Microsoft Word) the oath of office as President of ans Confederate History and The procession then formed for a document. When it is all compiled, it the Confederacy. Heritage Month committee. will be filed in the secretary's office of slow march to the railroad station The casket was placed in front of http://www.facebook.com/ the Georgia Division's Headquarters. on Canal Street. ConfederateHeritageMonth the bench of the Alabama Supreme Train No. 69, with Engineer Marl Pollard Court. Above the right exit was a 1064 West Mill Drive, Frank Coffin, waited patiently as Georgia Division Historian banner with the word “Monterrey" Kennesaw, Georgia 30152, the casket was taken to the plat- Phone 770 330 9792 or 770 428 0978 May/June, 2016 The Georgia Confederate Page 7
help support her family, as many chil- and the Masons Chaplain’s Column dren had to do during those days. Re- raised money for
As I am writing this, today is construction did nothing for the poor Little Mary May 30, 2016. A day set aside by people after the War but make them Phagan’s burial and The Last poorer. There were no child labor laws her body was laid the Federal government to remem- and kids had to become adults fast to to rest at the top of Roll Call ber those who died defending our survive. Mary was considered a very the hill at Marietta
Country. Last month we remem- pretty young girl and she eventually City Cemetery. She Thomas Joiner bered those noble men who wore went to work at the National Pencil lies in the S. E. the gray. Today we recognize the Factory on South Forsyth Street in At- corner where Cemetery St. and W. At- Brunswick, Georgia gray and all military who gave the lanta. The manager of the factory was a lanta St. intersect. Confederate veterans Thomas Marsh Forman Camp 485 ultimate price. young Jewish American named Leo are buried to her right and many of the Frank, nephew of the company’s own- Masons are buried to her left as if they Many throughout the South Claude Laverne Cavanah have been deceived regarding their er Moses Frank. are watching over her. Over 3,000 un- known Confederate soldiers are in the Guyton, Georgia honorable Confederate forefathers What happened that day on April Confederate Cemetery. I visit her grave and instead of desiring to honor 26, 1913, Confederate Memorial Day, Camp Davis 2073 was one of the most horrific murders in and the soldier’s graves whenever I them they either ignore or reject the state of Georgia. Mary never made happen to be traveling that way. their good name and the cause of it to the parade. According to friends, Confederate veterans were in the William Joe Moore freedom for which they suffered so Mary had gotten on the English Street process of placing the tombstone on Smyrna, Georgia intensely. Children today are being streetcar and got off at the National little Mary’s grave in June of 1915 Camp McDonald 1552 taught to be ashamed of their Con- Pencil Factory to collect the $1.20 when Governor John Marshall Slaton federate ancestry, and it’s up to you owed her since being laid off from the cowardly gave in to the threats from Please send reports to Divi- and me to teach what the history factory a few days earlier. This would Jewish leaders from the north and com- sion Chaplain Kim M. Beck, be the last time Mary Phagan would be muted the sentence of Leo Frank. To- books and classrooms are pervert- 2321 Middle Ground Church Rd., ing. seen alive. day, in Marietta Cemetery, you can find Little Mary Phagan’s grave with Eastman, Georgia 31023-3043 or To not honor our Confederate At 4 am on Sunday, April 27, the inscription: email to: forefathers is to disobey the 5th night watchman Newt Lee, an African- American, reached the factory cellar [email protected] Commandment: “Honor your father “In this day of fading ideals, during his rounds. There he found the little Mary Phagan’s heroism is an and your mother, so that you may The Last Roll forms can be body of young Mary Phagan lying on a heirloom, that which there is noth- live long in the land the LORD your found under “Member Re- pile of cinders near the furnace. A ing more precious among the red God is giving you.” Exodus 20:12. sources” on the Georgia Division piece of cloth had been torn from her hills of Georgia. Sleep, little girl; June 1st is also a day of re- skirt and tied about her face. Her dress website. sleep in your humble grave but if membrance set aside by the Geor- was up around her knees, her eyes were the angels are good to you in the gia Division to honor Little Mary blackened from being beaten and she realms beyond the trouble sunset Phagan. If Little Mary was im- had several cuts and abrasions on her and the clouded stars, they will let portant enough to be honored by the body. Tightly drawn around her neck was a seven foot strip of ¾ inch wrap- you know that many an aching men who wore gray, she’s im- ping cord. Blood had exited her mouth heart in Georgia beats for you, and portant enough to me. and her ears and her tongue protruded 1 many a tear, from eyes unused to For those who may not be fa- ½ inches out of her mouth. She had weep, has paid you a tribute too miliar with the story of Little Mary been beaten severely, strangled and sacred for words.” Phagan, I will give a brief descrip- raped. The LORD bless thee, st Countless articles, books, plays, tion why June 1 was set aside in Originally, Lee was arrested but and recordings were made over the and keep thee: 2013 to be remembered annually. released. Leo Frank denied even know- years, mostly funded from the north to The LORD make On Confederate Memorial ing the girl. Friends would later speak portray the evil South and how an his face shine out that Mary had told them in the past Day, April 26, 1913, the United {innocent} man was hanged. I spent a upon thee: Confederate Veterans were going to how Frank would try to corner her and year researching and collecting infor- make advances, to which she would parade downtown Atlanta. Thirteen mation concerning the case, the trial, The LORD lift up reject. Every implication pointed to conviction and hanging of Leo Frank. year old Mary Phagan was excited Leo Frank as the guilty party and rec- his countenance upon thee, at the chance to see those old men My conclusion, as that of the Phagan ords would prove he was indeed at the family, is Leo Frank was guilty of this and give the peace. of gray march through the streets. factory that day. heinous crime. I wrote the story as I Numbers 6: 24 ~ 26 My, what a sight it must have been Frank was sent to the Georgia viewed it and several years ago it was to see these real fighting men give Work Farm Prison in Milledgeville, printed in the Georgia Confederate. If the Rebel yell! as they paraded where he was a hated man. Having anyone is interested in the complete through town. It was a time when retired from the Department of Correc- story, email me and I will be more than And the peace of God, “political correctness” hadn’t tions, I can assure you that to this day, happy to forward it to you. As I close, which passeth child molesters and kid killers are the gripped the country and people I’d like to quote 1 Thessalonians 4:13, bottom of the rung. At midnight of Au- all understanding, were proud of their lineage. Fami- 14, “Sorrow not, even as others that gust 16, a group of about twenty-five lies packed picnic lunches, stores have no hope. For if we believe that shall keep your hearts men who called themselves the closed for the day and soldiers of Jesus died and rose again, even so “Knights of Mary Phagan” raided the and minds every color and every social status them also that sleep in Jesus will God prison and removed Frank without any through Christ Jesus. bring with him.” arrived any way they could to at- resistance from prison staff. They Philippians 4: 7 tend the celebration. drove him 150 miles to Frey’s Mill, May God give you health and Little Mary Phagan was born present day Roswell Road at I-75, near happiness through the days ahead. I June 1, 1899, four months after the Phagan’s home in Marietta, and hanged hope to see you in Conyers. death of her father. Mary had to leave him. Kim. M. Beck, school at the age of ten to work and The United Confederate Veterans Georgia Division Chaplain Page 8 The Georgia Confederate May/June, 2016
Georgia Confederate QUIZ: Heritage Defense Officer Report police. 9 arrests were made. Rides (Marietta and Canton) March/April Quiz. and attractions were shut down. A few months ago, a radio per- Can you name this gentleman? Participation at both Lee Day in Mid-April, LaGrange City Coun- sonality from 106.7 began attack- Milledgeville (225+) and Confed- cil renamed the historic Confeder- ing Georgia Division SCV Com- erate Memorial Service at Stone ate “Stonewall Cemetery” to patriot and Georgia State District Mountain (335+) were up from “Mulberry Street Cemetery” Em- 31 Representative Tommy Benton past years, but with ours being the phasis is being directed at enhanc- on his radio show. The guy’s name largest SCV Division with 4,000+ ing a new monument to Horace is Michael Graham. He formerly members, combined with family King, the famous black Bridge was employed in the Boston area. and allied Organizations, we Builder while reducing public Anyway, Graham went total fruit- should have thousands. We can awareness of the Stonewall Con- cake against Rep Benton, declaring and must do better, especially dur- federate Cemetery section. he personally would pay to have ing these times. A renewed effort to slander our someone run against Benton. After The April 2nd “15th Annual Na- Confederate Heritage and History all the hype, all the bluster and bra- tional Confederate Memorial Day by placing “Interpretive Plaques” vado, when the election results Service” at Stone Mountain was in front of Confederate Monu- were in, Benton destroyed his Gra- 'punished' by SMMA officials by ments is underway. Within the past ham opponent 73% - 27%. Plus preventing the use of a P.A. Sys- few months, such signage has been 106.7 terminated Michael Graham, tem for speakers and music. It was placed in front of a UDC built Wa- who is now seeking employment stated the 'punishment' was due to ter Fountain in Helena, Montana again in Boston. Congrats on your Answer: the fact that a White Power Rally for the memory of Confederate victory, Rep Benton! The picture is of William Josh- was to occur on April 23 rd, and “to Veterans, and on the Campus of I would encourage every Division ua Bush, Company B 14th Ramah prevent them from using a PA sys- Ole Miss at the University Greys Delegate to strongly consider each Guards Wilkinson County . I have tem, ours had to be forbidden as Memorial statue. The use of terms Division Officer Candidate. If the a picture of him and a Union Sol- well” A better than last year turn- like slavery, “jim crow”, and white Candidate seeking office has de- dier named Henry Brunner of Co out was seen, but only the first 2-3 supremacy are plastered on the clared more emphasis on accepting M 1st West Virginia who were the rows of people were able to hear. new 'interpretation plaques' and the defeat on the loss of Confederate last two surviving soldiers in Fitz- Atlanta History Center is one of symbols, instead of promoting a nd gerald, Georgia. Bush was born During the gathering on April 2 , the new leaders in this new effort. strong active defense and promo- July 18, 1845 died November 11, our crowds were infiltrated by at Such signage may well soon ap- tion of Confederate symbols, my least one of the White Power/KKK 1952 in Fitzgerald. Roy H. Mixon pear in front of the General John B recommendation is to vote for the leaders, Mr. Estes. He wore camo Commander Camp 688 Milledge- Gordon statue at the Capitol, or in other guy. If there is no other guy, pants and an olive drab shirt hold- front of any Confederate Statue on then nominate someone else. Gen- ville ing a Confederate Flag that was any Courthouse Lawn. tlemen, we are at WAR, and we upside down. His sole purpose was Georgia Confederate QUIZ: The situation out of Monroe, must elevate our fighters and de- to openly recruit our members to fenders for protection and guardi- May/June Quiz. Georgia where a black Codes En- join his knucklehead party. I took forcement Officer tried twice to get anship of our heritage given to us Who was “Jennie” Wade? his photo and posted it on Face- Hometown Tire and Auto to re- by our Confederate Ancestors. [Think Gettysburg.] book and warned others to avoid move their lighted sign display of a Those who follow and LIVE the Send answers to: him, and why. I also approached Confederate Flag is finished, a Charge must be who we install [email protected] the Stone Mountain Park police to Victory for Hometown, a Victory into leadership positions. We have request he be removed, but they for their supporters, and for the had far too many amongst us that refused. SCV. The sign shall remain unal- compromise, capitulate, and assist The April 23rd ignorant white tered as long as they wish. May 7th in removing our sacred symbols. Knuckleheads Party at Stone saw a visit by Ben “Cooter” Jones Mountain drew national attention, and lots of people turned out. Please, if you are aware of any and obviously did not help the im- On May 19th we all witnessed Heritage Alerts or Violations, con- age of the Park, or our Confederate the US House of Representatives tact me ASAP at symbols, or our Confederate An- submit, vote, and pass a bill to [email protected] cestors. 5 different groups con- BAN all future “Mass Displays” of or 470-241-0214 verged on Stone Mountain Park, Confederate Flags on Veteran's and it was a total media circus. I Administration Poles in Veterans I encourage each newsletter edi- had made numerous calls for peo- Administration run National Cem- tor and Camp Webmaster to add ple to stay away. Some did, others eteries. Even though 84 Republi- the email address to the publica- did not. I believed a public state- cans joined the Democrats in pass- tion. Also don't forget to set up ment denouncing that event would ing this Anti-American Veteran your Google Alerts as mentioned have provided further separation of Hate Bill - All of Georgia's Repub- last edition. us and them, as well as some good lican Representatives voted against PR for the Georgia Division SCV. the measure, joined by Democrat Thank y'all & God Bless In the end, only 25 white fools Sanford Bishop of Albany. The Georgia Division Heritage showed up while hundreds of Bill must now go to the Senate. In Dixieland BLM and Anti-Fa and Black Pan- The current situation if passed does Defense Officer I’ll take my stand ! thers burned barricades, shot off not nor will not affect either Na- Commander Billy Bearden fireworks and pepper sprayed the tional Cemetery in Georgia Haralson Invincibles Camp 673 May/June, 2016 The Georgia Confederate Page 9
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Friday, Sept 2, 2016 Travel in auto convoy to Perryville Battlefield State Park. Continue to Crawford Springs, location of field hos- pital at Goodknight Cemetery. Then to Bardstown and enjoy lunch at Old Talbott Tavern (1779). After lunch, visit the Civil War Museum of the Western Theater and follow route of General Bragg’s Army to Perryville from Dan- ville.
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Union League Terrorism During The Occupation violence in driving whites to take law troops were "an armed mob roaming By Mike Scruggs into their own hands. the country, pillaging at will, insulting A very stringent anti-Klan law was citizens with impunity, and even Union League meetings were Arkansas. Men, women, and children passed by the North Carolina legisla- threatening to attack the United States conducted as a mystical secret society were killed in raids on ture under the direction of Governor troops." Many KKK suspects were with secret rituals. Meetings were es- "insurrectionary" communities and William W. Holden in January of arrested and imprisoned. pecially devoted to stirring up enmity counties. Their deaths were reported as 1870. True to past Radical Republican But on August 4 of 1870 the elec- between blacks and whites. "killed trying to escape." There were despotism, it gave the Governor power tions in North Carolina took place. A catechism written by Radical Union League barn burnings and other to declare counties in a state of insur- Despite their despotic tactics, the Re- Republicans in Congress was used in destruction in every North Carolina rection and supersede practically all publicans were very nearly routed. Union League meetings to create an County. During a single week of 1869 laws and Constitutional rights in its More than two-thirds of the legislative unreasonable sense of entitlement, in Gaston County, North Carolina, prosecution. Despite a vigorous at- seats went to the Democrats. A grow- grievance, and resentment. They were nine barns were burned. In two months tempt to enforce the law, Klan-like ing number of Whites had been able to taught that Northern Republican of the same year in Edgecombe Coun- activity increased and a top Black ac- register, and many Blacks and even whites were their friends northern Re- ty, two churches, several cotton gins, a tivist and leader of the League in Ala- Union Army men had found the car- publican Whites were their friends and cotton factory, and many barns and mance County was found hanging in a petbag corruption and tyranny so des- allies and that White Southerners and homes were burned. The Raleigh Sen- tree. Shortly thereafter, Senator John picable that they voted for the Demo- Democrats were enemies to be hated tinel reported on August 29th of the Stephens, a ranking White operative crats. On August 6, U. S. District and despised. They were frequently same year that ten Federal Army com- for Governor Holden, seeking evi- Court Judge George Brooks found that promised that they would receive land panies associated with the Union dence for Klan prosecutions, visited a Kirk had no evidence against any of and livestock confiscated from the League had terrorized the Goldsboro Caswell County Union League meet- his prisoners and ordered their release. Whites. In some cases they were even area and committed violent depreda- ing. There he handed to each of about Thus ended the "Kirk-Holden" War. promised racial dominance that would tions of all sorts. It reported the actions twenty members a box of matches Kirk fled north, and within a few entitle them to the wives and daughters of the troops "so violent that it was with the suggestion that they should be months Governor Holden was im- of their White enemies. This led to a unsafe for women to leave their put to good use burning barns. The peached by the North Carolina House number of violent racial incidents. homes." This was all part of the Re- next night seven barns, a row of hous- for abuse of power, tried by the Senate Such racial incidents were frequently construction mandate to remake the es, and the tobacco crops of several and removed from office. Within a used by carpetbagger governments to South. prominent citizens were burned. year the Union League in North Caro- demonstrate to Washington and the In Myrta Lockett Avary's 1906 A few days later Senator Stephens lina was disbanded and disappeared. Northern press and public the contin- book, Dixie After the War, she relates attended a rally at the Yanceyville Former Confederate General John ued need for Southern reconstruction. a tragic, but not untypical atrocity. In Courthouse for the purpose of making B. Gordon testified in 1871 to the Joint Other promises were in the form of Upstate South Carolina a group of Un- notes on the speeches. He was quietly Congressional Committee on Affairs threats of a death penalty by hanging ion League federal soldiers marching abducted, gagged, and brutally mur- in the Insurrectionary States that: "The to any Black who betrayed the League and singing halted to discharge a vol- dered in one of the Courthouse rooms first and main reason (for the Klan) by voting Democrat. ley of bullets into a country church with an open window to the crowd was the organization of the Union With the coming of Radical Recon- during services, instantly killing a four- outside. His body was not discovered League." struction and martial law, the role of teen year old girl. At a nearby resi- until two days later. It was not proven Gordon, who later became Gover- the Union League became more ag- dence a squad of the same troops en- until 1936 that it was a well organized nor of Georgia and then a U. S. Sena- gressive. Union League militias were tered a home and bound the elderly assassination by the KKK. The grue- tor, also stated that even the burning of formed and were an enforcement arm owner as they ransacked his house and some mystery and death of Stephens Atlanta and the devastation of Georgia of the carpetbagger governments. The argued over who would first ravage his prompted Governor Holden and his during the war did not create a tenth of militia was composed of former slaves daughter. The girl when approached advisors to launch a military campaign the animosity created by the Union and black troops stationed in each drove a concealed knife through the against the KKK in June. They hoped League's treatment of the Southern state. The Union League had 250,000 heart her assailant. She was then beat- this would also be a political positive people. Former Confederate General men in ten Southern states. North Car- en to death by the rest. But under cor- in the coming August elections. Nathan B. Forrest, a reputed founder olina's Scalawag Governor William rupt military and carpetbagger rule, Holden called upon Black Union of the Klan, testified before the same W. Holden had a Union League militia Southern whites had little recourse to League militia regiments in eastern committee that: of 80 thousand at his bidding. The pri- justice. No federal justice occurred. North Carolina and the White veterans "The Klan was intended entirely as a mary role of the Union League was By 1870 the corruption of the car- of Union Colonel George W. Kirk's protection to the (Southern) people, to now to keep the corrupt carpetbagger petbagger governments and the vio- notorious bushwhackers from the enforce the laws and protect the people governments in power. This included lence of the Union League was becom- mountains to score a decisive victory. from outrages." suppression of competing carpetbagger ing a concern to a significant minority Kirk was to be in charge. Kirk was a Both men realized, however, that factions. in the U.S. Congress. As Klan activity Confederate deserter that had been after a few years, the Klan, formed in a In order to insure that all blacks increased in response to Union League made a colonel in the Union Army people's desperate cry for survival and voted Republican, the Union League and other Reconstruction misdeeds, during the War. During the war Kirk justice, had itself become a lawless bullied and beat other Blacks into sub- the Radical Republicans formed a had commanded a combined force of outrage. But it was the federally spon- mission. Even flogging with the lash committee to investigate the Klan. A Union Army regulars, Confederate sored Union League that ranked first in was used. If that did not work, they minority report by Northern Demo- deserters, and opportunistic criminals. time and violence. It should not be exacted the death penalty, frequently crats and Conservative Republicans A good size book could be written on forgotten. The evils it inflicted on both by lynching. In order to intimidate representing more than a third of the the depredations and atrocities Kirk Black and White still lives. committee, however, noted that the Whites from seeking power or influ- and his men inflicted on civilians in Source: The Uncivil War Union League had "instilled hatred of western North Carolina during the war. encing black voting, they conducted by Mike Scruggs terror campaigns. Barns and some- the White race" and had "made arson, According to a report by a Union of- Copyright 2007 by Universal Me- times houses of Whites were burned. rape, robbery, and murder a daily oc- ficer stationed in Yanceyville, Kirk dia, Inc. In some cases small towns were currence." They also noted the role of lived up to his evil reputation in the burned as in Warren and Hamburg, corrupt government and Union League service of Governor Holden. Kirk's May/June, 2016 The Georgia Confederate Page 11
☝Memorial Service for Lt. Frederick E. Durbec at Old Clarkesville Cem- etery. See more information on Page 12
Real Grandson Thomas Parks Oliver III honored by TRR Cobb Camp #97. See more information on Page 12
☜ John B. Gordon Memorial Camp # 1449 held memorial services at The Rock, Ga. and at Glenwood Cemetery in Thomaston, Ga. Sat. 23rd and Tues. 26th respectively.
Far Right: Camp 1929 in Clayton, GA rotating the flag on the flag pole erected by the Camp in Clayton. Five flags are rotated about every 73 days. The flags that are dis- played are the Bonnie Blue, the First National, the Second National, the Third National and the Battle Flag. Members at the rotation are from L-R: J. P. McVicker, Bill Eng- lish, Lyn Cash, Charles Mobley, James Hopkins and Tom Cole. Page 12 The Georgia Confederate May/June, 2016
locks were dismantled. Records Liberty Hall Academy Lt. Durbec Memorial Real Grandson Honored and books were wantonly scat- in Lexington, Virginia, was the Habersham Guard Camp tered. The little town lay in its At the April 7, 2016 meeting of recipient in 1796 of James Riv- 716, Clarkesville, Ga recently the Gen TRR Cobb Camp # 97 SCV blackened pall, a returning sol- joined forces with the 27th er canal stock gift from General special awards were presented to 97 dier wrote “like a mourner Georgia Regiment and Color George Washington – and the hopelessly weeping.” If the Guard Camp 1404 Gainesville, year old Compatriot Thomas Parks grateful school trustees changed small towns were bad, the cities Ga, the UDC Habersham Oliver III. He was recognized as be- the name to Washington Col- were worse. Chapter 1237, and Whitfield ing our Camp’s only "Real Grand- lege in 1813. Almost immedi- Funeral Home in a Memorial son.” His grandfather Lt. Thomas The closest major city to Lex- ately after Robert E. Lee’s Service and Confederate Parks Oliver served as Adjutant to ington was Lynchburg, a trans- death in 1870, the school be- Marker Dedication honoring the 24th Ga. Regiment Company A. portation and manufacturing the memory of 2nd Lt. Freder- came known as “Washington The certificate and pin were present- ick E. Durbec. While serving and Lee College.” Northern center fifty-four miles to the honorably in the 25th S.C. ed by Past Commander Marvin Poe. soldiers desecrated the college southeast. In 1865, life there Vol. Infantry it is his profes- Compatriot Oliver was also rec- named for Washington in 1864, was paralyzed. Stores were va- sion as a photographer that ognized for his US Military service smashing windows and scrib- cant. The tobacco business was makes him truly special. Dur- as an anti aircraft gunner in the US bling obscenities on the walls. ruined. Property everywhere bec and his partner document- declined in value. The occupy- ed plantation life in South Car- Navy during WW II. The certificate Bernhard Thuersam, ing soldiers were a rowdy, olina prior to the war and pro- and pin were presented by Com- www.Circa1865.com The rough and drunken set. Rob- vided some of the only photo- mander Tommy Hewell. Great American Political Di- beries occurred nightly. graphs of Fort Sumter after the In addition to the SCV awards Confederate bombardment. vide Mr. Oliver was presented with a Sixteen months before Gen- These photographs are housed Washington College Was Not eral Lee came to Lexington in the Library of Congress. quilt by the Georgia Chapter of the Spared alone, [Northern] General Da- After moving to Clarkesville, "Quilts of Valor Foundation" This “But no one could hide the vid Hunter had come – with an Ga in 1890, he died in 1894 presentation was made by Frances and is buried in the Old scars of the recent struggle. army. His orders were to . . . Brooks who serves as the Ga. Coor- Clarkesville Cemetery. “The whole country from the destroy all supplies and burn all dinator for the foundation. John J. Butler Blue Ridge to the North Moun- houses within five miles of the Tommy McCullers See photo: Page 11 tain has been made untenable spot where resistance occurred . TRR Cobb Camp #97 for a rebel army,” Sheridan had . . on June 6, 1864, Hunter took See photos: Page 11 informed Washington. If a crow Staunton and headed for Lex- wanted to fly across the area, he ington . . . crossed the bridge The annual Memorial Celebration of the raising of the first Confederate Flag would have to carry rations. and burned the Virginia Mili- in Georgia was held at the Shiloh-Marion Church near Preston, Georgia by the Trees were down. Fields were tary Institute, and looted the Stewart-Webster camp #1607. Commander John Carroll of Alexander H Ste- gutted. Fences, mills, barns, area. phens Camp #78 was our Guest Speaker. bridges, crops and stock had Annie Broun echoed the na- Rebekah Beaudin portrayed little Miss Mollie Josey reenacting the raising been destroyed. Instead of tive’s reaction in the helpless of the First, 1st National flag of the Confederacy on March 31, 1861. Rebekah wheat, corn, and barley, the undefended town: “Can I say was given a Certificate of Appreciation in Recognition for her participation in the event. fields were overrun with briars, “God forgive him?” Were it Lt. Commander Johnny Pate was also recognized for initiating the protest nettles and weeds. possible for human lips to raise rally at the Preston Court house, for not allowing us to hold this event at the his name heavenward, angels The fields could be improved actual location. in a season; the people’s tem- would thrust the foul thing Our gathering for BBQ was at the Shiloh-Marion Church, founded 1812 built pers and bitterness not for gen- down again. The curses of thou- in 1835. Many soldiers were baptized and married there before going off to erations. Sectional antagonism sands will follow him through war. went back far before the war. all time, and brand upon the The Stewart Grays Honor Guard performed a respectful salute. “We do not set any claims to name Hunter infamy, infamy.” Harry Ross, Commander public spirit in the matter of Atop the bluff near the river Stewart-Webster Camp #1607 internal improvement,” a Rock- stood the charred and blackened See photos: Page 2. bridge County historian admit- ruins of the “West Point of the ted as early as 1852, “and are South” – Virginia Military In- shamefully content to let all the stitute. Along the streets were ~ 2016 ~ DEADLINES ~ 2016 ~ glory that appertains there go to piles of rubble and brick. At the The GEORGIA CONFEDERATE the go-ahead Yankees.” When edge of town stood Washington the Yankees laid waste to the College, desecrated and silent. 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Pictures – Left: Members and kids riding the float in the Pondtown parade. Above: Members and attendees from Confederate Memorial Day service at Liberty Baptist Church. Pine Barrens Volunteers Camp 2039 4th Brigade, Eastman/Dodge County, GA http://www.facebook.com/scv2039
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☝Confederate graves at Elmira, NY. The Elmira Pris- on Camp, Elmira, New York, also known as “Hellmira”, only operated for 370 day from July 6, 1864 to July 11, 1865. Built originally on 20 acres of land for 5,000 prisoners “with crowding” expanded to #4 approximately 30 acres of land and incarcerated 12,121 Confederate soldiers. Over 2,970 Confederate soldiers died in Elmira Prison, a 24.5% death rate.
☝ #1: Jett Smith, Confederate Monument at Marietta Confederate Cemetery; #2: Judy Wall Smith, Sidney Lanier Chapter places flowers on her gg grandfather's [John Andrew Kilgore, Sr. - Co A 26th GA] grave; #3: Confederate Memorial Day - Hunter Ward accepted a Cross of Military Service on behalf of his Great Grandfather, Gunnery Sgt. William Presley Nickles, Jr., Korean War; and Johnny Mack Nickles accepted a Cross of Military Service on behalf of his father, Gun- nery Sgt. William Presley Nickles, Jr., World War II.; #4: Artillery during Marietta Confederate Memorial Day; #5: L to R. Gen. Lee, Judy Smith and Larry Blair , Marietta Confederate Me- morial Day. May/June, 2016 The Georgia Confederate Page 15
ELMIRA CIVIL WAR PRISON CAMP AND GEORGIA MARBLE
The Elmira Prison Camp, Elmi- were in disrepair and need replac- ra, New York, also known as ing. In June 1907, the federal gov- “Hellmira”, only operated for 370 ernment awarded the Blue Ridge day from July 6, 1864 to July 11, Marble Company of Nelson, Geor- 1865. Built originally on 20 acres gia, a contract to furnish 2,932 of land for 5,000 prisoners “with marble headstones. The contract crowding” expanded to approxi- was for $8,502.80, $2.90 for each mately 30 acres of land and incar- headstone to measured 39-by-12- cerated 12,121 Confederate sol- by-4-inches. Each headstone diers. Over 2,970 Confederate sol- weighed approximately two hun- diers died in Elmira Prison, a dred pounds, and Elmira was to Confederate section; Woodlawn Cemetery [Elmira, NY] 24.5% death rate. There were not receive three hundred weekly until Circa 1900 enough wooden buildings to house all were delivered to the Northern the prisons and many hundreds Central Railroad depot in Elmira. HIGHWAY CAMP FLAGS IN GEORGIA: were housed in tents during the From the railroad depot, the I-75 Ringgold, 80’/ 20’X30’ Real Georgia harsh New York winter. The Elmi- headstones needed to be taken to ra Prison had the highest death rate the cemetery and set 20 inches I-16 near Hwy. 221, 55’/ 10’X15’ Battle flag of any other Union Army prison above the ground. After some ne- Hwy. 80 near Stilson, 55’/ 10’X15’ ’56 GA camp. gotiating, Charles E. Rainey, owner Hwy. 82 near Waycross, 60’/ 10’X15’ Battle flag All eleven Confederate States of City Granite and Marble Works plus Missouri had soldiers to die in was contracted 25 cents each, Hwy 91S, Newton 30’ lighted/ 5’X8’ Bonny Elmira. North Carolina had the which totaled $733 for the job. On Blue, 1-3 Nationals highest number of deaths at 1,228 October 2, 1907, a contract was Rabun County War Memorial Grounds, Clay- (41.3%), Virginia was second with drawn stating “that the said Charles 576 (19.4%), South Carolina was E. Rainey will set up in the Con- ton, 20’/3’X5’ Bonny Blue, Ist Nat’l, Battle Flag, third with 397 (13.3%), Georgia federate Section of Woodlawn Na- 2nd Nat’l, 3rd Nat’l. Rabun Gap Riflemen, was fourth with 382 (12.9%), Ala- tional Cemetery 2932, more or less, Camp 1929 bama with 241, Tennessee with 82, marble headstones”. If your Camp has a flag pole and would like to be Louisiana with 69, Florida with 48, Today, the Confederate Section Texas with 17, Mississippi with 10, of the Woodlawn National Ceme- recognized on this list, send the information to: Arkansas with 12, and Missouri tery, Elmira, New York is a most Editor, Georgia Confederate with 1. beautiful place, which is fitting for The average day in the Elmira the final resting place of so many
Prison ended with the deaths of 8 Confederate Soldiers. It is also fit- men either from dysentery, malnu- ting that these men lie buried under GEORGIA DIVISION’S trition, pneumonia, small pox, or marble headstones which came FLAGS ACROSS GEORGIA from the results of frostbite. Ap- from the South, Nelson, Georgia, FLAGPOLE LOCATIONS: proximately one and one half miles located in the southern foothills of
north of the prison camp a ceme- the Blue Ridge Mountains in North I-85 North near exit 173, 60’/ 10’X15’ Real Georgia tery for the camp dead was estab- Georgia. lished on a piece of property next Special Note: The Blue Ridge Mar- Interstate 20 and Wheeler Rd. Augusta, 50’/10’X15’ to the Woodlawn Cemetery. At ble Company of Nelson, Georgia is Battle flag that time grave markers were made still in business in 2016. I-95 near mile marker 65, 60’/ 10’X15’ Real Georgia of wood and accurate burial rec- Friends of Elmira Civil War ords were maintained by a former Prison Camp, Elmira, New York I - 75 at exit 71, Tift County 120’/ 30’X50’ Battle flag runaway slave John Jones. In 1877 www.elmiraprisoncamp.com Hwy 520 (Jefferson Davis Hwy) Weston, 70’/ this Confederate Cemetery became By: Tom Fagart, Concord, NC 10’X15’ Battle flag Woodlawn National Cemetery. Board Member Friends of Elmira Wooden markers were still present Civil War Prison Camp; I - 75 and Battlefield Pkwy Ringgold, GA 50’/10’X15’ with the exception of eight head- Member Capt. Jonas Cook SCV Battle flag stones which had been placed there Camp #888, Mt. Pleasant, NC I-75 Ringgold, Ga, 80’/ 20’X30’ Real Georgia by family members. Reference: Many thanks go to On June 11, 1906, Grave Com- Michael P. Gray, the author of I-16 near Hwy. 221, 55’/ 10’X15’ Battle flag missioner William Elliot arrived in “The Business of Captivity, Hwy. 82 near Waycross, 60’/ 10’X15’ Battle flag Elmira and went to the Woodlawn Elmira and Its Civil War Prison” Hwy. 19 near Albany, 60’/ 12’X18’ Battle flag National Cemetery and was de- and a member of Friends of lighted to see the grounds main- Elmira Civil War Prison Camp tained well. However, there were for his research and contribu- problems, the wooden markers tions in this story. Page 16 The Georgia Confederate May/June, 2016
Confederate “Fighting Irish” at Elmira By Tom Fagart
There were many Confederate infantry crest of Marye’s Heights was the 24th companies formed at the beginning of Georgia “Irish Regiment” among other the war and designated “Irish”. As an regiments. This was a suicide attack or- example, in the city of Charleston, South dered by Gen. Burnside. The New York Carolina there were two Irish companies, “The Fighting 69th” Irish Regiment at- Co C “Irish Volunteers”, later Co H tacked up the heights against the 24th “Irish Volunteers”, 27th SC Infantry, and Georgia. The result of the Irish against Co K, 1st SC Infantry. The 27th was es- Irish fight was devastating for the 69th pecially claimed by Charlestonians as New York. Of the 1,200 New York their regiment. The average intelligence Irish who made the attack, 545 were and social position of the rank and file killed, wounded, or missing. The 69th were thus greater than most regiments. was from New York City. It is known as There is one known Charleston “Irish “The Fighting 69th” a name said to have Volunteer” of the 27th SC buried in been given by Robert E. Lee. Elmira. He is Pvt. John Flynn from This famous Irish encounter is well doc- Charleston. Pvt. Flynn enlisted 15 Mar umented in numerous books, paintings, 1862 in Charleston. He was captured 24 and in the acclaimed Civil War movie Jun 1864 near Petersburg, sent to Point “Gods and Generals”. Lookout and transferred to Elmira on 25 The 24th Georgia “Irish Regiment” was July 1864. He died of disease 15 Aug comprised of ten companies: 1864 and is buried in Plot # 20. Most Co A “Independent Volunteers” from every Confederate state had several Banks County. “Irish” companies. However, there were Co B from Hart County only two Irish Regiments in the Army of Co C from White County the Confederacy. Co D “Hiawassee Volunteers” from One regiment was formed in Tennessee Towns County and the other in Georgia. The Tennessee Co E “Rabun Gap Riflemen” from Ra- Irish Regiment was the 10th Tennessee bun County Volunteer Infantry Regiment formed in Nashville in April, 1861. The 10th Ten- Co F “Gwinnett Independent Blues” nessee was also known as the “Bloody from Gwinnett County 10th” for the heavy loose the regiment Co G from Hall County sustained in the Battle of Fr. Donaldson Co H “The Currahee Rangers” from which was located along the Tennessee – Franklin County Kentucky border. Of the original mem- Co I “Glade Guards Volunteer Rifles” bers of the 10th, only four were still from Hall County Blue Ridge Marble Company; Nelson, Georgia Circa 1910 fighting in 1865 when the war ended. Co K “McMillan Guards” from Ha- th Blue Ridge Marble ; PO Box 9 The 10 was noted for their flag “Sons bersham County 325 Blueridge Ave ; Nelson, GA 30151 of Erin”. There were 382 Georgia Confederate The more famous and most recognized soldiers confined and died in the Elmira th I am on the Board of Directors of Friends of Confederate Irish Regiment is the 24 Prison. These men are buried in the th Elmira Civil War Prison Camp. We are trying to Georgia. The 24 Georgia “Irish Regi- Woodlawn National Cemetery in Elmi- raise about $25,000 more out of a fund raising pro- ment” was organized in late June and ra, New York. Of these 382 Georgia gram of $100,000 to complete restoration of an origi- early July 1861.and was composed of men, 23 were in the 24th Georgia Irish nal prison camp building to be used as a learning cen- men from the north Georgia mountains Regiment. th ter for the Elmira Prison Camp, and a memorial to the and foot hills region. The 24 Georgia Note: Co H “Currahee Rangers” were men who were there and died in the Prison. Restora- was commanded by Brig. General from Franklin County. The name tion of the building will begin this summer. Thomas R. R. Cobb and was known as “Currahee” became famous as the All of the headstones you see in the photos [See one of the very best regiments in the cheer / war cry of Easy Company, 506th th Page 14], with the exception of a few that have been Confederate Army. The 24 is probably Parachute Regiment, 101st Airborne Di- replaced, are made from Georgia marble from the best known for Irish fighting Irish in the vision. The history of Easy Company is Blue Ridge Marble Company of Nelson, Georgia. battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia. documented in the movie “Band of There are 382 Georgia men buried at Elmira. On 13 December 1862, Union forces Brother”. Currahee Mountain is located Any assistance from members and/or the Geor- under the command of Gen. Burnside on the training base of the 506th outside gia Division would be most appreciated. were ordered to attack the fortified posi- the town of Toccoa, Georgia. tion of Confederates on Marye’s Submitted by: Tom Fagart Tom Fagart: Concord, NC Heights. Behind the stone wall near the [email protected] May/June, 2016 The Georgia Confederate Page 17
IN THEIR OWN WORDS: 59, President of the Ford Foundation 1953-56, Chair- William Seawell, University of Virginia Professor man of the Ford Foundation 1956-58, stated: of Education states: Eccles. 1:9, “The thing that hath been, it is that “We operate here (in the Ford Foundation) under which shall be; and that which is done is that which “Every child belongs to the state.” directives which emanate from the White House… shall be done: and there is no new thing under the Bill Clinton, Former U.S. President said: the substance of the directives under which we oper- sun.” “A check will substitute for a parents love and ate is that we shall use our great making power to guidance.” God’s Word teaches that there is nothing new alter life in the U.S. so that we can comfortably be under the sun. The ideas and systems discussed here merged with the Soviet Union.” Kate Millett, feminist author states: are as old as the fall of Adam, as old as the struggle Andy Rooney, CBS TV personality said: “The complete destruction of traditional mar- between good and evil. “No, of course I don’t believe in God, and any- riage and the nuclear family is the revolutionary or Our Founders bequeathed us a republic with one who tells you that there is a God who makes his utopian goal of feminism.” warnings and admonitions to be good stewards of or her presence known to him or her is hallucinat- David Brower, former executive director of the it. That Republic was executed in 1861 and buried in ing or not telling the truth.” Sierra Club and founder of Friends of the Earth says: 1865. In early 1861 newly elected President Abraham Bill Maher, ABC TV host and TV personality “Childbearing should be a punishable crime against Lincoln said to his secretary of the treasury, Salmon says: “I think religion is a neurological disorder.” society, unless the parents hold a government li- Chase, “At the risk of saving the Union I have de- cense.” Peter Jennings, ABC News anchor from 1983-2005 stroyed the Republic. The South which I loathe is in said: Michael Swift, the cowardly pseudonym of the sod- front of me and the bankers which I hate are behind “I don’t want to be identified as someone who, at omite author of the “Gay Manifesto” states: me.” “All laws banning homosexual activity will be any given moment of their life, gets down to his revoked…we shall make films about love between It is from that point we began our long down- knees and seeks whatever.” men…the family unit will be abolished…All church- ward slide into tyranny. Understand that you are the Barbara Walters, ABC TV personality says: es who condemn us will be closed.” enforcer of your own ignorance as the information IS “I know nothing about the Bible, and I think Melinda Harmon, Texas Federal District Judge available to all. most people don’t.” ruled: Karl Marx (1818 – 1883), co-author of the Com- Ted Turner, CEO of Turner Broadcasting and munist Manifesto (1848) has given us three telling “Parents give up their rights when they drop CNN, VP of Time Warner said: children off at public school.” statements: “Christianity is a religion for losers.” 1.“Religion is the opium of the masses.” Benjamin Bloom, revered as the grandfather of Out- Peter Singer, Professor of Bioethics at Princeton come Based Education says: 2.“Democracy is the road to socialism.” University and Founder of “Animal Rights” says: “The purpose of education is to change the 3. “The theory of Communism may be summed up “Christianity is our foe. If animal rights is to suc- thoughts, feelings and actions of students.” in one sentence; Abolish all private property.” ceed, we must destroy the Christian religious tradi- Vladimir Lenin (1870 – 1924) was the principal tion.” Bertrand Russell, Academic and socialist author agent of the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917. He began states: Roger Baldwin, founder of the ACLU said: the merciless starvation, slaughter and imprisonment “Education should aim at destroying free will “I am for socialism, disarmament and ultimately, of the Russian, Ukrainian and Cossack middle class so that after pupils are thus schooled they will be for the abolishing of the state itself…I seek the so- causing death to 60 million innocents for the glory of incapable of thinking or acting otherwise.” cial ownership of property, the abolition of the prop- his cause. He boldy sheds additional light upon our ertied class…Communism is the goal.” William Ayers, advisor to Senator Obama said: present miseries: Jane Fonda, actress, activist and feminist states: “Kill all the rich people. Break up their cars and 1. “It is true that liberty is precious – so precious “I am a socialist, I think that we should strive apartments. Bring the revolution home, kill your that it must be rationed.” toward a socialist society—all the way to com- parents, that’s where it’s really at.” 2.“A lie told often becomes truth.” munism.” Jose Angel Gutierrez, Professor of Political Sci-
3. “The way to crush the bourgeoisie (middle class) ence, University of Texas, Arlington, and former is to grind them between the millstones of taxation Sara Brady, chairwoman of Handgun Control, INC., Judge of Zavala County, Texas said: and inflation.” says: “Our devil had pale skin and blue eyes.” He also 4. “Give us your child for 8 years and he will be a “Our task of creating a socialist America can only said: “We have got to eliminate the gringo, and what I Bolshevik forever.” succeed when those who would resist us have been mean by that is if the worse comes to worse, we have totally disarmed.” Mayer Amschel Bauer (1743 – 1812) whom later got to kill him.” changed his name to Rothschild, whose progeny Barney Frank, Democrat Representative from Kamau Kambon, Black spokesperson appearing gained control of the Bank of England (among others) Massachusetts opines: on C-SPAN’s “Black Media Forum” broadcast 10-14 and the Federal Reserve System, being from the same “Our problem today is too little government.” -2005 expounded: stock as Marx and Lenin said: Jesse Jackson, ordained minister, chanted while “We have got to exterminate white people off the “Give me the power to issue a nation’s money; leading a protest at Sanford University: face of the planet to solve the problem.” then I don’t care who makes the law.” “Hey, hey, ho, ho, Western Civilization’s got to go!” David Spangler, UN Director of Planetary Initiative says: Zbigniew Brzezinski, President Jimmy Carter’s Andrew Young, Former UN Ambassador and Presi- “No one will enter the New World Order unless National Security Adviser and member of the Council dent of the National Council of Churches said: he or she will make a pledge to worship Lucifer. No on Foreign Relations said: “It may take the destruction of western civiliza- one will enter the New Age unless he will take a Lu- “National sovereignty is no longer a viable con- tion to allow the rest of the world to really emerge as cept.” ciferian Initiation.” a free and brotherly society.” Strobe Talbot, TIME columnist, U.S. Deputy Sec- Robert B. Cormandy, director of the Pennsylvania It’s coming, you have been warned. retary of State, Rhodes Scholar and one time room- School Counselors Assn., stated: YOU are the enforcer of your own ignorance. mate with Bill Clinton said in his 1-20-1992 Time “The idea that parents know what is best for A Servant of Christ, article: their children is a flawed concept at best.” Chaplain Alan Farley D.D. “Nationhood as we know it will be obsolete, all states will recognize a single, global authority.” Paul Brandwein, author and leading child psycholo- Ministering to the Re-enacting Community for 30 gist states: “Every child who believes in God is Years www.rmjc.org Rowan Gaither, Chairman of the Rand Corp. 1948- mentally ill.” Concord, VA 24538 (434) 851-7979 Page 18 The Georgia Confederate May/June, 2016
CONFEDERATE HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS Rabun Gap Riflemen 1929 Confederate Flag display at the Rabun Gap Riflemen, Camp UDC War Memorial several years The Gen .John B. Gordon is undetermined. Jefferson 1929, erected a 20' flag pole at the ago and last year, when a misguid- Memorial Camp #1449, of was born in Hall County, Ga. UDC Confederate Memorial ed local individual challenged the the Sons of Confederate Vet- He was serving in the trench- Plaque located on the War Memo- Confederate Flag display, on the erans, held memorial services es during the siege of Atlanta rial portion of the Rabun County grounds that someone visiting the at The Rock, Ga. and at Glen- when he contracted Pneumo- courthouse grounds on Savanna Rabun County courthouse "might wood Cemetery in Thomas- nia and was transported here Street in Clayton, Georgia. On be offended by such a sight", the ton, Ga. Sat. 23rd and Tues. where he passed away on that pole, we fly a 3' x 5' Bonnie County Commissioners reaffirmed 26th respectively. We also Sept. 1, 1864. He had three Blue, 1st National, Battle Flag, 2nd their approval of our Confederate placed wreaths at the monu- brothers and his father that National and 3rd National Flag's Flag display at the Courthouse. ments on the square in served in the Confederacy as on a rotational basis. The rotation The Rabun Gap Riflemen, Camp Thomaston. well. Jefferson along with his is such that the Battle Flag always 1929 of the Georgia Division's 2nd The service at The Rock father and two of his brothers flies during Confederate History & Brigade, is a small but very active was to honor the twelve Un- died while in the service. Heritage Month in April. When the Camp in the far Northeast corner known soldiers buried there. The memorial service held Battle Flag replaces the 1st Nation- of Georgia. We are extremely These were soldiers of the at Glenwood Cemetery in al Flag in April, a wreath is also proud of our Confederate Heritage “Georgia State Line” that was Thomaston was in honor of placed at the UDC Confederate and our Confederate Flag display. organized on Feb. 21, 1863 at 54 soldiers that died in area Memorial Plaque. Respectfully, J.P. McVicker Camp McDonald at Big hospitals during the “War The Rabun County Commission- Lieutenant Commander Shanty. They were formed as Between the States”. Hospi- ers unanimously approved our a result of Andrews Raid; tals located here were the historically known as “the Newsom, the Frank Ramsey, Haralson Invincibles Camp 673 tion, and we had a very successful Great Locomotive Chase”. and other temporary hospi- Camp 673 enjoyed an extremely day educating the public with discus- Unlike the militia and the re- tals. Only six of these are busy April and May this year. Having sions, and sharing literature. Many of serves, State Line troops were marked as “Unknown”. reached our all time high in member- us marched in uniform in the parade, a full time unit (drawing full Camp Commander Al ship, we had a lot more troops to at- pulling the cannon and Compatriot time pay). They were under Medcalf presented the speech tend the various events we participat- David Gass was even shooting a the direct command of Gov. at The Rock, with Camp ed in and attended. First was the 15th musket much to the crowd's delight. Joe Brown. founder and past Camp Com- Annual National Confederate Memo- Also had a banner day selling mer- They were charged with mander Jack Grubb. Mark rial Day Service at Stone Mountain chandise and raising funds for our guarding the Western- Dix past Lt. Commander of Confederate Memorial Park on April Haralson County Confederate Monu- Atlantic Railroad. When the camp #1449 presented at 2nd. Ten members of our Camp were ment Project. Union invaded Georgia in Glenwood. A gathering of present at the ceremonies, helping to Camp 673 set up again for the 1864 the State line Troops around 30 people of members make the turnout the largest showing 42nd Annual Buchanan Fair on the fought at Kennesaw Moun- and non-members alike to date. Our members arrived early Square and Parade. Associate Mem- tain, Kolb’s Farm, Peachtree joined in the services with and stayed until the Laser Show was ber Jerry Segal invited Commander Creek, Atlanta, Utoy Creek, placing of Confederate flags over. We spent all day educating the Bearden to sit at the WGMI 1440 Jonesboro, Griswoldville, on each grave during the tourists and visitors about all kinds of AM radio broadcast table and pro- Columbus, and many smaller reading of the “Roll of Hon- Confederate history. mote the SCV, discuss various recent skirmishes. or” . On April 5th Compatriots Ben and Heritage attacks and some local histo- Near where the cemetery The Sons of Confederate Jacob Snow, Commander Bearden, ry. at The Rock is located was Veterans is a Civic organiza- and Belle Susan Forrister received Next two Camp 673 meetings will the State Line hospital where tion with over 40,000 nation- our Annual Confederate Heritage and be July 6th and August 3rd at Wright Dr. Aaron Pleasant Brown wide members that peacefully History Month Proclamation from Way BBQ in Bremen starting at was the surgeon in charge. honors our ancestors who Haralson County Commission Chair- 6:30pm. Y'all come visit us! Looking The soldiers buried here died fought and died during the man Allen Poole. forward to a busy summer! in the hospital from wounds “War Between the States”. During April our members placed and illnesses contrived on the We honor these brave sol- flags on Confederate graves through- battlefields. Dr. Brown was diers of all races who took up out Haralson County. At one plot, our the brother of Gov. Joe the cause and made it their 2nd Lt Commander Nathan Forrister Brown. Dr. Brown holds the own. We denounce those returned alone and cleaned off the distinct honor of surrendering who would carry the Confed- entire grave site. It is on a hill a mile the last Confederate ground erate battle flag as a symbol back up an old logging road. The site troops in the entire “War Be- of hate and abhor the fact that is that of Private Andrew J. Estes, tween the States”. so many use it as a tool to stir Company K of the 13th Ga Infantry. Thomas Jefferson Finn is dishonor and bigotry. We had 1/3 of our members par- the only known soldier buried Respectfully submitted by ticipate in the annual Tallapoosa here; although which of the Joshua L. Thayer, member of Dogwood Festival. Our tent and Can- twelve plots belonging to him Camp #1449 non was set up on the main intersec- May/June, 2016 The Georgia Confederate Page 19
Bank, 558 Industrial Blvd., Ellijay GA 30540, at 7:00 p.m. with fellow- 2nd BRIGADE REPORT……………. ship at 6:30 p.m. Bobby Bradford, Commander Rabun Gap Riflemen, Camp 1929, Clayton, GA Leo Baker, Lt. Commander Meeting time is 2nd Monday each month at 7 p.m. at the E.M.A. Res- cue Building on Syrup City Road in Tiger, GA Second Brigade, Georgia Division Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 678-395-8031 Camp website: http://freepages.military.rootsweb.com/~hemlockhill Contact email: [email protected]
David W. Payne Camp 1633, Blairsville, GA Note: Updates/changes/corrections to the Camp information shown above Meets 2nd Thursday each month (except December) at 7 p.m. in the Com- should be forwarded to me at [email protected]. Camps with munity Room of the United Community Bank on GA 515 in Blairsville. newsworthy items and/or photos for inclusion in the Georgia Confederate should send them directly to Al Perry at the following email: gaconfeder- Contact email: [email protected] [email protected]. Camp website: http://camp1633.scv.org/ Karl Haun, Commander Contact phone: 706-745-5243
Second Brigade Cherokee Legion, Camp 914, Canton, GA Georgia Division Meets every 3rd Saturday morning. Locations vary; check the camp web- site for the most up to date information. 4th BRIGADE REPORT…………….. Contact email: [email protected] The 4th Brigade consists of Monroe, Crawford, Peach, Houston, Pulaski, Camp website: www.cherokeelegion.org Jones, Bibb, Twiggs, Bleckley, Dodge, Putnam, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Contact phone: 678-395-8031 Laurens, Hancock, Washington, Telfair and Johnson Counties. Brig. Gen. Edward Dorr Tracy, Jr. Camp 18-Macon. Meets each 4th Colonel Hiram Parks Bell Camp 1642, Cumming, GA Thursday of the month at Jeanene's on Forsyth Road, Macon. Dine at Meetings are held, rain or shine, on the fourth Monday of each month. 5:30; meeting begins at 6:00 pm. The meetings are held at the Bell Research Center, 101 School St inside Members gathered at the soldier’s monument on Cotton Ave. in Macon the Old Cumming Schoolhouse. Meetings usually last about 2 hours. as Memorial Day observances took place and later gathered at the 151st Meetings start at 7 PM with plenty of time for fellowship before and after. Annual Rose Hill Confederate Memorial Day Remembrance on April Camp website: http://www.scv1642.com/ 23rd. April 16th members joined in a clean up day at Old Clinton in prepa- th Contact email: [email protected] ration for, and in observance of the 35 Annual Old Clinton War Days April 30-May1. 52nd Georgia SCV Camp 1418, Cleveland, GA Commander Tom Stevens (478) 477-7468, Adjutant Clifford Dunaway We meet on the third Thursday of each month at the Public Library in (478) 256-5400. Cleveland, GA at 7:30 p.m. th Capt. Hardy B. Smith Camp 104-Dublin. Meets each 4 Thursday of Concord Rangers Camp 2135, Dawsonville, GA the month at Pee Wee Dillon’s home, 612 Briarcliff Rd., Dublin, GA. Camp website: http://www.scvcamp2135.com/scv/index.php? Meeting time is 6:00 pm. SessID=23567 Commander John C. Hall, Jr. (404) 964-6896, Adjutant Jackie R. Dillon II (732) 456-1761, Adjutant 27th Georgia Regiment, Camp 1404, Gainesville, GA nd We meet the second Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the Historic Old Capitol Camp 688-Milledveville. Meets each 2 Thursday of the Piedmont Hotel, 827 Maple Street, in downtown Gainesville. month at the Milledgeville Country Club, 3700 Sinclair Dam Rd., Milledgeville, GA. Meeting time is 7:00 pm. Contact email: [email protected] Camp 688 presented two H. L. Hunley Awards during the month of May. Camp website: http://scv1404.tripod.com/ Cadet Captain Caitlin Settle of Georgia Military College was presented
her award on May 12, and Ensign Carolynne Martin of Baldwin Co. High The Blue Ridge Rifles, Camp 1860, Dahlonega, GA School was presented her award on May 11, 2016 at the schools Awards We meet the 1st Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Lumpkin Evening. This award at Baldwin was a first and was a success with the County Library. help of Senior Chief Jefferson. Contact email - [email protected] Members are preparing for the Georgia Division Reunion. Camp website: www.camp1860.org/ Commander Roy H. Mixon, Adjutant Konreid Etheredge (478) 454- 7446.
Habersham Guard, Camp 716, Clarkesville, GA The camp meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the W. F. Jenkins Camp 690-Eatonton. Meets each 3rd Tuesday of the Clarkesville Library. month at the Bledsoe-Greene House, 105 West Sumter St., Eatonton, GA. Facebook page: Dinner is 6:30 pm and meeting begins at 7:00 pm. Sons of Confederate Veterans (Habersham Guard Camp 716). Commander Richard C. Marshall (706) 206-7635, Adjutant Larry Man- ley (706) 485-6001 Gilmer Light Guards, Camp 89, Ellijay, GA nd Meeting every 3rd Monday at the Community Room, United Community Lt. James T. Woodward Camp 1399-Warner Robins. Meets each 2 Continued next page > Page 20 The Georgia Confederate May/June, 2016 Monday of the month at Ole Times Country Buffet, 1206 Russell Park- Dine at 6:00 pm and the meeting begins at 7:00 pm. way, Warner Robins, GA. Dine at 6:00, meeting begins at 7:00 pm. Camp participated in the 151st Anniversary Battle of Columbus on Members of Camp 1399 joined in at a work day at Old Clinton on April April 2-3 at the National Civil War Museum at Port Columbus, GA. Com- 16th to prepare for the annual Old Clinton War Days. Past-commander mander Earl Colvin was speaker at the Sidney Lanier Chapter #25 UDC Ricky Smith presented a program on April 21st for The Camp of the Un- meeting at the Cannonball House in Macon on April 6. During the Annual known Soldier. Ricky’s presentation pertained to the history and perpetua- Confederate Memorial Day Service at Rose Hill Cemetery in Macon, Earl tion of the Old Clinton Methodist Church and the annual Memorial Ser- was awarded the UDC’s “Stonewall Jackson Service Metal” presented to vice. On April 30th-May 1st, members participated in the 35th Annual Old non-members in appreciation for outstanding contribution and dedication Clinton War Days. to the organization. April 9 members participated in Memorial Services at Commander Tim Hawkins 478-951-2628, Adjutant James “Bo” Hall, Jr. Orange Hill Cemetery in Hawkinsville (burial place of Capt. Ruel Ander- th 478-256-8307. www.scvcamp1399.org son) and at Cochran’s Cedar Hill Cemetery. April 16 was the annual
Work Day at Old Clinton in preparation for the Annual Old Clinton War st Maj. Mark Newman Camp 1602-Sandersville. Meets on the 1st Tues- Days on April 30th-May 1 . Camp 1399 Past-commander Ricky Smith day of the month at the Brown House, North Harris St., Sandersville, GA. presented a program on April 21st for The Camp of the Unknown Soldier. Meeting time is 6 pm. Ricky’s presentation pertained to the history and perpetuation of the Old th Commander Thomas Tyson (478) 451-7251, Adjutant Randy Hall Clinton Methodist Church annual Memorial Service. The May 19 speak- (478) 357-7774. er was Earl Colvin who spoke on Spotsylvania. Members of Camp 2218
participated in Memorial Day Observances at the Confederate Statue in Johnson Greys Camp 1688-Wrightsville. Meet on the 1st Thursday of Macon, Rose Hill Cemetery, Woodward Cemetery off Hartley Bridge Rd., the month at the Old Blizzard Home Place, 1802 New Homes Rd., Kite, Macon, Byron City Cemetery and Oak Lawn cemetery in Ft. valley, GA. GA. Meeting time is 7:00 pm. The Camp is a major sponsor of the Old Clinton War Days and provided the majority of soldiers to portray this event for the 35th year. Recruitment Commander Jimmy Blizzard (478) 864-2872, Adjutant Roger Webb booths and annual twi-nite memorial services are always popular with the (478) 864-8149. public as well as the battles. Camp 2218 would like to recognize members
Logan E. Bleckley Camp 1998-Cochran. Meet first Thursday of who serve our country: Willis Butler will be joining the U.S. Navy and Thomas Patton will be going to the Marine Corps. Best wishes and a each month at Sugarberry’s Restaurant, 416 Hwy. 87 Bypass S, Cochran, st GA. Eat at 6.00, meeting at 7.00 pm. heartfelt “thank you!” 2016 graduates include 1 Lt. Commander Brick st Lee Nelson who will be attending Georgia Military College, Willis Butler Members participated in the 151 Anniversary Battle of Columbus on (previously mentioned) and Judge Advocate Ethan Bloodworth from Mer- April 2-3 at The National Civil War Museum at Port Columbus, GA. cer Law School. Congratulations! Members participated in the annual Bat- Members participated in a joint Memorial Service at Hawkinsville’s Or- th nd th th tle of Resaca on May 20 -2 . May 28 was the Annual Old Soldier’s Day ange Hill Cemetery and Cochran’s Cedar Hill Cemetery on April 9 . hosted by Ervin and Barbara Garnto, near Scott, GA. This event honors Camp participation in the 35th Annual Old Clinton War Days on April 30th st those of the reenactment, historical community who have “crossed the riv- and May 1 . er”. Commander Dan Williams (478)-230-7189, Commander Charles Whitehead (478) 986-8943, Adjutant John Wayne Adjutant Allen Richards (478) 308-9739 Dobson (478) 731-5531. scv2218.com
Pine Barrens Volunteers Camp 2039-Eastman. Meets on the 4th Capt. Ruel W. Anderson Camp 2239-Hawkinsville. Meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at Liberty Baptist Church 1100 Chester Hwy., Thursday of the month at The Steakhouse, 101 Buchan Rd., Hawkinsville, Eastman, GA. 7:00 pm. GA. Meeting time is 6:00 pm. Co-Chaplain Cole Jones swore his brother Blake into membership at the Members gathered at Orange Hill Cemetery in Hawkinsville on April 9 April 28th meeting. Camp 2039 welcomes Blake and his father, Jack and honored the Camp’s namesake and soldiers buried at the cemetery. Jones to the camp. Commander Sammy Hankey (478) 338-5828, Adjutant Dennis Lord Recent Memorial Day observance at Liberty Baptist Church in Eastman (478) 934-0490. was a success with Hu Daughtry as guest speaker. Next years event will be held earlier on April 16 with special guest speaker, Pastor John Weaver. Please send your reports and newsletters to Compatriot Kim Beck by the Look for details for time and place at a later date. April 16ths Pondtown 25th of each even month. Send to: [email protected] Festival in Rhine, GA featured a trailer with ‘Lil Albert (Camp 2039 can- Thomas Stevens, 4th Brigade Commander non) and was full of children waiving Battle Flags. A sight to behold! (478) 477-7468 [email protected] Confederate graves throughout Dodge Co. are decorated with Confederate Battle Flags and the marking also spilled over into cemeteries in the Hele- 5th BRIGADE REPORT…………….. na/McRae area. Brigadier General Edward Porter Alexander Camp 158 May 21st, Commander Gary Lowery and Camp Historian Brian Lowery’s Brigadier General E. Porter Alexander Camp 158 in Augusta meets at cousin, 97 year young Frank Hemphill was awarded the UDC’s Cross of 7:00 pm on the second Thursday of every month (except July) at the his- Military Service for his role during WWII. This took place at Sunshine toric Sconyers Bar-B-Que Restaurant (since 1956) at 2250 Sconyers Way. Methodist Church in Toccoa, GA where their ancestor Henry Washington The restaurant's owner, Mr. Larry Sconyers, a true Southern gentleman, Hemphill is buried. A Southern Cross of Honor was dedicated at Henry continues to proudly fly our '56 Georgia flag. Pictures of General Robert Hemphill’s grave. E. Lee and General Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson are displayed in his Commander Gary Lowery (478) 374-3477, Adjutant Kim M. Beck (478) restaurant. 358-4168. Visit Pine Barrens Volunteers on Face book. - Members and friends of the E.P. Alexander Camp met on Saturday, April
The Camp of the Unknown Soldier 2218-Old Clinton. Meets each 3rd 30th to hold their annual Confederate Memorial Service at Magnolia Cem- Thursday of every month at Chevy’s Pizza, 300 W Clinton St., Gray, GA. etery in Augusta. The ceremony began with many members and friends Continued next page > May/June, 2016 The Georgia Confederate Page 21 of the Camp walking a parade from the Confederate monument in town to 6th BRIGADE REPORT…………….. the cemetery. During the service, those in attendance were able hear from President Jefferson Davis (portrayed by Mr. Robert Hayes), participate in a June Report 6th Brigade Georgia Division. bell ringing ceremony to honor the memory of their own Confederate an- All our camps are preparing for the Georgia Division Reunion. cestor, witness the unveiling on a new Confederate tombstone in the ceme- Summer is not a time to let up, if we are to grow and prosper it is a time to tery, and watch a rifle and cannon salute. double down, with our efforts. Remember, Brothers if we are not growing, we - Members and friends of the Camp also hosted a Confederate Memorial are dying. Service in Hephzibah on Sunday, April 17th. Those in attendance heard from Commander John Baxley, Mrs. Emma Givens, and were able to par- #93 Bartow Camp ticipate in the service by speaking about their own Confederate ancestors. Commander Joe Dawson [email protected] At the end, those in attendance witnessed a rifle and cannon salute, and got Adj. Howard Williams [email protected] to share RC Colas and Moon Pies. #154 Tattnall Invincibles
Brigadier General John C. Carter Camp 207 Commander Tommy Wallace [email protected] Adj. Dale Saylor [email protected] Meets on the last Monday of each month at the Burke County Library in Waynesboro at 6:30 p.m. #918 Appling Grays - Members and friends of the John C. Carter Camp gathered on Sunday, Commander Herman Williams [email protected] April 24th to hold their annual Confederate Memorial Service at the Con- Adj. Bill Bowers [email protected] federate Cemetery in downtown Waynesboro. The guest speaker was #932 Gen. Robert Toombs Compatriot Steve Burke who talked about several important members of the Burke County area who assisted in the WBTS and in helping to build Commander, George King [email protected] the community around Waynesboro in the late 1800s. Following Compat- Adj. Bob Whitaker [email protected]
riot Burke's speech, members in attendance were treated to a rifle salute by #1386 McLeod-Moring Camp. local reenactors. Commander, Danny Greenway [email protected]
Adj. Nick Kraus [email protected] Black Creek Volunteers Camp 549 Meets on the third Tuesday of each month at Wall's Diner in Sylvania. #1657 Savannah Militia Camp Dinner is at 6:30 p.m., with the meeting to follow at 7:00 p.m. Commander Don Newman [email protected] Adj. Jack Wray [email protected] Ogeechee Rifles Camp 941 #1901 Ebenezer Rifles Camp Meets on the third Thursday of each month at RJ's Seafood and Steaks Commander Steve Thomas [email protected] in Statesboro. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m., with the meeting starting at 7:00 Adj. Charlie Watson [email protected] p.m. - Several members of the Camp were active in placing stick flags in ceme- #1919 Gen. Anderson Camp teries around Bulloch County in honor of those Confederate veterans in- Commander Jim Shurling [email protected] terred within the county. The Camp also had a billboard placed in States- Adj. Russ Powell [email protected] boro, which was pictured in the previous edition of the Georgia Confeder- ate, which was in place all throughout April and into the first week of #2073 Camp Davis Camp May. Commander, Steve Luse [email protected] Adj. Jimmy Rahn [email protected] General Ambrose Wright Camp 1914 #2164 Montgomery Sharpshooters. Meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Side Track Grill in Commander James Kea [email protected] Martinez. Dinner is at 6:00 p.m., with the meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. Adj. Oscar Smith [email protected] - Members of the Camp participated in a flag retirement ceremony at their May meeting. In attendance was Commander Brett McGuire, who had # 2600 Immortal Six Hundred been out of action for a few months battling health concerns. The 5th Bri- Commander William Hagan [email protected] gade welcomes you back Commander! Adj. Frank Grimm [email protected]
Dixie Guards Camp 1942 Meets on the first Thursday of each month at Bevrick's Restaurant in 7th BRIGADE REPORT…………….. Metter. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m., with the meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. Most Camps in the Brigade do not have meetings in the summer, due to reunions and vacations. If you are planning to attend another Camps meet- Buckhead/Fort Lawton Camp 2102 ing, you may want to contact them to make sure they are having a meeting. Meets on the third Saturday of each month in Millen. The Camp meet- Clement A. Evans Camp 64 ing starts at 7:30 p.m., with dinner being served around 7:00 p.m. Regular Meetings held 3rd Monday of odd months at 6 pm at Jerry J's on Plant Ave. in Waycross. Be sure to give us a "Like" on Facebook at Adjutant Chris Hiers https://www.facebook.com/5thbrigadegascv for news and updates from the 5th Brigade! Thomas Marsh Foreman Camp 485 Monthly Meeting held every 4th Thursday of each month at Captain Joe's Submitted by 5th Brigade Commander, Thomas Miller Restaurant located at I-95 and US 341. Meeting begin at 7 pm and supper is at 6 pm dutch treat. Continued next page > Page 22 The Georgia Confederate May/June, 2016
Adjutant J.C. Carter Berrien County Minutemen, Camp-1789 in Nashville, with Command- er Don Futch, meets on an as needed basis at the Masonic Lodge in Nash- Col. Edmond N. Atkinson Camp 680 ville. Meetings are held the last Monday of each month at 7 pm at the Lowndes County Historical Society. Commander Jack Mathews Wiregrass Greys, Camp-1683 in Adel, with Commander Barry Resta,
meet on an as needed basis. McIntosh Guards Camp 1853 The States Rights Guard, Camp-1551 in Rochelle, with Commander No meetings at this time. Commander C.M. Childree Raleigh Gibbs, meets on an as needed basis.
Capt. James Knox "Seaboard Guards" Camp 2022 Respectfully Submitted, Meetings held 3rd Saturday of the month at Confederate soldiers park in Charlie Parks, Commander 8th Brigade Waynesville, GA in the Mumford Library @ 2 pm, Our meetings are usu- ally informal since our active membership is low. Adjutant Jerry Watkins 12th BRIGADE REPORT ……………...
Capt. John Reddick Camp 2204 Paulding County Meetings held 2nd Tuesday at 7 pm at American Legion in Folkston. William J. Hardee Camp #1397 Commander: Wayne Douglas Willingham. Camp trying to become more active. Adjutant Wesley Williams Meetings: Every 4th Monday at 7:30 PM Location: New Hope Second Baptist Church at 114 Bobo Rd. Dallas, Ga. 30132, Chuck Griffin, 7th Brigade Commander, Georgia Division SCV located at the corner of Dallas Acworth Highway 381 and Bobo Road in New Hope www.hardeecamp1397scv.org 8th BRIGADE REPORT…………….. Cobb County This time of year, Confederate History and Heritage is on the minds of all Camp McDonald # 1552 - www.campmcdonald.org of us. Numerous Camps in the 8th Brigade did their part to display to the Commander Jeffrey K. Wright [email protected] public our love and respect for our Confederate ancestors' heroic stand 404-401-0637 against an out of control and despotic centralized government. Adjutant David Beam [email protected] Meetings: Camp McDonald now meets at Come and Get IT restaurant on the 2nd John K. McNeill, Camp-674 in Moultrie, with Commander Pete Cow- Tues. @ 6:45 P.M. Come and Get It is across from Cobb EMC on the Church St. art, once again supported the Moultrie McNeill, Chapter-661 United Extension Daughters of the Confederacy with their 113th Confederate Memorial Day Service. Members of Camp 674, along with compatriots from surrounding Chattahoochee Guards Camp #1639 camps gave a voluminous firing salute to honor those who fell in defense of Commander: Dan Coleman- email [email protected] the South. Compatriot Ray Houston played a very fine rendition of Taps. Meetings: Joint meeting with Robert E Lee & Kennesaw Battlefield Camps every 3rd Wednesday Location: Piccadilly Caféteria 536 Cobb Pkwy SE Marietta, GA 30060 John K. McNeill, Camp-674 meets the second Monday of each month - We will begin gathering around 6 PM for dinner and socialization with the meeting (except December) at the Museum of Colquitt County History. The meet- beginning at 7. ings start at 7:30 PM, and refreshments are served. For further information General Leonidas Polk Camp #1446 contact Commander Pete Cowart at (229) 834-1554.
Commander: Garry Daniell, 770-435-4605, [email protected] Yancy Independents, Camp-693 in Sylvester, with Commander Bo Adjutant: George Burkett, 770-944-8536, [email protected] Slack, held a very fine Confederate Memorial Day Service at the Worth Meetings: Every 4th Thursday Location: The Piccadilly Restaurant in Marietta County Court House. The vocal group, "Joyful Sounds", gave beautiful ren- (NOT in Smyrna) 536 Cobb Parkway SE, Marietta, GA 30060, phone 770-425- ditions of both Confederate period and gospel music to entertain the crowd. 5589. It is located a few hundred feet south of the intersection of Cobb Parkway and Members of Camp-693, Compatriots from surrounding Camps and other the South 120 Loop. We will begin gathering around 6 PM for dinner and socializa- Confederate historical organizations provided rifle and cannon fire salutes. tion with the meeting beginning at 7.
Once again, Compatriot Ray Houston gave a very fine rendition of Taps. General Robert E. Lee Camp #2005 - www.2005.scvcamp.org
Commander: Harry Eubanks Meetings: Joint meeting with Kennesaw Battlefield & The Yancy Independents, Camp-693 meets on the third Tuesday of each rd Chattahoochee Guards Camps every 3 Wednesday month on the bottom floor of the Sylvester/Worth County Library. Meeting Location: Piccadilly Caféteria 536 Cobb Pkwy SE Marietta, GA 30060- We will time is 7:30 PM, refreshments are served, and everyone is welcome. For begin gathering around 6 PM for dinner and socialization with the meeting begin- further information, contact Commander Bo Slack at (229) 343-2345. ning at 7.
Kennesaw Battlefield Camp #700 - www.scv700.com Jefferson Davis Cowboys, Camp-682 in Irwinville, with Command- er Hershell Smith, in conjunction with UDC Chapter-1137 held a Confeder- Adjutant: Tim Pilgrim ate Memorial Day Service at the Evergreen Cemetery near Fitzgerald on Meetings: Joint meeting with Robert E Lee and Chattahoochee Guards Camps every rd April 24th. They also held their annual fund raiser golf tournament at Ocil- 3 Wednesday Location: Piccadilly Caféteria 536 Cobb Pkwy SE Marietta, GA la. 30060- We will begin gathering around 6 PM for dinner and socialization with the
meeting beginning at 7.
Jefferson Davis Cowboys, Camp-682 meets the 2nd Tuesday of each Fulton County month at the Jefferson Davis Memorial Park. The meeting time is 7:00 PM, Roswell Mills Camp #1547 - www.scv1547.org and refreshments are served. For further information, contact Commander Commander: Ross Glover Hershell Smith at (229) 425-2966.
Meetings: 1st Thursday, Dinner at 6:00, Program at 7:00 PM W.D. Mitchell, Camp-163 in Thomasville, with Commander Jason Location: The Harp Irish Pub at 1425 Market Blvd. In Roswell
Harpe, meets at Commander Harpe's home on an as needed basis. Rhett Coleman, 12th Brigade Commander End Brigade Reports May/June, 2016 The Georgia Confederate Page 23
Haralson Invincibles Camp 673 LEFT: 2nd Lt. Cmdr. Nathan Forrister cleaned the grave of Confederate Veteran Private An- drew J. Estes, Company K, 13th Ga Infantry. RIGHT: Ben and Jacob Snow, Cmdr. Billy Bearden, and Belle Susan Forrister received our Annual Confederate Heritage and History Month Proclamation from Haralson County Commis- sion Chairman Allen Poole. BELOW: Stone Mountain event.
☜ Past Lt. Cmdr. Earl Col- vin Camp #2218 speaks at Sidney Lanier Chapter, UDC at the Cannonball House, Macon, GA on April 6, 2016.
☝The Annual Old Soldiers Day was held at the farm of Ervin and Barbara Garnto, Scott, GA, May 28, 2016. A memorial service to all soldiers & our fallen re-enactors and SCV compatriots. The Garntos served an afternoon meal for all that attended. The service followed.
Camp of the Unknown Soldier #2218: Clean- ing up for Old Clinton War Days; Old Clinton, April 31, May,1; Hawkinsville's Orange Hill Cemetery and Cochran's Cedar Hill Ceme- tery Memorial Services, Logan Bleckley Camp #1998 of Cochran sponsored, April 9; National Civil War Naval Museum, Co- lumbus, GA, April 2nd, 3rd. Camp #2218, Georgia Division 2015 Camp of the Year. Living the Charge ! Page 24 The Georgia Confederate May/June, 2016
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