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Vol. III Issue 5 Official Publication of the Georgia Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans March/April, 2017 Early Beginnings: Confederate Memorial Day in Georgia: April 26th 26 April 1866, Columbus Georgia “Mrs. Williams [widow of Col. Charles Williams, d.1862] and her little In 1874, the Georgia General Association was organized, and on girl visited his grave every day, and often comforted themselves by Assembly approved legislation April 26, 1866, the association wreathing it with flowers.” Confederate Veteran 1 (May 1893): 149. adding as a new public holiday held a Confederate memorial ob- “So in March 1866, [Mrs. Williams] published an appeal for the people "The 26th day of April in each year servance at Oakland Cemetery. of the South to join in setting apart a certain day ‘to be handed down - commonly known as Memorial through time as a religious custom of the South to wreathe the graves of Day." our martyred dead with flowers,’ and she proposed the 26th of April as April 26 marks the anniversary the day.” Confederate Veteran 22 (May 1914): of the end of the Civil War for 194a Georgia, for it was on this day in “To the State of Georgia belongs the credit of having inaugurated what has since become the universal custom of decorating annually the graves 1865 that Confederate General Jo- of the heroic dead. The initial ceremonies which ushered Memorial Day seph E. Johnston's surrender to into life were held in Linnwood[sic] Cemetery, at Columbus, on April 26, General William T. Sherman at 1866; and the patriotic Southern woman in whose loyal heart the idea first Durham Station, North Carolina took definite form was Miss Lizzie Rutherford, afterwards Mrs. Roswell became official. Johnston had been Lion of the Confederacy: Ellis, the wife of a gallant ex-Confederate officer. . . .” in charge of Georgia's defense, so Oakland Cemetery “For a long period of time there waged in the public prints a controver- this day marked the end of the war The Confederate section of Oak- sy between enthusiastic partisans respecting the true parentage of the Me- for Georgia. land is home to an estimated 6,900 morial Day idea; but the issue has at length happily been settled [in Mrs. Exactly when Georgians began burials, of which about 3,000 are Ellis’s favor].” commemorating April 26 as Me- unknown. During the Civil War, Lucian Lamar Knight, Georgia’s Landmarks, Memorials and Legends, morial Day is unclear, but the lan- Atlanta was a major transportation 2 vols. (Atlanta, Ga.: The Byrd Printing Co., 1914), I: 156-166, quotes guage of the 1874 act clearly rec- and medical center for the South- from 156, 157. ognizes that April 26 was already ern states. Since several of the larg- See Also: being celebrated as an unofficial est military hospitals in the area A History of the Origin of Memorial Day as Adopted by the Ladies’ Me- holiday. The day of observance were within a half mile (800 m) morial Association of Columbus, Georgia (Columbus, Ga.: Thos. Gilbert, may trace to the women of Colum- from Oakland, many soldiers who 1898). bus, Georgia, who on April 12, died from their wounds were bur- W. Avery, The History of the State of 1866 organized a memorial associ- ied here. Shortly after the war end- Georgia from 1850 to 1881 (New ed, a few thousand fallen soldiers York: Brown & Derby, 1881), 242. ation and began a campaign to from the Atlanta Campaign who have a special day for "paying hon- were previously buried in battle- Source: The Center for Civil [sic] or to those who died defending the ground graves were moved to the War Research life, honor and happiness of the Southern women." Three days lat- Confederate grounds in Oakland. er, the Atlanta Ladies' Memorial

The Charge Inside this issue: to the Georgia Division COMMANDER’S 3 To you, Sons of Confederate Veterans, we submit the vindi- REPORT cation of the cause for which we fought; to your strength will

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the guardianship of his history, the emulation of his virtues, DIVISION NEWS 5—11 the perpetuation of those principles he loved and which made CAMP DIRECTORY 20 –24 him glorious and which you also cherish. CAMP NEWS 25, 26

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☝ L. Welcome the Georgia Division newest Division Cadets Joseph and John Buggay, sworn in by Division Adj. Tim Pilgrim. ☝ Compatriot Ben Creech “loads” his musket for a memorial salute near Augus- ☝Above,[R] Compatriot Robert McKemie joins the Kennesaw Battlefield Camp # 700, sworn in by Camp Cmdr. Tim Pilgrim. ta.

☝ Haralson Invincibles Camp 673, Commander Billy Bearden [R] re- ceives the 2017 Confederate Heritage and History Month Proclamation from Haralson County Commission Chairman Allan Poole, on behalf of the Haralson County Board of Commissioners, accompanied by Richard Boarts [L]& Nathan Forrister [2nd from L].

Lest we ☝ Compatriots Sam Pyle,Jimmy Riggs, Darrell Smith, Carter Clay,Donald Penhale, forget Chuck Mulkey, and Bill Maddox placing the Confederate cross of honor at the grave of Lt Robert Houseworth Co F 7th Ga Info in the Carrollton city cemetery. McDaniel-Curtis Camp#165,Carrollton

☞ Carl Tommy Miller, Camp 1914 Gen. Am- brose Wright and Beautiful South- ern Belle Rachel Holland at Stone Mountain Con- federate Memori- al 1April2017.

☜ Saturday, April 1, members from the Yancey Independents and the Jeff Davis Cowboys Camp joined the Boy Scouts Pack 875 to help clean up Jeff Davis Historic Site Park Area in Irwinville. Photo courtesy of Shannon T. Bynum. Sent in by Bo Slack Camp Commander, Yancey Independents. March/April, 2017 The Georgia Confederate Page 3

Commander's Report. September pending confirmation rick’s Day Parade in Dublin, Ire- of availability. land several years ago, and being a Fellow Compatriots of the descendant of a first generation Georgia Division: The major business item dis- Irish-American Confederate, I was cussed was my previous call at the curious to see how Savannah The year continues to be busy January EC meeting for an audit. would compare. We were not dis- for the Division, and our leader- At the time I appointed an Audit appointed! ship team. I have been privileged Oversight Committee consisting of to be able to visit with several local Compatriots Lee Mize, Sam Stacy, The SCV contingent was orga- Camps in my home area over the and Richard Straut. Chairman nized and lead by Commander past weeks, and I have been in- Mize and Compatriot Stacy are Don Newman of the Savannah volved in working with several CPA’s, while Cmdr. Straut is an Militia Camp #1657. Despite some Compatriots that are working to active officer in a number of non- very serious and very recent sur- start new Camps, or in some cases, profit and professional organiza- gery, Don was there. There is no revive previously existing Camps. tions. My call for an audit is based doubt that our contingent was one We need as many Camps as we on authority granted to the Divi- of the top two or three most popu- can form, but we must form sion Commander in Art. X, Sec. 6 lar entries in the parade. Walking healthy Camps that will work in of the Georgia Division Bylaws. up front just behind the banner, I the community and get involved in saw thousands and thousands of public activities. If you have a sug- We have not had an audit in a people cheer as our flag passed by. gestion for potential areas that will number of years and I feel that it is I am proud that only a few frowns support a new or revived Camp, important to re-establish the prac- and several “you’re number 1” duty and all will be right. Put out please feel free to contact me di- tice of having one at a minimum of signs were spotted out of an audi- the flags on the graves. If they go rectly and we will work out a plan every four to five years. There was ence estimated at half a million missing, put up more, and put to make it happen. discussion about our current prac- people. I also have to recognize the them up as many times as you tice of having an annual “review” members of our uniform contin- have to in order to ensure that three weeks prior to each conven- gent that came from South Caroli- I am very happy to report that proper honor is done. our first ever Division Chaplains tion. It is my position that this pro- na, and Florida to be with us. God

Conference was a great success. cess is what it says, a “review” and bless the Carolinians, and the Flo- Division Chaplain Jack Wray not an “audit.” The audit to be ridians. Camps, get your delegates reg- worked very hard on putting this done later this year will be an Ap- istered for the reunion. We have event together. He will be submit- plied Procedures Audit. Meaning Men of the 5th, 6th, and 7th Bri- much business to cover including a ting a report so I will only mention that we will tell the auditors what gades, I have a challenge for you. number of amendments, and the here that he, along with Deputy we want to have reviewed. Our Regardless of what other events election of Brigade Commanders. Division Chaplain John Maxey, committee will make those de- are scheduled next year on the We also need to take time to renew and others deserve our thanks for tailed suggestions at the appropri- weekend of March 17th, a Satur- old friendships, and make new the great work. There were mem- ate time. This type of audit is the day, please be in Savannah. There ones. I look forward to seeing you bers from various parts of the State least expensive, and it will provide will be a crowd even bigger than in Macon. in attendance, as well as a number answers to our specific questions, this year. Make a plan right now to of ladies. Plans are being made for whatever they may be. participate in the parade. Carry the Sincerely, our 2018 Conference so please be banner in coat and tie, or join the Scott K. Gilbert, Jr. ready to sign up when you get the Other new budget business in- rifle team (we are the only group Commander information. Please note that you cluded my call for a reduction of allowed to fire a weapon during the parade!) or wear your kilt. No do not have to be a Chaplain to $1,000.00 from the Division Com- ~ 2017 ~ attend. It is open to everyone that manders travel budget, an increase matter what you do, be there. supports this very important part of from $350.00 to $500.00 for the Where else can we fly the flag in DEADLINES our operations. Division R.E. Lee Birthday Cele- front of half a million people and bration, and a $350.00 line item be cheered for it? The Georgia On March 11th the Division Ex- for bonding of any officer or offic- ecutive Council met in Macon. We ers that have direct access to our As April approaches, we are Confederate were fortunate to be able to meet finances. The Division Chaplains preparing to celebrate Confederate for the first time in the meeting Conference is also being added as Memorial Day, and Confederate ✯✯✯ room at the Bibb-Macon Visitors a line item at $500.00 but this History Month. I hope that each of and Convention Bureau in down- event will be self-funding. you and your respective Camps June 1st town Macon. The room was per- will do something in the public fect, and the staff was very wel- Moving on to other news, arena that will bring honor to, and August 1st coming. If you are a music fan, Amanda and I were privileged to draw attention to our soldiers, to you will enjoy the displays when be able to attend the St. Patrick’s our Cause, and to the SCV. No October 1st you visit. From the Allman Broth- Day Parade in Savannah. We were matter the size of the crowd at December 1st ers to Otis Redding, they were all hosted in their home by Chaplain your service, you will be doing a there larger than life. Thanks go Jack Wray and his lovely wife Ka- great thing. No matter that your th ✯ out to 4 Brigade Commander ren, and with very gracious South- local governments, as has already Thomas Stevens for making the ern hospitality. I had been looking happened as I am writing this re- [email protected] arrangements. It is our intention to forward to the weekend for some port, may cower in fear and refuse Editor be back at the same location in time. Having been to the St. Pat- to honor our ancestors, do your Page 4 The Georgia Confederate March/April, 2017 11th Brigade Commander Chief Aide-de-Camp J.H. Segars Sons of Confederate Veterans Jeff Robison, Major (Ret.) 1280 Westminster Way Madison, Ga. 30650 Georgia Division Officers USA [email protected] 770-355-0985 P.O. Box 1174 Villa Rica, Aide-de-Camp Johnathan P. Fronebarger EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Ga. 30180 146 McElroy Rd. Fayetteville, Ga. 30214 Commander Scott K. Gilbert, Jr. [email protected] 404-362-7963 81 Tinsley Way Senoia, Ga. 30276 678-675-2008 12th Brigade Commander Richard L. Leake, Jr. [email protected] 404-449-2521 Aide-de-Camp Gould B. Hagler, Jr. 985 Windsor Trl. Roswell, Ga. 30076 [email protected] 770-728-5092 Lieutenant-Commander North Philip J. Autrey [email protected] 770-605-0384 COMMITTEES 416 Candler St. NE Atlanta, Ga. 30307-2036 th 13 Brigade Commander Steven W. Camp FINANCE: Chairman Tim Pilgrim [email protected] 404-849-5615 P.O. Box 82718 Conyers, Ga. 30013 Members: Garry Daniell, Rick Leake Lieutenant-Commander South/Editor Allison Perry [email protected] 770-760-8200 4300 S. US Hwy. 301 Jesup, Ga. 31546 TAG PROJECT FUND: Chairman Philip Autrey Immediate Past Commander Jack Bridwell Members: Steve Camp, Jeff Robison, John Carroll, [email protected] 912-585-9144 P.O. Box 1213 Moultrie, Ga. 31776 Scott Gilbert, Tim Pilgrim, Dan Cole Adjutant Timothy F. Pilgrim [email protected] 20 Old Fuller Mill Rd. NE Marietta, Ga. 30067 TIME AND PLACE: Chairman Don Newman APPOINTED STAFF OFFICERS Members: John Culpepper, Tommy McCullers, [email protected] 404-456-3393 Chaplain Jack C. Wray Richard Straut, Thomas Stevens, Karl Hahn, Chief of Staff Curtis H. Collier, III 33 Oak Park Pt. Savannah, Ga. 31405 Ken Arvin 82 Bassingborne Dr. Athens, Ga. [email protected] 912-596-2950 COMMUNICATIONS OVERSIGHT: [email protected] 706-540-9062 Deputy Chaplain John Maxey Chairman Hank Segars Judge Advocate Dan Coleman [email protected] 678-863-9196 Vice Chairman Mitchell D. Crabbe; 8735 Jenkins Rd. Winston, Ga. 30187 Historian C. Mark Pollard Members: Sparks Ramey, John Todd, [email protected] 770-265-7910 Joe Underwood, Gould Hagler, Charles Lunsford, 2772 Ga. Hwy. 20 McDonough, Ga. 30252 1st Brigade Commander David Cordell [email protected] 678-770-7003 Jack Wray, Mark Pollard

309 McAfee Rd. Rossville, Ga. 30741 Parliamentarian Judge Ken W. Smith AWARDS: Chairman Ron Colson [email protected] 423-227-4816 Members: Jim Cavanaugh [email protected]

2nd Brigade Commander Karl A. Hahn Deputy Parliamentarian Grady K. Dukes DISCIPLINARY: Chairman Tom Jeter 12195 Hwy. 92 Ste. 125 Woodstock, Ga. 30188 2330 Lochinver Ln. Conyers, Ga. 30094 Members: Ken Smith, Grady Dukes, Dan Coleman , [email protected] 678-395-8031 Jonathan Till, John Campbell, David Cordell 404-702-4641

rd 3 Brigade Commander Tommy D. McCullers [email protected] HEADQUARTERS STUDY COMMITTEE: 1460 Bradley Gin Rd. NW Monroe, Ga. 30656 Inspector Manning (Tom) Jeter Chairman Mark Pollard [email protected] 770-616-1763 Members: Thomas Stevens, David Moncus, 646 Third Ave. Columbus, Ga. 31901 4th Brigade Commander Thomas E. Stevens [email protected] 706-887-0559 Dennis Elm, Robert Bailey

384 North River Blvd. Macon, Ga. 31211 Deputy Inspector John W. Wright AUDIT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE: [email protected] 478-477-7468 Chairman Lee Mize, C.P.A. 24 Mary Musgrove Dr. Savannah, Ga. 31410 5th Brigade Commander Thomas Miller [email protected] 922-660-8323 Members: Sam Stace, C.P.A.; Richard Straut

326 Longwood Dr. Statesboro, Ga. 30461 Spokesman P. Charles Lunsford JEFF DAVIS STATE PARK OVERSIGHT: [email protected] 912-536-5775 Chairman James King [email protected] 678-342-0936 6th Brigade Commander Robert Whitaker Members: Allison Perry, Charlie Parks, Bo Slack Quartermaster Dennis Elm 1516 Hall Way Vidalia, Ga. 30474 17 Parkstone Stone Mountain, Ga. 30087 PROGRAMS [email protected] 912-585-7391 CADET: Coordinator Thomas Miller [email protected] 770-279-9128

7th Brigade Commander Charles W. Griffin Genealogist Hu Daughtry (appointed by EC) CONFED. HISTORY/HERITAGE MONTH: 3393 Swamp Rd. Waycross, Ga. 31508 P.O. Box 406 Metter, Ga. 30439 Coordinator Calvin Johnson [email protected] 912-283-1125 [email protected] 912-687-6153 GRAVES REGISTRY: 8th Brigade Commander Charles L. Parks, III Surgeon Dr. William A. Thomas, Colonel (Ret.) Division Coordinator Garry Daniell 236 Roberts Rd. Moultrie, Ga. 31788 USAF [email protected] 229-921-7502 GEORGIA DIVISION OFFICE 430 Scotts Way Augusta, GA 30909 9th Brigade Commander Ken Arvin [email protected] 601-620-9156 Secretary Kristen Dorety 69 Brooklyn Circle Richland, Ga. 31825 Sergeant-At-Arms Richard K. Straut [email protected] 1-866-728-4642 [email protected] 706-662-4532 [email protected] P.O. Box 1081

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Georgia Division Thomas E. Stevens, 11th Brigade · Compatriots Lee Mize, Sam · Lieutenant Commander South/ Sons of Confederate Veterans Commander Jeff Robison Stacey and Richard K. Straut, who Editor Allison Perry gave his re- (Excused) are all Certified Public Account- port, where he spoke of his work Executive Council Meeting · Meeting called to order by Com- ants, were appointed to head up an and time frames involved in the Jefferson Davis Memorial mander Scott K. Gilbert, Jr. at Audit Committee for potential Georgia Confederate, encouraging Site 1:08 p.m. recommendations as to whether our Camps to contribute their 21 January 2017 · Invocation given by Chaplain the Georgia Division should enter- news to him. tain a routine financial audit of the Executive Council Members Pre- Jack C. Wray · Lieutenant Commander South/ Georgia Division. sent – · Commander Scott K. Gilbert, Jr. Editor Allison Perry made a mo- · 13th Brigade Commander Ste- tion to establish a fund at a Geor- Commander Scott K. Gilbert, Jr., led pledges and salute to United ven W. Camp made a motion to gia Division level for Bicentennial Past Commander Jack Bridwell, States, State of Georgia, and Con- federate Flags. approve 24 September 2016 Exec- of The War For Southern Inde- Lieutenant Commander South/ th Editor Allison Perry, Adjutant · Chief of Staff Curtis Harris Col- utive Council Meet- pendence. 13 Brigade Com- ing minutes . 2nd Brigade Com- mander Steven W. Camp second- Timothy F. Pilgrim, Chief of Staff lier, III called roll. mander Karl Hahn second- ed. Motion carried. Curtis Harris Collier, III, Judge · Judge Advocate Dan Coleman ed. Motion carried. Advocate Dan Coleman, made a motion to allow non- · Commander Scott K. Gilbert, Jr. 2nd Brigade Commander Karl members to attend the meet- · Commander Scott K. Gilbert, Jr. announced the Georgia Divisions Hahn, 3rd Brigade Commander ing. 9th Brigade Commander Ken announced recent Georgia Divi- Chaplains Conference on Satur- th Tommy D. McCullers, 5 Brigade Arvin seconded. Motion carried. sion activities, including the day, 18 February 2017 at the Mar- th- Chickamauga Confederate Monu- riott Hotel in Macon at 240 Coli- Commander Thomas Miller, 6 · Commander Scott K. Gilbert, Jr. ment Dedication Service in Chick- seum Drive. Camp Chaplains are Brigade Commander Robert read Lieutenant General Stephen th amauga, Henry Wirz Ceremony in encouraged to attend. Whitaker, 7 Brigade Commander Dill Lee’s Charge to The Sons of th Andersonville, and participation Charles W. Griffin, 8 Brigade Confederate Veterans. · The next Executive Council with Wreaths Across America. Meeting is to be held 10:00 a. m. Commander Charles L. Parks, III, · Compatriot William A. Thomas, th · 12th Brigade Commander Rich- on Saturday, 11 March 2017 at the 9 Brigade Commander Ken Arv- MD was appointed as the Georgia th ard L. Leake, Jr. spoke on the Ro- Macon Convention Visitors Bu- in, 10 Brigade Commander Jo- Division Surgeon. seph Alfred Medcalf, Jr., swell Police situation where law- reau in Macon. Compatriot Jonathan(Scott’s 12th Brigade Commander Richard suits have been submitted on be- · Meeting adjourned at 2:42 p.m. nephew) was appointed as a L. Leake, Jr., 13th Brigade Com- half of the terminated police of- after the Benediction prayer by Georgia Division SCV Aide-de- mander Steven W. Camp ficer. Commander Scott K. Gilbert, Jr., Camp Executive Council Members Not · Adjutant Timothy F. Pilgrim followed by a singing of Dixie. · Mark Pollard was appointed to Present – Lieutenant Commander handed out and discussed the Op- Take care and God Bless, head up an exploratory committee North Philip J. Autrey (Excused), erating Budget for the 2016-2017 Curt st to for potential Georgia Division 1 Brigade Commander David fiscal year. Curtis Harris Collier, III th Headquarters. Cordell, 4 Brigade Commander Athens, Georgia

Executive Council Meeting Comm. Parks; 9th Brigade Comm. New Business: Georgia Con- motion was made by Past Div. March 11, 2017 Arvin; 12th Brigade Comm. federate Editor Al Perry presented Comm. Bridwell to accept the re- Meeting called to order at Leake; 13th Brigade Comm. financial statement for the news- port and seconded by 12th Brigade 11:10 Camp; Past Div. Comm. Bridwell. letter. Asked Brigade Command- Comm. Leake. There were no Invocation: Div. Chaplain Council members absent: ers to tell Camp Commanders to objections and the motion carried. Wray Chief of Staff Collier (excused); submit Camp news and articles to Finance Committee Report: Pledges to US, Ga flags, and 1st Brigade Comm. Cordell their Brigade Commanders and Comm. Gilbert announced Salute to Confederate flag. (unexcused 2nd); 10th Brigade copy him since there will no long- that an alternate location for the Comm. Medcalf (excused); 11th er be Brigade Reports,(approved Lee-Jackson Birthday celebration st In the absence of Chief of Staff Brigade Comm. Robinson at the Jan. 21 EC meeting). is being looked at due to the in- Collier, Comm. Gilbert asked 13th (excused) Commander Perry also made crease in cost associated with st Brigade Comm. Camp to take the Old Business: Motion made the 1 donation to the Bicentennial Milledgeville location. This in- minutes. Executive Council by Past Commander Bridwell and Fund of $100.00 on behalf of the crease is from a State mandate. It members present: Comm. Gil- 2nd by Lt, Comm. North Au- Georgia Confederates Youth was suggested we contact the Leg- bert; Lt. Comm. North Autrey; Lt. trey to accept the minutes of the Camp, Inc. This fund was estab- islature for exemption for 501C3 Comm. South/Editor Perry; Adju- Jan. 21, 2017 Executive lished at the EC meeting on the Organizations, but that would be st tant Pilgrim; Judge Advocate Council Meeting, no objec- 21 of Jan. next year and 2 years before it Coleman; 2nd Brigade Comm. tions. Division Chaplain Wray Tag Fund projects: no projects would be effective. Other loca- Hah; 3rd Brigade Comm. McCul- gave a report on the Chaplain’s have been submitted as of this tions are being studied. A line lers; 4th Brigade Comm. Stevens; Conference held on Feb. 18th. date. item increase from $350 to $500 5th Brigade Comm. Miller; 6th Bri- With 24 participants it was consid- Adjutant’s Report: Adjutant for the Lee-Jackson Celebration gade Comm. Whitaker; 7th Bri- ered very successful and plans are Pilgrim presented his budget re- for 2018 Continued on Page 6 gade Comm. Griffin; 8th Brigade being made for next year. view and after brief discussion a was re- EC Minutes Page 6 The Georgia Confederate March/April, 2017

Continued from Page 5 quested. balances and the expenses that EC Minutes A line have been listed on the Adjutant's item in the reports. Commander Gilbert went GEORGIA CODE budget for 2018 of $500 was also on to explain that he was enacting Copyright 2016 by The State of Georgia requested for the Division Chap- Article X and it was his right to lain’s Conference. A line item order an audit. All rights reserved. request of $350 was requested for After some discussion as to the *** Current Through the 2016 Regular Session *** bonding of Division Commander need for the Audit, Division Adju- and Division Adjutant, and tant Pilgrim made a motion that Comm. Gilbert also requested a the Division Judge Advocate se- TITLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS decrease of $1,000 be made in the lect an independent CPA firm to CHAPTER 4. HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES Commanders travel line item. All perform the audit and upon con- requests were approved. clusion the results of the audit O.C.G.A. § 1-4-20 (2015) Per Article X Section 6 of the along with the Adjutants explana-

By-Laws, Commander Gilbert tions be printed in the next Geor- called for a Division Audit. gia Confederate giving the Geor- § 1-4-20. Designation of Confederate History and Heritage Commander Gilbert indicated gia Division membership full dis- Month he had gotten a recommendation closure. The motion was seconded from his audit committee and they by Lt. Commander Perry. Judge (a) The General Assembly hereby finds and determines that indicated the least expensive audit Advocate Coleman declined the tourism is a great economic resource in Georgia; and histori- would be $1,500. responsibility of naming the CPA cal, heritage, and cultural inheritance are among the tourism Division Adjutant Pilgrim indi- firm. An amendment to the mo- cated to the Executive Council that tion to allow the Executive Coun- industry's most popular attractions. Georgia's Confederate it was a waste of Division funds to cil to select the Auditor passed 10 heritage, physical artifacts and battle sites, and historic events in favor with 6 nays. Adjutant Pil- have a CPA firm perform an audit and persons not only attract visitors, they are potentially of on the Division records being that grim’s motion passed without fur- even greater importance and benefit to our state's economy. his quarterly Adjutant’s reports are ther objection. full disclosures of the Division Past Commander Bridwell Increased development of our state's Confederate history and financials, copies of which are urged everyone to encourage the heritage as part of the tourism industry will be enhanced membership to join the Friends of passed out at every EC meeting, through recognizing, celebrating, and advertising that heritage and he brings the Division records Jeff Davis Park, cost $25 per year. with him to every EC meeting and Adjutant Pilgrim made a mo- and history. that includes all the current bank tion to purchase 5,000 Prison Pens statements and copies of the Divi- of the North, seconded by Lt. (b) The month of April of each year is hereby designated as sion invoices for the Executive Commander Autrey, motion Council's review at any time. passed without objection. Confederate History and Heritage Month and shall be set Division Judge Advocate Dan Motion to Adjourn passed. aside to honor, observe, and celebrate the Confederate States Coleman asked Commander Gil- Benediction by Chaplain Maxey of America, its history, those who served in its armed forces bert to get one of the CPAs on his Everyone sang DIXIE and government, and all those millions of its citizens of vari- audit committee to just review the Division financial records with ous races and ethnic groups and religions who contributed in 13th Brigade Commander Camp Adjutant Pilgrim to confirm the sundry and myriad ways to the cause which they held so dear

from its founding on February 4, 1861, in Montgomery, Ala- Next scheduled Georgia Division Executive bama, until the Confederate ship CSS Shenandoah sailed into Liverpool Harbor and surrendered to British authorities on Council meeting: November 6, 1865. June 10, 2017 Marriott Macon City Center (c) Officials and departments of state, county, and municipal governments, boards of education, elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities, businesses, and all citizens are encouraged to participate in programs, displays, and activ- ities that commemorate and honor our shared history and cul- tural inheritance throughout each April during Confederate History and Heritage Month. HISTORY: Code 1981, § 1-4-20, enacted by Ga. L. 2009, p. 207, § 2/SB 27. March/April, 2017 The Georgia Confederate Page 7

Registration and Delegate 120th GEORGIA DIVISION CONVENTION/REUNION Forms are on-line at www.gascv.org, or can be REGISTRATION FORM clipped from this issue of the JUNE 9th & 10th, 2017 Georgia Confederate. The Marriott Macon City Center If you have any questions 240 Coliseum Drive or need additional infor- Macon, GA 31217 mation, please contact: 4th Host Camp: B/G Edward Dorr Tracy Jr. Camp #18 Brigade Commander Tom Ste- vens at Name: ______& Title: [email protected] or Camp Name ______Camp # ______478-477-7468. Phone # ______email address: ______

The Macon Marriott City Spouse and/or Guest’s Name______Center (Spouse & Guests do not have to pay Registration Fee) 240 Coliseum Drive Macon, GA 31217  Registration Fee each (Only Georgia Division members)...... $20 ______ Late Registration Fee after May 17, 2017 (only Georgia Division members)... $25 ______All completed registration forms and payments are to be mailed to:  Friday, June 9th Pre-registration at the Magnolia Room 12 – 6 Commander Tom Stevens Saturday, June 10th, Convention Starts at 9:30, Registration 7-9am at the Centraplex Business Center.

384 River North Blvd. Saturday Lunch at business meeting $20 each……….…….…Qty. ____ (x) $20______

Macon, GA 31211 Historic Macon and Civil War Tour- (Spouse and Guests) Enjoy tales of Macon’s colorful history by a pro- Make checks payable to: fessional guide at preferred choice attractions: Fort Hawkins, Ocmulgee National Monument, Saint Joseph’s Edward Dorr Tracy Jr. Catholic Church, The Hay House, and The Cannonball House on Saturday, June 10th from 9am-12pm. Seating is limited and tour subject to cancellation from lack of interest. Camp 18 $30each………….Qty.______(x) $30______

GRAND TOTAL $______Make Checks Payable: Edward Dorr Tracy Jr. Camp 18 Return this form with Payment to: Commander Tom Stevens at 384 River North Blvd, Macon, GA 31211 Any Questions or Additional Information Contact: Tom Stevens at [email protected] or 478-477-7468

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2017 is an election year! General Edward Dorr Tracy, Jr., Camp #18 All Brigade Commanders are up for re-election. Sons of Confederate Veterans ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ VENDORS WANTED 120TH GEORGIA DIVISION REUNION Also there are several Amendments to consider. MARRIOTT MACON CITY CENTER ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ June 9-10, 2017 There must be one delegate for each vote your $50.00 per table Contact: Tom Stevens, Commander Camp has. If you think your vote doesn’t count, 384 River North Boulevard think again. Several recent elections have been de- Macon, Georgia 31211 cided by fewer than three votes! (Home) 478-477-7468 (Cell) 478-501-5703 Page 8 The Georgia Confederate March/April, 2017

shall be a Division 1st Lieutenant roll of the Camps; conduct the cor- Proposed Amendments for 2017 Reunion: Commander, and a Division 2nd respondence of the Division; issue Amendment #1 of the Georgia Division. Lieutenant Commander. Each the necessary orders under the di- Art. IX: Add as Section 5: All Proposed by Division Com- Lieutenant Commander shall rep- rection of the Division Command- meetings of the Division Execu- mander Scott Gilbert, Sharpsburg resent the Division Commander, er; be the keeper of the Seal of the tive Council shall conform to the Sharpshooters Camp #1729 at his request, in matters concern- Division, and issue under it all cer- rules of procedure set forth in ing the Division, its Brigades, and tificates of membership, commis- individual Camps. sions, and documents. The Divi- Roberts Rules of Order (most cur- Amendment #5 rent edition available). Art. XII, Sec. 5: delete in its sion Adjutant shall perform other Policies, Sec. 6: Rewrite to such duties as may, from time to Proposed by Division Com- entirety read as follows: time be prescribed by the Division mander Scott Gilbert, Sharpsburg Art. XII, Sec. 6: Renumber as “It is the Policy of the Georgia Commander or the Division Exec- Sharpshooters #1729 number 5, and delete the words Division to fix the number of Bri- utive Council; and may have the “…in his Section…” gades at a number that is deemed assistance of such professional Amendment #2 suitable to a majority of the Divi- Art. XIII, Sec. 1: Delete all of the section beginning with …”the staff as the Division may employ. Policy #7: Rewrite to read as sion Executive Council, and a ma- Division Adjutant shall…” Add The Adjutant shall sign on all follows: jority of delegates in convention st checks issued by the Division. the following: …”the Division 1 “7. It is the policy of the Geor- assembled. Changes to the Bri- Lieutenant Commander shall au- gia Division that electronic mail is gade map will go into effect at the tomatically become Division Com- Rewrite Section 8 to read as acceptable for all business of the beginning of the following con- mander. The 2nd Lieutenant Com- follows: Division wherever “mail” is men- vention. mander shall automatically be- The Treasurer shall deposit all tioned in the bylaws and policies.” Proposed by Division Com- come Division 1st Lieutenant Com- money in the name of and to the mander Scott Gilbert, Sharpsburg Proposed by Division Com- mander. credit of the Georgia Division in mander Scott Gilbert, Sharpsburg Sharpshooters #1729 Art. XIII, Sec. 3: change the such depositories as designated by Sharpshooters Camp #1729 word “elected” to “elevated”. the Division Executive Council; Amendment #6 Art. XIII, Sec. 5: change the collect and be the custodian of the Amendment # 3 Art. III, Sec 1, and 2, delete in word “elected to “elevated” operating funds of the Division; their entirety and replace with the Art. XIII, Sec. 1: Delete the Proposed by Division Com- insure that the financial records are following identified as Section 1: word “Acting”. mander Scott Gilbert, Sharpsburg kept in good order, in such manner “The Division shall be divided Sec. 2: Delete the word Sharpshooters #1729 and according to such procedures “Acting”. into Brigades. The number and approved by the Division Execu- makeup of these Brigades shall be Sec. 3: Delete the word tive Council; properly administer determined by the Division Con- Amendment #7 “Acting” throughout. and record all receipts and dis- vention within the limitations of Article VI, Sec. 2: Rewrite to bursements; have custody of all Sec. 4: Delete in its entirety the the Constitution of the Sons of read: “At each Division Conven- monies and securities of the Divi- sentence which begins with “This Confederate Veterans. Said Bri- tion held in a year which is an sion; he shall render to the Divi- appointed Officer….” gades shall be known by number.” even number, the Georgia Divi- sion Commander and the Division Sec. 5: Rewrite to read as fol- Art. III, Sec. 3: Renumber as sion shall elect a Division Com- Executive Council an account of low: st “Section 2”. mander, a Division 1 Lieutenant all transactions, and inventory of “All officers elected or appoint- nd Art. V, Sec. 2; change the Commander, a Division 2 Lieu- the assets in his care, and the fi- ed in accordance with this Article, tenant Commander, a Division phrase “…the Division Lieutenant nancial condition of the Division shall serve until the next Division Adjutant, a Division Judge Advo- Commanders” to read as follows: at every scheduled Executive Convention. At the next conven- “…the Division 1st Lieutenant cate, and Brigade Commanders for Council meeting, along with an tion the offices shall be open for Commander, the Division 2nd all the Brigades of the Division.” Annual Treasurer’s Report at each election of any qualified member Lieutenant Commander…” Proposed by Division Com- Division Convention; and provide of the Georgia Division as defined Art. VI, Sec. 2: change the mander Scott Gilbert, Sharpsburg copies of said Report to each certi- by Article VI, Section 1 of these Sharpshooters #1729 phrase “…two Division Lieuten- fied delegate; he shall render to the bylaws. ant Commanders (one North and Division Commander or the Divi- Proposed by Division Com- one South)… to read “…a Divi- Amendment # 8 sion Executive Council the same mander Scott Gilbert, Sharpsburg sion 1st Lieutenant Commander, a Article XII. DUTIES OF OF- information and reports whenever Sharpshooters #1729 Division 2nd Lieutenant Com- FICERS they may require it; and mail cop- ies to Camp Commanders upon mander…” Rewrite Section 7 to read as request. The Treasurer shall sign Amendment #4. Art. VI, Sec. 4: Add a period (.) follows: on all checks issued by the Divi- Article XII, Sec. 9: add the fol- after the word “member” in line 9, The Division Adjutant shall sion. lowing sentence: “No individual and delete “…and remain a mem- keep correct records and minutes Article V: DIVISION EXECU- member of the Executive Council ber in good standing of one of the of the proceedings of the Division TIVE COUNCIL may contact the Judge Advocate Camps in the Section of the Divi- Executive Council and the Divi- privately for the purposes of ask- sion which he commands.” sion Convention; maintain an ac- Section 2: add after the words ing for an official opinion on any Art. XII, Sec. 4: Delete in its curate roster of all members in matter pertaining to the business Continued on Page 9, entirety and replace with: “There good standing, all officers, and a Proposed Amendments March/April, 2017 The Georgia Confederate Page 9

Continued from Page 8, March, 2017 Advocate. Our current Judge Ad- quire teamwork. This work re- Proposed Amendments Comments by Division Com- vocate, Dan Coleman, has been quires a team. The appointed Di- mander Scott Gilbert extremely gracious and very open vision Staff, and committee “Division Adjutant”, the words Fellow Compatriots of the to answering inquiries from indi- Chairmen do a lot of this work “Division Treasurer,” Georgia Division: vidual Division members about a (which all Division Commanders wide range of issues. However, appreciate). Imagine what would Article VI: DIVISION OFFIC- In this edition of our newspa- the Division bylaws indicate that happen if half of the staff left of- ERS per you will find a number of the Judge Advocate is to advise fice each year. It is the same as Section 2: add after the words amendments that will be put be- the “Division Commander and what is potentially going to hap- “Division Adjutant”, the words fore the delegates at our upcom- the Division Executive Coun- pen with Brigade Commanders. “Division Treasurer”. ing reunion and convention this cil…” This amendment would in While wholesale turnover may Article X: FINANCE summer in Macon. In an effort to no way restrict anyone from ask- not happen regularly, it can hap- Section 7: Change the word give you time to review each one ing a Judge Advocate for an unof- pen, and even with just a few “Adjutant” to “Treasurer”. without feeling rushed to reach a ficial opinion. It simply mandates changes, it can alter the results of Proposed by Division Com- conclusion on very short notice at that any official request for an our many projects and activities. mander Scott Gilbert, Sharpsburg the reunion, I am privileged to be opinion should come from the Constant turnover in the makeup Sharpshooters #1729 able to provide some commentary Commander, or the Executive of the EC can, and most likely here for your convenience. Please Council as a body. will lead to constant turnover in note that while some of the Amendment # 9 command directives, strategies, amendments have been suggested Amendment #5: This amend- Rewrite Article XII, Sec. 3 to and programs. to me by individual Compatriots ment makes our bylaws current read as follows: or Camps, the ultimate responsi- with the SCV national constitu- More importantly, the issue of “The Division Commander shall bility for these particular amend- tion and bylaws. There is no attendance at reunions is, in my appoint his staff as soon as possible ments rests solely with myself. longer a mandate for any kind of personal opinion, not tied to the following the Annual Division Con- formula that requires us to have a presence, or lack of, elections. I Amendment #1: This amend- vention. The staff shall consist of specific number of brigades. (Art. have attended many Division re- ment is housekeeping and formal- the Division Chief of Staff, the Di- 5, Paragraph 5.3) As time goes by unions over the past twenty-six izes in writing what the EC has vision Historian, Division Chaplain, we need to be able to alter our years and many national reunions for the most part traditionally Division Inspector, Division brigade lines if the delegates at (at least thirteen). At non-election practiced. It will mirror the re- Spokesman, Division Quartermas- any particular convention feel it reunions I have rarely noticed any quirement that we use Roberts ter, Division Surgeon, Division Edi- to be necessary. significant drop off in attendance. Rules at our Division convention. tor, Division Signal Officer, Divi- Amendment #6: No other Di- I respectfully suggest that the fol- Amendment #2: Another sion Parliamentarian, Division Ge- vision in the SCV uses a system lowing suggestions will solve in a housekeeping item, this amend- nealogist, Division Sergeant-at- like ours. Almost every Division significant way the problem of ment saves some occasional post- Arms, and other such Officers as he uses a numbered Lieutenant attendance at all reunion/ age, but more importantly, it may deem necessary. The members Commander system. A few conventions: makes communication much eas- of the Division Commander’s ap- smaller ones use a single Lieuten- 1. Have your Camp send a full ier and faster. pointed staff serve at his pleasure.” ant Commander. Not only will voting delegation each year. Amendment #3: This amend- Policies, Sec. 5; delete in its en- this amendment make our chain There will always be amend- ment makes the replacement of tirety and renumber current sections of command more flexible and ments, resolutions, budgets, and EC officers between conventions 6, 7, and 8 as sections 5, 6, and 7. more productive in terms of job other business that is as equally easier, and removes the possible Proposed by Division Com- assignments (one Lt. might be put important as elections at our con- confusion of what an “Acting” mander Scott Gilbert, Sharpsburg in charge of recruiting, the other ventions. This will also help your officer may or may not do. More Sharpshooters #1729 one might be tasked with fund- Camp be recognized and will al- importantly, any officer that is raising, etc.), it will simplify re- low your Camp leaders to meet appointed to the EC will be able placing any of the Commander/ and make friends with members ~ 2017 ~ to vote immediately upon assum- Lt. Commander positions in the from other Camps from various DEADLINES ing office. An EC member not event of a vacancy. parts of the State. allowed to vote results in a puni- The Georgia Amendment #7: This amend- 2. Send responsible and pro- tive handicap placed on the ment returns Brigade Command- fessional delegates. Meaning your Confederate Camps that the member may rep- er elections to the same election delegates should be as SCV expe- resent if he is a Division Lt. Com- ✯✯✯ cycle as the other constitutional rienced as possible. They should mander (in our current system) or officers. While there is some mer- be familiar with the Division and a Brigade Commander. More im- June 1st it to the concept of “having an national Constitution and Bylaws portantly, the voting authority of election every year will increase and have a basic understanding August 1st EC members without discussion attendance”, I do not believe that of, and respect for, parliamentary of status is mandated in the by- October 1st this line of thought outweighs the procedure including Roberts laws in Art. V, Sec. 2. December 1st negative result of splitting the EC Rules of Order. Amendment #4: This amend- voting in half. A Division Com- 3. Choose delegates that will ✯ ment clarifies the expected proto- mander has very many tasks, pro- vote on the merits of a particular col for requesting an official [email protected] jects, meetings, and general busi- opinion by the Division Judge Continued on Page 10, Editor ness issues to deal with that re- Rationale Page 10 The Georgia Confederate March/April, 2017

Continued from Page 9, imately 50%. It will also provide HOW TO BUY A TENT roofing prevents major storms Rationale protection to the office holders by American manufacturers main- from soaking everything inside. requiring two signatures on all ly produce large pricey tents and The sides of the tent are usually amendment/resolution/report with- checks. That same protection will additionally some still offer small- made of thinner material and are out regard to which Compatriot(s) automatically be extended to the er camping tents. The tent market fastened to the roof with Velcro or or Camp authored the measure. financial health of the Division by needed by special events organi- such. Tent floors are not recom- 4. Send delegates that under- the two-signature system. Both the zations such as ours, is largely mended as they may stay dry but stand that social events (for exam- Adjutant, and Treasurer position in held captive by Chinese manufac- won’t stay clean with muddy ple: cookouts) and business meet- organizations such as ours are time turers and much of this is pure shoes going in and out. Ez-up or ings in a public place are two dif- demanding, and paperwork inten- “junk”. Personal visits to three pop-up tents are made for one ferent things, and require different sive. Dividing the work in half will major sporting goods stores pro- man set-ups, with a higher price standards of dress and appearance. help ensure that we do not abuse duced more of the same with out- tag to go with it. Banners can be 5. Choose delegates that can be the time and patience of those that rageous prices as well. The best printed on the roof edge or you passionate and willing to speak take on the most important jobs in advice is to catch Amazon internet can attach your own with Velcro. out, but that at the same time can the SCV. bargains as they are presented. (Front and back banners are maintain their composure. It is my Amendment #9: This amend- Remember, however, that Ama- strongly recommended.) Tent belief that the main reasons that ment adds clarity to the appoint- zon has contractual agreements supports are usually steel or alu- many SCV members attend one or ment authority of the Division with the Companies for a limited minum construction—the only two conventions and lose interest Commander. The primary change quantity at a given price, occa- difference is the steel will add is what they see and hear, not the will return the position of Editor to sionally with free shipping. These about three more pounds weight. amount of the registration fee, or the staff as it was previously. The bargains end when the last tent is (Not a consideration.) Just make the lack of a scheduled election. Quartermaster position is also a sold. This could be in one-hour or sure the tent bag has big wheels so carting it is not a problem. The 6. Demand that the host Camp traditional staff position. One new one-day—If you snooze you put on first class events like those position added by this amendment looze because once the bargain is weight of the aforementioned tent at national: a Chaplains breakfast, will be that of Division Signal Of- gone it probably won’t return. should be a clue as to it’s worth. If entertaining luncheon speakers, a ficer. The appointment of staff of- Amazon does charge state and the total weight is approximately Saturday evening ball or banquet, ficers is important for the smooth, local taxes. If you decide to surf 30 pounds don’t even consider it. etc. After all, these annual gather- team oriented performance of the the WEB for other companies and The 10’ x 10’ tent weight should ings are called REUNIONS first, Division leadership team. A Divi- they don’t provide a telephone range between 60 to 70 pounds “conventions” second. Business is sion Commander should have the number, start running the other for lasting value. Heavy is better. only a small part of the event. To authority to appoint Compatriots way! Your transactions are best Georgia State fire regulations foster morale, which will lead to that he knows, is familiar with, served by live communication. require any tent over 400 square increased membership, and good- and works well with. “Denier” is an important con- feet to be fire proof. Be aware that will, which will foster participa- I will be happy to answer any sideration when purchasing a tent local governmental districts each tion, we have to have some fun questions or concerns about these as it represents the thickness of the have their own different fire regu- and get to know each other better potential changes. Please feel free tent material. (One Denier = one lations enforced by their own Fire in person. Our families need to to email, or call me. silk worm strand.) A typical 10 x Marshalls who personally inspect know each other. 10 foot tent needs a thick roof to these events. Amendment #8: This amend- Sincerely, prevent the wind from tearing it to NOW – GO BUY A TENT! ment will reduce the workload of a Scott Gilbert pieces. Five-hundred denier is Written by: recommended for the roof. Water single Compatriot when serving as Commander Dennis Elm, Quartermaster Adjutant and Treasurer by approx- proofing together with thicker Georgia Division

Compatriot David Powell and the Academy of Richmond He and his cousin, Cliff Hill compiled and Crossed Over the River County. He served honorably published Powell- Wiley & Mariah, the history GROVETOWN, Ga. - David Mason Powell, in the US Air Force and the of the family ancestry. One of his greatest pleas- born August 3, 1939 in Augusta, GA, was the Navy Reserve. He was the ures was insuring the completion of the Confed- son of Heidt W. and Ruth (Trader) Powell. He owner and CEO of several erate Powder Works Project, to which he was passed away peacefully on February 25, 2015 at businesses: Pleasant Heating also a donor. He also directed the Confederate his home where he wanted to be. He was 75 and Air Conditioning, Colum- Re-enactors for the Rededication Service. He years of age and married to Marie Meyers Pow- bia Custom Marble, Petersburg was involved with the refurbishment of the ell for 50 plus years. A graveside service was Learning Center and DMP Confederate Monument on Broad St. and the held at 11:00 AM at Bellevue Memorial Gar- Builders, Inc., where he retired. He was a Na- Confederate Platform at Magnolia Cemetery. dens on February 28, 2015 with Ben Creech and tional and Georgia Life Member of Sons of He was a WBTS re-enactor (GA 1st Ind. And Nick Posey presiding. Honorary Pallbearers will Confederate Veterans. He was a member of B/ 5th GA Infantry and 32nd GA Artillery). He be Dan Videtto, Stanley Jenkins, Ray Lowery, G E. Porter Alexander Camp # 158, Augusta, served as one of the Honor Guard for the Hun- Johnny Hoehn (deceased) and the members of GA for more than 22 years, the Augusta Genea- ley. He was hard working, strong willed, very Camp #158. logical Society, past president of the Powell knowledgeable on many subjects, generous, Family Reunion and past member of several honorable, caring, and a true son of the South. Compatriot Powell was a graduate of business and trade organizations. He believed his word was his bond and a hand- Woodlawn Grammar School, Tubman Jr. High shake always sealed a deal. March/April, 2017 The Georgia Confederate Page 11

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Tribute to the Confederate Soldier bles that had grown up, and your government of the bad men, who had been placed in power. Hon- By Mark Pollard or and integrity became again January 20, 1912 – Magnolia 85,600 to fight her battles. are the attendants of your public Gazette, Mississippi services.

In 1861, when our war began, At a reunion of the Stockdale the South had no government. It You did all this and more, Camp U.C.V., Dr. W.M. had to create one. It had not a and that will stand for your ever- Wroten, (pictured above), read soldier and not a dollar. It had to lasting honor. In the struggle the following splendid and inter- raise an army, organize, equip from 1861 to 1865 you were esting tribute to the men who and feed it. It had no arsenals, no faithful to the highest ideals of wore the gray: powder, and but few guns. the soldier, and years following you were equal to the highest The enemy had 42,000,000 A little more than 51 years duties of a citizen. Dr. W. M. Wroten ago, Mississippi, resuming her people while we had only sovereignty, took her stand with 6,000,000, and many of these ers. Had Stonewall Jackson lived Patriotism is a part of your her sister Southern states, be- were colored. Hooker’s army would have been very existence. The stress of neath a new flag. cut off from U.S. ford and made years and the storm of battle They had an army and navy prisoners. Either event would have reduced your numbers and organized. They had an over- More than four decades and a have ended the war in our favor. enfeebled your steps. half have passed since wreathed flowing treasury and ready ac- around with laurel and with cy- cess to the outside world from The valor of our soldiers and The heads of the survivors press, that banner passed into which they drew recruits and the genius of our generals were have whitened with the snows eternal silence, here live forever supplies of every kind. When equal to success. You can meas- that never melt, but your patriot- the deathless dead. During that they lost a soldier killed or ure the magnitude of our strug- ism has not diminished with eventful struggle from 1861 to wounded they could fill the gle in another way. In the great your numbers or your strength 1865, Mississippi sent 85,600 place with two or three others. war of the revolution in which and the state has none more jeal- stalwart sons to make her decla- When we lost a man there was we won our independence, the ous of her honor or more obedi- ration good. More than one-third no one to take his place. Patriots, during the entire seven ent to her laws. ❖ came not back again. Dead by years, left only 1,735 men dead They put 2,800,000 men in the fire of battle, dead by on the battle fields. Submitted by: the field, while we never had wound, dead by disease, from Mark Pollard from first to last but 600,000. In the war of 1812 our second exposure and hardship, thou- Ga. Division Quite a number of these were war with Great Britain, we had sands of our bravest and best are SCV Historian reenlistments and counted twice. only 1,235 killed. In the war sleeping their last sleep on dif- with Mexico we lost 1,047 ferent battlefields. While our Northern friends killed. Mississippi lost in battle claimed we had more than Whenever in that ring of fire, nearly 5,000 men, including 600,000, it is a fact that we had that encircled the Confederacy, deaths from wounds about many less. 10,000 more. we faced the fearful odds that

slowly but steadily drove us on- In 1872 France and Germany In the long centuries that are ward. engaged in a war. Each had an to come, legend and song in this army of 400,000 men already In the four and a half decades fair Southland will keep bright equipped for war. The army of which have since passed, the the story of the Confederate sol- France was inspired by remem- leaded hail of years has driven diers. His memory will sparkle bering the glories of Napoleon great gaps in the ranks of the in the fountain and the mountain and that of Germany by the vic- survivors. Another third and per- peaks will recall remembrances tories of Fredrick the Great. In ☝ CSS Shenandoah haps of the remaining third have of his marches. six months the German army joined their comrades in the On a slip at Williamstown, Austral- had captured Paris and Posterity will recall the sub- great bivouac of the dauntless ia, in 1865. 1,000,000 French troops. The lime faith and courage with host, who carried on their bayo- “a class of vessels built for a French were a brave and martial which, when the end came, you net points the fortune of the branch of the China trade, race, and their equal in numbers. turned your faces homeward, Confederacy, as well as the fame which sail very fast, and have and there picking up the web of and honor of Mississippi. Of auxilliary steam power….a It took the North four years to life, where the sword had cut it, these less than 8000 are still splendid cruiser, and indeed travel from Washington to Rich- you’ve began again where you with us. mond, a little more than 100 nothing better would be de- left off four years before. miles, against an army one sired:” In 1860 just prior to the be- fourth their number. Had Albert Your powerful aid dissipated ginnings of the Civil war, Mis- Stephen Mallory, Secretary Sidney Johnston lived one hour the evil influences that came sissippi had only 60,000 men of Confederate States Navy longer at Shiloh, Grant and his over your native land. You military age, yet she furnished Source: csa.dixie.com army would have been prison cleared your fields of the bram- March/April, 2017 The Georgia Confederate Page 13

1. 2. ☞ Compatriot David Lee [L] of the Habersham Guard Camp 716, Clarkesville, GA presents Executive Director Mike Landree with a $1000 do- nation for the new Confed- erate Museum. The money was raised at the Fall Tur- key Shoot and proudly given for a worthy cause.

New Georgia Division Online Store items: 3. ☟ Habersham Guard 1. Large Georgia Division Logo Decal; 2” X 2”,w/ ad- Camp 716 presents a check hesive back. Qty. 1=$5; 5 or more $4@. to the Georgia Baptist Chil- 2. I SUPPORT CONFEDERATE HERITAGE dren's Homes and Family 1,000 stickers per roll; 3 3/4” X 3 1/4” Ministries. L to R: Ramey Priced at COST: $13.50 per roll. Less than 2¢ per stick- Nubern, Cmdr. Kenneth er. Craig, Mrs. Carol McCarty, 3. Georgia Division Lapel Pin; 1 1/4” X 1 1/4”, w/ and Jason Willis. See double latch. Qty. 1 = $4; 5 or more $3@. more info Page 21.

☜ Kennesaw Battlefield Camp #700 held a work day at Blackwell Cemetery in February to clean up the grounds and install four Southern Crosses of Honor. Top photo, L to R: William Reither, Michael Rei- ther, Maria Pilgrim, Lucille Pilgrim, and friend. Middle photo, L to R: Tim Pilgrim, Michael Rei- ther, Dan Coleman. Bottom photo, L to R: William Reither, Michael Reither. More info on Page 22

☝ Three photos of the National Confederate Cemetery at Ft. Pulaski showing the after-effects of Hurricane Matthew last fall. In the top photo you can see the debris left by the storm surge. In the middle photo, stumps of fallen trees, narrowly missing the Cemetery wall are seen. In the photo at bottom, you can see the back left corner ☞ 6 Year Old Melissa Mullis assists her father Michael Mullis where the trees were. and Camp Commander James W. King in placing CSA Battle There was extensive damage to Ft. Pulaski, which was Flags on over 500 CSA graves in Albany and Cordele Georgia. closed for repairs for almost a month. There was no dam- SCV Camp 141 Lt. Col. Thomas M.Nelson Rangers places flags age to the Immortal Six Hundred monument. on the graves annually. Page 14 The Georgia Confederate March/April, 2017

The History of the Georgia Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans The year 1923 saw the SCV Compiled by: Mark Pollard, Georgia Division Historian, Sons of Confederate Veterans. struggle along with members try- ing to keep up with their dues in Part (7) 1922-1923 the bad economy of the times. Our The year 1922 began with a re- sands of negroes who, under many instance at Charleston was partic- CIC for 1922-1923 was Colonel cap in the Confederate Veteran temptations through subsequent ularly venomous and drew fire W. McDonald Lee of the Lee magazine of the Chattanooga Re- years of war, so conducted them- from the CIC and others. The CIC Camp #1 of Richmond with Carl union of 1921. In the recap, it was selves that no stain was left upon a then drew fire from other compat- Hinton of Colorado serving as our noted that the CIC elected at the record which is the peculiar herit- riots when he went public with his Adjutant in Chief again. He had Reunion was Judge Edgar Scurry age of the American people, and opinions. The local press loved it formerly been our CIC. of Texas, the son of General Wil- an everlasting tribute to the best and published it far and wide, Early in the year, an article ap- liam Read Scurry for whom a on both races. providing a little controversy peared in the Confederate Veteran Texas County was named. Another interesting article ap- within the Confederation. magazine which is quite interest- peared in the spring 1922 issue of Another curious mention in the A novel method of gathering ing in its historical information the Confederate Veteran maga- news was a reception held during money for a project with shown in that was provided. The article was zine. It was contributed by Mrs. the Reunion by U.S. Congressman 1922 and we raised $30,000 in a called; "The Rebel Yell." Clem G. Moore, President of the W.D. Upshaw of Georgia. At this short period. The project was a Alexander Stephens Chapter of Dr. Joseph B. Dunn, a Virginia reception, a sum of $250.00 was monument to President Davis in the UDC in Crawfordville. It gave Episcopal minister stated; raised to fulfill a promise by the Fairview, Kentucky which was his the history of the Stephens Insti- "Stonewall Jackson" freed the Sons to contribute half of the cost birthplace. The money was lent to tute at the University of Georgia pent up feeling of the South when of a monument at Harper's Ferry the Confederation by "moneyed" and how it came to be as a result he gave the order at Manassas: in honor of Heywood Shepherd, a members under the condition that of a UDC effort which began at Charge! And yell like furies!" At black man who was killed in John it would be paid back as the funds the convention of 1912. Years lat- that moment was born the war cry Brown's raid into Virginia. The were raised. That way the monu- er, Stephens High School along of the South. So weird was it that other half of the cost was born by ment could be built quickly and with the help of the UDC, eventu- it seemed at times to mingle in the the UDC. not wait for the long process of ally got the attention of the State noise and confusion of a battle- collection that delayed many other Legislature, which finally rescued field and to become a spiritual such monuments of the time.

the effort and finished the school thing, a voice, a sound, described making it a part of the University Finally, there was an article ap- by one as the voice of the "Fierce of Georgia. This was a great tri- pearing in the 1922 fall issue of South, cheering on her sons!" Dr. umph of the ladies at the turn of the Confederate Veteran magazine Dunn says of the rebel yell: the century when cash was hard to where George J. Burris responded "There burst upon the ear of earth come by. It is also a fitting tribute to an article which had appeared that wild yell, more awful than the to Governor Stevens, who for in January concerning how the noise of a hissing ball or screech- many years helped to educate the Confederate States armed their ing shell." He who shall be able to poor children of the State. soldiers. He was a bit upset that analyze aright the 'Rebel Yell' will his hometown was not mentioned. be the one who can tell the true The Reunion for 1922 was held He says of his home town of Co- story of the war. in the 'Old Dominion' as the Sons lumbus, Georgia: "Here Louis met in Richmond on 20-23 of The Heywood Shepherd Monu- Haiman & Bros. were engaged in June. At the Reunion, W. McDon- ment making swords for the cavalry, ald Lee of the host State of Virgin- On the night of October 16, also revolvers, harness for teams ia was elected Commander in 1859, Heyward Shepard, an in- and artillery horses, besides ac- Chief and Carl Hinton was again dustrious and respected colored couterments for the infantry. elected as the Adjutant in Chief. freeman was mortally wounded by Greenwood and Gray manufac- There were a few events of gen- John Brown’s raiders in pursu- tured rifles and swords. The Naval In other news for 1923, there eral interest and one even involved ance of his duties as an employee Iron Works, as well as the arsenal, was a series of articles printed a well-known Georgian.

of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail- made brass cannon and many oth- showing the officers of the Army road Company. He became the A report to the Historical Com- er useful articles needed by the of Tennessee Department. In this first victim of the attempted insur- mittee by Colonel H.W. Johnstone Army. Our mills turned out thou- group are several Georgians. rection. of Curryville, Georgia drew much sands of yards of jeans for uni- There is W.W. Stembridge of This boulder is erected by the controversy when published by forms, which were cut and made Milledgeville who was appointed United Daughters of the Confed- Mildred Rutherford of Athens, the here. A large shoe factory was Assistant Department Adjutant; eracy and the Sons of Confederate Historian General of the UDC. also maintained here, besides vari- A.D. Krenson of Savannah who Veterans as a memorial to Hey- The report was a scholarly presen- ous other smaller industries mak- was appointed Assistant Depart- ward Shepherd, exemplifying the tation, but one passage which ing Army supplies. ment In- Continued on Page 15: character and faithfulness of thou- blamed Lincoln for instigating the spector; History March/April, 2017 The Georgia Confederate Page 15

Continued from Page 14: D.S. History Sanford Friends of Jefferson Davis Memorial of Historic Site Milledgeville appointed Assistant 338 Jeff Davis Park Road, Fitzgerald GA 31750 Department Judge Advocate; E.A. Application Form Jackson of LaFayette appointed

Assistant Department Historian; and R.E. McMillian appointed As- Name:______sistant Department Chaplain. John dent Randolph also stated; "Stone Address:______Ashley of Atlanta appointed Histo- Mountain is the most interesting rian for the Army of Tennessee. and spectacular subject in the State:______Zip Code:______world today." The carving work is Alabama also was showing a lot getting along well, and it is hoped Email:______of prominent members in 1923 as to have General Lee's figure suffi- Governor W.W. Brandon was ap- Phone:______ciently completed by January 19 pointed Judge Advocate for the next as to enable the statue to be Cost is $25 per year and starts on the day you purchased and is Army of Tennessee. unveiled on his birthday. Ran- good for one year. dolph ended his article by stating... Just after the reunion of 1923, Would you like a monthly email about upcoming there was an article in the Confed- "Nothing else in history approach- erate Veteran which mentioned a es this memorial!" ❖ events? YES NO John B. Gordon compatriot, H.N. Would you like a monthly email reminder about Randolph of Atlanta in his role as Part (8) - The History of the Geor- President of the Stone Mountain gia Division, Sons of Confederate Friends Group meetings at the site? YES NO Confederate Memorial Associa- Veterans will continue in the next Would you like to volunteer at the Site for future pro- tion. Randolph stated some inter- issue of the Georgia Confeder- esting facts about being part of this ate. grams? YES NO In an effort to document the histo- ry of the Georgia Division, Sons of Would you like a friendly email reminder at the end Confederate Veterans, I am in the of your membership year for renewal? YES NO process of compiling as much infor- mation as possible on the Divi- 100% of the yearly membership fees will be put back into Jefferson sion. Research shows there isn’t Davis Historic Site for maintenance and programming. All infor- much detailed information about the mation from this application will NOT be sold or giving to any outside division until around the mid 1920’s. source. The information from this application is only for Jefferson If your SCV Camp has ever held a Davis Historic Site and the Friends of Jefferson Davis Historic Site. Reunion in the past, please submit We thank you for your support. If any questions arise please feel free who the elected Division Officers to call Park at 229-831-2335 or email at [email protected], truly commemorative enterprise. were in that particular year. Submit "There is world-wide interest in that or any other past Division infor- thanks. the movement, and this is well il- mation to: Georgia Division Histori- lustrated by the recent pictures and an, Mark Pollard “Everything is funny as long as it’s happen- comments which appeared in a at: [email protected] newspaper of Cairo, Egypt." Presi- ing to somebody else.”

CAMP GROWTH & RETENTION ???? ~ Will Rogers

The best way to build your Camp is to start a CADET PROGRAM !!!! You would be hard pressed to find a more active, loyal member than one who has been nur- tured by your Camp through the CADET PROGRAM.

RECRUIT CADETS TODAY. For more info: Thomas Miller [email protected] 912-536-5775 Page 16 The Georgia Confederate March/April, 2017

☝ Cmdr. George King prepares the Bear Creek Artillery at the R.E. Lee Birthday Celebra- tion at Jeff Davis Memorial Park, January 21, 2017.

☜ Haralson Invincibles Camp #673 was hon- ☝Montgomery Sharpshooters posted this sign at their I-16 ored to have Susan Hathaway of the VaFlaggers flag cite. See Page 22 for more info. visit from Richmond, and present a program. See Page 21 for more info. [Two photos]

☟ The Haralson Invincibles Camp 673 again hosted an event marking the birth of the 1st & 3rd National Confederate flags on March 4th, per orders from our national CIC. Looking forward to March, 2018!

☝1st Lt Logan Lyon, [R] who attends Elbert County High School, was selected as the recipient of H.L. Hunley JRTOC Award at their annual banquet held at the Elks Club on March 25, 2017 in Elberton, Georgia. Commander Judson Barton, ☝Entry to Jeff Davis Memorial Park [L] of the Lt. Dickson L. Baker Camp #926 presented the on January 21, 2017. award.

☝ Honor Guard presents the colors at Stone Mountain. ☝ First Signing of the Confederate History Month Proclamation at the Bartow County Commissioners office. Stiles/Akin Camp #670 ☞ Luke and Savannah Smith and Ace Stringfellow along with the Cartersville United Daughters of the Confederacy, marking the grave of 1st Lt. John Laughlin Mathews, Sr. of General Peirce Manning Butler Young Chapter. Back Row: Dale Company E 61st Georgia Infantry in the Galbreath Ceme- Black, Emmett Reed, Mike Bryson. Front Row: UDC Shirley tery in Montgomery County. Luke and Savannah’s father Hamby, Commissioner Steve Taylor and Barry Colbaugh and Ace’s uncle Joseph Smith is a member of the Mont- gomery Sharpshooters Camp. March/April, 2017 The Georgia Confederate Page 17

Re-enactor Units: Please send your an- nouncements, photos, and write-ups to: The Georgia Confederate ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ [email protected]

Recruitment/ Genealogy Officers

North / Middle / South Georgia Hu Daughtry The Dixie Guards , Camp # 1942 ✯ P. O. Box 406, Metter, Ga. 30439 [email protected] 912 687-6153

“Never miss a good chance to shut up.” HIGHWAY CAMP FLAGS IN GEORGIA: I-75 Ringgold, 80’/ 20’X30’ Real Georgia ~ Will Rogers I-16 near Hwy. 221, 55’/ 10’X15’ Battle flag Hwy. 80 near Stilson, 55’/ 10’X15’ ’56 GA ~ 2017 ~ Hwy. 82 near Waycross, 60’/ 10’X15’ Battle flag DEADLINES Hwy 91S, Newton 30’ lighted/ 5’X8’ Bonny Blue, 1-3 Nation- als The If your Camp has a flag pole and would like to be recognized on Georgia this list, send the information to: Editor, Georgia Confederate Confederate [email protected] ✯✯✯

June 1st GEORGIA DIVISION’S FLAGS ACROSS GEORGIA FLAGPOLE LOCATIONS: August 1st I-85 North near exit 173, 60’/ 10’X15’ Real Georgia Ham Radio Operators: October 1st Interstate 20 and Wheeler Rd. Augusta, 50’/10’X15’ Battle flag Mr. Richard Myers I-95 near mile marker 65, 60’/ 10’X15’ Real Georgia of Camp 1996. December 1st I-75 at exit 71, Tift County 120’/ 30’X50’ Battle flag His contact information is: Hwy 520 (Jefferson Davis Hwy) Weston, 70’/ 10’X15’ Battle flag ✯ 105 Oakdale Dr. LaGrange, GA 30240 I-75 and Battlefield Pkwy Ringgold, GA 50’/10’X15’ Battle flag [email protected] Call > (706) 402-6410 I-75 Ringgold, Ga, 80’/ 20’X30’ Real Georgia I-16 near Hwy. 221, 55’/ 10’X15’ Battle flag ✯ Hwy. 82 near Waycross, 60’/ 10’X15’ Battle flag Editor Hwy. 19 near Albany, 60’/ 12’X18’ Battle flag Page 18 The Georgia Confederate March/April, 2017

Military Order of the Stars & Bars Army of Tennessee The Georgia Society

To the Gentlemen of the Georgia Division of the SCV

Dear Compatriots; If you have an an- be considered and processed. Incomplete cestor who was an officer in the Confed- applications will be returned. You must erate Army, Navy, Marines, Confederate also submit one additional complete set Congress or any elected or appointed of membership applications for our state member of the Executive branch of the records. This will be a total of THREE Confederate Government you are eligi- complete membership forms per mem- ble to join ber. The Military Order of the Stars and Membership forms can be down load- Bars. ed from the MOS&B web site (www.militaryorderofthestarsandbars.org Why a separate organization for com- ) memoration of the Confederate Officer Just click on “Join Us”. Corps and the officials of the civilian Confederate Government? National Dues for new members are spite threats, abuses, and deprivations, $50.00 (make check to “IHQ-MOSB”) these civil leaders held the Confederacy With few exceptions, the officers of Former members dues are $35.00 made together when lesser men would have the armed forces of the Confederate payable to same and State dues for both capitulated. States of America are without memori- New and Former members are $5.00

als, biographies, or any other commemo- (make check to “GA.MOSB”). Both rations. The attention given to the The members of the MOS&B bear an checks must be submitted with your ap- memory and history of the Confederate extra responsibility to their Confederate plication for membership or request for elected and appointed officials is even heritage. They strive to preserve the spe- reinstatement. less. These heroic men suffered unbe- cial place in our Southern History for the Confederate officers and civil leaders. In lievable hardships for their honored The Georgia Society of the MOS&B doing so, we accomplished the goal of cause, without once wavering, without will have a recruiting table at the 120th both the SCV and the MOS&B. once shying from their terrific responsi- Georgia Division Reunion in Macon, bilities. The story of the “Immortal Six Georgia June 9-10, 2017 Hundred” chronicles the conditions in FORMER MEMBERS: A lot of you STOP BY AND SEE US! in the Georgia Division have been for- which the Confederate officers were held while prisoners of war. Even after the mer members of the MOS&B. To be re- Please mail all membership paper- instated just pay your yearly dues of war had ended, the officers were singled work to: out by their former adversaries for re- $35.00. There is no reinstatement fee. State Society Adjutant venge. Through every test, these brave Send a letter requesting reinstatement 4696 Kellogg Dr. S.W. men stood tall. listing your ancestors name and your for- Lilburn, GA. 30047-4408. mer Society number, if known – You do (770.979.2637 [email protected]) Though not usually exposed to service not have to be a member of a local Chap- in the field, the elected and appointed ter, you will be a “Member at Large”. It must be reviewed and approved be- members of the Confederate Govern- There is also a yearly State dues of $5.00 fore it goes forward to International HQ. ment exhibited the necessary moral cour- due at the same time you pay your na- JOIN US NOW! age to lead the heroic Southern people tional dues. through a vicious four-year struggle for personal freedom. Their homes were sin- NEW MEMBERS: New member- ship dues are $50.00. Each new member gled out for destruction by invading Yan- must submit two complete sets on mem- kee armies, many were charged with treason by the U.S. Government and af- bership application and supporting docu- [Paid ad] ter the war they faced imprisonment. De- mentation in order for the application to March/April, 2017 The Georgia Confederate Page 19

Magnolia Cemetery in Augusta, welcome. In the event of inclem- Day Program: Events Calendar Georgia will feature Mrs. Betty ent weather the event will be held Saturday April 29th at 7:00 Jean Miller of Kline, S.C. a promi- at Oakleigh in downtown Cal- p.m. The annual Confederate Me- Gentlemen: nent member of the S.C. houn, Ga. The home of the Gor- morial Day event will be at Willis This event calendar is being dis- UDC. This event will be on Sat- don County Historical Society Park on the square in downtown tributed to the Division wide e- urday April 22nd starting at 11:00 Bainbridge. mail list. Please announce these a.m. featuring black powder sa- Marietta Confederate Cemetery events at your next Camp meeting lutes and time to honor your an- Annual Confederate Memorial Appling Grays Camp #918, and feel free to distribute. If you cestors. Day service: Confederate Memorial Day have an event you want added to Sunday April 23 2017 at 3:00 Ceremony the calendar please send the details Col. Charles T. Zachry # 108, pm. The Kennesaw Chapter UDC The Appling Grays Camp # of the event Division Adjutant at Confederate Memorial Day Ser- and Camp Donald Camp # 1552 918 Sons of Confederate Veterans [email protected] and The vice: will be hosting the annual Marietta along with the Appling County Georgia Confederate at Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 2:00 Confederate Cemetery Confeder- Chapter of the Daughters of the [email protected]. p.m. "The Col. Charles T. Zachry ate Memorial Day Service at the Confederacy and the Order of the Camp 108 Sons of Confederate Cemetery Gazebo. Confederate Rose will be celebrat- CALENDAR OF EVENTS Veterans in Henry County will ing Confederate Memorial Day on Yancy Independents #693 The 16th National Confederate hold our Annual Confederate Me- Sunday April 30, 2017 at the Sylvester, Georgia Memorial Service at Stone morial Day Observance on the Holmesville Historic Site in Ap- Our annual Memorial Day Ser- Mountain Park: McDonough City Square, Satur- pling County located on Georgia day April 22 at 2pm. Our keynote vice is scheduled April 23 @ 2:30 Saturday April 1, 2017 at 1 pm 15 (about 5 miles South of speaker will be Georgia Division pm, Worth Co. Courthouse, Syl- in front of the Carving Reflection Baxley). Ceremony will begin at Commander Scott Gilbert. Please vester. Speaker Ken Arvin, 9th Pool 3:00 pm. The United Daughters join us in McDonough to support Brigade Commander. Honor Guard Men & Ladies need- of the Confederacy will be honor- our Confederate Heritage." Bo Slack, Camp Commander ed! SEE Dennis Cook @ the park ing three (3) former service mem- bers with Confederate Ancestors Artillery needed Contact: David Capt. James Knox Camp#2022 Clement A. Evans Camp #64 Dennard at 706-678-7720 for their ancestors service and Waynesville Confederate Park Clement A. Evans Camp #64 their service. All members and [email protected] and Cemetery cleanup for Confed- will be having their annual Con- friends are encouraged to at- David Floyd at 770-979-2637 erate Memorial day and the annual federate Memorial Day Celebra- tend. All who can dress out and [email protected]. Brantley County CSA Pride ride tion on Monday, April 24 at 6 pm help with firing the salute are wel- will be the morning of Saturday in Confederate (Phoenix) Park John McIntosh Kell Camp #107 come to take part. Refreshments the 22 of April, I don't know the located in downtown Waycross, will be served afterward. The John McIntosh Kell Camp time it will start yet but probably Program Speaker this year will be #107 Sons of Confederate Veter- around 9 am. Compatriot Bill Bowers speaking Deo Vindice, ans will host a memorial service Jerry Watkins , Adjutant on the 27th GA. Everyone is invit- Timothy F. Pilgrim on Saturday, April 15, 2017 start- ed. Georgia Division Adjutant, SCV ing at 10 am at the Stonewall Con- General Stand Watie Camp # Cmdr. Brantley Thrift [email protected] federate Cemetery to honor the 915, Confederate Memorial Day 404-456-3393 men who are buried here. The pur- Service: pose of this observance is due to Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Thomas Marsh Forman Camp the fact that April is Confederate 2:00p.m. - An Observance of Con- #485 History Month by law (O.C.G.A. Re-enactments: federate Memorial Day at the On April 29th, the Thomas § 1-4-20) in the State of Georgia Resaca Confederate Cemetery, Marsh Forman Camp 485, Bruns- March 17 ~ 19: Battles at Ma- and April 26 is Confederate Me- Resaca, Ga. (Resaca Cemetery is wick, will observe Confederate nassas morial Day for the State of Geor- approximately 7 miles north of Memorial Day in conjunction w/ gia. The keynote speaker is Curtis Calhoun, Ga. on Highway 41 N, the local United Daughters of the April 6 ~ 8: 155th Battle of Harris Collier, III, from Athens, turn right on Confederate Ceme- Confederacy in Brunswick. We Shiloh GA. This event is free and open to tery Road). Sponsored by the Gen- start with a procession down New- May 6 ~ 7: Old Clinton the public. eral Stand Watie Camp #915, castle street from G Street at Contact Person: Charles Kelly Sons of Confederate Veterans, the 10:30. We need infantry with ri- September 15 ~ 17: Hurricane Barrow [email protected] o Harriet Gold Chapter #2526, Unit- fles and supporters on foot or in Shoals 770.468.4246 cell 770.412.1646 ed Daughters of the Confederacy vehicles. We end at Hanover October 13 ~ 15: Nash Farm home and Company G, 28th Georgia Park, site of our local Confeder- Volunteer Infantry Reenactors. ate Monument erected by the November 10 ~ 12: Battle for General E. Porter Alexander Mr. Ken Herron, local newspaper UDC , with a service at 11:00. the Armory; Tallassee, AL Porter # 158, Confederate Me- columnist and historian, will be Cmdr Hal Crowe morial Day Service: Fort McAllister Winter Mus- the Keynote Speaker. Music will 912.571.8657 ter: December 8 ~ 10 Saturday, April 22, 2017 at be provided by the Company G, 11:00 a.m. Our annual Confeder- 28th Georgia Fife & Drum Corps The Decatur Grays Camp 1689, ate Memorial Day ceremony at and Laney House. Everyone is Annual Confederate Memorial Page 20 The Georgia Confederate March/April, 2017 706.861.5243 706.754.3195 678.617.0703 Camp Directory Adj. Freddie C. Parris, Jr. Meets: 3rd Tuesday, Clarkesville Meets: 4th Monday; New Bell Re- [email protected] Library search Center. Camp website: FIRST BRIGADE http://www.scv1642.com/ 423.298.4544 Cherokee Legion #914 Commander David Cordell Contact email: Canton, Georgia [email protected] Gen. Stand Watie #915 [email protected] 423.227.4816 Calhoun, Georgia Cmdr. Karl Avera Cmdr. Richard S. Chambers [email protected] Blue Ridge Rifles #1860 General Nathan B. Forrest #469 706.629.3116 770.928.4382 Dahlonega, Georgia Rome, Georgia Adj. Daniel J. Bush, Sr. Cmdr. Timothy P. Ragland Cmdr. James M. Smith Lt. Col. William F. Luffman [email protected] 706.864.3858 [email protected] #938 770.735.1647 Adj. Rodney A. Grizzle 706.235.2432 Chatsworth, Georgia Meets: 3rd Saturday morning. [email protected] Cmdr. Mitchell Parker Adj. Benny W. Terry Locations vary. Contact email: 770.654.9720 706.695.7309 st [email protected] [email protected] Meets: 1 Thursday; Lumpkin Adj. Milton Clarke 706.204.8620 Camp website: County Library. Contact email - [email protected] www.cherokeelegion.org [email protected] Chattooga County #507 706.695.3149 Contact phone: 678-395-8031 Camp website: Summerville, Georgia Meet: 4th Monday, Little Rome www.camp1860.org/ Cmdr. Robert S. Hammond Restaurant 27th Georgia Regiment #1404

[email protected] Gainesville, Georgia Rabun Gap Riflemen #1929 706.862.2848 Col. Joseph McConnell Clayton, Georgia Ringgold, Georgia Cmdr. Ralph West Mills Adj. James A. Johnson Cmdr. William L. English Cmdr. John Sparks [email protected] [email protected] Adj. Ernie Couch [email protected] 706.862.6221 [email protected] [email protected] 706.782-4122 706.375.2302 Meets: 2nd Monday; E.M.A. Res- John B. Gordon #599 770.530.6748 Adj. George W. Johnson cue Building; Tiger, GA Lafayette, Georgia Meets: 2nd Tuesday; Historic Pied- [email protected] Camp website: http:// Cmdr. Charles W. Bramlett mont Hotel Contact email: 423.320.4344 freepages.military.rootsweb.com/ [email protected] [email protected] ~hemlockhill John Ingraham #1977 706.638.8671 Camp website: Adj. Malcom E. Dodd, Jr. Chickamauga, Georgia http://scv1404.tripod.com/ Concord Rangers #2135 Cmdr. Charles H. Roark Dawsonville, Georgia 423.762.0072 52nd Georgia Regiment #1418, 707.375.5546 Cmdr. Jack R. Holbrooks Cleveland, Georgia Capt. Van Den Corput’s Battery Adj. John C. Culpepper Adj. Thomas W. Cofield, Jr. Cmdr. Jackie R. Hill, Sr. #669 [email protected] 706.344.7392 Rome, Georgia [email protected] 706.375.4230 Camp website: http:// Cmdr. Terry L. Swanson 706.865.3881 www.scvcamp2135.com/scv/ Gen. Patrick R. Cleburne #2209 706.252.2518 Adj. Lum Pettit index.php?SessID=23567 Adj. William B. French Ringgold, Georgia [email protected] Cmdr. Ron Estlinger 706.865.3229 THIRD BRIGADE Col. William Stiles/Akin #670 423.509.3570 Meets: 3rd Thursday; Public Li- Commander Tommy McCul- Cartersville, Georgia brary lers Cmdr. Dale D. Black SECOND BRIGADE [email protected] [email protected] Commander Karl Haun Pvt. David W. Payne #1633 Blairsville, Georgia 770.616.1763 770.386.7575 [email protected] Adj. Michael R. Bryson 678.395.8031 Cmdr. David Junghans Jackson County Volunteers #94 [email protected] Adj. Harold L. Levi Jefferson, Georgia Gilmer Light Guards #89 770.386.2241 [email protected] Cmdr. Steve Satterfield Ellijay, Georgia 706.745.5243 7882 Jefferson Rd, Athens, GA Gen. Joseph E. Johnston #671 Cmdr. Bobby Bradford Meets: 2nd Thursday; Community 30607 Dalton, Georgia [email protected] Room, United Community Bank 706. 207.1363 Cmdr. Sammy R. Jones 706.273.6043 Camp website: [email protected] rd [email protected] Meets: 3 Monday, Community http://camp1633.scv.org/ Adjutant Ross Harvin Room, United Community Bank 706.278.5906 44 Sparrow Lane, Jefferson, GA Col. Hiram Parks Bell #1642 Adj. Harris L. Thomason 30549 Habersham Guard #716 Cumming, Georgia 706.695.5645 Clarkesville, Georgia 678.975.4788 Cmdr. Michael C. Dean [email protected] State of Dade #707 Cmdr. Kenneth M. Craig 770.751.4401 Trenton, Georgia 828.362.9562 Meets: 7:00 pm; 2nd Thursday; Adj. Dan L. Bennett Beef O’Brady’s ,1679 Old Pender- Cmdr. Dennis M. Forster, Jr. Adj. John J. Butler [email protected] grass Rd, [email protected] [email protected] Continued next page > March/April, 2017 The Georgia Confederate Page 21

Jefferson, GA 30549. 706.717.0969 Pinebrook [email protected] Follow us on Facebook [email protected] 478.934.0214 Capt. Hardy B. Smith #104 @SCVCamp94 Adjutant Bob Beck Meets: 1st Thursday; Bethany Dublin, Georgia 142 Grizzle Rd., Canon, GA Baptist Church Gen. T.R.R. Cobb #97 Cmdr. John C. Hall, Jr. 30520 706.476.7987 Athens, Georgia [email protected] Pine Barren Volunteers #2039 [email protected] Cmdr. Tommy Hewell 404.964.6896 Eastman, Georgia Meets: 6:30 pm, 2nd Monday; 1741 Flat Rock Rd, Watkins- Adj. Jackie R. Dillon Cmdr. Rev. Brian Martin UDC Clubhouse of Hartwell, GA. ville, GA Adj. Mac Rogers During July, the camp has a cook- [email protected] th [email protected] out instead of a normal monthly 732.456.1761 Meets: 4 Thursday; Liberty Bap- 706.769.5795 meeting. Time, date, and location Meets: 4th Thursday; 307 W. tist Church Adj. Tommy McCullers of the cookout varies. Gaines Street E-mail: 1460 Bradley Gin Rd NW, [email protected] Monroe, GA 30656 Currahee Rangers #935 Old Capital Camp #688 Camp of the Unknown Soldier [email protected] Toccoa, Georgia Milledgeville, Georgia Cmdr. Robert J. Watkins Cmdr. Roy Mixon #2218 770.616.1763 Gray, Georgia st 255 North Fork, Lavonia, GA [email protected] Meets: 1 Thursday, except July Cmdr. Charles Perry Whitehead and December; Senior Center, 30553 706.599.1789 478.731.2624 [email protected] Oconee Veterans Park, 3500 Hog [email protected] Adj. Konreid Etheredge Mountain Rd, Watkinsville, GA Adjutant Lamar Davis [email protected] 478.986.8943 30677 266 Valley Dr., Toccoa, GA 478.456.7446 Adj. John Wayne Dobson

30577 706.599.7509 Meets: 2nd Tuesday; Jackson’s [email protected] Capt. Charles W. Baldwin #105 [email protected] Sinclair 478.731.5531 Madison, Georgia Meets: 3rd Monday; Dinner at 6:30 Meets:3rd Thursday; Chevy’s Piz- James T. Woodward #1399 Cmdr. Richard Simpson pm; Meeting at 7 pm; Quincy’s, za 820 Wellington St, Madison, 605 Big A Rd, Toccoa, GA Warner Robins, Georgia Capt. Ruel W. Anderson #2239 GA 30650 30577. Cmdr. Timothy Hawkins [email protected] [email protected] Hawkinsville, Georgia Greene Rifles #942 706.431.6013 478.951.2628 Cmdr. Samuel Henry Hankey Greensboro, Georgia Adj. Adjutant Michael Nabors Adj. James Herschel Hall, Jr. [email protected] Cmdr. Tracy English 990 Crawford St, Madison, GA [email protected] 478.338.5828 1041 Boswell Rd, Union Point, 30650 706.342.3848 478.256.8307 Adj. Dennis Raybon Lord GA 30669 [email protected] Meet:s 2nd Monday; Ole Times [email protected] rd 706.454.2056 Meets: 3 Thursday, even months; Buffett 478.934.0490 NBC Realty Offices; 1291 [email protected] Eatonton Rd; Madison, GA 30650 Adj. Robert Harwell Major Mark Newman #1602 FIFTH BRIGADE 101 Siloam Rd, Greensboro, GA Sandersville, Georgia Commander Thomas Miller W.F. Jenkins #690 30642 Cmdr. James Kindman Tyson [email protected] Eatonton, Georgia 706.453.7731 [email protected] 912.536.5775 Cmdr. David Ballengee [email protected] 478.451.7251 1043 Oconee Springs Rd, B/Gen. E. Porter Alexander Meets: 4th Thursday; 6:00 pm Din- Adj. Randy K. Hall Eatonton, GA 31024 #158 ner; Yesterday Café; 114 N. Main [email protected] 706.485.6613 Augusta, Georgia St; Greensboro, GA 30642; Meet- 478.357.7774 [email protected] ing at 7:00 pm. Cmdr. Dr. John Baxley Adjutant Larry Manley Johnson Grays #1688 [email protected] 249 Carter Dearman Rd, FOURTH BRIGADE Wrightsville, Georgia 803.295.3719 Eatonton, GA 31024 Commander Thomas E. Ste- Cmdr. James E. Blizzard Adj. Nick Posey 706.485.6001 vens [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 478.864.2872 706.294.7813 Meets: 3rd Tuesday; Dinner at 478.477.7468 Adj. Roger M. Webb B/Gen. John C. Carter #207 6:30 pm; Meeting, 7:15 pm at [email protected] Gen. Edward Dorr Tracy, Jr. Waynesboro, Georgia Bledsoe-Greene House; 105 W 478.678.3447 #18 Cmdr/ Jim Reeves Sumter St, Eatonton, GA 31024. Meets: 1st Thursday; Dock at Fire Macon, Georgia [email protected] Follow us on Facebook Lake @W.F.Jenkins.SCV.Camp690 Cmdr. Thomas Stevens 706.554.3700 [email protected] Logan Bleckley Camp #1998 Adj. Harold W. Stewart Lieut. Dickson L. Baker #926 478.477.7468 Cochran, Georgia [email protected] Hartwell, Georgia Adj. Clifford Dunaway Cmdr. Dan Williams 706.554.4924 Cmdr. Jud Barton [email protected] [email protected] Black Creek Volunteers #549 8198 Mt. Olivet Rd., Hartwell, 478.477.9073 478.230.7189 GA 30643 Sylvania, Meet: 4th Thursday; Jeneane’s at Adj. Clarence Alan Richards Continued next page > Page 22 The Georgia Confederate March/April, 2017

Georgia Hotel Meets: 2nd Tuesday; Effingham [email protected] Cmdr. Adam Bazemore Community Center 229.560.1407 Appling Grays #918 [email protected] Meets: Last Monday [Sept.-May]; Baxley, Georgia Montgomery Sharpshooters Adj. Don Bazemore Lowndes County Historical Socie- Cmdr. Herman Williams #2164 912.863.7788 ty Mt. Vernon, Georgia [email protected] Ogeechee Rifles #941 Adj. Bill Bowers Cmdr. Luke Smith B/G Henry Kent McCay Camp Statesboro, Georgia [email protected] [email protected] 2172 Wayne County ogeecheeri- Meets: 3rd Monday; B&F Restau- 912.538.8393 flescamp#[email protected] rant Adj. Oscar Smith Cmdr. Tom Lavender Cmdr. Michael A. Mull [email protected] [email protected] Gen. Robert Toombs #932 michaelan- 478.998.8382 912.424.5152 Vidalia, Georgia [email protected] Meets: 1st Thursday; Senior Citi- Cmdr. George King Capt. James Knox "Seaboard 912.486.4836 zens’ Center Guards" Camp 2022 [email protected] Adj. Paul Harmon Brantley County Adj. Bob Whitaker Immortal Six Hundred #2600 [email protected] Cmdr. M.D. Kilgore [email protected] Richmond Hill, Georgia 912.764.9071 st 912.462.5495 Meets: 1 Tuesday; Powell’s Cor- Cmdr. Al Perry Adj. Jerry Watkins Gen. Ambrose Wright #1914 ner/Higgston [email protected] Evans, Georgia 912.585.9144 [email protected] McLeod-Moring Camp #1386 Cmdr. Carl T. Miller, Jr. Adj. Frank Grimm 912.462.5457 Swainsboro, Georgia Meets: 3rd Saturday; Confederate [email protected] [email protected] Cmdr. Danny Greenway Soldiers Park, Waynesville 706.840.1861 912.756.7173 [email protected] Adj. Alan Anderson Meets: 2nd Thursday; Bryan Coun- Capt. John Reddick Camp 2204 Adj. Nick Kraus [email protected] ty Connection Charlton County [email protected] Cmdr. Clark O. Allen Dixie Guards #1942 Meets: 3rd Tuesday; New China SEVENTH BRIGADE [email protected] Metter, Georgia Restaurant Commander Chuck Griffin Adj. Wesley Williams Cmdr./Adj. Hu Daughtry [email protected] Savannah Militia #1657 [email protected] [email protected] Pooler, Georgia 912.283.1125 nd Meets: 2 Tuesday; American 912.687.6153 Cmdr. Don Newman Clement A. Evans Camp 64 Legion

Buckhead/Ft. Lawton #2102 [email protected] Ware County EIGHTH BRIGADE Millen, Georgia Adj. Jack Wray Commander Brantley D. Thrift Commander Charlie Parks Cmdr. Roger Dale Wiggins [email protected] [email protected] nd [email protected] 912.536.1802 Meets: 2 Tuesday; Western Siz- 912.282.9061 Adj. James E. Saxon zlin’ 229.921.7502 Adjutant Chuck Griffin [email protected] Ebenezer Rifles #1901 [email protected] W.D. Mitchell #163 706.871.7767 Rincon, Georgia 912.283.1125 Thomasville, Georgia nd SIXTH BRIGADE Cmdr. Steve Thomas Meets: 2 Monday [Sept.-May]; Cmdr. Jason Harpe [email protected] Jerry J’s 229.236.5254 Commander Bob Whitaker Adj. Charlie Watson Adj. John Hand [email protected] Thomas Marsh Forman Camp [email protected] 485 229.228.9372 912.585.7391 rd Meets: 3 Thursday; Ephesus Glynn County John K. McNeill #674 Francis Bartow Camp #93 Church Cmdr. Hal Crowe Moultrie, Georgia Savannah, Georgia Gen. Richard Anderson #1919 [email protected] Cmdr. Pete Cowart Cmdr. Joe Dawson Hinesville, Georgia 912.275.0320 229.242.4009 [email protected] Cmdr. Jim Shurling Adj. J.C. Carter Adj. Charlie Parks Adj. Howard Williams [email protected] [email protected] 229.921-7502 [email protected] Adj. Russ Powell 912.264.8460 Meets: 2nd Monday; Museum of Meets: 3rd Tuesday; Barnes Res- th [email protected] Meets: 4 Thursday; Captain Colquitt County History taurant rd Joe’s/I-95 Meets: 3 Thursday; Capt. Joe’s, Jefferson Davis Cowboys #682 Tattnall Invincibles #154 Midway Col. Edmond N. Atkinson Camp Cmdr. Herschel Smith Reidsville, Georgia 680 Camp Davis #2073 229.425.2966 Cmdr. Tommy Wallace Lowndes County Springfield, Georgia Adj. Michael Hudson [email protected] Cmdr. Ron Colson Cmdr. David Queen 229.468.9218 Adj. Dale Saylor [email protected] [email protected] Meets: 2nd Tuesday; Fitzgerald [email protected] Adj. Jimmy Rahn 850.298.8421 Utilities Meets: 4th Tuesday; Alexander [email protected] Adj. Robert Ballard Dept. Continued next page > March/April, 2017 The Georgia Confederate Page 23

Bldg. Cmdr. John Fisher III Adj. Timothy E. Mincey Forrest’s Escort #1239

[email protected] [email protected] Villa Rica, Georgia

229.246.9739 770.467.8312 Cmdr. John T. Fernander Yancy Independents #693 Meets: 1st Tuesday; 1st Christian 770.459.0240 Sylvester, Georgia Barnesville Blues #2137 Church Adj. Jerry B. Vogler, Jr. Cmdr. Eugene “Bo” Slack Barnesville, Georgia [email protected] 229.777.0632 Ochlocknee Rifles #1807 Cmdr. William D. Lindsey 770.317.2838 Cairo, Georgia 770.468.3927 Adj. Meets: 3rd Tuesday; Worth Coun- Cmdr. Earl Harrell Adj. Robert F. Abbott Gen. James Longstreet #1289 ty/Sylvester Public Library 229.377.2876 [email protected] Fairburn, Georgia Adj. Daniel S. Dunlop 770.358.1643 Cmdr. Doug Brown States Rights Guard #1551 229.872.3531 [email protected] Rochelle, Georgia nd ELEVENTH BRIGADE Meets: 2 Tuesday; Grady Room, 770.301.3769 Currently inactive Cairo Public Library Commander Jeff Robison Adj. Charles Garvin [email protected] Wiregrass Grays #1683 Calhoun Rifles #1855 [email protected] Adel, Georgia 404.362.7963 770.942.7498 Edison, Georgia

Currently inactive Cmdr. Aldine Owen Gen. John B. Gordon #46 Sharpsburg Sharpshooters Berrien County Minutemen [email protected] Atlanta, Georgia #1729 #1789 229.835.2338 Cmdr. Joseph B. Jordan Sharpsburg, Georgia Nashville, Georgia Adj. Joe S. Jackson, Jr. [email protected] Cmdr. James W. Hudson Currently inactive [email protected] 770.434.8814 [email protected]

229.835.2853 Adj. Richard P. Daniel 678.953.1333 NINTH BRIGADE rd Meets: 3 Monday [email protected] Adj. Kelsaw C. Bright, Jr. Commander Ken Arvin 770.554.8735 [email protected] [email protected] Lt. Lovett Allen Tully #2071 Colquitt, Georgia McDaniel-Curtis #165 770.599.5128 706.662.4532 Cmdr. Nicholas S. Henley Carrollton, Georgia Heard County Rangers #1996 Alexander H. Stephens #78 229.758.3053 Cmdr. Teddy L. Thomas Franklin, Georgia Americus, Georgia Adj. Bobby B. Tully [email protected] Cmdr. Tom Wise Cmdr. John Carroll [email protected] 770.283.0720 [email protected] [email protected] 229.758.3128 Adj. Darrell Smith 770.755.7152 rd 229.942.5879 Meets: 3 Tuesday; Moby Dick [email protected] Adj. Randy H. Mobley Adj. Mike M. Gurley Restaurant 770.834.3568 706.637.9999

[email protected] Haralson Invincibles #673 229.938.2520 TENTH BRIGADE TWELFTH BRIGADE Bremen, Georgia Meets: 3rd Tuesday; American Commander Al Medcalf Commander Richard L. Cmdr. Billy Bearden Legion Hall, Post 2 [email protected] Leake, Jr. [email protected] [email protected] Lt. Col. Thomas M. Nelson #141 Gen. Henry Lewis Benning #517 470.241.0214 Albany, Georgia Columbus, Georgia 770.605.0384 Adj. Kyle Clayton Cmdr. James King Cmdr. Brandon Dorrill [email protected] Kennesaw Battlefield #700 [email protected] [email protected] Marietta, Georgia Wm. Thomas Overby/Coweta 229.854.1944 706.464.2357 Cmdr. Tim Pilgrim Guards Adj. Charles R. Logan Adj. Mark A. Taylor [email protected] Newnan, Georgia [email protected] [email protected] Meets: 3rd Wednesday; Piccadilly Cmdr. Michael L. Webb 912.439.9427 706.570.9501 Cafeteria, 536 Cobb Pkwy SE, [email protected] Meets: 3rd Monday; Golden Corral Marietta. Gen. John B. Gordon Memorial 678.633.5044 Joint meeting w/Robert E. Lee Stewart/Webster #1607 #1449 Adj. Calvin Kohler and Chattahoochee Guard Camps Thomaston, Georgia Weston, Georgia [email protected] Cmdr. Harry Ross Cmdr. Al Medcalf 770.463.3656 Gen. William J. Hardee #1397 [email protected] [email protected] Dallas, Georgia Lt. Col. Thomas C. Glover #943 706.366.7063 Adj. Jason H. Shepard Cmdr. Wayne Willingham Douglasville, Georgia Adj. James L. Wills, Sr. [email protected] [email protected] Cmdr. Wilburn T. Hendon 229.623.2437 706.647.8979 678.591.3150

rd 770.948.5165 Adj. James Morris Meets: 3 Tuesday; 210 Main Gen. Lewis A. Armistead #1796 Adj. William S. Corley 678.283.4254 Street, Weston, GA Greenville, Georgia [email protected] www.hardeecamp1397scv.org Decatur Grays #1689 Cmdr. Scott Chandler 404.441.4459 Meets: 4th Bainbridge, Georgia [email protected] Continued next page > Page 24 The Georgia Confederate March/April, 2017

Monday; New Hope Second Bap- 770.947.7707 Adj. Thomas Clarke, Jr. Meets: 3rd Thursday; Noah’s Arc tist Church Adj. Joel Coleman [email protected] Church Gen. Leonidas Polk #1446 [email protected] 706.658.0069 Confederate Memorial #1432 Smyrna, Georgia th 770.942.2442 Meets: 4 Monday; Eli Sanders Atlanta, Georgia Cmdr. Garry E. Daniell rd Church www.scv96.org Meets: 3 Wednesday; Piccadilly Cmdr. Richard Straut [email protected] Cafeteria, Marietta Cmdr. John McIntosh Kell #107 [email protected] 770.435.4605 Gen. Robert E. Lee #2005 Griffin, Georgia 770.851.3395 Adj. George Burkett Smyrna, Georgia Cmdr. Frank H. Perry Adj. Phil Autrey [email protected] Cmdr. Harry Eubanks 678.583.0495 [email protected] 770.944.8536 [email protected] Adj. Larry M. Laster 404.659.2314 Meets: 4th Thursday; Piccadilly 770.432.4112 [email protected] Meets: 3rd Monday; Stone Moun- Restaurant, Marietta Adj. James A. Bishop 770.233.1951 tain Baptist Church Roswell Mills Camp # 1547 st [email protected] Meets: 1 Monday; Panda Bear Eli P. Landers #1724 Roswell, Georgia Restaurant [email protected] 770.971.8234 Flowery Branch, Georgia Cmdr. Jessie Pinson rd Meets: 3 Wednesday; Piccadilly Col. Charles T. Zachary #108 Cmdr. Barry D. Denard [email protected] Cafeteria Hampton, Georgia [email protected] Adj. Ted Fricke THIRTEENTH BRIGADE Cmdr. Tony Pilgrim 770.967.9695 [email protected] [email protected] Adj. Jerry L. Brimberry Meets: 1st Thursday; 6:00; The Commander Steven W. 770.296.5139 [email protected] Harp Irish Pub Camp Meets: 4th Monday; Nash Farm 770.978.1405 1425 Market Blvd.; Roswell confeder- Battlefield Museum [email protected] Meets: Eli Landers Church Camp McDonald #1552 770-760-8200 Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler #863 Gen. George “Tige” Anderson Kennesaw, Georgia Conyers, Georgia #2038 Cmdr. Jeffrey K. Wright Gen. LaFayette McLaws #79 Cmdr. Mark Camp Covington, Georgia [email protected] Fayetteville, Georgia [email protected] Cmdr. Donald M. Johns Adj. David Beam Cmdr. Mitch Crabbe Adj. Jimmy Chappell [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 770.786.5024 770.235.5922 Adj. Lee Mize Meets: 2nd Tuesday; Masonic Adj. Jim Leathers Meets: 2nd Tuesday; Come ‘n’ Get [email protected] Lodge, Conyers [email protected] It Restaurant 770.719.7978 Gen. Patrick R. Cleburne #1361 770.385.8828 www.campmcdonald.org Major William E. Simmons #96 Jonesboro, Georgia Meets: Last Saturday of odd num- Chattahoochee Guards #1639 Lawrenceville, Georgia bered months, “pond house” of Cmdr. Billy Williams Winston, Georgia Cmdr. Joseph Bath Adj. Leathers [email protected] Cmdr. Dan Coleman [email protected] Adj. John C. Campbell [email protected] 770.554.9377 770.337.4172

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CAMP DIRECTORY CAMP NEWS The information printed in the new Camp Directory needs your input at the Camp level. It is by no means totally accurate or complete. Please read and check your Camp’s information to check for errors and/or additions. Report any changes to your Brigade Commander and copy the Editor of The Georgia Confederate. There will be a separate section for you to contribute a concise report of your Camp’s activities. [ See Page 25 ] As always, please send in your photos. We have 4 pages of color and I can print other photos in black and white on the Camp News pages. The Georgia Division needs to grow, not for growth’s sake, but to have more opportu- nities to protect the good name of the Confederate Veterans, your ancestors. Many hands make light work. Remember, send all information to your Brigade Commander and copy The Georgia Confederate. Editor [email protected] March/April, 2017 The Georgia Confederate Page 25

☞ This section is here to demonstrate your Camp’s good works. Tell the Division what y’all are CAMP NEWS doing. It is our duty to remember the sacrifices of our beloved Confederate Veterans.

Lt. James T. Woodward Camp 1399, “Confederate Sharpshooter, William Simmons” Cpl. David H. Holleman Shiloh Roses OCR, by Joe Byrd, Historian 3rd Battalion Co.B Troop 3 Mechanized Cavalry T.R.R. Cobb, Camp # 97

In a combined group effort, Georgia in the 8th Ga. Cavalry Co. The program for the April 6 (2017) regular meeting of the Sons of Members of the Cpl. David H. G. Confederate Veterans, TRR Cobb Camp #97, will be provided by the Holleman - Shiloh Roses Ga. OCR Application for a Veteran above historian. Chapter 9, and Troop 3 of the SCV Marker was submitted to the Vet- The program for this month is on Major William E. Simmons, an Mechanized Cavalry 3rd Battalion erans Administration, and work interesting individual who served as an officer in the 16th Georgia, an Co. B, came together to restore and began. After tracking down direct infantry regiment that was formed in Richmond under Howell preserve a long forgotten cemetery descendants of the Hancock and Cobb. For much of the War, the 16th Georgia was brigaded with in Middle Georgia. The Hancock Shirah Families, we were able to Cobb's Legion Infantry Battalion that included Company D (Mell Ri- Cemetery sits just inside the Peach get written permission to temporar- fles) from Clarke County. In the spring of 1863, Simmons was promot- Co. Line (formerly Houston Coun- ily remove the headstone for Sarah ed to captain and was selected to command a sharpshooter company of ty). Hancock, and member James “Bo” men from his regiment in Wofford's Brigade. In 1864, he twice led the The cemetery was last sur- Hall, built a steel frame to hold the 3rd Georgia Sharpshooter Battalion as acting Commander. He was veyed in the early 1980’s by a for- gravestone’s 3 pieces together pro- captured in August 1864 in the Shenandoah Valley by Custer's Michi- mer Historian of the local commu- tecting it from further damage gan Wolverines and was imprisoned at Fort Delaware until the July 24, nity, Mrs. Addie P. Howell. At the while allowing it to be restored to 1865. After returning to Lawrenceville, he became a prominent lawyer, time, as stories have been handed an upright position. Throughout state legislator, and was an advisor to Governor W. Y. Atkinson. In the down, Ms. Addie was led to the the summer and fall, efforts were 1890's he was appointed to the Board of Trustees of the University of cemetery by a long walk through made to clear portions within the Georgia, and served for 32 years under 13 Georgia Governors. the woods. For nearly 25 years, boundary markers of the cemetery, The meeting is open to the public. This presentation is part of the descendants had been searching as well as to keep a constant watch Sons Confederate Veterans Camp #97 monthly series of historical talks for Hancock Cemetery, but were for vandals. On a cool January Sat- about the South, the War Between the States, the Confederacy, and oth- unable to find it due to being pro- urday, the final cleanup day came. er historical aspects of the era, and is provided as a public service. The tected from the heavily wooded With eight hours of hard work, our talks are presented by authors, historians, and researchers. The meeting areas and lack of modern develop- combined group of Confederate is held at 7:00 pm, first Thursday of each month, at the Oconee County descendants, volunteers, and local ment in the area. Veterans’ Memorial Park Senior Center Auditorium, 3500 Hog Moun- Within the last few years, citizens came together to transform tain Rd (GA 53), Watkinsville, GA 30677. Refreshments are served Hancock Cemetery and prepare for road development led to the redis- afterwards. the first time visit by their descend- covery of Hancock Cemetery. For more information, please contact Lowry Harper, SCV and OCR Thorn member, ants. On January 28th a Memorial [email protected] (ph: H 706-769-9770, C 706-248-4880. Josh Wilcox, stumbled across the Dedication was held to honor Con- federate Soldiers, Robert W.G Shi- cemetery while traveling down the Sgt. John J. Young grave Cross on I-16 Flag Cite rah, James G. Hancock, Isaac Han- newly constructed road, but kept it Saturday Feb. 4, the Mont- cock, and their families lying at The McDaniel-Curtis Camp under wraps for fear of vandalism gomery Sharpshooters placed a rest. 165 in Carrollton has been busy and theft, until restoration efforts wooden cross on top of the Six descendants of the Han- this year. Compatriot Jimmy could be established. The grave of sign on I-16 at the site of the cock and Shirah families attended Riggs cleaned the Williams - Mrs. Sarah Hancock had been van- 60' flag pole. Junior Adams the service, visiting their family’s Harper cemetery all by himself. In dalized and her headstone was bro- constructed the cross and the place of rest for the first time. Af- one day several members placed ken into 3 pieces. The corner posts flag pole that stands atop the ter the Memorial Service, We es- two confederate crosses of honor of the cemetery are pieces of rail- cross has a Christian flag fly- corted everyone to Nearby Shiloh and cleaned the Bonner and the road iron from the early 1900’s. ing from it. Last month the Cemetery, where at present we Young Cemeteries. Members During the late spring/early Camp replaced the two 20' flag have seven known Confederate cleaned the county line cemetery summer of 2016, we began efforts poles that accompany the 60' Soldiers at rest. We held a Memo- and the Jones-Watson Cemetery, to clean up the cemetery, record pole and now there are four rial roll call and Honor Guard Sa- and at our February meeting we and research the known head- flags flying at that site. While lute for our Shiloh Confederates, were honored with Robert Jones stones. Through much research, it putting up the cross we also followed by great fellowship with who did a presentation on the end was discovered that at least one replaced the 4' X 6' Sons of the family, and a traditional South- of the war in Georgia. The Forrest headstone was missing for a Rob- Confederate Veterans ern Barbeque lunch prepared by Escort Camp in Villa Rica and ert W.G. Shirah, son of Lovie M. signs. Hope you can use this some of our very own members in McDaniel-Curtis Camp put out Shirah, nephew of Sarah Hancock. in the Georgia Confederate. South Carolina “Low Country” some two thousand battle flags on The will of Lovie Shirah stated she Luke Smith, Camp Cmdr. wished to be buried beside her son style fashion, in Honor of the An- soldiers graves each April. Montgomery Sharpshooters Robert, in the Hancock Cemetery. cestors of these families who set- Teddy Thomas, Cmdr. #2164 Mt. Vernon, GA Robert Shirah was a confederate tled in South Carolina prior to tak- McDaniel-Curtis Camp 165 soldier, serving his home state of ing up roots in Georgia. Carrollton, GA Page 26 The Georgia Confederate March/April, 2017 CAMP NEWS Habersham Guard Camp Thomas Marsh Forman Confederate Graves #716, Clarkesville, GA Camp #485 Registry We are beginning to see results Haralson Invincibles #673 Members enjoyed a touching Thomas Marsh Forman Camp presentation from Mrs. Carol #485 placed Memorial 3rd Na- from our Division’s effort to build On March 31, the Haralson McCarty on Camp Hawkins of tional flags on Confederate the CGR. Since December, 1,426 Invincibles were witness to a very the Georgia Baptist Children's graves throughout Glynn County Soldiers and 238 Georgia ceme- informative and extremely inspir- Homes and Family Ministries. on April 1st. teries have been added to the Reg- ing presentation from Susan Hatha- Camp Hawkins is a summer istry. There now are 22,421 Geor- way, leader of the Virginia Flag- We’re currently accepting camp for youth with mild to mod- gia soldiers and 2,691 Georgia gers. We had members from three donations toward erecting a erate special needs located in Ha- cemeteries recorded with the other camps, a few members of the monument to the Veterans from bersham County. Commander CGR. O.C.R. and at least four people our area, hopefully on the histor- Kenneth Craig presents Mrs. We have a long way to go, but from out of state join us. ic courthouse grounds. We will McCarty with a $500 donation to be asking for help through the this is a good start! In 2011, Susan was very helpful help with the purchase of a thera- Tag Fund. Our thanks to Compatriots in assisting the efforts of Camp peutic swing. Looking on is Vincent Akridge and Roy Mixon 673 , Commander Billy Bearden We raised moneys to restore Ramey Nubern of the Cross Bear- for their surveys of Baker and and Commander Ernest Blevins in and preserve a kepi artifact found ers Motorcycle Ministry and Ja- Wilkinson Counties. securing the victory in the Battle of in 2009 at Hofwyl-Broadfield son Willis camp member. If you have information, we Yellow Dirt Cemetery vs Ga Plantation State Park. The need your help, whether it is a Power/Plant Wansley in the resto- preservation has been completed John J. Butler, Camp Adj. County, cemetery, or a single ration of 7 Confederate flags on in Atlanta and is being returned Habersham Guard Camp grave. If your information relates graves of Confederate Veterans to the park soon. Clarkesville, GA to soldiers buried outside Georgia, there, and we presented Susan with we can help you get those record- a legitimate SCV Certificate of Ap- For our Charge, I Remain, ed. preciation for those and all her ac- John K. McNeill Camp 674 Cmdr Hal Crowe, Camp Cmdr. Did you know that the CGR tions of Advancing the Colors and Eight members of the John K. Thomas Marsh Forman database is searchable? One can the Cause. McNeill, Camp#674 recently fell Brunswick, GA not only look for a particular Billy Bearden, Camp Cmdr. out for a work day at the Green- name, you can search for groups Haralson, GA field Church Confederate Ceme- by units, state served, cemetery, tery. We'd had a problem with etc. Give it a try, you may be sur- people driving through the ceme- ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Kennesaw Battlefield prised at the results! tery and decided we needed a ca- Camp 700 ble fence to go around it. Compat- Has your ancestor been record- The SCV maintains Blackwell riots John Hobbs and Jerry Triplett ed in the CGR? Cemetery as part of Cobb County’s were able to procure some old ~ 2017 ~ Deo Vindice, Adopt-A-Cemetery program. power poles from the local EMC, Garry Daniell During the recent cleanup, four DEADLINES and with John's tractor mounted Chairman, Georgia Division Southern Crosses of Honour were auger, we were able to get the job The Graves Project placed for the following Veterans: down in about 4 hours. * Lieutenant Jasper L. Black- Email: The McNeill Camp is also Georgia well - Company M, Phillips Le- [email protected] making preparations to join with gion, GA Volunteers Confederate the Moultrie-McNeill, Chapter- * Private Marion C. Blackwell – 661 UDC for their annual Confed- Company M, Phillips Legion, GA ✯✯✯ erate Memorial Day Service on Ahoy! Volunteers Sunday, 23 April, 2017. Also, on * Captain Thomas J. Blackwell - the same day, the McNeill Camp June 1st Searching for Confed- 1st Lieutenant; Co. I, 8th GA In- will participate in the Yancy Inde- fantry assigned to the Army of pendents', Camp-693 Confederate August 1st erate sailors graves. If Northern Virginia; KIA at the Bat- Memorial Day Service in Sylvest- you know of one, contact tle of the Wilderness October 1st er. Ross Glover. email: * James B. Blackwell - Company April, of course, is Confeder- C, Sweat Mountain Cavalry, Ninth ate History and Heritage Month, December 1st [email protected]. Battalion Cavalry and the McNeill Camp will once again be joining with the Moultrie- ✯ McNeill, Chapter-693 of the UDC Lest putting Battle Flags on the graves [email protected] of Confederate Soldiers in the we Colquitt County area. ✯ Charlie Parks, Adjutant forget John K. McNeill, Camp#674 Editor March/April, 2017 The Georgia Confederate Page 27

Hancock Cemetery found and cleaned by joint SCV, OCR, & Mechanized Cavalry in Peach County. [ 9 photos] See complete story on Page 22.

☝ Gravesite of 4th Sgt John J Young Co F, Phil- lips Legion Calvary. See more info. on Page 22.

☟ Temporary markers at Ft. Pulaski for three of the Immortal Six Hundred. Page 28 The Georgia Confederate March/April, 2017

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