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1887 - REUNION OF CO. K - 16TH REGIMENT
Messrs. A. J. STANFORD, REUBEN WILLETT, W. R.
WHITE, A. J. HAMILTON, and J. T. WHITE, all attended the reunion of
Company K 16th Regiment Alabama volunteers held at OGDEN'S MILL in Lamar
Co. on last Saturday. About twenty-three members of the company were
present. All the surviving members of Company G were invited but only
about eight of them attended. (SOURCE: Marion Herald, Marion
County, AL, August 25, 1887 - transcribed and submitted by Veneta
McKinney)
1887 - REUNION OF CO. K. AND G. OF
16TH ALA. INFANTRY
THE REUNION AND PICNIC AT OGDEN’S
MILL
Saturday the 20th of August will long be
remembered by the citizens in and around Cansler and Moscow. And the
train of memories awakened from the slumbering past by the 1st
reunion of veterans in Lamar County will be green in the hearts
of all who remember the bitter struggle of twenty-six years ago. On the
19th the survivors of Co’s K and G of the 16th
Alabama Infantry met at Cansler bringing with them the simple rations of
the soldier, and when the shades of evening were darkening gathered round
their campfire, cooked their frugal meal, and after the repast was ended
lit their pipes and around the smoldering fire recounted the deeds and
memories of the campaigns in which they had figured so gallantly. On the
next morning a large number of citizens assembled and the matrons of the
company, the gentle commissaries of all successful out door fetes came
well supplied with baskets of the choicest viands. At eleven o’clock the
two companies were formed and under the command of Hon J. H. BANKHEAD,
former Captain of Company K., marched in double file to the grove where
the appropriate ceremonies of the occasion were to be performed, and
halted in front of the speaker stand tastefully decorated with flowers and
evergreens, surmounted by the motto “Co. K.” framed in an artistic garland
of flowers, the work of Mr. G. E. BANKHEAD. 1st Sergeant D. W.
HOLLIS opened the ceremonies with a few elegant and feeling remarks that
sent a thrill of emotion throughout the large assemblage, and proceeded to
call the roll of Company K in the midst of a profound silence. Twenty-two
answered to the call and Sergt. T. M. WOODS accounted for the silent ones
whose voices had been hushed forever in roar of battle, or the groans of
the hospital. The frequent answer, killed at Fishing Creek, Shiloh,
Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, Knoxville, Jonesboro, Newhope, Atlanta, told
eloquently of how unfalteringly those gallant men who went forth from the
quiet hills, and marched though the red path of battle to the leaden halls
of death.
The roll of Co. G was called by Sergt. A. J. HAMILTON, now one of
Marion’s
noblest sons whose patriotism and public spirit is well-known throughout
the land. Here was a touching episode. The first name upon the roll was
that of the Sergt’s father who was among those who had laid down their
lives upon the altar of their country. The gallant sergt’s voice quivered
with emotion as he called the name and manly tears that brave men shed
trickled down the veterans cheeks as they stood in line and listened to a
repetition of the story of heroism and sacrifice that had glorified their
comrades of Co. K. in the struggle that tired men’s souls. Eight responded
to the roll, these were all who had been apprised of the reunion of Col.
K. and had responded to the invitation of their comrades to be
present.
As it was soldier’s day a still older reminiscent of the patriotism
of our citizens was given to the audience. The roll of the Company of
Capt. D. U. HOLLIS which had enlisted for the Indian War of 1836, up on
the self same spot where their sons enlisted for our late war, was called
by Sergt. HAMILTON from an issue of the North
Alabamian, published at that time, and which has recently been found among
Judge TERRELL’S (deceased) papers. But one answered to the roll, Mr. JOHN
W. GUYTON, an old citizen of this county, a venerable pure and patriotic
man who is now going far down the western slope of life, adorned with
shining habiliments of good deeds, and upright character and blessed with
the reverence of all. The roll of this Co. will appear elsewhere in this issue. We will
also give a list of Co. K. and G. in next weeks issue. Capt BANKHEAD gave
an interesting synopsis of the history of the Company, and was followed by
Capt. BISHOP, of Co. G. who enunciated the principles of constitutional
liberty for which those companies fought, and exhorted them to always
defend them whenever the occasion should
arise.
Capt. S. J. SHIELDS was then called to the stand and delivered an
appropriate speech up on the
occasion.
Dinner was then announced, and such a dinner – can we describe it –
we are now as we were then too full for utterance, suffice it to say that
it was all that could be desired, and was such a one as the people of
Cansler and Moscow, always renowned for hospitality and good cheer, had
busied themselves in spreading for delighted guests. The entire
entertainment was a success and all retired when the lengthening shadows
were falling upon the hillside, sated guests from the banquet, and with
heats filled with solemn and reverent thoughts of the brave who had passed
away and those who still lingered upon the stage and proud emotions in
view of the fact that they had been face to face with living witnesses of
the valor and devotions of our citizens for half a century. (SOURCE: The Vernon Clipper, August 26,
1887 - transcribed and submitted by Veneta McKinney)
1889 - LAMAR COUNTY CONFEDERATE
REUNION
(SOURCE: Vernon
Courier, Oct. 17, 1889)
THE
VETERANS
On last Saturday ninety-two of the veterans of the “Lost Cause” met
in Vernon
and marched into the Court House.
They proceeded to organize by electing D. W. HOLLIS chairman and J.
E. PENNINGTON secretary. The
next business before the body was the election of five delegates to the
meeting of the State Association in Birmingham on the 29th
inst. The following were
elected delegates: M. A. TAGGART, J. P. YOUNG, L. M. WIMBERLEY, J. D.
MCCLUSKEY and D. J. LACY; with the following alternates: F. OGDEN, G. P.
STAPP, S. J. SHIELDS, S. H. HANKINS, and M. W. LOYD. A roll of those present was then
made up, and after a resolution that the proceedings of the meeting be
furnished The Courier for publication the meeting adjourned sine
die.
The purpose of the various organizations throughout the State is to
establish and maintain soldier’s homes in which to care for those who on
account of age and injuries received in the war, are unable to maintain
themselves. The meeting here was full of enthusiasm, and certainly well
attended considering the surrounding circumstances, and that perhaps one
third of the survivors in the county were
present,
Through the kindness of the secretary we are enabled to give the
roster of the association, which is as
follows:
COMPANY C., 5 ALA.
CAVALRY
W. B. HANKINS
D. W. HOLLIS
J. T. F. GILMER, Lieu
ISAAC PRIDDY
W. M. LOYD,
Capt
J. W.
TAYLOR
S. TAYLOR, Co. C 5 Ala.
Cavalry
J. D. MCCLUSKY, Capt., Co A 5 Ala.
Cav.
W. B. MATHEWS, Co. F. 40
Geo.
JACK HOLLIDAY, Co. C., 2 Miss.
Bat.
COMPANY F 16 ALA
INFANTRY
D. W. HOLLIS, Sergt.
JOE BYFORD
M. GIBBS
S. B. THOMAS
W. M. COPELAND
J. S. GUYTON
N. B. GUYTON
W. M. AUSTIN
PEYTON WRIGHT
E. STANFORD
W. S. METCALFE, Co. G 16 Ala.
Inft.
W. Y. ALLEN, Co G 16 Ala
Inft.
A. L. HARRINGTON, Co. F. 42 Ala.
Cav.
J. W. MOORE, Co. F. 41 Ala
Inft.
J. C. REEVES, Co. H 7 Ala.
Cavalry
S. W. BURNS, Co. G 8 Ala.
Cav.
W. R. SMITH Co. I 8 Ala
Cav.
M. A. TAGGART, Co. D 8 Ala
Cav.
T. J. GIBBS, Co. H. 10 Ala.
Cav.
J. E. GRAVES, Co. A 8 Ala.
Cav
B. F. REED, Co. B 8 Ala
Cav.
A. FOREST Co. F 3 Ark.
J. S. WILSON, Co. F 12 Miss
Cav.
A. S. FIELDS Co. H. 41 Ala.
Inft.
CHAS. COLEMAN, Co. K. 41 Ala.
Inft.
B. B. JOHNSON, Co. K. 41 Ala.
Inft
S. M. BROWN, Co. K, 41 Ala.
Inft
A. S. TAGGART, Co. I, 41 Ala.
Inft.
D. J. LACY, Capt., Co. F 56 Ala.
Cav.
S. P. JERNIGAN Co. K, 56 Ala.
Cav.
COMPANY F 38 ALA
INFANTRY
J. M. AYRES
H. M. AYRES, Corp.
D. T. WHEELER
B. P. WHEELER
J. M. ROBERTSON
J. J. SEAY, Corp.
W. R. HOOTS
W. M. MOSELEY
C. P. STAPP, Co. K. 38 Ala.
Inft.
L. L. COLE Co B 40 Ala
Inft.
J. S. JONES Co. G 40 Ala
Inft.
D. M. LUCAS, Co. A. 30 Ala
inft
W. T. CARDEN Co. G 17 Ala.
Inft.
W. R. LANGLEY, 1 Bat. Ala.
Artillery
J. S. HANKINS, Co. D. 26 Ala
Inft
J. A. SMITH, Co. F 26 Ala
Inft
J. E. PENNINGTON, Co. D 26 Ala.
Inft.
J. P. YOUNG, Lieut Co. F, 26 Ala.
Inft
R. C. RECTOR, Lieut Co. D 26 Ala.
Inft
L. M. WIMBERLEY, Capt. Co. I 26 Ala.
Inft
R. GOOD, Lieut, Co. K, 26 Ala.
Inft
W. W. MADDOX, Co D, 26 Ala
Inft
B. J. SMITH, Co. K, 26 Ala
Inft
JOSEPH BLACK, Co I, 26 Ala
Inft
ROBT. TURMAN, Co. H. 26 Ala
Inft
J. C. MITCHELL, Co. K. 26 Ala
Inft
W. A. GLASGOW Co. F 26 Ala
inft
W. TURNER, Co F 26 Ala
Inft
C. E. CARSON, Co. K, 26 Ala
Inft
R. J. POWEL Co. F 26 Ala
Inft.
L. R. SMITH Co. F 26 Ala
Inft
J. C. SAGELY Co F 26 Ala
Inft
A. GODFREY Co. D 26 Ala
Inft
T. T. HILBURN, Co. D 26 Ala
Inft
S. R. MOORE Co. D. 26 Ala
Inft
S. J. SHIELD Co. K, 6 Miss
Cav.
E. B. ALSUP, Co. B
41 Miss Inft.
COMPANY I 43 ALA
INFANTRY
J. M. OAKS
G. K. THOMAS
A. C. JACKSON
JASPER OTTS
J. A . GUIN
G. W. GODFREY
T. J. OAKS
M. A. CHANDLER
W. L.
BOMAN
A. J. JORDAN 8 Ala.
Cav.
D. R. LANDFORD State
Troops
W. S. PERKINS 36 Ala.
Inft
M. C. WEATHERS 36 Ala.
Inft
W. M. GOSA 36 Ala.
Inft.
W. F. PRATER 17
Ala.
1891 - LAMAR COUNTY CONFEDERATE
REUNION
(Vernon Courier, January 15, 1891) -
THE CONFEDERATE
VETS
We are indebted to Secretary J. E. PENNINGTON, for the following
notes from the minutes of the association of Lamar
county
The Confederate Veterans met in the Office of the judge of Probate
on the 8th inst.
The day was cold and disagreeable and only twenty-five were in
attendance. The house was called to order by Chairman Capt. D. W. HOLLIS,
prayer was offered by the Chaplain.
Rev. L. M. WIMBERLY.
The first order of business was the reading of the minutes of last
meeting by the Secretary J. E. PENNINGTON. There being no objection, they
were ordered approved as read.
The committee on constitution and by-laws had filed a constitution
with the Secretary which was read and on motion of J. E. PENNINGTON was
adopted. On motion of J. P.
YOUNG the present officers were continued until the next annual meeting
which was appointed to take place on Tuesday after the first Monday in
August next.
The following resolution was then offered by J. E. PENNINGTON and
adopted, to wit:
Resolved that this, Lamar County confederate Veterans Association,
in session do most respectfully ask our representatives in the General
Assembly of Alabama to introduce a bill, or to vote for and use all
honorable means in their power to appropriate such an amount, as in their
judgment the finances of the state will admit, for the benefit of indigent
Confederate veterans, and also for the indigent surviving widows and
orphans of deceased Confederate
soldiers.
2. Resolved that a
copy of the above resolution be presented to the Hon. R. L. BRADLEY, and
the Hon. M. L. DAVIS, representatives in the General Assembly of Alabama,
and that a copy of the same be presented the Vernon Courier for
publication.
On motion of S. J. SHIELDS the thanks of the association were
tendered to Judge YOUNG for the use and comforts of his
office.
On motion the association
adjourned.
1891 - LAMAR
COUNTY CONFEDERATE REUNION
(Vernon Courier, August 6, 1891) -
THE CONFEDERATE VETS
THE
RE-UNION – The Confederate Veterans Turn Out 175
Strong
Two
Thousand People Attend – The Rifle Company’s Reception a Perfect
Success
The re-union of the Veterans was a big time for Vernon.
About two hundred ex-confederates assembled in Vernon Tuesday and
one by one dropped into the armory of the Thos. G. Jones Riflemen, where
they were enrolled and appropriate badges were pinned upon the coat of
each.
They formed the procession at the College Building and marched to the court
house, the riflemen marching in the front. When assembled in the court-house
it appeared that the great bulk of the crowd was outside. It was then agreed that all would
assemble in the court square where the speaking would commence. Capt. D.
W. HOLLIS, president of the association introduced Maj. J. S. MCEACHIN,
who delivered an address of welcome in behalf of the local military and
the citizens of Vernon. It was a chaste, beautiful speech,
full of fire and feeling, and won the most splendid
compliments.
An ex-Confederate who was standing by ---- man who can make such a
speech as that ought to be solicitor or anything he wants, and I am for
him.”
The next speech was by Congressman BANKHEAD, who was suffering
greatly with cold and as barely able to mount the platform. The occasion filled him with
enthusiasm and he soon livened up. Most of his speech was read from
manuscript, and bespoke much care and thought. Capt. JOHN D. MCCLUSKEY followed
with an impromptu talk well to the point, and was heartily cheered by the
vast audience. During all the
speeches tearful eyes were plentiful all over the
assemblage.
After speaking the members of the association retired to the court
room and elected the following officers to serve during the present
year: J. P. YOUNG, President;
M. A. TAGGART, First Vice President: J. E. JACKSON, second vice President;
J. E. PENNINGTON, secretary; R. C. RECTOR, treasurer; Rev. L. M. WIMBERLY,
Chaplain.
Many were sadly disappointed at the failure of Hon. M. L. STANSEL,
of Carrollton, to appear and speak on the
occasion. He was colonel of
the gallant 41st, and many of the regiment had hoped to hear
his voice on that occasion.
The association was in receipt of a short letter from
him.
The local military backed by the citizens of Vernon and
surrounding country, did all in their power to make the day pleasant to
the veterans. A bountiful
feast was spread in the courtyard on a long table around two sides of the
square, and the veterans were marches up to take the front rank, and
vigilant search was made by the military and citizens in the crowd for
those wearing the badges, and when found were promptly arrested and
carried to the table.
When the veterans had feasted to hearts content the tables were
spread and every one partook of the many good things that graced the
tables.
The crowd in attendance was estimated at 2000 and every one went
away well pleased with the day.
Large boxes of provisions came from the country and helped to make
the feast a success.
It was truly a gala day for Vernon.
1891 - LAMAR
COUNTY CONFEDERATE REUNION
(Vernon Courier, August 13, 1891) - THE CONFEDERATE
VETS
THE
EX-CONFEDERATES
In addition to the report given last week of the business done by
the ex-Confederate Veterans last week, we are furnished by the Secretary
with the following:
Board of Control elected as follows: J. D. MCCLUSKEY, S. H.
HANKINS, T. M. WOODS, F. M. RICHARDS and J. G.
TRULL.
Motion by Captain BANKHEAD the next meeting to be held at Vernon and invite
the Confederates of the adjoining counties too meet in a general
encampment.
Adopted.
Delegates to the State Association: D. W. HOLLIS, R. W. YOUNG, T.
C. JERNIGAN, J. C. REEVES, S. H. HANKINS, J. E. GRAVES, T. M. WOODS, W. P.
HANKINS, C. S. GUYTON, F. OGDEN, L. M. WIMBERLY, M. A.
TAGGART.
The following resolution was offered by SJ. S. GUYTON which was
adopted: Resolved that the citizens of Vernon and community are hereby tendered
and thanks of this association for the kindness and sympathy shown on this
session in entertaining the
Veterans.
Adjourned to meet at Vernon Tuesday after this 1st
Monday in August .
ATTENTION
EX-CONFEDERATES
The
following gentlemen, one from each beat, have been appointed as the Relief
committee of the Confederate Veterans Association of Lamar
County
W. A.
TURNER
Town
W. B.
HANKINS
Lawrence
J. E.
GRAVES
Sizemore
W. T.
STANFORD
Browns
T. L.
CREW
Goode
JAMES
CRUMP
Henson
O. H. K.
DUKE
Millville
M. W.
LOYD
Pine Springs
D. W.
HOLLIS
Moscow
T. C.
JERNIGAN
Military Springs
J. D.
HOPPER
Betts
C. J.
COLVIN
Trulls
JOE L.
MILLER
Vails
W. M.
MCKEE
Millport
J. H.
COOPER
Steens
J.
E. TOMLIN
Stricklands
SAM
CURRY
Wilsons
THOMAS
GODFREY
Ridge
The Relief committee will meet at the Court House on Monday the
31st of August, to perfect organization. The Board of Control
of the Association and all the officers and as many others as wish to
attend are requested to be present on that
day.
Respectfully
JAMES P. YOUNG, President
Association
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