In a message dated 08/25/2000 12:13:10 PM Pacific Daylight Time, jtait@HiWAAY.net writes: << Any other obits will be indexed by name. If anyone has a specific request, please let me know. I will try to make a list and look. >> Terri, Thank you for all the great postings! Could you add ENGLISH to your list should you ever run across them in your research. And thanks again for the work your sharing. Barbara

Margi, The Confederate Veteran set is for sale by Broadfoot; 40 year compilation in 43 volumes w/ a three volume index; $2000.00; it can be purchased in installments; for those w/ interests in Florida Soldiers, he has biographical rosters for Union and Confederate soldiers from that state; a remarkable multi-volume set, but like the others, some expensive. Deo Vindice, Homer

Margie, Mrs. Margaret Russell Clayton would probably be the best person to contact regarding DAR info. If she wasn't directly involved, (she peobably is), she will know who is. If you don't still have her email address, I probably have it somewhere. Richard SOS 6-3

Do you show anything on the Glover family in the Confederate Veteran. Andrew J. Glover died in 1911 and was a veteran. Andrew Samuel Edmond John P. Nathan There were 6 boys and 3 girls in this Glover family. 5 served in the CSA. William E. Glover I don't know about. William was living in Dale County.The others withe the exception of John P. Glover, Jr. joined in Barbour, John in Georgia. All survived the war except Samuel. Samuel died in Columbus, Ms. Would someone check the CSA records for a William E. Glover living in Dale County. Could have joined from Henry or Barbor. He had family living in both counties. Margie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim and Terri Tait" <jtait@HiWAAY.net> To: <ALBARBOU-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 25, 2000 1:37 PM Subject: [ALBARBOU] CSA - BELLAMY, W.A. > Source: Confederate Veteran, Vol XVII, November 1919, No 11, page 432 > > W. A. Bellamy > > After a brief illness, W. A. Bellamy, one of the oldest and best known > citizens of Russell County, Ala. died at his home, in Seale, in August, > 1919. He was born on July 11, 1842, at the old homestead in Russell County. > With the exception of three years in Texas, he had passed his life in that > county. > > In January, 1862, young Bellamy enlisted in Capt. James F. Waddell's > battery, and he served under Gen. Kirby Smith in the Kentucky campaign. > Coming back to Tennessee, from Murfreesboro he was sent with Stevenson's > Division of ten thousand men to Vicksburg and served through that campaign > under Pemberton. He was severely wounded at Baker's Creek and was taken > back to Vicksburg, where he went through the siege and after the surrender > was brought down the Mississippi on a transport to New Orleans. He was sent > to his home in Russell County, and after his recovery and exchange, he was > made sergeant of artillery and placed in the battery of his brother, Capt. > R. H. Bellamy, then commanding a part of Waddell's Battery. Comrade Bellamy > joined his command at Decatur, Ga. And went through the campaign under > Joseph E. Johnston from Dalton to Atlanta. When Hood took command he was > sent to Macon with others to help hold that city against raiders, and later > he took part in the defense of Columbus against Wilson. This was the > closing service of W. A. Bellamy. He never missed roll call during service > and was never absent without permission. > > Comrade Bellamy was for many years a member of the Baptist Church, active > and prominent in the Church work, and for forty years was superintendent of > the Sunday school at Seale. He was also prominent in the political affairs > of the State, was sheriff of his county three times, and had been councilman > and mayor of Seale. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss > Williams. He is survived by his second wife, who was Miss Fannie Bickstaff, > and by a sister, Mrs. D.B. Waddell, of Meridian, Miss. > > > ==== ALBARBOU Mailing List ==== > Check the Macon County Ga. web site for their newspaper listings. There are many listings for Alabama citizens including those in Barbour Co., > >

Yes, I have a great interest in Henry county, send the info to the list, please. My bunch has not only put me up against a brick wall they have booby traped the path to it. Does anyone know the history of Lawrenceville? It must have been a bustling little community they had a college there. They also had a bunch of men join the CSA from there. Thanks, Margie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim and Terri Tait" <jtait@HiWAAY.net> To: <ALBARBOU-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 25, 2000 2:11 PM Subject: [ALBARBOU] Confederate Veteran obits > Homer, > > Thanks for the additional info and encouragement! > > Folks - I am nearing the end of all obits that are indexed by county > (Bullock, Pike, Barbour, Dale, Russell, Coffee, Geneva, Houston) in the > Confederate Veteran. I think I have three or four more - long ones that I > will try to scan rather than type. > > Any other obits will be indexed by name. If anyone has a specific > request, please let me know. I will try to make a list and look. > > ***Also - does anyone have an interest in the obits from Henry County, AL? > > Plus - please feel free to forward these to any surname lists, surname > boards, other county lists, etc. The more folks that have the opportunity > to see them, the greater the chance that someone might find that one piece > of info to help them over their brick wall. > > Thanks, > Terri > > On Fri, 25 Aug 2000, Homer JONES wrote: > > > Terri, > > > > Great!! if I could add something to > > this one; Andrew's first wife, Jane > > T. Sloan; she and infant died during > > childbirth; Frederick had five sons > > who served in the war, all survived > > save Hugh who d. at Okalona, Miss; > > Andrew and Alice are buried in the > > Pickett-McLaurine Cemetery, west > > of Union Springs. > > > > Please keep going, you're making > > a great contribution. > > > > > > > > Deo Vindice, > > > > Homer > > > > > > ==== ALBARBOU Mailing List ==== > > Check the Macon County Ga. web site for their newspaper listings. There are many listings for Alabama citizens including those in Barbour Co., > > > > > ==== ALBARBOU Mailing List ==== > Barbou County is a relaxed mail list. Feel free to discuss Barbour County and the surrounding counties genealogy and feel free to thank someone or ask about another's well being. > >

Now this is a very good question . Does anyone have any connections with the UDC in the area? I was wondering about their membership list. I know that documentation has to be in order for membership. This would be a great source of genealogical information Margie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim and Terri Tait" <jtait@HiWAAY.net> To: <ALBARBOU-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 25, 2000 2:34 PM Subject: [ALBARBOU] Confederate Monument - Eufaula > > Sorry - I think I might have transcribed either the volume or the year > incorrectly on this one. However, the page is correct! > > Source: Confederate Veteran, Vol. XIII (XII??), January 1905 (1906?), > No. 1, page 12 > > Confederate Monument at Eufaula, Ala. > > November 24 was a red-letter day for the good people of Barbour County, Ala. > and especially the Barbour County Chapter of the United Daughters of the > Confederacy, for it was the consummation of a labor of love in which those > noble and patriotic women have been engaged since 1897 - the dedication of a > monument to the Confederate soldiers and seamen of Barbour County, Ala. > > The shaft is of Georgia granite, beautifully polished so as to produce two > shades of gray, and is thirty-five feet high. On top of this, exquisitely > carved in Italian marble, is the statue of a private Confederate soldier, > with his accouterments, standing "at rest". The monument complete cost > $3,000. > > Ten thousand people assembled in the little town to witness the interesting > ceremonies of unveiling the monument. The procession formed at the > courthouse and marched out to the grounds. The Eufaula Rifles, headed by a > brass band, led, followed by veterans, sons, and grandson, floats filled > with beautiful young girls, representing the different Southern States, and > behind these carriages with old veterans too feeble to walk, distinguished > visitors, officers, and speakers. Arriving at the monument, the ceremonies > were opened with prayer by Rev. E. L. Hill; then the reading of the list of > officers and men of the First Alabama Regiment, a list of companies from > Barbour County, and the roll of the Eufaula Companies. The Eufaula Rifles > fired a salute, and Misses Mary Merrill and Ida Pruden drew the cords > whereby the splendid, beautiful monument stood a feast for all eyes. > > The presentation of the monument to the city, in the name of the Barbour > County Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, was made by Miss > Mary Clayton, the organizer of the Chapter and a daughter of Gen. H. D. > Clayton. The Mayor, George H. Dent, responded in behalf of the city. Hon. > B.H. Screws, the orator of the day, made a beautiful address, after which > tributes of evergreen wreaths were placed around the base of the monument by > the Robert E. Lee Chapter of Children of the Confederacy. Rev. E. L. Hill > pronounced the benediction. Many groups lingered around in admiration of > the beautiful monument, and more than one old veteran was heard to say that > it was as much a monument to their loving loyalty to the memory of the > Confederacy as it was to the courage and devotion of their old comrades. > > > ==== ALBARBOU Mailing List ==== > This is a closed list and only subscribers will be allowed to post. NO FLAMING, OBSCENE LANGUAGE OR DISRESPECT OF ANY KIND WILL BE TOLERATED. No virus postings will be allowed. Got a complaint then contact me not the list margie@majorinternet.com Good luck in your searches. > >

Does anyone know where to purchase the Confederate Veteran books. Have they been reprinted. Also does anyone know if they are at the archives in Montgomery? My library has them. But I don't have the time to do the library thing right now. It is just easeier from home. Margie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim and Terri Tait" <jtait@hiwaay.net> To: <ALBARBOU-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2000 11:06 AM Subject: [ALBARBOU] Camp Lomax obits > Obits of members of Camp Lomax. in Montgmery, AL. > > There is at least one in here with Barbour connections - THORNTON, Dozier > > > Source: Confederate Veteran, Vol XXVIII, March 1920, No 3., page 108 > > Camp Lomax, Montgomery, Ala. > > The committee appointed by Camp Lomax to make suitable mention of the > many comrades who have departed this life during the past year made the > following report: > > "Comrade P.A. Copley was born in Durham, N. C., August 19, 1843. He > enlisted as a member of Company C, 6th North Carolina Infantry. He was a > good soldier, always ready for duty. He was in several battles and was > wounded. About the year 1870 he moved to Montgomery, Ala., and made a good > and faithful citizen, beloved by all who knew him. He died February 20, > 1919. > > "Comrade C. E.Owen was born in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on the 17th of June, > 1838. He went to war as a member of the Warrior Guards and did faithful > service. He was a gallant soldier and a Christian gentleman. After the war > he removed to Montgomery, Ala., where he became well known .and made many > friends. He died May 3, 1919. > > "Comrade G. W. McCutchin was a member of the 31st Alabama Infantry, > Company I. He was born at Pine Level, Ala., but in his early life the family > moved to Montgomery. If he had lived until the 20th of February, he would > have rounded out his seventy-eighth year. For many years he was connected > with the L. & N. Railroad, and for his faithful service he was recently > retired on a pension. A devoted wife and loving daughter and son survive > him. He died December 13, 1919. > > "Comrade Joseph W. Powell, a member of Company D, 38th Virginia > Infantry, was born in Pittsylvania County, Va. on July 7, 1843. He enlisted > in the army at the early age of seventeen and served gallantly through the > war; was in several battles, and at Gettysburg he was severely wounded. > After the war he moved to Montgomery, where he married, He leaves a devoted > family and many friends to mourn their loss. He died July 29, 1919. > > "Comrade Dozier Thornton was born at Salem, Ala., or, the 4th of March, > 1839. He enlisted as a private in Company D, 15th Alabama Infantry, and > served through Stonewall Jackson's campaign. He was in the battles of Cold > Harbor, Sharpsburg, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, Wilderness. Fussell's Mills, > and many minor engagements. He was badly wounded at Cold Harbor on June 27, > 1862, and was invalided until the following September. In 1862 he was > promoted to third lieutenant, and in 1863 he was advanced to second > lieutenant and in 1864 was made first lieutenant. He was severely wounded > on the Barbytown Road near Fussell's Mills on the16th of August, l864, from > which wound he suffered all his life. He lived for many years in Eufaula, > Ala., from which place he moved to Montgomery, where he died on May 7, 1919, > leaving a devoted wife and children to mourn their loss. > > "Comrade F. F. Davant was born at Gillisonville, S. C,, on the 18th of > February, 1846. When only sixteen years of age he joined Company B, 2d > South Carolina Cavalry, and fought gallantly throughout the war. A few > years after the surrender he moved to Montgomery, where he resided for about > forty years. Later on he moved to Memphis, Tenn., and died there on May 26, > 1919. A loving wife, three sons, and two daughters survive him. > > "Comrade Hilary Abner Herbert was born in Lawrence District, S. C ., on > the 12th of March, 1834. He moved to Alabama in 1846, first making his home > at Greenville, Butler County, and as he grew to manhood he entered into the > practice of law. When the tocsin of war first sounded he espoused the cause > of the Confederacy and organized the Greenville Light Guards, of which he > was elected captain. For valiant services he was promoted until he became > colonel of the 8th Alabama Regiment. In the battle of the Wilderness he > was severely wounded in the left arm. After the war he moved to Montgomery > and resumed the practice of law, growing so in the affection of the people > that they elected him to represent them in Congress from the Second District > and continuously reelected him until he was appointed by President Cleveland > as a member of his Cabinet. After leaving the Cabinet he again resumed the > practice of law and very successful. A few years before his death he > retired private life, spending a part of his latter days in traveling. He > died at Tampa, Fla.. on the 6th of March, 1919. He was a man among men, a > friend to every one, and loved by all. > > "Comrade A. J. Hawes was born in Lincoln County, Ga., on the 16th of > August. 1835. When the War between the States broke out, he. joined Company > F, 59th Alabama Regiment, and fought with it until he was honorably > discharged at Greenville, Ala. He was in many battles and was so severely > wounded as to lose the use of one arm. He married a sister of the late > Bishop Harris, who died several years ago, leaving a son, who has since > died. Comrade Hawes resided in Montgomery for many years, but a few years > ago he moved to Tampa, Fla., where he was taken with his last illness. He > was sent to Montgomery, where he breathed his last, leaving a grandson to > perpetuate the name. He died September 2, 1919." > > [Committee: H. C. Davidson, Asa Stratton, J. A. Thompson.] > > > > > > > > > ==== ALBARBOU Mailing List ==== > The Barbour County mail list a place where Barbour researchers have become friends in research across the miles. > >

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List, The Edward BULLOCK obit concludes the list of obits with southeast AL connections that I could find in the Confederate Veteran. These obits were indexed by the following: County - Barbour, Bullock, Coffee, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston, Pike, Russell Cities/Towns - Abbeville, Andalusia, Blue Springs, Brantley, Clayton, Clio, Coffee Springs, Dothan, Elba, Enterprise, Eufaula, Geneva, Glennville, Goshen, Luverne, Newton, Ozark, Union Springs And probably a few more that I cannot think of right now! Unfortunately, these obits are not indexed under "obituary", so one must search by name or location. If anyone has another name/search location, please let me know. Some of the gentleman that moved out of state might not have had their AL county included in their obit. Thanks, Terri

Source: Confederate Veteran, Vol X, January 1902, No. 1, pages 79-81 Col. Ed Courtenay Bullock Col. Ed Courtenay Bullock was the only son of William Bowen Bullock, merchant of Charleston, and Eliza Greer daughter of Edward Courtenay, Esq., of that city. He was born on December 7, 1822; entered the freshman class at Harvard College in 1838, and ,was graduated in 1842, with honors. He returned to his native city in July of that year, and in September accepted a position in Maj. Goldsboro's Military- Institute in Alabama. While teaching, he read law, and was admitted to the bar in and entered at once on a successful and lucrative practice. In September, 1845, he married Miss Mary Julia Snipes, of Barbour County. He was an ardent admirer of J. C. Calhoun's States rights' theory of government, and founded a journal in Eufaula, The Spirit of the South, which was for years a high political authority in Alabama. and largely influenced action of that State in 1861. By a unanimous vote he was elected senator for Barbour Co. in 1854, having no opposition, an unsolicited honor, conferred by the people of the county. He served with increased reputation and popularity until 1861. Gov. Moore, in December, 1860 sent him as a special commissioner to the State of Florida to urge the prompt action of that State in the cause of the South. Gov. Moore next appointed him Chairman of the committee of citizens to meet and welcome the President-elect Davis as he entered the State on his way to Montgomery to take the oath of office. On Saturday, February, 16. he met the President at West Point, Ga., and discharged most eloquently and impressively this most distinguished duty,. The day after he resigned his seat in the Senate he enrolled as a private "for the war” in the Eufaula Rifles under Capt. Alpheus Baker, and paraded in the ranks, in the military escort, at the inauguration of the President on February 18, 1S61. The Eufaula Rifles was assigned to the First Regiment Alabama Infantry, Col. H. D. Clayton, commanding and was at once ordered to Pensacola to. report to Gen. Bragg. On the I2th of March 1861, Gov. Moore appointed Private Bullock Inspector General on the staff of Gen. Jerry Clements, with the rank of colonel. In May Gen. Bragg appointed him judge advocate -general of the army at Pensacola. In the summer he was asked to accept a circuit judgeship, but declined, say-in-: "I am enlisted for the War, unless sooner relieved by that long furlough which awaits us all." His commission as Colonel of the Eighteenth Alabama Infantry, unsolicited and unknown to him, was received from the Secretary of War at Richmond, Va., dated September 4, 1861. He took command a few days after, and was ordered to report to Gen. A. S. Johns-ton in Kentucky. The regiment had reached Huntsville when its destination was changed to Mobile. While in camp he was prostrated with a serious attack of typhoid fever, which developed into pneumonia. For better professional attention he was carefully- re-moved to. Montgomery, Ala., and received in the home. of his friend, Dr. W. 0. Baldwin, a noted physician of that city, where he died on December 23, 1861. It should be recorded that Col. Bullock was physically a frail man, and entirely unfitted for the camp and March of a soldier's life. He was buried in the Episcopal cemetery in Eufaula on Christmas day. On a marble column this epitaph is inscribed: IN LOVING MEMORY OF EDWARD COURTENAY BULLOCK, BORN IN CHARLESTON, S. C., DECEMBER 7, 1822, MADE HIS HOME IN EUFAULA, ALA., 1843, ADMITTED TO THE BAR IN 1843 CALLED TO MANY HIGH STATIONS, AND EQUAL TO ALL, AN ARDENT BELIEVER IN THE POLITICAL OPINIONS CF CALHOUN, HE ELOQUENTLY ADVOCATED THEM IN LIFE, AND WHEN WAR ENSUED DEFENDED THEM AS COLONEL OF -THE EIGHTEENTH REGIMENT, ALABAMA INFANTRY AND DIED IN THE CONFEDERATE SERVICE DECEMBER 23, 1861 TO PERPETUATE HIS MEMORY THE STATE OF ALABAMA, BY ACT OF THE LEGISLATURE IN 1866 GAVE HIS NAMEE TO ONE OF THE COUNTIES OF THE STATE. “HONESTA QUAM SPLENDIDA." The following editorial written at his death, expressed the public opinion of Alabama at that period "Just as we go to press the telegraph brings us the mournful intelligence that Col. E. C. Bullock of the Eighteenth Alabama Infantry is dead! The dispatch, although we had been led to anticipate it, has covered our community with gloom. Here where he had lived almost from boyhood, where all knew him and loved him, every heart saddens, every ma feels that he has lost a friend. His death is a personal bereavement to every member of the community-he thought that he who had for so long a time bee cherished as a friend; whose bright face and genial companionship had been the charm of our society whose noble soul and brilliant intellect had won for him the confidence and admiration of all who knew him; that he, the gallant, generous, gifted Bullock is forever gone from our midst, hangs like a pall upon every heart, and covers with sadness every face in Eufaula. Words of eulogy seem like mockery in the ill attempt to express our loss. Never did any man-have a stronger hold upon the affection and confidence of a community than Col. Bullock had upon ours. His great heart that knew no semblance or selfishness, that counted no cost in the service of either friend or country, had inspired all who came in contact with him, with a degree of friendship is rarely seen beyond the family relation, while his exalted genius that sparkled like a diamond, that won for him the admiration of all who ever knew him; and yet, noble, unselfish, brilliant as he was, he is forever gone! "Edward Courtnay Bullock was a native of Charleston, S. C. In earlier life lie came a stranger to Barbour County. His strongly marked qualities soon attracted to him a host of friends in his new home, and he had lived here only a few years before was assigned a position of prominence in the county. Almost from the day of his admission to the b took first rank as a lawyer, and rapidly came into large and lucrative practice. At the time of death he was regarded one of the most eminent lawyers of the bar in East Alabama. But a short time before his death, while a private in the army at Pensacola, he was tendered the judgeship of this circuit, but preferring the post of danger, he declined the honor which, unsolicited, had been pressed upon him. "For years he has been the editor of the Eufaula Spirit of the South, and had given to the editorial columns of that paper a reputation for ability and lofty devotion to the rights of his section, unsurpased by any sheet in the South. "Four years ago, without an intimation that he de-sired it, the people of this county elected him without opposition to the State Senate. Though young and inexperienced as a legislator, he was placed at the head of the most important committee in the Senate, and in that capacity, probably contributed more to the legislation of that body than any other member of it. His unselfish devotion to the public interests, his thorough acquaintance with the laws of the State, his clear perception of the wants of the country, his unclouded judgement, and his ability as a debator, commanded for him the unquestionable confidence of that body, while his genial nature and affable manners secured for him the cordial esteem of all who were associated with him. "While yet a member of the Senate the present war commenced, and from the halls of the Legislature he went as a private in the Eufaula Rifles to do service as a common soldier at Pensacola. His company was one of the first to tender its service to the country, and he was among the first in preparing for duty-Though a private, his claims did not escape the attention of his commander, Gen. Bragg, and by the appointment of that officer he was assigned the position of judge advocate for the army at that post. How well and how faithful he discharged all his du-ties as a soldier, all who knew him in that relation will testify. As at home, so in the camp, he was be-loved, admired, courted by all who were associated with him. While thus engaged in his duties at Pensacola the War Department at Richmond sent him a commission as colonel of the Eighteenth Alabama Regiment. He knew nothing of the purpose of his government to promote till his commission reached him. He was as modest as he was brave and worthy, and hesitated about accepting the trust, until he was advised to do so by Gen. Bragg, whose military eye discovered in him the elements that fitted him for the command. Thus advised, he hesitated no longer, but at once repaired to Auburn, and there assumed command of his regiment, with orders to report to Gen. A. Sidney Johnston for duty in Kentucky. He had reached Huntsville when the exigencies of the service called him in another direction, and he was ordered to Mobile Shortly after arriving there, the bombardment commences at Pensacola-, and Gen. Bragg, by telegraph, invited him to act as one of his aids in the engagement. He proceeded at once to the scene of danger, but reached there too late to participate in the fight. While in Pensacola he was seized with typhoid pneumonia, and was carried to Montgomery, where, after lingering for three weeks, he died yesterday morning at six o'clock. 'In accordance with his oft-repeated request, his remains will be brought to this city for interment. just before leaving- home to take command of his regiment he said o us: "No matter where or how I die, I wish that my remains shall rest beneath the soil of Barbour County-. Her people have loved me and honored me, and among them wish my ashes to re-pose.' His wishes will be carried out, and his gray-will be honored by a people whom in life he honored. "Alabama has lost one of her best men. Even beyond the limits of the State his death will be felt to be a public calamity; but here at his own home, where he was best known, he was most loved, and will be most lamented. Had he lived the highest honors of his country awaited him. Dying, he will be cherished as one of the brightest jewels.” (The Spirit of the South, Eufaula, Ala., December 24, 1861.)

Homer, Thank you once again.......you have helped me fill in another missing puzzle piece! Brenda

Brenda, John W. Branch served first as Pvt, Co B, 3d Ala Reserve Rgt; I find that he surrendered in NC in May 1865 and at that time was Pvt, Co G, 27th Ala Inf Rgt which leads me to believe that he served in the 57th Ala Inf prior to the 27th; as you said, buried Bethel Cemetery in Dale. Deo Vindice, Homer

Source: Confederate Veteran, Vol. XVIII, May 1910, No. 5, page 242, 243 Dr. W. J. Lee Dr. William Joseph Lee was born October 27, 1838 in Chambers County, Ala; and died January 13, 1910 at Abbeville, Ala. His ancestors were of the Lees of Virginia. Charles S. Lee, his father, was a native of Greene County, Ga. And became a citizen of Alabama in 1834. He served with the rank of captain in the Indian War of 1836, and during the Civil War effectively aided the cause. Dr. W. J. Lee was one of five brothers, all of whom were commissioned, in the Confederate service. Moses J. Lee was a captain of cavalry; Charles S. Lee, Jr., was also a captain of cavalry in the 1st Alabama Regiment, and after reorganization he commanded a company of the 6th Alabama Calvary. After the war he represented Escambia County in the Senate of Alabama. John H. Lee entered the service as a private in the 6th Alabama Cavalry, and was promoted to a lieutenancy; Edward David Lee enlisted as a private in Company K of the 33rd Alabama Infantry, commanded by his brother, Dr. W. J. Lee, and a year later was commissioned lieutenant. After his brother was wounded and captured at Franklin, Tenn., he had command of the company until the surrender at Greensboro, N.C. In the fall of 1861 W. J. Lee organized a company in Coffee County, of which he was elected captain. It was made Company K, 33rd Alabama Infantry, Lowrey’s Brigade, Cleburne’s Division, Hardee’s Corps, Army of Tennessee. He commanded his company during the siege of Corinth and through the Kentucky and Chickamuaga campaigns. During the Atlanta and Nashville campaigns he was the acting major of his regiment, and participated in the battles of Perryville, Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridege, Ringgold, Resaca, New Hope Church, Kennesaw Mountain, Atlanta, Jonesboro, and in the Tennessee Campaign at Franklin, where he fell with sever wounds in the right elbow and left leg. When the army retreated from Nashville, he was captured and three months later he was sent to Camp Chase, Ohio where he was confined until after the close of hostitlies. He was a brave, heroic spirit. Dr. Lee had graduated with distinction in the Medical Department of Tulane University, New Orleans, La. In 1860 and the next year from the University of Nashville, and began the practice of his profession in Coffee County; but soon the call of his country for military service interrupted his professional career. After the flag of the Confederacy furled, he resumed the practice of medicine in Coffee County, Ala. where he labored with marked success until 1882. He then located in Abbeville and entered upon his most efficient labors. Having won the plaudits of his fellow men for his ability and constancy in their service, he retired from the profession in 1896, rich in the esteem of his people. Dr. Lee served for years as the Commander of Abbeville Camp, U.C.V. At the time of his death he was Vice President of the First National Bank, a member of Henry Lodge A.F. and A. M. and a member of the Abbeville Baptist Church. Dr. Lee married Miss Emma Ada Haughton of Union Springs, Ala. October 8, 1861 at Elba, Ala. She died in 1874. In 1876, he married Mrs. Mollie E. Price, of Abbeville, Ala., the daughter of Rev. Alexander L. Martin and the sister of Rev. W. J. Martin, of Abbeville, and Hon. Harry Martin of Ozark. He is survived by two brothers, eldest and youngest of his family, and by two sisters. One sister is the wife of Capt. J. E. P. Flournoy of Elba, who served with distinction as a captain in the 8th Alabama Cavalry, and the other is the wife of Hon. P. D. Costello and was a captain in the Confederate army, acting major of his battalion at Shiloh and as lieutenant colonel of the 25th Alabama Regiment at Murfreesboro. He is also survived by his son, W. J. Lee, Jr. who for a quarter of a century has served in the navy of the United States, and who is now stationed in Alaskan waters; by his daughter, Mrs. Robert Newman, with four children; by Miss Irene Stokes, his granddaughter, who had spent her life under his care and loved him with a true daughter’s devotion; by his faithful wife, who for nearly thirty-four years was his constant helpmeet and companion. The funeral sermon was preached by his pastor, Rev. John F. Gable, at the Abbeville Baptist Church, assisted by Rev. W. E. Street of the Methodist Church. The ceremonies at the grave were conducted by Henry Lodge, A. F. and A. M. assisted by representatives from other lodges in the country. In consideration of this genial fellowship, of his military career, of his professional service, of his patriotic citizenship, and his fraternal relations, it was therefore “Resolved by the Henry Lodge, No. 91, A. F. and A. M. in regular meeting assembled. That we humbly bow in submission to the will of the Lord, Supreme Grand Master of the skies, that we recognize the truth, that the square, the plump line, and the level regulated the life of our brother; that our sympathy is hereby extended to the bereaved family; that a copy of this sketch and this resolution be spread upon our minutes and published throughout the press.” Dr. Clarence J. Owens, Commander in Chief, U.S. C.V. was chairman of the meeting.

Homer, Do you have anything on a JOHN W.{Wesley] BRANCH......born 14th March 1822 in Colleton County, South Carolina....died 19th January 1897 buried at Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery, Dale Co.,Alabama. This was my g-g-grandfather. He served in the Mexican War; I was wondering if he had served in the CSA as well? Thanks so much, Brenda Somerset, Virginia

Terri, Couldn't resist adding to this one: John L. Branch, Aug 27, 1825-Jan 15, 1894; Col, 1st S.C. Infanty Rgt, Cdr at Morris Island; ordered the Citadel Cadets Battery to fire on the Steamer Star of the West Jan 9, 1861; said to be the first shot fired in the war; m. Martha A. Delaney; buried Oak Hill Cemetery Union Springs. Keep it going, I love it; no wonder I can't find so many of these brave old souls, most moved elswhere. Thanks so much!! Deo Vindice, Homer

Source: Confederate Veteran, Vol XII, May 1904, No. 5, page 234 Maj. R. A. Burford Maj. R. A. Burford was born at Dixon Springs, Tenn., February 23, 1827; and died at Troy, Ala., January 28. He married Miss Mary E. Lowe, of Hartsville, Tenn. Maj. Burford was a veteran of two wars, having served in our war with Mexico. In the War between the States he participated with distinction. He entered the army at the beginning of the struggle as first lieutenant in Heyner's Company of the Twenty-Third Tennessee Infantry. At the battle of Shiloh every superior officer of his regiment was killed, and Lieut. Burford having been placed in command, led the regiment back into action and participated with the entire corps till the end of the battle. Honorable mention was made of Lieut. Burford's bravery, and he was advanced to the rank of captain, but he was stricken with typhoid fever, which greatly enfeebled his constitution. When he recovered he again applied for service and received letters from his brigadier general, also from Gen. Cleburne. Capt. Burford reentered service under Gen. Donelson, where he was soon advanced to the rank of major. At the battle of Murfreesboro he was dangerously wounded in the head. Gen. Donelson, in writing to Gen. Cleburne, said: "It affords me the greatest pleasure to say to you, knowing that Capt. Burford. up to the time of reorganization, was under your command, that he conducted himself most nobly and gallantly until he was thrown from his horse by the bursting of a shell, a portion of which struck him and disabled him to such an extent that the surgeon would not permit him to take any further part in the action." After the conclusion of the war Maj. Burford took a manful part in the upbuilding of the South.

Source: Confederate Veteran, Vol 1, Sept 1893, No. 9, page 268 T. M. Murphree, Troy, Ala, August 15th: There is a venerable old ex-Confederate who lives at Union Springs, Ala. who gave the command "Fire!" to the gunner who sent a shot across the bow of the steamer, "Star of the West" on the 9th day of January 1861. This old veteran is Col. Branch, who held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel of South Carolina State troops at the time. Write to him, as I am sure that he will contribute a true narrative of the scenes and incidents which were enacted in Charleston as well as on Morris's Island during the eventful days between and during the months of January, February, March and April, which will interest the readers of the VETERAN.

Source: Confederate Veteran, Vol X, June 1902, No. 6, page 272 Maj. S.A. Williams Maj. S. A. Williams of Troy, Ala. has entered into his last long rest after a life of sixty-seven years. In his young manhood he enlisted for the South, serving in Company B, Second Battery of Hilliard's Legion. Through promotions he reached the captaincy of his company. He was in the battle of Chickamauga and others of minor importance in Tennessee, afterwards at Drury's Bluff, Va., then in the battles about Richmond and Petersburg. When Hilliard's Legion was dissolved in November, 1863, it was merged into the Fifty-Ninth and Sixtieth Alabama Regiments, and Capt. Williams' company was changed in name to "Company A, Sixtieth Regiment," and was commanded by Col. John W. A. Sanford. Near the close of the war he was furloughed, against a general order, on account of gallantry in battle. On March 31, 1864, he was severely wounded and fell in to the hands of the enemy on April 3, 1865, was released June 10, and got home on July 3. During the battle of July, 1864, in front of Petersburg, when the Confederates were wavering and a stream had to be crossed under heavy fire from the opposing side, the general in command rushed up and said: "For God's sake send the Sixtieth Alabama with Company A to lead this charge!" After peace had been restored and State troops had been reorganized, he was elected an commissioned as Major. He was commander of Camp Ruffin, U.C.V., and also on staff of Gen. J. W. A. Sanford, when commanding Alabama Division. He also filled ably two offices as member of the Pension Examining Board for his county and Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for the first district. He was prominent in Masonic circles.

Source: Confederate Veteran, Vol. XXII, Dec 1914, No. 12, page 570 James M. Stinson James Madison Stinson died at his home in Franklin County, Tex., in July, 1914. As a Confederate soldier he served in Company A, (Capt. Andy Love), Young's Brigade, Hampton's Division. Entering the service at Troy, Ala. in 1863, he served to the close and surrendered with General Lee at Appomattox. He was in all the engagements around Richmond and Petersburg and was paroled at Montgomery, Ala. in June 1865. There were twelve other Stinsons (cousins) in the service, and only two came out alive. Comrade Stinson was at all times proud of having been a Confederate soldier. He had been a member of the Church for a number of years. He was a good citizen , a loving husband and father.

Source: Confederate Veteran, Vol II, December 1894, No. 12, page 357 Thomas M. Murfree, Troy, Ala: "I write in behalf of the widows of two of our Confederate comrades, who never returned from the front during our struggle for Southern Independence. William Simmons, of the Fifth Alabama Infantry Regiment, Rhode's old brigade, Army of Northern Virginia, died of sickness at either Brandy or Guiney Station early in 1863; and Joseph R. Byrd, of the Forty-second Alabama Regiment, is supposed to have been killed at the battle of Chickamauga. The widows of these comrades are justly entitled to pensions under the Indian War Pension Act of 1892, but their claims cannot be made complete without proof of death. The survivors of the Fifth and Forty-second Alabama Regiments are requested to cooperate in procuring the evidence of death of these men, and thereby confer quite a favor upon the aged widows, one of whom (Mrs. Simmons) is totally blind."