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William W. Silkworth (search for this): chapter 9
Chapter 8: the organizations of the veterans The germ of the G. A.R. idea: Union reserves on picket duty William W. Silkworth, of Long Branch, New Jersey, a veteran who had an opportunity to inspect some of the pictures reproduced in the Photographic History, recognized this group as Company B, 170th Regiment, New York Volunteers. You cannot appreciate or understand fully my amazement and joy in the discovery, he wrote to the editors. There right in the front of the picture sits my brother playing cards (You will note that he is left handed. We laid him away in front of Petersburg). With him is John Vandewater, Geo. Thomas and Wash. Keating. There is Charlie Thomas and all the rest as true as life. With the exception of two, I have not seen any of the boys for thirty years. It was at such moments as this, when the Federal soldiers played games and chatted and became acquainted, that the organization was being evolved which has grown into a leading national institutio
S. A. Cunningham (search for this): chapter 9
Albert D. Shaw,New York,1899 Leo Rassieur,Missouri,1900 Ell Torrence,Minnesota,1901 Thomas J. Stewart,Pennsylvania,1902 John C. Black,Illinois,1903 Wilmon W. Blackmar,Massachusetts,1904 John R. King,Maryland,1904 James Tanner,Dist. of Columbia,1905 Robert B. Brown,Ohio,1906 Charles G. Burton,Missouri,1907 Henry M. Nevius,New Jersey,1908 Samuel R. Van Sant,Minnesota,1909 John E. Gilman,Massachusetts,1910 Hiram M. Trimble,Illinois,1911 The United Confederate Veterans S. A. Cunningham, late Sergeant-Major, Confederate States Army, and Founder and Editor of The Confederate veteran The organization known as the United Confederate Veterans was formed in New Orleans, June 10, 1889. The inception of the idea for a large and united association is credited to Colonel J. F. Shipp, a gallant Confederate, commander of N. B. Forrest Camp, of Chattanooga, Tennessee—the third organized—who was in successful business for years with a Union veteran. Colonel Shipp had gone to
Washington Keating (search for this): chapter 9
ew Jersey, a veteran who had an opportunity to inspect some of the pictures reproduced in the Photographic History, recognized this group as Company B, 170th Regiment, New York Volunteers. You cannot appreciate or understand fully my amazement and joy in the discovery, he wrote to the editors. There right in the front of the picture sits my brother playing cards (You will note that he is left handed. We laid him away in front of Petersburg). With him is John Vandewater, Geo. Thomas and Wash. Keating. There is Charlie Thomas and all the rest as true as life. With the exception of two, I have not seen any of the boys for thirty years. It was at such moments as this, when the Federal soldiers played games and chatted and became acquainted, that the organization was being evolved which has grown into a leading national institution since its formation at Decatur, Illinois, on April 6, 1866. Between the men who had fought and marched and suffered together, who time out of mind had sh
John B. Gordon (search for this): chapter 9
on high lines, and its first commander was the gallant soldier, General John B. Gordon, at the time governor of Georgia, and later was United States senator. General Gordon was continued as commander-inchief until his death. The nature and object of the organization cannot be explained better than by quoting from its constitutmbership. The notes thus struck in the constitution of the United Confederate Veterans were reechoed in the opening speech of the first commander-in-chief. General Gordon, addressing the Veterans and the public, said: Comrades, no argument is needed to secure for those objects your enthusiastic endorsement. They have bur D. Lee, next in rank, became commander-in-chief. It was a difficult place to fill, for there never was a more capable and charming man in any place than was General Gordon as commander-in-chief. However, General Lee was so loyal, so just, and so zealous a Christian that he grew rapidly in favor, and at his death there was wides
Stephen Augustus Hurlbut (search for this): chapter 9
actual service when called upon in time of war, instead of providing a substitute, and suggesting, for the consideration of those in authority, the bestowal of positions of honor and profit upon worthy and competent soldiers and sailors. General S. A. Hurlbut, of Illinois, was elected commander-in-chief and Doctor Stephenson, adjutant-general. The national organization of the Grand Army of the Republic was thus fairly started. The Second National Encampment was held at Philadelphia, Januartown, and village, and it has earned the good — will and support of the entire American people. Among its leaders have been some of the most prominent men of the country. Its commanders-in-chief have been: B. F. Stephenson,Illinois,1866 S. A. Hurlbut,Illinois,1866-67 John A. Logan,Illinois,1868-70 Ambrose E. Burnside,Rhode Island,1871-72 Charles Devens,Massachusetts,1873-74 John F. Hartranft,Pennsylvania,1875-76 John C. Robinson,New York,1877-78 William Earnshaw,Ohio,1879 Louis Wag
John Brown Gordon (search for this): chapter 9
of United Confederate Veterans, with F. S. Washington, of New Orleans, as president, and J. A. Chalaron, secretary. A constitution was adopted, and Lieutenant-General John B. Gordon, of Georgia, was elected general and commander-in-chief. At this meeting there were representatives from the different Confederate organizations alrrans, which, from the very outset, was clear in the minds of its founders. It was created on high lines, and its first commander was the gallant soldier, General John B. Gordon, at the time governor of Georgia, and later was United States senator. General Gordon was continued as commander-inchief until his death. The nature ad of the country. The Confederates have not pursued the excellent method of rotation in office in their organization, as have the Grand Army comrades. General John B. Gordon sought to retire repeatedly, but his comrades would not consent. At his death General Stephen D. Lee, next in rank, became commander-in-chief. It was a
Stephen D. Lee (search for this): chapter 9
her for the good of the country. The Confederates have not pursued the excellent method of rotation in office in their organization, as have the Grand Army comrades. General John B. Gordon sought to retire repeatedly, but his comrades would not consent. At his death General Stephen D. Lee, next in rank, became commander-in-chief. It was a difficult place to fill, for there never was a more capable and charming man in any place than was General Gordon as commander-in-chief. However, General Lee was so loyal, so just, and so zealous a Christian that he grew rapidly in favor, and at his death there was widespread sorrow. He was succeeded by General Clement A. Evans, of Georgia, who possessed the same high qualities of Christian manhood, and he would have been continued through life, as were his predecessors, but a severe illness, which affected his throat, made a substitute necessary, so he and General W. L. Cabell, commander of the Trans-Mississippi Department from the beginning
Joshua K. Sigfried (search for this): chapter 9
cter was wholly eradicated, and the order recovered its standing and its losses. During the winter of 1865-66, Major B. F. Stephenson, surgeon of the Fourteenth Illinois regiment, discussed with friends the matter of the Federal generals--no. 23 Pennsylvania Galusha Pennypacker, Colonel of the 97th regiment. Joshua T. Owens, Colonel of the 69th regiment. James A. Beaver, Colonel of the 148th regiment. Isaac J. Wistar, originally Colonel of the 71st Reg't. Joshua K. Sigfried, originally Colonel of the 48th regiment. David H. Williams, originally Colonel of the 82d Infantry. John B. McIntosh, originally Colonel of the 3d Cavalry. Frederick S. Stumbaugh, originally Colonel of the 2d Infantry. Thomas J. McKean led a division at Corinth. Montgomery C. Meigs, quartermaster-general of the Army. formation of an organization of veteran soldiers. He had, previously, while the war was still continuing, talked over the formation of such an organizati
Joshua B. Howell (search for this): chapter 9
eneral, on duty at the Federal generals--no. 24 Pennsylvania (continued) Thomas R. Rowley, originally Colonel of the 102d regiment. Charles T. Campbell, originally Colonel of the 1st regiment of artillery. James Nagle, originally Colonel of the 48th regiment. Alexander Schimmelpfennig, originally Colonel of the 14th Infantry. George A. McCall, commander of the Pennsylvania Reserves in the Seven Days. Albert L. Lee led a column in the Red River campaign. Joshua B. Howell, originally Colonel of the 85th regiment. department headquarters. On June 26, 1866, a call had been issued for a convention, to be held at Springfield, Illinois, July 12, 1866. The convention was held on this date and the Department of Illinois organized, General John M. Palmer being elected department commander. Doctor Stephenson was recognized, however, in the adoption of a resolution which proclaimed him as the head and front of the organization. He continued to act as comman
Alexander W. Campbell (search for this): chapter 9
rt V. Richardson commanded a Tennessee brigade. Samuel R. Anderson, commander of a Tennessee brigade. Benjamin J. Hill, Provost-Marshal-General Army of Tennessee. James A. Smith, led a brigade in Cleburne's division. Robert C. Tyler, commander of the garrison at West Point, Georgia. William Y. C. Humes, commanded a division of Wheeler's Cavalry. Thomas B. Smith, led a brigade in the Army of Tennessee. Lucius M. walker, led a Calvary brigade in the Army of the West. Alexander W. Campbell, led a brigade of Forrest's Cavalry. perfected under the name of United Confederate Veterans, with F. S. Washington, of New Orleans, as president, and J. A. Chalaron, secretary. A constitution was adopted, and Lieutenant-General John B. Gordon, of Georgia, was elected general and commander-in-chief. At this meeting there were representatives from the different Confederate organizations already in existence in the States of Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. While giving Col
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