NEWSLETTER AUGUST, 2018

Member Awards – From the Association Files

The series on Member Awards continues this month with a look back to awards earned in 2012.

The awards were presented in 2013 at Florence, Alabama. One of the intents behind this series is

to illustrate to new members and potential members what our members do besides retracing

ancestor’s steps on Civil War battlefields and march routes.

Commendation Awards

Ron Maynard, Kennesaw, Georgia Commendation for, “ His actions as Quartermaster Officer

during the Cartersville Congress during the period August 30- September 2, 2012. He supported

operations by supplying ice at his own expense and loaded and unloaded heavy coolers many

times. He also obtained extra point of interest brochures and flyers and distributed them to

members in attendance. His efforts contributed to a successful Congress. “

Jack Bolen, Brandon, Florida Commendation for, “Developing a new and successful recruiting

program. After creating a concept, he solved many problems in implementing the new “Try It”

recruiting procedure. These effort produced an extremely successful outcome when 22 potential

members were found and introduced to the General Barton and Stovall’s History/Heritage

Association.” ( Jack serves as Senior Recruiting Officer )

Don Bulloch, Riverdale, Georgia Commendation for, “The formation of a new Website. While

maintaining many elements, he expanded and improved on the original version. A forum section

was added and a public inquiry/comment page was developed. These additions, and others,

significantly improved the initial impression of our organization to the general public, who learns

about the Association from the Internet.” ( Don continues to serve as our Webmaster )

Memorable Moment

Robert Elliott, Grayson, Georgia, who created a Memorable Moment at Cartersville, Georgia

when he noticed that food was left over after the buffet Banquet. He sprang into action and drew

door prize names for the items. First, half gallon jugs of tea became door prizes. They were

followed by pints of BBQ sauce. Then, loaves of bread were drawn and he finally stopped at the

plastic forks and spoons. His frenzy of fast moving drawings solved a big problem. The whole

audience was laughing as the last item was presented as a door prize. (Robert is currently serving

as the 42nd Georgia Regimental Historian)

Southern Grit Awards

A 2013 Southern Grit Award is presented to Charles and Robbie Griggs, Knoxville,

Tennessee, who displayed true Southern Grit during the 2012 Congress in Cartersville, Georgia.

Robbie departed Knoxville with the nametags and two coolers for the Congress. Before she

could get out of town, Charles suddenly encountered a severe pain in one leg and hip.

After delay at the Emergency Room, she decided to continue, with Charles, to Cartersville. She

delivered the nametags but discovered that Charles’ medications had been left in Knoxville

during the Emergency Room visit. Refusing help from Janie Crowe, she promptly departed on

the three hour trip to Knoxville, by herself. After securing the medicine, she drove back to

Cartersville, arriving late at night. She found Charles sleeping in a chair because he could neither

stand nor lie down.

With very little sleep, Robbie attended the first two days of bus tours, while Charles tried to get

better. Finally, after two days and nights of no bed rest and continuing pain, they decided to skip

the Banquet. Larry and Janie Crowe helped Charles to their car and Robbie drove three hours

direct to the same Emergency Room for more medical tests and treatments. During this ordeal,

they both exhibited toughness and resolve, much like their Confederate soldier ancestors.”

A 2013 Southern Grit Award is presented to 40th Georgia descendant W. Jonathan Perryman,

Marietta, Georgia. Throughout his serious illness, he maintained his membership and in

addition made a considerable donation to the Association. Despite the painful chemo treatments

he remained upbeat and cheered on his beloved Georgia Bulldogs and wrote messages of support

to this organization. He bravely faced a bone marrow transplant and an uncertain outcome with

true Southern Grit. Setting the example for family, relatives and friends, he faced his ordeal with

toughness and resolve, much like his Confederate ancestor, Master Sergeant M.A. Perryman, Co.

K, 40th Georgia Infantry.” (Jonathan is currently serving as the 40th Georgia Regimental

Historian)

Stone Mountain Article in The Atlanta Journal – Constitution

40th Georgia Regimental Historian Jon Perryman, Marietta, Georgia sent me a clipping from

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution dated July 5, 2018. The headline read, “Atlanta NAACP calls

for carving’s removal” “ Group marches against monument to Confederacy”

The article reported that the NAACP marched on Stone Mountain on Wednesday (July 4) and

they called for the removal of the granite carving of three Confederate leaders. The article also

noted that Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and Secretary of State Brian Kemp, who are Republicans in a

run off to be the nominee for governor. Both have said they would fight any attempt to get rid of

the carvings.

The regiments of Barton’s Brigade reformed in Decatur, close to Stone Mountain, when they

returned from Vicksburg in July and August, 1863. Once they were re-equipped and reorganized,

the five regiments were assigned to Brigadier General Marcellus Stovall, CSA. General Stovall

had led a brigade of Florida troops at Jackson, MS before Vicksburg was surrounded. He was

from Rome, Georgia.

Also of note, the US Mint made a commemorative Quarter in 1925 that featured the Stone

Mountain carvings. It became known as the Stone Mountain Memorial. The models for the coin

were prepared by Gutzon Borglum, who later sculpted Mount Rushmore. Generals Robert E.

Lee and Stonewall Jackson are shown mounted, side by side.

Secretary Cliff Roberts Unable to Attend Vicksburg

Secretary Cliff Roberts, Charleston, SC has informed me that he will be unable to attend the

Vicksburg Congress. His 85-year-old father called for a family meeting in Denver over the Labor

Day Weekend. Since he handles most of the family affairs, he feels he has to attend.

Cliff usually makes a presentation and he brings a vast amount of knowledge and is willing to

share it with the members. This announcement tells one something about Cliff taking

responsibility seriously We will miss being with him but conflicts do come up.

New Members to Attend Vicksburg Congress

On a happier note, three new members will be able to attend the Vicksburg Congress. Jack

Gibson and wife Carol will attend from Hideaway, Texas. Jack descends from both the 41st

Georgia and the 52nd Georgia. He is an expert on the Battle of Smyrna and other small battles in

that area that happened in late June and early July, 1864. Jack will make a presentation on Friday

night.

Another new member from Georgia is Phyllis Harris, Fayetteville, Georgia. Her ancestor

served in Company K, 41st Georgia and he enlisted in Campbell County. Phyllis is a retired

Juvenile Court Clerk in Fayette County, Georgia.

Additionally, we have three Guests. Betty Parker, Fayetteville, Georgia will accompany

Phyllis. Betty descends from a soldier in the 48th Georgia. Chris and Josee Griggs, Knoxville,

Tennessee will attend with Robbie Griggs, Knoxville, Tennessee. Chris is Robbie’s son and

Josee is Robbie’s grand-daughter.

Annual Board Meeting , Thursday, August 30

Our Annual Board Meeting will be held at 3:00 PM, Augus30 in a meeting room at Hampton Inn

and Suites – Vicksburg. This is the one time in a year we get to talk with each other in person.

Battle of Franklin Trust Update

The Tennessee Historical Commission and the Tennessee General Assembly awarded the Battle

of Franklin Trust $3.2 million to build a new visitor center at the Carter House. The money is

allocated for construction and outfitting of the building with desks, furniture and work spaces.

The interpretation has to be designed and implemented by The Trust.

The money from some key supporters and a grant from the Tennessee Civil War Heritage Area

will pay for a limber wagon and four interpretive signs at Carter Hill Battlefield Park east of the

Columbia Pike. The signs are being written and edited and should b installed early in 2019. The

limber should be installed by November, 2018.

The Carnton house is in need of some serious repairs. Work has already started but it will take

months to complete. The back porch, both lower and upper levels, the balustrades and all eight of

the classic Greek Revival columns need repairs. That will include cleaning, stripping and

repainting. The cost is estimated to be $50,000.

These improvements and repair work should be finished by the time we visit there again. I’m

sure they would accept any donations.

Guns, horses and mules, rations and equipment that was left behind by the retreating Union

forces was gathered by Stovall’s Brigade the day after the battle.

Vicksburg Congress Attendance

As of mid-August, we have a total of 26 members and guests registered for the Vicksburg

Congress .I expect to receive a few more. Registrations will be accepted until August 28. That is

the day I have to get in place to go out on a very early flight the next day. If someone shows up

on August 30 and wants to attend, I’ll figure out a way to include them. The banquet food

vendors are very interested in how many they will have to prepare meals for and they want to

know ahead of time.

The Convention Center staff needs to know how many tables to set up and arrange. I sent a

check to the Convention Center on August 2 for the remaining balance owed-- $217.00. We are

set to do this no matter how many actually show up.

Older members will be glad to know that Kay Borden, Marietta, GA plans to attend. Kay is a

former 40th Georgia Regimental Historian for many years and brings a wealth of knowledge. She

has been a sparkplug since 2004 and has contributed in many ways to the Association. New

members will enjoy getting to meet her.

Also, Chip Barron and his wife Margaret, Newnan,GA, have registered. Chip holds the

position of Archivist. Some years he has been unable to attend due to business demands, but it is

going to happen this year. Information, in various forms, goes to Chip when it is found. Maps,

documents, lists, pictures, articles, artifacts, go to him so that it does not have to be rediscovered

in the future. Because of Chip , I had to learn how to spell “archivist”. Chip and Margaret have

graciously found space for these treasures in their home.

That is what I have for August. The next big thing for us is the congress in Vicksburg where our

ancestors endured 47 days and nights of siege, and defeated every assault.

Mike Griggs

President

Jack Bolen recently made these remarks to the Tampa Civil War Round

Table:

Most of us have some appreciation of the sufferings of Civil War soldiers. What is less well

known is the sufferings of civilians.

When General Hood decided to evacuate Atlanta, Confederate soldiers, especially stragglers,

took the opportunity to loot the stores and some residences as the exited town. When the infantry

was gone, the cavalry units were right behind. The mounted soldiers continued the looting being

able to carry away more loot.

As the Confederates left, advanced units of Yankees entered. They were quick to realize that

they had a golden opportunity to loot before the main army arrived and established military law,

so they looted.

During the 6 weeks that Union troops occupied Atlanta, many homes were stripped of their wood

and bricks to build quarters for the troops. Other houses were torn down when Sherman ordered

new fortifications built closer to the center of town.

As the Union troops departed, they renewed the looting. When Sherman left on his march to

Savannah, a large number of buildings were ordered to be burned. Unable and or uninterested in

controlling the fires, many non-targeted buildings and homes burned.

While the town was still smoldering, people from as far as 50 miles away, came in and looted

whatever they could. General Hooker’s (CSA) cavalry entered the city to survey the damage.

They reported as many as 200 wagons loaded with loot of household goods as large as pianos!

One Union soldier wrote that he had looted a ham. On leaving the store, he saw his comrades

looting a jewelry store and decided he would like to have a new watch. He said he hid the ham in

an alley and headed to the jewelry store. He got there too late, everything had already been

stolen. When he went to retrieve “his” ham, it had been stolen leaving him empty handed.

United Confederate Veteran Muster Rolls

The United Confederate Veterans was formed in New Orleans in 1899. Camps were organized

across the southeast in the 1890s. Many veterans of our brigade joined their local camp, and

many of those men went to the National Reunions, as delegates from their respective camps.

Earlier this year I was in the LSU Archives in New Orleans. They hold the papers of the national

organization of the UCV. Their camp roster lists are a bit hit or miss, but here is what I found.

Several names are shown as (not on muster rolls), meaning they have stated their service as

being with Company D, of the 40th Georgia (for example), but I do not find them on any of our

roster rolls. They may have enlisted late in the war.

Cliff Roberts

Secretary

40th Georgia

Name Roster Date Camp Camp Location CSA Service

Don M. Bain 1923 159 Atlanta 40th, K

J.H. Bill 1898 1088 Canton 40th, D (not on muster rolls)

Dr. W.N. Curtis 1918 159 Atlanta 40th, D (not on muster rolls)

L.T. Mitchell 1898 159 Atlanta 40th, C

David G. Wylie 1898 159 Atlanta 40th, D

41st Georgia

Name Roster Date Camp Camp Location CSA Service

J.S. Addy 1899 1098 Senoia 41st, A

William S. Blair 1898 159 Atlanta 41st, G

Francis M. Cannon 1098 Senoia 41st, H

James A. Hinton 1908 305 Covington 41st, B

J.A. Hinton (deceased) 1915 305 Covington 41st, B

James H. Howell 1901 1123 Austell 41st, K

William A. Howell 1901 1123 Austell 41st, K

John B. Humphries 1901 1123 Austell 41st, K

H.D. Jones 1098 Senoia 41st, I

James W. Malden 1123 Austell 41st, K

Hugh D. McCutcheon 1898 925 Atlanta 41st, C

Lewis McCullough 1899 1098 Senoia 41st, A

William E. Pharr 1898 925 Atlanta 41st, C

S.D. Thurmond 1899 1098 Senoia 41st, A

James A. Wade 1901 1123 Austell 41st, K

Andrew J. West 1898 159 Atlanta 41st, E

42nd Georgia

Name Roster Date Camp Camp Location Service

Thomas M. Armistead 1898, 1918 159 Atlanta 42nd, H

I. Melville Aycock 1898 1124 Watkinsville 42nd, E

Thomas J. Baker 1918 159 Atlanta 42nd, F

Joseph T. Baxter 1898 982 Lawrenceville 42nd, A

J.P. Blankenship 1898 159 Atlanta 42nd, A

James A. Blankenship 1918 159 Atlanta 42nd, H

T.J. Boyd 1915 305 Covington 42nd, F

W.G. Bryant 1898 925 Atlanta 42nd, I

William H. Brooks 1900, 1908 665 Decatur 42nd, C

Albert Burgess 1900 665 Decatur 42nd, D

Henry H. Burgess 1900 665 Decatur 42nd, D

Jonas Cain 1901 1300 Buford 42nd, C

W. Loundes Calhoun 1898 159 Atlanta 42nd, K

J.W. Clay 1918, 1923 159 Atlanta 42nd, D

David R. Dial 1908 305 Covington 42nd, F

Augustus C. Dickert 1898 159 Atlanta 42nd, C

William M. Durham 1918 159 Atlanta 42nd, K, F,

William F. Edwards 1908, 1915 305 Covington 42nd, F

J.D. Ellis 1915 305 Covington 42nd, F

James J. Gunter 1898 1124 Watkinsville 42nd, G

John B. Graham 1908 1684 Conyers 42nd, F

Wilson L. Grubbs 1898 159 Atlanta 42nd, I

B.J. Hamden 1898 159 Atlanta 42nd, I (not on muster rolls)

A.J. Harper 1918 159 Atlanta 42nd, F

Ben Harris 1918 159 Atlanta 42nd, K

E.F. Harris 1898 159 Atlanta 42nd, E (not on muster rolls)

James F. Hollingsworth 1898, 1918 159 Atlanta 42nd, K

William H. Hulsey 1898 159 Atlanta 42nd, Major

John B. Jackson 1918 159 Atlanta 42nd, I

John B. Jett 1898 925 Atlanta 42nd, I

T.C. Langley 1898 159 Atlanta 42nd, B

Robert F. Maddox 1898 159 Atlanta 42nd, Lt. Colonel

B.W.P. McCanless 1898 1088 Canton 42nd, D

W.J. McDonald 1918 159 Atlanta 42nd, I

John W. McWilliams 1908, 1910 665 Decatur 42nd, D

J.T. Mills 1898 925 Atlanta 42nd, A (not on muster rolls)

W.P. Plunket 1908 1684 Conyers 42nd, F

George W. Puckett 1898 1088 Canton 42nd, F

James W. Roberts 1898 982 Lawrenceville 42nd, A

William M. Rowden 1900 665 Decatur 42nd, F

David C. Sheppard 1900, 1908 665 Decatur 42nd, D

J.R. Simmons 1898 159 Atlanta 42nd, Adjutant

Robert D. Sharpton 1898 925 Atlanta 42nd, D (not on muster rolls)

J.W. Slefthusan 1908 305 Covington 42nd (not on muster rolls)

William T. Smith 1898 982 Lawrenceville 42nd, B

William T. Smith 1901 1300 Buford 42nd, B

Henry Y. Snow 1898, 1923 159 Atlanta 42nd, K

Otto Spahr 1898 159 Atlanta 42nd, Musician

Frederick T. Stier 1898 159 Atlanta 42nd, K

Lovick P. Thomas 1898 159 Atlanta 42nd, A

L.N. Turner 1908 665 Decatur 42nd, D

L.A. Tanner 1910 665 Decatur 42nd, D

T.K. Waits 1898 159 Atlanta 42nd, I

Benjamin F. Walker 1898 159 Atlanta 42nd, K

William H. Brooks 1900, 1908 665 Decatur 42nd, C

Albert Burgess 1900 665 Decatur 42nd, D

Henry H. Burgess 1900 665 Decatur 42nd, D

Jonas Cain 1901 1300 Buford 42nd, C

W. Loundes Calhoun 1898 159 Atlanta 42nd, K

J.W. Clay 1918, 1923 159 Atlanta 42nd, D

David R. Dial 1908 305 Covington 42nd, F

Augustus C. Dickert 1898 159 Atlanta 42nd, C

William M. Durham 1918 159 Atlanta 42nd, K, F,

William F. Edwards 1908, 1915 305 Covington 42nd, F

J.D. Ellis 1915 305 Covington 42nd, F

James J. Gunter 1898 1124 Watkinsville 42nd, G

John B. Graham 1908 1684 Conyers 42nd, F

Wilson L. Grubbs 1898 159 Atlanta 42nd, I

B.J. Hamden 1898 159 Atlanta 42nd, I (not on muster rolls)

A.J. Harper 1918 159 Atlanta 42nd, F

Ben Harris 1918 159 Atlanta 42nd, K

E.F. Harris 1898 159 Atlanta 42nd, E (not on muster rolls)

James F. Hollingsworth 1898, 1918 159 Atlanta 42nd, K

William H. Hulsey 1898 159 Atlanta 42nd, Major

John B. Jackson 1918 159 Atlanta 42nd, I

John B. Jett 1898 925 Atlanta 42nd, I

T.C. Langley 1898 159 Atlanta 42nd, B

Robert F. Maddox 1898 159 Atlanta 42nd, Lt. Colonel

B.W.P. McCanless 1898 1088 Canton 42nd, D

W.J. McDonald 1918 159 Atlanta 42nd, I

John W. McWilliams 1908, 1910 665 Decatur 42nd, D

J.T. Mills 1898 925 Atlanta 42nd, A (not on muster rolls)

W.P. Plunket 1908 1684 Conyers 42nd, F

George W. Puckett 1898 1088 Canton 42nd, F

James W. Roberts 1898 982 Lawrenceville 42nd, A

William M. Rowden 1900 665 Decatur 42nd, F

David C. Sheppard 1900, 1908 665 Decatur 42nd, D

J.R. Simmons 1898 159 Atlanta 42nd, Adjutant

Robert D. Sharpton 1898 925 Atlanta 42nd, D (not on muster rolls)

J.W. Slefthusan 1908 305 Covington 42nd (not on muster rolls)

William T. Smith 1898 982 Lawrenceville 42nd, B

William T. Smith 1901 1300 Buford 42nd, B

Henry Y. Snow 1898, 1923 159 Atlanta 42nd, K

Otto Spahr 1898 159 Atlanta 42nd, Musician

Frederick T. Stier 1898 159 Atlanta 42nd, K

Lovick P. Thomas 1898 159 Atlanta 42nd, A

L.N. Turner 1908 665 Decatur 42nd, D

L.A. Tanner 1910 665 Decatur 42nd, D

T.K. Waits 1898 159 Atlanta 42nd, I

Benjamin F. Walker 1898 159 Atlanta 42nd, K

Jacob L. Warren 1898 1124 Watkinsville 42nd, G

W.H. Williams 1898 925 Atlanta 42nd, H Musician

Joseph D. Willis 1898 159 Atlanta 42nd, I

Joseph D. Willis 1898 925 Atlanta 42nd, I

43rd Georgia

Name Roster Date Camp Camp Location CSA Service

D. Alexander 1904 973 Gainesville 43rd, F (Not on muster rolls)

William B. Alfred 1898 1178 Jasper 43rd, D

Robert F. Ausburn 1118 Homer 43rd, D

Thomas J. Carr 1900 1118 Homer 43rd, G

George A. Clement 1898 982 Lawrenceville 43rd, I

A.G. Collins 1898 1088 Canton 43rd, A

Matthew Cox 1898 1092 Dawson 43rd, K

Robert B. Davis 1900 665 Decatur 43rd, F

R.B. Davis 1908, 1910 665 Decatur 43rd, F

John W. Edwards 1898 1088 Canton 43rd, B

Steven G. Furr 1898 1118 Homer 43rd, F

James C. Gillespie 1898 1127 Blairsville 43rd, I

William A. Gunter 1898 1088 Canton 43rd, B

Joseph J. Hazelwood 1898 1178 Jasper 43rd, C

John H. Higgins 1898 1118 Homer 43rd, D

Thomas F. Hill 1898, 1900 1118 Homer 43rd, D

Benjamin F. Holtzclaw 1898 1092 Dawson 43rd, C

Thomas Hughes 1898 1088 Canton 43rd, A

William O. Hughes 1898 1092 Dawson 43rd, E

William H. Lamb 1898 925 Atlanta 43rd, E

William H. Lamb 1918 159 Atlanta 43rd, E

Joseph A. LeSuer 1918 159 Atlanta 43rd, H

Daniel F. Light 1918 159 Atlanta 43rd, E

Cicero C, Maddox 1900 1118 Homer 43rd, H

Newton C. McClain 1898 1178 Jasper 43rd, C

James Morris 1900 1118 Homer 43rd, D

Pinckney M. Morris 1898 1178 Jasper 43rd, C

Mark S. Paden 1898 1088 Canton 43rd, B

William H. Ponder 1898 1088 Canton 43rd, A

Alonzo F. Reeves 1898 159 Atlanta 43rd, B

J.A. Rhyne 1898 1178 Jasper 43rd, A

Moses Rider 1898 1127 Blairsville 43rd, I

Joseph Sharp 1898 1088 Canton 43rd, B

Allen Stanfield 1898 1178 Jasper 43rd, C

J.R. Thompson 1898 1118 Homer 43rd, F

J.K. Thompson 1900 1118 Homer 43rd, D

Bolin D. Wallace 1900 1118 Homer 43rd, G

George Williams 1900 1118 Homer 43rd, D (not on muster rolls)