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Subject: Policy statement

Author:
Major Michael Kelley, CSA
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Date Posted: 09:27:04 08/21/01 Tue

Welcome to the new 37th Texas Message Forum.

The forum requires your name and Email address and is moderated to prevent "brave" radicals from either side of the issue of the Forgotten Confederates from posting childish, anonymous insults.

Opposing points of view will be posted as long as they are adult and based on scholarship and logic.

Your Obedient Servant,

Major Michael Kelley, CSA
Commanding, 37th Texas Cavalry (Terrell's)
<a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="http://www.37thtexas.org">http://www.37thtexas.org</a>
"We are a band of brothers!"

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[> Subject: Erath County CSA Memorial Dedication - Oct 21st

Author:
John Moser
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Date Posted: 21:05:59 09/05/01 Wed

I only recently discovered your site and thought some of your members might be interested in a dedication ceremony on the Erath Co. courthouse square here in Stephenville on Oct 21st. We plan to honor the 600 known CSA veterans who are buried in Erath Co. A plaque honoring CSA veterans will be dedicated at the cememony, which has been approved by the Erath Co. Commissioners Court. A number of local and state elected officials have been invited to attend and participate in the ceremony. I'm sure the planning committee would be happy to discuss your group's possible participation in or attendance at the event. The person to contact is Mrs. Joyce Whitis. She is the Erath Co. CSA Monument Chairman.

Joyce Whitis
7244 CR 419
Stephenville TX 76401
Phone: 254-968-8450
E-mail Addresss: joy@our-town.com

Stephenville and Erath County are in central Texas, about 70 miles southwest of Ft.Worth/Dallas.

Respectfully,

John Moser
988 Mockingbird Lane
Stephenville, TX 76401
Home: 254-968-6805
eMail: moser@our-town.com

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Subject: Forrest's Escort

Author:
Trooper Ted Williams
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Date Posted: 17:09:06 08/07/06 Mon

Howde

I'm a member of Company G Queensland Australia. Am having a bit of trouble with history and you may be able to steer me in a better direction.

I believed that Captain JC Jackson was in charge of Forrest's Escort. However one book only mentions him in the battle of Brice's Crossroads and another doesn't include any mention of him at all in a listing of all of Forrest's officers.

Why is Capt Jackson so forgotten when he fought with Forrest for the entire war? Can you suggest a reference that tells his story.

Any help appreciated.

Trooper Ted

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Subject: 37th Unit Rosters
Author: Bill McNeese [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 20:36:34 11/13/02 Wed I am trying to locate a unit roster of the 37th during the CW. Is there one online. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Seeking info on Tignal Jones

Author:
Tommy Rhodes
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Date Posted: 22:15:19 06/21/03 Sat

I am seeking information on my ancestor. I have him listed as Tignal Jones b. 25 Nov 1820 in Lewisburg, NC
d. 18 Jun 1882 in Tyler, Texas
m. 18 Dec 1856 in Tyler, Texas
Spouse: Martha J. Marsh b. 27 Oct 1830 in Clarke County, Alabama
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I would like to know which of the following two Confederate Veterans he is.

Jones, Tignal G. TX 31st Cav. Co.C Cpl.
Jones, Tignal W. TX Cav. 1st Regt.St.Troops Co.E Col.

Thank you.
Lt. Col.Thomas B. Rhodes, III

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Subject: Info on Tignal Jones

Author:
Tommy Rhodes
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Date Posted: 20:55:09 07/05/06 Wed

>I am seeking information on my ancestor. I have him
>listed as Tignal Jones b. 25 Nov 1820 in Lewisburg, NC
> d. 18 Jun 1882 in Tyler, Texas
> m. 18 Dec 1856 in Tyler, Texas
>Spouse: Martha J. Marsh b. 27 Oct 1830 in Clarke
>County, Alabama
>*******************************************************
>**
>I would like to know which of the following two
>Confederate Veterans he is.
>
>Jones, Tignal G. TX 31st Cav. Co.C Cpl.
>Jones, Tignal W. TX Cav. 1st Regt.St.Troops Co.E Col.
>
>Thank you.
>Lt. Col.Thomas B. Rhodes, III

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Subject: Yorktown

Author:
Matthew Mees
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Date Posted: 19:42:38 03/16/06 Thu

I am a member of the 85eme regiment Saintonge, a living history organization, which recreates one of the French regiments sent over to assist in the American Revolution.
This October we, along with British groups and various American regiments, will be recreating the Siege and Surrender at Yorktown.
I am looking for African Americans who would be willing to represent the regiment of freedmen from St. Dominique, who volunteered to fight alongside the French army for American Independence.
Please contact me if interested.
Sincerely,
Matthew Mees

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Subject: Blacks in the 10th Texas Infantry (Granbury's Brigade)?

Author:
John Fine
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Date Posted: 12:46:20 02/24/04 Tue

Were there any black serving in Cleburne's Division, particularly in Granbury's Brigade (earlier called Nelson's, Deshler's, & Smith's Brigade). I have been writing a book (fiction) based on my Gr-Grandfather who was a private in Company H of the 10th Texas (originally under Col. Allison Nelson). They went on to become part of Cleburne's Division and fought gallantly in many engagements. My Gr-Grandfather was captured during the retreat from Missionary Ridge (Tunnel Hill) and sent to Rock Island Prison, where he enlisted in the Second U. S. Volunteer Infantry in October 1864 (one of six regiments recruited from various northern prisons), eventually serving on the Santa Fe Trail from Feb 1865 till he mustered out in Nov. 1865. The regiments that later took the place of these former Rebel POW's were the Buffalo Soldiers.

It is fascinating to me the evolution and connections between all people who struggled in the Civil War and afterwards. Thank you for this site.

John Fine
Austin, TX

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Subject: Terrell's flag
Author: Margaret Hammond [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 19:26:26 10/30/01 Tue Howdy. My G G etc. Grandfather was Lt. Prior Hart in company B of the 37th. I was wondering where you got Terrell's flag design and where the original might be? Checked a couple of places but havn't found it yet. Thanks for your time. Margaret Hart Hammond [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Terrell's flag
Author: Bob Philbin [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 20:05:22 04/05/02 Fri Has there been a reply to Ms Hammond? I'd be interested in the origins of Terrell's flag as well. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Terrell's flag

Author:
Steven Gibson
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Date Posted: 12:24:49 10/30/03 Thu

>Howdy. My G G etc. Grandfather was Lt. Prior Hart in
>company B of the 37th. I was wondering where you got
>Terrell's flag design and where the original might be?
>Checked a couple of places but havn't found it yet.
>Thanks for your time. Margaret Hart Hammond
Margaret
The best place for regimental flags that I have found is Ancient American Art. The link is <a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="http://www.pointsouth.com/aaa.htm">http://www.pointsouth.com/aaa.htm</a>
Good Luck! Steve

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Subject: 37th Texas Cavalry
Author: Dan Chesley [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 11:16:17 09/24/03 Wed Really enjoyed your site. My great great grandfather,Henry T. Lockridge, was a corporal in Co. D. He enlisted at Henderson,Rusk County, Texas in March of 1863. Dan [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: uniform cloth type- Help!

Author:
Mark Stone
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Date Posted: 08:29:37 06/16/02 Sun

My GGG was Capt. J. Agustus Howze, Co. D,14th Texas Cav. Hood's Division, out of Henderson,Rusk Co., Texas.
I am having lots of difficulty finding info about this regiment. I know someone in the 37th can help or advise.
I also have a colored-in photo of him in uniform that is so colored over as to be totally usless for any attempt to properly identify any aspects of the uniform.
I want to have made a copy of the uniform, and have a taylor friend who is willing. We have identified the coat type and have ordered a pattern.It is a double breasted frock,but I am not sure what wool would most likely be correct. Capt. Gus served from Nov.'61 until June '65, but I think the uniform I am trying to duplicate dates from Mid to late '62 or early '63. Any suggestions willbe greatly appreciated.
Pvt. Mark Stone Co. C
4th Texas Vols.
Sibley's Brigade
Army of New Mexico

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[> Subject: Re: uniform cloth type- Help!
Author: John D, Price [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 14:29:59 08/27/03 Wed Please let me know what you find out.I also have a realitive in the 14th Texas Cav. Co.F Johnson's Brig.Circa 1862- 1865. Thanks [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Info on ancestor

Author:
Jay Richardson
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Date Posted: 11:25:15 05/17/02 Fri

In 1850's my great uncle Frank Richeson/Richardson moved from Monroe County, Tennessee to Texas. He was in his mid-20's. His daddy and mama were William and Martha Kerr Richeson (spelled Richardson on 1860 Tennessee census). Uncle Frank attended a UCV Reunion in 1906 at Chattanooga. He seems to have alterred his name spelling in Texas. Any info will be appreciated.

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Subject: Protest
Author: Margaret Hart Hammond [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 02:12:46 11/20/02 Wed Good for you for protesting the Klan! Wish I could be there. Margaret [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: New Web Site -- Petersburg, Virginia -- Enjoy

Author:
Ashleigh Moody
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Date Posted: 15:44:15 09/10/02 Tue

Again, thanks for your great educational site.

In the works is a new site here in Petersburg at:

www.craterroad.com

"......Miss Lillie, we asked one of Petersburg's great ladies of yesterday, Just where did the idea of Memorial Day begin? IT BEGAN RIGHT HERE IN PETERSBURG -- IN A WOMAN'S HEART"

-- from: The Bravest Surrender, p. 30 Catherine Copeland, Whitte & Shepperson, 1961

Cullings From The Confederacy, 1862-1866, p. 78, Nora Fontaine M. Davidson, Rufus Dabney Printer, 1903.

Ashleigh Moody,
History Chair, Historic Petersburg Foundation

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Subject: New boy
Author: Aidan Shannon [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 15:11:27 06/28/02 Fri Hi just found your site,I live in London have a great interest in the War and am particularly interested in the Irish in the Confederacy and the Trans-Miss in general, Best Wishes Aidan [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: italian confederate
Author: russell eckert [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 22:34:30 05/29/02 Wed i was browsing catawba county enlistment records and came accross a agustus romano from italy (wonder if related to t.v. star ray romano this county is west of charlotte about 30 miles west [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Membership Info

Author:
Brady L Hutchison
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Date Posted: 13:22:56 02/20/02 Wed

Hi,

I was wondering if I could get some information on joining your unit. I have had five or so years off and on of reenacting experience...everything from artillery to Navy. I am currently looking for a home unit. Right now I am working on my Masters in History and my thesis subject is on black Confederate soldiers. I live in Houston, Texas. Any membership info would be greatly appreciated.

Your ob't servant,
Brady L. Hutchison
18290 Upper Bay Rd #105
Nassau Bay, TX 77058
281-333-9261

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Subject: levi miller of 5th texas

Author:
john mcbride
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Date Posted: 18:52:10 09/26/01 Wed

My ancestor J. J. McBride was captain of Company C, 5th Texas Regiment, Texas Brigade, ANV. His body servant Levi Miller served through the war with him, is recorded as having fought with his company at Spotsylvania, and received a Confederate pension from Virginia. I have a picture of him among other Confederate veterans at a reunion. JJ and Levi were at Gettysburg. JJ died in 1879 but Levi lived until 1921.

Question: one of the references on this site is to black Confederate veterans at a gettysburg reunion not having accomodations until their fellow (white) southerners helped them. It occurs to me that Levi Miller could very well have attended a gettysburg reunion. But there is no source listed for this story on your page "On Black Confederates". Can anyone provide me with the specific reference? Or indeed on Levi Miller generally? (I have a photo of his grave -- his name, dates, and "CSA" -- which someone connected with the 37th helped me obtain last year.)

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Subject: Proud
Author: John Saporito [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 07:04:44 08/27/01 Mon I'm very proud to be a member of the 37th Texas and i will Honor the rules®'s as it like the saying We are a band of brother and we shouldn't let the outsiders mess our wonderful and Proud Unit up with there BS. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]