MS Forgotten Rebels

I have not seen another Confederate soldier marker with a Masonic Symbol before. Though one must realize that Masonry was very popular during the 19th century and well into the later quarter of the 20th centruy. Every little community had its own lodge and membership was a social gain during those times.
Regards
David
 
General Sears lies unnoticed in St. Peter's Cemetery in Oxford, MS.
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David
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This cenotaph dedicated to the Young brothers is located in the OldBethany Cemetery adjacent to Brices' Crossroads Battlefield

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John Francis was killed at the Battle of Kennesa Mountain
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Samuel Todd at Franklin

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These soldiers are buried in Hillcrest Cemetery in Holly Springs, MS about 30 miles North of Oxford. Located along the Illinois Central Rail Road, Holly Springs was an important depot for Union operations leading to the conquest of Vicksburg. It was in this city that Grant's vast storage site was destroyed by Earl Van Dorn.
Regards
David

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My GGGRandfather buried in Cypress Hills National Cemetery in Brooklyn, NY. He perished at Harts Island POW camp and his family did not have the funds to bring him home to Lebanon, VA.
Regards
David

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One of the few officer's grave I have found in country cemeteries
2nd Lt. William R. Hartsfield, Co. K, 22nd Mississippi Infantry. 77 pages of fold3 records. Enrolled 7/28/1861, Enlisted 8/13/1861 for 3 years. Present on all Company Muster Rolls through March-April 1864. He tendered his resignation on January 12,1864 which became effective on May 30, 1864. I have not seen that in fold3 records before. There are 58 pages of fold3 records which are a mixture of supply requisitions, vouchers, pay receipts, other pay records and some I can't read.
 
These soldiers are buried in Hillcrest Cemetery in Holly Springs, MS about 30 miles North of Oxford. Located along the Illinois Central Rail Road, Holly Springs was an important depot for Union operations leading to the conquest of Vicksburg. It was in this city that Grant's vast storage site was destroyed by Earl Van Dorn.
On fold3 he is Corp. Z.T. Westbrooks, Co. C, 12th Mississippi Cavalry. 7 pages of fold3 records. He enlisted in the 12th Battalion Mississippi Cavalry on February 14,1863 for the war. It was increased to a regiment in May 1863 and was redesignated as the 12th Mississippi Cavalry. He is listed as Present on Company Muster Rolls through October 1863. The last Company Muster Roll is for May & June 1864 and it says he "Deserted on the 25th day of Feb. 1863" which is kinda odd because he was listed as Present on all 1863 Muster Rolls. The 12th Mississippi Cavalry was changed to the 10th Mississippi Cavalry by Special Order on January 17, 1865.
 
BD, thank you for all your efforts. I am not surprised as to the conflicts in Corporal Westbrook's file as Confederate records are oftem incomplete. I can only imagine some poor clerk having to read notes and records written in various hands. What a nightmare!
Regards
David
 
These soldiers are buried in Hillcrest Cemetery in Holly Springs, MS about 30 miles North of Oxford. Located along the Illinois Central Rail Road, Holly Springs was an important depot for Union operations leading to the conquest of Vicksburg. It was in this city that Grant's vast storage site was destroyed by Earl Van Dorn.
Regards
David

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3rd Corp. J.J. Wilson, Co. A, 3rd (Forrest's) Tennessee Cavalry. 4 pages of fold3 records. Enlisted "In the field" on September 10, 1863. Promoted to Sergeant at some point. 4th page of his fold3 records says he was "wounded severe Aug. 1864 in ankle"
 
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