★★★ -McCardle, William Henry

William Henry McCardle:​

Born: June 1, 1815

Birthplace: Maysville Kentucky
Father: Thomas McCardle 1777 – 1865
Mother: Caroline Freeman 1801 – 1875
1st​ Wife: Emily Caroline Byrnes 1824 – 1852
(Buried: Mc Caleb Cold Springs Cemetery Claiborne Co. Mississippi)
2nd​ Wife: Ann Eliza “Annie” Sharp 1844 – 1913
(Buried: Rock Creek Cemetery Washington D.C.)
Children:
Sgt. William Henry McCardle Jr. 1843 – 1927
(Buried: Landrum Cemetery Hickory Grove Mississippi)
Private Charles Ralston McCardle 1845 – 1887
(Buried: Mc Caleb Cold Springs Cemetery Claiborne Co. Mississippi)
John Guion McCardle 1847 – 1848
Frederick Farrar McCardle 1850 –
Emily Caroline McCardle 1852 – 1852
Annie F. McCardle 1869 – 1963
(Buried: Rock Creek Cemetery Washington D.C.)
Battle McCardle 1872 – 1947
(Buried: Mount Washington Cemetery Independence Missouri)
Mary McCardle Lown 1876 – 1955
(Buried: Rock Creek Cemetery Washington D.C.)

Occupation before War:
Editor of Newspaper in New Orleans Louisiana
Planter in Claiborne County Mississippi
1860: Known as a Vicksburg Mississippi Gentleman

Civil War Career:
1861: Served on the Staff of Charles Clark in Mississippi
1862 – 1863: Captain and Assistant Adjutant on Clark’s Staff
1863 – 1865: Colonel and Adjutant General of Mississippi
1865: Paroled on May 11th​
Known to have been a veteran duelist

Occupation after War:
Editor of Vicksburg Times Newspaper
1867: Jailed by a military commander during Military Reconstruction
1867: The Commander he was arrested by was Edward Ord
1868 – 1869: Leader in the Ex Parte McCardle Supreme Court Case


Died: April 28, 1893
Place of Death: Jackson Mississippi
Age at time of Death: 77 years old
Burial Place: Greenwood Cemetery Jackson Mississippi

 

[redbob]

We have a branch of the McCardle clan amongst our number, our very own @ucvrelics . And may I say, that he is rather proud of this fact.

 

[Ole Miss]

Listening to stories from @ucv about his ancestor was fascinating. He was a man of principal and not adverse to defending his actions, words and deeds. I would have loved to have had the opportunity to meet him and ask a few questions!
Regards
David

 

[Rusk County Avengers]

Seems like I met one of his his descendants. Can't recall his name.

Short, on a first name basis with every McDonalds server, usually has a Sam Adams in his hand, has a dirt fetish, oh and also has mustached sidekick scolding him!

Ring any bells? Great guy, let us see his ancestor's here map of Vicksburg Park and guides us at musters.

 

[redbob]

Seems like I met one of his his descendants. Can't recall his name.

Short, on a first name basis with every McDonalds server, usually has a Sam Adams in his hand, has a dirt fetish, oh and also has mustached sidekick scolding him!

Ring any bells? Great guy, let us see his ancestor's here map of Vicksburg Park and guides us at musters.

I prefer comic relief.

 

[Rusk County Avengers]

I prefer comic relief.

Kind of traveling comedy with you two...

 

[ucvrelics]

Listening to stories from @ucv about his ancestor was fascinating. He was a man of principal and not adverse to defending his actions, words and deeds. I would have loved to have had the opportunity to meet him and ask a few questions!
Regards
David

He was a man of many words and knew that the pen was mightier than the sword. After the fall of Vicksburg and they wanted to throw Gen Pemberton under the bus for it, he came to the defense of his boss. Being Pemberton's AAG he knew exactly what went on and let folks know it. If you read the 2 enclosures he makes a lot of sense, especially about VanDorn He was no fan of Johnston who wanted to bring him up on charges.