Pardons - Who didn't

[sig28nc]

After listening to the audio version of Hurst's biography on Nathan Bedford Forrest a question came to mind. If I remember my facts correctly Forrest had to ask for a pardon from the President - channeled through the governor - before he could conduct certain business. My question is this: Were there any high ranking officers or other CSA officials who did not ask or would not accept a pardon because of principle or loyalty to the South?

 

[richard]

Early was pardoned in 1868 by President Andrew Johnson, but still remained an unreconstructed rebel. In 1869, he returned to Virginia and resumed the practice of law.

Unreconstructed rebel
" Meaning: Not reconciled to social, political, or economic change; maintaining outdated attitudes, beliefs, and practices.
Not reconciled to the outcome of the American Civil War"

I do not know for sure if he asked for the pardon or not but he was pardoned and practiced law after 1869 in the US

 

[B Peach]

http://www.footnote.com/page/1566_amnesty_papers_18651867/

I think you mean who did not ask for a pardon beteen 65-68, heres 90k of those who did ask in 65-67.

Top right hand has a browse subject, from it ( http://www.footnote.com/browse.php#31| ) you can pull up pension rolls, soldiers serve records etc.

This is an excellent resocure and i highly recomend it, you get 7 days for free, CW maps and Bradys photos, custer court martial records and some other stuff is also free.

 

[sig28nc]

It would seem then that president Johnson eventually granted amnesty to all those in the Confederacy - whether they asked for it or wanted it or not.

 

[1SGDan]

In 1868 there were no rebels just Americans

 

[Intrepid]

I would think, given N.B. Forrest final order to his troopers, That he would do whatever he thought proper to remain a citizen in good standing. Not having read the book I admit this is an assumption on my part so I'm ready for any and all incoming.:laugh1: