Patrick R. Cleburne Major General March 17, 1828 – November 30

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Volume XVII Issue 3
March 2015
B.G. Albert Pike Camp #1439
Gen Lewis A Armistead Camp # 1846
Cols Lewis & Harrison Camp # 1854
Gen William Steele Camp # 1857
Major Thomas J. Key Camp # 1920
South Kansas Camp # 2064
BG Buckner & Chilton Camp #. 2227
Patrick R. Cleburne
Major General
March 17, 1828 – November 30, 1864
Patrick Ronayne Cleburne was promoted in the Confederate army at an astounding rate – enlisting as a private in early 1861, and
rising to the rank of Major General by December 1862. Highly respected by both his soldiers and his enemies, he showed great
physical and moral courage. In fact, it took great courage to issue his controversial – but sincere – January 1864 proposal to arm
slaves to fight for the Confederacy.
Born in Ireland, Cleburne was extremely loyal to his adopted country. In October 1864 he told his
men, “If this that is so dear to my heart is doomed to fail, I pray heaven may let me fall with it,
while my face is toward the enemy and my arm battling for that which I know to be right.”
Cleburne began his military career in an unlikely manner. When he failed the entrance exam at
Trinity College, he could not face his family. He enlisted in the 41st Foot in the British army. In
1849 he purchased his discharge and left for America eventually settling in Helena, Arkansas in
June 1850 and earning his citizenship in 1855. Cleburne loved his new country, taking part in
many community projects, and even being one of the few volunteers to care for the sick during a
yellow fever outbreak.
In January 1861 he joined the Yell Rifles. By fall of 1861 he had risen to command the 2nd Brigade, Hardee’s Division, in the
Army of Central Kentucky. His first major battle was at Shiloh, April 6-7, 1862. At the Battle of Richmond, Kentucky, Cleburne
was wounded in the mouth (August 1862) and lost several of his teeth. Still, he earned the thanks of the Confederate Congress for
his actions there. During the October 1862 battle at Perryville he was wounded again – twice, yet stayed in command during the
battle. In December he was promoted to Major General.
At the December 1862 battle of Murfreesboro (Stones River) Cleburne and his division earned
the praise of General Braxton Bragg for their incredible skill and valor. Cleburne’s actions and
character played a large role in his men’s determination during battle.
In 1863 Cleburne faced off against Union General George H. Thomas at Chickamauga.
Cleburne’s and General John C. Breckinridge’s assaults forced Gen. Thomas to call repeatedly
for reinforcements. In November 1863 the Confederate army was forced to retreat after the
battle of Chattanooga. However, Cleburne had defeated every assault against his men eventually
charging his attackers. After the battle, Cleburne and his men were charged with covering the
retreat.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
1. Gen. Patrick Cleburne
2, Div Commander’s Address
3. Around the Division
4. Division Calendar
5. Camp Business/Last Roll Call
6,7, Joe R. Baughman Bio
8.Gene Kiezer Jr. Book
9. Reunion Registration
10 Patrick Cleburne cont
11.Color Guard, Camp info.
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Greetings Compatriots,
Hope all is going well with everyone. There was a Recruiting Seminar at Elm Springs for Division
Commanders and Recruiting officers on Feb 21 that I had considered attending, but after looking at the
weather forecasts, decided against trying to make the trip, but according to Lt. CiC Thomas Strain, materials
would be forwarded to the Army Coordinators to be distributed to those who could not attend. I just
received updated rosters a couple of days ago, and at the beginning of the new fiscal year, the Kansas
Division had 179 members, but after all was said and done and the renewals processed after the leniency
period, we are now showing 163 members. Our heritage is continually being attacked and erased, we need
more members in Kansas to help fight to keep our ancestors heritage alive!
I am pleased to say that we have one candidate I know of (at the time of this writing) for Division
Commander, Joe Baughman. Having been elected in 2013, as I have mentioned previously, I am not running
for division commander this election due to ongoing health issues. Instead, I have decided to run for Lt. Div
Commander and assist in a supporting role, if elected. Robert Miller is running for re-election for Indian
Brigade Commander.
As a reminder so you can put it on your calendars, the Kansas Division Reunion is June 5 & 6 at the Holiday
Inn Express, 3007 W 18th Ave, Emporia, KS. This year will be a little different…lunch will be on your
own. With the previous location, the hotel had a restaurant that could provide lunch, but that is not an option
at this hotel and since we have so many late and at the door registrations, not really feasible to have it
catered. However there are many eating establishments in the immediate area.
Keep the Colors Flying…and flying high!
Confederate Regards,
Kevin Ivey, Division Commander
Kevin Ivey For Lt Kansas Division Commander
I was born June 18, 1963 in Scott City, Kansas, where I was raised and educated. I have attended Northwest
Kansas Area Vo-Tech in Goodland and Central Kansas Area Vo-Tech at Beloit. I served in the US Navy
from 1987-1991 as a Data Systems Technician, and was released from active duty due to health issues that
resulted in later being medically retired from the Navy. After coming back to Kansas, I worked as a
computer hardware field technician for IBM and have also taught evening Electronics classes at the Garden
City Community College for a few semesters. I have been married to my wife Ruby for 27 years, and we
have one daughter, Michelle.
I have been involved with genealogy for quite some time, and joined the SCV in 2003 after researching what
has turned out to be an extensive Southern lineage on my father’s side, become a charter member of the
South Kansas camp in 2004, and become a life member of the SCV effective Nov 21, 2005. I was invited to
join the National SCV Genealogy Committee in 2006, and have been an active member ever since. I was
elected to the position of commander of the South Kansas Camp #2064 in 2009 and am honored to still
maintain that position. In 2012 I volunteered to be the Kansas Division Recruiter when the position became
open, and was accepted and appointed the position. Since being in the Kansas Division, I have been involved
in extensive research on Confederate Veterans buried in Kansas, and assisted in getting the Brigadier
Generals Buckner and Chilton Camp #2227 in Dodge City started. I am also a member of the Mechanized
Cavalry (since 2012) and have attended SCV Leadership Workshops in Kansas City, Gainesville, TX and
Colorado Springs, CO and the Commanders Summit at Elm Springs in 2014, and have successfully
completed the Adjutant and Commander training at the online SCV Leadership Institute. I was elected KS
Division Commander in 2013.
Outside of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, I am a member of the Finney County Genealogical Society, the
National Genealogical Society, member/council member of the Kansas Genealogical Society in Dodge City,
KS and a member of the Col John Seward Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution in Liberal, KS.
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Dispatches from the Front
September Camp Agendas
B.G. Albert Pike Camp # 1439
March 14th No report
Lewis A. Armistead Camp # 1847
March 14th No report
Col’s Lewis & Harrison Camp #1854
March 21st Annual Corned Beef Dinner
New Camp Leadership for BG William Steele Camp#1857
Commander - Joseph Boarman
1st Lt Commander - Neal Hanley
2nd Lt Commander
Adjutant - Jack Stewart
Chaplain - Tyrone Williams
Flag Bearer – C.B. Blackburn
Webmaster – Diana Hanley
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William Steele Camp# 1857
March 24th No Rep[ort
South Kansas Camps April Meeting will be the 1 Thursday
(1 time only) April 2, but unsure of what the presentation will be
at this time.
Maj. Thomas J. Key Camp # 1920
March 5th Speaker is Ralph Goldsmith and his topic is
"Independence, Missouri and the Trails West".
South Kansas Camp # 2064
March 12th “The Battles for Atlanta” Video
BG Buckner & Chilton Camp #2227
March 25th No Report
Confederate Enlistment
Why not cross
this fence and
join the SCV
brother?
Intelligence from
the Wire… Events
in Kansas Division
New Recruits
B.G. Albert Pike Camp # 1439
None
Maj Thomas J. Key Camp #1920 will be in
the Brookside Saint Patrick's Day WarmUp Parade on Saturday 14 April.
And at the Kansas City Saint Patrick's Day
Parade on Tuesday 17 April.
Lewis A. Armistead Camp # 1847
None
Col’s Lewis & Harrison Camp #1854
None
William Steele Camp# 1857
None
Maj. Thomas J. Key Camp # 1920
None
South Kansas Camp # 2064
Christopher Opperman ancestor was
David Hopper, Co. G 1st MS Light Artillery
Marty Crabtree ancestor was
Haynes Crabtree Co. K 37th Mississippi Infantry
BG Buckner & Chilton Camp #2227
None
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Red Letters Generals
Blue Letters Camp Meetings
Black Letters Camp Members
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1.
2.
M. G. Jubal Early
D.O.D .1894
Lynchburg, VA.
M.G. Edward
Johnson
DOD 1873
Richmond, Va.
9.
Robert Super
B-Day Cols Lewis &
Harrison Camp
3.
Steven A Tinsley
B-Day Pike Camp
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5.
Maj. Thos J Key
Camp Meets
James Harris
B-Day Key Camp
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M.G. Hen.
Clayton,
D.O.B. 1827
Pulaski Co GA.
7.
10.
James H Moon
B-Day Pike Camp
Walt McKenzie
B-Day Key Camp
11.
12.
South Kansas
Camp
Meets
13.
14.
Albert Pike Camp
Meets
Brig. Gen. Jerome B.
Robertson
D.O.B. 1815 KY.
Frederic A Bichet BDay Pike Camp
15.
16.
17.
Maj. General Patrick
Cleburne DOB 1828
County Cork Ireland
18.
19.
20.
Maj. Gen.
George Crittenden
D.O.B. 1812 KY.
22.
Gen Braxton Brag:
D.O.B .1817
Warren CO, NC
23.
BG Buckner &
Chilton Camp Meets
Brig Gen. Edward L.
Thomas
D.O.B. 1825 GA
24.
Gen Wm Steele
Camp Meets
25.
26.
Cade Smith
B-Day Key Camp
27.
21.
Col’s Lewis &
Harrison Camp
Meets
Gen Joseph E
Johnston
D.O.D. 1891 New
York
28.
Gen E. Kirby Smith:
D.O.D. 1893 TN.
Brig. General Wade
Hampton:
D.O.B. 1818 S.C.
29.
Maj. General
Robert Emmet
Rodes
DOB, 1829 VA.
30.
31.
Brig. Gen. Alfred
Iverson:
D.O.B. 1911 GA
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Gen. Braxton Brag
Gen Joseph E Johnston
Gen. George Crittenden Gen. Edward Johnson
Gen E. Kirby Smith
Gen. Wade Hampton
Gen. Jubal A. Early.
Gen. Alfred Iverson
Gen. Henry D. Clayton.
Scott Lalumondier
B-Day Key Camp
Leonard Slaughter
B-Day Key Camp
Gen. Patrick R. Cleburne
Gen Edward L. Thomas Gen Jerome B. Ropbertson
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Here is a patch Wm Steele Camp is having made up for the Convention this June in Emporia.
Neal is having 25 made for the BG Wm Steele Camp. Let him know if you want any more, and he
can put in another order later, since we still have time.
Last Roll Calls
William LaPorte, 92, of Winfield, passed away Feb. 1, 2015 at the Kansas Veterans’
Home in Winfield. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Swisher, Taylor and Morris
Funeral Home Chapel. Inurnment will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Memorials may be
made to the Cowley County Humane Society. William was born on Aug. 31, 1922, in
Wetumka , Okla., to William and Velma (Harris) LaPorte. He was raised and educated in
Wetumka. Upon graduation from high school, he enlisted in the Army. On Nov. 18, 1946,
he married Betty Jean Atchison in Napa Valley, Calif. They traveled to many places while
he was in the service. Their son John Cobain LaPorte was born at Fort Bragg, and their
daughters were born in Japan. William retired in 1962 and moved to Winfield to be close to family. He worked
for Gordon Piatt until he retired in 1974. William was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Winfield and in
Oklahoma. This was a very important part of William's life and he enjoyed being with his brothers at the lodge.
William was preceded in death by his wife Betty in December 1973, his son John in February 1975, a sister
Mary Kathryn in 2011 and a granddaughter Camala in 2005. He is survived by his daughter Jeanene Van Meter
and her husband Mike, Winfield; their sons Clayton and James Van Meter, Lawrence; daughter Theresa Hughes
and husband Dan, Plano, Texas; their son Bryan Hughes and wife Tara, Dallas, Texas, and daughter Kelly
Hughes and fiancé Andrew Tresenriter, Austin, Texas; son Billy Dale LaPorte, from a previous marriage,
Detroit, Ala., his sons, Gary Eye and wife Laura; Bill LaPorte and wife Catherine, Walsenburg, Colo.; John
Michael LaPorte and wife Melissa, Detroit, Ala.; Jason LaPorte and wife Ashley, Castroville, Texas; Justin
LaPorte and wife Kaytee, San Antonio, Texas; and daughter Melissa and husband Stephen Lamontange ,
Gloucester Point, Va. He was also blessed with many great-grandchildren.
Jack Snook, 90, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at his home. He was born August
27, 1924 in Topeka, the son of John Robert and Ora Rhule Snook. He graduated from Topeka High School. Jack
was a Navy veteran of WWII, serving aboard the LSM 203 in the South Pacific. He was employed by Adams
Business Forms for over 40 years. He was a member of Lakeview Church of the Nazarene, Philip Billard Post
No. 1650, V.F.W. and volunteered for the Christian Neighbor Center. Jack married Mary Eleanor Stotts. From
this marriage was born one son, Jack (Jeanne) Kearney of Rancho Cordova, CA. He survives. Jack later married
Betty Barngrover Drum. She preceded him in death in 2000. He was also preceded in death by one grandson,
Jimmy R. Sanders in 1994. Other survivors include one step-daughter, Marilyn L. Drum (Jim) Sanders of
Topeka, four grandchildren, Sean and Brendan Kearney, Jack Sanders and Jennifer Konrad, eight greatgrandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 23, 2015 at
Lakeview Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Jack will lie in state from
2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be given to Lakeview Church of the Nazarene, 2835 SE Croco Rd., Topeka, KS 66605 or to
the Christian Neighbor Center, 107 SW 14th St., Topeka, KS 66612. To leave the family a special message
online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. Jack Snook – Mr. Snook was a member of the Col’s Lewis
and Harrison Camp #1854 and the Grandfather of Past Lt Division Commander Jack Sanders
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Joe R. Baughman For Kansas Division Commander
My name is Joe R. Baughman and I wish to be considered for inclusion on the upcoming
election of Kansas Division Commander, SCV.
The below list highlights pertinent information in my life and professional career:
1963 - Attained the rank of Eagle Scout at age 13 in the Boy Scouts of America.
1964 - Attended the Boy Scout National Jamboree at Valley Forge, Pa.
1968 - 1970 - Attended Southwestern College with the intention of becoming an American History teacher.
1971 – 1973 – U.S. Army, assigned to the Defense Communications Agency, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Pentagon,
I.T. department, SIOP clearance.
1973 - 1975 - Employed by Boeing Computer Services, Wichita, Kansas
1975 - 1982 - Computer Operations Manger, Kreonite, Wichita, Kansas
1982 – 2007 - Sedgwick County I.T. department serving as Data Center Manager and Telecommunications
Manager. I retired on 06/27/2007. My retirement now allows me the time and freedom to further
pursue my true passion – historic preservation!
1993 – 2005 – KAKE-TV (ABC affiliate in Wichita, KS) serving as camera operator, floor director and audio
board operator.
I am extremely proficient in computer hardware repair and upgrades, network infrastructure installation and
management, project planning and implementation.
My mother was a descendant of two grandfathers who were Confederate Civil War veterans and my father
was a descendant of two Civil War Union veterans. I grew up learning about both sides of the Civil War. My
desire to learn about American history started as a child and continues to this day.
I have researched my family’s genealogy for over 40 years, with a great share of that research occurring in
Virginia. I have 18 ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary War,
and seven who fought in the Civil War.
I have over 1100 first edition Civil War books and I continue to add to my collection. I am a voracious
reader and thoroughly enjoy anything Civil War related.
I am asked locally and out of town to speak on the Revolutionary War as well as the Civil War.
The below list highlights my past and current community and historical involvements:
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1982 - Participated in the exploration of the USS Monitor wreck site by personal invitation of NOAA.
On one day I got to ride down to the ship in a submersible.
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1984 – Sponsored the USS Monitor artifact exhibit at Wichita State University’s Ulrich Museum in
Wichita, KS. This three month exhibit is still the third most attended event at the Ulrich Museum.
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1985 – Attended the unveiling of the Monitor signal lantern at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis,
MD. Lectured to a class of midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy regarding the Battle of the
Ironclads.
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1987 - Invited by NOAA to participate in a thermal imaging expedition of the USS Monitor wreck
site. I spent one week on the naval ship, USS Apache.
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1998 – Battle of Maysville Civil War reenactment; Co-chair of planning committee – Wichita, KS.
(A fund raiser to repair a gazebo surrounded by 52 Union soldiers graves, of which two are MOH
recipients.)
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1999 – 2003 - Wichita Historic Preservation Alliance – Wichita, KS.
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1999 – Old Cowtown GAR reunion Project Manager on committee – Wichita, KS.
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2002 – Second Battle of Maysville Civil War reenactment planning committee; Media and PSA
manager – Wichita, KS. (A second fund raiser to repair a gazebo surrounded by 52 Union soldier’s
grave of which two are MOH recipients.) Both reenactments raised close to $25,000 for repairs.
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1998 – Present – Member of Sons of American Revolution.
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1998 – Present – Member of Virginia Society of American Revolution.
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1995 – present – Began the first Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp in Wichita, Kansas; Albert Pike
Camp #1439 (camp commander twice).
1998 – Present – Member of Friends of the G.A.R. Soldier & Sailors monument committee –
Wichita, KS.
1999 – Present – United Way Leadership Giver.
2000 – Present – Humane Society of America contributor and member.
1999 – Present – Civil War Preservation Trust contributor and member.
1998 – Present – National Trust for Historic Preservation contributor and member.
2002 – Present – John Singleton Mosby Museum Foundation contributor and member.
2002 – Present – Mosby Heritage Area contributor and member.
1997 – present – Clarke County, Virginia Historical Association contributor and member.
1988 – Sedgwick County Historic Courthouse Centennial celebration planning committee A/V
projects and media interface – Wichita, KS.
1980 – 2003 – Civil War Roundtable member – Wichita, KS.
1995 – present – Outer Banks Lighthouse Society contributor and member.
1988 – Present – Guided tours of Sedgwick County Historic Courthouse and Soldier & Sailors
Monument – Wichita, KS.
1999 – Received accolades from Save Outdoor Sculptures (a division of the Smithsonian Institute) as
a Co-chairman of the preservation committee. Over $250,000 was raised to complete the repair of the
monument and statues.
1987 – 2007 – Served as Sedgwick County historian.
2000 & 2004 – Provided I.T. service for local Sheriff’s campaign.
2005 – Prepared and delivered presentation on General John Sedgwick as a part of the 100th
anniversary of the Historic Sedgwick County Courthouse.
2006- Present - I began traveling to Houston and spent a day teaching The Legacy of the USS
Monitor to my niece’s eight grade students. I prepared my lesson plan after attending the 145th
Anniversary of the Battle of the Monitor and the CSS Virginia, which included the opening of the
Mariner's Museum USS Monitor Center in March 2007. I continue to teach in Texas and in local
schools here in Wichita.
Prepared numerous exhibits of Civil War artifacts in the Sedgwick County Courthouse, Public
Library, and Soldier & Sailors Civil War monument.
2006 – present – Friends of the USS Monitor contributor and member.
2006 – present – Mariner’s Museum member.
2006 – present – Dee Scarr’s ABC project (preserving coral reefs worldwide) contributor.
2007 – Video and photographs donated to the Mariner’s Museum from the 1984 Monitor artifact
exhibit at Wichita State University
2014 - present - Volunteer IT and Archivist at McCormick USD259 Museum.
2014 - present - Member of South Kansas SCV camp. I have been a member of the SCV since 1995
with a few years of lapsed membership.
My personal interests include genealogy, scuba diving (Open Water cert 2000; 150 dives) IT machine repair and
upgrades, analog to digital conversion, video recording and productions (three music videos, four music concerts
and over 400 weddings) and Music and Arts photography.
Thank you for your consideration of me for the two year position of Kansas Division Commander, SCV
Sincerely,
Joe R. Baughman
1901 N. St. Paul Street
Wichita, KS 67203
316-941-4271 - Home
316-213-4241 - Cell
joe.baughman@gmail.com
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17th Annual Kansas Division Reunion
Sons of Confederate Veterans
June 5th & 6th, 2015
Holiday Inn Express
3007 W 18th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 343-1111
REGISTRATION FORM:
(Required *)
*NAME______________________________ *TITLE/POSITION _____________________
*SCV CAMP NAME______________________________________ *Number_________
*PERSONAL ADDRESS ____________________________________________________
*CITY________________________________STATE _________________ZIP _________
*HOME PHONE (__ ) __________________________ WORK PHONE ( ___)________
E-MAIL ADDRESS_______________________________ CELL PHONE ( __ ) _______
SPOUSE NAME (For Badge)_________________________________________________
GUEST NAME________________________ GUEST NAME_______________________
COST FOR REUNION IS $10.00 PER PERSON
Included in the Registration: Reunion book, lots of camaraderie, and excellent presentation
from our guest speaker. LUNCH WILL BE ON YOUR OWN
Friday Evening Entertainment: We will begin Friday evening at 6:00 with a DVD feature presentation of
“Field of Lost Shoes”
Ancestor Memorials: Have your ancestors name listed in the reunion booklet. Cost is $10.00 and
must be submitted no later than May 31, 2015. (Up to 16 names for $10.00). Please include rank, Name,
company, and unit on separate sheet of paper).
Registration
QTY____
x $10.00 =
$_________
Friday evening Gala
QTY____
x $ 5.00 =
$_________
Ancestor Memorials
QTY____
x $10.00 =
$_________
Total
$_________
Our featured reunion guest and speaker will be SCV CiC Charles Kelly Barrow.
DEADLINE TO MAIL IN REGISTRATION FORMS Is
Monday May 31, 2015!!!
Also find online at http://www.ksscv.org
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
KANSAS DIVISION SCV
Kansas Division Adjutant
Paul Honaker
4109 SW 29th
Topeka Kansas 66614
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GENERAL PATRIC CLEBURNE CONTINUED
On January 2, 1864, Cleburne made his most controversial decision ever. He gathered the corps and division
commanders in the Army of Tennessee to present his proposal. The Confederacy was unable to fill its ranks due
to a lack of manpower. He stated that slavery was their “most vulnerable point, a continued embarrassment, and
in some respects an insidious weakness.” Cleburne’s proposed solution was for the Confederacy to arm slaves to
fight in the army. In time, these soldiers would receive their freedom. The proposal was not well received at all.
In fact, Jefferson Davis directed that the proposal be suppressed.
In the spring of 1864 the Army of Tennessee moved towards Atlanta, Georgia. Cleburne and his men fought at
Dalton, Tunnel Hill, Resaca, Pickett’s Mill, Ringgold and Kennesaw. The Atlanta Campaign began in the
summer and lasted until September, when General Hood evacuated Atlanta. Hood had taken command from
General Joseph E. Johnston, which Cleburne felt to be a disaster for the Confederacy.
General Hood hoped to stop Union General Schofield and his men before they could reach Nashville to reinforce
General Thomas. Due to poor communications and nightfall Schofield slipped past the Army of Tennessee into
Franklin.
The November 30, 1864 Battle of Franklin was a tragic loss for the Confederacy. Hood threw his men into wellfortified Union troops. The results were disastrous. About 6,000 men were killed or wounded including six
generals who were killed or mortally wounded. Cleburne was one of these six, killed while attacking Union
breastworks.
Cleburne was buried at St. John’s Church, Mount Pleasant, Tennessee. In 1870 he was reburied in Helena,
Arkansas.
Article on Moses Shaw Thomas made Leavenworth Times Submitted by Neal Hanley
BG William Steele Camp #1857
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Advertise in the Kansas Division Newsletter.
Contact Editor Denver L Erickson at:
coffincounter@att.net
Kansas Division Color/Honor
Guard Available
Compatriot Gerald V. Spaur of the BG Albert
Pike Camp #1439 is suited and ready for the
occasion.
Gerald is prepared for the opportunity to be
present as a Color Guard for your event, or to
take on the responsibility of Honor Guard for
the passing of a family member, friend or
compatriot where an honorGuard is needed.
Gerald will go anywhere in Kansas and be
available for any and all Military services for
compatriots, family members, and friends. Feel
free to contact Gerald at 2947 Walnut
Wichita Kansas 67217-3128
Phone: 316-524-2555
This space Avalible for your
Camp or Personal Information.
I urge all Kansas SCV members who like to
ride or like motorcycles (you don’t have to
own one) to join the Mechanized Cavalry.
There is a one time fee of $100.00 and with
this you get a 12”Patch and rockers with
your Company and Battalion. Research
the MC at http://www.csascvmc.org/ I may
be contacted at rowfant@hotmail.com Pat
O’Conner South Kansas Camp #2064
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CAMP MEETINGS
GEN. ALBERT PIKE CAMP #1439
LOCATION: Egg Crate Cafe,
8506 W 13th, Suite 150 Wichita, Kansas 67212
DATE: Second (2ND) Saturday each month
TIME: 11:30 am fellowship 12:30 Meeting
MAJOR THOMAS J. KEY CAMP #1920
LOCATION: Zarda Bar-B-Q
11931 W 87th St. Lenexa, Kansas.
DATE: First (1st) Thursday each month
TIME: 6:30 pm. fellowship, 7:00pm.
COLS LEWIS & HARRISON CAMP #1854
LOCATION: Westside Christian Church,
432 SW Lindenwood, Topeka, Kansas.
DATE: Third (3rd) Saturday each Month
TIME: 10:00am.
SOUTH KANSAS CAMP #2064
LOCATION: Rockwell Branch Library
5939 E 9th Street, Wichita, Kansas.
DATE: Second 2nd Thursday each Month
TIME: 5:30-7:30pm.
GEN. LEWIS A. ARMISTEAD CAMP #1847
LOCATION: Public Library Tech Conf Ctr. Rm.
301 East Elm, Salina, Ks.
DATE: Second (2nd) Saturday each Odd # Month
TIME 1:00-1:30 fellowship, 1:00-2:30 Meeting
GEN. WILLIAM STEELE CAMP #1857
LOCATION: :High Noon Saloon Star of West Room
206 Choctaw St., Leavenworth, KS 66048.
DATE: Fourth Thursday each Month
TIME: 6:00 pm. Fellowship 7:00 pm.
BG BUCKNER & CHILTON CAMP #2227
LOCATION: call for location
DATE: Fourth Monday of Month
TIME: 1900 hr
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The Kansas Division
Sons of Confederate Veterans
190 NW Hawthorn St.
Topeka, Kansas. 66606
COMPATRIOT
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