Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp #78

06/16/2026

The Confederate monument in Moultrie, Colquit County Ga. was dedicated in April 23rd, 1909. It was erected by the Moultrie-McNeill Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.

The memorial is engraved with various tributes, including lines from Theodore O'Hara’s poem The Bivouac of the Dead:

“On fame's eternal camping ground, their silent tents are spread, and glory guards with solemn round, the bivouac of the dead."

”Lest We Forget.”

This monument, like all others located across the South, stands as a silent testament to the valor, bravery and sacrifice of the Southern soldier who left his family and home to defend hearth and kin.

06/13/2026

"There is a Southern heritage, and it has nothing to do with the colonel in the whiskey ad. It has to do with the conservative tradition of a predominantly agrarian society, a tradition which at its best enshrined the humane aspects of living for rich and poor, black and white. It gave first place to a stable family life, sensitivity and good manners between men, chivalry toward women, an honor code, and individual integrity."

-Walker Percy

06/12/2026

ANDERSONVILLE GUARD

James Kent was born about 1848 in North Carolina to parents James and Mary Ann Maples Kent. In 1860 the family was farming in Decatur County Georgia.
On March 16, 1864 James enlisted as 3rd Corporal into Co I, 3rd Regt Ga Reserves in Bainbridge, Ga. The 3rd Ga Reserves were stationed at Camp Sumter Military Prison, Andersonville Ga., guarding the Union prisoners of war confined in the stockade style prison constructed in February 1864. Most of the troops serving in the Ga reserve regiments were young boys and older men between 17-18 and 45- 50 years if age who were conscripted into service after the implementation of the February 1864 Confederate Conscription Act. These conscript soldiers were issued the same rations as the prisoners and were vulnerable to the same diseases that killed the Federal prisoners at Andersonville.

The Company Muster Roll dated May 2 to Aug 31, 1864 records that Cpl Kent “ Died at Camp Sumter 12 June 1864”. The guards were exposed to the same diseases as the Union prisoners at Andersonville. Many were young boys, such as James, who were venerable to the diseases they would be exposed to at Andersonville. These diseases proved deadly for many of the prisoners as well as the guards as we see with Cpl Kent.

I have not been able to locate Cpl Kent’s final resting place. He may be buried in one of the graves marked Unknown Confederate Soldier at Oak Grove Cemetery Confederate Plot in Americus, Ga.

If you have any information on this soldier or others who served as guards at Andersonville please contact us at [email protected]

Deo Vindice
-J. Carroll

06/11/2026

06/09/2026

ANDERSONVILLE GUARD

Thomas Jefferson Futral (Futrell or Fentral) was born May 28, 1847 to parents Etheldred and Emeline Jones Futral in Spalding County near Griffin Ga. His father was a blacksmith and Thomas worked as a farm laborer.

On May 31, 1864 Thomas enlisted as a Private in Co. K, 3rd Ga Reserves. The 3rd Regt. Ga Reserve troops were stationed at Camp Sumter Military Prison, Andersonville Ga., guarding the Union prisoners of war. Most of the troops serving in the reserve regiments were young boys and older men between ages of 17-18 and 45-50 who were conscripted into service after the implementation of the February 1864 Confederate Conscription Act. These youth and older men struggled to endure the harsh conditions they found themselves in at Andersonville. Pvt Futral’s ultimate fate reflects the harsh reality of service at Andersonville.

Pvt Futral’s Company Muster Roll dated Aug 31, 1864 records “Dead June 9 1864 Camp Sumter Absent”. This young soldier likely contracted one of the deadly diseases common to many of the men stationed or held prisoner at Andersonville. From the “Absent” notation on the roster one might surmise that he was sent home to recuperate and died there. Pvt Futral is buried with his parents at the Crawley-Futral Cemetery in Spalding County, Ga. Sadly a Find-a-Grave contributor has noted that this cemetery is no longer viewable due to recent “land developement” not maintaining integrity of the cemetery. Can anyone living near Griffin Ga confirm this for us?

If you have any information on this soldier or others who served as guards at Andersonville please contact us at [email protected]

Deo Vindice
-J. Carroll

06/07/2026

SCV Camp #78 had a full contingent of delegates attend the Georgia Division SCV Annual Reunion on Saturday, June 6th 2026 which was held in Perry, Ga.

06/06/2026

ANDERSONVILLE GUARD

Samuel H Osborn was born Oct 22, 1816 in Halifax County Virginia. He married Miss Mary Caroline Farmer on Feb 13, 1842 in Newton County, Georgia. By 1860 the Osborns were living on a farm near Conyers Ga.

On May 7, 1864 Samuel Osborn enlisted as a Private in Co F, 2nd Ga Reserves in Atlanta. He was 48 years old, stood 6 ft 1 inch tall, had blue eyes, dark hair and fair complexion. The 2nd Ga Reserves were stationed at Camp Sumter Military Prison where they guarded the Union prisoners of war confined at the stockade style prison at Andersonville, Ga. Most of the troops serving in the Ga reserve regiments were young boys and older men between 17-18 and 45- 50 years if age who were conscripted into service after the implementation of the February 1864 Confederate Conscription Act were stationed at Camp Sumter Military Prison guarding the Union prisoners of war. These soldiers were issued the same rations as the prisoners and were vulnerable to the same diseases that killed many prisoners at Andersonville. The Company Muster Roll dated May 7 to Aug 31, 1864 indicates that Pvt Osborn “Died June the 5, 1864.” Samuel likely lost his life to one of the deadly diseases that claimed so many lives at Andersonville prison. Samuel’s remains were returned home and he is buried at Smyrna Presbyterian Campground Cemetery in Rockdale County. Mary Caroline lived until 1883 and is buried by her husbands side.

If you have any information on this soldier or others who served as guards at Andersonville please contact us at [email protected]

J. Carroll

06/05/2026

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has expanded its criminal case against the Southern Poverty Law Center, filing a superseding indictment that accuses the prominent civil rights organization of secretly funneling millions of dollars to members of the Ku Klux Klan while publicly presenting itself as one of the nation’s leading anti-hate groups.

Federal prosecutors allege the SPLC used shell companies and intermediaries to send more than $4 million in donor funds to K*K members over several years. According to the indictment, the money was used to host extremist rallies, expand Klan chapters, purchase robes and hoods, and buy materials for cross burnings.

The Justice Department claims the SPLC encouraged certain Klan members who wanted to leave the organization to remain active in exchange for payments and access as confidential informants.

05/31/2026

I photographed this beautiful jacket at the “Civil War” show near Richmond last summer.
This coat was worn by James F. Wison of Company D, Infantry Battalion, Cobb’s Legion, Georgia Volunteers. Wilson joined September 5, 1861, as 1st Sgt. and resigned as a Captain on August 11, 1864 (being over 45 years old). He returned to his family in Athens, and was captured and paroled on May 8, 1865.

The coat is of cadet gray color and has Georgia pre-war officer buttons marked: VAN WART SON & CO.
It is lined with raw cotton, held in place by quilted tan cloth in the coat.
Four buttons were taken off the coat when Wilson died. They have been replaced by HORSTMANN buttons.

Several requisitions for clothing and equipment are found in Capt Wilson’s military record. Two of this contain request for jackets among which were priced at $12.00 each.

- John Carroll

Source:
1) Civil War Relics from Georgia, by Topper & Topper
2) Compiled Military Service Records, Fold3
3) Grave photo, FindaGrave.com

05/31/2026

ANDERSONVILLE GUARD

William Augustus Lee was born Feb 2, 1847 in Newton County Ga. to his parents John Bell Lee and Narcissa Jane Webb.

The 17 year old enlisted as a Corporal in Co E, 3rd Ga Reserves on April 16, 1864 in Albany, Ga. The 3rd Ga Infantry Reserve troops served as a guards at Camp Sumter Military Prison in Andersonville, Georgia. Most of the troops serving in the Ga reserve regiments were young boys and older men between 17-18 and 45- 50 years if age who were conscripted into service after the implementation of the February 1864 Confederate Conscription Act. Pvt Harris served as a guard at Camp Sumter Military Prison at Andersonville, Georgia. These soldiers were issued the same rations as the prisoners and were vulnerable to the same diseases that killed many prisoners at Andersonville. The Company Muster Roll dated April - Aug 1864 shows that Cpl. Lee “Died on 31st May 1864 at home in Randolph County Georgia”. Cpl Lee likely became sick from one of the deadly diseases that claimed so many lives at Andersonville. He was probably sent home on a medical furlough to recover and succumbed from this illness at home with his family caring for him.

Corporal William Augustus Lee is buried at the Springvale Cemetery in Randolph County Ga. with his parents.

Deo Vindice

-John Carroll