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Historical
Grave Marker Dedication
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- By Pam Evans
Oliver Thompson Chapter 1850, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Holds Grave Marker Dedication in Remembrance of William Dennis Crain, Jr., Private, 16th Infantry Regiment, Co. D, “Elford Guards,” Confederate States of America
Oliver Thompson Chapter 1850, United Daughters of the Confederacy, held a Grave Marker Dedication service at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Greer, SC, on July 26, 2014, in remembrance of William Dennis Crain, Jr., Private, 16th Infantry Regiment, Co. D, “Elford Guards,” Confederate States of America. Over 100 family members and friends were in attendance at this ceremony.
The 16th SC Color Guard of Honor presented the Colors. A biography of William Dennis Crain, Jr. was presented by Mrs. Dot Bishop, Past President, Travelers Rest Historical Society. Part of Private Crain’s biography read as follows:
“William Dennis Crain, Jr., had five brothers at the start of the Civil War. When the war was over, he had two. Two brothers, Jasper and John, were excused from military duty because of their occupations. Jasper was exempt based on his textile mill duty in Augusta. The south needed cloth for uniforms, blankets and the like, so Jasper stayed behind. John was a bridge designer and builder and was exempted from military duty because the South desperately needed bridges and railroads for troops and supplies.
Judge Chumley Discussed “Nullification and the South”
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- By Press Release
Summary Court Judge Rob Chumley was the guest speaker for the July dinner meeting of camp 36, 16th Regiment, South Carolina Volunteers and their guests. His topic was “Nullification and the South.”
Nullification, first enunciated in the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions of 1798, was expanded by South Carolina statesman John C. Calhoun in response to the Tariff of 1828. This historical fact tied the word to the true history of the South.
Chumley is a cum laude graduate of Clemson University, a graduate of Cumberland School of Law, and earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Sanford University.
Star of West Bell Returned to Charleston
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- By Mike Couch
The 2014 Sons of Confederate Veterans National Reunion was held in North Charleston, South Carolina, July 17-19. Wednesday night, prior to the start of the Reunion, I was invited to a drop-in to celebrate the return of the Star of the West ship’s bell to Charleston. This was quite an honor and the highlight of the week for me. I also had the privilege of ringing the bell.
The bell was displayed at the Reunion, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. It will be on exhibit at the Citadel for six months. If you are in Charleston and have time, I suggest a visit to see it.
2014 National Reunion of Sons of Confederate Veterans
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- By Pam Evans
The 2014 National Reunion of the Sons of Confederate Veterans was held July 16-19, 2014, at the Convention Center in North Charleston, SC. The opening ceremony on Thursday, July 17, 2014, included a welcome by Convention Chairman Randy Burbage, and the posting of the colors by the 16th South Carolina Color Guard of Honor. Greetings were brought by state and local dignitaries and by representatives from other heritage organizations. The opening ceremonies were concluded with the singing of “Dixie,” led by Past Chaplain-in-Chief Cecil Fayard. A business session was held each morning, Thursday through Saturday. Tours were available, including a boat tour of Charleston Harbor, and visits to the Confederate Museum, the Hunley exhibit, and battle sites.
SCV and UDC Launch Hampton Family Monument Cleanup and Restoration
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- By Bob Dill, Publisher
A group of Southern Heritage organizations have launched a project to clean up and restore the historical monument located on Wade Hampton Boulevard, East of Greer, dedicated to the memory of the ancestors of Wade Hampton III, who was probably the greatest South Carolinian who ever lived. The project is being led by the members of Camp 36, 16th South Carolina Volunteers, Sons of Confederate Veterans, along with the Hampton Lee 1281 and Hunley 2667 Chapters of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
In July, 1776, the year the United States declared independence from Great Britain, Anthony Hampton, who had established a homestead on the banks of the Middle Tyger River, in Spartanburg County east of what is now Greer, South Carolina, along with his wife, son Preston and young grandson were massacred by Cherokee Indians. The surviving son Wade, age 24 at the time was away from the home hunting and returned to find his family dead and their home burned.
New Members of 16th Regiment
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- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Teens Report on Sam Davis Youth Camp
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- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Camp attendees were sponsored by 16th Regiment SCV, Winnie Davis 442 UDC and Evan Davis Camp 907 Children of the Confederacy
Three young people who attended the Sam Davis Youth Camp earlier this year reported on their activities to the local organizations that sponsored them.
Kimberly Huddle is a member of Winnie Davis 442 United Daughters of the Confederacy. Neyland Huddle is a member of the Evan Davis Camp 907, Children of the Confederacy.
Southside High School JROTC Cadet Detron Burdine received a scholarship to the Sam Davis Youth Camp by winning an essay contest sponsored by the 16th Regiment, SCV.
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- Don Gordon Speaks to 16th Regiment SCV in Greenville
- Memorial Service for Oconee County
- Sixteenth Regiment Presented Awards at State Convention
- Reviving the Black Robe Regiment
- Snow Campaign Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, holds Awards Ceremony
- Snow Campaign Chapter, DAR Good Citizen Award to Zachary Parke Girvin
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