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Confederate Veteran - Article Summaries

Confederate Veteran magazine was the official publication of the United Confederate Veterans Association. Within its pages can be found a wealth of material written by and for Confederate veterans. Originally published between 1893 and 1932, the magazine covers topics ranging from personal reminiscences and battle accounts to reunion announcements and obituaries. Many veterans wrote to "the Veteran" with the clear purpose of preserving their experiences for posterity. If you desire a better understanding of the War Between the States and, more precisely, the Southern soldier, you would do well to examine this valuable resource.

The following is a list of the Confederate Veteran articles contained within the Online Archives. Also available is an index to selected topics which includes listings for articles not yet reproduced in this website. Also, be sure to check out the Library of Virginia's Online Index to Confederate Veteran Magazine.

1893 - Volume III

In Memoriam of Col. Benj. F. Terry - April, page 111: January 4,1862 poem honoring the Rangers fallen colonel.

1894 - Volume II

The Gallant John Pelham - March, page 74: Mentions Ranger Charles Thomas Pelham's namesake.
Pelham Correction - May, page 132: Corrects the March article to include the name Charles Thomas Pelham.
The Gallant Pelhams—Other Heroes - July, page 219: L. B. Giles rcounts the exploits of Charles T. Pelham.
Letters From Veterans - August, page 227: Letter by William H. Albertson of Company H.
Letters From Veterans - August, page 227: Letter by Jesse Austin Holman of Company F..

Letters From Veterans - September , page 281: Letter by William B. Sayers of Company D.



Letters From Veterans - November, page 340: Letter describing the Rangers actions at Shiloh.

1895 - Volume III

Letters From Veterans - January, page 14: J. T. Cartwright tells stories of J. C. S. [J. K. P.?] Blackburn
Last Battles of the War - January, page 20: Excerpts from the journal of B. L. Ridley, an aid to General A. P. Stewart.
Last Battles of the War — Comment - February, page 37: Captain George B. Guild describes the Battle of Bentonville & differs with B. L. Ridley.
Forrest's Old Regiment Part 1 - February, page 41: Memories of General Forrest by Captain J. C. Blanton of Forrest's old regiment.
Letters From Veterans - February, page 50: J. T. Cartwright requests information concerning the old 10th TN Regiment
Last Battles of the War - March, page 70-72: B. L. Ridley's Journal Continued
Last Battles of the War—Comment - March, page 71: Judge G. K. Miller's response to G. B. Guile and B. L. Ridley re: Battle of Bentonville.
Forrest's Old Regiment Part 2 - March, page 77: Memories of General Forrest by Captain J. C. Blanton of Forrest's old regiment.
The Artillery at Bentonville - April, page 103: Recollections of the battle of Bentonville by James G. Holmes of General Law's staff.
Letters From Veterans - April, page 113: J. A. Holman writes re: John Pelham Camp U. C. V.
Sensations in Kentucky Backwoods - May, page 143: Account of how Harrison became the "Jimtown Major" to the Rangers.
Miss Omi Polk and Maids, of Coleman, Texas, at Houston - July, page 207: Information re: daughters of M. B. Polk and G. B. Beaumont.
Presentation of Bonnie Blue Flag- July, page 216: Memory of McCarthy performing the Bonnie Blue Flag before Terry's Rangers in New Orleans.
Letters From Veterans - August, page 252: JC Witcher inquires after two of Shannon's Scouts: "Gregory and Bowman."
Letters From Veterans - September, page 282: RJ Cook of 2nd Arkansas Infantry recalls that he witnessed Col. Terry's death at Mumfordville.
Kentuckians at Chickamauga - October, page 294: W. W. Herr, speaks of the reunion at Bowling Green.
About "Bonnie Blue" - October, page 301: Dr. A. J. Thomas talks about the song "Bonnie Blue."
Letters From Veterans - October, page 301: LW Chapin writes an inquiry about the Killings in Overton County, Tenn.
Daughters of the Confederacy - October, page 302: Miss Ruth Martin Phelps, daughter of Virgil Phelps, speaks of "The Daughters of the Confederacy" auxiliary of Camp Magruder, No. 105.
Letters From Veterans - October, page 315: Ranger AL Steele corrects the recollection about Col. Terry's Death in the July issue.
Daring Confederate in the War - November, page 351: Pvt. A. J. Burleson of the 12th Texas Cavalry shares some memories.
Texans Foraging for Christmas - December, page 362: A humorous account of men from the Texas Brigade that mentions Chaplain Bunting.
Subscriptions to Samuel Davis Monument - December, page 372: Names and addresses for subscriptions, including J. T. Pryor.

1896 - Volume IV

Marksmanship in the Army - January, page 14: Mentions marksmanship of "Texas Rangers."
Letters From Veterans: Miss Sallie McCallum - January, page 29: Brifly mentions poem found in pocket of James Howard Bush.
Dowling at Sabine Pass - November, page 336: Mentions death of R. Milton McKay of Co. B.

1897, Volume V

Battle at Averysboro, N.C. - February, page 68: D. F. Fuller provides his account of the battle in response to Geo. F. Rozell.
31st Ranger Reunion in Nashville, TN - March, page 118: J. K. P. Blackburn writes regarding a Ranger reunion.
Gravesite of N. L. Allen - April, page 170: Inquiry regarding the grave of N. L. Allen.
Caring for Confederate Graves - April, page 175: Speaks about Ranger graves in Tennessee.
Terry's Texas Rangers: Sketch of the Famous Eighth Texas Cavalry - May, page 194: A brief history of Terry's Rangers
Battles Fought Under General Forrest - May, page 200: General Forrest recounts his wartime experiences.
Terry's Texas Rangers - June, page 252: Good capsule history of the Rangers and a letter from Ranger Cook to Ranger Blackburn.
Maj. Gen John A. Wharton - August page 417: Short Biography of General Wharton.
Death of Judge Gustave Cook - August, page 418: Obituary for Ranger Gustave Cook.
With General A. S. Johnston at Shiloh - December, page 609: Contains a note about Ranger Col. Wharton's arrest.
Correction regarding the death of Col. Terry - December, page 622: W. E. Moore corrects an error regarding Terry's Death.

1898, Volume VI

John F. Fore Writes of Forrest - January, page 24: John F. Fore includes a description of his interaction with Col. Wharton near Elizabethtown.
Captured by Rangers - April, page 149: J. M. Carrington requests information about his sword and pistol that were taken by Terry's Rangers when he was captured.
Concerning the Battle of Bentonville - April, page 153: An account by J. A. Holman.
John D. Rugley, A Texas Ranger - June, page 275: Sandy Elkins describes the scene of John D. Rugeley's death.
General Joseph Wheeler - August, page 361: Brief Biography of "The War Child."
Texas Rangers Reunion at Austin - August, page 372: Account of the 29th Reunion of Terry's Texas Rangers.
Several Errors Corrected - August, page 374: Description
Concerning the Battle of Bentonville - September, page 425: Reprint of J. A. Holman's account in April 1898 edition.

1899, Volume VII

General Forest's Order to Col. Baxter Smith - February, page 70: Captain Frank Battle shares his recollections from Forrest's battle at Murfreesboro.
Col. Jo. Robbins, 3rd Alabama Cavalry - February, Page 77: Obituary for a colonel who was wounded at the battle of Monroe's Crossroads.
Obituary of R. K. Cheatam - April, page 175: W. G. Mitchel, adjutant, Camp J. B. Robertson, writes of Roland K. Chatham.
Pistol Captured by Terry's Rangers - May, page 203: Miss Eleanor J. Lovell, inquires for the pistol of her father, Edward Downs Lovell.
Reunion at Austin, TX - August, page 342: Account of the United Confederate Veterans reunion in Austin.
E. S. Dodd's Last Letter to Parents - August, page 361: E. S. Dodd's letter to his parents the day before his execution as a "spy."
Flag of Terry's Texas Rangers - December, page 545: The return of a Ranger flag by the State of Indiana

1900, Volume VIII

Confederate Monument at Franklin - January, page 5: The dedication of a monument at Franklin.
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Sent on a Perilous Ride Through Enemy Lines - November, page 489: J. A. Wyth shares his experiences from Chickamauga.

1901, Volume IX


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The Western Army - July, page 312: Account of the 1902 Texas UDC Convention. Mentions Terry's Rangers.
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Dallas Veteran: Maj. H. W. Graber - November, page 502: Biographical sketch for Henry W. Graber of Company B.
Stearn's Old Regiment in Reunion - November 1901 page 504: W. G. Lillard of the 4th Tennessee Cavalry (transferred from the Rangers) writes regarding a reunion.

1902, Volume X

Daughters of the Confederacy - January, page 9: Ranger Henry W. Graber recounts a dinner conversation he had with Braxton Bragg.

Beauregard's Order at Shiloh - March, page 107: Ranger Henry W. Graber recounts a dinner conversation he had with Braxton Bragg.
The Texas Ranger's Flag - April, page 159: Information about Mary McIver and a Ranger flag.
Gen. McLaws on the Private Soldier - April, page 171: Extracts of a letter from Gen. McLaws to Ranger H. W. Graber in 1897.

Terry's Texas Rangers - May, page 208: Account of the Terry's Texas Rangers Association reunion in Dallas. (Photos)
Memorial Day at Farmington, Tenn. - September, page 398: Account of memorial services at Farmington, TN.
The Last Roll - September, page 418: Obituary for Ranger William E. Moore. (Photo)

1903, Volume XI

Miss A. M. Zollicoffer - January, page 35: Obituary for Miss Zollicoffer, mentioning the Rangers.
Echoes from the battle of Murfreesboro - February, page 65: B. L. Ridley shares a a detailed account of the Battle of Stones River.
The Last Roll: A. M. Dunman - February page 81: Obituary for A. M. Dunman.
Title - Month, page 124: Description
Seeking Information - March, page 134: Query for information on John B. Pickett's death.
New Commander of the Fourth Brigade (UCV) - August, page 346: Biographical sketch for Henry W. Graber of Company B.
Cavalry Service Under Gen. Wheeler - August, page 353: Reminiscences of a solder from the 4th TN Cavalry.
Hood's Texas Brigade - September, page 393: Article about J. G. Wheeler. (Photo)

1904, Volume XII

Gen. Wheeler in the Atlanta Campaign - February, page 76: A reminiscence of W. H. Davis of "Paul's People" (4th TN Cavalry) Hume's Division.

The Last Roll: Samuel L. Richards - March, page 130: Obituary for a member of Terry's Rangers, Co. A.
The Last Roll: Samuel L. Richards - March, page 130: Obituary for a member of Terry's Rangers, Co. A.
Texas War Relics to be Preserved - April, page 176: Article mentioning Mrs. George W. Littlefield
How Kilpatrick Lost Pistols and Holsters - April, page 177: Lt. Colonel of the 32/58th AL Infantry writes regarding the Battle of Monroe's Crossroads.
Escaped From Rock Island - August, page 384: Article mentioning JWS Emerson of Terry's Rangers.
"Fighting" Kilpatrick's Escape - December, page 588: Account of the Battle of Monro's Crossroads, mentions Ranger A. M. Shannon.
Gen. Wheeler in the Atlanta Campaign - December, page 589: A follow up from W. H. Davis of "Paul's People" (4th TN Cavalry) Hume's Division.
The Last Roll - December, page 599: Obituary for William Sharkey of Company G.

1905, Volume XIII

Woman's Memories of the Sixties - February, page 61: The wife of Ranger ML Evans shares here memories and letters from the war.
Honor to Private John Hammond - February, page 90: Captain from Cobb's Legion writes regarding the Battle of Monroe's Crossroads

The Last Roll - April, page 176: Obituary for Richard Burger of Company D.

The Last Roll - June, page 281: Obituary for Hammond Bouldin of Company K.
Terry's Texas Ranger - July, page 316: Ranger Henry W. Graber recounts some of his wartime and postwar experiences.
More About Kilpatrick's Horses - October, page 456: Member of the 2nd Georgia Cavalry writes regarding the Battle of Monroe's Crossroads

1906, Volume XIV

Kilpatrick's Spotted Horse - February, page 62: Account of the Battle of Monro's Crossroads, mentions Ranger A. M. Shannon and the 8th TX.
Col. Henry M. Ashby - March, page 122: Lieutenant of the 2d Tennessee Cavalry writes about Colonel Ashby.
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History of the Surprise of Kilpatrick - April, page 176: Member of the of the 51st Alabama Cavalry writes about the Battle of Monroe's Crossroads.
The Last Roll: Mary Mciver - May, page 226: Obituary for the maker of a Ranger flag.
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The Last Roll: Lieut. Rice McLean - June, page 278: Obituary for member of the 4th TN Cavalry, Wharton's Brigade.
The Kilpatrick Spotted Horse Affair - July, page 309: Members of 3rd AL Cavalry write about the Battle of Monroe's Crossroads
J. C. Ferguson Seeks Contact Information - July, page 330: Veteran seeks information from members of the 8th TN and 8th TX Cavalry.
Life of a Texas Woman During the War- September, page 422: Article describing life on the homefront in Texas.
Forrest's Men to Meet at Memphis - October, page 441: Article regarding a reunion of those who served under Forrest.
Pathetic Story of Captain Wirz - November, page 489: Ranger Henry W. Graber writes about Andersonville and its Commandant.
Shannon's Scouts — Kilpatrick - November, page 511: J. C. Witcher of Shannon's Scouts writes regarding the Battle of Monroe's Crossroads.
The Last Roll: Col. M. C. Dickson - November, page 516.: Colonel of Hampton's Cavalry who was wounded at Monroe's Crossroads.
Texas State Reunion, UCV at Dallas - December, page 556: Account of the United Confederate Veterans reunion in Dallas TX. .

1907, Volume XV

The Last Roll: James Edward Hogin - January, page 36: James E. Hogin of the 4th Tennessee Cavalry was wounded at Monroe's Crossroads.
The Last Roll - February, page 84: Obituary for Col A. M. Shannon.
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1908, Volume XVI


Useful Woman Honored In Her Work - April, page 378: Article talking about Miss Mary McIver and the Ranger flag.
The Last Roll - August, page 414: Obituary for Harrison Tankersley of Company H.
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Ruffins Dragoons with A. S. Johnston - December, page 597: Member of the 3rd Alabama Cavalry who was at Monroe's Crossroads.

1910, Volume XVIII

Ohio Veteran Doesn't like the Rebel Yell - February, page 62: Yankee with the 10th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry about the Battle of Monroe's Crossroads.
Annual Greeting From Gen. W. L. Cabell - March, page 102: Article that mentions Henry W. Graber of Company B.
Monument to Terry Rangers - March, page 109: Brief article describing the Terry Ranger monument in Austin, TX.
Women of Aiken, S. C., in time of Battle - April, page 158: Mentions the 8th Texas in recollections of the charge at Aiken SC.
The Last Roll - May, page 248: Obituary for Samuel I. Bryan of Company B.
The Last Roll - June, page 292: Obituary for L. J Storey, brother of Horation E. Storey of Company E.
The Last Roll - July, page 342: Obituary for George H. Bailey of Company H.
Alabama Mounted Rifles - October, page 469: Article about the 7th Alabama Cavalry that mentions a scout with Terry's Rangers
The Last Roll: Deaths in Gordon Memorial Camp of Oxford, Ala. - October, page 476: List of UCV deaths in Oxford, AL mentions Thomas H. Barry of Company G.
The Last Roll: Deaths in Camp Joe Johnston, Mexia, Tex. - October, page 481: List of UCV deaths in Mexia, TX mentions Thomas S. Burney of Company C.

1911, Volume XIX

Scouting with General Wheeler - February, page 72: Ranger E. H. M'Knight writes regarding general Wheeler and Shannon's Scouts.
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About the Fayetteville (N. C.) Road Fight - July, page 331: An inquiry about the Battle of Monroe's Crossroads.
About fight at Fayetteville, N. C. - September, page 433: Adjutant of the 5th Tennessee Cavalry writes regarding the Battle of Monroe's Crossroads.
Report by Joseph A. Jones - September, page 433: Member of the 51st Alabama Cavalry on the Battle of Monroe's Crossroads.
Another Brief Report - September, page 433: Member of the 4th Tennessee Cavalry on the Battle of Monroe's Crossroads.
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More of Fight at Fayetteville, N. C. - September, page 453: One of General Butler's couriers on the Battle of Monroe's Crossroads.
Participant in Battle of Fayetteville, NC - November, page 544: Ranger Natt Holman recalls the battle of Fayettville, NC.
Muster Roll of Company F, Eighth Texas - December, page 574: Original Muster Roll of Company "F" as preserved by Natt Holman, Sr.

1912, Volume XX


The Other Side of Fayetteville, N. C. - February, page 83: Yankee accounts of the Battle of Monroe's Crossroads
The Fayetteville (NC) Road Fight - February, page 84: Excerpt from John W. DuBose's Book General Joseph Wheeler and the Army of Tennessee.
Other side of the Fayetteville Road Fight - September, page 424: Kilpatrick's Chief of Scouts regarding the Battle at Monroe's Crossroads.

1913, Volume XXI


Inquiries For and About Veterans - March 1913, page 106: J. C. Witcher writes an inquiry about a major captured by Shannon's Scouts.

1916, Volume XX


The Last Roll - April 1916, page 180: Obituary for Ranger Robert O Brien of company H.

1923, Volume XXXI

One of Terry's Texas Rangers - page 102: The reminiscences of Ranger R. L. Dunman of Company K.
The Last Roll - November 1923, page 426: Obituary for Ranger J. K. P. Blackburn of company F.

1924, Volume XXXII

A Story of Terry's Texas Rangers - April, page 137: The reminiscences of Ranger Major Littlefield.
The Last Roll - April, page 144: Obituary for Ranger George R. Allen of Company I
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1926, Volume XXXVII

The Last Roll - February, page 65: Obituary for David St. Clair Combs of company D.

1927, Volume XXXVII

Texas Boys in the War - July, page 265: Ranger D. S. Combs recalls his wartime service.