SCV National Reunion - Richmond Virginia

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1 Conway, South Carolina AUGUST 2015 ISSUE In Honor of Brothers Major George Litchfield and Captain John Litchfield SCV National Reunion - Richmond Virginia Jamie Graham receiving Litchfield Camps Scrapbook Award from CIC Barrows. Monroe Thompkins, Raul Jones, and John Jones spoke about their time spent at The Sam Davis Youth Camp. Trace Scott being inducted by Commander Sessions and his father Jamie Scott. Welcome to Litchfield Trace.

A meeting of Litchfield camp 132 was called to order at 7:35 p.m. On July 21, 2015 by the Commander Johnny Sessions the Commander welcomed all in attendance.

Saturday June 27, 2015 was the river fest in Conway South Carolina the camp took in 1300 or so dollars from sales. The Commander stated that there was a good turn out even though it had rained.

July 5, 2015 the 7th brigade honor guard will be in Effingham. Our chief of staff Jamie Graham spoke of his attendance at the SCV National convention held in Virginia.

He also stated for us to keep on state legislation.

2 A meeting of Litchfield camp 132 was called to order at 7:35 p.m. On July 21, 2015 by the Commander Johnny Sessions the Commander welcomed all in attendance. Chaplin Vernon Tompkins lead the camp and prayer. The Commander lead the camp in the pledges and charges. All visitors were asked to stand and announce themselves. Saturday June 27, 2015 was the river fest in Conway South Carolina the camp took in 1300 or so dollars from sales. The Commander stated that there was a good turn out even though it had rained. The booth operated by the camp opened at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 5:00 p.m. The Commander put Aaron Cooke and Keith Edwards in charge of handling the booth for the Aynor Hoedown. July 5, 2015 the 7th brigade honor guard will be in Effingham. Our chief of staff Jamie Graham spoke of his attendance at the SCV National convention held in Virginia. He also stated that our camp took the top scrapbook award on a national level. He also discussed the flag issues and that there were no secret deals made. He also stated for us to keep on state legislation. The Commander stated that he received a report on the Sam Davis youth camp it was said that all 3 cadets that the camp sponsored did well and had a good time. Monroe Tompkins talked about his time spent at the Sam Davis youth camp and how he had learned to make fire cast bullets also fired muskets. He also stated during camp a cannon was fired twice daily once in the morning and then in the evening. John Jones also talked of his time at the camp he stated he had fun and enjoyed himself and that he had learned to cast his own bullet and able to fire his own bullet that he cast he was sponsored by the OCR. Rowl also talked of his time while at camp he stated he learned more on history he said he got 3 head shots and participated in archery and dancing he thanked Litchfield camp. At the meeting last month we had a induction of Trace Scott today he received his certificate and was pinned by his father. Matthew Breen was excepted back into Litchfield camp by a unanimous vote. He was a former member of the star of the west camp while in attendance at the citadel. Lisa Graham stated that August 10, 2015 H.K. Edgerton would be speaking at Socastee Original Methodist Church. This will also be his 5 year anniversary with the SCV and he is also a former NAACP member. November 6th and 7th 20th and 21st will be our annual turkey shoot the weekend between those dates will be the Boone Hall Plantation reenactment. The Commander thanked all for coming out Vernon Tompkins lead the camp with a closing prayer. Our next meeting will be held August 18, The camp was closed by order of the Commander at 8:34 p.m. and Dixie was sung. Submitted by: Aaron Cooke Adjutant Litchfield 132 We have an awesome speaker this month. Come on out and hear a great presentation given by Latta Camp Commander Daryl Hardwick On a female spy from South Carolina, a little know Town in New York and how they supported the South, and Fort Randall at Little River.

Greeting Compatriots; I hope this letter finds you doing well. I just got off of the phone with a compatriot from Columbia, S.C, who wants to transfer to our camp.

At our Tuesday night meeting we got a report from the three young men who attended The Sam Davis youth Camp, Raul Jones, John P.

3 Greeting Compatriots; I hope this letter finds you doing well. I just got off of the phone with a compatriot from Columbia, S.C, who wants to transfer to our camp. He is already a member of a camp but wants to transfer to Litchfield Camp. His ancestors are buried in Horry County. At our Tuesday night meeting we got a report from the three young men who attended The Sam Davis youth Camp, Raul Jones, John P. Jones and Monroe Thompkins, they each told about their favorite part of the camp and all had a good time. Also we officially instated Trace Scott into our ranks with his certificate and SCV pin. Welcome aboard. The next several months will be a busy time for the Camp, starting in September we will be at the Aynor Harvest Hoe Down with our recruitment tent, and look for a very good day to raise money and get some new members. On September 26, we will be hoisting a memorial at Cane Branch Baptist Church Cemetery for a Confederate Soldier who was killed during the war in Charleston, and buried there with many others. His descendants have asked for our help in this memorial. His name is Levi Gerrald and he has many descendants in the Cane Branch area. On October 3, 2015 Litchfield will be having our CMD at the Horry County Courthouse, on Third Ave. at 11:00 o clock. This event needs every member that can come out and support the memorial service and bring someone with you. Also the Loris Bog-Off will be on the 17th in Loris again we will be having a recruitment tent and need some help all day long. The next meeting will be August 18th at Watson s at 6:30 I look forward to seeing you then, bring a friend. Commander Johnny Sessions ARE YOU LEADING THE CHARGE BY EXAMPLE? Deo Vindice CAMP OFFICERS: LEADERSHIP TEAM: OCR OFFICERS: Commander: Johnny Sessions Lt. Commander Dean Lewis nd Lieutenant: R.B. Scarborough Adjutant: Aaron Cooke Chaplain: Vernon Thompkins Color Sergeant: John Zakrzewski Historian: Keith Edwards Greeter: OCR Ladies Adopt-a-Hwy: Vernon Thompkins Ned Thompkins Member Retention: E. K. Altman Aide-de-Camp: Ed Thompson Judge Advocate: Ricky Todd Quartermaster: Curtis Canady Genealogist: Buddy Freemen Guardian Program: R.B. Scarborough Newsletter: Jamie Graham Web Master: Jamie Graham President: Lisa Graham Vice Pres: Vacant Secretary: Kelly Goodwin Treasurer: Marie Zakrzewski SC OCR PRESIDENT Lisa Graham PAST COMMANDERS: Jamie Graham Ken Thrasher Ricky Todd

and family Ed Thompson Tinky Altman and Family David Fairs family Pensa Cola Martin s Family Bobby

Brothers, and Sisters, I speak with a sad heart!

Heritage,Our rights to be Americans,We need to wake up.

the vindication of the cause for which we fought.

of his history, the emulation of his virtues, the perpetuation of those principles which he loved

" Remember, it is your duty to see that the true history of the South is presented to future

General Stephen Dill Lee, Commander General, United Confederate Veterans, New Orleans, Louisiana,

4 Camp Prayer needs Vernon E. Thompkins Chaplain-Litchfield 132 Jim O Kelley The Edward Davis family Charles Page Joe Thompson and family Ed Thompson Tinky Altman and Family David Fairs family Pensa Cola Martin s Family Bobby Hill Glen Johnson s Family JD Thompkins family Buster & Doris Benton Greetings Compatriots, Brothers, and Sisters, I speak with a sad heart! We are under attack not just the Flag,But everything we are and stand for,god and our Southern Heritage,Our rights to be Americans,We need to wake up. Charge to the Sons of Confederate Veterans "To you, Sons of Confederate Veterans, we will commit the vindication of the cause for which we fought. To your strength will be given the defense of the Confederate soldier's good name, the guardianship of his history, the emulation of his virtues, the perpetuation of those principles which he loved and which you love also, and those ideals which made him glorious and which you also cherish." Remember, it is your duty to see that the true history of the South is presented to future generations. Lt. General Stephen Dill Lee, Commander General, United Confederate Veterans, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 25, Sept. 19, 2015 Sept. 26, 2015 Oct. 3, 2015 Oct. 17, 2015 Oct. 25, 2015 Nov. 6-7, 2015 Nov , 2015 Nov , 2015 Aynor Hoe Down, Aynor SC Cane Branch Memorial Service CMD Conway, SC Loris Bog-Off, Loris SC CMD Latta, SC Turkey Shoot Battle of Secessionville, Boone Hall Turkey Shoot Visit our web to keep up with current events. Don t forget our meetings on the 3 rd Tuesday every month.

Guardian PrograM SC Division Guardians Tony B.

Wilton M. Prince R.B. Scarborough Johnny Sessions Ed Thompson (W) Ned Thompkins Vernon Thompkins Ricky Todd Chris Tyler (W) Glen Tyler John A. Zakrzewski (W) Edward A.

Cooke Stacy Gilley Scott Graham Paul Jones Jamie Scott Ben Winter (W) Wilderness Guardian (X) Guardian outside our County Are you a Guardian? Why Not? Guardian Report 2nd Lt. R.B. Scarborough As of 11 June 2015, referencing Mr.

5 Guardian PrograM SC Division Guardians Tony B. Anderson Edward Altman (W) Reuben Dale Altman Leo Cooper Sam Dusenbury Keith Edwards Dennis Fulmer Jamie Graham (W)(X) Steven Graham Joe Hood Wilbur Huggins Dean Lewis James O Kelley Dotson Owen Wilton M. Prince R.B. Scarborough Johnny Sessions Ed Thompson (W) Ned Thompkins Vernon Thompkins Ricky Todd Chris Tyler (W) Glen Tyler John A. Zakrzewski (W) Edward A. Davis-Honorary National Guardians Jamie Graham R.B. Scarborough Guardians Pro Tem Curtis Canady Aaron D. Cooke Stacy Gilley Scott Graham Paul Jones Jamie Scott Ben Winter (W) Wilderness Guardian (X) Guardian outside our County Are you a Guardian? Why Not? Guardian Report 2nd Lt. R.B. Scarborough As of 11 June 2015, referencing Mr. Ed s numbers, we have: 667 Soldiers accounted for in Horry County 167 Cemeteries containing Confederate Soldiers 281 Crosses of Honor installed Summer weather promotes plant growth & fades the colors of the flags flying over our Confederate soldiers' graves. Be sure to keep things from getting overgrown & should you need fresh flags for your responsibilities, I now have a supply of flags that have been donated to Litchfield 132 by compatriot Charles Graham, to be used by Guardians, at no cost. Check with me when you have a need. Should you have the desire to become a new Guardian or current Guardians, to expand your responsibilities, contact me & we'll make it happen. b.scarborough The Sons of Confederate Veterans is a non-profit, heritage organization whose mission is to preserve the history and legacy of Confederate veterans. It is not associated with any anti-government or hate groups. Membership is open to any male descendents of Confederate veterans who served honorably in the Confederate armed forces. Litchfield Camp 0132 is in need of a new Newsletter Editor. If you have the computer skills and a desire to take the position, please contact Jamie Graham at JamieBigredGraham@gmail.com or

Return Page was born 1 Jan. 1845 in Marion County, SC, and died 15 June 1919 in Galivants Ferry Township, Horry County, SC.

6 Pvt. Return Page Co. H, 23rd Infantry (Hatch's Coast Rangers) CSA (1 Jan June 1919) Zion Cemetery AKA Old Zion Methodist Church Cemetery Galivants Ferry, Horry County, SC Information Provided by: Jamie Graham Return Page was born 1 Jan in Marion County, SC, and died 15 June 1919 in Galivants Ferry Township, Horry County, SC. He was buried 16 June 1919 in Old Zion Methodist Church, Galivants Ferry, Horry County, SC. He was the son of Return Page and Sarah A. Grainger. He married Arra (Arry) Ellen Floyd in 1875, the daughter of Kenneth Murchinson Floyd and Julia Ann Best. She was born in Dec in Horry County, SC, and died 21 May 1938 in Aynor, Horry County, SC. She was buried 22 May 1938 in Old Zion Methodist Church, Galivants Ferry, Horry County, SC. Return was the twin brother of William M. Page. The children of Return Page and Arra Ellen Floyd are: Lillie Mae Page was born 19 Apr. 1876, and died 5 May 1876., Leila G. Page was born 20 July 1877 in South Carolina, and died 22 Oct , Julia Viola Page was born 8 Oct in South Carolina, and died 9 July 1930 in Aynor, Horry County, SC., Georgia M. Page was born 17 April 1882 in Horry County, SC, and died 2 Feb in Galivants Ferry, Horry County, SC., William Ashley Page was born 12 Sep in South Carolina, and died 24 March 1963 at his home, Galivants Ferry, Horry County, SC., Albert Clarence Page was born 18 Feb in South Carolina, and died 27 Dec , Charles (Charlie) R. Page was born 8 July 1889 in South Carolina, and died 5 Oct , Arry Minta Page was born 27 Dec in South Carolina, and died 25 Dec , Isla W. Page was born 31 May 1894 in South Carolina, and died 28 May 1982., David Kemper Page was born 4 August 1896 in South Carolina, and died 19 July 1949., Neta Page was born 16 Sep in South Carolina, and died 7 June 1976., Aubrey Page was born 19 June 1901 in South Carolina, and died 25 May 1977., and Thelma Page was born 9 April 1904 in South Carolina, and died 11 Sep Return enlisted in Nov at the age of 16 at James Island with the 23rd Infantry Regiment [also called Coast Rangers] which was assembled at Charleston, South Carolina, in November, Most of the men were from Horry, Georgetown, Charleston, and Colleton counties. After being stationed in South Carolina, the regiment moved to Virginia and during the war served in General Evans', Elliot's, and Wallace's Brigade. It participated in the conflicts at Second Manassas, South Mountain, and Sharpsburg, then was ordered to North Carolina and later to Mississippi. The unit skirmished at Jackson, was sent to Charleston, and in the spring of 1864 returned to Virginia. It continued the fight in the trenches of Petersburg and around Appomattox. During the Second Manassas operations, August 6-20, 1862, this regiment lost sixty-eight percent of the 225 engaged, and all its field officers were wounded. It reported 10 killed, 22 wounded, and 5 missing in the Maryland Campaign, totaled 297 men in October, 1863, and had 49 killed or wounded at the Petersburg mine explosion. The 23rd had many disabled at Sayler's Creek and surrendered 5 officers and 103 men.

Conway, South Carolina

Conway, South Carolina JAN. 2015 ISSUE In Honor of Brothers Major George Litchfield and Captain John Litchfield Newsletter Editor: Jamie Graham R.B. Scarborough Mary Ellen Scarborough, Marie Zakrzewski,