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Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp Urquhart-Gillette Star Sons of Confederate Veterans Historic Mahone s Tavern 22341 Main Street Courtland, Virginia 23837 A monthly publication for the Urquhart-Gillette Camp #1471, Incorporated Tommy Simmons, Editor November 2011 Inside this issue: Commander Pyle s Comments Meet at tavern Nov. 9th Social 6PM Eat Dinner 6:30PM Treasure s/ Adjutant s Corner Dues are Past Due + $5 extra The Stephen Dill Lee Charge! Camp Calendar Meeting Minutes Thanksgiving Blessings by Wayne Cutchins 100th Anniversary Of Confederate Monument in Lawrenceville, Va. Sunday Nov. 6th 2pm Confederate Flag under attack in Lexington, Virginia again, home of Lee/Jackson Camp sympathy to Warren and Linda Simmons on the death of Edith Simmons 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 November 9th Next SCV Meeting at Mahone s Tavern The speaker for November s Meeting has not been sent:social 6pm,Eat 6:30 Thanksgiving Greetings to All: You know, it has always amazed me about the great belief into what each individual feels about what is right. One belief gave the Southern soldier grit and determination to march, on foot, hundreds of miles to do battle and to look death in the face and not blink. You see, a soldier's life, in the 1860's, was a harsh life. This gives me pause to try and understand why Camp # 1471, has about 85 members that pay annual due's membership, but has only 14 to 24 members that participate in camp meetings and activities.( about one fourth). I m thankful. I do believe however, we ALL joined the Sons of Confederate Veterans to pay homage and honor our ancestors beliefs, hardships. And, they paid dearly for those beliefs. The camp meets only one evening every month in a beautiful, historic tavern. Why can t we take the time once a month and drive ( or ride with someone) to our camp's SCV meeting? We all know that certain liberal organizations are trying to wipe off from the face of this earth everything our southern ancestors fought for and believed in. We, the Urquhart - Gillette Camp # 1471, are entrusted to the preservation of Southern Heritage, which, I remind you, includes the confederate soldier s good name. Please, do not let the enemy win! Fight back! I invite you to attend your camp s SCV meetings. Our heritage is at stake and severely under attack and we need your help. With Southern Pride, I remain your Commander, Jon D. Pyle. Treasure s/adjutant s Corner SCV Dues are NOW Past Due as of October 2011 Harvest Greetings, We still have about eight members who have NOT paid their Annual SCV DUES. All Dues NOW are PAST DUE and will result in an additional $5 Charge. I am now taking money and reservation for the Lee- Jackson Banquet on Jan. 14th, 2012. It s $20/person;$10/ child under 12 yrs. HappyThanksgiving Tres. Volpe Boykin

Page 2 U rquhar t- Gille tte N ovember 20 11 General Stephen Dill Lee Charge To you, Sons of Confederate Veterans, we submit the vindication of the Cause for which we fought ; to your strength will be given the defense of the of the Confederate soldiers good name, the guardianship of his history, the emulation of his virtues, the perpetuation of those principles he loved and 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. General Stephen Dill Lee, Cmdr. General, United Confederate Veterans New Orleans, La 1906 To You, Sons of Confederate Veterans Important SCV Dates to Remember October 29th, 2011 NEW Deadline to order Fresh Country Sausage Call 651-4971; also on the 29th at Cedar Grove Cemetery Norfolk 10 am Gravestone Dedication Service w/ Norfolk Co Grays Camp November 6, 2011 Sunday 2 PM in Lawrenceville, Va. 100 year Dedication of Confederate Monument November 9, 2011 SCV Meeting at tavern to Nominate New 2012-2013 Officers for the Urquhart- Gillette Camp #1471 Sons of Confederate Veterans November 11th Veterans Day Parade at Va Beach Oceanfront. Parade starts at 9am. Be there at 8:30 November 12, 2011 Pick up sausage at 11:30am. Sausage workers need to be at tavern at 10am November 14, 15, 16, 2011, County s Fairgrounds, Southampton s Sesquicentennial Mobile Civil War Museum Event includes Urquhart-Gillette Camp s Color Guard for Opening Ceremony. Contact Walt Brown, Volpe Boykin or Jon Pyle for more info. November 14, 2011 Thanksgiving Meeting for SCV at Mahone s Tavern. January 14, 2011 Annual Lee-Jackson Banquet in Sebrell, Va. Entertainment Southern Horizon: Eat at 7PM Tickets on sale now for $20/person, $10/ child under 12 yrs old. For Reservations or information Contact Treas. Volpe Boykin at 757-287-3308 at 28359 Walters Highway Carrsville, Va. 23315 February 3 and 4, 2011 Stephen Dill Lee Institute in Savannah Georgia The Cost of Lincoln s War July 11th-14, 2012 117th SCV 2012 National Reunion in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Sponsored by SCV Camp #33 Make Reservations now! Go to this events website online:http://tennessee-scv.org/2012reunion/ March 2012 Grande Opening of New Confederate Museum in Appomattox, Va w/ CEO Waite Rawls Check this website out: http://www.scvva.org/odv/odv1101.pdf The Old Dominion Voice

N ovember 20 11 U rquhar t- Gille tte Minutes From October s Meeting Page 3 Welcome was given by Commander Jon D. Pyle. The Invocation was given by Camp Chaplain Wayne Cutchins. Pledges to the flags was led by Color Sergeant Dennis R. Whitby. This meeting was dedicated by Treasurer Volpe Boykins to Jessie Henderson Godwin who fought in the 4th N.C. Cavalry, haven enlisted in 1861, and mustering out on April 1, 1865.. The CHARGE was read by Compatriot Greg Bell. After a delicious meal, The Commander welcomed everyone in attendance which included 4 guest : A. Earl Johnson, Bob Marshall, Masters Robb Darden Jr. and Hunter Lee Darden. 1st Lt Jim Hart then introduce new member, Compatriot Peter Griffith, who gave a talk on the causes of the War Between the States. Griffith talked about commerce raiders sinking Union vessels, thus effecting U.S. blockade runners. Everyone enjoyed his presentation. The business meeting started. The Sept. minutes were accepted and voted unanimously. The Treasurer s Report was given, $7,079.93 by Tres. Boykin and accepted. Old Business: Confederate Store Keeper Whitby presented the Camp with $1,000.00 from the Confederate Store. Then, $2,074. 58 from the Camp s Fish Fry in Sept. was voted on unanimously to be given to Mahone s Tavern. A motion by Whitby and seconded by Cutchins was made to turn over Camp monies to the Tavern necessary to meet the $10,000 matching goal passed unanimously. The Nov Sausage Sale was discussed. Announcements: 2012-2013 Nominating Committee Chair Amp Cobb reported : Nominating Commander Jon D. Pyle, 1st lt. Peter Griffith, 2Lt. Jay Bradshaw, Adjutant Greg Bell, Treasure, Phillip Wood, Chaplan Wayne Cutchins, Color Sgt. Dennis Whitby. Lee-Jackson Banquet is Saturday January 14, 2012 in Sebrell again Eat at 7PM, will be $20.00/person; $10/child under 12. New Business: Compatriot Jim Beale and Cmdr Pyle received permission from Southampton County s Board of Supervisors to erect a flag pole in Courtland at the Confederate Monument flying the 11 star 1st National Flag. It was reported also by Treasurer Boykin, who oversees Major Gillette s grave, that Compatriot Lee Hart will assist him in fixing the Major s tombstone. The Battlefield trip and tour reminder to Sharspburg Maryland the 15th Oct. to honor the memory of Major Fox Urquhart at his gravesite. Door prize drawing winner was 2nd lt. Rob Darden. Chaplain Wayne Cutchins gave the benediction. Dixie sung by all! Thanksgiving Blessings by Chaplain Wayne Cut chins Franklin, Virginia November 2011 Where has the heat of summer gone? With the cool briskness in the air, we all know that the fall season and Thanksgiving can t be far away. Have you really thought about all the things we need to be thankful? There are so many that we take most of these things for granted. Let me list a few. I am thankful for my family. I was born right here in Southampton County and grew up in this wonderful area. My parents were not wealthy as far as money goes, but we were very rich in our family values. We never had everything we wanted but we had all we needed. Hard work was a quality I learned early and am thankful that jobs were available for me. I am thankful for my health. You know it is so easy to complain about the pains that come from a hard day s work or over-doing it with the kids but good health is a blessing from God. I have been truly blessed with good health. I am thankful for a good education in my youth. Without the basic learning, where would each of us be today? A good education is certainly a requirement for quality, well-paying job. Finally, I am very thankful for my church and my Savior, Jesus Christ. I was fortunate to be raised in the church and learned early that all of life s pleasures are gift from God. Stop and think for a moment. Each of the items above is all gifts from God. I could have been born in an entirely different situation but this is where God chose me to be. Education, jobs, health, family, and church are all blessing that God has blessed me with. During this Thanksgiving Day, please take time with your family and friends and pause to give the glory to our Lord and King. God Bless. Wayne Cutchins, Chaplain Urquhart-Gillette Camp #1471

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November Urquhart-Gillette Star Page 5 Confederate Heritage Under attack in Virginia.. special by the Star editor, T.B. Simmons LEXINGTON, Va. Back in September while we were frying fish, Officials in the city of Lexington Virginia, with their own hot grease voted to prohibit the flying of the Confederate flag on city-owned poles. In a public hearing, the Lexington City Council voted 4-1 to allow only U.S., Virginia and city flags to be flown. The Sons of Confederate Veterans membership showed up in force, rallying in a sea of Confederate flags and has vowed to challenge the ordinance in court. Numerous speakers during the meeting said the ordinance was an insult to the men who bravely fought in the War Between the States, who were defending their Southern beliefs. In fact, it was mentioned that one man stayed silent during his allotted time to speak, in memory of his confederate ancestor. Quite a few residents spoke against the Confederate flag and words such as offensive and, divisive and slavery were mentioned. But compatriot H.K. Edgerton was present also. Edgerton, who is black, and a member of the SCV wore a T-shirt blazed with images of his black confederate ancestors. Edgerton is a great speaker too! He supports us in the flying of the Confederate flag because, like the rest of us, he wants to honor his confederate heritage. He regularly attends SCV events across the country speaking on behalf of the SCV. Check this Tennessee SCV Division video website out: https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=454092085907. Make sure visit this site! "What you're going to do in banning the Southern cross is wrong. May God bless Dixie," Edgerton said, as many present at the Lexington, Va. public hearing gasps with disbelief. Opponents rallied in the Lexington s downtown city park, then marched to the hearing under a sea of Confederate flags. "I am a firm believer in the freedom to express our individual rights, which include flying the flag that we decide to fly," said one Civil War re-enactor dressed his wool Confederate l uniform. The city ordinance now will extend to flags from Virginia Military Institute and Washington and Lee University. Both colleges are in the city. "The Confederate flag is part of our heritage." said one bystander, and this city ought to be ashamed because this our history here that s being changed. The Sons of Confederate Veterans organized the "Save our Flags" gathering, which offered hot dogs and blue grass music. Speakers addressed the crowd to rally themselves. The Sons of Confederate Veterans has argued that restrictions on the flying of the Confederate flag in Lexington are especially painful because of the two military leaders' Lee and Jackson strong ties to Lexington and Virginia. One promotional flyer depicted General R.E. Lee with a tear rolling down his cheek. Jackson taught at VMI before the War. Widely known as "Stonewall, after the first Battle of Manassas, he died in 1863 from wounds suffered at Chancellorsville along with pneumonia, and is buried in Lexington, The Stonewall Jackson House is in Lexington. Lee, who led Confederate forces during the War before surrendering at Appomattox in 1865, became president of Washington College, now Washington and Lee University. And we all know,lee is buried there. City Manager Jon Ellestad reportedly said that the ordinance only affected city property and wasn't directly aimed at the Confederate flag. "The SCV can carry the flag anywhere they want to," he said. However, the city council could live to regret this ordinance. Brandon Dorsey is the local commander of Camp 1296 of the Stonewall Brigade of the Confederate Veterans. The SCV intends to fight this one. Indeed, our confederate heritage is under attack, right here in Virginia. Stay tuned..

November 2011 Urquhart-Gillette Star Page 6 With deepest sympathy COURTLAND Edith Willis Cobb Simmons, 82, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away October 15, 2011 at Southampton Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was a member of Courtland United Methodist Church, a very dedicated homemaker, excellent cook, and avid gardener. Edith was born June 18, 1929 in Southampton County, a daughter of the late Willie Anne Blythe and Tony Roy Cobb Sr. She was predeceased by two sisters, Audrey Cobb and Ruth C. Babb and four brothers, Tony Buck Cobb, Jr., Shelton Sheck Cobb, J.G. Cobb and Herman Cobb. Left to cherish her memory are husband of 61 years, Francis Augustus Gus Simmons; a daughter, Edith Michele Marks and her husband, Camp, of Charlotte, NC; four sons, Warren Augustus Simmons and his wife, Linda, David Cobb Simmons, Donald Lynn Simmons and his wife, Patty, all of Courtland and Mark Overton Simmons and his wife, Wendi, of Emporia; five grandchildren, Stephen Augustus Simmons and his wife, Annette, Sarah Hancock Poole and her husband, Jeff, Daniel Camp Marks, Jr. and his wife, Kate, Andrew Cobb Marks and Cameron Michele Marks; one great-grandson, Courtland Augustus Simmons; three sisters, Dorothy C. Kitchen, Gracie C. Foster and her husband, Frank, and Jerline C. Lankford and her husband, Johnny; three sisters-in-law, Clara Bell S. Cobb, Margaret H. Cobb and Bernice S. Gillette all of Franklin and many nieces and nephews. The funeral was be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 18, at Courtland United Methodist Church with the Rev. Brandon Robbins and Rev. Randy Wright officiating. The interment followed in Riverside Cemetery, Courtland. The family received friends Monday October 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Courtland United Methodist Church, 22416 Main St., Courtland, VA or Southampton Academy, 26495 Old Plank Rd., Courtland, Va 23837. www.wrightfuneralhome.org. Last Month s News October s meeting attendance up! Mahone s Tavern Courtland, Va. These 27 attended October s meeting. Jim Beale, Bill Gray, Volpe Boykin, Jon Pyle, Phillip Wood, Wayne Cutchins Robb Darden, John Greenia, Dennis Whitby, Peter Griffth, Amp Cobb, Hubert Bridges, Jay Bradshaw, Jimmy Gray, Billy Wade, Greg Bell, Jim Hart, Craig Williams, Ed Williams, Charles Butler, Lemuel Brown,Sr. and Lemuel Brown, Jr. There were FIVE guest present : Bob Marshall, Earl Johnson, Mike Evans, Master Hunter & Robbie Darden, both sons of Compatriot Rob Darden. Everyone enjoyed good food and fellowship. Remembrance Day Ettrick Cemetery 6 November 2011, 2pm Mr. B. Frank Earnest of Virginia Beach former SCV Division Commander of Virginia will be the guest speaker This will certainly be a very special day. For more info Call 804-526-8367

November 2011 Page 7 Urquhart-Gillette Camp #1471 Sons of Confederate Vete ran s Cam p Urquhart-Gillette Camp #1471 Urquhart-Gillette Star Post Office Box 1A Courtland, Va. 23837 Deadline to Editor: 20 th of the month Deadline to submit articles is the 20th of each month Fax: 757-653-9228 or e-mail The Star at: sandryrunmkt@wmconnect.com Compatriot Steve Johnson has a Face book page called Urquhart Gillette We re on the web: Urquhart-Gillette.org Webmaster is Travis Covington Please Donate to : Campaign Save Historic Mahone s Tavern and Museum, Inc P. O. Box 565 Courtland, Virginia 23837 Camp Nominations Committee For New 2012-2013 Camp #1471 Officers Chairman Amp Cobb 757-569-8463 Co-Chair J. Bradshaw 757-899-2293 Give a Gift to Mahone s Tavern As we enter this Thanksgiving period and the Christmas Season, have you considered a gift to Mahone s Tavern and Museum, Inc.? Perhaps your Employer or Company offers matching funds for donations to the preservation of historic properties such as Mahone s Tavern. The Tavern is a 501 c-3 tax exempt charitable entity. During this season of giving, please consider how you can help the Urquhart-Gillette Camp by mailing your contribution today to: Mahone s Tavern P. O. Box 565 Courtland, Va. 23837 or give it to Tavern Treasurer Robert B. Bob Edwards Important Contact Information Camp Commander Jon D. Pyle 757-651-4971 ; rebyank@gmail.com Camp Treasure Volpe M. Boykin 757-287-3309; vboykin@breitdrescher.com Tavern Chair - Warren A. Simmons 757-653-2613 shampton51@truevine.net Please Welcome New Member John Greenia Mechanized Cavalry being Organized here: Pray for those who are ill and for those who have lost a friend or family member: Several SCV members are interested in forming a Mechanized Cavalry Unit here in Southampton. Recall, a couple of years ago, the 13th Virginia Mechanized Cavalry was formed by Compatriot Mike Armistead. Recently, Commander Pyle and Treasure Boykin met with a group of a dozen or so interested and spoke about the SCV to them. Ricky Redford in recovery Joe and Jerry Everette homebound The Beale Carter family illnesses Ed Williams Family ( sister s death) Cobb- Simmons family (death of Warren s mom) Edith Cobb Simmons, Amp s aunt Others. Southampton / Sussex residents Mike Evans & David Newton, Charter Members of the 13th Virginia are leading this effort. You don t have to have a bike to join, but must be an SCV member. Call 651-4971, for an update on this great project!

November 2011 Page 8 Urquhart Gillette Star Pipers Peach Orchard Sharpsburg, Maryland October 15, 2011 Sharpsburg, Maryland Remembering Major Charles Fox Urquhart recently were from top left: Volpe Boykin, Jon Pyle and Phillip Wood. In the bottom left photo Boykin shows a sign the three men took with them and left at Pipes Peach Orchard on behalf of Camp #1471. Major Charles Fox Urquhart, Age 24 Killed Sept 17th, 1862 Leading the 3rd VA Infantry Here in Pipers Peach Orchard, Body Never Found.