Simple Confederate Hero Funeral at Oakland Cemetery
A grand quiet tribute for a famed southern general as his casket was lowered at 3:80 pm amid a crowd at Oakland Cemetery. The funeral featured a simple ceremony with prayers, veterans in tears, and a large procession including the Fifth Regiment troops and state dignitaries. The grave near the Confederate monument, adorned with ivy and roses, received the coffin under guard and a somber, rain-swept atmosphere.
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America
Oakland Cemetery
Georgia
Ladies of the Ladies' Memorial Association
Pace3
Funeral of General Gordon Attended by Officials and Veterans
The ceremony followed a solemn military funeral in which Major Hugh Gordon and family entered the enclosure, Confederate veterans acted as pallbearers, Governor Terrell attended with other dignitaries, and Generals Stephen D. Lee and Clement A. Evans paid respects. The band played the dead march as the coffin was lowered, taps sounded, prayers and hymns offered, and the bereaved family viewed the casket before departing.
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Hugh Gordon
Burton Smith
Frank Gordon
Camp Walker
Lathrop
Pinion
Ford
McFadden
Brooks
Bosworth
Ogletree
Ligon
Terrell
J. M. Terrell
Stephen D. Lee
Clement A. Evans
Confederacy
Gordon
W. G. Woodbridge
Presbyterian Church
Kirkwood
J. William Jones
Death of General John B Gordon Lovingly Remembered Across Kentucky
In Lexington and other Kentucky communities Confederate Veterans held meetings to mourn General John B Gordon. J Souie Smith of Lexington paid moving tribute, recalling Gordon's soldierly courage and humane conduct. The account blends personal reminiscences with broad praise for Gordon and other Civil War figures.
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Kentucky
Lexington
J. Souie Smith
Daughters of the Confederacy honor Gen John B Gordon death
The Charlies D Anderson Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy met at Mrs. J C McDonald’s home in Fort Valley Ga on January 4 to pass resolutions paying tribute to General John B Gordon. They express reverence for his roles as soldier statesman and gentleman, and announce sending copies to Mrs John B Gordon and The Atlanta Constitution and filing them in chapter minutes.
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Gorton
General Gordon
Marie
Robert B. Lee
Gordon
John C. Breckinridge
Maree
Robert Lee
Christ
Breckinridge
Galaha
King Arthur
Lancelot
Fort Valley
Charlies D. Anderson
Daughters of the Confederacy
J. C. McDonald
John 3. Gordon
Atlanta Constitution
Casrles D. Anderson
John B. Gordon
Confederacy
Robert E. Brown
A. C. Riley
Memorial program honors General Gordon at Talbotton opera house
Under the direction of the Alice Beall Mathews Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy a memorial program at the Talbotton opera house honored General John B. Gordon. Colonel O D Gorman spoke on Gordon life and character FR A Misell spoke in memoriam of Captain T J Davis of Talbot county.
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Talbotton
Alice Beall Mathews
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Opera House
John B. Gordon
O. D. Gorman
Ilife
A. Misell
T. J. , Davis
Talbot County
Memorial tribute to Gordon and Longstreet draws Walton crowd
In Monroe Georgia on January 14, admirers from Walton County gathered in a large auditorium to pay tribute to the south’s famed leaders John B. Gordon and James Longstreet with a broad, heartfelt observance. The event reflected strong regional regard for the Confederate figures and drew attendees from across the county.
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Monroe
John B. Gordon
James Longstreet
Walton County
Memorial program recalls Walton heroes and Confederate ties
The court house filled as the address opened with a funeral dirge by Miss Bailey and a prayer by Rev. J. F. Eder. Hon. J. E. Nunnally, commander of the R. E. Lee Camp, presided and introduced speakers Rev. W. Ef. Robinson and Hon. John, veterans who fought with the illustrious generals and spoke from personal knowledge of their genius and slavery.
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W. EF. Robinson
John
Mourning for General John Gordon Dead Confederate Hero
Major General Thomas W Carwile issues General Order No 7 announcing General John F R Gordon death on January 9. Comrades express deep sorrow and pay tribute to Gordon’s memory. Official notice by J M Jordan Adjutant General and Chief of Staff.
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South Carolina
Greenville
Carwile
United Confederate Veterans
Edgefield
Gordon
John FR. Gordon
Thomas W Carwile
J. M. Jordan
Memorial exercises honor General Gordon in Augusta
The Augusta opera house overflowed for memorial services honoring General Gordon. Speakers including Hon. Joseph B. Cummings and Hon. Boykin Wright paid tribute to Gordon as a statesman and soldier, praising his character and lasting legacy in war and peace.
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Augusta
General Gordon
Joseph BR. Cummings
Boykin Wright
Gordon
J. C. Co. Black
Dr. Fiunkel
Quote on character and humility from Dr Plunket
A fragment quotes Dr Plunket praising sympathy humility prayerfulness and trustfulness. He states he would prefer sober judgment on his life over any glory from Bratgaman and soldier.
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Dr. Plunket
Elberton Honored Memory of Gordon at Meeting
In Elberton Georgia on January 14 citizens gathered at the court house at Mayor Heard's call for a Gordon memorial meeting. W D Tutt and W F Jones spoke while Mrs P Rampley read Daughters of the Confederacy resolutions. Elbert Light Infantry and about twenty veterans joined funeral exercises in Atlanta.
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Elbeerton
Elberton
Court House
Gordon
W. D. Tutt
W. F. Jones
P. Rampley
Daughters of the Confederacy
Elbert Light Infantry
Atlanta
Mourning in Brunswick for General Gordon Funeral Observed
Brunswick Georgia reports a day of mourning with most businesses closed for General Gordon's Atlanta funeral. A union memorial service at First Baptist drew Glynn county veterans Lions Veterans Ladies Memorial Association Daughters of the Confederacy and locals. City council met in regular session with resolutions of respect and adjourned. Gordon had served as Brunswick alderman from September 7 1864 to March 11 1867. Public schools held a unified memorial program.
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Brunswick
General Gordon
Atlanta
First Baptist Church
Glynn County Veterans
The
Lions of Veterans
Ladies’ Memorial Association
Daugh‘sa of the Confederacy
Memorial service honors General John B. Gordon in Columbus
In Columbus Georgia on January 4 a public memorial service for General John B. Gordon was held at First Presbyterian Church. The large crowd included Camp Benning veterans, Daughters of the Confederacy, Ladies Memorial Association, city officials, school board, and hundreds of students. Ministers spoke and tributes were paid to Gordon's character amid a half-mast flag observance. The event reflected strong community reverence and civic participation.
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Columbus
John B. Gordon
First Presbyterian Church
Camp Benning
Daughters of the Confederacy
Ladies’ Memorial Association
General Gordon
Henry R. Godcius
Timnel C. Levy
Eclyv
Confederate veterans honor General Gordon in Bell county
In Middlesboro Kentucky on January 14 at 10 o clock all Confederate veterans sons of veterans and daughters of the Confederacy in Bell county paused work and bowed their heads in tribute to General John B Gordon by request of Major J W Campbell.
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Middlesboro
J. W. Campbell
Bell County
John B. Gordon
Memorial Exercises Honors General Gordon At First Presbyterian
Jacksonville January 14 large crowds filled the First Presbyterian church for memorial exercises in honor of General John B Gordon. Rev W E Boggs gave the principal address Ex Governor Fleming and Mayor Nolan both Confederate veterans spoke, as did ex Mayor D A Fletcher
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Tacksonville
Fla
Jacksonville
First Presbyterian Church
John B. Gordon
W. E. Boggs
Fleming
Nolan
D. A. Fletcher
Raleigh observes half staff for General Gordon
Raleigh North Carolina January 14 special report states that the state flag at the North Carolina Soldiers home was flown at half staff from 10 to 2 oclock in mourning General Gordon. The flag at L O B Branch Camp United Confederates Veterans headquarters also remained at half staff.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina Soldiers
Gordon
United Confederates Veterans
Louisville Honors General John B. Gordon With Business Shutdowns
In Louisville Georgia on January 14 the entire town closed all business houses from 4 to 3 o'clock as a token of love and respect for the beloved General John B. Gordon.
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Louisville
John B. Gordon
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