410 to overrule the city. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. William was born in 1846 in Desoto County, Mississippi. [99] President Abraham Lincoln asked his cabinet for opinions as to how the Union should respond to the massacre. His acts have photographed themselves upon the hearts of thousands, and will speak there forever. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Leave a message for others who see this profile. He developed his natural ability as a leader and held many civic posts throughout his young life. It means we have grind. [38] They had two children, William Montgomery Bedford Forrest (1846-1908), who enlisted at the age of 15 and served alongside his father in the war, and a daughter, Fanny (1849-1854), who died in childhood. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. They had two children; a son, William Montgomery Bedford, born in 1846, and in 1848 a daughter, Frances, who died when she was five years old. (CSA), William Montgomery Forrest, Burial of Capt. William Montgomery Forrest (Son of Nathan Bedford Forrest) Buried in the Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. Forrest rode up on his horse, and immediately waded across the stream and carried Mary Ann her mother to safety. Despite having no formal military training, Forrest rose from the rank of private to lieutenant. On September 25, 1845, Nathan Bedford Forrest married Mary Ann Montgomery. [112] Concerned about Union supply lines, Maj. Gen. Sherman sent a force under the command of Maj. Gen. Andrew J. Smith to deal with Forrest. As a cavalry leader, Forrest displayed spectacular talent. The following scene satirically depicts Hanks, as Forrest in a Ku Klux Klan outfit, donning a hood and being superimposed into Klan footage from The Birth of a Nation. [206] In 2008, the Duval County School Board voted 52 against a push to change the name of Nathan Bedford Forrest High School in Jacksonville. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The remains of Nathan Bedford Forrest and his wife Mary are no longer resting at Health Sciences Park as of Monday, June 7th, at 9:01 a.m. . Also called 18th Battalion, 26th Battalion, Balchs Battalion and McDonalds Battalion. According to Con-federate Veteran, young Willie attempted to join his father and two uncles into the Tennessee Mounted Rifles, but his age and small size disallowed him. He used his cavalry troops as mounted infantry and often deployed artillery as the lead in battle, thus helping to "revolutionize cavalry tactics",[3] although the Confederate high command is seen by some commentators to have underappreciated his talents. [48][49] Forrest distinguished himself further at the Battle of Fort Donelson in February 1862. And so began the lifelong love affair that would become part of the legend of General Nathan Bedford Forrest. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. His grandfather, Nathan Bedford Forrest, was a senior officer of the Confederate States Army who commanded cavalry in the Western Theater of the American Civil War. By November, Forrests Tennessee Cavalry Battalion included roughly 790 men from Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, and Texas. Afterwards, he admitted to 'gentlemanly lies'. GREAT NEWS! Include gps location with grave photos where possible. William is 18 degrees from Margaret Atwood, 19 degrees from Jim Carrey, 21 degrees from Elsie Knott, 21 degrees from Gordon Lightfoot, 21 degrees from Alton Parker, 23 degrees from Beatrice Tillman, 17 degrees from Jenny Trout, 21 degrees from Justin Trudeau, 23 degrees from Edwin Boyd, 17 degrees from Barbara Hanley, 27 degrees from Fanny Rosenfeld and 19 degrees from Cathryn Hondros on our single family tree. There, with the labor of over a hundred prison convicts, he grew corn, potatoes, vegetables and cotton profitably, but his health was in steady decline. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? The ball went through Forrest's pelvis and lodged near his spine. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Nathan Bedford Forrest (July 13, 1821 - October 29, 1877) was a lieutenant general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. [162][163] After only a year as Grand Wizard, in January 1869, faced with an ungovernable membership employing methods that seemed increasingly counterproductive, Forrest dissolved the Klan, ordered their costumes destroyed,[164] and withdrew from participation. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. CSA General Joseph E. Johnston, the Confederate general whose greatness lay above all in calm and critical judgment, said that Forrest; had he had the advantage of a thorough military training, would have been the great central figure of the war.. [50], A few days after the Confederate surrender of Fort Donelson, with the fall of Nashville to Union forces imminent, Forrest took command of the city. [172] On March 31 the Klan struck, killing prominent Republican organizer George Ashburn in Columbus.[172]. He was the first born of two children. [4] Forrest was born in Oxford, Mississippi, in 1871. [129], On July 5, 1875, Forrest gave a speech before the Independent Order of Pole-Bearers Association, a post-war organization of black Southerners advocating to improve the economic condition of black people and to gain equal rights for all citizens. The Republicans had nominated one of Forrest's battle adversaries, Union war hero Ulysses S. Grant, for the Presidency at their convention held in October. July 13, 1821. birth date of Nathan Bedford Forrest. The day was worse for Union troops, who suffered 223 killed, 394 wounded and 1,623 missing. There is a problem with your email/password. [174] The committee also noted, "The natural tendency of all such organizations is to violence and crime; hence it was that General Forrest and other men of influence in the state, by the exercise of their moral power, induced them to disband". Not realizing that the rest of his men had halted their charge when they reached the full Union brigade, Forrest charged the brigade alone and soon found himself surrounded. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Nathan Bedford Forrest was born on July 13, 1821 in rural Chapel Hill, Tennessee. By Connor Towne O'Neill The Nathan Bedford Forrest statue located along Interstate 65 in Nashville, Tennessee. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. His cavalry destroyed railroad and blockhouses and blockaded shipping on the Tennessee River, disabling and capturing several Union vessels before destroying the Union supply depot at Johnsonville. [183][184], Just a few months before his death, Forrest attended an African-American barbecue in Memphis. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. [6], Forrest's most decisive victory came on June 10, 1864, when his 3,500-man force clashed with 8,500 men commanded by Union Brig. Forrest moved to Memphis in 1849, where he became active in city affairs. The Confederates tried to storm the fort, but were repulsed; they rallied and made two more attempts, both of which failed. They had two children; a son, William Montgomery Bedford, born in 1846, and in 1848 a daughter, Frances, who died when she was five years old. On May 3, Forrest caught up with Streight's unit east of Cedar Bluff, Alabama. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Morton. He filed for pension in Shelby County. ", "Sons of Confederate Veterans 'Put to Rest for Eternity' Gen. Nathan Bedford in Columbia, Tennessee", Animated History of The Campaigns of Nathan Bedford Forrest, General Nathan Bedford Forrest Historical Society, List of Union Civil War monuments and memorials, List of memorials to the Grand Army of the Republic, Confederate artworks in the United States Capitol, List of Confederate monuments and memorials. Hernando, DeSoto County, Mississippi, USA. Weve updated the security on the site. The school unveiled its latest mascot, a winged horse called "Lightning" inspired by the mythological Pegasus, during halftime of a basketball game against rival Tennessee State University on January 17, 1998. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Historian Court Carney suggested that "embarrassed by their city's early capitulation during the Civil War, white Memphians desperately needed a hero and therefore crafted a distorted depiction of Forrest's role in the war. ). If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. [21][22] By the time the American Civil War started in 1861, he had become one of the richest men in the South, having amassed a "personal fortune that he claimed was worth $1.5 million". A system error has occurred. . Visit the Ragno website and discover our Ceramic and Porcelain Stoneware collections. [241], In 2000, a monument to Forrest was unveiled in Selma, Alabama. He transferred to the Air Corps in 1929. He was the first born of two children. Failed to remove flower. Connections. based on information from your browser. [69] Forrest was thought to have been fatally wounded by Gould but he recovered and was ready to fight in the Chickamauga Campaign. this animal attacked Bedford Forrest's mother; he tracked it down and killed it. Nathan was born on July 13 1821, in Chapel Hill, Bedford, now Marshall County, Tennessee, United States. Joint Resolution on the Subject of Retaliation", "KKK leader on specialty license plates? [173] Grant lost Georgia and Louisiana, where the violence and intimidation against blacks was most prominent. As the Klan's first national leader, he became the Lost Cause's avenging angel, galvanizing a loose collection of boyish secret social clubs into a reactionary instrument of terror still feared today. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Forrest led other raids that summer and fall, including a famous one into Union-held downtown Memphis in August 1864 (the Second Battle of Memphis)[114] and another on a major Union supply depot at Johnsonville, Tennessee. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. This browser does not support getting your location. Forrest's grandson, Nathan Bedford Forrest II (18721931), became commander-in-chief of the Sons of Confederate Veterans[38] and a Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan in Georgia and secretary of the national organization. He recovered and led a surprise raid on Memphis that produced another Union retreat from Mississippi. [199] A Tennessee-based organization, the Sons of Confederate Veterans, posthumously awarded Forrest their Confederate Medal of Honor, created in 1977. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Victory came quickly, with the Union soldiers running toward the river or surrendering. [115] During Hood's Tennessee Campaign, he fought alongside General John Bell Hood, the newest commander of the Confederate Army of Tennessee, in the Second Battle of Franklin on November 30. As a result, Grant was forced to revise and delay the strategy of his Vicksburg campaign. Drag images here or select from your computer for CAPT William Montgomery Forrest memorial. The exhumation and reburial was the result of a campaign which began after the Unite the Right Rally in Charlottesville, Virginia in 2017. Forrest had to recruit a new brigade, composed of about 2,000 inexperienced recruits, most of whom lacked weapons. The plans triggered outrage and a group of around 20 protesters attempted to block construction of the new monument by lying in the path of a concrete truck. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Bill joined the Confederate Army June 14, 1861 at age 15, and served under his father, attaining the rank of Captain by the end of the war. Just one grandparent can lead you to many Nathan Bedford Forrest II (August 1871 March 11, 1931) was an American businessman who served as the 19th Commander-in-Chief of the Sons of Confederate Veterans from 1919 to 1921,[1][2][3] and as the Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan for Georgia. I thought you might like to see a memorial for CAPT William Montgomery Forrest I found on Findagrave.com. Obituary: Confederate Veteran Magazine-Page 63-Vol.1-February 1893 No.2 Death of Gen. Forrest's Wife-The lovely wife of Gen. N. Bedford Forrest died January 22nd, 1893, in Memphis, Tenn., where she had resided for many years. They commissioned him as a lieutenant colonel and authorized him to recruit and train a battalion of Confederate mounted rangers. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. [15] John Allan Wyeth, who served in an Alabama regiment under Forrest, described it as a one-room building with a loft and no windows. Under these laws enforced by Grant and the newly formed Department of Justice, there were over 5,000 indictments and 1,000 convictions of Klan members across the South. Wife of Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest. (CSA), William Montgomery Forrest, Death of Capt. When Captain William Montgomery Forrest was born on 28 September 1846, in Hernando, DeSoto, Mississippi, United States, his father, General Nathan Bedford Forrest, was 25 and his mother, Mary Ann Montgomery, was 19. After properly introducing himself, Forrest asked permission to call on Mary Ann. In the fall of 1864, the 7th reported to Gen'l Nathan Bedford Forrest at Corinth, Mississippi and was reassigned to Rucker's Brigade. In July 1864, he stood off USA General A.J. Oops, something didn't work. Verify and try again. [13][17] William died in 1837 and Forrest became the primary caretaker of the family at age 16. Try again. The crowd of mourners was estimated to include 20,000 people. He has published scholarly papers and popular articles for both children and adults. [172] The Klan's violent tactics backfired, as Grant, whose slogan was "Let us have peace", won the election and Republicans gained a majority in Congress. I have been and am trying to lead another kind of life. Try again later. Son of Lt Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest, (CSA) and Mary Ann Forrest After the age of 8, Bill grew up as an only child. On an August Sunday, he met the daughter of a Presbyterian minister, Mary Ann Montgomery, and her mother while they were on their way to church. Geni requires JavaScript! [171] In Louisiana, 1,000 blacks were killed to suppress Republican voting. Forest of Confederate fame was at our head, and was known as the Grand Wizard. Try again later. Caph, DeSoto County, Mississippi, United States, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, White County, White County, Tennessee, United States, Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers, 1791-1963, Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers, 1836-1922, Birth of Capt. Forrest spoke in encouragement of black advancement and of endeavoring to be a proponent for espousing peace and harmony between black and white Americans. CSA 18211877, one of the South's finest heroes. [173] The popular vote was much closer: Grant received 3,013,365 (52.7%) votes, while Seymour received 2,708,744 (47.3%) votes. [31] He was known as a tireless rider in the saddle and a skilled swordsman. We have set your language to Search above to list available cemeteries. GREAT NEWS! William was 15 years old. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. On June 10, 1864, Forrest defeated a much larger Union force at Brices Cross Roads, Mississippi, arguably his finest military feat. We encourage you to research and . Nathan Bedford Forrest II (August 1871 - March 11, 1931) was an American businessman who served as the 19th Commander-in-Chief of the Sons of Confederate Veterans from 1919 to 1921, [1] [2] [3] and as the Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan for Georgia. Newspaper correspondent Sylvanus Cadwallader, who traveled with Grant for three years during his campaigns, wrote that Forrest "was the only Confederate cavalryman of whom Grant stood in much dread". The infantry, tired, weary and suffering under the heat, were quickly broken and sent into mass retreat. Year should not be greater than current year. Achilles Clark, a soldier with the 20th Tennessee cavalry, wrote to his sisters immediately after the battle: The slaughter was awful. Through the KKK, he sought to restore white conservative Democrats to power. His uncle was killed there in 1845 during an argument with the Matlock brothers. [121], In the spring of 1865, Forrest led an unsuccessful defense of the state of Alabama against Wilson's Raid. In what would be known as the Third Battle of Murfreesboro, a portion of Forrest's command broke and ran. For this, he would later be promoted to the rank of lieutenant general on March 2, 1865. [190] However, on October 13, 2017, the Tennessee Historical Commission invoked the Tennessee Heritage Protection Act of 2013 and U.S. Public Law 85-425: Sec. In fact, it was only disbanded when its work was essentially done blacks and Republicans had been terrified into not voting and when it came under intense criticism. You have been good Soldiers; you can be good citizens. [257], Confederate States Army general and Ku Klux Klan leader (1821-1877), This article is about the Confederate general. [191] Consequently, Memphis sold the park land to Memphis Greenspace, a non-profit entity not subject to the Tennessee Heritage Protection Act, which immediately removed the monument as explained below. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. [118] When Hood's battle-hardened Army of Tennessee, consisting of 40,000 men deployed in three infantry corps plus 10,000 to 15,000 cavalry, was all but destroyed on December 1516, at the Battle of Nashville,[119] Forrest distinguished himself by commanding the Confederate rear guard in a series of actions that allowed what was left of the army to escape. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. [170][171] Forrest played a prominent role in the spread of the Klan in the South, meeting with racist whites in Atlanta several times between February and March 1868. The lieutenant colonel shared his winter quarters with his wife Mary and their son Willie. [33], Forrest had twelve brothers and sisters; two of his eight brothers and three of his four sisters died of typhoid fever at an early age, all at about the same time. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. In June 2021, the remains of Forrest and his wife were exhumed from Health Sciences Park, where they had been buried for over 100 years and a monument of him once stood. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? [105] Here, the mobility of the troops under his command and his superior tactics led to victory,[106][107] allowing him to continue harassing Union forces in southwestern Tennessee and northern Mississippi throughout the war. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Without in any way referring to the merits of the cause in which we have been engaged, your courage and determination, as exhibited on many hard fought fields, has elicited the respect and admiration of friend and foe. William Bill Forrest was born in Desoto County, Mississippi on September 26th, 1846 to Nathan Bedford and Mary Ann Forrest. Forrest set up winter headquarters at Hopkinsville, in southwestern Kentucky, on December 20, lodging his troopers in floored tents as they contended with the cold and an outbreak of measles. Mary Ann Montgomery was born October 2, 1826, daughter of Elizabeth Cowan Montgomery and William Montgomery, a Presbyterian minister. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). The total cost of this magnificent sculpture was $32,359.53. In the hasty retreat, they stripped off commemorative badges that read "Remember Fort Pillow" to avoid goading the Confederate force pursuing them.[111]. Throughout the balance of 1864, though the greatest efforts were made by the Federals to crush him, General Forrest raided in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama, with almost unvarying success. Forrest took his grievance to Confederate President Jefferson Davis. All Previous Reports Fully Confirmed. His younger sister, Francis "Fannie" Ann was born in 1849 but passed away at age 6 in 1854.After the age of 8, Bill grew up as an only child. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. [213] A major push to change its name failed on February 16, 2018, when the governor-controlled Tennessee Historical Commission denied Middle Tennessee State University's petition to rename Forrest Hall. [239][238] The Mississippi NAACP petitioned Governor Haley Barbour to denounce the plates and prevent their distribution. [169] The party advocated termination of the Freedman's Bureau and any government policy designed to aid blacks in the South. Marriage Although there are a number of differing accounts of the events that took place in the summer of 1845, Forrest did meet his future wife in a notable and romantic way. [203][204] A monument to Forrest at a corner of Veterans Plaza in Rome, Georgia was erected by the United Daughters of the Confederacy in 1909 to honor his bravery for saving Rome from Union Army Colonel Abel Streight and his cavalry.[205]. J. L. BELL is a Massachusetts writer who specializes in (among other things) the start of the American Revolution in and around Boston. [93] The rebels said the Union flag was still flying over the fort, which indicated that the force had not formally surrendered. If not, see our friends at Ancestry DNA. [207] At the time the school was all white, but now more than half the student body is black. (CSA), William Montgomery Forrest. [132], Forrest reportedly died from acute complications of diabetes at the Memphis home of his brother Jesse on October 29, 1877. [215], Forrest is considered one of the Civil War's most brilliant tacticians by the historian Spencer C. In June 1861, he enlisted in the Confederate Army and became one of the few soldiers during the war to enlist as a private and be promoted to general without any prior military training. He wrote in his memoirs that Forrest in his report of the battle had "left out the part which shocks humanity to read". [80] Booth and his adjutant were killed in the battle, leaving Fort Pillow under the command of Major William Bradford. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. [175] George Cantor, a biographer of Confederate generals, wrote, "Forrest ducked and weaved, denying all knowledge, but admitted he knew some of the people involved. Streight had orders to cut the Confederate railroad south of Chattanooga, Tennessee to seal off Bragg's supply line and force him to retreat into Georgia. [56] In December 1862, Forrest's veteran troopers were reassigned by General Braxton Bragg to another officer, against his protest. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. [235] Foote also made Forrest a major character in his novel Shiloh, which used numerous first-person stories to illustrate a detailed timeline and account of the battle.[236][237]. "election whether saloons shall be closed on Sunday. [248][249], As of 2019, Nathan Bedford Forrest Day was still observed in Tennessee, though some Democrats in the state had attempted to change the law which required Tennessee's governor to sign a proclamation honoring the holiday. 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[90] Forrest's men were alleged to have set fire to a Union barracks with wounded Union soldiers inside[91][92] In defense of their actions, Forrest's men insisted that the Union soldiers, although fleeing, kept their weapons and frequently turned to shoot, forcing the Confederates to keep firing in self-defense. The time 9:01 is significant to Memphis Greenspace President Van Turner. Former Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton, who is black, blocked the move. I hope I am a better man now than then. Image: Nathan and Mary Ann Hernando, Mississippi, August 1845 John Paul Strain, Artist. He reportedly had 30 horses shot from under him, and personally killed 31 men in hand-to-hand combat, saying I was a horse ahead at the end.. The Forrest family had migrated to Tennessee from Virginia, via North Carolina, during the second half of the 18th Century, while the Beck family had moved from South Carolina to Tennessee around . Nathan Bedford Forrest was born in this Tennessee town. 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