[170] Grant defeated Horatio Seymour, the Democratic presidential candidate, by a comfortable electoral margin, 214 to 80. In 1845, Forrest married Mary Ann Montgomery (18261893), the niece of a Presbyterian minister who was her legal guardian. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the
Done button to see the photos in the gallery. William was born in 1846 in Desoto County, Mississippi. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Forrest recruited and equipped his command, sometimes at his own expense. He did not say it that way, and nobody who knows anything about him imagines that he did.[225]. The white men fared but little better. [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. Organized as a battalion at Memphis, October, 1861; increased to regiment January, 1862; divided into two battalions April, 1862; four Alabama companies transferred to 4th (Russells) Alabama Cavalry Regiment in November, 1862; 18th Battalion first known as Balchs Battalion; then as McDonalds Battalion; finally as 26th Battalion; reorganized as regiment latter part of 1864; consolidated with 12th Tennessee Cavalry Regiment in February 1865; surrendered and paroled at Gainesville, Alabama, May 1865 On June 10, 1864, Forrest defeated a much larger Union force at Brices Cross Roads, Mississippi, arguably his finest military feat. He filed for pension in Shelby County. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. [170], Forrest testified before the Congressional investigation of Klan activities on June 27, 1871. [250][251] However, since that time, Governor Bill Lee's administration introduced a bill passed by the Tennessee legislature on June 10, 2020 which released the governor from the former requirement that he issue a proclamation of that observance each year, and a spokesman for Governor Lee confirmed that he would not be signing a Forrest Day proclamation in July 2020. [232], The site is now a Tennessee State Historic Park. [20][42], His superior officers and Governor of Tennessee Isham G. Harris were surprised that someone of Forrest's wealth and prominence had enlisted as a soldier, especially since major planters were exempted from service. Blood, human blood stood about in pools and brains could have been gathered up in any quantity. [26], Nathan Bedford Forrest was a tall man who stood sixfeet twoinches (1.88m) in height and weighed about 180 pounds (13st; 82kg);[27][28][29][30] He was noted as having a "striking and commanding presence" by Union Captain Lewis Hosea, an aide to Gen. James H. Wilson. Team USA started Friday by dominating the foursomes portion. 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. He passed away on 7 FEB 1908 in Memphis, Shelby, TN. In 1866, Forrest and C.C. Son of Lt Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest, (CSA) and Mary Ann Forrest It means we have grind. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. January is the perfect time to visit the gym, lift some weights, swim some laps, spin some pedals, and maybe even splurge on a personal trainer or take up a new sport. Montgomery Shelby S9866 White's Co. [82][83][84] According to historians John Cimprich and Bruce Tap, although their numbers were roughly equal, two thirds of the black Union soldiers were killed, while only a third of the whites were killed. The lieutenant colonel shared his winter quarters with his wife Mary and their son Willie. Day 1 of the 2021 Ryder Cup ended on a high note for Team USA, which leads Team Europe 6-2 heading into Day 2. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. He destroyed Union supplies and disabled miles of track and trestle work, and eluded pursuit until forced into a pitched battle at Parkers Crossroads on December 31, 1862. He wrote in his memoirs that Forrest in his report of the battle had "left out the part which shocks humanity to read". [238], A 2011 Mississippi license plate proposal to honor him, by the Sons of Confederate Veterans, revived tensions and raised objections from Mississippi chapter of the NAACP president Derrick Johnson, who compared Forrest to Osama bin Laden and Saddam Hussein. He developed his natural ability as a leader and held many civic posts throughout his young life. Joint Resolution on the Subject of Retaliation", "KKK leader on specialty license plates? Nearly ruined as the result of this failure, Forrest spent his final days running an eight-hundred acre farm on land he leased on President's Island in the Mississippi River, where he and his wife lived in a log cabin. [183][184], Just a few months before his death, Forrest attended an African-American barbecue in Memphis. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Nathan Bedford Forrest was born on July 13, 1821 in rural Chapel Hill, Tennessee. Not always affable, Forrest had troubles with some superiors, particularly General Braxton Bragg. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Try again later. [93] The rebels said the Union flag was still flying over the fort, which indicated that the force had not formally surrendered. [173] The popular vote was much closer: Grant received 3,013,365 (52.7%) votes, while Seymour received 2,708,744 (47.3%) votes. Forrest probably organized a statewide Klan network in Georgia during these visits. He is remembered as a self-educated, brutal, and innovative cavalry leader during the war and as a leading Southern advocate in the postwar years. ). According to survivors, many blacks were killed after they had surrendered. The bronze casting of more than heroic size (one and one-half life size), weighs 9,500 pounds. Chapel Hill. Forrest met Mary Ann Montgomery, the daughter of a Presbyterian minister. Leave a message for others who see this profile. In the spring of 1864, General Forrest, who had been raiding throughout western Tennessee in Kentucky, planned to move on Fort Pillow on the Mississippi River with about 1,500 to 2,500 men. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. McCreanor contracted to finish the Memphis & Little Rock Railroad, including a right-of-way that passed over the ridge. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. He emptied his Colt Army revolvers into the swirling mass of Union soldiers and pulled out his saber, hacking and slashing. [198] The Tennessee legislature established July 13 as "Nathan Bedford Forrest Day". You can always change this later in your Account settings. He passed away in 1908.[1]. [80] By 3:30 pm, Forrest had concluded that the Union troops could not hold the fort, thus he ordered a flag of truce raised and demanded that the fort be surrendered. Former Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton, who is black, blocked the move. [114] He continued to oppose Union efforts in the West for the remainder of the war. Try again later. [247] Brett Joseph Forrest, a direct descendant of Nathan, spoke in support of the bust's removal. Drag images here or select from your computer for CAPT William Montgomery Forrest memorial. In his final confrontation with Streight, the Confederate cavalryman manipulated his forces magnificently, convincing the Federals to surrender their numerically superior forces by artificially inflating his own command. William Montgomery Forrest was born on month day 1846, at birth place, Mississippi, to Nathan Bedford Forrest and Mary Ann Forrest (born Montgomery). 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. [181][182] The Macon Weekly Telegraph newspaper also condemned Forrest for his speech, describing the event as "the recent disgusting exhibition of himself at the negro jamboree" and quoting part of a Charlotte Observer article, which read "We have infinitely more respect for Longstreet, who fraternizes with negro men on public occasions, with the pay for the treason to his race in his pocket, than with Forrest and [General] Pillow, who equalize with the negro women, with only 'futures' in payment". [53], A month later, Forrest was back in action at the Battle of Shiloh, fought April 67, 1862. Bragg failed to do so, upon which Forrest was quoted as saying, "What does he fight battles for? [127][128], During the Virginius Affair of 1873, some of Forrest's old Southern friends were filibusters aboard the vessel; consequently, he wrote a letter to the then General-in-Chief of the United States Army William T. Sherman and offered his services in case a war were to break out between the United States and Spain. Capt. [95][96][97], Following the cessation of hostilities, Forrest transferred the 14 most seriously wounded United States Colored Troops (USCT) to the U.S. steamer Silver Cloud. By 1861, he had become one of the wealthiest men in the South. He married Jane Taylor Cook in 1868 in Hernando, Mississippi and they had four children. [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. I accept it more particularly as it comes from a colored lady, for if there is any one on God's earth who loves the ladies I believe it is myself. Forrest moved to Memphis in 1849, where he became active in city affairs. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Forrest had fewer men than the Union side but feigned having a larger force by parading some repeatedly around a hilltop until Streight was convinced to surrender his 1,500 or so exhausted troops (historians Kevin Dougherty and Keith S. Hebert say he had about 1,700 men). Tippah County, Mississippi native Jeffery Edward Forrest was a younger and purportedly favorite brother of Nathan Bedford Forrest. 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. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 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. In April 1864, in what has been called "one of the bleakest, saddest events of American military history",[5] troops under Forrest's command at the Battle of Fort Pillow massacred hundreds of troops, composed of black soldiers and white Tennessean Southern Loyalists fighting for the Union, who had already surrendered. "election whether saloons shall be closed on Sunday. He sidestepped some questions and pleaded failure of memory on others. 0:54. Verify and try again. Ironically, the Klan Kampus of Lanier later became a synagogue! [239][238] The Mississippi NAACP petitioned Governor Haley Barbour to denounce the plates and prevent their distribution. Learn more about merges. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? discoveries. Mary Ann Montgomery was born October 2, 1826, daughter of Elizabeth Cowan Montgomery and William Montgomery, a Presbyterian minister. [185] His eulogy was delivered by his recent spiritual mentor, former Confederate chaplain George Tucker Stainback, who declared in his eulogy: "Lieutenant-General Nathan Bedford Forrest, though dead, yet speaketh. Klansmen took their orders from their former Confederate officers. 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. He is particularly interested in the experiences of children in 1765-75. [132] According to Forrest biographer Jack Hurst, writers present at the public viewing of Forrest's body and at the funeral procession noted many black citizens among them. [113] Union forces drove the Confederates from the field and Forrest was wounded in the foot, but his forces were not wholly destroyed. Half brother of Kitty (Kittie) Ann Williams and Mathew Dunn Forrest, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=8578580, Capt Forrest Tenn Cav Confederate States Army. Morton. Indoor handball or rock climbing anyone? Forrest County, Mississippi is named after him, as is Forrest City, Arkansas. This browser does not support getting your location. Impressed with his gallantry Mrs. Montgomery agreed. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. After serving as the president of the Selma, Marion and Memphis Railroad, he settled on managing a plantation manned by convict labour. General Nathan Bedford Forrest died October 29, 1877, at his brothers home in Memphis at the age of 57. It was after these efforts failed that Klan violence and intimidation escalated and became widespread. [240] Barbour refused to denounce the honor. His uncle was killed there in 1845 during an argument with the Matlock brothers. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. The members are sworn to recognize the government of the United States Its objects originally were protection against Loyal Leagues and the Grand Army of the Republic". The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Nathan Bedford Forrest (July 13, 1821 October 29, 1877) was a prominent Confederate Army general during the American Civil War and the first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan from 1867 to 1869. For this, he would later be promoted to the rank of lieutenant general on March 2, 1865. The total cost of this magnificent sculpture was $32,359.53. Resentful of Braggs ineptitude and poor treatment of him during the Chickamauga Campaign, the fiery cavalryman bitterly denounced his superior officer. The frontier hardships drove Nathan to work hard and to become a successful businessman. To use this feature, use a newer browser. As a cavalry leader, Forrest displayed spectacular talent. Report of the Sub-committee", "Abraham Lincoln to Cabinet, Tuesday, May 03, 1864 (Fort Pillow massacre)", "Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest and the KKK", "General Nathan Bedford Forrest Versus the Ku Klux Klan", "Memphis daily appeal. 410 to overrule the city. [211] Leaders in other localities have also tried to remove or eliminate Forrest monuments, with mixed success. Tom Hanks' title character in the film Forrest Gump remarks in one scene that his mother named him after Nathan Bedford Forrest and "we was related to him in some way". Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results Mary Ann Montgomery Forrest (1826 - 1893) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days. I think people may make insensitive comments. Nathan Bedford Forrest was born to a poor family in Bedford County, Tennessee. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. He was the first born of two children. Forrest recovered and began thinking about his future. Forrest's notoriety only increased . Nathan Bedford Forrest was born to William and Miriam Beck Forrest in Bedford County, Tennessee in 1821. MacDonald's Bn. 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The native Tennesseean had amassed a fortune, which he estimated at $1,500,000, as a slave trader and plantation owner before enlisting in the Confederate army as a private in Josiah H. White's cavalry company on June 14, 1861. This account has been disabled. In the winter of 1863-64, Forrest was as active as ever. G GELongstreet 267 followers [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. Nathan Bedford Forrest and his twin sister Frances or Fanny were born on July 13, 1821 the second and third oldest of twelve children born to William and Miriam (Beck) Forrest in Bedford County, Tennessee. Afterwards, he admitted to 'gentlemanly lies'. Grandfather William Montgomery Forrest b. [18], Forrest had success as a businessman, planter and slaveholder. [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. [124] The ridgetop commissary he built as a provisioning store for the 1,000 Irish laborers hired to lay the rails became the nucleus of a town, which most residents called "Forrest's Town" and which was incorporated as Forrest City, Arkansas in 1870. Returning to Mississippi, Forrest was promoted to lieutenant general on February 28, 1865, and took command of the cavalry in the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana. [108] Forrest set up a position for an attack to repulse a pursuing force commanded by Sturgis, who had been sent to impede Forrest from destroying Union supply lines and fortifications. The Forrests great-grandson, Nathan Bedford Forrest III, (April 7, 1905 June 13, 1943) died in the service of his country. Bill Lee will no longer proclaim Nathan Bedford Forrest Day after legislature passes bill", "Memphis is digging up the remains of a Confederate general who led the early KKK", "Exclusive: Were General Nathan Bedford Forrest and his wife buried in Munford? [242] On March 10, 2012, it was vandalized and the bronze bust of the general disappeared. Failed to remove flower. panther. Explore the catalogue according to effect, room or colour. [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. The next month, he captured the Union garrison with its stores at Murfreesboro, and on July 21, 1862, he was promoted to brigadier general, and began a long and illustrious association with the Confederate Army of Tennessee. Make sure that the file is a photo. [13], Forrest served with the main army at the Battle of Chickamauga on September 1820, 1863, in which he pursued the retreating Union army and took hundreds of prisoners. By November, Forrests Tennessee Cavalry Battalion included roughly 790 men from Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, and Texas. Forrest himself recounted her influence to a friend saying: I am not the same man you were with so long and knew so well. Will, "deranged by worry over financial matters. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. [129][130][131][132][133][134][135][136], Forrest was an early member of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK), which was formed by six veterans of the Confederate Army in Pulaski, Tennessee, during the spring of 1866[137][138][139] and soon expanded throughout the state and beyond. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. 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. The Confederates charged across the short distance between their lines and the fort, helping one another scale the parapet, from which they fired down into the fort. An uncle of William was a Major in the reorganized regiment. The long spring 1864 raid of USA General James H. Wilson, one of the ablest of the Union cavalry generals, pushed Forrest back to the defense of the Confederate ordnance center at Selma, Alabama, where Forrest was finally defeated on April 2, 1865. 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 was an error deleting this problem. Part of General Nathan Bedfords Obituary The New York Times, October 30, 1877: Of late years, his views had undergone a considerable change. He is noted mainly as a highly successful raider behind Union lines, but also distinguished himself in several traditional type battles. More than 100,000 men from Tennessee served with the Confederacy and over 31,000 served with the Union. [19][13][20] In 1858, Forrest was elected a Memphis city alderman as a Democrat and served two consecutive terms. During this time, Nathan had barely survived a typhoid epidemic that ravaged the region and took the lives of three of his siblings, including his twin sister. [62] Forrest chased Streight's men for 16 days, harassing them all the way. [101], Because of the events at Fort Pillow, the Northern public and press viewed Forrest as a war criminal. He and his twin sister, Fanny, were the two eldest of blacksmith William Forrest's twelve children with wife Miriam Beck. Failed to delete memorial. He moved his family to Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee and is found on the census there in 1860, He was a planter. A bust sculpted by Jane Baxendale is on display at the Tennessee State Capitol building in Nashville. See how this entry relates to other items in the archive by exploring the connections below. 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. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of William Forrest (8578580)? Verify and try again. View Source Share Save to Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Memorials Region North America USA [4] While scholars generally acknowledge Forrest's skills and acumen as a cavalry leader and military strategist, he has remained a controversial figure in Southern racial history for his main role in the massacre of several hundred Union soldiers at Fort Pillow, a majority of them black, coupled with his role following the war as a leader of the Klan. Sorry! His statue was erected in 1904. Search above to list available cemeteries. [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. After the age of 8, Bill grew up as an only child. 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