The most zollicoffer families were found in the usa in 1880. Wilson was born in davidson county, tennessee on december 27, 1866. After confederate general felix zollicoffer was fatally wounded at the battle of mill springs on january 19, 1862, his men placed his body under a white oak tree. In the years that followed, the tree became known as the zollie tree. It is filson club publication, second series, number one, being recognized by this louisville, kentucky historical society, as. Felix zollicoffer wilson 18661950 was an american democratic politician. Tom, as he was called, made a cotton gin and a saw mill. In this masterful book, larry daniel recreates the drama and the horror of the battle and discusses in authoritative detail the political and military policies that led to shiloh, the personalities of those who formulated and executed the battle plans, the.
Robert tyler signed and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Csa brigadier general and us congressman from tennessee. The zollie tree was a large white oak tree that was located on the mill springs battlefield. He served as the mayor of nashville, tennessee from 1921 to 1922. Gordon related autographs, signed photographs, historical documents and manuscripts from the worlds largest collection. The battle of mill springs, kentucky civil war series.
Study 50 terms tn history module 2 flashcards quizlet. This site was once the family home of felix kirk zollicoffer. Zollicoffer, standing, left hand on books on table, threequarter length. That would make a pretty catchy commercial though, gen. A fanciful depiction of the death of felix zollicoffer. Library of congress felix zollicoffer, before the civil war. Felix kirk zollicoffer was a newspaperman, threeterm united states congressman from tennessee, officer in the united states army, and a confederate brigadier general during the american civil war. But it was finding humor amid devastation that kept civil war soldiers marching toward the enemy. Shannon felix she has several other good tips for trips to disney world. President elect franklin roosevelt 1934 autograph by hill. Felix wilson obituary juno beach, ny new haven register. Beauregard autograph signed cut confederate general. The battle of mill springs, a union victory, was a relatively small engagement, but it held enormous significance for the western theater and the war as a whole. Photo courtesy of joey oller, 2119 middle creek road, elizabethtown, ky 42701.
Echols, john virginia hardback book from his personal library signed in pencil. See more ideas about autograph books, vintage and books. Feuds of clay county kentucky on october 28, 20 august 5, 2015 by traci pollard in amis, baker, bowling, families, history june 8, 1899 this date is important to set the tone, this is the date bad tom baker and thirty of his kinsmen rode into clay county seat of manchester. Confederate brigadier general felix zollicoffer autograph, signed album page mounted. Felix kirk zollicoffer may 19, 1812 january 19, 1862 was a newspaperman.
Study the autograph s condition, and verify its authenticity by paying a professional to evaluate and vouch for it. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Zollicoffer, felix kirk us house of representatives. Zollicoffer, representative from tennessee, thirtyfifth congress, halflength. Zollicoffer, felix tennessee, nice dark signature with a nashville tenn. Hood 26 may 1879, contents relate to a recently published book by the late general richard taylor son of zachary taylor about. Us senator and was a descendant of a family from altinklingen in switzerland castle maerstetten in kanton thargau. James earle mcclees american, 1821 1887, julian vannerson american, 1827 after 1875. I was able to track down the family and returned the autograph book to them.
In 1840 there were 3 zollicoffer families living in tennessee. Civil war blunders there was little funny about a war in which 620,000 humans died. After tennessee seceded, zollicoffer was put in command of confederate soldiers in eastern tennessee, according to clint johnsons book, civil war blunders. Felix kirk zollicoffer may 19, 1812 january 19, 1862 was a newspaperman, threeterm united states congressman from tennessee, officer in the united states army, and a confederate brigadier general during the american civil war. General felix zollicoffer was shot from his horse and killed near this tree. Campaign and battle of mill springs, kentucky by kenneth a. Features 16 signatures including president elect franklin d. Autograph general for sale online rare antique shop. At that time the zollicoffer family was considered one of the wealthiest black families in the area. The cementary is well maintained and it was great to see all the names of all those conferdate soldiers and headstone put up for them that future generations to see. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Sale number 1063, lot number 2100, confederate autographs incl. Signature, appletons zollicoffer felix kirk signature. Small pieces of paper and cards have lesser value than important documents, rare photos, and garments.
Site of zollicoffers death at mill springs battlefield, nancy, kentucky. He led the first confederate invasion of eastern kentucky and was killed in action at the battle of mill springs. Felix kirk zollicoffer autograph signed album page mounted. Felix kirk zollicoffer biography american civil war. Felix kirk zollicoffer 18121862 this tennesseeborn newspaper editor and whig politician fought in the seminole war as a first lieutenant, held various offices in tennessee and served in the u. Tennessee had the highest population of zollicoffer families in 1840. His speech on kansasnebraska reveals even a whig from the upper south approved of bringing slaves into kansas while bashing the missouri compromise and rehashing the. Felix zollicoffer and samuel zook were generals during the war. His grandfather served as an officer in the revolutionary war and was.
What did felix zollicoffer do in the civil war answers. Zollicoffer james earle mcclees american, 1821 1887 julian vannerson american, 1827 after 1875 10. Felix kirk zollicoffer was born in maury county in central tennessee in may 19, 1812. Felix zollicoffer and samuel zook were generals during the civil war. He was the first confederate general killed in the west. Zollicoffer and the battle of mill spring filson club publications, 2nd ser. Signed album page, 4 x 1,25 inch affixed on a larger card, nashville tennessee, signed in black ink f. Member knights of pythias, elk, woodman, red manitoba. I have mentioned before that we make our own autograph books for our disney trips and it saves us some money. Every purchase includes our industry recognized coa. He led the first confederate invasion of neutral kentucky and was killed in action at the battle of mill springs, the first confederate general to perish.
Autographed photo of a dinner at the manhattan club february 20th 1934. Dowling, james foley, louis seibold, john saxe, edward r. Augustus kirk zollicoffer 18121862 a famous and much loved general. Born in maury county in 1812, zollicoffer became a printer and worked with newspapers in various. Felix kirk zollicoffer may 19, 1812 january 19, 1862 was a newspaperman, threeterm. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Jul 16, 2018 i have several vintage autograph books that ive purchased over the years. His son john jacob is the father of the confederate states of america brigadier general felix kirk aka. For fortyfour years, fidelity baptist church was pastored by three other zollicoffer ministers. Confederate brigadier general felix zollicoffer autograph. Hill framed autograph letter signed april 10, 1862.
Collection of autographs of csa generals, including. Wilmington councilman neil andersons true namesake was nearsighted confederate general felix zollicoffer, a newspaper editor turned tennessee congressman. Asked in war and military history, scattergories and words starting with certain letters. Felix zollicoffer was made a brigadier general in the tennessee state forces following the fall of fort sumter, transferred into confederate service, with the same rank, on july 9, 1861, and given command of the district of east tennessee, department number 2, on august 1, with the assignment to preserve peace, protect the railroad, and repel. Zollifcoffer is now obscure but he was an important figure in american politics in the middle of the 19th century. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Zollicoffer and the civil war battle of mill springs, kentucky. Wilson, felix zollicoffer felix zollicoffer wilson, 76, of juno beach fl, died peacefully, in the presence of his family on 21 december, 2015 at the hospice of palm beach county. This was about 75% of all the recorded zollicoffer s in the usa. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. His father was james hazzard wilson and his mother was the. Zollicoffer, felix kirk, a representative from tennessee. Roosevelt, new york governor alfred smith, new york state senator frederic coudert, victor j. We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post.
Zollicoffer with his horribly impaired vision just a quick onehour lens crafters job away from living through the battle but instead he rides up to the opposite sides officers and before he can get away he gets shot. The grave of confederate general felix zollicoffer 18121862 in a cemetery at nashville, tennessee, taken in 1994. Union or confederate, those in command proved adept at making mistakes. The zollicoffer family name was found in the usa between 1840 and 1920. Previous emiliano zapata felix zollicoffer historical figures. The battle of shiloh, fought in april 1862 in the wilderness of south central tennessee, marked a savage turning point in the civil war. The tree served as an unofficial monument to the battle for years.
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