POST #69 Capt. John Matthews Post, Springfield was mustered May 3, 1883, by comrade Charles Emery. The first commander was Judge W. F. Geiger. There were twenty-nine charter members.
POST #210 McCrosky Post, was mustered September 26, 1884, in North Springfield, with twenty-three charter members. William Mathie was the first post commander.
POST #292 Thomas A. Reed Post, of Ebenezer, was mustered November 6, 1886, by William Mathie, with twenty-two charter members. Robert A. Vaughan was first commander.
POST #234 Ash Grove Post, was mustered by William Mathie with seventeen charter members. H. H. McCall was first commander.
POST #315 William Bhame Post, of Strafford, was mustered February 19, 1887, by Comrade H. A. Doan, with 21 charter members. John McCabe first commander.
POST #319 Captain Mack Post, Green Ridge, was mustered May 23, 1887. by James R. Milner, with 15 charter members. Henry T. Howard was the first commander.
POST #397 Brookline Post of Place, was mustered August 16, 1888. by 0. S. Grove, with 12 charter members. J.R. Gammon first commander.
POST #409 John Shelton Post, was mustered January 19, 1889, by J, W. Lisenby, with 15 charter members. W.H. Kershner was the first commander.
POST #449 Fair Grove Post, was mustered October 3, 1189 by James R. Milner with 15 charter members. J.W.Cecil, first commander.
POST #476 Col. William Parkinson Post, of Springfield, was mustered June 30, 1890, by James R. Milner, with 15 charter members. Shady Wilson was the first commander.
Showing posts with label Grand Army of the Republic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Grand Army of the Republic. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
Grand Army of the Republic
The Grand Army of The Republic was the largest organization of Union Veterans in America. It was founded by Benjamin F. Stephenson in Decatur, Illinois, on April 6, 1866. The GAR was a fraternal group for men who were honorably discharged from the Union Army and Navy. Local Posts were established throughout the country and named in honor of a deceased Union hero. Membership grew through the years and the GAR became an increasingly powerful political lobby that worked tirelessly for pensions and other veterans’ issues. The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is the official successor to the GAR.
Memorial Day is the most visible reminder of the GAR today. Originally known as Decoration Day, it began in 1868 when GAR Commander-In-Chief John A. Logan issued General Orders No. 11, urging all posts to spend May 30 honoring their fallen comrades.
The official GAR newspaper was the National Tribune. Published weekly, each issue featured reminiscences from veterans. These articles are an invaluable source for historians about many important battles and campaigns. The recollections also illustrate the routine, and even humorous episodes associated with army life. Articles from the National Tribune, along with articles about the GAR from local newspapers, will be reprinted on this blog in memory of the brave men who preserved the Union from 1861-1865.
Memorial Day is the most visible reminder of the GAR today. Originally known as Decoration Day, it began in 1868 when GAR Commander-In-Chief John A. Logan issued General Orders No. 11, urging all posts to spend May 30 honoring their fallen comrades.
The official GAR newspaper was the National Tribune. Published weekly, each issue featured reminiscences from veterans. These articles are an invaluable source for historians about many important battles and campaigns. The recollections also illustrate the routine, and even humorous episodes associated with army life. Articles from the National Tribune, along with articles about the GAR from local newspapers, will be reprinted on this blog in memory of the brave men who preserved the Union from 1861-1865.
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