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| Maj. Gen. William T. Martin Camp #590 Mississippi Division Sons of Confederate Veterans Natchez, MS |
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The members of Camp #590 would like to welcome you to our website. We hope you have the chance to visit the links at the bottom of the page. Our next Camp meeting will be held on July 13th, 2009. We meet at the Masonic Lodge at 250 Liberty Rd. in Natchez at 7 PM. Click on Camp Photos to view pictures from the 2008 Confederate Memorial Day Service. |
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| Our Camp derives its name in honor of William T. Martin. He was born in Kentucky, March 25, 1823. He grew up in Vicksburg and eventually settled in Natchez in his early twenties. He was elected district attorney at the age of 22. He was commissioned a captain at the beginning of the War for Southern Independence and formed a cavalry troop known as the Adams Troop. They were mustered into service June 16, 1861. He commanded the Second Battalion of Mississippi cavalry and later commanded the Jeff Davis Legion under the command of J.E.B. Stuart and he rode with Stuart in the famous raid around McClellan's army before Richmond. He received commendations for his gallantry. He was promoted to Major General in November 1863. After the war he returned to Natchez where he resumed his legal career and became a successful businessman. He served in the State Senate for 12 years. While in the Senate he helped design the state flag that is still in use. His house (Montaigne) still stands in the city on Liberty Road. He died March 16, 1910 and is buried in the Natchez City Cemetery. |
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| Important Links (Click on the flag) |
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| Sons of Confederate Veterans website |
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| Mississippi Division SCV website |
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| Beauvoir - Home of Jefferson Davis website |
| "I made up my mind we had better make the best fight we could and go to work and get ready for it...I went into it with all my heart and soul." From the testimony of William T. Martin before the Southern Claims Commission, Dec. 12, 1877 |
| Camp Officers |
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| Greetings from the Camp |
| Commander: Allen Terrell Adjutant: Earl "Buddy" Emerick 1st Lt. Commander: Jason Blaney 2nd Lt. Commander: Elmo Thompson For Camp Inquiries email: [email protected] |
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| Charge to the Sons of Confederate Veterans |
| "To you, Sons of Confederate Veterans, we will commit the vindication of the cause for which we fought. To your strength will be given the defense of the Confederate soldier's good name, the guardianship of his history, the emulation of his virtues, the perpetuation of those principles which he loved and which you love also, and those ideals which made him glorious and which you also cherish." Lt. General Stephen D. Lee, Commander General, United Confederate Veterans, April 25, 1906 |
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| Adams County Confederate Troops |
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| Dixie Rising -- Southern greetings and e-cards |
| Created by: Allen Terrell Email: [email protected] |
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