Thanks for the information and wonder if they could have been part of the Grays?
Figure 8: A timeline of the activities of the Wigfall Grays The Wigfall Grays were the proud unit of men from Collierville who served their country during the Civil War. Collierville’s patriotism was called to action on April 15, 1861 when a Texas senator named Louis Wigfall gave such a moving speech to the town that the men immediately formed a unit of volunteers.[33] Senator Wigfall left Washington, D.C. upon President Abraham Lincoln’s call for troops to fight in war. Wigfall rode the Memphis-Charleston Railroad toward his home in Texas. He stopped in each town along the route to rally the citizens, imploring them to protect their homes and fight for the Southern cause. Local lore holds that Senator Wigfall made a speech in Collierville. The residents were motivated by his eloquence. At a time when the population of Collierville was only 500, 80 men, between the ages of 18-35, volunteered for service. They named the unit the Wigfall Grays after their inspiration and the color of the Confederate uniforms.
The Grays drilled on the lawn of The Methodist Church, located at the corner of State Line Road (Poplar Avenue) and Main Street,[34] while the ladies of Collierville sewed uniforms inside. On May 11, 1861 the Grays received orders to report to Germantown by May 15.[35] Realizing that the uniforms would not be completed in time, the ladies made the decision to sew on Sunday to finish the uniforms in time.[36] During this time period it was considered sinful to do any type of work on Sundays. Such a scandalous decision is a testimony to the determination of the ladies and to the importance they felt the work held.
I did swipe the photo and change it to black and white to make it easier for me to look at...... I did two versions and sent you back a copy of each at your gmail account.
As for that intersection at Poplar and Main...... been through that intersection on a few occasions. In fact, Poplar ave was originally a deer trail that was eventually widened and straightened some into what it is today.. Down town Collierville now has a touristy feel to it with a lot of shops there.
This is nothing but awesome.
ReplyDeleteThe town listed on the side, Collierville, Tn is a well to do suburb of Memphis, Tn. On the eastern side.
Thanks for posting this, Brock.
Thanks for the information and wonder if they could have been part of the Grays?
DeleteFigure 8: A timeline of the activities of the Wigfall Grays
The Wigfall Grays were the proud unit of men from Collierville who served their country during the Civil War. Collierville’s patriotism was called to action on April 15, 1861 when a Texas senator named Louis Wigfall gave such a moving speech to the town that the men immediately formed a unit of volunteers.[33] Senator Wigfall left Washington, D.C. upon President Abraham Lincoln’s call for troops to fight in war. Wigfall rode the Memphis-Charleston Railroad toward his home in Texas. He stopped in each town along the route to rally the citizens, imploring them to protect their homes and fight for the Southern cause. Local lore holds that Senator Wigfall made a speech in Collierville. The residents were motivated by his eloquence. At a time when the population of Collierville was only 500, 80 men, between the ages of 18-35, volunteered for service. They named the unit the Wigfall Grays after their inspiration and the color of the Confederate uniforms.
The Grays drilled on the lawn of The Methodist Church, located at the corner of State Line Road (Poplar Avenue) and Main Street,[34] while the ladies of Collierville sewed uniforms inside. On May 11, 1861 the Grays received orders to report to Germantown by May 15.[35] Realizing that the uniforms would not be completed in time, the ladies made the decision to sew on Sunday to finish the uniforms in time.[36] During this time period it was considered sinful to do any type of work on Sundays. Such a scandalous decision is a testimony to the determination of the ladies and to the importance they felt the work held.
http://historyofcollierville.wikispaces.com/Civil+War
not sure about that the first part.
DeleteI did swipe the photo and change it to black and white to make it easier for me to look at...... I did two versions and sent you back a copy of each at your gmail account.
As for that intersection at Poplar and Main...... been through that intersection on a few occasions. In fact, Poplar ave was originally a deer trail that was eventually widened and straightened some into what it is today.. Down town Collierville now has a touristy feel to it with a lot of shops there.
I did swipe the photo and change it to black and white to make it easier for me to look at.
DeleteYes and I posted that above. Thanks.