After success in achieving the objectives specified by Hood, Forrest engaged Union forces near Murfreesboro on December 5, 1864. Son William M Forrest 4 Daughter Francis A Forrest 2 "Ladies and Gentlemen I accept the flowers as a memento of reconciliation between the white and colored races of the southern states. Charges of a Fort Pillow Massacre became grist for Northern propaganda mills during the war, and plagued Forrest for the remainder of his life. [169], During the presidential election of 1868, the Ku Klux Klan under the leadership of Forrest, along with other terrorist groups, used brutal violence and intimidation against blacks and Republican voters. As a cavalry leader, Forrest displayed spectacular talent. In 1845, Forrest married Mary Ann Montgomery (1826-1893), the niece of a Presbyterian minister who was her legal guardian. [207] At the time the school was all white, but now more than half the student body is black. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? [213] A major push to change its name failed on February 16, 2018, when the governor-controlled Tennessee Historical Commission denied Middle Tennessee State University's petition to rename Forrest Hall. William supported his family as a blacksmith who had been part of the westward expansion across Tennessee, moving from one village to another as opportunity presented itself. In 1978, Middle Tennessee State University abandoned imagery it had formerly used (in 1951, the school's yearbook, The Midlander, featured the first appearance of Forrest's likeness as MTSU's official mascot) and MTSU president M. G. Scarlett removed the General's image from the university's official seal. And I now cheerfully and gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to the officers and men of my command, whose zeal, fidelity and unflinching bravery have been the great source of my past success in arms. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Colored Troops. [116] Facing a disastrous defeat, Forrest argued bitterly with Hood (his superior officer) demanding permission to cross the Harpeth River and cut off the escape route of Union Maj. Gen. John M. Schofield's army. William Montgomery Forrest was born on month day 1846, at birth place, Mississippi, to Nathan Bedford Forrest and Mary Ann Forrest (born Montgomery). His younger sister, Francis Fannie Ann was born in 1849 but passed away at age 6 in 1854. [21][22] By the time the American Civil War started in 1861, he had become one of the richest men in the South, having amassed a "personal fortune that he claimed was worth $1.5 million". Obelisks in his memory were placed at his birthplace in Chapel Hill, Tennessee and at Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park near Camden.[194]. The actor portraying his father was such a great likeness that he had a stroke and died. On September 25, 1845, Nathan Bedford Forrest married Mary Ann Montgomery. Forrest's responsibility for the massacre continues to be actively debated by historians.[6]. "[186], Forrest's funeral procession was over two miles long. He and his twin sister, Fanny, were the oldest of William and Mariam Beck Forrest's twelve children. The white men fared but little better. The guerrilla chieftain had softened down into the retired veteran, anxious, apparently, only for peace with everybody. Add to your scrapbook. Bill joined the Confederate Army June 14, 1861 at age 15, and served under his father, attaining the rank of Captain by the end of the war. Drag images here or select from your computer for CAPT William Montgomery Forrest memorial. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. cemeteries found in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [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. Login to find your connection. He married Jane Taylor Cook in 1868 in Hernando, Mississippi and they had four children. We have set your language to And if you're looking for employment in the sports and recreation industry, not all . cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. His acts have photographed themselves upon the hearts of thousands, and will speak there forever. On May 9, 1865, at Gainesville, Forrest read his farewell address to the men under his command, enjoining them to "submit to the powers to be, and to aid in restoring peace and establishing law and order throughout the land. After the war, Nathan Bedford Forrest lived in Memphis, and spent years struggling to regain the financial status he had enjoyed before the war, and failed in many business ventures. The Blue Raiders' athletic mascot was changed to an ambiguous swash-buckler character called the "Blue Raider", to avoid association with Forrest or the Confederacy. Forrest met Mary Ann Montgomery, the daughter of a Presbyterian minister. He was not as successful in railroad promoting as in war and, under his direction, the company went bankrupt. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 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. Capt. Hernando, DeSoto County, Mississippi, USA. Their fort turned out to be a great slaughter pen. After the age of 8, Bill grew up as an only child. [112] Concerned about Union supply lines, Maj. Gen. Sherman sent a force under the command of Maj. Gen. Andrew J. Smith to deal with Forrest. Now often recast as "Getting there firstest with the mostest",[223] this misquote first appeared in a New York Tribune article written to provide colorful comments in reaction to European interest in Civil War generals. Forrest moved to Memphis in 1849, where he became active in city affairs. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. In retaliation, Forrest shot and killed two of them with his two-shot pistol and wounded two others with a knife which had been thrown to him. 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. Nathan Bedford Forrest was a guiding force in the original Ku Klux Klan in the 1860s and his grandson and namesake played a similar role in the revived Klan of the 1920s and 1930s. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Capt Forrest Tenn Cav Confederate States Army, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. [158] Author Andrew Ward, however, writes, "In the spring of 1867, Forrest and his dragoons launched a campaign of midnight parades; 'ghost' masquerades; and 'whipping' and even 'killing Negro voters and white Republicans, to scare blacks off voting and running for office'". Forrest, William He died in 1837, leaving Forrest, the primary caretaker and defender of the . Montgomery Shelby S9866 White's Co. View Source Share Save to Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Memorials Region North America USA [117] He eventually made the attempt, but it was too late. This browser does not support getting your location. A system error has occurred. Nathan was born on July 13 1821, in Chapel Hill, Bedford, now Marshall County, Tennessee, United States. Frances A. Fanny Forrest 1848-1854 Paternal grand-parents, uncles and aunts. [174] The committee also noted, "The natural tendency of all such organizations is to violence and crime; hence it was that General Forrest and other men of influence in the state, by the exercise of their moral power, induced them to disband". The height of the monument is 21 feet 6 inches, including the equestrian of 12 feet. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of William Forrest (8578580)? CSA General Joseph E. Johnston, the Confederate general whose greatness lay above all in calm and critical judgment, said that Forrest; had he had the advantage of a thorough military training, would have been the great central figure of the war.. William Bill Forrest was born in Desoto County, Mississippi on September 26th, 1846 to Nathan Bedford and Mary Ann Forrest. [233], Grant himself described Forrest as "a brave and intrepid cavalry general" while noting that Forrest sent a dispatch on the Fort Pillow Massacre "in which he left out the part which shocks humanity to read". He then mounted a second horse, which was shot out from under him as well, forcing him to mount a third horse. [180], In response to the Pole-Bearers speech, the Cavalry Survivors Association of Augusta, the first Confederate organization formed after the war, called a meeting in which Captain F. Edgeworth Eve gave a speech expressing strong disapproval of Forrest's remarks promoting inter-ethnic harmony, ridiculing his faculties and judgment and berating the woman who gave Forrest flowers as "a mulatto wench". His younger sister, Francis Fannie Ann was born in 1849 but passed away at age 6 in 1854. In 1905, he and his wife were reinterred in Forrest Park in downtown Memphis. 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. Thanks for your help! Nathan Bedford Forrest, called Bedford Forrest in his lifetime, was a lieutenant general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. There is a problem with your email/password. William "Bill" Forrest was born in Desoto County, Mississippi on September 26th, 1846 to Nathan Bedford and Mary Ann Forrest. He seemed to be a natural military genius with an intuitive grasp not only of tactics, but also of logistics. He developed his natural ability as a leader and held many civic posts throughout his young life. His . [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. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? There was an error deleting this problem. [113] Union forces drove the Confederates from the field and Forrest was wounded in the foot, but his forces were not wholly destroyed. General Nathan Bedford Forrest died October 29, 1877, at his brothers home in Memphis at the age of 57. [62] Forrest chased Streight's men for 16 days, harassing them all the way. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. [170], Forrest testified before the Congressional investigation of Klan activities on June 27, 1871. How do we create a person's profile? In July 2021, Tennessee officials voted to move Forrest's bust from the State Capitol to the Tennessee State Museum. [168] The SeymourBlair Democratic ticket's campaign slogan was: "Our Ticket, Our Motto, This Is a White Man's Country; Let White Men Rule". As soon as they received the Union reply, they moved forward at the command of a junior officer, and the Union forces opened fire. His opponent, Brig. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 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. Called "Willie," he was only 14 years old when the war began. [60][61], The Union Army gained military control of Tennessee in 1862 and occupied it for the duration of the war, having taken control of strategic cities and railroads. In April 1862, Forrest fought with distinction at the Battle of Shiloh where he was severely wounded during the Confederate retreat. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. We encourage you to research and . I thought you might like to see a memorial for CAPT William Montgomery Forrest I found on Findagrave.com. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Fort Pillow Massacre Historians still argue over Forrests responsibility for the Fort Pillow Massacre, in which many Union African American troops were killed. [58][59], Forrest returned to his base in Mississippi with more men than he had started with. In 1866, Forrest and C.C. The following scene satirically depicts Hanks, as Forrest in a Ku Klux Klan outfit, donning a hood and being superimposed into Klan footage from The Birth of a Nation. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. In fact, it was only disbanded when its work was essentially done blacks and Republicans had been terrified into not voting and when it came under intense criticism. [109] When Sturgis's Federal army came upon the crossroads, they collided with Forrest's cavalry. [208][209][210] In 2005, Shelby County Commissioner Walter Bailey started an effort to move the statue over Forrest's grave and rename Forrest Park. His grandfather, Nathan Bedford Forrest, was a senior officer of the Confederate States Army who commanded cavalry in the Western Theater of the American Civil War. Forrest became well known for his early use of maneuver tactics as applied to a mobile horse cavalry deployment. 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Despite a lack of formal military education, Forrest was known for his keen tactical skills including the use of fast-moving cavalry and hit and run attacks. [195] The World War II Army base Camp Forrest in Tullahoma, Tennessee was named after him. Bill suffered a stroke during the screening of "The Klansman" in 1908 and died less than 24 hours later, and was buried in Memphis. [173] The popular vote was much closer: Grant received 3,013,365 (52.7%) votes, while Seymour received 2,708,744 (47.3%) votes. I think people may make insensitive comments. The plans triggered outrage and a group of around 20 protesters attempted to block construction of the new monument by lying in the path of a concrete truck. Not realizing that the rest of his men had halted their charge when they reached the full Union brigade, Forrest charged the brigade alone and soon found himself surrounded. William Forrest; Spiritually, Mary Ann Forrest had a great influence on her husband. How do we create a person's profile? By November, Forrests Tennessee Cavalry Battalion included roughly 790 men from Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, and Texas. The historical record does not support his repeated denials that he knew a massacre was taking place, or that he even knew a massacre had occurred at all. [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. He wanted nothing more to do with the Klan, but felt honor bound to protect former associates. A Southern reporter traveling with Forrest makes clear that the discrimination was deliberate: Our troops, maddened by the excitement, shot down the retreating Yankees, and not until they had attained the waters edge and turned to beg for mercy, did any prisoners fall into our hands. This monument stands as testament of our perpetual devotion and respect for Lieutenant General Nathan Bedford Forrest. [81] Bradford refused to surrender, believing his troops could escape to the Union gunboat, USS New Era, on the Mississippi River. [101], Because of the events at Fort Pillow, the Northern public and press viewed Forrest as a war criminal. By Connor Towne O'Neill The Nathan Bedford Forrest statue located along Interstate 65 in Nashville, Tennessee. Depending on where you live, you may find an abundance of fitness and recreational opportunities. Try again later. [4] Forrest was born in Oxford, Mississippi, in 1871. [30][44], Public debate surrounded Tennessee's decision to join the Confederacy and both the Confederate and Union armies recruited soldiers from the state. Weve updated the security on the site. 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