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THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF COL. CHARLES DEMORSES’ 29TH TEXAS CAVALRY CAMP

The standard “ Long Shall our Banner Brave The breeze -

The standard of the free “

VOL.4……………………………………………….……………Issue NO. 6

Charles demorse editor & Proprietor

Grand Saline, Texas Saturday, June 9, 2018

Saturday JuLY 14, 2018 7:00 pm

29th Texas Cavalry SCV Camp # 2269


Col. Charles DeMorse’s

29th Texas Cavalry Sons of Confederate Veterans

Camp # 2269

EVERYONE WELCOME

Commander Bobby W. Smith

Adjutant Russell Volk 1st Lt Johnny M. Moore Chaplin Robert C. Huff

Meeting every 2nd Saturday 7:00 pm

Van Community Center, 310 Chestnut Street Van, Texas.

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of the Col. Charles DeMorse’s 29th Texas Cavalry Camp # 2269.

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Editor- Compiler Bobby W. Smith

Col. Charles DeMorse’s 29th Texas Cavalry

Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp # 2269

Commander Bobby W. Smith

Fellow Compatriot’s,

We have a very large agenda coming up in April and future month’s hope everyone can see their way to making these great spring and summer events. I wish to thank everyone for the hard work, in planning these events. We need everyone’s participation, and to enjoy Our Great Southern Heritage, as we remember our Brave, Confederate Ancestors, who made the history, that we love and treasure. I hope to see everyone at our annual events.

REMEMBER OUR VETERANS!

See you all, at the next Camp Meeting!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Military Order of Stars and Bars

MOSB TEXAS REUNION May 4-5-2018

Hilton Garden Inn, Ridgemont, Street

Abilene, Texas

2018 Texas Division Reunion ATM SCV Events

From: 06/08/2018 To: 06/10/2018 Location: Nacogdoches, Texas

Description: Fredonia Hotel 200 North Fredonia Nacogdoches, Texas

(936-564-1234

2018 SCV National Reunion ATM SCV Events

From: 07/18/2018 To: 07/21/2018 Location: Franklin, Tennessee

Description: Franklin Marriott Cool Springs

700 Cool Springs Blvd Franklin, Tennessee.

615-261-6100

Army of

Trans-Mississippi



Schedule of Events (Note: Participants must provide own

transportation to off-site events; car-pooling encouraged.)

Friday (June 8, 2018)

9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Registration (Lobby in front of Convention Center B)

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Credentials (Lobby in front of Convention Center B)

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Vendor Setup and Sales (Banita Ballroom)

6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Friday Evening Social (Around the Cabana Pool) Join us for a get-acquainted evening, to meet old friends and make new ones. Beverages and finger foods will be served. (Cash bar will be available) (Ticket Required)

Saturday (June 9, 2018)

7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Registration (Lobby in front of Convention Center B)

7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Vendor Setup and Sales (Banita Ballroom)

8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Credentials (Lobby in front of Convention Center B)

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony (Convention Center B) All compatriots are encouraged to attend the opening ceremonies, as the colors from camps around the Division are marched in, followed by opening remarks welcoming everyone to the 2018 Reunion. (No charge)

9:30 a.m. - Noon Business Meeting (Convention Center B)

Noon - 1:30 p.m. Awards Luncheon (Convention Center A) Awards luncheon description should read: We will enjoy a delicious lunch and award presentations, after which Dr. James Newsom, a member of the Douglas Camp, will present our program. Dr. Newsom is Senior Lecturer in History at the University of Texas at Tyler and the winner of the UT System's 2017 Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award. (Ticket Required: $35 per person.)

6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Banquet and Southern Ball: (Ballroom (both sides)) Enjoy time to socialize and savor a fine banquet meal, followed by the presentation of our top Texas Division individual and camp awards. We will finish the evening dancing to the music of Time Was. Uniforms and period dress are encouraged, but not required. Photography by Gene will be available to take pictures. (Ticket required: $70 per person.)

Sunday (June 10, 2018)

9:00 a.m. - Noon Division Executive Council Meeting (Location to be determined)



Welcome to Roseland Plantation

The charming elegance of the Old

South is living again in Eastern Van Zandt

County, just a short distance from Tyler.

Sitting atop a hill overlooking Texas Highway 64, a stately two story structure of Southern architecture complete with columns, portico, and central second floor balcony.

Hambrick House History

The home was built by Burwell Hampton Hambrick. Mr. Hambrick and his family were from Georgia and then moved to Alabama in the 1840’s. In 1852 the Hambrick’s moved to Texas and bought 500 acres of land from Thomas R. Buford. Over the next several years Mr. Hambrick bought more land bringing his total land holdings to some 3300 acres.

Soon after buying the 500 acres from Buford he started construction on his home. The house is made of wood with pegged mortise and tenon construction. Bricks for the fireplace and foundation were made by hand on the plantation. In addition to the home Mr. Hambrick also built a church, a private race track and the first cotton gin in Van Zandt County.



The house, located half way between Dallas and Shreveport, served at times as a stagecoach stop and a change station for horses. In the early years it also served as an area social center. After the civil war, Mr. Hambrick deeded much of his land to his former slaves, and part of the plantation land became the foundation of the Redland High School and community.

In 1868 Hambrick formed a partnership with George Humphrey to establish a cotton-thread mill in Tyler. The mill burned in 1869 and Mr. Hambrick died a few months later. Mrs. Hambrick died in 1881 and left her home and the remaining 200 acres to her two living children. In 1890, the children sold it to William S Herndon, and he owned it until 1919. That year Mr. J.Y. Yates of Missouri purchased the home and land. Mr. Yates sold the property to Clyde Parker of Tyler in 1949. From 1919 to 1954 the house was vacant and believed to be haunted. In 1954 Mrs. W.C. Windsor of Tyler bought the home and 200 acres and started the restoration.

In 1966 the Texas Historical Commission placed a marker on the home. This was the first historical marker for restoration given in the state of Texas. The marker was presented by Mrs. John Connally, wife of then Texas Governor John Connally. Mrs. Windsor owned the property for 47 years. Tim and Carolyn West purchased the home and land in 1998 and have done a complete restoration of the home. The West’s have lived in the home for the past four years.

The Old South lives again!

We invite you to come join us!

Tim & Carolyn West

Tours by appointment

Please call for more information

(903) 849-0205



Welcome to Roseland Plantation

2601Texas Highway 64 West of Tyler, Texas.

Mr. Hambrick also built a church, on the property, Used today as a Wedding Chapel.

The Roseland Wedding Chapel and Ball-room is fast becoming the premier wedding and special event facility for East Texas, offering:

The most historic, charming and picturesque grounds and 19th century buildings

The warmest, friendliest wedding experience - you will not be rushed

Outdoor weddings and receptions on 10 manicured acres

The most flexible options that allow each bride to tailor her wedding to her budget and desire

Flexibility to meet any budget or needs for persons wishing to hold their bridal showers, family reunions or baby showers at our location

Gorgeous grounds and period furnishings

Roseland Wedding Chapel



A Day At Camp Ford Introducing the Col. Charles DeMorse’s, 29th Texas Cavalry SCV Camp # 2269

Trooper’s of DeMorse’s 29th Texas Cavalry

( From Left to Right ) Captain, Marshall Edward Neagle, Company 29th Texas Cavalry

Major General, Bobby W. Smith, Camp Commander. Captain, Robert Clayton Huff, Company H, 29th Texas Cavalry, Camp Chaplin.

Captain M. E. Neagle Captains Neagle & Huff Captain R. C. Huff

We Are, DeMorse’s 29th Texas Cavalry



Capt. Marshall E. Neagle Major General Bobby W. Smith Capt. Robert C. Huff

M.G. Bobby W. Smith & Son Captain Robert C. Huff Major General Bobby W. Smith

We Are, DeMorse’s 29th Texas Cavalry



Col. Charles DeMorse’s

29th Texas Cavalry SCV CAMP # 2269

Left: General Bobby Smith , Right: 1st Lt. Patrick Self

Visit’s Indian Territory

Captain James J. McAlester SCV CAMP # 775

16th June 2018

During the Camp Meeting of the, Captain James

J. McAlester SCV Camp # 775, of McAlester, Oklahoma. The Col. Charles DeMorse’s 29th Texas Cavalry SCV Camp # 2269 of Van, Texas, Paid a visit to Honor, The 29th Texas Cavalry, Honorary Camp Member 1st Lt. Patrick Self.

SCV Camp Commander, General Bobby Smith, and Captain Marshall Neagle of the Col. Charles DeMorse’s 29th Texas Cavalry, presented to 1st Lt. Patrick Self, The 29th Texas, SCV Camp # 2269 Camp Flag, and Camp Cap.

An Honorary Member, are those who are, Descendants of Confederate Veterans, who served in any given Confederate Regiment, and who participates and is recognized with that SCV Camp.

In Patrick Self’s case, he had family members

who served in the 29th Texas Cavalry,

Capt. Thomas Wisdom Daugherty Co. A 29th Texas Cavalry,

Capt. Matthew “ Matt “ Daugherty

Co. E 29th Texas Cavalry

Pvt. Christopher Columbus Daugherty Co. A 29th Texas Cavalry

Left: General Bobby Smith , Right: 1st Lt. Patrick Self

Left: General Bobby Smith , Right: 1st Lt. Patrick Self Seated Captain Marshall Neagle
