The Steele Edge The Official Dispatch for the

BG William Steele Camp 1857 Sons of Confederate Veterans

Kansas Division, Army of the Trans-Mississippi

VOL. 13, NO. 6 JUNE 2012

"He who feels no pride in his ancestors is unworthy to be remembered by his

descendants." Major David F. Boyd, CSA

LTG STEPHEN D. LEE'S CHARGE OF 1896 To you Sons of Confederate Veterans, we submit 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 he loved and which made him glorious and which you also Cherish. Remember it is your duty to see that the true history of the South is presented to future generations.

BG WILLIAM STEELE CAMP 1857 NAMESAKE

BG WILLIAM STEELE (1820-1885). William Steele, army officer, son of Orlan Steele, was born in New York in 1820. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point on 1 July 1840, and was transferred to the Southwest, where he engaged for several years in Indian fighting, particularly in Texas. He participated in the Mexican War from 1846 to 1848, received a commendation for meritorious service, and was promoted to captain. He was the commander of Fort Leavenworth, Kansas when the War Between the States began. Steele resigned his commission in the United States Army on 30 May 1861, and joined the Confederate forces in Texas. He was immediately appointed commander of the seventh Texas Cavalry Regiment in the grade of colonel. He served in New Mexico in 1862 under General Henry H. Sibley and was promoted to brigadier general. Steele was assigned to command the defenses of Galveston in 1864 and later took part in the Red River Campaign. After the death of General Thomas Green, Steele commanded a division of artillery. After the War Between the States, Steele returned to Texas and from 1866 to 1873 engaged in the mercantile business in San Antonio. From January 20, 1874, to January 1879 he was Adjutant General of Texas and during this time brought about a reorganization of the Texas Rangers. Steele married Annie Du Val; they had one child. General Steele died on 12 January 1885, at San Antonio.

THE SALUTE

I salute the Confederate flag, with affection, reverence, and undying devotion to

the Cause for which it stands.

2011 STEELE CAMP OFFICERS

Commander - Neal Hanley Lieutenant Commander - CB Blackburn

Adjutant - Jack Stewart Chaplain - Tyrone Williams

Flag Bearer – Joseph Boarman Webmaster – María Alejandra Martínez

HERITAGE ISSUES

“If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything!”

Sons of Confederate Veterans

2012 Kansas State Convention

Brigadier General William Steele Camp 1857

Members:

Neal Hanley (Cmdr) Edwin Kennedy* (Alabama)

CB Blackburn (LtCmdr) David Kennedy* (Iraq)

Tyrone Williams (Chaplain) Richard Hubbard* (North

Carolina)

Jack Stewart (Adjutant) David Hubbard* (Afghanistan)

Joseph Boarman (Color Bearer) Joe Duling* (Atchison)

Wayne Nighbert (Bugler) Max Hanley* (Washington)

Brent Cooper (*Denotes At-Large Member)

Scott Porter

Thomas Brooks Lyles, Jr.

Bruce Simpson

Ladies Auxiliary:

Diana Hanley Mary Kathleen Hanley Maria A. Martinez

Membership Certificates:

CB Blackburn Joseph Boarman Joe Duling

Wayne Nighbert Bruce Simpson

Accomplishments:

Business Cards Patches

Polo Shirts Cemetery Brochure

SCV Brick Confederate Fan Poster

ID’d 250 CSA Graves in KS 11 ID’d CSA Iron Grave Markers

Squire Boone Phillips, Co. E., 2nd

MO. CAV, Sexton to fly CSA flag

William McKinnon Cloud Elementary School Project

Pvt. Co. B., 1st VA. State Reserve

Confederate Veterans Magazine Kansas Division SCV Newsletter

CD’s of all Briefings Pleasant Grove, MO

Cemetery Clean Up

Guest Speakers:

Martha Allen: 1st Sgt, Curt Tipton:

Maurice Frank (Jewish) Field Representative, High Prairie Cemetery Army of Trans-

Mississippi Dept SCV

John Reichley: Curt Gilfert: Fort Leavenworth History of Leavenworth Connection to the Civil War

Richard ‘Dick’ Wright: Jim Claunch: Selected History of Leavenworth County Fort Leavenworth/G.A. Custer Burial Project

Camp Briefers:

Neal Hanley: Lt. Ransom Pinckney Rowland, Asian Confederates,

Barbara Fritchie, Henry Wirz and Andersonville, Jesse James

Joseph Boarman: Pvt. Charles Sylvester Boarman, Co. A., 2nd

MO. CAV

Brent Cooper: Pvt. George H. Hitt, Co. E., 7th VA INF

Thomas Brooks Lyles: Col. John E. Penn, 42nd

VA INF. Lowings Brigade

Tyrone Williams: Pvt. William A. Thompson, Co. D., 16th Carolina INF

Wayne Nighbert: Maj. James A. Nighbert, 36th Regt. 2

nd Kanawha INF

Medals Awarded:

SCV Camp Commander: Neal Hanley (with Certificate)

SCV Camp Lt Commander: CB Blackburn (with Certificate)

SCV Camp Chaplain: Tyrone Williams (with Certificate)

SCV Camp Adjutant: Jack Stewart (with Certificate)

War Service Medal: Neal Hanley (with Certificate)

POW Medal: Brooks Lyles (with Certificate)

Ladies Appreciation Medal: Diana Hanley, Mary Kathleen Hanley and

Maria Alejandra Martinez (all with Certificates)

Letter of Appreciation:

Martha Allen

Lois Elrod, White Cloud, Project Locate Support

Knox Martin, Support to Compatriots Genealogical research

John Reichley

Curt Gilfert

Richard ‘Dick’ Wright

Jim Claunch

Curt Tipton

Joseph Boarman

Brent Cooper

Thomas Brooks Lyles, Jr.

Tyrone Williams

Wayne Nighbert

Camp Projects:

Top 40 Pro Southern Films Top 20 Pro Southern Songs

Support to Key Camp

Support to SUV, Michael and Tim Welton

Leavenworth Military Gun Show

Eisenhower Elementary School Kansas Day, 27 Jan 2012

Support to Colonel Isaac Wm Smith CP 458, Portland, Oregon

Adopt-a-Highway

Veterans Day Parade (Photos)

Memorial Day Parade (Photos)

Union Pacific 844 re-enactors Train to Shiloh (Photos)

What My Family Should Know

Supplemental Ancestor Certificates:

Pvt. Benjamin M. Rowland, Co. D, 16th TN INF REGT

Pvt. William Carroll Rowland, Co. A, 35th

TN INF REGT

Pvt. Jasper N. Rowland, Co. C, 25th TN INF REGT

Pvt. James K. Polk Rowland, Co. A, 16th TN INF REGT

Pvt. John Thomas Gribble, Co. D, 16th TN INF REGT

Distributed:

20 Copies of the Constitution of

the Confederate States of

America

80 Bottles of General Shelby’s No Surrender Old

Bushwhackers Brand Jalapeno Sauce

100 Confederate Fans

Camp Douglas: Chicago’s Civil War

Prison Book by Kelly Pucci

SCV Chaplain’s Handbook

20 SCV Tote Bags

20 Copies Why the War Was Not

About Slavery by Donald W.

Livingston

3 SCV Pocket Identification Badge

Confederate History Quiz Prizes:

General Lee Statue (over 2” tall!) Civil War Puzzle (1000 pieces)

Authentic Confederate War Bond Confederate Paper Currency

Miniature Confederate NCO Sword Authentic Reproduction Waterbury

Confederate Uniform Buttons

Songs of the Civil War LP Chickamauga Park Stereo View

General Lee Monument, Fort Sumter/1st Bull Run

New Orleans Stereo View Sesquicentennial Commemorative

Stamps

1st Day Issue, 30 May 1951 Confederate Flag Bearer

Final Reunion

Book Reviews:

Politically Incorrect Guide to the Civil War by H. W. Crocker III

The True Story of Andersonville Prison, A Defense of Major Henry Wirz by

2nd

Lt. James Madison Page, Co. A., 6th Michigan CAV

Jack Hinson’s One-Man War: A Civil War Sniper by Tom C. McKenney

Gettysburg’s Confederate Dead: The Story of the Roster by Gregory A.

Coco

Facts the Historians Leave Out by John s. Tilley

Thank You:

Mike Pullen, CMDR VA Div SCV on Pvt.William McKinnon

Judy Whisler, on her ancestor Pvt. Squire Boone Phillips

Knox Martin, on our support to his genealogical research

Support to BG Steel Camp:

Edwin Kennedy: Magazine and Newspaper Articles

Spike: Magazine and Newspaper Articles

Scott Porter: Magazine and Newspaper Articles

Rick and David Hubbard: Financial and Morale Support

Miscellaneous:

Mud Marines go Graving!

Photo Bomb!

Support to Project Locate

Censorship

Uniforms of the Confederacy

1861-65

For the Children

Who Are The Sons of Confederate Veterans? Who: Founded in 1896 as the "United Confederate Veterans" by original Confederate veterans, the SCV

is the successor to the United Confederate Veterans. We are the sons, grandsons, ggrandsons and gggrandsons of those veterans -- hence our organization's name. The constitution states that the SCV "shall be strictly patriotic, historical, educational, benevolent, non-political, non-racial and non-sectarian." The SCV is a 501.c.3 organization recognized by the Combined Federal Campaign. We have over 32,000 members world-wide of Hispanic, Caucasian and African-American ethnic members. We are joined by the Confederate service of our ancestors. What: The goal of the SCV is to preserve the history and legacy of our Confederate ancestors so future

generations can understand the true and fairly balanced history of 1861-1865. We strive to insure that the motives that animated our ancestors such as the traditions of faith in God, honor, chivalry, and respect for womanhood are preserved. Our Confederate ancestors bequeathed to us a military tradition of valor, patriotism, devotion to duty, and a spirit of self-sacrifice that is studied by militaries around the world. Eligibility: Membership in the SCV is open to all male descendents of any veteran who served honorably in the Confederate armed forces or government. Membership can be obtained through either direct or collateral family lines. Kinship to a veteran must be documented genealogically. The minimum age for membership is twelve. Our counterpart organization, the United Daughters of the Confederacy, is available for female descendents of Confederate veterans. Associate memberships are also available to those who are interested in the Confederate heritage but cannot locate a Confederate ancestor. Where: Our international headquarters is at Elm Springs, a restored antebellum home in Columbia,

Tennessee. Our local elements are "camps" composed of members living in geographical proximity of the camp. Local camps are the key element of the organization because it is the location of the "grass-roots" workers. Camps can be located easily on the SCV website. They are organized by states -- "divisions" and regions -- "brigades" (several camps). How: Local camps work closely with their communities in a number of ways. Members give

presentations to schools (all grade levels) about the War Between the States. While it is not a requirement nor necessary, many members are living history members or reenactors who can portray historically accurate Confederate soldiers. Members participate in the care and maintenance of Confederate graves in local cemeteries; conduct memorial programs for the veterans; establish monuments; emplace V.A. veteran headstones on Confederate graves; and advise organizations such as state Sesquicentennial committees. Preservation of historic sites and battlefields is another method by which members contribute to the betterment of communities. Members participate in Memorial Day events (both Confederate dates and the national date) and Veterans Day events since Confederate soldiers have been legally recognized as "American veterans" by the U.S. Congress. Camps hold regular meetings, usually monthly, which are open to the public and visitors. Meetings normally consist of camp business and a presentation of a historical program. SCV Members receive a subscription to "Confederate Veteran" magazine published bi-monthly. "Confederate Veteran" is a full-color, high quality journal with professionally authored historical and educational articles, news and book reviews. A photo section shows events from around the world of interest to descendents of Confederate soldiers. Subscriptions are available for non-members. More detailed information can be found on the SCV website at: http://www.scv.org/

GRAVES OF THE MONTH