Answer to Photo Quiz #11/08






- Wade Hampton and Bradley Tyler Johnson -
(1818 ~ 1902)                          (1829 ~ 1903)
Old Cavalry Generals reminiscing at a Veterans Reunion.

Bradley Tyler Johnson was born in Maryland and graduated from both Princton and Harvard.   He was a lawyer, soldier, and writer.   He served as a Brig. General in the Confederate States Army.   In the last days of the war he commanded cavalry under Wade Hampton.   Johnson was trusted with a special mission by Hampton in the summer of 1864, (See Below).   Both were past leaders of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.   Hampton’s grandfather was a Colonel in the Revolution and a general in the War of 1812. Johnson, was the grandson of a Revolutionary officer.  ~ (Note Hampton's dog) ~

Correct Responces:
Bill Chisolm ~ Madison Ballagh 1/2 credit

- Links to More information -
"Special Mission"



HOME
What's New - About SCV - Join SCV - News Letter - Photo Quiz - Chaplain - Education
Battle Site - Ancestors - Memorials - Links - Photo Gallery - Guest Book - Site Index