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Who was Theophilus West? Joe J. - Chattahoochee, FL

In 1860, Theophilus West, M.D., was a young practicing Jackson County physician. When war came to the South, he enlisted as a private in Company E, 8^th Florida Regiment, and was soon promoted to Assistant Surgeon of the 8^th Florida Infantry. Dr. West was one of four officers remaining with the 8^th Florida when it surrendered at Appomattox, Virginia on April 9, 1865. Dr. West returned to Jackson County and served it’s citizens until his death in 1923.

How do I join the Sons of Confederate Veterans? Lorne M. - Greenwood, FL

Membership in the Theophilus West Camp and the Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) is open to all male descendants of any veteran who served honorably in the Confederate armed forces. Membership is obtained through either direct or collateral lines. Kinship to a veteran must be documented genealogically. The minimum age for membership is 12.

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How may I become a member of your Camp, if I have no ancestors in the Confederate Service? Jay P. - Grand Ridge, FL

Individuals unable to find a Confederate ancestor may support the Sons of Confederate Veterans by becoming a member of the "Friends of the SCV". If you would like more information about Theophilus West, M.D., Camp 1346, or the Sons of Confederate Veterans, please contact Commander Robert Daffin or Adjutant Larry Clere.

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Why does your group take photographs and GPS readings of Confederate Graves? Cindy P. - Savannah, GA

As many as six known cemeteries have been lost in Jackson County. We are taking GPS readings and photos to prove these graves are here. Florida has many statues, which cover destruction of cemeteries and graves, but these laws are not enforced, as they should be. Adjutant Larry Clere is going to publish a book, which will include a photo and GPS reading of every Confederate Veteran in Jackson County. At the end of the project, a Confederate Graves Registration Form will be sent to SCV National Headquarters on every Confederate Veteran in Jackson County, Florida.

Adjutant Larry Clere taking GPS reading at Riverside Cemetery

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As a non-member, how may I help the West Camp with their cemetery work?  Kathy J. - Grand Ridge, FL

• Use our Contact Page to let us know If there is a Confederate Veteran's grave without a headstone or if the headstone is broken or damaged in any way.
• You can go to our Donations Page and make a donation. The stone in the picture below cost the West Camp  $20.00 to repair.

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Are all old & broken stones replaced? Charles P. - Wadley, GA

Replacement depends upon the condition of the stone and its historical significance.  The B. F. Parker stone (above) was found at Riverside Cemetery, Marianna, Florida, broken in four pieces. When a stone is repaired it provides a history and has a certain grace of it's own.  Whether the West Camp sets a new stone or repairs a damaged one, we want to remember all our veterans with a decent grave marker.

 

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