TNFlag TNFlag

Mexican War
Monument Inscriptions

"This monument was erected by the citizens of the county of Sumner to
the memory of her patriotic sons who sacrificed their lives in defense
of the flag of their country in the war with Mexico
in 1846, 1847, and 1848.
Glory followed their train, and by their death was increased. Their fame
is all that survives them. In their graves all their remembrances are buried
Virtuous and esteemed in life, they have become glorious and immortal in death.
May our country never feel the want of such heroes."



North Side
Polk Guards, Capt. Robert A. Bennett's Company, First Regiment of TN Volunteers
NAMEINFORMATION
Carr, Richard L.b. Sumner Co.d. May 12, 1848 in Sumner Co. at his mother's home, from a disease contracted in the service of the US army, age 26
Esdes, Edumondb. Sumner Co. d. Aug. 31, 1846, in Camargo, age 23
Hull, Archibaldb. Sumner Co.d. Sept. 3, 1846, in Camargo, age 22
Ingram, Johnb. Sumner Co.d. Sept. 2, 1846, in Camargo, age 35
Jones, Robertb. Sumner Co. d. Sept. 7, 1846, in Camargo, age 25
Powell, Oliver H.b. Bedford Co., VAd. Sept. 13, 1846, in Camargo, age 26
Pursley, Ephraim Jr.b. Sumner Co.d. Sept. 7, 1846, in Camargo, age 19
Seawell, Thomas B.b. Sumner Co.d. Sept. 22, 1846, in Camargo, age 27
Stubblefield, James W., Second sergeantb. Sumner Co.d. Sept. 3, 1846, in Point Isable, Mexico, age 25


East Side
NAMEINFORMATION
Barker, Georgeb. Sumner Co.d. Dec. 12, 1848, in Sumner Co. at his father's home, from a disease contracted in service of the US army, age 21
Carr, Kingb. Sumner Co.d. Sept. 10, 1846, in Camargo, age 23
Dalton, Booker H. b. Sumner Co.d. Sept. 21, 1846, killed in battle at Monterey, age 30
Gambell, WilliamBelonged to Capt. Hatton's Companyb. Sumner Co.d. abt. Nov. 16, 1846 in Sumner Co., at his uncle's house, from a disease contracted in service of the US army, age 21
Harris, Thomas E.b. Smith Co., TNd. Nov. 8, 1846, in Camargo, age 27
Hatchett, Briscoeb. Sumner Co.d. Sept. 24, 1846, in Camargo, age 21
Latham, Richardb. Sumner Co.d. Sept. 3, 1847, in Jalappa, age 26
Marshall, Josephb. Sunmer Co.d. Sept. 5, 1846, in Camargo, age 31
Ralphfile, John F.b. Philadelphia, PAd. Sept. 24, 1848. Wounded in battle at Monterey on Sept. 21, age 30
Thomson, Andrew T.Belong to Capt. Hatton's Companyb. Sumner Co.d. Oct. 20, 1848, in Sumner Co. at the home of his father, from a disease contracted in the service of the the US army, age 17.
Young, Thomasb. Macon Co. TNd. Aug. 9, 1846, in Lomita, age 28


West Side
Tenth Legion, Capt. William M. Blackmore's Company, First Regiment, TNVolunteers
NAMEINFORMATION
Bradley, Williamb. Sumner Co.d. Sept. 11, 1846, in Camargo, age 24
Cantrell, William L.b. Sumner Co.d. Oct. 20, 1846, in Sumner Co. at his father's home, from a disease contracted in service of the US army, age 21
Elliott, Julius C.First Corporalb. Sumner Co.d. Nov. 3, 1846, in Monterey, from wounds received in battle on Sept. 21, 1846, age 21
Elliott, Issac L.b. Sumner Co.d. Sept. 21, 1846. Died in battle at Monterey, age 22
Jones, Thomasb. Englandd. Oct. 2, 1846 killed at Monterey, age 46
Lauderdale, Samuel W.b. Sumner Co.d. April 18, 1847. Died in battle at Cerro Gordo, age 21
Martin, Peter Hyndsb. Sumner Co.d. Nov. 3, 1846. Died in battle at Monterey, age 23
Pryor, Edwardb. Sumner Co.d. Sept. 21, 1846. Died in battle at Monterey, age 23
Soper, Benjaminb. Sumner Co.d. Sept. 21, 1846. Died in battle at Monterey, age 21
Watson, John D.b. Sumner Co.d. Aug. 18, 1846. Died in battle at Matamoras, age 22
Wilson, Zaccheus D.b. Sumner Co.d. Aug. 31, 1846, in Camargo, age 23


South Side
Legion Second, Capt. Wm. S. Hatton's Company, Third Regiment of TN Volunteers
NAMEINFORMATION
Ainsworth, Richard C.b. Sumner Co.d. June 29, 1848, in the City of Mexico, age 26
Bell, Pleasant V.b. Sumner Co.d. Jan. 10, 1848, in the City of Mexico, age 28
Blair, Josephb. Sumner Co.d. Aug. 6, 1848, in Sumner Co. at his father's home in Gallatin, from a disease incurred in service of the US army, age 23
Childress, Powhattanb. Sumner Co.d. Dec. 31, 1847, in the City of Mexico, age 19
Curry, Williamb. Sumner Co.d. Aug. 5, 1848, in Sumner Co. at his father's home, from a disease incurred in service of the US army, age 19
Frazier, James K.b. Sumner Co.d. Nov. 16, 1848, in Sumner Co, at his father's home, from a disease incurred in service of the US army, age 25
Gourley, Stephenb. Sumner Co.d. July 19, 1848, in Memphis, age 18
Henry, Josephb. Sumner Co.d. Jan.1, 1848, in the City of Mexico, age 19
Hogan, James H.b. Sumner Co.d. Aug. 23, 1848, in Sumner Co., at his father's home, from a disease incurred in service of the US army, age 21
King, Albertb. Sumner Co.d. May 14, 1848, at Jalappa, age 33
Kirby, John G.b. Sumner Co.d. April 10, 1848, at Penal, Mexico, age 26
Leddy, James T.b. Sumner Co.d. July 21, 1848, at Memphis, of a disease incurred in service of US army, age 20
Lemons, Aserb. Sumner Co.d. July 10, 1848, on the Mississippi River, age 21
Perry Henry W.b. Pennsylvaniad. Jan. 5, 1848, in the City of Mexico, age 22
Rhodes, Josephb. Sumner Co.d. June 18, 1848, in a hospital at New Orleans, age 22
Robertson, Elib. Sumner Co.d. Aug. 5, 1848 in Sumner Co, at his father's home, from a disease incurred in service of the US army, age 22
Saunders, Patrickb. Sumner Co.d. Dec. 19, 1847, at Vera Cruz, age 18
Schell, Alexander R.b. Sumner Co.d. Dec. 17, 1847, at Jalappa, buried at Gallatin, age 18
Taylor, Josephb. Sumner Co.d. June 5, 1848, at Puebla, Mexico, age 21
Tennison, Joseph S.b. Sumner Co.d. Jan. 13, 1848, in the City of Mexico, age 19
Turner, Williamb. Sumner Co.d. July 21, 1848, Memphis of a disease incurred in service of the US army, age 22
Young, Morleyb. Sumner Co.d. May 5, 1848, at Molino del Rey, age 22
Zarecor, Josephusb. Sumner Co.d. June 29, 1848, on the Gulf of Mexico, age 22



Return to Military Information Page

Return to Sumner County Main Page