Barnard, Timpoochee Yuchi Leader. Born one of eight children of a Scots trader, Timothy Barnard, and a Yuchi woman. He was taught the Yuchi dialect of his mother, the English of his father, and the Muscogee dialect of the Creek people since the Yuchi people had been largely exterminated or absorbed by the Creek and Cherokee by the 18th century. Barnard served as the agent of the Lower Creeks in 1793 and 1794 and was one of the interpreters at the Treaty of Coleraine in 1796. In January 1814 Barnard was...[Read More] (Bio by: Iola) Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Russell County, Alabama, USA
Bentley, Hugh d. April 13, 1984 Social Reformer. Community Activist in Phenix City, Alabama. Phenix City, located just across the Chattahoochee River from Columbus, Georgia, was once nationally known as "the wickedest city in America" due to a corrupt city and county government which allowed organized crime (including but not limited to gambling, prostitution, and vote fraud) to run rampant from 1916 until 1954. With the help of Albert Patterson, Bentley formed the Russell Betterment Association, whose goal was to bring...[Read More] (Bio by: Steve Williams) Pine Grove Cemetery, Phenix City, Russell County, Alabama, USA
Cantey, James b. December 30, 1818 d. June 30, 1874 Civil War Confederate Brigadier General. Born in Camden, South Carolina, he received a degree from South Carolina College, then studied law in Charleston and was admitted to the bar around 1834. He spent 2 terms in the state legislature, departing to enlist in the Palmetto Regiment during the Mexican War. Below the border he rose to Captain and was wounded in action, returning to settle on a plantation in Russell County, Alabama. When his state seceded, he was again in uniform, this time...[Read More] (Bio by: Ugaalltheway) Crowell Family Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Russell County, Alabama, USA
Godwin, John b. October 17, 1798 d. February 26, 1859 Civil Engineer. A master bridge builder before the Civil War, was well known for his covered bridges mainly in Alabama and Georgia. Was better known for training and freeing his slave-Horace King-pre-civil war. Who went on to build more after Godwin's death and to become famous himself. It was King that placed the monument on Godwins grave to show his affection for his former master. (Bio by: Jack Skoch) Godwin Family Cemetery, Phenix City, Russell County, Alabama, USA
Leonard, Matthew b. November 26, 1929 d. February 27, 1967 Vietnam War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army during the war in Vietnam as a Platoon Sergeant in Company B, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery near Suoi Da in the Republic of Vietnam on February 28, 1967. His citation reads "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. His platoon was suddenly attacked by a large enemy force...[Read More] (Bio by: Don Morfe) Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Russell County, Alabama, USA
