C.S.A.
Husband of Susan Nancy Bumgarner Abernathy
The emblem engraved upon his tombstone is the Confederate States of America Southern Cross of Honor aka Confederate Medal of Honor. This medal was formally approved by the Congress of the Confederate States on 13 Oct 1862 and was originally intended to be on par with the Union Army's Medal of Honor.
The Southern Cross of Honor could only be bestowed through the United Daughters of the Confederacy. It could not be purchased; it was given in recognition of loyal, honorable service to the South and only a Confederate veteran could wear it.
C.S.A.
Husband of Susan Nancy Bumgarner Abernathy
The emblem engraved upon his tombstone is the Confederate States of America Southern Cross of Honor aka Confederate Medal of Honor. This medal was formally approved by the Congress of the Confederate States on 13 Oct 1862 and was originally intended to be on par with the Union Army's Medal of Honor.
The Southern Cross of Honor could only be bestowed through the United Daughters of the Confederacy. It could not be purchased; it was given in recognition of loyal, honorable service to the South and only a Confederate veteran could wear it.
Gravesite Details
Additional information provided by Lorri Alderman. Death date provided by My Labour of Love
Family Members
-
Polly Suzanne Abernathy Kirksey
1865–1955
-
![]()
Ursely Maldina Abernathy Campbell
1869–1930
-
![]()
John Philip Abernethy
1870–1936
-
![]()
Adolphus Abernathy
1873–1948
-
![]()
Mary Catherine Abernethy Black
1876–1961
-
![]()
Nettie Mae Abernathy Campbell
1879–1952
-
![]()
Fannie Elizabeth Abernethy Sigmon
1882–1954
-
![]()
Lilie Jane Abernathy Drum
1886–1968
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
