The Same Rain Falls on Both Friend and Foe

Maj. Gen. John Alexander Logan Camp# 4

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Raleigh, NC

2009 North Carolina Department Encampment

Bennett Place, Durham Station, North Carolina

 

April 18, 2009:  The North Carolina Department of the SUVCW held it’s annual Encampment at the Bennett family farm where Confederate General Johnston surrendered to Union General Sherman in April of 1865.  Election and installation of officers resulted in the following officers for 2009.

             Department Commander                                   Douglas P. Elwell

             Senior Vice Commander                                   Dennis C. St. Andrews

             Junior Vice Commander                                    Daniel L. Hopping

             Secretary and Treasurer                                    Thomas N. Rightmyer

             Council Member                                                  Samuel A. Moore Jr.

             Council Member                                                  Alonza B. Salter

             Council Member                                                  Yale W. Mooers

 

After the business meeting and installment of 2009 Officers, The Encampment took a tour of the historical Bennett Place.

 

The Bennett Place is a fascinating outing for anyone with an interest in the Civil War.

Members of the Encampment at the Bennett Farm House where the surrender took place

         Encampment medals were available                             Department Commander Elwell

        From Logan Camp Commander Farrell                             conducting the meeting

                                 Encampment members on a tour of the Historic Site

Installation of new officers:  from left to right:  Thomas Rightmyer, Samuel Moore, Dennis St Andrew, Daniel Hopping, Bryan Salter, and Department Commander Doug Elwell