Lt. Elijah H. Ward Camp #1971, Sons of Confederate Veterans Farmerville, La
Local camp of the Louisiana Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans. We meet second Thursday at 6:30 PM monthly at Sevin's Cajun Cafe LA 2 in Farmerville.
We take part in War Between the States re-enactments. We also march in local parades, participate in living history programs, clean cemeteries, etc. Most of all we have Confederate memorials for our ancestors.
06/06/2024
NORTHEAST BRIGADE CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL SERVICE
PRIVATE NATHAN B. PACE
COMPANY D, 2ND HEAVY ARTILLERY BATTALION, LOUISIANA
SATURDAY, JUNE 9 2024 @ 10:00 AM
On June 8th 2024, the Northeast Brigade of the Sons of Confederate Veterans conducted a memorial service for CSA Private Nathan B. Pace at 169 Dub McKinnie Road, Marion LA. The event was held at Reppond-Pace Cemetery located in pasture behind the original homesite of Louis Repon, which was homesteaded in 1820.
Commander of Sgt. James Nicholson Camp Donnie Kimbrell served as Master of Ceremonies. Chaplain Michail Baldwin of the Nicholson Camp open the service with an excellent devotional and prayer. Jon McKinnie of the Ward camp presented the biography of Pace and the old Reppond house place. Scott Bardin, descendant of Private Pace welcomed us and thanked us for conducting the service.
Division Commander Brian McClure gave a most inspiring talk about our Confederate Ancestors and the Sons of Confederate Veterans. We observed the “Libation Ceremony and Placing of Wreaths” at the gravesite.
Commander Lt. Elijah Ward Camp Kevin Adkins presented the Confederate flag to Scott Bardin, descendant & property owner.
Commander Adkins commanded the troops into position near the cannon in orderly form and upon command, the unit fired three rounds of rifle and cannon fire to commemorate the event.
Commander McClure asked Scott Bardin, a descendant of Pace, what he thought of the ceremony. His response was, "I was overwhelmed." Compatriots, this makes all our efforts worthwhile. Gentlemen, as usual, you did a wonderful job representing our organization and our ancestors.
Nathan B. Pace (1847-1912) had to wait until he was 16 years old in 1863, before he could enlist in the Confederate cause. He served in Co. D, 2nd Heavy Artillery Battalion, Louisiana. The 2nd Heavy Artillery Battalion was formed at Alexandria, Louisiana, during the fall of 1863 with three companies, later increased to four. Serving in the Trans-Mississippi Department, the battalion was stationed on the Red River near Shreveport until the spring of 1864. The unit was then ordered to man the heavy guns at Columbia, and later served on the Ouachita River. It was included in the Confederate surrender on June 2, 1865. Lieutenant Colonel George W. Logan was in command.
After the war’s end, Nathan B. Pace (1847-1916) married Jane Reppond (1838-1891) on Jan 18 1866, and lived on the property homesteaded in 1820 by Jane’s parents, Louis and Henrettia McCormick Repon. Nathan and Jane had 8 children including 3 sons and 5 daughters.
Nathan and two of Jane’s brothers, Ettienne and Beatice Reppond served during the Civil War. Ettienne Reppond is buried near the old baseball field at Linville School. Beatice died during the Siege of Vicksburg and is buried near Jackson, Mississippi.
Page 5 of Gazette, Published in Farmerville, Louisiana on Wednesday, January 26th, 1916
“On Saturday, January 22nd, 1916, at the residence of his son-in-law, R.L. Edwards, in Marion, Mr. Nathan Pace, a pioneer citizen of that section of the parish, passed away. Mr. Pace was sixty-nine years of age at the time of his death, and for some time had been suffering with a dangerous heart trouble.
Last week his relatives carried him to New Orleans hoping that specialists of that city might perform an operation and prolong his life, but after a careful examination, they were informed that his case was incurable. His remains were interred Sunday at the family cemetery located in the pasture of old Louis Reppond house place. Mr. Pace is survived by several grown children, including Mr. R.E. Pace of this town, and to them we extend our deepest sympathy.”
Commander McClure stated, “I want to thank the camps and reenactment units that made this possible: Elijah Ward Camp, Sgt. James W. Nicholson Camp, Richard Taylor Camp, Thomas O. Benton Camp, Thomas McGuire Camp and Claiborne Invincibles.
“Many thanks to our reenactors of the 31st Louisiana Infantry, the 13th Louisiana Infantry and the 4th Louisiana Field Artillery, Cameron's Battery. You guys were awesome!!!”
17/05/2024
07/04/2024
Ward, Nicholson, Benton, Russell, and Sabine Rifles camp members and 31st LA, 13th LA, and 5th LA troops with CIC Jason Boshers at SCV ATM event at Mansfield State Historic Site
29/03/2024
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28/03/2024
Cutting more firewood for Battle of D'Arbonne Landing IV March 8 and 9, 2025. Mark your calendar!
07/03/2024
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05/03/2024
Bring the whole family to our historical educational program this weekend!!
Ward Camp SCV 31st LA January 2024 Newsletter:
Revised events calendar:
Revised events calendar: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G9BfF21kFi47efq8ZKYijVinUeKubbrI/view?usp=sharing
25/12/2023
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE
Please don’t forget the “Reason for the Season, the Birth of Jesus Christ”
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16/12/2023
Dress how you like tonight at our Christmas social!
Do you need flags for someone on your Christmas shopping list? We have several types of 3' x 5' flags in stock:
Ward Camp SCV 31st LA December 2023 Fightin' Farmer newsletter
03/12/2023
Compatriots,
On Saturday, December 2 the Lt. Elijah H. Ward SCV Camp #1971 sponsored a procession in the annual Farmerville Christmas Parade. Proud compatriots and reenactors from all over north Louisiana augmented our ranks. Infantry troops, artillerymen, and proud ladies greeted the good citizens of Union Parish.
Thank you for participating!
Captain Thomas O. Benton #1444: Monroe
Major Thomas McGuire #1714: West Monroe
Sgt. James Nicholson #1478: Ruston
Claiborne Invincibles #797: Homer
General Richard Taylor Camp #1308: Shreveport
1st Battalion, Co. B, 2nd Platoon LA Mechanized Cavalry
4th Louisiana Artillery, Cameron's Battery
5th Louisiana Infantry Regiment
13th LA Infantry Regiment
31st LA Infantry Regiment
Louisiana Bushwhackers
Shreveport Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy
If I missed anyone, I sincerely apologize.
Deo Vindice!
Kevin Adkins
Commander, Lt. Elijah H. Ward Camp #1971,
Sons of Confederate Veterans Farmerville, LA
Chief of Operations, Louisiana Division, SCV
Captain, Company I, 31st Louisiana Infantry Regiment of WBTS Reenactors
01/12/2023
UPDATE 2023 Farmerville Christmas Parade Saturday, December 2 @ 6:30 p.m.
The Ward Camp and the 31st LA will participate in our hometown holiday event Saturday, December 2.
We will line up on the north side of the old Farmerville High School (300 Anthony Street) at 5:30 p.m. The parade will begin at 6:30.
The Ward Camp welcomes all Mechanized Cavalry troopers, SCV camps, UDC chapters, C of C, OCR, infantry, artillery, and cavalry reenacting units to attend this event. Mechanized Cavalry members, please ride your motorcycles in our parade!
Bring your flags! Bring your muskets!
The citizens of Farmerville and Union Parish support our Cause. We must support all parades that allow us to fly our flags and fire our rifles. Let's show them we are standing up for our history and heritage!
26/11/2023
Wow!
A general Lee pool table!!
21/11/2023
Please mark your calendar!
Updated Ward Camp SCV 31st LA events calendar:
Ward Camp SCV/31st LA November newsletter:
09/11/2023
04/11/2023
Louisiana Independent Republic Lapel Pins Available!
Our unique Louisiana pins are once again available for $10 each for Ward Camp SCV fundraiser to support Battle of D'Arbonne Landing III reenactment next year.
Our pins will be available with FREE SHIPPING this weekend at the Sabine Free State Festival in Florien Saturday and at the Parade of Veterans at Port Allen Sunday!
For PayPal and shipping, add $7 and send as "friends and family" to [email protected]. Please provide your name and mailing address.
Otherwise, make check or money order payable to Ward Camp-SCV and mail to:
Kevin Adkins
135 Adkins Rd.
Farmerville, LA 71241
Get yours while supplies last!
Updated events calendar:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FuYbwbjtpiSH1WpnWmWZ8GZve_cadSzk/view?usp=sharing
Ward Camp 31st LA October newsletter:
30/09/2023
On Saturday, September 30 Ward Camp SCV members and 31st LA Indantry reenactor with artillery support defeated Federal invaders in the annual Louisiana Chicken Festival parade in Dubach!
Greetings!
The SCV and the 31st LA will need troops in two towns on the same day, which is a good kind of problem to have!
Parade 1: Marthaville Good Ole' Days Parade
The Col. Samuel D. Russell Camp would like to invite all SCV, Mech Cav, Reenactors, and OCR to come out for an amazing event. You can also fire your musket.
31st Annual Marthaville Good Ole' Days Festival Parade to be held on Saturday September 30th at 10:00 a.m. Line up begins at 9:00 a.m at the Marthaville School (10800 LA-120).
Marthaville is very excited to have us on board again this year, and sent out a personal invitation. We will have a trailer for the ones who aren't able to march.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the parade.
Parade 2: Louisiana Chicken Festival Parade in Dubach
Saturday 30 September
LINEUP 1:00 pm/Parade 2:00 pm
at Dubach Elementary School (7710 Fellowship Rd.)
If you need a ride, you may ride on the Fourth Louisiana Artillery trailer or in one of the vehicles in the procession. The Adkins red trailer will not be available at this time. Never fear, the parade is very short.
Please bring full canteens, cold drinks, and take heat precautions.
An exciting surprise is in store for our reenactors at this festival: Bring plenty cartridges. . .
If you can attend both parades, please do. If not, please participate in one or the other.
Thanks!!
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Ward Camp # 1971 meets every month on the second Thursday at 6:30 pm at Sevin’s A Cajun‘s Restaurant in Farmerville, LA. We have excellent speakers and presentations about the Civil War and wonderful food provided by Sevin’s. We celebrate the honor, integrity, sacrifice and memory of those who stood up to defend their families and property!
We take part in War Between the States re-enactments. We also march in local parades, participate in living history programs, clean cemeteries, etc. Most of all we have Confederate memorials for our ancestors. Let us never forget!
If your ancestors participated in the Civil War, please consider joining our efforts to defend their efforts and recognize their sacrifices of life, limb, and property. If you would like to join or have questions, please contact us.
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