LASTING HOPE CEMETERY, CARTER'S CREEK, MAURY COUNTY TENNESSEE

Charles S. Nichols
Charles S. Nichols, a well-known citizen and one of the most highly esteemed farmers of the Second district, died Friday afternoon at the age of eighty-one years. He had only been confined a few days and was stricken with paralysis while seated in a chair, and passed away soon thereafter. He was at one time engaged in the mercantile business in Columbia, but for some years had been farming in the Second district. Deceased served four years with marked fidelity through the Civil War, first under Col. Maney, of the First Tennessee, later under Col. Godwin and Col. Biffle. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, U.S.A., and was an official at the Lasting Hope church. He leaves a wife and several children. Funeral services were held at Lasting Hope Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. S. D. Logan, interment following at the church cemetery. Oakes & Nichols, funeral directors, in charge.

Charles S. Nichols
Comrades = The dread Angel has again visited our association. This time he has taken from our now thin gray line, our dear Comrade Charles S. Nichols
Who died at his home near Carters Creek on the 13th of April [1917] in the 83rd year of his life.
Our comrade enlisted early in 1861 in the first company that went from Maury. Co. N. [G] 1st Regt Tenn. Infantry C.S.A. with this command he served in all its marches and battles in Virginia and Tennessee and was considered a brave reliable and patriotic soldier, in 1863 he was transferred [sic] at his own request to 48th Tenn. Infantry Col. W. M. Voorhies commanding, so as to be with his brother a member of that Regiment. On being transferred [sic] to the 48th Regt he was detailed to serve on the Infirmary corps, which dangerous duties he fulfilled with the most utter disregard for his personal danger, when wounded men were to be cared for, amidst storms of flying bullets and bursting shells. His bravery and devotion to duty was especially [sic] noted, in the bloody battle of Peach Tree Street near Atlanta Georgia, where for hours it seemed that nothing could live in the dreadful storm of battle, where 514 out of the 954 of the Regiment were killed or wounded. He [page 2] went back and forth caring for wounded comrades with a heroism that drew the admiration of his comrades at the time and will be remembered as long as memory serves them. In the Camp, on the march and on the battle field he was at all times a faithful, duty loving soldier, temperate and moral in his habits, ready at all times to give that encouragement and advice that was elevating, moral and Christ like in character. In his home for long years he was all that went to make a kind and loving husband and father. As a member of the Presbyterian Church for half a century none was more faithful to its teachings or more devoted to his duty as a Christian.
As a Citizen he was honored and respected by all who knew him, always found on the right side of all questions effecting the good of his people. To sum it all up he was one of "Gods noble men"
We as a Bivouac extend our sympathies to his bereaved family and commend them for comfort to that God that he loved and served so faithfully.
J. N. Meroner }
M. B. Tomlinson } Committee
Sims Latter [?] }
[Addressed to Mrs. Mary Nichols, Carters Creek Tenn]
This information provided by Martha Speed.

Info provided by Lisa Martin 3 July 2008. Sent in by MBR.