wrightgravemarking

Under clear blue skies in Henry County some 80 people joined the Wiregrass Chapter and other patriotic lineage
organizations in remembering Revolutionary War Soldier Solomon Wright, his sons who fought in the War of 1812
and grandsons and a great-grandson who served with the Confederacy. The October 14th event was the
culmination of over a year of planning and work in not only clearing parts of the cemetery but coordinating with
numerous groups to assist in the program.

While not considered in the initial planning, the date of the program could not have been more fitting given that the
19th of October, 2006 was the 225th Anniversary of Yorktown. According to Solomon Wright’s pension application he
participated in the Battle of Eutaw Springs which forced the British to withdraw and attempt to regroup in Yorktown.

Sixteen color guard participants were on hand including two from the Florida Society, three from the Mississippi
Society, two from the Sons of the Confederate Veterans and elements from the Tri-State, Cahaba-Coosa, and
Wiregrass chapters of the ALSSAR. Participation by the Daughters of the American Revolution, the War of 1812
Societies, the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Sons of Confederate Veterans contributed to the overall
success of the day’s program.

The dedication of the bronze SAR patriot marker was conducted by Chapter President John Fuller, ALSSAR State
Chaplain Rev. Walter Reeder and descendant Wayne Wright from Mississippi.

Other high lights of the program included Dr. Nelson Gwinn playing Amazing Grace on his bagpipe followed by a four
man musket volley by chapter members Andy Spann, Bruce Taylor and John Kelsoe augmented by Jerry Hicks of the
Sons of the Confederate Veterans. This was immediately followed by Taps played by chapter bugler Bob Portman.

The members of the Wiregrass Chapter can be justly proud of their planning, participation, support and time which
culminated in a premier dedication program. Nothing but positive comments were received from family members who
attended the from Mississippi, Florida, Louisiana and various sections of Alabama.


	Grave Marking for Solomon Wright DATE : Saturday October 14, 2006 2:00 PM. Location is the Wright Cemetery Henry County, Alabama. Return to Home Page