Jeff was reportedly 110 years old when he died. He was a native of Georgia. He married in 1920 at the age of 101. "Uncle" Jeff was proud to be known as the "Head chicken thief of the 3rd Texas Cavalry," and the only Black Confederate in Hopkins County, Texas. He went to the war with Brigadier-General, Hinche Parham Mabry and served faithfully with him until the surrender in May, 1865. He was cared for and provided food, roof over his head, and medical care by Confederate Veterans. He belonged to a local UCV Camp and attended the monthly meetings. He also attended all the reunions up until a year before his death in 1929. His death occurred during the 1929 reunion in Charlotte, NC. The above photo is from the 1914 reunion in Jacksonville, Florida. He's in the last scene of this video :

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Source "Black Confederates," page 74.

Hinchie P. Mabry

Residence was not listed;
Enlisted on 6/1/1861 as a Captain.

On 6/1/1861 he was commissioned into "G" Co. TX 3rd Cavalry
(date and method of discharge not given)
(Estimated date of enlistment)

Promotions:
* Lt Col
* Colonel
* Brig-Gen

Intra Regimental Company Transfers:
* from company G to Field & Staff

Other Information:
born 10/27/1829
died 3/20/1884
Buried: Oakwood Cemetery, Jefferson, TX

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:

- Index to Compiled Confederate Military Service Records
- Field Officers, Regiments & Battalions of CS Army
- Confederate Military History
- Photo courtesy of Massachusetts Commandery of MOLLUS
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