Colonel William S. McLemore

Captain Joseph.B. Briggs Probably the only white Confederate officer to lead Black Confederates in a charge. He was born November 20, 1842 near Franklin, Tennessee. Entered Confederate service as a Private early in the war in Colonel Starnes 4th Tennessee Cavalry, Forrest’s Brigade. Captain and Quartermaster 4th Tennessee Cavalry, Dibbrell’s Brigade July 1, 1863. With Forrest till 1864, with Wheeler until the surrender, May 10, 1865.