Iron Cross Dedication for Chancey Ferguson

On June 8, 2003 members of the Appomattox Chapter UDC and family members gathered at the Appomattox Community Center for an Iron Cross Memorial Service honoring Chancey Comedore Ferguson. Mr. Ferguson was born in Appomattox Va 11-15-1837 and died 6-30-1936. Mr. Ferguson joined the CSA on June 19, 1861 and served until paroled April, 1865. Mr. Ferguson was captured on Roanke Island, NC on 2-18-1862 and then paroled at Elizabeth City, NC on 2-21-1862.

Mr. Wayne Phelps of the Appomattox Court House Rangers shares a war story about Mr. Fergsuon.

Appomattox Court House Rangers, SCV Camp Color Guard presents the colors at the Iron Cross for Mr. Ferguson.

UDC members Joan Butler, Carolyn Austin, Carol Williams and Jessica Doss along with Cof C members to be Jared and Haven (GGGGGrandchildren of Mr. Feguson) and Wayne Phelps present flag at the Service.

Grave site of Chancey Comedore Ferguson on the Ferguson Farm in Appomattox County Virginia. The Iron Cross has been placed at the foot of the grave as a permanent reminder to everyone of his faithful and couragous service to the Confederacy.

Members of the UDC, SCV and Family members gather after service, before marker is moved to grave site.