Coweta County GaArchives Photo Place.....Williiam Thomas Overby - Confederate Hero  - Monument -  Courthouse Square - Newnan,Ga July 23, 2005
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Source:             Williiam Thomas Overby -  Monument -  Courthouse Square - Newnan,Ga
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In memory of 
William Thomas Overby, 
Confederate Hero.

He enlisted May 31,1861, Co. A 7th Ga. Infantry.
wounded at second Manassas, Aug. 30, 1862,
then joined Co. D, 43rd Batln. Mosby’s Rangers.

Raided within Federal lines to embarrass
enemy, causing U. S. Grant to issue order.
“when found Mosby’s men were to be hanged
without trial.” 

Captured at Front Royal, Va. on Friday, Sept. 23,
1864. Offered his life to reveal the hiding place
of Mosby's men. This he refused, and was
executed without trial.

A federal said “He was the Nathan Hale of
 the Confederacy.” Scott said, “He was a
famous soldier and died unafraid.” A lady,
present at his death said, “He died a 
Christian-unafraid.” 
He suffered death rather than betray his
friends. He is buried in Markham, Va.

Erected
1956
by Alfred Colquitt and Newnan
Chapters UDC, Inscription by Col.
Thomas Spencer.


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