I have been curious about Benjamin Williams or “Uncle Tobe” (as he was known to his family) ever since I first came across his grave. So young during the war to be a Civil War veteran. I wondered if he just might be the youngest Civil War soldier. Not long after an area historian filled in some details.... he was a wagon driver, and the youngest soldier on either side during the Civil War. If you Google “youngest Civil War soldier” Benjamin Williams name does not come up. Rather a Union Solider who was 8 years old. It seems “Uncle Tobe” has fallen through the cracks of history, resting with his family in the Georgia woods. Support Sidestep Adventures: Patreon.com/SidestepAdventures Announcing the new Patreon members only Facebook group! Visit our Patreon for more details..... My flashlights: bit.ly/2ZkatOt Wukong Magnets who provided me with a few magnets for my channels sent me a discount code to pass along to my subscribers.... The code: Sidestep16 You get 16% off using that code. www.magnetfishingwukong.com/
I would suggest seeking out a Sons of Confederate Veterans camp in the area. One of the functions of the SCV is cleaning up cemeteries of Confederate veterans.
PLEASE DO NOT DISCLOSE THE LOCATION. The thugs defacing and toppling anything related to the Civil War (including Grant... which makes no sense), woul likely desecrate his tomb and remains.
I totally agree with you Teo P!🙏😉. Seeing everything that is being done today to all of our statues and monuments makes me sick! They are a part of our history and they are trying to wipe it all away, which I feel that most of those people who are destroying everything, they don't even know some of the real history behind the statue and it monument that they are destroying. So, I thank you for what you said. 🙏🙏😉
I agree also. So much destruction and desecration. The people of these protests and riots have no moral conscience. If they did there would be no child harmed during these riots. I also agree that this needs to be preserved and entered into history pages. But we also have to think about the family of today. They may want to be quite about this but also must be very proud. We need to respect their wishes right now. Thank you for sharing this sweet and sad story. God Bless Them All. May they continue to rest in peace.
Barb Thomas I agree, that cemetery should be maintained and preserved. To your point, there may not have been a mother that was alive. Back then, childbirth claimed many lives of mothers. I hope those and many others RIP.
I think all cemeteries need to be protected as they are sacred ground. Yet the fact that this cemetery has a man or should i say soldier of such significance, it should be registered in a state of GA state historic site database or a federal historic site database.
I don't wouldn't want historical markers put there to many stupid people don't know the real reason that war was fought for they think it was slavery it was not it was about taxes and the south wanted to trade with the British Empire,the United States had a trade embargo with England since 1783 it was never about slavery. Read about Lincolns ghost 13th amendment submitted to Congress in march of 1861 and that will tell you it was not about slavery
@@ifimnothereandimnottherewh2576 It wasn't taxes. A record low rate of tariff was written by a slaveholder from Virginia and was happily passed by the Southern members of Congress in 1857, the lowest rate instituted since 1816 giving very favorable exports even to Europe. Secession was over slavery, point blank. This is all over the original documents of the Confederacy. South Carolina's declaration was against states rights in the Confederacy if those laws conflicted with slaveholding. In my state (Texas) the documents read: "We hold as undeniable truths that the governments of the various States, and of the confederacy itself, were established exclusively by the white race, for themselves and their posterity.." None of the declarations of causes for secession in any state mention anything about tarrifs or taxes, and instead were all about preserving slavery. That said, a 7 year old couldn’t know anything. God rest his soul.
The union had a lot of child soldiers too. All they had to do was lie about their age. They didn’t have the technology that we have now to prove someone’s age.
Amazing!!! This young soldier lived a long life. I was born in 1943 and my Grandfather fought in the war. How often we forget that we are living on captured land. God Bless.
@Armando van Haaren be that as it may, there folks who vandalize graves or statues or buildings solely on their feelings against something some one or some whatever.
Please don't tell anyone where the site is located or some fools will come out and tear them down. Wonderful find. Texas loves you guys. My greatgrand father fought at Vicksburg and was captured by the union troops. He fought with Wauhls Texas Legion.
'Different World'...back then? > Nope..maybe where we are...But, Not Everywhere. > How many child soldiers died in 2019? According to the 2019 Annual Report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict, more than 12,000 Children were killed or maimed in conflict (war) zones last year. (our children have no idea...how blessed they are) - the highest number since the United Nations started monitoring and reporting this grave violation.
Yes! We feel the same way. There are not many stories like this and it is quite amazing. This boy deserves to be honored and he does not deserve to be dishonored with today's politics of those who insist on judging history by today;s standards.
@@jhonyermo The Civil war was not even about slavery, open a text book and don't believe what you have been told to push some bullshit agenda. American history is amazing if you take the time to learn it.
@@kevindahlberg7753 We were taught it was about slavery. And everything I've read says it was slavery. Do you have something to read that says differently? I'd like to read it and get a different perspective.
@@rosemarie1572 Thank you for wanting to have an open and honest discussion about the topic. I have two articles you could read. First is the NC secession ordinance by the governor John W. Ellis. The second is the Cherokee Nation declaration of causes for joining the Confederacy. www.unitednativeamerica.com/cherokee.html?fbclid=IwAR1i1tnjX5brOSDtdze-uDEyYAddtyyfzeIS6NvKx4OhAXawgyFiJTlpeIU
You guys need to go to a Library. The Red Badge of Courage, book by Stephen Crane. I think his child soldier was 11 though. Movie 1974 czcams.com/video/RCvoTKXcy4o/video.html Movie 1951 w/ Audie Murphy czcams.com/video/ue_7aHW9eRE/video.html
@@jhonyermo A fictional story! lol Why don't you go to a resource that has union and confederate records for verification! God Bless from A Daughter of The American Revolution!
The youngest Union soldier to fight in the Civil War was a boy named Edward Black. Edward was born on May 30 in 1853, making him just 8 years old when he joined the Union army on July 24, 1861 as a drummer boy for the 21st Indiana volunteers.
And he must've been among the last of the Civil War veterans to survive into nearly our time. I bet there are folks still alive today who remember him.
That is a great story about some really great people . They are a treasure for your great country . God Bless them and anyone like them . Thanks for sharing this with us .
Wow! How about the youngest ever serving in any US Army? This needs reporting to the federal authorities....it is amazing and I can see Hollywood making a fantastic movie about him as they would do research. You and your son deserve all the credit and I would really like or you to contact a producer for the move, Not a documentary hours long few ever see, but a hit in theaters! This was meant to be; he rested practically unknown were it not for you and Cody. Find out the legality, of any for you presenting him to the public at large, People deserve to know about him. They had boys serve as buglers and cook's helpers and on ships as cabin boys or runners, very young too, but I never heard of a 7 year old. Thank you for your amazing videos! My day got so much better seeing this. Good news is rare these days and it came just right for Memorial Day! Benjamin Williams is not forgotten!
david and Inge macci I totally agree! What a story that would be. I cannot even imagine my son at the age of 7 going anywhere but the bus stop for school.
Unfortunately because he was a " Confederate " soldier Hollywood today would not touch this story...unfortunately the mind set of the vast majority of people under 40 years old is...Confederate =Bad....the high schools and universities fell to political correctness years ago and have rewritten history..I would prefer the cemetery location not to be given in fear of vandalism....
@Jerry Crooker Yeh. In the age of black powder, most munitions curriers were teens. Thus the name powder monkey. In particular, the Americas were in constant war during that time. So growing up fast was the only way to survive. Wether male or female.
Hey Robert. That is amazing you found the youngest soldier during the war. He deserves love and respect! Also the first confederate soldier to die was Henry Lawson Wyatt. He's laid to rest in Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia. Henry was only 19 at the time.
I have added a photo of him on findagrave. This is interesting because for the longest time as far as I know it's been widely accepted that Johnny Clem is the youngest person in the military whether Union or Confederate and he was 10. Somewhere there has to be some sort of paperwork somewhere I would think in order for him to get the government marker.
How amazing! I’m glad he lived to be 89. The world changed so much during his lifetime. Like you, I wish we could talk to him about it. What a find, and I really enjoy the story behind the stones. Great job! And this site really deserves a historic marker.
Hi Robert, such a shame that he really didn't get to have much of a childhood before he was involved in more adult matters. Even so, his family should be very proud of him for doing his duty, God rest and may you be at peace sir. x🙏🏼🙏🏼💖
People these days can’t imagine fighting for what they believe in only doing riots and robbing others I am all for those getting tossed in jail and PAY For The Damages They cause too many PCers to suit me That kid would have shot them without question!
@@whattheflyingduck6878 Not true! Some Confederates did not, and also, keep in mind, a much larger amount of Union soldiers went AWOL, after the Emancipation Proclamation. They were O.K. with fighting to preserve the Union, but they flat out refused to fight the war if it was going to go in the direction of freeing the slaves. They wrote letters home and had clothes sent so they could disappear into the civilian population. It's not nearly as cut and dried as you think.
@@nellz72 Got a source? I would love more info. My college history teacher said: "Slavery was not the be-all, end-all reason for the civil war." She said it was complicated.
It is hard to wrap your head around the fact that at that age, he was in charge of a wagon. Those wagons had a team of two to six horses. And they carried supplies, food, tents, cooking goods (chuck wagon), ammunition, pulled cannons, caissons and injured soldiers and doctors. What he must have seen. Thank you for this. These are the veterans we need to remember on Memorial Day. They are why we have what we have.
I feel sorry for the kid because he was 7 and didn’t know any better but these are not the veterans who we remember in Memorial Day. He fought against his own country, against freedom and democracy, in favor of slavery and oligarchy.
@@darlingcorinne He fought because his Dad saw to it that despite all efforts against war the North invaded, killed women and children, burnt homes and fields over a rich man's war after legally using Constitution. Most people don't even know this wasn't the first time right of secession was tried. I cannot imagine someone taking over when struggling day to day life. Yet we saw this with the Communists in Seattle where citizens live in a Hell because our own government hasn't invaded yet.
@@JohnDoe-vn2kh I'm using hyperbole, John. But the point remains that it's moronic to think that because kids today can focus on things besides farming and manual labor, that somehow makes kids in the past were "better." The media sucks sometimes but it's also an integral part of a healthy democracy. Tell that to your cult leader. See you at the polls.
I sincerely hope that you motivate the historical preservation of the county and/or state to clean up and protect that site. Not only that site but also other sites. You are performing a great service to the country not just your state.
Thank you for the additional information about young Mr. Williams. Amazing that he was allowed to serve at such a young age. Different times back then.
Just imagine.From horse carts to automobiles to planes and telephone. Im sure he probably awed with amazement with what WE take for grated today.Thanks for video Robert.
Thank you Robert for doing as amazing job. I'm in the UK and find your input fascinating. Wish I could join you on an outing but this is the next best thing.
Such a great story, Robert. I agree with everyone who said it should have a historical marker. Best part is that he lived to a ripe old age. I look forward to your videos everyday.
Robert I went to his memorial page on Find A Grave & saw that your first video had been added to it . I left a flower for him & added this video link info as an update to the first one. Thank you for all the wonderful videos!
I wish people will help restore beautiful places like this since so many people lost their lives and deserve respect either way because in a way we are all equal
Do you mean anyone who served in the United States of America's military or non-USA countries like the Confederate States of America, Nazi Germany, Russian Army in WWII, North Vietnamese Army, ISIS, etc? These non-USA nations all used children in battle and that's one of the reasons that they were evil.
billm777 I’m an American. I believe all American military should be honored for serving, whether by draft or by choice. How other countries choose to honor their military dead is up to them.
Amazing! So many stories that go untold! Thank you! I am a history buff, and especially Confederate history....my gggrandfather served from Louisoana, after coming from Scotland....
An amazing piece of update information! I appreciate you sharing this awesome update! Thank you for sharing this priceless information! Keep on doing what you are doing!
Thank you Robert for sharing this amazing history of this young man and what he did in the civil war , please be safe out there and God bless you and your family and friends
My jaw just dropped. 7 years old. I thought he might be an orphan, but no. A wagon driver at the age of a first grader. I had to replay this video. Can you imagine what his life was like? It would be a wonderful book or movie.
Hollywood won't touch it. BLM would fiercely oppose it and probably destroy any theater that attempts to show it. Its actors would be vilified and studio forced to close. I thought the US Constitution prescribed free speech, guess if the liberal socialist don't approve it must be suppressed.
It is hard to imagine a 7 year old serving in a war. What was expected of children back then blows my mind. Such a long life as well. This is someone I would have loved to sit down with. Thank you for the update. Keep Safe❤Keep Well❤
LOL I remember being seven and we would be outside tearing ourselves up. Now a days too many parents treat their kids like they're going to break if they go outside.
Wow, 7 years old, that’s incredible. I just love history thanks so much for this piece. Absolutely loved it and thanks for taking me along. Do stay safe
Oh my goodness such a fascinating and humbling story. In the midst of the War here is this 7 yr old boy driving the waggon forward. Such a brave little soldier. He should be remembered in some way. I can't imagine how the Mother must have felt seeing her Husband AND her 7yr old Son heading off to War. 🌿❤🌿
I am a Williams by birth. My family settled in Meriwether and surrounding counties when they first came to Ga from the Carolinas way before the Civil war. I suspect I may be related distantly to this branch of Williams'. Thank you for bringing it to my attention. I have very deep roots in Ga and I love geneology.
I already have. If my research through ancestry records is correct I am distantly related through his great uncle (grandfather's brother). In other words I believe his grandfather's brother is my 5th great grandfather.
From a member of the S.C. Sons Of Confederate Veterans, thank you for this awesome video! I can only hope to find this one day so I can place a confederate flag on both of their graves!!!! You definitely have a new subscriber👍🏻
I just love your passion on these grave sites..Here in the UK we have a great number of beautiful Victorian, Gothic and Military graves, all just steeped in history...
I have been curious about Benjamin Williams or “Uncle Tobe” (as he was known to his family) ever since I first came across his grave. So young during the war to be a Civil War veteran. I wondered if he just might be the youngest Civil War soldier. Not long after an area historian filled in some details.... he was a wagon driver, and the youngest soldier on either side during the Civil War. If you Google “youngest Civil War soldier” Benjamin Williams name does not come up. Rather a Union Solider who was 8 years old. It seems “Uncle Tobe” has fallen through the cracks of history, resting with his family in the Georgia woods.
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Look up I believe, john clemings they named a school after him he was 12
WOW that's awesome. I absolutely love history Robert. Thank you for another great video.
Is that on ga highway 252
I would suggest seeking out a Sons of Confederate Veterans camp in the area. One of the functions of the SCV is cleaning up cemeteries of Confederate veterans.
Thank you , that was very interesting. Can you imagine that little soul driving a big wagon. I was pleased to hear he lived to a good age.
PLEASE DO NOT DISCLOSE THE LOCATION.
The thugs defacing and toppling anything related to the Civil War (including Grant... which makes no sense), woul likely desecrate his tomb and remains.
Good warning!! Far too many radical idiots on the loose just looking for trouble. I agree.
@@laurie4275
Thank you.
Hopefully they'll listen.
I totally agree with you Teo P!🙏😉. Seeing everything that is being done today to all of our statues and monuments makes me sick! They are a part of our history and they are trying to wipe it all away, which I feel that most of those people who are destroying everything, they don't even know some of the real history behind the statue and it monument that they are destroying. So, I thank you for what you said. 🙏🙏😉
I agree also. So much destruction and desecration. The people of these protests and riots have no moral conscience. If they did there would be no child harmed during these riots. I also agree that this needs to be preserved and entered into history pages. But we also have to think about the family of today. They may want to be quite about this but also must be very proud. We need to respect their wishes right now. Thank you for sharing this sweet and sad story. God Bless Them All. May they continue to rest in peace.
David Haun they also vandalized statues of Matthias Baldwin and run away slaves🤣
Thank you so much for sharing this! My son served and died in Iraq and was stationed at Fort Benning. I am so thankful for all who have served .
I can't imagine what his mother was going through with him being in a war at that age! I agree with the others, this cemetery needs to be protected.
Barb Thomas I agree, that cemetery should be maintained and preserved. To your point, there may not have been a mother that was alive. Back then, childbirth claimed many lives of mothers. I hope those and many others RIP.
I think all cemeteries need to be protected as they are sacred ground. Yet the fact that this cemetery has a man or should i say soldier of such significance, it should be registered in a state of GA state historic site database or a federal historic site database.
@D. F. I agree.
@D. F. Sad but true! They're trying to erase history, so these resting areas could be in danger if more people knew about them!
Barb Thomas My ancestor was an orphan when he served in the Civil War. Documents show that his uncle signed a consent form.
Amazing. His grave needs a historical marker for sure. Imagine the things that he saw, endured and survived. Love this one so much.
If they built a marker protestors would automatically ask for it to be removed
@john Schmid you beat me to that comment , those offended by everything millennials ( among some others , ) need a swift kick in the ass .
@Jerry Crooker you got that right SJW Liberal fanatic perfect description of what is ruining this country
I don't wouldn't want historical markers put there to many stupid people don't know the real reason that war was fought for they think it was slavery it was not it was about taxes and the south wanted to trade with the British Empire,the United States had a trade embargo with England since 1783 it was never about slavery. Read about Lincolns ghost 13th amendment submitted to Congress in march of 1861 and that will tell you it was not about slavery
@@ifimnothereandimnottherewh2576
It wasn't taxes. A record low rate of tariff was written by a slaveholder from Virginia and was happily passed by the Southern members of Congress in 1857, the lowest rate instituted since 1816 giving very favorable exports even to Europe. Secession was over slavery, point blank. This is all over the original documents of the Confederacy. South Carolina's declaration was against states rights in the Confederacy if those laws conflicted with slaveholding. In my state (Texas) the documents read: "We hold as undeniable truths that the governments of the various States, and of the confederacy itself, were established exclusively by the white race, for themselves and their posterity.." None of the declarations of causes for secession in any state mention anything about tarrifs or taxes, and instead were all about preserving slavery.
That said, a 7 year old couldn’t know anything. God rest his soul.
I hope to God that the enemies of America do not desecrate these graves.
Salute to that veteran soldier.
Salute.
Deploying child soldiers into war is wrong. Another reason why I'm glad the C0nfederacy lost.
@@RocKnight11 well the shit union should not invade the south
The union had a lot of child soldiers too. All they had to do was lie about their age. They didn’t have the technology that we have now to prove someone’s age.
Both the younger one and the older.
This needs to be preserved as a historic site.
Amazing!!! This young soldier lived a long life. I was born in 1943 and my Grandfather fought in
the war. How often we forget that we are living on captured land. God Bless.
William, i was born in 1936 and my Grandfather was in co. K 5th Texas Inf.
ray e phillips That’s awesome! May both your grandparents RIP.God bless !
He needs to be respected more with an historical tablet.
I agree
@C C I fear you are right. Such a shame.
@Armando van Haaren be that as it may, there folks who vandalize graves or statues or buildings solely on their feelings against something some one or some whatever.
Ignorance should not be respected. A child that young had no idea what he was even fighting for.
@C C
Just be happy that you are still free to waive your Rebel rags.
Please don't tell anyone where the site is located or some fools will come out and tear them down. Wonderful find. Texas loves you guys. My greatgrand father fought at Vicksburg and was captured by the union troops. He fought with Wauhls Texas Legion.
Wow. Really hits home as I watch my son who turns 7 soon play. Couldn’t imagine. It was a different world back then!
'Different World'...back then? > Nope..maybe where we are...But, Not Everywhere. > How many child soldiers died in 2019?
According to the 2019 Annual Report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict,
more than 12,000 Children were killed or maimed in conflict (war) zones last year. (our children have no idea...how blessed they are)
- the highest number since the United Nations started monitoring and reporting this grave violation.
That needs a government clean up and to be very preserved.
Yes! We feel the same way. There are not many stories like this and it is quite amazing. This boy deserves to be honored and he does not deserve to be dishonored with today's politics of those who insist on judging history by today;s standards.
@@davidandingem.644 Yeah, Slavery was GREAT back then. Don't judge the horror enslavement.
@@jhonyermo The Civil war was not even about slavery, open a text book and don't believe what you have been told to push some bullshit agenda. American history is amazing if you take the time to learn it.
@@kevindahlberg7753 We were taught it was about slavery. And everything I've read says it was slavery. Do you have something to read that says differently? I'd like to read it and get a different perspective.
@@rosemarie1572 Thank you for wanting to have an open and honest discussion about the topic. I have two articles you could read. First is the NC secession ordinance by the governor John W. Ellis. The second is the Cherokee Nation declaration of causes for joining the Confederacy. www.unitednativeamerica.com/cherokee.html?fbclid=IwAR1i1tnjX5brOSDtdze-uDEyYAddtyyfzeIS6NvKx4OhAXawgyFiJTlpeIU
Amazing. I see a book or a movie in this story of a 7 year old serving actively in war. Unreal! Great job Robert 💖👍🇺🇸
Definitely!
I would 100% watch a movie or documentary about this!
You guys need to go to a Library. The Red Badge of Courage, book by Stephen Crane. I think his child soldier was 11 though.
Movie 1974 czcams.com/video/RCvoTKXcy4o/video.html
Movie 1951 w/ Audie Murphy czcams.com/video/ue_7aHW9eRE/video.html
@@jhonyermo A fictional story! lol Why don't you go to a resource that has union and confederate records for verification! God Bless from A Daughter of The American Revolution!
It wasa different world back then. What happened then was how people thought compared to now.
The youngest Union soldier to fight in the Civil War was a boy named Edward Black. Edward was born on May 30 in 1853, making him just 8 years old when he joined the Union army on July 24, 1861 as a drummer boy for the 21st Indiana volunteers.
And yet he just said this kid was seven years old. Hm?
What became of him - ? Did he survive the war from '61 on ?
@@charliemike13 key word is 'union'
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@@charliemike13 The question is - at what age did each boy join? If one was 7 and one was 8, then the 7 year old was the youngest.
@@jennifersinclair7249 the 7 year old youngest on the Confederate side, the 8 year old youngest on the Union side.
And he must've been among the last of the Civil War veterans to survive into nearly our time. I bet there are folks still alive today who remember him.
i believe the last civil war veteran died in 1956 if I'm remembering correctly
That is a great story about some really great people . They are a treasure for your great country . God Bless them and anyone like them . Thanks for sharing this with us .
Wow! How about the youngest ever serving in any US Army? This needs reporting to the federal authorities....it is amazing and I can see Hollywood making a fantastic movie about him as they would do research. You and your son deserve all the credit and I would really like or you to contact a producer for the move, Not a documentary hours long few ever see, but a hit in theaters! This was meant to be; he rested practically unknown were it not for you and Cody. Find out the legality, of any for you presenting him to the public at large, People deserve to know about him. They had boys serve as buglers and cook's helpers and on ships as cabin boys or runners, very young too, but I never heard of a 7 year old. Thank you for your amazing videos! My day got so much better seeing this. Good news is rare these days and it came just right for Memorial Day! Benjamin Williams is not forgotten!
david and Inge macci I totally agree! What a story that would be. I cannot even imagine my son at the age of 7 going anywhere but the bus stop for school.
Unfortunately because he was a " Confederate " soldier Hollywood today would not touch this story...unfortunately the mind set of the vast majority of people under 40 years old is...Confederate =Bad....the high schools and universities fell to political correctness years ago and have rewritten history..I would prefer the cemetery location not to be given in fear of vandalism....
@Jerry Crooker Yeh. In the age of black powder, most munitions curriers were teens. Thus the name powder monkey. In particular, the Americas were in constant war during that time. So growing up fast was the only way to survive. Wether male or female.
Technically it wasn't a US Army. They wanted to secede from the US.
Hey Robert. That is amazing you found the youngest soldier during the war. He deserves love and respect! Also the first confederate soldier to die was Henry Lawson Wyatt. He's laid to rest in Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia. Henry was only 19 at the time.
Yes he was a North Carolinian, he fought next to my ancestors I believe. God Bless em and the South.
I have added a photo of him on findagrave. This is interesting because for the longest time as far as I know it's been widely accepted that Johnny Clem is the youngest person in the military whether Union or Confederate and he was 10. Somewhere there has to be some sort of paperwork somewhere I would think in order for him to get the government marker.
Awesome!
Can you please share the link?
@@terrirobinson3876 www.findagrave.com/memorial/13501610/benjamin-f-williams
Thanks so much, Rhetty, for adding the Find A Grave memorial. The photos are wonderful; very respectful.
@@georgiapines7906 You're welcome. I think it's the least I could do from a distance.
How amazing! I’m glad he lived to be 89. The world changed so much during his lifetime. Like you, I wish we could talk to him about it. What a find, and I really enjoy the story behind the stones. Great job! And this site really deserves a historic marker.
I love that you take the time to dig into these things for us!
Hi Robert, such a shame that he really didn't get to have much of a childhood before he was involved in more adult matters. Even so, his family should be very proud of him for doing his duty, God rest and may you be at peace sir. x🙏🏼🙏🏼💖
That is amazing that you found out what he did . Can't imagine being 7 years old and seeing what he did
People these days can’t imagine fighting for what they believe in only doing riots and robbing others I am all for those getting tossed in jail and PAY For The Damages They cause too many PCers to suit me That kid would have shot them without question!
he also saw world war 1 and world war 2
I am from UK the graves need to be cleaned and open for all to see they were heroes .
But because he was a Confederate soldier todays social warriors would vandalize and desecrate it.
@@whattheflyingduck6878 Not true! Some Confederates did not, and also, keep in mind, a much larger amount of Union soldiers went AWOL, after the Emancipation Proclamation. They were O.K. with fighting to preserve the Union, but they flat out refused to fight the war if it was going to go in the direction of freeing the slaves. They wrote letters home and had clothes sent so they could disappear into the civilian population. It's not nearly as cut and dried as you think.
@@s.leemccauley7302 Yes, that's true.
@@nellz72 Got a source? I would love more info. My college history teacher said: "Slavery was not the be-all, end-all reason for the civil war." She said it was complicated.
It is hard to wrap your head around the fact that at that age, he was in charge of a wagon. Those wagons had a team of two to six horses. And they carried supplies, food, tents, cooking goods (chuck wagon), ammunition, pulled cannons, caissons and injured soldiers and doctors. What he must have seen. Thank you for this. These are the veterans we need to remember on Memorial Day. They are why we have what we have.
This video brought tears to my eyes.
Every child should see this.
God Bless America.
I feel sorry for the kid because he was 7 and didn’t know any better but these are not the veterans who we remember in Memorial Day. He fought against his own country, against freedom and democracy, in favor of slavery and oligarchy.
Corinne Carson It is just the way people are. Give someone a flag and they will die for it. Plenty of kids fighting for Islamic state.
@@darlingcorinne He fought because his Dad saw to it that despite all efforts against war the North invaded, killed women and children, burnt homes and fields over a rich man's war after legally using Constitution. Most people don't even know this wasn't the first time right of secession was tried. I cannot imagine someone taking over when struggling day to day life. Yet we saw this with the Communists in Seattle where citizens live in a Hell because our own government hasn't invaded yet.
@@darlingcorinne wrong. Btw the States were Republics and they agreed to a compact that was also a Republic.
I'm glad you returned with that amazing history. I was wondering about such a young person serving in the Civil War. Thank you.
Some seven years olds today can't even dress them selfs today!
Yeah, we should send today's 7 year olds to war! That'll snap em into shape! Morons
Zach I don’t think that’s what he meant..
@@mkailov13 That's not what he said. Looks like you're one of those who twists things into something else. Wait, just like the media.😂
@@JohnDoe-vn2kh I'm using hyperbole, John. But the point remains that it's moronic to think that because kids today can focus on things besides farming and manual labor, that somehow makes kids in the past were "better."
The media sucks sometimes but it's also an integral part of a healthy democracy. Tell that to your cult leader. See you at the polls.
Zach bruh most 7 year olds don’t know if they’re a boy, a girl, or a 2019 GMC Yukon Denali XL with white frost tri-coat and 22 inch custom wheels
I sincerely hope that you motivate the historical preservation of the county and/or state to clean up and protect that site. Not only that site but also other sites. You are performing a great service to the country not just your state.
Thank you for the additional information about young Mr. Williams. Amazing that he was allowed to serve at such a young age. Different times back then.
Such an amazing story, thank you Robert for doing more inquiry in to this young boy. Historic site for sure.
Salute from Alabama Thanks for your service and dedication to the Confederacy You're a true hero and patriot May God bless you always Rest in peace
Truly incredible. What he witnessed in his life, is just unimaginable. Thank you for sharing this tidbit of history.
Just imagine.From horse carts to automobiles to planes and telephone. Im sure he probably awed with amazement with what WE take for grated today.Thanks for video Robert.
Thank you Robert for doing as amazing job. I'm in the UK and find your input fascinating. Wish I could join you on an outing but this is the next best thing.
God bless the too young lost and forgotten soldiers!✨🙌✨🙆💗😢
Definitely one of your most interesting and best vids Robert!
WOW JUST WOW.
JUST A BABY, GOD BLESS HIM.
Such a great story, Robert. I agree with everyone who said it should have a historical marker. Best part is that he lived to a ripe old age. I look forward to your videos everyday.
Robert I went to his memorial page on Find A Grave & saw that your first video had been added to it . I left a flower for him & added this video link info as an update to the first one. Thank you for all the wonderful videos!
Thank you!
I wish people will help restore beautiful places like this since so many people lost their lives and deserve respect either way because in a way we are all equal
I’m a lifelong northerner (Ohio), but anyone to serve in the military....thank you for your service.
Do you mean anyone who served in the United States of America's military or non-USA countries like the Confederate States of America, Nazi Germany, Russian Army in WWII, North Vietnamese Army, ISIS, etc? These non-USA nations all used children in battle and that's one of the reasons that they were evil.
billm777 I’m an American. I believe all American military should be honored for serving, whether by draft or by choice.
How other countries choose to honor their military dead is up to them.
Wow,no child should go to war.I am wondering thoughts of his parents on that.
His father was with him.
Children go to war to this day, see africa/the middle earth
Amazing! So many stories that go untold! Thank you! I am a history buff, and especially Confederate history....my gggrandfather served from Louisoana, after coming from Scotland....
An amazing piece of update information! I appreciate you sharing this awesome update! Thank you for sharing this priceless information! Keep on doing what you are doing!
Robert you are an amazing historian. I hope Georgia appreciates you as much as I do. We are from Albany New York, but my mother resides in Cochran.
What courage and devotion for a 7 year old. Mind blowing...a 7 year old.
It sure is
Thank you for sharing this and honoring this CS veteran.
His life must’ve been like an encyclopedia. I too would’ve loved to have sat down with him and talked about his life experiences.
Damn shame anyone that young had to endure any of things happening back then on either side. But better look out they will try to take that down too.
Amazing video, Robert, thank you so much for capturing this!
Amazing! Thanks for posting this. 👍🏻
definitely one of your most interesting videos. thanks so much for sharing this.
Thank you for sharing! It's nice to hear about the history!
Thanks for another great story! Thanks for sharing!
This is absolutely amazing. So young but enlisted. I do not think there are children today with this much bravery. Thank for sharing
I love your dedication in finding out about these people in the cemeteries you visit. Thank you for sharing.
Thank You Robert For The Update, Wow what a amazing life.
Thank you for sharing all the lost souls and speaking for them. These are my favorite😊
what an amazing story . you do great work. Love all your videos keep up the great work.
Simply fantastic! Thank you Robert and Cody! We remember them today.
That is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing this fantastic story. Just think of all he lived threw
Awesome video. Keeping history alive. Thanks for all the info. 👍
Subscribed! Thank u for helping those to be heard.
Don’t show anyone where this is or the mob will want to destroy it
And nothing is wrong with that
@@barringtonclarke8704 There is something very wrong with trying to destroy History, you are an ignorant person.
@@straight2helll i agree
Barrington Clarke I see you have no subscribers and I can see why. I’d like to see you eat them words
@@straight2helll yuppers ! Totally agree .
Thank you again for your videos full of history and caring
Robert it was absolutely amazingly. Thank you for binging it to the forefront . What wonderful history there is around us .
This soldier should be honored and recognized for his service
My respects to this fine veteran who proudly served his country.
I am loving all of your videos! How cool!!! Thank you for sharing with the rest of us!
Just incredible. Thank you for another great adventure
Robert, is there any way to preserve the site and make it a historic point of interest? They don't need to build houses across the road.
Because he was a confederate, it’s better to leave him alone. The SJW’s would do everything to desecrate his memory
@@colleenosullivan857 what is SJW?
@@karencrawford4068 Social justice warrior
Colleen Osullivan That would be criminal. What a life this little boy had.
The government certainly shouldn't pay for it.
Thank you Robert for sharing this amazing history of this young man and what he did in the civil war , please be safe out there and God bless you and your family and friends
Thank you for sharing history of our country. I wish someone would go and clean their resting place. It’s sad to see it forgotten.
My jaw just dropped. 7 years old. I thought he might be an orphan, but no. A wagon driver at the age of a first grader. I had to replay this video. Can you imagine what his life was like? It would be a wonderful book or movie.
Hollywood won't touch it. BLM would fiercely oppose it and probably destroy any theater that attempts to show it. Its actors would be vilified and studio forced to close. I thought the US Constitution prescribed free speech, guess if the liberal socialist don't approve it must be suppressed.
Amazing story! Thank you!
I loved this thank you Mazel Tov..many blessings
Thank you for posting amazing story
It is hard to imagine a 7 year old serving in a war. What was expected of children back then blows my mind. Such a long life as well. This is someone I would have loved to sit down with. Thank you for the update. Keep Safe❤Keep Well❤
Wow. Just wow. Imagine a 7 year old now days joining the military.
LOL I remember being seven and we would be outside tearing ourselves up.
Now a days too many parents treat their kids like they're going to break if they go outside.
What an absolutely amazing story, thanks for bringing it to us.
Wow, 7 years old, that’s incredible. I just love history thanks so much for this piece. Absolutely loved it and thanks for taking me along. Do stay safe
Love these video's,thank you!
Excellent production Robert. That Man was a walking History book.
Thanks again for sharing this with us!✌️
Thanks guys, please stay safe we all love you you 👍🇱🇷❤️
Thank you for this video.
Oh my goodness such a fascinating and humbling story. In the midst of the War here is this 7 yr old boy driving the waggon forward. Such a brave little soldier. He should be remembered in some way. I can't imagine how the Mother must have felt seeing her Husband AND her 7yr old Son heading off to War. 🌿❤🌿
Quite Amazing Robert! Thanks Most Kindly! Super Interesting! Great and Wonderful adventures! DaveyJO in Pa.
That's amazing. I wondered about his age when you showed us his grave before. Very interesting. Thanks again Robert and Cody 👍
That's such a darling child. This is fantastic, LOADS of love.❤️❤️
A movie needs to be made of the life of this young Man.
Awesome video...thank you very much for sharing
Great story thank you for sharing
WOW, just WOW! Thanks for the video!
I am a Williams by birth. My family settled in Meriwether and surrounding counties when they first came to Ga from the Carolinas way before the Civil war. I suspect I may be related distantly to this branch of Williams'. Thank you for bringing it to my attention. I have very deep roots in Ga and I love geneology.
It would be really interesting to see if you are related to this young soldier. I know that I would have to try and find out, if I were you!
I already have. If my research through ancestry records is correct I am distantly related through his great uncle (grandfather's brother). In other words I believe his grandfather's brother is my 5th great grandfather.
From a member of the S.C. Sons Of Confederate Veterans, thank you for this awesome video! I can only hope to find this one day so I can place a confederate flag on both of their graves!!!! You definitely have a new subscriber👍🏻
Great info Thank you
Superb Video!!! Thanks!!!
I just love your passion on these grave sites..Here in the UK we have a great number of beautiful Victorian, Gothic and Military graves, all just steeped in history...
Wow - That is amazing. What fantastic history. Thank you!