A Proud Confederate to His Dying Day - Preserving Confederate Heritage: Honoring Traditions, History, and Values

Marcellus Pointer became a member of the Mississippi State Militia before the Civil War. Upon his completion, he joined the Confederate Army and was involved in several skirmishes and battles. He even became a prisoner but was able to escape by shooting a guard. He was wounded in 1865 and surrendered later that year, subsequently being paroled. After marrying in 1865, he spent some time in exile but returned to Mississippi in 1870. Mr Pointer died in New York City in

A Proud Confederate to His Dying Day