At the outset of the American Civil War, Joseph Mabry, Jr., a wealthy Knoxville merchant and importer, outfitted a entire regiment of Confederate soldiers at an estimated personal cost of $100,000.00.
At the outset of the American Civil War, Joseph Mabry, Jr. was given the honorary title of General due to his philanthropic efforts in assisting the Confederate army. A wealthy Knoxville merchant and importer, he outfitted a regiment of Confederate soldiers at an estimated cost of $100,000.00.