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Marcus B. Toney
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| Born | c. 1840 |
| Died | November 1, 1929 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
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| Resting place | Mount Olivet Cemetery |
| Occupation | Railroad employee |
| Known for | Confederate veteran, Masonic leader, memoirist |
| Spouse(s) | Sallie Claiborne |
| Children | 2 daughters |
| Relatives | Edward Bushrod Stahlman (brother-in-law) |
Marcus B. Toney (born around 1840 – died November 1, 1929) was an American veteran of the American Civil War. He was also a leader in the Masonic organization. For many years, he worked for the Tennessee Central Railroad.
Toney wrote a book called The Privations of a Private. This book was a memoir, which is a type of autobiography. It shared his experiences serving in the Confederate States Army. He also helped start the Home for Aged Masons, becoming its first president.
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Early Life of Marcus Toney
Marcus B. Toney was born around the year 1840. His birthplace was in Buckingham County, Virginia.
Military Service and Career
During the American Civil War, which lasted from 1861 to 1865, Toney fought for the Confederate States Army. He served under famous generals like Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. At one point, he was captured during the war. He was then sent to a prison called Elmira Prison.
After the war ended, Toney wrote about his experiences. His memoir, The Privations of a Private, was published in 1905. It described his time as a soldier and his life after the war.
Toney started his working life at the Southern Express Company. Later, he began a long career with the Tennessee Central Railroad. He worked there for fifty years, which is half a century! He retired from the railroad in 1917.
Marcus Toney was also a very important person in the Masonic community. The Masons are a fraternal organization. He was one of the oldest members of a group called the Cumberland Lodge of Masons. He was also the first president of the Home for Aged Masons in Nashville. This home provided care for older Masons.
Family and Later Life
Marcus Toney married Sallie Claiborne in 1871. Sadly, Sallie passed away just three years later, in 1874. They had two daughters together. Toney's brother-in-law was Edward Bushrod Stahlman. Stahlman was known for being the publisher of a newspaper called the Nashville Banner. Toney lived in Nashville, Tennessee, at 1805 20th Avenue South.
Marcus B. Toney died on November 1, 1929. He was 89 years old when he passed away in Nashville, Tennessee. He was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Years later, in 2006, the University of Alabama Press republished Toney's memoir. This new edition of his book received an award. It was given the General Basil W. Duke Award by the Military Order of the Stars and Bars.
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