Colonel 10th Tennessee Infantry

Killed in action in 1863 at the battle of Raymond, Mississippi

(1826-63) Born in Nashville, he graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1846, and the Harvard Law School in 1849. Active in local and national politics, he was elected mayor of Nashville in 1856, and served as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1860. A strong advocate of states rights, he campaigned for John C. Breckenridge for president. With the threat of war imminent, Mac Gavock raised a company of Irish volunteers that were mustered into the 10th Tennessee Infantry, with himself being commissioned lieutenant colonel of the regiment. He was captured at Fort Donelson, Tenn., Feb. 15, 1862. He spent time in Camp Chase and Fort Warren prisons before being exchanged. He was killed in action on May 12, 1863, at Raymond, Miss. MacGavock, who had been promoted to colonel, was struck dead by a Yankee minie ball to the heart moments after he had signaled his men to charge the enemy.

Full standing view in Confederate uniform, with sword attached to his belt. His kepi sits on the table at his side. No back mark.