Peter Turney

Peter Turney (September 22, 1827 – October 19, 1903) was Chief Justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court from 1870 to 1893; and served as the Governor of the U.S. State of Tennessee from 1893 to 1897.

Peter Turney in Southern Victory
Peter Turney organized the 1st Tennessee Regiment, Provisional Army, CSA., and served as a colonel of this regiment in the War of Secession.

By 1881, Turney was now a Brigadier General and in charge of the Army of Kentucky. During the Siege of Louisville his command was superseded by the arrival of General Thomas Jackson. Although relegated to second in command, Turney didn't mind, and he served Jackson faithfully for the duration of the siege.

Like many Confederates, Turney was worried about manumitting the slaves and wondered how the Confederacy would be able to defend it's self without them.