Vincent served as Alabama's state treasurer from 1878 to 1883. He fled after stealing $200,000 in state funds; he was arrested in Texas and convicted of embezzlement.
"Inscription written by his Commander, Gen. Andrew Jackson. Sacred to the memory of General John Coffee, who departed this life on the 7th day of July A.D. 1833. 'As a husband, parent and friend he was affectionate, tender and sincere. He was a...