Residence was not listed.
Enlisted on 7/21/1861, he was mustered into "B" Co. VA 55th Infantry as a Private.
He was transferred on 4/28/1862 into "Fleet's" Co. VA Middlesex Light Artillery.
Company disbanded on 10/4/1862.
Transferred into "Clutter's" Co. VA Jackson Flying Light Artillery.
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- VETERAN DIES. -
Lawson Farmer Passes Away In Essex.
Lawson Farmer died at his residence in upper Essex County
Monday.
He was, born May, 1839, in Caroline County, a few miles from
the home in which he died. Having lived in this section during his entire life of more than 86 years, he was well known for his good judgment, his splendid qualities as neighbor and friend.
He served through the Civil War as a Confederate soldier.
He leaves three children: Allie Farmer, Mrs. J.B. Pitts and Mrs. Lou Saunders; together with numerous relatives to mourn their loss.
Funeral services were conducted at the residence by Rev. Norman Luck, and interment was made in the cemetery at Enon Baptist Church. (Fredericksburg) The Daily Star - July 30, 1925.
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Jackson's Virginia Flying Artillery was organized in Richmond, Va., during February and March 1862 and was attached to the Army of Northern Virginia. Most of its members came from Richmond. Jackson's saw extensive action from the Seven Days Battles and Antietam to Gettysburg, the Wilderness, and Appomattox.
Residence was not listed.
Enlisted on 7/21/1861, he was mustered into "B" Co. VA 55th Infantry as a Private.
He was transferred on 4/28/1862 into "Fleet's" Co. VA Middlesex Light Artillery.
Company disbanded on 10/4/1862.
Transferred into "Clutter's" Co. VA Jackson Flying Light Artillery.
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- VETERAN DIES. -
Lawson Farmer Passes Away In Essex.
Lawson Farmer died at his residence in upper Essex County
Monday.
He was, born May, 1839, in Caroline County, a few miles from
the home in which he died. Having lived in this section during his entire life of more than 86 years, he was well known for his good judgment, his splendid qualities as neighbor and friend.
He served through the Civil War as a Confederate soldier.
He leaves three children: Allie Farmer, Mrs. J.B. Pitts and Mrs. Lou Saunders; together with numerous relatives to mourn their loss.
Funeral services were conducted at the residence by Rev. Norman Luck, and interment was made in the cemetery at Enon Baptist Church. (Fredericksburg) The Daily Star - July 30, 1925.
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Jackson's Virginia Flying Artillery was organized in Richmond, Va., during February and March 1862 and was attached to the Army of Northern Virginia. Most of its members came from Richmond. Jackson's saw extensive action from the Seven Days Battles and Antietam to Gettysburg, the Wilderness, and Appomattox.
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