In 1835, he was only 18 years old when he crafted and was the principal builder of th very unique Humpback Bridge near Covington.VA. The bridge is no longer used, but still stands.
Prior to the war, he served in "Davis'" Company, 81st Virginia Militia of Bath County.
Residence Bath County VA; a 42 year-old farmer; 6'1", light complexion, blue eyes, light hair.
As that Militia was called up for 90-day duty, he reported on 4/9/1862 at Shenandoah Mountain, VA., where he was mustered into Company K, 52nd Virginia Infantry as a Private.
Present on all Rolls until listed as "Absent, on Sick Leave since from 8 July 1862." on Jan & Feb and April 30 to Aug 31, 1863 Rolls.
Listed on Sept & Oct 1863 through Nov & Dec 1864 Rolls as Absent, without leave since 10/1/1863. It was determined in February 1865 that he was correct to have not reported back to the 52nd. It was commended to him for having volunteered and served in other Confederate units through the end of the war.
Enlisted on 4/27/1864 at Covington, VA., he was mustered into Captain John H. Hughes' Company, 10th Battalion Virginia Reserves (also known as 4th Battalion Virginia Valley Reserves); elected same day as 1st Lieutenant. It was noted that he "Has no horse & does not wish to join the mounted service." (This company subsequently became Company C, 10th Battalion Virginia Reserves.)
Given 60-day Medical Leave of Absence on 1/25/1865 in Alleghany County due to having chronic bronchitis for several months.
Enlisted on 12/1/1863 in Bath County, VA., he was mustered into Company F, 46th Battalion Virginia Cavalry as 4th Corporal. (This battalion merged with the 47th Battalion Virginia Cavalry to form the 26th Virginia Cavalry on 2/9/1865.)
POW 4/1/1865 at Petersburg, VA.; confined 4/7/1865 Hart's Island, N.Y. Harbor; Oath of Allegiance 6/21/1865 and released from there.
Postwar he lived in Warm Springs, Bath County, VA.
The 10th battalion Virginia Reserves (also known as 4th Battalion Virginia Valley Reserves) was organized August 23, 1864, with 5 companies, A to E.
The 46th Cavalry Battalion was organized in February, 1864, with six companies. The unit served in W.L. Jackson's Brigade, saw action in Western Virginia, then was involved in various conflicts in the Shenandoah Valley. In December it merged into the 26th Regiment Virginia Cavalry.
The 26th Virginia Cavalry Regiment was formed in December, 1864, by consolidating the 46th and 47th Battalions Virginia Cavalry. The unit served in W.L. Jackson's Brigade and was active in various conflicts in the Shenandoah Valley. It disbanded during the spring of 1865.
Prior to the war, he served in "Davis'" Company, 81st Virginia Militia of Bath County.
Residence Bath County VA; a 42 year-old farmer; 6'1", light complexion, blue eyes, light hair.
As that Militia was called up for 90-day duty, he reported on 4/9/1862 at Shenandoah Mountain, VA., where he was mustered into Company K, 52nd Virginia Infantry as a Private.
Present on all Rolls until listed as "Absent, on Sick Leave since from 8 July 1862." on Jan & Feb and April 30 to Aug 31, 1863 Rolls.
Listed on Sept & Oct 1863 through Nov & Dec 1864 Rolls as Absent, without leave since 10/1/1863. It was determined in February 1865 that he was correct to have not reported back to the 52nd. It was commended to him for having volunteered and served in other Confederate units through the end of the war.
Enlisted on 4/27/1864 at Covington, VA., he was mustered into Captain John H. Hughes' Company, 10th Battalion Virginia Reserves (also known as 4th Battalion Virginia Valley Reserves); elected same day as 1st Lieutenant. It was noted that he "Has no horse & does not wish to join the mounted service." (This company subsequently became Company C, 10th Battalion Virginia Reserves.)
Given 60-day Medical Leave of Absence on 1/25/1865 in Alleghany County due to having chronic bronchitis for several months.
Enlisted on 12/1/1863 in Bath County, VA., he was mustered into Company F, 46th Battalion Virginia Cavalry as 4th Corporal. (This battalion merged with the 47th Battalion Virginia Cavalry to form the 26th Virginia Cavalry on 2/9/1865.)
POW 4/1/1865 at Petersburg, VA.; confined 4/7/1865 Hart's Island, N.Y. Harbor; Oath of Allegiance 6/21/1865 and released from there.
Postwar he lived in Warm Springs, Bath County, VA.
The 10th battalion Virginia Reserves (also known as 4th Battalion Virginia Valley Reserves) was organized August 23, 1864, with 5 companies, A to E.
The 46th Cavalry Battalion was organized in February, 1864, with six companies. The unit served in W.L. Jackson's Brigade, saw action in Western Virginia, then was involved in various conflicts in the Shenandoah Valley. In December it merged into the 26th Regiment Virginia Cavalry.
The 26th Virginia Cavalry Regiment was formed in December, 1864, by consolidating the 46th and 47th Battalions Virginia Cavalry. The unit served in W.L. Jackson's Brigade and was active in various conflicts in the Shenandoah Valley. It disbanded during the spring of 1865.
In 1835, he was only 18 years old when he crafted and was the principal builder of th very unique Humpback Bridge near Covington.VA. The bridge is no longer used, but still stands.
Prior to the war, he served in "Davis'" Company, 81st Virginia Militia of Bath County.
Residence Bath County VA; a 42 year-old farmer; 6'1", light complexion, blue eyes, light hair.
As that Militia was called up for 90-day duty, he reported on 4/9/1862 at Shenandoah Mountain, VA., where he was mustered into Company K, 52nd Virginia Infantry as a Private.
Present on all Rolls until listed as "Absent, on Sick Leave since from 8 July 1862." on Jan & Feb and April 30 to Aug 31, 1863 Rolls.
Listed on Sept & Oct 1863 through Nov & Dec 1864 Rolls as Absent, without leave since 10/1/1863. It was determined in February 1865 that he was correct to have not reported back to the 52nd. It was commended to him for having volunteered and served in other Confederate units through the end of the war.
Enlisted on 4/27/1864 at Covington, VA., he was mustered into Captain John H. Hughes' Company, 10th Battalion Virginia Reserves (also known as 4th Battalion Virginia Valley Reserves); elected same day as 1st Lieutenant. It was noted that he "Has no horse & does not wish to join the mounted service." (This company subsequently became Company C, 10th Battalion Virginia Reserves.)
Given 60-day Medical Leave of Absence on 1/25/1865 in Alleghany County due to having chronic bronchitis for several months.
Enlisted on 12/1/1863 in Bath County, VA., he was mustered into Company F, 46th Battalion Virginia Cavalry as 4th Corporal. (This battalion merged with the 47th Battalion Virginia Cavalry to form the 26th Virginia Cavalry on 2/9/1865.)
POW 4/1/1865 at Petersburg, VA.; confined 4/7/1865 Hart's Island, N.Y. Harbor; Oath of Allegiance 6/21/1865 and released from there.
Postwar he lived in Warm Springs, Bath County, VA.
The 10th battalion Virginia Reserves (also known as 4th Battalion Virginia Valley Reserves) was organized August 23, 1864, with 5 companies, A to E.
The 46th Cavalry Battalion was organized in February, 1864, with six companies. The unit served in W.L. Jackson's Brigade, saw action in Western Virginia, then was involved in various conflicts in the Shenandoah Valley. In December it merged into the 26th Regiment Virginia Cavalry.
The 26th Virginia Cavalry Regiment was formed in December, 1864, by consolidating the 46th and 47th Battalions Virginia Cavalry. The unit served in W.L. Jackson's Brigade and was active in various conflicts in the Shenandoah Valley. It disbanded during the spring of 1865.
Prior to the war, he served in "Davis'" Company, 81st Virginia Militia of Bath County.
Residence Bath County VA; a 42 year-old farmer; 6'1", light complexion, blue eyes, light hair.
As that Militia was called up for 90-day duty, he reported on 4/9/1862 at Shenandoah Mountain, VA., where he was mustered into Company K, 52nd Virginia Infantry as a Private.
Present on all Rolls until listed as "Absent, on Sick Leave since from 8 July 1862." on Jan & Feb and April 30 to Aug 31, 1863 Rolls.
Listed on Sept & Oct 1863 through Nov & Dec 1864 Rolls as Absent, without leave since 10/1/1863. It was determined in February 1865 that he was correct to have not reported back to the 52nd. It was commended to him for having volunteered and served in other Confederate units through the end of the war.
Enlisted on 4/27/1864 at Covington, VA., he was mustered into Captain John H. Hughes' Company, 10th Battalion Virginia Reserves (also known as 4th Battalion Virginia Valley Reserves); elected same day as 1st Lieutenant. It was noted that he "Has no horse & does not wish to join the mounted service." (This company subsequently became Company C, 10th Battalion Virginia Reserves.)
Given 60-day Medical Leave of Absence on 1/25/1865 in Alleghany County due to having chronic bronchitis for several months.
Enlisted on 12/1/1863 in Bath County, VA., he was mustered into Company F, 46th Battalion Virginia Cavalry as 4th Corporal. (This battalion merged with the 47th Battalion Virginia Cavalry to form the 26th Virginia Cavalry on 2/9/1865.)
POW 4/1/1865 at Petersburg, VA.; confined 4/7/1865 Hart's Island, N.Y. Harbor; Oath of Allegiance 6/21/1865 and released from there.
Postwar he lived in Warm Springs, Bath County, VA.
The 10th battalion Virginia Reserves (also known as 4th Battalion Virginia Valley Reserves) was organized August 23, 1864, with 5 companies, A to E.
The 46th Cavalry Battalion was organized in February, 1864, with six companies. The unit served in W.L. Jackson's Brigade, saw action in Western Virginia, then was involved in various conflicts in the Shenandoah Valley. In December it merged into the 26th Regiment Virginia Cavalry.
The 26th Virginia Cavalry Regiment was formed in December, 1864, by consolidating the 46th and 47th Battalions Virginia Cavalry. The unit served in W.L. Jackson's Brigade and was active in various conflicts in the Shenandoah Valley. It disbanded during the spring of 1865.
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