Dobyns, Armsted O. Second Lieutenant/Captain Company B 54th Regiment, Virginia Infantry. mk---Armistead Otey Dobyns was born Mar 15,1841 and died Dec 29, 1875 in Floyd Co. Va. according to pension application for Civil War Soldiers filed by Henrietta Dobyns. She stated Armstead was wounded twice during the War between the States and he died from the wounds he received.---Marriage date provided by Kathy Jennings Brown (47272624). mk
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1870 Census-
Armstead Dobyns
Age in 1870: 29
Birth Year: abt 1841
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Jacksonville, Floyd, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Floyd Court House
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members:
Name Age
Armstead Dobyns 29
Henrietta Dobyns 24
Adeline Dobyns 6
William T Dobyns 4
Samuel P Dobyns 2
Antoinette Dobyns 6/12
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1880 census-
Henrietta Dobyns
Age: 33
Birth Year: abt 1847
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Jacksonville, Floyd, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
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Occupation: Keeping House

Household Members:
Name Age
Henrietta Dobyns 33
Addie Dobyns 16
William T. Dobyns 14
Samuel P. Dobyns 12
Netta Dobyns 10
Abner Dobyns 8
Armsted Dobyns 6
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U.S.u002C Civil War Soldier Records and Profilesu002C 1861-1865
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Name Armistead O Dobyns
Age at enlistment 22
Enlistment Date 22 Aug 1863
Rank at enlistment 2nd Lieutenant
State Served Virginia
Survived the War? Yes
Service Record Commissioned an officer in. Mustered out on 15 May 1863.Commissioned an officer in Company G, Virginia 21st Cavalry Regiment on 22 Aug 1863.Promoted to Full 2nd Lieutenant.Promoted to Full Captain.
Birth Date 15 Mar 1841
Sources The Virginia Regimental Histories Series
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