Edward Elder was born in Lunenburg Co, Va, the son of Harrison James Elder and Nancy Allen Morris (Collier) Elder. He married in about 1855 to Henrietta M. Hicks (daughter of Balaam Hicks and Elizabeth Jane (Gee) Hicks) of Lunenburg.
On 6 Jan 1862, at St John's Chapel, Lunenburg, Edward enlisted in the 2nd Regiment, Virginia Artillery. Edward's company was sent first to man the "Powhatan Battery" on the north bank of the James River, and later to man "Iron Battery" at Chaffin's Bluff.
In late 1863, Edward became ill with Phthisis Pulmonalis, an illness similar to tuberculosis. He was given a medical discharge, and went home to recover.
In 1864, when things started to go badly for the South, Edward re-enlisted (in September). This time he joined the 14th Va Regiment, Company E, the "Clarksville Blues".
He was wounded in action while fighting at Howlett's farm on the James River. This injury caused partial paralysis, which lasted (and gradually became worse) during the remainder of his life. Edward also began suffering seizures (probably caused by his injury), but remained with his company.
While fighting at Five Forks, the 14th Virginia were overcome by Union troops. The Union captured 3200 men, Edward was one of the 146 members of the 14th Virginia taken prisoner.
Two weeks later, on 15 Apr 1865, Edward was one of the POWs released to General Robert E Lee, in Lynchburg.
He returned home to his family, and eventually they moved to Dinwiddie County.
Edward and Henrietta were the parents of Charles, Nannie, Sarah, Lula, Balaam, and James.
Edward died on 20 Feb 1905, and is buried next to Henrietta.
On 6 Jan 1862, at St John's Chapel, Lunenburg, Edward enlisted in the 2nd Regiment, Virginia Artillery. Edward's company was sent first to man the "Powhatan Battery" on the north bank of the James River, and later to man "Iron Battery" at Chaffin's Bluff.
In late 1863, Edward became ill with Phthisis Pulmonalis, an illness similar to tuberculosis. He was given a medical discharge, and went home to recover.
In 1864, when things started to go badly for the South, Edward re-enlisted (in September). This time he joined the 14th Va Regiment, Company E, the "Clarksville Blues".
He was wounded in action while fighting at Howlett's farm on the James River. This injury caused partial paralysis, which lasted (and gradually became worse) during the remainder of his life. Edward also began suffering seizures (probably caused by his injury), but remained with his company.
While fighting at Five Forks, the 14th Virginia were overcome by Union troops. The Union captured 3200 men, Edward was one of the 146 members of the 14th Virginia taken prisoner.
Two weeks later, on 15 Apr 1865, Edward was one of the POWs released to General Robert E Lee, in Lynchburg.
He returned home to his family, and eventually they moved to Dinwiddie County.
Edward and Henrietta were the parents of Charles, Nannie, Sarah, Lula, Balaam, and James.
Edward died on 20 Feb 1905, and is buried next to Henrietta.
Edward Elder was born in Lunenburg Co, Va, the son of Harrison James Elder and Nancy Allen Morris (Collier) Elder. He married in about 1855 to Henrietta M. Hicks (daughter of Balaam Hicks and Elizabeth Jane (Gee) Hicks) of Lunenburg.
On 6 Jan 1862, at St John's Chapel, Lunenburg, Edward enlisted in the 2nd Regiment, Virginia Artillery. Edward's company was sent first to man the "Powhatan Battery" on the north bank of the James River, and later to man "Iron Battery" at Chaffin's Bluff.
In late 1863, Edward became ill with Phthisis Pulmonalis, an illness similar to tuberculosis. He was given a medical discharge, and went home to recover.
In 1864, when things started to go badly for the South, Edward re-enlisted (in September). This time he joined the 14th Va Regiment, Company E, the "Clarksville Blues".
He was wounded in action while fighting at Howlett's farm on the James River. This injury caused partial paralysis, which lasted (and gradually became worse) during the remainder of his life. Edward also began suffering seizures (probably caused by his injury), but remained with his company.
While fighting at Five Forks, the 14th Virginia were overcome by Union troops. The Union captured 3200 men, Edward was one of the 146 members of the 14th Virginia taken prisoner.
Two weeks later, on 15 Apr 1865, Edward was one of the POWs released to General Robert E Lee, in Lynchburg.
He returned home to his family, and eventually they moved to Dinwiddie County.
Edward and Henrietta were the parents of Charles, Nannie, Sarah, Lula, Balaam, and James.
Edward died on 20 Feb 1905, and is buried next to Henrietta.
On 6 Jan 1862, at St John's Chapel, Lunenburg, Edward enlisted in the 2nd Regiment, Virginia Artillery. Edward's company was sent first to man the "Powhatan Battery" on the north bank of the James River, and later to man "Iron Battery" at Chaffin's Bluff.
In late 1863, Edward became ill with Phthisis Pulmonalis, an illness similar to tuberculosis. He was given a medical discharge, and went home to recover.
In 1864, when things started to go badly for the South, Edward re-enlisted (in September). This time he joined the 14th Va Regiment, Company E, the "Clarksville Blues".
He was wounded in action while fighting at Howlett's farm on the James River. This injury caused partial paralysis, which lasted (and gradually became worse) during the remainder of his life. Edward also began suffering seizures (probably caused by his injury), but remained with his company.
While fighting at Five Forks, the 14th Virginia were overcome by Union troops. The Union captured 3200 men, Edward was one of the 146 members of the 14th Virginia taken prisoner.
Two weeks later, on 15 Apr 1865, Edward was one of the POWs released to General Robert E Lee, in Lynchburg.
He returned home to his family, and eventually they moved to Dinwiddie County.
Edward and Henrietta were the parents of Charles, Nannie, Sarah, Lula, Balaam, and James.
Edward died on 20 Feb 1905, and is buried next to Henrietta.
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