Asst.Surg.CSA
Reconstruction part 1.
The last white man named on Lieut. Jordan's list was "Dr. E. C. Davidson." His first initials are reversed in the document. He was Dr. Charles E. Davidson of Maysville (a.k.a. Buckingham Court House). The 1860 slave census indicates that Dr. Davidson owned no slaves. Not being a planter, he had no need of field labor and, apparently, did not own a domestic servant.
A small collection of letters written by Dr. Davidson survives, archived at the Virginia Historical Society.
During 1861–1862, Davidson was an Assistant Surgeon for the Confederate States Army, working at the Globe Hospital (a.k.a. General Hospital No. 11) and at General Hospital No. 21, both in Richmond, Virginia. By September of 1865, he served in the medical department of the U.S. Army and became a Freedman's Bureau agent in November of 1865.
In 1870, he reported $1,800 worth of real estate and $300 worth of personal property. He lived with his wife, Eveline, and four young children in Maysville Township, Post Office: Curdsville. He died later that year.
Of all the white men listed by Lieut. Jordan, Dr. Davidson appears to have the longest involvement in Buckingham County politics and county government. In 1860, he was named among the county's prominent Whigs. During 1865, he publicly expressed loyalty to the Federal Government and was appointed to join the Overseers of the Poor. Additionally, he was a delegate to a convention held in Fluvanna County for the purpose of nominating a candidate to represent Buckingham's Senatorial District. In 1868, he served the county as a Superintendent, representing District 1.
The Appomattox and Buckingham Times:
Buckingham, Va. March 20. — Departed this life on Tuesday night, March 14, 1905, at her late home in this village [Buckingham Court House], Mrs. Eveline Davidson, widow of the late Dr. C. E. Davidson, and sister of Mrs. Mary E. Shaw and the late David A. Parrack, at the ripe old age of eighty years. Mrs. Davidson would have reached her eightieth year had she lived until April 11, 1905. She was possibly one of the most widely known ladies of this section. Of a striking genial and cheerful disposition, with happy expression for every one with whom she came in contact, and was an inspiration to "look on the bright side." Mrs. Davidson leaves two sons — Mr. D. Elwood Davidson, now of Boydton, Va., and Mr. T. J. Davidson, of this village.
Reconstruction part 2.
Following the surrender at Appomattox, in July of 1865, elections were held in Buckingham County. Robert K. Irving continued in his job as County Clerk. Dr. Charles E Davidson, one of the men on Jordan's list, was elected to join the "Overseers of the Poor."
On August 22, 1865, a revealing article was printed in Richmond's Whig entitled, "Virginia. Expressions Of Public Sentiment." Dr. Davidson, chaired the committee, expressing fidelity to the Federal Government. Buckingham County's statement read as follows:
Public meeting in Buckingham. — At a meeting of the citizens of Buckingham county, convened at the Court House, on the fifteenth instant, on the motion of Col. W. W. Forbes, Dr. Chas. E. Davidson was called to the chair, and Ro. K. Irving was appointed Secretary.
On the motion of Col. W. W. Forbes, the following preamble and resolutions were submitted, and unanimously adopted, viz:
Whereas, since the surrender of Generals Lee and Johnston, the fidelity of the people of Virginia to their pledges solemnly made to support the Federal Government, is questioned, we therefore adopt this mode of expressing our opinions and vindicating our loyalty.
Resolved, That, as honorable men, we will, in good faith, abide by all the legitimate results of our defeat.
Resolved, That our pledges of fidelity to the State and Federal Governments were honestly made, and will be faithfully observed.
Resolved, That the conduct of President Lincoln and President Johnson since the close of the Rebellion, has been characterized by a spirit of moderation and a laudable desire to adjust conflicting opinions and existing difficulties upon a firm and solid basis.
Resolved, That Governor Pierpont has gained our good opinion by conciliatory deportment, and we cheerfully tender him our thanks for his efforts on behalf of our State, and trust he may speedily affect our restoration to the Union, and full participation in all its advantages.
Resolved, That the foregoing resolutions to be published in the Richmond newspapers, and a copy be forwarded by the Secretary of this meeting to Governor Pierpont.
Ch. E. Davidson, Ch'n.
Ro. K. Irving, Sec'y.
City papers please copy.
https://slateriverramblings.com/2017/11/16/reconstruction-in-buckingham-county-part-iii/
Black Confederates and Afro-Yankees in Civil War Virginia, by Erwin L. Jordan, p. 94.
Few doctors were as busy or successful as Charles E. Davidson of Buckingham county, and his account book is predominately a record of visits to and treatments of slaves on approximately 144 occasions between January 1863 and November 1864. He delivered babies, operated on tonsils, extracted teeth, and at times stayed overnight to dispense pills and monitor a patient's progress. For instance, he treated Lucy, a slave owned by Elias Everett, twenty-nine times between 9 June and 28 September 1863 for tonsil problems and other medical exigencies. Nancy, a slave of A. A. Walton, required long-term obstetrical care after the birth of a child on 16 January 1865. Davidson's fourteen subsequent visits to her cost Walton $5 per visit, and when he was compelled to "replace her womb" on 20 January, his fee was $30.
Reconstruction part 1.
The last white man named on Lieut. Jordan's list was "Dr. E. C. Davidson." His first initials are reversed in the document. He was Dr. Charles E. Davidson of Maysville (a.k.a. Buckingham Court House). The 1860 slave census indicates that Dr. Davidson owned no slaves. Not being a planter, he had no need of field labor and, apparently, did not own a domestic servant.
A small collection of letters written by Dr. Davidson survives, archived at the Virginia Historical Society.
During 1861–1862, Davidson was an Assistant Surgeon for the Confederate States Army, working at the Globe Hospital (a.k.a. General Hospital No. 11) and at General Hospital No. 21, both in Richmond, Virginia. By September of 1865, he served in the medical department of the U.S. Army and became a Freedman's Bureau agent in November of 1865.
In 1870, he reported $1,800 worth of real estate and $300 worth of personal property. He lived with his wife, Eveline, and four young children in Maysville Township, Post Office: Curdsville. He died later that year.
Of all the white men listed by Lieut. Jordan, Dr. Davidson appears to have the longest involvement in Buckingham County politics and county government. In 1860, he was named among the county's prominent Whigs. During 1865, he publicly expressed loyalty to the Federal Government and was appointed to join the Overseers of the Poor. Additionally, he was a delegate to a convention held in Fluvanna County for the purpose of nominating a candidate to represent Buckingham's Senatorial District. In 1868, he served the county as a Superintendent, representing District 1.
The Appomattox and Buckingham Times:
Buckingham, Va. March 20. — Departed this life on Tuesday night, March 14, 1905, at her late home in this village [Buckingham Court House], Mrs. Eveline Davidson, widow of the late Dr. C. E. Davidson, and sister of Mrs. Mary E. Shaw and the late David A. Parrack, at the ripe old age of eighty years. Mrs. Davidson would have reached her eightieth year had she lived until April 11, 1905. She was possibly one of the most widely known ladies of this section. Of a striking genial and cheerful disposition, with happy expression for every one with whom she came in contact, and was an inspiration to "look on the bright side." Mrs. Davidson leaves two sons — Mr. D. Elwood Davidson, now of Boydton, Va., and Mr. T. J. Davidson, of this village.
Reconstruction part 2.
Following the surrender at Appomattox, in July of 1865, elections were held in Buckingham County. Robert K. Irving continued in his job as County Clerk. Dr. Charles E Davidson, one of the men on Jordan's list, was elected to join the "Overseers of the Poor."
On August 22, 1865, a revealing article was printed in Richmond's Whig entitled, "Virginia. Expressions Of Public Sentiment." Dr. Davidson, chaired the committee, expressing fidelity to the Federal Government. Buckingham County's statement read as follows:
Public meeting in Buckingham. — At a meeting of the citizens of Buckingham county, convened at the Court House, on the fifteenth instant, on the motion of Col. W. W. Forbes, Dr. Chas. E. Davidson was called to the chair, and Ro. K. Irving was appointed Secretary.
On the motion of Col. W. W. Forbes, the following preamble and resolutions were submitted, and unanimously adopted, viz:
Whereas, since the surrender of Generals Lee and Johnston, the fidelity of the people of Virginia to their pledges solemnly made to support the Federal Government, is questioned, we therefore adopt this mode of expressing our opinions and vindicating our loyalty.
Resolved, That, as honorable men, we will, in good faith, abide by all the legitimate results of our defeat.
Resolved, That our pledges of fidelity to the State and Federal Governments were honestly made, and will be faithfully observed.
Resolved, That the conduct of President Lincoln and President Johnson since the close of the Rebellion, has been characterized by a spirit of moderation and a laudable desire to adjust conflicting opinions and existing difficulties upon a firm and solid basis.
Resolved, That Governor Pierpont has gained our good opinion by conciliatory deportment, and we cheerfully tender him our thanks for his efforts on behalf of our State, and trust he may speedily affect our restoration to the Union, and full participation in all its advantages.
Resolved, That the foregoing resolutions to be published in the Richmond newspapers, and a copy be forwarded by the Secretary of this meeting to Governor Pierpont.
Ch. E. Davidson, Ch'n.
Ro. K. Irving, Sec'y.
City papers please copy.
https://slateriverramblings.com/2017/11/16/reconstruction-in-buckingham-county-part-iii/
Black Confederates and Afro-Yankees in Civil War Virginia, by Erwin L. Jordan, p. 94.
Few doctors were as busy or successful as Charles E. Davidson of Buckingham county, and his account book is predominately a record of visits to and treatments of slaves on approximately 144 occasions between January 1863 and November 1864. He delivered babies, operated on tonsils, extracted teeth, and at times stayed overnight to dispense pills and monitor a patient's progress. For instance, he treated Lucy, a slave owned by Elias Everett, twenty-nine times between 9 June and 28 September 1863 for tonsil problems and other medical exigencies. Nancy, a slave of A. A. Walton, required long-term obstetrical care after the birth of a child on 16 January 1865. Davidson's fourteen subsequent visits to her cost Walton $5 per visit, and when he was compelled to "replace her womb" on 20 January, his fee was $30.
Asst.Surg.CSA
Reconstruction part 1.
The last white man named on Lieut. Jordan's list was "Dr. E. C. Davidson." His first initials are reversed in the document. He was Dr. Charles E. Davidson of Maysville (a.k.a. Buckingham Court House). The 1860 slave census indicates that Dr. Davidson owned no slaves. Not being a planter, he had no need of field labor and, apparently, did not own a domestic servant.
A small collection of letters written by Dr. Davidson survives, archived at the Virginia Historical Society.
During 1861–1862, Davidson was an Assistant Surgeon for the Confederate States Army, working at the Globe Hospital (a.k.a. General Hospital No. 11) and at General Hospital No. 21, both in Richmond, Virginia. By September of 1865, he served in the medical department of the U.S. Army and became a Freedman's Bureau agent in November of 1865.
In 1870, he reported $1,800 worth of real estate and $300 worth of personal property. He lived with his wife, Eveline, and four young children in Maysville Township, Post Office: Curdsville. He died later that year.
Of all the white men listed by Lieut. Jordan, Dr. Davidson appears to have the longest involvement in Buckingham County politics and county government. In 1860, he was named among the county's prominent Whigs. During 1865, he publicly expressed loyalty to the Federal Government and was appointed to join the Overseers of the Poor. Additionally, he was a delegate to a convention held in Fluvanna County for the purpose of nominating a candidate to represent Buckingham's Senatorial District. In 1868, he served the county as a Superintendent, representing District 1.
The Appomattox and Buckingham Times:
Buckingham, Va. March 20. — Departed this life on Tuesday night, March 14, 1905, at her late home in this village [Buckingham Court House], Mrs. Eveline Davidson, widow of the late Dr. C. E. Davidson, and sister of Mrs. Mary E. Shaw and the late David A. Parrack, at the ripe old age of eighty years. Mrs. Davidson would have reached her eightieth year had she lived until April 11, 1905. She was possibly one of the most widely known ladies of this section. Of a striking genial and cheerful disposition, with happy expression for every one with whom she came in contact, and was an inspiration to "look on the bright side." Mrs. Davidson leaves two sons — Mr. D. Elwood Davidson, now of Boydton, Va., and Mr. T. J. Davidson, of this village.
Reconstruction part 2.
Following the surrender at Appomattox, in July of 1865, elections were held in Buckingham County. Robert K. Irving continued in his job as County Clerk. Dr. Charles E Davidson, one of the men on Jordan's list, was elected to join the "Overseers of the Poor."
On August 22, 1865, a revealing article was printed in Richmond's Whig entitled, "Virginia. Expressions Of Public Sentiment." Dr. Davidson, chaired the committee, expressing fidelity to the Federal Government. Buckingham County's statement read as follows:
Public meeting in Buckingham. — At a meeting of the citizens of Buckingham county, convened at the Court House, on the fifteenth instant, on the motion of Col. W. W. Forbes, Dr. Chas. E. Davidson was called to the chair, and Ro. K. Irving was appointed Secretary.
On the motion of Col. W. W. Forbes, the following preamble and resolutions were submitted, and unanimously adopted, viz:
Whereas, since the surrender of Generals Lee and Johnston, the fidelity of the people of Virginia to their pledges solemnly made to support the Federal Government, is questioned, we therefore adopt this mode of expressing our opinions and vindicating our loyalty.
Resolved, That, as honorable men, we will, in good faith, abide by all the legitimate results of our defeat.
Resolved, That our pledges of fidelity to the State and Federal Governments were honestly made, and will be faithfully observed.
Resolved, That the conduct of President Lincoln and President Johnson since the close of the Rebellion, has been characterized by a spirit of moderation and a laudable desire to adjust conflicting opinions and existing difficulties upon a firm and solid basis.
Resolved, That Governor Pierpont has gained our good opinion by conciliatory deportment, and we cheerfully tender him our thanks for his efforts on behalf of our State, and trust he may speedily affect our restoration to the Union, and full participation in all its advantages.
Resolved, That the foregoing resolutions to be published in the Richmond newspapers, and a copy be forwarded by the Secretary of this meeting to Governor Pierpont.
Ch. E. Davidson, Ch'n.
Ro. K. Irving, Sec'y.
City papers please copy.
https://slateriverramblings.com/2017/11/16/reconstruction-in-buckingham-county-part-iii/
Black Confederates and Afro-Yankees in Civil War Virginia, by Erwin L. Jordan, p. 94.
Few doctors were as busy or successful as Charles E. Davidson of Buckingham county, and his account book is predominately a record of visits to and treatments of slaves on approximately 144 occasions between January 1863 and November 1864. He delivered babies, operated on tonsils, extracted teeth, and at times stayed overnight to dispense pills and monitor a patient's progress. For instance, he treated Lucy, a slave owned by Elias Everett, twenty-nine times between 9 June and 28 September 1863 for tonsil problems and other medical exigencies. Nancy, a slave of A. A. Walton, required long-term obstetrical care after the birth of a child on 16 January 1865. Davidson's fourteen subsequent visits to her cost Walton $5 per visit, and when he was compelled to "replace her womb" on 20 January, his fee was $30.
Reconstruction part 1.
The last white man named on Lieut. Jordan's list was "Dr. E. C. Davidson." His first initials are reversed in the document. He was Dr. Charles E. Davidson of Maysville (a.k.a. Buckingham Court House). The 1860 slave census indicates that Dr. Davidson owned no slaves. Not being a planter, he had no need of field labor and, apparently, did not own a domestic servant.
A small collection of letters written by Dr. Davidson survives, archived at the Virginia Historical Society.
During 1861–1862, Davidson was an Assistant Surgeon for the Confederate States Army, working at the Globe Hospital (a.k.a. General Hospital No. 11) and at General Hospital No. 21, both in Richmond, Virginia. By September of 1865, he served in the medical department of the U.S. Army and became a Freedman's Bureau agent in November of 1865.
In 1870, he reported $1,800 worth of real estate and $300 worth of personal property. He lived with his wife, Eveline, and four young children in Maysville Township, Post Office: Curdsville. He died later that year.
Of all the white men listed by Lieut. Jordan, Dr. Davidson appears to have the longest involvement in Buckingham County politics and county government. In 1860, he was named among the county's prominent Whigs. During 1865, he publicly expressed loyalty to the Federal Government and was appointed to join the Overseers of the Poor. Additionally, he was a delegate to a convention held in Fluvanna County for the purpose of nominating a candidate to represent Buckingham's Senatorial District. In 1868, he served the county as a Superintendent, representing District 1.
The Appomattox and Buckingham Times:
Buckingham, Va. March 20. — Departed this life on Tuesday night, March 14, 1905, at her late home in this village [Buckingham Court House], Mrs. Eveline Davidson, widow of the late Dr. C. E. Davidson, and sister of Mrs. Mary E. Shaw and the late David A. Parrack, at the ripe old age of eighty years. Mrs. Davidson would have reached her eightieth year had she lived until April 11, 1905. She was possibly one of the most widely known ladies of this section. Of a striking genial and cheerful disposition, with happy expression for every one with whom she came in contact, and was an inspiration to "look on the bright side." Mrs. Davidson leaves two sons — Mr. D. Elwood Davidson, now of Boydton, Va., and Mr. T. J. Davidson, of this village.
Reconstruction part 2.
Following the surrender at Appomattox, in July of 1865, elections were held in Buckingham County. Robert K. Irving continued in his job as County Clerk. Dr. Charles E Davidson, one of the men on Jordan's list, was elected to join the "Overseers of the Poor."
On August 22, 1865, a revealing article was printed in Richmond's Whig entitled, "Virginia. Expressions Of Public Sentiment." Dr. Davidson, chaired the committee, expressing fidelity to the Federal Government. Buckingham County's statement read as follows:
Public meeting in Buckingham. — At a meeting of the citizens of Buckingham county, convened at the Court House, on the fifteenth instant, on the motion of Col. W. W. Forbes, Dr. Chas. E. Davidson was called to the chair, and Ro. K. Irving was appointed Secretary.
On the motion of Col. W. W. Forbes, the following preamble and resolutions were submitted, and unanimously adopted, viz:
Whereas, since the surrender of Generals Lee and Johnston, the fidelity of the people of Virginia to their pledges solemnly made to support the Federal Government, is questioned, we therefore adopt this mode of expressing our opinions and vindicating our loyalty.
Resolved, That, as honorable men, we will, in good faith, abide by all the legitimate results of our defeat.
Resolved, That our pledges of fidelity to the State and Federal Governments were honestly made, and will be faithfully observed.
Resolved, That the conduct of President Lincoln and President Johnson since the close of the Rebellion, has been characterized by a spirit of moderation and a laudable desire to adjust conflicting opinions and existing difficulties upon a firm and solid basis.
Resolved, That Governor Pierpont has gained our good opinion by conciliatory deportment, and we cheerfully tender him our thanks for his efforts on behalf of our State, and trust he may speedily affect our restoration to the Union, and full participation in all its advantages.
Resolved, That the foregoing resolutions to be published in the Richmond newspapers, and a copy be forwarded by the Secretary of this meeting to Governor Pierpont.
Ch. E. Davidson, Ch'n.
Ro. K. Irving, Sec'y.
City papers please copy.
https://slateriverramblings.com/2017/11/16/reconstruction-in-buckingham-county-part-iii/
Black Confederates and Afro-Yankees in Civil War Virginia, by Erwin L. Jordan, p. 94.
Few doctors were as busy or successful as Charles E. Davidson of Buckingham county, and his account book is predominately a record of visits to and treatments of slaves on approximately 144 occasions between January 1863 and November 1864. He delivered babies, operated on tonsils, extracted teeth, and at times stayed overnight to dispense pills and monitor a patient's progress. For instance, he treated Lucy, a slave owned by Elias Everett, twenty-nine times between 9 June and 28 September 1863 for tonsil problems and other medical exigencies. Nancy, a slave of A. A. Walton, required long-term obstetrical care after the birth of a child on 16 January 1865. Davidson's fourteen subsequent visits to her cost Walton $5 per visit, and when he was compelled to "replace her womb" on 20 January, his fee was $30.
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