The Charleston Gazette, Wednesday, January 28, 1942
CIVIL WAR VET, 99, DIES IN SON'S HOME
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Charles E. McCray Was In 16 Major Battles For South
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WEBSTER SPRINGS, Jan. 27 - (AP) - Charles Edward McCray, 99-year-old Confederate veteran who fought unscathed through 16 major battles of the Civil war, died today at the home of a son.
McCray was the last of seven brothers, six of whom fought with the Southern armies. All six escaped without wounds. The seventh, James was killed from ambush near Hacker's valley.
McCray was a native of Walkersville, Lewis county. He served as a private in Co. G, 25th Virginia infantry, in which his brother, Jonathan, was a lieutenant, and another brother, Erwin, also was a private.
Among the battles in which McCray recounted that he fought were Gettysburg, Shiloh, Vicksburg, both conflicts at Bull Run and the battle of the Wilderness at Spottsylvania courthouse.
He was captured by Union forces during the Wilderness fight, was exchanged and returned to Lee's army the day before the Southern general surrendered to Appomattox.
McCray had been living with his son, Wesley, since Mrs. McCray's death several years ago. Two daughters also survive. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, with burial at Rock Cave, Upshur county.
His wife was Nancy Hall
His parents were: Robert McCray & Margaret Bennett
CIVIL WAR VET, 99, DIES IN SON'S HOME
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Charles E. McCray Was In 16 Major Battles For South
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WEBSTER SPRINGS, Jan. 27 - (AP) - Charles Edward McCray, 99-year-old Confederate veteran who fought unscathed through 16 major battles of the Civil war, died today at the home of a son.
McCray was the last of seven brothers, six of whom fought with the Southern armies. All six escaped without wounds. The seventh, James was killed from ambush near Hacker's valley.
McCray was a native of Walkersville, Lewis county. He served as a private in Co. G, 25th Virginia infantry, in which his brother, Jonathan, was a lieutenant, and another brother, Erwin, also was a private.
Among the battles in which McCray recounted that he fought were Gettysburg, Shiloh, Vicksburg, both conflicts at Bull Run and the battle of the Wilderness at Spottsylvania courthouse.
He was captured by Union forces during the Wilderness fight, was exchanged and returned to Lee's army the day before the Southern general surrendered to Appomattox.
McCray had been living with his son, Wesley, since Mrs. McCray's death several years ago. Two daughters also survive. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, with burial at Rock Cave, Upshur county.
His wife was Nancy Hall
His parents were: Robert McCray & Margaret Bennett
The Charleston Gazette, Wednesday, January 28, 1942
CIVIL WAR VET, 99, DIES IN SON'S HOME
________________________
Charles E. McCray Was In 16 Major Battles For South
________________________
WEBSTER SPRINGS, Jan. 27 - (AP) - Charles Edward McCray, 99-year-old Confederate veteran who fought unscathed through 16 major battles of the Civil war, died today at the home of a son.
McCray was the last of seven brothers, six of whom fought with the Southern armies. All six escaped without wounds. The seventh, James was killed from ambush near Hacker's valley.
McCray was a native of Walkersville, Lewis county. He served as a private in Co. G, 25th Virginia infantry, in which his brother, Jonathan, was a lieutenant, and another brother, Erwin, also was a private.
Among the battles in which McCray recounted that he fought were Gettysburg, Shiloh, Vicksburg, both conflicts at Bull Run and the battle of the Wilderness at Spottsylvania courthouse.
He was captured by Union forces during the Wilderness fight, was exchanged and returned to Lee's army the day before the Southern general surrendered to Appomattox.
McCray had been living with his son, Wesley, since Mrs. McCray's death several years ago. Two daughters also survive. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, with burial at Rock Cave, Upshur county.
His wife was Nancy Hall
His parents were: Robert McCray & Margaret Bennett
CIVIL WAR VET, 99, DIES IN SON'S HOME
________________________
Charles E. McCray Was In 16 Major Battles For South
________________________
WEBSTER SPRINGS, Jan. 27 - (AP) - Charles Edward McCray, 99-year-old Confederate veteran who fought unscathed through 16 major battles of the Civil war, died today at the home of a son.
McCray was the last of seven brothers, six of whom fought with the Southern armies. All six escaped without wounds. The seventh, James was killed from ambush near Hacker's valley.
McCray was a native of Walkersville, Lewis county. He served as a private in Co. G, 25th Virginia infantry, in which his brother, Jonathan, was a lieutenant, and another brother, Erwin, also was a private.
Among the battles in which McCray recounted that he fought were Gettysburg, Shiloh, Vicksburg, both conflicts at Bull Run and the battle of the Wilderness at Spottsylvania courthouse.
He was captured by Union forces during the Wilderness fight, was exchanged and returned to Lee's army the day before the Southern general surrendered to Appomattox.
McCray had been living with his son, Wesley, since Mrs. McCray's death several years ago. Two daughters also survive. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, with burial at Rock Cave, Upshur county.
His wife was Nancy Hall
His parents were: Robert McCray & Margaret Bennett
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