1st Company Richmond Howitzers - CSA
His education was at a field school near his home, and later graduated from Edgewood Academy by Mr. Harrison at The Lodge Amelia County. He came to Richmond in 1850 (he felt the need to help support his mother, which he continued to do through life). He accepted a position with Eggleston & Fitzgerald, after which he was with Samuel N. Price for whom he was employed when the war started. He promptly enlisted in the Richmond Howitzers, but being under military age, his mother wrote the Governor and had him released. But on reaching Military age, he re-enlisted in the 2nd Company Richmond Howitzers and served until he was severely wounded At the battle of Sharpsburg, losing several pieces of bone from his arm and leg. Upon partial recovery, he was detailed as enrolling officer for Amelia County and served in this capacity until Lee's Army, on its retreat passed through Amelia, when he joined his company to Appomattox, returning to Richmond after the war.
He secured employment with Steinbach & Company a dry good firm, and later accepted a position with Gardner & Carlton a Wholesale Boot & Shoe firm. A short time after this Col Wingo and his associates John Ellett and Jim Crump founded the partnership of Wingo, Ellett & Crump. After an uphill fight, this firm became a power in this section. After it secured a firm footing it was incorporated as Wingo, Ellett & Crump With Col. C. E. Wingo, elected President. Through his interest in civic affairs in 1886 he became chairman of The City's Democratic Committee. Gov. Offierall appointed him a member of his staff and obtained for him the title of Colonel, which he retained through life.
He was a Virginian of the old school. His personal charm won him many friends. A Staunch Mason and, Post Master of Dove Large, a member of the county club, a member of the First Baptist Church, and for a long while chairman of the Finance Committee. Col. Wingo Feeling the need for a fuller education, started his library white a young man, and added to it through life.
He was a fervent reader of the classics and histories. His library was his sitting room where he spent much of his time with his books.
His education was at a field school near his home, and later graduated from Edgewood Academy by Mr. Harrison at The Lodge Amelia County. He came to Richmond in 1850 (he felt the need to help support his mother, which he continued to do through life). He accepted a position with Eggleston & Fitzgerald, after which he was with Samuel N. Price for whom he was employed when the war started. He promptly enlisted in the Richmond Howitzers, but being under military age, his mother wrote the Governor and had him released. But on reaching Military age, he re-enlisted in the 2nd Company Richmond Howitzers and served until he was severely wounded At the battle of Sharpsburg, losing several pieces of bone from his arm and leg. Upon partial recovery, he was detailed as enrolling officer for Amelia County and served in this capacity until Lee's Army, on its retreat passed through Amelia, when he joined his company to Appomattox, returning to Richmond after the war.
He secured employment with Steinbach & Company a dry good firm, and later accepted a position with Gardner & Carlton a Wholesale Boot & Shoe firm. A short time after this Col Wingo and his associates John Ellett and Jim Crump founded the partnership of Wingo, Ellett & Crump. After an uphill fight, this firm became a power in this section. After it secured a firm footing it was incorporated as Wingo, Ellett & Crump With Col. C. E. Wingo, elected President. Through his interest in civic affairs in 1886 he became chairman of The City's Democratic Committee. Gov. Offierall appointed him a member of his staff and obtained for him the title of Colonel, which he retained through life.
He was a Virginian of the old school. His personal charm won him many friends. A Staunch Mason and, Post Master of Dove Large, a member of the county club, a member of the First Baptist Church, and for a long while chairman of the Finance Committee. Col. Wingo Feeling the need for a fuller education, started his library white a young man, and added to it through life.
He was a fervent reader of the classics and histories. His library was his sitting room where he spent much of his time with his books.
1st Company Richmond Howitzers - CSA
His education was at a field school near his home, and later graduated from Edgewood Academy by Mr. Harrison at The Lodge Amelia County. He came to Richmond in 1850 (he felt the need to help support his mother, which he continued to do through life). He accepted a position with Eggleston & Fitzgerald, after which he was with Samuel N. Price for whom he was employed when the war started. He promptly enlisted in the Richmond Howitzers, but being under military age, his mother wrote the Governor and had him released. But on reaching Military age, he re-enlisted in the 2nd Company Richmond Howitzers and served until he was severely wounded At the battle of Sharpsburg, losing several pieces of bone from his arm and leg. Upon partial recovery, he was detailed as enrolling officer for Amelia County and served in this capacity until Lee's Army, on its retreat passed through Amelia, when he joined his company to Appomattox, returning to Richmond after the war.
He secured employment with Steinbach & Company a dry good firm, and later accepted a position with Gardner & Carlton a Wholesale Boot & Shoe firm. A short time after this Col Wingo and his associates John Ellett and Jim Crump founded the partnership of Wingo, Ellett & Crump. After an uphill fight, this firm became a power in this section. After it secured a firm footing it was incorporated as Wingo, Ellett & Crump With Col. C. E. Wingo, elected President. Through his interest in civic affairs in 1886 he became chairman of The City's Democratic Committee. Gov. Offierall appointed him a member of his staff and obtained for him the title of Colonel, which he retained through life.
He was a Virginian of the old school. His personal charm won him many friends. A Staunch Mason and, Post Master of Dove Large, a member of the county club, a member of the First Baptist Church, and for a long while chairman of the Finance Committee. Col. Wingo Feeling the need for a fuller education, started his library white a young man, and added to it through life.
He was a fervent reader of the classics and histories. His library was his sitting room where he spent much of his time with his books.
His education was at a field school near his home, and later graduated from Edgewood Academy by Mr. Harrison at The Lodge Amelia County. He came to Richmond in 1850 (he felt the need to help support his mother, which he continued to do through life). He accepted a position with Eggleston & Fitzgerald, after which he was with Samuel N. Price for whom he was employed when the war started. He promptly enlisted in the Richmond Howitzers, but being under military age, his mother wrote the Governor and had him released. But on reaching Military age, he re-enlisted in the 2nd Company Richmond Howitzers and served until he was severely wounded At the battle of Sharpsburg, losing several pieces of bone from his arm and leg. Upon partial recovery, he was detailed as enrolling officer for Amelia County and served in this capacity until Lee's Army, on its retreat passed through Amelia, when he joined his company to Appomattox, returning to Richmond after the war.
He secured employment with Steinbach & Company a dry good firm, and later accepted a position with Gardner & Carlton a Wholesale Boot & Shoe firm. A short time after this Col Wingo and his associates John Ellett and Jim Crump founded the partnership of Wingo, Ellett & Crump. After an uphill fight, this firm became a power in this section. After it secured a firm footing it was incorporated as Wingo, Ellett & Crump With Col. C. E. Wingo, elected President. Through his interest in civic affairs in 1886 he became chairman of The City's Democratic Committee. Gov. Offierall appointed him a member of his staff and obtained for him the title of Colonel, which he retained through life.
He was a Virginian of the old school. His personal charm won him many friends. A Staunch Mason and, Post Master of Dove Large, a member of the county club, a member of the First Baptist Church, and for a long while chairman of the Finance Committee. Col. Wingo Feeling the need for a fuller education, started his library white a young man, and added to it through life.
He was a fervent reader of the classics and histories. His library was his sitting room where he spent much of his time with his books.
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