The 39th virginia cavalry civil war series michael c. It is especially dedicated to my greatgreat uncle, cpl. It fought mostly as part of the army of northern virginia. Excerpts from 14th virginia cavalry by robert j driver, jr. It is taken from the official compiled service records in the national archives. History of the fifth west virginia cavalry formerly 2nd virginia infantry, and of battery g 1st west virginia light artillery by frank s. Organized at wheeling, clarksburg and morgantown july 10 to november 25, 1861. Company f of the 17thvirginia cavalry was formed by the counties of wood, jackson, wirt and roane located in virginia in 1862. Full text of history of the ninth virginia cavalry, in the war between the states see other formats. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen categories. During the first two years of the war, two groups of semiorganized militia operated guerillastyle in what became west virginia in 1863. A nonprofit organization based out of western oregon dedicated to the presentation of the american civil war for the.
Jackson county mcneills company of virginia cavalry, partisan rangers mcneills rangers. However, they will see no monuments to the majority of west virginians at the battlethe soldiers who were part of the army of northern virginia under the command of gen. Parker served in the 2nd virginia cavalry of the confederate states of america continue reading. Virginia cavalry regiment, 9th, confederate states of america. History of the ninth virginia cavalry in the war between the. Internet archive bookreader history of the ninth virginia cavalry, in the war between the states internet archive bookreader history of the ninth virginia cavalry, in the war between the states. A collection of genealogical profiles related to 4th virginia cavalry company a csa, us civil war project 4th virginia cavalry company a csa, us civil war project geni project. The origin of the new 5th virginia cavalry began as an idea of captain henry clay pate, of the petersburg rangers. This unit distinguished itself during the war at places well known and obscure lewisburg, sinking creek, peters mountain, loup creek, wytheville, lynchburg, shenandoah valley, chambersburg, moorefield, winchester, fishers.
It fought mostly in southwestern virginia, east tennessee, and the shenandoah valley. Regimental history the washington cavalry association. Staff may determine whether an item is too large andor too fragile to copy. History of the ninth virginia cavalry, in the war between. The 22nd virginia volunteer cavalry regiment was a cavalry regiment raised in virginia for service in the confederate states army during the american civil war. His father ansel was from new york, and had his family roots in new england. He was born in virginia and was educated in missouri. A biographical register of the members of fauquier county virginias black horse cavalry 18591865 company h, fourth virginia cavalry gen. A biographical register of the members of fauquier county. The 8 th virginia cavalry was not among the cavalry regiments to participate in the gettysburg campaign.
The 3rd virginia volunteer cavalry regiment was a cavalry regiment raised in virginia for service in the confederate states army during the american civil war. Virginias 22nd cavalry regiment completed its organization in october, 1863, and was sometimes called bowens regiment virginia mounted riflemen. The 3rd regiment, virginia cavalry was organized with independent companies and entered confederate service on july 1, 1861. By september 1862, guice was on the sick call list and sometime after that, had parted company his louisiana comrades. T he 14th cavalry regiment consisted of 2209 members over the 4 years, companys an, with only 34 members actually surrendering at appomattox. We do civil war reenactments in new jersey, maryland, delaware, and pennsylvania. Richmond was born in indianapolis on july 26, 1833. The 8th virginia volunteer cavalry regiment was a cavalry regiment raised in virginia for service in the confederate states army during the american civil war. In the spring of 1862 pate formulated a plan to enlist men from every part of virginia and hold his regiment as an independent command. This list draws considerably upon the research by dennis frey for his important book.
Civil war reenactment group, recreating the 9th virginia cavalry, co. James ewell brown stuarts cavalry corps army of northern virginia confederate states army by lynn hopewell. Company f was known by the name the night hawk rangers. T he 2nd virginia cavalry were assigned to the third brigade, first division, potomac district, department of northern virginia, under the command of brigadier general j e b stuart, confederate states army, general orders no. Unidentified soldier of laurel brigade virginia cavalry regiment. The 19th virginia volunteer cavalry regiment was a cavalry regiment raised in virginia for service in the confederate states army during the american civil war. The virginia 14th cavalry regiment was organized in september, 1862, with nine companies, some of which had previously served in jacksons squadron virginia cavalry. Landers division, army of the potomac, to march, 1862. Potomac cavalry king george county 9th virginia cavalry. Historical sketch and roster of the virginia 58th infantry regiment virginia regimental history series. A collection of genealogical profiles related to 4th virginia cavalry company a csa, us civil war project.
Apr 29, 2009 in a recently published history of the 9th virginia cavalry, a most interesting work, by its former colonel, r. Virginias 9th cavalry regiment was formed in january, 1862, using john e. Order of battle confederate cavalry fredericksburg. They would stay behind and defend their homes while general lees army of northern virginia prepared to take the war northward. Attached to the army of northern virginia, the unit served under j. Williamson, james j mosbys rangers a record of the operations of the fortythird battalion virginia cavalry, from its. Publication date 1899 topics confederate states of america. This unit was primarily from logan and surrounding counties, although carpenter was from putnam county.
Neuware history of the ninth virginia cavalry, in the war between the states is an unchanged, highquality reprint of the original edition of 1899. Confederate virginia troops 15th battalion, virginia cavalry critchers northern neck rangers overview. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. They originally served as company n of the 14thvirginia cavalry. A collection of genealogical profiles related to 1st virginia cavalry csa, us civil war project. D, 7th virginia cavalry massanutten rangers in luray. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition.
The men that made up this company were from all walks of life. The 17thvirginia cavalry was formed after the war for southern independence had begun. In accordance with instructions this day received from division headquarters, i have the honor to make the following report of the part taken by the first brigade, of this division, in the various actions in which this. Bowen, colonel john taylor radford, lieutenant colonel, killed in action hiram f. However, the dragoons were soon asked to swear allegiance to the united states, and most refused, heading south to leesburg where they split up into company k, 1st virginia cavalry, company m, 1st maryland cavalry, and company k, 2nd maryland cavalry. Michael hardy has authored twentytwo books, and his articles have. G randolph cavalry randolph county 7th virginia cavalry co. The unit was attached to jenkins, echols, and mccauslands. History of the fifth west virginia cavalry formerly 2nd virginia infantry and of battery g 1st west virginia light artillery by frank s reader originally published in. The unit was assigned to jenkins and mccauslands brigade and fought in western virginia, including the conflict at droop mountain. West virginians visiting gettysburg will see 4 memorials erected by the state in honor of west virginia union soldiers. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. In a recently published history of the 9th virginia cavalry, a most interesting work, by its former colonel, r.
Campaigning with the 17th virginia cavalry, night hawks at monocacy. History of the ninth virginia cavalry, in the war between the states by beale, r. Order of battle fredericksburg december 1115, 1862 confederate cavalry division army of northern virginia. Lees light horse westmoreland county 9th virginia cavalry.
These counties now lie in the occupied state of west virginia. Hans elektronisches buch is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. Johnsons eight company 1st battalion, virginia cavalry lees legion as its nucleus. These men from jefferson county joined men from other places to become the 12th va. Its been quite a while since ive profiled a forgotten cavalryman, so i thought now would be a good time to do one.
Murdock are known to exist, a number of images have come to light from his civil war regiment, the 2nd west virginia cavalry. A virginia state flag, with a portrait of pocahontas on one side, was presented to the unit by the ladies of powhatan county, virginia, in june 1860. Carpenter served in the 36th battalion virginia cavalry for a short time after the virginia state line disbanded, but was shown as a deserter from that unit by september 1863. These companies and the two added were from the counties of stafford, caroline, westmoreland, lancaster, essex, spotsylvania, lunenburg, king william, king george, and richmond. Parker to to his wife, rebecca louise fitzhugh walker parker, about possibly finding a substitute for him in the war.
D 6th virginia cavalry, wounded on 1st april 1865 on the south side railroad and d. The tenth company was made up of surplus men of the other companies. Most did not surrender with lee, but went home to surrender later. In september it was consolidated with the 14th cavalry battalion to form the 15th regiment virginia cavalry.
Full text of history of the ninth virginia cavalry, in. The company was then assigned to the 17thvirginia cavalry upon the regiments organization. The field and staff officers of the 22 nd virginia cavalry were. Images of members of the 2nd west virginia cavalry in the. Beale, commanding our brigade at appomattox, we find the following tribute to the men and officers of the 14th virginia cavalry, who participated in this last charge, together with a footnote by the son of general beale, who. Summary and engagements people projects discussions. Confederate unitscavalry west virginia the other history. In a letter dated august 10, 1894, guice recalled a humorous tale of being in page county with some page county comrades. The 34 th virginia was also placed in general jenkins brigade. Fourteenth virginia cavalry virginia regimental histories series by robert j. This roster of the 9th virginia cavalry, company a, includes the service records of over 100 men. West virginians at gettysburg west virginia the other history. The archives does not currently have the necessary equipment to make proper photostatic copies of oversized items such as muster rolls and order, descriptive, and clothing books. An excellent personal and descriptive narrative of cavalry operations in the east.
History of the ninth virginia cavalry in the war between. This unit distinguished itself during the war at places well known and obscure lewisburg, sinking creek, peters mountain, loup creek, wytheville, lynchburg, shenandoah valley, chambersburg, moorefield, winchester, fishers hill. It fought mostly as part of the army of northern virginia virginias 8th cavalry regiment was organized early in 1862 with nine companies but increased its number to eleven to july. This roster of the 9th virginia cavalry, company i, includes the service records of over 100 men. Lewis ross hoff, seventeenth virginia cavalry, civil war.
Thirtyfourth battalion virginia cavalry by scott c. Those records suffer from omissions which will be reflected in this roster. The men were from petersburg and fairfax, gloucester. First west virginia cavalry, commanding first brigade, third division.
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