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A of the 43rd BATTALION VIRGINIA CAVALRY
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Confederate States of America
"Mosby's Confederacy"; geographically defined as running from Snickersville, along the Blue Ridge Mountains to Linden; thence to Salem (now called Marshall); to The Plains; thence along the Bull Run Mountains to Aldie; and thence along the turnpike to the place of beginning, Snickersville (now called Bluemont. Beginning June 22nd, 1864, Mosby allowed no member to leave these bounds without permission Roll call was kept at each meeting, and any man absent for two successive meetings, without satisfactory reason, was to be sent back to the regular service.
Standing just over 5 feet and weighing 130 pound. During the engagement with
the Yankees on May 30, 1863, Mosby came out of the fight hatless, and his horse
ran against a tree with him, bruising his face. John was wounded on August 24,
1863, shot through the side and thigh, as he attacked the 2nd Massachusetts
Cavalry who halted to water their horses at Billy Gooding's Tavern on the Little
River Turnpike. He was carried to the nearby woods, where he was attended to
by their surgeon, Doctor W. L. Dunn. Due to the painful nature of his wounds,
Mosby could travel but slowly; he was carried into the pines, where he lay concealed
while the pursuing Federals passed by, whereupon he was taken up in their rear
and removed South where he was permitted to recuperate. On Thursday, November
26, 1863, Mosby attacked a heavily guarded wagon train near Brandy Station;
Mosby escaped unharmed; his horse was no so lucky, receiving a ball in the breast.
On September 15th, 1864, as the 13th New York Cavalry scoured Aldie for Mosby,
a fight broke out and a ball shattered the handle of Mosby's pistol and another
entered his groin. He was able to keep his saddle and ride, with difficulty,
until his companions procured a light wagon to carry him off. Mosby was taken
to The Plains, where he was kindly cared for by the family of Major Foster
until he could be removed to Lynchburg. He was shot by Pvt. Henry Smith of Company
H, 13th New York Cavalry. In the latter part of September, 1864, Mosby returned
to Fauquier County, although not entirely recovered from his wounds and still
compelled to use crutches. On October 10th, 1864, Mosby barely escaped capture
or worse when attacking a Federal camp, his horse was shot dead and fell, pinning
Mosby to the ground in the midst of the battle. He was saved when Captain Montjoy
charged and drove off the Federals, Mosby riding away behind one of his men.
Mosby once retorted that "his mode of warfare is just at legitimate as that
of the army fighting in their front. I am placed here to annoy them and interrupt
their communications as much as possible. This I intend doing, and should I
have an opportunity of throwing off a train I will do it, even if I knew my
own family were upon it." Mosby started December 21st, 1864, at the house of
Joseph Blackwell, in Fauquier, attending the wedding of J. Lavender, his ordnance
sergeant, when word was received of a body of Federal cavalry on the Salem road,
a few miles distance. After scouting for them, Mosby stopped at the house of
Ludwell Lake to have supper, when the house was surrounded by Yankee
Cavalry, firing shots through the window that struck Mosby in the stomach. Falling
to the floor, bleeding profusely, he crawled into a nearby bedroom where he
was able to hide his Confederate coat. When the Federals entered he was able
to persuade them that he was dying. Seeing his shirt and the floor saturated
with blood, convinced the wound was mortal and that he was of no importance,
they left after stripping him of his trousers and boots. After his men arrived,
he had them examine him; it was a wound about 2 inches below his navel, an almost
identical wound that had killed his commander, JEB Stuart at Yellow
Tavern. He felt his intestines were cut, the ball passing from left to right,
lodging inn his right side. The ball was extracted the next morning; in about
a week he was removed to his father's, near Lynchburg. Mosby survived
this nasty wound.
After the war, he resided in San Francisco, California, practicing law; he was
then appointed U.S. Consul at Hong Kong, China, during the terms of President
Ulysses S. Grant. The Gray Ghost died May 30th, 1916, and is buried in the Warrenton
Cemetery, Warrenton, Virginia.
William Henry Chapman was
21 years of age the very day the Ordnance of Secession was adopted in Richmond.
At the time, he was a student at the University of Virginia, and belonged
to a company of students which was ordered to Harpers Ferry for active
duty, but was soon disbanded by Virginia Governor John Letcher so that they
could return to their homes and there recruit, drill and officer troops for
the Southern Army. Chapman was elected lieutenant in theDixie Battery,
which went from Page, his native county, then promoted to Captain until
the consolidation of batteries in January, 1863. Still holding his artillery
commission, he was assigned to duty as enrolling officer for Fauquier County.
His official duties were often interrupted by the incursions of the enemy. This,
however, afforded him an opportunity for mingling in more congenial scenes,
and he often volunteered to go with Mosby on his raids.
After the war, he resided in Saint Louis, MO, serving with the U.S. Revenue
Service, etc., finally moving to Greensboro, North Carolina where he died September
13th, 1929, and is buried in the Green Hill Cemetery, Greensboro, North Carolina.
Richards served in the
Shenandoah Valley under General Turner Ashby, and was afterwards
on the staff of General William "Grumble" E. Jones, who succeeded Ashby
after he was killed. Richards resigned his commission and joined Mosby as a
private.
Major Richards was shot in the arm on the evening of November 22nd, 1863, while
planning to spend the night at the home of James K. Skinker. Surrounded
by the 16th Maine Volunteers, he managed to fight his way out, escaping
into the darkness.
After the war, he resided in Louisville, Kentucky. practicing as an attorney
as a partner with the law firm of Richards, Weissinger and Baskin. He died on
February 20th, 1920 and is buried in the Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Kentucky.
After the war, he resided in Bedford City, Virginia, making a living as the town postmaster. He was John Singleton Mosby's brother. He died August 27th, 1913, and is buried in the Greenwood Cemetery, Bedford, Virginia.
Downey's Still House in Loudoun, near the Potomac River, will be remembered as a notorious place, being quite a resort for the Federal soldiers stationed along the river. A party of Mosby's men sent there on one occasion destroyed the still and emptied the liquor into the creek. The Downeys, in revenge for this, concealed a number of Federal soldiers in the house, and shortly thereafters, on Wednesday, March 9th, 1864, when Quartermaster James John Bolling, and Major Hibbs, who were pressing corn and bacon in Loudoun, went to the house to collect their quota, they were seized by the enemy and carried off as prisioners across the Potomac to Berlin.
After the war, he resided in Richmond, Virginia, making a generous living as a physician and surgeon. The good doctor died on January 27th, 1911, and is buried in the Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia.
After the war, he resided in Glade Spring, Virginia, as a prominent practicing physician and surgeon. He is buried in the Glade Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Glade Spring, Virginia.
COMPANY A was organized during the middle of this summer week, Wednesday, June 10, 1863, at a meeting held at Rector's Cross Roads, on the turnpike, which is about four miles west of Middleburg.
After the war, "Willie" resided at Schuyler, Virginia. He died June 10th, 1913 and is buried in the Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Virginia.
Thomas hailed from Maryland. He was part of Mosby's first detail, consisting of 15 men from the First Virginia Confederate Cavalry. Turner was mortally wounded at Loudoun Heights, which is on the bluffs overlooking Harper's Ferry, during Mosby's daring attack on Federal Cole's Camp, Sunday, January 10th, 1864. Turner was taken to the house of Mr. Levi Waters, about a mile distant from the camp. He was then carried to Kinloch, the residence of his father, near The Plains, where he died the following Saturday. At the time of his death, he was one of the most efficient of Mosby's commanders. God rest his soul.
He was part of Mosby's
first detail, consisting of 15 men from the First Virginia Confederate Cavalry.
On the evening of Friday, April 22nd, 1864, after returning from an attack on
a picket post near Hunter's Mill, in Fairfax, his horse was shot from
under him by members of the California Battalion, and he was captured.
After the war, leaving his beloved homeland behind, and not looking back, he
moved to Independence, Inyo County, California, where he died on September 27th,
1907, at George's Creek, CA.
While attempting to rescue
1st Lieutenant William Hunter on the evening of April 22nd, 1864, after Hunter's
horse was shot out from under him, Nelson received a painful bullet wound in
his hip. He escaped, and was taken to Sam Craig's, in the Bull Run
Mountains for medical attention. Joseph was again wounded in the engagement
at Myer's Ford, on September 4th, 1864.
After the war, he resided at Washington, D.C., where he died on November 28th,
1904. He is buried in the Warrenton Cemetery, Warrenton, Virginia.
George was killed is action at Seneca Mills, Maryland, on June 10, 1863, and was buried nearby.
Harry formerly served with
the 7th Virginia Cavalry.
After the war, John resided at Harborton, Virginia.
Lieutenant Hatcher died April 23, 1895, at his residence, about 3 miles from
Middleburg, in Fauquier County. He was paralyzed about a year prior to his death.
Though a great sufferer, he remained cheerful and enjoyed the society of his
friends and old comrades to the last. Harry is buried in the Sharon Cemetery,
Middleburg, Virginia.
Sergeant Corbin had his hands and feet severely frozen on January 6th, 1864, on duty on the western slope of Watery Mountain,Lee's Ridge. By Wednesday, March 22nd, 1865, the Confederacy was in dire straits. So too, for Mosby's Regiment. At this time, Company A was under the command of Sergeant John Corbin, who has but a short time previous been released from Federal prison. All the commissioned, as well as the non-commissioned officers of this company, except for Corbin, was either killed, wounded, or captured, the officers were filled in for, temporarily, by privates.
After the war, Ben owned and operated the W.B. Palmer and Company Commission Merchants, Richmond, Virginia. Ben died on August 17th, 1917, and is buried in the Hollywood Cemtery, Richmond, Virginia.
Sergeant Rector was wounded on Friday, August 12th, 1864 as Mosby's men fought a Yankee Cavalry party who sought refuge in a brick church in the suburbs of Berryville.
Born December 2nd, 1844, Charles enlisted (at the ripe old age of 19) in the 43rd Virginia Cavalry for the duration of the war on August 30th, 1863, sworn in by John S. Mosby, in the flesh, in Fauquier County, Va. He was captured on December 20th, 1863, paroled in early 1864, and was captured again on April 9th, 1864, at Middleburg, Virginia, was transferred as a P.O.W. from the Old Capitol Prison, Washington, D.C., to Fort Warren on April 20th, 1864, where he finished out the war, taking the oath of allegiance at Fort Warren on June 10th, 1865. (notice time he spent in prison after the war; nasty Union boys). Listed as 5'-7" with dark complexion, hazel eyes and brown hair. As time began to claim the survivors, he attended the 1895 Mosby Unit Reunion held at Marshal, Va. After the war, he resided at Middleburg, Virginia. Davis died July 19th, 1900, and is buried in the Tackett-Borroughs Cemetery, Remington, Virginia.
John was severely wounded on January 1, 1864 as Mosby's men attacked Col. Cole's 1st Maryland Potomac Home Brigade. (Cole's Battalion), in the vicinity of Rectortown.
George was captured in
the engagement at Myer's Ford, on September 4th, 1864.
After the war, George moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where he owned and operated
the G. Skinner and Company, wholesaler of liquors, spending many a hot summer
weekend day reminiscing with some of the "boys" led by the "Grey Fox," Mosby.
George took his final breaths on March 29th, 1904, near Aldie, Virginia.
COMPANY A Privates
Thomas was wounded on Saturday, October 29th, 1864 in the fight near Upperville with the 8th Illinois Cavalry. Tom died on February 24th, 1883, and is buried in the Sharon Cemetery, Middleburg, Virginia.
Alexander, John Henry (click here for picture)
Born Sept. 23, 1846 in Clarke County, John was shot in the side of the head on July 30th, 1864. Lucky for him, he was only grazed from Yankee bullets who were shooting down upon Mosby's men from a high bank along the Potomac. John was taken back across the river to the Virginia side where his wound was dressed by Dr. Sowers at a nearby farmhouse. He boarded at the home of Hugh Water's mother, south of Upperville. He earned his law degree from University of Virginia after the war, and practiced law in Leesburg. After the war, he resided in San Diego, California, practicing law as a partner in the firm of Alexander and Hughes. He became the State's Attorney General in 1895. He married Emma H. Hughes and had five children. He died February 9, 1909 and is buried in the Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Virginia.
William was captured September 6, 1863 near Aldie and sent to Point Lookout Prison; from there he was transferred to Elmira, New York. He was paroled almost 2 years later on March 10, 1865, towards the end of the war and sent to the James River to be exchanged.
He was a Union deserter, a Sergeant of the Fifth New York Cavalry. For more information on Mr. Ames, including his untimely death, see 2nd Lieutenant, Company F.
After the war, he resided in Alexandria, Virginia, where he was employed as a grocer. Toward the end of his life, he entered the Robert E. Lee Camp Soldiers Home, Richmond, Virginia, at the age of 74 and would die here on July 14th, 1919. Another actual veteran succumbs to the eventuality.
George Hyde Ayre grew up on the Ayrshire Farm in upper Upperville, Virginia, where George's family lived during the war. It was one of the "safe" houses to a certain degree although it played host to more dinner guests than hiding "Mosby's Rangers." Local lore has it that George Hyde Ayre's father, George Stephenson Ayre always had coffee on hand at the farm, and John Singleton Mosby loved to go drink his coffee. This is substantiated by post-war Mosby unit histories written by veterans of Mosby. George Hyde Ayre served with Mosby until April 29th, 1864, when he was captured by Yankees near the farm while he was on his way to Leesburg to buy an option on the adjacent farm to the west called Llangollen. He had $ 20,000 in gold stitched into his saddle when he was captured.
In February, 1864, he was wounded in the skirmish at Blakely Grove, VA, which is just a mile or so north of Upperville. Blakely Grove was part of Ayrshire Farm during the war. (Direct desecendants are currently building their new home here).
During May, 1863, Ranger John Charles Buchanan, who was a member of the 1st Virginia Cavalry, was wounded at Blakely Grove. John was Claiborne's great great grandfather's first cousin, and it was Claiborne's gggfather who bought Ayrshire Farm in 1909. Ironically. his first cousin will ultimately purchase the farmland that he was wounded during the war. You won't read this in the history books as we are fortunate to have contemporary descendants willing to share their heritage with the rest of us Civil War buffs, historians and enthusiats.
In addition, Sergeant C. Borher, of Company C, was brought here to die after he was wounded in the fire fight at Big Popular, up in Ashby's Gap, VA. (all the above info. was submitted by Claiborne M. Stokes, who bloodlines include John Charles Buchanan [Blakely Grove]. Thanks, Claiborne, for sharing this info. with us and highest compliments to your valiant ancestor), as well as acknowledging that Horace Mewborn and Hugh C. Keen's book on Mosby has an exceptional roster on his troops.
After the conclusion of the War for Southern Independence, George resided in Upperville, Virginia.
Ballard, John N. (click here for picture)
Mr. Ballard was born January 1, 1839 in Albemarle County, Va. He "jined up" with the"Col" Mosby mid month of May, 1863. Unfortunately for Mr; Ballard, John was shot in the leg on the morning of June 22nd, 1863, on the eastern slope of the Bull Run Mountains, near Dr. Ewell's farm. Young Ballard's leg was crushed by the ball, and the rough riding back to the mountains made the fracture worse. (His horse had an eye shot out which became unmanageable). He was taken to the home of Robert Whiteacre, near the top of the mountain, where John's leg was amputated. He was kindly nursed back to health until he could be taken to "Bennevue, "; the home of Mr. William Ayre. The following winter he was again in the saddle and with his command, but had his artificial leg crushed in a charge with Capt. A. E. Richards, on a Federal camp near Halltown. He afterwards came in possession of the leg of U.S. Colonel Ulric Dahlgren, with which he was fitted with, and able to continue in active service until the end of the war. (Col. Dahlgren, the son of Admiral Dahlgren, USN, was killed March 3, 1864, in his raid on Richmond, leading a Cavalry detachment under General Judson Kilpatrick).
After the war, John was the Commissioner of Revenue, residing at Pender P.O., Fairfax County, Virginia. In September, 1874, he married "Miss Lillie" Thrift. He had four children, 2 which died before he passed this earth. (ironically, his son gave his life fighting as a member of the Union Cavalry, which his father fought 20 years earlier to destroy. IRONIC, isn't it. Guess this is the 1st time this is brought to the Civil War buffs of the world.
His soul left this earth on October 13th, 1922, near Legato, Fairfax County, and is buried in the Fairfax Cemetery, Fairfax County, Virginia.
If you wish to see a "feisty, young, John N. Ballard, having lost his leg many years before, with his beloved wife, "Miss Lillie", what the heck, click here and enjoy them for a few minutes of your life.
Born in 1832,
the son of John and Sarah Barnes, Jack enrolled in Company D, of the 17th
Virginia Infantry, at Fairfax Court-House, Va. Jack was captured on Thursday,
October 22nd, 1863 while scouting inside the enemy's lines in Fairfax, and sent
to the Old Capitol Prison, Washington, D.C.
After the war, he worked for the U.S. Revenue Service, at Fairfax Court House,
Virginia. He is buried in the Fairfax Cemetery, Fairfax County, Virginia along
with some of his fellow comarades. (Click
here to see a picture of Jack)
Berryman, Frank C.
After the war, he resided at Alexandria, Virginia, plying his trade as a carpenter.
After the war, he resided at Broad Run, Virginia. He died February 9th, 1932, and is buried in the Church of Our Savior Cemetery, Little Georgetown, Fauquier County, Virginia.
Mr. William Brawner, along with J. W. Coiner were captured near Upperville on Saturday, February 20th, 1864, by riding into a party of Cole's 2nd Battalion Maryland Cavalry, mistaking them for Mosby's men. Later in life, he moved to Florida, where he died and is buried in the Greenwood Cemetery, Orlando, Florida.
Jim, from Maryland, enlisted in the 7th Virginia Cavalry on April 19, 1861. Mr. Brent was paroled May 17, 1865 at Winchester, VA. After the war, he lived in Baltimore, but moved to moved to Silver City, New Mexico in 1909, where at this late stage of his life, he was elected Sheriff of White Oak, New Mexico of the Wild Wild West. His brother was another of Mosby's boys, William A. Brent.
After the war, he resided at Fairfax Court House, Virginia, and is buried in the Fairfax Cemetery, Fairfax County, Virginia, having died in 1919.
Moses Franklin Burgess was born on May 9, 1845, Prince William County, Virginia. He enlisted in Company A, of Mosby's (43rd) Virginia Calvary, Confederate Army. He survived numerous battles and raids behind enemy lines. He was paroled on April 23, 1865 at Winchester at the ripe old age of 20! He was 5 foot 11 inches with dark complexion, dark hair and hazel eyes. After the war, he resided in Fauquier County, Virginia. He died on May 23, 1928, at Prince William County, Virginia and is buried in the Oakdale Church Cemetery. (Thanks to Ron Burgess Medford, Oregon for contributing to this information about his ancetor!)
While participating in
Mosby's attack on General Howard's headquarters on July 24, 1863, his horse
gave out and he mounted a captured mule. The mule was soon shot from under him,
which allowed Mosby's men to be able to answer that well known query: "Who ever
saw a dead mule?"
Thomas was severely wounded during an engagement with the 2nd Massachusetts
Cavalry, near Dranesville, February 22nd, 1864. The Yankees were piloted by
Charles Binns, a deserter from Mosby's command.
After the war, Thomas moved to Washington, D.C., where he passed away and is
buried in the Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.
After the War of Northern Aggression, David Carlisle resided at Baltimore, Maryland, where he died on May 24th, 1920, and is buried in the Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore, Maryland.
John enrolled June 16th, 1863 for the duration of the war, by Colonel John S. Mosby, in Fauquier County, Va. He participated in the Mosby scouting party to Bunker Hill, Jefferson County, WVa on March 27th, 1864. He was paroled April 18th, 1865 at Winchester, Va.
After the war, John resided at Gaylord, Virginia. John died March 4th, 1908, and is buried in the Greenhill Cemetery, Berryville, Virginia.
Willie was just a lad of
seventeen years of age, when, on December 21st, 1864, the same day that John
S. Mosby was almost mortally wounded. As the Federal Cavalry was in the vicinity
and crossing the railroad tracks near Salem, Mosby's brother, gave the order
to fall back. Young Willie was thrown from his horse and thinking that the lad
would be killed, Sergeant McIlhany gave him his left arm and stirrup
and finally succeeded in getting him up behind him, in the meanwhile firing
on the charging squadron and endeavoring to reach cover in Bishop's woods. In
jumping a fence, his horse fell both McIlhany and William F. Cocke were captured.
After the end of hostilities, Willie spent the rest of his God given years near
Salem, Virginia.
Coiner, along with Bill Brawner, were captured near Upperville on Saturday, February 20th, 1864, by riding into a party of Cole's 2nd Battalion Maryland Cavalry, mistaking them for Mosby's men. Cole's men were led by John Cornwell, a local merchant bent on getting even with Mosby, after he refused to pay Cornwell for defective ammunition that he had transported to Charlottesville. (A misunderstanding of the quality of goods to be delivered. Commonplace, even to this day).
Private Thomas enlisted for the war on November 11th, 1864 by John S. Mosby in Fauquier County. He was captured on February 1st, 1865 and sent to the Old Capitol Prison; later transferred to Fort Warren, where he took the oath of allegiance to the U.S. on June 15th, 1865 after the end of hostilities. After the war, he resided at Landmark, Fauquier County, Virginia, and on December 29th, 1909, applied for the Southern Cross of Honor.
After the war, he resided at Hillsborough, Virginia, and toward the end of his life in 1909, he lived in Ashburn, Virginia.
Mr. Davis, was a loner, few who got the chance to learn his first name. We do know that Mr. Davis hailed from Kentucky. His undying belief for the Confederacy led him to his destiny where he was killed March 31, 1863, with the engagement with the 1st Vermont Cavalry at Miskel's Farm, along the Leesburg Pike, and about half a mile from the Potomac River.
After the war, he resided at Washington, D.C.
On Friday, April 29th,
1864, Federal Cavalry entered Leesburg. At Leesburg, there were about
a dozen of Mosby's men in town. A number were in and around the hotel, with
their horses standing in the street. The Yankees were within 200 yards of the
hotel when they were first noticed by some of Mosby's men on the sitting, talkig
and drinking on the veranda. Before they could react, all who were in the bar
room were captured except John. He had stopped in Leesburg to have his horse
shod and being cutoff from the blacksmith's shop, John attempted to fight his
way to his horse, but was shot through the breast and captured. He was taken
to Fort Delaware, where he was kept a prisioner by the Federals for over
eleven months. Debutts had joined Mosby soon after the Colonel started out as
a Partisan and some months before his first company was organized. He was one
of the 29 men who raided Fairfax Court House and captured Union General Stoughton.
In the early part of the war, DeButts served in the 1st Virginia Cavalry, under
Col. R. Welby Carter. He was one of the 35 men who made the famous charge near
the Henry House at the First Battle of Manassas, or Bull Run where eight
men were killed and the majority of the company wounded. He was one of those
wounded by Union bullets, having his pistol shot out of his hand and a finger
taken along with it.
After the war, he resided at Welbourne, Loudoun County, Virginia. John died
November 3rd, 1912, and is buried at the family cemetery at "Old Welbourne,";
near Unison, Virginia.
After the war, he resided at The Plains, Virginia.
French Dulany, of Company A, was a son of Colonel Dulany, an aide to Maryland's Governor Pierpont. He showed up at the Company's meeting and was selected to ride with Mosby the night of September 28th, 1863, when they went to Alexandria with the intention of capturing Governor Pierpont; instead they captured French's father, who was sent to Richmond, a gentleman prisioner. I'm sure his father had a few select words for his son. He made the comment that he must be starving, fighting along the Southern Boys in Virginia where supplies were scant. Daniel flashed his brand new boots to his father, proclaiming that there was no shortage in Mosby's command, the Yankees in Northern Virginia being very generous in their donation to "the Cause."
This young man was killed on Wednesday, April 13th, 1864, near Catlett's Station. He had already ventured twice into the Federal camp, and was approaching a Union picket with the intention of capturing him when the picket ordered him to halt. While parleying with the Yankee a sudden gust of wind blew open his overcoat, exposing his gray uniform, and the Federal picket fired at him. The ball entered his breast. Flannery thrust his hankerchief into the hole to stem the flow of blood, and drawing his pistol, he was able to fire twice at the picket, and raised his gun to fire a third time, but fell to the ground before he could pull the trigger. He died a determined and brave soldier.
On July 22, 1863, was seriously wounded, shot from atop his horse, from which he fell. His horse came out of the fight with its master's blood sprinkled all over it. And on September 4th, 1864, Mr. Flynn was again wounded in the engagement at Myer's Ford, Jefferson County, West Virginia, and was captured. He was sent to Harpers Ferry and the Old Capitol Prison at Washington, DC; He took the oath of allegiance at Fort Warren on June 13th, 1865. He was 5'4" with light complexion, red hair, and black eyes. After the war, William resided in Marshall, Virginia and moved to Washington, D.C. in 1895. He attended the 1897 reunion of Mosby's 43rd Virginia Cavalry in Baltimore, Maryland.
On Thursday, March 23rd,
1865, the Confederacy was in dire straits. But it made no difference to John
Foster, as he continued to fight the invaders, being wounded today near Middleburg.
After the war, John was a merchant at Marshall, Virginia. John died January
31st, 1898, and is buried in the Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Virginia.
With Major Mosby recuperating
from his wounds, he joined in Lieutenant Turner's attack on a picket post at
Gaskins' Mill, at Carter's Run, near Waterloo. Mr. Fox
wandered off in the darkness and was captured by the Federals who happened upon
him in his frustration.
After the war, Doctor Fox was a surgeon for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company, based out of Beltsville, Maryland, where he died November 5th, 1915,
and is buried in the St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Beltsville, Maryland.
After the war, he resided at Aldie, Virginia, where he died on August 6th, 1903, and is buried in the Sharon Cemetery, Middleburg, Virginia.
He was wounded during the night of February 17th, 1864, as Mosby's men harrassed Federal cavalry moving down the pike road near Paris. Another valiant and unassuming man in the ranks that rode with Mosby. He died May 6th, 1865, as a prisioner of war at Fort Warren, dead of starvation. (What about Andersonville, eh?) He is buried at the Ivy Hill Cemetery, Upperville, Virginia.
After the war, John W. Green resided at Delaplane, later moving to Upperville, where he died December 6th, 1919, and is buried in the Ivy Hill Cemeter, Upperville, Virginia.
George M. Gulick was shot to death, killed by the 8th Illinois Cavalry in the fight at Dulany's, near Upperville, Saturday, October 29th, 1864.
Welt was slightly wounded
on the evening of April 22nd, 1864.
After the war, he resided at Middleburg, Virginia.
After the war, he resided at Oatland, Virginia. Living 65 years after the end of the war, he died August 7th, 1930, in the Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Virginia.
"Major Hibbs" was wounded
at Seneca, Maryland, on June 10, 1863. He also had his horse killed from under
him on July 22, 1863. He was captured on March 9th, 1864, when Quartermaster
James John Bolling, and Major Hibbs, who were pressing corn and bacon in Loudoun.
The two were seized by Yankees and taken across the Potomac to Berlin.
After the war he made a living as a blacksmith in the Mount Gilead area,
Loudoun County. Surviving the war, he is buried in the Mount Zion Church Cemetery,
near Aldie, Virginia.
Mr. Hutchinson enrolled for the war with Mosby's boys on June 10, 1863, sworn in by John S. Mosby at Rector's Crossroads. He was captured April 27th, 1963 with Thomas N. Green and Ranger Thompson near Aldie, Faquier County, Va. He was paroled and exchanged around May 19th, 1863. He was present during the raid on a sutler's wagon train on November 14th, 1863, near Fairfax Court-House. He also got his share of the "loot" from the "Greenback Raid" on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad train near Duffield Station, Jefferson County, W.Va, on October 14th, 1864. He was paroled April 22nd, 1`865 at Winchester at the age of 30, listed as having fair complexion, dark hair and blue eyes, standing 5' 10". After the war, he resided at Herndon, Virginia.
After the war, he resided at Homeland, Culpeper County, Virginia. He died May 27th, 1922, in Remington, was buried in Midland, but he was removed the Warrenton Cemetery, Warrenton, Virginia.
On July 6th, 1864, Thomas
was wounded opposite Skinner's House, below Mount Zion.
After the war, Thomas took up residence at Philomont, Virginia. As the last
few remaining drop off into eternity, William Smith Thomas died December 17,
1914, and is buried in the Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Virginia.
After the war, Frank called home at Weihle, Fairfax County, Virginia.
McDonough, Charles
Charles was slightly wounded on November 19th, 1864 as Mosby's men contested the ground around Kabletown with Captain Blazer's Independent Scouts. As he was wounded, Charles fired his last shot, killing his enemy's horse. Screaming to the man who shot him, he shouted, "I am going to kill you," asking John Foster to "lend me a pistol, which he did." McDonough snapped it three times at the Yankee as he lay pinned to the ground by his dead horse. At the third trial, the weapon exploded and the ball struck him in the top of the head, the blood spurting up like a fountain. It was afterwards learned that the man he just killed was a deserter from his regiment in the regular Confederate service. But he had a tragic ending to his life. After Lee's surrender, the Federal soldiers were hunting him. One day in the month of June, 1865, a body of Federal cavalry was seen by McDonough and a companion, coming down the pike near Middleburg. McDonough galloped up to them by The Plains road, fired several shots at them and then turned to run. After running about 250 yards, his horse ran over a hog in the road and fell, throwing him. Pursued by the Yankees, he ran into a grove, one of whom, at the first fire, shot off Charles' trigger finger. They immediately closed in around him. Seeing that there was no chance for escape, and having sworn no Federal would ever take him alive, he took his pistol in his left hand, and placing the muzzle in his mouth, fired, instantly killing himself. A tragic end to a zealous backer of the Confederacy.
Born on July 17th, 1848,
the lad Henry joined Mosby's boys, when on February 20th, 1864, he tossed his
school books and joined the skirmish going on at Blakeley's Grove School House
near Upperville, Virginia. "Cab" was wounded on Saturday, October 29th, 1864
in the fight at Dulany's near Upperville with the 8th Illinois Cavalry. Henry
was again slightly wounded on November 19th, 1864 as Mosby's men contested the
ground around Kabletown with Captain Blazer's Independent Scouts, near Myerstown,
Jefferson County, West Virginia. By the time he was paroled on May 16th,
1865, at Winchester, Virginia, he still couldn't shave at the age of 16. (Imagine
your son and put him in Cab's place! at such a tender age). He was listed at
5'5" with grey eyes, dark hair and with fair complexion. It is reported that
towards the end of hostilities that his parent's farm, "Llangolan Farm" outside
Upperville, housed numerous Mosby Partisan Rangers.
After the war, he resided in a quite life at Marshall, Virginia. He passed away
on June 24th, 1901 at only 53 years of age. He is buried in the Marshall Cemetery,
Marshall, Virginia. He is probably related to fellow Mosby Ranger, Martin Maddux,
of Company C.
Daniel Moffett died October 18, 1927, and is buried in the Remington Community Cemetery, Remington, Virginia.
The valiant young Mohler enlisted "jined up" with Mosby's boys on September 1st, 1863, sworn in by Colonel Mosby, himself, in Faquier County. He was involved in the capture of several ambulances near Halltown, West Virginia on September 4, 1864. He was paroled at the end of hostilies on April 23rd, 1865, at Winchester, Virginia, at the ripe old age of 20!! He was listed as being 5' 7" with fair complexion, grey eyes, and light hair. (this is for you Rick Kaminski, direct descendant of this valiant Mosby Ranger)!
Moran, Richard
"Dick" was one of Mosby's leading men as well as one of his most noted scouts and spies. He was wounded fighting alongside Mosby on May 3rd, 1863, when Dick was captured in the engagement at Myer's Ford, on September 4th, 1864.
Mr. Owens was killed by the Union forces on January 10th, 1864, while attacking Cole's Camp, Loudoun Heights.
After the war, he resided at Middleburg, Virginia.
The courageous Charles was only twenty years of age when he was mortally wounded by the Northern Forces, fatally shot on January 10th, 1864, while attacking Cole's Camp, Loudoun Heights, Harper's Ferry. He was found the next morning by the Federals as he lay on the prevous night's battlefield with a fatal wound in the neck, near the jugular vein. He was tenderly cared for after he mustered enough strength to whisper to the Federals that he was the son of Mr. Paxson, whose farm was near Waterford. In 1862, Mr. Paxson had cared for five of Cole's Cavalry as they lay wounded on his farm after the ensuring battle that took place there. Remembering what Mr. Paxson had done for the Northern boys lying in agony two years ago, the Federals repaid a humane act today, caring for Charles as he bled to death.
After the war, John Prout was a staple and fancy grocer at Washington, D.C. John is buried in the Congressional Cemetery, Washington, DC.
After the war, he resided at Landmark, Virginia. He is buried in the Ebenezer Church Cemetery, near Bloomfield, Loudoun County, VA.
Welby, who was born and raised at Middleburg, was killed on Friday, August 12th, 1864 as Mosby's men fought a Yankee Cavalry party who sought refuge in a brick church in the suburbs of Berryville. He is buried in the Sharon Cemetery, Middleburg, VA.
John enrolled June 10th, 1863 for the duration of the war by John S. Mosby at Rector's Cross-roads, Fauquier County, Va. He was captured and send to Fort Warren, as a P.O.W., spending the remainder of the war in this Union prison, until he took the oath of allegiance at Fort Warren, on June 15th, 1865. His discharge papers listed him as 5' 10" with dark complexion, grey eyes and light hair. After the war, he resided in Fairfax County, Virginia. His father was John Reed and his mother was Mary Follin. JR was born in 1844 in Fairfax County.
After the war, he resided at Alexandria, Virginia. Jim died November 11, 1925 and is buried in the Prospect Hill Cemetery, Front Royal, VA.
When the War of the latest Unpleasanties ended, Francis resided at Philomont, Virginia.
Samuel was captured toward the end of the war, on Mosby's last excursions into Northern Virginia, this time outside Fairfax, near Arundel's Tavern, on April 9th, 1865.
After the war, he resided at Hamilton, Virginia. Sam died August 26th, 1921,
and is buried in the Union Cemetery, Leesburg, VA.
After the war, George owned and operated a general store at Dranesville, Virginia. Can you imagine the stories that were told around the old store's potbelly stove as they stoked the fire, on a chilly and dank December afternoon, the dark overcast day slowly coming to an end. George is buried in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery, near Herndon, VA.
Mr. Shaw was wounded on Saturday, October 29th, 1864 in the fight near Upperville with the 8th Illinois Cavalry.
After the war, he resided at Fairfax Court House, Virginia. Tobe is buried in the St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Centreville, VA.
After the war, Mr. Sinclair resided at Pleasant Valley, Virginia. Jim is buried in the Mount Zion Church Cemetery, Aldie, VA.
Hi, Love your web site on Mosby! I want to give you more information on my Uncle Nick who served with Mosby, I noticed he is listed with him under Company A and U'm sending you his actual Obituary from August 25, 1911 from Eagle Colorado. Please note he spelled his name Buchholz not the way it's on web site and his fighting name was Skelton. Minor mispelling. I'm so proud of him and all that he did in his life time. From Eagle County Blade, Eagle Colorado August 25, 1911 BUCHHOLZ, Nicholas - Herewith we are giving a short sketch of the life of the late Nicholas BUCHHOLZ. This tribute was delayed in the effort to obtain some early photographs of Mr. BUCHHOLZ, but which we were finally disappointed in securing.--Ed. One of the oldest pioneers of Eagle county; who was perhaps better known throughout the length and breadth of the county than any man in it, passed to the great beyond on Sunday, Aug. 6, 1911. "Uncle Nick," as he was affectionately called by every one who became well acquainted with him, was born Feb. 11, 1835, at Kappel on the Rhine, Germany. In 1852 he came to this country and shortly after enlisted as a sailor and visited all the South and Central American countries. When the war broke out between the north and south Mr. BUCHHOLZ enlisted in Hayes' brigade 11th Louisiana Tigers. The LA Tiger Zouave's which was the first unit he blonged to was recruited from the dock workers and sailors in New Orleans. They had the reputation of being willing to fight anyone, constant trouble on the trip to Virginia at the beginning of the war because of the fighting among themselves and with the other Conferderate units traviling with them. The unit played a significant role in the First Battle of Bull Run where Nicholas was severely wounded; upon recovering from this wound, and while returning to the Confederate lines, he fell in with Mosby's famous Black Horse Troop, Commanded by Colonel John S. Mosby, the 43rd Virginia Cavalry Battalion and joining this fighting aggregation under the name of Nicholas B. SKELTON he served with distinction throughout the balance of the war. After the war Mr. BUCHHOLZ married a young Virginia lady of the name of Mary O. ADAMS. The following children were born to this union; James, John, Mattie (deceased), Hannah (Mrs. Wm. JOHNSTAN), Nicholas (deceased), Leo, Bertha. Mrs. BUCHHOLZ died here in Eagle county June 4th, 1903. The first few years of their married life was spent in the city of Washington and in the states of Maryland and Virginia, Mr. BUCHHOLZ being engaged first in the mercantile business and later having a butcher's stall and meat market in Washington. Coming west the family first located in Quincy, Ill., where Mr. Buchholz again engaged in the meat business. Following the at that time trend of affairs, when everybody was coming to Colorado, the vigorous young state in the west, the family first came to Leadville in 1878, where Mr. BUCHHOLZ engaged in the burning of charcoal for the Leadville smelters until the year of 1882 at which time they came to the Eagle valley. Taking up by pre-Emption the land that is now the SHERMAN Bros. ranch, which was later sold to the HOLLINGSWORTH Bros. of Boston, Mr BUCHHOTZ located on the land that is now known as the BUCHHOLZ mesa. At this place was passed what is still termed in this country as "the hard winter." Mr. BUCHHOLZ was many times related to the writer the hardships undergone by the early settlers in the valley that merciless, long, hard winter. Day after day and week after week went by and the snow kept coming, the weather was bitterly cold, and for weeks the sun scarcely showed itself. Flour soon was all gone in the settlement and everyone here had to subsist the balance of the winter on vegetables and game. In the year of '89-'90, Mr. BUCHHOTZ brought in a flock of sheep from Castle Rock, near Denver, the first sheep ever brought to this county. This venture was later abandoned owing to the opposition of the cattlemen of the country. A few years ago the mesa ranch was sold to E. M. TABOR and shortly after Mr. BUCHHOLZ, with his son, John, became interested in the livery business in Eagle, in which business he continued until his death. Mr. BUCHHOTZ has always been prominently identified with every movement tending toward the improvement and raising of better and finer stock in the county. In his religion Uncle Nick was a devout Catholic, being the moving spirit in the establishing of a Catholic church in Eagle and treasurer of the organization. It is in the politics of the county that Uncle Nick will be best remembered. A staunch and ardent democrat when the numbers of that party were mighty few in the county, his mature counsel will be sure to be greatly missed by his party. At the time of his death he was regarded as possibly the shrewdest politician of either party in the county. His political activity and personal popularity combined to elect him to the office of assessor of this county for an aggregate period of sixteen to eighteen years. As a prominent and respected citizen Nicholas BUCHHOTZ was blessed with a love and regard from his fellow associated and acquaintances that few men in public life are privileged to awaken. As an opponent he was a vigorous and resourceful and exceedingly clever campaigner as any number of his political adversaries have good reason to remember. In the public schools of the county Mr. BUCHHOLZ has always been an important factor, taking an influential and prominent part in and endeavoring in the early days by every means in his power to secure educational advantages for the children of this valley then growing up. Later he was one of the first members of the county high school board. In a thousand different ways old timers of Eagle county will recall old time occasions when Uncle Nick took part in the affairs of this county have done much toward shaping the history of the county during the past twenty-nine years. The Catholic funeral services were conducted by Father CARRIGAN of Glenwood Springs in the auditorium at Woodman hall, and it was beyond question the largest funeral ever held in Eagle county. Father CARRIGAN'S very excellent address upon the life and character of his old time friend and parishioner was replete with comforting assurance and truths for the bereaved family. Messrs. L. R. WILLITTS, Chas. MAYER, A. S. LITTLE, Chas. COURSEN, Frank SMITH and Dr. GILPIN, all brother county officials, served as pallbearers. An immense procession followed the remains to the grave, where the beautiful flowers tendered by loyal and loving friends formed the final resting place of a grand good spirit laid to rest.[25 Aug. 1911, Eagle County Blade, p1] Special thanks to Jill, Wesley, Jr and Sarah Wilsons for sending this information to add to my website! Thanks, guys!
On July 6th, 1864, Henry Smallwood watched the last day of his life flow out of his eyes as he was mortally wounded opposite Skinner's Residence, below Mount Zion. He is buried in the Sharon Cemetery, Middleburg, VA.
Benjamin F. Spindle was born November 13, 1835, the eldest son of James Addison & Sarah Jane Spindle; he married Addie Rose, who died; he later married Martha E. Lynn. He enlisted in the 4th Texas Infantry in 1861; was transferred to the 18th Texas Legion, and thereupon joined Company A of Mosby's 43rd Battalion during May, 1863; he later transferred to Company B. Benjamin was captured by Union forces on March 14, 1865 in Fairfax County, Virginia and sent to the Old Capitol Prison, Washington, DC, on March 17, 1865. He was then transferred to Fort Warren, Massachusetts on March 24, 1865, where he took the oath of allegiance to the stars and stripes on June 16, 1865.
After the war, Benjamin resided in Centreville, Virginia, where he was a member
of the John Q. Marr Camp, U.C.V. He died on August 7th, 1898 and is buried in
the St. John's Episcopal Church in Centerville, VA. He was the brother of Private
Robert L. Spindle, Company B, 43rd Virginia Battalion, and Private Spotsylvania
C. Spindle, Company D, 17th Virginia Infantry.
(a sincere thank you to Amy Whetzel, the great-great grandniece of Benjamin
F. Spindle for providing me this information)
William was wounded in
the engagement at Myer's Ford, Jefferson County, West Virginia, on September
4th, 1864. He was struck on the head with a carbine and was left for dead on
the battlefield. After recovering consciousness, he went off toward the river
to wash the blood from his face. On his way he met his comrade, Yates, who was
also wounded and been left for dead. As the two reached the river, they found
another of Mosby's men lying with his face resting on some alders, which kept
his fact out of water, and his feet on the bank. They pulled him out, and making
a rude litter, carried him to a house nearby, where they left him and proceeded
to a place of safety.
After the war he was employed as a pharmacist in Washington, DC. (Let's hope
he did not overfill any medication to "unreconstructed" Yankees. Anybody read
those old daily newspapers from D.C? :) William died September 18th, 1910, and
is buried in the Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, DC.
After the war, he resided at Stephens City, later Fairfax, Virginia. Frank died
August 22nd, 1925, and is buried in the Green Hill Cemetery, Berryville, VA.
Mr. Trammell was slightly wounded on November 19th, 1864 as Mosby's men contested the ground around Kabletown with Captain Blazer's Independent Scouts.
After the war, Bill resided in Fairfax and Prince William County. He died on February 25th, 1926 and is buried in the Fairfax Cemetery, Fairfax, VA.
George was wounded on Saturday, October 29th, 1864 in the fight at Dulaney's near Upperville with the 8th Illinois Cavalry.
After the war, George worked for the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. George died February 2nd, 1922.
Old Bill Turner, hailing from Baltimore, Maryland, the all important swing state which did not fall into the ranks of the Confederacy, was mortally wounded on January 10th, 1864, while attacking Cole's Camp, Loudoun Heights, Harper's Ferry.
After the war, he moved to Washington, D.C.
Bushrod was a noted Mosby guide and scout, along with his two brothers, in the vicinity of Fairfax.
After the war, Bushrod moved to Washington, D.C. He died December 28, 1899 and
is buried near his brother, John, in the Sharon Cemetery, Middleburg, VA
He along with his two brothers, Bushrod and Samuel were Mosby's main guides and scouts in Fairfax. John was killed by a deserter from the Confederate Army near Oatlands, Loudoun County after only a few months service to Mosby. A tragic, short and quick ending to such a fruitful life. John is buried at the Confederate Circle, in the Sharon Cemetery, Middleburg, VA.
Samuel was a select few of Mosby's trusted and dependable scout in Fairfax. "Sam" was wounded fighting alongside Mosby on May 3rd, 1863.
After the war, Sam resided at Sterling, Virginia. Sam died October 25th, 1917 and is buried in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery, near Herndon, VA.
After the war, he resided at Waterford, Virginia.
After the war, Doctor Waggaman practiced as a physician at our nation's capitol, Washington, D.C., doing quite well for himself in the Northern Land of Opportunity.
George Calvin Walker was captured August 17, 1863 in Fairfax County; he was sent August 23, 1863 to Point Lookout where he was exchanged May 3, 1864, and rejoined Mosby's battalion. He was paroled at Winchester, Virginia on April 21st, 1865. After the end of hostilities, he lived in the Great Falls region of Fairfax County, until his death, at the age of 69, in 1910. He sired 16 children, one of which was Kyle's maternal grandmother, Annie Elizabeth Walker, born 1890; [Kyle's mother born 1912, by that time the family had migrated to the Georgetown section of Washington, DC.] Mr. Walker is buried in the Arnon Cemetery, in Fairfax County. There is still a Walker Road that runs the length of the Forestville/Great Falls Area of Fairfax County. Maps circa 1870's indicate the road beginning at the farm of Richard S. Walker, Cal's father! (Many thanks to Kyle Richmond Yoder, the great grandson of George Calvin Walker for submitting this information to me.) Kyle Yoder southernstates@erols.com
On Wednesday, March 15th, 1865, a detachment of the 8th Illinois Cavalry, on their return from a raid into Rappahannock County, passed through Fauquier County. At Glen View, near The Plains they came upon John Waller, who being penned up in Fishback's Lane, was called upon to surrender. Waller replied by opening fire on the enemy. The Yankees returned the fire and Waller was shot through the head and instantly killed. Waller was buried at The Plains, and after the war his remains were removed to Lynchburg, VA, for their final resting place where you may find them and pay cordial respects to the remains of a valiant warrior for the Confederacy.
Mr. Waltson lost several toes to frostbite on Wednesday, January 6th, 1864, on duty on the western slope of Watery Mountain, Lee's Ridge.
After the war, William resided in Faquier County, Virginia.
Born the son of Mary E. Waters, during 1848, perhaps he had an unknown father. On July 6th, 1864, Hugh was wounded opposite Skinner's Home, below Mount Zion Church, near Aldie, Va..
After the war, Hugh moved to Washington, D.C., where he made a modest average living. Hugh's buried in the Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.
Click here for picture of John Henry Alexander with Hugh T. Waters, both from Company A.
After the war, Henry resided at Farmville, Va.
He was part of Mosby's first detail, consisting of 15 men from the First Virginia Confederate Cavalry.
Born in Baltimore in 1834, Williamson was living in Washington when war came. He promptly joined the Confederate Army but was assigned civilian work in Richmond. The Confederate capital's overcrowded conditions so discouraged him that in August, 1862, he returned to Washington, DC. In January, 1863, Williamson was arrested while working in a bookstore and spent three months in the Old Capitol Prison. When Williamson was exchanged in April, 1863, he joined Mosby's 43rd Battalion. Official records describe him as being five feet eight inches tall, with blue eyes, dark hair and goatee, and light complexion. He served faithfully and inconspicuously in Company A until his discharge at Winchester, Virginia, on April 22, 1865. After the War, Williamson moved to New Jersey, but he returned to Virginia often for reunions of Mosby's Rangers. Williamson's pride in his unit led to this history of the battalion. In many Civil War circles, it is considered a classic.
After the war, he resided at Washington, D.C., New York and Jersey City, New Jersey.
Francis enrolled on July 20, 1863 for the duration of the war by Mosby in Fauquier County. Frank was shot through the hand on December 22, 1863. He was involved in the raid on Point of Rocks on July 4, 1864 and was wounded on July 6, 1864, during the skirmish near Aldie, at the Mount Zion Church. On September 4th, 1864, Frank was shot through the neck in the engagement at Myer's Ford, Jefferson County, WV. On October 13th, 1864, Frank was wounded, shot in the knee opposite Skinner's house, below Mount Zion. He was paroled on April 22, 1865, at Winchester, Va at the age of young age of 20, having been born on June 22, 1864. According to release records, he was 5' 9", with dark complexion, dark hair and blue eyes. He resided in Fauquier County, attending the 1895 reunion in Marshall. He lived in Rectortown in 1895. Our "old man" here died July 2, 1901, having reached the turn of the century, and was buried by his kin at the Ivy Hill Cemetery, Upperville, Va.
After the war, he resided at Rectortown, Virginia. He died July 2nd, 1901, and is buried in the Ivy Hill Cemetery, Upperville, VA.
