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ROSTER 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. 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.
COMPANY H, organized but a few days before the surrender on April 9, 1865
George enlisted with the 7th Virginia Cavalry on April 19th, 1861 and was subsequently transferred on May 9th to 'Bott's Grey's' of the 2nd Virginia Infantry, Company G. Seeing first hand the calamity at 1st Bull Run on July 21st, 1861, he joined up with his father's (Captain Robert W. Baylor) forces on April 19th, 1862 in Company B, of the 12th Virginia Cavalry. (aka Baylor Light Horses). His numerous encounters with the Blue Bellies included his excursion to Luray, Virginia on August 10th, 1862 moving the next day to Front Royal on the 11th, later aiding in the appropriation of Union goods on August 24th, 1862 from the B&O Railroad, and subsequent capture of Union pickets at Keyes Ford, Jefferson County, West Virginia on September 2nd, 1862. George was captured on February 21st, 1863 at the Keerl House near Summit Point, Jefferson County, WV. As a POW, and after being sent to Harper's' Ferry, WV and transferred to Fort McHenry and later to Fort Delaware on February 23rd, 1863, he was returned to Fort McHenry for exchange on April 2nd. After rejoining the 12th Virginia Cavalry during May, 1863, he participated in the CSA and USA Cavalry battle on June 9th at Brandy Station, outside Culpeper. He fired his rifle in anger at Union boys on June 21st near Upperville. He was wounded in the shoulder on October 11th, 1863 while fleeing from Yankee Cavalry at Culpeper Court House. He fought on January 30th, 1864 at Medley, VA. After fighting at Haw's Shop, near Nance's Shop, (Charles City Court House) outside Sappony Church, and later at Cedar Mountain on October 19th, 1864. He fought so hard in so many encounters, that you will find out more about George later, but for now, enjoy knowing that he move to Kansas City for 5 years after the war. (Any gunfights, I wonder?)
After the war, he resided at Charlestown, West Virginia, engaged as an attorney and working as Chief Legal Counsel to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
George died on March 5th, 1902, and is buried in the Zion Episcopal Church Cemetery, Charles Town, West Virginia.
After the war, he resided at Washington, D.C.
After the war, Doctor Wiltshire practiced medicine at Baltimore, Maryland.
After the war, Frank resided at Middleburg, Virginia.
He was captured on April 9th, 1865, near Fairfax when his horse became exhausted and floundered in the mud while being chased by Yankee Cavalry.
After the war, he resided at Washington, D.C., working for "Lyell and Mohler," the Capital Mill and Elevator, Flour and Feed Company.
COMPANY H Privates
"Ike" Burns Anderson enrolled as a Private in Company B of the 12th Virginia Cavalry on September 25th, 1862, at Charles Town, (West) Virginia at the ripe old age of 16 years of age. He was wounded in action near Fisher's Hill at Tom's Brook on October 9th, 1864, shot through the lungs. Ike was part of the raid on Charles Town, W.VA. on April 14th, 1865, towards the end of the war. He joined Mosby's command around late March, 1865 along with Captain George Baylor of the 12th Virginia Cavalry. He participated in the Mosby scout to the Shenandoah Valley and the train derailment of the Baltimore and Ohio train near Charles Town, W.VA., in March, 1865. He was also involved in the Mosby attack on the block-house at Summit Point, Jefferson County, W.Va. on March 30, 1865. Before the war, Ike lived in Maryland. After the war, Ike was a farmer near Airmont, Loudoun County. He was the son of Harrison A. Anderson and Mary Ann Burns. He died in Cumberland, Maryland, as should be noted that he was a third cousin of the famous Confederate female spy, Belle Boyd, who is known to have aided the efforts of Lieut. General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, C.S.A. (thanks to Jean Forbes, a direct descendant of this valiant man).
After the war, he resided at Lynchburg, Virginia.
Frank, from Warrenton, was one of the last of Mosby's men to be wounded in action, this occurring on April 5th, 1865, as Mosby's men surprised the camp of the Loudoun County Rangers near Charlestown
After the war, he moved to Dutch Mills, Arkansas.
After the war, Howard moved to Louisville, Kentucky where he became a Professor at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
After the war, he resided at Clifton Station, Virginia.
After the war, poor ole' MB was found living at the Soldiers' Home, Richmond, Virginia.
Hi, I am the great grandson of Luther E. Pearson and his twin brother W.G. Pearson. Luther was in Company H, and W. G was in Company C. They were both just 19 years old at the end of the war. Luther was shot in the foot as the camp he was in was raided in Charlestown near the end of the war. He had a limp for the rest of his life. He lived until 1907 just south of Manassas, Virginia, with his wife Flora (Tillett) and is buried in the family cemetery there. He was known as having dark hair and a grey beard. The story is that he went on several raids with his brothers unit (Company C) but would never sign up. Finally, they figured out he was not part of the unit, so he signed up for Company H. W.G. lived out his life in Fauquier County, Virginia. A picture of W. G. can be found in the 1895 reunion of Mosby’s men in Salem, Va. (now Marshall, Va.) Their first cousins Craven and John Pearson were also in Company C. The Pearson’s homes were just 2 miles south east of Manassas. Thanks, Terry L. Pearson Fleet/Equipment Manager Prince William County Police 9039 Euclid Ave. Manassas, Virginia 20110 703-792-5879 (thanks to Terry L. Pearson, for forwarding this information to me and allowing it to be added to my website).. Thanks Terry!
After the war, he resided at Alexandria, Virginia.
After the war, he resided at Manassas, Virginia.
After the war, he resided at Centerville, Virginia.
He served in Company H, 15th Virginia Cavalry (aka Prince William Rangers) before joinin' up with Mosby's boys. Lewis was paroled at Winchester, Va., on April 22nd, 1865, listed at 5'4", having blue eyes, dark hair, with dark complexion. After the war, he resided at Alexandria, and Fairfax County, Virginia. He was admitted to the Robert E. Lee Camp Soldier's Home, Richmond, Virginia on February 15th, 1922. He lived there until his death on May 9th, 1936, at 89 years of age (having been born in 1847). He is buried in the Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond. Go see him there when you have a chance!