38th VA - Military History

Visitor Comments, Feedback and Corrections about their Ancestor in the 38th Virginia Volunteer Infantry

Last Upated: 11/15/2006

1999/01/21 My great grandfather, Thomas D. Bradley, was 2d Sgt in 38th Virginia Infantry and was active from commencement of unit until captured at Petersburg about 10 days before Appomattox and interned at Point Lookout. Three of my great grandfather Cabell's brothers were in 38th: Benjamin Edmund, died outside of Richmond of typhoid early on, John Roy who was invalided out at Fredericksburg and Joesph Robert Cabell who was killed at Drewry's Bluff while commanding officer of the 38th. I assume your Grigsby is descended from the last CO of the 38th who was a VMI man. My grandfather was in 18th Virginia Infantry and in most of the engagements of the Army of Northern Virginia. He was very seriously wounded at Drewry's Bluff taking a round in the right side of his face which then took an unusual track and exited under his left ear. He was CO of 18th at the time I believe, but, for sure at Sharpsburg. Best regards, Benj. Cabell Pratt, Colonel, USMCR Ret (VMI 51)
1999/01/26 An additional note, Josesph R. Cabell of 38th had his horse shot out from under him at Seven Pines. He billed the war department $200 for the loss. Since he had not had the animal appraised prior to its demise, he attached a statement signed by the officers attesting this was indeed a $200 horse. After much delay, he was paid $200 for the loss of the horse, but, got no recovery for the saddle and bridle. It would seem the CSA had a few bean counters too. There were 6 brothers & since I have mentioned the three in the 38th and the one in 18th, I may as well comment on the other two, Wiliam Lewis and Algernon Sydney Cabell by name. WL was a West Point grad out west contending with the Mormons when the balloon went up. He resigned his commission, returned home and was commissioned a major in the QM. After 1st Manassas, he was sent out west to Sterling Price as a supply officer. Within a relatively short time, he was commanding a brigade of cavalry made up of Texans, Arkansans and some Cherokee Indians as a major. (Apparently, this began a long association with the Indians that lasted until his death long after the war according to some stuff I found up in Cherokee, NC.) Time passed and he wrote the war department stating he was uncomfortable commanding a brigade as a major what with all the colonels, etc. in the unit and he thought he ought to be made a brigadier general. The war departments answer was to relieve him and put him back in supply. This upset the Arkansans particularly and they petitioned Richmond to return him to command. There were a bunch of signatures on the petition. He was returned to command of what came to be known as Cabell's Brigade and later promoted to brigadier general. He was wounded at Corinth, later captured and imprisoned at Fort Warren in Boston Harbor under not so great conditions. His men knew him as "Old Tige". After the war he was a US Marshall in Fort Worth (think about that one) and 4 times mayor of Dallas. As head of the United Confederate Veterans, he rallied the troops and tried to convince the US to declare war on Great Britain for their treatment of the Irish. When the Spanish American War broke out, he, at age 73, sought to return to active dutu as a cavalry brigade commander as did Lee and Wheeler. His offer was declined. Paul Harvey wrote a monograph about him. Algernon Sydney was a supply officer in the western theater and a captain. After a period of time, he felt he should be a major and petitioned the war dept for this. There was a nice endorsement on the petition by the brigade commander stating that A. S. was undoubtedly the finest supply officer in the western theater and should be promoted. This was done. The brigade commander was, of course, his brother William Lewis. After the war, A.S. went back to Arkansas, married a local girl, turned catholic and had a lot of kids. This seems like a lot of documentation for the above, but, it is pretty simple to get from the archives. Even records of Geo C. (18th Va.) drawing forage for two horses on a particular date. At least you know where he was on that date and you can trace his route up into Maryland. After the war, he was an attorney, a news paper publisher and a congressman. Three vocations I particularly dislike. Some day I am going to meet him and I am going to say, "Grandpa, tell me about this"' It should be quite a story. Best regards, Ben Pratt
1999/03/09 My great,great,grandfather, Bedford Booker Clements served as a private in company F, 38th Virginia infantry. His last name is sometimes listed as Clement. He enlisted 3/17/62 at Republican Grove. He was admitted to Chimborazo Hospital on 8/28/62 with fever. Returned to active duty by 9/16/62. Was captured near Petersburg on 5/10/64, possibly at Chester Station. Sent to Fort Monroe and then Point Lookout on 5/13/64 and then to Elmira Prison Camp on 8/17/64. Died there on 3/8/65 of diarrhea and was buried in Woodlawn National Cemetary, Elmira, N.Y. I visited "Helmira" last summer and am attaching a photo of his gravesite. He hadtwo brothers who also served in the 38th. Lt. Charles Herbert Clement(s), also in the Davis Rifle Guards, ended up a POW on Johnson's Island. He survived the war, walked back to Republican Grove, and wenton to become a successful farm implement manufacturer in Tennessee. Private Parham Branch Clement(s) of company A was wounded in action at Gettysburg and at Chester Station. He survived the war and returned to the Republican Grove area. These "sons of the red soil of Southside Virginia" were faithful and true to their homeland. I am very pleased that your organization has chosen to honor the 38th through historical interpretation. Sincerely, W. C. O. Crewe, VA
1999/10/13 Dear Sir: I am presently collecting information for a history of the 5th Kentucky Infantry. Captain Raleigh T. Daniel, Jr. of Richmond served as the first regimental adjutant from the fall of 1861 to the summer of 1862. Although stationed in southwestern Virginia, Captain Daniel was on leave in Richmond during the Seven Days Campaign. He attached himself to the 38th Virginia as a volunteer and was wounded at Malvern Hill. I have located references to him in the OR's but was hoping you might have additional bio material in your regimental database. My thanks in advance for your assistance in this matter. Look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, J.M.P., Archivist 1999/11/04 Dear J. I did find something on Capt. R.T. Daniel. He was temporarily commanding Co. F of the 38th Virginia Volunteer Infantry at Malvern Hill, June 1, 1862. During the charge he picked up the regimental colors after 7 other men had been killed (3) or wounded (4). The regimental says he "grasped the colors and coolly and calmly waving them, appeared not to be moving a muscle save the motion of his arm'" as he rallied his company before "being pierced with three balls." As he fell he drove the staff into the ground, still holding on to it until taken from him by Col. Edmonds, in whose hands the staff was soon shot with grape and literally shivered into fragments.'' The colors were carried off the field on the bayonet of a musket. Later examination revealed that the 38th's colors had been pierced in 50 places. I had assumed Capt. Daniel had been KIA. I'm glad to hear that he survived. He was one brave individual.
2000/02/16 Dear Sir: Hello. I just visited your site for the first time and was very impressed!. I would like info on my gr. gr. gr. uncles, Nathaniel and Thomas Bates who were members of Co. F. Also their brothers, Cain and Able Bates, were members of the 44th Va. Co. B. Reportedly Nat and Tom were wounded at Gettysburg, but recovered. I have limited research info and am searching for any particulars you might be able to assist me with or direct me toward. Cain Bates was my gr. gr. gr. grandfather. Thank you very much, C.W., Shreveport, La. 2000/02/21 Hello C.W., I checked the 38th Virginia Regimental History and both Nathaniel and Thomas appear on the roster. Here is information that was available: Bates, Nathaniel: enl. 6/4/61 at Republican Grove, Pvt. Co. F. Present until admitted Chimborazo Hosp. 10/27/61 with typhoid fever, then returned to duty. Admitted Chimborazo Hosp. 6/2/62 with shell wound to the head (possibly from Seven Pines) and again returned to duty. WIA (gunshot in the left side and thigh) and then POW at Gettysburg 7/4/63. Treated at U.S. XII Corps Hosp. Sent to Ft. McHenry 7/6/63 and then to Ft. Delaware 7/7-12/63. Paroled 7/30/63. Bates, Thomas: Born Hanover Co.; enl. 6/4/61 at Republican Grove, Pvt. Co. F. Present until admitted Manassas General Hosp. 1/2-3/62. Returned to duty and sent from Camp Falling Creek to Halifax Co. to arrest stragglers 7/13/62. WIA at Gettysburg 7/3/63 admitted Charlottesville Hosp. 7/12/63. Returned to duty 8/31/64. Deserted 12/16/64 but returned by 2/25/65. Lived in Halifax Co. and Camp Lee Soldiers' Home, Richmond. Died 3/17/65 at age 79. Buried in Hollywood Cem. (East Section), Richmond. Both men did their duty and were very good soldiers. I did not find any mention of Cain or Able Bates in the 44th Virginia Regimental History roster. Are you sure they were in the 44th Virginia Volunteer Infantry? For resources: Check out the State Library of Virginia and the Virginia Regimental History Series. 2000/02/22 Thanks so much for your reply, it was very informative. Cain and Able Bates are found on the CW roster rolls on microfilm and in the "Roster of Confederate Soldiers" Vol. II . It shows them in Co. B, 44th Va. Inf. Btn. as privates. It does not say "Vol." if that makes a difference. They were in the Petersburg City Battalion and are shown on the roster of "Virginia Confederate Soldiers 1861-1865 Name Roster Vol. I A-K. (the Hewitt-Lawrence book). Cain Bates appears in "The Confederated Veteran, 1917" pg. 347 under "The Last Roll" where his death announcement is published. It mentions the service on all 4 of the Bates brothers. Ables death announcement appears in the 1920 edition. Many Thanks, C.W., Shreveport, La.
2000/05/11 Dear Sir, One of my uncles is said to have fought in C Co., 38th VA IN Rg, a John J. Lewis, having joined 19 Mar 1862. His father (and my ggg-grandfather) , is also said to have been in the 38th, Abner C. Lewis, but I don't know which company. Can you point the way to how I would confirm this? Thank you very much. By the way, great site. D.L.M. 2000/05/12 Dear D., John J. Lewis was a member of the 38th Virginia Vol. Infantry. He was a Private in Co. C and enlisted at Laurel Grove 3/19/1862. He died in Chimborazo Hospital #4 of pneumonia, 4/24/1862 and is buried in Oakwood Cem., Richmond, Va. His father was Abner C. Lewis. Unfortunately, he died like over 65% of the soldiers did, via disease. For more information you could check out the State Library in Richmond or check out a book on the 38th Virginia Infantry by G. Howard Gregory. The book is one of the Virginia Regimental History Series. Your Servant, 2000/05/12 Dear Sir, Thank you for your very kind response. It's a wonderful thing that you would take the time to find the information and send it to me as it answers the question for both of them. I ordered the 38th 137/9 page booklet from Howard's yesterday. Even though I now know John was with the unit for only a month, the 38th will be special to me and I look forward to reading it. Thank you again so much.
2000/06/09 JUST A QUICK NOTE TO THANK YOU FOR PRESERVING THE PAST WITH YOUR GREAT WEBSITE. MY G-G-G GRANDFATHER PVT. JAMES A. OAKES WAS WOUNDED WHEN LONGSTREET MADE HIS "GRAND ASSAULT" AT GETTYSBURG. THE COMPILED SERVICE RECORDS INDICATE THAT HE DIDN'T PASS AWAY UNTIL JULY THE 15TH. IS THERE ANY WAY TO KNOW IF HE FELL INTO UNION HANDS AND WAS A PATIENT AT CAMP LETTERMAN. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THANKS AGAIN FOR KEEPING THE MEMORIES OF THE MEN FROM SOUTHSIDE VA. ALIVE. SINCERELY, C.O.
2000/07/30 Good site!, Great links! My 3C5R, Henderson Lewis Lee ended up a Major with the 38th. Enlisted May 1861 as 2nd Lt., promoted 11 Dec 1861 to 1st Lt., promoted 29 Apr 1862 to Capt. of "G" Co., promoted 15 Nov 1863 to Major. He was shot in the right shoulder joint and lost his arm, also was shot in the left leg. He received the wounds in Pickett's charge - Gettysburg. His pension file is 24 pages long, many letters of request for pension aid being denied him. he died at Lee hall Nottoway, Co., Virginia - 5 Mar 1894. Thanks for the site B.C.
2000/10/14 Dear Sir - I am trying to locate as much information as I can on my Great Grandfather John Estes Richardson from Danville - my Mother remembers he walked with a limp and that they used a sword as a poker for the fireplace. The Danville library let me know that there were two John Richardsons (one had a middle initial E. and was injured at Gettysburg) in the 38th - Any help would be greatly appreciated. My son (who just turned 12) are seeking enlistment in the 26th NC - As we live in Wake Forest, Danville maybe a bit far to travel - is the 38th seeking recruits? If so is there a form you can email me - Thanks very much for your time. E.B. Wake Forest, NC 2000/10/19 Dear Sir, Only one John Richardson shows up in the 38th Virginia Regimental Roster. His name was John S. Richardson; Pvt., Co, C. Enlisted 5/30/61 in Laurel Grove. Present till admitted to Richmond Genl. Hsp. on 3/2/62 with typhoid fever. Returned to duty 4/2/62. He was slightly WIA at Gettysburg, 7/3/63 and severely WIA at Drewry's Bluff with a gun shot wound in the right hand and shoulder blade. His was admitted to Chimbarzo Hsp. #4 on 5/16/64. Transferred to Danville 5/24/84. On 5/27/64 he was furloughed. He was placed in the Invalid Corps 12/12/64. He was alive in Peytonsburg on 11/20/1899. I do not know if this your relative. The middle name of Estes could very easily have been mistaken and written as a "S" in the roster. Let me know what you find out. Thanks for your interest in the 38th Va. Our unit is based out of Richmond, Virginia, so I would recommend the 26th N.C. They are a whole lot closer and understand they are a good unit. Your servant,
2001/02/28 Pvt. Nathaniel Price, Co. H, Secession Guards war my gr,gr,grand father. Through the Virginia regamental book on the 38th Va. I was able to find Nathaniels sevice records. Through family records I was able to find out why Nathaniel left the army after the battle of Antietam. He was discharged to return home to operate the family grist mill, Price-Piggs mill. Obviously, the confederate army was desperate enough for grain to send a man home to help supply the army. This was a fortunate turn of events for the Price family because Nathaniel missed Gettysburg. We all know what happened to the poor 38th. in Pickett's charge. The family tree could have been severed there. I have been trying to locate his grave for years. He died in Pittsylvania county on 5/12/1884. I would very much like to find his grave to make sure his tomb stone reflects the courage and sacrafice history tells us the men of the 38th. Va. exhibited! Anyone that might have any such info can e-mail at va4rebs@yahoo.com. Thank you for your great web site to the 38th. T. Price
2001/03/20 Dear Sir, I am hoping you can point me in the right direction. I have the texts of 20 letters which were sent home by John W. Mahan to his wife and children during 1862 and 1863. I am seeking to find out more of his fate. Some in my family believe he died in Pickets charge, I believe he may have been captured and died as a prisoner shortly before Gettysburg. He served in Company B of the 38th Virginia Volunteers. His first letter is dated Sept. 20 1862, and was written from Jefferson Co. VA. His last letter sent home was written on May 28 1863 from Hanover Junction. It would be my pleasure to share these texts with anyone who might be interested. He lost four daughters to a "Fever" early on in the letters and spent the rest of his days looking for a way to get home. As with most letters born in these situations, these are charged with emotion. Looking for answers. Respectfully, D. M. H. Dear Mr. H., In reviewing the roster of the 38th VA., John W. Mahan's name does not appear. That does not mean he didn't serve in the unit (his name could have been left out of the regimental history) but it will require a visit to the Virginia State Library to check further. Double check the unit he served with and the spelling of his name. I'll get back to you hopefully by the end of the week. Your servant, Mr. C., You cannot imagine how much I appreciate your time. Here is a sample of the type of letters I have. Near the end are mailing directions and a few officer's names. You will see Capt W.M. Pritchard and what I believe is Armistead. Spelling and grammer remain unchanged from the original. The spelling of my 5G Grandfather's name was Mahan (the soldier in question). In some letters he did mention the 57th, but I believe he was only friends with a few of the men in that regiment. Tee., you dont direct your letters wright This way In cear of Cpt. W. M. prichard Co. B 38, Va armstend Brigard put Co. B to the captains name not to the division John Riddle got back yester evening He Said he did not get you any paper So I dont no how you will get any Te. don't get out of heart of making any thing be cause I ain't thare do the best you can to keep your stock and every thing tend to your bees And your hogs Slop them well and save your corn by Saveing of all your food. take cear of your meat, and dont Sell any thing for confederat money that you can help. writ to me AbOut every thing Dear Tee. Jno.W.M HERE ARE MORE NAMES: THIS IS FROM A LETTER WHERE HE IS REACTING TO THE NEWS OF THE DEATHS OF FOUR DAUGHTERS WITHIN A WEEKS TIME TO FEVER. I fear that I shall be left alone. If it be so, I hope to God we will all meet in heaven. I am well at present as to health. EIlIck and Cear is (sic) well. Capt. Cabell and Col. Edmonds is(sic) trying to get me a furlough, but>br> the dr. don't (sic) think there is any chance to get it. I showed him the letter, and he said he never heard of the like before. He says he wishes I could go home. Thank you again! D.M. H. 2001/03/28 Dear Mr. H., I was able to stop by the State Library and review the muster roll of the 38th Virginia. It seems John W. Mahan was listed as John W. Mayham in the roster. I've come across several misspelling of names so it is not unusual. John W. Mayham's muster record is as follows: Mayham, John W.: Pvt. Co. B 8/1/62, enlisted at Danville by Capt. Cabell for the duration of the war; present unit POW Gettysburg 7/3/63; Ft. McHenry 7/6/63; to Ft. Delaware 7/12/63; died at Ft. Delaware 10/02/63. Widow; Matilda A. Mahan (sic). Buried Finn's Point, N.J. Everything seems to fit. If I can be of further assistance, please let me know. Your Servant,
2002/04/12 While helping my daughter with her civil war report on Petersburg my wife and I found out some interesting information that we would like to pursue further. My wife's family, Dodd, has two ancestors that were in the 38th regiment, company B. Samuel P. Dodd and Thomas Wesley Dodd. It wasn't until we got on the internet to do research for our daughter's report that we found out this information. My wife has a copy of a picture of the father & son during the war but had very little information on their military background. My wife said that one of them died from sickness during the war. I found out that one of my ancestors John S. Fulton was in company D. I was always told that my namesake was in the war. He would have been John S. Fulton's father but I am not very certain of this information. I also notice that there are war letters from Chloe Blair and is said to have married William J. Fulton after the war. My parents built a House on what is left of the Farm That the Fulton's owned and it is adjacent to a track of land with a small house on it that a very nice lady named Chloe Blair Live in. I met her in the late 60's as a young boy. I was told that she was a distant relative. This seems to make some of the picture of my families history come together. I would like to know if you have any information on these relatives. I also would like to have some information on your reenactment at Cedar Creek this fall. I live within fifteen minutes of the battlefield and I am very interested in watching the reenactment. Thank you for your time. W. J. F. 2002/04/19 Dear Sir, Here is some information that was available to me. It is taken from the 38th Virginia regimental roster (see the Virginia Regimental History Series - 38th VA. Infantry by C. Howard Gregory): Dodd, Samuel P.: enlisted 6/4/61, at Callands: Pvt; Co. B; admitted Chimborazo Hosp. 3/7/62 with pneumonia and died there 3.17.62, of same, age 44. Widow: Melinda H. Dodd. Dodd, Thomas W.: enlisted 6/4/61, at Callands: Pvt; Co. B; admitted Danville Hosp. 6/4/62, with typhoid and returned 7/4/62. WIA (shot thru the left forearm) at Drewry's Bluff 5/16/64, and admitted Chimborazo Hosp. Furloughed from hosp. for 60 days. POW at Five Forks 4/1/65. Sent to City Point and then to Hart's Island 4/7/65. Released there 6/20/65. Resident Pittylvania Co., Light complex, dark hair, grey eyes, 5' 10 1/2". Alive at Burwellville 5/15/1899. There is no John S. Fulton in the roster. There is a James S. Fulton. Fulton, James S: Pvt., Co. D 10/14/64 Danville. Presnt until paroled at Appomattox 4/9/65. All three men did their duty. The Battle of Cedar Creek will take place October 19 - 20, 2002 at Middletown, VA. Come out and enjoy the day. I hope this is of some assistance. Your Servant,
2002/04/28 I stumbled on to this site by accident and found the summary of the history of the 38th Virginia in the War of Northern Aggression to be concise and well written. A close friend just returned from Gettysburg, where there is no monument to my great-grandfather, Col. Edward Claxton Edmonds. Several months after his death, while the family was hiding near his home, a Union major rode up to the house on his horse. I have his buttons, pipe and pocket watch which he gave his servant just before going into battle. Col. Edmonds, a VMI graduate, married Margaret Tutwiler in Sunnyside, her family's home. Their daughter, Mollie, later married another VMI graduate, George Hunt Allen, in the same living room. My great grandfather became an army scout and resigned on June 24, 1876 from his command (Custer's 7th Regiment) just two days before Little Big Horn. Col Edmonds' home in Lexington is now a retirement community with the home serving as the main house and office. C. Edmonds A. III
2003/02/07 I just came across your website. Well done. I have attached a picture of my gggrandfather Paul Epperson (1830-1911) of Co. F 38th VA. Interestingly, he served in the same company as another gggrandfather James A. Shelton. Paul's son and James' daughter married after the war, and the two veterans lived out the remainder of their lives together on Paul's farm. The family lore has it that Paul was against the war. He was offered a position as an officer, as he was a significant property owner in Republican Grove- Halifax County, but declined as he didn't want to expose his hourse to the war. As a matter of honor he enlisted in 1862 and was with the 38th in their fight at Williamsburg. He was wounded at Malvern Hill and was in and out of the hospital for much of the war, being absent at Gettysburg. Before the war ended, he wrote his wife to take all their money and buy land, which she did, making them prosperous for the rest of their lives. James Shelton had a more exciting life in the army, being more an eager rebel than Paul. James was wounded by a shell fragment to the stomach at Chester Station in 1864, returned to duty by Five Forks and was captured at Saylor's Creek. The attached photo of Paul Epperson comes from a locket he gave his wife Henrietta Taylor. Again, lore says he gave it to her before going off to war, but that isn't documented. You may post thie picture to your site if you like. Original is the property of Mrs. Polly Moss of GA. Thanks. B.M.
2003/02/08 Dear Sir, I have enjoyed your site and links but I must make a correction to your response to EB in Wake Forest. Both John S. Richardson (died in Fluvanna Co.) and John E. Richardson (died in Pittslyvania Co.) served in Co. C. Mr. Gregory incorrectly lists the wounds suffered by my ancestor, John E., as those of John S.. However, as EB states, John E. was disabled by wounds suffered @ Drewry's Bluff (pension application, artificial limbs, Act of 1884) and by wounds @ Gettysburg "at the forefront of the charge 3 July 1863"(petitioner's statement, pension application, Act of 1900). John S. recieved a pension from Act of 1900 for a heart condition not battlefield wounds. EB's aunt Virginia kept my father in August 1921 when they buried John E. Richardson in an unmarked grave near Kentuck, VA. I'm attempting to correct the CSR with regards these two but have so far been unsuccessful although all documentation is from the VA State Library and Archives. If you might have suggestions or comments, please e-mail me. I am respectfuly yours, E. J. R.
2003/08/05 HELLO AND THANK YOU! Wonderful afternoon spent going through your excellent site on the 38th Va. As you may guess, we are descendants, my gr-gr-grandfather was Robert R. ADAMS , entered June 4th 1861, at Republican Grove, along with Thomas J. ADAMS, a brother we suspect. Luckily, Robert survived, sadly Thomas J. did not. Would you by chance have any additional info on him/ them? I have only recently determined Robert's R. ADAMS place in the 38th Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment... I have not received any factual military info on my ancestors from any source, sad to say... There was another ancestor, Riban M. ADAMS enlisted May 25, 1861 at Barksdale's Store, VA...would you by chance be able to identify his regiment? Incidentally, Robert R. ADAMS' daughters, Emma and Mary Ann Elizabeth ADAMS, married the BATES twins who also served with Robert R. ADAMS in the 38th. My son is entering an honors history program; he is USNSCC, and madly in love with all things CW. I believe we have found next year's term project with your page, and will, with permission, be referring to your good deeds and pursuits as pertaining to the 38th VA, most especially Davis Rifle Guards! I have seen a scan of Robert R. ADAMS--- gaunt-looking, bearded and defiant-looking--- somewhere in family's belongings and I will try to locate it, and send...THANK YOU AGAIN! S. W. W. formerly of Calif. and New Orleans and son, G. W., Cadet Mrs. W., Thank you for your kind comments. They are most appreciated. Second, here is your ancestors service record as taken from the 38th Virginia Regimental. ADAMS, Robert R.: born Campbell Co.; enlisted 6/4/1861 at Republican Grove; Pvt. in Co. F, present until sent to Richmond General Hospital on 10/22/1861. Given medical discharge on 12/1/1861 due to a badly cut finger. Age 43, 5' 10'', light complexion, dark eyes and hair, farmer. ADAMS, Thomas J.: Son of Joshua Adams of Hailfax Co.; enlisted 6/4/1861 at Republican Grove; Pvt. in Co. F, present until died near Richmond on 6/23/1862. I would love to have a picture of Robert Adams to post on our site. Thanks again.
2004/02/17 Thanks very much for the great website. I've thoroughly enjoyed going through the interesting material you have provided. John McHaney "Mack" Stone, , the great-grandfather of my wife, Nancy Stone Ross, was a member of Company F of the 38th Virginia Infantry. He enlisted at Republican Grove in June, 1861, on his 17th birthday, and was accidentally shot through both forearms about a year later. This almost paralyzed his left hand, and his injuries caused him to be assigned to ambulance duties, as a litter bearer or teamster. He was at Gettysburg in the summer of 1863, where a shell fragment injured his left leg, and eventually was at the surrender at Appomattox in 1865. He died in 1926. We only know of one photograph of Mack Stone, obviously taken late in his life. I have attached a copy, which you have permission to post if you would like. Any additional information about Pvt. J. M. Stone that you may have would be most welcome. Thanks again, L.R.
2004/02/20 Thanks for such an informative website. My Great Great Grandfather, William George Cabaniss , was a captain in the Civil War in the 38th Infantry Regiment, Company K, Cascade, VA. He enlisted in June 1861, was wounded in the arm in May 1862 and was admitted to the Chimborazo Hospital in Richmond. He later returned and was promoted to Captain in August of 1864. Wounded again in August 1864 in the jaw. He retired in December of 1864. I heard he later always wore a long beard because of the jaw wound. The Captain was buried in 1926 at Hat Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Campbell County, VA. I am attaching a picture if you would like to use it. Again, your site has given much information on Company K that I did not know. Sincerely, A.C.R.
2006/03/17 Wonderful web page that you have. I enjoy reading all the information. My wife's Gr Gr. Grandfather was Jackson M. Price and he alleged served with Company F, 38th Virginia Infantry. Do you have any info on him? We appreciate any help. Can you tell me where I might find more info. J. W. M. Sir, Here is what information I have on Jackson M. Price. It is taken from the Regimental roster of the 38th Virginia Volunteer Infantry. Price, Jackson M.: Corporal; joined Company F, June 20, 1861 at Hermitage Camp; promoted Pvt to third Corporal Nov. 1/1864; present till admitted Chimborazo #4 June 10, 1862: returned, sent to hospital at Winchester June 18, 1863; present prior to April 1, 1864; present through Feb. 25, 1865; present till POW Five Forks April 1, 1865; City Point to Point Lookout April 6, 1865; released June 16, 1865; resident Halifax county; light complexion, light hair, dark blue eyes, 5' 8 1/4". An excellent service record. If I can be of further help, please let me know.
2006/11/15 Greetings, I found your website through a series of links from the national SCV site. My great great grandfather Robert V Bradshaw served in the 38th from mid-late 1864 to the end of the war. He appears on the roles as in detached service to General Stuart as clerk, rank of private. He had previously been 1st lieutenant in the Halifax artillery, but was invalidated out due to illness. He made it home one month before my great-grandfather was born! He had two brothers in the 53rd, and I imagine he wanted to be with them as the 38th and 53rd were part of the same brigade. Both of the brothers served in the 53rd from April 1861 to the end at Appomattox. The family was from northern Halifax County, and supposedly had land in Republican Grove. "RV" Bradshaw is buried with his wife in Clover, Virginia in Halifax County, near the old family homestead. A.P. somewhere in Pennsylvania, near Gettysburg
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38th Regiment Virginia Volunteer Infantry Company F "Davis Rifle Guards"

38th Regiment Virginia Volunteer Infantry
Company F
"Davis Rifle Guards"