2nd Virginia Cavalry

Company C - Muster Rolls

The "Botetourt Dragoons"

The following muster roll data has been extracted from the book 2nd Virginia Cavalry,
by Robert J. Driver, Jr. and H.E. Howard, copyright 1995 H.E. Howard, Inc.

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Alexander, James: Private, enlisted Fincastle 3/14/62. Present 9-12/62. Absent on horse detail 3-4/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Transferred 42nd Va. Infantry 4/1/64, however, no on muster rolls of that unit. Died of pneumonia at Camp Lee, Richmond 1/3/65

Ammen, Benjamin Kessler: Private. Born 1842. Killed in action near Winchester 1863 on postwar roster. Brother of Marcus Ammen.

Ammen, Marcus: Private. Born Fincastle 8/11/31. Attended Hollins Institute. Studied art in Philadelphia, 1851-52. Painter, Holly Springs, Mississippi 1857-1858. Art teacher, Greenwood Female College, Memphis, Tennessee. Painter, New Orleans and Galveston, Tex. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 as artist. Present through 6/30/61 and 9-10/61. Absent detailed as scout for General J.E.B. Stuart 1-2/62. Wounded in action (saber cuts) 2nd Manassas 8/30/62. Present 9-12/62. Absent on detail with General Fitzhugh Lee 3-4/63. Absent on horse detail 8/31/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Absent on horse detail 4/30/64. Absent on detail with General Fitzhugh Lee 4-6/64 as topographical engineer. Served at topographical engineer for Generals Bonham, Beauregard, Johnston, Stuart, Wickham, and Munford. Transferred to C.S. Navy 1/18/65 as professor of drawing, C.S. Naval Academy. Paroled Charlotte, N.C. 5/3/65. Professor of art, Wood College, Tennessee 1868, Washington and Lee U. 1870-1872, and other southern colleges 1872-1884. Artist, Philadelphia, 1884-95. Entered Old Soldiers Home, Richmond 5/28/96. Discharged 8/24/00. Alive 1905. Brother of Benjamin K. Ammen.

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Barnett, Harrison T.: Private. Captured Logan Co. 12/4/62. Sent to Wheeling. Age 25, 6', fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, resided Kanawha Co. Transferred Camp Chase and Cairo, Ill. Died of consumption there 3/4/63.

Bell, J. V.: Private. Absent sick with chronic diarrhea 3/28/65. No more records found.

Bell, James Buchanan: Private. Born Rockbridge Co. 1/5/47. Enlisted Mechanicsville 1/64 at age 18. No more records found. M.D. postwar. Died Eagle Rock 12/31/10. Buried Galatia Presb. CH. Cem., Botetourt Co.

Biggs, James Williamson: 1st Sgt. Born 1/25/40. Enlisted 5/17/61 at age 21, farmer. Present through 6/30/61 and 9-10/61. Re-enlisted and absent on leave 1-2/62. Promoted 1st Sgt. Wounded in action (left elbow joint) Sugar Loaf Mountain, Md. 9/8/62. Returned to duty 1/63. Present 3-4 and 7-8/63. Assigned to light duty Richmond as gaurd at Libby Prison 11/63-4/64. Absent on horse detail 4/30/64. Present 5-6/64. Wounded in action Shepherdstown 7/15/64. No more records. Resident of Bedford Co. 1884. Died 8/5/97. Buried Presbyterian Cem. Montvale, Bedford Co. One note states "An efficient, good soldier."

Bishop, Marshall Edward: Private. Born 3/26/44. Enlisted Barboursville 8/1/62 at age 18. Present through 12/62, however absent sick with debility in Richmond hospital 12/21-26/62. Present 3-4/63 and 7-8/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-3/64. Absent on horse detail 4/64. Wounded in action Tom's Brook 10/9/64. Absent sick with chronic diarrhea in Richmond hospital 3/27-28/65. No more records. Alive 1890.

Bishop, Norval W.: Private. Born circa 1840. Enlisted Fincastle 3/12/62 at age 22. Absent 6/1/62. Absent sick in Charlestown hospital 10/62. Present 11-12/62. Captured Kelly's Ford 3/17/63. Sent to Old Capitol. Exchanged 3/29/63. Present 7-8/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Absent on leave for 8 days 3/27/64. Wounded in action Todd's Tavern 5/7/64. Present 12/27/64. No more records. Miller and contractor. Entered Old Soldiers Home, Richmond 10/10/73 at age 73. Discharged 11/11/15. Died 11/2/28.

Bishop, W. W.: Corporal. Absent sick with "Morbi Varii" in Charlottesville hospital 2/7-10/63. No more records.

Bondurant, Richard K.: Private. Born circa 1847. Enlisted Fincastle 3/7/62 at age 15. Present 9-10/62, no horse. Absent sick at home 11-12/62. No more records. Discharged for underage on postwar roster. Received pension Grandy Co., Tennessee.

Bowyer, George S.: Private. Born 12/15/31. Enlisted 5/20/62 at age 30, blacksmith. Present as acting blacksmith 9-10/62. Present 11-12/62. Present as Regimental Blacksmith 3-4/63. Present 7-8/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Present 3-6/64 and 12/27/64. No more records. Died Mt. Pleasant, Botetourt Co. 8/31/09. Buried Mt. Pleasant Ch. Cem.

Bowyer, William Brown: Private. Born 3/21/34. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 27, blacksmith. Present through 6/30/61 and 9-10/61. Present, detailed as blacksmith 1-2/62. Present 9-10/62. Present as Regimental Blacksmith 12/10/62-4/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Present 3-6/64 and 12/27/64. Present 1-2/65. No more records. One note states "A most efficient and faithful soldier; always at his post." Died 3/25/16. Buried Mt. Pleasant Meth. Ch. Cem., Botetourt, Co.

Breckinridge, James: Captain. Born Botetourt Co. 9/1/37. Graduated V.M.I. 1858. Graduated UVA LLD. Lawyer. Served as Aide-de-camp to General Cocke. Resigned 7/61. Enlisted Company C, 9/7/61 as 1st Sgt. Elected 2nd Lt. Re-enlisted and commanding company 1-2/62. Elected Captain 4/24/62. Present 9-12/62, 3-4/63, 7-8/63, and 11/63-2/64. Signed for forage for 50 horses 1/19/64. Absent sick in Albermarle Co. 4/1/64. Present 4/30-6/30/64. Horse killed Spotsylvania CH 5/8/64. Paid $3000.00. Wounded in action (arm) Ft. Kennon 5/24/64. Absent sick in hospital 1/15-28/65. Commanded sharpshooters of regiment at Denwiddie CH 3/31/65 and Five Forks 4/1/65 and killed in action. Marker in Longwood Cem., Bedford. Remains found by highway crew circa 1954 and reburied on the site. "His gallantry and dash were universally recognized as second to no other officer in the command." Brother of Cary and Peachy G. Breckinridge.

Breckinridge, Peachy Gilmer: Acting Captain. Born Botetourt Co. 9/15/35. Attended V.M.I> 1853-55. Attended William and Mary and UVA Law 1857-58. Joined Pacific Railroad Exploring Expedition 1858-59. Lawyer, Fincastle. Elected Captain, Co. K., 28th Va. Inf. 5/1/61. No re-elected 4/28/62. Promoted Major, 3rd Va. State Line 3/13/63. Transferred 2nd Va. State Line 4/21/63. Resigned 5/63. Enlisted Company C Culpeper CH 4/21/63 as Private before resignation was accepted. Present through 4/30/63. Appointed Color Sgt. Absent on horse detail 7-8/63. Presence or absence not stated 10/31/63-4/11/64. Assigned to command Company B as Acting Captain 5/64. Killed in action Ft. Kennon 5/24/64 "having mounted the parapet when he fell." Col. Munford wrote to his parents, "Your noble son had won the admiration of all the officers and men of my regiment. Throwing aside pride at loss of rank, he came forward as a private to defend his country. His gallant bearing as the Color Sergeant, his uniform buoyant spirits under all circumstances, frequently volunteering when not called upon to go into the fight, had caused me to mention him in my reports, and he had been recommended for promotion and assigned to the command of Company B, as all the officers of that company were absent wounded. It was at the head of his company he fell, striking for all that was dear to him. Virginia has made heavy sacrifices, bu no nobler patriot has fallen than you noble son." His body was never recovered. Brother of Cary and James Breckinridge.

Breneman, J. T.: Private. Captured Gettysburg 7/3/63. Sent to Ft. Delaware. Received 7/7/63. No more records.

Brownlee, James A.: 1st Cpl. Born circa 1831. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 30, farmer. As private, present through 6/30/61 and 9-12/61. Re-enlisted and present 1-2/62, detailed as Teamster. Present 9-10/62. Absent at horse pasture 11-12/62. Present 3-4/63 and 7-8/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Promoted 3rd Cpl. Present 3-4/64. Promoted 2nd Cpl. Present 5-6/64. Promoted 1st Cpl. Present 12/27/64 and 1-2/65. No more records. Alive 1890. "A faithful soldier."

Brugh, Benjamin Franklin: Private. Born Rockbridge Co. 11/30/24, farmer, Botetourt Co. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 36. Present through 6/30/61 and 9-10/61. Present, detailed as Teamster 1-2/62. No more records. Discharged for overage in 1862 on postwar roster. Died Marion 3/17/96. Buried Eagle Rock Baptist Ch. Cem. Brother of Edward Brugh.

Brugh, Edward: 1st Lt. Born 8/19/20. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 31, farmer, as 2nd Sgt. Present through 6/30/61, 9-10/61, and 1-2/62, re-enlisted. Elected 1st Lt. 4/24/62. Present 9-12/62 and 3-4/63. Wounded in action Shepherdstown 7/16/63. Present through 8/31/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Wounded in action (through the lung) Todd's Tavern 5/6/64, while commanding Co. Absent wounded in Lynchburg hospital through 2/27/65. On furlough to the end of the war. Died 10/28/95. Buried Bur. Mill Creek Cem., Troutville.

Burger, Peter: Private. Present 1-2/65. No more records

Burks, John Thomas: Private. Born 8/14/26. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 33, farmer. Present through 6/30/61 and 9-10/61. Absent on General Longstreet's escort 1-2/62. No more records. Discharged for overage on postwar roster. Died 6/20/04. Buried Burks Cem. Botetourt Co.

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Cahoon, Charles C.: Private. Born circa 1840. Enlisted Fincastle 3/7/62 at age 22. Wounded in action (arm) Gaines Cross Roads 5/11/62. Absent wounded until discharged 2/21/63. Re-enlisted 1864. Present 1-2/65. Alive 1890.

Campbell, George W.: Private. Captured Purcellville 2/11/62. Sent to Ft. McHenry. Exchanged 3/13/63. No more records.

Camper, George Benjamin: Private. Born Botetourt Co. 4/23/39. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 22, farmer. Present through 6/30/61 and 9-10/61. Absent sick at home 2/14-28/62. Absent courier for Col. Munford 9-10/62. Absent at horse pasture 11-12/62. Present 3-4/63. Wounded in action Shepherdstown 7/16/63. Absent wounded through 8/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Present 4/1/64. Absent on leave 4/30/64. Present 5-6/64. Wounded in action Jack's Shop 1864. No more records. Died 12/4/71. Buried Brick Union Cem. near Troutville.

Carper, Hershey Eldridge: Bugler, Born Fincastle circa 1833. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 28, saddler. Present through 6/30/61 and 9-10/61. Absent at Leesburg as musician in band 1-2/62. Played 2nd Alto. Absent 6/14/62. Absent sick in Charlottesville hospital 9-10/62. Absent sick at home 11-12/62. Present 3-4/62, no horse for 12 months. Present 7-8/63. Absent sick with acute dysentery in Richmond hospital 9/23-10/8/63. Presence or absence not stated as Chief Bugler for regiment 11/63-2/64. Present 3-6/64 and 12/27/64. No more records. Resident of Roanoke Co. Postwar. Died Lynchburg 2/18/17 at age 84. Buried East Hill Cem. Salem.

Carper, Thomas J.: 1st Sgt. Born circa 1830. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 31, constable. Present through 6/30/61 and 9-10/61. Promoted 1st Sgt. Absent on sick leave 2/7-28/62. Present as private 9-10/62. Absent in arrest 11-2/62. Present 3-4/63. Court martialed for desertion 3/17/63. Absent on horse detail 7-8/63. Absent sick at home 11-12/63. Presence or absence not stated 1-2/64. Present 3-6/64 and 12/27/64. Present 1-2/65. No more records. Alive 1890.

Carroll, Ephraim L.: Private. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61. Discharged. Re-enlisted Fincastle 6/1/62. Absent in Gordonsville hospital 9-10/62. Absent sick at home 11-12/62. Present 3-4/63. Wounded in action Aldie 6/17/63. Absent wounded through 6/64. Absent sick at home in Botetourt Co. 12/27/64. No more records.

Childs, W. C.: Private. Detailed in Medical Director's Office, Richmond 9/1-28/64. No more records.

Cooper, D. H.: Private. In Richmond hospital 9/22-23/63. No more records.

Craddock, William D.: Private. Enlisted Fincastle 5/10/62. Absent 6/14/62. Absent sick in hospital 10/1-12/63. Absent without leave 3-4/63. Horse killed Aldie 6/17/63. Paid $450.00. Present 7-8/63. Absent sick at home 11-12/63. Presence or absence not stated 1-2/64. Present 4/1-20/64. Absent sick in hospital 4/21-30/64. Present 5-6/64. Wounded in action in Winchester hospital 8/24/64. Probably buried in Stonewall Cem., Winchester.

Craddock, William J.: Private. On postwar roster.

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Deisher, John L.: Private. Enlisted Fincastle 3/12/62. Present 9-12/62 and 3-4/63. Wounded in action Shepherdstown 7/16/63. Captured in Winchester hospital 7/30/63. Died of wounds in Winchester hospital 8/63. Buried Stonwall Cem., Winchester.

Denton, George W.: Private. Born circa 1842. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 19, carpenter. Present through 6/30/61. Absent sick in hospital 9/10-10/31/61. Present 1-2/62. Re-enlisted 3/2/62. Absent as scout for Col. Munford 9-10/62 and with J.E.B. Stuart 11/12/62. Present 3-4/63. Wounded in action (side) Brandy Station 6/9/63. Absent wounded in Richmond hospital until furloughed for 30 days 6/20/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Present 4/1/64. Absent on leave 4/30/64. Wounded in action (both legs) Ft. Kennon 5/24/64. Absent wounded in Richmond hospital until furloughed for 60 days 6/22/64. No more records. "Returned to duty and served to the end of the war" on postwar roster.

Denton, James W.: 3rd Cpl. Born circa 1841. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 20, carpenter. Present through 6/30/61 and 9-10/61. Absent sick in hospital 2/27-28/62. Present 9-12/62 and 3-4/63. Wounded in action (flesh wound leg) Beverly's Ford 8/9/63. Absent wounded in Richmond hospital until furloughed for 30 days 6/20/63. In Charlottesville hospital 12/7/63. Transferred to Liberty hospital same day. Wounded in action Ft. Kennon 5/24/64. No more records. "Moved out of state after the war" on postwar roster.

Dillon, Robert: Private. Captured Logan Co. 7/5/63. Sent to Kemper Barracks, Cincinnati. Transferred Camp Chase 8/24/63. No more records. Probably a member of Co. C, 2nd Va. (State Line) Cavalry.

Dollman, Miles P.: Private. Born 1845. Enlisted Fincastle 3/16/62. Present 9-10/62. Absent detailed as scout for General J.E.B. Stuart 11-12/62. Present 3-4/63. Wounded in action (breast) Beverly's Ford 6/9/63. Wounded in action Aldie 6/17/63. Paid in Buchanan hospital 8/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/62-2/64. Present 4/1/64. Absent on horse detail 4/30/64. Present 5-6/64 and wounded in action Ft. Kennon 5/24/64. Present 12/27/64. No more records. Died 1917. Buried Fairview Cem. Roanoke.

Driscoll, James W.: Private. Born circa 1838. Enlisted Fincastle 8/62 by transfer but never reported on rolls through 8/64 date 12/27/64. Present 1-2/65. No more records. Died 5/2/13 at age 76. Buried Fairview Cem. Roanoke.

Driscoll, John L.: Private. Born circa 1836. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 23, laborer. Present through 6/30/61 and 9-10/61. Re-enlisted for 2 years or the war and absent on leave 2/10-28/62. Absent 6/14/62. Present 9-10/62. Absent detailed as scout for General J.E.B. Stuart 11-12/62. Present 3-4/63. Captured Gettysburg 7/3/63. Sent to Ft. Delaware. Transferred Pt. Lookout and Ft. Columbus, NY. Exchanged 2/22/65. No more records. Buried Fairview Cem. Roanoke, no dates.

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Egnor, William G.: Private. Captured Cabell Co. 3/26/64. Sent to Wheeling. Age 29, 5'11", fair complexion, brown eyes, black hair, farmer, Cabell Co. Transferred Camp Chase. Died of pneumonia there 2/16/65.

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Figgot, James Henry Harrison: Private. Born 3/13/40. Attended Washington College 1858-59. Lawyer and teacher, Fincastle. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 21, teacher. Present through 6/30/61. Wounded in action (left side and arm by pieces of shell) Bull Run 7/21/61. Absent wounded in Charlottesville hospital 7/22-8/13/61. Present 9-10/61. Re-enlisted for 2 years or the war and absent recruiting 1-2/62. Commended for gallantry at Poolesville, MD 9/62. Promoted 1st Lt., 12th Cavalry 9/29/63. Commanding company through 12/63. Absent sick 2/28-4/30/64. Present 7-8/64. Wounded in action 10/25/64. Absent wounded through 12/64. No more records. Lawyer and member Va. legislature. Died 4/6/95. Buried Slicer-Godwin Cem., Fincastle.

Fisher, John T: Private. Born circa 1846. Enlisted Fincastle 3/62 at age 18 on postwar roster. Wounded in action Shepherdstown 7/16/63. Died of wounds in Winchester hospital 7/63. Buried Stonewall Cem., Winchester.

Frazier, Charles: Private. Born circa 1824. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/51 at age 37, laborer. Present through 6/30/61, 9-10/61, and 1-2/62. Re-enlisted for 2 years or the war 3/3/62. Present 9-10/632. Absent at horse pasture 11-12/62. Present 3-4/63 and 7-8/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Present 3-6/64 and 12/27/64. No more records. "Moved out of state after the war" on postwar roster.

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Garrett, John Calvin: Private. Born circa 1837. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 24, farmer. Present through 6/30/61. "Captured on scout near Fairfax CH, (July 1861 and sent to Old Capitol) took the oath, and was dismissed from Confederate Service; his exchange was effected and he returned to his regiment." No more records. Died by 1890.

Garrett, William H.: 3rd Cpl. Born circa 1833. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 28, farmer. Present through 6/30/61. Absent sick with pneumonia 10/3-31/61. Present 1-2/62, re-enlisted for 2 years or the war. Absent sick with "conjuntivitis" in Orange CH hospital 4/15/62. Transferred Farmville hospital 4/16/62. No more records. Died of disease 5/62 on postwar roster.

Gibson, John: Private. Captured Maryland Heights 8/8/64. Sent to Ft. Delaware. Exchanged 9/30/64. No more records

Gilbert, Jabez O: Private. Enlisted Fincastle 3/13/62. Paid Orange CH 7/24/62. Wounded in action (face) 2nd Manassas 8/30/62. Absent wounded through 12/62. No more records. Discharged on postwar roster. Received pension Campbell Co., Tennessee.

Gilmer, George Walker T.: Private. Born Albemarle Co. 7/10/45. Enlisted Snicker's Gap 6/16/653 at age 17. Horse killed Winchester, MD 6/30/63. Wounded in action (right shoulder) Gettysburg 7/3/63. Wounded in action (lost eye) 20 minutes later and captured Gettysburg 7/3/63. Sent to David's Island, NY. Exchanged 7/63. Detailed in Richmond hospital 1-2/64. Returned to duty 3/64. Served as courier for General Wickham Spotsylvania CH and Yellow Tavern. Bullet in his head had lodged against the brain and heat affected his head. In Richmond hospital 7/16/64. Transferred to Charlottesville hospital. Returned to duty 8/10/64. Present 8/19/64. In Richmond hospital 10/31/64. Transferred to Charlottesville hospital 12/15/64. Retired to Invalid Corps 12/19/64. On light duty in Chartlottesville hospital 12/27/64. Joined Mosby 4/65. Paroled Charlottesville 5/17/65. Farmer, Howardsville, Albermarle Co. 1897. Member, Henry Gant Camp, CV. Died near Warrenton on James River 8/13/18. Buried Gilmer Cem. "Mt. Ayr" on Rt. 795 near Scottsville. "Gallant fellow."

Givens, Charles W.: 5th Sgt. Born circa 1838. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 23, farmer, as Private. Present through 6/30/61. Absent detailed to care for sick mens horses in Loudoun Co. 9-10/61. Present 1-2/62. Re-enlisted for 2 years or the war 3/3/62. Wounded in action (saber cuts) 2nd Manassas 8/30/62. Present 9-10/62. Absent at horse pasture 11-12/62. Present 3-4/63 and 7-8/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Present 3/64. Absent on leave for 30 days 4/1/64. Present 5-6/64. Promoted 5th Sgt. Present 12/27/64. No more records. Alive 1890.

Givens, Woodson Callaway: Private. Born Craig Co. 1844. Enlisted Fincastle 1/1/64 at age 18. Presence or absence not stated through 2/29/64. Present 3-4/64. Wounded in action (left hand) Todd's Tavern 5/8/64. Absent wounded in Richmond hospital 5/9-19/64, age 18, farmer. Present through 6/30/64 and 12/27/64. Absent in Richmond hospital 2/16-17/75. No more records. Resident of Roanoke Co. postwar. Died Roanoke Co. 9/24/90

Godwin, James T: Private. Born 2/21/43. Enlisted Co. D 11th Va. Inf. 4/23/61 at age 18, clerk. Transferred to Company C 2nd Va. Cavalry 11/14/62. Joined Fredericksburg 4/23/63. Absent detailed for conscript service through 4/30/63. Present 7-8/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Present 3-4/64. Wounded in action Spotsylvania CH 5/9/64. Present through 6/64 and 12/27/64. Wounded in action (foot) Appomattox CH 4/9/65. No more records. Died 12/7/19. Buried Slicer-Godwin Cem., Fincastle.

Gray, Milander: Private. Captured Logan Co. 6/5/63. Sent to Kemper Barracks, Cincinnati. Transferred Camp Chase and Camp Douglas. Died of pneumonia there 11/14/64. Also identified as serving in Berkley's regiment.

Gray, Oliver P: 2nd Cpl. Born circa 1826. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 35, farmer. Present through 6/30/61, 9-10/61 and 1-2/62. No more records. Discharged for overage in 1862 on postwar roster.

Griffin, Winfield "Rough": Private. Born Salem, Roanoke Co. 9/26/46. Attended V.M.I. 8/26/62-12-29/63. Enlisted 1864 at age 17. Absent on leave to 2/12/65 from post, Salem. No more records. Attended Roanoke College and UVA. Lawyer, Roanoke 1873. Commonwealth's Attorney, Clerk of the Court. Judge for 17 years. Captain, Company H, 2nd Va. Inf. Spanish-American War. Member, Hupp-Deyerle Camp, CV, Salem. Died Salem 2/10/30. Buried East Hill Cem.

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Hall, William: Private. Born circa 1833. Enlisted Fincastle 3/12/62. Absent without leave since enlistment on rolls through 12/62. Dropped as deserter. Died 3/6/08 at age 75. Buried Fairview Cem., Roanoke.

Hardwick, Thomas Germaine: Private. Born Montgomery Co. 8/20/32. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 28, laborer. Present through 6/30/61 and 9-10/61. Present, sick in camp 1-2/62. Absent on sick leave 2/62. Absent 6/14/62. Absent without leave 9/62 until detailed in Nitre Bureau in Montgomery Co. as laborer 3-12/64. Served as Captain, 11th Bn Va. Reserves. No more records. Died Newport, Giles Co. Va. 4/2/14. Buried Newport Cem.

Harness, John: Private. Captured Boone Co. 4/9/63. Sent to Wheeling. Age 23, 5'9", fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, farmer, resident of Boone Co. Transferred Ft. McHenry and Ft. Monroe. Exchanged 4/23/63.

Harvey, William Moore: Private. Born 1826. Graduated Washington College 1844. Enlisted Culpeper CH 6/21/61 at age 36, farmer. Present through 6/30/61 and 9-10/61. Hired William H. Cook as substitute and discharged 11/30/61. No more records. Farmer, Botetourt Co. Died 1897.

Hayth, Achilles Mooreman: Private. Born Botetourt Co. 2/5/33. Enlisted Fincastle 3/1/62. Absent without leave 9-10/62. Present 11-12/62 and 3-4/63. Horse killed at Kelly's Ford 3/17/63. Paid $200.00. Absent with Provost Guard, Fredericksburg 7-8/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Present 4/1/64. Absent on horse detail 4/30/64. Present 5-6/64. No more records. Died 7/10/14. Buried Copps Cem., Springwood, Botetourt Co. Brother of Edward P. and George H. Hayth.

Hayth, Edward Pendleton: 2nd Lt. Born Botetourt Co. 1/25/37. Enlisted F5/17/61 at age 24, carpenter, as private. Present through 6/30/61. Horse killed 7/17/61. Absent courier for General Jones 9/10/61. Re-enlisted for 2 years or the war. Absent on leave 2/10-28/64. Elected 2nd Lt. 4/24/62. Present 9-10/62. Present 9-10/62. Absent after men and absent without leave 11-12/62. Present 3-4/63. Present Brandy Station 6/9/63. Absent sick 7-8/63. Commanding company 11-12/63. Presence or absence not stated 1-2/64, however, paid 1/31/64. Present 4/1/64. Absent on horse detail 4/30/64. Commanding company 5/7-6/30/64. Wounded in action and horse killed Tom's Brook 10/9/64. Absent wounded through 2/27/65. Paid $2,900.00 for horse. No more records. Died Springwood, VA 3/20/93. Buried Copp Cem., Springwood. Brother of Achilles M. and George H. Hayth.

Hayth, George Hammone: Private. Born Botetourt Co. 11/20/41. Joined by transfer from Johnson's Bty. Fredericksburg 12/10/62, or 12/26/62. Present 3-4/63. Wounded in action Boonsboro, Md 7/8/63. Died of wounds Martinsburg 7/17/63. Buried Greenhill Cem., Martinsburg. No marker. Brother of Achilles M. and Edward P. Hayth.

Hazelwood, John A.: Private. Born circa 1827. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 34, tailor. Present through 6/30/61. Absent sick in hospital 10/3-31/61. Present, detailed as Drummer in Band 1-2/62. Absent 6/14/62. Present 10-11/62. Present 10-11/62. Absent on scout with General J.E.B. Stuart 11-12/62. Court martialed for desertion 3/17/63. Present 3-4/63. Captured Gettysburg 7/3/63. Sent to Ft. Delaware. Transferred Pt. Lookout. Exchanged 2/15/65. Absent sick with chronic dysentery in Richmond hospital 2/15-22/65. Furloughed 2/22/65. No more records. Tailor, Lexington postwar. Died Craig's Creek, Botetourt Co. 7/27/91 at age 63.

Henderson, William T: Private. Enlisted Fincastle 3/10/62. Present 9-10/62. Absent on scout with General J.E.B. Stuart 11-12/62. Present 3-4/63. Wounded in action Gaines Cross Roads 5/23/63. Present 7-8/63. Transferred Salem Arty. 9/10/63. Alive 1890.

Hines, James C.: Private. Born circa 1835. Enlisted Fincastle 11/27/63. Presence or absence not stated through 2/64. Present 3-6/64 and 12/27/64. Deserted to the enemy Charlestown 4/9/65. Age 30, 5'9", dark complexion, grey eyes, dark hair, farmer, resident of Botetourt Co. Took oath and released. Died 4/2/13 at age 78. Buried Fairview Cem., Roanoke.

Hines, Michael S.: Private. Born circa 1840. Enlisted Lynchburg 5/20/61 at age 21, farmer. Present through 6/30/61, 9-10/61, 1-2/62, and 9-10/62. Absent at horse pasture 11-12/62. Present 3-4/63. Wounded in action Shepherdstown 7/16/63. Absent wounded through 8/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Deserted to the enemy Charlestown 4/9/65. Age 25, 5'10", fair complexion, dark hair, hazel eyes, farmer, resident of Botetourt Co. Took oath and sent north. Alive 1890.

Hines, William S.: Private. Born circa 1825. Enlisted Lynchburg 5/20/61 at age 36, farmer. Present through 6/30/61 and 9-10/61. Absent sick at home 2/17/62. Absent without leave 2/28/62. Discharged for overage. Re-enlisted Dublin 5/25/64. Presence or absence not stated through 6/64. No more records. Deserted to the enemy May 1864 on postwar record. Alive in 1890.

Holtzman, B. S.: Private. Captured Strasburg 10/9/64. Sent to Pt. Lookout. Exchanged 2/21/65. No more records.

Hoover, Jacob H: Private. Born Augusta Co. circa 1844. Laborer, age 16, Northern Dist., Augusta Co. 1860 census. Enlisted Cedar Mountain 8/9/62 at age 18. Present through 12/62 and 3-4/63. Absent detailed as wagoner 7-8/63 and wagoner at Brigade Hqtrs. 11/63-6/64. Captured Amelia CH 4/3/65. Sent to Pt. Lookout. Released 6/14/65. 5'7", light complexion, brown hair, gray eyes, resident of Augusta Co., farmhand, age 26, South River Dist., Augusta Co. 1870 census. Resident Longacre, Fayette Co., WV 1909

Houseman, Isaac Taylor: Private. Born circa 1847. Enlisted Fincastle 1/1/64 at age 17. Presence or absence not stated through 2/29/64. Present 3-6/64 and 12/27/64. No more records. Died by 1890.

Huffman, James Franklin: Private. Born Augusta Co. circa 1828. Farmer, age 32, Botetourt Co. 1860 census. Enlisted company B 23d Va. Cav. Botetourt Co. 7/17/63. Returned to 2nd Va. Cav. Under guard on rolls 10/31/64. Enlisted Fincastle 5/1/64. Present 5-6/64 and 12/27/64. No more records. Died by 1870. Probably buried beside his wife in Nofsinger Cem. on Rt. 220, Fincastle.

Humes, Henry J.: Private. Born circa 1837. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 24, farmer. Present through 6/30/61 and 9-10/61. Present, detailed as wagoner 11/61-2/62. Present 9-10/62. Wounded in action (foot amputated) 11-12/62. Absent wounded through 4/63. Absent on detached service with Provost Guard, Botetourt Co. 7/63-6/64. Deserted to the enemy 5/64 on postwar roster.

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Kale, Edward C.: Private. Born circa 1836. Enlisted Fincastle 3/12/62. Absent as courier for Col. Munford 9-10/62. Present 11-12/62. Captured Kelly's Ford 3/17/63. Sent to Old Capitol. Exchanged 3/29/63. Present through 4/63 and 7-8/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Present 3-6/64. Wounded in action Tom's Brook 10/9/64. No more records. Died Roanoke 1/12/70 at age 71. Buried Fairview Cem., Roanoke.

Knode, George W.: Private. Enlisted Fincastle 3/10/62. Absent on horse detail 7/62. Absent without leave through 12/62 and 1/1-8/31/63. Absent sick at home 11/63-2/64. Absent without leave 3-4/64. Captured Hawes Shop 5/28/64. Sent to Pt. Lookout. Transferred to Elmira. Died of chronic diarrhea there 9/12/64. Buried Woodlawn Cem., grave #192.

Kyle, Edward C.: Private. Born circa 1830. Enlisted Fincastle 3/10/62 at age 32. Present 9-12/62 and 3-4/63. No horse since 2/28/63. Captured Gettysburg 7/3/63. Sent to Ft. Delaware. Transferred to Ft. Columbus, NY and Pt. Lookout. Exchanged 2/21/65. No more records. Alive 1890.

Kyle, Rufus P.: Private. Born circa 1835. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 26, farmer. Present through 6/30/61 and 9-10/61. Absent sent home with Robert Reily 2/22/62. Present, acting as regimental foragemaster 9-10/62. Present 11-12/62. Present as wagonmaster for regiment 3/63-4/64. No more records. Alive Thaxton in 1910 at age 72. Buried Longwood Cem. Bedford, no dates.

Kyle, W. Hazlett: Private. Born circa 1839. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 22, carpenter. Present 6/30/61, 9-10/61, 1-2/62 and 9-10/62. Absent at horse pasture 11-12/62. Present 3-4/63 and 7-8/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/62-2/64. In Richmond hospital 3/1/64. Present 4/1/64. Absent on horse detail 4/30/64. Wounded in action (left thigh) Ft. Kennon 5/25/64. Absent wounded in Richmond hospital 4/26/64. Furloughed for 30 days 6/16/64. Present 12/27/64. No more records. Alive 1890.

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Lam, David D.: Private. Born circa 1839. Enlisted Fincastle 3/17/62 at age 23. Absent on horse detail 7/62. Absent without leave 9-12/62. Present 3-4/63. Absent without leave 7-8/63. Absent on horse detail 11-12/63. Presence or absence not stated 1-2/64. Present 4/1/64. Absent on horse detail 4/30/64. Present 5-6/64. Captured Ficher's Hill 9/22/64. Sent to Pt. Lookout. Exchanged 3/19/65. No more records. Alive 1890.

Lam, Moses: Private. Born circa 1837. Enlisted Fincastle 3/14/62 at age 25. Present 9-12/62, 3-4/63 and 7-8/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Absent without leave 3-6/64. Deserted to the enemy in Western Va. 4/65. Sent to Wheeling. Age 28, 5'8", fair complexion, grey eyes, fair hair, farmer, resident of Botetourt Co. Took oath and sent north 4/9/65. Alive 1890.

Lantz, Charles L.: Private. Born circa 1845. Enlisted 3/4/62 at age 17. Present 9-12/62, however, in Richmond hospital 12/10/62. Present 3-4/63. Transferred to Salem Artillery 4/63 in exchange for Samuel White. No more records. Died by 1885.

Layman, William Henry: 4th Sgt. Born Botetourt Co. 1/31/37. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 23, farmer. As 4th Sgt. Present though 6/30/61. Absent sick at home 9/9-10/61 and 1-2/62. Reduced to private. Wounded in action 2nd Manassas 8/30/62. Absent sent to hospital from Charlestown 10/2/62-12/31/62. Absent without leave 3-4/63. Present 7-8/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Present 4/1/64. Absent on horse detail 4/30/64. Court martialed and fined $24.00. Present 5-6/64. No more records. Died 7/14/14 at age 77. Buried Fairview Cem., Roanoke.

Lightner, J. D.: Private. In Richmond hospital 9/14-15/63. No more records.

Linkenhoker, John Anderson: Private. Born 2/4/39. Enlisted Fincastle 3/13/62. Absent sick at home 9/1-12/62. Present 3-4/63. Absent sick in Hanover Academy hospital 5/30/63 (or 65). Absent detailed as nurse by regimental surgeon 6-8/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Present 3-4/64. Absent sick at home 5-6/65 and 12/27/64. No more records. Died 1/11/94. Buried Haymarketown Cem., Botetourt Co.

Linkenhoker, Matthew P.: 4th Sgt. Born 3/25/36. Enlisted Fincastle 7/16/61 at age 25, farmer, as private. Present though 6/30/61. Absent sick in hospital 9/15-10/31/61. Present 1-2/62. Paid 7/22/62. Absent as scout for Col. Munford 9-10/62. Promoted 4th Cpl. Present 11-12/62. Captured Kelly's Ford 3/17/63. Sent to Old Capitol. Exchanged 3/29/63. Present through 4/63 and 7-8/63. Promoted 4th Sgt. Wounded in action Bridgewater 10/18/64. Present 12/27/64. No more records. Died 12/15/97. Buried Amsterdam Cem., Botetourt Co. "especially distinguished at Leesburg... leading a charge with Lieut. Davis of company E, who was killed."

Lipscomb, John H.: Private. Deserted to the enemy 1/30/64. Sent to Old Capitol. Took oath and released 3/12/65. 5'6", dark complexion, brown hair, black eyes, resident of Lynchburg.

Loop, Jacob: Private. Enlisted Fincastle 3/14/62. Present 9-12/62 and 3-4/63. Captured Gettysburg 7/3/63. Sent to Ft. Columbia, NY. Transferred to Pt. Lookout. Exchanged 1/21/65. Present Camp Lee, Richmond 1/25/65. No more records. Alive 1885.

Lovely, Emanuel: Private. Wounded in action and admitted Charlottesville hospital 9/5/62. No more records.

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Mallow, William M: 2nd Cpl. Born circa 1831. Enlisted Fincastle 5/24/61 at age 30 as farmer. Present through 6/31/61. Captured near Flint Hill 7/17/61. Sent to Old Capitol. Transferred to Ft. Monroe. Exchanged 1/62. On parole through 2/62. Absent without leave 9/12/62. Present 3-4/63. Horse killed Gettysburg 7/3/63. Absent sick Hanover Academy hospital 8/23-31/63. Promoted 4th Cpl. Presents or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Present 4/1/64. Absent on horse detail 4/30/64. Promoted 3rd Cpl. Present 5-6/64 and 12/27/64. Promoted 2nd Cpl. Captured Farmville 4/6/65. Sent to Newport News. Released 7/1/65. 5'6", fair complexion, light hair, blue eyes, resident of Alleghany, Va. Died by 1890.

Marcum, James: Private. Captured Logan Co. 7/5/63. Sent to Kemper Barracks, Cincinnati, OH. Transferred to Camp Chase and Camp Douglas 8/24/63. No more records.

Marks, William P.: Private. Born circa 1830. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 31, millwright. Present through 6/30/61. Wounded in action (right side by shell fragment) Bull Run 7/21/61. Absent wounded in Charlottesville hospital 7/23-8/13/61. Wounded in action on picket in Fairfax Co. 10/25/61. Absent wounded until discharged for disability from Culpeper CH hospital 3/13/63. No more records. Resident of Roanoke Co. postwar. Died 1886 at age 66. Buried East Hill Cem., Salem.

Mays, John T.: Private. Born 12/18/34. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 26, farmer. Present through 6/30/61. Captured Flint Hill 7/17/61. Sent to Old Capitol. Transferred Ft. Monroe. Paroled 11/29/61. On parole until exchanged 2/62. Present 9-12/62. Absent sick with typhoid fever in Charlottesville hospital 2/6-8/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Present 4/1/64. Absent on leave 4/30/64. Present 5-6/64 and 12/28/64. No more records. Died 9/9/09. Buried Shiloh Cem., Botetourt Co.

Mays, Josehus: Private. Born circa 1847. Enlisted Fincastle 3/6/64 at age 17. Present through 6/64 and 12/27/64. In Richmond hospital 3/22-23/65. No more records. Died by 1885.

McChesney, Adam: Private. Born Rockbridge Co. 12/1/39. Enlisted 12/1/61 Valley. Absent sick in Danville hospital 1/13/62. Transferred to Front Royal hospital. Died by pneumonia in Mt. Jackson hospital 1/23/62. Buried Mt. Jackson Confederate Cem.

McChesney, William: Private. Wounded in action 11/22/64 on Cross of Honor application . No more records.

McClougherty, Ballard S.: Private. Enlisted Fincastle 3/12/62. Present 9-12/62. Absent on leave 3-4/63. Present 7-/8/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Present 3-6/64. Absent sick with "fistula in ano" in Charlottesville hospital 7/13/64. Furloughed 8/9/64. Present 12/26/64 and 1-2/65. No more records.

McClurer, John R.: Private. Born circa 1835. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 26, farmer. Present through 6/30/61. Discharged for varicose veins near Flint Hill, Fairfax Co. 7/8/61. No more records.

McClurer, Samuel: Private. Enlisted Fincastle 3/15/62. Absent 6/14/62. Killed in action Crampton's Gap, Md. 9/14/62

McClurer, Thomas: Sgt. Born circa 1832. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 29, farmer. As private, present through 6/30/61. Captured 7 ½ miles from Fairfax CH 6/30/61. Sent to Old Capitol. Exchanged. Absent sick at home with fever 10/3-31/61. Present 1-2/62. Promoted to Sgt. Hired Ferdinand Weddigen as substitute and discharged 6/22/62. No more records.

McClurer, William A.: 3rd Cpl. Hired substitute and discharged on postwar roster.

McCoy, D.: Private. Captured Kelly's Ford 3/17/63 on postwar roster. No more records.

McCoy, James M.: Private. Enlisted Fincastle 3/10/62. Present 9-12/62, however, in Richmond hospital 10/6-11/62. Captured Kelly's Ford 3/17/63. Sent to Old Capitol. Exchanged 3/29/63. Present 7-8/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Present 4/1/64-6/30/64. Wounded in action (lost leg) Mt. Meridian 9/27/64. Listed as present 12/27/64. No more records. Alive 1885.

Meredith, Samuel H.: 3rd Lt. Born 12/3/30. Graduate of U. of Pa. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61. Appointed surgeon and transferred to 5th Va. Cavalry 7/1/61. Resigned 10/10/61. Wounded in action Spotsylvania Church 5/7/64 and died in service on postwar roster. Died 1865 in family history.

Mobly, John W.: Private. Not on muster rolls. Captured near Hillsboro by 14th Pa. Cavalry 3/2/63. "Notorious character and horse thief." Sent to Ft. Monroe 3/13/63. No more records.

Moody, Abraham: Private. Born 1827. Present on Chambersburg raid 10/62. No more records. Died 9/10/00.

Moody, Abram L.: Private. Born Botetourt County 1831. Enlisted 3/10/62. Present 9-12/62, 3-4/63 and 7-8/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/62-2/64. Present 3/64 and 12/27/64. Present 1-2/65. No more records. Died Roanoke 9/12/02 at age 77. Buried in Fairview Cem.

Morrison, George W.: Private. Paroled Harpers Ferry 5/16/65.

Mullen, Jacob D.: Private. Enlisted Fincastle 5/1/63. Wounded in action Aldie 6/17/63. Wounded in action Boonsboro, Md. 7/8/63. Absent wounded in Staunton hospital 7/26-8/31/63. Absent wounded at home in Botetourt Co. 11/63-4/64. Present 5-6/64 and 12/27/64. No more records. Alive 1885.

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Nininger, George W.: Private. Born Botetourt Co. 9/17/35. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 25, farmer. Present through 6/30/61. Present sick in camp 9-10/61. Discharged for "congestion of the spinal column" at Stone Bridge 1/30/62. Age 26, 6’1", dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair, farmer. No more records. Re-enlisted 1864. Present 1-2/65. No more records. Died 4/6/20. Buried Mt. Pleasant Church Cem., Botetourt Co.

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Obenchain, Martin Van Buren: Private. Enlisted Co. K, 28th Va. Inf. 3/8/62 as musician, age 25. Transferred to Co. C, 2nd Va. Cav. 3/62. No more records. Died 5/16/10 at age 73. Buried Fairview Cem., Roanoke.

Oliver, Yelverton N.: Private. Enlisted 1864. Killed in action at Tom’s Brook 10/9/64. Resident of Orange Co.

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Paxton, Rufus H.: Private. Born circa 1838. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 23, landlord. Present through 6/30/61 and 9-10/61. Re-enlisted for 2 years or the war. Absent detailed as courier for Gen. Longstreet 1-12/62. Absent on horse detail 3/-4/63. Present 7-8/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Absent detailed with Major Manson 3-4/64. Present 5-6/64. Issued clothing 7/15/64. Present 12/27/64. No more records. Alive 1885.

Payne, Henry Oscar: Private. Born 1841. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 21, farmer. Present through 6/30/61 and 9-10/61. Absent detailed to attend horses at Warrenton 1-2/62, 9-12/62, 3-4/63 and 7-8/63. Absent detailed at Camp Cripple horse pasture 11/63-6/64. No more records. Died 1917. Buried Fairview Cem., Buchanan.

Peck, Benjamin L.: 2nd Cpl. Born circa 1843. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 18, farmer, as private. Present through 6/30/61, 9-10/61 and 1-2/62. Re-enlisted for 2 years or the war 3/3/62. Promoted 2nd Cpl. Present 9/12-62 and 3-4/63. Wounded in action Shepherdstown 7/16/63. Died of wounds in Winchester hospital 8/7/63. Buried Stonewall Cem., Winchester.

Peck, George H.: Private. Born circa 1827. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 34, farmer. Present through 6/30/61 and 9-10/61. Absent on sick leave 2/1-28/62. Wounded in action and died of wounds 6/23/62.

Peck, Rufus Harrison: Private. Born Botetourt Co. 5/5/38. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 23, farmer. Issued revolver and saber. Present through 6/30/61, 9-10/61 and 1-2/62. Re-enlisted for 2 years or the war 3/3/62. Absent on horse detail 7/62. Absent without leave 9-10/62. Absent in arrest 11-12/62. Court martialed for AWOL. Captured Kelly’s Ford 3/17/63. "Was struck in the face by a Yankee officer while a prisoner." Sent to Old Capitol. Exchanged 3/29/63. Present through 4/63 and 7-8/63. Absent sick at home 11-12/63. Presence or absence not stated 1-6/64. No more records. Died Fincastle 4/16/23. Buried Slicer-Godwin Cem., Fincastle.

Peck, William A.: Private. Enlisted Fincastle 3/11/62. Present 9-12/62 and 3-4/63. Captured and paroled Thompson’s Cross Roads 5/4/63. Absent on parole 7-8/63. Absent sick with camp itch in Richmond hospital 9/22-23/63. Absent sick with "Feb. Remittens" in Charlottesville hospital 12/1-30/63. Absent sick at home 1-2/64. Absent sick in Charlottesville hospital 3/20/64. Absent in Petersburg hospital 5/11-6-30-64. Absent sick in hospital 12/27/64. No more records. Receiving pension Izard. Co., Ark. 1901

Peters, Edward J.: Private. Enlisted Fincastle 5/19/62. Present 9-12/62, 3-4/63 and 7-8/63. Absent detailed as wagoner at brigade hqtrs. 11/63-2/64. Transferred to 42nd Va. Inf. 4/1/64. No more records. Alive 1885.

Peters, James W.: Private. Enlisted Fincastle 3/5/62. Present 9-12/62 and 3-4/63. Captured Gettysburg 7/5/63. Sent to Ft. Delaware. Died of "remittent fever" there 9/23/63. Buried Finn’s Pt., NJ National Cem.

Peters, William J.: Private. Captured Gettysburg 7/5/63. Sent to Ft. Delaware. Transferred to Ft. Columbus, NY and Pt. Lookout Exchanged 2/21/65. No more records.

Pettigrew, Lucian B.: Private. Born Botetourt Co. circa 1840. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 21, farmer. Present through 6/30/61 and 9-10/61. Absent detailed as courier for Gen. J.E.B. Stuart 1-2/62. Absent sick with "axelary fistula after rubeola, still discharging with periodic enlargement of glands scrofulus diathesis" 4-12/62. Absent detailed as assistant clerk in QM department, Wytheville and Dublin 3/63-12-64. Paid 8/26/63. 6’, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair. Age 25 11/64. No more records.

Pitzer, Andrew Lewis: Captain. Born "Bel Air" near Salem, Va. 5/29/27. Attend V.M.I. Served as Captain 5th Va. Cav. (Militia). Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 34, farmer. Accidentally wounded in leg by own man 6/61. Present through 6/30/61. Present Bull Run. Present 9-10/61 and Dranesville. Signed for forage for 66 horses 1/13/62 and for 54 horses on 1/28/62. Paid 2/1/62. Not re-elected 4/25/62. Served as volunteer Aide-de-camp on Gen. Early’s staff 8/62. Appointed Major and Aide-ce-camp 1/21/63. Present though 7/1/63. No more records. Died Roanoke 4/11/96.

Pitzer, Dorman L.: Private. Born Va. 10/42. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 18, farmer. Present through 6/30/61 and 9-10/61. Absent at home on sick leave 2/7/28/62. Present 9-12/62 and 3-4/63. Absent sick 7-8/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Absent sick in hospital 4/1/64. Present 4/30/64-6/64 and 12/27/64. No more records. Railroad contractor, Buena Vista, 1900 cencus.

Pitzer, Frederick T.: Private. Killed in action 7/14/64.

Pitzer, George Madison: Private. Born Salem, Roanoke Co. 10/10/41. Enlisted in Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 19, farmer. Present through 6/30/61 and 9-10/61. No more records. Died Roanoke 5/22/15. Buried East Hill Cem., Salem.

Pitzer, John Allen: Private. Born 12/14/47. Enlisted Fincastle 9/1/64. Absent on leave from post, Salem, Va. 1-2/12/65. No more records. Died 6/1/99. Buried East Hill Cem., Salem.

Pitzer, John Bernard: Born 1/8/38. Enlisted Fincastle 2/22/62 at age 24. Present 9-12/62, 3-4/63 and 7-8/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Present 4/1/64. Absent on horse detail 4/30/64. Present 5-6/64 and 12/27/64. No more records. Died Covington 4/27/11. Buried Cedar Hell Cem., Covington.

Pitzer, Michjah Pendleton: Private. Born Salem, Va. 4/16/40. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 21, student. Present through 6/30/61 and 9-10/61. Re-enlisted for 2 years or the war. Absent on leave 2/10-28/62. Present 9-12/62. Captured and paroled Thompson’s Cross Roads 5/5/63. Absent on parole 7-8/63. Absent sick with camp itch in Richmond hospital 9/22-10/25/63. Absent sick at home 11/63-2/64. In Buchanan hospital 4/1/64. Absent on leave in enemy lines for a horse 4/30/64. Present 5-6/64. Transferred Salem artillery 8/3/64. No more records. Moved to Missouri in postwar. Alive 12/3/22. "Was killed by horses running away from him" in Missouri.

Pitzer, Theodore F.: Private. Enlisted Fincastle 3/19/62. Absent at horse pasture 11-12/62. Present 3-4/63. Wounded in action Aldie 6/17/63. Absent wounded through 8/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Present 3-6/64 and 12/27/64. Killed by his horse 1/14/65.

Price, Charles Thomas: 3rd Cpl. Born Fincastle 3/19/44. Attended V.M.I. 1 year and 5 months, class of 1864. Drillmaster, Bty. No. 9, Camp Lee Richmond 4/61-5/1/62. Enlisted Co. C, 2nd Va. Cavalry Fincastle 8/1/62 as private. Present 9-12/62. Promoted 3rd Cpl. Horse captured Stafford Co. 2/20/63. Paid $225.00. Present 3-4/63 and 7-8/63. Captured near Cashtown, Pa. 7/63 but escaped. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Served as courier for Gen. J.E.B. Stuart. Present 3-6/64, however, wounded in action Louisa Church 6/10/64. No more records. Hotel owner, Fincastle 1865-1900. Farmer, Gala. Member, Peachy Gilmer Camp, CV, Fincastle. Died 11/20/21. Buried Galatia Presb. Church Cem., Botetourt Co. Brother of George S. and William J. Price.

Price, George Simpson: Private. Born Fincastle 6/1/41. Attended V.M.I. 1859-61. Served as drillmaster, Bowyer’s Bty. No. 9, Richmond 4/61 until transferred to Co. C, 2nd Va. Cav. 12/20/62 at Fredericksburg. Killed in action Hartwood Church 2/24/63 in a charge. "His brother got his body under flag of truce." Buried Fincastle Presb. Church Cem. Brother of Charles T. And William J. Price.

Price, William J.: 2nd Lt. Born 1/15/26. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 34, speculator, as 3rd Sgt. Present through 6/30/61. Promoted 2nd Lt. Absent on leave 10/3-31/61. Absent sick at home 1/6-2/28-62. Not re-elected 4/25/62. Paid 5/39/63. No more records. Died 1/12/98. Buried Fincastle Presb. Church Cem. Brother of Charles T. And George S. Price.

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Radar, William Rowland: Private. Born 8/26/26. Enlisted by transfer from another unit Fincastle 6/24/63. Wounded in action 7/8/63. Absent on leave through 8/31/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Present 4/1/64. Absent on horse detail 4/30/64. Present 5-6/64. Captured Burkesville 4/6/65. Sent to Pt. Lookout. Released 6/17/65. 5’10", light complexion, iron gray hair, dark hazel eyes. Resident of Botetourt Co. Died 1/22/10. Buried Brick Union Church Cem., near Troutville.

Richardson, ________: Private. Killed in action 5/64 on casualty list.

Riely, Lewis H.: Private. Born 10/25/40. Enlisted Fincastle 3/13/62 at age 21. Present 9-12/62. Absent at horse pasture 11-12/62. Present 3-4/63 and 7-8/63. Presence or absence not stated 11-63/2-64. Present 3-6/64. "Deserted to enemy during Hunter’s Raid 5/64" on postwar record. Died Blue Ridge 4/5/12. Buried Mt. Zion Baptist Ch. Cem., Bedford Co. Brother of Robert W. Riely.

Riely, Robert Wilbur: 2nd Sgt. Born 4/22/39. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 21, farmer, as private. Present through 6/30/61 and 9-10/61. Absent sick at home 2/21-28/62. Promoted 2nd Sgt. Present 9-12/62, 3-4/63, and 7-8/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Present 3-6/64. No more records. "Served 2 years with great credit, then deserted to the enemy" on postwar roster. Died 7/28/10. Buried Blue Ridge Ch. Of the Brethren, Botetourt Co. Brother of Lewis H. Riely.

Riely, Samuel R.: Private. Born circa 1846. Enlisted Fincastle 3/21/62 at age 18. Present 9-12/62 and 3-6/63. Killed in action Funkstown, Md. 7/10/63. "A gallant fellow."

Rinehart, William Alonzo: Private. Born near Fincastle, Botetourt Co. 4/5/46. Enlisted Fincastle 5/1/62. Present 3-4/63. Wounded in action near Boonsboro, Md. 7/8/63. Absent wounded at home and in Charlottesville hospital through 6/64. Wounded in action 4/6/65. No more records. Saw Mill Supt. Lowmoor Mining Co. Civil engineer, railroad contractor and banker, Covington. Member Va. House of Delegates and Senate. Died 1/30/21. Buried Ceder Hill Cem., Covington. "A gallant fellow."

Robinson, Isaac Allen: Private. Born circa 1837. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 24, physician. Present through 6/30/61. "Captured on picket at Fairfax Ch. 7/17/61; took the oath and was dismissed from Confederate service; an exchange was afterwards effected and he returned to his company." Absent sick in hospital with fever 10/16-31/61. Present 1-2/62. Re-enlisted for 2 years or the war 3/3/62. Absent sick in hospital 8/15-10/31/62. Absent without leave 11-12/62. Present 3-4/63. Captured Greencastle, Pa. 7/5/63. Sent to Ft. Delaware. Transferred to Pt. Lookout. Exchanged 12/28/63. Paid Richmond 1/2/64. Presence or absence not stated 1-2/64. Present 4/1/64. Absent on horse detail 4/30/64. Present 5-6/64. No more records.

Robinson, John W.: Private. Born circa 1846. Enlisted Culpeper Ch. 4/21/62 at age 18. Present 3-4/63. Captured in Md. 7/8/63. Sent to Ft. Delaware. Transferred to Pt. Lookout. Died of chronic diarrhoea there 12/29/63. Buried Pt. Lookout Confederate Cem., Md.

Robinson, Joseph F.: Born 3/25/38. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 23, farmer. "Captured on scout in [July 17] 1861. Took oath and was dismissed from Confederate service. Died 12/16/18__. Buried Allen Cem., Botetourt Co.

Rock(e), John James: Private. Enlisted in Co. A, 11th Va. Inf. 4/22/61 at age 28, driver. Absent sick 9/62 until improperly enlisted in Captain Raines, Va. Bty. 4/63. No more records. Enlisted in Co. C, 2nd Va. Cav., date and place unknown. Captured as deserter 12/28/64. Sent to Old Capitol. Took oath and released 3/12/65. 6’1 ½", dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, resident of Pulaski Co.

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Saunders, John M.: Private. Born circa 1845. Enlisted Co. F, 28th Va. Inf. 4/26/61 at age 16. Present through 9-10/62. No more records. Probably discharged for underage. Enlisted Co. C, 2nd Va. Cav. Fincastle 3/10/62. Present 9-12/62 and 3-4/63, no horse since enlistment. Captured Gettysburg 7/3/63. Sent to Ft. Delaware. Transferrred to Pt. Lookout, Ft. Columbia and back to Pt. Lookout. Took oath and joined U.S. service 1/24/64.

Sears, John H.: Private. Born circa 1843. Enlisted Fairfax Co. 12/14/61 at age 18. Absent sick at home 1/6-2/28/62. Wounded in action Cross Keys 6/7/62. Wounded in action 2nd Manassas 8/3/62. Present 9-10/62. Absent at horse pasture 11-12/62. Absent on horse detail 3-4/63. Left as nurse for wounded Winchester and captured 7/30/63. Paroled and exchanged. Present 3-4/64. Wounded in action (sabre cut) Yellow Tavern 5/11/64. Wounded in action Winchester 9/19/64. Present 1-2/65. No more records. Alive 1885.

Seay, G. G.: Private. Paroled Columbia, Va. 6/1/65.

Shafer, George W.: Private. Born 10/11/35. Enlisted in Co. K, 28th Va. Inf. 6/21/62. Wounded in action Gaines Mill 6/27/62. Transferred to Co. C, 2nd Va. Cav. Fincastle 12/10/62. Present 3-4/63. Absent sick in hospital 8/18-31/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Absent on leave for 30 days 4/1/64. Present 5-6/64, however, absent sick with debilitas in Richmond hospital 6/10/64. Furloughed for 30 days 6/30/64. No more records. Died 2/8/71. Buried Shafer Cem, Botetourt Co.

Shafer, John Newton: Born 10/13/45. Enlisted Fincastle 1/1/64. Presence or absence not stated 1/2/64. Present 3-4/64. Wounded in action (breast) Todd’s Tavern 5/7/64. Present 5-6/64. No more records. Died 4/26/18. Buried Troutville Cem.

Shafer, Joseph M.: Private. Born Botetourt Co. circa 1846. Enlisted Culpeper Ch. 4/20/62. Present 3-4/63. Absent sick in hospital 5/29-8/31/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Present 4/1/64. Absent on horse detail 4/30/64. Present 5-6/64. No more records. Hardware merchant, Lynchburg. Died 9/30/18 at age 72.

Shafer, Peter: Private. Enlisted Fincastle date unknown on postwar roster. Alive 1885.

Shanks, James L.: Private. Enlisted Salem Arty. Transferred to Co. C, 2nd Va. Cav. 9/13/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Present 3-6/64, however, absent sick with dysentery in Richmond hospital 6/4-15/64. Paid Salem 9/10 and 28/64. Absent on leave from post, Salem 2/12/65. No more records. Died by 1885.

Shiveldaker, George W.: Private. Conscript captured Kanawha Co. 5/28/63. Sent to Johnson’s Island. Took oath and released 10/9/63. 5’10", dark complexion, black hair, gray eyes, resident of Kanawha Co. Signed by a mark.

Shiveldaker, John: Private. Conscript captured Kanawha Co. 5/22/63. Sne to Wheeling. Age 24, 5’11 ½", dark complexion, gray eyes, dark hair, farmer, resident of Kanawha Co. Transferred to Johnson’s Island. Took oath and released 10/9/63.

Shumaker, A.: Private. Paroled Winchester 4/29/65.

Slusser, William C.: Lt. On postwar roster.

Snodgrass, Edward N.: Born circa 1846. Enlisted Culpeper Ch. 4/13/62 at age 18. Present 3/4/63. Absent sick in hospital 8/18-31/63. Presence or absence not stated 11/63-2/64. Present 3-6/64. Wounded in action Millwood 10/20/64. Paroled Farmville 4/25/65.

Snyder, Charles A.: Private. Born Monroe Co., Pa. Circa 1843. Enlisted Botetourt Arty 5/15/61 at age 18. Transferred to Co. C, 2nd Va. Cav. 12/26/61. Present 1-2/62. No more records. Receiving pension Richmond 6/22/09 at age 62. Died Washington D.C. 9/20/15. Buried Arlington Nat. Cem., Va.

Spangler, Charles D.: Enlisted Fincastle 3/17/62. Present 9-12/62 and 3-4/63, no horse since enlistment. Wounded in action near Boonsboro, Md. 7/8/63. Absent wounded in Richmond hospital 7/25/63 until furloughed for 30 days 8/9/63. Absent wounded through 4/1/64. Present 4/30-6/64. No more records. Alive 1885.

Spears, Charles C.: Sgt. Born circa 1837. Enlisted Fincastle 5/17/61 at age 24, farmer, as private. Present through 6/30/61. Absent sick with fever in hospital 10/2-31/61. Present sick in camp 1-2/62. Promoted to Sgt. Killed in action near Leesburg 9/2/62. Left widow. Buried Union Cem., Leesburg. "Full of dash."

Stanley, David R.: Private. Enlisted Fincastle 3/10/62. Present 9-12/62, 3-4/63 and 7-8/63. Captured Raccoon Ford 11/27/63. Sent to Old Capitol. Transferred to Pt. Lookout. Exchanged 3/3/65. No more records. "A good soldier." "Moved out of state after the war" on postwar roster.

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