William Taylor Milton, my great grandfather from Berryville, VA, in Apr '61 in 2nd VA Infantry, Clarke Riflemen. He reenlisted in in the 6th Cavalry, Company D in Aug '62.

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10th Infantry/ wounded taken prisoner in 1865

Teamster Released in 1865 Father of Michael Joseph Scott and Ruben Amos Scott all from Port Republic VA.

Enlisted in the 6th VA Cav on March 1, 1862. Previously served as a private in the 7th VA Infantry Regiment after enlisting in March of 1861. Fought in the First Battle of Bull Run and was discharged from the 7th VA Inf after being wounded at Mason's Hill, VA, in September of 1861. After joining the 6th VA Cav in March of 1862, he participated in Stonewall Jackson's 'Valley Campaign' and later acted as a courier for Gen. Robert E. Lee while his company was temporarily detailed as Gen. Lee's personal bodyguard. He was later wounded again and discharged in October of 1862. He rejoined the 6th VA Cav in the Spring of 1863 and fought in several battles including the Battle of Brandy Station and Gettysburg. He continued to serve in JEB Stuart's cavalry division until wounded once again and taken prisoner at Williamsport, MD, on July 14, 1863, while the 6th VA Cav was covering General Lee's retreat from Gettysburg. He was a POW at Elmira, NY, and Point Lookout, MD, until parolled on October 14, 1864. He was then exchanged in Savannah, GA, on Oct 29, 1864. After his exchange he joined and fought with Confederate 'guerilla' cavalry units in South Carolina and Georgia until the end of the war.

William Bowen was my great,great grandfather.He served 1861 to 1865.Horse killed in action at Upperville, VA. then he was slightly wounded at Goose Creek.Because of his wounds he did not make the battle of Gettysburg. Rejoined company later.Buried in our family cemetery.Died 1929

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Joined at Culpeper Va Not sure of the date

He was captured at Bermuda Hundred on October 17, 1864. Died in 1919.

Birth: Jul. 8, 1836
Death: Mar. 16, 1890
Warrenton
Fauquier County
Virginia, USA

- Born Jul 8 1836 in
- Elijah C. Anderson died on Mar 16 1890
- He is buried at Creel Cemetery, Marshall, VA
- Married Adaline L. in 1861. Postwar resident of Orlean, Fauquier County, VA

Enlistment:
- 26 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Oct 30 1862 as Private

Mustering information:
- Enlisted into F Company, 6th Cavalry (Virginia) on Oct 30 1862
- Deserted from 6th Cavalry (Virginia) on Mar 1 1865

Listed as:
- Detailed on Feb 24 1865 at On Horse Detail (On final roll)
- Paroled on Apr 24 1865 at Winchester, VA

Family links:
Spouse:
Adaline L. Anderson (1838 - 1903)*

*Calculated relationship


Burial:
Creel Family Cemetery
Marshall
Fauquier County
Virginia, USA

May 25, 1861, enlisted, Centreville, VA. Jul. 28, 1861, sick with typhoid fever near Falls Church. Unsure of date of return to service, but probably 3-4 months. Jul. 14, 1862, captured in Sperryville, VA, originally confined to Old Capitol Prison, Washington, D.C., and transferred to Fort Monroe, VA, August 1, 1862. Feb. 20, 1864, captured in Upperville, Fauquier County, VA. Feb. 22, 1864, sent to Wheeling, West VA from Harper's Ferry. Feb. 24, 1864, sent to Camp Chase, OH. Feb. 26, 1864, arrived at Camp Chase, OH. Mar. 14, 1864, transferred to Fort Delaware, DE. Mar. 17, 1864, arrived at Fort Delaware, DE. Jul. 20, 1864, died from inflammation of tonsils. Jul. 20, 1864, buried in 'Jersey shore,' now known as Finn's Point National Cemetery, Salem, NJ.

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Enlisted as a Private on 25 May 1861 at the age of 25.
Enlisted in Company F, 6th Cavalry Regiment Virginia on 25 May 1861.
Promoted to Full Corporal on 15 Nov 1861.
Promoted to Full 2nd Lieutenant on 20 Apr 1862.
Wounded and captured 30 May 1862, Front Royal, VA.
Exchanged, 5 Aug 1862 at Ft. Delaware.
Captured, exchanged, 21 Sep 1862.
Promoted to Full Private (Reduced to ranks by Courtmartial) on 30 Jan 1864, later reinstated to 2nd Lieutenant.
Captured 11 Jun 1864, Louisa Court House, VA, in the Battle of Trevilian Station.
Paroled, 16 Jun 1865, from Fort Delaware.

Captured 5/12/1864, Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
Imprisoned at Elmira Prison, NY.
Paroled 7/11/1865.

Captured 2/22/1864, in Snickersville, VA.
Imprisoned at Ft. Delaware.
Paroled 6/16/1865

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Brother of Albert, same unit.

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William Andrew GAUNT (1822, VA -- 1904, MS) enlisted in Co. G, 6th VA Cavalry. Records also show his surname as GANT and GUANT. Served under Capt Grimsley. He was shot and lost his eye in May 1864 & the following day was admitted to Receiving and Wayside Hospital (General Hospital #9), Richmond, VA.
He was the father of William Marshall GAUNT (CSA 12th VA Co. G, Cavalry) and Andrew Jackson GAUNT (CSA 12th VA Co. G, Cavalry -- died in service)
William Andrew GAUNT is my husband's Great grandfather.

Enlisted at Ashland Virginia on August 19, 1861 as a private in Colonel Thomas Stanhope Flournoy's Sixth Virgina Cavalry.

Captured at Hanover Court House on May 12, 1864, Lester later died as a Prisoner of War at Point Lookout, Maryland on July 5, 1864.

Although I am not a relative of John J. Lester, I am in possession of an original letter written by Col. Flournoy stating that the horse John Lester was riding, was owned by Daniel Merritt who was entitled for any payments if the horse should be injured. The 'grey mare' was later shot & killed on Sept. 23, 1862 in the Battle of Sharpsburg (Antietam) while Lester was riding as a courier for Col. Alfred H. Colquitt. The letter is signed by Flournoy and Lester. It is also signed by Capt. R. H. Owen who paid Merrit $60 for the horse.

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