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55th Virginia Infantry
| Company Unknown | |
Ransome Greenwood
Ransome Greenwood - Private |
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Ransom(e) from Middlesex County. Any links to more detailed service records appreciated
Contact Name: Bryan SachseDate Added: 4/10/2014
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William Jones Haile
William Jones Haile - Asst Surgeon |
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My gr, gr-uncle. Assistant Surgeon to 55th VA. Brother of Robert G. Haile.
Contact Name: Anne JacksonDate Added: 4/22/2007
| Company A | |
Robert L Blackburn
Robert L Blackburn - Corporal |
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someday I hope to find his picture and that of his brother James F Blackburn
Contact Name: Florence JefferyDate Added: 3/30/2014
| Company A | |
William S. Cecil
William S. Cecil - Private |
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Born - Caroline County, VA
William was wounded during battle of Mechanicsville June 26, 1862 but returned quickly to duty and was later moved to Regimental Quartermaster Department as a teamster.
Contact Name: Freddie Lee Clark Jr.William was wounded during battle of Mechanicsville June 26, 1862 but returned quickly to duty and was later moved to Regimental Quartermaster Department as a teamster.
Date Added: 12/26/2004
| Company A | |
George Washington Samuel
George Washington Samuel - Corporal |
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No comments
Contact Name: Richard samuelDate Added: 9/4/2013
| Company B | |
James B New
James B New - Private |
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Killed in action at Gettysburg July 3, 1863 (Pickett's charge). Left widow Lucy Ann. Burial unknown.
Contact Name: Richard OrttContact Homepage: Dick
Date Added: 8/2/2017
| Company C | |
William H. Vaughan
William H. Vaughan - Private |
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No comments
Contact Name: JohnDate Added: 9/20/2012
| Company D | |
John Croxton
John Croxton - Sergeant |
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Name:John Croxton
Residence:Freeshade, Virginia
Enlistment Date:17 Jul 1861
Side Served:Confederacy
State Served:Virginia
Service Record:Enlisted as a Corporal on 17 July 1861.
Enlisted in Company D, 55th Infantry Regiment Virginia on 17 Jul 1861.
Promoted to Full Sergeant on 1 May 1862.
Died of disease Company D, 55th Infantry Regiment Virginia on 9 Dec 1863 at
Chimborazo Hospl, Richmond, VA.
Contact Name: Cindy KlineResidence:Freeshade, Virginia
Enlistment Date:17 Jul 1861
Side Served:Confederacy
State Served:Virginia
Service Record:Enlisted as a Corporal on 17 July 1861.
Enlisted in Company D, 55th Infantry Regiment Virginia on 17 Jul 1861.
Promoted to Full Sergeant on 1 May 1862.
Died of disease Company D, 55th Infantry Regiment Virginia on 9 Dec 1863 at
Chimborazo Hospl, Richmond, VA.
Date Added: 2/9/2011
| Company D | |
George Henry Taylor
George Henry Taylor - Sergeant |
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Annette Taylor gave me this info, but I cannot find a roster of Names. He is supposed to have fought at 1st Manassas & was wounded, & at 2nd Gettysburg & was wounded again. He was supposed to be a part of Walker''s Brigade. I''m trying to verify this info. Any assistance you can give is most welcome.
Contact Name: Pauletta KingDate Added: 4/13/2004
| Company E | |
Edwin J.a. Buck
Edwin J.a. Buck - Private |
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Edwin died during the siege of Atlanta
Contact Name: VGBuckDate Added: 7/14/2010
| Company E | |
Sanford M. Dishman
Sanford M. Dishman - Private |
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Born about 1839 in Essex Co. Virginia to William Weeden Dishmen (b. 1813 in Essex Co. Virginia) and Mary Dishman (b. about 1814 in Virginia). Enlisted in Company B, 55th Infantry Regiment Virginia on 01 Jul 1861. Died of disease on 11/29/1861 in Essex Co. Virginia. ----- Film Number M382 roll 15
(3rd Cousin 4 times removed)
Contact Name: Donald Steven Smith(3rd Cousin 4 times removed)
Contact Homepage: http://www.mdscv.org/1388/adopt-a-confederate/
Date Added: 3/30/2006
| Company F | |
Thomas Mundie Burke
Thomas Mundie Burke - Major |
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My gr,gr-uncle. KIA (shot off of horse) @ Battle of Frayser's Farm.
Contact Name: Anne JacksonDate Added: 4/22/2007
| Company F | |
William Thomas Cooke
William Thomas Cooke - Private |
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No comments
Contact Name: Margaret H ShifflettDate Added: 3/17/2011
| Company F | |
Robert Gaines Haile
Robert Gaines Haile - Captain |
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my gr,gr-grandfather.
Died resultant of wound @ Battle of Gaine's Mill.
Contact Name: Anne JacksonDied resultant of wound @ Battle of Gaine's Mill.
Date Added: 4/22/2007
| Company F | |
Richard Collin Mcdonald
Richard Collin Mcdonald - Sergeant Major |
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My gr-grandfather. Wounded @ Battle of the Wilderness. Paroled at Appomattox. Received UDC Veteran's Cross of Honor.
Contact Name: Anne JacksonDate Added: 4/22/2007
| Company H | |
John William Clements
John William Clements - Private |
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No comments
Contact Name: Al CitoDate Added: 6/13/2004
| Company H | |
Nelson Anthony Crafton
Nelson Anthony Crafton - Private |
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No comments
Contact Name: David CraftonDate Added: 7/8/2015
| Company H | |
Robert Franklin Crafton
Robert Franklin Crafton - Private |
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No comments
Contact Name: David CraftonDate Added: 7/8/2015
| Company I | |
William G New
William G New - Private |
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Buried 'New Cemetery' located at Stormont-Cooks corner,just outside of Saluda Courthouse Va.
Contact Name: Richard OrttContact Homepage: Dick
Date Added: 8/2/2017
| Company K | |
Henry Elmore
Henry Elmore - Private |
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Henry Elmore enlisted on 3/31/1862 as a Private. On 3/31/1862 he mustered into 'K' Co. VA 55th Infantry. He deserted on 6/7/1863 at Richmond, VA Hospital.
April 1862- he was in the hospital from April 15
May 1862- he was apprehended at his house April 4, 1862- absent without leave
May/June 1862 - he was absent from Fort Lowery
Jan/Feb 1863 - absent without leave
Mar/Apr 1863 - present in confinement since 1863
June 1863 sick in hospital - 1st Division General Hospital, Camp Winder, Richmond, VA
Contact Name: Myra J. ElmoreApril 1862- he was in the hospital from April 15
May 1862- he was apprehended at his house April 4, 1862- absent without leave
May/June 1862 - he was absent from Fort Lowery
Jan/Feb 1863 - absent without leave
Mar/Apr 1863 - present in confinement since 1863
June 1863 sick in hospital - 1st Division General Hospital, Camp Winder, Richmond, VA
Date Added: 7/4/2015
| Company K | |
William Berkley Marks
William Berkley Marks - Private |
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1st Cousin (Paternal).
Enlisted as a Private in Company K, 55th Regiment Virginia Infantry on 31 March 1862.
Captured at Falling Waters Maryland 14 July 1863.
Transferred to Old Capitol Prison Washington D.C. 23 July 1863.
Transferred to Point Lookout Maryland 8 August 1863.
Paroled and exchanged from Point Lookout Maryland 3 March 1864.
Paroled at Westmoreland Court House Virginia 6 May 1865.
Source: American Civil War Soldiers
www.ancestry.com
Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers from Virginia Units.
www.fold3.com
Contact Name: Ron SaundersEnlisted as a Private in Company K, 55th Regiment Virginia Infantry on 31 March 1862.
Captured at Falling Waters Maryland 14 July 1863.
Transferred to Old Capitol Prison Washington D.C. 23 July 1863.
Transferred to Point Lookout Maryland 8 August 1863.
Paroled and exchanged from Point Lookout Maryland 3 March 1864.
Paroled at Westmoreland Court House Virginia 6 May 1865.
Source: American Civil War Soldiers
www.ancestry.com
Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers from Virginia Units.
www.fold3.com
Contact Homepage: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rant58&id=I2532
Date Added: 9/7/2013
| Company L | |
Griffin James Ashburn
Griffin James Ashburn - Private |
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Enlisted March 25th, 1862 at White Stone in Lancaster County, Lt. William Oliver enlisted him. Served until captured at Gettysburg and held at Fort Delaware as prisoner of war until 1864.
Contact Name: Carolyn A AustinDate Added: 7/27/2009
| Company M | |
James Robert Brooks
James Robert Brooks - Sergeant |
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Interested in any info. anyone may have.
Contact Name: Robert James BrooksDate Added: 8/11/2010
| Company M | |
Ellis W Gravatt
Ellis W Gravatt - Private |
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Ellis was the son of Dr.John James Gravatt who was the Chief Surgon who was in charge of Wayside Hospital in Richmond ,Va during the Civil war.
Contact Name: Robert JonesDate Added: 2/2/2010
| Company M | |
George Cherbury Gravatt
George Cherbury Gravatt - Private |
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No comments
Contact Name: Robert JonesDate Added: 4/6/2009
| Company M | |
Henry K. Haislip
Henry K. Haislip - Private |
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Henry enlisted in Company M on 13 March 1863.
He fought at Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Falling Waters (captured). After a prisoner exchange, Henry returned to Company M. He was wounded at Weldon Railroad 21 August 1864. He was captured during the battle of Farmville. Signed Oath of Allegiance 13 June 1865 at Lookout Point, Maryland.
Contact Name: Garry TrueHe fought at Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Falling Waters (captured). After a prisoner exchange, Henry returned to Company M. He was wounded at Weldon Railroad 21 August 1864. He was captured during the battle of Farmville. Signed Oath of Allegiance 13 June 1865 at Lookout Point, Maryland.
Date Added: 8/11/2011
| Company M | |
Edward Taylor Hilldrup
Edward Taylor Hilldrup - Sergeant |
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Edward Hilldrup was my great-grandfather. His brother, Pvt. Richard Brown Hilldrup, served throughout the war in the same unit. Edward was wounded at the Seven Days and discharged (also had TB). Oddly enough, another Confederate who was to become another of my great grandfathers, Robert James Lamkin, was wounded at the same time.
Contact Name: Robert P. Hildrup Date Added: 10/6/2010
| Company M | |
Levi Lucas Perry
Levi Lucas Perry - Private |
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Enlisted in Orange Co., VA in March 1862.
Contact Name: Patricia WalshDate Added: 5/7/2009
| Company M | |
Benjamin Warner Pritchett
Benjamin Warner Pritchett - Private |
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Benjamin W. Pritchett fought in all the engagements of the 55th Virginia excepting for Gettysburg. He was wounded at Chanclellorsville and didn't return until after Gettysburg. He survived the war and was one of few members of the 55th that surrendered at Appomattox. Benjamin returned to his farm which is located on the Spotslyvania Court House Battlefield after the war. He died there in 1918. He is buried somewhere on his farm, but to date we have been unable to locate his grave.
Benjamin Pritchett was not a slave owner and enlisted just prior to the forced conscription in 1862.
He received a Confederate pension from the State of Virginia due to the wounds he suffered at Chancellorsville.
Contact Name: David EngelBenjamin Pritchett was not a slave owner and enlisted just prior to the forced conscription in 1862.
He received a Confederate pension from the State of Virginia due to the wounds he suffered at Chancellorsville.
Date Added: 4/11/2008