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William died during service. Buried at Antietam.

Although Henry Wesley Bucey was not a blood relative, he was the husband of my g-g-g aunt, Margaret Roe Bucey.

Henry first enlised in the 15th OVI, Company B for three months.

Then, re-enlised into the 1st West Virgina Infantry, Company C, October 1861. Henry was mustered out July 17, 1865.

Taken from the book, ''''''''History of Jefferson County'''''''' (Ohio):

''Although he was almost constantly in danger and took part in such important battles as Bull Run, Winchester and Cedar Creek, and was so brave in his actions that he was promoted to be sergeant of his company.''

I could not find any other reference to his being promoted to a sergeant. He is listed as ''Private'' in other records.Nor could I locate any information as his units being in any of the battles listed above. Only in the battle of Philippi.(online)

A bugler in the Infantry, he was captured and held prisoner at Andersonville. He died in WV shortly after his release. He was between 16-18 at the time of his death.

GGGrandfather was a teacher and farmer. He enlisted as a member of the First Virginia regiment, becoming a non-commissioned officer of Co. D. He took part in the battles of Greenland Gap and Romley and the 1st battle of Kernstown VA. He was killed in action taking part in a charge across an open field against a stone wall on Mar.23,1862. He was approximately 40 yrs old at the time and left a widow and 5 children in Cameron WV. His oldest son, DeClifford, was a fifer in his father's company and served 4 years.

I have been trying to locate his burial site but have been unsuccessful as of this date (06/16/06).

Benjamin Humble Ovington is my GG uncle. He was born in England in 1841. He served in 1st Regiment West Virginia Infantry. His records show he was captured on 11th September 1863 and paroled Dec 27th 1863.

I have just found Benjamin and I wish to know all about him. His father George Ovington also served in 6th Regiment West Virginia Infantry.

Kind regards,

Anne Marie Ainsley

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I am interested in all information on this individual, or his family. Thanks, Dave

Excepted commanded of 1st Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment (Union, later 1st WV). Wounded at Philippi, Virginia 3 June 1861, first officer from the Union wounded in battle during the Civil War. Promoted to Brigider General with rank effective 17 May 1861. In charge of protecting B&O railroad from Grafton, West Virginia to Cumberland, Maryland. Brevted to Major General for defense of Cumberland in August 1864. Captured in February 1865 by McNeil's Rangers, resigned from army June 1865. Died Swan Meadows, Maryland July 1891.