Possible Relative--his name is on the Jackson Greys Monument in Chesapeake, Va. Poss. served the 62th Va. Co. A

Harrison was my GGGrF John Wright's stepson. His mother was Mary Harrison Wright. Harrison joined the Jacksons Greys at St Bride's Parish, Norfolk county in July 11 1861 and surrendered at Appomatox with the remains of the company

The following Web site has the roster of the entire Company A of the 61st Virginia infantry, aka the Jackson Greys:

http://www.nkclifton.com/udc/Jackgrey.html

Here's the home page:

http://www.nkclifton.com/udc/udcindex.html

my husbands ancestor

I welcome any additional information about battles of the 61st Infantry Company D or additional Information about the Haynes or Stoakes Family.

Kevin

Enlisted 3/4/62 at Washington Pt. Norfolk Co in the Border Rifles as a Private at age 28; served in Co. E. 7th Bn. VA Company transfered 8/8/62 as Co. E, 61st VA. Served in many important battles including Gettysburg, Hagerstown, Wilderness, Shady Grove, Spottsylvania, Hanover C. H., Cold Harbor Frazier's Farm, Wilcox Farm, Ream's Station, The Crater, Hatcher's Run, Bristol Station, and Salem Church. He was only slightly wounded. Discharged and Paroled as Corporal 9 April 1965 at Appomattox, VA . Died 25 Dec. 1914. Buried at family Cemetery near Balahack Rd. and US168, Chesapeake, VA . Member of Stonewall camp of Confederate Veterans at Portsmouth, VA 1901-1914.

Bart was my grandmother's maternal grandfather. I've got a lot of genelogical information on Bart if anyone is interested.

I have two direct descendants who served. Thomas W. Hodges enlisted CSA 08 Aug 1861 at Oak Grove, Norfolk County, VA
He was a Private for one year in Company E of the 61st Regiment, Virginia Infantry. His Captain was John W. M. Hopkins. Surrendered at Appomattox (Records 08MAY1964 -VA State Library, Richmond, VA. He was MIA from our ancestral search efforts for some time - so I am happy to report he made this roll call. Any info on his regiment, will be greatly appreciated.

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Enlisted as a Private in Isle Of Wight Avenge Regiment Virginia on 24 August 1861 at the age of 34.
Transferred into Company F, 7th Battalion Regiment Virginia on 15 December 1861.
Transferred into Company F, 61st Infantry Regiment Virginia on 8 August 1862.
Promoted to 4th Corporal (Estimated day) on 15 November 1862.

Enlisted as a Private on 24 August 1861 at the age of 38.
Enlisted in Isle Of Wight Avenge Regiment Virginia on 24 August 1861.
Transferred into Company F, 7th Battalion Regiment Virginia on 15 December 1861.
Transferred into Company F, 61st Infantry Regiment Virginia on 8 August 1862.
Surrendered on 9 April 1865 at Appomattox Court House, VA.

My great great grandfather letters to his wife during the war have been published by my great uncle. It was a great read and something I am very proud of. William Baugh enlisted in 1861 in Sussex Co. and surrendered at the end of the war. He lived until 1910

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