16th Virginia Cavalry

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Wagonmaster. Littons from Russell County VA. were good horsemen.

Eli Stamper was born to William and Jane (Baldwin) Stamper on July 15, 1837 in Ashe County, North Carolina. He enlisted in Capt. Charles Stevenson's Company, Ferguson's Battalion, Virginia Cavalry, August 5, 1862. This company later became Company A, 16th Virginia Cavalry. The company participated in such memorable exploits as 2nd Winchester, the Gettysburg Campaign, Droop Mountain, Knoxville Siege, Lynchburg, Monocacy, Chambersburg, 3rd Winchester, Petersburg Siege, and Appomattox Courthouse. Eli had also formerly served in the 72nd Virginia Militia.

James H. Stamper was born to William and Jane (Baldwin) Stamper in 1839 in Ashe County, North Carolina. He enlisted in Capt. Charles Stevenson's Company, Ferguson's Battalion, Virginia Cavalry, August 4, 1862. This company later became Company A, 16th Virginia Cavalry. Private Stamper was discharged shortly thereafter due to a severe leg injury.

james squire brewster born tazewell co va son of andrew peery brewster, in the record,s they have his middle name starting with a w.that is wrong. iam still looking for more info he was wounded.

james squire brewster born tazewell co va son of andrew peery brewster, in the record,s they have his middle name starting with a w.that is wrong. iam still looking for more info he was wounded.

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Eli Jackson served with the 72nd Virginia Militia, Caldwell's Battalion Virginia Cavalry, and 16th Regiment Company B 16th Virginia Cavalry. He was my maternal great-great-grandfather.

John H. Jackson was originally with 'Caldwell's Battalion' and his unit was mustered into the 16th Va. Calvary, Co. B. John was killed in battle in September 1864. John had a brother William H. Jackson who was in the 44th Va. Infantry and later joined the 1st Va. after being paroled as a POW.

Hughes Jefferson Warden was a Confederate Soldier with the 16th Virginia Cavalry born December 15, 1831 in Raleigh County, VA (Now WV). Hughes was a 1st Lieutenant in Co. B. He enlisted April 7, 1862 and was last present on roll call October 31, 1864. It is possible he was killed at the Battle of Appomattox Courthouse or refused to pledge his allegiance and went into hiding.

b. 1838, s/o Joseph Claypool Brown and his 1st wife (of 3) Elisabeth STEELE (she died 1857). Isaac was Killed or Died in 1864 or 1865 Only one Record remains of him. Did he stay with the 16th or move to another unit? 1862 August 7 ~ PVT, Capt. Jonathan Hankins Company Caldwell’s Batt’n Cav (Hankins Co. formed) (Camp Bowen?) Wintered deep snow at Camp Zirkle, Salem VA. From Dec. 1862 to Spring 1863 This Company subsequently became Captain Hankins’ Company, Caldwell’s Battalion Virginia Cavalry. 1863 January 15 ~ The Nucleus of this battalion was Captain Otis Caldwell’s Company Virginia Cavalry which was divided into three companies about August 7, 1862. One of them became Captain McFarlane’s Independent Company Virginia Cavalry and the other two Jacob C. Gents and Jonathan Hankins companies formed Caldwell’s Battalion Virginia Cavalry. Two companies William L. Graham and Robert H. Taylor’s were added in October 1862. The Battalion was consolidated with Ferguson’s Battalion Virginia Cavalry, (Guyandotte Border Rangers BN.) January 15, 1863 to form the 16th Regiment Virginia Cavalry. 1 muster roll found B Caldwell’s Batt’n Cav VA Isaac B Brown PVT, Capt. Jonathan Hankins Company Appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above, for not dated Enlisted When: June 12, 186 Where: Tazewell VA By Whom: Otis Caldwell Period: 3 Yrs. Last Paid: By Whom: To What time: Present or Absent: PRESENT Remarks: Transferred from Otis Caldwell’s Co Aug 7, 1862 (Notes on Card) This Company subsequently became Captain Hankins’ Company, Caldwell’s Battalion Virginia Cavalry. The Nucleus of this battalion was Captain Otis Caldwell’s Company Virginia Cavalry which was divided into three companies about August 7, 1862. One of them became Captain McFarlane’s Independent Company Virginia Cavalry and the others formed Caldwell’s Battalion Virginia Cavalry. Two Companies were added in October 1862. The Battalion was consolidated with Ferguson’s Battalion Virginia Cavalry, January 15, 1863 to form the 16th Regiment Virginia Cavalry. Roll indorsed: “Rec’d (A. & I. G. O) Feb’y 10, 1863 Isaac B. Brown served Capt. Otis Caldwell’s Batt’n Cavalry and was transferred to Capt Jonathan Hankins Co. of Caldwell’s Batt’n Cavalry on August 7, 1862 with Patton J. Brown. Family tradition says they were cousins and friends and Isaac asked Patton to look after his wife Mary if anything ever happened to him during the war. Mary J. Steele b. 1840, married (1) 28 Nov 1860 to Isaac B. Brown (Isaac, b. 1838, s/o Joseph Claypool Brown and his 1st wife (of 3) Elisabeth STEELE (she died 1857)). Isaac was Killed or Died in 1864 or 1865. Mary and Isaac had one daughter and one son - Nancy, b ca. 1862, George M. (Meshack?) born circa 1865. Isaac died during the War Between the States and Mary Married (2) Patton J. Brown, s/o Thomas and Rachel Brown on Dec 27, 1865. According to the 1870 census, she had another daughter Rachel F. born 1868. SEE: PATTON J BROWN

Born April 11, 1833 Died January 19, 1929 Youngest Son of Thomas and Rachel McIntosh Brown, of Richland’s Patton served various companies Infantry and Cavalry. Served 1861 ~ Did Patton serve in the first year of the war? He did sign a re-enlistment paper on April 2, 1862 that would hint of prior service. Not many records of the first year are obtained. PVT. 29th VA Inf.? Read ~ 29th Virginia Infantry ~ by John Perry Alderman ~ for history. The Virginia Regimental Histories Series (out of print) pp 1-17 (transferred while sick 7/62) (Virginia Tech ~ Newman ~ E581.5 29 TH A641989) 1862 April 2~ re-enlisted 3 Yrs. Co. H, 29th VA Inf. Capt. Ebenezer Bruster's Co. Gen T. Humphrey Marshall, Prestonsburg, Ky on March 19,1862 called up local Militia’s for states defense(a subterfuge), then went and recruited the men for the 29th, on April 2, 1862 he was in Mouth of Indian (Cedar Bluff on the Kentucky Turnpike ~Today’s US 460) and Mustered in Capt. Ebenezer Bruster’s Co. H and Capt. Thomas Peery’s Co. K. At Camp Cumbo Russell Co., VA April 26,1862 receives $50.00 Bonus payment. 1862 July 25 ~ MILBORN WHITT and Patton J Brown exchange companies. Patton to Caldwell’s Co. Cavalry, Milborn to Bruster's Co. H 29th Inf.~ on leave? / sick in camp. Read ~ 16th Virginia Cavalry ~ by Jack L. Dickinson ~ for history. The Virginia Regimental Histories Series (out of print) (Virginia Tech ~ Newman ~ E581.6 16 TH D5 1989) 1862 August 7 ~ PVT, Capt. Jonathan Hankins Company Caldwell’s Batt’n Cav (Hankins Co. formed)* (Camp Bowen?) Wintered deep snow at Camp Zirkle, Salem VA. From Dec. 1862 to Spring 1863 This Company subsequently became Captain Hankins’ Company, Caldwell’s Battalion Virginia Cavalry. 1863 January 15 ~ The Nucleus of this battalion was Captain Otis Caldwell’s Company Virginia Cavalry which was divided into three companies about August 7, 1862. One of them became Captain McFarlane’s Independent Company Virginia Cavalry and the other two Jacob C. Gents and Jonathan Hankins companies formed Caldwell’s Battalion Virginia Cavalry. Two companies William L. Graham and Robert H. Taylor’s were added in October 1862. The Battalion was consolidated with Ferguson’s Battalion Virginia Cavalry, (Guyandotte Border Rangers BN.) January 15, 1863 to form the 16th Regiment Virginia Cavalry. 1864 April ~ 4th Corp. Co. C 16 Reg’t Virginia CAVALRY 1864 Oct. ~ 1st Corp. Co. C 16 Reg’t Virginia CAVALRY Deserter, Absent Without Leave. Since Nov 30, 1864 (Missing/Captured?) 1865 June ~ POW At Charleston, West Virginia Paroled ~ 1865 Dec 27 ~ Married Mary J. Steele Brown, widow of his cousin Isaac B. Brown . Possible Campaigns for Patton J. Brown. Battles and campaigns of the 16th VA CAV Stationed at Lebanon, Russell County, Virginia, August 4, 1862. Organization: Organized by the consolidation of Ferguson's ( six companies ) and Caldwell's (four companies) Cavalry Battalions on January 15, 1863. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, on April 9, 1865. First Commander: Milton J. Ferguson (Colonel) Field Officers: William L. Graham (Lieutenant Colonel) James H. Nounnan (Major) James P.Wittman (Adjutant) Officers of Hankins' Company Jonathan Hankins, Capt. [Milburn] F. Linkous, 1st Lt. John Blankenship, 2nd Lt. Charles W. Blankenship, Brevet 2nd Lt. The company organized August 7, 1862 and composed partly of transfers from Capt. Otis Caldwell's Company, Virginia Cavalry. 16th VA CAV. Assignments: Cavalry Brigade, Dept. of Western Virginia (January-May 1863) Jinkin's Brigade, Cavalry Division, Army of Northern Virginia ( May-August 1863). Jenkins' Brigade July 3, 1863 Army CSA Corps CAV Division Cavalry Brigade 4 Commander Brig. Gen. Albert G. Jenkins (w) Location East Cavalry Field, east of Rummel Woods C. S. A. ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA STUART'S CAVALRY DIVISION JENKINS' BRIGADE 14th 16th 17th Virginia Cavalry and 34th 36th Virginia Cavalry Battalions July 3. The Brigade had been with Ewell's Corps but rejoined the Cavalry Division here on this day about noon. It was armed with Enfield Rifles but an oversight brought to this field only about ten rounds of ammunition. While this lasted it was actively engaged mainly on foot as sharpshooters around and in front of the Rummel Barn and outhouses. It was withdrawn from the field at an early hour in the evening. Losses not reported. Jenkin's Cavalry Brigade, Ransom's Division, Dept. of Western Virginia and East Tennessee (August-November 1863). Jenkin's Cavalry Brigade,Ransom's Division, Dept. of East Tennessee (November-December 1863). Jenkin's-McCausland's Cavalry Brigade, Dept of Western Va. and East Tennessee (December1863-June 1864). McCausland's Cavalry Brigade,Ramson,s-Lomax's Cavalry Division, Valley Dist. Dept. of Northern Virginia (June 1864-January 1865) McCausland's Brigade, Rosser.s Division,Cavalry Corps, Army of Northern Virginia ( March-April 1865). 16th VA CAV. Battles 2nd Winchester ( June 14-15, 1863) Gettysburg (June 26, 1863) Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (June 28-29 1863) Gettysburg ( July 1-3- 1863) Droop Mountain (November 6 1863) Knoxville Siege ( November- December 1863) Capture of the USS Levi on the Kanawha River, West Virginia, ( Febuary 3, 1864) Petersburg Siege ( From March 1864) ----(June1864--April, 1865) Lyinchburg Campaign (June 1864) Monocacy (July 9, 1864) Chambersburg ( July 30, 1864) 3rd Winchester (September 17,1864) Fisher's Hill ( September 22, 1864) Cedar Creek ( October 19, 1864) Petersburg Siege ( From March 1864) ----(June1864--April, 1865) Appomattox Court House ( April 9, 1865) 1865 Dec 27 ~ Married Mary J. Steele Brown, widow of his cousin Isaac B. Brown . Isaac B. Brown served Capt. Otis Caldwell’s Batt’n Cavalry and was transferred to Capt Jonathan Hankins Co. of Caldwell’s Batt’n Cavalry on August 7, 1862 with Patton J. Brown. Family tradition says they were cousins and friends and Isaac asked Patton to look after his wife Mary if anything ever happened to him during the war. Mary J. Steele b. 1840, married (1) 28 Nov 1860 to Isaac B. Brown ( Isaac, b. 1838, s/o Joseph Claypool Brown and his 1st wife (of 3) Elisabeth STEELE (she died 1857)). Isaac was Killed or Died in 1864 or 1865. Mary and Isaac had one daughter and one son - Nancy, b ca. 1862, George M. (Meshack?) born circa 1865. Isaac died during the War Between the States and Mary Married (2) Patton J. Brown, s/o Thomas and Rachel Brown on Dec 27, 1865. According to the 1870 census, she had another daughter Rachel F. born 1868. The Virginia Regimental Histories Series 16th Virginia Cavalry Jack L. Dickinson 1989 page 93 Brown Patten J Corp. Co. C Enl. 4/1/62 in Tazewell Co. Deserted and AWOL with bounty due 11/30/64. Paroled at Charleston WV 6/65. I went to Virginia Tech Newman Library, Blacksburg, VA and looked up the Microfilm of Compiled Regimental Service Records of Virginia Confederates Group 109 of the National Archives… Found Bounty Paper for Patton J Brown. “The Confederate States, TO Patton Brown Jr DR, To Bounty for re-enlistment in Company H 29 Regiment VA. Vols. ------------ $50.00 Received, CAMP CUMBO, Russell, VA, the 26 day of April, 1862, from Capt. V.C. Huff, Quartermaster Confederate States Army, Fifty Dollars, in full of the above account.” Signed Patton J. Brown (his own Hand) Muster Rolls Found. B 29 VA Patton J Brown PVT, Co. H * 29 Reg’t Virginia Inf. Appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above, for Apr. 2 to 30, 1862 (not dated…Apr 30?) Enlisted When: Apr 2, 1862 Where: Mouth of Indian, (Cedar Bluff~Richlands) Tazewell VA. By Whom: Gen. H. Marshall Period: 3 Yrs. Present or Absent: PRESENT Remarks: Sick in Camp. *note Co. H, 29th VA Inf., Capt. Ebenezer Bruster's Co. B 29 VA Patton J Brown PVT, Co. H 29 Reg’t Virginia Inf. Appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above, for May & June, 1862 dated…June 30, 1862 Enlisted When: Apr 2, 1862 Where: Mouth of Indian Mustered at: (Camp Perry, Tazewell Co., VA) By Whom: Gen. H. Marshall Period: 3 Yrs. Last Paid: By Whom: Maj. Fisher To What time: Apr 30 186 (2)? Present or Absent: PRESENT Remarks: Absent sick from May 4 at private house to May 30. (L. Barton copyist) B 29 VA Patton J Brown PVT, Co. H 29 Reg’t Virginia Inf. Appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above, for July 1 to Oct 31, 1862 dated…Nov. 30, 1862 Enlisted When: Apr 2, 1862 Where: Mouth of Indian Mustered at: (Camp Crab Orchard, Bland Co., VA) By Whom: Gen. H. Marshall Period: 3 Yrs. Last Paid: By Whom: Maj. T. H. Fisher To What time: June 30 186 (2)? Present or Absent: Remarks: Transferred by exchange for MILLBORN WHITT of CALDWELL’s Leave July 25. (L. Barton copyist) B Caldwell’s Batt’n Cav VA Patton J Brown PVT, Capt. Jonathan Hankins Company * Appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above, for not dated Enlisted When: July 1, 186 Where: Tazewell VA By Whom: Otis Caldwell Period: 3 Yrs. Last Paid: By Whom: To What time: Present or Absent: PRESENT Remarks: Transferred from Otis Caldwell’s Co Aug 7, 1862 (Notes on Card) * This Company subsequently became Captain Hankins’ Company, Caldwell’s Battalion Virginia Cavalry. The Nucleus of this battalion was Captain Otis Caldwell’s Company Virginia Cavalry which was divided into three companies about August 7, 1862. One of them became Captain McFarlane’s Independent Company Virginia Cavalry and the others formed Caldwell’s Battalion Virginia Cavalry. Two Companies were added in October 1862. The Battalion was consolidated with Ferguson’s Battalion Virginia Cavalry, January 15, 1863 to form the 16th Regiment Virginia Cavalry. Roll indorsed: “Rec’d (A. & I. G. O) Feb’y 10, 1863 B 16 CAV VA Patton J Brown 4th CORP. Co. C 16 Reg’t Virginia CAVALRY * Appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above, for April, 1864 dated… Enlisted When: July, 18 186(?) Where: Tazewell Co., VA. By Whom: Otis Caldwell Period: 3 Yrs. Last Paid: By Whom: Capt. Ward To What time: Aug 31, 186 (?)? Present or Absent: PRESENT Remarks: The 16th Regiment Virginia Cavalry was formed January 15, 1863, by the consolidation of six companies of Capt Milton J. Ferguson’s Battalion Virginia Cavalry with four companies of Major Caldwell’s Battalion Virginia Cavalry. (E.F. copyist) B 16 CAV VA Patton J Brown 1st CORP. Co. C 16 Reg’t Virginia CAVALRY Appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above, for August 31, 1863 to Oct 31, 1864 dated…Oct 31, 1864 Enlisted When: 1 April 1862 Where: Tazewell, VA. By Whom: Capt. Brown Period: Last Paid: By Whom: Capt. Ward To What time: Aug 31, 1863 Present or Absent: ABSENT Remarks: Absent Without Leave. Bounty Due. (J.B. Hyatt copyist) B 16 CAV VA Patton J Brown CORP. Co. C 16 Reg’t Virginia CAVALRY Appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above, for Nov & Dec, 1864 dated…Dec 31, 1864 Enlisted When: April 1, 1862 Where: Tazewell, VA. By Whom: Capt. Caldwell Period: 3 yrs. Last Paid: By Whom: Capt. Ward To What time: Aug 31, 1863 Present or Absent: Remarks: Deserter, Absent Without Leave. Since Nov 30,1864 (J.B. Hyatt copyist) Parole Papers (POW) Patton J Brown “C” 16 VA Cav (June 1865?) Headquarters First Separate Brigade Department of West Virginia Charleston, West Virginia 1865 I, Regiment, C.S. Army, do hereby give this my Parole of Honor, that I will not take up arms against the United States Government, Until I am regularly exchanged; and that I am permitted to remain at my home, I will conduct myself as a good and peaceable citizen and will respect the laws if force where I reside, and will do nothing to the detriment of or in opposition to, the U.S. Government. Sworn to and Subscribed before me this day of 1865 Wm G amm ? Major & Provost Marshal. Description Age Height Feet Inches Complexion Eyes Hair Whiskers Officers of 16th Colonel, Milton J. Ferguson; Lieutenant Colonel, William L. Graham; Captains, Jonathan Hankins, Robert Taylor, William Edward Peery; Lieutenants, M. L. Linkous, William Elswick, M. W. Barrett, Henderson Plummer, William Bailey, W. H. H. Witten, John H. Wood, John Whitley, S. J. Thompson, Ferd S. Dunn Captain Jonathan Hankins, C.S.A. Captain of Company 'C' 16th Battalion Virginia Cavalry. He is buried in the Hankins family Cemetery in Baptist Valley. Patton J. Brown’s father Thomas Brown , lived on top of Mountain Fork Ridge (later called Brown’s Ridge) , near Jewell Ridge, large land speculator, bought and sold many lands, large lands, with son James P. Brown bought a large Dismal Creek tract of 1000 acres from Benjamin H. Warden, among many numerous other land tracts. ~ Married Rachel McIntosh. They had six known children and possibly one other unknown. The known children are William Bird, John M., James P., Mary Lou, Elizabeth “Betsey”, Patton J. Thomas Brown’s youngest son Patton J. Brown was a thrifty and stern land speculator and business man. After the civil war at the beginnings of the Town Richland’s and after the industrial depression of 1893 Patton Brown, financially secure, bought back surrendered property lots and joined in revitalizing the town. Patton was also trustee and land provider for the first High School of Richland’s. Another of the purchased Properties was the Clinch Valley Coal and Iron Company stone building on Front Street and Suffolk Avenue which was first built to house the Bank in 1891. As new owner George M. Brown, (adopted?) son of Patton J. Brown commenced business in the office of Bank President of the newly formed Richland’s National Bank on May 16, 1916. George’s adherence to sound banking principles enabled the Bank to remain in business through the stock crash of 1929, yet his generosity proceeded him... and “he gave freely of his personal funds to help those unfortunate individuals....his acquaintenances were not restricted to any one class, yet included persons from varied circumstances, .. It is doubted if any man has had a greater reputation of Christian Living....” Patton J. Brown was originally buried in cemetery near at 'Big Lick' where the Clinch Valley Hospital in Richland’s off RT 460 now stands. He was in a crypt with a glass faced iron coffin, where family could view his face and body at family reunions. Family tradition has it when the time came to remove the cemetery that as the coffin was moved Patton Brown’s body instantly turned to dust. Patton and Mary where removed to Hankins Cemetery near his Blockhouse homestead. Where a large Granite Marker inscribed with “Pioneer” was Placed. A descendant of his had the bodies removed from Hankins Cemetery in the 1970’s Patton and Mary are now in their final resting place in a mausoleum in Greenhill Memory Garden Cemetery in Claypool Hill.

Capured 8/7/1864 at Moorefield, WV. Taken to Camp Chase, OH, where he died 1/3/1865 from Pneumonia.

Enlisted April 20 1862 Capt Caldwell's Cavalry Hankins Co. Appointed 1st Corp August 7, 1862. Paroled At Appomattox Courthouse, VA April 9, 1865. See Tolbert 'Bird' Elswick ~ 16th VA CAV. and Thomas H. Brown ~ 45th inf. Co. A both Brothers-in LAw Moved to Boyd County, KY after War around Fall 1873. Geigerville, (Rush) Garner, KY.

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The 16 VA CAV was organized as a regiment in January of 1863 when Ferguson's Battalion and Caldwell's Battalion combined under Ferguson's leadership. Until then, companies under Ferguson were known as Ferguson's Battalion or, sometimes, the Guyandotte Battalion. Most of the men who enlisted in 1862 enlisted into Ferguson's Battalion, made up of six or seven companies. The 16 VA CAV had a total of 10 companies, with Wayne Countians being mostly in E, G, H, and K. There were at least 10 Fergusons in the regiment and all related in some way. Reference: 16 VA CAV, WAYNE CO., WV, ROSTER All household numbers and ages refer to Mullins' 1860 Wayne Census. Simpson was born 7 Feb 1840. He died 4 July 1928. 5 generations back, he was my great, great, grandfather.

Randolph Carter, my 3rd Great Grandfather died while in service of 16th Regiment Virginia Cavalry, Virginia Volunteers,Company F. He enlisted on 1 Feb 1863 at Tazewell Co., Virginia under the command of Capt. Taylor for a period of 3 years. He died on 26 Jan 1864 according to Confederacy Company Muster Roll dated 31 Mar 1864. Randolph was last paid on 31 Aug 1963 by Capt. Ward. I am trying to find out if Pvt.Carter was wounded in the Battle of Gettysburg with the 16th Va.Cavalry Co. F. I know his unit fought at Droop Mountain, (Va) West Virginia following Gettysburg and am not sure if was with his unit if he was wounded at Gettysburg. I am also trying to find where Pvt is buried.

Thomas was the son of Leonard H. Dangerfield (1803-1878) and Nancy Payne, (d. 1854, Tazewell Co., VA.) Leonard was a gunsmith. Thomas enlisted on October 9, 1862, Falls Mills, Tazewell Co., VA. He was a 4th SGT in Company F, 16th Virginia Cavalry, during the Civil War, and was killed in action 15 Feb 1864 (aged 28–29) Wayne County, West Virginia, USA. Information from FIND A GRAVE memorial ID 203809438

James Henderson Flummer was a Lieutenant in the Virginia 16th Cavalry, Co. F., Caldwells Confederate Battalion. He commonly went by his middle name, Henderson. He was born August 15th, 1830 in Tazewell Co., Virginia to William Henderson Flummer and Nancy Agnes Justice. He was their only son, they also had 5 daughters. James Henderson Flummer married Catherine Elizabeth Harry on January 26, 1854 in Tazewell Co., VA. James Henderson Flummer, aged 92, died at his home at Falls Mills, Tazewell Co., VA. September 09, 1921.

1. George Washington MATHENA was born 28 Dec 1848 in Wittens Mills, Tazwell, Va. He died 24 Jun 1930 in Ada, Mercer, Wva and was buried 25 Jun 1930 in Mercer, Wv, Wv. George married (1) Harriet Lou Emma FRENCH, daughter of Ezeikil FRENCH and Cathrine CHERIE CARTER *****, on 31 May 1866 in Tazwell, Tazwell, Va. Harriet was born 12 Sep 1848 in Tiptop, Tazwell, Va. She died 12 Feb 1901 in Ingleside, Mercer, Wva and was buried Feb 1901 in Ingleside, Mercer, Wv. They had the following children: 2 M i. Paris (PARRIS) Miles MATHENA was born 6 Mar 1867 in Tazwell, Va. He died 6 Jun 1929 in Mercer, Wv and was buried 7 Jun 1929. Paris married (1) Iowa M. (soamteld) BOWLING ****, daughter of Andrew J. Andy (Washington) BOWLING and Lucinda Barberie FARLEY, on 3 Apr 1889 in Mercer, Wv. Iowa was born 20 Apr 1869 in Mercer, Wva. She died 6 Jun 1929 in Mercer, Wva. Paris also married (2) Loura B. (BELL) BOWLING ***, daughter of Andrew J. Andy (Washington) BOWLING and Lucinda Barberie FARLEY, on 17 Oct 1894 in Mercer, Wv. Loura was born 20 Apr 1869 in Mercer, Wv. She died 11 Jun 1935 in Mercer, Wv and was buried 12 Jun 1935. 3 F ii. Maria Louisa MATHENA was born 16 Sep 1870 in Tazwell, Va. She died 8 May 1932 in Mercer, Wva and was buried 10 May 1932. Maria married Charles William BELCHER, son of Floyd Q. BELCHER and Martha Jo MEADOWESS, on 24 Jun 1895 in Mercer, Wv. Charles was born 13 Sep 1871 in Kanowa River, Wv. He died 20 Feb 1921 in Mercer, Wv and was buried in Mt. Horbe Cem.. 4 M iii. Charles Alexander MATHENA was born 5 Dec 1870 in Tazwell, Va. He died 3 May 1956 in Mercer, Wv and was buried 5 May 1956. Charles married May Lida MUNSEY, daughter of James A. MUNSEY,MUNCY and Agguanueva H.(Nuola) CLINDESSEN, on 26 Jan 1898 in Mercer, Wv. May was born 24 Mar 1880 in Mercer, Wv. 5 M iv. Lewis (Louis) Lee MATHENA Sr was born 21 Mar 1872 in Tazwell, Va. He died 25 Oct 1939 in Mercer, Wv and was buried 27 Oct 1939. Lewis married Rebecca Easter CARPER, daughter of Fleming CARPER 1860 Census and Martha Ann SHELTON, on 31 Jan 1895 in Mercer, Wv. Rebecca was born 15 Nov 1877 in Mercer, Wv. 6 M v. John Tayler MATHENA was born 4 Apr 1875 in Tazwell, Va. He died 4 Jan 1964 in Mercer, Wv and was buried 7 Jan 1964 in Roselawn. John married (1) Sallie (Sallie) RUSSELL, daughter of William RUSSELL and Jane, on 1902 in Mercer, Wv. Sallie was born about 1880 in Mercer, Wva. She died 13 Feb 1919 in Mercer, Wva and was buried See Notes. John also married (2) Cleo Louise JOHNSON, daughter of Roy Lee JOHNSON and Jennie PERDUE, on 15 May 1929. Cleo was born 19 May 1912 in Tazwell, Va. She died 3 Nov 1993 in Mercer Co., Wva. John also married (3) Sarah J. VEST about 1898/1899. Sarah was born about 1882 in , Craig, Va. She died 13 Feb 1929. 7 F vi. Maggie Catherine (MARGARET) MATHENA was born 13 Dec 1876 in Tazwell, Va. She died 30 Sep 1956 in Mercer, Wv and was buried 2 Nov 1956. Maggie married Samuel Alexander BOWLING ***, son of Andrew J. Andy (Washington) BOWLING and Lucinda Barberie FARLEY, on 13 Nov 1895 in Mercer, Wv. Samuel was born 13 Sep 1871 in Mercer, Wva. He died 1 Jun 1952 in Mercer, Wva and was buried 3 Jun 1952 in Mercer Co., Wva. 8 M vii. MARYLAND (Myrland) Brown MATHENA was born 30 May 1879 in Tazwell, Va. He died 29 Mar 1956 in Cabell Co WV and was buried 31 Mar 1956. MARYLAND married Viola Mabel MATHENA, daughter of William Thomas MATHENA and Josephine Nicatie MCCLURE, on 1 Apr 1903 in Tazewell Co., Va. Viola was born 19 Aug 1888 in Tazewell Co., Va. She died 10 Jan 1954 in Tazewell Co., Va and was buried 11 Jan 1954 in Groseclose Cem., Boissevain, Tazewell Co., Va. 9 M viii. Ballard Jackson MATHENA was born 18 Jan 1882 in Tazwell, Va. He died 7 May 1964 in McDowell, Wva and was buried 9 May 1964 in Mercer, Wva. Ballard married Minnie LUCADO, daughter of Robert Nution LUCADO and Menica (America) C. JENKINS, on 31 Dec 1902 in Mercer, Wv. Minnie was born May 1885 in Wva. 10 F ix. Nettie Clara (manetta) MATHENA was born 6 Apr 1884 in Tiptop, Tazwell, Va. She died 2 Jan 1965 in Mesa, Maricopa, Az and was buried 5 Jan 1965 in Mesa, Maricopa, Az. Nettie married (1) Raleigh Lee MATHENA Sr, son of William Thomas MATHENA and Josephine Nicatie MCCLURE, on 31 Dec 1902 in Ingleside, Mercer, Wva. Raleigh was born 25 Jul 1882 in Graham, Tazwell, Va and was divorced 7 Oct 1935 in Price CITY, Carbon, Ut . He died 27 Apr 1965 in Mesa, Maricopa, Az and was buried 1 May 1965 in Mesa, Maricopa, Az. Nettie also married (2) John HARDY. John was born See Notes. 11 F x. Ella Fair MATHENA was born 6 May 1886 in Tazwell, Va, Wv. She died 9 May 1938 in Mercer, Wv and was buried 10 Mar 1938. Ella married Bartholmew HOLDREN, son of James (Jim) Henry HOLDREN and Rhode POLLEY (POLLY), on 24 Dec 1919 in Mercer, Wv. Bartholmew was born 19 Dec 1878 in Mercer, Wva. He died 20 Apr 1931 in Mercer, Wva and was buried 21 Apr 1931. 12 M xi. George Bee MATHENA was born 6 Jan 1889 in Tazwell, Va, Wv. He died 11 Oct 1965 in Mercer, Wv and was buried 13 Oct 1965 in Mercer, Wva. George married Bertha May (Mae) STOWERS *, daughter of Randal Frazier STOWERS and Maggie SMITH, on 23 May 1910 in Mercer, Wv. Bertha was born 20 Mar 1894 in Bland, Va. 13 F xii. WANETTA MATHENA was born Apr 1885 in Virginia. George also married (2) MANDA WYRICK. They had the following children:

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John Ferguson, before the war, served as Sheriff of Wayne co. VA. After his term ended in 1860-1861, his brothers enlisted in the Confederate Army, however, he served as a Captain in another unit. During the Battle of Gettysburg, he berated a soldier, calling him a coward because of his frightened state, right after that, a Union bullet struck him in the eye. Immediately feeling remorseful, he asked that his sword were to be given to the soldier he berated. He was buried amongst hundreds of others at Gettysburg. He served in the 16th Virginia Cavalry under his brother, Colonel Milton Jameson Ferguson.

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John T. Baugh, Pvt. He enlisted February 1, 1863 in Tazewell County, Virginia, by Captain William E. Peery. His GIC indicates he was present on the muster roll from October 31, 1863 to April 1, 1864 and was last paid August 31, 1863. On July 8, 1864 he was captured at Monocacy Junction, Frederick, Maryland. On July 10, 1864 he was a POW at Fort McHenry, Maryland by General Wallace (Fort McHenry, Md., Register No. 3, page 14). On July 22, 1864 he was transferred to Point Lookout, Maryland POW Camp. On November 1, 1864 he was exchanged (Point Lookout, Md., Register No. 1, page 63). On November 15, 1864 he arrived at Venus Point, Savannah River, from John E. Mulford, Lt. Colonel and Asst. Agent for Exchange, with 3,023 paroled Confederate Prisoners of War within the rolls, including four citizens, four Surgeons and 74 Officers (taken from roll No. 72/75, Point Lookout, Maryland). He took the Oath of Allegiance on June 22, 1865 at Charleston, West Virginia. He is listed as age 41, height 6', dark complexion, blue eyes, light hair.

He had service in: 'I' Co. VA 16th Cavalry. Enlisted as a Corporal Oct 9, 1862 in Tazewell County by William L. Graham for a period of three years. Corp. Jno Baugh was killed in action at Monocacy Junction 9 July 1864.This company was composed primarily of men from Tazewell County. Like to know where he is buried.

Enlisted 2/1/1863 in Tazwell County Va. as a Private in 'I' Co. VA 16th Cavalry. Det as a Wagoner in 10/31/1864. Det as a Teamster and Bounty due 12/31/1864. Like to know what happened to him.

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Captured near Frederick, MD July 9th 1864. Died at Elmira POW Camp. Died February 11th 1865. Buried at Woodlawn National Cemetery.

Captured July 9th or 10th near Frederick MD. Died at Elmira POW Camp November 1864. Buried at Woodlawn National Cemetery.

Died February 20 1911, Raleigh, West Virginia.

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William Mattison Rigsby: born 1845 died 1915 Burke's Garden Virgina (Tazewell County) Co. I 16th Va Cav. List injury to left eye and nasal duct due to exploding weapon (cap) on pension application. Thought to have been captured at battle of Moorefield, WV 1864 and held as POW at Camp Chase OH. Name is abbreviated as Mat.Rigsby or W.M. Rigsby on all offical records.

Enlisted in Company I 16th Regiment, Virginia Calvary.

Enlisted as a private in 16th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry, Company I

Russell was my paternal great grandfather. I believe he was about 30 when he enlisted. He survived the war and left the Army as a private. I am in the process of trying to find more out about him. Jim Tabor

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