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61st Virginia Infantry

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Company Unknown

Private

Possible Relative--his name is on the Jackson Greys Monument in Chesapeake, Va. Poss. served the 62th Va. Co. A
Contributor Robert F. Grimes, Jr.Date added 3/7/2007

Company A

Rank unknown

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
Contributor Christopher WrightDate added 4/14/2013

Company A

Private

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
Contributor Bryan LeeDate added 1/28/2006

Company C

Private

my husbands ancestor
Contributor Linda MathiasDate added 9/23/2002

Company D

Private

Confederate Roll of Honor application for Private Henry C. Reynolds, Company D, 61st Virginia Infantry, Mahone’s Brigade. Submitted by Stonewall Camp, Confederate Veterans, Portsmouth, Virginia, on 2 May 1904 and entered in the Confederate Museum Roll Book on 16 May 1904. The record states that Reynolds served with his company from Chancellorsville until the evening before Gen. Robert E. Lee’s surrender; was wounded at Cold Harbor and the Crater; and was captured 8 April 1865 and paroled 12 April 1865. Digital scan of the original record supplied by Robert F. Hancock, Director of Collections and Senior Curator, American Civil War Museum, Richmond, Virginia, 22 September 2026.
Contributor Tom HarmanDate added 9/22/2026

Company D

1st Lieutenant

I welcome any additional information about battles of the 61st Infantry Company D or additional Information about the Haynes or Stoakes Family. Kevin
Contributor Kevin HaynesDate added 3/13/2004

Company E

2nd Corporal

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 Elizabeth Charlton family Cemetery near Balahack Rd., Chesapeake, VA . Member of Stonewall camp of Confederate Veterans at Portsmouth, VA 1901-1914.
Contributor Jeff PersonDate added 4/10/2011

Company E

Private

Bart was my grandmother's maternal grandfather. I've got a lot of genelogical information on Bart if anyone is interested.
Contributor Matt SawyerDate added 8/6/2008

Company E

Private

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.
Contributor Jeanette TomascikDate added 10/5/2005

Company F

1st Sergeant

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Jacob BrittDate added 5/28/2011

Company F

4th Corporal

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.
Contributor Eric StoneDate added 7/23/2010

Company F

Private

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.
Contributor Eric StoneDate added 7/7/2010

Company G

1st Lieutenant

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
Contributor Karen Baugh WhiteDate added 2/29/2004

Company G

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Richard VaughanDate added 3/22/2013

Company H

Musician

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Rebecca ThomasDate added 12/3/2007

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