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25th Virginia Cavalry

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Contributor Beth SmithDate added 1/5/2019

Company A

Private

Confederate Service in the Civil War : James H. Carter Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 8/16/1862 at Scott, VA as a Private. On 8/16/1862 he mustered into 'A' Co. VA 25th Cavalry (date and method of discharge not given) He was listed as: * Sick 12/12/1862 Emory & Henry Hospl, Richmond, VA * Returned 6/15/1863 (place not stated) * Wounded 9/13/1864 Berryville, VA (Gunshot to right hip) * Wounded 10/15/1864 (place not stated) (Lost gun) * Paroled 5/5/1865 (place not stated) Other Information: born in Scott County, VA (Still living in 1903. On 1920 Scott pension List) ( My Wife's Ancestor on her mother's side )
Contributor Glenn LandDate added 6/11/2006

Company A

Private

Confederate Service in the Civil War : John T. Carter Residence was not listed; a 16 year-old Farmhand. Enlisted on 4/19/1864 at Scott, VA as a Private. On 4/19/1864 he mustered into 'A' Co. VA 25th Cavalry (date and method of discharge not given) He was listed as: * Sick 6/10/1864 (place not stated) (Accute diarrhea) * Lost gun 8/15/1864 (place not stated) * Absent 10/15/1864 (place not stated) * AWOL 11/12/1864 (place not stated) * Paroled 5/4/1865 (place not stated) Other Information: born in Virginia My Wife's ancestor, brother of James H. & Solomon Carter also of the 25th.
Contributor Glenn LandDate added 6/11/2006

Company A

Private

Confederate Service in the Civil War: Solomon Frazier Carter Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 7/4/1863 at Scott, VA as a Private. On 7/4/1863 he mustered into 'A' Co. VA 25th Cavalry (date and method of discharge not given) He was listed as: * AWOL 11/14/1864 (place not stated) (On 1909 Scott Pension List) My Wife's ancestor, brother of James H. Carter.
Contributor Glenn LandDate added 6/11/2006

Company A

Private

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Contributor Mike MannDate added 10/2/2014

Company A

Private

Confederate Service in the Civil War : James W. Lane Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 8/16/1862 at Scott, VA as a Private. On 8/16/1862 he mustered into 'A' Co. VA 25th Cavalry He was Rejected (date not stated) (Served in Scott County Militia)
Contributor Glenn LandDate added 6/11/2006

Company A

Private

His mother, Mary 'Polly' LANE Peters among my wife's LANE ancestors from Scott Co.Va. a A 25 year-old Farmer. Enlisted on 8/16/1862 at Estillville, VA as a Corporal. On 8/16/1862 he mustered into VA 25th Cavalry (date and method of discharge not given) (Served Scott County Militia) On 8/16/1862 he mustered into 'A' Co. VA 25th Cavalry He was discharged for disability on 8/16/1863 (Coughing and spitting blood) He was listed as: * AWOL 10/22/1862 (place not stated) * Sick 10/23/1862 (place not stated) * Returned 11/15/1862 (place not stated) * AWOL 12/15/1862 (place not stated) * Sick 6/15/1863 (place not stated) Promotions: * Priv 12/1/1862 (Reduced to ranks) He was described at enlistment as: 5' 8', grey eyes, fair hair Other Information: born in Scott, VA
Contributor Glenn LandDate added 8/10/2007

Company A

Private

Brother of Abraham L. Peters Enlisted on 8/16/1862 at Scott, VA as a Private. On 8/16/1862 he mustered into 'A' Co. VA 25th Cavalry He deserted on 8/25/1863 He was listed as: * AWOL 10/29/1862 (place not stated) * Returned 12/15/1862 (place not stated)
Contributor Glenn LandDate added 8/10/2007

Company A

Private

My 2nd great grandfather enrolled on August 16, 1862 in Scott County, VA by Captain S P McConnell (Trigg's Battalion Partisan Rangers) According to Roll of Prisoners of War paroled at Cumberland Gap, Kentucky by Col. William Y. Dillard, 34 KY Infty, Vols. on May 5, 1865.
Contributor Amy HansenDate added 2/23/2013

Company A

Private

Husband of Frances Lane, daughter of Abraham Lane & Catherine Wolfe of Scott Co. Va. ( my wife's family tree on her mother's side.) William F. Templeton born abt 1822. Company A Soldier's Rank_In Private: Residence : Scott Co. Va. Enlisted on 8/16/1862 at Scott, VA as a Private. Soldier's Rank_Out Private: On 8/16/1862 he mustered into 'A' Co. VA 25th Cavalry He was AWOL on 3/10/1864 (Served in Scott County Militia) CONFEDERATE VIRGINIA TROOPS 25th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry 25th Cavalry Regiment was organized in July, 1864, using the 27th Battalion Virginia Partisan Rangers as its nucleus. Serving in McCausland's and Imboden's Brigade, the unit fought in numerous engagements in western Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley. During April, 1865, it disbanded. Its commanders were Colonel Warren M. Hopkins, Lieutenant Colonel Henry A. Edmundson, and Major Sylvester R. McConnell. He was listed as: * On leave 12/14/1862 (place not stated) * Sick 6/15/1863 (place not stated) Other Information: died in 1927.
Contributor Glenn LandDate added 4/1/2007

Company B

Private

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Contributor Kathleen AbelDate added 2/10/2005

Company B

Private

Pvt. David Jesse Robinette enlisted in Co. B , 25th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Cousin) Son, of Jesse A. Robinette daughter of Anne Osborne Robinette which was the daughter of Capt Enoch Osborne (Cousin)(my Great Aunt X4)
Contributor Lewis G. LemDate added 12/7/2015

Company B

Corporal

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Contributor Lewis G. LemDate added 12/7/2015

Company C

Captain

dob 8-5-1831 Washing Co VA dod 5-17-1883 Dunagaannon Scott Co VA military records under Collings, tombstone marked Collinges, children and wife changed name to Collins. Wife, Rosa, applied for Widows benefits in VA as Rosa Collins and it was approved. would like more info on this family members. I have all his records found on Footnotes.com and researchonline.net/vacw/county virginia county cross reference
Contributor r rigsbyDate added 5/18/2010

Company C

1st Lieutenant

Occupation: Farmer Enlistment Date: 16 August 1862 Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE State Served: Virginia Unit Numbers: 674 Service Record: Enlisted as a Private and elected as 1st Lieutenant on 16 August 1862 at the age of 28 Enlisted in Company C, 25th Cavalry Regiment Virginia on 16 August 1862. Absent, without leave on 20 October 1862 Returned on 15 April 1863 Wounded on 03 July 1864 at Leetown, VA Absent on 15 October 1864 at Scott County, VA (At home recuperating) Lost an arm at Leetown near harpers Ferry. Henry was my GG Uncle
Contributor R.J. RashDate added 8/12/2007

Company C

Private

Enlistment Date: 01 February 1864 Side Served: Confederacy State Served: Virginia Death Date: 21 June 1886 Unit Numbers: 674 674 Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 01 February 1864 Enlisted in Company C, 25th Cavalry Regiment Virginia on 01 February 1864. James M. Duncan was my GG Uncle.
Contributor R.J. RashDate added 8/12/2007

Company C

Sergeant

Name: James G Durham , Enlistment Date: 16 August 1862 Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Side Served: Confederacy State Served: Virginia Unit Numbers: 674 Service Record: Enlisted as a Sergeant on 16 August 1862 Enlisted in Company C, 25th Cavalry Regiment Virginia on 16 August 1862. James was My GG Grandfather
Contributor R. J. RashDate added 8/12/2007

Company C

Private

Madison lived at Hortons Summit, Scott County Va. he enlisted at Fort Blakemore Va. Served with 21st Infantry and 25th Cavalry companies'C' and 'K'. he was discharged on Apr. 5th 1865. He was awarded a pension in 1903. Madison was married to Elizabeth Jane Durham, which was the sister of my GG Grandfather, James G Durham. Who also served with the 25th Cav. Madison died July 13th 1915 in Scott County va. He was my GG Uncle
Contributor Richard RashDate added 11/7/2011

Company C

Private

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Contributor CarolDate added 7/7/2015

Company C

Private

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Contributor jeffrey johnsonDate added 12/17/2014

Company D

Private

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Contributor James CatronDate added 12/2/2009

Company D

3rd Lieutenant

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Contributor Brian PiaquadioDate added 12/17/2012

Company D

2nd Lieutenant

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Contributor Mike MannDate added 10/2/2014

Company E

Private

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Contributor William R SlemmerDate added 1/2/2011

Company G

Rank unknown

Killed in action 29 August 1864.
Contributor Jeff ThompsonDate added 3/10/2013

Company G

Rank unknown

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Contributor Jeff ThompsonDate added 3/10/2013

Company G

Rank unknown

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Contributor Jeff ThompsonDate added 3/10/2013

Company G

Private

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Contributor Mark BrowningDate added 6/8/2011

Company H

Private

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Contributor Michelle HolbrookDate added 2/12/2009

Company I

Private

[3 x great grandfather] Enlisted as a Private in Co. I (Lee Rangers), 27 Battalion Virginia Mounted Riflemen on 18 Apr 1863 at Lee Co., VA by Capt. E. S. Bishop for a period of 3 yrs. The 27th Battalion VA Cavalry, Partisan Rangers, or Mounted Rifles (also known as Trigg's Battalion Partisan Rangers), was organized about 1 Sep 1862. Co. I subsequently became Co. I, 25th VA Cavalry. Campbell was shown as present on the Company Muster Roll for the period 18 Apr 1863 to 30 Jun 1863.
Contributor Tad D. CampbellHomepage http://home.earthlink.net/~tadcampDate added 8/25/2005

Company I

Private

Born 1837, Lee Co, VA. Enlisted 4/18/63 Company I in Lee Co. POW 2/28/65 in Lee Co. Sent to Camp Chase Military Prison, Columbus, OH. Died 21 June 1865, Camp Chase.
Contributor S. ClasenDate added 4/21/2009

Company I

Private

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Contributor LP EldridgeDate added 10/28/2006

Company I

Private

Enlisted as a Private on 18 April 1863 at the age of 34 Enlisted in Company I, 25th Cavalry Regiment Virginia on 18 April 1863.
Contributor Fred RoseDate added 1/13/2009

Company I

Private

[3 x great granduncle] Private; enlisted & mustered in 18 Apr 1863 at Lee Co., VA; taken sick 26 Aug 1863; prisoner of war 18 Jan 1864; paroled 29 Apr 1865.
Contributor Tad D. CampbellHomepage http://home.earthlink.net/~tadcampDate added 8/25/2005

Company I

Private

[3 x great granduncle] Private; enlisted & mustered in on 18 Apr 1863 at Lee Co., VA; deserted Mar 1864; prisoner of war 22 May 1864 by Home Guards in Claiborne Co., TN; died of pneumonia 22 Jun 1864 at Louisville Hospital, Louisville, KY; buried at Cave Hill Confederate Cemetery, Louisville, KY.
Contributor Tad D. CampbellHomepage http://home.earthlink.net/~tadcampDate added 8/25/2005

Company I

Private

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Contributor james snodgrassDate added 8/24/2015

Company I

Private

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Contributor Jerry HopkinsDate added 10/5/2007

Company I

Rank unknown

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Contributor Susan RichisonDate added 10/1/2007

Company I

Private

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Contributor Jeff ThompsonDate added 3/10/2013

Company I

Rank unknown

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Contributor Jeff ThompsonDate added 3/10/2013

Company I

Rank unknown

Born 1840.
Contributor Jeff ThompsonDate added 3/10/2013

Company I

Rank unknown

Cousin of the other 2 Stephen Thompsons
Contributor Jeff ThompsonDate added 3/10/2013

Company I

Private

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Contributor Keith HargravesDate added 12/5/2016

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