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48th Virginia Infantry

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Company Unknown

Rank unknown

our kin was in this battle...please send any information...thanks
Contributor judy grayDate added 4/6/2007

Company Unknown

Rank unknown

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Yvonne Brock BeardDate added 5/11/2013

Company Unknown

Private

D.W. Price was my great grandfather.
Contributor Darrell StanleyDate added 2/20/2010

Company Unknown

Private

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Contributor randy salleyDate added 7/13/2015

Company Unknown

Corporal

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Contributor Roger L. StatzerDate added 12/20/2008

Company Unknown

Major

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Contributor Wilbet T. StewartDate added 8/24/2010

Company A

Rank unknown

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Contributor Brent HowardDate added 3/1/2015

Company A

Private

Andrew R. Carter Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 3/7/1862 as a Private. On 3/7/1862 he mustered into 'A' Co. VA 48th Infantry (date and method of discharge not given) He was listed as: * On rolls 7/21/1862 (place not stated ) CONFEDERATE SERVICE IN THE CIVIL WAR for this ancestor of my wife, Linda ( her mother's side )
Contributor Glenn LandDate added 6/11/2006

Company A

Sergeant

CONFEDERATE SERVICE IN THE CIVIL WAR : Winfield Carter Residence was not listed; Enlisted as a Sergeant (date unknown). He also had service in: Field & Staff VA 48th Infantry My wife's ancestor ( her mother's side )
Contributor Glenn LandDate added 6/11/2006

Company A

Private

Residence: Scott County, Virginia Occupation: Farmer Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 01 July 1861 at the age of 22 Enlisted in Company A, 48th Infantry Regiment Virginia on 01 July 1861. On rolls on 15 October 1861 Elijah was my GG Grandfather
Contributor R.J. RashDate added 8/12/2007

Company A

Corporal

GG Grandfather
Contributor D.BlevinsDate added 12/3/2007

Company A

Private

My 3rd Great Grandfather enlisted, along with his son William 'Lige' Elijah Neely (my 2nd great grandfather), on July 1, 1861 in Stock Creek, Scott County, Virginia by Capt. John M Vermillion (Stock Creek Greys). Mustered into service on July 6, 1861 in Abingdon, Virginia by Col.John A Campbell. The Stock Creek Greys became Company A in 1862
Contributor Amy HansenDate added 9/7/2014

Company A

Private

Enrolled in July 1, 1861 at Stock Creek, Scott County VA by John M. Vermillion. Mustered into service on July 6, 1861 in Abingdon, VA by Col. John A. Campbell. Private in Captain John M Vermillion's Company (Stock Creek Greys), Virginia Volunteers. Stock Creek Greys became Company A in 1862. Discharged in 1865 at the surrender at Appomattox Courthouse (according to his Civil War Pension Application).
Contributor Amy HansenDate added 9/7/2014

Company B

Private

Born in the western part of Virginia in 1841, Abraham and two of his brothers served in the Army of Northern Virginia. He enlisted in June of 1861 and was surrendered in June of 1865. After the War he and his wife Mary (Fleenor) moved to Illinois. About 1900 Abraham moved his family to Sharp County, Arkansas where he filed a pension in 1904. He died in 1923 in Sharp County.
Contributor Valette RandallDate added 7/26/2010

Company B

Private

David Wesley Mink served in Co.B, 48th VA Inf. Regt. from the very beginning until the parole at Appamattox, except for a three month POW experience in Ft. Delaware before his prisoner exchange. His CW pension was granted from the state of Virginia and is recorded. Co.B started the CW with 95 men, and at the Appamattox parole, David Wesley Mink was one of only 4 men present from Co.B. David was my great-uncle, my grandfather Andrew Jordan's older brother.
Contributor Charles L. MinkeHomepage badgerminkbythehudson.comDate added 3/5/2012

Company B

Private

Moses Colley Mink was captured at battle of Spotsylvannia C.H., sent to Pt. Lookout,MD and several months later transferred to Elmira Prison Camp where he died at the age of 18 on 8-Mar-1865. He is buried in Woodlawn National Cemetary, Gravesite # 2384.He was one of four Mink brothers in Company B, 48th Virginia Infantry Regiment, including: David Wesley Mink, Wiley B Mink, and William James Mink. These men were all my grandfathers Andrew Jordan Mink's older brothers and were my great-uncles.
Contributor Charles L. MinkeHomepage badgerminkbythehudson.comDate added 3/5/2012

Company B

Private

Wiley B. Mink was captured with his brother Moses Colley Mink at the battle of Spottsylvania Court House. They were both imprisoned at Pt. Lookout, MD.prison; Wiley B. was exchanged at Aikens' Landing near Richmond about 18 Sept 1864. His brother Moses was sent to Elmira Prison on 30 Jul 1864, dying there 7 months later on 8 Mar 1865. Wiley B Mink applied for a CW pension from the state of TN.
Contributor Charles L. MinkeHomepage badgerminkbythehudson.comDate added 3/5/2012

Company B

Private

William James Mink enlisted in the 48th Inf. Regt.on 26 Mar 1862, joining his other three brothers in Co. B.
Contributor Charles L. MinkeHomepage badgerminkbythehudson.comDate added 3/5/2012

Company B

Rank unknown

James Lowry Montgomery, a farmer from Washington county, enlisted in the Confederate Army 6/20/1861. He was taken as a POW 7/8/1864 near Harpers Ferrey, was sent to Old Capital Prison 7/23/1864 and to Elmira 7/25/1864 and released on oath on 7/3/1865.
Contributor JasonDate added 7/22/2011

Company B

2nd Lieutenant

One of 6 brothers who were born in modern WV lived in Ohio and came south to fight for the Confederacy. Francis was my 3rd GG Uncle
Contributor Brian PiaquadioDate added 12/17/2012

Company C

Private

* Enlisted as a Private on 1 May 1861 at the age of 24. * Enlisted in Company C, 48th Infantry Regiment Virginia on 1 May 1861. * Received a disability discharge from Company C, 48th Infantry Regiment Virginia on 7 May 1862. * The Osborne Ford Independents from Scott County, were the second company to organize, enrolling 89 men at Osborne Ford in that county on 25 May. Captain Henry W. Osborne and the unit traveled 40 miles, arriving in Abingdon on 17 June. As of April 1862 the Osborne Ford Independents were designated Company C.
Contributor Larry AlexanderDate added 1/21/2013

Company C

Private

BETWEEN BROTHERS: p 40 George Washington Blevins Private, Company C, 48th Virginia Infantry (CSA) enlisted on May 1, 1861. Hospitalized on September 19, 1862 at Richmond, VA with Diarrhea. Returned on October 22, 1862. His father, Linkhorn, served in the county militia and his brother, Andrew Jackson, served in the Confederate Army.
Contributor Cindy BlevinsDate added 4/5/2009

Company C

Private

Looking for any information regarding Great (x3) Grandfather
Contributor Jeff GerrerDate added 5/24/2022

Company C

Private

Residence: Scott County, Virginia Occupation: Farmer Enlistment Date: 01 May 1861 Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Side Served: Confederacy State Served: Virginia Unit Numbers: 808 Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 01 May 1861 at the age of 23 Enlisted in Company C, 48th Infantry Regiment Virginia on 01 May 1861. Absent on 28 February 1862 Detailed on 01 October 1862 at Staunton, VA (As a nurse) Returned on 31 October 1862 Thomas Was my GG Uncle
Contributor R.J. RashDate added 8/12/2007

Company C

Private

CONFEDERATE SERVICE IN THE CIVIL WAR: David H. Harris Residence Scott County VA; a 25 year-old Farmhand. Enlisted on 7/2/1861 at Scott County, VA as a Private. On 7/2/1861 he mustered into 'E' Co. VA 48th Infantry (date and method of discharge not given) He was listed as: * On rolls 10/15/1861 (place not stated) Promotions: * 3rd Lieut 4/21/1862 * 2nd Lieut 7/15/1862 * 1st Lieut 1/9/1863 ' killed at Gettysburg '
Contributor Glenn LandDate added 6/12/2006

Company C

Private

CONFEDERATE SERVICE IN THE CIVIL WAR: Martin Harris Residence Scott County VA; a 27 year-old Farmer. Enlisted on 5/1/1861 at Scott County, VA as a Private. On 5/1/1861 he mustered into 'C' Co. VA 48th Infantry (date and method of discharge not given) He was listed as: * Hospitalized 8/31/1861 Huntersville, VA * AWOL 11/26/1861 (place not stated) * Wounded 5/2/1863 Chancellorsville, VA (In left foot) * Hospitalized 5/31/1865 Richmond, VA Martin L. Harris Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 9/27/1862 at Pound Gap, VA as a Private. On 9/27/1862 he mustered into 'C' Co. VA 10th Infantry (date and method of discharge not given) (Pension Act 1902 filed) Martin L. Harris Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 9/27/1862 at Pound Gap, VA as a Private. On 9/27/1862 he mustered into 'C' Co. VA 25th Cavalry (date and method of discharge not given) (Pension Act 1902 filed)
Contributor Glenn LandDate added 6/12/2006

Company C

2nd Lieutenant

Name William Harvey Horton Enlistment Date 13 Mar 1862 Enlistment Rank Private Muster Date 30 Mar 1862 Muster Place Virginia Muster Company C Muster Regiment 48th Infantry Muster Regiment Type Infantry Muster Information Enlisted Rank Change Date 21 Apr 1862 Rank Change Rank 2nd Lieutenant Casualty Date 20 Sep 1862 Casualty Place Staunton, Virginia Type of Casualty Hospitalized Muster Out Date 9 Apr 1865 Muster Out Place Appomattox Court House, Virginia Side of War Confederacy Survived War? Yes Death Date Dec 1891 Death Place Scott county, Virginia Notes 1862-09-22 Returned; 1863-03-26 Furloughed, 25 days Additional Notes 2 Rank Change 2 Date: 10 Aug 1863; Rank Change 2 Rank: First Lieutenant; Casualty 2 Date: 27 Nov 1863; Casualty 2 Place: Payne's Farm, Virginia; Casualty 2 Casualty Type: Wounded; Title The Virginia Regimental Histories Series
Contributor Carly McGarrigleDate added 8/6/2022

Company C

Private

Name Robert Laney Age 23 Military Unit Forty-eighth Infantry Event Type Military Service Event Date 1861 Event Place Virginia Event Place (Original) Virginia Affiliate Publication Number M324 Affiliate Publication Title Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Virginia
Contributor Donna RobertsDate added 10/27/2025

Company C

Private

Enlisted in Company C June 1861 but was transferred to Company K in October 1861.
Contributor Charles JonesDate added 7/31/2014

Company C

Rank unknown

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Emily LimDate added 2/19/2021

Company C

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor D.BlevinsDate added 11/18/2007

Company D

Corporal

Stephen was one of 3 Banner brothers fighting in 3 different units. At least one of his nephews fought for VA as well.
Contributor Matthew BannerDate added 7/13/2017

Company D

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Gary McMillanDate added 1/24/2015

Company D

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Bill BroadyDate added 3/26/2013

Company D

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Diane CainDate added 3/2/2016

Company D

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Brian PiaquadioDate added 12/17/2012

Company D

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Brian PiaquadioDate added 12/17/2012

Company D

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Brian PiaquadioDate added 12/17/2012

Company D

Musician

No family notes have been added.
Contributor John DunganDate added 6/14/2009

Company D

Major

Major Faris (1833 to 1911) was my grate,grate Grandfather on my mother's side. Major Faris's mother was a Dugan.
Contributor John MedinaDate added 8/13/2007

Company D

Private

Thomas J. Fisher, son of Levi Fisher, was half-brother to my g-grandfather Wm. G. Fisher. Don't know if he survived war or not. Lot of bloody battles.
Contributor Charles OsborneDate added 6/15/2013

Company D

Private

Son of Amos Hall.
Contributor KPDate added 12/30/2012

Company D

Private

Served in the 48th from March 2, 1862 until his desertion 22 Apr 1864. He then joined the 3rd North Carolina Infantry, US Army, receiving an honorable discharge 8 Aug 1865 at Knoxville.
Contributor Larry D. CockerhamDate added 4/6/2008

Company D

Private

Killed at Chancellorsville May 2,1863.
Contributor Jerry StewartDate added 4/29/2011

Company D

Private

18 May 1861 • Smyth County, Virginia, USA William F. Tilson of Smyth County, Virginia, enlisted at age 29 on May 18, 1861 in Smyth County, in Company D of the 48th Virginia Infantry Regiment. He was listed on the muster roll of October 1, 1863. He died in service on August 20, 1864.
Contributor Patrick R. PearseyDate added 7/2/2024

Company E

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor John AnsonDate added 3/12/2011

Company E

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor John AnsonDate added 3/12/2011

Company E

Sergeant

Sergeant William M. Hillman of Scott County was my great-great grandfather.
Contributor Rolfe L Hillman IIIHomepage rolfelhillmaniii@att.netDate added 5/16/2019

Company E

Private

Company: Nickelsville Spartan Band Roster, Company E Enlistment: Nickelsville, Scott Co., age 20, 7/2/61. Present thru 10/15/61. Detailed, hospital duty Richmond, 4/20/63 thru 5/8/63. Captured Spotsylvania Court House 5/12/64. POW Point Lookout 5/18/64 to 7/30/64. POW Elmira 8/2/64 to 6/19/65 when released on oath, 5'11', florid complexion, auburn hair, blue eyes in 1865.
Contributor Gary KellnerDate added 10/4/2010

Company E

Private

Enlistment: Nickelsville, Scott County, Virgninia, age 23, 7/2/61. Company: Nickelsville Spartan Band Roster, Company E Present thru 10/15/61. Furloughed reenlistment leave 2/13/62. Courtmartialed by 4/16/64, guilty of enlisting in another company without proper discharge. Sentence of 12 months hard labor with ball and chain commuted and he was ordered back to duty. Captured Spotsylvania Court House 5/12/64. POW Point Lookout 5/18/64 to 9/13/64 when died, dysentery.
Contributor Gary KellnerDate added 10/4/2010

Company F

Corporal

Enlisted 15 June 1861, age 19. AWOL from unit 5 May 1864 until 31 October 1864. Captured by Union on or about 10 June 1864 near Cynthiana, KY, sent to Rock Island Prison Camp. See records for 2nd US Volunteer Infantry, John Wesley McNay, for more.
Contributor Patricia TurnerDate added 4/29/2011

Company G

Private

looking for any info on benjamin. captured by union forces and sent topt lookout md. then enlisted u s service. in 1864.
Contributor gene kirkDate added 1/29/2006

Company G

Private

medical discharge 11/12/62 in staunton, va. died in lee co va 1909.
Contributor gene kirkDate added 1/29/2006

Company G

Private

willis died in a hospital in waynesboro va in 1862 cause unknown.
Contributor gene kirkDate added 1/29/2006

Company H

Private

Would love to share information!! His first spouse was Elizabeth Shelley and his second spouse was Nancy Anndasia Moore(Wyant) Abraham Darnell was a resident of Scott County, Virginia when the Civil War broke out. He enlisted on June 26, 1861. He served as a Private in H Company in the 48th Virginia Infantry Regimen. The 48th was made up of men from the following 5 counties; Scott, Washington, Smyth, Rusell and Lee. He served from June 26, 1861 Until April 9, 1865 When he was mustered out with Distinguished Service. They belonged the Army of Northern Virginia; Second Corps, furst division, Cammanding Officer Jonathan Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson of both; 2nd brigade, General John M. Jones; 48th Vriginia Infantry Regiment, Col. T. S. Garnett. His unit was part of the Army of North Virginia, Major General Janathan Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackso, (soon to become II Corps. for the grand army of the South), brigade commander, General J.R. Jones, regiment commander, Col. T. S Garnnett. The regiment was mustered into active service on April 21, 1861 for a period of 3 years. The 48th was made up of men from the following 5 counties; Scott, Washington, Smyth, Rusell and Lee. He served from June 26, 1861 Until April 9, 1865 When he was mustered out with Distinguished Service.
Contributor Linda Darnell HubbardDate added 12/9/2011

Company H

Private

Enlisted June 26, 1861 Scott County, VA. Died at the Battle of Cedar Mountain August 9, 1862
Contributor GailDate added 10/22/2014

Company H

Captain

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Toni LaddDate added 10/9/2004

Company H

Private

KIA 2 July 1863 at Gettysburg, PA
Contributor Marty CraigDate added 12/30/2008

Company H

Private

Pvt. in Confederate Army. Co. H. 48th Reag. VA Inf. Prisoner at Spottaylvania Courthouse as was his brother William Issac Link to Roster: http://vagenweb.org/scott/48th/va48rost.htm Batlle at Spotsylvania Court House (May 8-21, 1864). He was captured at the Battle of Spotslvania Courthouse on 12 May 1864, and is then listed on a Roll at Point Lookout Prison St MAry's Maryland on 02 Aug 1864 on 03 Aug 1864 he was transffered to Elmira Prison in New York and was released on 27 Aug 1865.
Contributor Aaron ThomasDate added 9/19/2009

Company H

Private

Pvt. in Confederate Army. Co. H. 48th Reag. VA Inf. Prisoner at Spottaylvania Courthouse as was his brother George Washington Vineyard. Link to Roster: http://vagenweb.org/scott/48th/va48rost.htm Batlle at Spotsylvania Court House (May 8-21, 1864).
Contributor Aaron ThomasDate added 9/19/2009

Company I

Private

Ota lost half a thumb and same arm severely wounded. Taken prisoner while retreating from Gettysburg. Sent to Fort Delaware and transferred to Point Lookout. Parolled at Appomattox.
Contributor Stephen SchneiderDate added 5/23/2005

Company I

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Steve WarrenDate added 4/9/2009

Company I

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Annette DanielsDate added 7/15/2013

Company I

Private

captured at Winchester Virginia and sent to Point Lookout Md. Sep 19 1864. From Washington County Virginia
Contributor Annette DanielsDate added 7/15/2013

Company I

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Annette DanielsDate added 7/15/2013

Company I

Private

From Washington County Virginia. enlisted June 16 1861 Captured May 12 1864 at Spotsylvania. Sent to Point Lookout Md. Released June 18 1864 on joining U.S. service. admitted to hospital Sep 30 1862 at Richmond.
Contributor Annette DanielsDate added 7/15/2013

Company I

Private

He was absent/sick Apr '62, court martial Aug 2 '62,readmitted to hospital in Richmond, sept 16 '62 returned to duty Sept 24 readmitted sept 24. back in service for from Oct '63-Jun '64 wounded Jun 5 1864, absent wounded at Chimborazo Hospital in Richmond had toes amputated. March 18 1865 sent north takes oath of allegiance. From Washington County Virginia> fair complexion, dark hair, blue eyes 5'11' sent to Chattenooga appears as a prisoner of war. Sent north of Ohio river to remain til after war.
Contributor Annette DanielsDate added 7/15/2013

Company I

Private

captured at Waterloo July 3 1863. prisoner of war at Fort Delaware. Joined U.S. Maryland Cav.
Contributor Annette DanielsDate added 7/15/2013

Company I

Private

Samuel Wilson died 4 Jun 1862 of Tuberculosis at the General Hospital in Staunton Virginia.
Contributor Annette DanielsDate added 10/29/2012

Company K

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Joy HaffDate added 4/30/2013

Company K

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor JD MartineauDate added 12/27/2015

Company K

Private

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Contributor stephen meadeDate added 11/21/2010

Company K

Private

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Contributor stephen MeadeDate added 11/21/2010

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