This page has been viewed 1,759 times (0 via redirect). Virginia 24th Cavalry Partisan Rangers Battalion, Company A (Confederate), Virginia 24th Cavalry Partisan Rangers Battalion, Company B (Confederate), Virginia 24th Cavalry Partisan Rangers Battalion, Company C (Confederate), Virginia 24th Cavalry Partisan Rangers Battalion, Company D (Confederate), Virginia 24th Cavalry Partisan Rangers Battalion, Company F&S (Confederate). Ordered to Williamsburg and marched to the Campus of the College of William and Mary in a light rain. Detached from the Army of Northern Virginia and assigned to the Department of Richmond. Howard, 1997]. In 1864 two companies of the 8th Regiment were added and the unit now became the . They reformed with Garnetts and Draytons Brigades in the Harpers Ferry Road just south of the town and, co-operated with Toombs Brigade, and A.P. It lost 4 killed, 61 wounded, and 14 missing at Fraysers Farm, had 8 wounded at Fredericksburg, and had about forty percent of the 395 engaged at Gettysburg disabled. VMI Civil War Generals - Library - Virginia Military Institute Civil War and New Market VMI Civil War Generals VMI Civil War Generals Brief biographical sketches of VMI alumni and faculty who served as general officers during the Civil War. 24th Virginia Cavalry. The unit served in W.R. Jones', Lomax's, Rosser's, and J. Dearing's . 24th Indiana Artillery. Company M - "Braxton Dragoons," Captain Clinton B. Duffield. More research is needed. July 3. [Lynchburg, VA: H.E. This unit served in General Gary's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia, and fought in various conflicts around Richmond. Title: 24th Virginia Cavalry Author: Holland, Darryl BTC's Take: Book not yet read. Virginia's 24th Cavalry Regiment was organized in June, 1864, by consolidating eight companies of the 42nd Battalion Virginia Cavalryand two companies of Dearing's Confederate Cavalry. BG William H. Wallace, BG Young M. Moody (c, April 8) During this time, Gen. Gary and the 7th S.C. Cavalry kept Spear's brigade at bay on Charles City Road. Virginia's 24th Cavalry Regiment was organized in June, 1864, by consolidating eight companies of the 42nd Battalion Virginia Cavalry and two companies of Dearing's Confederate Cavalry. The 24th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry was organized in June 1864, by consolidating eight companies of the 42nd Virginia Cavalry and two companies of Dearing's Confederate Cavalry. Following the war, Smith held several important assignments . Confederate Regiments & Batteries *Virginia. Around 3 p.m. moved to the left flank of Longstreets line through dense undergrowth. The regiment contained 740 men in April, 1862, and reported 189 casualties at Williamsburg and 107 at Seven Pines. It then disbanded as there were no members of the 11th at Appomattox. 212pp. 24th Virginia Cavalry by Darryl Holland, 1997, H.E. ): Macys Attack 5:30 p.m., August 14, 1864, Maps of the 2nd Battle of Deep Bottom from John Horns New Petersburg Book, The Confederate Order of Battle, Volume 1: The Army of Northern Virginia. Col David Lang, Col William J. Pegram (mw, April 2) Apparently did not accompany his command on the retreat, Appomattox Campaign Confederate order of battle. Six companies were moved to Union Mills Ford on Bull Run. Item #72956 (VIRGINIA REGIMENTAL). Cpt George W. Waldron, BG William G. Lewis (w, April 7) The brigade then attacked Spear who fell back. 24th Virginia Infantry, Compendium of the Confederate Armies: Virginia, by Stewart Sifakis, pp. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. One of 1000 signed, numbered copies. It contained only eight companies and became part of the famous Stonewall Brigade. Col Arthur Herbert, BG Eppa Hunton (c, April 6) Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. gilt-armorial cloth, non-priceclipped d/j. Early, Lieutenant Colonel Peter Hairston and Major James Hammet. Many were lost at Saylers Creek with no officers and 22 men surrendered on April 9, 1865. 14th Virginia Cavalry- Maj. Benjamin F. Eakle 16th Virginia Cavalry- Col. Milton J. Ferguson 17th Virginia Cavalry- Col. William H. French 34th Virginia Battalion- Lt. Col. Vincent A. Witcher 36th Virginia Battalion- Capt. It fought mostly with the Army of Northern Virginia. 2023 MacManus Rare Books. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Appomattox_campaign_Confederate_order_of_battle&oldid=1146107314, Assistant Inspector General: Maj Giles B. Cooke, 39th Virginia Battalion: Cpt Samuel B. The regiment took part in Longstreets attack on the Union flank at Chinn Ridge. 204-205, entry #351. H. F. Lee. The 24th fought at Samaria Church and Third New Market and were among the last troops to leave Richmond. One of 1000 signed, numbered copies. Upon the approach of the 9th Corps, about 3 P.M. the 1st, 11th and 17th Regiments advanced to the high ground in their front and met the charge of Fairchilds Brigade; they were driven from their position and retreated through the town. Portraits, maps. The 24th Regiment, Virginia Infantry was assembled in June, 1861, with men from Floyd, Franklin, Carroll, Giles, Pulaski, Mercer, and Henry Counties. They were: Company A, 4th Virginia Heavy Artillery (later the 34th Virginia Infantry); Companies A, B, E and F, 26th Virginia Infantry; Companies C and D, 24th Virginia Cavalry. 138-139, entry #235. West Virginia in the Civil War | www.wvcivilwar.com | Steven A. Cunningham | Copyright All Rights Reserved. Portraits, maps. Howard edition, Unknown Binding in English - 1st edition 1863. 24th Virginia Cavalry Battalion, Partisan Rangers 24th Virginia Cavalry 25th Virginia Cavalry 32nd Virginia Cavalry Battalion 34th Virginia Cavalry Battalion 35th Cavalry Battalion Co. "E" 37th Virginia Cavalry Battalion 39th Virginia Cavalry Battalion 40th Virginia Cavalry Battalion 43rd Virginia Cavalry Battalion Co. "A" 62nd Virginia Cavalry 24th Virginia Cavalry: Col William T. Robins; W. H. F. Lee's Division MG William. Note: At some point in January 1865, almost certainly after the January 20 return was compiled, Garys Cavalry Brigade moved from the Department of Richmond to Fitzhugh Lees Cavalry Brigade, Cavalry Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. All rights reserved. Gen. William E. Jones. The 24th Regiment, Virginia Infantry was assembled in June, 1861, with men from Floyd, Franklin, Carroll, Giles, Pulaski, Mercer, and Henry Counties. Petersburg Campaign Documents Which Mention This Unit: All content Copyright The Siege of Petersburg Online, August 11, 2009 no comments, Colonel William T. Robins (at least July 24 and 27, 1864)(wounded July 24, 1864), by F. Ray Sibley, Jr., page 126, but see the, Papers of the Military Historical Society of Massachusetts, Minor Events, Scouts, Actions and Skirmishes, The Beefsteak Raid (September 14-17, 1864), The Battle of Fort Stedman (March 25, 1865), Nafziger Civil War Petersburg Campaign Orbats (OOBs), GBACW: The Battle of New Market Heights by Scot Rohrer, 24th VA Cavalry: Account of July 27, 1864 Union Cavalry Demonstration Against Deep Bottom, MAP: 2nd Deep Bottom (Horn 2nd Ed. The regiment lost 47 men killed, 83 wounded, and 33 missing or captured. Many were lost at Sayler's Creek with no officers and 22 men surrendered on April 9, 1865. Price, South Carolina Battery: Cpt Thomas E. Gregg, Brander's (Virginia) Battery: Lt James E. Tyler, Richards' (Mississippi) Battery: Lt John W. Yeargain, North Carolina Battery: Cpt Arthur B. Williams, Albemarle (Virginia) Artillery: Cpt Charles F. Johnston, Brooke (Virginia) Artillery: Cpt Addison W. Utterback, Lewis' (Virginia) Battery: Cpt Nathan Penick, 17th South Carolina Infantry: Cpt E. A. Crawford, 18th South Carolina Infantry: Ltc W. B. Allison, 22nd South Carolina Infantry: Col William G. Burt, 23rd South Carolina Infantry: Ltc John M. Kinloch, 26th South Carolina Infantry: Maj Ceth S. Land, 41st Alabama Infantry: Col Martin L. Stansel, 43rd Alabama Infantry: Maj William J. Mims, 25th North Carolina Infantry: Col Henry M. Rutledge, 35th North Carolina Infantry: Maj Robert E. Petty, 56th North Carolina Infantry: Col Paul F. Faison, Cumming's (North Carolina) Battery: Lt Alexander D. Brown, Marshall's (Virginia) Battery: Lt T. Marshall Archer, Sullivan's (Virginia) Battery: Lt William S. Archer, Johnston's (Virginia) Battery: Lt Thomas R. Adams, Neblett's (Virginia) Battery: Lt Robert J. Braswell, 7th Georgia Cavalry: Cpt William H. Burroughs, Hampton Legion (South Carolina): Ltc Robert B. Arnold, Johnston (Eppes) Heavy Artillery (Virginia), United Artillery/Kevill's Company (Virginia), Composed of sailors from the James River Squadron, This page was last edited on 22 March 2023, at 20:34. Fine. General Butlers Plan of Attack for September 29, 1864. The 24th participated in the campaigns of the army from Williamsburg to Gettysburg except when it was detached to Suffolk with Longstreet. Col Reuben B. Boston (k, April 6), BG James Dearing (mw, April 6) Cpt J. F. Espy, Col William H. Fitzgerald (c, April 6) Later it was involved in the Appomattox Campaign . We are happy to exchange information with other researchers. Col Martin L. Stansel, BG William H. F. Payne (w, March 30) Assigned to Earlys Brigade, Van Dorns Division, First Corps, Army of the Potomac, Major General Daniel H. Hill took command of the. Major Maury was wounded. First edition. Jones's Brigade. gilt-armorial cloth, non-priceclipped d/j. Cornelius T. Smith Jackson's (Virginia) Battery- Capt. 30th North Carolina Infantry: Cpt David C. Allen, 4th Georgia: Col Edwin A. Nash, Cpt John M. Shiver, 3rd Battalion Virginia Reserves: Cpt Joseph A. Rogers, 44th Virginia Battalion: Cpt A. Sixth Brigade of the Army of the Potomac. Editors Note: Do you have information on this regiments role at the Siege of Petersburg? Order of battle has been compiled from the army organization during the campaign. Son of George Martin and Caroline Young of Louisa County. It served under Early at First Manassas, then was assigned to Earlys, Kempers, and W.R. Terrys Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. Major General Albert Cowper Smith (June 5, 1894 - January 24, 1974) was an officer in the United States Army.He is most noted for his service as Commanding General of the 14th Armored Division during the later part of World War II.Smith and his division liberated Prisoner-of-war camps, Oflag XIII-B and Stalag VII-A in April 1945.. Virginia's 24th Cavalry Regiment was organized in June, 1864, by consolidating eight companies of the 42nd Battalion Virginia Cavalry and two companies of Dearing's Confederate Cavalry. Company F, 24th Virginia Cavalry, Gary's Brigade, Fitz. Item #72956 (VIRGINIA REGIMENTAL). 24th Virginia Infantry was assembled in June, 1861, with men from Floyd, Franklin, Carroll, Giles, Pulaski, Mercer, and Henry Counties. Cpt Gwin R. Cherry, BG James P. Simms (c, April 6) It fought mostly with the Army of Northern Virginia. Virginia's 24th Cavalry Regiment was organized in June, 1864, by consolidating eight companies of the 42nd Battalion Virginia Cavalry and two companies of Dearing 's Confederate Cavalry. The field officers were Colonels Jubal A. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. Hills Division, checked the further advance of the enemy and reoccupied the ground from which they had been driven, where, joined by the 7th and 24th, they remained until the morning of the 19th, when the Brigade recrossed the Potomac. Colonel William T. Robins (at least August 14, 1864)(slightly wounded in the arm on August 14, 1864), Colonel William T. Robins(September 29, 1864)(wounded on September 27, 1864), Captain Theophilus G. Barham (at least September 27, 1864), Captain William M. McGruder (December 1864), Colonel William T. Robins (February 1865). Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Casualties were heavy among the officers. The regiment was commanded by Colonel William R. Terry. At the close of the cannonade advanced and took part in Longstreets assault upon the Union position in the vicinity of the Angle. 25th Indiana Artillery. Hairston Watkins served in the Civil War in the 24th Virginia Cavalry Regiment, and, in 1864, was held prisoner for a time at Point Lookout, Md. William R. Terry was appointed colonel. He was exchanged on April 29, 1863, at City Point, Virginia, with the other men of his regiment. 34th Battalion Virginia Cavalry, Virginia Regimental History Series, by Scott C. Cole, H.E. I do not know the exact date. Was present on June 24, 1864 and possibly earlier. The 24th Virginia Infantry Regiment organized at Lynchburg, Virginia with men from Floyd, Franklin, Carroll, Giles, Pulaski, Mercer, and Henry Counties under the command of Colonel Jubal A. Commander Image, Captain William M. McGruder Colonel William T. Robins Note: The battalion under Theophilus G. Barham was serving with Dearings Cavalry Brigade and had not yet joined the 24th Virginia Cavalry under Gary. Ltc Thomas J. Spencer, G. W. C. Lee's Division 24th Virginia Infantry 25th Virginia Infantry (Heck's Regiment) 26th Virginia Infantry 27th Virginia Infantry (The Bloody 27th) 28th Virginia Infantry 29th Virginia Infantry 30th Virginia Infantry 31st Virginia Infantry 32nd Virginia Infantry (Lousey Reg) 33rd Virginia Infantry 34th Virginia Infantry 27th Virginia Infantry was organized in May, 1861, and accepted into Confederate service in July. For additional information, contact the Archives. Later it was involved in the Appomattox Campaign and surrendered with 19 officers and 144 men. Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. B. Morrison, 5th North Carolina Infantry: Col John W. Lea, Cpt James M. Taylor, 12th North Carolina Infantry: Cpt P. Durham, 23rd North Carolina Infantry: Cpt Abner D. Peace, 1st North Carolina Sharpshooters Battalion: Lt R. W. Woodruff, 6th North Carolina Infantry: Cpt Joseph H. Dickey, 21st North Carolina Infantry: Cpt John H. Miller, 57th North Carolina Infantry: Cpt John Beard, 13th Georgia Infantry: Ltc Richard Maltbie, 31st Georgia Infantry: Cpt Edward C. Perry, 38th Georgia Infantry: Ltc Philip E. Davant, 60th Georgia Infantry: Col Waters B. Jones, 9th Georgia Artillery Battalion: Sgt. Moved to Occoquan, then to Camp Tick Grove on Cedar Run. Later it was involved in the Appomattox Campaign and surrendered with 19 officers and 144 men . Predecessor unit: Company A (Floyd Riflemen) - many men from Floyd County, Company B (Franklin Rifles) - many men from Franklin County, Company C (Carroll Boys) - many men from Carroll County, Company D ( Early Guards) - many men from Franklin County, Company E (Pulaski Guards) - many men from Pulaski County, Company F (New River Rifles) - many men from Giles County, Company G (Captain Robert A. Richardson) - many men from Mercer County, Company H (Henry Guards) - many men from Henry County, Company I (Captain Andrew Murray Lybrook's Company) - many men from Patrick County, Company K (New River Grays) - many men from Montgomery County. Major Hambrick died of his wounds from Drewrys Bluff and Captain William W. Bentley of Company E was promoted to major. Created by combining the two companies of the 32nd Virginia Cavalry Battalion with the six companies of the 40th Virginia Cavalry Battalion under the command of Lieutenant Colonel William T. Robins and Major John R. Robertson. During the retreat Kershaw's and G. W. C. Lee's divisions, with other troops from the defenses of Richmond, were commanded by Lieutenant General Richard S. Ewell. Captain John A. Bernard is listed as having gone AWOL on July 4. Johnson's Division was reassigned to the Second Corps on April 8. 107. The regiment lost many officers. Notes: The 42nd Virginia Cavalry Battalion became the 24th Virginia Cavalry on June 14, 1864. Transferred to the 36 Battalon Cavalry as Company B on February 5, 1863. Was organized in February, 1863, by consolidating the 17th Battalion Virginia Cavalry, one company from the 24th Battalion Virginia Cavalry, and two companies of the 5th Regiment Virginia Cavalry, and two companies of the 5th Regiment Virginia Cavalry. The brigade was under the temporary command of Colonel Montgomery Corse while Brigadier General Kemper took command of a temporary division. Muster In: March 19, 18621 Colonel Early was promoted to brigadier general. Robertson.[1]. Commander (s): Colonel William T. Robins Image Needed Captain Theophilus G. Barham Commander Image Captain William M. McGruder Commander Image Commander 4 Commander Image This unit served in General Gary's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia, and fought in various conflicts around Richmond. Later it was involved in the Appomattox Campaign and surrendered with 19 officers and 144 men. Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. Early and William A. Terry; Lieutenant Colonels Peter Hairston, Jr. and Richard L. Maury; and Majors William W. Bentley, Joseph A. Hambrick, and J.P. Hammet. July 4. The information above is from 24 Virginia Infantry, by Ralph White Gunn. Author: John Rigdon Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781724917836 Category : Languages : en Pages : 308 Download Book. Please contact us using the Contact button in the menu at the top of the screen. Arrived about sunset and bivouacked on the western border of Spanglers Woods. Image Needed, Captain Theophilus G. Barham Created by expanding the 42nd Virginia Cavalry Battalion by the addition of two companies of the 8th Confederate Cavalry Regiment. Commanders were Colonel William T. Robins, Lieutenant Colonel Theodore G. Barham, and Major John R. Colonel Terry, Lieutenant Colonel Hairston and Captains Bentley and Nelson were wounded. Orig. Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. Enslaved people documented in the collection include Elizabeth, who was a house servant in the . 34th Battalion Virginia Cavalry, A Guide to Virginia's Military Organizations, 1861-1865, by Lee A . The information above is from 1st Battalion Virginia Infantry 39 Battalion Virginia Cavalry 24 Battalion Virginia Partisan Rangers, by Robert J. Driver, Jr. and Kevin C. Ruffner Other Sources Beginning United States Civil War Research gives steps for finding information about a Civil War soldier or sailor. 24th Cavalry Regiment was organized in June, 1864, by consolidating eight companies of the 42nd Virginia Cavalry and two companies of Dearing's Confederate Cavalry. This artillery battalion were shown on the Army of Northern Virginia returns for March 31, but do not enumerated on the Appomattox paroles. 24th Virginia Cavalry. The regiment suffered 107 casualties. JAVASCRIPT IS DISABLED. Relieved of command, April 8. 14th North Carolina Infantry: Ltc William A. Johnston. Transferred to the 17th Virginia Cavalry as Company I on January 28,1863. This unit served in General Gary's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia, and fought in various conflicts around Richmond. [Source: National Park Service, Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], West Virginia counties contributing soldiers: Mercer, 24th Virginia Infantry National Park Service, 24th Virginia Infantry The Civil War in the East. Major Richard L. Maury was promoted to lieutenant colonel. 212pp. Assigned to Gary's Cavalry Brigade, Department of Richmond. Gen. J. L. Kemper fell wounded in front of the stone wall. 30th Virginia Infantry Battalion (Sharpshooters), Compendium of the Confederate Armies: Virginia, A Guide to Virginias Military Organizations, 1861-1865. Thomas E. Jackson. Howard, 1997]. The 24th Virginia Infantry Regiment organized at Lynchburg, Virginia with men from Floyd, Franklin, Carroll, Giles, Pulaski, Mercer, and Henry Counties under the command of Colonel Jubal A. 1st Infantry, Mississippi Marine Brigade. The 24th Cavalry Regiment was organized in June, 1864, by consolidating eight companies of the 42nd Virginia Cavalry and two companies of Dearing's Confederate Cavalry. Muster Out: April 9, 18652. Colonel Early remained in Lynchburg in command of Camp Davis. . 24th Virginia Cavalry. HOLLAND, Darryl. The 24th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry was organized in June 1864, by consolidating eight companies of the 42nd Virginia Cavalry and two companies of Dearing's Confederate Cavalry. HOLLAND, Darryl. [Lynchburg, VA: H.E. gilt-armorial cloth, non-priceclipped d/j. This page was last edited on 7 December 2022, at 16:54. Lieutenant Colonel Hairston resigned. The regiment was commanded by Colonel William R. Terry, and brought 395 men to the field. Colonel Terry and Major Joseph Hambrick were wounded, and Captain William Bentley took command of the regiment. Contains rosters for the 40th Virginian Battalion of Cavalry, 32nd Virginian Battalion of Cavalry (companies A and B), and 24th Virginia Cavalry Regiment. [Lynchburg, VA: H.E. Portraits, maps. This unit served in General Gary's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia, and fought in various conflicts around Richmond. (VIRGINIA REGIMENTAL). This page was last edited on 7 December 2022, at 16:56. In the afternoon the Brigade moved to the ravine about 520 yards northwest of this. Exposed to a severe fire of artillery and vigorously assailed beyond the Emmitsburg Road by infantry on the right flank with ranks thinned and much disorganized by its losses especially of officers it pressed on against the Union line at the stone wall where after a fierce encounter the struggle ended. Howard Publication Date: 1997 ISBN-13: 978-1561901029 Links to Read/Buy: 24th Virginia Cavalry (Google Books) 24th Virginia Cavalry (Amazon.com) Later it was involved in the Appomattox Campaign and surrendered with 19 officers and 144 men. The reason for this was that Captain Wooldridge was . Multiple commander names indicate command succession of command during the campaign. At noon of the 17th, the 7th and 24th Regiments were sent down the Harpers Ferry Road about 520 and 850 yards respectively, to guard the right flank. The 24th fought at Samaria Church and Third New Market and were among the last troops to leave Richmond. 1861. The following Confederate States Army units and commanders fought in the final military encounter of the American Civil War, the 1865 Appomattox campaign, which lasted from March 29 to April 9 and resulted in Confederate surrender on April 9 at the Appomattox Court House. Clutter's (Virginia) Battery: Lt Lucas McIntosh. 11th Cavalry Regiment was organized in February, 1863, by consolidating the 17th Battalion Virginia Cavalry, one company from the 24th Battalion Virginia Cavalry, and two companies of the 5th Regiment Virginia Cavalry, and two companies of the 5th Regiment Virginia Cavalry. division of Brigadier General David R. Jones in Longstreets Command, marker for Kempers Brigade on the Antietam Battlefield, Kempers Brigade, Picketts Division, First Army Corps, Kempers Brigade, Picketts Division, 1st Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. 24th Virginia Cavalry. 24th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate), Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin, King and Queen County, Virginia Genealogy, Beginning United States Civil War Research, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/index.php?title=24th_Regiment,_Virginia_Cavalry_(Confederate)&oldid=5038180, Virginia - Military - Civil War, 1861-1865. 212pp. Orig. September 24. [1][2] The Union order of battle is listed separately.
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