Photo: J.E.B Stuart’s VA Cavalry battle flag
Age at Enlistment: 19
Length of Service: 1863-1865
State: Virginia
Rank: Pvt
Unit: 19th VA Cavalry Regiment
Service Record: Enlisted in Co. E on 15 Jul 1863; last known record is a clothing receipt from 15 Jul 1864 (served and may have been captured with his brother and sent to Camp Chase, OH); There is no further record except he was there at the same time as his older brother, Joseph B. Chrisman. It is very likely that both brothers died at Camp Chase.
Survived War: Unknown, doubtful
Cemetery / Burial: Burial unknown, but likely Camp Chase, OH, Union prison
Soldier Info: Born in VA in 1844; Death unknown
Relationship to Author: 1st cousin 6x
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