Photo: J.E.B Stuart’s VA Cavalry battle flag
Age at Enlistment: 21
Length of Service: 1863-1865
State: Virginia
Rank: Pvt
Unit: 19th VA Cavalry Regiment
Service Record: Enlisted in Co. E on 13 Mar 1863 (supplied his own horse); captured at Beverly, WV on 29 Oct 1864, sent to Clarksburg, WV on 2 Nov 1864, then to Wheeling, WV military prison, then on to Camp Chase prison, OH on 29 Nov 1864. There is no further record except he was there likely with his younger brother, Isaac L. 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 1842; Death unknown
Relationship to Author: 1st cousin 6x
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