Photo: 1st VA Cavalry battle flag used by J.E.B. Stuart
Age at Enlistment: 31
Length of Service: 1861-1864
State: Virginia
Rank: Sgt / Lt
Unit: 1st VA Cavalry Regt
Service Record: Enlisted in Co. D on 14 May 1861 as a 3rd Sgt in Cpt. Jones’ Co. “Washington Mounted Rifles”; elected to 3rd Lt on 25 Mar 1863; killed in action at Todd’s Tavern on 7 May 1864 during the battle of Spottsylvania Court House
Survived War: No
Cemetery / Burial: Glade Spring Baptist Cemetery, Glade Spring, Washington Co., VA
Soldier Info: Born in Washington Co., VA in 1830; Died at Spottsylvania, VA in 1864 
Relationship to Author: 2nd cousin 5x
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