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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 25. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The Cumberland Grays, Company D, Twenty-first Virginia Infantry. (search)
fantry. Its Roster, with brief record of its service. Cumberland C. H. Va., September 11, 1897. There was a reunion of the Cumberland Grays' Association at Cumberland Courthouse recently. This company was commanded first by Captain F. D. Irving, who was in command of it from the 1st of July, 1861, to the 21st of April, 1862, when he refused reelection and retired from service. Captain A. C. Page was elected its second captain, and was wounded at the battle of Sharpsburg. His s told. At the roll-call of the company at the reunion it was seen that of the 103 officers and men who were enlisted only forty-eight were living. The following is a list of those who were killed or died since and during the war: Captain F. D. Irving, died since the war. Captain A. C. Page, died since the war. Lieutenant C. H. Anderson, killed at Fisher's Hill. Lieutenant E. E. England, killed at Petersburg. Sergeant-Major William Denny, died since the war. Sergeant M.
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 26. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), A Memorial. (search)
ity a few weeks ago, of venerable years) was the president of the institution, and he was a man of fine attainments, and an ornate and finished speaker. Among his classmates were Colonel Charles S. Carrington, a whole-souled, splendid man; Judge F. D. Irving, whom the lawyers called the grand old man; Dr. William T. Richardson, afterward editor of the Central Presbyterian, and Dr. R. L. Dabney, one of the profoundest thinkers of the day. Out of all these distinguished men Dr. Hoge won the fiandfather and while his father was a professor in the college, in a building still standing and in use. He was graduated here with the highest honors of his class, along with such men as Hon. W. C. Carrington, Colonel Charles S. Carrington, Judge F. D. Irving, and Rev. W. T. Richardson, D. D. When still a young man he was elected a member of the Board of Trustees—an office the duties of which he punctually and regularly filled throughout life, being seldom absent, and often presiding over the de
The Daily Dispatch: June 5, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 5 (search)
company received orders to march on the 23d of April, and set out in a few hours. Most of the company assembled in Cartersville at 3 P. M., where many of our friends had assembled. A liberal subscription was made and paid up for the use of the company, which has been, so far as used, well appropriated, and contributed greatly to our comfort. The company was then marched over to the canal, accompanied by a large number of ladies and gentlemen. While waiting for the boat at Pemberton, Mr. F. D. Irving delivered an appropriate and stirring address. Then came the parting civilities, which will long be remembered by many who participated. The scene was solemn and impressive, demonstrating the truth of the lines--"The heart feels most when the lips move not, and the eye speaks the gentle goodbye." On the arrival of the boat we were united with our companions, who had their passage at points above, and as we moved off, the silent demonstrations of our friends was such that for a ti