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Roster of Company E, Nineteenth Virginia Infantry.
Brief story of war life.
Headquarters Goss-Grigsby Camp, No. 93, Confederate Veterans,
Stony Point, Va. Editor of The Times-Dispatch:
Sir,—I send to your Confederate column muster roll of officers and men of ‘E’ Company, 19th Virginia Regiment.
In March, 1902,
Colonel Charles S. Peyton, now of
Ronceverte, W. Va., who assisted in the organization of the company, and was its first captain, whilst on a visit to his old home,
Stony Point, Va., with the assistance of the late
John W. Goss, and myself commenced this work.
When
Colonel Peyton returned to
West Virginia he requested me to complete the roll.
Now, after many unavoidable hinderances, I hand you an official war record of the company, for not a name, not a remark by ‘memory.’
The roll is verified by first sergeants' books, now in possession of the families of descendants of these officers, and of four muster rolls of the company in my possession.
There may be some names left out. I do not know.
I know as far as this roll goes it is correct.
This company was organized April, 1860, and known as ‘The Piedmont Guards,’ with headquarters at
Stony Point, Albemarle County, Va. On the 10th of May, 1861, at Culpeper Courthouse, Va., it was mustered into service by
Lieutenant-Colonel John B. Strange.
The first colonel of the regiment was
Philip St. G. Cocke; the
first lieutenant-colonel,
John B. Strange, and the first
major, Henry Gantt,
Lieutenant C. C. Wertenbaker, of Company A, was detailed adjutant.
He was afterwards promoted and assigned regiment's adjutant.
In the fall of 1861,
Colonel A. T. M. Rust was assigned to command the regiment.
At
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the reorganization in 1862
Lieutenant-Colonel Strange was elected colonel.
(He was killed at
Boonsboro,
South Maryland, September 14, 1862).
Major Gantt was elected lieutenant-colonel, and after
Strange's death was promoted colonel.
He was badly wounded July 3, 1863, at
Gettysburg.
Captain Charles S. Peyton was promoted major, September 14, 1862. (,He lost his left arm August 30, 1862, at
Second Manassas). He was wounded July 3, 1863, at
Gettysburg, and was promoted to lieutenant-colonel in early fall of the same year.
The brigade was formed of the following Virginia Regiments.
The 18th, 19th, 28th and 56th.
In the fall of 1861 the 8th Virginia Regiment was assigned to the brigade.
The brigade commanders were: First brigadie-
general, Philip St. G. Cocke; second
brigadier-general, George E. Pickett; third
brigadier-general, Richard B. Garnett.
He was killed July 5, 1863, at
Gettysburg.
Fourth and last brigadier-general,
Eppa Hunton, to the close of the war. The brigade belonged to
Pickett's Division.
Peyton, Charles S., captain, wounded in
Second Manassas battle, August 30, 1862; left arm amputated; promoted major September 14, 1862; wounded in left leg July 3, 1863, in
battle of Gettysburg.
Major Peyton was the only field officer left in the brigade-Garnett's—which he took command of and brought off the field.
He was the only officer of
Pickett's Division who made a report of this battle.
He was promoted lieutenant-colonel early in the fall of 1863, and assigned to post duty and served to the close of the war.
Pritchett, William R.,
first lieutenant; promoted captain in the fall of 1862; died of smallpox in Richmond Hospital, March 3, 1863.
Goss,
William Walker,
second lieutenant; promoted first lieutenant in the fall of 1862; promoted captain early in 1863; mortally wounded in the
battle of Gettysburg, July 3, 1863; died there in field hospital, July 18, 1863.
Thurman,
Benjamin W.,
third lieutenant; not re-elected at the reorganization.
Taylor, Albert G., first sergeant; accidentally shot at
Manassas, June 10, 1861, and died twelve hours afterwards:
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Foster,
Anthony, second sergeant; discharged by conscript act of 1862; over thirty-five years of age.
Barksdale,
Franklin, third sergeant; captured at
Yorktown, April 26, 1862; exchanged August 5, 1862.
Bragg,
James Y., fourth sergeant; promoted through different grades to first lieutenant; captured July 3, 1863, at
Gettysburg; exchanged March 10, 1865.
Salmon,
James, fifth sergeant, promoted through different grades to first lieutenant; wounded in shoulder July 3, 1863, at
Gettysburg; commanded the company from July 5, 1863, to his death in battle at
Hatcher's Run, March, 1865.
Gilbert, Robert M., first corporal; promoted third sergeant; wounded in
battle at Boonsboro,
Md., September 14, 1862; concussion of abdomen in
battle of Cold Harbor; died March 15, 1865.
Edwards, Samuel W., second corporal; promoted first sergeant; surrendered the company April 9, 1865, at
Appomattox.
Sandridge,
James J., third corporal; wounded at
Gaines Mill June 27, 1862; killed in
battle of Gettysburg July 3, 1863.
Ferguson, Reuben P., fourth corporal; wounded in the mouth in battle of
Seven Pines June 1, 1862; transferred to 2nd Regiment, Virginia Cavalry.
Privates.
Byers, David H., arm shattered in battle of
Seven Pines, June 1, 1862; honorably discharged by reason of fifth wound.
Bowles, John W., detailed brigade blacksmith.
Bellomy, Andrew J., enlisted August 22, 1862.
Brockman, Butley, severely wounded in face in
Second Manassas battle, August 30, 1862.
Brockman,
James P., enlisted August 22, 1862.
Butler, Jacob W., killed August 30, 1862, in
second battle of Manassas.
Brockman, Walter D., died at home, August 21, 1861, of typhoid fever.
Beck, T. J., died September 15, 1861.
Bramham, John H., transferred to other service.
Bramham,
James G., promoted first sergeant; severely
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wounded in
second battle of Manassas, August 30, 1862; right arm paralyzed.
Carden, William B., killed in
battle of Gettysburg, July 3, 1863.
Carden, R. E.
Carden, John A., wounded in left leg in battle of Howlett Lawn, November 17, 1863.
Carden, A. J.
Carpenter, John F., killed in
battle of Gettysburg, July 3, 1863.
Condrey, Jerry, joined by transfer, August I, 1862.
Carver,
James C., died December 25, 1861, at
Manassas, of typhoid fever.
Dowell,
Major M., wounded August 30, 1862, in Second Mannassas battle; killed July 3, 1863, at
Gettysburg.
Dunett,
Thomas D., captured April 26, 1862, at
Yorktown; exchanged August 5, 1862; wounded in hip July 3, 1863, in
battle of Gettysburg, and captured; exchanged August 28, 1863.
Dowell, R. E., wounded in hip in battle at Brook Church, May 12, 1864; little finger shot off in
battle at Cold Harbor.
Dowell,
Ezekiel, enlisted August, 1863.
Duncan,
J. B. Draper, John, discharged on regular detail.
Edwards,
Tazewell S., discharged by conscript act, over thirty-five years of age; re-enlisted and promoted fourth sergeant.
Edwards,
Brice J., wounded in head in
battle of Gaines' Mill, June 27, 1862; discharged by conscript act, over thirty-five years of age.
Eastin,
Granville, wounded in battle of
Seven Pines, June I, 1862; killed in
battle at Boonsboro,
Md., September 14, 1862.
Eastin,
Henry, killed at
Yorktown April 26, 1862.
Eheart,
Adam G., wounded in left arm August 30, 1862, in
Second Manassas battle; wounded in right leg July 3, 1863, at
Gettysburg and captured.
Eastham, David C., promoted fifth sergeant.
Ferguson, Charles M., made corporal; died at home of typhoid fever February 21, 1862.
Flynt,
James T., wounded badly in right hand June 1, 1862, in battle of
Seven Pines; never fit for duty afterwards.
Flynt, William D., wounded in right arm in second battle of
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Manassas August 30, 1862; detailed October 20, 1862, by order of
Secretary of War.
Flynt, O. K.
Gilliam, James L., detailed government tanner, afterwards transferred to 5th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry.
Gilbert,
Beverly, wounded May 12, 1864, in battle at Brook Church.
Gerold,
Garland F., wounded in
battle at Gaines' Mill, June 27, 1862, left leg amputated; honorably discharged October 7, 1864, for this cause.
Garnett, William J., wounded in right arm, at
Gaines' Mill, June 27, 1862.
Garnett,
Milton, transferred to 39th Battalion Virginia Cavalry, December 19, 1864.
Gregory,
Benjamin F., enlisted March 15, 1862.
Goss, John W., transferred Company K, 2nd Regiment, Virginia Cavalry, and from there to 39th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry.
Gore,
James, discharged 1862, ‘by conscript act,’ over thirty-five years of age.
Goss, Ebenezer, enlisted October 10, 1864; exchanged with
H. T. McCune to 39th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry, November 23, 1864.
Harlow, Samuel M.
Herring,
Henry A., detailed brigade teamster.
Herring,
John Henry.
Hill, William H., wounded in hand,
Second Manassas, August 30, 1862.
Hall,
Henry J., killed in
battle at Gettysburg, July 3, 1863.
Hall, William S., wounded in right shoulder,
Gaines' Mill, June 27, 1862.
Hall, Joseph M., enlisted March 28, 1862.
Hall, E. B., honorably discharged and detailed to other service.
Harris, William, honorably discharged and detailed to other service.
Harlow, Lucian M., enlisted May 10, 1861.
Johnson, W. W., died Chimborazo Hospital, typhoid fever, June 27, 1864.
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Johnston, William W., captured at
Yorktown, April 26, 1862; exchanged August 5, 1862.
Jones,
B. C. Kendricks, J. M.
Kite, William H., enlisted October 30, 1864; transferred to 39th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry.
Leake, William J., enlisted May 10, 1861.
Leake, John W., wounded May 5, 1862, in
battle of Williamsburg; mortally wounded in battle of
Seven Pines, June I, 1862; died in Richmond Hospital, June 3, 1862.
Lane, Nemiah, detailed to other service.
LeTellier, Joseph C., wounded at
Gettysburg, July 3, 1863.
LeTellier, William B., promoted second lieutenant, April 13, 1863; wounded in the face, July 3, 1863, at
Gettysburg and captured; died there in field hospital, August 1, 1863.
Mundy, Johanthan B., wounded at
Gettysburg, July 3, 1863.
Mundy, Isaac L., enlisted May 10, 1861.
Mundy,
Thomas W., promoted second sergeant; wounded August 30, 1862, in battle of
Second Manassas; killed July 3, 1863, at
Gettysburg.
Mundy,
Henry B., died November 3, 1861, in hospital at
Charlottesville.
Mooney,
Madison, wounded in battle, Frazer's Farm, June 30, 1862; wounded November 17, 1863, at Howlett House; evidently shot June 8, 1864, and died from effects of wound.
Meeks,
Henry M., captured at
Yorktown, April 26, 1862; exchanged August 5, 1862.
Mahanes, Tavenor O., promoted fourth corporal; captured at
Yorktown, April 26, 1862; exchanged August 5, 1862; wounded in
battle of Gettysburg, July 3, 1863, and captured.
Minor, Peter H., captured at
Yorktown, April 26, 1862; exchanged August 5, 1862; killed July 3, 1863, in
battle of Gettysburg.
Madison,
James A., captured at
Yorktown, April 26, 1862; exchanged August 8, 1862.
Mitchell, W. F.
Martin, Timothy, by exchange with
N. T. Routt, March 24, 1865.
McCue, H. T., exchanged with
E. Goss, November 23, 1864.
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McCue, W. M., exchanged with
Milton Garnett, December 19, 1864.
McAllester, William T., honorably discharged on account of physical disability.
Norvell, Joseph B., captured at
Yorktown, April 26, 1862; exchanged August 5, 1862; killed July 3, 1863, in
battle of Gettysburg.
Nimmo, Hiram, enlisted March 15, 1862; deserted April 6, 1862.
Pritchett,
Bellfield, wounded at
Sharpsburg, Md., September 7, 1862; wounded July 5, 1863, at
Gettysburg; wounded March, 1865, at Hulcher Run.
Pritchett,
James D., wounded in head June 27, 1862, at
Gaines' Mill.
Preddy, Obediah, discharged by ‘conscript act,’ 1862, over thirty-five years of age.
Routt, A. P., exchanged with
T. Martin to 5th Virginia Regiment, cavalry, March 24, 1865.
Simms, William J., captured at
Yorktown, April 26, 1862; exchanged August 5, 1862; discharged by ‘conscript act,’ 1862, over thirty-five years of age.
Smith,
James A., enlisted May 10, 1861.
Sampson, George W.
Salmon,
Thomas B., detailed at Chimborazo Hospital, June 8, 862.
Thomas, Tazwell S., died August 3, 1862, in hospital.
Taylor, John R., killed at
Gettysburg, July 3, 1863.
Twyman,
Travis J., promoted third corporal; captured at
Yorktown, April 26, 1862; exchanged August 5, 1862; wounded in battle at Brook Church, May 12, 1864.
Teel,
Lewis, discharged under age, July, 1861.
Vaughan, William J., detailed teamster.
Vaughan,
Cornelius G., detailed teamster.
Wood,
James E., wounded in right side, July 3, 1863, at
Gettysburg.
Wood, Alfred T., enlisted May 10, 1861.
Wood, Robert B., badly wounded, June 1, 1862, at
Seven Pines.
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Wood, Marian, badly wounded, June 27, 1862, at
Gaines' Mill.
Wood, W. M., detailed brigade teamster.
Wood. W. L.
Wood, C. T., enlisted October 16, 1864.
Wood, William C., killed at
Gaines' Mill, June 27, 1862.
Wood, Lemuel E., promoted second lieutenant; died at home, February 17, 1863, of typhoid fever.
Wood,
Washington, enlisted May 10, 1861.
Zibinia, Antaino, killed August 30, 1862,
Second Manassas battle.
