William J. Reese Purcell (Virginia) Artillery- Capt. Lee (Virginia) Battery- Capt. In the open space within, which has been cleared of all debris, the Regimental, and Company roll-calls take place, and squad drills of new recruits are conducted."[9]. A prayer by Dr. Bagwell opened the ceremony followed by reading of The Declaration of Independence by Lieutenant Fauth and addresses by Captain John W. H. Wrenn of the Marion Rifles as well as a patriotic poem by Dr. J. M. Covert, surgeon of the National Greys. On or about the 12th of the month, The 3rd Virginia was officially accepted into the ranks of the CSA thus ending its services as a Virginia Militia. Although the results of the engagement were inconclusive, the strategic victory lay with the Confederates who through an elaborate ruse deceived McClellan into believing their force more numerous. Nov 20, 1858- In the final months of 1858 though the exact day is not noted, Colonel David Smith Walton stepped down as commanding officer of the regiment and was succeeded by the election of Major James Gregory Hodges. This change was said to have been made in the interest of good discipline as it was feared friendly commanders would be unwilling to perform the necessary discipline against their brotherly subordinates.[1][7]. 1st Tennessee (Provisional Army) Infantry- Maj. Felix G. Buchanan Adjutant General: Lt. Col. Walter H. Taylor It became part of the Stonewall Brigade and served under T.J. Jackson, R.B. Colonel Pryor was determined that this company would become a well drilled infantry company and as such enlisted Sergent William H. Bloxom of Company H to drill them in such endeavors. J. Horace King (w) For this purpose on the 9th, Captain West requested 5000 feet of lumber, 4 kegs of nails, 8 sets of door hinges as well as window sashes for their cabins as well as to construct and extra ward on the encampments hospital quarters. It entered Confederate service during July . Lynchburg (Virginia) Artillery- Capt. Overview: "Compendium of the War of the Rebellion" by Frederick H. Dyer contains no history for this unit. In the summer of 1776, George Washington's Continental Army was in a tough spot. As such, on May 2, General Gwynn received orders directing removal of all valuable goods which may be of use to the state and not needed by the command. 14th Alabama Infantry- Col. Lucius Pinckard (w/c), Lt. Col. James A. Broome, Brig. The militia of the two towns were without arms and there was no naval force in the State service to cooperate with me. The parade was so immense that it took any given point an hour before the whole could pass. A RECORD OF EVENTS IN NORFOLK COUNTY, VIRGINIA, FROM APRIL 19th, 1861, TO MAY 10th, 1862, WITH A HISTORY OF THE SOLDIERS AND SAILORS OF NORFOLK COUNTY, NORFOLK CITY AND PORTSMOUTH WHO SERVED IN THE CONFEDERATE STATES ARMY OR NAVY. Lewis T. Hicks 3rd Virginia Infantry - The Siege of Petersburg Online Newton Marion Rifles under Captain Johannis Watson. Jul 26, 1858- The Portsmouth National Light Infantry Greys observed the passing of their second year with a target shoot occupying the hours of the day. At this time several new companies came on board, and the disposition of the regiment was as follows:[1], Virginia Riflemen under Captain Alonzo B. Jordan, Norfolk County Patriots under Captain William H. Etheredge, Virginia Artillery under Captain William James Richardson, St. 2nd Company- Capt. 2nd Louisiana Infantry- Lt. Col. Ross E. Burke They then hunted for the fuse or slow match, but did not succeed in finding it, and concluded that after the train was laid the orders to blow it up had been countermanded, or that there had been some other hitch in the proceedings."[4]. Home - Virginia's Participation in the Spanish-American War and 3rd Company- Capt. Alexander D. Callcote. 3rd Virginia Infantry | Civil War Wiki | Fandom Company C - Capt. After the flag ceremony, the Guard, Grays & Rifles paraded through the main streets of Portsmouth. Bruce L. Phillips, 2nd Mississippi Infantry- Col. John M. Stone Here they established Camp Huger, so named after their commanding general, on the Norfolk & Petersburg Railroad. The 3rd Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry unit of the United States Army, mustered into Federal service during the Spanish-American War . December 16, 1859- On the occasion of the execution of John E. Cook, The National Greys as well as the Woodis Rifles were stationed behind the gallows between two pieces of artillery. Powhatan (Virginia) Artillery- Lt. John M. Cunningham Gen. James H. Lane, Col. Clark M. Avery, 7th North Carolina Infantry- Maj. J. McCleod Turner (w/c), Capt. 3rd Virginia Infantry Regiment - The Civil War in the East 23rd Virginia Infantry- Lt. Col. Simeon T. Walton Norfolk Blues Light Artillery (Virginia)- Capt. In a letter dtd. Taliaferro, "Recollections of the Civil War," June,1880, Taliaferro Papers. From late 1856, up until the middle of the following year three more companies were introduce into the ranks of the 3rd, thus bringing it regimental designation. With the designation of Regiment, David Smith Walton elected Colonel, P. H. Daughtrey elected Lt. The 3rd Regiment of Infantry mustered into federal service between 13 and 26 May 1898 at Richmond, Virignia as the 3rd Virginia Volunteer Infantry and mustered out of federal service there on 5 . 7th South Carolina Infantry- Col. D. Wyatt Aiken 14th Tennessee Infantry- Capt. It entered Confederate service during July, 1861. 26th Georgia Infantry- Col. Edmund N. Atkinson 61st Virginia Infantry- Col. Virginius D. Groner, 2nd Florida Infantry- Maj. Walter R. Moore [1], A transcription made by Colonel Pryor as to the disposition of his men on June 15 shows that the regiment was wholly disengaged from each other as only 3 of the 10 companies were within his orbit. Their first request was dismissed, however upon submitting a second they received the news they had sought and on the 21st left the naval yard. [7][4][1], On the following day, approximately 30 former members of the Newton Marion Rifles along with several new recruits began the formation of a new company within the regiment. 53rd Virginia Infantry- Col. William R. Aylett (w), Lt. Col. Rawley W. Martin (w/c) 4th North Carolina Infantry- Col. Bryan Grimes The 3rd Virginia Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment raised in Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. 2nd South Carolina Cavalry- Col. Matthew C. Butler By nightfall, the regiment was reunited at Hospital Point with the exception of the Portsmouth National Light Infantry Greys which remained at the Naval Yard. Col. Solon Z. Ruff They arrived about 8:30 the preceding morning and though the quarters were slightly unsatisfactory, they soon found refuge among the local regiments who provided them with food and merriment which would soon find them forgetful towards the poor accommodations. Captain Deans had been authorized in February to organize a battalion of Portsmouth Volunteers which had not materialized and with the expiration of their enlistment the men of Company H stacked their arms with most of the men reenlisting in other commands. William H. Mitchell German (South Carolina) Artillery- Capt. 4th Virginia Infantry- Maj. William Terry E. B. Brunson, Crenshaw's (Virginia) Battery- Capt. Charles F. Urquhart, Company E (Cockade Rifles) Capt. Though the official order was not penned until April 26,[7] Taliaferro reported having received such by the 21st and relinquished his command to Major General Walter Gwynn on the 22nd, returning to Richmond. A Guide to the Virginia Volunteers, Muster-In Rolls, 1884-1919 37th North Carolina Infantry- Col. William M. Barbour, 14th Georgia Infantry- Col. Robert W. Folsom July 4, 1857- Dismal Swamp Rangers presented a Blue Silk Flag by the ladies of Deep Creek. Cobb's (Georgia) Legion Infantry- Lt. Col. Luther J. Glenn John C. Griffin, Company D (Southampton Greys) Capt. It fought mostly with the Army of Northern Virginia. It became so problematic that those returning from pass were inspected before entering and yet somehow such products still found themselves among the men. John Chilton's diary and several of his letters are in the manuscript collection of the Virginia Historical Society. Troup (Georgia) Artillery - Capt. 3rd WV Infantry - RootsWeb 35th Georgia Infantry- Col. Bolling H. Holt James R. West (Previously Company L). Blanton A. Hill Following the battle of White Plains, N.Y., in late October and British movements in November, Washington's army retreated into New Jersey, and the 3rd Virginia formed part of the army's rear guard. During this reorganization, Company I, The Surry Light Artillery was detached to become and independent organization thus bringing the regiment back down to 10 companies as follows: Company A (Dismal Swamp Rangers) Capt. On April 12, General Joseph E. Johnston was given command of the Department of the Peninsula which was then subdivided into three separate wings along the Warwick Line of which the 3rd Virginia was placed in Major General Longstreet's Division occupying the center defenses. Brides Cavalry/Light Guard, On June 22, Colonel Pryor made known his frustration to Richmond Authorities about the scattered nature of his regiment. 59th Georgia Infantry- Col. William "Jack" Brown (w/c), Capt. In a quiet moment, John Chilton reflected that "Mankind when engaged in Warfare are as wary & timorous of each other as Deer are of Men." 3rd Virginia Infantry | Military Wiki | Fandom It entered Confederate service during July . The 3rd Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment raised in Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. 9th Alabama Infantry- Capt. 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It fought mostly with the Army of Northern Virginia. 14th Louisiana Infantry- Lt. Col. David Zable Alexander C. Latham The matter was finally settled when officers of the regiment familiar with the new conscription law passed just days prior on April 16 informed the men that all previous reenlistment laws were now void and they would be required to finish their service with the regiment. 20th Georgia Infantry- Col. John A. Jones (k), Lt. Col. James D. Waddell, Maj. Mathis W. Henry Matthew R. Hall John W. Lewis) Virginia Historical Society, 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard Thomas E. Jackson, 6th Virginia Cavalry- Maj. Cabel E. Flournoy Third West Virginia Infantry aka Sixth West Virginia Vets Volunteer Cavalry This regiment was organized as a regiment of Virginians loyal to the federal government and was first called the Third Virginia Infantry. 33rd Virginia Infantry- Capt. 27th Virginia Infantry- Lt. Col. Daniel M. Shriver 1st Virginia Cavalry- Col. James H. Drake ", The regiment arrived in New York on September 13 and joined the portion of Washington's army defending Harlem Heights, north of the city. Private Benjamin William Jones of Company I in another letter dated February 10 put it as follows: "matters seem shaping themselves for active operations, and the spring campaign is expected to, open early. The 2nd, 3rd and 4th were white regiments, while the 6th was African American. The present indications are that these troops will be needed on your side, and General Magruder is therefore ordered to send them to their former position. Furthermore, The Portsmouth Light Artillery was removed and made an independent company known as the "Grimes Battery" in honor of its Captain who was killed at Sharpsburg and the St. 3rd Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment (1898) - Wikipedia Charles J. Moffett, 6th Virginia Infantry- Col. George T. Rogers The Battalion . Pryor then ordered Major Scott to march these men to Yorktown and place them in the jailhouse for mutiny. [1], As the trees of autumn shed their colors transitioning into the upcoming winter, changes also occurred within the command structure as Major James Mayo was promoted to Lt. 15th Georgia Infantry- Col. M. Dudley DuBose Robert M. Stribling While the men labored away another change occurred which undoubtedly affected the regiment as William B. Taliaferro was relieved from command of the Norfolk area militia's. 16th North Carolina Infantry- Capt. December 2, 1857- Regiment headed again by the Brass Band of the Pennsylvania marched in procession to honor ex-president Franklin Pierce during his visit to Portsmouth. This prompted General Robert E. Lee to issue orders to Colston's brigade that should attack fall upon Major Gen. Magruder at Yorktown, he and his men were to cross the James at Stone House Wharf and reinforce Magurder. With heightened security on the waterways of Virginia, The trip down the James took a good part of the day and the Rifles would not arrive until the morning of the 5th. 18th Mississippi Infantry- Col. Thomas M. Griffin(w), Lt. Col. William H. Luse (c) 3rd Regiment, West Virginia Infantry FamilySearch 8th South Carolina Infantry- Col. John W. Henagan Samuel R. Johnston, 1195 Baltimore Pike 23rd North Carolina Infantry- Col. Daniel H. Christie (mw), Capt. Gen. George T. Anderson (w), Lt. Col. William Luffman, 7th Georgia Infantry- Col. William W. White 5th Virginia Cavalry- Col. Thomas L. Rosser, 4th North Carolina Cavalry- Col. Dennis D. Ferebee Its members were from Portsmouth and Petersburg, and the counties of Nansemond, Dinwiddie, Surry, Isle of Wight, Southampton, and Halifax. Asher W. Garber, 32nd North Carolina Infantry- Col. Edmund C. Brabble Following this event, at about 9:00 that evening they gathered at the Masonic Hall for a celebratory feast which was enjoyed by all 80 of her ranks. 48th Alabama Infantry- Col. James L. Sheffield, Capt. Nadenbousch I never will forget the day as long as I live! On April 27, engineer Andrew Talcott reported that 10 guns ((2) 8" Shell & (8) 32-pounders) had thus far been mounted at the Naval Hospital and by weeks end 2 more were added completing the battery. William M. Hadden Jackson's (Virginia) Battery- Capt. 38th Virginia Infantry- Col. Edward C. Edmonds (k), Lt. Col. Powhatan B. Whittle (w) July 4, 1859- Announced by sunrise salutes of the Portsmouth Light Artillery and from the Pennsylvania, by 8:00 A.M. the regiment was formed. As such the organization of the regiment was as follows: Company A (Dismal Swamp Rangers) Capt. In this process, changes befell the regiment as Colonel Hodges and Lt. Upon reaching Harper's Ferry, they toured the armory before departing by train for home. 44th Georgia Infantry- Col. Samuel P. Lumpkin (mw/c), Maj. William H. Peebles, 2nd North Carolina Infantry- Maj. Daniel W. Hurt (W), Capt. 49th Georgia Infantry- Col. Samuel T. Player, Brig. 3rd Virginia Infantry Regiment - Wikipedia David Watson James W. Wyatt 8th Virginia Infantry- Col. Eppa Hunton (w) 18th Virginia Infantry- Lt. Col. Henry A. Carrington 19th Virginia Infantry- Col. Henry Gantt (w), Lt. Col. John T. Ellis (mw) . December 2, 1859- On the day of John Browns execution, The National Greys were stationed in the yard of the courthouse where they occupied the first floor. Engineer Officer: Capt. Brig. The month began with the addition of a new company as on December 3 the Halifax Rifles were officially attached to the regiment as Company L. As such, On the following day the men boarded the Steamer Northampton at Richmond en route to the James River and Camp Pemberton. May 13, 1857- Portsmouth companies take part in 250th Anniversary of the settlement of Jamestown. James A. Hopkins 16th Mississippi Infantry- Col. Samuel E. Baker Georgia Battery- Capt. Phillips' Legion (Georgia)- Lt. Col. Jefferson C. Phillips, 1st Maryland Battalion Cavalry- Maj. Harry Gilmore, Maj. Ridgely Brown 1st Texas Infantry- Col. Phillip A. For a time, they were known as the Portsmouth Light Artillery Blues and later as the Portsmouth Light Artillery Guard. Just below Pryor was second in command Lt. [8], An accounting of Arms during the month showed that like other regiments within the state, the 3rd had no consistency and weaponry varied from company to company. On July 18, Company G was dispatched about 5 miles west to Vellines Farm on the other side of Burwells Bay to guard the landing at Stone House Wharf while another unidentified company was sent to guard two nearby landings.[1]. Virginia (Staunton) Battery- Capt. John Chilton's letters chronicle his efforts to keep his men safe from smallpox and to maintain awareness of any British troop movements. William H. Johnston, 4th Georgia Infantry- Lt. Col. David R. E. Winn (k), Maj. William H. Willis Colonel Godwin were removed from command of the 3rd Virginia and eventually assigned to the 14th Virginia. Gen. Alfred M. Scales, Lt. Col. George T. Gordon, Col. W. Lee. . 3rd Virginia Infantry Regiment. As such, many a man found themselves doing doubled guard duty or at times facing sterner punishment for breach of military order.[1]. . Chilton wrote a letter the next day describing the battle. Osmond B. Taylor, 1st Company- Capt. Located in the society's manuscripts collection, Chilton's letters offer a fascinating glimpse of one Virginian's thoughts and experiences during a pivotal time in the Revolutionary War. 44th Virginia Infantry- Maj. Norval Cobb (w), Capt. Escort: 39th Virginia Cavalry Battalion (2 cos), Chief of Staff, Inspector General: Col. Robert H. Chilton West, Capt. 42nd Virginia Infantry- Col. Robert Withers, Capt. Pichegru Woolfolk, Jr. (w), Lt. James Woolfolk Thomas A. Brander 15th South Carolina Infantry- Col. William DeSaussure (k), Maj. William M. Gist On the eve of Secession, April 16, 1861, the 3rd Regiment of Virginia Volunteers was composed of the following companies. Colonel and P. H. Daughtrey of the Portsmouth National Light Infantry Grays elected Major. 43rd North Carolina Infantry- Col. Thomas S. Kenan (w/c), Lt. Col. William G. Lewis Charles W. Fry, 1st Maryland Infantry Battalion (2nd MD Infantry, CSA)- Lt. Col. James R. Herbert (w), Maj. William W. Goldsborough (w), Capt. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Madison (Mississippi) Light Artillery- Capt. There were also those rations which nature provided in the form of wild game which led to interesting circumstances surrounding the introduction racoon meat by men of the Company H. This led some to declare they would not partake of such even in the smallest form for the sum of $1.00. 1st Maryland Battery- Capt. Edward S. McCarthy Wallace, Lee A. According to accounts, the delegation came by steamboat and presented the gift to the regiment along the shores of the James River. Chesapeake (Maryland) Artillery- Capt. Virginia Regimental History Series: 3rd Virginia Infantry, Lee A. Wallace. Organized at Wheeling, Clarksburg and Newburg, W. Va., June-July, 1861. Virginia Ancestral Trackers Civil War 3rd South Carolina Infantry- Col. J. D. Nance, Maj. Robert C. Maffett 6th Alabama Infantry- Col. James N. Lightfoot (w), Capt. Victor Maurin) 41st Virginia Infantry- Col. William A. Parham In fact, aside from guard duty and daily drill the men spent their time stoically awaiting the return of spring with its promise of future conflict. This was accomplished without firing a single shot and yielded 2,800 barrels of powder as well as other munitions. On the 28th Captain John C. Griffin of Company C submitted his resignation due to illness and was replaced by Captain Henry E. Orgain, a newcomer to the regiment. Aide de camp, Asst. [4] They then preceded to march through the town's main thoroughfares in a show of strengthen before retiring for the evening with exception of the Portsmouth Artillery which in order to bolster their two brass 6 pound cannons secured several light artillery pieces from a revenue cutter within the harbor. 12th Virginia Infantry- Col. David A. Weisiger Virginia (Richmond) Battery- Capt. As such the following morning Pryor assembled the regiment, ordered the rifles to step forward and ground their arms after which he disbanded the company. Battle Gen. James J. Pettigrew (w), Brig. 33rd Regiment, Virginia Infantry Overview: 33rd Infantry Regiment was organized during the early summer of 1861 with men from the counties of Hampshire, Shenandoah, Frederick, Hardy, Page, and Rockingham. William D. Brown May- About the middle of the month former Captain of the Old Dominion Guard, Edward Kearns was elected to reprise his role as commander of the company. This would be rectified rather quickly however with the following additions in the upcoming days: Nansemond Rangers under Captain William J. Arthur- Joined Aft. J. Lowrance, 13th North Carolina Infantry- Col. Joseph H. Hyman (w), Lt. Col. Henry A. Rogers This lead the Union to construct siege fortifications along the Warwick River, delaying their advance by four weeks when in actuality their far superior numbers could have easily routed the small force. 10th Louisiana Infantry- Maj. Thomas N. Powell Following the execution the company held a mock trial for John Brown which attracted much attention. Richmond Fayette Artillery- Capt. William G. Crenshaw 5th Alabama Infantry- Col. Josephus M. Hall Gen. Ambrose R. Wright, Col. William Gibson, 3rd Georgia Infantry- Col. Edward J. Walker Virginia (Richmond) Battery- Capt. Medical Director: Dr. Lafayette Guild Jul 1, 1858- By springtime 1858 Captain John E. Deans who apparently replaced P. H. Daughtrey upon his election to Major as commander of the Portsmouth National Light Infantry Greys was brought before brigade court martial with the charges being disobedience to orders, sedition and contempt, and disrespecting the commanding officer of the regiment. Maj. Archibald Crudup (w/c) The only artillery consisted of a few 6 pounder field pieces. Gen. William T. Wofford Read John Chilton's complete account of the battle of Harlem Heights: Become a member! 12th South Carolina Infantry- Col. John L. Miller 7th Virginia Infantry- Col. Waller T. Patton (mw), Lt. Col. Charles C. Flowerree William L. McLeod Hood (w), Brig. The 3rd Virginia Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment raised in Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. The regiment was immediately sent to a camp for instruction and supplied. 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