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Company
C of the 43rd BATTALION VIRGINIA CAVALRY
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Confederate States of America
"Mosby's Confederacy" geographically defined as running from Snickersville,
along the Blue Ridge Mountains to Linden; thence to Salem (now called Marshall);
to The Plains; thence along the Bull Run Mountains to Aldie; and thence along
the turnpike to the place of beginning, Snickersville. Beginning June 22nd,
1864, Mosby allowed no member to leave these bounds without permission Roll
call was kept at each meeting, and any man absent for two successive meetings,
without satisfactory reason, was to be sent back to the regular service.
COMPANY C, organized December 7, 1863, at Rectortown, Virginia.
Fox was wounded on February 20th, 1864 after engaging the 1st New York Cavalry. Frank was mortally wounded on September 3rd, 1864, in a fight with the 6th New York Cavalry outside Berryville. Frank, from Fairfax, was shot in the arm and his horse carried him into the ranks of the Federals, where he was taken prisioner and carried to Harper's Ferry. His arm was amputated, and he died some days after at Sandy Hook. He was not only a brave officer, but his genial nature had won his many friends. His loss was deeply felt by all of Mosby's men.
John Russell was Mosby's top guide and scout in the Shenandoah Valley
After the war, he resided at Berryville, Virginia.
On July 18th, 1864, while Captain Chapman attacked the picket post of the 20th Pennsylvania near a large tree, known as the "Big Poplar" which marks the corner where the three counties of Loudoun, Fauquier and Clarke unite in the Gap, Sergeant Bohrer, from Georgetown, D.C., was thrown from his horse in the charge, and died a few days later from his injuries. He was taken to Ayrshire Farm where he died. (See more info. at Company A, George Hyde Ayre)
Charles was shot in the shoulder on the morning of June 22, 1863, the eastern slope of the Bull Run Mountains, near Dr. Ewell's farm.
After the war, he resided at Ryland, Virginia.
After the war, Peter resided at Farr, Virginia.
Clay enrolled in Company B on October 1, 1863, at Scuffleburg, Fauquier County, by Captain William R. Smith. Clay Adams was mortally wounded on September 3rd, 1864, in a fight with the 6th New York Cavalry outside Berryville, and near Gold's Farm. Being deaf, Clay was exempt from military duty, but he entered the service and proved a brave and faithful soldier. He was shot through the body and had his lower limbs paralyzed. John Russell and a few companions went over the river at night and brought him to the house of his father, Benjamin Adams, at Paris (near Ashby's Gap), where he lingered for some months. Death came to his relief on April 29th, 1865. (The same day that President Abraham Lincoln's funeral train arrives at Columbus, Ohio). Funeral services were held for Clay Adams at Paris, the following day.
Frank enrolled for the war with Mosby's battalion on January 1st, 1864 by William H. Chapman, in Fauquier County. On the morning of November 24th, 1864, Frank was placed in charged to removing prisoners to the rear in the vicinity of White Post. While proceeding along with his prisoners, he fell in with a party of the Federals who had struck across the country to cut our men off from the river, and was captured. He was taken to Martinsburg and put in jail. On the first night of his imprisonment he opened the jail door and walked out, reaching Fauquier safely on the following day. He was 5'5' with dark complexion, dark hair, and hazel eyes.
After the war, Frank resided in Alexandria, Virginia. For awhile, he was also employed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C. He died on October 15th, 1928 in Alexandria and is buried in the Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.
After the war, he resided in Leesburg, Virginia.
After the war, he resided in Warrenton, Virginia.
After the war, John was elected mayor of the City of Alexandria, Virginia. He also was engaged as a general commission merchant.
Private Bickers enrolled for the duration of the war on February 1, 1864, by William H. Chapman in Fauquier County, Virginia. Story was told the he either accidentally or on purpose shot himself in the hand. On December 3rd, 1864, he petitioned for a medical discharge but was denied. He was parolled by the Union Army on May 15,1 865 at Louisa CourtHouse, Virginia. (Thank to Charles Christopher Walker for submitting this and other information on Mosby's boys.. James Madison Bickers was Mr. Walker's Grandmother's Great Uncle).
After the war, he resided at Baltimore, Maryland, operating "A. J. Biedler and Company" importers and jobbers of dry goods and lotions.
After the end of hostilities, Charles moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where he owned and operated the Biedler Brothers Wholesale Boots and Shoes.
After the war, he resided at Luray, Virginia.
Joseph was wounded on August 24, 1863, shot through in the ankle, as Mosby attacked the 2nd Massachusetts Cavalry who halted to water their horses at Billy Gooding's Tavern on the Little River Turnpike.
Fletcher, Benton
Ben. was wounded on Tuesday, March 21st, 1865, as Mosby's men contested the Yankee Cavalry near Hamilton, Virginia.
After the war, he resided at Warrenton, Virginia.
After the war, he resided at Marshall, Virginia.
Birth: Apr. 13, 1820 Death: Jun. 29, 1877 Husband of Jane Gibson. Enlisted in the 43rd Battalion Virginia Cavalry, Company C, "Mosby's Rangers". Burial: Marshall Cemetery Marshall Fauquier County Virginia, USA. Click here to visit his final resting place!
After the war, he resided at Vienna, Virginia.
After the war, Fred became an Episcopal Minister in Virginia.
As Mosby's men fought the 6th New York Cavalry outside Berryville, on September 3rd, 1864, Iden was killed as he attempted to open the same gate that Robert Jarman had just be shot dead.
Mr. Keene was killed July 18th, 1864, near Upperville.
James R. Kirby was born in Faquier County, Virginia. He originally enlisted April 24, 1861 in the 6th Virginia Volunteer Cavalry, Company H. He suffered a bayonet wound to his right shoulder and was sent home to recuperate by orders of the regimental surgeon, August 14, 1861. He returned and applied for and was accepted by Mosby into Company C. (thanks to his descendant, Michael Smen, for contributing this information).
Mr. Lintz was born in 1840, being in his mid-twenties by war's end. After the war, Bill owned and operated the William F. Lintz and Company Watchmakers and Jewelers, Norfolk, Virginia, through 1909. He attended the 1905 Mosby Reunion in Fredericksburg and the 1920 reunion in Culpeper. If anybody knows when he died and where he is buried, please contact me.
Hi, I noticed you have an ancestor of mine listed on one of your webpages. You asked if anyone knew when and where he died to please contact you. William Frederick Lintz died in Norfolk, VA on December 29, 1934. I wish I could help you w/ the location of his grave but I'm still looking myself. I'll be glad to keep you updated if I find the location. Also, I have a website dealing w/ the 24th VA Cav Rgt, along w/ a yahoo group for the descendants of the soldiers or anyone interested in that regiment. The URL is below. Darryl Holland, the fellow that wrote the VA Reg. Series book on the 24th, is also a member and is contemplating a follow up to the first book. Would appreciate you sending anyone looking for info on the 24th our way. If you happen to have any info on Bill, I'd love to hear from you. Take care & thanks! Tracey Hines Knoxville, TN
After the war, George resided at Earleysville, Virginia.
After the war, John resided at Norwood, Virginia.
After the war, he resided at Luray, Virginia.
After the war, he resided at Culpeper, Virginia.
After the war, he resided at Louisa Court House, Virginia.
After the war, he resided at Louisa Court House, Virginia.
Son of Thomas R. O'Meara, SR. and Sira Ann O'Meara. Brother of Alexander Washington O'Meara Thomas was captured 7-5-1863 near Aldie, VA. Sent to Ft. McHenry, VA Transferred 7-6-1863 to Ft. Delaware transferred 10-27-1863 to Point Lookout Prison in Southern Maryland, joining his brother Alexander already imprisoned there. Exchanged 2-19-1865 admitted to Chimborazo Hospital #5 in Richmond, VA with Scurvy. Paroled 4-26-1865 location unknown. Was known to have attended the reunion of Mosbys Rangers in 1895 in Marshall, Fauquier County, VA No more info as of this moment on Thomas. (Thanks to Mrs. Michael Anthony Fox, Sr., whose husband is the g-g-grand newphew of this valiant fellow who rode with John S. Mosby). Thanks for the info!
John was wounded on March 30th, 1865, Mosby's men were pursued by the 13th Massachusetts Cavalry to a stable near Berryville where he was mortally wounded, shot through the body.
After the war, Dr. Lee was gainfully employed as a physician at Pond Gap, Virginia.
After the war, he resided at Staunton, Virginia.
After the war, he resided at Delaplane, Virginia.
Pearson, Craven
read W.G. Pearson below
Pearson, John
read W.G. Pearson below
Hi, I am the great grandson of Luther E. Pearson and his twin brother W.G. Pearson. Luther was in Company H, and W. G was in Company C. They were both just 19 years old at the end of the war. Luther was shot in the foot as the camp he was in was raided in Charlestown near the end of the war. He had a limp for the rest of his life. He lived until 1907 just south of Manassas, Virginia, with his wife Flora (Tillett) and is buried in the family cemetery there. He was known as having dark hair and a grey beard. The story is that he went on several raids with his brothers unit (Company C) but would never sign up. Finally, they figured out he was not part of the unit, so he signed up for Company H. W.G. lived out his life in Fauquier County, Virginia. A picture of W. G. can be found in the 1895 reunion of Mosby’s men in Salem, Va. (now Marshall, Va.) Their first cousins Craven and John Pearson were also in Company C. The Pearson’s homes were just 2 miles south east of Manassas. Thanks, Terry L. Pearson Fleet/Equipment Manager Prince William County Police 9039 Euclid Ave. Manassas, Virginia 20110 703-792-5879 (thanks to Terry L. Pearson, for forwarding this information to me and allowing it to be added to my website).. Thanks Terry!
After the war, he resided at Waterford, Virginia.
Starke was wounded on February 20th, 1864 after engaging 1st New York Cavalry.
After the war, Thomas moved to Washington, D.C.
After the war, he resided at Rectortown, Virginia.
After the war, he resided at Green Spring, Virginia.
Charles was seriously wounded on August 12th, 1864 as Mosby's men fought a Yankee Cavalry party who sought refuge in a brick church in the suburbs of Berryville. After Mosby brought up their howitzer, the Federals were forced to retire behind a brick wall and Charles was shot as he charged them.
After the war, Charles owned and operated a general store at Rectortown, Virginia, running into many of his old "Mosby" cronies on a regular basis.
After the war, he resided at Staunton, Virginia.
Young Willis
was captured at Gaines' Cross Roads on the evening of October 13th, 1864, and
in retaliation for the cold blooded murder of a Union soldier by two of Mosby's
men (in retaliation for the execution of 6 of Mosby's men by General George
Custer), General William H. Powell not only burned the house and barn and all
the outbuildings on Mr. Chancellor's premises, he also hung poor Willis. At
first, Powell was unsure whether the Yankees would hang him, shoot him, or cut
his throat. They ended up hanging him about 11 o'clock a.m. on a large poplar
tree standing by the roadside on the Marlow farm, Rappahannock County, and his
body was taken down by Messrs. John P. Ricketts, Robert Deatherage and William
Bowling, and carried to the Baptist Church in the town of Flint Hill; he was
buried the following day. On his breast a card was found, saying that he was
hung in retaliation for a Union soldier said to have been killed by one of Mosby's
command.
Wine, William W.
I was delighted to find that my gg grandfather fought under Colonel Mosby's Company C as a private. His name is Armstead L. Wine(s). He lived in Fauquier County where my Great grandfather, his brother and two sisters were born and then he moved to the Burke, Virginia area and had a farm there with his wife Mildred until his death in 1908. She died a year later. They are both buried at the Fairfax Cemetery. Armstead Lawrence Wine(s), oldest son of William T. Wine(s) & Martha Patsy Cockerell born: July 31st, 1836 and died February 9th, 1908. Buried at Fairfax Cemetery. This is my Great grandfather William A. Wine's father. He served as a private in Company "C" with "Mosby's Partisan Rangers" officially known as 43rd Battalion Virginia Cavalry, Army of Northern Virginia, Confederate States of America. Official information: card number 50917466 Company "C" Muster Roll December 7th to 31st of 1863. Enlisted November 1st of 1863 (presumably) in Fauquier County, Virginia by Captain Stapman for the period of the war. He was captured March 17th, 1865 (POW#7539) in Fauquier County, Virginia. He was released June 16th, 1865 from the Old Capitol Prison in Washington D.C. He gave an oath of allegiance to U.S. at Fort Warren, Boston Harbor, June 16th, 1865 (at the end of the war) Place of residence: Fauquier County, Virginia Complexion: Dark Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue Height: 5' 6" Remarks: none 2nd child of William T. & Patsy: William Henry Wine(s) born: 1840, later moved to what is now West Virginia. 3rd child of William T. & Patsy: Thomas S. Wine(s) born: 1842, also served with Mosby's Rangers, no indication he was ever captured. 4th child of William T. & Patsy: George S. Wine(s) born: 1845-6, also served with Mosby's Rangers, captured April 22, 1865 was released on April 29, 1865 from the Office of Provost Marshall General in Winchester, Virginia. Granted a parole of honor and signed his name Geo. S. Wines his description as follows: Age: 18 Height: 5' 9" Complexion: Fair Hair: Light Eyes: Blue 5th child of William T. & Patsy: Martha A. Wine(s) born: January 1850 6th child of William T. & Patsy: John Wine(s) born: 1854 7th child of William T. & Patsy: Mary Susan Wine(s) born: April 27th, 1855, died September 3rd, 1905 8th child of William T. & Patsy: Alice Wine(s) born: 1856-57 9th child of William T. & Patsy: James M. Wine(s) born: 1860 I hope this will provide some interesting insight on the Wine side of my family. I still have some of Armstead's woodworking tools that were passed down to me. Sincerely, William W. (Bill) Wine
Thanks to William W. Wine
Private James Warner Yowell, Company C., fought with Mosby's irregulars, per his clothing receipt roll December, 1864 roll call.