Walter E. Franklin (born April 10, 1839 in Warrenton) first enlisted as a Private in the Warrenton Rifles, went to Richmond for awhile, then elisted with Mosby and served with distinction. He joined Mosby's command around February 11, 1863; 4 days later he walked to Germantown with "Big Yankee" James F. Ames from Fauquier to "borrow" Union mounts to join Mosby.

Involved in numerous raids and scouts, Walter was was captured on April 25, 1863, at Charles Utterback's, near Warrenton, and taken to General Davis' headquarters at Payne's farm, where he was compelled to "walk a circle" for hours because he refused to betray Mosby. He was exchanged May 10, 1863 and was again captured within a month on May 23, 1863 at Catlett's Station; again exchanged (early June, 1863) and back to his command and on duty, all in less than three months.

Of particular interest is the story of the time he was visiting his future wife, when the Yankees suddenly appeared, she hid him behind the corner china cabinet where he had to stand all night until the Yankees rode away!

Thereupon, Mr. Franklin enrolled for the war with Mosby's Rangers on June 10, 1863, by Colonel Mosby, himself, at Rector's Cross-Roads. Because of his valiant behavior, he was promoted to Captain of Company F on September 19, 1864.

On April 22, 1865, Capt. Frankland was paroled at Winchester, at the ripe old age of 26! His parole papers list him with dark complexion, brown hair and hazel eyes.

After the war, he resided at Stephens City, Virginia, as the local postmaster. He died Feb. 9, 1897, and is buried in Green Hill Cemetary at Stephens City.

Walter Bowie was Mosby's number one guide and scout in Maryland. Walter was from Maryland and made a daring scout on Sunday, October 9th, 1864, leading a party of 7 men through Maryland, they crossed the Potomac at Matthias Point, going to Port Tobacco, where they captured 17 Federal soldiers and 8 horses. They moved on to Sandy Springs, 2 miles from Rockville when a party of citizens and Union Cavalry had tracked them to a thick body of pines where they were feeding their horses. The Rebs charged on foot; Bowie jumped on his horse and started off in pursuit before the others could get to their horses. Two shots were heard and when his comrades got out on the road, they found Bowie lying on the ground, a ball having struck him near the eye, passing out the back of his head. He was taken to a house nearby, where he soon after died. His brother, who had joined the party enroute, remained with him, to take care of his remains for proper burial in his beloved state of Maryland.

(nicknamed "Big Yankee")(promoted)(killed). He was a Union deserter, a Sergeant of the Fifth New York Cavalry. He told Mosby that he had deserted on account of the Emancipation Proclamation, which, he said, showed that "the war had become a war for the Negro instead of a war for the Union." As one of Mosby's men was riding along the road near Piedmont, on Sunday, October 9th, 1864, he saw a Federal soldier robbing the body of a dead Confederate. Levelling his pistol he fired, mortally wounding the Federal. Then riding up, he discovered the Confederate to be Lieutenant Ames. "Big Yankee" had long been a brave and faithful follower of Mosby. His death was regretted by all, as he was a universal favorite with all the command. He was buried close to the spot where he met his death. Later, a monument in his honor was dedicated at the Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia.

He was wounded on Monday, August 6th, 1864, as the Yankee Cavalry of the 13th New York and 16th New York fled Mosby's men outside Alexandria, VA.

1st Sergeant Hugh M. McIlhany

Hugh McIlhany, formerly of Warrenton, joined Mosby's command in 1864. He had been assistant to General James Longstreet's chief quartermaster, with the rank of Captain. At the organization of Company F he was elected first sergeant, but owing to the death of Lieutenant Bowie while on a raid in Maryland, he usually served as lieutenant, until his active service was but short by his capture near Salem. Hugh was captured on December 21st, 1864, the same day Mosby was almost mortally wounded. He was attempting to save the young lad, Willie Cocke, of Company A, who had been thrown from his horse as the Federal Cavalry was crossing the railroad tracks near Salem. Both he and Cocke were captured. McIlhany, giving an account of his treatment, says: "On arriving at Fairfax Court House, the prisoners were placed in the old county jail and the next day sent to the Old Capitol Prison at Washington, D.C., where there were about 75 of Mosby's men confined. We were kept there until February 6, 1865, when 86 of Mosby's men were handcuffed in pairs and, under guard, of a lieutenant and 28 muskets, marched to the Baltimore and Ohio Depot and taken thence to Fort Warren, Boston Harbor. A more enraged set of men were never seen than these, when standing on Capitol street, handcuffed together. When Clark, the superintendent of the Old Capitol prison was asked for a reason for such treatment, he said it was a shame, but believed the officer was afraid and unwilling to start on the journey unless they were handcuffed. One of the hardships at the Old Capitol was the quality of food, as well as the quantity. The barrels of beef and mess pork were branded "I.C." which signified "Inspected and condemned." When we arrived at Fort Warren, the officer in command would not receive us until the handcuffs were removed. The treatment and food at Fort Warren were far superior to that at the Old Capitol Prison, though bad enough. We were not released until June 15, 1865."

After the war, he resided at Staunton, Virginia, where he was a partner in McIlhany and Hilleary, a real estate and insurance agency.

After the war, Robert Parrott became the manager of the Texas, Arkansas, and Pacific Slope Provident Savings Life Assurance Society Company, at Waco, Texas.

Tom joined Mosby's command when he was only 19, but having a thorough knowledge of the Valley section, he had acted as a guide and scout for Mosby. He was bold and shrewd, and in the performance of his duty had many exciting adventures and narrow escapes.

After the war, he resided at Orlean, Virginia.

He was captured by the 8th Illinois Cavalry in the fight near Upperville, Saturday, October 29th, 1864.

After the war, he resided at Baltimore, Maryland, where he practiced medicine as a prominent physician.

After the war, he resided at Columbia, Virginia.