. 2nd North Carolina Infantry (713) Later the unit was involved in the capture of Plymouth, the conflicts at Drewry's Bluff and Cold Harbor, the Siege of Petersburg south and north of the James River, and the Appomattox Campaign. Independent Exempts, West Virginia Infantry (197) In his early 60s, he and his second wife had a son, Arthur Carter, in 1946. 6th Tennessee Infantry (1180) 9th Tennessee Mounted Infantry (23) of the Shenandoah to May, 1862 (8 Cos.). Click on a link to read more about each regiment. Unidentified West Virginia (26), Pingback: Southern Loyalists | Business | Scoop.it, Your email address will not be published. This page has been accessed 111 times. Brigadier General A.P. The unit's service It passed 3-1, with one member absent. His grandfather fought for the Unions Colored Troops, survived one of the wars most notorious battles, and later befriended the Confederate general who tried to slaughter his unit. The 1st Virginia Infantry was assigned to A. P. Hill's, Kemper's, and W. R. Terry's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. Part One lists officers alphabetically, including each officer's dates of birth and death, his home and station in life at the outbreak of war, and his family relationships, along with his years of service, military rank and other relevant notes on his military career. The Northampton County Board of Supervisors on January 12 voted to remove the Confederate monument. UNION REGIMENTS IN SOUTHERN STATES The Union Civil War Soldier Monument Advisory and Implementation Committee has suggested that a Union soldier monument with the likeness of a Black man be erected next to the current monument. The 1st Virginia Infantry was assigned to the Fourth Brigade of the Army of the Potomac, commanded by Colonel G.H. The remaining soldiers consisted of Pennsylvania and Ohio volunteers, and with re-enlistments credited as new soldiers.[4]. 5th Tennessee Cavalry (1798) I (Taylor's' Company): Capt. At noon of the 17th, the 7th and 24th Regiments were sent down the Harpers Ferry Road about 520 and 850 yards respectively, to guard the right flank. White Eastern Shore men in support of the Union became the 1st Regiment Loyal Eastern Virginia Volunteers. Gopher RecordsIf you need records, we will gopher you. William P. Munford was mustered into state service as major. Eight companies arrived at Manassas Junction. W.H. Unassigned Florida Volunteers (1), GEORGIA (195 soldiers) 5th Louisiana Infantry (530) He believes that at a time when the world is screaming Take it down! or Keep it! that the Eastern Shore has found a way civil way to end this war. Co. K (Virginia Rifles, at one time German Rifles): Capt. While the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 freed some enslaved in the South, it excluded those in areas such as the Eastern Shore and other parts of Hampton Roads that were under Union control. He knows Colored regiments were led by white officers, who could be cruel. Soldiers is in quotes here because the Soldiers & Sailors database is known to contain some duplication so the counts dont necessarily represent unique soldiers. Moved to Cumberland, Md. Peter Jacob Carter was born in Eastville, Va. in 1845 and escaped slavery to serve in the United States Colored Troops for the Union. 7th Tennessee Mounted Infantry (1153) At the outbreak of the war it had ten companies, but in April three were detached. It would be the same height. Having both is a nicer, more elegant, a more civilized solution to the problem.. WIKITREE HOME | ABOUT | G2G FORUM | HELP | SEARCH. Mom was the one who often drove to Virginia to visit family, though. It lost 28 men of the 140 engaged. The abundance of men born in Confederate States. Wisconsin . 10th Tennessee Infantry (2473) Arthur Carter, the founder of the committee, envisions a black granite monument and wants the names of local Union and Confederate soldiers included. records show that it mainly acted as a Coast Guard for the Eastern Shore. This page was last modified 01:00, 2 July 2021. Unidentified Tennessee (13), TEXAS (4370 soldiers) 2nd Louisiana Infantry (2021) The company was relieved from duty on September 7 and redesignated as Company C, 1st Regiment Virginia Artillery. Company E was replaced by the Washington Volunteers for one years service. Meanwhile, people had been contacting Arthur Carter in support of the Union memorial. Regiment consolidated with 11th Maryland Infantry February 23, 1865. In the afternoon the Brigade moved to the ravine about 520 yards northwest of this. On the New Jersey mailing list, I found a very interesting posting about: 2. 12th Corps. The First Virginia Regiment was authorized by the Virginia Convention of July 17, 1775 as a provincial defense unit composed of six musket and two rifle companies under the command of Patrick Henry. Exposed to a severe fire of artillery and vigorously assailed beyond the Emmitsburg Road by infantry on the right flank with ranks thinned and much disorganized by its losses especially of officers it pressed on against the Union line at the stone wall where after a fierce encounter the struggle ended. The county administrator will now seek proposals on a new home for it, but no time frame has been established. Consolidated with 1st West Virginia Infantry December 21, 1864, to form 2nd West Virginia Veteran Infantry (which see). The 1st Virginia surrendered 17 men under the command of Sergeant Major Andrew J. Simpson, division of Brigadier General David R. Jones in Longstreets Command, marker for Kempers Brigade on the Antietam Battlefield, Kempers Brigade, Picketts Division, First Army Corps, Ten companies of militia were organized into the 1st Infantry at Richmond:Company A, Richmond Grays. West Virginia, which seceded from Virginia to join the Union, provided the following units to the Union Army during the American Civil War.Units raised in the western counties prior to the creation of the state of West Virginia were often known as, "loyal Virginians," who formed the Restored government of Virginia in Wheeling, West Virginia in 1861, unanimously electing Francis H. Pierpont as . 2nd New Orleans Infantry, Louisiana (383) in that unit. Beatys Company, Tennessee Independent Mounted Scouts (104) Independent Partisan Rangers, Texas Cavalry (88) Notice that they were mostly from port towns. This article is about the unit that served in the Confederate Army. Arthur Carters mother, a nurse, thought the racism of the Eastern Shore so bad that she moved the family to Alabama. Its only a matter of decimal points and zeroes, he said. Landers' Division, Army of the Potomac, to March, 1862. Unidentified Arkansas (7), FLORIDA (2199 soldiers) So many remembrances, particularly in Virginia, are typically one or the other. JAVASCRIPT IS DISABLED. Carter served on its first board and was its first rector. Still, they pulled together an ample roster that includes enlistment and discharge dates, locations, units and race, when they could find it. 1st Regiment, Loyal Eastern Virginia Volunteers (Union) From FamilySearch Wiki. If the board of supervisors doesnt take up the cause, the group can find other suitable spots, including private land, Carter said. Captain James Hallihan was killed, Captains Tomas H. Davis, Eldridge Morris, George Norton and Albert Watkins were wounded, Lieutenants Adolphus Blair, Paul Cabell, John Dooley, Ellison Martin, Jesse Payne, Edward Reeve and William Woody were wounded, Lieutenant William Caho was mortally wounded and captured and Lieutenant William Kenningham was wounded and captured. 8th Tennessee Cavalry (2270) invaluableMilitary Loyalists is the fruit of the most painstaking, careful, and thorough research and represents scholarship at its best. Northampton County has the opportunity to show to ourselves, the Eastern Shore, the commonwealth, and the world that we have a better way., Denise M. Watson, 757-446-2504, denise.watson@pilotonline.com. Peter Jacob Carter was born in Eastville, Va. in 1845 and escaped slavery to serve in the United States Colored Troops for the Union. 1775. Pohle 14 drummers including the drummer on duty with the Richmond Greys in Norfolk. 1st West Tennessee Cavalry (45) Categories: Union Army, United States Civil War | Virginia History. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Shortly after Virginia joined the Confederacy in April 1861, rebel forces rallied that summer and formed the 39th Regiment Virginia Infantry. J. Griswold, Co. E (1st) (Richmond Light Infantry Blues): Capt. So, the issue now to get a Union monument and better representation is just part of his and his familys lifes work. William Carter grew up, changed his name to Peter and became a physician. 3rd Arkansas Infantry (5) Captain Francis H. Langley of Company G was promoted to major. USA.gov, The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration Carter is in discussion with a nonprofit organization to be the groups fiscal agent. From the War Department marker for Kempers Brigade on the Antietam Battlefield: Kempers Brigade reached Sharpsburg about noon September 15th and took position on Cemetery Hill. Company E, Richmond Light Infantry Blues. 3rd Tennessee Mounted Infantry (904) Most regiments were recruited from the Northern, central and southwestern counties. Peter Carters sister, brother and mother were still in bondage five miles from where he was camped. Eastville That Arthur T. Carter is spearheading an effort to build this Civil War monument sounds about right. Categories: Virginia (Union), United States Civil War "Compendium of the War of the Rebellion" by Frederick H. Dyer contains no history for this unit. Independent Company B, West Virginia Infantry (149) For a better shopping experience, please upgrade now. CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. 1st Battalion, Arkansas Infantry (504) Hill when Hill was given command of the Third Corps. Most of the original members of this regiment were from southeastern Ohio, and planners thought that this regiment would become the 4th Ohio Cavalry.Their application was rejected by the governor of Ohio, so the unit . On May 23, the organization of the regiment was complete . I am interested, because of the members from South Jersey and because it looks like a great story. 1st Reg't Eastern Shore Maryland Vol. Arthur Carter, right, and David Scott, both retired doctors and residents of the Eastern Shore, pose outside the historic courthouse at Eastville Court Green in Eastville on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. He said it isnt an homage to a particular person like Robert E. Lee but rather the common man. 7th West Virginia Cavalry (2547) F.J. Boggs, Co. Carter, founder of the The Union Civil War Soldier Monument Advisory and Implementation Committee, and Scott, a member of Northampton's historical society, have proposed that a monument to the area's Union soldiers be erected on the green next to the current Confederate monument. IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. The authors state up front that it isnt complete. 1st Tennessee Mounted Infantry (1247) 6th Louisiana Infantry (Colored) (1028) 4th West Virginia Infantry (1685) This page was last edited on 11 December 2022, at 09:05. The 1st Virginia completed its organization at Richmond, Virginia, in May, 1861. J.B. Smith Mustered in as Co. W.M. The blast did leave a hole 170 feet long and 30 feet deep and killed at least 278 Confederates instantly. 1st West Virginia Cavalry (2875) 3rd North Carolina Mounted Infantry (1460) Your email address will not be published. It broke his heart when she had to find a remote place to park and hed turn away while she relieved herself outside in a bottle. It fought mostly with the Army of Northern Virginia . 1st Regiment Loyal Eastern Virginia Volunteers; 1st Regiment, Virginia Infantry; 4th Virginia Infantry (later became 4th West Virginia Infantry) 5th Virginia Infantry (later became 5th West Virginia Infantry) 16th Regiment, Virginia Infantry; 167th Regiment of Virginia Militia (originally a Confederate unit. Captain J.K. Lee of Company B was killed. Co. B (Richmond City Guard): Capt. F. Miller Disbanded when the regiment was reorganised in April 1862. 2nd Tennessee Cavalry (2108) The family lived there from the time Arthur Carter was a toddler to a young teen, then he went to a northern boarding school. I am interested, because of the members from South Jersey and because it 5th Tennessee Infantry (1799) 4th Arkansas Cavalry (1905) It took part in Picketts charge on the right flank of the attacking column, taking heavy casualties from the flanking fire of the Vermont Brigade. Hardly anything went to plan, though. The 1st Virginia Infantry lost 27 men killed, 73 wounded, and 13 missing. Peter Carter was imprisoned, released in May and later sent to the stalemate that had coalesced in Petersburg. 3rd West Virginia Cavalry (2181) Virginia provided the following units to the Virginia Militia and the Provisional Army of the Confederate States (PACS) during the American Civil War. Company E and Company K were disbanded at the expiration of their one year service; the regiment was reorganized with six companies and assigned to A.P. Damerons Independent Company, Virginia Volunteers (56) Thats because nearly 88% of the Virginia Eastern Shore Union soldiers were African American, according to a Shore history text. They offer a brief recall of the Eastern Shores inclusion in the war. Overview: 1st Infantry Regiment completed its organization at Richmond, Virginia, in May, 1861. It left Union soldiers disoriented, too. (Hannah Ruhoff/The Virginian-Pilot). C.K. 5th West Virginia Cavalry (1784) Never lower yourself and let people treat you that way, Carter recalled her saying. Carter said it doesnt matter that the Confederate might not be around much longer. The regiment was commanded by Colonel Lewis B. Williams and brought 209 men to the field. His grandfather was born enslaved in Eastville, the seat of Northampton County and where Carter and a newly formed group want a towering statue to honor African American and white Union soldiers in its historic square. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information. They were part of the Union Army. At the close of the cannonade advanced and took part in Longstreets assault upon the Union position in the vicinity of the Angle. Major Langley was promoted to lieutenant colonel and Captain George F. Norton of Company D was promoted to major. 1st South Carolina Infantry (Colored) (93), TENNESSEE (54086 soldiers) You will also notice that all of the known originals have two periods after Vols. Company A, Richmond Grays left for Norfolk. Wise Sent to, Co. E (2nd) (Washington Volunteers): Capt. 1st Louisiana Infantry (2193) 1st Regiment East Florida Cavalry (134) 6th West Virginia Infantry (3836) Part Two includes brief descriptions of Loyalist military organizations, arranged into four geographical groupings indicating command authority. 2008 - 2023 INTERESTING.COM, INC. Its casualties were 12 killed and 25 wounded at Drewry's Bluff, 1 killed and 77 wounded at the Battle of Five Forks, and 40 captured at the Battle of Sayler's Creek. After the war, he was elected to the House of Delegates. 12th Tennessee Cavalry (1876) Colonel Williams was exchanged and returned to command the regiment. Infantry. 4th Tennessee Infantry (1553) Especially when folks consider his lineage. Major Skinner was also wounded in the head, but slightly. Confederates who escaped the Unions blockade joined other units in Norfolk and elsewhere. The Union Civil War Soldier Monument Advisory and Implementation Committee has suggested that a Union soldier monument with the likeness of a Black man be erected next to the current monument. I and detached to form the a 13 piece regimental band. Independent Company of Scouts, Raleigh County, West Virginia (1) Fry commanded at the First Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas). 5th West Virginia Infantry (2165) Arthur Carter doesnt know why or what his grandfather did, but laughs at the possibilities. (3949'09.0N 7713'10.9W) Chambers Assigned as Co. K. Band: Capt. The companies (with original commanders) were: It fought at the Battle of First Bull Run (First Manassas) in a brigade under James Longstreet and in August totaled 570 men. National Park Service Soldiers and Sailors Database; Captain Francis J. Boggs second company of Richmond Grays was assigned to the regiment, replacing Captain Randolphs Howitzers as Company H. Major Munford resigned to become lieutenant colonel of the. Regiment lost during service 3 Officers and 80 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 2 Officers and 156 Enlisted men by disease. Theyve known each other for decades. I absolutely have no tolerance for civil war, he said. Hills Brigade. Washington Territory . 7th Louisiana Infantry (Colored) (970) Company B, Richmond City Guard. Thus the unit contained seven companies from Richmond and in mid-July a company from Washington, D.C. was added. . Infantry - 1st Loyal Eastern Volunteers. They reformed with Garnetts and Draytons Brigades in the Harpers Ferry Road just south of the town and, co-operated with Toombs Brigade, and A.P. Among the achievements of the party was the creation of what is now Virginia State University, which is just outside of Petersburg. O.J. Colonel Williams was mortally wounded. Pursuit of Lee July 5-24. Wards Battery, Alabama Light Artillery (1), ARIZONA (655 soldiers) Jump to navigation Jump to search. Spent the day in reorganization and during the night began the march to Hagerstown. 3rd Arkansas Cavalry (1968) This page has been accessed 284 times. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Hes resurrecting it from when he served on the board of supervisors in the 1990s and a colleague suggested it. 5th Tennessee Mounted Infantry (1294) Carters group wants a memorial erected near the Confederate, on figurative and literal equal ground. 8th Tennessee Mounted Infantry (541) West Virginia . Union Virginia units. 2nd Arkansas Cavalry (2196) Unidentified Texas (169), VIRGINIA (2598 soldiers) Thus the unit contained seven companies from Richmond and in mid-July a company from Washington, D.C. was added. This portrait hangs in Arthur Carter's home. He had spent months going through the Eastern Shore Civil War book and counted each name. It was active from the Battle of Williamsburg to the Battle of Gettysburg, except when it was with Longstreet at the Siege of Suffolk, Virginia. 10th West Virginia Infantry (2757) It fought at First Manassas under General Longstreet . Six men were wounded. David Scott, who is a member of the Northampton Historic Preservation Society, was one of those who reached out and said hed like to help. 2nd Texas Cavalry (1080) 1st Regiment, Loyal Eastern Virginia Volunteers (Union) Contents. Eight companies (all except E&F) left by train for Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction. (Hannah Ruhoff/The Virginian-Pilot). At the outbreak of the war it had ten . McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers, Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser. Virginia Military. Collaborate with positive energy. Taylor. However, he was new to the board and didnt know what to do with it except tuck it into the back of his memory. It is a thick roster of men from Accomack and Northampton counties and culled from an extensive store of resources including census and military records, memoirs and newspapers. Independent Alabama Cavalry (6) 1-86-NARA-NARA or 1-866-272-6272, Appendix A: Checklist for Sources on Regimental History in the National Archives, Appendix B: Colonel Cahill's Ninth Connecticut: One Regiment's Records, Appendix C: Confederate Army Regimental Books, Appendix E: Civil War Union Volunteer Regimental Books. On November 13, 1861, the company was mustered out of service. Scott doesnt want to see the Confederate monument go. 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