Research Library open Monday-Saturday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm, EMAIL: Info@VirginiaHistory.org Morris (Virginia) Artillery- Capt. Colonel Pryor for his part apologized for his language and treatment of the company but for some these words fell short. 26th North Carolina Infantry- Col. Henry K. Burgwyn (k), Lt. Col. John Lane (w), Maj. John J. Jones (w), Capt. 42nd Virginia Infantry- Col. Robert Withers, Capt. Dec 10, 1861, Private Benjamin William Jones of Company I. recounted the disposition of the camp to and unknown friend as follows: "My Dear Friend:We, that is the whole Regiment, are in winter quarters now, good and comfortable log cabins, built by the men, the several Companies each, by itself, all arranged around three sides of a large square, or campus, the quarters of the Regimental officers occupying the fourth side. For a time, they were known as the Portsmouth Light Artillery Blues and later as the Portsmouth Light Artillery Guard. Three days later, on September 16, British and American troops collided in the no-man's-land at the base of the heights and fought a sharp skirmish. 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. Tate Green The unit served in Field's, McCausland's, and T. Smith's Brigade. In Camp, some men assembled nightly for singing while others played cards or similar games and read their bibles. Colonel Pryor then requested that all who desire this outcome please step forward and with exception of four men all did so. What Washington needed most was more soldiers. John W. H. Wrenn, Company C (Dinwiddle Greys) Capt. Leroy W. Stowe William W. Parke Brides Cavalry/Light Guard, On June 22, Colonel Pryor made known his frustration to Richmond Authorities about the scattered nature of his regiment. Company C - Capt. R. Preston Chew George M. Patterson Read John Chilton's complete account of the battle of Harlem Heights: Become a member! 3rd Regiment, Virginia State Line (Cavalry and Infantry) (Confederate) Contents 1 Brief History 2 Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin 3 Other Sources 4 References Brief History The 3rd Regiment, Virginia State Line was organized in 1862 and was composed of cavalry and infantry. 3rd Virginia Infantry Regiment - Wikipedia 14th North Carolina Infantry- Col. R. Tyler Bennett (w), Maj. Joseph H. Lambeth James T. Scales 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. Overview: "Compendium of the War of the Rebellion" by Frederick H. Dyer contains no history for this unit. 16th Mississippi Infantry- Col. Samuel E. Baker Hugh R. Garden 9th Alabama Infantry- Capt. 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. [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 September 11, Captain Alonzo B. Jordan of Company B resigned his position due to illness and was replaced by the company adjutant John W. H. Wrenn. Charles F. Urquhart, Company E (Cockade Rifles) Capt. 15th Georgia Infantry- Col. M. Dudley DuBose Branch (North Carolina) Artillery- Capt. Cobb's Legion (Georgia)- Col. Pierce B. M. Young On the following day, the National Greys boarded the Steamship Louisiana along with the Captain Lamb's Woodis Riffles of Norfolk en route to Baltimore. 5th Florida Infantry- Capt. Their trousers were dark blue with green velvet stripes and gold chords down the outer seam. As such, many a man found themselves doing doubled guard duty or at times facing sterner punishment for breach of military order.[1]. Inspector General: Maj. Charles S. Venable 3rd Virginia Infantry - The Siege of Petersburg Online The 3d U.S. Infantry, traditionally known as "The Old Guard," is the oldest active-duty infantry unit in the Army, serving our nation since 1784. Joseph Becton, a member of the 3rd Regiment Infantry United States Colored Troops Civil War Re-enactors, carries a U.S. flag into a shadow after a ceremony marking Walt Whitman's 200th Birthday at . Lee (Virginia) Battery- Capt. As the month turned, reports of the unseasonable departure reached General Lee who on March 31 dispatched a letter to Magruder addressing the troop shortage created in the Department of Norfolk by the premature movement. Hardaway (Alabama) Artillery- Capt. Thomas E. Jackson, 6th Virginia Cavalry- Maj. Cabel E. Flournoy George Ward The 3rd Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry unit of the United States Army, mustered into Federal service during the Spanish-American War . Gen. William T. Wofford The armies on the Peninsula are astir, though it is yet winter, and fighting may occur at some point very soon."[9]. 48th Georgia Infantry- Col. William Gibson (w/c), Capt. We are happy to exchange information with other researchers. 8th Florida Infantry- Lt. Col. William Baya, 12th Mississippi Infantry- Col. Walter H. Taylor This however did not proceed as expected when 14 of the first 15 men of the Marion Rifles voted to against the resolution. Battle After the initial confusion, the company composed itself and returned fire striking the ship and injuring 6 aboard at which point the vessel disengaged. After marching through the streets, Colonel Hodges took the regiment to Norfolk where they made illustrious parade before breakfast. The remainder of the regiment appear to have been armed with standard flintlocks of which it was stated by one Major Wilson of unknown affiliation "These men are brave, but the inferiority of their arms produces a feeling of insecurity among them".[1]. Alexander C. Latham William M. McGregor Aide de Camp, Asst. Finally on Monday, February 22, the events for which they traveled commenced. 20th North Carolina Infantry- Lt. Col. Nelson Slough (w), Capt. Virginia 3rd Infantry Regiment. Edward S. McCarthy 61st Virginia Infantry- Col. Virginius D. Groner, 2nd Florida Infantry- Maj. Walter R. Moore 45th Georgia Infantry- Col. Thomas J. Simmons Richard P. Clements, Company H (National Light Infantry Greys) Capt. 12th South Carolina Infantry- Col. John L. Miller James C. Choate, Company B (Virginia Riflemen) Capt. However, it became apparent that the rifles had conflicted views and could not continue to serve a cause which they were not invested within. [5], On April 28, a member of the Newton Marion Rifles was arrested for expressing "treasonable & seditious" pro union sentiments. General Benjamin Huger was chosen as his successor by Special Order #109 on May 23. John C. Fraser (mw), Lt. William J. Furlong 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. Benjamin F. Winfield, Breathed's (Virginia) Battery- Capt. 6th Louisiana Infantry- Lt. Col. Joseph Hanlon 15th Louisiana Infantry- Maj. Andrew Brady, 2nd Virginia Infantry- Col. John Q.A. German (South Carolina) Artillery- Capt. Brig. 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. 3rd Virginia Reserves Battalion Infantry - The Siege of Petersburg Online 16th North Carolina Infantry- Capt. 3rd Virginia Infantry | Civil War Wiki | Fandom This engagement took place on the 5th and was known as The Battle of Pig Point in which the revenue cutter Harriet Lane laid shell upon the newly constructed battery at Pig Point in effort to assess its strength. After the ceremonies, the visiting organizations took in the hospitality of the Richmond Militias armories where they were furnished as many forms of sustenance as could be desired. Battle Unit Details - The Civil War (U.S. National Park Service) 24th Virginia Infantry- Col. William R. Terry, Brig. ", On the 29th at the Halifax County Court Day, The Halifax Rifles were organized into ranks designating them the 15th company to be formed from such area. Washington DC National Republican, Apr 23, 1861. Portsmouth Riflemen under Captain William James Richardson. The remainder were all stationed at separate points along the peninsula as follows:[1], Hoffler Creek- Portsmouth Light Artillery, Sewell's Point- St. Virginia (Staunton) Battery- Capt. 12th North Carolina Infantry- Lt. Col. William S. Davis The strength of this line was further fortified by the falling of trees and erection of various dams in the preceding days which produced 2 to 3 foot deep ponds forward of the line. October 19, 1857- Parade and Election. October 19, 1856- Old Dominion Guard and Portsmouth National Light Infantry grays marched out to Newtown to attend the presentation of a national flag to the Newtown Marion Rifles. The 3rd Virginia was organized at Portsmouth, Virginia, in 1856 with volunteer companies attached to the 7th Regiment Virginia Militia. Great things are expected from the Virginians | Virginia Museum of 3rd Virginia Cavalry- Col. Thomas H. Owen 4th Virginia Cavalry- Col. William Carter Wickham 5th Virginia Cavalry- Col. Thomas L. Rosser. Aide de camp, Asst. Bruce L. Phillips, 2nd Mississippi Infantry- Col. John M. Stone 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]. Mr. Williams immediately ran down into the dock and broke the connection by kicking one of the planks down. Taliaferro, "Recollections of the Civil War," June,1880, Taliaferro Papers. Brooks (South Carolina) Artillery- Lt. S. C. Gilbert William H. Mitchell 27th Virginia Infantry- Lt. Col. Daniel M. Shriver 42nd Mississippi Infantry- Col. Hugh R. Miller (mw/c) A month of inactivity followed while both armies sought to recover from the recent fighting and decide what to do next. McClellan whose maps led him to mistakenly believe the Warwick River flowed only parallel to the James River was met with surprise when it was discovered to instead continue northeast providing a rather astute defensive barrier. Wallace, Lee A. It fought mostly with the Army of Northern Virginia. 37th Virginia Infantry- Maj. Henry C. Wood, 1st Louisiana Infantry- Col. Michael Nolan M. Jones (w), Lt. Col. Robert H. Dungan, 21st Virginia Infantry- Capt. 60th Regiment, Virginia Infantry (3rd Regiment, Wise Legion 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]. R. B. Davis These were not however the only changes afoot as on April 16 Colonel Pryor was promoted to Brigadier General in a change most welcomed by many of the men who had grown dissatisfied with his leadership style. 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. 3rd Infantry Regiment was organized at Portsmouth, Virginia, in 1856 with volunteer companies attached to the 7th Regiment Virginia Militia. Three days later with a parting salute from the Alexandria Artillery the Greys and Rifles left Charles Town. They represented the 15th such company to originate from Halifax County which throughout the war would far exceed any expected contributions of manpower. The 2nd, 3rd and 4th were white regiments, while the 6th was African American. 1st Maryland Battery- Capt. To fill his vacancy 1st Lt. Thomas Pannill, Adjutant of Co. E was commissioned on the 9th thus completing the matter.[1]. 2nd Georgia Infantry Battalion- Maj. George W. Ross (mw), Capt. At the turn of the month, The Virginia Artillery, Portsmouth Rifles & Old Dominion Guard were transferred to the 9th Virginia Regiment. The company was dormant for a time and revived in late 1856. Virginia Regimental History Series: 3rd Virginia Infantry, Lee A. Wallace. Brides Cavalry/Light Guard under Captain John Edward Doyle, Dinwiddle Rifle Greys under Captain John C. Griffin, On June 7, The Dinwiddle Greys, Dismal Swamp Rangers & Virginia Riflemen were ordered to Isle of Wright County near Zuni. Chief of Artillery: Col. Armistead L. Long Owned and operated by the It entered Confederate service during July, 1861. William F. Dement [7], The following day, General Gwynn was authorized to call out additional men and arrange them into regiments with particular emphasis placed upon associating those from like sections of the state. 47th Virginia Infantry- Col. Robert M. Mayo The harbor of Norfolk and approaches thereto were entirely unprotected against attack from Federal vessels."[5]. Additional records are described in 'West Virginia in the Civil War' and 'United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865' (see below). It fought in the Seven Days' Battles and reported 31 killed and 173 wounded. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of . Here they arrived at Dam #2 (Lee's Mill) along the Warwick River where depending on which sources you consult the Battle or Skirmish at Lees Mill Occurred on the 5th. It would appear as well that the 3rd Virginia is still part of Colston's Brigade, or at least Colston thinks it is. In a letter dtd. As such on April 2, Assistant Adjutant General Henry Bryan relayed orders to General Colston as follows: "General Magruder directs me to request you to send the steamer Allison, with any other transportation you may have, to Grove's Wharf as speedily as possible, to convey back to you the two regiments under Col. R. A. Pryor. Benjamin C. McCurry In front beneath a brass bugle ornament were brass letters N.M.R. When Lieutenant James Dongan protested the treatment of the company he too was confined to the jailhouse. It fought mostly with the Army of Northern Virginia. Jun 30, Southampton Greys under Captain William H. Hood- Joined July 1, Rough & Ready Guards under Captain Richard P. Clements- Joined July 3, Surry Light Artillery under Captain Thomas W. Ruffin- Joined Abt. Rations were plentiful throughout, consisting of coffee, flour, bacon, beef, sugar and sometimes rice and as such illness was kept to a marginal level. M. L. Bowie These twelve organizations, which including the 3rd Virginia companies numbered in total approximately eight hundred and fifty men, however they had in their possession no form of ammunition. Maj. Archibald Crudup (w/c) The 3rd West Virginia Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. 11th Virginia Cavalry- Col. Lunsford L. Lomax, 2nd North Carolina Cavalry- Lt. Col. William Payne (c), Capt. 6th Alabama Infantry- Col. James N. Lightfoot (w), Capt. The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLVI, Part 2 (Serial Number 96), page 1268: "Organization of the Infantry and Cavalry of the Army of Northern Virginia, General R. E. Lee, C. S. Army, commanding, February 28, 1865"; This order of battle was based off of inspection . 3rd Virginia Volunteer Infantry: VA Camp Lee: Camp Alger (2) Richmond VA: 2nd-3rd-2nd Stateside * 4th Virginia Volunteer Infantry: VA Camp Lee: Camp Cuba Libre: Camp Onward: 7th-2nd-2nd Cuba Occ * 6th Virginia Volunteer Infantry: VA Camp H. C. Corbin: Camp Poland: Camp Haskell: 1st-2nd-3rd Chief of Artillery: Brig. 28th Virginia Infantry- Col. Robert C. Allen (k), Lt. Col. William Watts Virginia responded by sending the 3rd Virginia Infantry, the Old Dominion's first contribution of regulars to Washington's army. Madison (Mississippi) Light Artillery- Capt. 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. Aide de Camp, Asst. Asher W. Garber, 32nd North Carolina Infantry- Col. Edmund C. Brabble On May 16, the Portsmouth Light Artillery was dispatched to Hoffler's Creek to guard the shore between Carney Island and the Nansemond River. 16th Virginia Cavalry- Col. Milton J. Ferguson Hart's (South Carolina) Battery- Capt. Merritt B. Miller 52nd Virginia Infantry- Lt. Col. James H. Skinner, Col. Isaac E. Avery (mw), Col. Archibald C. Godwin, 6th North Carolina Infantry- Maj. Samuel D. McD. Pryor then ordered Major Scott to march these men to Yorktown and place them in the jailhouse for mutiny. 3rd Alabama Infantry- Col. Cullen A. Alonzo B. Jordan, Company C (Dinwiddle Greys) Capt. 14th Virginia Infantry- Col. James G. Hodges (k), Lt. Col. William White He summed up the regiment's performance by stating that "our men observed the best order, no quitting their ranks tho' exposed to a constant & warm fire. Charlotte (North Carolina) Artillery- Capt. The 3rd Infantry Regiment, also known as the Old Guard, Caisson Platoon carry the remains of two unknown Civil War Union soldiers to their grave at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington . "You will wonder what is become of the great Army of Americans you have been told we had I really can't tell. Rowan (North Carolina) Artillery- Capt. William P. Moseley 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) - Official Homepage 44th Virginia Infantry- Maj. Norval Cobb (w), Capt. The regimental elections resulted in the following command structure and most notably the ouster of Roger Atkinson Pryor, Colonel Joseph Mayo (Previously Lieutenant Colonel), Lieutenant Colonel Joseph V. Scott (Previously Major), Major Alexander D. Callcott (Previously Captain of Company K). The Army of Northern Virginia at Gettysburg - National Park Service He would later return to service as a private in the 41st Virginia Regiment. William L. McLeod 53rd Georgia Infantry- Col. James P. Simms, Brig. The regiment as a whole was then quartered within the Portsmouth Court House & City Hall, while the artillery pieces were station on the corner of Court & High Street.[6]. Edgar Ashton of the company H illustrates this perfectly with the following: "I never will forget how he served the company at Yorktown, which no doubt you heard of and where we were on the 20th of April which was Sunday. Samuel R. Johnston, 1195 Baltimore Pike Nadenbousch 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 regiment arrived in New York on September 13 and joined the portion of Washington's army defending Harlem Heights, north of the city. Propped up against a tree, he died watching his men fight a losing battle against a larger British force. This White officer led Black troops during the Civil War. 110 years Battle Unit Details - The Civil War (U.S. National Park Service) Thomas M. Hodges, Company B (Virginia Riflemen) Capt. September as a whole held ups and downs for the regiment. Much to the relief of Colonel Pryor, he was finally able to procure a commissary officer in the form of Timothy Reeves. McGregor's (Virginia) Battery- Capt. This led union forces to probe the defenses for weak portions resulting in the days events. Under the terms of this law, all men previously enlisted as well as new members would be required to give 3 years service to their respective organizations. Chief of Commissary: Lt. Col. Robert G. Cole Hurt James B. Golladay, Brig. These additional companies were as follows: Dismal Swamp Rangers under Captain James C. Choate, Portsmouth Light Artillery under Captain Virginius O. Cassell. The prize medal awarded to the best shot went to the Portsmouth Light Artillery. It became part of the Stonewall Brigade and served under T.J. Jackson, R.B. Thomas R. Buckner The year ended in an uneventful manner under what were perhaps the best quarters the company would occupy over the next four years of the war and I am assured that many a man reminisced of the peaceful days along the James in the winter of 1861. Escort: 39th Virginia Cavalry Battalion (2 cos), Chief of Staff, Inspector General: Col. Robert H. Chilton Cornelius T. Smith [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. Gen. William N. Pendleton A Guide to Virginia Military Organizations, 1861-1865. General Magruder was placed on Longstreet right towards mulberry island on the south, and General D. H. Hill occupied the north extending to Yorktown, thus completing the line. 3rd Regiment Virginia Volunteer Infantry - Facebook 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. Confederate Regiments & Batteries * Virginia. [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. 13th South Carolina Infantry- Lt. Col. Benjamin T. Brockman Hugh M. Ross December 1, 1859- Colonel Hodges received orders to hold the recently revived Old Dominion Guard which had been inactive for nearly a year in readiness under Captain A. J. Culpepper being selected to relieve the National Greys. July 4, 1857- Dismal Swamp Rangers presented a Blue Silk Flag by the ladies of Deep Creek. 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. 31st Georgia Infantry- Col. Clement A. Evans James Breathed 3rd Regiment, West Virginia Infantry FamilySearch 14th Alabama Infantry- Col. Lucius Pinckard (w/c), Lt. Col. James A. Broome, Brig. On October 19, Lt Col. Fletcher H. Archer was detached from the regiment in order to take command of another at Camp Huger.
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