It fought mostly with the Army of Northern Virginia . 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. As the month commenced, Halifax County Sheriff James R. West began organizing a company of infantry for future service in the CSA. John B. Richardson Staunton (Virginia) Artillery- Capt. The Confederates in turn used this opportunity to construct defensive positions along their side of the river and bring up reinforcements which swelled their numbers and brought forth re-organization. 16th Virginia Infantry- Col. Joseph H. Ham November 12, 1857- 3rd Regiment traveled to Norfolk where they were received by volunteer companies of the city and escorted to the fair grounds marching to the music from a brass band belonging to the U.S. Navy Receiving Ship Pennsylvania. There is no transportation now on this side.". 5th North Carolina Cavalry- Col. Peter G. Evans, Brig. Richard C. M. Page 34th North Carolina Infantry- Col. W. Lee. Miles C. Macon Colonel on the 6th thus becoming 2nd in command. 10th Virginia Cavalry- Col. J. Lucius Davis [1], As a new month dawned, rumors began to fly about a perceived attack which was to be orchestrated against Norfolk. A quite intriguing tale as to how members within the 3rd perhaps saved the large stone dry dock is found within the records of Norfolk events as follows: "Privates David A. Williams, of the Old Dominion Guard, and Joseph F. Weaver, of the Portsmouth Rifle Company, attracted by curiosity, strolled down to the dry dock, and, looking down into it, noticed a train of loose powder, leading down to the culvert at the northeast corner. 4th Texas Infantry- Col. John C. G. Key (w), Maj. John P. Bane 14th South Carolina Infantry- Lt. Col. Joseph N. Brown, Brig. Portsmouth Rifle Company under Captain John C. Owens, Portsmouth Light Artillery under Captain Carney F. Grimes, Portsmouth National Light Infantry Greys under Captain John E. Deans. 7th Louisiana Infantry- Col. Davidson B. Penn 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]. Volume 5 is for Virginia. "One more piece of news I have to tell you," he explained to a friend, "and that is I greatly want to see Virginia and its inhabitants. James G. Harris 53rd Virginia Infantry- Col. William R. Aylett (w), Lt. Col. Rawley W. Martin (w/c) James Reilly, Ashland (Virginia) Artillery- Capt. Confederate Regiments & Batteries * Virginia. Thomas E. Jackson, 6th Virginia Cavalry- Maj. Cabel E. Flournoy This however did not proceed as expected when 14 of the first 15 men of the Marion Rifles voted to against the resolution. On July 2, In compliance with orders received from the Headquarters of the Virginia Forces at Richmond, Pryor moved his regiment from Camp Huger to their new station at Day's Neck called Camp Cook named so after James Watkins Cook, owner of the property on which the camp resided. 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. Purcell (Virginia) Artillery- Capt. Bruce L. Phillips, 2nd Mississippi Infantry- Col. John M. Stone 55th Virginia Infantry- Col. William S. Christian Walker, and W. Terry. 57th North Carolina Infantry- Col. Archibald C. Godwin, 13th Georgia Infantry- Col. James L. Smith John H. McNeill Thomas M. Hodges, Company B (Virginia Riflemen) Capt. [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. Benjamin Robinson 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. Tate 53rd North Carolina Infantry- Col. William A. Owens [7], June ushered in new experiences as the Portsmouth Rifle Company became the first within the regiment to engage the enemy. 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]. Enjoy exciting benefits and explore new exhibitions year-round. Virginia (Richmond) Battery- Capt. Louisiana Guard Artillery- Capt. Chew's (Virginia) Battery- Capt. William G. Crenshaw William F. Dement Jul 8. This would be rectified rather quickly however with the following additions in the upcoming days: Nansemond Rangers under Captain William J. Arthur- Joined Aft. 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According to accounts, the delegation came by steamboat and presented the gift to the regiment along the shores of the James River. Thomas H. Biscoe It also lists sources further reading. Pee Dee (South Carolina) Artillery- Lt. William E. Zimmerman McGregor's (Virginia) Battery- Capt. It was later discovered that the means by which the spirits were smuggled included hollowed out yams and even musket barrels. John C. Griffin, Company D (Southampton Greys) Capt. Lynchburg, Virginia: H. E. Howard, 1986. 38th Georgia Infantry- Capt. Hurt As the month came to a close, it was marked by training of the Surry Light Artillery (Company I). They represented the 15th such company to originate from Halifax County which throughout the war would far exceed any expected contributions of manpower. Virginians served in the Army, Navy, and Marines. Van Brown, 5th North Carolina Infantry- Capt. In fact in 1850, it received the designation of "Oldest Volunteer Company in the State of Virginia". The Army of Northern Virginia at Gettysburg - National Park Service William L. McLeod ----BY JOHN W. H. PORTER, A COMRADE OF STONEWALL CAMP, CONFEDERATE VETERANS, OF PORTSMOUTH, VA. W.B. This led union forces to probe the defenses for weak portions resulting in the days events. William H. Caskie [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. Gen. George T. Anderson (w), Lt. Col. William Luffman, 7th Georgia Infantry- Col. William W. White The following information is from Dyer's Compendium. 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. 27th Virginia Infantry- Lt. Col. Daniel M. Shriver Charlotte (North Carolina) Artillery- Capt. Ruffin of the Virginia Volunteers, it appears that this camp was established on suspicion the enemy may land at Burwell's Bay and proceed to occupy the railroad. 21st Mississippi Infantry- Col. Benjamin G. Humphreys, Brig. Arriving the night of the 29th, they established Camp Pryor on the Curtis Farm outside the city where they suffered thru cold rain since in their hasty departure no time was allotted to gather their tents. The company was dormant for a time and revived in late 1856. 3rd Richmond (Virginia) Howitzers- Capt. In this process, changes befell the regiment as Colonel Hodges and Lt. Much to the surprise of the regiment, former commander David Smith Walton, who had returned to engineering, was assigned to oversee the work. 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. Virginia responded by sending the 3rd Virginia Infantry, the Old Dominion's first contribution of regulars to Washington's army. As such the organization of the regiment was as follows: Company A (Dismal Swamp Rangers) Capt. 3rd Virginia Infantry | Military Wiki | Fandom Basil C. Manly [5], On April 28, a member of the Newton Marion Rifles was arrested for expressing "treasonable & seditious" pro union sentiments. Under Captain Alonzo B. Jordan, they would now be known as the Virginia Rifles. 17th Georgia Infantry- Col. Wesley C. Hodges On October 16, 1856 at the direction of Governor Henry Alexander Wise, David Smith Walton was commissioned to command a new volunteer militia organization in Norfolk County denominated as 1st Battalion, 3rd Regimental Virginia Volunteers. David Smith Walton elected Lt. 9th Georgia Infantry- Lt. Col. John C. Mounger (k), Maj. William M. Jones, Capt. MAIL: PO Box 7311, Richmond, Virginia 23221. Reaching Grove Wharf on the opposite bank by 10 that evening, through mud and water the brigade marched to the Warwick-Yorktown Line. Cornelius T. Smith Charles F. Urquhart, Company E (Cockade Rifles) Capt. Its members were from Portsmouth and Petersburg, and the counties of Nansemond, Dinwiddie, Surry, Isle of . No country yet like old Virginia." 33rd North Carolina Infantry- Col. Clark M. Avery R. Preston Chew James McD. George Ward The carrying out of this sentence was effected in early July during parade of the Greys per the governors orders. John E. Deans, Company I (Surry Light Artillery) Capt. Much like its rocky beginnings, the month ended with yet more resignations. Although they would not officially enlist until late October, West spent the month enrolling men throughout the county in the Halifax Rifles also known as the High Hill Rifles. 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. Chilton and his men "made about four fires." Wallace, Lee A. After marching through the streets, Colonel Hodges took the regiment to Norfolk where they made illustrious parade before breakfast. The Old Dominion Guard was also dispatched to serve the battery at Pinners Point. 3rd South Carolina Infantry- Col. J. D. Nance, Maj. Robert C. Maffett The company employed the same cap as worn by the U.S. Army with a green plume tipped in black, velvet band and gold chords. Research OnLine - Virginia 3rd Infantry Regiment John W. Lewis) In a letter dtd. 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. Answer to this requisition came on the 5th stating they would receive only 25,000, this being all which could be spared at the time. Battle Unit Details - The Civil War (U.S. National Park Service) Mrs Sara Pryor, the wife of Colonel Pryor paints a vivid portrait of the events: "an interesting picture of my colonel as he stood with his long hair waving in the stiff breeze listening to the brave things the dear women's spokesman said of their devotion to him and to their country. 20th Georgia Infantry- Col. John A. Jones (k), Lt. Col. James D. Waddell, Maj. Mathis W. Henry Known as the Halifax Rifles or High Hill Rifles, the company was organized starting in August with men of Halifax County. 1st South Carolina Rifles- Capt. 50th Georgia Infantry- Lt. Col. Francis Kearse (mw), Maj. Peter A.S. McClashan The 3rd Virginia was organized at Portsmouth, Virginia, in 1856 with volunteer companies attached to the 7th Regiment Virginia Militia. George M. Patterson James V. Brooke, Danville (Virginia) Artillery- Capt. Organization edit [1] Overview: "Compendium of the War of the Rebellion" by Frederick H. Dyer contains no history for this unit. The only artillery consisted of a few 6 pounder field pieces. Escorted by the 3rd Regiment of Georgia, they took the Norfolk & Petersburg train to Zuni and from there marched to Camp Cook arriving the following day. Gen. Evander M. Law, Col. James L. Sheffield, 4th Alabama Infantry- Col. Lawrence H. Scruggs 9th Alabama Infantry- Capt. 12th South Carolina Infantry- Col. John L. Miller Battle Unit Details - The Civil War (U.S. National Park Service) Edward A. Marye Organized at Wheeling, Clarksburg and Newburg, W. Va. Gen. James J. Archer (c), Col. Birkett D. Fry (w), Lt. Col. Samuel G. Shepherd, 5th Alabama Infantry Battalion- Maj. Albert S. Van De Graaf 3rd Virginia Reserves Battalion Infantry Editor's Note: Do you have information on this unit's role at the Siege of Petersburg? Troup (Georgia) Artillery - Capt. 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. The fighting soon ended, and the Americans successfully prevented the British from moving up the hill in what became known as the battle of Harlem Heights. Third in charge, Major William C. Wingfield was also removed from his position. By the following day, members of the 3rd Virginia were again resting comfortably at Camp Pemberton with the exception of two unfortunate souls overcome by exposure to the elements. As such the men of the 3rd were sent small groups to the courthouse to cast their votes. A. H. Gallaway (w), Capt. "Great things are expected from the Virginians," he explained to his father-in-law,"and of consequence we must go through great fatigue & danger. 16th Mississippi Infantry- Col. Samuel E. Baker 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. This matter like the other was resolved in time and on April 27 all was right once more when under the new conscription law, the 3rd Virginia was reorganized. 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. 61st Virginia Infantry- Col. Virginius D. Groner, 2nd Florida Infantry- Maj. Walter R. Moore What Washington needed most was more soldiers. Pryor was given command of all forces at Camp Huger. 38th Virginia Infantry- Col. Edward C. Edmonds (k), Lt. Col. Powhatan B. Whittle (w) Marcellus M. Moorman, 18th Virginia Cavalry- Col. George W. Imboden) William H. Hood, Company E (Cockade Rifles) Capt. Take advantage of all the exciting benefits that membership offers including access to member-only publications. 18th Virginia Infantry- Lt. Col. Henry A. Carrington Thus leaving the regiment in shambles with only four functioning companies. The whole of the Norfolk Force was then employed in removal of such supplies with 1,300 barrels placed on board a vessel bound for Richmond and 1,500 placed outside of the range of federal artillery within the area. 4th Company- Capt. Waters B. Jones Chesapeake (Maryland) Artillery- Capt. 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 . Battles, 5th Louisiana Infantry- Maj. Alexander Hart (w), Capt. 19th Mississippi Infantry- Col. Nathaniel H. Harris 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. 26th Alabama Infantry- Lt. Col. John C. Goodgame, Jeff Davis (Alabama) Artillery- Capt. 1st Tennessee (Provisional Army) Infantry- Maj. Felix G. Buchanan On May 16, the Portsmouth Light Artillery was dispatched to Hoffler's Creek to guard the shore between Carney Island and the Nansemond River. M. L. Bowie Harriet Lane. 10th Alabama Infantry- Col. William H. Forney (w/c), Lt. Col. James E. Shelley Powhatan (Virginia) Artillery- Lt. John M. Cunningham 28th Virginia Infantry- Col. Robert C. Allen (k), Lt. Col. William Watts About the same time in the capital of Richmond, Captain James R. West, Sheriff of Halifax County, arrived with his Halifax Rifles seeking orders from the confederate leaders. Morris (Virginia) Artillery- Capt. William J. Arthur, Company G (Rough & Ready Guards) Capt. It became part of the Stonewall Brigade and served under T.J. Jackson, R.B. The militia of the two towns were without arms and there was no naval force in the State service to cooperate with me. Following completion of these activities the regiment then spent its time drilling in dress parade for approximately 2 hours before settling for the night to repeat the task once again as morning dawned.[1]. Chief of Artillery: Col. Armistead L. Long 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. John D. Whitehead, Company I (James River Artillery) Capt. They offer a fascinating glimpse of one Virginian's thoughts and experiences during the Revolutionary War. 7th Tennessee Infantry- Lt. Col. Samuel G. Shepherd Upon arrival they immediately set to work establishing a temporary camp for themselves consisting of canvas tents while they procured supplies to construct shanty log cabins like those of the other companies. As such for the next several weeks the men dug in constructing fortifications and awaiting any further attacks which never came for the 3rd Virginia. 59th Georgia Infantry- Col. William "Jack" Brown (w/c), 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. 2nd Georgia Infantry Battalion- Maj. George W. Ross (mw), Capt. 47th North Carolina Infantry- Col. George H. Faribault (w), Lt. Col. John A. Graves (w/c). David Watson Bedford (Virginia) Artillery- Capt. The Union Guard however was not among them having been inactive for some time and forthwith being disbanded by years end. 20th North Carolina Infantry- Lt. Col. Nelson Slough (w), Capt. I can't say enough in their praise, they behaved like soldiers who fought from principle alone." The British had landed on Long Island in late August and were advancing on New York City. The 3rd West Virginia Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. M. G. Bass, 2nd Georgia Infantry- Lt. Col. William T. Harris (k), Maj. William S. Shepherd 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. William B. It became so problematic that those returning from pass were inspected before entering and yet somehow such products still found themselves among the men. Towards mid month, with news surrounding the events of the First Manassas being dispensed, Company H which had been stationed at the Gosport Naval Yard since the outbreak of hostilities requested of General Huger to be reunited with the regiment fearing they would miss the war. Joseph V. Scott, Company F (Nansemond Rangers) Capt. Mr. Williams immediately ran down into the dock and broke the connection by kicking one of the planks down. Joseph G. Blount, Maj. Gen. John B. Old Dominion Guard under Captain Edward Kearns, Portsmouth National Light Infantry Greys under Captain P. H. Daughtrey. James W. Wyatt James Breathed Thomas Pannill, Company F (Nansemond Rangers) Capt. Marmaduke Johnson, Maj. William J. Pegram, Capt. 3rd Regiment, West Virginia Infantry FamilySearch When Lieutenant James Dongan protested the treatment of the company he too was confined to the jailhouse. 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. Salem (Virginia) Artillery- Lt. Charles B. Griffin. Brides Cavalry received transfer to the 5th Virginia Cavalry. 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. Although the sun had not yet risen, local militia commanders from within the city, as well as neighboring Portsmouth wasted no time in seeking to report their numbers and condition as well as procure any orders which were handed down by the governor. Hart's (South Carolina) Battery- Capt. 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. 56th Virginia Infantry- Col. William D. Stuart (mw), Lt. Col. Philip P. Slaughter. Letcher (Virginia) Artillery- Capt. 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. 19th Virginia Infantry- Col. Henry Gantt (w), Lt. Col. John T. Ellis (mw) 11th Virginia Cavalry- Col. Lunsford L. Lomax, 2nd North Carolina Cavalry- Lt. Col. William Payne (c), Capt. George V. Moody James A. Hopkins These detachments may have been made in response to correspondence April 30 between General Gwynn and Adjutant General R.S. 16th Virginia Cavalry- Col. Milton J. Ferguson Jeff Davis Legion (Mississippi)- Col. Joseph F. Waring 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. Organized August 1856, the company employed dark blue coats with three rows of state buttons down the front with green velvet collars, cuffs epaulets. 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]. Brig. This White officer led Black troops during the Civil War. 110 years 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. Colonel Pryor would later rescind these intentions after witnessing the company's proficiency at the artillery range in which they scored direct hits on all four of their targets. Joseph McGraw, Brig. E. B. Brunson, Crenshaw's (Virginia) Battery- Capt. 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. Just below Pryor was second in command Lt. 17325, Download the official NPS app before your next visit. 15th Alabama Infantry- Col. William C. Oates, Capt. Parks, 40th Virginia Infantry- Capt. 5,326 men served in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 6th Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiments, which were mustered in response to the declaration of war. Somewhere along the way however, through either eagerness or confusion, on the night of 28th, the 3rd Virginia crossed the James reaching the opposite bank at daybreak and then began marching towards Yorktown. 1st North Carolina Infantry- Lt. Col. Hamilton Allen Brown 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) - Official Homepage It entered Confederate service during July . Nadenbousch 34th Virginia Battalion- Lt. Col. Vincent A. Witcher Washington DC National Republican, Apr 23, 1861. 24th Georgia Infantry- Col. Robert McMillin 36th Virginia Battalion- Capt. 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.
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