|
a.
|
Note: N26081 Joseph Woodson Campbell Graves
Bio by: BigFrench (Findagrave Memorial)
Company C, 4th Virginia Cavalry, Mumford's Brigade, Fitz. Lee's Division, Cavalry, Army of Northern Virginia, C.S.A. Enlisted for the duration of the war on 1 Jul 1863 at Madison CourtHouse, VA., he was mustered into "C" Co. VA 4th Cavalry as a Private. He was Paroled on 19 May 1865 at Gordonsville, VA.
When 74 years-old and living near Madison Run, Orange County, VA., he applied on 13 Sep 1919 for admittance into the Robert E. Lee Camp Soldiers' Home, Richmond, due to "ill health and old age". He was approved and ordered in 12 Oct 1919 and admitted 12 Nov 1919. It was there that he passed away.
The 4th Cavalry Regiment completed its organization at Sangster's Cross Roads, Prince William County, Virginia, in September, 1861. Its members were recruited in the counties of Prince William, Chesterfield, Madison, Culpeper, Powhatan, Gouchland, Hanover, Fauquier, Buckingham, and the city of Richmond.
|
