3rd virginia infantry

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. William D. Brown Reaching Grove Wharf on the opposite bank by 10 that evening, through mud and water the brigade marched to the Warwick-Yorktown Line. 10th Virginia Infantry- Col. Edward T. H. Warren Pichegru Woolfolk, Jr. (w), Lt. James Woolfolk 18th Georgia Infantry- Lieut. Carrington William H. Caskie 5th Virginia Infantry- Col. John H. S. Funk 7th Tennessee Infantry- Lt. Col. Samuel G. Shepherd Colonel Fletcher H. Archer followed by Major James Mayo Jr. With these changes in place, General Gwynn then sent requisition for approximately 100,000 rounds of musket ammunition, of which they had none. [1], The month ended with another shakeup in the command structure as General Walter Gwynn resigned his command of the Norfolk Area, taking a position with the North Carolina Volunteers, commanding outer coastal defense. 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. Much like its rocky beginnings, the month ended with yet more resignations. 57th North Carolina Infantry- Col. Archibald C. Godwin, 13th Georgia Infantry- Col. James L. Smith 1st Richmond Howitzers- Capt. 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. Marcellus M. Moorman, 18th Virginia Cavalry- Col. George W. Imboden) 3rd Richmond (Virginia) Howitzers- Capt. Cornelius T. Smith The remainder of the regiment spent their time quartered on the 3rd Floor of the Naval Hospital while training to operate the artillery weaponry they had now installed. George Ward With their official entry into confederate service, the regiment was placed in John Clifford Pemberton's 1st Brigade which was composed of the 3rd Virginia, 3rd North Carolina Volunteers (13th North Carolina), 4th North Carolina Volunteers (14th North Carolina), Wilson's Virginia Battalion and Manley's North Carolina Light Artillery. 11th Alabama Infantry- Col. John C. C. Sanders (w), Lt. Col. George E. Tayloe 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. The feeling of idleness was also present within the regiment who described themselves as "being buried at Smithfield" so much so that on the 9th of the month, Colonel Pryor sent a secret dispatch to his friend James M. Mason requesting that he leverage his power as a Virginia congressmen to secure transfer to a more active regiment whatever their present disposition may be. 48th Georgia Infantry- Col. William Gibson (w/c), Capt. Garnett. Gen. James J. Pettigrew (w), Brig. Nadenbousch . As the month commenced, Halifax County Sheriff James R. West began organizing a company of infantry for future service in the CSA. Organized in 1808. On May 16, the Portsmouth Light Artillery was dispatched to Hoffler's Creek to guard the shore between Carney Island and the Nansemond River. Overview: "Compendium of the War of the Rebellion" by Frederick H. Dyer contains no history for this unit. The British had landed on Long Island in late August and were advancing on New York City. This however did not proceed as expected when 14 of the first 15 men of the Marion Rifles voted to against the resolution. In the presence of thousands of spectators, Samuel T. Sawyer presented the regiment a silk flag on behalf of the ladies of Norfolk. John Chilton's letters chronicle his efforts to keep his men safe from smallpox and to maintain awareness of any British troop movements. Virginia Partisan Rangers- Capt. Inspector General: Maj. Charles S. Venable He made these frustrations known in the following statement to unknown parties: "We are in the midst of preparing for winter quarters. He was sentenced this day to suspension of his command for the time of one month as well as censure in front of the public. In the summer of 1776, George Washington's Continental Army was in a tough spot. 11th Mississippi Infantry- Col. Francis M. Green 2nd Rockbridge (Virginia) Artillery- Lt. Samuel Wallace No country yet like old Virginia." 3rd Regiment, West Virginia Infantry. James R. West (Previously Company L). James Breathed The remainder were all stationed at separate points along the peninsula as follows:[1], Hoffler Creek- Portsmouth Light Artillery, Sewell's Point- St. 17th Mississippi Infantry- Col. William D. Holder (w), Lt. Col. John C. Fiser (w) Brides Cavalry/Light Guard, On June 22, Colonel Pryor made known his frustration to Richmond Authorities about the scattered nature of his regiment. Gen. Wade Hampton (w), Col. Laurence S. Baker, 1st North Carolina Cavalry- Col. Laurence S. Baker Gen. William Barksdale (mw/c), Col. Benjamin G. Humphreys, 13th Mississippi Infantry- Col. John W. Carter (k) Jun 30, Cockade Rifles under Captain Joseph V. Scott- Joined Abt. 16th Virginia Cavalry- Col. Milton J. Ferguson 55th Virginia Infantry- Col. William S. Christian They would later become the first company to see action in operations against federal ship U.S.S. 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. Bedford (Virginia) Artillery- Capt. 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. Chief of Ordnance: Lt. Col. Briscoe G. Baldwin (FS Library book 975.5 M2vr, Volume 29.) About sunrise the following morning, the regiment parted ways with the Portsmouth National Light Infantry Greys, Old Dominion Guard & Portsmouth Rifles reporting to the Gosport (Norfolk) Naval Yard for the purpose of salvaging munitions, ships & supplies abandoned when federal troops in a hasty retreat set the yard ablaze. 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. 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. The following excerpt from said orders best illustrates the general disposition of the orders: "It is not intended that you shall cross the river until you have positive evidence that a demonstration is being made against General Magruder. James C. Choate, Company B (Virginia Riflemen) Capt. John C. Fraser (mw), Lt. William J. Furlong Meanwhile, Company G. became disaffected with the leadership of Captain Clements and petitioned for his removal which he obliged by resigning. 42nd Virginia Infantry- Col. Robert Withers, Capt. 10th Alabama Infantry- Col. William H. Forney (w/c), Lt. Col. James E. Shelley 9th Georgia Infantry- Lt. Col. John C. Mounger (k), Maj. William M. Jones, Capt. Waters B. Jones Bruce L. Phillips, 2nd Mississippi Infantry- Col. John M. Stone Colonel Pryor was determined that this company would become a well drilled infantry company and as such enlisted Sergent William H. Bloxom of Company H to drill them in such endeavors. Harriet Lane. 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. The early months brought with them a mild winter with little snowfall and perhaps nothing else. 4th North Carolina Infantry- Col. Bryan Grimes Benjamin H. Smith, Jr. 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. John Chilton of the 3rd Virginia Infantry described his experiences in New York and New Jersey in 1776-77 in letters home to family and friends. Benjamin C. McCurry 53rd Georgia Infantry- Col. James P. Simms, Brig. 13th Virginia Cavalry- Capt. Benjamin F. Winfield, Breathed's (Virginia) Battery- Capt. Cobb's Legion (Georgia)- Col. Pierce B. M. Young 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. From correspondence between Robert E. Lee and Capt. 43rd North Carolina Infantry- Col. Thomas S. Kenan (w/c), Lt. Col. William G. Lewis This was accomplished without firing a single shot and yielded 2,800 barrels of powder as well as other munitions. For the chance of striking a blow for my country, I will give up the command of a well drilled regiment. 25th Virginia Infantry- Col. John C. Higginbotham (w), Lt. Col. J. John L. Massie Their first request was dismissed, however upon submitting a second they received the news they had sought and on the 21st left the naval yard. The 3rd Virginia Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment raised in Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. R. Sidney Rice There was also one particular item which though prohibited found its way into the camp through extraordinary means. At Smithfield, brandy & whisky were readily available and though strict orders were given to the townsmen that such libations should not be sold to the men, they found their way yet into camp. It became part of the Stonewall Brigade and served under T.J. Jackson, R.B. During the brief but spirited fight, Capt. Charles I. Raine (mw), Lt. William M. Hardwicke, 2nd Richmond (Virginia) Howitzers- Capt. Third in charge, Major William C. Wingfield was also removed from his position. 18th Virginia Infantry- Lt. Col. Henry A. Carrington Portsmouth Riflemen under Captain William James Richardson. 48th Alabama Infantry- Col. James L. Sheffield, Capt. 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]. John B. Richardson 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). Charles J. Moffett, 6th Virginia Infantry- Col. George T. Rogers 33rd Virginia Infantry- Capt. It entered Confederate service during July, 1861. ", 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. Established in 1792, this company was the oldest organization belonging to the 3rd. Moorman's (Virginia) Battery- Capt. [1], As a new month dawned, rumors began to fly about a perceived attack which was to be orchestrated against Norfolk. 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. 1st South Carolina Cavalry- Col. John L. Black William A. Graham (w), Lt. Joseph Baker Virginia (Staunton) Battery- Capt. 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 March began much like the end of the preceding month with rumors of active operation, yet little but idleness to occupy the regiments time. It entered Confederate service during July, 1861. To underscore his point, he complained in the same letter that the "women here [New Jersey] from 16 years old have lost their teeth.". 8th Louisiana Infantry- Col. Trevanion D. Lewis, Lt. Col. Alcibiades DeBlanc (w), Maj. German A. Lester 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 carrying out of this sentence was effected in early July during parade of the Greys per the governors orders. HISTORICAL NOTES: The 3rd Virginia was organized at Portsmouth, Virginia, in 1856 with volunteer companies attached to the 7th Regiment Virginia Militia. When Lieutenant James Dongan protested the treatment of the company he too was confined to the jailhouse. Charlotte (North Carolina) Artillery- Capt. 38th Georgia Infantry- Capt. [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. Colonel Pryor then requested that all who desire this outcome please step forward and with exception of four men all did so. [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. However, before such orders were carried out the crisis surrounding John Brown subsided. The month began with the addition of a new company as on December 3 the Halifax Rifles were officially attached to the regiment as Company L. As such, On the following day the men boarded the Steamer Northampton at Richmond en route to the James River and Camp Pemberton. 7th Louisiana Infantry- Col. Davidson B. Penn MAIL: PO Box 7311, Richmond, Virginia 23221. Thus embarrassed by extra and ordinary cares and difficulties', I venture to request that I may be furnished with that staff officer, without whose assistance I cannot possibly provide for the comfort of my command. 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. The move on the peninsula may be a feint and the real attack be on Norfolk.". 17th Georgia Infantry- Col. Wesley C. Hodges 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. It fought mostly with the Army of Northern Virginia. The Union Guard however was not among them having been inactive for some time and forthwith being disbanded by years end. 1st Maryland Battery- Capt. Note: Also known as Archer's Battalion. Its members were from Portsmouth and Petersburg, and the counties of Nansemond, Dinwiddie, Surry, Isle of . 11th Virginia Cavalry- Col. Lunsford L. Lomax, 2nd North Carolina Cavalry- Lt. Col. William Payne (c), Capt. R. Preston Chew 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. By formal order the general commanding, the brigade has devolved upon me the responsibility of procuring a supply of wood and forage. Reeves, a lawyer from Prince George County was appointed the rank of captain and took the position over on the 16th of the month.[1]. Louisiana Guard Artillery- Capt. Company C had the finest arms within the regiment being .54 Caliber Mississippi Rifles, Companies F & H were armed with .69 Caliber Flintlocks altered to use percussion caps. Chew's (Virginia) Battery- Capt. Colonel on the 6th thus becoming 2nd in command. Garnett, Winder, Paxton, J.A. Its members were from Portsmouth and Petersburg, and the counties of Nansemond, Dinwiddie, Surry, Isle of Wight, Southampton, and Halifax. 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 . On April 27, engineer Andrew Talcott reported that 10 guns ((2) 8" Shell & (8) 32-pounders) had thus far been mounted at the Naval Hospital and by weeks end 2 more were added completing the battery. Victor Maurin) 14th Louisiana Infantry- Lt. Col. David Zable Work Three days later with a parting salute from the Alexandria Artillery the Greys and Rifles left Charles Town. 55th North Carolina Infantry- Col. John Kerr Connally, Donaldsville (Louisiana) Artillery- Capt. 3rd Virginia Reserves Battalion Infantry Editor's Note: Do you have information on this unit's role at the Siege of Petersburg? Old Dominion Guard under Captain Edward Kearns, Portsmouth National Light Infantry Greys under Captain P. H. Daughtrey. King William (Virginia) Artillery- Capt. Over the next week, the 3rd Virginia provided the necessary labor to achieve the construction of the defensive battery along Hospital Point. 48th Mississippi Infantry- Col. Joseph M. Jayne, Company A - Capt. [7] Within such correspondence, Garnett highlights the lack of defenses along the Nansemond as described by engineer Andrew Talcott and further laments that if federal troops were landed at such location they may overrun local forces and reacquire control of Gosport Naval Yard. Organized at Wheeling, Clarksburg and Newburg, W. Va., June-July, 1861. T. J. Eubanks, 3rd Arkansas Infantry- Col. Van H. Manning (w), Lt. Col. Robert S. Taylor 44th Alabama Infantry- Col. William F. Perry Finally on February 20, a quiet Saturday night, the regiment boarded the Steamer Coffee for a trip down the James River. The 2nd, 3rd and 4th were white regiments, while the 6th was African American. 2nd South Carolina Cavalry- Col. Matthew C. Butler M. L. Bowie Wallace, Lee A. Lee (Virginia) Battery- Capt. The following information is from Dyer's Compendium. Miles C. Macon Virginia (Richmond) Battery- Capt. 1st North Carolina Infantry- Lt. Col. Hamilton Allen Brown 33rd Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment Company A - Potomac Guards (Hampshire Co) Company B - Toms Brook Guard (Shenandoah Co) Company C - Tenth Legion Minute Men/Shenandoah Riflemen (Shenandoah Co) Company D - Mountain Rangers (Winchester & Frederick Co) Company E - Emerald Guard (Shenandoah Co) Hampden (Virginia) Artillery- Capt. The regiment was organized as part of the Virginia Volunteers in 1881 as the 3rd Regiment of Infantry in central Virginia. M. Jones (w), Lt. Col. Robert H. Dungan, 21st Virginia Infantry- Capt. 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]. Virginia (Warrenton) Battery- Capt. National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, is searchable by soldier's name and state. On May 23, 1863, it was converted to a mounted infantry by Brigadier General William W. Averell. John C. Carpenter A similar event occurred with company B, who around the same time reenlisted with the understanding they would be transferred to a regiment under organization by Colonel David J. Godwin of the 14th Virginia. 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. Walton's Battalion was composed of four armed and uniformed companies formerly attached to Portsmouth's 7th Regiment of the line. 12th Alabama Infantry- Col. Samuel B. Pickens At the turn of the month, The Virginia Artillery, Portsmouth Rifles & Old Dominion Guard were transferred to the 9th Virginia Regiment. Pryor was given command of all forces at Camp Huger. Huger (Virginia) Artillery- Capt. 26th North Carolina Infantry- Col. Henry K. Burgwyn (k), Lt. Col. John Lane (w), Maj. John J. Jones (w), Capt. Here they established Camp Huger, so named after their commanding general, on the Norfolk & Petersburg Railroad. James G. Harris 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. 28th Virginia Infantry- Col. Robert C. Allen (k), Lt. Col. William Watts Virginia (Bath) Battery- Capt. 38th North Carolina Infantry- Col. William J. Hoke (w), Lt. Col. John Ashford, Albemarle (Virginia) Artillery- Capt. 8th Georgia Infantry- Col. John R. Towers Maj. Archibald Crudup (w/c) ", The regiment arrived in New York on September 13 and joined the portion of Washington's army defending Harlem Heights, north of the city. John W. H. Wrenn, Company C (Dinwiddle Greys) Capt. Confederate Regiments & Batteries * Virginia. William H. Mitchell Richard P. Clements, Company H (National Light Infantry Greys) Capt. They arrived about 8:30 the preceding morning and though the quarters were slightly unsatisfactory, they soon found refuge among the local regiments who provided them with food and merriment which would soon find them forgetful towards the poor accommodations.
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