Lewis B. Clower
Regiment Name 26th Batt'n Virginia Infantry. (Edgar's Battalion.)
Side Confederate
Company C
Soldier's Rank_In Private
Soldier's Rank_Out Private
Alternate Name L.B./Clower
Film Number M382 roll 11

L.B. Clower
Regiment Name 26th Batt'n Virginia Infantry. (Edgar's Battalion.)
Side Confederate
Company C
Soldier's Rank_In Private
Soldier's Rank_Out Private
Film Number M382 roll 11

26th Battalion, Virginia Infantry (Edgar's)
26th Infantry Battalion was organized in May 20, 1862, with men of the 59th Regiment Virginia Infantry who escaped capture at the Battle of Roanoke Island, February 8, 1862. It contained seven companies, but was increased to nine in June, 1863. The unit was assigned to Echols' and Patton's Brigade, and saw action in Tennessee, western Virginia, and the Shenandoah Valley. During April, 1865, it disbanded. The field officers were Lieutenant Colonel George M. Edgar and Major Richard Woodram.

Co C = Capt Thomas W. Thompson's Co; organized 04/29/1862; composed of former members of 59th Regt; company is reported to have been divided 06/12/1863, and formed Co H, 26th Bn
Captains: Thomas W. Thompson, James H. Peck

Co H = Capt James Dunlop's Co; organized 06/12/1863; formed from transfers from various companies of this battalion