Hi Kerry,

The 51st Virginia Militia was indeed from Frederick County, Virginia. It was commanded by Colonel Charles Shryock and was mustered into service June 13 & 14, 1861, by order of General James H. Carson of the 16th Brigade Virginia Militia, and on June 18, 19 and 20, 1861, by orders of General Joseph E. Johnston. Company E and G also served from July 3, 1861 until March 25, 1862.

Joseph Wigginton
Private, Company E [Captain James W. Larrick's Company]
51st Virginia Militia
Compiled Service Record [M382 roll 59]

J. B. Wigginton [aka James B. Waggington]
Private, Company G [Captain Randolph Pifer's Company]
51st Virginia Militia
Compiled Service Record [M382 roll 59]

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1860 Census of Frederick County, Virginia
Catherine Wiggington---Age 65---Housekeeper
Harriet L.-----------------39----Housework
James B.-------------------37----Tanner
George W.------------------24----Farm hand
Joseph Wiggington----------27----Farm hand
Mary C.--------------------27----Housewifry
Albert J.-------------------3
John R. --------------------1
Laura C.--------------------2 months

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