Name: James Maddox
RESIDENCE: Jefferson County, Virginia
Occupation: Carpenter
Enlistment Date: 18 Apr 1861
Enlistment Place: Duffields, Virginia
Side Served: Confederacy
State Served: Virginia
Service Record: Enlisted as a Sergeant on 18 April 1861.
Enlisted in Company H, 2nd Infantry Regiment Virginia on 18 Apr 1861.
Promoted to Full 2nd Lieutenant (Elected) on 22 Nov 1861.
Name: James Maddox
Occupation: Cooper
Enlistment Date: 18 Apr 1861
Enlistment Place: Duffields, Virginia
Side Served: Confederacy
State Served: Virginia
Service Record: Enlisted as a Drummer on 18 April 1861.
Enlisted in Company H, 2nd Infantry Regiment Virginia on 18 Apr 1861.
REGIMENT: 2nd Infantry Regiment Virginia
Regimental History
Gettysburg after battle report:
Reports of Col. J. Q. A. Nadenbousch, Second Virginia Infantry.
Camp near Sharpsburg, Md.,
June 19, 1863.
Lieut.: In obedience to orders from brigade headquarters,
asking a report of the participation of the Second Regt. in the
recent battles around Winchester, I have the honor to make the following
report:
On the morning of June 13, the regiment took up the line of march
from camp, on road 5 miles north of Front Royal road, advancing
on Island Ford Mills road toward Winchester. On arriving within
9 miles of Winchester, the Second Regt. was put in the advance.
After moving forward to within some 4 miles of Winchester, we
encountered the enemy's pickets, which we continued to drive before
us until they arrived near the junction of the Millwood pike and Front
Royal road. Here they were posted behind a stone fence. I continued
to press them sharply with my skirmishers, and soon drove
them from their position.
At this juncture, the enemy moved forward a battery, and put it
in position in our front, and opened fire on my skirmishers, shelling
promiscuously the surrounding locality. Gen. Johnson being
fully apprised of the condition of affairs in front, Carpenter's battery,
of four guns, Lieut. [W. T.] Lambie commanding (under the
direction of Lieut.-Col. Andrews), was at once brought to the
front and put in position, supported by the remainder of my regiment.
This battery opened a brisk fire on the enemy, soon driving their
battery from position, and his supporting infantry fled precipitately.
After advancing my skirmish line to the Millwood pike, my regiment
remained in this position during the day, the men being exposed
to a severe fire of shot and shell from the enemy's guns on the
heights around Winchester. About 9 p. m. the regiment rejoined the
brigade, in line of battle on the right of the road.
On the morning of the 14th instant, the regiment, with the remainder
of the brigade, moved forward, and, after some changes, took
position immediately southeast of the town of Winchester, where
we remained during the day.
About 1 a. m. 15th instant, the Second, with the other regiments of
the brigade, took up the line of march through fields in the direction
of Berryville. On arriving near Shannondale Springs, we changed
direction northwestward, in direction of Stephenson's Depot, arriving
near said depot, where the enemy were being heavily engaged by the
forces which preceded us. My regiment took position immediately
on the right of the county road, and at once advanced in line of battle
on reaching near the Martinsburg pike. At this point my regiment
encountered the enemy, and opened a brisk fire upon them.
They soon fled. We continued to press them for several hundred
yards in a northwesterly direction, when they hoisted a truce flag,
and surrendered.
At this point I halted my regiment, and joined in receiving the
enemy (Col. W. G. Ely's brigade) as prisoners, consisting of parts of
Fifth Maryland, Twelfth [West] Virginia, Eighteenth Connecticut,
Eighty-seventh Pennsylvania, One hundred and twenty-second and
One hundred and twenty-third Ohio Regt.'s, together with their
arms, accouterments, a number of horses, and 6 stand of colors.
After securing prisoners, &c., the regiment took position at Camp
Stephenson, where we remained during the day.
During these engagements, I had 1 lieutenant and 4 men slightly
wounded, only 2 of whom had to leave the ranks.
It gives me pleasure to say during this entire time both the officers
and men of my regiment behaved themselves as is becoming soldiers.
Very respectfully submitted.
J. Q. A. NADENBOUSCH,
Col. Second Regt. Virginia Infantry.
Lieut. C. S. Arnall, Acting Assistant Adjutant-Gen.
Camp on Road, near Robertson River, Va.,
July 30, 1863.
Lieut.: In obedience to orders from brigade headquarters,
I have the honor to make to you the following report of the participation
of the Second Regt. Virginia Infantry in the battle near
Gettysburg, Pa., on July 1, 2, and 3:
On the evening of July 1, the Second, with the other regiments
of the brigade, arrived at Gettysburg, Pa. During the night of
the 1st instant, we took position on the southeast side of the town
of Gettysburg, near the Hanover road, and on the extreme left of
our line, on Culp's farm, and, throwing forward skirmishers, we remained
for the night. At dawn, a brisk skirmish commenced with
our skirmishers and those of the enemy, which was kept up during
the day, with but short intervals.
About 6 p. m. our line was advanced in a northerly direction, and
took position immediately on the north side of the Hanover road.
Our skirmishers being much harassed and forced back by the enemy
on our left, I was ordered by Brig.-Gen. Walker to take my
regiment and clear the front, which I at once did, having a sharp
skirmish with the enemy, but soon drove him from our front for
some distance, killing, wounding, and taking some few prisoners.
Here I had some 3 men wounded. Both officers and men behaved
well.
At 8 p. m. I rejoined the brigade with my regiment, when we
marched, and, halting near Rock Creek, we remained until about 2
a. m. 3d instant, when we marched, crossing to the north bank of
Rock Creek, and took position at the base of Culp's Hill, on the left
of the line, and in front of the enemy's breastworks some 30 yards,
with our left resting on Rock Creek, with orders to support the Third
Brigade infantry (Brig. Gen. G. H. Steuart), then occupying said
works on the extreme left.
At dawn, the enemy made a desperate attack on our lines by a
heated fire of shot, shell, grape, and musketry. At this time we
were moved forward, and occupied the breastworks immediately in
our front. It soon became apparent from the advance of the enemy
that his purpose was to turn our left flank, and thus enfilade that
portion of the work occupied by our troops.
Having communicated the condition of the line at this point to
Brig. Gen. G. H. Steuart, senior brigadier-general present at the
time, Maj. Gen. E. Johnson being engaged at another part of the
line at the time, I was ordered by Brig.-Gen. Walker to support
the First North Carolina Regt. (Lieut.-Col. [H. A.]
Brown) in the protection of our left flank. I at once detached one
company (Company D, Lieut. J. S. Harrison commanding), and sent
it to the south side of the creek (Rock Creek), for the purpose of attracting
the fire of the enemy in front and turning his right flank.
He continued steadily to advance, and when within some 25 yards
of the left of the works, I opened a heated oblique fire from the right
of the regiment upon him. For some moments he stood stubbornly.
At this juncture, I detached some two more of my companies, and
posted some at a bend of the creek, some 60 yards to the rear and left,
and in full view of the enemy. The remainder I sent on the south
side of the creek to re-enforce Lieut. Harrison, at that point engaging
the enemy. With this concentrated fire, he was soon forced
to retire in confusion.
About 7 a. m. the portion of my regiment left at the breastworks
was relieved by Brig. Gen. William Smith's brigade.
There still being a brisk skirmish kept up on the south side of the
creek with the portion of my regiment there, I at once took the remainder
of my regiment to their support, reporting to Brig.-Gen.
Walker as to the disposition made and where to be found.
I advanced some distance on the left, driving the enemy's skirmishers
from and taking possession of the heights at this point, where
I remained during the day, skirmishing with and inflicting some injury
on the enemy by killing, wounding, and taking some prisoners,
and keeping the left flank clear.
At 8 p. m., by order of Brig.-Gen. Walker, I rejoined the
brigade on the north side of the creek, at the base of Culp's Hill,
and in front of the enemy's works, Companies I (Capt. [James H.]
O'Bannon), K (Lieut. B. W. Moore), and portion of A, of my regiment,
having been detached on the evening of the 2d instant, and
left in rear on picket to guard the Hanover road, in our rear. My
regiment on the 3d instant consisted only of seven and a portion of
the eighth company.
During the two days' engagement, I lost 1 man killed and 16
wounded and 3 missing, a list of which you will find annexed.*
During this time both officers and men, with but few exceptions,
behaved as is becoming good soldiers.
I deem it but just to make honorable mention of the gallant conduct
of Capt. W. W. Randolph, Company C, whose valuable services
in assisting in managing the left wing added much to the efficiency
of my regiment. Also, Lieut. J. S. Harrison, commanding Company
D, while detached, skirmishing, for coolness and skill displayed in
the management of his men.
At 2 a. m. the 4th instant, the regiment, with the remainder of the
brigade, marched and took position on the heights, on the farm of
Mr. Booker, immediately on the north side of Gettysburg, where we
remained until 1 a. m. 5th instant, when we marched westward in
the direction of Hagerstown, Md.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
J. Q. A. NADENBOUSCH,
Col. Second Regt. Virginia Infantry.
Lieut. C. S. Arnall,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-Gen., Stonewall Brigade.
Source: Official Records: Series I. Vol. 27. Part II. Reports. Serial No. 44
Battles Fought
Fought on 21 Jul 1861 at Manassas, VA.
Fought on 30 Jul 1861 at Martinsburg, WV.
Fought on 21 Sep 1861 at Falls Church, VA.
Fought on 16 Oct 1861 at Harper's Ferry, VA.
Fought on 16 Oct 1861 at Bolivar Heights, VA.
Fought on 24 Jan 1862 at Blomery Gap, VA.
Fought on 15 Feb 1862.
Fought on 12 Mar 1862 at Winchester, VA.
Fought on 15 Mar 1862.
Fought on 22 Mar 1862 at Kernstown, VA.
Fought on 23 Mar 1862 at Kernstown, VA.
Fought on 15 Apr 1862.
Fought on 3 May 1862 at Winchester, VA.
Fought on 3 May 1862 at Leetown, VA.
Fought on 15 May 1862 at Winchester, VA.
Fought on 15 May 1862.
Fought on 24 May 1862 at Winchester, VA.
Fought on 25 May 1862 at Winchester, VA.
Fought on 30 May 1862 at Front Royal, VA.
Fought on 1 Jun 1862 at Winchester, VA.
Fought on 2 Jun 1862 at Woodstock, VA.
Fought on 2 Jun 1862 at Strasburg, VA.
Fought on 3 Jun 1862 at Woodstock, VA.
Fought on 4 Jun 1862 at Woodstock, VA.
Fought on 4 Jun 1862 at Strasburg, VA.
Fought on 4 Jun 1862 at Mount Jackson, VA.
Fought on 5 Jun 1862 at Winchester, VA.
Fought on 5 Jun 1862 at Middletown, VA.
Fought on 6 Jun 1862 at Winchester, VA.
Fought on 6 Jun 1862 at Front Royal, VA.
Fought on 7 Jun 1862 at Front Royal, VA.
Fought on 9 Jun 1862 at Port Republic, VA.
Fought on 10 Jun 1862.
Fought on 12 Jun 1862 at Martinsburg, WV.
Fought on 12 Jun 1862 at Front Royal, VA.
Fought on 13 Jun 1862 at Shenandoah County, VA.
Fought on 14 Jun 1862 at Martinsburg, VA.
Fought on 14 Jun 1862 at Berryville, VA.
Fought on 15 Jun 1862 at Harpers Ferry, VA.
Fought on 17 Jun 1862 at Bruceville, VA.
Fought on 18 Jun 1862 at Berryville, VA.
Fought on 25 Jun 1862 at Woodstock, VA.
Fought on 27 Jun 1862 at Gaines' Mill, VA.
Fought on 28 Jun 1862 at Winchester, VA.
Fought on 1 Jul 1862 at Malvern Hill, VA.
Fought on 1 Jul 1862 at Berryville, VA.
Fought on 25 Jul 1862 at White Post, VA.
Fought on 25 Jul 1862 at Martinsburg, WV.
Fought on 3 Aug 1862 at Winchester, VA.
Fought on 9 Aug 1862 at Port Republic, VA.
Fought on 9 Aug 1862 at Cedar Run, VA.
Fought on 15 Aug 1862 at Shepherdstown, VA.
Fought on 23 Aug 1862 at Kernstown, VA.
Fought on 27 Aug 1862 at 2nd Manassas, VA.
Fought on 28 Aug 1862 at 2nd Manassas, VA.
Fought on 29 Aug 1862 at 2nd Manassas, VA.
Fought on 30 Aug 1862 at 2nd Manassas, VA.
Fought on 31 Aug 1862 at 2nd Manassas, VA.
Fought on 1 Sep 1862 at Webster, KY.
Fought on 6 Sep 1862 at Port Republic, VA.
Fought on 14 Sep 1862 at Frederick, MD.
Fought on 15 Sep 1862 at Charlestown, VA.
Fought on 15 Sep 1862.
Fought on 17 Sep 1862 at South Mountain, MD.
Fought on 30 Sep 1862 at Williamsport, MD.
Fought on 30 Sep 1862 at Luray, VA.
Fought on 15 Oct 1862 at Harper's Ferry, VA.
Fought on 16 Oct 1862 at Harper's Ferry, VA.
Fought on 24 Oct 1862 at Hamilton, VA.
Fought on 9 Nov 1862 at Hardy County, VA.
Fought on 10 Nov 1862 at Sharpsburg, MD.
Fought on 10 Nov 1862 at Charlestown, VA.
Fought on 25 Nov 1862 at Winchester, VA.
Fought on 2 Dec 1862 at Cabell County.
Fought on 5 Dec 1862 at Winchester, VA.
Fought on 5 Dec 1862 at Rappahannock Station, VA.
Fought on 13 Dec 1862 at Fredericksburg, VA.
Fought on 22 Dec 1862 at Winchester, VA.
Fought on 29 Dec 1862 at Leetown, VA.
Fought on 25 Jan 1863 at Winchester, VA.
Fought on 8 Feb 1863 at Clarke County, VA.
Fought on 9 Feb 1863 at Clarke County, VA.
Fought on 13 Feb 1863 at Strasburg, VA.
Fought on 17 Feb 1863 at Martinsburg, WV.
Fought on 6 Apr 1863 at Kearneysville, VA.
Fought on 23 Apr 1863 at Shepherdstown, VA.
Fought on 2 May 1863 at Chancellorsville, VA.
Fought on 3 May 1863 at Fredericksburg, VA.
Fought on 3 May 1863 at Chancellorsville, VA.
Fought on 6 May 1863 at Chancellorsville, VA.
Fought on 16 May 1863 at Paris, VA.
Fought on 3 Jun 1863 at Strasburg, VA.
Fought on 13 Jun 1863 at Jordan's Spring's, VA.
Fought on 29 Jun 1863 at Baltimore, MD.
Fought on 1 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.
Fought on 2 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.
Fought on 3 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA..
Fought on 3 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.
Fought on 4 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.
Fought on 5 Jul 1863 at School House Hosp, Chambersburg, PA.
Fought on 5 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.
Fought on 10 Jul 1863 at Waynestown, PA.
Fought on 15 Jul 1863 at Luray, VA.
Fought on 21 Jul 1863 at Berry's Ferry, VA.
Fought on 21 Jul 1863 at Ashby's Gap, VA.
Fought on 25 Jul 1863 at Harper's Ferry, VA.
Fought on 27 Jul 1863.
Fought on 28 Jul 1863 at Newtown, VA.
Fought on 28 Jul 1863 at Harper's Ferry, VA.
Fought on 29 Jul 1863 at Winchester, VA.
Fought on 1 Aug 1863 at Brandy Station, VA.
Fought on 2 Aug 1863 at Winchester, VA.
Fought on 3 Aug 1863 at Sharpsburg, MD.
Fought on 3 Aug 1863 at Gaines' Cross Roads, VA.
Fought on 4 Aug 1863 at Gaines' Cross Roads, VA.
Fought on 8 Aug 1863 at Sharpsburg, MD.
Fought on 10 Aug 1863 at Harper's Ferry, VA.
Fought on 15 Aug 1863 at Williamsport, MD.
Fought on 15 Sep 1863 at Romney, VA.
Fought on 1 Oct 1863 at Rapidan, VA.
Fought on 4 Oct 1863 at Accomac County, VA.
Fought on 4 Oct 1863.
Fought on 4 Nov 1863 at Berkley County, VA.
Fought on 8 Nov 1863 at Kelly's Ford, VA.
Fought on 13 Nov 1863 at Frederick County, VA.
Fought on 27 Nov 1863 at Payne's Farm, VA.
Fought on 27 Nov 1863 at Locust Hill, VA.
Fought on 7 Dec 1863 at Martinsburg, WV.
Fought on 12 Dec 1863 at Leetown, VA.
Fought on 27 Dec 1863 at Payne's Farm, VA.
Fought on 15 Jan 1864.
Fought on 11 Feb 1864 at St Joseph's, MO.
Fought on 15 Mar 1864.
Fought on 26 Apr 1864 at Harper's Ferry, VA.
Fought on 5 May 1864 at Wilderness, VA.
Fought on 6 May 1864 at Wilderness, VA.
Fought on 9 May 1864 at Wilderness, VA.
Fought on 10 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
Fought on 11 May 1864.
Fought on 12 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
Fought on 12 May 1864 at Salem Church, VA.
Fought on 12 May 1864 at Chancellorsville, VA.
Fought on 18 May 1864 at Winchester, VA.
Fought on 20 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
Fought on 20 May 1864 at Salem Church, VA.
Fought on 20 May 1864.
Fought on 24 May 1864 at South Anna Bridge, VA.
Fought on 24 May 1864 at North Anna River, VA.
Fought on 1 Jun 1864.
Fought on 2 Jun 1864.
Fought on 8 Jun 1864 at Staunton, VA.
Fought on 9 Jun 1864.
Fought on 11 Jun 1864 at Lexington, VA.
Fought on 2 Jul 1864 at Harper's Ferry, VA.
Fought on 9 Jul 1864 at Monocacy, MD.
Fought on 10 Jul 1864 at Monocacy, MD.
Fought on 10 Jul 1864 at Martinsburg, WV.
Fought on 12 Jul 1864 at Back Creek, VA.
Fought on 14 Jul 1864 at Rockville, MD.
Fought on 16 Jul 1864 at Rowlesburg, WV.
Fought on 16 Jul 1864 at Harper's Ferry, VA.
Fought on 17 Jul 1864 at Clarke County, VA.
Fought on 25 Jul 1864 at Snicker's Gap, VA.
Fought on 13 Aug 1864 at Charlestown, VA.
Fought on 15 Aug 1864.
Fought on 16 Aug 1864 at Berryville, VA.
Fought on 17 Aug 1864 at Berryville, VA.
Fought on 17 Aug 1864.
Fought on 1 Sep 1864 at White Post, VA.
Fought on 5 Sep 1864 at Martinsburg, WV.
Fought on 19 Sep 1864 at Winchester, VA.
Fought on 22 Sep 1864 at Strasburg, VA.
Fought on 22 Sep 1864 at Fisher's Hill, VA.
Fought on 23 Sep 1864 at Fisher's Hill, VA.
Fought on 24 Sep 1864 at New Market, VA.
Fought on 26 Sep 1864 at Staunton, VA.
Fought on 29 Sep 1864 at Standardsville, VA.
Fought on 1 Oct 1864 at New Market, VA.
Fought on 18 Oct 1864 at Beverly, WV.
Fought on 19 Oct 1864 at Strasburg, VA.
Fought on 19 Oct 1864 at Fisher's Hill, VA.
Fought on 19 Oct 1864 at Cedar Creek, VA.
Fought on 31 Oct 1864 at Port Royal, VA.
Fought on 31 Oct 1864 at Milldale, VA.
Fought on 12 Nov 1864 at Ninevah, VA.
Fought on 23 Nov 1864.
Fought on 26 Nov 1864 at Hamilton, VA.
Fought on 27 Nov 1864 at Winchester, VA.
Fought on 27 Nov 1864 at Clarkson, VA.
Fought on 2 Dec 1864 at Winchester, VA.
Fought on 6 Dec 1864 at Beverly, VA.
Fought on 15 Dec 1864.
Fought on 7 Jan 1865 at Baltimore, MD.
Fought on 27 Jan 1865 at New Kent County, VA.
Fought on 7 Feb 1865 at Hatcher's Run, VA.
Fought on 1 Mar 1865 at Charlestown, VA.
Fought on 2 Mar 1865 at Waynesboro, VA.
Fought on 25 Mar 1865 at Petersburg, VA.
Fought on 25 Mar 1865 at Fort Stedman, VA.
Fought on 31 Mar 1865 at Dinwiddie Court House, VA.
Fought on 1 Apr 1865.
Fought on 2 Apr 1865 at Petersburg, VA.
Fought on 3 Apr 1865 at Richmond Hospital, Richmond, VA.
Fought on 3 Apr 1865 at Richmond, VA.
Fought on 3 Apr 1865 at Chimborazo Hospl, Richmond, VA.
Fought on 3 Apr 1865 at Hospital, Richmond, VA.
Fought on 6 Apr 1865 at High Bridge, VA.
Fought on 6 Apr 1865 at Burkesville, VA.
Fought on 6 Apr 1865 at Brandy Station, VA.
Surrendered on 9 Apr 1865 at Appomattox Court House, VA.
1870 United States Federal Census
Name: James S Maddox
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1824
Age in 1870: 46
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Mill Creek, Jackson, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Jackson Court House
Household Members: Name Age
James S Maddox 46 m/w Farmer b. Va
Flora A Maddox 41 wife f/w Keeping House b. Va
William H Maddox 20 m/w Farm laborer b. Va
Alonzo Maddox 16 m/w Farm laborer b. Va
Mansfield Maddox 13 m/w Farm laborer b. Va
Lyangus Maddox 11 m/w Farm laborer b. Va
Irving F Maddox 6 m/w b. Va
1870 United States Federal Census
Name: James Maddox
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1822
Age in 1870: 48
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Union, Harrison, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
James Maddox 48 m/w Farmer b. Va
Sarah A Maddox 45 f/w wife Keeping House b. Va
Julia A Maddox 26 f/w at home b. Va
Irving Maddox 24 m/w laborer
Duffields, Jefferson County, Western Virginia is located on Flower Spring road where Melvin Road [17/2] intersects it, just north of the CSX RR line and just East of Shenandoah Junction [Norfolk Southern & CSX].
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