This is to notify the board of the following website of Living Historians, whose goal it is to continue with the formal work started by Mssrs. Thomas Rankin and David Seay, in researching and honoring the original soldiers of the 23rd Virginia Volunteer Regiment of Infantry.
http://23rdva.netfirms.com/index.html
Mr. Rankin's Book of the Virginia Regimental Series, 23rd Virginia Infantry published by H.E. Howard has been an immense guide in researching the 23rd VA, but we now find ourselves searching beyond this wonderful reference for more information. As such, we have also collected 29 images of 23rd Virginia soldiers (some previously published, but many not formally published at this time).
In late May of 1861, the 23rd Virginia Infantry Regiment was organized and began a program of drill and instruction at Camp Lee, located on the "New" Fairgrounds (presently in 2008, this location stands behind the Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond: http://www.mdgorman.com/Hospitals/camp_lee.htm), before transferring to Camp Laurel Hill (now located near Beckley, WV).
Ten companies enlisted for one year.
Company A- Louisa Rifles. Enlisted May 15, 1861 at Thompson's Cross Roads in Louisa county,
Benjamin J. Walton, Captain.
Company B - Jetersville Grays. Enlisted May 16, 1861 at Jetersville in Amelia County, John E.
Perkinson, Captain.
Company C - Amelia Rifles. Enlisted May 15, 1861 at Winterham in Amelia County,
Andrew V. Scott, Captain.
Company D - Louisa Grays. Enlisted May 23, 1861 at Trevillian Station, Louisa County,
William Seargeant, Captain. Mustered in June 30, 1861 at Camp Laurel Hill.
Company E - Brooklyn Grays. Enlisted May 7, 1861 at Brooklyn, Halifax County, William
Haymes, Captain.
Company F - Goochland Grays. Enlisted May 21, 1861 at Manakin, Goochland County,
William F. Harrison, Captain.
Company G - Fredrick's Hall Grays. Enlisted April 21, 1861 at Fredrick's Hall, Louisa
County, Clayton G. Coleman, Jr., Captain.
Company H - Richmond Sharpshooters. Enlisted May 14, 1861 at Richmond City, Robert A.
Tompkins, Captain.
Company I - Prince Edward Central Guards. Enlisted May 21, 1861, at Prince Edward
Court House, Moses T. Hughes, Captain.
Company K - Keysville Guards. Enlisted May 2, 1861 at Keysville, Charlotte County,
Armistead W. Bailey, Captain.
We're always anxious to assist in family members reconnecting with their past, as well as collecting/sharing "new" information on the original men of the 23rd VA; letters, diaries, newspaper articles, images, relics...etc.
Please if we can be of any help whatsoever, please do not hesitate to contact me: paulboulden@hotmail.com
Regards,
Paul B. Boulden Jr.
23rd VA Vol. Regt.
RAH VA MIL '04