Moses Hankins, 20 year old Farmer, born in Tazewell County, Virginia, Private, Caldwells (Va.) Cavalry, enlisted July 28, 1862 for 3 years, discharged "by reason of deficient arm which renders him unable to hold a bridle rein" August 4, 1862, paid $5.60 on August 11 for the period 28 July, 1862 to 4th August, 1862

Moses Hankins, Private, Company C, 16th Regiment Virginia Cavalry, enlisted April 1, 1864 in Tazwell County, Va. by Capt. Hankins for 3 years, admitted CSA General Hospital, Charlottesville, Va. January 17, 1865, Debilitas, returned to duty February 4, no further records

The 16th Regiment Virginia Cavalry was formed January 15, 1863, by the consolidation of six companies of Captain Milton J. Ferguson's Battalion Virginia Cavalry with four companies of Major Otis Caldwell's Battalion Virginia Cavalry