Pvt. Charles Eli Holtzclaw

Birth: Feb. 23, 1836

Death: 1922 Warrenton Fauquier County Virginia, USA

Married Catherine E. Payne; father of Mrs. Lindsay Crawley of Appomattox, Va., and of Mrs. J.T. Crowley, of Farmville, Va.

Company H "Black Horse Cavalry", 4th Virginia Cavalry, Wickham's/Mumford's Brigade, Fitz. Lee's Division, Cavalry, Army of Northern Virginia, C.S.A.

Residence was not listed. Enlisted as a Private (date unknown), he mustered into "H" Co. VA 4th Cavalry.

The 4th Cavalry Regiment, "Escorts to Gen. Stonewall Jackson", completed its organization at Sangster's Cross Roads, Prince William County, Virginia, in September, 1861. Its members were recruited in the counties of Prince William, Chesterfield, Madison, Culpeper, Powhatan, Goochland, Hanover, Fauquier, Buckingham, and the City of Richmond. It participated in the Battle of Williamsburg, the Seven Days' Battles, 2nd Manassas, Maryland campaigns, Fredericksburg, Kelly's Ford, Chancellorsville, Brandy Station, Upperville, Gettysburg, Bristoe, Mine Run, The Wilderness, Todd's Tavern, Spotsylvania, Haw's Shop, Bethesda Church, the Shenandoah Valley with Early and around Appomattox.

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GEDCOM Note

The Washington Post, June 11, 1905, page 8: "Delegates to Louisville Grand Camp.... Warrenton, Va., June 10.--The following delegates and alternates have been appointed to represent Joe Kendall Camp, Confederate Veterans, at the meeting of the Grand Camp, to be held in Louisville, Ky., June 14, 15, and 16, 1905; Delagates, Col. Thomas Smith, W. B. Tompkins, S. F. G. Beale, B. E. Armstead, J. E. Armstrong, and A. D. Smith; alternates, Capt. G. W. Meetz, J. H. Robinson, John g. Beale, W. A. Rucker, C. E. Holtzclaw, and A. F. Rose."

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The Washington Post, May 24, 1922, page 3:
"Virginia Obituary. Warrenton, May 23.--Charles E. Holtzclaw, 76 years old, a prominent citizen and farmer, died at his home near here this morning. He is survived by his wife and daughter. Mr. Holtzclaw served throughout the civil war in the famous Black Horse cavalry. The funeral will take place from his home tomorrow."

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Find-A-Grave:
Pvt Charles Eli Holtzclaw Birth: Feb. 23, 1836 Death: 1922, Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia, USA Married Catherine E. Payne; father of Mrs. Lucy Marshall (Lindsay) Crawley of Appomattox, Va., and of Mrs. J.T. Crowley, of Farmville, Va. Company H "Black Horse Cavalry", 4th Virginia Cavalry, Wickham's/Mumford's Brigade, Fitz. Lee's Division, Cavalry, Army of Northern Virginia, C.S.A. Residence was not listed. Enlisted as a Private (date unknown), he was mustered into "H" Co. VA 4th Cavalry as a Private. The 4th Cavalry Regiment, "Escorts to Gen. Stonewall Jackson", completed its organization at Sangster's Cross Roads, Prince William County, Virginia, in September, 1861. Its members were recruited in the counties of Prince William, Chesterfield, Madison, Culpeper, Powhatan, Goochland, Hanover, Fauquier, Buckingham, and the City of Richmond. It participated in the Battle of Williamsburg, the Seven Days' Battles, 2nd Manassas, Maryland campaigns, Fredericksburg, Kelly's Ford, Chancellorsville, Brandy Station, Upperville, Gettysburg, Bristoe, Mine Run, The Wilderness, Todd's Tavern, Spotsylvania, Haw's Shop, Bethesda Church, the Shenandoah Valley with Early and around Appomattox. (bio by: BigFrench) Family links: Spouse: Catherine Elizabeth Payne Holtzclaw (1852 - 1944)* Children: Lucy Holtzclaw Crawley (1887 - 1968)*

• Calculated relationship Burial: Warrenton Cemetery, Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia, USA; Plot: Section B, Grave 70 Created by: BigFrench Record added: Dec 10, 2005 Find A Grave Memorial# 12649147

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