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Major Joseph E. Gillette

Camp Pkwy, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 36° 41' 24.59724", -76° 58' 51.16368"
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The Southampton Cavalry was formed just north of this site in May, 1861 at what was the Gillette Farm, Cedar Lawn. Joseph E. Gillette was elected captain. The Company eventually became Company A of the 13th Virginia Cavalry. Gillette was promoted to major in the regiment. He died here November 1, 1863, after being wounded at Brandy Station. The company served gallantly until the end of the Civil War as part of General J. E. B. Stuart's cavalry in General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
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