Winfield, John Q., 1822-1892. - Social Networks and Archival Context (original) (raw)

John Q. Winfield (1822-1892) was a physician of Broadway, Va. During the Civil War he served as captain of the 7th Virginia Infantry Regiment, C.S.A., under his friend, General Turner Ashby.

From the description of John Q. Winfield letters, 1861-1862. WorldCat record id: 23805172

John Q. Winfield (1822-1892) was a physician of Broadway, Va. In 1860, he received a commission from Governor Letcher of Virginia as captain of Brock's Gap Riflemen. Winfield later joined General Turner Ashby at Romney, Va. (now West Virginia), as captain of Company B of the 7th Virginia Cavalry, C.S.A. Winfield resigned his commission in 1862 due to his health, whereupon he returned to Broadway to work as a physician and act as captain of the the Valley Home Guards.

From the guide to the John Q. Winfield Letters, 1861-1862, (Southern Historical Collection)

Physician, Captain of Brock's Gap Rifles.

From the description of Diaries, 1861-1865. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 24560931

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