kbear
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- Nov 10, 2011
A distant relative of mine, William H. Wigginton was arrested at Groveton, PWC, Va, June 23, 1863 and charged with "giving information to the rebels." In his records, there is a notation stating "these men all came to camp after the raid made by General Kilpatrick." His court proceedings read that "In this; that he, the said William H. Wigginton, did, at his home in Prince William county, Virginia, on or about the 21st day of June 1863, voluntarily communicate to scouts of the rebel army important intelligence of the movements and character of the forces of the United States.” He was sentenced to be hung but was later pardoned by Lincoln on January 28, 1865 along with a Caleb Mock. Can anyone fill in some of the missing pieces regarding what CSA unit he would have communicated with? I've always wondered if it could have been some of Mosby's men as I know this area was near his territory. Also, what Union units would have been involved in the information he was passing along? Any information about the general Manassas area during this timeframe would be very appreciated! Also, who was this Caleb Mock and was there a connection between them? I haven't been able to find much on him. Thanks!