★★★ Folsom, Robert Warren

Robert Warren Folsom​

Born: August 28, 1835

Birthplace: Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia

Father: James Madison Folsom 1808 – 1852

Mother: Mary Caroline Hoy 1812 – 1861

Occupation before War:

Medical Doctor in Wilkinson County, Georgia​

Civil War Career:

1861: Captain Company B, 14th​ Georgia Infantry Regiment​

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1861: Major of 14th​ Georgia Infantry Regiment

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1861 – 1862: Lt. Colonel of 14th​ Georgia Infantry Regiment​

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1862: Wounded during the Battle of Mechanicsville, Virginia​

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1862 – 1864: Colonel of 14th​ Georgia Infantry Regiment​

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1864: Mortally Wounded during Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia​

Died: May 24, 1864

Place of Death: Richmond, Virginia

Age at time of Death: 28 years old

Burial Place: Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia

 

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At the start of the war he enlisted in the Ramah Guards where he was known for his drillmaster skills.

 

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He was taken to Richmond where he died 18 days following his wounding.