Looking For Reenactors

[Johnny_Reb_1865]

Are there any Confederate reenactors here who live on or near the Virginia middle peninsula who would like to participate in a headstone dedication of a soldier? I'm looking for seven men for a rifle salute. And four to serve as a color guard carrying the US, Virginia, Confederate national, and Confederate battle flags.

 

[frontrank2]

I have galvanized as a Cornfed a few times. I currently live by the New Market battlefield, how far away is this?

 

[captaindrew]

What's the date?

 

[Johnny_Reb_1865]

I have galvanized as a Cornfed a few times. I currently live by the New Market battlefield, how far away is this?

The other side of the state. On the Middle peninsula. Mathews County to be specific.

 

[Johnny_Reb_1865]

What's the date?

No set date yet. Monday I'll be filling out paperwork with a decendant to order the headstone. I'll keep you updated.

 

[Johnny_Reb_1865]

I knew some of you would be interested in knowing who's to be honored so here's the three men I'll be getting headstones for. All will be dedicated on a different date.

PVT
THOMAS J. MACHEN
CO A
61 VA MILITIA
CSA
OCT 17 1829
MARCH 1 1913​

Son of James Machen and Mary Diggs. Married Atheliah Throckmorton White in 1857.
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The Mathews Journal (Mathews, Va.),
Thursday, March 13, 1913, p.4, c.2

Thomas J. Machen died at his home near Hicks Wharf, Friday afternoon in the 86th year of his age. Mr. Machen had been in failing health for some time but none thought that his departure was so near at hand and when it was announced that he had passed to his reward it proved to be a great surprise. He was the last of the trio, who actively engaged in the erection of the building in which the Providence congregation now worships. Mr. Machen took the vow of the Methodist church and became a member of the providence Society on the 4th of August, 1878, under the ministry of the Rev. W. W. Royall, then pastor of West Mathews Circuit.

Mr. Machen leaves a widow, Mrs. Athalia Machen, and four sons, Messrs. V. H., C. H., Luther and Sidney, and a daughter Miss Leonora.

The pastor conducted the funeral services at the house Sunday afternoon and the burial was at Providence cemetery and in charge of Mr. Diggs of Port Haywood.

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The Mathews Journal (Mathews, Va.),
Thursday, Aug., 4, 1932

Thomas J. Machen, born March 1827, married in 1857 Miss Athelia White. Seven children were born of this union. He died in 1913. Served Co. A 61 Va. Infantry. The (C.S.A.) marker was placed by his little great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Machen, daughter of Mr. Emmett Machen and granddaughter of Mr. Virginius Machen.
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PVT
JAMES OTIS BILLUPS
FERGUSON'S VIRGINIA CAV BTN
CSA
1840
JULY 30 1864​

He was killed at the Crater at Petersburg.

PVT
GEORGE W. WHITE
MATHEWS LT ART BATT
CSA
OCT 11 1842
MAY 4 1911​

I'm uncertain about George White's birth and death dates at this time so if anyone could help me out with him I'd greatly appreciate it.

 

[frontrank2]

The other side of the state. On the Middle peninsula. Mathews County to be specific.

A bit too far for me........my apologies.

 

[Johnny_Reb_1865]

A bit too far for me........my apologies.

That's quite alright. If you know anyone closer who's willing to participate please put the word out.

 

[Johnny_Reb_1865]

What's the date?

Are you able to be present?

 

[frontrank2]

That's quite alright. If you know anyone closer who's willing to participate please put the word out.

I will be meeting with some fellows in a couple of weeks, I'll mention this to them.

 

[Johnny_Reb_1865]

I will be meeting with some fellows in a couple of weeks, I'll mention this to them.

I'd appreciate that very much.

 

[captaindrew]

Are you able to be present?

Probably not but I will be in the area a few times this year. I do know some guys around there. Could pass the word or come myself if I'm in that neck of the woods but need a date.

 

[Johnny_Reb_1865]

Probably not but I will be in the area a few times this year. I do know some guys around there. Could pass the word or come myself if I'm in that neck of the woods but need a date.

Can you get. Me in touch with them?

 

[Johnny_Reb_1865]

I will be meeting with some fellows in a couple of weeks, I'll mention this to them.

Did you happen to speak with them?

 

[Albert Sailhorst]

An honorable thing to do, but, alas, too far for me.

 

[frontrank2]

Did you happen to speak with them?

Going up to Winchester today for a meeting. I will run it by them. Do you have a potential date?

 

[Johnny_Reb_1865]

Going up to Winchester today for a meeting. I will run it by them. Do you have a potential date?

Not yet. I'm still in the process of having decendants fill the forms out. Probably going to be this Summer though.

 

[Johnny_Reb_1865]

An honorable thing to do, but, alas, too far for me.

Tis a shame indeed!
I'll post pictures once the dedications happen.

 

[frontrank2]

I mentioned your proposed event to the guys. Without a firm date, no one was willing to commit. Also, it seems they all live in the Winchester, Maryland, and WV area.........even further away than I am.

 

[Johnny_Reb_1865]

I mentioned your proposed event to the guys. Without a firm date, no one was willing to commit. Also, it seems they all live in the Winchester, Maryland, and WV area.........even further away than I am.

Ah my apologies for that.