Picture Help

[rpkennedy]

I've been working on my tour for this September and I've run into a bit of a snag. I've been trying to find some individual's photos to use, in order to give people an idea of who some of these folks were. Does anyone have, or know where to find, pictures of Colonel Edward J. Walker (3rd Georgia), Colonel Joseph A. Wasden (22nd Georgia), Colonel William Gibson (48th Georgia), and Major George Ross (2nd Georgia Battalion)? I would really appreciate any help that could be given.

Ryan

 

[Tom Elmore]

I have not come across photos of these men.

Col. Wasden's grave was well marked, probably by members of the 2nd Rhode Island - it was identified on the Elliot map. The grave was located just south of the Codori buildings on the east side of the Emmitsburg Road. When the 2nd Rhode Island was posted nearby on July 4, one of the men from Company C took a Masonic diploma from Wasden's body, which revealed him to be a member of the Franklin Lodge in Warrenton, Warren County, Georgia. The soldier delivered the diploma to Capt. Thomas Foy in his regiment, who was himself a Mason. As a Masonic brother, Foy felt an obligation to conduct last rites. He took Corporal Stalker and two or three other men and carefully wrapped Wasden's body in a blanket, dug a grave, and performed a Masonic service, during which enemy skirmishers were continually active, however no one was injured during the service. I seem to recall reading that the grave marker had a Masonic symbol etched onto it. So it may be said that Col. Wasden's body was identified and carefully recorded thanks to fraternal bonds that transcended the strife between South and North.

This information also helps establish the position of the 22nd Georgia when it charged across the Emmitsburg Road around 7 p.m. on July 2.

 

[rpkennedy]

I have not come across photos of these men.

Col. Wasden's grave was well marked, probably by members of the 2nd Rhode Island - it was identified on the Elliot map. The grave was located just south of the Codori buildings on the east side of the Emmitsburg Road. When the 2nd Rhode Island was posted nearby on July 4, one of the men from Company C took a Masonic diploma from Wasden's body, which revealed him to be a member of the Franklin Lodge in Warrenton, Warren County, Georgia. The soldier delivered the diploma to Capt. Thomas Foy in his regiment, who was himself a Mason. As a Masonic brother, Foy felt an obligation to conduct last rites. He took Corporal Stalker and two or three other men and carefully wrapped Wasden's body in a blanket, dug a grave, and performed a Masonic service, during which enemy skirmishers were continually active, however no one was injured during the service. I seem to recall reading that the grave marker had a Masonic symbol etched onto it. So it may be said that Col. Wasden's body was identified and carefully recorded thanks to fraternal bonds that transcended the strife between South and North.

This information also helps establish the position of the 22nd Georgia when it charged across the Emmitsburg Road around 7 p.m. on July 2.

Nor have I. I've been looking at the typical places that might have them and haven't found anything so far.

In doing my initial research, I'm fairly convinced that part of the right wing of the 22nd Georgia passed south of the Codori buildings. In addition, the Codori farm seems to have been a collection point for Wright's Brigade during the attack as a number of wounded and uninjured men congregated there.

I had come across the story of Wasden's funeral in several places with almost no change. It seems an accurate retelling.

Ryan

 

[Tom Elmore]

My belief is that nearly the entire 22nd Georgia passed south of the Codori buildings, and continued forward, encountering very little resistance, to the rock wall in front of the low ridge (Cemetery Ridge), and occupying the considerable vacant space (250 yards or so) between the 7th Michigan and the three remaining guns of Battery C, 5th U.S., which must have given them the illusory feeling that they were momentarily "masters of the field," as Wright put it. However, their comrades just to the north were not successful in trying to move Hall and Webb, nor did the Floridians to their south move the 19th Maine.
(see attached sketch)

 

[Mike Serpa]

I hope I have the correct Ross. From VMI digital collection.

Dr. George Ross, Confederate Army Veteran [portrait]
Post-war portrait of Confederate officer George Ross (VMI Class of 1859). A physician, he served in the CSA as an Assistant Surgeon (he acted in this capacity at the Battle of New Market). He also served on the VMi Board of Visitors, 1887-1890.

http://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/cdm/ref/collection/p15821coll7/id/4058

 

[rpkennedy]

I hope I have the correct Ross. From VMI digital collection.
View attachment 134950
Dr. George Ross, Confederate Army Veteran [portrait]
Post-war portrait of Confederate officer George Ross (VMI Class of 1859). A physician, he served in the CSA as an Assistant Surgeon (he acted in this capacity at the Battle of New Market). He also served on the VMi Board of Visitors, 1887-1890.

http://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/cdm/ref/collection/p15821coll7/id/4058

The George Washington Ross I'm looking for died in August 1863. Thank you for the effort though.

Ryan

 

[Mike Serpa]

Sorry.

 

[rpkennedy]

Sorry.

No worries. I appreciate the effort.

Ryan