Nathan Stuart
2nd Lieutenant
- Joined
- Apr 14, 2020
I compiled a list from various sources of whitworth riflemen in the Army of Northern Virginia. Apparently Lee’s army received 13 whitworths at the end of 1862. His army acquired 2 more of these rifles in early 1864 and a further 2 in late 1864.
Below is my list of whitworth sharpshooter names and their nominal units in the Army of NV.
Ben Powell 12 SC (McGowans Brigde)
Oscar Cheatham 14 SC (McGowans Brigade)
Charley Grace 4 GA (Doles Brigade)
John West 4 GA (Doles brigade)
Irvin Spivey 26 GA (Gordons brigade)
Unknown name ? (Gordons brigade)
Thomas Burgess 15 SC (Kershaws brigade)
Willie Simpson 9 LA (Hays brigade)
Thomas Jackson 7 TN (Archers brigade) - from early 1864
Unknown name ? (Hoods Texas brigade) - from early 1864
J. W. Trowbridge 1 TX (Hoods Texas brigade) - from late 1864
Sam Watson 1 TX (Hoods Texas brigade) - from late 1864
The list is incomplete.
Does anyone know any other names that can be added to this list?
Below is my list of whitworth sharpshooter names and their nominal units in the Army of NV.
Ben Powell 12 SC (McGowans Brigde)
Oscar Cheatham 14 SC (McGowans Brigade)
Charley Grace 4 GA (Doles Brigade)
John West 4 GA (Doles brigade)
Irvin Spivey 26 GA (Gordons brigade)
Unknown name ? (Gordons brigade)
Thomas Burgess 15 SC (Kershaws brigade)
Willie Simpson 9 LA (Hays brigade)
Thomas Jackson 7 TN (Archers brigade) - from early 1864
Unknown name ? (Hoods Texas brigade) - from early 1864
J. W. Trowbridge 1 TX (Hoods Texas brigade) - from late 1864
Sam Watson 1 TX (Hoods Texas brigade) - from late 1864
The list is incomplete.
Does anyone know any other names that can be added to this list?