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  • NAGLEY, ROBERT M.
  • occupation: laborer
    Enlisted: 30 May 1861, Winchester (age 22)Rank: private
    Unit: Co. K, 5th Virginia Infantry, "Continental Morgan Guards"
    Sick at Winchester 18 Dec 1861; AWOL Feb 1862, Desertion roll dated 20 Apr 1864 states he left ranks 1 Dec 1861, Winchester

  • NAUMAN, ROBERT F.
  • died: 19 Oct 1863, Fort Delaware prison, of lung infection
    Enlisted: 14 Mar 1862, LurayRank: private
    Unit: Co. K, 10th Virginia Infantry
    AWOL 3 Apr 1862 - circa Feb 1863; POW 3 Jul 1863, Gettysburg; to Fort McHenry 6 Jul 1863; to Fort Delaware Jul 1863

  • NEEB, CURTIS
  • Wife: Elizabeth Marshall
    Unit: Co. D, 146th Virginia Militia

  • NEESE, GEORGE M.
  • Unit: Chew's Artillery

  • NEFF, ABRAHAM
  • born: circa 1817 
    Enlisted: 5 May 1864, New Marketrank: private
    Unit: Co. C, 8th Battalion Virginia Reserves
    Records indicate age of 47 years at enlistment

  • NEFF, DAVID
  • born: circa 1827 
    occupation: day laborerresidence: Rockingham County, Virginia
    Enlisted: 22 Jun 1861, Harrisonburg; 1 year termrank: private
    May have also served in Co. G, 97th Virginia Militia
    Unit: Co. I, 33rd Virginia Infantry
    Absent on five day furlough 10 Sep 1861, due to sickness; reported 28 Feb 1862, as continued absence since Sep 1861; undated report says AWOL since 1 Mar 1862.
    Reported as deserted 1 Jul 1862 with arms and accoutrements.
    Discharged 9 Apr 1863, disability; Capt. George Huston wrote 30 Mar 1863, "I have known said soldier since June 22, 1862. I have always understood that he was subject to spasms. I think he has had at least 20 in the last two months."
    J. Dickson Smith, surgeon, diagnosed Neff as suffering from epilepsy.
    Age given as both 35 and 36 in discharge.

  • NEFF, ERASMUS R.
  • born: 8 Jun 1839died: 22 Jul 1921, Timberville
    occupation: machinistburied: Timberville Cemetery
    Father: Jacob Neff
    Wife: Mary Frances Lichliter
    occupation listed as constable in 1880 census
    Enlisted: 18 Apr 1861, Harrisonburg
    Unit: Co. B, 7th Virginia Cavalry
    Promoted to 3rd Corporal Nov - Dec 1861; promoted to 1st Sergeant Nov - Dec 1862; sick on surgeon's certificate 18 Dec 1862; detailed to collect conscripts in Rockingham County 1 May - 31 Aug 1864; paroled: 30 May 1865 Harrisonburg
    Awarded Cross of Honor

  • NEFF, JACOB GARBER
  • born: 2 Dec 1840, Shenandoah Countydied 28 Jan 1925, Mount Jackson
    buried: Mount Jackson Cemetery
    Parents: Daniel & Elizabeth Garber NeffWife: Cora B. Kendrick
    Enlisted: 1 Aug 1861, Orkney Springs
    Unit: Co. K, 7th Virginia Cavalry
    Elected 1st Lieutenant 30 Nov 1861, appointed 1 Dec 1861; wounded 2 Aug 1862, Orange Court House; commanding Company Nov 1862
    In charge of sharpshooters 9 Jun 1863, Brandy Station; commanding Company Mar 1864; promoted to Captain 13 Sep 1864 "for valor and skill"
    Wounded 16 Sep 1864, Brandon Church (left arm, severe); promoted to Captain of Co. K, 8 Oct 1864; postwar roster says wounded three time, twice severe
    Postwar farmer residing in Mount Jackson

  • NEFF, JOHN FRANCIS
  • born: 5 Sep 1834, Rude's Hillkilled in action: 28 Aug 1862, Second Manassas
    buried: Cedar Grove Cemetery, Mount JacksonParents: John & Catherine Wine Neff
    Rank: Lieutenant
    Unit: Field & Staff, 33rd Virginia Infantry
    Elected Colonel 22 Apr 1862

  • NEFF, JOHN H.
  • born: 16 Oct 1843, near New Marketdied: Harrisonburg
    buried: Woodbine Cemetery, Harrisonburg
    Enlisted: 18 Apr 1861Rank: Private
    Unit: Co. B, 7th Virginia Cavalry
    Detailed to drive ambulance Nov - Dec 1862; employed as teamster 1 Jan 1863 - 31 Dec 1863

  • NEFF, JOHN HENRY
  • Unit: New Market Artillery
    Additional Service: Danville Artillery

  • NEFF, JOHN MICHAEL
  • born: circa 1844
    occupation: farm laborerresided: Rockingham County
    Parents: Michael & Catherine NeffWife: Louise Rinker
    Enlisted: 2 Mar 1862, Rockingham CountyRank: Private
    Unit: Co. K, 7th Virginia Cavalry
    Employed as teamster 1 Jun - 31 Aug 1863
    Postwar resident of Missouri

  • NEFF, WASHINGTON L.
  • born: 2 Oct 1828died: 1 Sep 1864, Harrisonburg hospital, chronic rheumatism
    buried: Raders Lutheran Church Cemetery, Timberville
    Parents: Levi & Magdalene Neff
    Wife: Harriet Lindamood; after the war she took children to Henry County, Indiana where his parents lived
    Enlisted: 29 Jul (year not stated), Harrisonburg
    Unit: Co. H, 12th Virginia Cavalry

  • NEICHESTER, JOHN
  • resided in Winchester
    Enlisted: 25 Apr 1862, Elk RunRank: private
    Unit: Co. D, 10th Virginia Infantry
    On detached service about Apr 1862; AWOL 5 Jun 1862 - 3 Aug 1862; wounded Aug 1862, Manassas; POW 12 May 1864, Spotsylvania Court House; to Point Lookout 18 May 1864; to Elmira, NY 2 Aug 1864; released under oath

  • NESSELRODT, ANDREW J.
  • born: 24 Aug 1838died 24 Aug 1876
    buried: Trinity Powder Springs Church Cemetery, Basye
    Parents: Samuel & Catherine NesselrodtWife: Anna Barb
    Enlisted: 1 Aug 1861, Orkney SpringsRank: Private
    Unit: Co. K, 7th Virginia Cavalry
    Horse KIA: 8 Sep 1862, near Poolesville, Maryland; detailed to do Government work Mar - Aug 1864
    Postwar resident of Shenandoah County

  • NESSELRODT, JOB/JOBE
  • born: 5 Feb 1835, Shenandoah Countydied: 1 Oct 1915
    buried: Stoney Creek Church Cemetery, Basye
    Parents: Lewis & Mary NesselrodtWife: Sarah E. Spitler
    Enlisted: 1 Aug 1861, Orkney Springs
    Unit: Co. K, 7th Virginia Cavalry
    Additional Service: Co. K, 12th Virginia Cavalry
    Additional Service: 11th Virginia Cavalry
    Paroled 20 Apr 1865, Mount Jackson
    Disabled due to exposure (source: Virginia State Library)
    Postwar miller, woodworker residing in Shenandoah County

  • NESSELRODT, JOSEPH S.
  • Postwar rosters only
    resided: Orkney Springs
    Rank: Private
    Unit: Co. K, 7th Virginia Cavalry

  • NEWCOMBE, WILLIAM MILLER
  • born: 26 May 1841, Frederick Countydied: 23 Jan 1910
    buried: Green Hill Ceemtery, Berryville
    Enlisted: 23 Jul 1863, WinchesterRank: private
    Unit: Co. A, 5th Virginia Infantry
    Wounded (leg) severely 27 Nov 1863, Payne's Farm; POW 12 May 1864; to Fort Delaware; released 20 Jun 1865
    Removed to Berryville soon after the war; occupation blacksmith

  • NEWELL, JOHN HENRY
  • born: 8 January 1831, Shenandoah Countydied: 16 July 1906, Shenandoah, County
    Parents: William S. & Rosena NewellWife: Sarah Catherine Crabill
    Unit: Co. A, 136th Virginia MilitiaObituary
    buried: River View Cemetery, Strasburg

  • NEWLAND, ANDREW LAWRENCE
  • Enlisted: 18 May 1861
    Unit: Co. G, 33rd Virginia Infantry
    Deserted Aug 1863
    Resided in Edinburg, 1900

  • NEWLAND, JESSE
  • Parents: Isaac & Mary Magdalene Rinker NewlandWife: Frances Eva Sheetz
    Enlisted: 18 Apr 1861, WoodstockRank: private
    Unit: Co. F, 10th Virginia Infantry
    Deserted to Cavalry 25 Apr 1862
    Enlisted: 22 May 1862, EdinburgRank: Private
    Unit: Co. C, 7th Virginia Cavalry
    Additional Service: Co. C, 12th Virginia Cavalry
    Captured 17 Sep 1862, Sharpsburg; to Fort McHenry, exchanged at Aiken's Landing 19 Oct 1862
    Postwar resident of Hamburg; alive in 1900, paralyzed

  • NEWLAND, JOSEPH W.
  • Parents: Isaac & Elizabeth NewlandWife: Lucy J. Maphis
    Unit: Co. G, 33rd Virginia Infantry, "Mount Jackson Rifles"
    Additional Service: Co. D, 18th Virginia Cavalry

  • NEWLAND, LEMUEL
  • born: circa 1843occupation: carpenter
    Enlisted: 18 Apr 1861, EdinburgRank: private
    Unit: Co. C (1st), 10th Virginia Infantry
    Absent sick 21 Aug 1861 - Dec 1861; transferred to Co. F 18 Apr 1862; deserted to Cavalry 1 May 1862
    Enlisted: 18 Apr 1862, New MarketRank: Private
    Unit: Co. C, 7th Virginia Cavalry
    Re-enlisted: 1 May 1862, Conrad's Store
    On sick furlough by order of Regimental Surgeon, 20 days, 19 Dec 1862; present 31 Dec 1863 - 31 Mar 1864, Apr 1864
    No further record

  • NEWLAND, RHESA
  • resided Shenandoah County
    Enlisted: 15 Jun 1861, EdinburgRank: Private
    Unit: Co. C, 7th Virginia Cavalry
    Transferred to Co. K, 12th Virginia Cavalry 1 May 1862
    Enlisted: 1 May 1862Rank: Sergeant
    Unit: Co. K, 12th Virginia Cavalry
    Captured 6 Mar 1865, Rude's Hill; confined at Fort Delaware 12 Mar 1865; oath of allegiance and released 15 Jun 1865
    No further record

  • NEWLIN, ALLEN WILLIAM
  • born: circa 1834, Shenandoah Countykilled in action: 9 Aug 1862, Cedar Run
    occupation: saddler
    Enlisted: 18 Apr 1862, McGaheysvilleRank: private
    Unit: Co. E, 10th Virginia Infantry

  • NEWMAN, WALTER
  • Wife: Caroline A. Rice
    Unit: Co. B, 136th Virginia Militia

  • NEWMAN, WILLIAM A.
  • Enlisted: 1 Apr 1863, HarrisonburgRank: private
    Unit: Co. G, 10th Virginia Infantry
    Transferred to Co. B, 31 Oct 1864; no record after 1 Jan 1865 pay voucher

  • NICHOLAS, DANIEL
  • Parents: John & Elizabeth Clem NicholasWife: 1. Martha Nichols
     Wife: 2. Barbara Ann Burner
    Enlisted: 5 Apr 1862
    Unit: Co. B, 33rd Virginia Infantry
    Prior Service: Co. C, 136th Virginia Militia
    Deserted 22 Nov 1862; sentenced by court martial to ten days in the guard house on bread and water
    Resided in Alonzaville, 1901

  • NICHOLAS, JAMES HARVEY
  • Parents: Isaac & Catherine NicholasWife: 1. Sarah Agnes Shifflett
     Wife: 2. Martha Walker
    Unit: Co. K, 33rd Virginia Infantry
    Prior Service: Co. C, 136th Virginia Militia

  • NICHOLSON, LEWIS B.
  • died of wounds: 9 May 1862
    Enlisted: 12 Aug 1861, Camp JohnsonRank: private
    Unit: Co. B, 10th Virginia Infantry
    MWIA 8 May 1862, McDowell

  • NICHOLSON, LLOYD
  • Enlisted: 12 Aug 1861, Camp JohnsonRank: private
    Unit: Co. L, 10th Virginia Infantry
    AWOL after 20 May 1862; deserted May 1862; released under oath to Philadelphia, PA

  • NIHISER, JAMES H.
  • Unit: Co. H, 25th Virginia Infantry
    Additional Service: Co. B, 62nd Virginia Infantry

  • NISEWANDER/NISEWARNER?, JOHN W.
  • Enlisted: 10 Apr 1862, HarrisonburgRank: private
    Unit: Co. C (2nd), 10th Virginia Infantry
    Absent sick 7 Jun - 30 Jul 1862; 2 Oct 1862 - 7 Feb 1863; AWOL 20 Jul - 25 Oct 1863; under arrest 25 Oct 1863; unconditionally released and returned to duty 2 May 1864; POW 12 May 1864, Spotsylvania Court House; to Point Lookout 18 May 1864; released 19 May 1864
    Joined U.S. Army 19 May 1864

  • NISWANDER/NICEWARNER, ERASMUS
  • born: 1838died 1906
    buried: Cedar Grove Cemetery, Mount JacksonWife: Mary E. Niswander
    Enlisted: 14 May 1862, Rockingham CountyRank: Private
    Unit: Co. H, 7th Virginia Cavalry
    Prior Service: Co. H, 58th Virginia Militia
    Deserted 19 Aug 1864, Henrico County, Virginia; postwar rosters say transferred from Co. B to Co. H

  • NISEWANDER, JACOB
  • born: circa 1839occupation: farm laborer
    Not on muster rollsRank: Private
    Unit: 7th Virginia Cavalry
    "Rockingham Register" shows he was wounded near Bath, Morgan County, (West) Virginia 4 Jan 1862
    No further record

  • NOAKES, GEORGE HENRY
  • born: 3 Jun 1838, Winchesterdied: 5 Dec 1916, Nefftown
    buried: Mt. Hebron Cemetery, Winchesteroccupation: butcher
    Wife: Margerite Ann PennybackerMarried: 10 Aug 1865
    Enlisted 18 Apr 1861, WinchesterRank: private
    Unit: Co. A, 5th Virginia Infantry
    In hospital Oct - Dec 1861; detailed as butcher 18 Apr 1862; POW 31 Jan 1863, Winchester; to Wheeling; to Camp Chase, OH; exchanged 28 Mar 1863; wounded (lost eye) 5 May 1864; absent wounded Oct 1864; listed at New Market 14 Apr 1864 as "disabled" by U.S. forces

  • NOEL, CHARLES J.
  • born: 26 Feb 1840died 6 Mar 1876, killed in the Narrow Passage Railroad Bridge collapse
    buried: Grace United Church of Christ Cemetery, Mount Jackson
    Enlisted: 16 Jun 1861, EdinburgRank: Private
    Unit: Co. C, 7th Virginia Cavalry
    On vidette duty with John P. Lonas Jun 1861
    Transferred to Co. K, 12th Virginia Cavalry 1 May 1862
    Wounded 5 May 1864, Todd's Tavern; paroled 4 May 1865, Edinburg
    Tombstone says "He was taken from us in the middle of his life in the Narrow Passage disaster"

  • NOEL, ISAAC
  • Wife: Elizabeth Noel
    Unit: Co. F, 2nd Virginia Infantry
    Prior Service: Co. C, 97th Virginia Militia

  • NOEL, SAMUEL
  • Wife: Phoebe Ann Hamman
    Unit: Co. C, 8th Battalion Virginia Reserves

  • NOSSET, CYRUS MILTON
  • born: circa 1845
    Rank: Private
    Unit: Co. C, 7th Virginia Cavalry
    Additional Service: 11th Virginia Cavalry
    Captured 5 Aug 1863, Cool Springs, Frederick County; To Camp Chase and then to Fort Delaware 29 Feb 1864; Desired to take oath Dec 1864; Oath of allegiance and released 4 May 1865
    Postwar farmer, Shenandoah County

  • NULL, L.J.
  • Enlisted: 25 Apr 1862, Elk RunRank: private
    Unit: Co. D, 10th Virginia Infantry
    AWOL after 19 May 1862; no further record





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