On this day in west virginia civil war history by michael b. Rural families, mothers and daughters, west virginia fiction. The only state born as a result of the civil war, we. List of west virginia civil war confederate units project.
Union west virginia volunteers 11th regiment, west virginia infantry overview. West virginia civil war service records of union soldiers, 18611865 description the records include a jacketenvelope for each soldier, labeled with his name, his rank, and the unit in which he served. Mountaineers are always free ebook written by mark a. The battle of lewisburg featured on civil war books and authors blog civil war books and authors, 11172017 featured titles. With constitution and bylaws of the society by society of the army of west virginia, d. Civil war maps, available online, west virginia library.
Paper copies of civil war pension records can now be requested online. The american civil war was fought from 1861 until 1865. The only state born as a result of the civil war, west virginia was the most divided state in the nation. I still assign this to graduate students as an example of historical writing at its best and for its deployment of the concept of irony to the sectional conflict. West virginia union lives lost civil war letters of lt. Aug 05, 2011 when the commonwealth of virginia seceded from the union on april 17, 1861, leaders primarily from the northwestern region of the state began the political process that eventually led to the creation of west virginia on june 20, 1863. In the summer of 1861, union troops, which included a number of newlyformed western virginia. Perhaps a more accurate title for this book would have been west virginians in the civil war.
A pictorial guide to west virginia s civil war sites and related information is a guidebook to the most important as well some littleknown sites that have. West virginia and the civil war west virginia book company. This guidebook is a valuable tool for understanding the events that shaped west virginia in the momentous years of our nations darkest days and greatest conflict, the civil war. Learn more about the history, the events, the people and counties of west virginia with our west virginia books series at arcadia publishing. The civil war in fayette county west virginia tim mckinney on. West virginia, child of the storm, was the only state formed as a result of the civil war. This is not a book about civil war in west virginia, but rather a rambling tirade about miners and their plight. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The civil war in west virginia page 3 legends of america. These units, with the exception of the kentucky units, are designated virginia, as were the union regiments from western virginia. They are in the order that they took place during the course of the civil war.
This guide also includes west virginia, which was created from a section of virginia early in the war. Despite the states secession from the union it would supply them with third most troops from a southern state next to tennessee and north carolina along with the newly created west virginia totaling at 22,000. The campaigns that were fought here were led by some of the war s most visible leaders lee, jackson, grant, meade, sheridan, stuart, mosby. When the state of virginia voted to secede from the united states during the civil war 186165, the people of the rugged and mountainous western region of the state opposed the decision and organized to form their own state, west virginia,in support of the union. The role the transallegheny lunatic asylum played in the civil war. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil war. Consequently, while so many other towns were financially ruined by the war and would remain destitute for a decade, weston did not experience a post war depression. The civil war a narrative by shelby foote, excellent condition, complete 9 volu. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. It covers both events in west virginia, and the usa and csa regiments from that state. The civil war trusts interview with author and historian nicholas redding.
Mark has written or edited several books about the civil war, including from first to last. Averells raid of august 1863 was the first of three union cavalry raids launched from west virginia toward confederate railroads and troop and supply concentrations in western virginia during the latter half of 1863. Howard publishing has produced a set of books on nearly all the virginia confederate regiments. Persons seeking to learn about their ancestors involvement in this struggle can find a wealth of information at the west virginia state archives library. The money was taken to wheeling, where it would help fund the new state of virginia which, in 1863, became west virginia. West virginia divided from virginia and became a state june 20, 1863 because of the civil war. About forty thousand of its residents served in the combatant forcesabout twenty thousand on each side. Historical author bob oconnor author, historian, and. Douglas southall freeman perfect condition no reserve.
Local history books on west virginia arcadia publishing. West virginia cavalry volunteers, during the war of the rebellion 1892. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Not really a civil war book, but crucial to understanding all other civil war books. It began after virginia and ten other states in the southern united states seceded from the union following the election of abraham lincoln as u. From 1861 to 1865, romney was the center of activity for military operations initiated by union and confederate forces. The state of west virginia was formed in 1863 in the midst of the civil war, americas most traumatic conflict. Florida in the civil war offers a similar scope of events in florida and is part of this book is an introductorylevel military and political history of west virginia during the civil war and is part of the civil war sesquicentennial series. This is the single largest collection of books about west virginia in the civil war available. Ragstoriches account of a mother born on a farm in west virginia shortly before the civil war and anxious to see her daughters marry well topics. Small publishers enable wvs storytelling, literary pursuits charleston gazette, 11282019. Not much attention is given to the material conditions that led to the formation of west virginia.
On may 19, 1920, a shootout in matewan, west virginia, between agents of the baldwinfelts and local miners, who later joined the united mine workers of america, sparked what became known as the battle of blair mountain, the largest insurrection in the united states since the american civil war. West virginia did not organize any confederate regiments. The american civil war in virginia encyclopedia virginia. Touring virginias and west virginias civil war sites. West virginia civil war service records of union soldiers. West virginia cavalry volunteers, during the war of the rebellion, 2nd copy 1892. List of west virginia civil war union units wikipedia. From fort sumter to appomattox, a visitors guide to the history, personalities, and places of americas battlefields. Its story, as it unfolds in this book, is a key chapter in the history of west virginia, the only state created as a direct result of the civil war. The small town of romney, west virginia, occupied a strategic location in the west branch valley of the potomac river. Civil war confederate, lees lieutenants 3 vol illustrated maps book set. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.
Press babysitters club author martin to headline 2020 wv book festival charleston gazette, 02212020 putting the word out. The 7th west virginia volunteer infantry regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the union army during the american civil war. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. These individuals are arranged by army and thereunder alphabetically. When the state of virginia voted to secede from the united states during the civil war 186165, the people of the rugged and. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. A gripping and original account of how the civil war began and a second american. These papers consist of letters and documents primarily related to the service of west virginia union regiments and militia, with a few non west virginia and confederate documents included. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read west virginia and the civil war. It was famed primarily for two major actions, a determined charge on the sunken road at antietam and a late evening counterattack on east cemetery hill at gettysburg. I write about the civil war, so my area of influence is probably somewhere between gettysburg, pa and lexington, va.
Maps of various kinds by residents of western virginia. Virginia provided the following units to the virginia militia and the provisional army of the confederate states pacs during the american civil war. Lee surrenders to the union army at appomattox signaling the end of the civil war. Not a broad range of materials most are military campaign studies and none are. Blue pictorial paperback with navy lettering and trim on covers and spine, spine somewhat faded and foxed, cover shows light creasing and wear, small piece of tape on rear cover. Lindas books not for sale on the way home west virginia soldiers on the sultana civil war. The battle at hurricane bridge is an often overlooked civil war action occurring at the small and otherwise quiet western virginia village. I live in charles town, west virginia, close to most of the sites of these books. History of the twelfth west virginia volunteer infantry, the part it took in the war of the rebellion, 18611865 1900. Recollections, 4 november 1926, of eveline medora yeager beard 18521934 of pocahontas county, west virginia, describing her familys life in pocahontas county, west virginia, during the civil war, including details of the battle of allegheny mountain camp allegheny december 1861 fought on the family farm, visits with confederate. Archives and history houses a large collection of civil war material in the west virginia adjutant generals papers. For each we learn the military unit except for sympathizers, dates of service, duties, date of birth, names of. Pictorial encyclopedia of civil war medical instruments and equipment vol. Snell has written the first thorough history of these west virginians and.
The civil war in fayette county, west virginia by tim mckinney. Jan 27, 2014 west virginia, child of the storm, was the only state formed as a result of the civil war. An embattled union regiment from the civil war s most divided state mellott, david w. State park battlefields in west virginia usa today. At the end of the war the wheeling government found it necessary in order to stay in power to strip former confederates and supporters of their civil rights the right to vote, sit on juries. With extensive photographs, maps, and historical documents and research, this book thoroughly chronicles the major activity which took place in the restored government of virginia, as the state was called after its secession from virginia. These books record the names and chronicle the experiences of hundreds of thousands of common soldiers. Civil war maps, available online, west virginia library of. At the end of the war, the completion of the transallegheny lunatic asylum was prioritized. Calhoun county wvgenweb marshall county wvgenweb ohio county wvgenweb pleasants county wvgenweb wvgenweb military research.
Mountaineers are always free by snell, director mark a isbn. Civil war battles in west virginia civil war academy. The civil war in west virginia describes battles in the state, as well as telling about the exploits. Civil war in west virginia and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Corporal co a west virginia infantry 1863 civil war books, fort sumter. Civil war, military west virginia and regional history. When the state of virginia voted to secede from the united states during the civil war 186165, the people of the rugged and mountainous western region of the state. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading west virginia and the civil war. West virginia, which seceded from virginia to join the union, provided the following units to the union army during the american civil war. Since it wasnt, as snell writes on page 187, the ku klux klan made its presence known in west virginia as well, especially in counties that had been strongholds of secession and confederate support. Available also through the library of congress web site as raster image. In the rare book collection of west virginia wesleyan college is a fine civil war diary written by a young girl who lived at french creek in upshur county. The west virginia campaign of 1861, the antietam and harpers ferry campaign of 1862, the east tennessee campaign of 1863, the atlanta campaign of 1864.
Researching your civil war ancestor west virginia division of. A pictorial history 9781891852039 by cohen, stan and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. When the commonwealth of virginia seceded from the union on april 17, 1861, leaders primarily from the northwestern region of the state began the political process that eventually led to the creation of west virginia on june 20, 1863. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Mountaineers are always free civil war series snell, mark a. Mountaineers are always free civil war series kindle edition by snell, mark a download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The civil war in fayette county west virginia paperback june 1, 20 by tim mckinney author. The struggle between eastern and western virginia over voting rights, taxation, and economic development can be traced back to the formation of the republic. Fighting in more battles and suffering more losses than any other west virginia regiment, the unit was the most embattled union regiment in the most divided state in the war. Browse over 600 reprints of rosters, regimental histories and personal narratives of the war. My favorite west virginia civil war books civil war. The civil war in greenbrier county, west virginia by tim mckinney. Books about the civil war, including fiction and nonfiction selections. Units raised in the western counties prior to the creation of the state of west virginia were often known as loyal virginians who formed the restored government of virginia in wheeling, west virginia in 1861, selecting francis h. The city of richmond was the capital of the confederacy. This page briefly describes resources for researching the military service of individual civil war soldiers in volunteer army units.
Posts may contain affiliate links, meaning cwba might get a commission from purchases made through those links, at no cost to you. Map, available online, civil war, west virginia library of congress. West virginia in the civil war genealogy familysearch wiki. New listing history of kearnys first new jersey brigade camille baquet 2nd lt. A history and guide to civil war shepherdstown american. The following is a list of west virginia confederate units which were composed mostly or notably by citizens of the 50 counties of western virginia which eventually became west virginia. Covers loosening from page block, but still attached, small pieces on tape on inside of covers.
Civil war in west virginia west virginia book company. For much of the war, it was a part of the famed gibraltar brigade in the army of the potomac. Civil war battles in west virginia philippi civil war battles in west virginia other names. The story of the great confederate civil war raid on morgantown, virginia west virginia, april 27 and 28, 1863 jonesimboden raid. For the union, west virginia mustered between 22,000 and 25,000 men1 in 20 infantry units, 7 cavalry units, 1 artillery unit and 3 other types of units. May 02, 2007 the civil war in greenbrier county, west virginia by tim mckinney. When the state of west virginia was created from fifty western counties of virginia in 1863 it was done without the participation of most of its citizens. Written by different authors, these books include a regimental. For faster results, type a keyword or surname in the search window which can be found at the top of this page or under m. The devastating hand of war romney, west virginia during the civil war by richard a. Although a noble topic, it has nothing to do with the civil war. Penandink and pencil on tracing linen, mounted on cloth.