The Confederate Soldiers of Rockbridge County, Virginia - by Robert J Driver (Paperback)

About the Book

Based on an exhaustive search of various sources, this book provides a comprehensive roster of all known Confederate soldiers, sailors and marines from Rockbridge County, Virginia, or those who served in units raised in the County. Washington College and Virginia Military Institute alumni who were from Rockbridge, enlisted in local companies or lived in the County before or after the war are also included. Complete service records are given, along with photographs where possible.

Book Synopsis

Based on an exhaustive search of various sources, this book provides a comprehensive roster of all known Confederate soldiers, sailors and marines from Rockbridge County, Virginia, or those who served in units raised in the County. Washington College and Virginia Military Institute alumni who were from Rockbridge, enlisted in local companies or lived in the County before or after the war are also included. Complete service records are given, along with photographs where possible.

Review Quotes

"provides a comprehensive roster of all known Confederate soldiers, sailors and marines from Rockbridge County, Virginia...a wealth of biographical details about thousands of men who served in famous units that fought under 'Stonewall' Jackson and Robert E. Lee"-Civil War News; "a wealth of genealogical information"-ARBA; "invaluable...a time and labor saving godsend"-Civil War Books and Authors.

About the Author

Robert J. Driver, Jr., a retired Marine lieutenant colonel, is the author of 12 books on Virginia and Maryland Confederate soldiers, and an autobiography of his Marine Corps career, which includes two tours in Vietnam. He was the president of the Rockbridge Civil War Round Table for more than 30 years, and has written numerous newspaper articles. He lives in Farmville, Virginia.