West Virginia 3rd Infantry Regiment

HISTORICAL NOTES:
Governor Pierpont entrusted the formation of this regiment to Colonel David T. Hewes, of Clarksburg, a gentlemen well known in the State, with a reputation for skill in military tactics, having for many years held an important office in the militia of the State. The camp or rendezvous, named “Camp Hewes,” was located near the city, and was well supplied with tents and other necessaries for the comfort of the men. As this was the second regiment raised (the first – Colonel Kelly’s – being a three months’ regiment), recruited under the three years’ call, there was little difficulty in procuring the full complement of ten companies.

The National Archives Index contain 34 names for the men of this regiment. The majority of the men are on the roster of the West Virginia 6th Cavalry Regiment. OFFICERS:
ASSIGNMENTS:
SERVICE:
ROSTERS:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 34 men.

Co. A, Monongalia County

Co. B, Harrison County

Co. C, Preston County

Co. D, Preston County

Co. E, Upshur County

Co. F, Taylor and Harrison Counties

Co. G, Harrison County

Co. H, Monongalia County, and border of Pennsylvania

Co. I, Marshall County

Co. K, Ritchie County.

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REFERENCES:

Dyer, Frederick H. - Compendium of the War of the Rebellion

Lang Theodore F. - Loyal West Virginia