Virginia 14th Militia Regiment


Historical Notes:
The 14th Regiment Virginia Militia (Hardy's) was called out July 13, 1861 to rendezvous at Strasbourg. Statement of Col. Harness, on voucher of A.B. Funkhouse, shows this regiment was in the service of the Confederate States in August 1861. Rolls show that Co. A to F of the regiment were ordered into the service of the Confederate States on Sept. 10, 1861 by Brig. Gen. James Boggs, and the companies enlisted a few days later for six months; reported as serving in the 18th Brigade, Third Division, during this period. Many of the members are found to have served subsequently in various Virginia volunteer organizations, principally in the 11th and 18th Regiments Virginia Cavalry. Officers:
Col. William Henry Harness, 1861 (to Capt. 11th Regiment Virginia Infantry) Assignments:
Battles:
Rosters:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 352 men.


  • Capt. David H. Dinges' Co.; ordered into service of C.S.A. Sept. 10, 1861; enlisted Sept. 17, 1861 in Hardy County for six months; mustered in Dec. 12, 1861.

  • Co. B Capt. Isaac Stickley's Co.; ordred into service of C.S.A. Sept. 10, 1861.; enlisted Sept. 17, 1861, in Hardy County for six months; mustered in Dec. 16, 1861. Captains: Isaac Stickley, 1st Lt. George W. Shoemaker.


  • George W. Hawse's Co.; ordered into service of C.S.A. Sept. 10, 1861; enlisted Sept. 14, 1861 in Hardy County for six months; mustered in Dec. 12, 1861.

  • Capt. Abraham Miller's Co.; ordered into service of C.S.A. Sept. 10, 1861; enlisted Sept. 17, 1861 in Hardy County for six months; mustered in on Dec. 12, 1861

  • Capt. Leroy Crawford's Co.; ordered into service of C.S.A. Sept. 10, 1861; enlisted Sept. 17, 1861 for six months; mustered in on Dec. 12, 1861

  • Capt. James M. May's Co.; ordered into service of C.S.A. Sept. 10, 1861; enlisted Sept. 17, 1861 in Hardy County for six months; mustered in on Dec. 12, 1861

  • Capt. John Taylor's Co.; reported on regimental morning report for Jan. 6, 1862

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