PVT James Stephenson Gwin Sr.
Birth
Aug 1816
Bath County, Virginia, USA
Death
21 Jun 1895 (aged 78)
Bath County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Jacob Cleek Cemetery
Warm Springs, Bath County, Virginia, USA
Son of Robert Moses Gwin & Mary Stephenson.
Last found on 1880 census in Warm Springs, Bath Co.
Married 9/12/1837 in Bath County to Margaret A. Bodkin (born April 1821, Bath County, died after 1880 census), daughter of James Bodkin & Elizabeth Vint.
McClanahan's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery, McGregor's Battalion, Horse Artillery, Cavalry Corps, Army of Northern Virginia, C.S.A.
No extant official records found.
Service info per C.S.A. marker application.
McClanahan's Battery [also called Staunton Artillery] was organized in February, 1863, and for a time served with the 62nd Regiment Mounted Rifles. The unit served under General Imboden's command, was active in northwestern Virginia, and took part in the Gettysburg Campaign. However, it was not engaged in the battle. Later it participated in Early's operations in the Shenandoah Valley and disbanded during the spring of 1865. This company totaled 142 effectives in June, 1863, and 104 in February, 1864. Its captains were George W. Imboden and John H. McClanahan.
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DEATHS- GWIN -At his home near Cleek's Mill In Bath county, Friday, June 21st, Mr. James Gwin, nearly 83 years of age. He was a native of Highland county, and was the father of 11 children, only 4 of whom survive him. He is also survived by his wife who was Miss Margaret A. Botkin.
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