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Cadet Charles Henry Campbell Preston My 5th cousin 4 times removed |
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Cadet Charles Henry Campbell Preston My 5th cousin 4 times removed |
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Charles Henry Campbell Preston b. on September 12, 1840 in Abigdon, VA. Virginia Military Institute, Class of 1862. Could have been exempt from service because of poor eyesight, but enlisted anyway on May 2, 1861 at New Garden as 1st Lieut. into Co I 37th Va Infantry. On Mar 23, 1862 wounded in action at the First Battle of Kernstown. On April 21, 1862 relieved from service. Captain and then Major for the 4th Virginia State Line 1862-63; At an unknown date, became Lieut. of Co. I 22nd Va. Cavalry; Captured Dec. 14, 1864 near Glade Spring; Federal authorities accused him of violating parole. If you have any information on My 5th cousin 4 times removed Charles Henry Campbell Preston please send me e-mail to:  |