Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-07-15
Saturday, July 10, 1871
"reminiscences.

David Hunter VA Third lieut.. l1th in
fautry, 29th March, 1913; killed 18th Nov.
1918, in battle of Chrystlcrs Fields, Upper
Canada.
John Strother (ta.) Third lieut.. 18th inian-
try. 29th March, and second lieut.. Nov. 1918
retained May, 1916 in 4th infantry retired
4th Sept 1916.
James Stephenson (ya.) Lieut. in Bedingers 5
battalion, Darke's regiment levies of 1871,
under Gen. st. Clair against Mimami Indians /;
Capt. Of infantry 7th March, 1892; in 4th
sub-legion, Dec. 1892, Captain of Rifles; re-
signed 2sth Dec. 1892. Was several years a
representative in Congress from Berkeley, JEFF
Ferson aud Hampshire district.
Francis Stribling VA Ensign Rifles May 3,
1908 second lieut.. July 1909; transferred
March 1911 to light artillery; first lieut. Mar.
1911; Capt. Nov ], 1913; retained May 1915
in light artillery; resigned May !, 1916.
Henry Van Swearingen tYa.l Second lieut..
rifles May Is, and first lieut.. July 1912;
wounded in capture of Fort George, Upper
Canada, 27th May, 1913; captain lst rifles
May 1914; retained May 1915 in rifesj de-
clined.
Raleigh Morgan Val Lieut. in Bedinger's
battalion Darke's regiment, "levies Of 1871 !"
aid to Gen. Butler and twice wounded in bat
tie under Gen. st. Clair against Indians Oh the
Mama, 18th Nov. 1791.
Wiloughby Morgan va Capt. 18th infan-
try 25th April, 1872; Maj. 18th infantry 2Gth
June, 1sl9i retained May 1916 as captain of
Rifles, with bre7et rank Of Major Major Ri
fles Sth March, 1917 Lieut.. Col. 10th Nov.
lS1sj in 9th infantry May 1921 transferred
Oct 1921 to 9th infantry; tevet Col. for 10
years faithful service 10 Nov 1928; Colonel
1st infantry Odd April, 1880; died 14th April,
1882 at Fort Crawford.
Isaac Keyes tya.) Ensign 18th infantry
10Th March 1912; Srl Lieut. March, and 2nd
Lieut.. June 1913; resigned 9th June, 1914.
Twas drill sergeant in Capt. Humphreys rifle
company Aug. and Sept l814-and was in
the battle at the White House on the Poto-
mac.
David Campbell VA Major 18th infantry,
9th July; 1912; Lieut.. Col. goth infantry 18th
March, 1913; resigned 28th January, 1914.
TGovernor of Virginia for three years from
1895 to 1899
Van Sweariugen tYa.) Capt in Bedingers
battalion Darke's regiment "lovies Of l791 !"
killed 4th Nov. 1871 in battle under Gen. st.
Clair against Indians on the Miami.
Zachary Taylor Cya.) son of Col. Richard
Taylor of Revolutionary Army--I'irst Lieut..
7th infantry, Ord May, 1908; Capt. Nov. 1910
brevet Maj. for gallant conduct in defence of
Fort Harrison against the Indians, 5th Sept.
1912; distinguished for gallautry in battles
with British and Indians, and in battles
in Mexico, well known. Received the thanks
of Congress and gold medal, for distinguished
services in Mexico, particularly in the battle
of Buena Vista, 23rd Feb. 1s47i resigned 81
Jan. 1si9, being elected President of the Uni
ted States-served from 4th March lS49 to
July 9th, 1850.
Robert Wilson VA Ensign in Bedingers
battalion Darkc's regiment, "levies Of 1871 !"
killed 4th Nov. 1871 in battle under Gen. St.
Clair against Indians on the Miami.
Lewis D. Willis VA First Lieut.. 18th in
fantry 10Th March, 1912; regimental pay
master June 1912; Capt. Jan. 1874 retained
Dec. 1916; First Lslt. sth infantry, with
brevet of Capt June 1916; retired June 1921.
The cost of the banquet, at which SIX hun
dred and thirty persons were seated, it Is esti-
mated was about $4,000; the boarding and
lodging of the guests at the several hotels,