Jan 2022 update.
Note: Memorial CENOTAPH
See Memorial # 23508910
Memorial and remains were re-interned in nearby Cedar Grove Cemetery along with his parents sometime after 1890. Neff Family Historical Soc. ID [A213642]
John Francis Neff, Class of 1858 (graduated 4 out of 19): Born- September 5, 1834. Matriculated from Mt Jackson, Va. At VMI 4 years. Studied law in Lexington after VMI. Lived in Baton Rouge, LA and Memphis TN.
Military Record: Unofficial source says returned to Virginia 1861 and served as Drill Master. Became Lieutenant and Adjutant in the 33rd Va. Elected Colonel of regiment Spring 1862 (appointment dated April 22). Placed under arrest summer 1862. Released just prior to Second Manassas Campaign. Killed in action in that battle. Died- August 28, 1862 in Second Manassas
Source: Virginia Military Institute "VMI on line Archives"
Neff PhD, Dr. Ray, VALLEY OF THE SHADOW, RANA Publications, Terre Haute, IN, 1989, pages 23-47.
Walker, Charles D., Biographical Sketches of the GRADUATES AND ELEVES of the VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUE who fell during the War Between the States. J. B. Lippincott & Co., Philadelphia 1875, pages 396-405
ROCKINGHAM REGISTER - Harrisonburg, VA
Friday Morning September 10, 1862
"The late Colonel Neff"
Col. John F. Neff, who was killed in the battle of Manassas Junction on Thursday the 28st of August, was the son of Rev. John Neff of Shenandoah county, and had not yet reached the 28th year of his age. He was in command of his regiment - the 33rd- when he was killed. He fell pierced by a ball which entered the lower part of the left neck bone, and came out near his right ear, producing instantenious death. He was killed after dark, while gallantly leading his regiment in a charge upon the retreating enemy. His body was brought home for burial, and now rests in the FAMILY GRAVEYARD not far from Mt. Jackson. He was a single man, and had served his country faithfully up to the hour of his death. He leaves many friends to lament his early death. Peace to his memory.
Research by: Susan Neff, Wabash, IN 2010
ROCKINGHAM REGISTER
Harrisonburg, VA Friday Morning, July 31, 1863
$200 REWARD
Stolen from the pasture-field of the subscriber near New Market, Shenandoah county, VA, on Friday night, the 10th inst., A FINE DARK BAY HORSE about 15 hands high, and about 7 years old this Spring. No whit marks except two or three caused by saddle, a light mane, a tolerable fore-top, and a curl on the left side of his neck. He is a horse of fine style when mounted, and without blemish, walks tolerable well, paces a little and lopes finely. No shoes on behind, and badly shod before when taken. The above reward will be given for the horse, or any information that will lead to his recovery. The horse was formerly owned by Col. Neff, of the 33d Regiment. Address NOAH W. BEERY, New Market, Va July 17-31* Research by: Susan Neff, Wabash, IN 2010
Neff Family Historical Soc., Inc. ID [A213642]
Note: Memorial CENOTAPH
See Memorial # 23508910
Memorial and remains were re-interned in nearby Cedar Grove Cemetery along with his parents sometime after 1890. Neff Family Historical Soc. ID [A213642]
John Francis Neff, Class of 1858 (graduated 4 out of 19): Born- September 5, 1834. Matriculated from Mt Jackson, Va. At VMI 4 years. Studied law in Lexington after VMI. Lived in Baton Rouge, LA and Memphis TN.
Military Record: Unofficial source says returned to Virginia 1861 and served as Drill Master. Became Lieutenant and Adjutant in the 33rd Va. Elected Colonel of regiment Spring 1862 (appointment dated April 22). Placed under arrest summer 1862. Released just prior to Second Manassas Campaign. Killed in action in that battle. Died- August 28, 1862 in Second Manassas
Source: Virginia Military Institute "VMI on line Archives"
Neff PhD, Dr. Ray, VALLEY OF THE SHADOW, RANA Publications, Terre Haute, IN, 1989, pages 23-47.
Walker, Charles D., Biographical Sketches of the GRADUATES AND ELEVES of the VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUE who fell during the War Between the States. J. B. Lippincott & Co., Philadelphia 1875, pages 396-405
ROCKINGHAM REGISTER - Harrisonburg, VA
Friday Morning September 10, 1862
"The late Colonel Neff"
Col. John F. Neff, who was killed in the battle of Manassas Junction on Thursday the 28st of August, was the son of Rev. John Neff of Shenandoah county, and had not yet reached the 28th year of his age. He was in command of his regiment - the 33rd- when he was killed. He fell pierced by a ball which entered the lower part of the left neck bone, and came out near his right ear, producing instantenious death. He was killed after dark, while gallantly leading his regiment in a charge upon the retreating enemy. His body was brought home for burial, and now rests in the FAMILY GRAVEYARD not far from Mt. Jackson. He was a single man, and had served his country faithfully up to the hour of his death. He leaves many friends to lament his early death. Peace to his memory.
Research by: Susan Neff, Wabash, IN 2010
ROCKINGHAM REGISTER
Harrisonburg, VA Friday Morning, July 31, 1863
$200 REWARD
Stolen from the pasture-field of the subscriber near New Market, Shenandoah county, VA, on Friday night, the 10th inst., A FINE DARK BAY HORSE about 15 hands high, and about 7 years old this Spring. No whit marks except two or three caused by saddle, a light mane, a tolerable fore-top, and a curl on the left side of his neck. He is a horse of fine style when mounted, and without blemish, walks tolerable well, paces a little and lopes finely. No shoes on behind, and badly shod before when taken. The above reward will be given for the horse, or any information that will lead to his recovery. The horse was formerly owned by Col. Neff, of the 33d Regiment. Address NOAH W. BEERY, New Market, Va July 17-31* Research by: Susan Neff, Wabash, IN 2010
Neff Family Historical Soc., Inc. ID [A213642]
Jan 2022 update.
Note: Memorial CENOTAPH
See Memorial # 23508910
Memorial and remains were re-interned in nearby Cedar Grove Cemetery along with his parents sometime after 1890. Neff Family Historical Soc. ID [A213642]
John Francis Neff, Class of 1858 (graduated 4 out of 19): Born- September 5, 1834. Matriculated from Mt Jackson, Va. At VMI 4 years. Studied law in Lexington after VMI. Lived in Baton Rouge, LA and Memphis TN.
Military Record: Unofficial source says returned to Virginia 1861 and served as Drill Master. Became Lieutenant and Adjutant in the 33rd Va. Elected Colonel of regiment Spring 1862 (appointment dated April 22). Placed under arrest summer 1862. Released just prior to Second Manassas Campaign. Killed in action in that battle. Died- August 28, 1862 in Second Manassas
Source: Virginia Military Institute "VMI on line Archives"
Neff PhD, Dr. Ray, VALLEY OF THE SHADOW, RANA Publications, Terre Haute, IN, 1989, pages 23-47.
Walker, Charles D., Biographical Sketches of the GRADUATES AND ELEVES of the VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUE who fell during the War Between the States. J. B. Lippincott & Co., Philadelphia 1875, pages 396-405
ROCKINGHAM REGISTER - Harrisonburg, VA
Friday Morning September 10, 1862
"The late Colonel Neff"
Col. John F. Neff, who was killed in the battle of Manassas Junction on Thursday the 28st of August, was the son of Rev. John Neff of Shenandoah county, and had not yet reached the 28th year of his age. He was in command of his regiment - the 33rd- when he was killed. He fell pierced by a ball which entered the lower part of the left neck bone, and came out near his right ear, producing instantenious death. He was killed after dark, while gallantly leading his regiment in a charge upon the retreating enemy. His body was brought home for burial, and now rests in the FAMILY GRAVEYARD not far from Mt. Jackson. He was a single man, and had served his country faithfully up to the hour of his death. He leaves many friends to lament his early death. Peace to his memory.
Research by: Susan Neff, Wabash, IN 2010
ROCKINGHAM REGISTER
Harrisonburg, VA Friday Morning, July 31, 1863
$200 REWARD
Stolen from the pasture-field of the subscriber near New Market, Shenandoah county, VA, on Friday night, the 10th inst., A FINE DARK BAY HORSE about 15 hands high, and about 7 years old this Spring. No whit marks except two or three caused by saddle, a light mane, a tolerable fore-top, and a curl on the left side of his neck. He is a horse of fine style when mounted, and without blemish, walks tolerable well, paces a little and lopes finely. No shoes on behind, and badly shod before when taken. The above reward will be given for the horse, or any information that will lead to his recovery. The horse was formerly owned by Col. Neff, of the 33d Regiment. Address NOAH W. BEERY, New Market, Va July 17-31* Research by: Susan Neff, Wabash, IN 2010
Neff Family Historical Soc., Inc. ID [A213642]
Note: Memorial CENOTAPH
See Memorial # 23508910
Memorial and remains were re-interned in nearby Cedar Grove Cemetery along with his parents sometime after 1890. Neff Family Historical Soc. ID [A213642]
John Francis Neff, Class of 1858 (graduated 4 out of 19): Born- September 5, 1834. Matriculated from Mt Jackson, Va. At VMI 4 years. Studied law in Lexington after VMI. Lived in Baton Rouge, LA and Memphis TN.
Military Record: Unofficial source says returned to Virginia 1861 and served as Drill Master. Became Lieutenant and Adjutant in the 33rd Va. Elected Colonel of regiment Spring 1862 (appointment dated April 22). Placed under arrest summer 1862. Released just prior to Second Manassas Campaign. Killed in action in that battle. Died- August 28, 1862 in Second Manassas
Source: Virginia Military Institute "VMI on line Archives"
Neff PhD, Dr. Ray, VALLEY OF THE SHADOW, RANA Publications, Terre Haute, IN, 1989, pages 23-47.
Walker, Charles D., Biographical Sketches of the GRADUATES AND ELEVES of the VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUE who fell during the War Between the States. J. B. Lippincott & Co., Philadelphia 1875, pages 396-405
ROCKINGHAM REGISTER - Harrisonburg, VA
Friday Morning September 10, 1862
"The late Colonel Neff"
Col. John F. Neff, who was killed in the battle of Manassas Junction on Thursday the 28st of August, was the son of Rev. John Neff of Shenandoah county, and had not yet reached the 28th year of his age. He was in command of his regiment - the 33rd- when he was killed. He fell pierced by a ball which entered the lower part of the left neck bone, and came out near his right ear, producing instantenious death. He was killed after dark, while gallantly leading his regiment in a charge upon the retreating enemy. His body was brought home for burial, and now rests in the FAMILY GRAVEYARD not far from Mt. Jackson. He was a single man, and had served his country faithfully up to the hour of his death. He leaves many friends to lament his early death. Peace to his memory.
Research by: Susan Neff, Wabash, IN 2010
ROCKINGHAM REGISTER
Harrisonburg, VA Friday Morning, July 31, 1863
$200 REWARD
Stolen from the pasture-field of the subscriber near New Market, Shenandoah county, VA, on Friday night, the 10th inst., A FINE DARK BAY HORSE about 15 hands high, and about 7 years old this Spring. No whit marks except two or three caused by saddle, a light mane, a tolerable fore-top, and a curl on the left side of his neck. He is a horse of fine style when mounted, and without blemish, walks tolerable well, paces a little and lopes finely. No shoes on behind, and badly shod before when taken. The above reward will be given for the horse, or any information that will lead to his recovery. The horse was formerly owned by Col. Neff, of the 33d Regiment. Address NOAH W. BEERY, New Market, Va July 17-31* Research by: Susan Neff, Wabash, IN 2010
Neff Family Historical Soc., Inc. ID [A213642]
