Co. G
28th VA INF
CSA
The following obtained from Jan Williamson from the new book "28th Virginia Infantry" by Frank E. Fields, Jr:
"Mayhew, James T.: Co G (4/27/61); Chestnut Fork, farmer, age 26, Pvt, blue eyes, light hair, absent 6/20/61 - 6/63 on leave pending discharge, discharged 6/20/63." He served with his brothers, Reazin L., a William S. Mayhew , and Tinsley Rucker Williamson who married James' wife's sister, Mary Ann Elizabeth St. Clair.
The following entry comes from the Bedford County, VA - Civil War Records for "Bedford Co., Commutations":
"(18) Mayhew, James T. -- Co. G, 28th Regt., VA. Volunteers
Wounded about June 20, 1861, Fairfax Station, by gunshot
wound through the left ankle joint. He is now unable to
use leg to any extent. He would have been better off,
(according to doctor) if the leg had been amputated. He
is advised by his physician that the leg will have to be
amputated."
James never lost his foot or leg. For the rest of his life, he walked on the side of his foot with a noticeable limp.
28th VA INF
CSA
The following obtained from Jan Williamson from the new book "28th Virginia Infantry" by Frank E. Fields, Jr:
"Mayhew, James T.: Co G (4/27/61); Chestnut Fork, farmer, age 26, Pvt, blue eyes, light hair, absent 6/20/61 - 6/63 on leave pending discharge, discharged 6/20/63." He served with his brothers, Reazin L., a William S. Mayhew , and Tinsley Rucker Williamson who married James' wife's sister, Mary Ann Elizabeth St. Clair.
The following entry comes from the Bedford County, VA - Civil War Records for "Bedford Co., Commutations":
"(18) Mayhew, James T. -- Co. G, 28th Regt., VA. Volunteers
Wounded about June 20, 1861, Fairfax Station, by gunshot
wound through the left ankle joint. He is now unable to
use leg to any extent. He would have been better off,
(according to doctor) if the leg had been amputated. He
is advised by his physician that the leg will have to be
amputated."
James never lost his foot or leg. For the rest of his life, he walked on the side of his foot with a noticeable limp.
Co. G
28th VA INF
CSA
The following obtained from Jan Williamson from the new book "28th Virginia Infantry" by Frank E. Fields, Jr:
"Mayhew, James T.: Co G (4/27/61); Chestnut Fork, farmer, age 26, Pvt, blue eyes, light hair, absent 6/20/61 - 6/63 on leave pending discharge, discharged 6/20/63." He served with his brothers, Reazin L., a William S. Mayhew , and Tinsley Rucker Williamson who married James' wife's sister, Mary Ann Elizabeth St. Clair.
The following entry comes from the Bedford County, VA - Civil War Records for "Bedford Co., Commutations":
"(18) Mayhew, James T. -- Co. G, 28th Regt., VA. Volunteers
Wounded about June 20, 1861, Fairfax Station, by gunshot
wound through the left ankle joint. He is now unable to
use leg to any extent. He would have been better off,
(according to doctor) if the leg had been amputated. He
is advised by his physician that the leg will have to be
amputated."
James never lost his foot or leg. For the rest of his life, he walked on the side of his foot with a noticeable limp.
28th VA INF
CSA
The following obtained from Jan Williamson from the new book "28th Virginia Infantry" by Frank E. Fields, Jr:
"Mayhew, James T.: Co G (4/27/61); Chestnut Fork, farmer, age 26, Pvt, blue eyes, light hair, absent 6/20/61 - 6/63 on leave pending discharge, discharged 6/20/63." He served with his brothers, Reazin L., a William S. Mayhew , and Tinsley Rucker Williamson who married James' wife's sister, Mary Ann Elizabeth St. Clair.
The following entry comes from the Bedford County, VA - Civil War Records for "Bedford Co., Commutations":
"(18) Mayhew, James T. -- Co. G, 28th Regt., VA. Volunteers
Wounded about June 20, 1861, Fairfax Station, by gunshot
wound through the left ankle joint. He is now unable to
use leg to any extent. He would have been better off,
(according to doctor) if the leg had been amputated. He
is advised by his physician that the leg will have to be
amputated."
James never lost his foot or leg. For the rest of his life, he walked on the side of his foot with a noticeable limp.
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