Company H, 4th Virginia Cavalry, C.S.A. Black Horse Cavalry A Research Compendium · Lynn Hopewell
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Company H · 4th Virginia Cavalry · Black Horse

Horace Johnson

1823–1894

Confirmed by: N M V K Y

Confederate Service Record

Enlisted 25 April 1861.

Horace Johnson N M V K Y Photo: One is in Mosby’s Rangers by Williamson. The first edition is past copywrite law.[2168] Dink has individual photo of him.[2169] Born: 1823.[2170] Married: Died: “He died at his residence, near Remington…, on the 20th of October, 1894, in the 73rd year of his age, and his body was borne to its last resting-place by his old comrades of the Black Horse Cavalry.”[2171] 1894.[2172] 1895.[2173] Buried Cedar Grove Cemetery, Bealeton.[2174] 20 October 1895; buried Cedar Grove Cemetery.[2175] Obituary: Children: Parents and Siblings: Children of Thomas Y. Johnson: George Alfred (1815–1907); Sarah A. (1818– ); Martha Jane (1 July 1821–19 December 1892); Horace (1825–19 October 1898); William R. (29 August 1824–25 November 1891); Louisa (1825– ); Thomas (17 September 1830–17 June 1902); Frances (1833–1891); Virginia (1836– ); John J. (17 November 1837–11 June 1912).[2176] “These three belonged to the Black Horse Cavalry:” Horace, who wed Maggie Jennings, no children.[2177] William, who wed Sarah Johnson of Warrenton; unknown whether children.[2178] John J., who wed Cynthia Lord, children.[2179] Other Family: “Horace Edward, beloved son of Fanny and the late Thomas Johnson, born March 20, 1864, died in Wharton, Texas, Jan. 30th, 1913. His remains were laid to rest in Bealeton cemetery… .”[2180] Unknown whether Horace Edward Johnson was related to Horace Johnson. The remainder of the obituary can be found at reference. Stories, Letters & Biographies: CSR: Enlisted 25 April 1861. Additional Information: V. Agriculturalist. Rappahanock Station. “Horace Johnson first served in the Black Horse Cavalry, but afterwards joined Mosby and was made Sergeant of Co. B. […]”[2181] “Horace Johnson first served in the Black Horse Cavalry, but afterwards joined Mosby and was made Sergeant of Company B. He died at his residence, near Remington, Virginia, on October 20th, 1894, in the 73rd year of his age, and his body was borne to its last resting place by his old comrades of the Black Horse Cavalry.”[2182]

This entry contains 15 footnote references. The full bibliography is in the References section.

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Source Rosters

  • N Swearing-in Roll (10 May 1861)
  • M Martin Roll (most authoritative)
  • V Vanished Roster (~1874–1878)
  • K K.I. Keith Roster (1924)
  • Y Nanzig Register

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From A Biographical Register of the Members of Fauquier County Virginia's Black Horse Cavalry, 1859–1865. Compiled by Lynn C. Hopewell (1940–2006), with editorial assistance by Susan W. Roberts and research by Heidi Burke. Manuscript completed February 28, 2008. Published posthumously.

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