Joseph William Colbert

Joseph William Colbert M V T K Y Photo: Born: Fauquier County in 1839.[1110] Married: Died: 17 June 1906 from complications resulting from his arm being severed by a streetcar accident in Portsmouth. His remains were brought to Fredericksburg where he reportedly was buried in the city cemetery.[1111] 17 June 1906.[1112] # Buried on Jim Weeks Farm, Bealeton. House built over grave.[1113] [Conflicts with above.] Morgantown Road. Stone house on left.[1114] Obituary: One may be found in the Fredricksburg Star, 18 June 1906, page 3, column 3.[1115] Children: A daughter, Mattie (circa 1884–circa 1909), and a son, Newton A. “Newt” Colbert, who was old enough in 1891 to work as manager of the cavalryman’s steamer line.[1116] Parents and Siblings: Other Family: Stories, Letters & Biographies: “Joe Colbert was born in Fauquier county in 1839 and grew up near Warrenton.”[1117] See Stories Chapter. CSR: 6’0”, florid complexion, light hair, light eyes: enlisted 1 April 1862 Brandy; 23 years old; courier for Genl. Wickham April 1864; paroled 4 May 1865 Clarkesburg, West Virginia. Additional Information: Listed as “Joseph W. Colbutt”; [1118] this spelling is incorrect.