* Thomas Gordon Pollock

• Thomas Gordon Pollock V K Photo: Born: 27 Sep 1838.[3163] Married: Died: Killed at ----burg.[3164] [Fredericksburg or Gettysburg?? # ] “During the war he was transferred, with the rank of captain, to the staff of Brigadier General James L. Kemper, and fell in storming Cemetery Heights.”[3165] “Thomas was killed during Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg,” 3 Jul 1863.[3166] The quotation is from the source, but I got the date from a book. Cite the book. Obituary: Children: Parents and Siblings: “Thomas’s parents were Rev. Abram David Pollock (22 Jan 1807—3 May 1890) and Elizabeth Gordon Lee Pollock (17 May 1813—aft 1896).”[3167] Other Family: “…the grandson of Charles Lee”[3168] “..a young lawyer of brilliant promise, was Thomas Gordon Pollock, the son of the author of ‘The Exode,’ a sublime production, and on his mother’s side was sprung from the heroic blood of the Lees.”[3169] His mother “Elizabeth was the daughter of Judge Charles Lee, brother of General Robert E. Lee. Thomas also descended from Professor Thomas Gordon of Kings College in Aberdeen, Scotland and Dr. Thomas Pollock and Mary Cochran Pollock in Ireland.”[3170] “His cousin [was] Colonel James Keith Marshall (17 Apr 1839—3 Jul 1863). […]James was the grandson of Chief Justice John Marshall (24 Sep 1755—6 Jul 1833).”[3171] Stories, Letters & Biographies: “A mail carrier will leave for the Confederate States to-night…”[3172] See Letters Chapter. CSR: Not listed in source used for Compiled Service Records. Additional Information: “[Was a ] law student.”[3173] He was Adjutant of the Squadron during the John Brown Raid of 1859.[3174] Need to determine if this is really our T. G. P., and if so put in an Accounts chapter. Also need to follow up on email. Jan 11., SBR Following is probably a false lead, unless he transferred between infantry and cavalry. Details a report made by an infantry commander, not cavalry. The Co. H mentioned is a company of the 60th Virginia Infantry. It is only valid if the above Thomas Gordon Pollock served in this regiment before serving with the Black Horse. Would Dick Pollock know? – S. R., Dec.

“To Lieut. T. G. Pollock, adjutant of the regiment, too much praise cannot be rendered; conspicuous in the field, leading the men in every fight, and aiding most materially in rallying the regiment around its colors.” W. E. Starke, Colonel, Commanding Sixtieth Virginia Regiment; July 19, 1862. Report of Col. William E. Starke, Sixtieth Virginia Infantry, of the battles of Mechanicsville, Gaines’ Mill, and Frazier’s Farm (Nelson’s Farm, or Glendale); to Hdqtrs. Sixtieth Regiment Virginia Volunteers. This is item No. 331, Chap. XXIII, pages 848–852 of Seven-Days’ Battles of The Peninsular Campaign, VA (not sure which is title of work). This quotation specifically is on page 850. Received as tif via attachment in email from Lowell Scott, California, on December 16, 2004, at 8:25 pm. More info on source in text of email. Same source on page 851 mentions “Of the officers of the line, […] Capt. J. M. Baily and Lieuts. R. A. Hale and G. W. Belcher, Company H […] all displayed conspicuous gallantry.” On the same page (middle of following pph), “The highest terms of praise apply with equal justice to Lieuts. […] R. A. Hale, of Company H, upon whom, owing to the wounds or sickness of their captains, in particular engagements, devolved the command of their respective companies.” […] “It is proper to remark in this connection that Lieut. […] Karr, Company H, […] [was] absent sick during these engagements.” End quotations from page 851 and from document. – S.R. More in this email: mention of a correspondence between one John Scott & TGP.