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"War Views"
Photographic card bearing an image of a steam locomotive and cars on the Narrow Passage Railroad Trestle located between Edinburg and Woodstock Virginia.
The reverse bears an advertisement for "War Views," images of various Civil War sites in…
The reverse bears an advertisement for "War Views," images of various Civil War sites in…
New Market Battle Monument
Heavily damaged image of the stone monument honoring the 1864 Battle of New Market, a significant event of the Civil War.
Cannons on temporary stands and flags flanking the monument may indicate this photograph was taken at the dedication…
Cannons on temporary stands and flags flanking the monument may indicate this photograph was taken at the dedication…
Eliza Clinedinst Crim
Photo of a framed photograph of Elizabeth "Eliza" (Clinedinst) Crim as a young woman. The original image was probably taken in about 1870.
She was a life long New Market resident, and best known to the cadets of the Virginia Military Institute…
She was a life long New Market resident, and best known to the cadets of the Virginia Military Institute…
Samuel Jefferson Artz on "Mike"
Photograph of Samuel Jefferson Artz astride his horse, "Mike".
Samuel Artz was born at the family farm near Edinburg. The beginning of the Civil War found the 24 year old farmer, orphaned and unmarried, ready and willing to enlist with a local…
Samuel Artz was born at the family farm near Edinburg. The beginning of the Civil War found the 24 year old farmer, orphaned and unmarried, ready and willing to enlist with a local…
William Harvey Riffey
Portrait of William Harvey Riffey, Confederate Veteran and farmer, from the Woodstock area of the county. His parents were George and Polly (Book) Riffey. He married Sarah (Hollar) Riffey and had many children.
During the Civil War, William H.…
During the Civil War, William H.…
Omar Funk Pirkey
Photo of a photograph of Omar Funk Pirkey standing on the left side of a group photograph. The photographer has applied white marker as if in preparation of making another print of just him.
The group photograph was taken at an event honoring…
The group photograph was taken at an event honoring…
Omar Funk Pirkey
Omar Funk Pirkey was from Strasburg, Virginia, where he was a member of the Strasburg Christian Church.
Mr. Pirkey was a Confederate Veteran. A photograph published in the Free Press on September 26, 2002, showed him standing with a group of…
Mr. Pirkey was a Confederate Veteran. A photograph published in the Free Press on September 26, 2002, showed him standing with a group of…
George Alva Boyer
Portrait of George Alva Boyer in his later years. He became the oldest living Confederate Veteran in Woodstock before he died.
During the Civil War, Mr. Boyer served with Company E of the 35th Battalion (also known as White's Battalion) of the…
During the Civil War, Mr. Boyer served with Company E of the 35th Battalion (also known as White's Battalion) of the…
Ephriam Mowery
Copy of an older tin-type image of Ephriam Mowery, son of John Mowery. Ephriam served in the Confederate Army in Company G of the 2nd Virginia Infantry. He died on April 14, 1865, in Elmira, N.Y. He is buried in Woodlawn National Cemetery in Elmira…
Eliza Clinedinst Crim
Portrait of Eliza Clinedinst Crim, also known as "Mother Crim," reading a book. She was known for her devotion to the VMI cadets during the battle of New Market during the U.S. Civil War on May 15, 1864. She was pictured in The Washington Post and/or…
Colonel John Grabill
Portrait of Colonel John Grabill in his later years. He served in the Confederate Army and is wearing a Southern Cross medal on his chest.
He was best remembered for being the first Superintendent of schools in Shenandoah County and for running…
He was best remembered for being the first Superintendent of schools in Shenandoah County and for running…
Civil War Soldier
Heavily damaged and faded photo of a framed photograph of an unidentified soldier in uniform.
Harrison Holt Riddleberger
Photo of a framed oval portrait of Harrison Holt Riddleberger, who served in the Confederate army (CSA) during the American Civil War. He was attached to the 23rd Virginia Cavalry and was later elected a Senator from Virginia.
Civil War Veteran
Photograph of an unidentified older man in a suit and standing with his cane by a chair. He is also wearing a Southern Cross of Honor medal on his lapel indicating he is a veteran of the U.S. Civil War.
Atwell Frye
Portrait of Atwell Frye holding a Confederate flag. He served with the 52 Va. Militia during the Civil War. Mr. Frye was, at one time, the oldest living Confederate soldier in Shenandoah County. He lived in the Pleasant Grove community and had a son…
Unidentified People
Unidentified older man, seated next to unidentified older woman. The man is wearing a Southern Cross medal on his lapel indicating he was a Confederate veteran.
Probably a husband and wife.
Probably a husband and wife.
Battle of Kernstown Map
Detailed map of the First Battle of Kernstown fought in 1862. The words, "The Handley Library", are along the margin.
George Alva Boyer and Family
George Alva Boyer, on the left, was the last Confederate Veteran living in Woodstock. He died in 1935. The other man is also a Boyer, from the Fort Valley. Child is unidentified.
"View of the Town of Strasburg..."
Sketch of the Town of Strasburg Virginia and Federal troops dated March 25 1862. It is from an issue of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Almanac.
The sketch looks south and includes a description of the town and some of its interaction with troops…
The sketch looks south and includes a description of the town and some of its interaction with troops…
Letter, Christopher Fansler to Mary C. Fansler, August 1863
Letter sent by Shenandoah County resident Christopher Fansler to Mary C. Fansler in August 1863. At the time Christopher, a native of Woodstock VA, was serving in the Confederate Army's 12th Cavalry Regiment and was stationed in Culpeper Virginia.…
New Market Battlefield
Photograph taken by William Hoyle Garber showing an aerial view of the New Market Battlefield's Hall of Valor building under construction.
New Market Battlefield
Photograph taken by William Hoyle Garber showing an aerial view of the New Market Battlefield's Hall of Valor building under construction.
New Market Battlefield
Photograph taken by William Hoyle Garber showing an aerial view of the New Market Battlefield's Hall of Valor building under construction.
New Market Battlefield
Photograph taken by William Hoyle Garber showing the New Market Battlefield's Hall of Valor building under construction.
New Market Battlefield
Photograph taken by William Hoyle Garber showing the New Market Battlefield's Hall of Valor building under construction.