| Notes |
- 8th Infantry Regiment was organized at Leesburg, Virginia, in May, 1861. Its members were recruited in the counties of Loudoun, Prince William, and Fairfax. The unit was also called "Old Bloody Eighth" and from time to time "The Berkeley Regiment". Only 1 surgeon and 11 privates surrendered on April 9, 1865. The field officers were Colonels Norborne Berkeley and Eppa Hunton, Lieutenant Colonels Edmund Berkeley and Charles B. Tebbs, and Majors William N. Berkeley and James Thrift.
The unit comprised six companies from Loudoun, two companies from Fauqier, one company from Fairfax and one company from Prince William. Regimental officers included: Lt. Colonel Charles B. Tebbs, Major Norborne Berkeley, John M. Orr - Quartermaster, Dr. Richard H. Edwards - Surgeon, Charles F. Linthicum - Chaplain.
Company G include many from Fairfax County, Virginia.
C. W. Reed listed in Civil War records as enlisted 22 June 1861 as
a 1st Sargent, Company G, 8th Regiment, Virginia Infantry. Enlisted
in Dranesville, Fairfax County, Virginia, by Captain Thrift for 1 year.
Noted in September and October 1863 muster that Charles W. Reed
was captured at Gettyysburg, Pennsylvania, was wounded and made
a prisoner of war on 3 July 1863, and his arm was amputated,
and he died.
- (Research):Potential and excluded Parents, based on Reeds (and similar) living
in Leesburg, where Charles Reed was born:
Johnathan Reed - Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia in 1820 census
(Note that two male children between 0-10 years are listed). A
Johnathan Reed is listed in the 1830 census in Hillsboro, Loudoun
County, Virginia with 2 male children born 1816-1820. These most
likely are one and the same Jonathan Reed's. Listed in the 1840
census in Jonah Hood, Loudoun County, Virginia is a Jonathan Reid
with 2 male children born between 1811-1820. Jonathan is a strong
candidate to be the possible father of Charles. A Jonathan Reed
married to Elizabeth Walker on 5 October 1814 in Loudoun.
Stephen Reid - Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia in 1820 census
(Note that one male child between 0-10 years is listed). Stephen
Reid is also a strong possibility to be related or the father of Charles.
Mary Reed - Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia in 1820 census
(Note that one male child between 0-10 years is listed) - Note that
a widow; and with Charles only born 4 months earlier; very unlikely.
Sarah Ried - Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia in 1820 census
(Note that one male child between 0-10 years is listed) - Note that
a widow; and with Charles only born 4 months earlier; very unlikely.
Excluded Rebecca Reed - Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia in 1820 census
(Note that one male child between 0-10 years is listed) - Note that
a widow; and with Charles only born 4 months earlier; very unlikely.
Found in 1830 census with no children listed. Charles would have been
listed.
Excluded Minor Reid - Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia in 1820
census (Note that no male children between 0-10 years listed, and the
enumeration date was 7 August 1820). Note a Miner Reed is listed
in 1830 Hillsboro, Loudoun, VA census with one male born between
1811-1815. Note their were multiple Minor (Miner) Reids (Reeds) in
the Loudoun area; with this one married to Betsey Marshall in 1809-1809.
Excluded William Reed - Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia in 1820
census (Note that no male children between 0-10 years listed, and the
enumeration date was 7 August 1820)
Excluded Thomas Rud - Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia in 1820
census (Note that no male children between 0-10 years listed, and the
enumeration date was 7 August 1820)
- (Medical):To do's (Any help appreciated)
1. Get the erroneous Miner Reed info off my public records. Hope to get to this soon.
2. Find when and why some of the Reed family moved from Leesburg area to Dranesville
area (only about 15 miles apart).
3. The attached Loudoun marriage records also have some names that could provide further
leads into the parentage of Charles Reed. Some notables per marriages on the Loudoun list
that are a possibility besides Jonathan are; James Reed/Rebecca Copeland in 1809 and
Walter Reed/Mary Ann Reid in 1812.
4. Look into various deeds in both Loudoun/Fairfax; to see if any connections to Charles.
5. Based on Civil War records; try to find links/info on both Charles and Franklin.
Attached are extracts from deeds and estates for
Wrights, Reeds, and related families. I am interested
in sharing information with other researchers
researching Wrights and Reeds living in Loudoun Co.,
Va before 1840. Thanks. Hope the following helps
someone.
Loudoun Co., Virginia Deeds and Estate Records
FHL32300: Loudoun Co., Virginia Deeds
F-1: 10 May 1767: Shadrack and Deborah Lewellen to
Jonathan Reed all of Loudoun Co., Va for 5
shillings; land being in Loudoun County late of
Fairfax containing 150 acres as surveyed by Col
Fairfax
adjoining William Ramseys, John Taylors line.
Witness: William Dillon and Benjamin Hoff
F-2 : same parties as above; land on South Fork of
Catochton 150 acres in Loudoun County formerly
Fairfax par of Col Fairfax and John Taylor land;
adjoining Wm. Ramsey. same witnesses.
FHL32304: Loudoun Co., Virginia Deeds
P320-323: 15 May 1785: Jonathan Reed of Loudoun Co.,
Va to Thomas Vickers of same place;
adjoining William Ramseys line. Col Fairfax and Col
Taylor. Witnesses: William Dillon, Thomas
Purcell, Aaron Forbes and William Malin
P355- 3 July 1785: Jacob Reed and Rebecca his wife -
land purchased from Joseph Garden,
Frances Peyton and John Marshall.
FHL32276: Estate Records of Loudoun Co., Virginia
D150-16 Feb 1788: Jonathan Reed of Shelburn Parish,
Loudoun Co., Va. 3 sons: Andrew Reed,
Cornelius Reed and Stephan Reed. My loving wife,
Susanna Reed. My grandson, Jonathan
(under age 18), the son of Stephen Reed. Jobe and
Abit, my wifes sons. My daughters, Martha
Poulton, Eunus Reed, Naomi Reed, and Elizabeth Reed.
My five daughters Martha Poulton,
Charity Philips, deceased for the use of her children:
Sarah Philips, Israel Philips, Benjamin
Philips, Nancy Philips, Eunus Reed, Naomy Reed and
Elizabeth Reed. Witness: Thomas Marks,
Richard Roach and John Poulton Probate Date 10 Jan
1791.
E166: 19 Jan 1793: Reuben Reed estate. William Reed,
administrator
E259: 5 Aug 1796: John Reid Inventory
F52: 27 Jun 1798: Andrew Reed Inventory. Josiah
White, James Lovet (or Lover) Sr. and Samuel
Purcell.
FHL32277: Estate Records of Loudoun Co., Virginia
G37-26 Jan 1795: Inventory of Jonathan Reed of
Loudoun Co., Va. Signed by James Dillon, Thomas
Marks and Stephen Gregg. No family names listed.
G399- (date) ---- Naomi Reed of Loudoun Co., Va to
Kitty Marks, daughter of Thomas Marks -Kitty
under age 18. To Betsey Marks, daughter of Thomas
Marks, now the wife of David Diller. Sarah
Marks, wife of Elisha Marks. Thomas Marks, executor.
Witness: William Powell, Jefse Silcott and
Constantine Hughes
FHL31310:
2C313: 9 May 1803 Stephen Reed, executor of Jonathan
Reed deceased of Loudoun Co., Va to
Thomas Marks for 40 pounds 2 shillings; survey made by
Joseph Carr Jr in March 1802 per will of
Jonathan Reed. Witness: John McGeath, Timothy Taylor
and Price Jacobs.
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1820 - 1863 (43 years)
