John mcneill had organized his men as partisan rangers under the authority of the confederate congress in 1862. The letters reveal that james mcneill was a democrat, a slaveowner, and invested in several businesses, including lumber, cotton and corn crops, and buying and selling land in mississippi and north carolina. Jesse mc neill by john paul strainsigned and numbered limited edition printprint number 36 of 200image size. Now in command of the rangers and with the help of john b. We have no record of any important ranger action in 1862, but 1863 was only. A stacking lawyers or barristers bookcase from the very early 1900s is quarter sawn oak with leaded glass doors, the label fragment is from globe wernicke of cincinnati, ohio and a macey stamp as well. Leavenworth, ks daily times, june 21, 1862august 14, 1863. Fay, jesse decided to put his fathers plan into action. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading phantoms of the south fork. The 210 man unit equivalent to a small or understrength battalion was formed from company e of the 18th virginia cavalry and the first virginia partisan rangers 62nd virginia mounted infantry. Mcneill s rangers the courthouse romney, west virginia february 21, 1865 c. Debra recently started an organic herb farm in the mountains of western north carolina. The bookcase, made from cypress wood with stylized brass hinges that are certainly in the same style as much of mackintoshs work at this time. Mcneill s rangers was an independent confederate military force commissioned under the partisan ranger act 1862 by the confederate congress during the american civil war.
Below are 3 panelled doors with brass drop handles in the form of acorns, the side gables have fielded panels, and all stands on an enclosed plinth. In 1862, john hanson mcneill, a native of hardy county in presentday west virginia, recruited men for co. The lock plates with square cutout details are also common in much of mackintoshs furniture and interiors and would particularly point to him. Buy online, view images and see past prices for arts and crafts bookcase. M cneill s rangers were a partisan unit of confederate cavalry raiders whose exploits would become legendary in west virginia. Fay was also tasked to find the best route for the rangers to take through enemy territory. But, most significantly, they destroyed property belonging to the baltimore and ohio railroad. Mcneills rangers the virginia regimental history series. Oak arts and crafts revolving bookcase, h x 22 square. Mcneills rangers north georgia relics and metal detectors. New world ordersparklersfireworksbookshelvescountry roadsholidayhow to. His wife is shown without him in the 1850 census, so i assume he died before then.
Edward married christina sutton on 12 jul 1819 in bath co, virginia. In september 1862, john hanson mcneill recruited a company of troopers for col. Two years earlier, captain john mcneill had devised a plan to kidnap us generals kelly and cook for the discourtesy shown to his wife in 1862. An anniversary, pow convoys, and the death of a timberclad hero, julydecember 1862 361. He led mcneills rangers, an independent irregular confederate military company commissioned under the partisan ranger act. Archibald passed away on month day 1880, at age 40 at death place. John hanson hanse mcneill june 12, 1815 november 10, 1864 was a confederate soldier who served as a captain in the confederate army during the american civil war. Archibald mcneill was born on month day 1840, at birth place, to archibald mcneill and margaret peggy mcneill. Mcneill had been refused a travel passport by general kelly to visit her husband in moorefield.
Christina was born about 1779 in virginia noted events in her life were. Mcneills rangers the virginia regimental history series roger u. He left home with his three sons and led the militia in several battles. David mcneill historical records and family trees myheritage. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Daniel mcneill and his descendants by parker, william frederick, 18601918. Create a free family tree for yourself or for sarah mcneill and well search for valuable new information for you. They led attacks and made raids on union camps, wagon trains, and railroads. Captain mcneill and his rangers civil war soldiers and strategies kindle edition by french, steve. Brandy station bookshelf, 1995, facsimile reprint of 1915 volume by mayes county. He was under command of john imboden, but when imboden got his regular army command, mcneill and his men declined to join.
He led mcneill s rangers, an independent irregular confederate military company commissioned under the partisan ranger act. The confederate leadership, like the union leadership, later opposed the use of irregular warfare out of fear that the lack of discipline among rival guerrilla groups could spiral out of. The other section remained under mcneill s personal command. Enlisted on august 20, 1861 and promoted to 3rd sgt on march 1, 1862. Mcneill s rangers were a partisan unit of confederate cavalry raiders whose exploits would become legendary in west virginia. Rangers, began operations in september 1862 under the leadership of capt. During a blinding snow storm on the night of february 21, 1865, mcneill s rangers headed for cumberland maryland. In september 1862, john hanson mcneill recruited a company of troopers for colonel john d. Sep, 1862 mcneill s rangers began operation under capt.
The 210 man battalionsize unit was formed from company e of the 18th virginia cavalry and the first virginia partisan rangers 62nd virginia mounted infantry. Jesse mcneill and 30 men of the mcneill s rangers surrendered to union troops at new creek keyser. Richmond gave him command of company e in the 18 th virginia cavalry on september 5 th 1862, commonly called mcneill s rangers. Mcneill s rangers, a confederate guerrilla force consisting of company e of the 18th virginia cavalry and the first virginia partisan rangers, began operations in september 1862 under the leadership of capt. It is almost as if you can feel and reach for them. Mcneills rangers was an independent confederate military force commissioned under the partisan ranger act 1862 by the confederate congress during the american civil war. Mcneills rangers, a confederate guerrilla force consisting of. After the repeal of the act on february 17, 1864, mcneill s.
A fine mahogany veneered and yew burl banded cabinet, the upper section with a breakfront cornice with glazed cabinets enclosing adjustable glass shelves, the lower section with an ebony and brass inlaid edge, above frieze drawers and a cabinet, flanked by three drawers to each side with. You can even purchase her handmade products on amazon. The county of hardy, located in the eastern panhandle of west virginia, was formed in 1786 from hampshire county. Mcneills rangers, a confederate guerrilla force consisting of company e of the 18th virginia cavalry and the first virginia partisan rangers, began operations in september 1862 under the leadership of capt.
John mcneill was commissioned by proconfederate missouri governor claiborne fox jackson to form a militia. They invented the revolving bookcase, the ultimate way to pack the maximum number of books into a small space. A collection of missouri and partisan ranger original images of quantrill guerrillas. Furniture bookcases 19001950 category list of antiques, with information and images page 3. Office bookcases browse all large selection of bookcases and bookshelves available in perth wa. Mcneill went to richmond, virginia where he requested permission to form an independent command to operate in west virginia. Mcneill had formed his guerrilla force two years earlierin september 1862. Antique bookcase no121210 edinburgh city centre, edinburgh. Mcneills rangers the courthouse romney, west virginia february 21, 1865 c. Confederate mcneills rangers the courthouse romney.
Globewernicke barrister bookcases internet antique gazette. Sterling prices army of the west marches into iuka, mississippi, on september 14. John paul strains mcneills rangers in moorefield sn. They became independent partisans from imboden in winter 1863. A native of modernday west virginia, he was the leader of mcneill s rangers, a small force of roughly 200 men that used guerilla tactics to wreak.
The bookcases are found in as few as two and as many as seven stackable shelving units, usually in oak plain or quartersawn, but occasionally in mahogany. The bookcase, 1951 this artwork was originated in 1951 by. Estate of alexander brook arts and crafts bookcase. Civil war books regimental histories the civil war mall. Captain mcneill and his rangers civil war soldiers and strategies french, steve on. Circa 1900, scottish oak bookcase, with a simple cornice with a deep frieze above 3 open sections with flat pilasters. It was merged into the 18th virginia cavalry, and then part of mcneill s command was reassigned in february of 1863. Globewernicke barrister bookcases barrister, or lawyer, bookcases are characterized by their stackable modular construction and glass paned liftdoors designed to keep books free of dust. Sold oak 1900 antique stacking bookcase, 4 leaded glass.
John mcneill was one of the most effective confederate guerrillas on the civil. Have one, looks slightly sturdier, with a darker stain. The unit was commissioned by the confederate congress in september of 1862, company e of the 18th virginia cavalry. Veterans burial sites, 1775 20 david mcneill was born on month day 19. The james mcneill papers consist of letters written between 1846 and 1866 by james mcneill in lauderdale and kemper counties, mississippi. The rangers operated behind enemy lines attacking federal wagon trains, outposts. No one is included who left the confederate service to enter the military service of the united states or the state of west virginia. Ritchie hallar, major general george crook, major general benjamin kelly, john b. Edward stuart virginia gwin 4, joseph 3, robert 2, male 1 was born est 1779 in virginia probably augusta co and died before 1850 notes. The rangers operated behind enemy lines attacking federal wagon trains, outposts, railroad yards, and generally raising hell anywhere they had the chance. Mcneills rangers were a partisan unit of confederate cavalry raiders whose exploits would become legendary in west virginia. The partisan ranger act was passed on april 21, 1861 by the confederate congress. It is a description of archival material held in the wilson library at the university of north carolina at chapel hill.
Mcneills rangers virginia regimental histories ebth. Mcneills rangers the historic art of john paul strain. With plenty of room for books and trinkets, this bookcase is a grandiose addition to you living room or study. Glasgow school green stained cypress wood, glazed bookcase. It was intended as a stimulus for recruitment of irregulars for service into the confederate army during the american civil war. Bookcases free delivery possible on eligible purchases. More bookcases for sale go to the inventory tab at the top of this page. Maceys tiger oak barristers 4 stack bookcase may 20. These were maceys finest quality barrister bookcases. He served with great gallantry, first in the west and later in the. The restored deep finish is in excellent condition on this american made antique library or office furniture. During a blinding snowstorm on the night of february 21, 1865, mcneill s rangers headed for cumberland maryland. While traveling without a passport through the area she was arrested and sent back to ohio. Get free shipping on everything overstock your online furniture outlet store.
Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. He led mcneill s rangers, an independent irregular confederate military company commissioned under the partisan ranger act mcneill was born near moorefield, virginia now west virginia. A native of modernday west virginia, he was the leader of mcneill s rangers, a small force of roughly 200 men that used guerrilla tactics to wreak havoc on union operations in. Reprint of reminiscences of the terry rangers, also, the southwest historical quarterly, vol. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Mulligan, usa born june 25, 1830 in utica, ny, james adelbert mulligan was a spirited irishamerican who wore a green scarf in combat. When the act was rescinded in 1864 only mosby and mcneill remained as the offical partisan ranger formations in cs service. Antique lawyer barrister bookcases for sale antique. A signed, limited first edition copy with dust jacket of mcneills rangers by roger u.
Antique bookcases revolving bookcases regent antiques. Popular with the victorians and afterwards in edwardian times, the revolving bookcase is a godsend for anyone with limited room for shelves and traditional bookcases and cabinets. Cbs title listed in a confederate book shelf by douglas southall freeman. Mcneills rangers was an independent confederate military force commissioned under the partisan ranger act 1862 by the confederate. After losing one son in battle and escaping from prison, mcneill returned to his home in virginia and formed a cavalry unit that he named. The rangers rode quickly through the dark snowy countryside on new creek road, when suddenly they encountered a federal sentry post. In early 1863, imboden took most of his men into the regular army, but mcneill and his son jesse offered their men an opportunity to continue in independent service. Mcniells rangers were mustered under the partisan ranger act of 1862 and like mosbys rangers raided in va and maryland.
Captain mcneill s company of 1st virginia partisan rangers was accepted into confederate service on september 24, 1862. Sheas treatment of 1862 contains a superb summary of the battle of prarie grove. The english cabinet maker langford bookcase cabinet. Mcneill had 210 men under his command, though no more than twothirds were ever together at once. Archibald mcneill historical records and family trees.
They operated much like the more famous partisans led by general mosby. She taught matt and betsy how to make soap so they decided to bring her on as a staff writer. At the outbreak of the civil war he recruited, and was made colonel of the 23rd illinois volunteer infantry, known as the irish brigade. Join facebook to connect with derek mcneill and others you may know. When i look at this piece i see how defined it looks and how real the books look. Roster of men in the confederate service genealogy village. They cooperated with the confederate army but operated independently. Marked with paper tag macey sectional book case, the fred macey co. The name of captain john hanson mcneill and the mcneill rangers is always. Debra is a master gardener, a certified herbalist, a natural living instructor and more. Captain mcneill and his rangers began immediately to raid federal installations, railroads, and wagon. The 210 man unit equivalent to a small or understrength battalion was formed from company e of the 18th virginia cavalry and the first virginia partisan rangers 62nd. The bookcase, 1951 this artwork was originated in 1951 by an american painter named kenneth davies.
Wounded in the left leg, hand and side while leading a charge july 2, 1863 at gettysburg. Mosby created his force under the auspices of the partisan ranger act of 1862 which sought to recruit irregulars for service into the confederate states army during the. Each man is listed in the command in which he last served and of the rank he held at the expiration of his service. They then threw the bottles through the mirrors, tore open the feather beds and sofas, and broke up the furniture. Honey springs bibliography oklahoma historical society. They offer gorgeous tiger quartered oak with raised paneled sides, mullion fronts and three different size pieces. Operating out of the moorefield area, mcneill s rangers launched raids on union troops and camps. Bound in putty cloth with gilt lettering to spine and gilt emblem to front board. Initially recruited in september 1862 as a company of the 1st virginia partisan rangers, captain mcneill took advantage of the partisan ranger act passed by the confederate congress earlier in the year, and in early 1863 he and his men embarked on an independent career that would last for the balance of the conflict. Mcneils partisan rangers west virginia in the civil war. Various heights and shelving configurations available, as well as materials and colour finishes. Formally designated as company e of the 18th virginia cavalry, they were led by captain john hanson mcneill. Captain mcneill and his rangers civil war soldiers and strategies.
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