Old
Court House
Civil War Museum
Winchester, Virginia
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Research File 43: 2nd Lt John E Wills 51st Virginia, Co G (Confirmed)
Inscription: "John E Wills / 51 Va Regt / Co G or H
Location: top of the stairs on the left wall near the floor (Picture???
Regimental History produced by Dr James A. Davis indicates he was captured Third Winchester, 9/19/64. Taylor did a sketch of the courthouse showing Federals guarding Confederate prisoners after the Third Battle of Winchester. This is the most famous period image of the courthouse.
Military Record: Yes
Pension Record: no file listed