Soldiers’ Dossiers (1861–1865)
Dewitt Clinton Gallaher
Pvt.—1st Va. Cav.
From Compiled Military Service Records at National Archives
Personal Information
Name:Dewitt Clinton Gallaher
Birthplace:Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co.
Date of Birth:August 2, 1845
Physical Description:Height 5'7, dark hair, brown eyes.
Prewar Life:Moved to Waynesboro 1848. Att. Waynesboro Academy. 1860 census listed occupation as student, Waynesboro. Att. Georgetown Univ. Att. Washington Colloge 1861-2 and Hampden-Sydney College 1862-3.
Enlistment Records
Date of Enlistment:October 8, 1863
Place of Enlistment:Orange Springs
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Service Information
Rank:Pvt.
Company:E
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Regiment:1st Va. Cav.
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Transfers and Other Services:Served on staff of Gen. Imboden as Capt. and ADC. Resigned 10-1863. Enlisted 1st Va. Cav. Detailed as Courier for J. E. B. Stuart 10-27-1863 - 5-1964, Fitzhugh Lee 6-1864, and Gen. Thomas Rosser 6-10-1864. Appt. ADC on Gen. Rosser's staff and served to end of war.
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Personal Life:Brother of William B. Gallagher
Postwar Life:Graduated UVa 1868. Studied Univ. of Berlin and Munich for two years. Teacher for one year. Lawyer Charleston, W.Va. 1872-1886. Lawyer Roanoke 1887-98. Lawyer Charleston, W.Va. 1910.
Date of Death:December 25, 1926
Place of Death:Charleston, W.Va.
Burial Place:Spring Hill Cemetary
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Dwelling # (1860 Census):1953
Family # (1860 Census):1958