Joseph G. Hays

Residence Rockingham County VA; 35 years old.
Enlisted on 10/11/1862 at Winchester, VA as a Private.
On 10/11/1862 he mustered into "A" Co. VA 39th Battn Cavalry
(date and method of discharge not given)
He was listed as:
* On rolls 8/31/1863 (place not stated) (Present)
* On rolls 12/31/1864 (place not stated) (Present)
* Paroled 5/18/1865 Winchester, VA (As Sergt)
Promotions:
* Sergt 1/15/1865 (Estimated day)
He was described at enlistment as:
5' 9.0", fair complexion, gray eyes, dark hair
Other Information:
born in 1827

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- The Virginia Regimental Histories Series

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J. S. Hays, Private/Sergeant, Company A, 39th Battalion Virginia Cavalry, Reference Card. Cards filed with Joseph G. Hays

Joseph G. Hays, Private, Capt. A. P. Pifer's Company of Scouts, Guides and Couriers,* enlisted October 11, 1862 at Winchester, Va. by Capt. A. P. Pifer for 3 years, appointed 4th Corporal December 1, 1864, prisoner, paroled as Sergeant, May 18, 1865 at Winchester, Va., description: age 38, 5' 9", fair complexion, dark hair, gray eyes

* This company was also known as Company A, 39th Battalion Virgiia Cavalry. It was also known as the 13th Battalion Virginia Cavalry and as Richardson's Battalion of Scouts, Guides and Couriers

M324: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Virginia