44th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry Partisan Rangers

Historical Notes:
Thurmond’s Partisan Rangers were raised for the Confederate service primarily from Fayette, Greenbrier, and Monroe counties during the spring and summer of 1862. The two companies were commanded by brothers William D. and Philip J. Thurmond of Fayette County. As other companies of rangers formed in southern West Virginia and western Virginia, these companies joined and became a battalion variously known as Thurmond’s, Morris’, and Houndshell’s. An estimated 650 men served with this larger unit during the war, which in late 1863 became 44th Virginia Cavalry Battalion and part of the regular army. On October 26, 1864, Capt. Philip Thurmond was killed in action at Winfield, Putnam County. Officers:
William D. and Philip J. Thurmond
Assignments:
Battles:
Winfield
Rosters:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 2 men. Bibliography for Research:
Source:
West Virginia Encyclopedis