Upshur Militia
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two-bit Joe
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Upshur County militia
Waymark Code: WMAXWT
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/09/2011
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While at drill here on Sept. 12, 1863, a company of 70 Upshur County militia under Daniel Gould was captured by a force of Confederates under Major J. K. Kesler. Seven escaped, 25 paroled, and 38 died in captivity.
Marker Title: Upshur Militia
Marker Location: WV 4 at junction with WV 20 South in Rock Cave
County or Independent City: Upshur
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Department of Culture and History 1979
Marker Number: Not listed
Web Site: Not listed
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