William Barksdale Tabb

William Barksdale Tabb
Personal details
Born (1840-09-11)September 11, 1840
Amelia County, Virginia, United States
Died December 4, 1874(1874-12-04) (aged 34)
Amelia County, Virginia, United States
Spouse(s) Emily S. Tabb
Military service
Allegiance  Confederate States of America
Service/branch  Confederate States Army
Years of service 1862–1865
Rank Colonel
Commands 28th Virginia Infantry Battalion
59th Virginia Infantry
Battles/wars American Civil War

William Barksdale Tabb was born on September 11, 1840 and died on December 4, 1874 at age 34. He served in the Confederate States Army in the 59th Virginia Infantry. He was the commander of his regiment and is mainly known for being in the Battle of Sayler's Creek in which the Confederate States of America lost over 7,000 casualties. William along with his wife had three children in Amelia County, Virginia named Harriet Rutherford Tabb, William Barksdale Tabb Jr., and Sherrard Rutherford Tabb. [1][2]

References

  1. "VMI Archives". Virginia Military Institute.
  2. "Tabb Family History". Tabb Family History.
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