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Capt Napoleon Bonaparte Binford

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Capt Napoleon Bonaparte Binford

Birth
Gloucester County, Virginia, USA
Death
9 May 1872 (aged 55–56)
Richmond City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, USA Add to Map
Plot
Range 4, Sec. 1, H.S. 1 (Jesse Snead plot)
Memorial ID
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Co.4 Howitzer Va. Batt. CSA

In June 1861 he was commissioned a captain by Governor Letcher and authorized to raise a company of artillery. On June 27, 1861 Captain Binford advertised in the Richmond Dispatch that he needed 22 men and officers to complete the company. By July 5 he had 45 men and officers on the roll. However, on August 29, 1861 the company was disbanded by order of the Governor because it was still under strength.
Co.4 Howitzer Va. Batt. CSA

In June 1861 he was commissioned a captain by Governor Letcher and authorized to raise a company of artillery. On June 27, 1861 Captain Binford advertised in the Richmond Dispatch that he needed 22 men and officers to complete the company. By July 5 he had 45 men and officers on the roll. However, on August 29, 1861 the company was disbanded by order of the Governor because it was still under strength.


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