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Netherland Tavern - 2001
On June 11, as Brigadier General Matthew C. Butler's Brigade, under Hampton, was
being forced back towards the railroad, some of the men occupied the Netherland
Tavern.(See June 11 map, above) The dismounted Union cavalry attacked on three
sides. During a lull in the fighting, Mrs Lucy Hughson ran out of the building,
onto the road, carrying her baby. A sharp command rang out and Union carbines
were silenced and Confederates held their fire. Captain H. C. Orme, a Federal
Officer from Phoenix, Arizona, galloped forward, lifting the baby from the
mother's arms and escorted the mother and baby to safety. Not until they had
disappeared from sight, did the firing resume.
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1 - From "Battle of Trevilian Station" by Walbrook Davis Swank.
OAKLAND CEMETERY - LOUISA, VIRGINIA
Monument dedicated to the nearly 100 men, of both sides, who
lost their lives at the Battle of Trevilians and are buried here.
Monument Text
SOME INDIVIDUAL MONUMENTS
Thomas Price Ellicott
The Sons of Reverend John & S. E. Towles
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J. Logan Towles
Co. A, 4th Virginia Cav.
Born February 11, 1830
Killed in Battle
October 11, 1863
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Robert C. Towles
Co. A, 4th Virginia Cav.
Born September 6, 1843
Mortally wounded in Battle
June 11,1864
Died, June 16, 1864
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James H. Towles
Co. A, 4th Virginia Cav.
Born October 19, 1845
Killed in Battle
May 9, 1864
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