Re: Col. Alexander R. Givens
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Re: Col. Alexander R. Givens
Pj Sisseck 6/26/12
His will was probate 23 January 1860 in Augusta County. He probably died a month or so before that.
I thought this was fascinating (From Waddell's History of Augusta County):
Colonel Givens, as many persons still living remember, was very soldier-like in his appearance and bearing. But while noted for his kindliness to the poor, he had a masterful spirit and was not likely to fill a subordinate position anywhere with comfort to himself or those above him in office. Tradition says he was under arrest all the time in camp upon the charge of insubordination, and therefore the muster-roll has it: “company of infantry,” etc., “commanded by Lieutenant Samuel Crawford.”
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This was in 1813, when the British had attempted to capture Baltimore and his company was sent to Maryland. :)
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Charles Rice 6/28/12
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