Towles, John Ker

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Towles describes himself as weighing 145 1/2 pounds and having a chest measurement of 36 1/2 inches (page 106) in 1859. A Confederate soldier of Company D, Ninth Regiment, Virginia Cavalry. Shortly after the 1863 death of General "Stonewall" Jackson, Towles was attacked while in a saloon and, after throwing whiskey and pepper in the eyes of his antagonist, ran and eluded capture dressed as a female.

From the description of Diary and miscellaneous paper, 1857-1868 [microform]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122640635

John C. Towles was a soldier in Company D, 9th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry.

From the description of Papers, 1857-1868. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122481765

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creatorOf Towles, John c. Diary and miscellaneous paper, 1857-1868 [microform]. Library of Virginia
creatorOf Towles, John C. Papers, 1857-1868. Library of Virginia
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Virginia
United States
St. Mary's County (Md.)
Lancaster County (Va.)
Goochland County (Va.)
United States
Virginia
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Active 1868

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