Cavaness, I. F., 1841-1885

I. F. Cavaness (1841-1885) was a doctor and soldier, who fought in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. During the Maryland Campaign (1862), the Union Army captured him. After being paroled, Cavaness fought in several more battles and skirmishes, until his capture at Fort Harrison in Richmond, Virigina, in 1864. Once again, he was paroled and returned to fighting in Virginia, including at the Siege of Petersburg (1865), until the end of the war.

From the guide to the Cavaness, I. F. diary 1931., 1862-1865, (Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin)

I. F. Cavaness (1841-1885) was a doctor and soldier, who fought in the Confederate Army during the Civil War.

During the Maryland Campaign (1862), the Union Army captured him. After being paroled, Cavaness fought in several more battles and skirmishes, until his capture at Fort Harrison in Richmond, Virigina, in 1864. Once again, he was paroled and returned to fighting in Virginia, including at the Siege of Petersburg (1865), until the end of the war.

From the description of Cavaness, I. F. Diary, 1862-1865 (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 775005637