John Singleton Mosby Sr. Famous memorial
Birth | : | 6 Dec 1833 Powhatan County, Virginia, USA |
Death | : | 30 May 1916 Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA |
Burial | : | Saint Annes Roman Catholic Cemetery, Crowsnest Pass, Canmore Census Division, Canada |
Coordinate | : | 49.6119900, -114.4369000 |
Description | : | American Civil War Confederate Army Officer. Nicknamed "The Gray Ghost' he achieved the rank of colonel in the Confederate Army and served as a cavalry battalion commander. His command, the 43rd Battalion, 1st Virginia Cavalry, known as Mosby's Rangers or Mosby's Raiders, was a partisan ranger unit noted for its lightning quick raids and its ability to elude Union Army pursuers and disappear, blending in with local farmers and townsmen. His father was descended from English settlers who came to the American Virginia Colony in the early 17th century. He began his education at a school called Murrell's Shop and... Read More |
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Where is John Singleton Mosby Sr. Famous memorial's memorial?
John Singleton Mosby Sr. Famous memorial's memorial is located at: Saint Annes Roman Catholic Cemetery, Crowsnest Pass, Canmore Census Division, Canada.
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When did John Singleton Mosby Sr. Famous memorial death?
John Singleton Mosby Sr. Famous memorial death on 30 May 1916 in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
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Latitude: 49.6119900
Longitude: -114.4369000
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Left by Anonymous on 17 Sep 2001
rest in peace, you were a helluva soldier. the south is proud of you.
Left by Anonymous on 11 Nov 2001
Rest In Peace,Colonel.
Left by Anonymous on 17 Nov 2001
God Bless you, Colonel. Your boots will be forever empty.
Left by Anonymous on 09 Dec 2001
A True Southern Hero
Left by Anonymous on 21 Dec 2001
Left by Anonymous on 30 Dec 2001
I WAS THRILLED TO HAVE SPOKEN TO YOUR GRANDSON, IN 1983. HE WAS 16 WHEN YOU PASSED, BUT SAID HE REMEMBERED YOU. I WATCHED THE TV SERIES "THE GRAY GHOST",AS A YOUNG BOY. VIRGIL CARRINGTON JONES HAD GIVEN ME YOUR GRANDSON'S PHONE NUMBER.
Left by Anonymous on 19 Jan 2002
A true Southern and "American" hero..Preserve "our" heritage..Keep the flag flying.
Left by Anonymous on 11 Mar 2002
Left by Anonymous on 21 Mar 2002
With my respect and thoughts....We need men like you today. GOD bless you.
Left by Anonymous on 14 Apr 2002
My undying respect and gratitude for a true hero of the South.
Left by Anonymous on 17 Apr 2002
all man, all the time
Left by Anonymous on 22 Jun 2002
No doubt about it you drove the Union Army nuts! A great soldier who taught how total raiding warfare should be waged.
Left by Anonymous on 11 Sep 2002
GOD BLESS YOU.
Left by Anonymous on 15 Dec 2002
Colonel, You are a true Southern hero and an expert in unconventional warfare. Thank you for your service to the South and to the United States after the war. You were indeed the Gray Ghost. Rest in peace Sir.
Left by Anonymous on 15 Jan 2003
Colonel Sir,Thank you for your service to your country. My ancestors fought along with you. God bless you and keep you "Grey Ghost".
Left by Anonymous on 16 Jan 2003
It is in such men as Mosby that Virginia shows the world her greatness. Rest well, my hero.
Left by Anonymous on 23 Feb 2003
A real American hero. Readers of this are encouraged to look into the life of George Patton and his meeting you when he was a boy.
Left by Anonymous on 23 Feb 2003
MEN LIKE YOU FOUGHT THE GREAT FIGHT. YOU WERE A GREAT HORSEMEN AND BRAVE SOLDIER. I THINK YOU FOR DOING ALL YOU COULD DO TO WIN.
Left by Anonymous on 01 Apr 2003
COLONEL,YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MODERNIZATION OF WARFARE FROM AN OLD ERA TO A NEW ONE.OUR HOMELAND OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA WAS YOUR FANTASTIC CHESSBOARD OF BRILLIANCE....PS. YOUR GREATGRANDNIECE IS A FINE LADY!
Left by Anonymous on 30 Jun 2003
Colonel Mosby:Thank you for being a brave Virginian who defended your state. We are proud of you sir!God Rest you -
Left by Anonymous on 16 Dec 2003
You'll never be forgotten.
Left by Anonymous on 20 Jan 2004
R.I.P.
Left by Anonymous on 31 Jan 2004
Left by Anonymous on 08 Feb 2004
Rest in peace, Gray Ghost.
Left by Anonymous on 10 Feb 2004
Happy Valentine's Day!
Left by Anonymous on 14 Feb 2004
Left by Anonymous on 30 May 2004
A true Southern hero.
Left by Anonymous on 02 Jun 2004
Posthumously awarded the Confederate Medal Of Honor by the Sons of Confederate Veterans You helped to make this a better country. Rest In Peace We Thank You for Your Service, We Remember.
Left by Anonymous on 04 Jun 2004
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Left by Anonymous on 06 Dec 2004
Happy Birthday! Rest in Peace.
Left by Anonymous on 06 Dec 2004
Left by Anonymous on 06 Dec 2004
Know that you are remembered on your birthday. Rest in Peace.
Left by Anonymous on 07 Dec 2004
REMEMBERING "THE GRAY GHOST".
Left by Anonymous on 10 Dec 2004
Whatever his failings, you would never see Mosby acting cowardly by signing his opinions or accusations, “anonymously”.Larry Payne
Left by Anonymous on 31 Jan 2005
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Left by Anonymous on 10 Mar 2005
Father of Ada and Pauline Mosby of Baltimore and Mrs.Stuart Mosby Coleman of DC.He was the son of Alfred D.and Virginia I.McLaurine Mosby.
Left by Anonymous on 11 Mar 2005
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In respect and tribute.
Left by Anonymous on 26 Mar 2005
Left by Anonymous on 30 May 2005
Remembering you today, Sir.God bless and rest in Heavenly peace always.
Left by Anonymous on 30 May 2005
In Memory of you on this day. God bless you and rest peacefully.
Left by Anonymous on 30 May 2005
Nearby Cemetories:
1. Saint Annes Roman Catholic Cemetery
Crowsnest Pass, Canmore Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.6119900, -114.4369000
2. New Blairmore Union Cemetery
Crowsnest Pass, Canmore Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.6126700, -114.4387650
3. Old Blairmore Union Cemetery
Crowsnest Pass, Canmore Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.6117400, -114.4343000
4. Frank Slide Memorial Cemetery
Crowsnest Pass, Canmore Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.5936535, -114.3997562
5. The Frank Slide
Crowsnest Pass, Canmore Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.5924431, -114.3940019
6. Frank Cemetery
Crowsnest Pass, Canmore Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.5970300, -114.3860400
7. Lille Cemetery
Crowsnest Pass, Canmore Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.6459650, -114.3928460
8. Saint Cyril's Catholic Cemetery
Crowsnest Pass, Canmore Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.5873230, -114.3788040
9. Coleman Union Cemetery
Crowsnest Pass, Canmore Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.6402600, -114.4999000
10. Coleman Catholic Cemetery
Crowsnest Pass, Canmore Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.6396500, -114.5012710
11. Hillcrest Cemetery
Crowsnest Pass, Canmore Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.5757290, -114.3799920
12. Bellevue Union Cemetery
Crowsnest Pass, Canmore Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.5804710, -114.3643875
13. Passburg Cemetery
Crowsnest Pass, Canmore Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.5631230, -114.3387240
14. Corbin Cemetery
Corbin, East Kootenay Regional District, Canada
Coordinate: 49.5217700, -114.6785500
15. Livingstone Hutterite Colony Cemetery
Lundbreck, Claresholm Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.6498659, -114.1594770
16. United Doukhobors of Alberta Cemetery
Lundbreck, Claresholm Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.5768410, -114.1484240
17. Livingstone Cemetery
Cowley, Claresholm Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.6839800, -114.1144500
18. Cowley Cemetery
Cowley, Claresholm Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.5906800, -114.0943900
19. Pincher Creek Colony
Pincher Creek, Claresholm Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.5047220, -113.9947220
20. Elk Valley Cemetery
Sparwood, East Kootenay Regional District, Canada
Coordinate: 49.7403800, -114.8685100
21. Rivercrest Cemetery
Sparwood, East Kootenay Regional District, Canada
Coordinate: 49.7617300, -114.8862200
22. Hosmer Cemetery
Hosmer, East Kootenay Regional District, Canada
Coordinate: 49.5863580, -114.9565980
23. Pioneer Cemetery
Pincher Creek, Claresholm Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.4944000, -113.9404000
24. Fairview Cemetery
Pincher Creek, Claresholm Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.4935700, -113.9231800