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PVT Daniel Beaver

Birth	:	Jul 1820 Virginia, USA
Death	:	31 Aug 1901 Page County, Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Beaver Cemetery (Luray), Luray, Page County, USA
Description	:	Daniel was the second son of John and Nancy Beaver. He was married 3 times, and had 16 children, 15 of which are on Find A Grave. His only child missing is: Albert 1850-1881 Daniel Beaver was a prominent farmer in Page County, and when the civil war broke out in 1861, he was 40 years old with 10 children and a large farm to look after. The Beaver Family ran their farm of 100+ acres themselves, without use of slaves. Daniel remained at home while his two young teenage sons John and David went off to war. He... Read More	Daniel was the second son of John and Nancy Beaver. He was married 3 times, and had 16 children, 15 of which are on Find A Grave. His only child missing is: Albert 1850-1881 Daniel Beaver was a prominent farmer in Page County, and when the civil war broke out in 1861, he was 40 years old with 10 children and a large farm to look after. The Beaver Family ran their farm of 100+ acres themselves, without use of slaves. Daniel remained at home while his two young teenage sons John and David went off to war. He sold and provided supplies to the confederate army. Tragically in 1862 David died in the army, and in 1863 John was severely wounded at Gettysburg and taken prisoner. Daniel was determined to do everything for the cause and enlisted himself on September 1, 1863 with Company C of the 39th Virginia Cavalry Battalion. At that point he was 43 years old. His unit was made up of scouts and couriers, and among other things their job was to help the army navigate through the difficult terrain of Northern Virginia by finding quick passes and good roads. Later in the war Company C had the distinction of serving as personal guard to General Robert E. Lee, the commander of the Confederate Army. The company was never stationed more than a mile from Army Headquarters. They stayed with General Lee through the last day of the war. After surrendering at Appomattox Courthouse, Daniel returned home and lived out his days in Luray as one of the most respected and wealthiest men of the community.

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Where is PVT Daniel Beaver's memorial?
PVT Daniel Beaver's memorial is located at: Beaver Cemetery (Luray), Luray, Page County, USA.
When did PVT Daniel Beaver death?
PVT Daniel Beaver death on 31 Aug 1901 in Page County, Virginia, USA