Saturday, January 28, 2012

Joseph E. Leigh, Class of 1857

Joseph E. Leigh enlisted as a sergeant on February 28, 1861 in the 5th Regiment, 1st Brigade MS Volunteers, which later became Co. A of the 44th VA Infantry.  He was commissioned first lieutenant on April 1, 1862. He resigned on August 19, 1864 with no reason given. 

After the war he practiced law in Columbus, MS. Leigh died November 7, 1891.

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