John F. Moody, Class of 1847

Moody was a teacher and principal of the Lancaster Male and Female Seminary in Lancaster County, VA, prior to his enlistment as a sergeant in Co. I (some records indicate Co. D, although his gravestones states Co. I) of the 40th VA Infantry. He was promoted to lieutenant on September 20, 1861.  He was wounded on June 27, 1862 at the Battle of Gaines' Mill (First Battle of Cold Harbor), part of the Seven Days Battles. Moody died on June 30, 1862 and is buried in Blandford Cemetery in Petersburg, VA.