Theelbert Archer Perkins, student 1860-1861

Perkins' military records variously appear under Theelbert A., Thelbert A., Thulbert A., Thomas A., and T. A., but all are for the same individual. He enlisted as a private on April 30, 1861 in the Hargrove Blues, which became Co. I of the 12th VA Infantry later that year. In 1862, the company became Co. H of the 9th VA Infantry. In April 1863, he was detached to the Quartermaster's Dept. in Richmond, VA for an unknown period of time. By 1864, he was serving as a private in Co. I of the 3rd VA Cavalry. Perkins was killed near Spotsylvania Court House, VA on May 8, 1864.