Jamieson's father, the Rev. James Jamieson, is one of three clergymen in a popular story concerning the selection of Boydton, VA as the original site of Randolph-Macon College. Jamieson enlisted on May 9, 1861 as a private in Co. A of the 18th VA Infantry. On May 3, 1862, he transferred to Co. C of the 5th VA Cavalry. He was promoted to lieutenant on July 2, 1864 and cited for his "valor and skill." On July 20, 1864, his horse, a bay mare worth $2700, was killed in Dinwiddie County, VA. He was taken prisoner on September 24, 1864 at Luray, VA while in command of the company, and sent to the prisoner of war camp at Point Lookout, MD. On February 15, 1865, Jamieson was transferred to the camp at Fort Delaware, DE, from which he was released on June 17, 1865 after taking the oath of allegiance.
After the war, he moved to Mecklenburg County, VA and farmed. For many years, Jamieson served as clerk of the county court and was involved in local politics. Jamieson died on November 29, 1919.
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