Great Great Grandfather

Fought in both battles of Drewry's Bluff and was stationed there from the spring of 1862 until the retreat to Appomattox.He fought in the battles on the retreat and surrendered at Appomattox.After the surrender the men of Coleman's Artillery had the signal honor to step up and shake hands with their great leader,General Robert E. Lee.General Lee bid them an affectionate farewell.

Joseph Wilkins Edwards
1830 - 1903
Coleman's Co.
Virginia Heavy Artillery
Confederate States of America


Joseph W. Edwards
Headstone

Great Great Grandfathers
Grave in Brunswick Co.Va.

Drewry's Bluff