Chimborazo Hospital: Civil War Richmond

[@keithharvey7478]

Awesome post! Lynchburg, Virginia had a huge hospital system too. I love learning about Civil War hospital systems, they are true prototypes!

[@jackbrooks4846]

I live in Lynchburg..A relic hunter..no luck here in Lynchburg Va

[@charlescalvert8647]

My ggg uncle was taken to Chimborazo hospital after loosing his entire left hip on Culps Hill at Gettysburg in 63. He recovered enough to remain there as a guard. He was with the wounded when they evacuated Richmond in 65, being captured in Farmville. His brother, my gg grandfather was shot in the shoulder but captured at Gettysburg, sent to NY as a prisoner but eventually exchanged and fought until Appomattox. I love Richmond history and I hope and pray it stays in place forever, with facts and truths.

[@bonanzatime]

I'm glad your ancestors survived. Many of us wouldn't be here today if they hadnt; myself included.

[@charlescalvert8647]

@@bonanzatime You couldn't be more correct! If my gg grandfather was killed at Gettysburg I wouldn't be here. Which is why we honor our past and ancestors. Our Confederate ancestors were amazing men!

[@bonanzatime]

Charles Calvert. Yes. They all were. My GG Grandfather was in the 3rd or 4th Pennsylvania Calvary and survived Fredericksburg, Antietam (where his C.O.'s head was blown off by a cannonball, General Childress was his name (I believe, it's been over 10 years since I was researching this stuff up), he was in Chancellorsville, Gettysburg (though his unit got there late, after Pickett's Charge), and then was captured in a 'small' skirmish where over 200 men were killed or captured on October 12, 1863 near Jeffersonton, Va. about 10 miles from Colonel Mosby's birthplace Warrenton, Va.. He was part of a small scouting party and was suddenly overtaken by all of Jeb Stuart's Corp. He ended up in Andersonville (probably one of the first considering the date of his capture). He survived eating worms and lost over half his body weight. He lived to be 95 years old and told his granddaughter who was my grandmother, who told me. I also looked stuff up on the internet. ... His grandfather was a German Hessian soldier who defected to the American side the night before G. Washington crossed The Delaware. The family respected George Washington so much, his first and middle name was George Washington. .. Last name is Conrad. ..... Grandma said, 26 of my ancestor relatives fought in the Civil War 25 for the North and 1 went to fight for The South, all from Pennsylvania along the Susquehanna River.

[@charlescalvert8647]

@@bonanzatime Wonderful and great history and lineage! They all were amazing yes! My family was in Maryland by 1645. Fighting with the Maryland regiments in the Revolutionary war and war of 1812. By the War of northern aggression they were still in Charles co md, joining the infantry, cavalry and artillery of the Confederacy. My gg Grandfather and his brother and their cousin all fought on Culps hill, 2nd Maryland co b. My ggg grandfather was 1st Maryland artillery. His cousin was 1st Va cavalry and was at the East Cavalry field battle at Gettysburg. We also had relatives in every Maryland Confederate unit. All of this is documented by our family website and the SCV, SAR and First families of Maryland. I hope your able to document all of your information for future generations. We are still in Maryland and work constantly to preserve our history.

[@bonanzatime]

Charles Calvert That sounds Great. Sounds like you have done much work and know more details than I have. I am fascinated by our American History and knowing about family participation in it makes it even more interesting. .... My dad is actually from Baltimore, I've heard all the Johnny Unitas stories.😅☺

[@joebauers8031]

My great great grandfather spent a year here after being gut shot at Frazier's Farm.

[@charlescalvert8647]

Theres a great book on Chimborazo. Certainly better info than this video. They had amazing doctors and dedicated staff.

[@petestaples3404]

A free man's camp! The infant mortality rate of which the US Govt should apologize for.

[@lucygray6162]

@@petestaples3404 Infant mortality was horrific all through the war, and afterward, among everyone. People were starving everywhere, not just the "free men".

[@richardglady3009]

Great introduction to this story. Thank you.

[@lucygray6162]

My young g-g-grandfather was treated here for measles and pneumonia, and died. He was buried in the cemetery, leaving a wife, an infant and a three year old daughter. The park has excellent records, and were able to tell me exactly where he was buried.

[@MakeNumismaticsGreatAgain]

Great info! Thanks so much!

[@dabear2438]

Great great granduncle Private James Duncan Coleman (1st Regt SC Inf), enlisted 5/4/1862, died one month later at Chimborazo 6/19/1862 (cause listed as "consumption"). Buried at Oakwood Cemetery (Section B, Row N, Grave 11). Left behind pregnant wife Mattie (a daughter Alice who he would never see). He was 24 years old.

[@bonanzatime]

I just learned something new. I never even heard of Chiz-uh-muh-what!? before... Chimborazo Hospital. ..I'm curious, where did that name come from? it sounds African.?

[@GeorgeWashingtonX]

B-time, I believe the name was borrowed from a volcano/mountain in Central America, that had gained some fame in the 19th Century.. My guess, Chimborazo is a word/amalgam from a Central American Indian language (?)

[@dabear2438]

The name originated with the Ecuadorian volcano Mount Chimborazo.

[@Marcus-lq9yj]

As far as the guide here , I was surprised he didn't say" I would like four Whoppers with cheese, 4 large onion rings, and 3 diet Cokes with no ice."