A second Skirmish at New Creek was fought on Sunday, July 14, 1861 between Confederate forces commanded by Capt. Macon Jordan and Union forces commanded by captains Charles F. Taylor and William Blanchard in Mineral County, West Virginia.
Opposing Forces
Confederate
Col. Angus W. McDonald, Sr., Commanding
| Unit | Commander(s) | Strength | Killed | Wounded | Captured |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Virginia Cavalry, Company D | Capt. Macon Jordan | unk | 2 | unk | unk |
Union
Col. Thomas L. Kane, Commanding
| Unit | Commander(s) | Strength | Killed | Wounded | Captured |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42nd Pennsylvania, Company H “Wayne Independent Rifles” | Capt. Charles F. Taylor | unk | unk | unk | unk |
| 42nd Pennsylvania, Company I “The McKean Rifles” | Capt. William Blanchard | unk | unk | unk | unk |
Casualties
| Name | Unit | Killed | Mortally Wounded | Wounded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lt. Reuben L. Booten | 7th Virginia Cavalry, Company D | X | ||
| Pvt. William L. Miller | 7th Virginia Cavalry, Company D | X |
| Name | Unit | Killed | Mortally Wounded | Wounded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Primary Sources
Sources
Armstrong, Richard L. 7th Virginia Cavalry. The Virginia Regimental History Series. Lynchburg: H.E. Howard, Inc., 1992.
Bates, Samuel P. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-5. Harrisburg: B. Singerly, State Printer, 1869.
Updated: 23 April 2023
Created: 21 April 2023
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