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Winchester > Stonewall Confederate Cemetery

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The monument in Stonewall Confederate Cemetery is on the grave of the brothers Turner and Richard Ashby. Turner Ashby, the “Dark Knight of the Confederacy,” was “Stonewall” Jackson’s Cavalry commander until his death in 1862 at the Battle of Harrisonburg, where there is a monument to him. Turner is buried with his brother Richard, who was killed in a skirmish at Harpers Ferry in 1861.

From the monument:

The Brothers Ashby

From the monument:

Gen’l Turner Ashby
Died in battle
June 6, 1862

Cap’t Richard Ashby
Died in battle
June 26, 1861

Erected by the ladies of Winchester
June 8th, 1866