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'''John W. Mobberly''', also known as John Mobley or Morbly, ([[June 1]], [[1844]] &ndash; [[April 5]], [[1865]]) was a [[Confederate States of America|Confederate]] [[Guerrilla warfare in the American Civil War|guerrilla]] who operated in the [[Loudoun Valley]] and [[Between the Hills]] region of [[Loudoun County, Virginia]], during the [[American Civil War]]. He also served as regular soldier in [[Elijah V. White]]'s [[35th Battalion of Virginia Cavalry|35th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry]], nicknamed the "Comanches." Mobberly is sometimes reported as serving under [[John Mosby]], although this is not grounded in fact. His legacy is surrounded in controversy as Federal soldiers and Union sympathizers in Loudoun County accused him of committing war atrocities, including [[slave-rustling]], while pro-Southern Loudoun residents claimed him to be a hero, second only to Mosby in local popularity.
'''John W. Mobberly''', also known as John Mobley or Morbly, (c. 1844 &ndash; April 5, 1865) was a [[Confederate States of America|Confederate]] [[Guerrilla warfare in the American Civil War|guerrilla]] who operated in the [[Loudoun Valley]] and [[Between the Hills]] region of [[Loudoun County, Virginia|Loudoun County]], [[Virginia]] during the [[American Civil War]]. He also served as regular soldier in [[Elijah V. White]]'s [[35th Battalion of Virginia Cavalry|35th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry]], nicknamed the "Comanches." Mobberly is sometimes reported as serving under [[John S. Mosby|John Mosby]], although this is not grounded in fact. His legacy is surrounded in controversy as Federal soldiers and Union sympathizers in Loudoun County accused him of committing war atrocities, including slave-rustling, while pro-Southern Loudoun residents claimed him to be a hero, second only to Mosby in local popularity.


==Biography==
==Biography==
Mobberly was born near [[Neersville, Virginia]]. During the Civil War, after an altercation with Federal troops at a local farm, Mobberly enlisted in Company A of the 35th Battalion at [[Hillsboro, Virginia|Hillsboro]] on [[September 15]], [[1862]]. He saw his first significant combat action at the [[Battle of Brandy Station]] on [[June 9]], [[1863]].
Mobberly was born near [[Neersville, Virginia]] around the year 1844.[http://www.us-census.org/pub-ftp/va/loudoun/1850/indx-m.txt]{{dead link|date=April 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} At the start of the American Civil War Mobberly enlisted in Company A of the 35th Battalion at [[Hillsboro, Loudoun County, Virginia|Hillsboro]] on September 15, 1862. He saw his first significant combat action at the [[Battle of Brandy Station]] on June 9, 1863, where he had a horse shot out from under him.


During a [[May 17]], [[1864]], skirmish with the [[Loudoun Rangers]] at [[Waterford, Virginia|Waterford]], Mobberly shot Charles Stewart in the face, drawing ire from Federal sympathizers. Eight days later, he raided Berlin, [[Maryland]] (present day [[Brunswick, Maryland|Brunswick]]).
Mobberly, with Mosby's Rangers, fought a May 17, 1864, skirmish with the [[Loudoun Rangers]] at [[Waterford, Virginia|Waterford]], Mobberly shot a wounded Ranger Charles Stewart several times execution style, drawing ire from Federal sympathizers. Eight days later, he raided Berlin, [[Maryland]] (present day [[Brunswick, Maryland|Brunswick]]).


On [[November 10]], in what became known as the [[Halltown Raid]], he attacked a supply wagon en route to [[Halltown, West Virginia|Halltown]] from [[Charles Town, West Virginia|Charles Town]]. On the 19th, Mobberly led a charge of the 35th against the pro-Union [[Swamp Dragons]] in central [[West Virginia]].
On November 10, in what became known as the Halltown Raid, he attacked a supply wagon en route to [[Halltown, West Virginia|Halltown]] from [[Charles Town, West Virginia|Charles Town]]. On the 19th, Mobberly led a charge of the 35th against the pro-Union [[Swamp Dragoons]] in central [[West Virginia]].


On [[January 17]], [[1865]], while serving as a scout, Mobberly led the advance guard in the [[Loudoun County in the American Civil War#George's Schoolhouse Raid|George's Schoolhouse Raid]]. His luck ran out on [[April 5]] when Charles Stewart, who survived the wounds inflicted by Mobberly in 1864, and a group of locals and [[Loudoun Rangers]] ambushed and murdered Mobberly at Luther H. Potterfield's barn outside of Lovettsville.
On January 17, 1865, while serving as a scout, Mobberly led the advance guard in the [[George's Schoolhouse Raid]]. His luck ran out on April 5 when Charles Stewart, who survived the wounds inflicted by Mobberly in 1864, and a group of locals and [[Loudoun Rangers]] ambushed and killed Mobberly at Luther H. Potterfield's barn outside of Lovettsville. The [[Federal government of the United States|United States Government]] gave a $1,000 reward to each of the men who participated in the ambush, which makes Mobberly's death one of the few times the U.S. Government has paid civilians to assassinate an adversary.


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==See also==
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==References==
==References==
* Crouch, Richard E. ''Rough-Riding Scout: The Story of John Mobberly, Loudoun's Own Civil War Guerrilla Hero.'' Elden Editions: Arlington, Va., 1994.
* Crouch, Richard E. ''Rough-Riding Scout: The Story of John Mobberly, Loudoun's Own Civil War Guerrilla Hero.'' Elden Editions: Arlington, Va., 1994.
* 1850 Federal Census
* 1860 Federal Census
* Confederate Civil War Service Records, Record No. 537: John W. Mobberly.
* Joseph Barry, ''The Strange Stories of Harper’s Ferry: with Legends of the Surrounding County, Martinsburg, WV'': Thompson Brothers, 1903.
* E.A. Paul, The Recent Capture – Mobley, Payne, and Mackenzie – Promotions – Deaths, New York Times, Feb. 16, 1865.
* Stevan Meserve, ''The Civil War in Loudoun County, Virginia: A History of Hard Times''.


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Latest revision as of 09:58, 9 November 2024

John W. Mobberly
Military Portrait of John Mobberly
Bornc. 1844
Loudoun County, Virginia
DiedApril 5, 1865(1865-04-05) (aged 20)
Loudoun County, Virginia
Place of burial
Neersville, Virginia
Allegiance Confederate States of America
Service / branch Confederate States Army
Years of service1862–65
RankPrivate
UnitCo. A 35th Battalion of Virginia Cavalry
Battles / warsAmerican Civil War
-Battle of Brandy Station
-George's Schoolhouse Raid

John W. Mobberly, also known as John Mobley or Morbly, (c. 1844 – April 5, 1865) was a Confederate guerrilla who operated in the Loudoun Valley and Between the Hills region of Loudoun County, Virginia during the American Civil War. He also served as regular soldier in Elijah V. White's 35th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry, nicknamed the "Comanches." Mobberly is sometimes reported as serving under John Mosby, although this is not grounded in fact. His legacy is surrounded in controversy as Federal soldiers and Union sympathizers in Loudoun County accused him of committing war atrocities, including slave-rustling, while pro-Southern Loudoun residents claimed him to be a hero, second only to Mosby in local popularity.

Biography

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Mobberly was born near Neersville, Virginia around the year 1844.[1][permanent dead link‍] At the start of the American Civil War Mobberly enlisted in Company A of the 35th Battalion at Hillsboro on September 15, 1862. He saw his first significant combat action at the Battle of Brandy Station on June 9, 1863, where he had a horse shot out from under him.

Mobberly, with Mosby's Rangers, fought a May 17, 1864, skirmish with the Loudoun Rangers at Waterford, Mobberly shot a wounded Ranger Charles Stewart several times execution style, drawing ire from Federal sympathizers. Eight days later, he raided Berlin, Maryland (present day Brunswick).

On November 10, in what became known as the Halltown Raid, he attacked a supply wagon en route to Halltown from Charles Town. On the 19th, Mobberly led a charge of the 35th against the pro-Union Swamp Dragoons in central West Virginia.

On January 17, 1865, while serving as a scout, Mobberly led the advance guard in the George's Schoolhouse Raid. His luck ran out on April 5 when Charles Stewart, who survived the wounds inflicted by Mobberly in 1864, and a group of locals and Loudoun Rangers ambushed and killed Mobberly at Luther H. Potterfield's barn outside of Lovettsville. The United States Government gave a $1,000 reward to each of the men who participated in the ambush, which makes Mobberly's death one of the few times the U.S. Government has paid civilians to assassinate an adversary.

References

[edit]
  • Crouch, Richard E. Rough-Riding Scout: The Story of John Mobberly, Loudoun's Own Civil War Guerrilla Hero. Elden Editions: Arlington, Va., 1994.
  • 1850 Federal Census
  • 1860 Federal Census
  • Confederate Civil War Service Records, Record No. 537: John W. Mobberly.
  • Joseph Barry, The Strange Stories of Harper’s Ferry: with Legends of the Surrounding County, Martinsburg, WV: Thompson Brothers, 1903.
  • E.A. Paul, The Recent Capture – Mobley, Payne, and Mackenzie – Promotions – Deaths, New York Times, Feb. 16, 1865.
  • Stevan Meserve, The Civil War in Loudoun County, Virginia: A History of Hard Times.


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