Marcus F. Wright's Civil War Bios -  Gen. John Singleton Moseby

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                                   MOSEBY
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   MOSEBY, GEN. JOHN SINGLETON, born in Powhatan county, Va., December 6,
   1833. At outbreak of Civil war enlisted in a cavalry company, and
   served under Johnston in Shenandoah Valley and around Manassas. Made
   adjutant February 14, 1862. Did effective service as ranger under
   General J.E.B. Stuart. Made major March, 1863. At close of war
   received a colonel's commission. Settled at Warrenton after the war.
   Appointed consul at Hong Kong by President Hayes. Later, located in
   San Francisco.