John Joseph Bowen

John Joseph "Joe" Bowen, born in Richmond, Virginia, enlisted as a private in the 1st Company of Richmond Howitzers in April 1861. Originally organized in November 1859 by Thomas Jefferson’s grandson, George Wythe Randolph, to assist in the capture of John Brown at Harper’s Ferry, the 1st Company after its muster into Confederate service accompanied the Army of Northern Virginia through all its major engagements. The 1st Company was still with Lee during his retreat to Appomattox, Virginia. After the …