Floyd Caswell Moring
Floyd C. Moring was born in 1842 at the Moring home place in Prince Edward County. He was the youngest of Caswell and Emily's nine boys.
He enlisted in "C" Company of the 53rd Virginia Infantry on March 10, 1862 at Spratley Farm. At the time of his enlistment, he was listed as having "light" hair with a "light" complexion, and his height was given as 5'11". He stated his residence as being Rice, Virginia.
He was admitted to Farmville Hospital on June 18, 1862 suffering from diarrhea. He was released from the hospital on July 22, 1862, and rejoined his unit.
The 53rd Virginia was in the middle of Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg, suffering heavy losses. Estimates vary regarding the number of casualties resulting from the ill-fated but valiant attack, but the average is roughly 80% of the regiment. Floyd was taken POW after the failed charge.
Floyd was first sent to Fort McHenry on July 6, 1863, and then transferred to Fort Delaware between July 7th and 12th. He spent the duration of the hostilities there, and was released on June 20, 1865, after taking the "oath".
Floyd returned to his home near Rice and resumed a life of farming.
Floyd married Emily Nunnally on December 21, 1865 in Nottoway County. They remained on the property near Rice, and Floyd received most of Caswell's land upon the death of his father in 1881. This land is what is now known as "Moran".
Floyd received a Confederate Veteran's pension from the state for serving honorably for the Cause.
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SOURCES: 53rd Virginia Infantry-part of the Virginia Regimental Histories Series, microfilm of Confederate Veterans pension issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia located at the Library of Virginia, various federal census sources, and known family history.