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Richard Henry Dulany
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Military portrait of Colonel Richard Henry Dulany
Born (1820-08-10)August 10, 1820
Loudoun County, Virginia
Died October 31, 1906(1906-10-31) (aged 86)
Upperville, Virginia
Allegiance United States of America
Confederate States of America
Service/branch Confederate States Army Cavalry
Years of service 1861–65
Rank Confederate States of America Colonel.png Colonel
Unit 7th Virginia Cavalry
Battles/wars American Civil War

Richard Henry Dulany was an important American figure known for his love of horses and his role in the American Civil War. He was born on August 10, 1820, and lived until October 31, 1906. He was also a Colonel in the Confederate Army.

His Early Years

Richard Henry Dulany was born in Loudoun County, Virginia, on August 10, 1820. His family had a long history, coming to America from Ireland in the early 1700s.

A Love for Horses

Richard Dulany loved horses and helped create important horse-related events. In 1853, he started the Upperville Colt & Horse Show. This event is the oldest horse show in all of America!

He also founded the Piedmont Fox Hounds in 1840. This is one of the oldest foxhunting groups in the country.

Service During the Civil War

During the American Civil War, Richard Dulany served as a soldier. He first became a captain in Company A of the 6th Virginia Cavalry. Later, he became a Colonel and led the 7th Virginia Cavalry.

Colonel Dulany was wounded in battle several times. He was hurt at Kernstown and again during a fight with General Sheridan. In another battle at Brock's Gap, his right arm was also wounded.

Family Life

Richard Dulany married his cousin, Rebecca Anne Dulany. They had five children together: Mary, Fanny, Johnnie, Hal, and Richard, who was called "Dick."

He lived at a place called Welbourne. His family's descendants still live there today, many generations later.

His Later Years and Death

Richard Henry Dulany passed away in Upperville, Virginia, in 1906. He was buried at the Old Welbourne Cemetery in Bluemont, Virginia.

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