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The first captain of the 33rd Virginia was William D. Rippetoe, a 25 year old Methodist minister. In November of 1861 he was succeeded by Ambrose Booten, a 30 year old clerk and salesman in Luray, Va. Booten, the father of two young children, was mortally wounded at Kernstown in March of 1862. He was succeeded by 18 year old Michael Shuler, a native of Page County and a student at Roanoke College. Shuler served in the position for two years before falling in the battle of the Wilderness, May 5, 1864.
"Marching with Stonewall--leaders and men of the 'Page Grays'" From the Page News & Courier, June 4, 1998.
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