Henderson Duvall was born in 1838 in Culpeper County, Virginia, one of eight children born to the Reverend James and Lydia Duvall. On December 10, 1861, after serving with the Missouri State Guard at Wilson’s Creek and Lexington, Henderson enlisted as a private in Company C, 3rd Missouri Infantry at Richmond, Missouri. His brothers Thomas and William were also members of the company. The Duvall brothers fought at Pea Ridge, Farmington, Iuka, Corinth, and several other battles.

Henderson and his brother Thomas were killed in action at Champion Hill, Mississippi, on May 16, 1863; brother William was killed at Corinth, Mississippi, on October 4, 1862.

Ambrotype by Unknown Photographer.

Image Courtesy Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield; WICR 30172