William Edmondson "Grumble" Jones

William Edmondson ""Grumble"" Jones was among the most notable Southwest Virginians to fight in the Civil War. The Washington County native graduated from Emory & Henry College and West Point. He resigned his commission in 1857, resumed his military career as a Confederate officer, was a mentor to the legendary John Singleton Mosby, was court-martial in 1863, and rejoined the war in 1864.