 Meanwhile, George R. Latham organized the Grafton Guards from the same area; that became part of the Unionist 2nd West Virginia Infantry and 5th West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry.Lt.Col.Hansbrough was severely wounded and carried from the field leading his men during the Battle of Camp Allegheny in December 1861, as they defended what would become their winter quarters overlooking the turnpike between Staunton and Parkersburg.