http://www.italygenes.com/51vainf.html this is the link to the information below. If this does not open for you, I am sorry. I am not keeping this mail and can not send you the link later. 51st Virginia Infantry Regiment This regiment was organized in Wytheville with men from Amherst, Bland, Grayson, Nelson, Patrick, Tazwell, Wise and Wythe Counties and commanded by Brigadier General Gabriel C. Wharton. The only Blankenship on this list was: BLANKENSHIP - A. A. I hope this helps someone. Sue B. Altice