R. Preston Chew

Roger Preston Chew
Born(1843-04-09)April 9, 1843
Loudoun County, Virginia
DiedMarch 16, 1921(1921-03-16) (aged 77)
Charles Town, West Virginia
Place of burial
Zion Episcopal Churchyard, Charles Town, West Virginia
Allegiance Confederate States of America
Service / branch Confederate States Army
Years of service1861–65 (CSA)
Rank Lieutenant Colonel
CommandsAshby's Horse Artillery, Stuart Horse Artillery
Battles / warsAmerican Civil War
Other workWest Virginia Legislature 1882–1888
Signature

Roger Preston Chew (April 9, 1843 – March 16, 1921) was a noted horse artillery commander in the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia during the American Civil War for General Turner Ashby. After the war, he was a prominent West Virginia businessman and railroad executive, as well as a West Virginia legislator.