Bachelor, James M.
COMPANY: Co. G
RANK: Rank Unk.
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: Unreported
OCCUPATION: Unreported
SERVICE RECORD
Pension records indicate that he served with this company
NOTES
Pension application lists unit as 61st NC; outside fold says 51st NC. Last name “Batchelor” in [131] & unit listed as 61st Infantry, Co. G
REFERENCES: 2, 109, 110, 131
Bain, Angus Graham
COMPANY: Co. I
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: Cumberland Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
4/26/1862: enlisted in Cumberland Co. at age 27
5/16/1864: wounded in left side at Drewry’s Bluff; hospitalized at Richmond
9/30/1864: captured at Ft. Harrison
10/5/1864: confined at Pont Lookout
3/19/1865: received at Boulware’s Wharf, James River, for exchange after being paroled
NOTES
DOB: 9/9/1834; brother of Hugh, John & Dougald, same company; family info at [108]; pension application at [110]
REFERENCES: 2, 108, 110
Bain, Daniel D. Jr.
COMPANY: Co. I
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Cumberland Co.
RESIDENCE: Cumberland Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/26/1862: enlisted in Cumberland Co. at age 32
Nov/Dec, 1862: sick in hospital at Raleigh
May/Jun, 1863: returned to duty
10/21/1864: hopitalized at Petersburg
12/29/1864: returned to duty
3/10/1865: captured near Wise Forks
3/16/1865: confined at Point Lookout
6/24/1865: released at Point Lookout after taking Oath of Allegiance
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2, 105
Bain, Dougald Alexander
COMPANY: Co. I
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Cumberland Co.
RESIDENCE: Cumberland Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/28/1862: enlisted in Cumberland Co. at age 18
8/16/1863: died of congestion of the bowels in hospital at Sullivan’s Island, Charleston
NOTES
Born 1843; age 19 at time of death [135]; brother of Angus, John & Hugh, same regiment.
REFERENCES: 2, 105, 108, 110, 135, 203
Bain, Hugh James
COMPANY: Co. I
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Cumberland Co.
RESIDENCE: Cumberland Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
4/26/1862: enlisted in Cumberland Co. at age 22
Apr, 1863: present through this month but absent sick for much of time
May/Jun, 1863: returned to duty
3/19/1864: appointed to committee for endorsing Zebulon Vance for governor
5/31/1864: wounded slightly at Cold Harbor
6/17/1864: wounded at Petersburg
9/1/1864: returned to duty before this date
9/30/1864: captured at Ft. Harrison
10/2/1864: confined at Point Lookout
11/15/1864: received for exchange at Venus Point, Savannah River after being paroled
NOTES
Born 1840; brother of Angus, John & Dougald, same regiment; exchanged 3/17/1865 according to [232]
REFERENCES: 2, 108, 110, 162, 198, 232
Bain, John G., Jr.
COMPANY: Co. K
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: Cumberland Co.
OCCUPATION: Carpenter
SERVICE RECORD
7/8/1862: enlisted in Cumberland Co. at age 37
6/17/1864: hospitalized at Petersburg with fever after being hit in the chest with a “spent ball” the previous day
6/20/1864: transferred to hospital at Farmville, VA
7/29/1864: furloughed for 60 days
Sep/Oct, 1864: returned to duty
Dec, 1864: present through this month
NOTES
Born 1825 in 1900 census; brother of Angus, Dougald & Hugh, same regiment; pension application in 1902
REFERENCES: 2, 110
Baker, Archibald M.
COMPANY: Co. G
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
7/16/1862: enlisted in Co. E, 36th Regt. NC Troops in Brunswick Co. at age 30
5/9/1863: transferred to Co. G, 51st Regt. NC Troops
Dec 1864: present through this month
NOTES
Apparently swapped with Lott Coleman (Co. G, 51st NCT); born: Feb, 1831; two pension applications and Soldier’s Home application at [110]; admitted to Soldier’s Home on 6/2/1907, age 77; wounded twice during war
REFERENCES: 2, 18, 110, 112, 133
Baker, Jesse E.
COMPANY: Co. F
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: Unreported
OCCUPATION: Unreported
SERVICE RECORD
5/1/1862: enlisted at Nichols Depot
6/1/1864: captured at Cold Harbor
6/11/1864: confined at Point Lookout
7/12/1864: transferred to Elmira
7/15/1864: died in train wreck at Shohola
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2, 129
Baker, Randal J.
COMPANY: Co. A
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Cumberland Co.
RESIDENCE: Cumberland Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
2/8/1864: enlisted in New Hanover Co. at age 17
5/16/1864: wounded in right arm at Drewry’s Bluff; hospitalized in Richmond
6/5/1864: furloughed for 60 days
8/4/1864: returned to duty
9/30/1864: wounded in right leg at Fort Harrison; hospitalized at Richmond; leg amputated (right foot and left arm amputated [212])
12/14/1864: furloughed for 60 days
NOTES
DOB: 10/15/1846; photo at [112]; appeared on amputee roll for Cumberland County in 1866; attended reunion in 1891
REFERENCES: 2, 45, 103, 110, 112, 212
Bamberger, Jacob
COMPANY: Co. H
RANK: 1st Lieutenant
BIRTHPLACE: Bavaria
RESIDENCE: Columbus Co.
OCCUPATION: Merchant
SERVICE RECORD
3/7/1862: enlisted as 1st Sergeant in New Hanover Co. at age 22
10/7/1862: appointed 2nd Lieutenant
12/11/1862: elected 1st Lieutenant
12/17/1862: commanded company at Goldsboro
Jan/Feb, 1864: absent sick
3/14/1864: resigned but resignation not accepted
4/8/1864: absent without leave
7/16/1864: dropped from company rolls
NOTES
Biography at [113]; discharged after receiving a serious hip wound [113] or left for Ohio before resignation was rejected [112]
REFERENCES: 1, 2, 112, 113, 143
Barber, Noah
COMPANY: Co. F
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Pitt Co.
RESIDENCE: Columbus Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/10/1862: enlisted in Robeson Co. at age 33
Sep/Oct 1862: deserted
Nov/Dec 1862: returned to duty
4/21-27/1863: treated for anemia at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 4, bed 13) in Wilmington
7/18/1863: wounded by a shell at Battery Wagner
Jul-Dec 1863: absent wounded
Jan/Feb 1864: listed as deserter
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2, 70, 98
Barefoot, John O.
COMPANY: Co. H
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Columbus Co.
RESIDENCE: Columbus Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
4/26/1862: enlisted in Columbus Co. at age 33
Sep/Dec, 1862: hopitalized at Goldsboro
Jan/Feb, 1863: returned to duty
7/2-16/1863: hospitalized for bilious fever at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 6, bed 193) in Wilmington
Jul/Aug, 1863: sick in hospital at Charleston
Sep/Oct, 1863: returned to duty
11/29/1863: absent without leave in Columbus County
Mar/Apr, 1864: returned to duty
5/16/1864: wounded in right forearm at Drewry’s Bluff; hospitalized at Richmond
6/3/1864: furloughed for 60 days
10/2/1864: absent without leave
10/8/1864: hospitalized at Richmond
12/27/1864: returned to duty
NOTES
Survived the war
REFERENCES: 2, 57, 98
Barefoot, Sion McD.
COMPANY: Co. I
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: Harnett Co.
OCCUPATION: Unreported
SERVICE RECORD
5/13/1862: enlisted in New Hanover Co. at age 16
6/16/1864: wounded near Petersburg
9/1/1864: deserted
NOTES
Survived the war
REFERENCES: 2, 110
Barker, Anderson R.
COMPANY: Co. D
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Unreported
SERVICE RECORD
4/26/1862: enlisted in Robeson County
12/11/1862: died of diphtheria at Camp Whiting near Wilmington
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2
Barker, Riley A.
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Robeson Co.
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
2/28/1862: enlisted
5/28-5/31/1862: treated for rubeola and fever at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 1, bed 12) in Wilmington
6/1/1862: died in hospital; “effects given to Bro. and body taken”
NOTES
DOB: 5/19/1824; family info at [112]
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 112
Barnes, Aldred A.
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Robeson Co.
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
2/28/1862: enlisted in Robeson County at age 38
5/3-5/1862: treated for abcessus at Confederate Hospital #4 in Wilmington
7/18/1863: wounded at Battery Wagner
9/1/1863: returned to duty prior to this date
6/1/1864: captured at Cold Harbor
6/11/1864: confined at Point Lookout
7/12/1864: transferred to Elmira
10/4/1864 died at Elmira of pneumonia
NOTES
Aldridge at [108] & in 1850/1860 census; Richard in [98]; family info at [108]
REFERENCES: 2, 89, 98, 108, 111
Barnes, Henry P.
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Robeson Co.
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
2/28/1862: enlisted in Robeson Co. at age 20
5/3-4/1862: treated for severe bronchitis at Confederate Hospital #4 in Wilmington
5/10-11/1862: treated for rubeola at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 2, bed 6) in Wilmington
9/1/1862: deserted
Mar/Apr 1864: reported under arrest at Petersburg; returned to duty on unspecified date
7/12/1864: deserted from the trenches near Petersburg
NOTES
DOB: 4/6/1843; photo, family info & obituary at [112]; soldier’s and widow’s pension applications (not wounded during war) [109]
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 109, 112
Basdon, Kinion H.
COMPANY: Co. K
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: Sampson Co.
OCCUPATION: Unreported
SERVICE RECORD
6/26/1862: enlisted in Johnston Co. at age 47
5/16/1864: captured at Drewry’s Bluff
5/19/1864: confined at Point Lookout
8/15/1864: transferred to Elmira
4/5/1865: died of chronic diarrhea at Elmira
NOTES
Name spelled Baisden in [36]; K. Basden treated at Confederate Hospital #4 in Wilmington for acute rheumatism in May, 1863; unclear which Kinion Basdon; Kenan Basden in 1860 census, born 1815
REFERENCES: 2,36, 98, 111
Basdon, Kinion H.
COMPANY: Co. K
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: Sampson Co.
OCCUPATION: Unreported
SERVICE RECORD
6/25/1862: enlisted in Johnston County at age 19
Sep/Oct, 1863: absent sick at Mt. Pleasant, SC
Nov/Dec, 1863: returned to duty
Nov/Dec, 1864: absent without leave
NOTES
K. Basden treated at Confederate Hospital #4 in Wilmington for acute rheumatism in May, 1863; unclear which Kinion Basdon; Kenan Basden in 1860 census, born 1843
REFERENCES: 2, 98
Bass, E. C.
COMPANY: Co. C
RANK: Rank Unk.
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Unreported
SERVICE RECORD
Pension records indicate he served in this company (widow’s pension)
NOTES
Ermon Coan or Emcoin Coan [112]; son of Nevill Bass, same regiment; born 1840 or 1842 in Robeson County; widow Mary Johnson Bass (1840). Em Coin Bass service record in 18th Infantry, Co. D (NC Troops, Volume 6)
REFERENCES: 2, 9, 109, 110, 112, 131
Bass, Frederick
COMPANY: Co. F
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Robeson Co.
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/10/1862: enlisted in Robeson Co. at age 25
Nov/Dec 1862: absent without leave
Jan/Feb 1863: returned to duty
8/18/1863: absent without leave
Mar/Apr 1864: returned under arrest for desertion at Petersburg
May-Aug 1864: returned to duty
Dec, 1864: present through this month
NOTES
Listed as deserter in Fayetteville Observer, Jan. 22, 1863.
REFERENCES: 2, 110, 216
Bass, Gilson
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Robeson Co.
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Laborer
SERVICE RECORD
2/28/1862: enlisted in Robeson Co. at age 41
6/2/1862: died at Camp Davis near Wimington
NOTES
Family info at [112]; brother of Nevill, same company
REFERENCES: 2, 112
Bass, Nevill
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Robeson Co.
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Laborer
SERVICE RECORD
2/28/1862: enlisted in Robeson Co. at age 43
Dec, 1864: present through this month
NOTES
Survived the war; brother of Gilson & father of E. C., same company; family info at [112]
REFERENCES: 2, 110, 112
Bass, Thomas
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Robeson Co.
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Laborer
SERVICE RECORD
2/28/1862: enlisted in Robeson Co. at age 31
5/26-6/15/1863: treated for debility at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 6, bed 154) in Wilmington
May/Jun, 1863: absent on furlough
Jul/Aug, 1863: absent sick
Sep/Oct, 1863: returned to duty
Nov, 1863 – Dec, 1864: present or accounted for
NOTES
Family info at [112]
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 112
Bass, Uriah
COMPANY: Co. I
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Sampson Co.
RESIDENCE: Sampson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/31/1862: enlisted in Cumberland Co. at age 17
7/28-31/1862: treated for typhoid fever at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 6, bed 21) in Wilmington
9/20/1862-2/28/1863: on detached duty guarding stores in Fayetteville
Mar/Apr, 1863: rejoined company
7/18/1863: received scalp wound at Battery Wagner
7/19/1863: admitted to Trapman Street Hospital in Charleston
9/1/1863: returned to duty before this date
Dec, 1864: present through this month
5/27/1865: paroled at Raleigh
NOTES
Pension applications at [109]: “shell struck the top of my head and split it open and it had to be sewed up.”
REFERENCES: 2, 52, 70, 98, 105, 109
Batten, Daniel
COMPANY: Co. H
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Columbus Co.
RESIDENCE: Columbus Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
4/2/1862: enlisted in New Hanover Co., age 47
5/19-26/1862: hospitalized at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 3, bed 3) in Wilmington with rubeola
5/26/1862: returned to duty
6/4/1862: hospitalized at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 1, bed 25) with rheumatism
Sep/Oct, 1862: hospitalized in Raleigh
Nov/Dec, 1862: home on sick furlough
Jan/Feb, 1863: returned to duty
4/10/1863: discharged after providing Pvt. Edward W. Turner as substitute
NOTES
Widow’s pension application at [109]
REFERENCES: 2, 58, 98, 109
Batten, David J.
COMPANY: Co. H
RANK: Rank Unk.
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: Columbus Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
Pension records indicate he served in this company (widow’s pension)
NOTES
Resided in Columbus County. Served in McDugald’s Company, Wilmington Railroad Guards. Cannot identify any other units. Widow Clarissa E. (Elizabeth) Buck (1849) filed pension application in Craven Co. in 1909: Husband David Batten died in 1889, and she married Benjamin Buck in 1896, who died 9/6/1908. Buck & Elizabeth are married in the 1900 census and Buck served in Company H.
REFERENCES: 2, 58, 109, 110
Batten, William
COMPANY: Co. H
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Columbus Co.
RESIDENCE: Columbus Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/7/1862: enlisted in New Hanover Co. at age 34
12/17/1862: wounded slightly at Goldsboro
1/1/1863: returned to duty before this date
May/Jun 1863: on furlough in Columbus County
4/30-8/31/1864: detached duty with Pioneer Corps
9/30/1864: wounded in the right hand (fracture) and left ankle (fracture) and captured at Fort Harrison; confined at Federal field hospital; released on unspecified date
NOTES
Admitted to Union field hospital on 10/2/1864; leg amputated. Released on an unspecified date after taking Oath of Allegiance. Died at home several years after the war from gangrene of the amputated leg.
REFERENCES: 2, 40, 58, 110, 143, 232, 234
Baxley, Archibald C.
COMPANY: Co. F
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Robeson Co.
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Laborer
SERVICE RECORD
3/10/1862: enlisted in Robeson Co. at age 29
Sep-Dec 1862: absent sick; detailed as hospital nurse
Jan/Feb 1863: returned to duty
7/18/1863: killed at Battery Wagner
NOTES
Transferred to Navy via Special Order 309/2 in December 1863, after death
REFERENCES: 2, 232
Baxley, Ervin H.
COMPANY: Co. D
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
4/26/1862: enlisted in Robeson Co. at age 26
1/28/1863: absent without leave
3/6/1863: returned to duty
8/9/1863: deserted at Sullivan’s Island, Charleston
NOTES
Born 1836; died in spring of 1864 (probate file at [110]); brother of Miles Baxley, same regiment (1850 census)
REFERENCES: 2, 110
Baxley, Henry J.
COMPANY: Co. F
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Laborer
SERVICE RECORD
3/10/1862: enlisted in Robeson Co. at age 27
Jul/Aug 1862: absent sick
Sep/Oct 1862: returned to duty
7/10/1863: hospitalized at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 2, bed 22) in Wilmington with typhoid fever
Jan/Feb 1864: returned to duty
8/12/1864: absent on sick furlough
Nov/Dec 1864: returned to duty
Dec, 1864: present through this month
NOTES
Survived the war; DOB: 7/11/1834; widow’s pension application at [109]
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 109, 110
Baxley, Henry L.
COMPANY: Co. F
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Robeson Co.
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/10/1862: enlisted in Robeson Co. at age 24
6/16/1864: captured near Petersburg
6/19/1864: confined at Point Lookout
7/19/1864: transferred to Elmira
7/11/1865: released after taking Oath of Allegiance
NOTES
Widow’s pension at [109]
REFERENCES: 2, 109, 226
Baxley, Miles Sled
COMPANY: Co. F
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Robeson Co.
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/10/1862: enlisted in Robeson Co. at age 24
4/24/1862: treated for rubeola at Confederate Hospital #4 in Wilmington
12/17/1862: wounded seriously at Goldsboro
1/1/1863: returned to duty prior to this date
8/18/1863: absent without leave
12/5/1863: hospitalized at Wilson with unspecified complaint
Jan/Feb 1864: returned to duty
Mar/Apr 1864: detailed as hospital guard at Petersburg
5/16/1864: wounded in right hand at Drewry’s Bluff
8/19/1864: returned to duty before this date; captured near Globe Tavern
8/24/1864: confined at Point Lookout
3/14/1865: paroled
3/16/1865: received at Boulware’s Wharf, VA for exchange
NOTES
Death certificate at [110]: born 8/21/1838, died 1/13/1918; obituary at [112]; brother of Ervin, same
regiment; middle name “Sled” [139]; applied for pension in 1912 [110]; witnessed pension application for James W. Boon
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 109, 110, 112, 139, 143
Baxley, Peter D.
COMPANY: Co. F
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Unreported
SERVICE RECORD
3/10/1862: enlisted in Robeson Co. at age 18; deserted same day
Nov 1862: died prior to this date
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2, 110
Baxley, William H. R.
COMPANY: Co. F
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Robeson Co.
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/10/1862: enlisted as Sergeant in Robeson Co. at age 23
7/1/1862: reduced in rank to Private prior to this date
8/18-19/1862: treated for gonorrhea at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 4, bed 18) in Wilmington
12/17/1862: seriously wounded at Goldsboro
Jan-Apr 1863: absent wounded
May/Jun, 1863: absent in prison at Wilmington awaiting trial
Jul/Aug, 1863 in hospital at Augusta, GA
Sep/Oct 1863: returned to duty
5/16/1864: captured at Drewry’s Bluff
5/19/1864: confined at Point Lookout
Aug, 1864: transferred to Elmira
5/17/1865: released at Elmira after taking Oath of Allegiance
NOTES
Applied to Florida Old Soldiers’ Home in Duval County in 1911 at age 73
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 214
Baxter, Milton
COMPANY: Co. D
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/13/1863: enlisted at James Island, age 27
Dec, 1864: present through this month
NOTES
DOB: 7/23/1835; pension application at [109]
REFERENCES: 2, 109, 110
Beasley, George C.
COMPANY: Co. I
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina
RESIDENCE: Cumberland Co.
OCCUPATION: Clerk
SERVICE RECORD
4/21/1861: enlisted in Co. F, 1st Regt. NC Volunteers in Cumberland County at age 21
11/12,13/1861: mustered out when company disbanded
3/1/1862: enlisted in 2nd Co. B, 36th Regt NC Troops
11/4/1863: transferred to Co. B, 13th Battalion NC Light Arty.
12/16/1863: transferred to Co. I, 51st Regt. N. C. Troops
9/30/1864: wounded in right shoulder at Ft. Harrison
10/26/1864: died of pneumonia in hospital at Richmond
NOTES
Resided at the Shemwell House in Fayetteville (1860 census)
REFERENCES: 2, 5, 18, 110, 126
Beasley, William Jackson
COMPANY: Co. G
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: New Hanover Co.
RESIDENCE: New Hanover Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/31/1862: enlisted in Brunswick Co. at age 30
5/4/1863: admitted to Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 3, bed 52) in Wilmington for diarrhea
9/30/1864: killed at Ft. Harrison
NOTES
Wife notified of “Jackson Beasley” death by Anchram Evans, this company
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 228
Bedwell, Alfred
COMPANY: Co. A
RANK: Rank Unk.
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: Unreported
OCCUPATION: Unreported
SERVICE RECORD
Pension records show he served in this company
NOTES
Pension documents clearly state 51st Virginia
REFERENCES: 2,109
Bell, Elias
COMPANY: Co. B
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Duplin Co.
RESIDENCE: Duplin Co.
OCCUPATION: Carpenter
SERVICE RECORD
10/6/1862: enlisted in Lenoir Co. at age 34
Nov/Dec, 1862: reported for duty
Aug, 1864: orderly for regimental officers’ horses for much of the time through this month
10/7/1864: captured near Richmond
10/29/1864: confined at Point Lookout
2/10/1865: paroled
2/14/1865: received at Cox’s Wharf, James River, for exchange; hospitalized in Richmond
2/23/1865: furloughed
NOTES
Born 1828
REFERENCES: 2, 110
Bell, Felix
COMPANY: Co. B
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Sampson Co.
RESIDENCE: Duplin Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
4/28/1862: enlisted at Camp Morgan in Wilmington, age 28
Nov/Dec, 1862: absent without leave
2/17/1863: sick at Camp Whiting near Wilmington
Mar/Apr, 1863: returned to duty
6/3/1863: appointed commissary
Nov/Dec, 1863: sick in regimental hospital at Tarboro
Jan/Feb, 1864: transferred to Co. A, 2nd Regt Confederate Engineer Troops
NOTES
Soldier’s and widow’s pension application at [109]
REFERENCES: 2, 70, 109
Bell, James
COMPANY: Co. I
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina
RESIDENCE: Cumberland Co.
OCCUPATION: Laborer
SERVICE RECORD
5/26/1863: enlisted in Cumberland Co. at age 30
9/30/1863: captured at Ft. Harrison (unsubstantiated); probably killed
NOTES
Widow’s pension application at [109]
REFERENCES: 2, 109, 110
Bell, Owen
COMPANY: Co. G
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Onslow Co.
RESIDENCE: New Hanover Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/8/1862: enlisted in New Hanover Co. at age 18
5/30/1863: admitted to Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 7, bed 124) in Wilmington for typhoid fever
8/20/1863: absent sick
12/5/1863: hospitalized at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 5, bed 77) with ulcus
3/24/1864: transferred to another hospital
5/31/1864: returned to duty before this date; wounded at Cold Harbor
6/13/1864: died at Richmond of wounds
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 126
Bell, Richard Robert
COMPANY: Co. I
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Cumberland Co.
RESIDENCE: Cumberland Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
1/18/1864: enlisted in Cumberland County at age 18
6/12/1864: wounded in left foot at Petersburg
9/30/1864: captured at Ft. Harrison
10/5/1864: confined at Point Lookout
1/17/1865: paroled at Point Lookout
1/21/1865: received at Boulware’s Wharf, James River, for exchange
NOTES
Pension applications at [109]; photo at [112]
REFERENCES: 2, 109, 110, 112
Bell, Thomas
COMPANY: Co. B
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Sampson Co.
RESIDENCE: Sampson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
2/11/1863: enlisted in Sampson Co. at age 38
5/4/1863: admitted to Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 4, bed 120) in Wilmington for typhoid fever
5/11/1863: furloughed
12/5-11/1863: treated for icterus at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 6, bed 125)
5/14/1864: wounded in abdomen at Drewry’s Bluff
7/19/1864: furloughed for 60 days
11/15/1864: retired to Invalid Corps
NOTES
Pension application states “shot through hip” at Drewry’s Bluff [109]
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 109
Bell, Walter Raleigh
COMPANY: Co. B
RANK: Captain
BIRTHPLACE: Sampson Co.
RESIDENCE: Duplin Co.
OCCUPATION: Merchant
SERVICE RECORD
2/15/1862: appointed 1st Lieutenant at age 32
4/9/1863: promoted to Captain
5/31/1864: wounded in arm at Cold Harbor; arm amputated
11/4/1864: absent wounded through this date; retired to Invalid Corps
5/9/1865: paroled at Goldsboro
NOTES
Info from [68]: Walter Raleigh Bell; born 5/17/1829 in Taylors Bridge, Sampson Co.; died 5/18/1885 in Warsaw; lived in Bell/Jordan house in Warsaw; taught school in Warsaw, 1857/1858; brother-in-law of Thomas Herring, also in Co. B; commended by Col. McKethan at Battery Wagner; 1885 probate file at [110]; sued Joseph Jackson, also Company B, after the war while executor of Caleb Hobson’s estate
REFERENCES: 2, 6, 68, 110, 112, 134, 162, 230
Bender, John L.
COMPANY: Co. G
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Jones Co.
RESIDENCE: New Hanover Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/5/1862: enlisted in New Hanover Co. at age 31
Jul/Aug 1863: absent without leave
Sep/Oct 1863: returned to duty
5/16/1864: captured near Drewry’s Bluff
5/19/1864: confined at Point Lookout
6/7/1864: released after joining U.S. Army (Co. K, 1st Regt U.S. Vol. Infantry)
NOTES
Married Mary J. Horn (b. 1833 or 1834 in Onslow County) on 1/21/1854 in New Hanover Co. and had three children: Daniel, Mary, and Martha; resided in Harnett Township of Wrightsville Beach after the war as a farm laborer and then a farmer; granted U. S. pension on March 14, 1892; wife, Mary J. Bender, applied for widow’s pension on April 3, 1903 (d. 10/4/1911, lived at 720 S. 6th Street, Wilmington)
REFERENCES: 2, 110
Bennett, Fleet S.
COMPANY: Co. K
RANK: Sergeant
BIRTHPLACE: Sampson Co.
RESIDENCE: Sampson Co.
OCCUPATION: Laborer
SERVICE RECORD
4/25/1862: enlisted as Sergeant in Sampson Co. at age 25
Jul-Oct, 1862: absent sick in Sampson Co.
12/5/1862: discharged for poor health (bronchial inflammation that was possibly tuberculosis)
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2
Benton, Nelson
COMPANY: Co. G
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Brunswick Co.
RESIDENCE: Brunswick Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
1/15/1862: enlisted in New Hanover Co. at age 40
5/13/1864: wounded near Drewry’s Bluff
Sep, 1864: returned to duty
9/30/1864: wounded in back and ankle and captured at Ft. Harrison
NOTES
Date of first wound listed as 5/16/1864 in [161]
REFERENCES: 2, 161
Benton, Simeon T.
COMPANY: Co. G
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Columbus Co.
RESIDENCE: Columbus Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
5/1/1862: enlisted in New Hanover Co. at age 27
Nov/Dec, 1862: absent without leave
Jan/Feb, 1863: returned to duty
Mar-Jun, 1863: absent sick and absent on guard duty
Jul/Aug, 1863: rejoined company
5/16/1864: wounded at Drewry’s Bluff; hospitalized in Richmond
6/17/1864: died of wounds
NOTES
Middle initial ‘T’ in [126]; listed as KIA on 5/16/1864 in [161]
REFERENCES: 2, 40, 58, 126, 161
Bessent, James H.
COMPANY: Co. G
RANK: Corporal
BIRTHPLACE: South Carolina
RESIDENCE: Horry District, SC
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/9/1863: enlisted as Private at James Island, age23
Mar-May, 1863: promoted to Corporal
6/1/1864: captured at Cold Harbor
6/11/1864: confined at Point Lookout
7/12/1864: transferred to Elmira
7/15/1864: killed in the Shohola train wreck
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2, 36, 110, 129
Best, Benjamin S.
COMPANY: Co. B
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Duplin Co.
RESIDENCE: Duplin Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
4/23/1862: enlisted in Duplin Co. at age 15
6/1/1864: wounded at Cold Harbor; died on same date
NOTES
Born 1847 [110]
REFERENCES: 2, 110
Best, William Reddin
COMPANY: Co. B
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Duplin Co.
RESIDENCE: Duplin Co.
OCCUPATION: Unreported
SERVICE RECORD
4/16/1861: enlisted as private in 1st Co. C, 36th Regt. NCT in New Hanover County at age 19
4/25/1862: discharged at Camp Hedrick for chronic rheumatism
2/13/1863: enlisted in Co. B, 51st Regt. NCT at Kenansville, age 21
7/15/1863: admitted to Wayside Hospital in Charleston with bruises
7/18/1863: returned to duty
9/30/1864: wounded in leg at Fort Harrison
11/1/1864: returned to duty prior to this date
1/4/1865: present through this date
5/24/1865: paroled at Goldsboro
NOTES
Born: 1842, middle name “Reddin”[110]
REFERENCES: 2, 103, 110, 231, 232
Biggs, Henry Hugh
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Robeson Co.
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
2/28/1862: enlisted in Robeson Co. at age 21
5/24-28/1862: treated for rubeola at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 3, bed 12) in Wilmington
5/28-6/22/1862: in Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 5, bed 11) for debility
Sep/Oct 1862: reported absent without leave
Jan/Feb 1863: returned to duty
12/6-26/1863: treated at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 6, bed 124) for debility
Mar 1863-Dec 1864:present and accounted for but was reported absent sick during most of this period
NOTES
Soldier’s and widow’s pension application at [109] under “Henry Hector” Biggs (error); “Hugh” in census records & Henry H. on death certificate; “Henry H.” on tombstone is for Henry Hector (different DOB & DOD)
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 109, 110
Blackburn, Felix
COMPANY: Co. K
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Bladen Co.
RESIDENCE: Bladen Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/7/1862: enlisted in New Hanover Co. at age 32
9/20/1862: absent without leave
Nov/Dec, 1862: confined for desertion at Wilmington
Jan/Feb, 1863: returned to duty
2/6/1864: hospitalized at Petersburg
7/11/1864: deserted from hospital at Petersburg
9/1/1864: returned to duty before this date
Dec, 1864: present through this month
NOTES
Survived the war; born 1830
REFERENCES: 2, 70, 110
Blackburn, James Henry
COMPANY: Co. I
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Sampson Co.
RESIDENCE: Sampson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/29/1862: enlisted in Cumberland Co, at age 17
5/27-31/1862: treated at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 4, bed 21) in Wilmington for chronic diarrhea
8/1/1863: admitted to Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 4, bed 126) for intermittent fever
12/27/1863: deserted
3/1/1864: returned to duty before this date
6/17/1864: wounded near Petersburg
1/1/1865: present through this date
NOTES
Last name “Blackman” in [105]; pension application at [109] for “James Henry Blackburn”
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 105, 109
Blackburn, James R.
COMPANY: Co. K
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: Unreported
OCCUPATION: Unreported
SERVICE RECORD
6/6/1863: enlisted in New Hanover Co.
Feb, 1864: present through this month
May-Oct, 1864: absent sick
Nov/Dec, 1864: returned to duty
Dec, 1864: present through this month
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2
Blackburn, Resin
COMPANY: Co. K
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Bladen Co.
RESIDENCE: Bladen Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
4/13/1862: enlisted at Smith’s Mill, age36
Sep/Oct, 1862: absent without leave
11/22/1862: shot and killed by Sampson Co. militia while attempting to arrest him
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2
Blackburn, Wade H.
COMPANY: Co. H
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Horry District, SC
RESIDENCE: Columbus Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/7/1862: enlisted in New Hanover County at age 27
6/26/1863: died of fever in Columbus Co.
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2, 58
Blackman, Alpha
COMPANY: Co. H
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Columbus Co.
RESIDENCE: Columbus Co.
OCCUPATION: Tanner
SERVICE RECORD
3/7/1862: enlisted in New Hanover Co. at age 30
9/1/1863: right arm “severely fractured” during bombardment of Sullivan’s Island; hospitalized at Mt. Pleasant; arm amputated
9/17/1863: died in hospital of “secondary hemorage”
NOTES
First name given as Atpha and age at death as 27 in [172]; “Alpha” in 1850 census and at [139]; last name “Blackmon” in [139]
REFERENCES: 2, 21, 40, 58, 110, 139, 172
Blackman, Dillen
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Robeson Co.
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Laborer
SERVICE RECORD
2/28/1862: enlisted in Robeson Co. at age 18
5/1-10/1862: treated for syphilis at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 5, bed 11) in Wilmington
4/16/1864: furloughed for 60 days; returned to duty on an unspecified date
6/1/1864: wounded in the right arm at Cold Harbor
Jun-Dec, 1864: reported absent wounded
NOTES
Survived the war
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 110
Blackman, James B.
COMPANY: Co. G
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Columbus Co.
RESIDENCE: Columbus Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
4/10/1862: enlisted in New Hanover County at age 34
Nov/Dec, 1863: absent sick
Jan/Feb, 1864: returned to duty
May-Dec 1864: detached as hospital cook
NOTES
Last name “Blackmon” [139]; pension application at [109]; contracted chronic rheumatism during the war
REFERENCES: 2, 31, 109, 139
Blackman, John C.
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Robeson Co.
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Laborer
SERVICE RECORD
2/28/1862: enlisted in Robeson Co. at age 17
5/31/1864: wounded in the hand at Cold Harbor
Jun-Oct, 1864: reported absent wounded
Nov/Dec, 1864: returned to duty
1/18/1865: hospitalized at Raleigh with a gunshot wound in the hand
3/8/1865: transferred to another hospital
5/1/1865: paroled at Thomasville
NOTES
Survived the war
REFERENCES: 2
Blackman, McDaniel
COMPANY: Co. G
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Columbus Co.
RESIDENCE: Columbus Co.
OCCUPATION: Unreported
SERVICE RECORD
4/27/1864: enlisted at Petersburg, VA, age 16
5/31/1864: wounded slightly at Cold Harbor
9/1/1864: returned to duty before this date
9/30/1864: wounded in shoulder and/or chest at Fort Harrison; hospitalized at Richmond
4/3/1865: captured in hospital at Richmond; paroled on unspecified later date
NOTES
Reported mortally wounded in left breast at Ft. Harrison [212]
REFERENCES: 2, 212
Blackman, William
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Robeson Co.
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Laborer
SERVICE RECORD
2/28/1862: enlisted in Robeson Co. at age 48
5/20/1862: admitted to Confederate Hospital #4 in Wilmington for acute rheumatism and morbi cutis
5/24/1862: furloughed
May-Aug, 1863: absent sick
7/31/1863: admitted to Wayside Hospital in Charleston with intermittent fever
8/30/1863: transferred to hospital in Augusta
Sep-Dec, 1863: reported absent without leave
2/29/1864: discharged by reason of disability
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 103
Blackwell, Levi
COMPANY: Co. A
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Bladen Co.
RESIDENCE: Bladen Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
4/11/1862: enlisted in New Hoanover Co. at age 16
4/17/1862: discharged, reason not recorded
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2
Blake, Alva Franklin
COMPANY: Co. G
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Columbus Co.
RESIDENCE: Columbus Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
4/25/1862: enlisted in New Hanover Co. at age 25
7/12/1863: accidentally wounded in arm; sent to Wayside Hospital in Charleston; transferred to hospital in Summerville
Dec, 1863: absent wounded through this month
Jan-Aug, 1864: detached as provost guard near Petersburg
9/30/1864: rejoined company prior to this date; captured at Fort Harrison
10/5/1864: confined at Point Lookout
3/17/1865: paroled at Point Lookout
3/19/1865: received at Boulware’s Wharf, James River, for exchange
NOTES
Brother of John B., same company; pension and Soldier’s Home applications at [109]; admitted to Soldier’s Home on 9/1/1916, age 80, died 3/17/1917 & body shipped to Chadbourn [133]
REFERENCES: 2, 103, 109, 110, 133
Blake, John Beaty
COMPANY: Co. G
RANK: Corporal
BIRTHPLACE: Columbus Co.
RESIDENCE: Columbus Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/4/1862: enlisted age 17 as Private
Nov/Dec, 1862: absent sick
Jan/Feb, 1863: returned to duty
May/Jun, 1863: absent sick
Jul/Aug, 1863: absent without leave
8/25/1863: admitted to Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 1, bed 70) in Wilmington for anemia
Sep/Oct, 1863: returned to duty
Mar-Jun, 1864: promoted to Corporal during this period
6/2/1864: wounded at Cold Harbor; struck by spent cannon ball in right breast, breaking collar bone and
several ribs
Aug, 1864: absent wounded through this month
Sep/Oct, 1864: detached to brigade quartermaster
12/13/1864: absent without leave
NOTES
Pension application at [109]; brother of Alva, same company; witnessed Soldier’s Home application for Alva Blake
REFERENCES: 2, 40, 58, 98, 109, 110
Blalock, Hardy
COMPANY: Co. G
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Sampson Co.
RESIDENCE: Cumberland Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/7/1862: enlisted in New Hanover Co. at age 46
Aug, 1862: present through this month
Sep/Oct, 1862: absent sick
Nov/Dec, 1862: returned to duty
Apr, 1863: present through this month
May-Aug, 1863: absent sick in hospital
9/10-18/1863: treated at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 7, bed 262) in Wilmington for diarrhea
Sep/Oct, 1863: returned to duty
8/16/1864: present until hospitalized with intermittent fever at Richmond on this date
9/22/1864: furloughed for 30 days
11/20/1864: absent without leave
NOTES
Survived the war
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 110
Blanchard, David Jones
COMPANY: Co. B
RANK: Corporal
BIRTHPLACE: Duplin Co.
RESIDENCE: Duplin Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/7/1862: enlisted as Private in New Hanover Co., age 46
8/26/1864: promoted to Cpl.
Dec, 1864: present through this month
NOTES
Pension application at [109]; photo & family info at [108], “David J. Blanchard” on tombstone
REFERENCES: 2, 108, 109, 139
Blanchard, Henry
COMPANY: Co. D
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Harnett Co.
RESIDENCE: Cumberland Co.
OCCUPATION: Laborer
SERVICE RECORD
3/17/1862: enlisted in Cumberland Co. at age 30
Dec, 1864: present through this month
NOTES
Last name “Blanchet” in [232]; survived the war
REFERENCES: 2, 110, 112, 232
Blanks, James W.
COMPANY: Co. F
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Robeson Co.
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/10/1862: enlisted in Robeson Co. at age 18
5/2-19/1862: at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 3, bed 7) in Wilmington with bronchitis
12/3/1863: absent without leave
Jan/Feb, 1864: returned to duty
5/16/1864: wounded in shoulder at Drewry’s Bluff; “wounded by a blow by the side of left shoulder by a bombshell knocking him senseless” [109]; hospitalized at Richmond
6/23/1864: returned to duty
Jul-Dec, 1864: present or accounted for.
NOTES
Obit in “The Robesonian”, 2/8/1912, Baptist minister after the war; DOB: 4/12/1847 [108]; soldier’s and widow’s pension applications at [109]; photo & family info at [108]
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 108, 109, 203
Blanton, Enoch
COMPANY: Co. G
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Horry District, SC
RESIDENCE: Duplin Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
12/29/1861: enlisted in Co. D, 13th Battalion NC Infantry in Duplin County at age 29
4/15/1862: transferred to Co. G, 51st Regt. NC Troops
Nov/Dec, 1862: absent without leave
Jan/Feb, 1863: sick at home
Mar/Apr, 1863: returned to duty
7/18/1863: killed at Battery Wagner; taken to Wayside Hospital and buried from there
NOTES
Born 1832 [99]; brother of Moses, Co. C; widow’s pension applications in 1885 & 1901 at [109]
REFERENCES: 2, 8, 52, 99, 103, 109, 110, 231
Blanton, John W.
COMPANY: Co. G
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Duplin Co.
RESIDENCE: Duplin Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/6/1862: enlisted in New Hanover Co. at age 18
7/13/1864: present until he died from fever on this date in hospital at Richmond
NOTES
Born: 1843 [126]
REFERENCES: 2, 110, 126
Blanton, Joseph James
COMPANY: Co. G
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: New Hanover Co.
RESIDENCE: Duplin Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
12/19/1861: enlisted in Co. D, 13th NC Battalion in Duplin County at age 39
4/15/1862: transferred to Co. G, 51st Regt. NC Troops
7/18/1863: wounded at Battery Wagner
9/1/1863: returned to duty prior to this date
6/1/1864: captured at Cold Harbor
6/11/1864: confined at Point Lookout
7/12/1864: transferred to Elmira
1/18/1865: died at Elmira from variloa
NOTES
James Joseph Blanton [19]; middle name “James,” born 1822 [215]
REFERENCES: 2, 19, 110, 111, 215
Blanton, Moses
COMPANY: Co. C
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Sampson Co.
RESIDENCE: Sampson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/29/1862: enlisted in Duplin Co. at age34
NOTES
Brother of Enoch, Co. G; witnessed Enoch’s widow’s pension application (see next record for Moses Blanton)
REFERENCES: 2, 109, 110, 150
Blanton, Moses
COMPANY: Co. G
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Sampson Co.
RESIDENCE: Sampson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
4/15/1862: enlisted in New Hanover Co. at age 39
7/18/1863: wounded slightly at Battery Wagner
9/1/1863: returned to duty prior to this date
Jun, 1864: wounded in Virginia during this month
9/1/1864: returned to duty before this date
Sep-Dec, 1864: present during this period
NOTES
Probably the same Moses as the one who enlisted in Co. C on 3/29/1862. Enlisted in Co. C, then went to Wilmington and enlisted again in Co. G? Brother of Enoch, Co. G; moved to Duplin Co. after the war (see previous record for Moses Blanton.
REFERENCES: 2, 109, 110, 150
Blayluff, M. M.
COMPANY: Co. A
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: Unreported
OCCUPATION: Unreported
SERVICE RECORD
5/21/1863: enlisted at Camp Holmes in Wilmington
5/28/1863: deserted
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2
Blount, James W.
COMPANY: Co. F
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: Unreported
OCCUPATION: Unreported
SERVICE RECORD
3/10/1862: enlisted in Robeson Co.
4/21/1862: absent without leave
NOTES
May have served previously in another company (no other company identified in [131])
REFERENCES: 2, 131
Blue, Daniel
COMPANY: Co. I
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Sampson Co.
RESIDENCE: Sampson Co.
OCCUPATION: Laborer
SERVICE RECORD
11/12/1863: enlisted in Cumberland Co. at age 19
5/16/1864: wounded at Drewry’s Bluff; died of wounds
NOTES
Born 1844 [2]; brother of William, same company
REFERENCES: 2, 110
Blue, William J.
COMPANY: Co. I
RANK: Corporal
BIRTHPLACE: Sampson Co.
RESIDENCE: Sampson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/8/1862: appointed 2nd Lieutenant of 24th Regt NC Militia
4/21/1862: enlisted in Cumberland Co. as Private in Co. I, 51st Regt. NC Troops; age 27
Nov/Dec, 1862: promoted to Corporal
Jul-Oct, 1863: absent sick
Nov/Dec, 1863: returned to duty
9/30/1864: wounded in chest and captured at Ft. Harrison; hospitalized at Ft. Monroe
10/15/1864: died of wounds
NOTES
Brother of Daniel, same company
REFERENCES: 2, 105, 110 131
Bolton, Henry Harrison
COMPANY: Co. I
RANK: Sergeant
BIRTHPLACE: Cumberland Co.
RESIDENCE: Cumberland Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
4/21/1862: enlisted as Private in Cumberland Co. at age 23
7/1/1862: promoted to Cpl. before this date
7/25/1863: admitted to Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 1, bed 82) in Wilmington with rheumatism
10/1/1863: promoted to Sgt.
Nov/Dec, 1863: returned to duty
6/1/1864: wounded at Cold Harbor
8/19/1864: captured near Globe Tavern
8/22/1864: confined at Point Lookout
3/14/1865: paroled at Point Lookout
3/16/1865: received at Boulware’s Wharf, James River, for exchange
NOTES
DOB: 8/9/1841; brother of John & Peter, same company; family info at [108], “Henry H. Bolton” on tombstone
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 105, 108, 110, 112
Bolton, John R.
COMPANY: Co. I
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina
RESIDENCE: Cumberland Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
12/21/1863: enlisted in Cumberland Co. at age 17
Sep/Oct, 1864: sick in hospital at Richmond
12/20/1864: returned to duty
12/25/1864: absent sick
3/12/1865: captured near Fayetteville
3/30/1865: confined at Point Lookout
5/1/1865: died of catarrhus at Point Lookout
NOTES
Brother to Henry & Peter, same company; family info at [108]
REFERENCES: 2, 108, 110, 111
Bolton, Peter Lee
COMPANY: Co. I
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: Cumberland Co.
OCCUPATION: Unreported
SERVICE RECORD
9/21/1863: enlisted in Cumberland Co. at age 20
May-Oct, 1864: sick in hospital at Fayetteville
Nov/Dec, 1864: returned to duty
3/12/1865: captured near Fayetteville
3/30/1865: confined at Point Lookout
6/24/1865: released at Point Lookout after taking Oath of Allegiance
NOTES
DOB: 3/20/1842; pension application at [109]; brother of Henry & John, same company; family info at [108], “Peter L. Bolton” on tombstone
REFERENCES: 2, 108, 109, 110
Boon, David M.
COMPANY: Co. K
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Sampson Co.
RESIDENCE: Sampson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/29/1862: enlisted in Duplin Co. at age 21
7/24/1862: hospitalized at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 6, bed 31) in Wilmington with rheumatism
8/4/1862: furloughed
Apr, 1863: absent sick through this month
5/8/1863: admitted to Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 8, bed 101) for rheumatism
May/Jun, 1863: returned to duty
May-Aug, 1864: sick in hospital at Petersburg
Sep/Oct, 1864: returned to duty
Dec, 1864: present through this month
NOTES
Pension application at [109]
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 109
Boon, Jackson
COMPANY: Co. F
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Nash Co.
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Laborer
SERVICE RECORD
3/10/1862: enlisted in Robeson Co. at age 34
9/30/1864: slightly wounded in thigh at Fort Harrison
5/9/1865: paroled at Goldsboro
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2
Boon, John H.
COMPANY: Co. B
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Duplin Co.
RESIDENCE: Duplin Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/1/1862: enlisted in Duplin Co. at age 28
8/19/1864: wounded in right leg and captured at Globe Tavern
11/23/1864: confined at Old Capitol Prison after staying in various hospitals
12/16/1864: transferred to Elmira
3/10/1865: paroled
3/15/1865: received at Boulware’s Wharf, James River, for exchange
NOTES
Pension applications for “J. H. Boon” at [109]: shot in leg and back at Reams Station
REFERENCES: 2, 109
Boon, Joseph F.
COMPANY: Co. B
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Duplin Co.
RESIDENCE: Duplin Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/17/1862: enlisted in Duplin Co. at age 15
Feb, 1864: present through this month
May/Aug, 1864: absent on detail as hospital nurse in Richmond
9/30/1864: returned to duty prior to this date; wounded at Fort Harrison
Dec, 1864: absent wounded/sick through this month
NOTES
Attended school taught by Walter Bell, this company; applied for pension in Arkansas in 1901; born 1847 [110]
REFERENCES: 2, 110, 120, 227
Boon, William
COMPANY: Co. F
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Halifax Co.
RESIDENCE: Unreported
OCCUPATION: Laborer
SERVICE RECORD
3/10/1862: enlisted in Robeson Co. at age 41
7/18/1863: killed at Battery Wagner
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2, 110
Boon, William R.
COMPANY: Co. D
RANK: 3rd Lieutenant
BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina
RESIDENCE: Cumberland Co.
OCCUPATION: Apprentice Tinsmith
SERVICE RECORD
4/17/1861: enlisted as Private in Co. H, 1st Regt. NC Volunteers in Cumberland County at age 19
11/12-13/1861: mustered out when company disbanded
3/7/1862: enlisted in Cumberland Co. as 1st Sergeant in Co. D, 51st Regt. NC Troops
6/6/1864: hospitalized at Richmond with gunshot wound
7/25/1864: promoted to 3rd Lt.
8/19/1864: captured near Globe Tavern
8/22/1864: confined at Old Capitol Prison in Washington
8/27/1864: transferred to Ft. Delaware
6/17/1865: released at Ft. Delaware after taking Oath of Allegiance
NOTES
Compiled service record lists date of promotion as 7/20/1864 and rank as 2nd Lieutenant
REFERENCES: 2, 5, 110, 232
Boone, James W.
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
2/19/1862: enlisted in Ropbeson Co. at age 18
6/1/1864: captured at Cold Harbor
6/11/1864: confined at Point Lookout
7/12/1864: transferred to Elmira
6/18/1865: released at Elmira after taking Oath of Allegiance
NOTES
Pension applications at [109]; in list of surviving veterans printed in “The Robesonian” on 5/8/1919
REFERENCES: 2, 103, 109
Boone, John Alston Davis
COMPANY: Co. K
RANK: Sergeant
BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina
RESIDENCE: Cumberland Co.
OCCUPATION: Clerk
SERVICE RECORD
7/7/1862: enlisted as Private in Cumberland Co. at age 22
5/4-6/1/1863: in Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 2, bed 20) at Wilmington for debility
Jul/Aug, 1863: promoted to Corporal
1/28/1864: reduced to ranks
May-Aug, 1864: promoted to Sergeant
6/20/1864: hospitalized at Farmville, VA with debility
7/27/1864: furloughed for 60 days
Sep/Oct, 1864: returned to duty
10/19/1864: reduced to ranks
10/27/1864: promoted to Sgt.
Dec, 1864: present through this month
NOTES
DOB: 8/22/1839; family info at [108]; “John A. D. Boone” on tombstone; certified Samson Hawley’s widow’s pension application (1885) and Alexander Anderson’s Soldier’s Home application (1902)
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 108, 130
Boone, Sampson
COMPANY: Co. G
RANK: 1st Sergeant
BIRTHPLACE: Duplin Co.
RESIDENCE: Sampson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/10/1862: enlisted in New Hanover Co. as Corporal, age 24
Sep/Oct, 1862: promoted to Sergeant
Jul/Aug, 1863: sick in hospital at Wilmington
Sep/Oct, 1863: returned to duty
12/5-11/1863: treated at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 1, bed 3) in Wilmington for debility
March-May, 1864: promoted to 1st Sgt. during this period
6/1/1864: captured at Cold Harbor
6/11/1864: confined at Point Lookout
7/12/1864: transferred to Elmira
11/24/1864: died of variola at Elmira
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 111
Bostick, Daniel
COMPANY: Co. C
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Duplin Co.
RESIDENCE: Duplin Co.
OCCUPATION: Laborer
SERVICE RECORD
4/21/1862: enlisted at age 17
Dec, 1864: present through this month
NOTES
Survived the war
REFERENCES: 2, 110
Bostick, Daniel J.
COMPANY: Co. C
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Duplin Co.
RESIDENCE: Duplin Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
12/20/1861: enlisted in Co. D, 13th Battalion NC Infantry in Duplin County at age 21
4/15/1862: transferred to Co. C, 51st Regt. NC Troops
7/14-20/1863: treated at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 3, bed 55) in Wilmington for bilious fever
6/1/1864: captured at Cold Harbor
6/11/1864: confined at Point Lookout
7/12/1864: transferred to Elmira
7/3/1865: released at Elmira after taking Oath of Allegiance
NOTES
Brother of David R., same company; last name spelled “Bostic” in pension application at [109]
REFERENCES: 2, 8, 98, 109, 110
Bostick, David R.
COMPANY: Co. C
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Duplin Co.
RESIDENCE: Duplin Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
4/15/1861: enlisted in 1st Co. C, 12th Regt. NC Troops
11/18/1861: mustered out when company disbanded
12/20/1861: enlisted in Co. D, 13th Battalion NC Infantry
4/15/1862: transferred to Co. C, 51st Regt NC Troops at age 23
5/16/1864: wounded in hand at Drewry’s Bluff; finger amputated; hospitalized at Richmond
6/3/1864: furloughed for 60 days
Sep/Oct, 1864: returned to duty
Dec, 1864: present through this month
5/1/1865: paroled at Greensboro
NOTES
Brother of Daniel J., same company
REFERENCES: 2, 8, 110
Bostick, Elijah
COMPANY: Co. C
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: Unreported
OCCUPATION: Unreported
SERVICE RECORD
3/30/1863: enlisted in Duplin Co.
7/18/1863: killed at Battery Wagner
NOTES
Tribute in “Wilmington Journal” of August 27, 1863
REFERENCES: 2, 149
Boswell, Amos
COMPANY: Co. G
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Columbus Co.
RESIDENCE: Columbus Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
5/1/1862: enlisted in New Hanover Co. at age 25
Nov/Dec, 1862: jailed in Wilmington for desertion
Jan/Feb, 1863: returned to duty
9/17/1863: died at Mt. Pleasant, SC; cause of death not reported
NOTES
Age 29 at death [139]
REFERENCES: 2, 70, 139
Bowden, William B.
COMPANY: Co. C
RANK: Sergeant
BIRTHPLACE: Duplin Co.
RESIDENCE: Duplin Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
2/15/1862: enlisted in Duplin Co. as Private at age 25
4/30/1862: promoted to Sergeant
7/18/1863: wounded in head at Battery Wagner
7/19/1863: admitted to Trapman Street Hospital in Charleston
Sep/Oct, 1863: returned to duty
5/31/1864: wounded at Cold Harbor
9/1/1864: returned to duty before this date
Dec, 1864: present through this date
5/23/1865: paroled at Goldsboro
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2, 52, 70
Bowen, George W.
COMPANY: Co. B
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: Duplin Co.
OCCUPATION: Unreported
SERVICE RECORD
5/2/1862: enlisted at Camp Morgan in Wilmington
6/24-7/3/1862: treated for rubeola at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 3, bed 30) in Wilmington
May-Jul, 1864: wounded slightly during this period
8/19/1864: captured at Globe Tavern
8/22/1864: confined at Point Lookout
3/14/1865: paroled
3/16/1865: received at Boulware’s Wharf, James River, for exchange
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2, 98
Bowman, Henry
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: Unreported
OCCUPATION: Unreported
SERVICE RECORD
10/21/1864: deserted to the enemy
10/22/1864: released after taking Oath of Allegiance
NOTES
Date and place of enlistment not reported; cannot locate in census
REFERENCES: 2
Boyer, Daniel
COMPANY: Co. K
RANK: Rank Unk.
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: Unreported
OCCUPATION: Unreported
SERVICE RECORD
Pension records indicate he served with this company
NOTES
“Va” is written above “NC” on the pension application and on the outside fold. Served in 51st Virginia.
REFERENCES: 2, 109
Boyette, John Ankrum, Sr.
COMPANY: Co. B
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Duplin Co.
RESIDENCE: Duplin Co.
OCCUPATION: Student
SERVICE RECORD
3/17/1862: enlisted in Duplin Co. at age 15
Dec, 1863: present through this month
Jan/Feb, 1864: duty as provost guard at Petersburg
6/1/1864: wounded in left hand (lost part of finger) at Cold Harbor
Sep/Oct, 1864: returned to duty
Dec, 1864: present through this month
5/8/1865: paroled at Goldsboro
NOTES
Attended school taught by Walter Bell, this company, 1857/1858; pension applications at [109]; born 1847 [110]
REFERENCES: 2, 109, 110, 227
Boykin, Solomon
COMPANY: Co. K
RANK: 2nd Lieutenant
BIRTHPLACE: Sampson Co.
RESIDENCE: Sampson Co.
OCCUPATION: Physician
SERVICE RECORD
3/3/1862: enlisted as Sergeant in Co. I, 46th Regt NC Troops in Sampson County at age 35
6/12/1862: appointed 2nd Lt and transferred to Co. K, 51st Regt. N. C. Troops
12/17/1862: wounded by exploding shell at Goldsboro
12/18/1862: died of wounds (died 1/11/1863 in [135])
NOTES
Born 1827 [99]; obit in “Wilmington Journal”, 1/6/1863; “Brave officer and good man” Fayetteville Observer, 1/12/1863 [2]; tribute published on 1/8/1863 in “Wilmington Journal”; may be buried in Sampson Co. [see 99]; photo at [99]; purchased a plow and 8 pigs at an estate sale in 1860
REFERENCES: 1, 2, 51, 99, 110, 135, 203
Bradshaw, Daniel J.
COMPANY: Co. B
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Sampson Co.
RESIDENCE: Sampson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/26/1862: enlisted in New Hanover Co. at age 24
2/23/1863-6/30/1863: on detached duty building signal houses near Charleston
Jul-Oct, 1863: on detail under Lt. Young “in charge of torpedoes” at Mount Pleasant, SC
Nov/Dec, 1863: rejoined unit
Jan/Feb, 1864: on duty as provost guard at Petersburg
5/31/1864: captured at Cold Harbor
6/8/1864: confined at Point Lookout
8/16/1864: transferred to Elmira
10/11/1864: paroled at Elmira
10/26/1864: died of chronic diarrhea in hospital at Baltimore before he could be exchanged
NOTES
Family info at [108]; widow’s pension at [109]
REFERENCES: 2, 7, 108, 109
Bradshaw, John T.
COMPANY: Co. K
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Sampson Co.
RESIDENCE: Sampson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
4/23/1862: enlisted in Sampson Co. at age 27
12/17/1862: wounded slightly at Goldsboro
Feb, 1864: present through this month
May-Dec, 1864: on detached service (unspecified)
NOTES
Rank given as Corporal in [143]; widow’s pension application at [109]; “husband had his thumb shot off during the war”
REFERENCES: 2, 109, 143
Bradshaw, Moses L.
COMPANY: Co. K
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Sampson Co.
RESIDENCE: Sampson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
5/3/1862: enlisted in Sampson Co. at age 27
Jul/Aug, 1863: sick in hospital at Charleston
Sep/Oct, 1863: returned to duty
1/6/1864: absent without leave
7/25/1864: returned to duty
9/30/1864: wounded in thigh (left hip) at Ft. Harrison
11/21/1864: returned to duty
NOTES
DOB: 3/7/1831; family info at [112]; pension application at [109]
REFERENCES: 2, 109, 112
Bradshaw, S. T.
COMPANY: Co. K
RANK: Rank Unk.
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: Unreported
OCCUPATION: Unreported
SERVICE RECORD
Pension records indicate he served with this company (widow’s pension)
NOTES
See John T. Bradshaw. Typo on outside fold of widow’s application, “S.T.” instead of “J.T.”; application states she is the widow of J.T. Bradshaw
REFERENCES: 2,109
Brammer, T. P.
COMPANY: Co. D
RANK: Rank Unk.
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: Unreported
OCCUPATION: Unreported
SERVICE RECORD
Pension records indiacte he served in this company
NOTES
“NC” on the application is crossed out and “Va” written in . Served in 51st Virginia.
REFERENCES: 2,109
Branch, Alcey
COMPANY: Co. K
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Sampson Co.
RESIDENCE: Sampson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/19/1862: enlisted in Sampson Co. at age 28
12/17/1862: severely wounded at Goldsboro
Jan/Feb, 1862: returned to duty
7/18/1863: wounded at Battery Wagner; hospitalized in Charleston
7/28/1863: died of wounds at Charleston
NOTES
First name given as Alvy in [52]
REFERENCES: 2, 52, 143
Branch, Amon Judson
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
5/1/1862: enlisted at Camp Holmes in Wilmington, age 20
6/24-7/5/1862: treated for rubeola at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 3, bed 20) in Wilmington
7/18/1863: wounded in the right arm at Battery Wagner
9/1/1863: returned to duty prior to this date
6/1/1864: captured at Cold Harbor
6/11/1864: confined to Point Lookout
7/12/1864: transferred to Elmira
7/3/1865: released at Elmira after taking Oath of Allegiance
NOTES
Middle name “Judson” [139]; soldier’s and widow’s pensions at [109]; brother of Ethemore, same company
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 109, 110, 139
Branch, Ethemore T. C.
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
5/12/1862: enlisted at Camp Holmes in Wilmington, age 18
7/18/1863: wounded at Battery Wagner
9/1/1863: returned to duty prior to this date
Sep, 1863 – Dec, 1864: present or accounted for
NOTES
Survived the war; widow’s pension application at [109]; brother of Amon, same company
REFERENCES: 2, 109, 110
Branch, James G.
COMPANY: Co. C
RANK: 1st Lieutenant
BIRTHPLACE: Duplin Co.
RESIDENCE: Duplin Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
2/15/1862: elected 2nd Lieutenant at age 39
4/30/1862: promoted to 1st Lt.
12/17/1862: commanded company at Goldsboro; wounded slightly
1/15/1863: published notice to his debtors demanding payment
2/9/1863: absent on recruiting duty in Duplin County
Mar/Apr, 1863: returned to duty
12/23/1863: resigned because of wife’s illness and personal health
1/21/1864: resignation accepted
NOTES
Elected as state representative in 1860; defeated for re-election in 1862
REFERENCES: 2, 143, 146, 153
Branch, Talton D.
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Unreported
SERVICE RECORD
5/12/1862: enlisted at Camp Holmes in Wilmington, age 29
Jun-Oct, 1862: present or accounted for but was reported absent sick during most of this period
12/10/1862: reported absent without leave
Mar/Apr, 1863: returned to duty
5/28-6/3/1863: treated for diarrhea at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 3, bed 62) in Wilmington
Nov/Dec, 1864: reported absent without leave.
NOTES
Survived the war; name listed as “D. Branch” in [98]; widow’s pension application at [109]
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 109
Branch, Thomas E.
COMPANY: Co. C
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: New Hanover Co.
RESIDENCE: Duplin Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
2/15/1862: enlisted in Duplin Co. at age 42
7/28/1862: admitted to Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 4, bed 22) in Wilmington for remittent fever
5/29/1863: deserted
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 110
Breece, Joseph
COMPANY: Co. I
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina
RESIDENCE: Cumberland Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
12/20/1862: enlisted in Cumberland Co. at age 35
8/14/1863: admitted to Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 3, bed 35) in Wilmington for abcessus
5/16/1864: wounded in left hip at Drewry’s Bluff; hospitalized at Richmond
6/22/1864: furloughed for 60 days
9/1/1864: returned to duty before this date
9/30/1864: captured at Fort Harrison (unsubstantiated); probably killed
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 138
Brewer, Jesse A., Jr.
COMPANY: Co. F
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Robeson Co.
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Laborer
SERVICE RECORD
3/10/1862: enlisted in Robeson Co. at age 18
12/17/1862: wounded seriously at Goldsboro
1/1/1863: returned to duty prioir to this date
6/1/1864: captured at Cold Harbor
6/11/1864: confined at Point Lookout
6/20/1864: released after joining U.S. Army; assigned to Company I, 1st Regt U.S. Vol. Infantry
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2, 110, 143
Brewer, John C.
COMPANY: Co. F
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Robeson Co.
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Laborer
SERVICE RECORD
3/10/1862: enlisted at age 18
4/10/1862: discharged for unspecified reason
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2
Brewer, Richard
COMPANY: Co. F
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Robeson Co.
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/10/1862: enlisted in Robeson Co. at age 24
8/3/1863: reported absent without leave
Jan/Feb, 1864: listed as deserter and dropped from company rolls
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2
Brewer, William
COMPANY: Co. F
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Robeson Co.
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Laborer
SERVICE RECORD
3/10/1862: enlisted in Robeson Co. at age 25
4/22-4/29/1862: treated for nose bleeds at Confederate Hospital #4 in Wilmington
5/4-10/1862: treated for nose bleeds at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 2, bed 14)
12/18/1862: admitted to Confederate Hospital #4 for neuralgia
1/7/1863: furloughed
7/18/1863: reported killed at Battery Wagner
5/16/1864: wounded in right shoulder (“minnie ball entering into right side of his neck and passing through his right shoulder”) at Drewry’s Bluff; hospitalized at Richmond
6/16/1864: furloughed for 40 days
Nov/Dec 1864: returned to duty
NOTES
Family info at [108]; married on 3/10/1864 to Mary Brewer [135]; reported “mortally” wounded at Drewry’s Bluff [161]; 1886 pension application at [110]; 1902 and 1905 pension applications at [109 & 110]
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 108, 109, 110, 135, 150, 161
Bright, Samuel F.
COMPANY: Co. H
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Columbus Co.
RESIDENCE: Columbus Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
5/12/1862: enlisted in Columbus Co. at age 29
6/6-10/1862: treated for rubeola at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 3, bed 2) in Wilmington
8/1-21/1862: treated for acute diarrhea at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 4, bed 11)
8/2/1862: furloughed
May/Jun, 1863: sick in hospital at Wilmington
Jul/Aug, 1863: returned to duty
1/17/1864: died of typhoid fever in hospital at Petersburg
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2, 56, 98
Brigman, Alexander B.
COMPANY: Co. F
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Marion District, SC
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/10/1862: enlisted in Robeson Co. at age 23
5/3-7/1862: treated at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 3, bed 33) in Wilmington for jaundice
8/7/1863: reported absent without leave
Jan/Feb 1864: listed as deserter and dropped from company rolls
NOTES
Soldier’s and widow’s pensions at [109]; brother of Wellington, this company
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 109, 110
Brigman, Wellington
COMPANY: Co. F
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Marion District, SC
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/10/1862: enlisted in Robeson Co. at age 22
Sep/Oct, 1862: deserted
12/12/1862: apprehended
12/15/1862: deserted or escaped
1/17/1863: $30 reward offered for apprehension
Jan-Jun, 1863: present or accounted for
8/7/1863: reported absent without leave
Jan/Feb, 1864: listed as deserter
1/6/1864: hospitalized with pneumonia at Petersburg
1/29/1864: returned to duty
4/20/1864: deserted from hospital at Petersburg
3/11/1865: turned himself over to Federal authorities at Fayetteville; sent to Ft. Monroe
4/5/1865: released at Ft. Monroe after taking Oath of Allegiance
NOTES
Brother of Alexander, this company
REFERENCES: 2, 110, 216
Brinkley, J. B.
COMPANY: Co. G
RANK: Rank Unk.
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: New Hanover Co.
OCCUPATION: Unreported
SERVICE RECORD
Pension records indicate that he served with this company. Pension application filed in New Hanover Co. (1916). Born in 1844. Enlisted on 11/15/1862 as a drummer boy, but took up a musket at Petersburg and was wounded (lost part of hand). Also injured at Battery Wagner. Captured and jailed at end of war while at home on parole. Application witnessed by Dr. W. D. McMillan, who served in the 51st Regt. NCT.
NOTES
Likely served in this regiment; listed as member of Cape Fear Camp #254 of the UCV as veteran of 51st NCT, Co. G
REFERENCES: 2, 109, 200
Brinson, John
COMPANY: Co. A
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Duplin Co.
RESIDENCE: Duplin Co.
OCCUPATION: Laborer
SERVICE RECORD
4/15/1861: enlisted as Private in 1st Co. C, 12th Regt. NC Troops in Duplin County at age 20
11/18/1861: mustered out when company disbanded
12/10/1861: enlisted in Co. D, 13th Battalion NC Infantry in New Hanover County
4/15/1862: transferred to Co. A, 51st Regt. NC Troops as Private
8/19/1864: captured near Globe Tavern; confined at Point Lookout
3/14/1865: paroled and exchanged
NOTES
Born 1/4/1843; soldier’s & widow’s pension applications at [109]; Dr. Brinson after the war
REFERENCES: 2, 8, 109, 110, 231
Brinson, John H.
COMPANY: Co. H
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Horry District, SC
RESIDENCE: Columbus Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
4/2/1862: enlisted in Co. H, 51st Regt. NC Troops in New Hanover Co., age 26
5/6-11/1862: treated for laryngitis at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 3, bed 17) in Wilmington
12/29/1862: sick in Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 2, bed 19) with catarrhus
1/7/1863: furloughed
Jan/Feb, 1863: returned to duty
7/11-23/1863: treated for diarrhea at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 4, bed 97)
5/16/1864-6/1/1864: wounded slightly at Petersburg sometime during this period
8/9/1864: transferred to Co. K, 26th Regt SC Infantry
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2, 98
Brinson, Joseph
COMPANY: Co. H
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: York District, SC
RESIDENCE: Columbus Co.
OCCUPATION: Laborer
SERVICE RECORD
3/7/1862: enlisted in New Hanover Co. at age 22
4/7-15/1862: treated for parotitis at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 4, bed 1) in Wilmington
5/7/1862: admitted to Confederate Hospital #4 with morbi cutis
5/25/1862: furloughed
Sep/Oct, 1862: hospitalized at Raleigh
12/1/1862: discharged for imbecility
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2
Britt, Archibald
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/9/1863: enlisted at Charleston, age 24
6/9-13/1863: hospitalized at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 2, bed 18) in Wilmington for diarrhea
7/10-27/1863: treated at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 6, bed 189) for rheumatism
Mar/1863-Dec/1864: present or accounted for
NOTES
Brother to Caswell, this company; widow’s pension application at [109]; DOB: 3/3/1839; family info and obituary at [112]
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 108, 109, 110, 112
Britt, Calvin C.
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/9/1863: enlisted at Charleston, age 31
6/9-14/1863: treated for rheumatism at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 2, bed 16) in Wilmington
5/14/1864: killed in action at Drewry’s Bluff
NOTES
Brother of Labon, same company; family info at [226]; listed as KIA on 5/16/1864 in [161]
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 99, 108, 161, 226
Britt, Caswell
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/9/1863: enlisted at Charleston, age 19
6/1/1864: captured at Cold Harbor
6/11/1864: confined at Point Lookout
7/12/1864: transferred to Elmira
7/17/1864: arrived at Elmira
7/3/1865: released at Elmira after taking Oath of Allegiance
NOTES
DOB: 1/25/1844; brother of Archibald, this company; photo & family info at [108]
REFERENCES: 2, 108
Britt, Joel
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Unreported
SERVICE RECORD
5/12/1862: enlisted at Camp Holmes in Wilmington
10/21/1864: died of pneumonia in hospital at Richmond
NOTES
Bastardy Bond at [145]
REFERENCES: 2, 145
Britt, John J.
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Laborer
SERVICE RECORD
5/12/1862: enlisted at Camp Holmes in Wilmington, age 27
May, 1862 – Dec, 1864: present or accounted for
NOTES
Soldier’s & widow’s pension applications at [109]; pension records indicate that he was wounded in the right hand at Drewry’s Bluff on May 14, 1864 (also appeared in casualty list in [185])
REFERENCES: 2, 109, 110, 185
Britt, Labon
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Bladen Co.
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
5/25/1863: enlisted in Wilmington at age 36
8/29/1863: died at or near Charleston; cause of death not reported.
NOTES
Name given as N. Britt in [52]; probate file at [110]; widow’s pension application at [109]; burial place incorrectly listed as Confederate Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, SC in [108]; brother of Calvin Britt, this company; family info at [108]
REFERENCES: 2, 52, 108, 109, 110
Broadhurst, John C., Sr.
COMPANY: Co. A
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: New Hanover Co.
RESIDENCE: Duplin Co.
OCCUPATION: Physician
SERVICE RECORD
3/15/1862: enlisted at Camp Holmes in Wilmington as Sergeant, age 39
Sep/Oct, 1862: reduced to ranks
Dec, 1864: present and accounted for through this month
NOTES
Served as hospital nurse for most of enlistment; witnessed Abraham Southerland’s widow’s pension application & signed “John C. Broadhurst, Sr.”
REFERENCES: 2, 109, 110
Brock, David W.
COMPANY: Co. I
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Cumberland Co.
RESIDENCE: Cumberland Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/31/1862: enlisted in Cumberland Co. at age 32
5/20/1864: seriously wounded in body at Bermuda Hundred
5/31/1864: died in hospital at Petersburg
NOTES
May have been born in Sampson or Duplin Co.
REFERENCES: 2, 103, 105, 110, 128, 160
Brock, G. T.
COMPANY: Co. B
RANK: Rank Unk.
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: Sampson Co.
OCCUPATION: Unreported
SERVICE RECORD
5/22/1865: paroled at Goldsboro
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2
Brogden, William L.
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Marion District, SC
RESIDENCE: Unreported
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
2/28/1862: enlisted in Robeson Co. at age 27
11/1/1862: reported absent without leave
Mar/Apr, 1863: returned to duty
8/21/1863: deserted
Sep/Oct, 1863: returned to duty
5/31/1864: wounded at Cold Harbor; hospitalized at Richmond
6/16/1864: died of wounds.
NOTES
Middle initial “L.” in [162]
REFERENCES: 2, 126, 162
Bronson, Charles Hotchkiss
COMPANY: Co. K
RANK: Corporal
BIRTHPLACE: Sampson Co.
RESIDENCE: Sampson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
1/11/1862: appointed 1st Lieutenant of 24th Regt NC Militia
3/29/1862: enlisted in 51st Regt NCT as Cpl. In Duplin Co., age 22
Aug, 1862: present through this month
Sep/Oct, 1862: dropped from company rolls for unspecified reason
NOTES
DOB: 10/2/1839; brother of Julian & Julius, same company
REFERENCES: 2, 112, 132
Bronson, Julian J.
COMPANY: Co. K
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Sampson Co.
RESIDENCE: Sampson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
1/11/1862: appointed 2nd Lieutenant of 24th Regt NC Militia
3/29/1862: enlisted in 51st Regt. NCT in Sampson Co. at age 19
Jul/Oct, 1862: absent sick
Nov/Dec, 1862: discharged after providing a substitute
NOTES
DOB: 6/20/1844; brother of Charles & Julius, same company
REFERENCES: 2, 112, 132
Bronson, Julius J.
COMPANY: Co. K
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Sampson Co.
RESIDENCE: Sampson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/19/1862: enlisted in Duplin Co. at age 19
8/5/1862: died at Camp French near Wilmington (tombstone says Fort Strong); cause of death not reported
NOTES
Brother of Julian & Charles, same company
REFERENCES: 2, 112
Brooks, H. C.
COMPANY: Staff
RANK: Chaplain
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: Unreported
OCCUPATION: Minister
SERVICE RECORD
6/2/1862: appointed Chaplain
Jul, 1862: reported absent sick through this month
9/1/1862: resigned prior to this date
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2
Brooks, John B.
COMPANY: Co. H
RANK: Sergeant
BIRTHPLACE: Duplin Co.
RESIDENCE: Duplin Co.
OCCUPATION: Mechanic
SERVICE RECORD
3/2/1862: enlisted in New Hanover Co. as Sgt, age 19
6/1/1864: captured at Cold Harbor (listed as missing)
6/17/1864: confined at Point Lookout
7/12/1864: transferred to Elmira
2/20/1865: paroled at Elmira; transferred to James River for exchange
3/3/1865: hospitalized at Wilmington
3/11/1865: furloughed
NOTES
Age 14 at enlistment in [2]; signature in father’s probate file [110]
REFERENCES: 2, 110, 162
Brothers, John R.
COMPANY: Co. A
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: New Hanover Co.
RESIDENCE: New Hanover Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
2/11/1862: enlisted in Burgaw at age 16
4/26-27/1862: treated for catarrhus at Confederate Hospital #4 in Wilmington
5/20/1862: admitted to Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 1, bed 2) for mumps
5/26/1862: furloughed
5/4/1863: admitted to Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 7, bed 40) for phthisis pulmonalis
6/17/1864: wounded in left hand near Petersburg
6/28/1864: returned to duty
9/22/1864: wounded at Petersburg; hospitalized at Richmond
9/24/1864: died of wounds
NOTES
Born: 1845 [126]
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 126
Brown, Archibald
COMPANY: Co. D
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Robeson Co.
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
4/26/1862: enlisted at age 34
5/27-6/10/1862: treated for dyspepsia at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 3, bed 7) in Wilmington
6/21/1862: discharged for poor health
3/3/1863: reenlisted
May-Oct, 1863: absent sick
6/19/1863: treated for dysentery and jaundice at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 2, bed 24)
Nov/Dec, 1863: returned to duty
Dec, 1864: present through this month
NOTES
Survived the war
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 110
Brown, Council L.
COMPANY: Co. H
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Columbus Co.
RESIDENCE: Columbus Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/7/1862: enlisted in New Hanover Co. at age 18
6/16/1862: died of fever at Camp Davis, near Wilmington
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2, 58, 112, 139
Brown, George Moore
COMPANY: Co. H
RANK: Sergeant
BIRTHPLACE: Columbus Co.
RESIDENCE: Columbus Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/7/1862: enlisted as Private in New Hanover Co. at age 29
6/1/1862: promoted to Corporal
Sep/Oct, 1862: promoted to Sergeant
12/17/1862: wounded slightly at Goldsboro
1/1/1863: returned to duty before this date
6/16/1864: captured at Petersburg
6/19/1864: confined at Point Lookout
7/9/1864: transferred to Elmira
2/25/1865: paroled at Elmira; transferred to James River for exchange
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2, 58, 143
Brown, George W.
COMPANY: Co. B
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Duplin Co.
RESIDENCE: Duplin Co.
OCCUPATION: Shoemaker
SERVICE RECORD
2/24/1862: enlisted in Duplin Co. at age 29
10/9/1862-12/31/1862: absent sick
Jan/Feb, 1863: returned to duty
May-Jul, 1864: wounded slightly during this period
12/28/1864: absent without leave
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2, 110
Brown, James Arthur
COMPANY: Co. B
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Sampson Co.
RESIDENCE: Sampson Co.
OCCUPATION: Shoemaker
SERVICE RECORD
2/15/1862: enlisted in Sampson Co. at age 24
6/25-7/8/1862: treated for continuous fever at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 2, bed 19) in Wilmington
12/17/1862: wounded seriously by a shell at Goldsboro; hospitalized in Wilson
3/1/1863: returned to duty prior to this date
6/1/1864: captured at Cold Harbor
6/11/1864: confined at Point Lookout
7/12/1864: transferred to Elmira
11/29/1864: died of pneumonia at Elmira
NOTES
Note from Brown is included in the John Wilson letter of 6/19/1862
REFERENCES: 36, 98, 111, 227
Brown, Kilby
COMPANY: Co. G
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Duplin Co.
RESIDENCE: Duplin Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/3/1862: enlisted in New Hanover Co. at age 34
Nov/Dec, 1862: absent without leave
Jan/Feb, 1863: returned to duty
Feb, 1864: present through this month
May-October, 1864: assigned duty as company cook
Nov/Dec, 1864: detached to General Hoke’s headquarters
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2, 110
Brown, Owen Tyler
COMPANY: Co. B
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Sampson Co.
RESIDENCE: Sampson Co.
OCCUPATION: Laborer
SERVICE RECORD
2/11/1863: enlisted in Sampson Co. at age 18
Jun, 1863: present through this month
Jul/Aug, 1863: sick in hospital at Charleston
9/29/1863: hospitalized at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 6, bed 138) in Wilmington with intermittent fever
10/2/1863: deserted
11/1/1863: returned to duty prior to this date
May-Jul, 1864: wounded slightly during this period
NOTES
Middle name “Tyler” in [108], “O. T. Brown” on tombstone; family info at [108]
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 108
Brown, Peter B.
COMPANY: Co. D
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
10/29/1864: enlisted at age 42
Dec, 1864: present through this month
NOTES
Survived the war
REFERENCES: 2, 108
Browning, Samuel J.
COMPANY: Co. A
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina
RESIDENCE: New Hanover Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
5/26/1862: transferred to this company at age 51 from Co. D 13th Batt. NC Infantry
5/18 – 11/30/1862: absent sick
12/18/1862-1/15/1863: treated for chronic rheumatism at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 2, bed 10) in Wilmington
May, 1863: absent sick through this month
6/13/1863: discharged because of old age, piles, and eye inflammation
NOTES
Age 37 in 1850 census
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 110, 232
Bryan, King
COMPANY: Co. I
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina
RESIDENCE: Cumberland Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
10/3/1862: enlisted in Cumberland Co. at age 20
Jul, 1864: present through this month
8/19/1864: captured near Globe Tavern (unsubstantiated); probably killed
NOTES
Born: 1842, last name “Bryant” (1850 census)
REFERENCES: 2, 110
Bryan, Levi
COMPANY: Co. I
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Sampson Co.
RESIDENCE: Cumberland Co.
OCCUPATION: Unreported
SERVICE RECORD
10/6/1862: enlisted in Cumberland Co. at age 22
11/22/1862-10/31/1863: detached as courier for General Clingman
5/5/1863: admitted to Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 7, bed 195) in Wilmington for pneumonia
Nov/Dec, 1863: rejoined company
May-Oct, 1864: absent sick
Nov/Dec, 1864: returned to duty
Dec, 1864: present through this month
Jan-May, 1865: served with unit until surrender [109]
NOTES
Pension application and death certificate at [110]; photo of tombstone at [112]; DOB: 5/21/1840; became Baptist minister after the war
REFERENCES: 2, 98. 109, 110, 112
Bryant, Aldridge M.
COMPANY: Co. I
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: Unreported
OCCUPATION: Unreported
SERVICE RECORD
10/20/1864: enlisted in Cumberland Co.
Dec, 1864: present through this month
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2
Bryant, Nicholas F.
COMPANY: Co. B
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Sampson Co.
RESIDENCE: Sampson Co.
OCCUPATION: Carpenter
SERVICE RECORD
3/3/1862: enlisted in Duplin Co. as Private, age 23
7/1/1862: promoted to Corporal
10/14/1862: reduced to ranks
10/28/1862: hospitalized at Goldsboro
12/5/1862: detailed to work on gunboats
Jan/Feb, 1863: dropped from rolls
NOTES
First name “Nickolas” in [112]; Born: Jan, 1837
REFERENCES: 2, 112
Bryant, Travis S.
COMPANY: Co. I
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Cumberland Co.
RESIDENCE: Cumberland Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/5/1863: enlisted in Cumberland Co., age 35
6/1/1864: captured at Cold Harbor
6/11/1864: confined at Point Lookout
7/12/1864: transferred to Elmira
7/15/1864: killed in train wreck at Shohola
NOTES
“Travers S. Bryant” in [36], “Travis” in census
REFERENCES: 2, 36, 129
Buck, Benjamin
COMPANY: Co. H
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Carteret Co.
RESIDENCE: Columbus Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
4/23/1862: enlisted in New Hanover Co. at age 21
9/25/1863: detailed as oarsman on ration boat at Charleston
Nov, 1863: returned to company
6/1/1864: wounded in left knee at Cold Harbor; hospitalized at Richmond
10/1/1864: returned to duty
10/6/1864: hospitalized at Richmond for wounds and diarrhea
12/27/1864: returned to duty
NOTES
Pension application at [110] in Pamlico Co. (1901); wounded in left testicle at Gaines Mill (Cold Harbor)
REFERENCES: 2, 58, 110
Buffkin, Elias J.
COMPANY: Co. G
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Columbus Co.
RESIDENCE: Columbus Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
5/14/1862: enlisted in New Hanover Co. at age 22
4/23/1863: furloughed for sickness and died at home in Columbus Co. the same night he arrived
NOTES
Widow’s pension application at [109]
REFERENCES: 2, 109
Buie, Daniel McDuffie
COMPANY: Co. I
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina
RESIDENCE: Cumberland Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
12/6/1862: enlisted in Cumberland Co. at age 20
May-Aug, 1864: absent sick
Sep/Oct, 1864: returned to duty
Dec, 1864: present through this month
NOTES
DOB: 8/7/1842; photo at [99] & [108]; pension application (never wounded) at [109]; grave marker also in Coss Creek Cemetery #1 with DOD 6/10/1905 [see 99], both tombstones list middle name as “McD.”; brother of Malcolm, same company; family info at [108]
REFERENCES: 2, 99, 108, 109, 110, 112
Buie, George McD.
COMPANY: Co. I
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina
RESIDENCE: Cumberland Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/14/1864: enlisted in Cumberland Co. at age 18
10/23/1864: hospitalized at Richmond with chronic diarrhea
12/1/1864: returned to duty
Dec, 1864: present through this month
3/11/1865: captured near Fayetteville
3/30/1865: confined at Point Lookout
6/4/1865: released at Point Lookout after taking Oath of Allegiance
NOTES
Survived the war; brother of John, same company
REFERENCES: 2, 110
Buie, John Rebecca
COMPANY: Co. I
RANK: Sergeant
BIRTHPLACE: Cumberland Co.
RESIDENCE: Cumberland Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
4/5/1862: enlisted in Cumberland Co. as Private, age 28
7/1/1862: promoted to Sergeant before this date
9/1/1862: reduced to rank of Corporal before this date
Sep/Oct, 1862: absent sick
Nov/Dec, 1862: returned to duty
Mar/Apr, 1863: promoted to Sgt.
5/16/1864: wounded in left arm “near the shoulder by minnie ball” at Drewry’s Bluff
Oct, 1864: absent wounded through this month
Nov/Dec, 1864: returned to duty
Dec, 1864: present through this month
NOTES
DOB: 11/15/1836; soldier’s & widow’s pension applications at [109]; brother of George, same company; photo & family info at [108], middle initial “R.” on tombstone
REFERENCES: 2, 105, 108, 109, 110
Buie, Malcolm James, Jr.
COMPANY: Co. I
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina
RESIDENCE: Cumberland Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
9/27/1863: enlisted in Cumberland Co. at age 19
Dec, 1864: present through this month
NOTES
Survived the war; DOB: 1/20/1844; brother to Daniel, same company; family info at [108], middle initial “J.” on tombstone; widow’s pension application at [109] is for different Malcolm Buie
REFERENCES: 2, 108, 109
Buie, Malcolm James, Sr.
COMPANY: Co. I
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Cumberland Co.
RESIDENCE: Cumberland Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
12/31/1862: enlisted in Cumberland Co. at age 61
7/11-14/1863: treated for debility at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 3, bed 36) in Wilmington
8/18/1863: on sick furlough for 30 days
Sep/Oct, 1863: returned to duty
5/20/1864: wounded at Bermuda Hundred; hospitalized at Petersburg
5/29/1864: furloughed; returned to duty on unspecified date
8/9/1864: hospitalized at Richmond with debility
8/25/1864: furloughed
Sep-Dec, 1864: hospitalized at Fayetteville
3/11/1865: captured at Fayetteville
3/30/1865: confined at Point Lookout
6/24/1865: released at Point Lookout after taking Oath of Allegiance
NOTES
DOB: 3/8/1801; father of Daniel & Malcom Jr., same company
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 108, 110, 114
Bullard, Doget
COMPANY: Co. A
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: Unreported
OCCUPATION: Unreported
SERVICE RECORD
5/26/1862: transferred to this company from Co A, 31st Regt. NCT; failed to report for duty; dropped from rolls
NOTES
Cannot locate in census
REFERENCES: 2
Bullard, Giles M.
COMPANY: Co. K
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina
RESIDENCE: Cumberland Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
7/8/1862: enlisted in Cumberland Co. at age 27
Dec, 1864: present through this month; detached to regimental quartermaster (possibly as a teamster) for much of the period
NOTES
Survived the war; born: 1835; widow’s pension application at [109]; family info at [112]
REFERENCES: 2, 109, 112
Bullard, John J.
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Unreported
RESIDENCE: Unreported
OCCUPATION: Unreported
SERVICE RECORD
3/24/1864: enlisted at Petersburg
Apr-Dec 1864: present or accounted for
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2
Bullard, William H., Sr.
COMPANY: Co. A
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
5/21/1863: enlisted at Camp Holmes in Wilmington, age 33
8/8/1863: sick in hospital at Charleston
8/18/1863: furloughed for 30 days
9/18/1863: absent without leave
Mar/Apr, 1864: returned to duty
5/15/1864: wounded in thigh (flesh wound) at Drewry’s Bluff
Jun, 1864: returned to duty
9/30/1864: wounded in left side (flesh wound) at Fort Harrison
Dec, 1864: reported absent wounded through this month
NOTES
Pension application at [109]
REFERENCES: 2, 109, 110
Bullock, Atlas
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
4/24/1861: enlisted in 1st Co. D, 12th Regt. NC Troops in Robeson County at age 23
12/16/1861: present until company disbanded
5/12/1862: enlisted in Co. E, 51st Regt. NC Troops
Jun, 1862 – Dec, 1864: present or accounted for
NOTES
Survived the war; widow’s pension application at [109]; brother to Davis, John L., Joseph, Michael & William, same company
REFERENCES: 2, 8, 109, 110
Bullock, Charles Baker
COMPANY: Co. F
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
4/24/1861: enlisted in 1st Co. D, 12th Regt. NC Troops in Robeson County at age 20
12/16/1861: present until company disbanded
5/1/1862: enlisted in Co. F, 51st Regt. NC Troops at Nichols Depot, SC
May-Aug 1862: absent sick
Sep/Oct 1862: returned to duty
5/16/1864: wounded in thigh (flesh wound) at Drewry’s Bluff
9/1/1864: returned to duty before this date
Sep/Oct 1864: absent wounded
Nov/Dec 1864: returned to duty; present or accounted for through Dec, 1864
NOTES
Witnessed Robert Jones’ widow’s pension application; brother of Colon & Henry, same regiment
REFERENCES: 2, 8, 109, 110
Bullock, Colon Eli
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
5/12/1862: enlisted at Camp Holmes in Wilmington, age 29
9/30/1864: wounded in hand at Fort Harrison
Oct, 1864: reported absent wounded for entire month
Nov/Dec, 1864: reported absent without leave
NOTES
Survived the war; DOB: 4/30/1833; brother of Henry & Charles, Co. F; family info at [108]
REFERENCES: 2, 108, 110
Bullock, Davis
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Rank Unk.
BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
Pension records indicate he served with this company. Pension application filed in Robeson Co.(1923). Born 1848 (1849 in 1850 census). Application witnessed by A. B. Small (50th Regt. NCT). Brother of Atlas, John L., Joseph, Michael, and William of Company E. No other units identified for this soldier.
NOTES
Likely served in this regiment
REFERENCES: 2, 109, 110, 131
Bullock, Henry Johnson
COMPANY: Co. F
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Robeson Co.
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/10/1862: enlisted in Robeson Co. at age 31
5/19-23/1962: treated for rubeola at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 3, bed 14) in Wilmington
7/8/1862: died of typhoid fever at Camp Davis near Wilmington
NOTES
Brother of Colon & Charles, this regiment
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 108, 110
Bullock, Jesse
COMPANY: Co. F
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Robeson Co.
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/10/1862: enlisted in Robeson Co. at age 19
5/21/1862: admitted to Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 1, bed 28) in Wilmington for rubeola
5/16/1864: killed at Drewry’s Bluff
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 161
Bullock, John L.
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
5/12/1862: enlisted in Co. E, 51st Regt. NC Troops at Camp Holmes in Wilmington, age18
10/31/1862: present through this date; discharged on unspecified date; reason not reported
6/15/1863: reenlisted in Co. E
8/20/1863: admitted to Wayside Hospital in Charleston for fever
8/21/1863: transferred to General College Hospital #2 in Columbia
10/21/1863: absent without leave
Nov/Dec, 1863: returned to duty
6/17/1864: wounded in hand at Petersburg
Nov/Dec, 1864: returned to duty
Dec, 1864: present through this month
NOTES
Survived the war; born: 1844; brother to Atlas, Davis, Joseph, Michael & William, same company
REFERENCES: 2, 103, 110
Bullock, John Walter
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
5/12/1862: enlisted in New Hanover Co. at age 34
5/5-6/5/1864: wounded during this period
9/12/1864: hospitalized at Wilmington with debility
12/9/1864: returned to duty
Dec, 1864: reported present through entire month
NOTES
Survived the war; DOB: 5/2/1828; brother to Meredith, this company; photo & family info at [226]
REFERENCES: 2, 108, 110, 185, 226
Bullock, Joseph H.
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Sergeant
BIRTHPLACE: Robeson Co.
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
4/24/1861: enlisted in 1st Co. D, 12th Regt. NC Troops in Robeson County at age 19
12/16/1861: present until company disbanded
5/12/1862: enlisted in Co. E, 51st Regt. N. C. Troops, as Private
Nov/Dec, 1862: absent without leave
Jan/Feb, 1863: returned to duty
6/1/1863: promoted to Corporal
Mar-Aug, 1864: promoted to Sergeant
9/30/1864: wounded in foot at Ft. Harrison
11/8/1864: returned to duty
Dec, 1864: present through this month
NOTES
Pension application at [109], not wounded during war; brother to Atlas, Davis, John L., Michael & William, same company; witnessed T. D. Branch’s widow’s application for pension
REFERENCES: 2, 8, 109, 110
Bullock, Meredith
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
9/12/1863: enlisted in New Hanover Co. at age 37
5/13/1864: wounded at Drewry’s Bluff
Dec, 1864: present or accounted for through this month
NOTES
DOB: 6/7/1825 [99]; pension application at [109], not wounded during war; brother to John W., this company; family info at [215]; date of wound given as 5/16/1864 in [161]
REFERENCES: 2, 99, 108, 109, 110, 161, 215
Bullock, Michael R.
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
5/12/1862: enlisted at Camp Holmes in Wilmington, age 28
5/13/1864: wounded in the right hand by a “minnie ball” and in the left breast by a “piece of shell” at
Drewry’s Bluff; hospitalized at Richmond
May-Aug 1864: reported absent wounded
Sep/Oct 1864: reported absent without leave
Nov/Dec 1864: returned to duty
Dec, 1864: present or accounted for through this month
NOTES
Brother to Atlas, Davis, John L., Joseph & William, same company; pension application at [109], hand disabled when wounded; date of wound listed as 5/16/1864 in [161]
REFERENCES: 2, 109, 110, 161
Bullock, William A.
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: 3rd Lieutenant
BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
4/24/1861: enlisted in 1st Co. D, 12th Regt. NC Troops in Robeson County at age 21
12/16/1861: present until company disbanded
5/12/1862: enlisted in Co. E, 51st Regt. NC Troops at Camp Holmes in Wilmington as a Private
8/15/1864: elected 3rd Lieutenant
8/19/1864: captured near Globe Tavern
8/22/1864: confined at Washington, D.C.
8/29/1864: transferred to Fort Delaware
NOTES
Brother to Atlas, Davis, John L., Michael & Joseph, same company; Witnessed T. D. Branch’s widow’s application for pension; photo and family info at [226]
REFERENCES: 2, 8, 109, 110, 226
Bunce, Hiram R.
COMPANY: Co. I
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Sampson Co.
RESIDENCE: Cumberland Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/30/1862: enlisted in Cumberland County at age 30
Jul/Aug, 1862: absent sick
Sep/Oct, 1862: returned to duty
9/3/1863: absent without leave
12/19/1863: returned to duty
5/16/1864: killed at Drewry’s Bluff
NOTES
Middle initial “R.” [139]; widow’s pension applications at [109]
REFERENCES: 2, 105, 109, 139
Burney, Charles H.
COMPANY: Co. D
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Bladen Co.
RESIDENCE: Bladen Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/17/1862: enlisted in Cumberland Co. at age 18
8/17-18/1862: treated at Confederate Hospital #4 in Wilmington for acute dysentery
Dec, 1864: present through this month
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 110
Burney, Daniel
COMPANY: Co. H
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Bladen Co.
RESIDENCE: Columbus Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/2/1862: enlisted in New Hanover Co. at age 46
Sep/Oct, 1863: sick in regimental hospital at Mt. Pleasant, SC
Nov/Dec, 1863: returned to duty
6/16/1864: captured at Petersburg
6/19/1864: confined at Point Lookout
7/9/1864: transferred to Elmira
2/27/1865: died of chronic diarrhea at Elmira
NOTES
Name listed as Burnell in [36]; date of birth 3/24/1815 in [2]; widow’s pension application at [109]
REFERENCES: 2, 36, 58, 109, 111
Burney, James
COMPANY: Co. D
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Bladen Co.
RESIDENCE: Bladen Co.
OCCUPATION: Cooper
SERVICE RECORD
3/17/1862: enlisted in Cumberland Co. at age 26
6/17-25/1862: treated at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 1, bed 11) in Wilmington for fever
12/1/1863: hospitalized at Confederate Hospital #4 (ward 4, bed 57) in Wilmington with fever
12/29/1863: furloughed for 30 days
3/1/1864: returned to duty before this date
5/16/1864: wounded in left shoulder at Drewry’s Bluff; hospitalized at Richmond
5/30/1864: furloughed for 60 days
Dec, 1864: absent wounded through this month
NOTES
Widow’s application for pension at [110]
REFERENCES: 2, 98, 110
Burney, William James
COMPANY: Co. G
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Bladen Co.
RESIDENCE: Bladen Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/2/1862: enlisted in Co. G, 51st Regt. NC Troops in New Hanover Co. at age 23
7/18/1863: wounded in head slightly at Battery Wagner
7/19/1863: sent to Wayside Hospital in Charleston
7/30/1863: returned to duty
Jul/Aug, 1863: transferred to 3rd Co. B, 36th Regt NCT (2nd Regt NC Arty.)
Aug, 1864: present through this month
1/15/1865: wounded and captured at Ft. Fisher; confined at Elmira
3/2/1865: paroled for exchange
3/9/1865: hospitalized at Richmond
3/12/1865: furloughed from hospital for 30 days
3/20/1865: hospitalized at Charlotte
4/3/1865: died in hospital; cause of death not reported
NOTES
DOB: 4/1/1839; family info at [112]
REFERENCES: 2, 18, 103, 112
Butler, Isham Rowland
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: South Carolina
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
5/12/1862: enlisted at Camp Holmes in Wilmington, age 29
Nov/Dec, 1862: reported absent without leave
Jan/Feb, 1863: returned to duty
7/18/1863: wounded in right lung at Battery Wagner
9/22/1863: reported absent without leave
10/25/1863: returned to duty
5/16/1864: seriously wounded at Drewry’s Bluff
May-Oct, 1864: reported absent wounded
Nov/Dec, 1864: reported absent without leave
NOTES
DOB: 5/3/1833; family info at [108]
REFERENCES: 2, 99, 108, 161
Butler, Luke H.
COMPANY: Co. H
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Bladen Co.
RESIDENCE: Columbus Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/7/1862: enlisted in New Hanover Co. at age 28
6/16/1864: captured at Petersburg
6/19/1864: confined at Point Lookout
7/9/1864: transferred to Elmira
3/2/1865: paroled at Elmira; transferred to James River for exchange
3/7/1865: hospitalized at Richmond with debility
3/9/1865: furloughed for 30 days
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2, 58
Butler, William
COMPANY: Co. F
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Robeson Co.
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/10/1862: enlisted in Robeson Co. at age 21
8/3/1863: absent without leave
Sep/Oct 1863: returned to duty
5/16/1864: wounded in hip and back at Drewry’s Bluff; hospitalized in Richmond
7/20/1864: transferred to another hospital
9/1/1864: returned to duty prior to this date
Dec 1864: present through this month
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2
Byrd, Charles
COMPANY: Co. H
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Columbus Co.
RESIDENCE: Columbus Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/7/1862: enlisted in New Hanover Co. as a Private, age 24
12/3/1862: promoted to Corporal
May/Jun, 1863: reduced to ranks; sick in hospital at Wilmington
Jul/Aug, 1863: returned to duty
Dec, 1864: present through this month
NOTES
Soldier’s and widow’s pension applications at [109]
REFERENCES: 2, 40, 58, 109
Byrd, Elijah
COMPANY: Co. F
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Robeson Co.
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/10/1862: enlisted in Robeson Co. at age 24
1/4//1863: deserted
1/17/1863: $30 reward offered for apprehension
3/1/1864: returned to duty before this date
5/16/1864: wounded slightly at Drewry’s Bluff; hospitalized in Richmond
6/6/1864: died of wounds
NOTES
Brother of Joshua, same company
REFERENCES: 2, 126, 161, 216
Byrd, Isaac
COMPANY: Co. E
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Robeson Co.
RESIDENCE: Robeson Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
2/28/1862: enlisted in Robeson Co. at age 23
9/5/1862: died in Robeson County of typhoid fever
NOTES
None
REFERENCES: 2
Byrd, James F.
COMPANY: Co. A
RANK: Corporal
BIRTHPLACE: Duplin Co.
RESIDENCE: Duplin Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
12/29/1861: enlisted as a Private in Co. D, 13th Battalion NC Infantry in Duplin County at age 21
4/15/1862: transferred to Co. A, 51st Regt. NC Troops
9/1/1862: promoted to Corporal
10/9/1863: wounded while on picket duty
10/19/1863: furloughed for 30 days
10/25/1863: died of wounds, place not reported (maybe Duplin Co.)
NOTES
Brother of Timothy & William, same company
REFERENCES: 2, 8, 110
Byrd, Joshua
COMPANY: Co. F
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Robeson Co.
RESIDENCE: Marion District, SC
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
3/10/1862: enlisted in Robeson Co. at age 18
5/16/1864: wounded (blinded) and captured at Drewry’s Bluff; confined to various Federal hospitals
1/8/1865: confined to Point Lookout
6/18/1865: released after taking Oath of Allegiance
NOTES
Brother of Elijah, same company
REFERENCES: 2, 161, 232
Byrd, Timothy S.
COMPANY: Co. A
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Duplin Co.
RESIDENCE: Duplin Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
4/16/1864: enlisted in Duplin Co. at age 20
Nov/Dec, 1864: reported present through this month
NOTES
Survived the war; brother of James & William, same company; family info at [108]
REFERENCES: 2, 110
Byrd, William Benjamin
COMPANY: Co. A
RANK: Private
BIRTHPLACE: Duplin Co.
RESIDENCE: Duplin Co.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
SERVICE RECORD
12/29/1861: enlisted in Co. D, 13th Battalion NC Infantry in Duplin County at age 24
4/15/1862: transferred to Co. A, 51st Regt. NC Troops
Mar-Jun, 1863: absent sick
Jul/Aug, 1863: returned to duty
Sep/Oct, 1863: detached as nurse
Nov/Dec, 1863: present sick
Jan/Feb, 1864: absent without leave for unspecified period
Mar/Apr, 1864: returned to duty
5/16/1864: wounded at Drewry’s Bluff
9/30/1864: returned to duty before this date; captured at Fort Harrison
10/5/1864: confined at Point Lookout
3/19/1865: paroled and exchanged
NOTES
Brother of James & Timothy, same company
REFERENCES: 2, 8, 110
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