Jospeh Boykin Underwood was a very wealthy heir. In the 1860 census, Underwood listed his occupation as “gentleman.” His military career was unimpressive, but after the war he became an inventor, receiving at least 14 patents. Joseph Boykin Underwood was born in Sampson County on March 6, 1838. His parents, John and Mary Boykin Underwood,… Continue reading The 51st North Carolina’s Captains: Joseph Boykin Underwood