We Want Our Shoemaker Back!

Note: James C. Rogers is listed in North Carolina Troops and in his NARA compiled service record as J. E. Rodgers. Background James C. Rogers was a 46-year-old shoemaker living in Sampson County. He managed to avoid military service until October 16, 1864. On that date, he enlisted at the Conscript Camp in Raleigh. Upon… Continue reading We Want Our Shoemaker Back!