This company, known as the "Carolina Boys," was raised
in Cumberland County and was enlisted there on November
9, 1861. It joined the regiment al Camp Mangum, near
Raleigh, on January 30, 1862, and was designated Company
K. It was transferred to Confederate States service with the
rest of the regiment on February 1, 1862. After joining the
regiment the company functioned as a part of the regiment,
and its history for the war period is reported as a part of
the regimental history.
The information contained in the following roster of the
company was compiled principally from a company muster-
In and descriptive roll dated February 7, 1862, and from
company muster rolls for January 15-March 31, 1862; May-
June, 1862; and November, 1862-October, 1864. No company
muster rolls were found for April, 1862; July-October,
1862; and for the period after October, 1864. Valuable
information was obtained from primary records such as the
North Carolina adjutant general's Roll of Honor, discharge
certificates. medical records, prisoner of war records, and
pension applications. Secondary sources such as postwar
rosters and histories, cemetery records, and records of the
United Daughters of the Confederacy also provided useful
information.
CAPTAINS
McLAUCHLIN, MURDOCK McRAE
Born in Cumberland County where he resided as a [teacher]
prior to enlisting in Cumberland County at age 28. Elected
Captain on November 9, 1861. Present or accounted for
until appointed Major on January 14, 1863, and transferred
to the Field and Staff of this regiment.
SMITH, ARCHIBALD M.
Born in Cumberland County where he resided as a farmer
prior to enlisting in Cumberland County at age 31. Elected
2nd Lieutenant on November 9, 1861. Promoted to 1st
Lieutenant on July 17, 1862. Present or accounted for
until wounded at Harpers Ferry, [West] Virginia, September
14, 1862. Reported absent wounded through December,
1862. Promoted to Captain on January 14, 1863. Died on
February 10, 1863. Place and cause of death not reported.
MONROE, DANIEL A.
Previously served as Private in Company F, 1st Regiment
N.C. Infantry (6 months, 1861). Elected 3rd Lieutenant of
this company on January 27, 1862. Promoted to 2nd
Lieutenant on July 17, 1862. Promoted to 1st Lieutenant
on January 14, 1863. Promoted to Captain on February
16, 1863. Present or accounted for until he died at home
in Cumberland County on September 24, 1863, of disease.
LIEUTENANTS
BLACK, DUNCAN A., 2nd Lieutenant
Born in Argyleshire, Scotland, and resided in Cumberland
County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to
enlisting in Cumberland County at age 23, November 9,
1861. Mustered in as Corporal. Promoted to Sergeant on
April 27. 1862. Elected 2nd Lieutenant on August 2, 1862.
Present or accounted for until wounded at the Battle of
Second Manassas, Virginia, August 30, 1862. Died at
Upperville, Virginia, September 17. 1862, of wounds.
McARTHUR, JOHN F., 3rd Lieutenant
Born in Cumberland County where he resided as a farmer
prior to enlisting in Cumberland County at age 20.
November 9. 1861. Mustered in as Private. Promoted to
Sergeant on August 1, 1862. Elected 3rd Lieutenant on
March 1, 1863. Present or accounted for through
October, 1864. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House,
Virginia, April 9. 1865.
McDONALD, HUGH A., 2nd Lieutenant
Previously served as Private in Company E, Ist Regiment
N.C. Infantry (6 months, 1861). Enlisted in this company
on January 27, 1862. Mustered in as Private. Elected 2nd
Lieutenant on March 1, 1863. Present or accounted for
until captured at Falling Waters, Maryland, July 14,
1863. Confined at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, D.C.
Transferred to Johnson's Island, Ohio, on or about August
8, 1863. Released at Johnson's Island on June 11, 1865,
after taking the Oath of Allegiance.
RAY, JOHN S., 1st Lieutenant
Resided in Cumberland County where he enlisted at age
33, November 9, 1861. Mustered in as Corporal. Wounded
("teeth knocked out") at Mechanicsville, Virginia, June
26. 1862. Promoted to Sergeant in July-December, 1862.
Returned to duty prior to January 1. 1863. Elected Ist
Lieutenant on March 1, 1863. Wounded in the right ankle
and captured at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 1-5, 1863
Right foot amputated. Confined at various Federal
hospitals until transferred to Johnson's Island, Ohio, where
he was received on September 29. 1863. Died at Johnson's
Island on or about November 17, 1863. Cause of death
not reported.
SHAW, ANGUS, 1st Lieutenant
Previously served as Private in Company F, 1st Regiment
N.C. Infantry (6 months, 1861). Appointed 1st Lieutenant
of this company on or about January 27, 1862. Wounded
at Mechanicsville, Virginia, June 16, 1862. Died in hospital
at Richmond, Virginia, on or about July 18, 1862 of
wounds.
NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES
ALFORD, SIMON, Private
Born in Wake County where he enlisted on April 4, 1864,
for the war. Died in hospital at Richmond, Virginia, June
21, 1864, of "Tebris typhoid."
ARMFIELD, ALLEN H., Private
Enlisted at Camp Holmes, near Raleigh, August 14, 1864,
for the war. Deserted to the enemy on or about February
17, 1865. Confined at Washington, D.C., February 21,
1865. Released on an unspecified date after taking the
Oath of Allegiance.
ARMSFIELD, OLIVER, Private
Place and date of enlistment not reported. Deserted to the
enemy on or about February 17, 1865. Confined at
Washington, D.C.. February 21, 1865. Released on an
unspecified date after taking the Oath of Allegiance.
ARNETT, ALEXANDER, Corporal
Resided in Cumberland County where he enlisted at age
23, January 27, 1862. Mustered in as Private. Present or
accounted for until wounded at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
July 1-3, 1863. Returned to duty in November-December.
1863. Present or accounted for through October. 1864.
Promoted to Corporal subsequent to October 31. 1864.
Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April
9, 1865.
ASKEW, GEORGE H., Private
Enlisted in Randolph County on September 3, 1864 for
the war. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House,
Virginia, April 9, 1865.
AVERY, ISAAC, Private
Born in Harnett County where he resided prior to enlisting
in Harnett County al age 36, March 19, 1863, for the war.
Wounded at Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 3, 1863. Died
at Richmond, Virginia May 16, 1863, of wounds.
BABY, R. D., Private
Born in Burke County. Place and date of enlistment not
reported. Died at Sharpsburg, Maryland, presumably on
or about September 17, 1862. Cause of death not reported.
BARRON. J. N., Private
Resided in Yadkin County and enlisted at Camp Holmes,
near Raleigh, July 30, 1864, for the war. Deserted to the
enemy on or about September 19, 1864. Confined at
Washington, D.C.. September 24, 1864. Released on an
unspecified date after laking the Oath of Allegiance.
BLACK, DUNCAN, Private
Resided in Cumberland County where he enlisted at age
17, May 3, 1862 for the war. Present or accounted for
until March 16, 1863, when he was reported absent without
leave. Returned to duty in May-June, 1863. Wounded in
the knee and captured at Gettyshurg. Pennsylvania, July
1-5, 1863. Hospitalized at Davids Island, New York Harbor,
where he died on July 19, 1863 of wounds.
BLACK, J. R., Private
Born in Scotland and resided in Cumberland County
where he enlisted at age 23, February 15. 1862. Present or
accounted for until killed at Chancellorsville, Virginia,
May 3, 1863.
BLUE, LAUCHLIN A., Corporal
Resided in Cumberland County where he enlisted at age
23, February 15, 1862. Mustered in as Private. Wounded
at or near Mechanicsville, Virginia, June 26, 1862. Returned
to duty prior to January 1, 1863. Promoted to Corporal
on April 6, 1864. Present or accounted for until May-
June, 1864, when he was reported absent wounded. Place
and date wounded not reported. Hospitalized at Richmond.
Virginia, July 3, 1864, with a fracture of the left arm.
Furloughed for sixty days on July 23, 1864. Returned to
duty in September-October, 1864. No further records.
BOLTON, WILLIAM JAMES, Private
Born in Cumberland County where he resided as a teacher
prior to enlisting in Cumberland County at age 23, January
27, 1862. Died at Weldon on March I2, 1862. of disease.
BRANTLY, WILEY H., Private
Enlisted in Nash County on September 3, 1864, for the
war. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House. Virginia.
April 9, 1865.
BREWER, W. R., Private
Enlisted at "Davidson" on April 3, 1864, for the war.
Deserted on July ii. 1864.
BURNS, F. L. Private
Resided in Moore County where he enlisted al age 25.
March 19, 1863. for the war. Deserted on April 11, 1863.
CAIN, JOSEPH E. J., Private
Resided in Cumberland County where he enlisted at age
18, March 1, 1863, for the war. Present or accounted for
through October, 1864. Surrendered at Appomattox Court
House, Virginia, on or about April 9, 1865. Took the
Oath of Allegiance at Wilmington on May 15, 1865.
CAMERON, ALEXANDER A.
Born in Cumberland County and was by occupation a
farmer. Place and date of enlistment not reported. Enlisted
in Company C, 35th Regiment N.C. Troops, September
12, 1861.
CAMERON, D. B., Private
Enlisted in Moore County on April 2. 1864, for the war.
Present or accounted for through October, 1864.
CAMERON, DANIEL T.,
Born in Cumberland County and was by occupation a
farmer. Place and date of enlistment not reported. Enlisted
in Company C 35th Regiment N.C. Troops, November
27, 1861.
CAMPBELL, DANIEL K. Sergeant
Born in Cumberland County where he resided as a farmer
prior to enlisting in Cumberland County at age 29.
November 9, 1861. Mustered in as Ist Sergeant. Reduced
to ranks on April 29. 1862. Present or accounted for until
July 25. 1862, when he was reported absent without leave.
Returned to duty on or about February 8, 1863. Captured
at Falling Waters, Maryland on or about July 14, 1863.
Confined at Fort McHenry, Maryland. Transferred to
Point Lookout. Maryland, August 22, 1863. Paroled at
Point Lookout and transferred for exchange on or about
March 16, 1864. Received at City Point, Virginia, on or
about March 20, 1864, for exchange. Reported absent
without leave on April 20, 1864. Returned to duty in July-
August, 1864. Promoted to Sergeant subsequent to October
31, 1864. Captured near Petersburg, Virginia April 2,
1865. Confined at Hart's Island, New York Harbor, April
7, 1865. Released on June 18, 1865 after taking the Oath
of Allegiance.
CAMPBELL, H. McL, Private
Resided in Cumberland County where he enlisted at age
18, February 15, 1862. Captured at Frederick, Maryland,
September 12, 1862. Confined at Fort Delaware, Delaware.
Transferred to Aikens Landing, James River, Virginia,
October 2, 1862 for exchange. Declared exchanged at
Aiken's Landing on November 10, 1862. Hospitalized at
Richmond, Virginia, where he died on November 13,
1862, of "phthisis."
CAMPBELL, JOHN L., Private
Born in Cumberland County where he resided as a teacher
prior to enlisting in Cumberland County at age 46, January
27, 1862. Present or accounted for until he died at
Richmond, Virginia August 1 or August 19, 1862. Cause
of death nor reported.
CAMPBELL, N. L., Private
Born in Cumberland County where he resided prior to
enlisting in Cumberland County at age 37 May 3, 1862
for the war. Present or accounted for until killed in battle
near Harris' Shop, Virginia. May 5, 1864.
CAPS, W., Private
Enlisted in Guilford County on September 3, 1864, for
the war. Paroled at Greensboro on May 16, 1865.
CARMICHAEL, GILBERT, Private
Resided in Cumberland County where he enlisted at age
26, November 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until he
died in Cumberland County in August, 1862, of disease
CARVER, MALCOM R., Private
Born in Cumberland County where he resided as an artist
prior to enlisting in Cumberland County at age 24, January
27, 1862. Discharged on October 16, 1862, by reason of
"organic disease of the heart." [ May have served previously
as Private in Company D, 19th Regiment N.C. Troops
(2nd Regiment N.C. Cavalry)]
CASTLEBURY, F. M., Private
Resided in Wake County where he enlisted on September
3, 1864 for the war. Captured at Sutherlands Station,
Virginia, April 3, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout,
Maryland, April 13, 1865. Released on June 24, 1865
after taking the Oath of Allegiance. [ May have served
previously as Private in Company D, Ist Regiment N.C.
Junior Reserves.]
COLE, R., Private
Enlisted in Cumberland County on September 3, 1864
for the war. Present or accounted for through October.
1864.
CULBRETH JOHN, Private
Resided in Cumberland County where he enlisted at age
24, February 15, 1862. Present or accounted for until
captured at or near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 5,
1863. Confined at Baltimore, Maryland. Transferred to
Point Lookout, Maryland, August 16, 1863. Paroled at
Point Lookout on March 3, 1864. Received at City Point,
Virginia, March 6, 1864 for exchange. Reported absent
without leave on April 20, 1864. Returned to duty in July-
August, 1864. Captured at Amelia Court House, Virginia.
April 7, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout on April 13,
1865. Released on June 26, 1865, after taking the Oath of
Alliegiance
CULBRETH, NIVEN. Sergeant
Resided in Cumberland County where he enlisted at age
23, February 15, 1862. Mustered in as Private. Present or
accounted for until wounded at Mechanicsville, Virginia,
June 26, 1862. Returned to duty in January-February,
1863. Promoted to Corporal on March 16. 1863. Promoted
to Sergeant on April 6. 1864. Captured at Spotsylvania
Court House, Virginia, May 21, 1864. Confined at Point
Lookout, Maryland, May 30, 1864. Paroled and transferred
to Cox's Wharf, James River, Virginia. where he was
received on February 14-15, 1865 for exchange.
CURRIE, DAN1EL A., Private
Enlisted in Cumberland County on November 9, 1861.
Reported absent without leave prior to April 1, 1862.
CURRIE, FRANCIS S.
Born in Robeson County and was by occupation a farmer.
Place and date of enlistment not reported. Reported absent
without leave on a company record dated February 7,
1862. Enlisted as Private in Company D, 51st Regiment
N.C. Troops, April 5, 1862. Later served as 2nd Lieutenant
of that unit.
CURRIE, RANDAL M.
Born in Robeson County and was by occupation a farmer.
Place and date of enlistment not reported. Reported absent
without leave on a company record dated February 7,
1862. Enlisted as Private in Company D. 51st Regiment
N.C. Troops, March 22, 1862. Later served as Corporal in
that unit.
CURTIS, SAMUEL, Private
Enlisted in Caldwell County October 19, 1863 for the
war. Captured near Petersburg, Virginia, June 22, 1864.
Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland. June 30, 1864.
Transferred to Elmira, New York. July 23, 1864. Died at
Elmira on February 23, 1865, of "chro[nic] diarr[hoca]."
EASON, ISAAC, Private
Resided in Harnett County where he enlisted at age 39,
January 27, 1862. Listed as a deserter in May-June, 1862.
Returned to duty on November 11, 1862. Present or
accounted for through October, 1864.
ELLIS, HENRY J., Private
Born in Cumberland County where he resided as a cooper
prior to enlisting in Cumberland County at age 24,
November 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded
in the right elbow and left side at or near Mechanicsville,
Virginia, or at Gaines' Mill, Virginia, June 26-27, 1862.
Discharged on December 6, 1862, by reason of anchylosis
of the right elbow resulting in "very imperfect use of hand
and forearm."
ELLIS, JOHN, JR., Private
Enlisted in Cumberland County on May 27, 1864 for the
war. Died on September 11, 1864, of disease. Place of
death not reported.
GEDDIE, GABRIEL, Private
Born in Cumberland County where he resided prior to
enlisting in Cumberland County at age 21, February 15,
1862. Wounded in the left breast at Mechanicsville.
Virginia, June 26, 1862. Hospitalized at Richmond.
Virginia, where he died on July 8, 1862, of wounds.
GEDDIE, JAMES DANIEL, Sergeant
Resided in Cumberland County where he enlisted at age
23, February 15, 1862. Mustered in as Private. Promoted
to Corporal on August 1, 1862. Promoted to Sergeant on
April 6, 1864. Present or accounted for through October,
1864. Captured at Amelia Court House, Virginia, April 3,
1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, April 13,
1865. Released on June 27, 1865 after taking the Oath of
Allegiance.
GEDDIE, WILLIAM McP., Corporal
Born in Cumberland County where he resided prior to
enlisting in Cumberland County at age 26, February 15.
1862. Mustered in as Private. Captured by the enemy in
July-September, 1862. Paroled at or near Sharpsburg,
Maryland, on or about September 21, 1862. Paroled again
at Winchester, Virginia, on or about October 4, 1862.
Returned to duty prior to January 1, 1863. Promoted to
Corporal on April 6, 1864. Present or accounted for until
May-June, 1864, when he was reported absent wounded.
Place and date wounded nor reported. Died near
Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia, May 25, 1864 of
wounds.
GRADY, DAVID T., Private
Born in Harnett County where he resided as a farmer
prior to enlisting in Harnett County at age 20, January
27, 1862. Present or accounted for until wounded in the
left leg at Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 3, 1863. Returned
to duty in March-April, 1864. Present or accounted for
through October, 1864. Surrendered at Appomattox Court
House, Virginia, April 9, 1865.
GRADY, MARSHALL W., Private
Resided in Harnett County where he enlisted at age 20,
October 13, 1864 for the war. Captured at Amelia Court
House, Virginia, April 3, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout,
Maryland, April 13, 1865. Released on June 27, 1865,
after taking the Oath of Allegiance.
GRAHAM, ALEXANDER C., 1st Sergeant
Born in Cumberland County where he resided as a farmer
prior to enlisting in Cumberland County at age 27,
November 9, 1861. Mustered in as Private. Promoted to
Corporal on or about April 29, 1862. Present or accounted
for until wounded ("shell bruise") at Mechanicsville,
Virginia, June 26, 1862. Returned to duty prior to January
1, 1863. Promoted to Sergeant on March 16, 1863.
Promoted to 1st Sergeant subsequent to October 31,
1864. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia,
April 9, 1865.
GRAHAM, DANIEL B., Corporal
Born in Cumberland County where he resided as a farmer
prior to enlisting in Cumberland County at age 24,
November 9, 1861. Mustered in as Corporal. Died at
Petersburg, Virginia, April 3, 1862, of disease.
GRAHAM, JOHN M., 1st Sergeant
Resided in Cumberland County where he enlisted at age
32, May 3, 1862, for the war. Mustered in as Private.
Present or accounted for until wounded in the leg at
Mechanicsville, Virginia, June 26, 1862. Promoted to
Sergeant on August 1, 1862. Promoted to 1st Sergeant on
September 4, 1962. Reported absent wounded or absent
on furlough until March 21, 1863. when he was reported
absent without leave. Reported absent sick in May-June,
1863. Detailed for hospital duly on August 17, 1863.
Reported absent on detail through October, 1864. Retired
to the Invalid Corps on November 9, 1864.
GRAHAM, NEIL, Private
Place and date of enlistment not reported. Surrendered at
Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865.
GREGORY. J., Private
Enlisted in Wilkes County on or about April 25, 1864 for
the war. Deserted prior to May 1, 1964.
GUION, ARTHUR D., Private
Resided in Cumberland County where he enlisted at age
20, November 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until
wounded in the leg at Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 3,
1863. Reported absent wounded or absent sick until
December 31, 1863, when he was detailed for hospital
duty. Reported absent on detail through October, 1864.
HALEY, CORNELIUS, Private
Resided in Cumberland County where he enlisted at age
30, November 9, 1861. Present or accounted for through
June, 1863; however, he was reported absent sick during
most of that period. Wounded in the left leg at Gettysburg.
Pennsylvania, July 1-3, 1863. Reported absent wounded
until December 11, 1863, when he was detailed for hospital
duty. Reported absent on detail through October. 1864.
Rejoined the company on an unspecified date. Captured
at Sutherland's Station, Virginia, April 5, 1865. Confined
at Point Lookout, Maryland, April 13, 1865. Released on
June 27, 1865. alter taking the Oath of Allegiance.
HALL, JOHN G.,
Born in Cumberland County and was by occupation a
farmer. Place and date of enlistment not reported. Enlisted
in Company C. 35th Regiment N.C. Troops, September
12, 1861.
HALL, L. A., Private
Resided in Cumberland County where he enlisted on
April 17, 1864, for the war. Deserted to the enemy on or
about June 21, 1864. Confined at Knoxville, Tennessee.
Transferred to Louisville, Kentucky, where he arrived on
August 9, 1864. Released on or about August 10, 1864,
after taking the Oath of Allegiance.
HARRISON, RICHARD J., Private
Resided in Cumberland County where he enlisted at age
25, February 15, 1862 Present or accounted for until
captured at Falling Waters, Maryland, July 14, 1863.
Confined at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, D.C.
Transferred to Point Lookout, Maryland, August 8, 1863.
Paroled at Point Lookout on an unspecified date.
Transferred to Aiken's Landing, James River, Virginia.
February 24, 1865, for exchange.
HOGANS, JAMES, Private
Enlisted in McDowell County on August 15, 1864 for the
war. Deserted to the enemy on or about March 9, 1865.
Confined at Washington, D.C., March 13, 1865. Released
on an unspecified date after taking the Oath of Allegiance
HOLDER, ISRAEL, Private
Born in Sampson County and resided in Robeson County
where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in
Robeson County at age 48, January 27, 1862. Present or
accounted for through January 30, 1863; however, he was
reported absent sick during most of that period. Discharged
on January 31, 1863, under the provisions of the
Conscription Act.
HUGHES, JAMES W., Private
Resided in Davidson County and enlisted in Wake County
on July 1, 1864, for the war. Deserted on August 25, 1864.
Took the Oath of Allegiance at City Point, Virginia,
February 12, 1865.
JACKSON, WILLIAM R., Private
Enlisted in Moore County on April 2, 1864 for the war.
Wounded in the right wrist at or near Wilderness, Virginia,
May 5, 1864. Right arm amputated above the elbow. Died
in hospital at Lynchburg, Virginia, June 19, 1864, of
wounds and/or "running off of the bowels. . . ."
JOHNSON, J. D., Private
Born in Cumberland County where he resided as a farmer
prior to enlisting in Cumberland County at age 24, February
15, 1862. Died at Richmond, Virginia, on or about July
18, 1862 of disease.
JOHNSON, WILLIAM H., Private
Born in Wilkes County and was by occupation a farmer
prior to enlisting at Camp Holmes, near Raleigh, July 25,
1864, for the war. Discharged on August 28, 1864, by
reason of "fits." Discharge certificate gives his age as 27.
JONES, FREDERICK B., Private
Born in Cumberland County where he resided as a farmer
prior to enlisting in Cumberland County at age 24.
November 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until
hospitalized at Richmond. Virginia, June 27, 1862, with a
wound of the eyelid. Place and date wounded not reported
Returned to duty on July 3, 1862. Present or accounted
for until he died in hospital at Montgomery White Sulphur
Springs, Virginia, February 17, 1863, of "variola."
KEEN, WILEY, Private
Resided in Harnett County where he enlisted at age 32.
March 19, 1863, for the war. Captured at Gettysburg,
Pennsylvania, July 2-3, 1863. Confined at Fort Delaware,
Delaware, July 6, 1863. Died at Fort Delaware on or
about October 14, 1863. Cause of death not reported.
KING, HENRY, Private
Resided in Halifax County where he enlisted on May 21,
1864 for the war. Present or accounted for until captured
at Petersburg, Virginia, April 3, 1865. Confined at Point
Lookout, Maryland, April 13, 1865. Released on June 28,
1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.
LAMBETH, HENRY, Private
Enlisted in McDowell County on July 19, 1864, for the
war. Present or accounted for through October, 1864.
McARTHUR, A., Private
Enlisted in Cumberland County on Apri1 27, 1864 for the
war. Present or accounted for through January 30, 1865.
Paroled on April 24, 1865.
McARTHUR, J. A. J., Private
Resided in Cumberland County where he enlisted at age
18, June 14, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for
until wounded in the left leg and captured at Gettysburg.
Pennsylvania on or about July 3, 1863. Hospitalized at
Chester, Pennsylvania, Transferred to hospital at Point
Lookout, Maryland. where he arrived on October 4, 1863.
Paroled and transferred to City Point, Virginia, where he
was received on March 6, 1864, for exchange. Detailed
for hospital duty on July 26, 1864. Reported absent on
detail through October, 1864. Deserted to the enemy on
or about February 22, 1865. Confined at Washington.
D.C., February 24, 1865. Released on an unspecified date
after taking the Oath of Allegiance. [The Fayetteville
Observer of July 3, 1862 indicates he was wounded slightly
in battle prior to June 28, 1862.]
McARTHUR, JAMES O., Private
Enlisted in Cumberland County on November 9, 1861.
Reported absent without leave prior to April 1, 1862.
McARTHUR, JOHN, Private
Resided in Cumberland County where he enlisted on
April 17, 1864 for the war. Deserted near Petersburg,
Virginia, July 12, 1864. Captured by the enemy at
Fayetteville on March 11, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout,
Maryland, on or about March 31, 1865. Released on June
29, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.
McCASKILL, D. C., Sergeant
Born in Cumberland County where he resided prior to
enlisting in Cumberland County at age 28, February 15,
1862. Mustered in as Private. Promoted to Sergeant on
February 28, 1863. Present or accounted for until wounded
at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 1, 1863. Died at
Gettysburg on July 4, 1863, of wounds.
McDEARMID, ARCHIBAILD, Private
Born in Robeson County where he resided as a farmer
prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 26, November
9, 1861. Present or accounted for until captured at Falling
Waters, Maryland, July 14, 1863. Confined at Baltimore,
Maryland. Transferred to Point Lookout, Maryland,
August 16, 1863. Paroled at Point Lookout on March 3.
1864. Received at City Point, Virginia, March 6, 1864, for
exchange. Reported absent without leave on April 20,
1864. Returned to duty on September 8, 1864. Captured
at Sutherland's Station, Virginia, April 3, 1865. Confined
at Point Lookout on April 13, 1865. Released on June 29,
1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.
McDONALD, CHRISTOPHER K., Private
Resided in Cumberland County. Place and date of
enlistment not reported. Captured near Petersburg,
Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined at Hart's Island, New
York Harbor, April 7, 1865. Died al Hart's Island on
May 11, 1865. of "chronic diarrhoea."[Federal medical
records dated May, 1865, give his age as 20.]
McDONALD, JOHN W., Private
Enlisted at Camp Holmes, near Raleigh, November 19,
1863, for the war. Present or accounted for until he
deserted on April 25, 1864.
McDONALD, MURDOCK, Private
Resided in Cumberland County where he enlisted at age
35, November 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until
discharged on December 7, 1862, by reason of being
overage. [May have served later as Private in 2nd Company
C, 36th Regiment N.C. Troops (2nd Regiment N.C.
Artillery).]
McDOUGALD, DOUGALD A., Corporal
Born in Cumberland County where he resided as a farmer
prior to enlisting in Cumberland County at age 26.
November 9, 1861. Mustered in as Corporal. Present or
accounted for until killed at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
July 1, 1863.
McDUFFIE, DANIEL, Private
Born in Cumberland County where he resided prior to
enlisting in Cumberland County at ape 27, February 15,
1862. Present or accounted for through June, 1863,
however, he was reported absent sick during most of that
period. Killed at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 1, 1863.
McDUFFIE, DANIEL K., Sergeant
Resided in Cumberland County and was by occupation a
farmer prior to enlisting in Cumberland County at age 22.
February 15, 1862. Mustered in as Private. Present or
accounted for until wounded in the right arm at Gettysburg,
Pennsylvania, July 1-3, 1863. Returned to duty in January-
February, 1864. Promoted to Sergeant subsequent to
October 31, 1864. Captured at Petersburg, Virginia, April
3, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, April 13,
1865. Released on June 29, 1865, after taking the Oath of
Allegiance.
McFADYEN, DANIEL, Sergeant
Born in Cumberland County where he resided as a farmer
prior to enlisting in Cumberland County at age 21,
November 9, 1861. Mustered in as Sergeant. Present or
accounted for until he died at Richmond, Virginia, July
12, 1862, of disease.
McGILL, ARCHIBALD
Place and date of enlistment not reported. Enlisted in
another unit prior to February 7, 1862.
McGILL, JOHN. Private
Resided in Cumberland County where he enlisted at age
19, February 1, 1862. Present or accounted for until
wounded and captured at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July
1-4, 1863. Hospitalized at Davids Island, New York Harbor.
July 17-24, 1863. Died at Davids Island on July 22, 1863.
of wounds.
McGREGOR, GEORGE K.
Place and date of enlistment not reported. Enlisted in an
unspecified company prior to February 7, 1862.
McGUGAN, JOHN C., Private
Resided in Cumberland County where he enlisted at age
21, February 15, 1862. Wounded in the right foot at
Mechanicsville, Virginia, June 26, 1862. Reported absent
wounded until March 23, 1863, when he was reported
absent without leave. Reported absent sick in hospital at
Liberty, Virginia, June 5, 1863. Discharged on July Z8,
1863, by reason of disability from wounds.
McINNIS, ANGUS, Sergeant
Born in Cumberland County where he resided as a farmer
prior to enlisting in Cumberland County at age 25,
November 9, 1861. Mustered in as Sergeant. Present or
accounted for until killed at Mechanicsville, Virginia,
June 26, 1862.
McINTYRE, MALCOLM. Private
Resided in Cumberland County and enlisted at Camp
Holmes, near Raleigh. September 2, 1864, for the war.
Captured at Burkeville, Virginia, April 3, 1865. Confined
at Point Lookout, Maryland, April 13, 1865. Released on
June 29, 1865, after laking the Oath of Allegiance.
McKAY, D. JOHN, Private
Enlisted on September 2, 1864, for the war. Present or
accounted for through October, l864.
McKENZIE, COLON R. C., Private
Born in Cumberland County where he was engaged in
"stilling" prior to enlisting in Cumberland County at age
26, January 27, 1862. Died at Petersburg, Virginia March
13-15, 1862, of disease.
McLAUCHLIN. ARCHIBALD S., Private
Born in Cumberland County where he resided as a teacher
prior to enlisting in Cumberland County at age 26,
November 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died
in hospital at Richmond, Virginia, on or about July 16,
1862, of "typh[oi]d fever."
McLAUCHLIN, NEILL J., Private
Born in Cumberland County where he resided as a farmer
prior to enlisting in Cumberland County at age 22,
November 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until killed
at Mechanicsville, Virginia. June 26, 1862.
McLAUCHLIN, W. C., Private
Born in Cumberland County where he resided as a farmer
prior to enlisting in Cumberland County at age 18, May
6, 1862, for the war. Discharged on July 16, 1862, by
reason of "ill health and physical inability to perform
military duty."
McLAURIN, DANIEL J., Private
Resided in Cumberland County where he enlisted at age
21. February 15, 1862. Wounded at or near Mechanicsville,
Virginia, June 26, 1862. Returned to duty prior to January
1, 1863. Present or accounted for through October, 1864.
Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April
9, 1865.
McLAURIN, JOHN A., Private
Resided in Cumberland County where he enlisted at age
21, February 15, 1862. Wounded at Mechanicsville,
Virginia, June 26, 1862. Detailed for hospital duty on
April 2, 1863. Reported absent on detail through October,
1864.
McLEAN, ALEXANDER, Private
Born in Richmond County and resided in Cumberland
County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to
enlisting in Cumberland County at age 39, November 9,
1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on June
8, 1862, by reason of "protracted sickness and age."
McLEAN, DUNCAN, Private
Enlisted in Wilkes County on September 1, 1863, for the
war. Present or accounted for through October, 1864.
McLEAN, JOHN C., Private
Enlisted at age 42, September 1, 1864, for the war. Present
or accounted for through October, 1864.
McLEAN, SIMEON, Private
Born in Richmond County and resided in Cumberland
County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to
enlisting in Cumberland County at age 47, November 9,
1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at or near
Mechanicsville, Virginia, June 26, 1862. Discharged on
July 16, 1862, by reason of wounds and "age."
McLEOD, ALEXANDER, 1st Sergeant
Born in Cumberland County where he resided as a farmer
prior to enlisting in Cumberland County at age 23,
November 9, 1861. Mustered in as Sergeant. Promoted to
1st Sergeant in April-June, 1862. Present or accounted
for until he died "at home" on September 4, 1862, of
disease.
McLEOD, JOHN,
Born in Cumberland County. Place and date of enlistment
not reported. Enlisted in Company C. 35th Regiment
N.C. Troops, September 12, 1861.
McLEOD, N. W.. Private
Born in Cumberland County where he resided prior to
enlisting in Cumberland County at age 18, November 9,
1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at
Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 2, 1863. Died on May 7,
1863, of wounds. Place of death not reported.
McLEOD, SAMUEL, Private
Born in Moore County where he resided as a farmer prior
to enlisting in Moore County at age 21, March 31, 1862.
Discharged on June 8, 1862 by reason of "hypertrophy of
the heart with dilations[?]."
McLEOD, WESLEY.
Place and date of enlistment not reported. Reported absent
without leave prior to February 7, 1862. No further records.
McMILLAN, DANIEL. Sergeant
Born in Robeson County where he resided as a farmer
prior to enlisting in Cumberland County al age 21,
November 9, 1861. Mustered in as Sergeant. Reduced to
ranks on August 1, 1862. Promoted to Sergeant on March
16, 1863. Present or accounted for through June, 1863;
however, he was reported absent sick during most of that
period. Captured at Falling Waters, Maryland, July 14,
1863. Sent to Baltimore, Maryland. Transferred to Point
Lookout. Maryland, where he arrived on August 21.
1863. Died at Point Lookout on March 14. 1864. Cause of
death not reported.
McMILLAN, DANIEL A., Private
Resided in Robeson County where he enlisted at age 20.
November 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until July-
August, 1864, when he was reported absent wounded.
Place and date wounded not reported. Returned to duty
in September-October, 1864. Captured at Exeter Mills.
Virginia, April 3, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout.
Maryland, April 13, 1865. Released on June 29, 1865
after taking the Oath of Allegiance.
McMILLAN, DAVID J., Private
Born in Robeson County where he resided as a farmer
prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 21, November
9, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died at Richmond.
Virginia, June 25-26, 1862, of disease.
McMILLAN, RODERICK, Private
Born in Robeson County where he resided as an overseer
prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 24, May 6,
1862, for the war. Mustered in as Private. Present or
accounted for until wounded in the right arm at the Battle
of Second Manassas, Virginia, August 29, 1862. Promoted
to Sergeant prior to October 2, 1862. Reported absent
wounded or absent on furlough until April 2, 1863, when
he was detailed for hospital duty. Reduced to ranks on or
about March 1, 1864. Reported absent on detail until
March 11, 1864, when he was discharged by reason of
"loss of use of the right arm" as a result of wounds
received at the Battle of Second Manassas. [The surgeon
in charge of the hospital where Private McMillan was
discharged objected to his discharge on the grounds that
he was serving as the hospital's "Police Sergt" and was as
"useful to the country in his present capacity as an able
bodied man."]
McNEILL, GEORGE HECTOR, Corporal
Born in Montgomery County and resided in Cumberland
County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to
enlisting in Cumberland County at age 19, November 9,
1861. Mustered in as Private. Promoted to Corporal on
April 29, 1862. Present or accounted for until killed at
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 1, 1863.
McPHAUL, DANIEL A., Private
Resided in Robeson County where he enlisted at age 18,
November 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died
at Lynchburg, Virginia, or at Danville, Virginia, December
18-19, 1862, of "hydrothorax."
McPHAUL, WILLIAM H., Private
Born in Robeson County where he resided as a farmer
prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 19, November
9, 1861. Nominated for the Badge of Distinction for
gallantry at Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 1-4, 1863.
Present or accounted for until wounded in the face and
captured at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 3-4, 1863.
Hospitalized at Chester, Pennsylvania. Transferred to
hospital at Point Lookout, Maryland, October 2, 1863.
Released al Point Lookout on June 26, 1865, after taking
the Oath of Allegiance. [The Fayetteville Observer of July
3, 1862, states he was wounded slightly in battle prior to
June 28, 1862.]
McPHERSON, MURDOCK, Private
Enlisted in Cumberland County on November 9, 1861.
Reported absent without leave prior to April 1, 1862.
McRAE, J. A., Private
Enlisted in Robeson County on September 9, 1864, for
the war. Present or accounted for through December 20,
1864.
McVICKER, WILLIAM. Private
Resided in Cumberland County and enlisted in Robeson
County on September 1, 1864 for the war. Captured near
Petersburg, Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined at Hart's
Island, New York Harbor, April 7, 1865. Died at Hart's
Island on June 30, 1865, of "febris typhoides."
MASSINGILL, R. H., Private
Enlisted at "Johnson" on September 1, 1864 for the war.
Captured near Petersburg, Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined
at Hart's Island, New York Harbor, April 7, 1865. Died
at Hart's Island on May 18, 1865. of "typhoid pneumonia."
MERRIT, H. C., Private
Enlisted in Guilford County on August 14, 1864 for the
war. Present or accounted for through October, 1864. Paroled
at Greensboro on May 10, 1865.
MILLER, L. R., Private
Enlisted in Davidson County on August 9, 1864 for the
war. Deserted on August 25, 1864.
MONROE, ANDREW, Sergeant
Born in Cumberland County where he resided prior to
enlisting in Cumberland County at age 29, February 15,
1862. Mustered in as Private. Promoted to Sergeant on or
about March 10, 1863. Present or accounted for until
killed at Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 3, 1863.
MONROE, COLIN, Private
Born in Cumberland County where he resided prior to
enlisting in Cumberland County at age 18, February 28,
1863 for the war. Killed at Chancellorsville, Virginia, on
or about May 2, 1863.
MONROE, DUNCAN J., Private
Born in Cumberland County where he resided as a farmer
prior to enlisting in Cumberland County at age 26,
November 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until
hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia, September 28, 1862.
after he was "stunned by shell on left leg" on an unspecified
date. Returned to duty prior to January 1, 1863. Captured
at Falling Waters, Maryland, on or about July 14, 1863.
Confined at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, D.C.
Transferred to Point Lookout. Maryland, on or about
August 8, 1863. Transferred to Elmira, New York August
16, 1864. No further records.
MONROE,JOHN
Born in Cumberland County and was by occupation a
farmer. Place and date of enlistment not reported. Enlisted
in Company C, 35th Regiment N.C. Troops, November
27, 1861.
MURPHY, CYRUS, Private
Born in Cumberland County where he resided as a farmer
prior to enlisting in Cumberland County at age 19,
February 15, 1862. Present or accounted for until wounded
in the right leg at Ox Hill, Virginia, or at Germantown.
Virginia, September 1, 1862. Reported absent wounded or
absent sick until December 31, 1863, when he was detailed
for hospital duty. Reported absent on detail through
October, 1864. Captured near Fayetteville on March 13,
1865, while at home on furlough. Confined at Point
Lookout, Maryland, March 30, 1865. Released on June
29, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.
MURPHY, JOHN, Private
Previously served as Private in Company I, 1616 Regiment
N.C. Troops (6th Regiment N.C. Volunteers), Transferred
to this company In March, 1863. Killed at Chancellorsville,
Virginia, May, 1863.
MURPHY, WELLINGTON, Private
Born in Cumberland County where he resided as a farmer
prior to enlisting in Cumberland County at age 21.
February 15, 1862. Present or accounted for until wounded
in the thigh at Chancellorsville, Virginia. May 3, 1863.
Reported absent wounded or absent sick until December
31, 1863, when he was detailed for hospital duty. Reported
absent on detail until August 12, 1864, when he was
discharged by reason of disability from wounds. [The
following quotation appears in Confederate Military
Hisrory Volume IV, page 670: "One of the atrocities of
this period [March, 1865] was the murder of... Wellington
[Murphy}. The latter, a brave Confederate soldier, had
come home badly wounded, and when Sherman's army
entered Fayettliville, he was taken from the house by
some of the Federal soldiers and shot through the head."]
NEWTON, ENOCH ELIJAH, Private
Born in Duplin County and resided in Cumberland County
where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting In
Cumberland County at age 20, November 9, 1861. Present
or accounted for until he was reported missing at
Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 3, 1863.
NORTH, T. E., Private
Resided in Yadkin County where he enlisted on April 1,
1864, for the war. Deserted to the enemy on or about
September 22, 1864. Confined at Washington, D.C.,
September 28, 1864. Released on an unspecified date after
taking the Oath of Allegiance.
OWENS, DAVID. Private
Resided in Davidson County where he enlisted on May
11, 1864 for the war. Present or accounted for through
October, 1864. Captured near Petersburg, Virginia, April
2, 1865. Confined at Hare's Island, New York Harbor,
April 7, 1865. Released on June 19, 1865 after taking the
Oath of Allegiance
PATTERSON, JOHN A., Private
Born in Cumberland County and was by occupation a
farmer. Place and date of enlistment not reported. Enlisted
in Company C 35th Regiment N.C. Troops, November
27, 1861.
PATTERSON, NEIL A.
Born in Cumberland County and was by occupation a
mechanic. Place and date of enlistment not reported.
Enlisted in Company C. 35th Regiment N.C. Troops.
September 12, 1861.
PHILLIPS, JOHN T., Private
Born in Robeson County and resided in Cumberland
County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to
enlisting in Cumberland County at age 22, November 9,
1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at
Mechanicsville, Virginia, June 26, 1862. Died at Richmond,
Virginia, on or about July 5, 1862 of wounds.
PHILLIPS, JOSEPH, Private
Resided in Cumberland County where he enlisted at age
19, February 15, 1862. Present or accounted for through
October, 1864.
POWELL, STEPHEN, Private
Born in Robeson County and resided in Cumherland
County where he was by occupation a cooper prior to
enlisting in Cumberland County at age 32, January 27,
1862. Present or accounted for until he was killed
"accidentally by a sentinel" near Richmond, Virginia.
June 5, 1862.
PRIEST, HUGH A., Private
Resided in Cumberland County where he enlisted at age
18, January 27, 1862. Present or accounted for until
captured at Falling Waters, Maryland, July 14, 1863.
Confined at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, D.C.
Transferred to Point Lookout, Maryland, August 8, 1863.
Transferred to Elmira, New York, August 16,1864. Released
at Elmira on May 29, 1865, after taking the Oath of
Allegiance.
PRIEST, JOHN,
Born in Cumberland County and was by occupation a
farmer. Place and date of enlistment nor reported. Enlisted
in Company C, 35th Regiment N.C. Troops, November
27, 1861.
RAY, ALLEN. Private
Resided in Cumberland County where he enlisted at age
56, September 9, 1864, for the war. Captured at Petersburg,
Virginia, April 3, 1865. Confined al Point Lookout,
Maryland, April 13, 1865. Released on June 17, 1865,
after taking the Oath of Allegiance.
RAY, ARCHIBALD. Private
Born in Cumberland County where he resided as a farmer
prior to enlisting in Cumberland County at age 32,
November 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until killed
at Mechanicsville, Virginia, June 26, 1862.
RAY, DANIEL, Private
Born in Cumberland County where he resided as a farmer
prior to enlisting in Cumberland County at age 21.
November 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died
"at home" on November 4, 1862, of disease.
RAY, DAVID, JR., Private
Born in Cumberland County where he resided as a farmer
prior to enlisting in Cumberland County at age 18, May
3, 1862 for the war. Wounded at Mechanicsville, Virginia,
on or about June 26, 1862. Returned to duty prior to July
1, 1862. Present or accounted for until wounded at or
near Wilderness, Virginia, May 5, 1864. Died at Haw's
Shop, Virginia, May 6, 1864, of wounds.
RAY, DAVID, SR., Private
Born in Cleveland County where he resided prior to
enlisting in Cleveland County at age 30, November 9,
1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at
Mechanicsville, Virginia. June 26, 1862. Died at Richmond,
Virginia, July 7, 1862, of wounds.
RAY, GILBERT, Private
Resided in Cumberland County and was by occupation a
farmer prior to enlisting in Cumberland County at age 21.
February 15, 1862. Present or accounted for until he died
in hospital at Danville, Virginia, February 5, 1863, of
"chronic diarrhoea."
RAY, JAMES FRANKLIN, Private
Born in Cumberland County where he resided as a farmer
prior to enlisting in Cumberland County at age 36,
November 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died
in hospital at Richmond, Virginia, on or about October
26, 1862, of "phthisis".
RAY LAUCHLIN, Private
Horn in Cumberland County where he resided as a farmer
prior to enlisting in Cumberland County at age 30,
November 9, 1661. Present or accounted for until he died
at Mount Jackson, Virginia, November 18, 1862. Cause
of death not reported.
RAY, NEILL, Private
Born in Cumberland County where he resided as a farmer
prior to enlisting in Cumberland County at age 25,
November 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded
at or near Petersburg, Virginia, June 22, 1864. Reported
absent wounded through October, 1864.
RICHARDSON, S., Private
Resided in Montgomery County where he enlisted at age
23, March 19, 1863, for the war. Deserted on May 16,
1863.
ROLAND, CHARLES, Private
Enlisted in Yadkin County on July 25, 1864, for the war.
Captured at Petersburg, Virginia, April 3, 1865. Confined
at Hart's Island, New York Harbor, April 7, 1865. Died
at Hart's Island on May 30, 1865, of "remittent fever".
SMITH, CHARLES, Private
Resided in Rutherford County where he enlisted on July
20, 1864, for the war. Captured at Burkeville, Virginia.
April 3, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland.
April 13, 1865. Released on June 19, 1865, after taking
the Oath of Allegiance.
SMITH, HENRY H., Private
Born in Cumberland County and was by occupation a
farmer. Place and date of enlistment not reported. Enlisted
in Company C 35th Regiment N.C. Troops, November
27, 1861.
SMITH, JOHN D. F., Private
Born in Cumberland County where he resided as a farmer.
Place and date of enlistment not reported. Enlisted in
Company C, 35th Regiment N.C. Troops, September 12,
1861.
SMITH, ROBERT, Private
Born in Cumberland County and was by occupation a
farmer. Place and date of enlistment not reported. Enlisted
in Company C. 35th Regiment N.C. Troops. November
27, 1861.
SNEAD, JAMES A., Private
Born in Richmond County and resided in Cumberland
County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to
enlisting in Cumberland County at age 18, November 9,
1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at
Mechanicsville, Virginia. June 26, 1862. Died at or near
Richmond, Virginia, July 1-4, 1862, of wounds.
TAYLOR, WILLIAM H., Private
Resided in Cumberland County where he enlisted at age
48, August 23, 1863, for the war. Present or accounted for
through October, 1864. Captured at Amelia Court House,
Virginia, April 3, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout.
Maryland, April 13, 1865. Released on June 21, 1865.
after taking the Oath of Allegiance.
WETHERS, E. H., Private
Enlisted in Gaston County on July 26, 1864. for the war
Deserted to the enemy on or about February 22, 1865.
Confined at Washington, D.C, February 24, 1865. Released
on an unspecified date after taking the Oath of Allegiance.
WILLIAMS, LEVI, Private
Resided in Moore County where he enlisted at age 23,
March 19, 1863, for the war. Deserted on April 7, 1863.
WILLIAMS, N. R., Private
Resided in Moore County where he enlisted at age 32,
March 19, 1863, for the war. Deserted on April 7, 1863.
WILSON, MALCOM, Private
Resided in Cumberland County where he enlisted at age
40, February 15, 1862. Discharged on July 26, 1862 by
reason of disability.
WOOD, H., Private
Resided in Randolph County where he enlisted on October
12, 1864, for the war. Captured at Sutherland's Station,
Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined at Hart's Island, New
York Harbor, April 7, 1865. Released on June 19, 1865,
alter taking the Oath of Allegiance.
MISCELLANEOUS
Civil War records indicate that the following soldiers
served in the 38th Regiment NC Troops; however, the
companies in which these soldiers served are not reported.
ARNON, J. B., Private
Place and date of enlistment not reported. Records of the
Federal Provost Marshal dated January I, 1865, indicate
that he was a deserter.
BIVENS, J., Private
Place and date of enlistmcnt not reported. Records of the
Federal Provost Marshal indicate he surrendered at
Augusta. Georgia, June 3, 1865, and was paroled the
same date.
BRANAN, J., Private
Place and date of enlistment not reported. Records of the
Federal Provost Marshal dated September 24, 1864.
indicate that he was a deserter who had been released
after taking the Oath of Allegiance.
CLAPP, LEWIS W. Private
Resided in Guilford County. Place and date of enlisrment
not reported. Deserted to the enemy on or about January
10, 1865. Confined at Washington. D.C., January 16,
1865. Released on an unspecified date after taking the
Oath of Allegiance.
MITCHELL, J. A. Private
Resided in Halifax County, Virginia. Place and date of
enlistment nor reported. Capptured by the enemy on an
unspecified date. Took the Oath of Allegiance at Hart's
Island, New York Harbor, June 21, 1865.
SPARKS, J-L, Private
place and date of enlistment not reported. Deserted to the
enemy on or about January 22, 1865. Confined at
Washington, D.C., January 26, 1865. Released on an
unspecified date after taking the Oath of Allegiance
WALKER, VERGIL, Private
Previously served as Private in Company E, 20th Regiment
N.C. Troops (10th Regiment N.C. Volunteers). Transferred
to this regiment on March 7, 1865. No further records.
WALL, A. B., Private
Resided in Randolph County. Place and date of enlistment
not reported. Deserted to the enemy on or about January
27, 1865. Confined at Washington, D.C., February 1,
1865. Released on an unspecified date after taking the
Oath of Allegiance.
WILSON, R. E., Private
Place and date of enlistment not reported. Deserted to the
enemy on an unspecified date. Received at Washington,
D.C., April 21, 1865. Released on an unspecified date.
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