Catawba County Soldiers Buried at Eastview, Newton, NC

CARPENTER, Philip W. - Company G, 57^th Regiment, NC TroopsServed as Captain of Company G of this regiment. Reported in command of this company in September-October, 1864. [NCT-14:148]

CARTER, Joshua C., Private, Company C, 28^th Regiment N. C. Troops- Resided in Catawba County where he enlisted at age 26, August 13, 1861. Wounded at Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 2-3, 1863. Returned to duty on or about June 28, 1863. Present or accounted for through November 27, 1864; however, he was reported on detail as a teamster during most of that period. Rejoined the company on November 28, 1864. Present or accounted for until he surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865. [NCT-8:142]

COCHRANE, Francis M., 1st Sargeant, Co. G., 37^th Regiment, NC Troops - Born in Surry County and resided in Catawba County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Alexander County at age 21, October 9, 1861. Musteder in as Corporal. Reduced in ranks in March-April, 1862. Promoted to Sargeant on August 1, 1862. Promoted to 1st Sargeant on March 11 1863. Killed at Chancellorsville, May 3, 1863. [NCT-9:551]

COCHRANE, George Washington, 2nd Lieutenant, Co. G., 37^th Regiment, NC Troops - Born in Surry County and resided in Alexander County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Alexander County at age 21, October 9, 1861. Mustered in as Private. Promoted to Sargeant in March-April, 1862. Appointed to 2nd Lieutenant on December 1, 1862. Wounded in the left leg at Chancellorsville Virginia, May 3, 1863. Reported absent wounded or absent without leave until December 17, 1864 , when he was retired to the Invalid Corps by reason of disability from wounds. "Leg was amputated 11 years after closeof was as a result of wound which would not heal." [NCT-9:555]

DEAL, Marcus Sylvanus, 1st Lieutenant, Company A, 12^th Regiment N. C. Troops - Resided in Catawba County and was by occupation a teacher prior to enlisting in Catawba County at age 21, April 27, 1861. Mustered in as Private and promoted to Corporal on November 1, 1861. Appointed 2nd Lieutenant on April 15, 1862. Promoted to 1st Lieutenant on May 16, 1864. Present or accounted for until captured at Fisher's Hill, Virginia, September 22, 1864. Confined at Fort Delaware, Delaware, until released on June 17, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance. [NCT-5:118]

ERVIN, Ephraim L., This is probably the the private in Co. E, 3rd Jr. Reserves, NC Reserves or the private in Co. B, 8th Battalion, North Carolina Junior Reserves. [More research is needed.]

FINGER, Daniel, Private, Company A, 12^th Regiment N. C. Troops - Resided in Catawba County and was by occupation a laborer prior to enlisting in Catawba County at age 17, April 27, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at Malvern Hill, Virginia, July 1, 1862. Discharged July 6, 1862, by reason of being under age. [NCT-12:3284]

FINGER, Sidney M. - Private, Company K, 46^th Regiment N. C. Troops. Previously served as Private in Company B, 8^th Battalion N.C. Junior Reserves. Transferred to this company on August 17, 1864. Reported absent wounded in November-December, 1864. Place and date wounded not reported. Hospitalized at Charlotte on January, 20, 1865, with a gunshot wound of the "upper extremities right." Returned to duty on February 7, 1865. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865. [NCT-11:231]

FORNEY, Hiram Asbury, (25 Feb 1830-8 Nov 1897) Colonel and Commanding Officer of the 89^th NC Militia. [B-243] He was the son of Abram Earhardt and Polly (Lineberger) FORNEY and was married to Sarah "Sally" SHRUM, 10 Feb 1853).

GAITHER, Junius L., Private, Company K, 46^th Regiment N. C. Troops - Born in Iredell County and resided in Catawba County prior to enlisting in Catawba County at age 35, March 16, 1863, for the war. Died at Newton on May 30, 1863, of disease. [NCT-11:232]

HOLLER, George W., Private, Company E, 57^th Regiment N. C. Troops - Resided in Catawba County and was by occupation a shoemaker prior to enlisting in Catawba County at age 24, July 4, 1862, for the war. Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia, September 22, 1862. Returned to duty on October 9, 1862. Deserted on January 17,1863. Returned to duty prior to March 1, 1863. Reported present through October 31, 1863. Captured at Rappahannock Station, Virginia, November 7,1863. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, November 11, 1863. Paroled at Point Lookout on February 13, 1865. Received at Cox's Wharf, James River, Virginia, February 14-15, 1865, for exchange. Paroled at Newton on April 19, 1865. [NCT-14:152]

HOYLE, PHILLIP A., Private, Company F, 23^th Regiment N. C. Troops- Born in Catawba County where he resided prior to enlisting at Camp Vance at age 18, October 2, 1863, for the war. Present or accounted for until captured at Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia, May 12, 1864. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until transferred to Elmira, New York, August 10, 1864. Released at Elmira on June 30, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance. [NCT-7:199]

McCORKLE, MATTHEW LOCKE, Captain - Born in Catawba County* where he resided as a lawyer prior to enlisting in Catawba County at age 43. Elected Captain on June 6, 1861. Present or accounted for until he resigned on or about April 16, 1862, by reason of ill health. Later served as Major and commander of McCorkle's Battalion, N.C. Senior Reserves.

MULL, PETER M., Captain, - Previously served as Private in Company K, 1st Regiment N.C. Infantry (6 months, 1861). Appointed Captain of this company on April 1, 1862. Reported present in June, 1862. Wounded in the head and left lung at Washington, North Carolina, September 6, 1862. Hospitalized at Goldsboro. Furloughed for thirty days on September 13, 1862. Furlough extended for fifteen days on October 18, 1862. Returned to duty on an unspecified date. Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia, May 3, 1863, still suffering from wounds received at Washington. Returned to duty on December 10, 1863. Hospitalized at Richmond on March 6, 1864, with acute diarrhoea. Returned to duty on March 8, 1864. Hospitalized at Richmond on May 24, 1864, with an unspecified complaint. Returned to duty on June 3, 1864. Hospitalized at Richmond on July 30, 1864, with chronic diarrhoea. Furloughed on August 4, 1864. Reported absent on furlough in September-October, 1864. Hospitalized at Richmond on February 17, 1865, with abscess and diarrhoea, Furloughed for thirty days on March 18, 1865. Survived the war.

PLONK, Michael, enlisted as a Private on 14 August 1862 in Company A, 2nd Battn Infantry Regiment Florida Troops. Promoted to Full Corporal 4th Class. Promoted to Full Sergeant 5th Class on 16 December 1864. Deserted Company A, 2nd Battn Infantry Regiment Florida on 24 February 1865.

ROWE, D. LAFAYETTE, Private - Resided in Catawba County where he enlisted at age 21, August 13, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded in the breast at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 1-3, 1863. Returned to duty in November-December, 1863, and present or accounted for until hospitalized at Charlottesville, Virginia, September 24, 1864, with a gunshot wound of the left leg. Place and date wounded not reported. Reported absent wounded through December, 1864.

SCRONCE, William A., Private - Born in Catawba County* where he resided as a wheelwright prior to enlisting in Catawba County at age 27, June 6, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at Seven Pines, Virginia, May 31, 1862. Reported absent wounded or absent on light duty through December, 1864.

SELF, WILLIAM R., Corporal - Resided in Catawba County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Catawba County, at age 26, July 4, 1862, for the war. the head and/or neck Mustered in the foot at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Reported present through May 11, 1863. Wounded in as Corporal. Reported present through October 31, 1862. Wounded in duty prior to January 1, 1863. at Fredericksburg, Virginia, December 13, 1862. Returned to days on or about July 29, 1863. Returned to duty in November-December, 1863. Reported July 1, 1863, "while carrying the flag." Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia. Furloughed for forty present in March-April, 1864. Wounded in the left thigh at Lynchburg, Virginia, on or about June 18, 1864. Captured at Winchester, Virginia, July 20. 1864. Contracted smallpox and was apparently confined in a Federal hospital at Winchester. Exchanged on an unspecified date. Reported absent sick on December 2, 1864. Survived the war.

SHUFORD, MARCUS CORPENING, Corporal - Born in Catawba County* where he resided as a tanner prior to enlisting in Catawba County at age 43, March 13, 1862. Mustered in as Private. Promoted to Corporal on January 1, 1863. Present or accounted for until he died in hospital at Richmond, Virginia, September 8. 1863. of "ch[ronic] dysentery."

SHUFORD, PINKNEY C., Captain - Resided in Catawba County where he enlisted at age 29, August 14, 1861. Mustered in as 1st Sergeant. Promoted to Ordnance Sergeant on June 23, 1862, and transferred to the Field and Staff of this regiment. Transferred back to this company upon election as 3rd Lieutenant on July 17, 1862. Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant on September 1, 1863. Promoted to Captain in. March-April, 1865. Present or accounted for until he surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865.

SNUGGS, George D., Pvt., Company K, 4th Infantry Regiment North Carolina. Resided in Rowan County before enlisting on 30 May 1861. Mustered as a Private on 27 June 1861 at the age of 25. POW on 17 September 1862 at Sharpsburg, MD, Confined on 19 September 1862 at Fort Delaware, Delaware, Transferred on 02 October 1862 at Aiken's Landing, VA, Exchanged on 10 November 1862 at Aiken's Landing, VA, Wounded on 03 May 1863 at Chancellorsville, VA, Returned on 30 November 1863, Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia.

TAYLOR, Sidney, Private, enlisted in Company A, 22nd Infantry Regiment North Carolina Troops on 30 April 1861 at the age of 35. Transfered on 31 August 1861 from company A to company K. Transfered on 12 June 1862 from company K to company A. Discharged on 12 June 1862.

TROTT, WILLIAM J., Private, Co. B, 41st Regiment N.C.T. (3rd Regiment N. C. Cavalry). Enlisted in Onslow County at age 34, December 28, 1861 for twelve months service. Present or accounted for through October 1864.

WILFONG, John Macon, Private, enlisted 29 May 1861, Company G, 31st Infantry Regiment Virginia. At home on 21 August 1861 (AWOL for 3 days at home). On rolls on 31 August 1861. Wounded in shoulder on 01 September 1862 at 2nd Manassas, VA. Detailed to Pioneer Corps on 21 February 1863. Pioneer Corpson 15 October 1862. Detailed as teamster on 15 November 1862. Detailed to Pioneer Corps.

WILFONG, Sidney Theodore, Sergeant - Born in Catawba County where he resided as a tanner prior to enlisting in Catawba County at age 17, April 27, 1861. Mustered in as Private. Present or accounted for until wounded in the left thigh 'at Gaines' Mill, Virginia, June 27, 1862. Returned to duty prior to November 1, 1862, and was promoted to Sergeant in November, 1862-February, 1863. Present or accounted for until wounded in the right arm and captured at Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 3, 1863. Hospitalized at Washington, D. C., where June 25, 1863. Reported absent wounded until discharged on or about January 29, 1864, by his right arm was amputated. Paroled at Washington and transferred for exchange on or about reason of disability.

WILFONG, YANCY M. , Captain - Resided in Catawba County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Catawba County at age 21. Appointed 3rd Lieutenant to rank from April 27, 1861, and was promoted to 1st Lieutenant to rank from September 16, 1861. Promoted to Captain on June 3, 1862. Present or accounted for until killed at Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia, May 12, 1864.

YOUNT, JOSHUA A., 1st Lieutenant - Born in Catawba County* where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Catawba County at age 23, October 31,-1861. Mustered in as Sergeant. Elected 2nd Lieutenant on April 18; 1862. Present or accounted for until wounded in the knee at or near Mechanicsville, Virginia, June 26, 1862. Promoted to 1st Lieutenant on September 18, 1862. Returned to duty in November-December, 1862. Wounded at Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 2, 1863. Returned to duty in July-August, 1863. Present or accounted for through October, 1864. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865.

YOUNT, SIDNEY LEANDER, Sergeant - Born in Catawba County* where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Catawba County at age 20, April 27, 1861. Mustered in as Private and promoted to Sergeant in March-October, 1862. Present or accounted for until wounded at Malvern Hill, Virginia, July 1, 1862. Returned to duty prior to November 1, 1862, and present or accounted for until wounded in the left arm at Chancellorsville, Virginia, May S, 1863. Left arm amputated. Reported absent wounded until discharged on or about January 29, 1864, by reason of disability.