THE CIVIL WAR IN HYDE
COUNTY
1861 - 1865
The following are brief descriptions of military actions know to have taken place during the Civil War in Hyde County, N.C. between 1861 and 1865. Almost all of the data is taken from Union army reports found in the Official Reports or histories of Union regiments. Very little data has been found giving the opposing viewpoint; i.e. that of the Confederate units involved or from citizens of Hyde County. Any information from Union, Confederate or civilian sources concerning these or other events which occurred in Hyde County during the War, would be very much appreciated. Or if you have family stories which have been handed down from your great grandparents, old photos, etc., whether they concern citizens or slaves, soldiers or sailors, about these or other events, please contact me. Your participation and contributions of information will greatly add to the genealogy and history of Hyde County. Thanks for your help
Raids
Civil War on Hatteras Island - Aug. 28 - 29, 1861
Family Accounts & Letters
Note: In a March 1863 letter to his sister Sarah in Pennsylvania, Sergeant Clark writes from New Bern about his regiments' raid into Hyde County and the booty which he enjoyed. Letter courtesy of Joyce Tice, Tri-Counties Genealogy & History (Tioga Co., PA). For information on Justus Clark, contact: Ed Boots, Civil War Plymouth Pilgrims Descendants Society.
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